Eureka (2001)

The problem, I admit, is entirely with me: There are very few subjects that can get me to sit still for three hours and thirty-five minutes, and even this elite list shrinks further when you throw in glacial pacing. So yes, I got restless and bored during this film's second half. It is, however, also one of the most incredibly gorgeous films I've ever seen. Every shot is beautifully realized and photographed, every cut is perfect, every setup is unassailably amazing. If they don't use this as a teaching aid in film school, they damn well should. I don't know if I could ever sit through it again, but I'm glad I saw it.

Grade: B-