Irreversible
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Movie Reviews of Irreversible
Movie Review: NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH....
Summary: 5 Stars
I gave this film 5 stars because it's one of the most challenging films I've ever sat through. Any filmmaker with this much audacity and imagination has my attention. The credits roll in reverse (as in "Kiss Me Deadly") and the film does the same. It opens with a horrifying descent into a horrifying gay S&M club called the Rectum by a crazed Marcus (Vincent Cassel) searching for a character called Tenio (tapeworm) with his friend Pierre (Albert Dupontel) desperately trying to stop him. The camera work in this scene does gymnastics and is dizzying and uncomfortable. They find Tenio (or so they think) and when he breaks Marcus' arm, Pierre grabs a fire extinguisher and pulverizes the man's face. What follows are the events (in reverse) that lead up to this violent encounter including one of the most repulsive rape scenes I've ever seen in a film. I had to look away a couple of times. Marcus is in love with Alex (Monica Bellucci) who left Pierre for him. They're all still good friends. But at a party, Marcus does coke and gets out of hand causing Alex to walk out without him---leading to the vicious rape. All of this supposedly takes place over the course of a day and may or may not be a fantasy indulged in by Alex. Whatever your interpretation is of this film will no doubt influence whether you like it or not. The violence is incredible and stomach churning. Yet the film goes from all out horror to softer and softer scenes until it reaches a dream-like conclusion---which is actually the beginning. And therein lies the mystery. Was it all just a fantasy or was it real? The acting is excellent, especially Dupontel as Pierre who, as we see in reverse, goes from ballistic violence to an eloquent, gentle intellectual. Alex left Pierre because he wasn't exciting. So the fantasy aspect does have some credence. Anyway, viewers should beware the box warning of graphic violence. Once you get past this, if possible, "Irreversible" is a most curious film. But not for the squeamish.Movie Review: People, people!!!! (A possible spoiler ahead, but also a possible revelation)
Summary: 5 Stars
I am truly surprised, after reading many reviews about "Irreversible," and after watching the film yesterday for the first time, to find out that the majority if not all of the people missed the biggest twist in the movie:
There was no
The person that got killed at the "Rectum" was an innocent man.
The rapist did not get killed. In fact you can see him standing there smiling, looking upon the scene.
That's right - Tenia walked away scratch free (evil triumphs!).
Thus, for me, the movie's message became even darker and with a deeper meaning.
It gets into an even more serious (if such a thing is possible) territory by letting the evil win (rapist is unpunished) and letting the good suffer (an ex-pretty woman is in the coma after being brutally raped and beaten, possible in a wheelchair for life, Her now two ex-boyfriends will surely end up in jail, after killing, as it turns out - an innocent man...)
However unlikely, the final moments in the film made me feel that perhaps the director was working on many diverse layers of consciousness within the storyline (maybe all we see in a movie is someone's dream?). In other words - things are not as simple as they seem.
I have to applaud the director for staying true to his artistic vision. Every detail within a frame, every sound and color - everything in this movie has many different meanings.
To put it simply, - the director takes the concept of "Red/White/Blue" type of movies to even a higher level.
I am very impressed.
And lucky actors... they must feel very proud to take a part in creation of this masterpiece.
Irreversible hits the viewer like a ton of bricks.
It's an otherworldly experience!
The whole project took guts, intelligence and lots of talent.
It's movies like this that make me want to get involved into the movie making.
Thank you Gaspar Noé!
Movie Review: Does time really ruin everything?
Summary: 5 Stars
This has got to be one of the best movies I've ever seen.People that complain about the brutal rape scene need to wake up and face reality. The scene is not there for the sake of shock. The point that the director was trying to make is that rape is brutal and disgusting. Most hollywood movie makers do not have the guts to show horrible things in a realistic light. Perhaps after seeing this movie people will realize how horrible rape can be. Most guys just hear "rape" on the news and don't think about the violence associated with it. My wife couldn't watch the entire scene and I just fast-forwarded it. If you can't stomach it do the same.
