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The best film I've ever watched

posted 19 years ago by TheoandIsabelle
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I've never watched a film so moving yet so subtle. The acting was amazing and so was the simple yet very deep story.

[–] alliekat9090 15 years ago

Yes. This film is a true work of art-pure poetry

[–] polysicsarebest 14 years ago

I highly reccomend you watch some Jon Jost films then. Similiar vibe.

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[–] nike_de 14 years ago

Love the story, and must say the scenery shots are so beautiful, made me want to visit these mid-States

And the people that Alvin encounters are being so nice which I am surprised because me living in a city, could never experience things like this, talking to strangers, inviting them to dinner/drinks... I wonder if people live in these rural areas are really that friendly to strangers?

[–] Scorpio_65 13 years ago

I completely agree with you. The scenic imagery and music stay with you even days after watching it. It was absolutely beautiful and very memorable.

[–] TheSummer2012 13 years ago

This thread is getting repetitive but for good reason. Absolutely beautiful film. Really worth watching again and again.

[–] martin_66 13 years ago

I completely agree with the OP. This is one of the best films I have ever seen too.

I am still surprised that a film that is so slow paced and in which so little happens could be so involving, so moving. Richard Farnsworth was so brilliantly cast as Alvin, and David Lynch proved what immense talent he has.

This will always be in my top ten list. An absolute gem.

[–] jharmon64 13 years ago

10/10

I've only given about 30-40 of these out in my lifetime.

[–] dunker56 12 years ago

10/10?! i have never given any film a 10/10 lol

[–] Movie_Piranha_1979 12 years ago

Agree with the OP! One of Lynch's best films...

Prostitute: What the *beep* are you doing?
Johnny: I'm gonna kill a bunch of people.

[–] Christof_McShine 11 years ago

For my shame I have only just now got round to watching this. An absolute masterpiece.

I wish I had done a lot of things. I wish I had... I wish I had stayed. I do.

[–] alliekat9090 (5) 6 years ago

**sniff** stop.

[–] alliekat9090 (5) 6 years ago

It's at the top of my list as well.