One of my favorites (in case you couldn't tell
). I just got it on DVD a few weeks ago, only to learn a 2-disc set is right around the corner... d'oh!
*spoilers!*
I thought the visual effects were fantastic. Did anyone else get the impression that they made the visual effects a little extra noticeable on purpose? For instance, when they're in the bookstore and the bookfaces begin to blur and fade, it seems like the blurriness is moving around on top of the books, as if to draw your attention. And when Joel is running back and forth along the same block over and over again, the effects make him look a bit too cartoony. I thought they did these things on purpose, just to make it feel all that much more like a dream... I think it worked perfectly and got my eyes glued to the screen.
Probably my only major complaint of the movie is with Elijah Woods' character. I wish they explored that subplot more, with him trying to impersonate Joel. I thought it was a really great idea having him do that, but they didn't spend enough time on it. I guess if they did spend more time on it, it might have been too distracting from the rest of the film. But I feel it's almost all or nothing: either go with the subplot and explore it completely, or leave it out.
This flick better win some awards!