I can confidently say that this was one of the most insane movie experiences that I have ever been though. The key word here is experience- as it is not a film which you can simply 'watch'.

First things first- I can appreciate this as a great ode to filmmaking and a great example of it- it's a stunning work of visual art which twists every rule about film in a bonkers and entirely unique way.

Yet I simultaneously felt like I was going to combust with pure anxiety while watching it. Strobe effects warning? I think this film needs a heart condition warning. At one Kubrick-esque moment, me and my friend nearly (literally) pissed ourselves laughing. I involuntarily found myself shouting several profanities in pure awe, chaos, disgust and hilarity. This film had my body reacting in ways that I didn't think a film could, which was easily worth the ticket price and the act of watching it.

Towards the end though, I just wanted to get out of the theatre, go to the loo and catch my breath- which I think is both an amazing sign and quite a horrific one. The film's message really didn't hit me- but I don't really mind that it did, and am glad that many people found something within it. Because what I found was one of the most insane film experiences I have ever been subject to.

Now, let's calm down and have a nice cream cheese bagel.