Irreversible
Directed by Gasper Noe
French provocateur Gaspar Noe’s controversial arthouse thriller travels back in time to tell the story of a couple who experience an act of brutal violence that changes their lives forever. The film begins with the aftermath, as Marcus (Vincent Cassel, BLACK SWAN) hunts for the assailant in an S&M club, then jumps back to the tunnel where Alex (Monica Belucci, SPECTRE) is savagely attacked in one famously excruciating 9-minute shot. But the biggest shock comes at the end, which is actually the beginning of this savage story. Though the not-for-the-easily-triggered film bitterly divided audiences, it remains a must-see for fans of the Euro-shock era of the 2000’s.
A French couple experience a brutal act of violence that changes their lives forever.
Cast: Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel
Member Reviews
Innovative but it feels like an excuse for someone to film a graphic and realistic rape without repercussions.
The completion backwards filming makes you think a little harder about this vicious film. It also makes the ending that much sadder. Camera work adds to the chaos. THE most horrific of all Noe's films, I had a tough time with it. Not for everyone. I must also agree with commentors about have a strobe warning. As well, Noe has introduced a low decibel barely audible note to the sound track that supposedly induces anxiety and/or nausea. Very unsettling.
Love the completion backward filming. Really makes you think and gives the story an even sadder ending. The camera work adds to the chaos. One of the most difficult horrors I've ever watched. Obviously not for evryone and definitely not for rape or near-rape victims.
The rape scene is far too much and should not exist, the rest of the movie is. . whatever. If you're at all squeamish over sexual violence stay far far away from this movie
Difficult watch for some - probably should be all, but director Noe is a genius and one of not very many genuinely original, artful, filmmakers. Or, you could watch little pieces of shit like World War Z. Oooh, scary.