Greenes
Please don't spend money on this.
Ceticultsot
Beautiful, moving film.
Brendon Jones
It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
Wyatt
There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
deepak-ram
There are bad movies. And then there are those that go beyond. This is one such film. If any hopes are held that Harvey Kietel's presence itself will imply some quality, they are belied here!It's a poor movie in so many ways. To begin with, the storyline is ridiculous - there's barely any plot, and still the movie drags on and on. Dialogues are mediocre - there are several occasions when Harvey breaks down based on words which seem absolutely mundane! So, we've a poor storyline, and poor dialogues - what's left? Yes, the acting. That's sketchy too, in case you were hopeful! not one single character seems to fit into his or her role...there's a whole bunch of uneasy actors trying to make a movie tick!in a word, i'd say - avoid this movie with all your might!
jazznjewels
I was hoping the story line would pick up, but scenes were thrown in that didn't make sense, or didn't provide answers. True, no chemistry between Mira Sorvina and Harvey Keitel. I figured having heavyweights like Vanessa Redgrave, Willem Defoe, Gina Gershon, and Mandy Pantikin would add some depth, but their talents were wasted on a very abstract story. Overall, I was very disappointed. I expected more of this movie, because Vanessa Redgrave, Willem Defoe, and Gia Gershon are very good at doing independent and unusual movies. Anytime I see the name Vanessa Redgrave, I figure I'm in for a good movie. But I was let down completely by the story and cast!
pwillard-1
I'm am not familiar with any previous work done by the writer/director so I began with no expectations. No, I've not read the book.As it goes, I happened to catch this film on IFC channel. Honestly, I can'e explain why a title with the word "LULU" in it caught my attention, but it did, and it made me look twice. I realized it was a film with "Mira Sorvino" so I thought "Ok, this could be good".I quickly realized I was entering the realm of films like "Memento", where you really aren't quite sure what's going on... and answers are coming slowly. I realize "Memento" came later in 2000, but it's the style I'm talking about, not a similarity to "Memento"'s plot.Overall, the casting was surprisingly dead-on perfect with every role! While viewing, I thought there we a couple of over the top melodrama moments... but, that all came together by the end and made sense.Essentially, the film is a puzzle... A nice little "what-if" jigsaw puzzle that you see slowly dropping into place. The questions... They were such a perfect vehicle to convey what was really going on with Izzy... we find out what's in his head and his heart... what he's done and what he desires... what he became and what he regrets... his experiences of love and his loss...In the final scene... as the last jigsaw puzzle piece is finally laid down... I was profoundly moved. The connection is made, and in a flash all the symbolism makes sense. I suddenly understood what I was really experiencing. This moment of realization was very important to me personally because I too was now connected. It was an epiphany. It was joy.Not may films have left me feeling this way. Kudos.Job well done by all involved!
Leszek5
It is unique opportunity to see good American movie. For thinking, not brainless people. I haven't seen for a long time an american movie I wouln't be able to guess the ending. This one really surprised me. I see two parralels to other artists.My first impression - this film has a lot of Krzysztof Kieslowski spirit. I can see the same sadness of loneliness in Mira Sorvino's eyes as in Irene Jacob eyes in "Double life of Veronique". LULU tells the same story - how lonely we are on this planet.Second impression - the movie is similar to "The Sixth Sense" in matter of post mortem life. It's hard to guess what is real, and what is imagination.Great movie for thinking people. Very positive surprise. And Lou Reed as "not Lou Reed" - great joke.
