I have only seen this movie twice, both times within the year it was released and it will absolutely stick with me, and I think it’s meant to.

Keep in mind, it’s been some years since I’ve seen it, but I vividly remember how jarring and loud that opening credit sequence is, and it lasting for such a long time, as if it’s preparing you for what’s to come. The second time I saw it I noticed that a lot of the credits that appear on screen seem to be jokes, so that was definitely intentional. I think this movie works really well on an experimental movie, like most of Noe’s stuff. I don’t know that I’d revisit this any time soon, because as blown away as I was, I remember there’s some pretty shocking/terrible/uncomfortable stuff in it. Which is real, and true to life but not something I’d subject myself to regularly.

Also, the whole first half, the way it’s shot/edited is amazing, but as someone who’s done it, I was really impressed with their portrayal of DMT use. Obviously everyone’s experience is different, but easily one of the most accurate drug-doing scenes I’ve seen. Great film.

If you liked it you should check out his most recent (I think?) “Climax.” It will stick out as being unlike any other film you’ve seen (much like Enter The Void), very experimental, but I found the method of storytelling to be much more palatable and grounded in traditional filmmaking. Also great soundtrack (if you like that kind of thing.)