1. NeilL

   10

   Now that the critical dust has settled (love it or hate it, as always), this film stands out as Lynch's most complex, troubling and perverse work. For that feat alone it deserves the highest score possible. It will continue to fascinate and perplex.… Expand

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2. AndersJ.

   8

   I feel like you either have to give this movie a one or a ten, but I'm going with an eight because it was like nothing I have ever seen before, in a good way. The acting was incredible and if you are capable of viewing it not as a movie but more as an experience, you will get a lot out of it. There is no relief, but within that lack of relief you understand what Lynch is trying to do. He has total control over everything in the movie and he made something incredibly pure. If you are at all interested in the history of film, or art, then you should see this movie. If you liked Fast and the Furious, then you should definitely skip this one.… Expand

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3. WillisS.

   7

   Inland Empire is strictly for David Lynch fans and lovers of Art House movies. This movie is not for the casual 'noir' fan who will most definitely lose interest because of the non linear plotline and the nearly three hour running time. Patrons will benefit from watching this movie with friends who are willing to discuss and argue about the 'plot' and meaning of Inland Empire. Seen alone, this movie will most certainly leave some lost and asking too many questions. I personally left this movie confused and disappointed, but after some research and finding some 'explaination' of the movie on the internet I felt better about the movie and the story that Lynch was trying to tell, albeit in an overly abstract manner. Overall, a movie going experience fans of abstract noir should not miss.… Expand

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4. TracyR

   4

   Sure he's brilliant and even his crap is a lot better than many people's finest efforts. Some incredibly compelling scenes, totally exquisite at moments, but just not enough effort to frigging communicate and leaves the audience to do too much of the work. That's what the director is for and all the gee whiz visual effects don't cover it up. Maddening in a way, because he has proven what a terrific albeit non-narrative story teller he can be when he wants to be. But this one, however intermittenly entertaining, doesn't offer enough to justify the effort of watching it.… Expand

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