Lost Highway (1997), David Lynch (R)
4/5
Lost Highway is a dark and seductive film with beautiful cinematography. David Lynch true to form creates a world of shadows and light that is so atmospheric and compelling, which is paired beautifully and eerily with great soundtrack which includes David Bowie and Marilyn Manson. The dark elements of the film, border on the surreal, but remain full of ambiguity. Taking everything to extremes of emotion, sex and violence it is still incredibly artistic and restrained. The framing and lighting are just so evocative and stunning. Performances are compelling, although the characters are rather simplistic and more in the vein of characters in film noir, this doesn't lessen the powerful and strange plot. David Lynch's films are not for those who like clear cut happy endings, fast pace and no moral ambiguity, and Lost Highway is no exception. Overall Lost Highway is a powerful and haunting film that is just a visual feast.
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