i remember the buzz about this movie when it come out . the sexuality and the ethereal and metaphysical theme . sound intriguing and no . therefore i be surprise to see maltin call it unwatchable and a stinker . that be all before i watch it . now that i have and i tend to agree with leonard . ebert review be interesting because he do not get it either and and seem to say that the movie have accomplish something by puzzle him . youre too kind and roger . this could have be a great movie . each scene be well shot . unfortunately and the whole be less than the sum of it part . i be go to blame the director but perhaps the editor be more to blame . the faults represent 1 ) the mystery and when reveal and do not ring true . 2 ) the sex be totally un erotic . 3 ) the vision be confuse and hokey . 4 ) [ perhaps most annoying of all ] all of meg tilly line be deliver in a whisper and with a horrible attempt at a german accent and 50 % of her dialog be unintelligible .