I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

I've never seen such a film that shows the horrors of war so hard- hitting and at the same time filled with hilarious absurd comedy. In a film in which there is a triangle love story, first love of a young couple, love between best friends and brothers the greatest bond is between a man and a monkey. I can't believe I haven't heard much about this Palme d'Or winner.

Extraordinary. Profound. Profusely emotional. Is this one of the greatest films ever made? A special film. This is a film of absolute madness, immense energy. There are so many memorable moments here; it would almost do a disservice to pick a few out, but the first scene may be the special one, as , when it appeared, I knew this was going to be special; this scene was the first fight scene, where the music gets louder; completely electrifying; insanity; free filmmaking. There are of lot of seemingly similarities to the great; it evokes Fellini; it meanders in a special way, and has a magic, and energy, of the great Fellini. It also seems to bring into question Zulawski; the great, pure energy he brought; the insane energy he brought to his films, and actors; it is like a synergy of both, the double characters, and the concept of a film within a film. It reminded me at times, of L'Amour braque. It is truly strange, and surreal, at times; but so energetic, it really is unbelievable. The atmosphere...transports you to the realm of Serbia; utterly incredible. The news segments scenes are absolutely genius. This is rare filmmaking; pure filmmaking. (The trumpets are utterly unforgettable) I simply cannot believe this films is not more well known; after all, it did win Palme d'Or! I implore you to watch this; this is a truly special film.

As it is, the 170 min version, is simply not finished. It goes from one scene to another and seems to be missing a LOT of scenes. The movie and the story lack much needed context. Now, I've read that the original movie was supposed to be about 5 hours long and the director had to cut more then 2 hours. How can you expect to still have a comprehensive movie when you have to cut almost half of the content? There's a 5 hour long mini-series which aired in Serbia. I hope that it becomes available because I can truly imagine this to be a masterpiece... if all the pieces are present that is. As it stands now, there's not much else I can tell you, I don't have enough knowledge about it to truly know what the movie is about.

Well, as I can see a lot of people had a same experience regarding this movie, you cried and you laughed. To be honest, no major difference in local understanding and experience after watching the film. However, living in a " story" or in the movie script is a bit of a different experience. Most of the people from ex-Yugoslavia or " notorious Balkan" would appreciate some better lives as well as happier history. However, this should not diminish film's brilliant language and its profound overview of man's nature and stupidity of war. Again, knowledge of local language or at least context would bring much more clarity and joy while watching this movie, but as mentioned - this is our problem...A piece of advice for all of my western friends - if the monkey enters the tank, keep your eyes open and try to pull him out at any cost. The country may still be there tomorrow...