Review of Irreversible (2002) by Paul A — 24 Nov 2010
This film is an experience. If you've heard of this movie you know what you're eventually going to see, the thing is, you're not prepared for the rest of the film properly. If you don't immediately vomit at the sight of the word rape, then you passed the test and you can delve into this. Which I would recommend for people with a strong stomach for some graphic filmmaking.
That being said, the rest of my review is for people who have seen this.
The problem I have with this film is the order in which events are revealed. The reason Memento works is because by the end of the film we are still surprised and still give a damn about the film. Now I'm not saying this should have been told like Memento, towards the middle, nor in sequential order. I'm thinking a more Pulp Fiction-y route would've made this much more powerful. Give us something strong at the beginning, then lull us into the characters, then you can fuck with us as much as you want, and by the end of the film, we're still with you.
This review of Irreversible (2002) was written by Paul A on 24 Nov 2010.
Irreversible has generally received positive reviews.
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