Terry Gilliam's latest farce... (Tideland (DVD))

Member Name: JJJJ

Product:	Tideland (DVD)
Date:	19/09/08 (63 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good young actress in lead role

Disadvantages: Depressing Film

Terry Gilliam's 'Tideland' was released in 2006.

The film tells the story of Jeliza-Rose (played by Jodelle Ferland) who, after the death of her parents, spends most of her time involved in a fantasy world which she has created.

I suppose it's a bit like 'Pan's Labyrinth' in concept - but this film is nowhere near on the same level. In fact, this is probably one of the worst films I have seen for a long time.

On the particular DVD version of the movie which I saw, the viewer is forced to watch an introduction from Terry Gilliam prior to the opening scenes. Gilliam basically makes excuses for the film before it's even begun. I was like, 'this is going to be good then... yeah right.

Jodelle Ferland is a very good young actress - but she can't carry an entire film on her own - the general movie was incredibly slow paced and devoid of action, and Ferland's performance deserved a better film around it.

Jeff Bridges makes as appearance as a character similar to his role as 'The Dude' in the Big Lebowski, but doesn't add to much into the overall experience - as he spends the best part of the film being dead.

Strangley disturbing characters are added into the plot, and the whole thing has a freakishly depressing air about it.

I have read reviews where people have said that Tideland is 'one of the greatest movies of all time', and perhaps I took a dislike to it a bit too quickly, but it wasn't for me, and I didn't find any viewing pleasure in the experience.

Summary: Not for me!