Rrose S

Bad cinema indeed. This movie was a torture to sit through, and I did find myself putting my coat over my head more than once as one of those ridiculous voiceovers started.. It's noting but pointless cynicism and 'satire' aimed at nothing in particular, because there aren't any real people in the film. What a disaster, and I'm irritated to see that Mendes has managed to fool so many into thinking he's taking risks by directing a bunch of walking cliches through a plot full of gaping holes. Go see "Being John Malkovich" if you're looking for a film to make you think; this one doesn't presume its viewers are capable. Perhaps Mendes is right about that; I see this piece of nonsense is ranked #2 on the 'best-of' list.

This movie is just pure mad genius. And it's so quotable. Never trust a film critic who doesn't find 'Three Amigos!' a laugh riot; it's one of the few good things that came out of the mid-80s.

Try not to get into too much troubles, okay?

Terrific. I hadn't seen any Egoyan films before, and I'd read some criticism that led me to expect it to be an incredibly depressing experience - but it wasn't; not at all. I really enjoyed his insistence on reminding you that you're watching a film & interest in how cameras affect human interaction..

Plus, for me there was a lot of humor in it! I don't think you should be worrying about whether it's appropriate to laugh at some scenes - I could hardly keep a straight face every time the goth boy/aspiring actor/hotel staffer was onscreen. Smart, witty, highly recommended.