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Original it certainly is, plus very, very well directed by Steven Shainberg. James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal play a couple in a serious S&M relationship, but the film is a comedy, albeit a somewhat dark one. It's very funny, and for once a genuinely kinky relationship is regarded non-judgmentally. Watch for this one-of-a-kind weirdo. It's really worth catching.

Just on the basis of one episode, this is clearly one of the best series I've ever seen. How could it miss when it combines two of my all-time favorites, "The Sopranos" and "Hill Street Blues"? It has an anti-hero to rival Tony S. and a gritty milieu to rival "Hill Street." The comparisons with "Law & Order" and "NYPD Blue" do not do "The Shield" justice. It's better than either of them--by far. Chiklis and Pounder--and Jay Karnes--are superb.

First of all, to correct a comment made by at least one person here, the movie came before the stage musical "Carnival." Second, the movie is far superior to the stage musical. True, it's short. So? True, there's just one song. But the one song, "Hi-Lili Hi-Lo," is better than anything in "Carnival." So much for comparisons. The movie absolutely defines movie magic. It creates an unforgettable world with an unforgettable heroine played with genius by the great Leslie Caron in a performance nominated for an Oscar and deserving of a win (she was beaten by the charming but less-inspired Audrey Hepburn). Anyone who passes up the chance to see "Lili" is denying themselves one of the prime treats in all of cinema. I've seen it countless times and never fail to laugh and cry. But where is the DVD??? Give, already!