Irreversible (Irréversible) (2002)

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Apr 13 18:43

This film was extremely brutal from the off. After a swirling and aimless piece of camera work the story begins - at the end. The technique used for this film is anachronistic in that the tragic finale of the film is shown first, then the next scene shows what happens in the build up to the current scene. It's a technique that works remarkably well and is one of the reasons the film is so poignant. I think if you watched it in chronological order, it would feel empty as a piece of cinema. Furthermore, the dazed and drunk camera work that begins and end each scene almost gives the feeling that it was all filmed in one long take. It's certainly not just an unnecessary 'gimmick' employed by the director to make this film stand out from the crowd. There is no doubt in my mind that it re-sen...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago at Oct 9 11:19

This is an excellent film with great cinematography, acting and storytelling technique. However, think before watching this if you find especially graphic scenes in films disturbing. I don't want to give too much away, but there are at least two particular acts of brutality against both men and women. I personally feel the prolonged acts of violence are essential to the emotion of the story, but certainly its not worth it for everyone.

Posted : 2 years, 8 months ago at Feb 27 20:53

Hay dos características de esta película que la hacen inconfundible, no se puede ocultar que es francesa y que está dirigida por Gaspar Noé. Un muy buen elenco logra una pieza de arte única. No apta para impresionables, cruda y muy fuerte. Diseñada bajo una dinámica inversa que hace la historia aún más interesante. Excelente musicalización y fotografía redondean un film para paladares exquisitos.

Rating : 6/10