Review of Elephant (1993) by Moore S — 25 Jan 2013
Gus Van Sant's 'Elephant' made me sick in the stomach. Powerful and unsettling, masterful in its direction, editing and sound design.
Never have I seen a film de-glamourise violence in this way. You dread it from the moment you see the two kids about to walk into school, and the non-linear timeline left me constantly feeling sick, knowing what's to come into to the lives of these unassuming, mundane teenagers we follow.
The editing is brilliant, and the long tracking shots and camera movement in general is very distinct.
Fleeting references to a first person shooter, the ease at which guns can be obtained, delivered by a cheerful delivery man to boot. Is this just Van Sant's view on how America is?
This review of Elephant (1993) was written by Moore S on 25 Jan 2013.
Elephant has generally received positive reviews.
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