Review of Elle (2016) by Brent_Marchant — 24 Nov 2016
A disturbing and twisted yet strangely compelling story of sexual compulsion and antisocial behavior that says as much about the society in which we exist as it does about the characters on the screen.
Many of the film's shocking sequences are on par with those found in pictures like "A Clockwork Orange" and definitely not for the squeamish nor faint of heart, but its superb lead performance by Isabelle Huppert nevertheless keeps one's eyes glued to the screen, almost no matter what happens.
Those easily offended by violence and explicit sexuality would be wise to skip this one, but viewers who appreciate a provocative psychological thriller with a singularly cynical, macabre wit may find this an irresistible guilty pleasure.
This review of Elle (2016) was written by Brent_Marchant on 24 Nov 2016.
Elle has generally received positive reviews.
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