Exotica
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Movie Reviews of Exotica
Movie Review: An Intriguing Mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading the opinions here, it is obvious that you will either love "Exotica" or you will hate it. Many other reviewers complained that the movie was not "sexual" enough. They don't seem to understand that this is art, not exploitation. It will strongly appeal to a certain type of person, and not to another. Like a dream, this movie will draw you in. . .the music, the photography, the acting, the layering of the plot. . .I don't find that the ending really explains everything. There is still a kind of intellectual mystery left. Some things can never be solved. But there is an emotional understanding. This a movie that creates an atmosphere, weaves a spell, like the fragile fantasies of the club patrons. As the DJ says, eventually you have to go out into the cold lonely night, though.Movie Review: Wait for the ending
Summary: 5 Stars
It is both fortunate and unfortunate that the full pay-off for watching 'Exotica' only comes with a complete viewing. Fortunate, because of the breathtaking 'ahah' experience it provokes. Unfortunate, because many viewers may not have the commitment to let the film play out. Indeed, during my first several encounters (on IFC) with the film, I tuned out prematurely, thinking I was watching a 'soft core' film. Certainly, there is sex, and nudity, but, in the end, the viewer comes to understand he is watching a movie - not about sex - but about love. The plot(s) winds and meanders, and is probably more clear with a second viewing, but all this is necessary to set up the shattering ending. Highly recommended!!! And Leonard Cohen on the soundtrack is a bonus.Movie Review: Egoyan never fail to amaze...
Summary: 5 Stars
Exotica is a gentleman's club in the Toronto area that ties lives of four characters together through their personal involvement as customers or workers. There is Eric, the jealous DJ, Christina, the innocent school girl stripper, Francis, the frequent visiting tax accountant, and Thomas, the shy pet shop owner. These individuals bring their own stories and as the film evolves their stories become intertwined together. Atom Egoyan directed this film with skillful cleverness that can cause guessing audience members to get lost in the story. This film is a brilliant cinematic experience, which leaves a lot of room for the audience to muse and enjoy the journey of the four characters.Movie Review: Next level film making
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not a film for everyone, as the odd negative review here seems to suggest. But if you enjoy slightly darker, more intelligent movies, then this is a must - think Cube, Brazil, Happiness, or Celebration (aka Festen). Showgirls, this ain't.
You might need to watch this one a couple of times - like Brazil, or 12 Monkeys, there are many things that are not obvious on first viewing. The soundtrack is excellent - hypnotic, otherwordly and breathtaking. The story itself is somewhat labyrinthine, but it will stay with you long afterward, and you will definitely want to watch it again, once the credits roll. Not something that you could say about a lot of films out there.
Movie Review: Seductive, Mysterious, Revealing
Summary: 5 Stars
Having seen "Exotica" several times now, I can say that knowing the ending does not detract from the seductive power of the film. Very watchable, a multi-layered plot and aural feast - I want to work at the Exotica! If you enjoyed the movie "The Usual Suspects" for its left-field conclusion, this film should appeal to your puzzle solving nature, although the two movies could not be less alike in their sensitivity, style, and humanity. I thought of giving it 4 Stars because it didn't quite connect effortlessly, but any film as surprising, original, and provocative as this deserves a 5. For a literate review, read the "Amazon.com review", not the one above it, which is a mish-mash.