The best film I never saw.

I've been a member on this website for 3 years now. Mostly to read reviews etc but never felt overly compelled to write anything until now.

I remember distinctly where I was at the time this film was originally released. Other side of the world visiting family. Early teens. Although never took an interest in seeing this film at all.

Now 12 years on. Mid twenties I have finally sat down (yesterday) to watch this film. What a fantastic decision that was. I simply cannot believe how after all this time I have never seen it. Instant favourite.

Although I'm glad I didn't see it when I was younger at it's initial release. I never would have appreciated just how good this film is. I would have just thought it was 'pointless' or 'boring'. Oh how naive I would have been.

I've read many other user reviews and discussions on here. It appears to be a polarising film for some. I can certainly see why others would not enjoy it but live and let live I say.

I was hooked on the story from the get-go. The range of emotions I felt were vast. Right up until the end.

Now I should preface this first, when it comes to life or films, I don't cry very often. I've managed to remain stoic at the death of friends and family. But the end of this film just got me going like nothing else. What a perfect ending. As sad as it made me, I couldn't imagine the ending being any different. It had to be that way. It just had to.

I've also just ordered "Her" on Blu-Ray thinking and hoping it will be a similar type of film. But I could easily watch this film again and feel the exact emotions I did the first time.

Great acting, great locations. (Sorry I don't know too many technical film terms etc)

It just warms me so much to read the other posts and threads on here to see that this film seemingly did the same for others as it did for me.