Franklinton Underground Cinema
18Dec11
I loved the film - but I couldn't watch the rape scene.
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serotoninronin
24Dec11
Banal, philosophically one-dimensional, aggressive in it's stupidity. a cinematic jackass stunt, and a failed stunt at that. johnny knoxville thought the bull would be more agitated. a whining, miserable whelp of a film.
Tigrane
13Dec11
I finally overcome my "fear" of that film and watched it. There is so much to say about it, from the repulsive chaotic violence of the first half and the beauty of its ending. The form is serving the drama in a magnificent way: what appears to be at the beginning a pretentious and self-conscious gimmick turns out to be a smart and intriguing visual approach that makes all his sense when it comes to the end.
sami
7Dec11
I dig the fact that Noé always tries to get the audience out of the their comfort zone; his over-use of technocrane shots, of low frequency sounds, of strobe lights – they’re all neat tricks to make us feel dizzy, anxious, almost nauseous. But what really grabs me in Irreversible is the second half of the film: beautiful moments of authentic intimacy... Time Devours All Things.
Knut Morte
22Nov11
It was all so fake. How many times can you take a fire extinguisher to the face, really. They should of killed both of the guys, since they were lead to two people and he couldn't determine which one. The rape scene would of been better if pornstars were used, I think this film didn't really need professional actors. I now know Gaspar Noe films are very dismal, and often has a awful character who fucks his daughter.
Riicko Gillini
19Oct11
a rollercoaster of visual delirium...although uncomfortable and extremely exhausting..its innovative style and grimey undertone had me completly glued..the work of a contempory cinematic genious.
CrazySphinx
4Oct11
WOW! This affected me on so many different levels -- I can't even say. Still processing. But I can say this, it opened my eyes to see ENTER THE VOID for what it really is -- an obnoxious piece of shit.
Jeffrey L.
3Oct11
This movie was great. But, Enter the Void? Well, every film maker is entitled to one Howard The Duck .> I hope the next film will be great or good.
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Francisco R.
23Sep11
Noé always captures my attention in the worst possible way and disturbs me more than any other serious filmmaker out there. The guy has some serious skills when it comes to craftsmanship, but I still don't consider any of his movies better than the average effort, ultimately his high-end pandering provides an almost unmatched visceral treat but beyond that he doesn't have much to offer. 4 stars.
Gran-Hoff
23Sep11
Problems on several key points: The guys offering help on finding the rapist is too providential and abrupt; the profetic dreams are unnecessary; the "time ruins everything" phrase at the end is either redundant or a proof of the inefficiency of the whole script, it assumes an inability of the viewers to understand the film... It's sad to see so many flaws on a film with such powerful performances.
Harry Rossi
21Sep11
Brilliant acting and perfect cinematography, but goddamn is it brutal. An absolutely amazing film.
Lee Bullitt
6Sep11
I really hate gaspar noé as a person, but I have to admit the film wasn't bad. It was like a snuff film with fill shots added in. I appreciate the camera work of course, and it being an extension of the characters and/or their situations. I just really hate gaspar noé as a person. Also a movie to remind you/force you to believe that men and the world are terrible. I'd rather watch a movie that breaks that stereotype.
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Joe Noreen
31Jul11
Homophobic Torture Porn Disguised as an Art Film *or* Shock-Value Vapidity for Sexually-Conservative Republicans. Irreversible extols the glories of reproductive heterosexuality while ridiculously demonizing homosexuality in a manner that would make a snuff film version of Anita Bryant proud.