I watched ARIA for the first time on DVD and boy, did that movie ever put me to sleep. This is not a criticism. The film is OK but the I can't imagine anyone not feeling sleepy while watching it. It's slow, sorta hypnotic and soundless. There's basically no dialogue. The film is only visuals and classical music, which combined together create a very calming, peaceful experience. There are very few moments when the film rises above sereneness.
Nicolas Roeg - I didn't like it.
Charles Sturridge - Interesting but it's very short.
Jean-Luc Godard - The kookiest segment. Fun to watch.
Julien Temple - Typical Julian Temple nonsense. This segment looks like a wacky music video. Didn't like it.
Bruce Beresford - Elizabeth Hurley is naked. That's all I have to say!
Robert Atlman - Forgettable
Franc Roddam - Probably the best segment. Very slow and calm, though.
Ken Russell - Tacky. Only Ken Russell would think that tacky plastic jewelery would look good. And the nudity is totally gratuitous.
Derek Jarman - I didn't like it.
Bill Bryden - I don't even remember this one. I was probably asleep by then.
