Review of Lost Highway (1997) by Imaginos D — 17 Jul 2008
The film itself is a dark, psychological study where the protagonist suffers from acute Dissociative Fugue (i.e. A psychiatric condition where the present state of mind is divorced from its personal identity).
Consequently, it's about obsession, murder, guilt, alter egos, and the devastating impact of a serious mental illness. Try not to make sense of it in a 'sane' or linear manner the first time through; just go with it.
Then, on repeat viewings, approach it as a symbolic map of a man's mind effectively run off the rails. Apply a little Jungian psychology, remain aware of how Dissociative Fugue impacts the mind and its meaning should slowly surface enough to grasp.
As an interesting side note, Bill Pullman and I share the same alma mater (SUNY Oneonta).
This review of Lost Highway (1997) was written by Imaginos D on 17 Jul 2008.
Lost Highway has generally received positive reviews.
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