hitchcock would be proud of this movie . even when nothing happen and it be suspenseful . director david lynch overuse a few cheap thrill trick here and there and but he intersperse them with other cinematographic technique to keep it from become obtuse . altogether surreal and this movie be like wake up and remember most of a dream but not enough to make it sensible . i be still try to figure it all out and will probably have to see it again to catch thing i miss and which may help me understand it good . it be a very detailed plot that very slowly come together and so you must be patient and pay attention . get your bathroom trip out of the way before it start . and yet and the plot be overshadow by the theme and the mood and the character development and and the filming technique . the dual role of the main actress and naomi watt and showcase her enormous talent . that be and when i could get my eye off of her co star . what an act pair . lynch surprise throughout the movie with unusual camera angle and the length or timing of edit cut and jump back and forth between scene . combine with smart use of music and sound and it all help to build suspense in our mind and doubtless a major objective of the director . well and he keep me on the edge of my seat and even have me talk to the actor to be careful here and and not be so naive there . you know and the kind of stuff you want to smack your kid for do at the movie .