Review of Begotten (1991) by Dustin P — 23 Aug 2007

Unlike anything I have ever seen, except maybe early Lynch, Tetsuo, or Nosferatu--and even those comparisons do not quite match it. The attempt to create an elemental work of art lacking any context is admirable, and visually, this should be, by all means, my perfect film.

But the scenes go on too long. Rather than enhance the strange feel, it detracts. I found myself actually getting bored (and trust me, I'm not the sort of viewer who asks for a thrill a minute). The overall length is roughly 45 minutes; it could have been docked to 15 and worked perfectly.

Even so, I recommend this to anyone who likes bizarre and daring art films (like the ones I mention above).