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Irréversible

Play trailer Poster for Irréversible Released Mar 14, 2003 1h 34m Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A woman's lover and her former boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist.
Irréversible

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Though well-filmed, Irreversible feels gratuitous in its extreme violence.

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Empire Magazine Rated: 5/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Terry Lawson Detroit Free Press Extremely difficult to endure, and if you choose to endure it, it could leave you feeling angry and upset. Nevertheless, this is serious filmmaking, and Noe is a gifted filmmaker. Rated: 3/4 May 9, 2003 Full Review Bill Muller Arizona Republic A fascinating study in excess, a movie that seduces and repulses as it explores the merciless nature of fate. Rated: 4/5 Apr 24, 2003 Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy Noé is a director who understands how to cojur up a reaction from the audience, and he understands the power of film. His films aren't always the easiest or the most enjoyable to watch, but I can appreciate the work that has gone into creating them. Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Noé, with a disruptive aesthetic, evokes explicit images to point out a text about the irreversibility of time and moral actions, but whose narrative often frequents places that lose the pulse in its model of urban transgression. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Jul 10, 2024 Full Review D.M. Palmer Vague Visages As Irréversible works its way back to the beginning, the frame stabilises. But this proves illusory, forcing viewers to witness with harrowing clarity a descent into another underworld... Nov 9, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Thirdi A This film delivers on its intense reputation, offering a gripping and brutal experience. However, the overly ambitious camera work detracts from the overall quality. The cinematography feels chaotic, as if shot by someone casually tossing around an iPhone. Unfortunately, the editing seems to embrace this erratic style, treating it as visionary rather than refining it for clarity and impact. While the film succeeds in many ways, the disorienting visuals may leave some viewers frustrated. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review mor c No es mala, pero pues es Gaspar Noe de ahuevo es incómodo y difícil de ver Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Suresh K Supper movie clips is supper Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Priyan B Extraordinary screenplay, haunting music, powerful performances from the lead actors makes this movie so disturbing. 8.2/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review mikael birger R Unnecessary watch. There is no reason to watch this pretentious and way over-the-top movie. Noe has a strange obsession with sex and violence... Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Prabudhjeet A Avoid this movie at all cost, unless you are a cinephile specially if you appreciate non commercial cinema. This movie is in the "forbidden zone." Gasper Noe always goes beyond the limit in forbidden zone and make artistic about it. The cinematography actually adds to the realism created by the actors. Also if you Monica Bellucci is your crush, you'll probably sue Gasper Noe. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman's lover and her former boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist.
Director
Gaspar Noé
Producer
Christophe Rossignon, Richard Grandpierre
Screenwriter
Gaspar Noé
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
StudioCanal, Les Cinémas de la Zone, 120 Films, Eskwad, Wild Bunch, Canal+, Nord-Ouest Films
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 14, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$803.5K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)