Saad H But those who can connect with the director at some level will really like this film. It is not surprising to see such difference in the comments left behind about this film. I guess it is one of those that you either love or hate. I for one, loved it. It has "some what" unique camera work that goes well with the story and it makes interesting use of jump cuts in its editing. Most of the actors are very comfortable in their roles, especially Stephen Dorff. If you are familiar with the circumstances behind the making of this film, you will appreciate it even more. Some comments criticized the "smoking cat scene". People, it was only his imagination! And if you had understood the film you would know why that scene is there. This film is better then good but not great and it may come of as being a little pertinacious. Finally, the tagline summarizes it really well, 'The hardest thing to do in life is direct your own'.

WritenInInk This another masterpiece by the guy who brought us Three O'Clock High. Need I say more? This is a movie about a guy who's not all that likeable doing a lot of things that aren't that likeable until the end when he makes you wonder if perhaps you've judged him too soon.

jbecknell The director of U2's Rattle and Hum video, makes a great effort at a semi-autobiographical story. I'm not sure how much is from Phil Jouano's real life, but the impression is that Jake Walsh (dorff) is Juoanu. I liked this film so much, I added it to my personal collection, and watch it with friends often. Though it wasn't a big hit, it gets my vote as a short time in the life of a movie director in a rock and roll lifestyle spiraling down kind of thing. Good soundtrack too. But the talking cat is what made the movie for me. Any movie with a talking and smoking cat rules!!

eshearin I love Steven Dorff, I love U2, and I love this movie! The camera work, the dialogue and the cinematography all make me wish I could write half this well. Joanou has really struck cinematic gold with this one, I can't imagine why it didn't do better at the box office. Independents, go figure.