Review of Irreversible (2002) by Maggie D — 28 Mar 2013

Gaspar Noe pushes the outermost limits of tolerable cinema.

This review of Irreversible (2002) was written by Maggie D on 28 Mar 2013.

Irreversible has generally received positive reviews.

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