Review of Tideland (2005) by Paavo I — 28 Jul 2009

Is it possible for a nightmare and a sweet dream to be the same thing? This movie has the answer, and it's a resounding yes. Gilliam has brought us the darkest film in his catalog, with all the visual playfulness that we've come to expect from him.

Jeliza- Rose is such a lovable character that you want to reach into the screen and rescue her from the horrible surroundings that she's been thrust into. At some points the discomfort levels get so high that it's hard to watch.

Picture Alice In Wonderland if it had been written by Todd Solondz, and you're somewhere in the ballpark.