Robert Altman created the greatest film about madness ever made. It is called "M*A*S*H," and it is MUCH better a "head study" than this rather pretentious swill. Actually, "swill" is too harsh; "Images" is better than that. It boast fine performances, eerie sound effects and lots of atmosphere. It's just not very interesting. Like Jack Nicholson's doomed character in "The Shining," Susannah York's character is just too far gone in the beginning for either her or the movie to develop. This lack of development eventually becomes tedious, which undermines what could have been a shock ending. Wanta see something better along the same lines? Try "Mulholland Drive," which manages to be both compelling AND suspenseful.
I give "Images" a "6," and remind Altman he STILL hasn't made a better movie than "M*A*S*H".
I give "Images" a "6," and remind Altman he STILL hasn't made a better movie than "M*A*S*H".