I was disappointed. I think it's been overhyped and I can't understand why people rave about it the way they do.

What amazes is that at just 26, Soderbergh displays the three qualities associated with mature filmmakers: a unique authorial voice, a spooky camera assurance, and the easy control of ensemble acting.

Soderbergh has assembled his cast into a fascinating jigsaw of neuroses, which then leap from the screen thanks to his intriguingly intellectual script.

Sex, Lies and Videotape remains a gloriously odd, perfect little film.