In this day and age, hollywood cranks out hundreds of films made for one purpose. The almighty dollar. The first thing that caught my attention while watching this film is its lack of any entertainment value from the very beginning. No gimmicks, no effects to draw your money. This is possibly the best movie I've ever seen. In fact, it is more than a film, it is an experience. Jude progresses so that its closing moments strike so much agony into your heart, you are changed. It is the type of film you can only experience once. Any added viewings would only be analyzing it. Jude is the epitome of what true, high, fine art should accomplish. A feeling you can never recreate. If you enjoy art you will love this film, and if you look for entertainment, you will be so shocked by it, you will never look at films the same way. Since seeing Jude, all other films seem bland and heartless. The final punch is so powerful it will make even endings like those in The Rear Window and The Sixth Sense seem mediocre and even predictable. Anyone with 3 dollars or a library card should do themselves the favor and experience a piece of life only found in this movie.
