A creative, original work by a filmmaker with a fantastic visual flair who refuses to stick to any typical cinematic patterns, even if it's sometimes to a fault.

Gondry always manages to maintain a childlike wonder in the magic of creating a moving image, and never is it more evident than in this film.

It's all lovely to look at, but becomes progressively wearisome.

A bold film that's elevated because of Bernal's unexpected stellar performance.