Reviews

I saw this film a decade ago as a teenager. I don't remember seeing a movie, per se; I remember it as I remember a dream, or perhaps a nightmare. It's a fuzzy yet indelible memory. To this day, I'm not quite sure if I saw what I remember seeing. I will probably end up watching it again to make sure, but then a week later I'll be wondering again.

As evidenced by many comments and my own personal experience, this film obviously has some strong hypnotic power that infests the viewer's mind. Maybe the Aykroyds have a plan, like for world domination via secret message implantation in our minds. They're turning us into sleeper agents to be activated when the sequel is made.

If you think what I have just said is weird or surreal, then you haven't seen "Nothing But Trouble" yet.

This movie is great for foreigners who have lived in Mexico City. Aside from the interesting plot about people lying to each other for a good impression, I liked all the little glimpses of Mexico City life. Of course, they were overdone, but that added a lot of comic relief.

I suppose a lot of Americans would be bored by this film. As for me, after getting stuck in Insurgentes traffic jams and having firebreathers and food vendors come up to my window, the comic relief was reason enough for me to watch Vivir Mata.

I give this film high marks specifically because of its originality. Incubus is a truly unique art film. Do not watch it as you would watch most films. Most of the people who dis this film are illogically comparing it with mainstream films.

If you like Shatner's early work (e.g., Twighlight Zone), you'll like him in Incubus. The rest of the actors do a generally good job, too.

If you know Esperanto, I warn you, the Esperanto in this film is horrible. It is my understanding that the director did not want the dialogue to be understood. Each member of the cast trips over a few lines here and there, sometimes so badly that it should be obvious even to those who don't know Esperanto. The funniest thing is that Shatner pronounces Esperanto with a somewhat French accent and he pauses just like he does in English.

(La ideo, ke Esperanto aperas en la filmo varbas; tamen, la esperantoparolado mem en la filmo ja acxas.)

If you don't know Esperanto, do not watch this film for the Esperanto dialogue. It's not a good sample.

Everbody, watch Incubus if you like creepy, experimental art films.