Review of Irreversible (2002) by Eshaan L — 02 Mar 2010
You always hear how someone falls victim to a crime. It's such a common moment now that when you read it in the papers or hear it on the news you soon turn your attentions elswhere because you've seen and read it all before. This film does exactly that. But this isn't a drama, thriller or horror of any kind and shouldn't be treated like one. This is something much more important.
Director Gaspar Noe is not telling you a story but showing what the crimes you often hear about have come to and with full force. The brutality in this film is clearly realized here. This isn't a director trying to make the audience sick with violence. Instead he's showing you what someone goes through in these situations. How it challenges the human mind and creates a reaction from even the most innocent person. It's not just about the now. It's also about the after. How the moment of a pure twisted act can cause such a reaction and feeling of complete anger and chaos.
This film is a lesson and will have your full attention. You won't forget this story in a hurry.
This review of Irreversible (2002) was written by Eshaan L on 02 Mar 2010.
Irreversible has generally received positive reviews.
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