Review of Piercing (2019) by Adam Patterson for Film Pulse — 19 Nov 2018

Sexy, brutal, disturbing, Piercing is not one to be missed.

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This review of Piercing (2019) was written by Adam Patterson and published by Film Pulse on 19 Nov 2018.

Piercing has generally received mixed reviews.

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By A.a. Dowd (854) for AV Club (2,778) on 22 Jan 2018

After a briefly discombobulating fake-out twist, Piercing can’t seem to figure out how to advance or complicate its sick-joke premise…

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We're left with more mysteries than resolutions, and while a more mature filmmaker might bind that to a wider desire, it still makes for a…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Screen International (2,241) on 30 Jan 2018

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By Eric Kohn (1,203) for indieWire (3,631) on 22 Jan 2018

Piercing too often gets lost in the fog of its deranged characters, but just as frequently transforms their lunacy into a heightened form of…

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Piercing is a sadistic, blood-splattered two-hander...I found myself tickled by this kinky little divertissement, like a sharp knife trailed…

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By Sarah Ward (538) for Concrete Playground (635) on 11 Jun 2018

Wasikowska particularly shines in a complex role, while the film's colourful visuals and intoxicating score add to its irresistible allure…

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By Amy Nicholson (961) for Variety (12,700) on 22 Jan 2018

The film is expertly crafted with jewel-toned cinematography, terrifically sleazy saxophone music, and performances by Abbott and Wasikowska…

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By Josh Slater-Williams (157) for SciFiNow (378) on 04 Jul 2018

While Piercing is an enjoyable psychosexual spar if you can get on its wavelength, it doesn't necessarily linger like the emotional or physical…

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By David Stratton (799) for The Australian (781) on 04 Jan 2019

It has to be said that the lead performances are impressive and Wasikowska confirms once again that she's a bold and innovative talent…

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