the amazing women of 2008

Screen Shot Quiz #98

August 18th, 2008
Written By: John Allison

I prefer not to think about this movie too much so no clue for you.

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7 response about Screen Shot Quiz #98 »

  1. I don’t even remember this specific shot, but I think I remember that outfit of Monica Bellucci. I think this is from Irreversible.

    Comment by Primal — August 18, 2008 @ 1:29 pm

  2. That dress is awfully familiar. Must be when they go out dancing. I second Gaspar Noe’s highly divisive film.

    To those who have not seen Irreversible, it is certainly worth a look to see what side of the fence you are on. There is some insane camera work and provocateurism going on here. Not for the squeamish.

    Comment by Kurt Halfyard — August 18, 2008 @ 1:36 pm

  3. Over-rated!

    Comment by Matt Gamble — August 18, 2008 @ 1:49 pm

  4. I have still to see this one but am looking forward to it in that “morbid-curiosity” kind of way. I have heard it’s hard to stomach, even described as one of the most controversial films ever made, is that an accurate description?. I shall give it a try anyway…isn’t that got Vincent Cassel in it? Or am I thinking of L’Appartement (spelling?)?

    Comment by Ross Miller — August 18, 2008 @ 1:52 pm

  5. If Irreversible had been a straight forward movie I have a feeling I would have hated it. Since you watch it in the order from last event to first even it is even more disturbing and wrong.

    Oh and yes I “liked” it.

    Comment by John Allison — August 18, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

  6. I don’t think this film is ‘highly rated’ it is its visceral nature at punishing its audience that earns it its reputation. It’s a middling film laced with very real and stomach churning violence, that happens to star world-class actors.

    Comment by Kurt Halfyard — August 18, 2008 @ 3:31 pm

  7. I watched Irreversible a few years ago. It is a very well-made film, with great performances and a fascinating structure. It is also the only ‘good’ movie that I can say with certainty I will never, ever watch again.

    I’m sure there are a good many people who can handle this film’s violence. I’m not one of them. Irreversible turned my stomach.

    Comment by Dave Becker — August 18, 2008 @ 7:49 pm

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