I just saw it for the first time, last night. My buddy J told me to see this one. Now, I'm pretty picky about the movies I watch, but when J tells me to see a movie, i'm seeing the movie asap!
So, i'm still in shock, really.
Just trying to get over the 'hangover' of the film, except the only difference with this hangover is my stomach isn't turning.
DDL is the kind of actor that can make you forget that you're watching an actor! I love that about him.
Haha, I know EXACTLY what you mean.... and it's been running through my mind for close to two years now -_-
My advice would be to listen to the soundtrack, and read through these glorious pages of analysis on this site!
You mean the movie as a whole has been running through your mind all this time?
I'm gonna watch it for the second time soon. I think I'll watch it on my desktop, sitting close to the screen with my headphones cranked, lights out, middle of the night. y'know.
This is the kind of movie that really never leaves you. Especially the more you watch it. The first viewing leaves you sort of...in awe. But the second viewing is when things really start to move inside of you.
I definately say watch it again! AND listen to the soundtrack. Because really, this movie wouldn't be the same without that score.
Just saw it again yesterday....
I continue to believe he's a fallen angel, ELI is L-I-E, and he is indeed the true Third Revelation just as he exclaims. He claims the bother, Paul?, is the smart one and good as he did what Daniel did...he didn't use the word of god to make money (literally talking the lord's name in vain?)
What he says to Eli at the baptism... maybe something like a combination compliment-threat... like "Thank you... now I'm going to drink the blood of Christ".
The only thing I don't get is the bowling alley. The house is giant... why stake your claim (ha ha) there? There are two lanes... two paths that one can take to the same result? When Daniel drops Eli he stands there...he doesn't kill him out of impulsive anger...he decides it's Just and does it.
I havent been on this board in about a year, but I use to comment all teh time. Yes, I still love teh film and will introduce my girlfriends dad to it next weekend. Hes owned it since it came out on DVD but has yet to see it. I have seen it now 17 times and yes still love it. Im glad to see this site is up and running and I shall be back soon to discuss teh movie.
hello there! i also use to comment a lot on this site, a la armies of my boot, but I have been out of the loop for awhile. doesn't mean the movie is far from my mind, however. still the best movie I've ever seen. I still pop it in about once a week and just it run while i'm doing other stuff. still love the cinematography, the music, DP's haunting figure, the angst, the pain, the unresolved feelings and questions....ARGGHGHGHGH.... this movie is everything a great movie should be, leaving you with so many unanswered questions.... which is what spawned this great site... i'm glad more people are commenting on it, and i will try to check back too... would love to get the old energy of our discussions back...
Hi all! Newly obsessed here after watching 3 times in 5 days...i had originally tried watching this film right after it came out on dvd but only made it about 45 minutes in before writing it off as long-winded and boring (i know, i know). my how wrong i obviously was! after catching it on tv the other night right from the beginning, i found myself completely unable to look away, at once identifying with and being repulsed by DP (new favorite character of all time) and his actions. so much was still on my mind afterwards that i found this site and had to watch it 2 more times, and still finding new things. so, ladies and gentlemen, if i say i'm obsessed, then you will agree :-) look forward to adding more to the discussions
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