Under the Silver Lake

This movie was actually pretty interesting and kept me engrossed from the beginning. However there was a lot of stuff that wasn't explained and was left up for interpretation. Just gave me an uneasy feeling the whole time, but I think that was the point. I'd imagine that you'd need multiple viewings to "get" it, which I have not done yet. If you like creepy, weird, nutty thrillers then this is for you.

Having heard very little about this film and but remembering its trailers, perhaps accidentally watched this film lesser on not so purpose.

Now this film has the feel of a neo noir type independent and lesser Hollywood atmosphere, and for those reasons it works. The atmosphere is very subtle and mysterious and there are a few things along the way which keeps are interest.

Unlike many films today, Under the silver lake is not so predictable which makes it a joy to watch. The runtime is quite length and at times may seem as if the film is about to end, then suddenly some other discovery occurs.

Enjoyable film simply for the adventure we see the character of Andrew Garfield goes through. Although the ending was somewhat of a letdown.

I was kind of surprised by this movie experience. I just came back from sneak preview and the movie still lingers in my mind. I love Andrew Garfield, his performance was believable and I think he's one one of the best rising stars of Hollywood. I also loved his work in "Breathe", great movie, make sure you check it out.

The storyline is a bit weird, and it's pretty much centered around Andrews character, so the movie felt a bit small to me, but Andrew performance makes up for it big time. I also loved the nudity in this movie. I would describe this movie as playful, curious, funny and authentic. This is not the usual Hollywood crap, it's quite different, I had no idea where the story was going, which is a good thing because it kept me hooked and that doesn't happen to me very often anymore. I truly had a great time. It's not for everyone I think but if you like semi thriller/detective/humor/absurdity kind of movies, we'll get yourself a bucket of popcorn and have fun!

(English is not my native language)

This movie is in a few words: strange, intriguing, dull, intimate, and dare I say addictive. The plot is seems pretty simple enough yet as you watch you can get lost at the movies direction- it's at times realistic and other times feels like the next scene will have something outer worldly happen. Regardless the protagonist (Andrew Garfield) whose almost a viewer himself just along for the ride except in real time is one of the movies real gems. It is definitely not for everyone rather it's not for most I believe , as some may really find it boring and/or stupid however if you're looking for something different and that will get your conspiracy senses tingling definitely one to watch.

My inclination is to reward a film that is original, a novelty. "Under the Silver Lake" certainly deserves credit for that, despite its numerous references to films that have gone before.

Andrew Garfield plays the central role of Sam, a 33-year-old with no visible means of support. He has only days to come up with the back rent he owes, but he doesn't devise a plan to pay the landlord, he continues doing what he always does. He sits on his poolside balcony and watches the women. He engages in fanciful daydreams about cosmic conspiracies. He tries to avoid the subject of his finances.

The story that unfolds is a personal quest of sorts. He is Alice chasing the white rabbit down a rabbit hole populated with improbable coincidences, whimsical oddities, and a blonde whose location is the Holy Grail. Along the way, Sam dashes from one "clue" to another, discovering tenuous connections that somehow link together, to form what?

When it is done, we might ask ourselves: what did Sam learn? And what did he find? And does it all make sense? But director/writer David Robert Mitchell offers no simple answers. He seems to be saying that it is enough to ride on his chimerical carousel. Take what you will from the journey and appreciate the sights along the way.

He gives us a richly populated world, styled a la Hitchcock or De Palma. Credit Disasterpeace for a wonderful score .

Garfield sets the tone for the entire film, and the other actors feel in-tune.

This is not a film for every taste, and I would prefer that some story lines were not left dangling. But my inclination is to reward a film that is original, a novelty.