Review of Polytechnique (2009) by Megan O — 26 Apr 2010
Polytechnique is one of the most beautiful and disturbing films I've ever seen. It's painful to watch because of its subject matter (and the adeptness with which it handles it), but yet it's so captivating, and so deeply visceral, it simply can't be ignored.
As an exercise in horror, Polytechnique's strengths and innovations are abundant. Perhaps the most impressive elements of the film are its claustrophobic spatial organization and non-linear timeline, which essentially and effectively hold the audience completely captive in the midst of the tragedy (which pretty much accounts for the film's entire running time).
But for all its technical excellence and great performances, most of my tears were shed as the end credits began to roll. Polytechnique is devastating and deeply horrifying, and it absolutely deserves to be seen.
This review of Polytechnique (2009) was written by Megan O on 26 Apr 2010.
Polytechnique has generally received positive reviews.
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