There's never been a film like this...

Review of Synecdoche, New York (2008) by kcookandcatsco: 👍 10.0/10

I was reflecting on what to put in the all-time Best Direction list, and it occurred to me, I haven't even reviewed this film on ReelRank yet.

It's life-changing cinema (for me). I can always only speak for me, of course.

But, for me, this is a singular film, and a singular artistic achievement. I think it's mature, complex, confronting, intensely layered and ordered.

It's just such a big statement. It's kind of intensely personal to me, and I discovered it at the perfect age.

I tepidly recommend it. I think a lot of people will hate it, but everyone should see it. It's, again, singular. I do believe it's Philip Seymour Hoffman's best performance, in a lifetime full of strong performances.