Exotica
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Movie Reviews of Exotica
Movie Review: If the gods made a film about humans...
Summary: 5 Stars
If the gods made a film about humans, this is the way they would do it: everything building to the 101st minute, and always with a feeling that the director and the actors are working on a grid where events are shaped and controlled and understood down to the level of the millisecond. If you're a musician, you'll flip over this film, because Egoyan writes it and directs it with the musical intelligence of a great composer-conductor like Mahler. Might be my pro-music bias, but to me Exotica suggests that a new standard has been set for film-making in general, now that Egoyan (and Mychael Danna) have demonstrated that a certain kind of perfection IS achievable. Looking for other films that might deserve similar praise, I have to think far afield, say to Fellini's 8 1/2 or to Argento's Suspiria - the only films I know of where Egoyan's mode of perfection has ever been approached.Movie Review: The packaging is an integral part of the movie
Summary: 5 Stars
A lot of people here (the Amazon reviewer included) seems to think that the packaging doesn't accurately reflect what the movie is about. I agree 100%, but I'll bet my bottom dollar that this is an intentional mis-direction. Without giving up a spoiler, the movie itself tries very hard and succeeds at taking the viewer in - showing us all sort of stereotypes (from the bearded, kinky man onwards), re-enforcing them, and then, slowly, ever so slowly, peeling away the onion layers so that we can finally look beyond our prejudices and stereotypes and really see what is actually happening.The "gimmick" of having a final scene force the viewer to re-interpret the entire movie has been used many times before, but never, ever, for such a deep effect and for such a meaningful purpose.
The director, Egoyan, really outdid himself on this one. IMHO, it is his best work.
Movie Review: A genuis at his prime!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Atom Egoyan has outdone himself once again with EXOTICA, his most accomplished work until the recent ARARAT...a strip club provides most of the backdrop for the film, and the one major connection between a group of unique and well-realized characters, all emotionally unstable with a few secrets up their sleeves...ultimately fascinating, and sometimes extremely frustrating, EXOTICA is pure Egoyan and a wonderful piece of cinema...unjustly advertised as something it is definitely not, this is a deep and inspiring work of genius, a film only Egoyan could have made...the final scene alone is really something and packs a punch, ending the film on a perfect note...It is not for all tastes, but EXOTICA is highly recommended to those who can appreciate good filmmaking and movies that actually mean something...an excellent cinematic experience...Highly recommended...Movie Review: Atom Egoyan's best film.
Summary: 5 Stars
Atom Egoyan outdid himself on this film. As much as I love The Sweet Hereafter, this is better. Like all of Egoyan's films, the thrill is in the subsequent viewings. One really learns to appreciate his structure in storytelling and filmmaking when viewing it a second, third, etc., time. And Elias Koteas is a revelation. Easily one of the best and least appreciated actors working (like most of Egoyan's regulars), he shines here. This role perfectly showcases how he shines most when he exercises restraint. Many Hollywood hotshot movie stars would go over the top and tear up the screen. And, granted, Koteas has done this himself on occasion, but he understands Eric's quiet and internal conflicts and portrays him beautifully without showy theatrics. If there were any justice, Koteas would have had an Oscar Nomination for this brilliant performance.Movie Review: Masterpiece Few Know About
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a dreamy masterpiece that few seem to be aware of. Atom Egoyan is a Canadian filmmaker who has fallen on hard times since the bottom of the independent film market has collapsed. His older films are still available and this is one of the best. The story involves a man being investigated for smuggling exotic animals species into Canada illegally, a man whose daughter was sexually abused and murdered several years ago and he was initially accused of the murder, and a young couple working in a sex club. The relationship between all is revealed gradually and it becomes apparent that what people are on the surface isn't necessarily their whole personage. A wonderful film that doesn't suffer from repeated versions. A very compassionate filmmaker who cares deeply about people made this film a masterpiece.