the audience applauded

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

Well... I have waited 9 years since it's release to write a review so that I can ensure I've fully digested the content. Also I wanted to read other reviews as I find the lack of indifference or apathy fascinating people either loved or loathed it. But if it translates into your innate cognition and sensory stimuli you will be rewards with experiencing what is now officially my favourite film over the Heats, Goodfellas and shawshanks of the Cinamatic World. I disagree with many that it takes colossal depth and intricate concentration to fully grasp its concepts. As I said above it's beauty is it's simplicity for me, I actually caught the ending on a YouTube 10 best movie endings montage before the movie and thus worked backward... So no erudite film critic analysis from me, I just found it the most beautiful movie I've seen.

This movie is sure to be disliked by people whose favorite movies are all superhero or action movies but this movie is a masterpiece. If you like movies that have an amazing storyline, amazing atmosphere and actually take the time to tell a story this is the movie for you. This is one of my favorite movies of all time.

It's not great artistry. Low budget, poor effects, marginal acting (although some of the actors do manage to shine brightly enough at moments). While the plot may seem grasping at times, stick with it.If you can look past the artificial details you will find a beautiful and inspiring allegory that speaks deeply to something essential in the human experience. A must see for deep thinkers, as well as those who study the esoteric,who may grasp its message more fully. Also, one of the most beautiful musical scores in any movie, especially "Who You Were". That's saying something, given how low budget the film was.

The glow... Why? To cover up the poor quality of the image? At one point a character says "anything can look good in the right light." This film proves otherwise.Most of the what's bad about the film has been mentioned in other reviews, but I just wanted to add that the fact that the film has a low budget ($250,000 apparently - not as low as I would have guessed after seeing it), doesn't excuse the terrible performance, directing and technical execution of the film.Waste of time for all involved. Anything that could have been watchable was blitzed and mangled under a haze of digital glow, jarring, obvious edits and clumsy sound.Just avoid it.