Review of Orpheus (2013) by Cody C — 16 Feb 2012

A delightfully convoluted film that serves as kind of a precursor to 'Eternal Sunshine', 'Defending Your Life', 'Dogma' and other films that deal with the supernatural or dreams as a bureaucratic mess.

Cocteau's interpretation of the Orpheus myth is very creative and modern and different. The only problem is that at times its a little too convoluted for its own good. In other words, it becomes difficult to follow, and not in a 'fun' way, in a 'this part really doesn't need to be so complicated' way.

But the majority of the film does work exceptionally well. And some of the practical effects are still impressive to this day. Definitely check it out, it's a great film.