I thought this movie was near perfect, although certainly it will not appeal to a mainstream audience. Guy Maddin has created an atmosphere that evokes both the glowingly wholesome and the grotesque at once. The use of sound, the characters, and the pacing combine to give this film a uniquely mesmerizing feel. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the absurd and unconventional. This said, far from being esoteric or overly symbolic, I found this film extremely accessible and easy to watch, and was quickly drawn into the dark and offbeat storyline.
