August 20, 2009
Very academic, like 97 minutes of animated college philosophy (but without all the homework).
Wiley Wiggins, Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
A boy has a dream that he can float, but unless he holds on, he will drift away into the sky. Even when he is grown up, this idea recurs. After a strange accident, he walks through what may be a dream...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 7, 2002
Stats: 4,764 reviews
Flixster Reviews (4,764)
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July 19, 2009"The worst mistake that you can make is to think you're alive, when really you're asleep in life's waiting room." 
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December 2, 2008Very intriguing concept and conversations about being. The one problem: I actually did fall into a dream while watching.
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August 3, 2008Some neat ideas, but a lot of the time I found myself thinking "boy I wish they'd shut up." Kinda makes you feel like you're in high school again, where all your "intellectual" friends were trying real hard to use big words.
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May 8, 2008This was certainly a breath of fresh air.
Whether you liked this film or not, you cannot say it wasn't unique. Linklater abandoned just about all conventions for this one and was able to achieve a film of limitless freedom. In fact, it was the most truthful realization of a dre...( read more) -
October 26, 2009This movie really surprised me. Enjoyed every bit of it. Opens your eyes a bit, makes you think some more. :)
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October 21, 2009Existential and mind-bending? Yes, but is it fantastic? Hell yes.
Wondrously bizarre, yet interesting all the same. A repertoire of visual poetry for philosophers and what would be a field day for Sartre and Nietzsche. Excellent direction by Linklater, by the way. -
October 21, 2009I did not enjoy this film until the second time I watched it. I did not enjoy this film until after I had done LSD. After that I found the animation a lot easier to watch and the story a lot more poetic. I hope not everyone has to subject themselves to a mind altering drug to get...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
December 5, 2001
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
October 28, 2001
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It may not be for everyone -- the movie requires a high tolerance for statements such as 'there's only one instant, and it's now, and it's eternity' -- but it's like nothing else in theaters right now. full review
October 28, 2001
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Adds up to little more than a series of disconnected impressions, but it holds interest despite an almost nonexistent narrative, and that's something. full review
October 23, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Linklater's cerebral provocations allow for tickling visuals -- check out that car-boat -- and lively humor. full review
October 19, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate
One of the most inspired cases of the medium embodying the message ever captured on celluloid. full review
October 19, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Like a long day in the college coffee shop, it's more provocative than original and profound, but still time well spent. full review
October 19, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This movie seems alive, seems vibrating with urgency and excitement. full review
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November 19, 2007reaally poetic,
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just the dream issue was interesting,
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March 7, 2007I love seeing people who can't spell sing praises for a movie about existentialism.
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September 13, 2006A truly brilliant film. Artsitic and Poetic in may sences. I myself loved the film, basically for it's art. I also loved how it made it hard for the so called "ignorant People" to understand what's going on and so forth. Anyways do so and check this film out, it's a true work of art.
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September 9, 2006Seriously, people...
Stop going to see movies like "Dukes of Hazzard" and "Deuce Biggalow" and see this film.
As a friend of mine put it, you might need a reading comprehension level higher than that of a third grader to understand this film. Its definitely not for those of you who want to check your brain at the door and be entertained. It serves the sole purpose of provoking thought and conversation. But its so worth it. Give it a chance.
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