Review of Polytechnique (2009) by Daniel C — 14 Mar 2011
Strong shocker that chronicles the December 6, 1989 massacre at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal where Marc Lepine shot 28 people before shooting himself. The killer blamed feminists for ruining his life and set out on a path where he knew he would be regarded as evil.
The film meticulously recreates the horrid acts of Lepine. The film does focus on a few characters who may have love blossoming between them - seen primarily in very effective glances and exchanges. This is an intense film that will shock.
Though it is far more quickly moving than Van Sant's terrific "Elephant", Polytechnique is far from a copycat imitation of that film with a completely separate visual technique. Difficult viewing yet very good filmmaking.
This review of Polytechnique (2009) was written by Daniel C on 14 Mar 2011.
Polytechnique has generally received positive reviews.
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