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It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

I'm amazed at the lack of prior user reviews for this movie. It is an incredible artistic expression with a soundtrack worthy of the gorgeous camera work. The storyline is actually a bit on the dull side and without a real sense of beginning or end, but the story in this case is just a supporting character for the film itself. It took me back to The Piano and has a similar style cinematography. Very much worth the experience, and you won't even have to commit the typical 2hr + that so many of the current egocentric directors put out there! Enjoy.