yes and i be aware that hal hartley be an acclaimed independent film maker . i like most of his film myself . yes and i be aware that i be suppose to like this film . that have be make clear and i want the $ 1 . 50 it cost me to see amateur back . ( hey and it be eight year and i be not ask for interest or emotional damage . ) i suppose it only fair that i give some reason for think that amateur be a bad film . 1 ) it be too long . the story could have be tell quicker . 2 ) owing and in part and to the first reason and it be bore . 3 ) it keep fake you out and make you think that something exciting be about to happen and you and the weary viewer and keep give it that chance . it kind of like an abusive relationship represent despite be hurt time after time and you can not break it off . don not get me wrong and i be not claim that i could do a good job or anything like that . it just that i have really high hope for amateur and those hope be crush .