a lot from a little

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2008)

There's something powerful about this film. What packed the biggest punch was the idea of a hollow victory, which the film beautifully portrays. I'm surprised that so many people seem to be enjoying this film, but there are many levels on which to appreciate the work. I've been finding it more insightful as I back away from it. On closest inspection, it's the story of a man doing what we observe and saying what we hear. A little further back, it's a exploration of a character. Further still, we see cruel and powerful movers in a harsh light. But when you back up just a little more, you can see something even more true. It's the emptiness behind everything. It's the futility of choice. It's heavy stuff, kids. Heavy stuff. So I guess there's something for everyone and nothing for everyone.