brian-martin-37 This has been my favourite movie for quite a while. It took me a couple of viewings to figure out what was going on. Ross and Kendal weren't so great for me at first but I came to like them both. That's the nature of Ross I guess, you think he's quite foolish and so on but then you start to recognise that he's you(this may only be the situation for me ;o).Uncle Cullen was by far the best out of the lot of them, what with his scarf and basic pair of comfortable shoes. His lines were outstanding, every word and source of inspiration.I first saw the movie just after I started a Theology and Philosophy course so perhaps I made some connections that others might not have. The Theological ideas behind the relationship between 'Uncle' Cullen and Ross are what made this movie for me. I just love watching it. It makes me feel nice, and I guess that's what I want out of a movie.I have shown this film to some of my family and some friends and I'm not sure that they got the same out of it as me(maybe because they hadn't been smoking). I did find that some scenes were quite cheesy for a movie of these days, which is why I tend to think of it as more a play than a movie. Photography in most of the movie is beautiful. Makes you want to live on Sachem Farm with no cares in the world but, when the movie's over, you've got to get back to reality.There are things I didn't like about it. Just a few, and they're not of any importance so I don't think about them. Like I said the people who I introduced to it didn't seem to like it. So I would say to people that are thinking about buying/watching this film, you've got to be a dreamer to like this. It's a fantasy world through and through, with characters that can be real annoying at times(like everyone including yourself).I love this movie, in every sense of the word love. It changed me in ways I never thought a movie could. My thanks to director Mr. Huddles and every actor who gave their part.Take it easy :o)

KTDawn This is one of my favorite movies. I love how the characters and the plot develop slowly. Each character is totally unique and has something great to give to the plot that is so bizarre you wonder what in the world is happening. But everything is connected in a surprising way. It's one of those movies that you don't get until the end when everything is pulled together-and then you are stunned. The relationships that the characters portray having with each other is very realistic and common - even though their story is so strange. I'm not a new-ager, but I think that this movie definitely warrants a watch. Awesome job!! I wish they would put more out like this. Favorite part: when Ross gets his guitar and plays his heart out. Nothing like it!

wayfarer4 This movie falls into that group of initially obnoxious "coming of age" films that has numerous characters that have either zero understanding of what their life can offer them, or they have come to a complete understanding with the universe, and are happily content, but unwilling to offer the serious smack to the head that the others require. It takes a while to get anywhere, especially with the two main characters both completely blind to everything around them that isn't squarely in their plans for themselves. Naturally, for the viewer, it quickly becomes obvious that they are squandering great potentials, but the joy of this movies is in the journey, not the destination.Character development is the key here, not a grouping of pre-designed archetypes that are ready to hand you their life story and purpose in one single bit of dialogue. Especially noteworthy is the quirky uncle that seems hell-bent upon destroying anything of monetary value, but actually has himself firmly set upon his path to spiritual enlightenment. The siblings that are each trying to figure themselves out are equally good, although the viewer is generally ready to scream at them by the movie's midpoint.The bottom line is that this is not a casual movie to pick up when you don't have other plans, and are looking for "anything". Be prepared to pay attention to it and enjoy the entire movie, not just the beginning and the end. It demands that you follow the characters in just as befuddled a state as they seem to be, until you reach the end, and recognize the true genius of the trip.

katblink First of all I must admit that I am a great admirer of Rufus Sewell. That was the main reason I couldn't hardly contain myself when this was finally released in the U.S. as Uncorked. I would not however, be so biased as not to include Nigel Hawthorne in this comment.The story was cute, I must say a little girlie, but definitely not like every other movie. Nigel Hawthorne as Uncle Cullen was probably my favorite part of the movie. His ability to be completely impossible to all the other characters, with out making him any less likable was amazing. Of course all the performances were great, his just really stood out.My favorite part of the entire movie though, was within the first five minutes. It was an exchange between the characters Mr. Tan and Ross regarding a straw. It sounds a little strange, but that just cracked me the heck up.Overall I would just like to say that the wait for it to come to the U.S. was totally worth it, and I would recommend it to anyone.