Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Written by: Tony Grisoni and Terry Gilliam
Origin: Canada
Genre: "Poetic-Horror"*
Released: 2005
WARNING: DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW BEFORE SEEING THE FILM.
Not because it has spoilers, but you will understand after you see the film and read this.
*Genre term used by master of body-horror David Cronenberg to describe Tideland
I really did try to resist the urge to
post about this film, but I feel that to keep you, the humble reader, unaware
of such a hauntingly beautiful film just because it isn't straight up horror
would be a crime against the cinematic principles of blogging.
Now, I say that it
is a masterful piece of filmmaking, but I can tell you that this film is not
for everyone. Don't believe me? Well, when you start up the dvd, a little
introduction by director Terry Gilliam (yes, THAT Gilliam) comes up on the
screen and the first thing he says is, "Hey, I have a confession. Most of
you are not going to like this movie. Some of you, hopefully, will." He
also went on to explain that, since the main character of the film is a child,
it is best to set aside your adult beliefs and understandings and see
everything in the film as a child would. This is the best piece of advice he
could possibly offer, because there are many things in Tideland that will either make you cringe in your seat, or giggle
with glee.
