TIMECODE
A Filmfreak 7.75/10
Directed by Mike Figgis
Screenplay by Mike Figgis
Cast includes : Salma Hayek, Stellan Skarsgård, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Holly Hunter, Saffron Burrows
Basic plot outline: From the mastermind who bought us 'Leaving Las Vegas', four stories take place simultaneously on a screen which is divided into four parts. We follow several characters, whose tales are invariably entwined. Lauren is eavesdropping on her lesbian lover Rose, who is having a lurid affair with movie mogul Alex, whilst wanting to audition for a part in his new film. Alex's wife decides to leave him, and he is being bombarded with meetings for a new film during all of this.
Review: Albeit the plot line was thin to non-existant, the concept and execution of this film was so fantastically brilliantly done, that it is worth it just to see that. Four stories run simultaneously, uncut. Sometimes two of the cameras end up in the same room together as they switch from character to character. The soundtrack basically leads the audience to which screen to concentrate upon. It is brilliantly done, the most innovative piece of film making to come out since the Blair Witch fiasco (except this isn't a cheesy wannabe horror, and they actually manage to pull this one off!)
