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Irréversible
 | Year: 2002 |
| Country: France | |
| Writer: Gaspar Noé | |
| Director: Gaspar Noé | |
| Cast: Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel |
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Stuart:Okay, yeah... so this film is a little shocking. I knew quite a bit about it before seeing Irréversible (who hasn't heard about THAT scene) but there was actually one or two other things that I wasn't suspecting that shocked me. This is impressive, since I'm not usually particularly squeamish or easily traumatized by films. The good news is that there is an actual point to Irréversible: it isn't just mindless sex and violence. It takes a while to make itself known, but there is a very solid concept behind these events. Whilst events occur in reverse order, there's no mystery here, as with its counterpart Memento.More importantly, however, Irréversible is an outstanding technical achievement. I have never seen a film shot like this. The cinematography is astounding - not just long takes but lots of hidden edits and a camera that seems to swivel in every conceivable direction. This is particularly effective to get across that we are essentially travelling backwards in time. The lighting is also stunning - this film looks incredible. The special effects (both physical and digital) are great also, one particular exercise in prosthetics being truly awe-inspiring. The acting is of a high standard across the board. This is the third film I have seen Bellucci and Cassel together in (The Apartment (L' Appartement), Brotherhood Of The Wolf (Le Pacte des loups) - maybe there are more?), and both are very believable, multi-dimensional characters. Cassel, as per usual, plays a dickhead. (Honestly, I've so rarely seen him play a 'nice guy'). Irréversible is not for the squeamish, but it is an intellectual cinema experience that takes us to places I don't remember ever having gone before. That being said, I probably won't see it again. It's not the most enjoyable film. Review by Stuart Wilson
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