O) Mind Trippers

This film was a brave attempt, but it easily causes confusion. It?s very arty in it?s interpretation, which works well if you have an understanding of that interpretation from the beginning, otherwise you will find yourself lost throughout the film.

Ironically none of the Actors used looked like Dylan (as it seems was intentional) apart from Cate Blanchett, who at times did resemble the iconic star and was without doubt the best version.

What bothers me is as a fan of Bob Dylan is that I found the film was more about the film style than Dylan itself, which pleased me as a film fan, but not a Dylan fan. Also the film isn't particularly revealing in a conventional sense. I believe the different sides of Dylan came across well, but with a loss of content somehow, I hardly know anything more about Dylan than before I watched the film. It almost seems like a working progress.

Despite it?s depressing tone throughout, The Number 23 develops into an impressive conspiracy, mystery, psychological Thriller. I tend to find Jim Carrey?s serious roles more entertaining and find the films he chooses and the roles he plays very intense and thought provoking.

There was a hint of Graphic Novel style added to some of the film too, which worked pretty well.

This film, perhaps, isn?t for everyone, but if you like Thrillers, that get into your head and add an element of unpredictability, this film may be your kind of thing.

Hands up! This film went completely over my head. If I had a film list for 'the weird and made no sense' this would be at the top of the list and at 3 hours long, it's hard to keep your concentration.

I think this film is a little like modern art, you either think it's a work of genius or you just don't get the appeal.

A refreshing teen movie with a difference. The appeal here is the quick dialogue and of course the wonderful actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

This film does take a lot of concentration and I feel it's an either love or hate style of film, either way it's pretty original

A very enjoyable time travel type film. I've heard people getting confused at the ending and I can see why, but think I got it and thought it was very cleverly done.

This would certainly benefit from multiple viewings, a great story, which reminded me slightly of Minority Report (but better).

The weirdness surrounding this film makes for compelling viewing, enjoyable performances from all three main characters.

This is the second time I have watched this film and despite really liking it, I still don't totally get the ending.

A bizarre tale, which was a little confusing at times, but of course all makes sense eventually. It possibly requires more than one viewing though to really put the pieces of the puzzle together correctly.

Very typical in the sense of Almodovar though, to bring us an unusual topic, which many Directors wouldn't have delved into.

Fascinatingly weird and utterly brilliant, a story which unravels slowly and reveals an outstanding ending.

The controversial appearance of Bale in this film is so devastating to watch. He truly ran risks to his health for this role, losing 63 lb to accomplish the look, which although is a rather drastic action, it's not exactly a recommended way of doing things, however, the story obviously benefitted from the transformation.

A superb performance by Bale and for those of you who enjoy the weird and wonderful, this was will dazzle.

An oddly unusual style of film where Jim Carrey plays a great straight role and Kate Winslet plays a fantastic role as his girlfriend he has split with. A couple of confusing parts that become clear at the end, but all in all an entertaining and unique film.

Told in the tradition of that in "Memento" i.e the storyline is played backwards, the film opens with a very visually dark scene accompanied by a pretty bizarre sound (that's still running through my head!! ha ha), along with some very dizzy filming, the viewer isn't particularly aware of what is going on straight away, but within the first couple of scenes the storyline developes and of course you are intrigued to know, how it all began.

The married couple, Cassel and Bellucci are great together on screen in this unique, bizarre and very entertaining film. One scene in particular is very daring and controversial.

Another great performance from Cassel who seems to manage to express every emotion possible throughout the process of the film.

One of the strangest storylines ever, which confuses the viewer throughout, that I think, is the beauty of this piece. There is something quite addictive about the story. This is a film that definitely benefits from multiple viewing

As I?m sure you will guess from its title though, this film is pretty graphic sexually, so if scenes of this nature are likely to cause offence, cross this one off your list. However, for a film as sexually graphic as this one, there is most definitely a great storyline to accompany it.

Possibly one of the weirdest films ever made, a young Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast in an unexplicable storyline. I have watched this film over and over and have never stopped thinking of questions to ask, I still don?t understand it fully, but I think that?s the beauty of this film and the biggest appeal to it.

There?s something quite addictive about this movie, the biggest challenge at all is trying to explain the storyline to someone who hasn?t watched it.

A most bizarre and intriging film by Cameron Crowe which is very unique and unpredictable and certainly benefits from multiple watchings to fit the pieces together.

If ever there was a film that required multiple viewings it's this one!

I'm still fresh from watching this film, with my brain enthusiastically trying to piece together all the pieces of the puzzle, but if I never manage to, it will still be a most enjoyable film.

For anyone willing to stray from traditional story telling, this one might just blow your mind!

You need a lot of concentration for this film, it starts at the end and works back to the beginning. Guy Pearce plays a man who after an incident cannot make new memories and relies on the facts tattoo'd on his body and the photographs he carries around to work out who his wife's killer is.

Well this has to be one of the most bizarre films ever, which is probably why I liked it.

Fincher's 'Fight Club' rightly takes it's place in popular film history as a classic must see. It had many levels and layers to it and some impressive graphic and camerwork.



The twisted plot gives first time viewers unpredictability and multiple viewers a sense of familiarity even though I can still pick up on something different each time.



There is a certain sense beneath the chaso in this film and a sense of irony in trying to be an individual.



My favourite quote of the film: "It's only when we've lost everything, we are free to do anything'.

An original and amazing idea for a film, just the notion can leave you pondering all kinds of thoughts. I enjoyed this just as much as the first time I watched it.

The fight scene between Morpheus and Neo was really well thought out and Keanu Reeves looking very slender and fit for the part, as did Carrie Anne Moss, who I've enjoyed in most films I've seen of her.

I hadn't remembered Joe Pantiliano being in it, which was a pleasent surprise.

VERDIC T: If there is anyone left out there who hasnb't seen this yet then it's a must see, forget that this might not be your genre, it wasn't mine either.

I hadn't realised that Vanilla Sky had been a remake when I'd watched it, but shortly into this film, it became very familiar.

Interestingly Peneleope Cruz plays the same role in both versions of the film and the similarities do not end there, as pretty much the whole film is like for like, just on a smaller scaled budget.

I always find a remake interesting when it originates from a different language.

The biggest problem with this film, is that it is incredibly drawn out, however, it?s storyline is captivating and Polanski plays a great main role as well as Directing this piece, plus all the characters have been very well developed.

The story evolves well into a world of conspiracy and paranoia, this was conveyed well from the build up of the story.

There were a few badly dubbed scenes, but despite it?s drawn out length, this is a film to be remembered.