Review of Vortex (2021) by Yeqks — 09 May 2022

A slow moving, disturbing, and emotionally impaling cinematic experience. Gaspar really doesn’t disappoint, as this film packs some of the most potent performances in any of his previous films, Dario Argento, François Lebrun and Alex Lutz do a surprisingly amazing job performing.

The split screen used in the film’s visuals are wonderfully implemented with a clear artistic purpose, the film is incredibly well shot and though the pacing is very slow it never feels dull whatsoever.

My main issues lie with the film’s narrative feeling a little scatter-brained and random, a few plot threads feel picked up and dropped without much development, and though I appreciate the use of empty scenes that feel like nothingness as a way to illustrate how our lives are made up of 50% nothingness, there’s a point where those additions aren’t needed anymore.