Anyone calling this movie brilliant is either too obsessed with Patton or one of Balderson's paid employees. Yes, the opening is brilliant and the colors and style of this film are nothing short of fantastic. But Karen Black's performance is beyond emberassing, and Mike Patton even said himself he is no actor - and it shows.It was very uncomfortable and difficult to watch this film in its entirety, which is a real shame because it could have been an incredible experience. Instead the potential was shattered by phony acting. Sad to say it, but avoid this movie at all costs.