I have to say, that compared to a lot of you on here, I might be one of those 'young-pups'
that this film is aimed at, I was at -5years when the original was released.
However, I agree with most comments here and in my view this film shows how all the elements of filmmaking can be (should be) combined. I still rate it highly - it is my first BD purchase, as I've only just made the jump with an Oppo 93.
To me this film totally enthralled and captivated me as it was a feast for the senses. Forget about the story line, when there is so much going on, both visually and aurally. Take the scene where Sam is being dressed for the fight the way in which the girls move, the stunning look of The Grid, and the pumping soundtrack authored by Daft Punk made this scene simply superb. The second scene I will use is the nightclub scene - purely fantastic, again, simply because of the way all the elements are combined.
I would almost go as far to say that a lot of this film is art and not just a film, the care that has been taken so that all the elements - sound, visuals, movement have been used, especially in the two aforementioned scenes.
Immersion can come from more than just plot, the sheer way in which the visuals swept me off my feet and the careful way in which the audio elements were blended were what had me on the edge of my seat.
I agree, the story was average and the ending was, uh, different. But I will continue to love this film as a simple popcorn tour de force of beautiful visuals and excellent audio.
That being said, I have my foot firmly in the
Love it camp for this film.
Oh and who couldn't love Olivia Wilde in those costumes...