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Originally posted by zwoti
phenomena is one of his best? i must have been watching his films wrong then...
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Yes many fans dispute this, but some are smart enough to see the obvious talent and energy and care that went into Phenomena. What bugs me the most is how people complain about the metal soundtrack. Yet, they don't seem to mind Opera much... I ignore the music unless it really adds or detracts from the film. And Phenomena's soundtrack was touching when it needed to be, and irreverent when it was appropriate.
Many of the set-pieces involve the actual plot and characters of the movie. This is not always typical for Argento, and thus many fans aren't used to it. But if you appreciate Argento at all, you give him the space to try something different. And Phenomena is fascinating, compelling, bizzare, and beautiful. It aspired to be something more than most of Argento's films. And as an experiment, this worked out much better than many of Argento's films that just retread his giallo formula. The result is very worthwhile.
Also, very happy to hear about your DVD. Is it in good shape, quality-wise?