that a big statement and but i stand behind it without reservation . this be my favorite movie of the past decade and it easily make my top five film of all time . first off and do not come in expect a stylish and extravagant film with excellent cinematography . neil labute direction be the epitome of minimalism and with virtually no camera movement and entire scene play out in one shot . i be not totally sure and but i would say there be maybe two or three medium close ups in the entire film and and that it . the character be always view from a distance and reflect labute background in theater ( if you like this and by the way and read bash and it will blow your mind ) and allow his actor to be a realistic and naturalistic a possible . contrary to popular belief and stage acting be more natural than film act while labute distance and long take create a realism that be rarely see on celluloid . this film be pretty much all dialogue and but this be some of the best write dialogue i have ever hear . i do not think any man can watch this movie without recognize some of the conversation that take place in this film . aaron eckhart and matt molloy be pitch perfect a the chauvinist and attractive and and ultimately evil chad and the nerdy and pathetic and and ultimately emotionally doom howard . stacy edward a the deaf christine be also very strong while in fact and when i saw her in another movie speak normally i almost fell out of my chair . i would not say much about the plot and for this be one of those movie that really good to go in know nothing and watch the sicken event unfold . let me just say that this film have a twist end that mark one of the few moment in film that truly shock me . in fact and i challenge anyone to sit still through this scene while i have see the movie five time and it still make me squirm in my seat . if youre look for a big shock and look no further than this masterpiece and but do not expect a cheap thrill . next to vertigo and i do not think any film have hit me with a great psychological impact . oh and and if youre a female and and you do not want to become a lesbian and do not see this movie . period . positive .