The confusing thing about this film is its treatment of reality. There are several instances where the film shows what the audience believes to be reality only to reveal that "reality" to be a shot of the "film within a film." It's rather disconcerting to be thrown around like that.
Oh, one other thing: there are several bouts of nudity in this, mostly of females...yes, it actually shows things.
I didn't really like this film much. Several parts were a little funny (I think Peter O'Tool was the only really funny thing, especially when he sat on his flying bench). It was odd and confusing and a bit disturbing at parts. All in all, I wouldn't really recommend it.
Katelyn
I think this film was strange, but okay. It accomplished what is set out to do. It makes a statement about directors that most people would agree with: they are controlling and at least a little insane. There is no "little insane" with Eli Cross. He is totally nuts, controlling, manipulative, egotistical, and all an around unpleasant guy. He soars around on his little crane, a direct reference to his God complex. All in all, there is not much more to say. Everyone knows he is awful, but everyone lets him get away with it because he makes good movies. He knows he is awful, but he doesn't care because everyone lets him get away with it. That being said, I do think he really cares about his leading lady, but that doesn't stop him from using her either. It adds up to a very unpleasant working environment.
V:
So yeah....see the film if you are interested. I wouldn't blame you if you skipped out on it, though.
-V+K
PS: We rate this film in the C-/D+ range.
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