Orla Zuniga
It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review
Deanna
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
Zlatica
One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Si in Dublin
Yes, this film is derivative of Lynch. However, it is more cleanly executed than many of Lynch's films, and has a distinctly European, Kafkaesque feel to it. Apart from some shaky acting at times (although the lead is excellent, some of the support is heavy handed), this is better thought through than many films that simply try to create an atmosphere with no plot. The direction is perfect, and best of all, the film does not just dissolve into a set of unsolved riddles. Should be appreciated by anyone who enjoys deeper, psychological, or art-house, thrillers. I found this a very good follow up to "Symmetry".
dumsumdumfai
for effort, style and construction, 10. However, the problem is with me, i've seen this movie before. A similar premise anyhow.The story begins with a homicide, and the subsequence investigation by a detective. The whirlpool goes down from this point. And because this is in Polish, and the actors are not familiar to me but some looks very similar to each other (while reading the subtitle). It got a bit more confusing. But not to worry, some of the flashbacks or hallucinations adds to this chaos. That's about all I can say. But it is just strange that the senior officer discuss this case with the lead character, the detective, in empty hallways that looks like underground parking lots.A hint of this other movie is by Marc Forester, 2005, with Ewan McGregor, Ryan Gosling and Naomi Watts. And that Marc Forester movie is similar to some of M. Night Shyamalan's earlier efforts. There, a full circle back to effort.
Rayan
This movie is special.It is a true in-depth study of the mind, and our individual perception's of reality. It can be confusing, and I will admit if there was not a Q&A with the director after the film ended (Toronto Film Festival) I would have given it an 8 or 9 (I failed to understand some of the symbolism). But after hearing his rationale and thought process, I am forced to give it a perfect rating.The concept is truly intriguing and the story is ambiguous enough for individuals to draw their own conclusions.If you are weary of common Hollywood fare, this is the perfect movie.
benl-4
Palimpsest is a Polish psychological study that starts as a police detective story and ends up being something very different. That's all I'm going to say, except the script was intriguing and the cast gave a great performance. Palimpsest is the kind of film that many people will want to see again to look for clues and details.I wish the sound mix had been a bit lower though as it was a bit jarring at times, especially since I almost dozed off because I'd had a long day. I saw Palimpsest at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the director's comments after the screening about how the screenplay changed during development and how he hates unnecessary dialog were interesting.
