Final Approach (1991)

For those who thought that this film was hard to follow because it didn't make any sense until the end. Well that is the point with this film. I mean the viewer is in the exact position as Sikking. First "that" is going on, and at the next minute we are somewhere totally else. We are in Sikkings "shoes" so to speak, and what he is trying to figure out is the same thing we the viewers are trying to grasp as well. So you are supposed to be confused. Thats the idea. And to be confused but trying different solutions along the way just to get the carpet pulled away under your feet in the end, well thats a very good film in my book. Masterpiece.

Anyone who calls this film "boring" or "a disappointment" is merely indicating their lack of intelligence and ability to work with a film. If you want the kind of movie where you leave your brain at home and stuff your face with popcorn then go rent any one of a million sh*t hollywood blockbusters, this film is poignant, touching and clever, with a brilliant script (perfectly executed by the two main characters) and a stunning soundtrack. Every frame is beautifully lit, framed and designed. My only complaint is that it doesn't seem to be slated for a DVD release, which would give the viewer the ultimate aural experience intended in the original release. If you want to know what it's about, i can only sum up with the words of Dr.Peterson....."...it's about life"Breathtaking!

This movie was so strange, so very hard to follow, and made practically no sense at all, until the very end. The premise was actually unique, but it took so long to get to it, though two hours of fairly boring dialogue and scattered flashes of scattered scenes. I wondered why I had never heard of this movie. I am surprised that either Sikking or Elizondo would have been involved in this picture, but then again, like many pictures, the script might have looked good, and the fault is in the final editing production. Miss this one if you haven't seen it. It would have been a much better book.

If you're looking for a bit of light entertainment, forget it.I saw this film when it first came to video and it blew my mind. It's major selling point at the time was that it was the first film with Digital sound. The sound is amazing but is an infrequent part of what is mainly just two guys sitting in a room talking to each other. The acting is excellent and the dialogue is highly unusual in that throughout the film your perception of what the characters are actually talking about changes. By the end, if you've been paying attention, you're head will be mangled.An amazing film, thoroughly recommended for those tired of watching the usual big budget, action packed and totally mindless blockbusters.