Alright, so everyone said this movie was crappy. Finally, I decided I could take the suspense no longer. I had to see just how crappy it was. Boy, was I in for a surprise!

It's films like this that prove that you should really see things for yourself before judging them. Now I just wish I had realized this earlier, and seen it back when it was in theatres on the big screen. It's obvious that so many of those artfully composed shots were meant to be viewed larger than life. Blown away.

As well as being filled with wonderful technical achievements, this really is a masterpiece of quality story telling. Some quite profound insights behind the obvious literal representations to be explored. I think I'll have to go read the rest of the book to glean for further detail.

(Best not to go into too much detail about the intricacies of the plot; I wouldn't want to spoil any of the juicy details for anyone who hasn't yet seen it. Just go in prepared for an experience unlike any you've ever seen before.)

Well, what can I say about John Travolta's acting? He really does play the role of Terl with an understated grandeur befitting to the role. The rest of the cast was excellent as well.

Did the movie have a few flaws? Yes. But then, so does every movie. In the case of this film, the strengths far outweigh the weaknesses. If you really want to know, and discover what I did, go see this film for yourself. Some great works of art are never appreciated by the public for what they are until long after their creator is dead. Something to think about.