GetPapa Far from Perfect, Far from Terrible

Dorathen Better Late Then Never

MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

gianfra-06676 Most walked out disgusted, some repulsed by what they were seeing. There was one person to blame for this: Gaspar Noé, the director, who had previously tortured audiences with his shocking powerhouse Irreversible (aka Monica Bellucci getting raped by a disgusting gay pimp and getting avenged by Vincent Cassel and friend via fire extinguisher blow to the head to the power of 21, all with nausea- inducing imagery and horrific violence). But don't shoot the messenger: for Gaspar's film was merely acting as a window into the void that is the human experience. I don't know what high level (?) acting some were expecting on this film, it's not like regular individuals have Broadway-levels of expression or emotion on display whenever something happens to them, there are real life dead beats out there. Plus, it's not the acting that takes center stage here, it's the visuals, the seductively nightmarish neon splashes of immorality and fever dream- ish visuals. It's painful and sometimes dull to watch not because it's a badly written piece of cinema, but because it shows us the true nature of human interaction, the black hole that is life (especially if you're an incestuous junkie with nothing better to do than getting high and leading a life of crime, sin, and overall meaninglessness). With this film, you are entering the void, and you may never return from it. An assault on the senses, a masochistic experience, but a very educational one at that. Weirdly enough, this film did not make me into an edgy nihilist, but instead taught me (in its own intense way) to appreciate life more than I did before, and compelled me to make the most of it. Definitely not a film for the faint of heart, the easily offended, or the snobbish progressive that can't comprehend that debauchery and moral relativism do not equal happiness, fulfillment, or meaning (they can't stand licentiousness being cast in a negative light, and will promptly jump to condemn the film for being too "judgemental" and "self-righteous", as if indulging in selfish hedonism without any moral guidance wasn't a bad thing in and of itself).

galdagabor I enjoyed it, VERY much. The colors and the camera-work are mesmerizing, feels like everything is real although everything feels to be surreal. It was really a mind-blower, but in a slow, calm and gorgeous way. The length of the movie gives justice, every second is either beautiful or interesting. I HAD to light some cigarettes twice during the movie, but not because it is boring, but because you just feel like you MUST light some cigarettes. It is all about the atmosphere this movie has. It is a bit art film, but that's only a good thing. I recommend it to everyone who want to watch something out of the ordinary, watch something messy yet well-understandable, and just want to chill out a bit, perhaps.

manisimmati "Enter the Void" is the cinematic equivalent of an epileptic fit. Beginning with the opening credits, Argentinian director Gaspar Noé seeks to overwhelm us with frantic flickering and humming. Then we are thrown into the first-person perspective of Oscar, a drug dealer in Tokyo. But that doesn't last for long, because poor Oscar gets betrayed by a friend and ambushed by the police. He flees to the toilet of the eponymous bar "The Void", where he gets shot. From this point on, the camera represents Oscar's soul, whirling through Tokyo and waiting for some kind of redemption or resurrection.When you watch "Enter the Void", you might be tricked into thinking it is art. But actually, it is the exact opposite: It is trash masquerading as art. Behind its flashy façade, there is not much to be said about the substance of this movie. Noé focuses on one single gimmick and does it to death until the audience is frustrated, nauseated or (in my case) bored. Don't get me wrong. Of course it can be interesting to challenge and even torment the audience of a movie. Look at Lars von Trier's work, or Nicolas Winding Refn's "Only God Forgives". Although "Only God Forgives" is deeply flawed, at least it has some kind of mystery to it, whereas "Enter the Void" is literally devoid of any meaning. Its style is one-sided and its story shockingly trivial.There are some redeeming factors. The sex scenes feel sensual and real in a way the rest of the movie doesn't. An incestuous relationship between Oscar and his sister Linda is frequently hinted at, which gives "Enter the Void" an emotional center, albeit a very blurred one. If you just want a different or extreme experience, you might enjoy Noé's visual orgy. But if you expect a finely nuanced and truly artistic movie, don't bother with this one.

thejohnscott This film was a most unexpected experience for me. One night after everyone else had gone to bed I sat pondering the meaning of life the universe and everything. Sometimes this can get quite intense, as occasionally I do this on acid. Yes it's an unusual practice for a "professional", but still. I decided to watch a film and started digging through my unwatched films, I found Enter the Void. I didn't know I had it, where it came from or anything about it. I just put it on.The intro credits had my eye's watering and holding onto the couch, already it was starting to mess with my mind. I was then fired into a dark world with a 1st person view of this tragic and violent story. The glorious visuals and shocking dark nature the film kept me mesmerised, whilst much of me wanted to scream and run away for large parts of the film.The DMT scene totally messed with me and projected 3D imagery into the room. It was absolutely amazing. It really is like it has been designed for people who are taking hallucinogens. I still had no idea at this stage the horror that was to follow.The plot although sinister and as macabre as can be remains within the bounds of reality. If it was a "fantasy" type picture it would have been more easily assimilated when I watched it. But no, everything that happens could indeed happen. It is a true horror picture even though it is using a strange mode to convey the story. Towards the end of the film I had to take breaks and walk away for some minutes. The content is deeply unsettling. It made me feel genuinely uneasy and wishing for it to end, whilst raptly watching every moment of it. This is not a film for the young of heart or those with delicate sensibilities. It is brutal and emotionally disturbing and covers many topics that are rarely seen in film in such an honestly vulgar portrayal.I watched it again some weeks after the first time to try to get some contrast against my state of mind during the first viewing. To be honest it was much better on LSD. I don't know if it was just that I knew what was going to happen the second time I viewed it or that I honestly didn't feel like putting myself through it again.I would definitely recommend this film for buffs and more darkly eccentric people. It has amazing visual effects, a highly unusual format and a little told story that will leave you thinking about it for some days afterwards.