Moviemaking Genius

Rating: 10/10 (11 February 2019)

Another great film by Gaspar Noe, a truly remarkable auteur.
This movie grips you, holds you and drags you through a tense story taking you on a real emotional journey. Equal parts horrifying thriller, a modern musical and a visual lsd trip, it's incredibly innovative and engaging, without evwn a dull moment.
From the opening dance sequence (which might be the best in moviemaking history and by itself warrants a 2nd viewing) to the great acting and engaging script, the movie feels real and manages to balance humor and horror with actual emotional heft.
Loved: -the claustrophobic feel of an actual lsd trip
-the incredible dance sequence
-the unexpected "twist"
-The parallels with contemporary french society (although perhaps unintentional)