A raw, beautiful film and essential viewing for anyone who's ever struggled with questions of faith. Possibly tedious and even incomprehensible to anyone who never has.

An elegiac comedy? A comedic elegy? Funny and gorgeous to look at, and ultimately very moving.

Hilarious, and then very, very sad.

There's something about Cronenberg that just screams "Canada." Which usually makes me puke, but not in his case. I don't know why. All of his movies are good. This is better than most.

Very, very good, but not great. Some shaky performances and an ounce or two too much atmosphere at the expense of coherence. But I'll still watch it whenever it's on.

So, so good. One of those movies we can't fully appreciate anymore, since its tone and aesthetic has been so thoroughly assimilated into the cultural consciousness. Excellent performances, and scary as hell to boot.

Sure, it's two movies. And the English countryside makes a poor Vietnam. But it's haunting, and gripping, and more than the sum of its parts.

Bradley's got a point about the sexism, and I can't argue with anyone who can't get past it. Still, Watson's performance seduced me, and I'm glad, because this is a profoundly moving film. The last scenes took my breath away.

Devastating and beautiful. I'll never watch it again.

Not much to add. An example of art so perfect it seems completely artless.

Exquisitely shot. Henry Fonda is a revelation, one of the most terrifying screen villains ever.

Beautiful. A classic that enriches the heart and soul on every viewing. Essential.

I found it strangely underwhelming, but I think that's largely due to inflated expectations. DD Lewis is astonishing as always. It seems like there's half an hour missing before the last act. That last act is sensational.

A perfect movie. That's what I said. Perfect.

Love, love, love this movie. I've never understood its negative rep in some circles. Beautifully shot, engaging, haunting, and profound.

Very good but not great. Over-praised because of sex and the old ultraviolence. I think people like it because it's a "difficult" Kubrick, and it's very well known. Full Metal Jacket, an "easy" Kubrick, has more profound insights into violence and those who commit it.

Worth a look, obviously, but I dunno - maybe seemed groundbreaking at the time? The last shot is killer.

Smart, funny, perceptive, and surprisingly moving. But everyone already knew that, of course.

I remember wanting to like this, and thinking I liked it, but I don't remember anything else about it, except that I thought Cage was pretty good at the two roles.

I don't remember anything about this movie.

What else can be said? The Olympus of middlebrow movies. Beautifully filmed and acted, exciting, a fascinating story with subtle insights into notions of honor, loyalty, faith, and loss. Unbeatable.

Fascinating, well made documentary with astonishing access to a brilliant, reclusive artist.

Devastating, and life changing. Truly stretches the boundaries of film, and breaks down the separation of subject and object. I felt like I lived this movie, as opposed to watching it.

Here's the thing with this movie: you just have to shut off your critical mind and let the sounds, words, and images possess your soul. It's hypnotic, and heartbreaking.