Climax

I don’t even know where to begin. I didn’t expect to like this film nearly as much as I did or even like it at all but it ended up becoming one of the best films I’ve ever seen, and without a doubt the most intense one. Gaspar Noé’s way of directing and shooting is incredibly original and stylish. Everything feels carefully designed, yet completely out of control at the same time. The dance sequences were amazing to watch on their own, even though they went on for a long time. The long takes, often done in a single shot with the camera following the characters, greatly intensified the sense of anxiety. The camera never gives the viewer a way out, you’re trapped inside the chaos with the characters. What I really admire is how the film made me feel scared, disturbed, and uncomfortable all at once. It’s impressive how Climax manages to keep the same terrifying, suffocating tension going for almost the entire runtime. I was honestly a bit nervous before watching this because of everything I had heard about Gaspar Noé, and now I can say that fear was completely justified. Overall, an overwhelming experience. Powerful, unforgettable, and absolutely brutal. 100/100