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Do you ever notice that when you watch a film or TV show over and over it might be good the first time around, but after watching a couple of times you see flaws in acting, writing, etc. Generally if it is a good film or show it is still worth watching re-runs over and over, but you do notice the mistakes. I currently live overseas and watch How I Met Your Mother re-runs on Fox Satellite. I have seen all of the first six seasons of the season numerous times and I am repeatedly amazed at how good this show is. I am sorry not good, excellent! It comes down to three things, incredible acting, phenomenal writing and exemplary editing. There are a lot of really good TV shows over the last decade (i.e. Dexter, Breaking Bad, and Justified, among others), but Mother is one of the best. Funny, smart, sexy, little stories about five friends and countless other hilarious characters that envelope a larger story that you will enjoy watching again and again. 10 out of 10 stars.

Several different time periods, settings, and story lines make for a confusing and rather slow beginning to this film, but be patient, strap yourself in and wait for it, legend...ary! Acting is spot on and quite comedic at times, albeit the film has a dark under bellied plot. Cinematography, costumes, sound are spectacular. I was wonderfully confused in the start of this film and couldn't wait for the film to explain itself and really just get started. In the end, after nearly two hours of watching I didn't want the film to end, superbly crafted and intricate finish. Beautifully enigmatic, with twists and turns at times you don't know if it is coming or going. If you like puzzles and brainteasers, you should watch this film. Overall excellent experience, and really it is an 'experience' watching this film, 10 out of 10, enjoy!

There are other reviews on this site that discuss this movie's finer plot themes, etc. However I write this my first review because I felt so compelled by the look of this movie. This movie will truly delight eyes and ears and for sure worth its rental fee. There is one particular scene, a sort of transitional fade from flowering colors to the character, that is particularly beautiful. I went back to it again and again when the movie was over. The film is kind of an impressionist painting in which the characters come to life upon. A great and modern musical score adds to the film's vibrant look. Add a nice bottle of wine and dinner on the coffee table to make the best of your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!