i have not read the novel and or anything other by kurt vonnegut and but i be now intend to start . this grip you from the very first frame and and do not let go until the end credit start roll . take you place you do not expect and the plot be interest throughout . the pacing be spot on and nothing last too long and and this do a perfect job of balance between unexpected twist and allow the viewer to process what we have see . it be well told and well think out . i have never watch a film that i feel i could particularly compare this to . it be intense and exciting and as well a funny and sad . the acting be excellent and nolte absolutely shine and goodman again prove that he doesn not have to go for laugh and and lee and arkin be spellbind . i could go on and really . no role be treat to a less than stellar performance . the editing and cinematography be marvelous and and all of the visuals be great and with a couple of unforgettable and astonishing one . i be go to go for other movie direct by keith gordon and as well a the other two apparently relate to this and through the author of the book . there be one scene of sexuality and and a lot disturb and unsettling content in this . i recommend this to anyone who can appreciate it while it be not pleasant . positive .