Review of Inland Empire (2006) by Patrick D — 10 Apr 2009
Inland Empire is honestly like being on the worst drug trip ever, without having taken anything. David Lynch made a modern masterpiece with Mulholland Drive, but Inland Empire is his most ambitious and experimental film to date.
Lynch-isms (if that makes sense) are abound here, in the editing cuts, random scenes accompanied by droning music, an ambiguous and creepy villan, plot twists that change the entire context of the film, familiar Lynch collaborators (Stanton, Harring, Dern, Theroux, etc.
) and an incredible sense of tension throughout. If theres any complaint, its that I never once felt eased by the film. I watched it alone, with the lights off and the volume way up, turning a simple movie night into an endurance test.
I must say though, Laura Dern is perfect as the main character(s), and should have gotten at least a nomination, so criminal. If this review turns you off of the film, then I feel sorry for you. Because its one of the most engrossing and lasting films I've ever seen.
This review of Inland Empire (2006) was written by Patrick D on 10 Apr 2009.
Inland Empire has generally received positive reviews.
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