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

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.