Tuchergson
Truly the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater
Phonearl
Good start, but then it gets ruined
MoPoshy
Absolutely brilliant
Billy Ollie
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Bakshi074
This is one of those unknown movie gems. If you're a movie fan, you should definitely try and find a copy of this beautiful picture. A dreamlike experience, with questions on mortality, fame, recognition, identity and a bit on the meaning of life and the afterlife... With beautiful cinematography and great acting. Finding this movie; there lies a bit of a challenge because it's difficult to find, if not impossible. It's on YouTube. But the quality is not fantastic.
mikeatdt
I was lucky enough to see this film at the Chicago Film Festival in the early 90s, and also to participate in a discussion after the screening with the director. I had not seen it again until today, broken up in 9 parts on YouTube. I remembered it vividly, though some 25 years have passed. A very clever philosophical comedy, beautifully shot with wonderful acting. It's a tragedy that this movie is so hard to find (especially considering Colin Firth's current popularity) and shocking that the director hasn't directed more than just one other feature and a short. I remember him telling us that most of the shots were improvised, not the acting of them, but the set ups and lighting, which is amazing considering how beautiful the movie is. It's really one of those "every shot looks like a painting" type films. The YouTube print actually does it justice, but I would love to get a DVD somehow. Anyway, however you can, see this movie. And someone hire this director again.
firthnluv
I saw this film a few months ago and loved it so much that I purchased it. The story is very captivating. The idea that there is an afterlife set up based on the level of fame that you have achieved on earth is intriguing. One was rich and famous on earth but the fame died quickly once dead. The other had no fame but what he attained through killing the famous man. However, he seemed to learn the most from the incident and the aftermath. We were given no knowledge of what happened to the average person, really, except a glimpse of souls floating in the seas of purgatory. Is that the fate that awaits those that accomplish nothing in life? Excellent film to begin to explore the concept. Really believe it should be re-released in todays society...perhaps we have evolved enough to understand it or at least give it some thought.
Mr.Big
This movie deals with the subject of fame and legacy in a hauntingly surreal fashion.Though relatively unknown (and under celebrated) it truly is a masterpiece, and should be seen by everyone who is, was, or ever wished they could be "famous".