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First of all with a film like Drawing Restraint 9 I don't believe anything hugely definitive can be said. Most people will take a different view on it complete with their own interpretation (if any). Here's my opinion: I enjoy surrealist film. I like that I don't 'get' what they're about. I appreciate them for the mood they set and the journey they take me on. However, I don't regard this film as strictly surrealist.For example the film is very linear. It has a (relatively) coherent beginning, middle and end. It's just that what's contained in its linear structure doesn't feel like it makes any sense. It's as though a simple narrative has been made as incoherent as possible just for the sake of art.Moving onto the more positive - DR9 does look good. Colourful, yet minimalist (if that makes any sense) it conveys something of what this film is about. The soundtrack is mostly excellent (especially the bjork tracks) and does well in complementing the visuals. However, there is about 10mins of audio which is basically a Japanese guy wailing. I'm a tolerant guy but during this segment I had to hit mute. This 10mins alone is reason enough for me never to watch the film again.Parts of this film are boring. I have nothing against slow paced films but DR9 is having a laugh. Seriously.DR9 seems to build towards something but the ending does not deliver. When the credits roll you'll wonder if anything really happened over the last two hours.Infuriating - some of you will love this, most will hate it. Me? I thought it was OK.
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