Some good, some bad... not his best work

Rating: 6/10 (1 June 2020)

Loved the dancing, the character development through dancing style was really awesome. Was nice to discover the characters in such a natural and entertaining way. Ditto the interviews and dialogue snippets. Really unique way to set up plotlines and setting. I was excited throughout the first half and third quarter thinking it would all come together.... but... what a mess.
After they realize the sangria is dosed, I don't understand what he was trying to convey. You watch the suffering and torment from the outside and keep waiting for a way in; a bottom line, a punchline. The movie has no end or meaning to it. No conclusions are drawn other than "wow sucks to be them".
Gaspar Noé's other works contain clear messages, And I love them. This movie I liked, but I don't know what the message was. Maybe there was none. Felt pointless and very definitely ungratifying. Meh. The esthetic and dancing were still great!
Also - Sophia Boutella is a revelation as usual!! So much gravitas - fantastic - dare I say amazing performance that not just anyone could have pulled off. (The tantrum) Her performance was 10/10.