Not for everyone...

I appreciate the craft and beauty of the film, but I have to say it wasn't for me. I don't normally have a problem with "slow" films, but Journal literally put me to sleep on three consecutive nights, including one where I'd braced myself with coffee and was psychologically ready to take "another run" at it.

It's glacial in pace and agonizingly focused. Not easy to watch, even for somebody who likes Bergman and von Trier and other "slow" directors.

An excellent movie, and I wish I had whatever quality is required to truly appreciate it. But, like some fine cuisine, I recognize the talent and the majesty while just not being able to get around that particular taste.