Review of eXistenZ (1999) by Julien M — 06 Jun 2009

Tellement irrÃ©el que ca en deviens trop rÃ©el!!!

This review of eXistenZ (1999) was written by Julien M on 06 Jun 2009.

eXistenZ has generally received positive reviews.

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While the idea for this movie isn't completely original and some of the acting is a little off it keeps you guessing enough to be worth watching…

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Leigh is perfectly cast as the game-pod goddess…

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The Cronenberg trademarks are here in full force, including an outrageous sexual suggestiveness in his bizarre special effects…

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Typical body horror flick from Cronenberg but the game design/console theme gives it a fresh twist…

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Cracking film and really did not receive praise when it came out in 99 but its definitely a cult movie…

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EXistenZ is sinister and grotesque, mind-bending and strange, and seems like it was concocted by throwing a bunch of random and unrelated ingredients…

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