Stylish but barely mediocre overall

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

A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

.Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.