Finally caught one of my all time favourites in 35mm at The Barbican and it was as terrific as I'd hoped. The film presentation was wonderful, adding a richness to the image which enhanced the wonderfully atmospheric nature of the film. The film itself has captivated me since I first watched it in the late 80's. I immediately fell in love with the structure, the beautifully realised sets, the dark tone, the inventive and quite gruesome effects, a very satisfying ending and it was, and still is the most effective film about a dream out there. The soundtrack is just astonishing and marries with the images impeccably. No other adult fairy-tale film has come close to this in my eyes, and it will continue to captivate me for years to come.