Original from him and I am of the opinion that any film that starts with a psychedelic version of Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This' is a film worthy of my time. The music was stunning, very Smashing Pumpkins mixed with Eels and Placebo and perfectly summed up the entire film. You have to read the wikipedia page before watching to be able to get your head around what is going on as there are many fantasies and moments when you aren't sure what is going on. The way that it is done is almost Poirot esq, pay attention from the start and always be thinking about what you have just seen because in the end if you have paid attention to the start you will understand everything when it is explained.
If you have seen 'Watchmen' or '300' then you will have no issue with adjusting to this director and you wont be surprised by anything that you see. Think of the 'Smashing Pumpkins' and those types of bands and you will be thinking in the same way that this film requires. Vanessa Hudgens has made a name for herself away from being the attractive young girl who can sing and is paired opposite young men who are considered to be attractive, meaning that she has moved far away from 'High School Musical' and even though her career hasn't quite kicked off in the way that she would have wanted she has nothing to be ashamed of by being in this film. Emily Browning sang on most of the recordings of the songs played throughout the film, she has a stunning voice and she is fantastic in it as well.Know your music, make the connections and try to prepare yourself for it. The rest of the world may have considered it to be a flop but they are wrong, it's a great film in its own way, similar to beetlejuice but with better music and some great scenes and messages.
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