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Sandro · 09-26-2006, 08:57 PM

Lost Highway

out of

I still have not seen Eraserhead but this seems to be Lynch's most impenetrable movie and I don't believe that a full "explanation" is possible beyond the simplistic "well it was all Bill Pulman's fantasy". That doesn't really matter because of the film's many disturbing elements which make for fascinating viewing.

The Straight Story

1/2 out of

A leisurely, contemplative road movie that through its understated approach to an interesting (but true) story is immensely moving. I especially like how we only gradually learn the full story behind Alvin Straight's journey and how beautifully the ending is handled. Highly recommended.

Birth

1/2 out of

Suspension of disbelief is at the heart of most movie drama and this movie fails miserably. The premise is a tough sell but after an interesting 30 minutes the movie begins to fall apart and subsequently has some really cringeworthy scenes. Nicole Kidman's character seems to go off the deep end extremely quickly. Personally I would have preferred the movie to accept the boy's story and examine the consequences especially as the alternate explanation offered seems way too contrived. Would like to hear from somebody who liked this movie.

09-26-2006, 08:57 PM	#1505 of 2071
Sandro Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 11:42 PM Local Date: 12-01-2008 Posts: 186	Re: Track the Films You Watch (2006) Lost Highway out of I still have not seen Eraserhead but this seems to be Lynch's most impenetrable movie and I don't believe that a full "explanation" is possible beyond the simplistic "well it was all Bill Pulman's fantasy". That doesn't really matter because of the film's many disturbing elements which make for fascinating viewing. The Straight Story 1/2 out of A leisurely, contemplative road movie that through its understated approach to an interesting (but true) story is immensely moving. I especially like how we only gradually learn the full story behind Alvin Straight's journey and how beautifully the ending is handled. Highly recommended. Birth 1/2 out of Suspension of disbelief is at the heart of most movie drama and this movie fails miserably. The premise is a tough sell but after an interesting 30 minutes the movie begins to fall apart and subsequently has some really cringeworthy scenes. Nicole Kidman's character seems to go off the deep end extremely quickly. Personally I would have preferred the movie to accept the boy's story and examine the consequences especially as the alternate explanation offered seems way too contrived. Would like to hear from somebody who liked this movie. Last edited by Sandro : 09-26-2006 at 09:00 PM.