A year-or-so back, I passed by a movie kiosk and this caught my eye. I was delighted to be able to acquire a copy when Block Buster closed (the ending of an era?). The premise seemed rather basic from the back of the box, but it is accurate: in a 1920's Los Angeles hospital, Alexandria, the child of a migrant worker meets an injured stunt-man, Roy, who begins to tell her the tale of heroes from a distant land who each seek vengeance upon the evil governor Odious. However, elements of the Roy's own life become apparent within the story and we begin to learn how he came to be in the hospital...
Stated simply, the film begs to be seen. The imagery and visuals conjured forth by director Tarsem lend themselves to a largely visual tale with, I would say, strong performances. Alexandria's story among the hospital residents meanders through interesting vignettes while the heroes' tale is where we are allowed to see the fantastic at work. The story itself also reveals a few surprises. Is it the most-complex story? Perhaps not, though I certainly found it engaging.
I GIVE IT 4.8 / 5
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