Movie Review: The Science of Sleep
I started watching this movie, expecting a documentary from BBC or the Discovery Channel about sleep and dreams. It was definitely not that, but something much better. A Michel Gondry film. The director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, many of Bjork’s music videos, and several other amazing works, Gondry is known for thought-provoking story-lines, experimental special effects, and overall fascinating films.
The story is about a young man, Stephane, who is talented and eccentric, but plagued by waking dreams, and by not knowing if he’s dreaming or experiencing reality. He falls in love with his neighbor, Stephanie, but has trouble (more trouble than usual for a man, that is) expressing his feelings towards her.
The movie is a surreal romantic comedy. The visual effects are just amazing, and the characters are artistic and appealing.
Watch this movie if you like Michel Gondry, if you enjoyed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (the going back and forth from dream to reality is reminiscent of the memory scenes in Eternal Sunshine), or if you enjoy surrealism and art films. If you like a clear cut ending, you may not enjoy the story-line, but I think everyone would enjoy the special effects.
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