Stream-of-consciousness conception, sharp writing and creative technique. There's plenty here to amuse any smart audience, but the parts add up to an (intentionally) oblique whole. The film is so playful and irrespective of convention, it's as if Soderbergh threw up his hands and said 'Screw it, I can't make the movies they want me to." Take it with his work since and you've got the most supple, witty and consistent filmmaker working in the U.S. today.
There's lots to analyze, and myriad connections to be made. But don't try to make too much sense of it... let it take you, and enjoy.
There's lots to analyze, and myriad connections to be made. But don't try to make too much sense of it... let it take you, and enjoy.