Review of Lost Highway (1997) by Tommaso C — 18 Apr 2009

Watching a film by David Lynch is a daunting task. Symbolism is everywhere, whether its a cup of coffee or pencil shavings. After watching nearly all of his movies, it's like his entire filmography is a massive puzzle that assembles itself slowly, piece by piece, with every viewing.

So many connections, but so little explanation. If you're watching Lost Highway for the first time, make no bones about it, you'll be Lost literally. Watch it again, you'll see whats happening.

Pullman, for instance, is the main character for the entire movie, but during one lengthy portion, is replaced by Balthazar Getty, who despite what many first-time viewers may think, is still Bill Pullman.

Lynch's movies are pretty much nightmares articulated on screen, and its hard to tell what is real and fantasy. The best part of the movie is Robert Blake, bar none. Wife-killing aside, Blake is the creepiest character I've ever seen in a film, including Pazuzu in Exorcist and the Winkie's bum in Mulholland Drive.

Every scene he is in he steals. I can't properly review a film like this, though. All I can hope is that you like it as much as I did, and do.