j8jweb

I first saw this film several years ago but some of its imagery is indelibly scorched into my brain. What the film appears to lack in budget it more than makes up for with directorial vision. Also incredible writing. Deeply unsettlng, the key performances are absolutely note perfect. I can't imagine a better actor in the lead... horribly matter-of-fact, cold as ice, colder. Strange paranormal and occult undertones. The sort of thing to have nightmares about, particularly those who rarely get shaken by what they see on screen. Mesmerising, genius even. Something to watch if you feel jaded or bored by the same old same old, this will affect you to your core...

I was impressed to see that both Matt Damon and Casey Affleck contributed to the script. This is the type of film that will stay with you for years. I watched it with my girlfriend who fell asleep about 20 minutes in, though I stayed awake throughout and I am very glad I did.

Several scenes are lengthy with little progress, and I found myself getting frustrated with the lack of variation in camera-work and dialogue. This is without doubt what was intended. I felt that no matter how long or far the characters traveled in one direction, they would never get anywhere, and their situation was hopeless.

This is a highly meditative piece of film-making, and it drives home some of its messages with great force - namely the nature of companionship and solitude, and the highly fragile nature of existence. The cinematography and score work together seamlessly.

Gerry is one of the best films I have seen this year, and I can certainly see it becoming a cult classic, however, few will be able to appreciate its subtleties.

Mr Rossi, whilst for some reason massively popular in Germany, remains an absolutely rare diamond in the UK or US. This is a real shame, since Mr Rossi's cartoon antics have made me laugh like no other cartoon before or since. Pure gold dust, and such a disappointment that these films are never shown anymore!