Then there are people who complain about the camera movement in this movie which says to me they did not get the movie nor the point. Time is a central element and character of this movie. The constant motion represents time (as it never stands still). Besides the actors in this movie the director has effectively put another character of time into the movie. And the theme is that people always have to deal with time and choices and their irreversible nature. After watching this movie you will have a new way of looking at life (or perhaps re-affirm your beliefs already). Just to put things in perspective to current events - take a look at what happened to that poor Cubs fan in the playoffs. One second he is sitting at a baseball game, rooting for his favorite team, loving life, next second his whole world gets turned upside down because the ball came his way. In a split second his whole life changed because of chance, because of timing, and because of his decision.
Our actions and choices in life are irreversible - but do we really have a say in what happens to us or is it predetermined destiny? It's the old philosophical question brought to you in a chilling, sometimes disturbing, but most of all very beautiful movie.
Movie Review: Emotionally and Pyschologically Challenging Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished watching this film, and I found it to be more different than any movie I have ever seen. As other reviewers have said, the story plot is told in reverse. The urban feel of it appealed to me, the setting so to speak. The actors were brilliant in this. I have never seen such strong emotional parts being played. At first, I really wondered what was going on with the camera moving all kind of ways showing walls, street scenes, and a man raging with anger. The raging man, Marcus, played by Vincent Cassel really drew me into the film. I didn't want to stop watching.
Many have given the story plot here in reviews, so I really do not need to go back over that. If you do decide to watch this move, make sure you can handle realistic graphic scenes. There is not a cut and dry here. It is an 'in your face' type of movie. There is nothing left to the imgination when it comes to the rape scene or anything else. You can almost feel what is happening. It challenged me emotionally as well as psychologically.
As the story ended, that is when I felt attached to Alex played by Monica Bellucci. I saw a beautiful happy woman face torment, but never knew the real Alex till the end.
As for the director, Gaspar Noe, I really think he was challenging the viewer. Sometimes we do not want to face reality, and he makes you face it straight on. If you are an emotional person, this will touch you in many ways. I got to say, it is one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It is a very different type of film and the ending is wild. I do not know another word for the ending.
In closing, I would like to say Mr. Noe was very creative and artistic in his use of the camera. It is just brilliant work by him!! The acting is surperb. This is NOT a film for the squeamish.
Movie Review: Get's in your head and stays there.......
Summary: 5 Stars
Everything you've read or heard about "Irreversible" is true. This is a shocker of a movie. It's also a fantastic piece of work that dares you to ignore it once the credits have finished rolling.
This movie blew me away. Yes, the imagery can be a bit much; which is mostly due to the fact that during it's most disturbing scenes- director Gasper Noe does not take the camera off the victims for one single second! Watching somebody get their head violently smashed in or watching a Alex (Monica Bellucci ) get raped from beginning to horrific end can be hard to stomach for most viewers, which is exactly why Gasper does not cut corners in his depiction of the brutality of murder and rape.
This movie is about a close as you could (or would want to ) get to actually witnessing a real-life murder or rape without physically being there. Although, when watching "Irreversible" you cant help but feel as though you ARE there....and as the movie continues to play out you will no doubt sympathize with Marcus's (Vincent Cassel) anger, Pierre's (Albert Dupontel) sensibility, fear, and rage; and Alex's ultimate violation.
"Irreversible" is a mesmorizing and unforgettable trip into the depravity of a sick world. It's also a beautifully fleshed out character drama that unwinds nicely as the film plays itself out in reverse. In short, I loved this movie, and recommended it highly to only the most mature and intelligent audiences.
"Irreversible" becomes such a personal experience for the viewer, that watching it alone is best recommended for a first time viewing. I wouldn't recommend this movie to be watched with most friends and family- but a solo viewing will no doubt leave a lasting unforgettable & irreversible impression!
Recommended!