In fact, the ultimate purpose of most films is to affect our emotions and let our psychology be vented. For example, "The Matrix" allows us to experience the feeling of being a superman who sees through the essence of the world and is omnipotent, and releases the confusion and helplessness about life in our hearts. So we like this movie. Of course, "The Matrix" tricks the mind with a plausible story, and when the mind is paralyzed, our subconscious begins to accept the film's influence.
Lynch's film does the opposite. It doesn't cheat reason, it just kicks it aside. After watching it for 20 minutes, you start to realize that this is not human understanding, it is a choice to continue watching or walk away immediately. The moment you decide to keep watching, it means that reason has been disarmed and surrendered, and then you will be taken over by your subconscious. So for two and a half hours, our subconscious can directly interact with the film. That direct feeling and constant catharsis is something no other movie can bring.
So we have to thank Lynch. I don't recommend Lynch's movie though, because the force is too strong.
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