Saying this movie is dripping with sympolism would be an understatement. Its crazy, surreal, collourful world is exagerated in a caricature-like way. The messages are sometimes on the nose, other times you have to think for a bit, but you never get really lost in the symbolism. It might seem flat, pretentious how on the nose some things are, but thats how you can stay focused on whats going on, because theres a lot of that. The Holy Mountain has a lot it wants to tell you and the most grotesque, abstract, insane, gory, disgusting and beautiful visuals and practical effects that you have ever seen in one movie.
This movie looks like a wild LSD trip completely without any CGI or seeming cheesy. It has a very steady, comfortable pace, always keeping your mind absolutely busy, but never flushing it with too much.
I think everyone who likes art-house movies or simply considers himself a cineast should absolutely watch this movie.
PS: as tempting as it might sound, I would not recommend taking drugs to this, at least on on the first watch
PS: as tempting as it might sound, I would not recommend taking drugs to this, at least on on the first watch