One of the highlights, from my friend Annabelle, who never hesitates to speak her mind:
“It’s been a long time since I fell asleep in a movie. However, I sure had a good snooze during this one. And maybe I’m just not cool, but somehow, when the only people excited about seeing this film are all former potheads, it definitely makes you wonder. Having seen it, I’m now convinced that unless you are a super geek on an acid trip, it would be difficult to appreciate this film.”
Hmmmm. Anybody out there who liked it who ISN’T a former pothead? My wife, being a Douglas Adams fan, liked it quite a bit, and I’ve never known her to dabble in the grass…
Haven’t seen the film yet, but I love the books. And my only pot experiences have been passive…
All you really need to enjoy The Hitchhiker’s Guide is a lively sense of the ridiculous and an appreciation of paradox. Being British may help, but it’s not necessary. Drugs definitely not required.
Agree completely, BethR. If you’re light-headed at all, it would be from the silliness, not the smoke. After a while, my wife tends to groan and roll her eyes at this stuff, so it isn’t for everyone. Anyway, I’m not sure that the reviewer quoted appreciates how many people are aware of these books & at least know some of the major points (like the meaning of LTU&E).
I’m only a moderate geek (haven’t read the books yet) and have never smoked pot. I am a pretty picky/critical film viewer. James and I saw the film last night and I loved it!! I’m sure being married to an Englishman helped – it enhanced my ability to appreciate the English humour.
Kari Stewart
I’m glad you finally got a chance to see this. This has been one of my fave films for quite some time. I find it to be a very easy film to slip into. I often find myself slipping in the DVD to watch a favorite scene only to end up watching most of the movie. I agree that the film’s ending does get a little contrived, but I absolutely love the film’s very final scenes.
In addition to the cinematography, it’s worth noting the film’s quiet electronic score, which perfectly accentuates both the alienation of the characters and the poignancy of their relationship – and also adds to the film’s dreamlike state.
His next film, Invisible Waves, comes out in 2006. Some details can be found here.
You might also want to check out the director’s previous film, 6ixtynin9, which is a clever little psychological thriller. It’s quite a bit different than Last Life…, and not nearly as good, but you can definitely see the director’s emerging style.
Lovely snapshot.
What’s the provenance for the film? France? UK?
Also, you have a link … oh, never mind, I see the link to the next film.
I take that back… do you have a link for this film? It doesn’t appear Last Life is carried by Fortissimo.
Silus, Last Life… was distributed by Palm Pictures here in the U.S. Try this link.