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"I watched all Gaspar Noë's films back-to-back" -Something only an insane person would say

Irreversible was one of the most horrifying movies I ever watched. Not because of the blood, the crazy cameras, the gore. But just because of that one scene in the underpass. Because girls, we all have been to places like that in our life, feeling unsafe, paranoid, easy prey. For me this was spot on - and I never want to see this movie again.

I have always been fascinated by the artistic vision of Gaspar Noe and also the originality of his films, but I would never watch Irréversible again. It’s the kind of movie that you only experience once.

Man the tunnel scene was one of the most traumatizing things I've seen in a movie honestly. The cruelty is unreal. Especially the part where he beats the sh*t out of her for no reason, what a sadist. It's just horrible and utterly disgusting.

You pointing out the “breathing” of the camera shots and the way they move counterclockwise to show the reverse chronological order of the scenes literally made my jaw drop 😳

I remember watching this film and being slightly amazed at how insane the first half was and then how, frankly, boring the second half was. Then I started thinking maybe that's the point; To have us realize that the boring parts (as in, the mundane days of our lives) can actually be the most beautiful and sought-after parts depending on how you tell the story. Enjoy the boring days, people, because who knows what could lie ahead.

There is a fascinating detail that nobody talked about in the underpass scene!!! About midway through the scene we could see a silhouette of a man coming in and we immediately think may be he will come into rescue , but he simply goes back the way he came!!!! Alex doesn’t see him but we do, we are the ones who are supposed to feel the hopelessness of that situation we,the audience, who really got assaulted in this scene. An incredible detail.

This movie definitely wants you to feel a bit of what brutal trauma could feel like and it's insanely impactful.

"Take the underpass, it's safer."

This was the first movie I saw that I "liked" and also knew I never wanted to see again. While a lot of those feelings dulled over time and I've ended up seeing some movies I swore I never would again... this one's just as strong as it's always been. Obviously the first half is brutal and the middle scene is one of the most unpleasant things I've ever watched, but it's really the second half that gets to me, because you're seeing every single mistake they make knowing exactly where it will lead, and I was sitting in my dorm room wanting to shout "NO DON'T! STOP!" in a way that I never do during horror movies.

Your content is just BRILLIANT. My favourite Noé's film is absolutely Enter the Void, so immersive an traumatic.

Irreversible is the first film I finished and thought, “I wish I hadn’t watched that.”

Honestly the first scene in this film in the club is probably the most anxiety inducing thing I've experienced in a movie. So disorientating, intense and depraved.

I had read something online about this movie that I had found pretty interesting, about how it plays with the rape and revenge genre by showing the story backwards. In the rape and revenge genre, we can distinguish 4 stages : introduction, assault, search for the assaulter, and revenge (and eventually a 5th one showing the afterwards). The usual emotional way the spectator goes through in this genre will be : they get to know the victim, build empathy for them during the introduction. Then, the assault scene will activate them emotionally making them angry, because "someone" they know is being attacked. Then, they are implied and motivated by the search for the assaulter, and the revenge feels deserved and is appreciated by the spectator, as it is a bad character getting what they deserve. SPOILERS With Irreversible, we start with this very violent and graphic revenge, we build no empathy for Marcus and Pierre since we don't know what motivates them and they just look like some angry and agressive dudes, amplified with these musics and sound that makes you anxious and nauseous that were explained in this video. then, the search for the assaulter doesn't catch our interest, since we already know who he is and how he will be punished, and once again, we see an angry and agressive guy, assaulting a witness because he is upset that she speaks spanish and not french and assaulting a taxi driver while calling him racial slurs, but this time Pierre is "on our side", trying to reason Marcus and convince him to go to the hospital see Alex, wich makes us even more frustrated that Marcus keeps going. When we found out about what happenned to Alex, the scene is gruesome, her face is barely visible under the floods of blood and we are told that she is in coma. It's immediately followed by this assault scene, and as we still have these horrendous images in mind (clever point), we see this scene of extreme violence, and we are somehow in the same position as Alex : we are being forced into an unbearable situation, that we can't stop, that is never ending, and that will stop only when the one submitting us to this situation will decide so. We are sitting there powerless to help, and already knowing the terrible consequences of this. So when we see these characters being happy, having fun and loving each other, we feel nothing but sorrow, and even if the film ends on the most hopeful and joyful note, we can't help but superpose the image of this blood maculated face on the smile of this woman finding out she is pregnant.

It was a really bad decision for me to watch this as I was lying on my side. I did not only get the feeling of vertigo but also depression. Until now, I haven't watched this movie for the 2nd time. It's that impactful.

I watched this movie one time and even then it was on mute or I had my eyes closed or I fast forwarded parts. I only watched this because I had a friend who was SA and she was very traumatised. She told me the only thing that she's seen that comes close to what she experienced was this film. It took me two years to watch it and I was so terrified that I stayed up until the sun arose because I was scared to sleep.

Absolutely brilliant take. So good to see someone who understands what Noe was doing with this film. It is so constantly misunderstood and over-criticised.

I understand why anyone would be bothered by this movie but it had a huge impact on me when I first saw it. It’s definitely the most disturbing film I’ve seen but I had never seen such an appealing style of filmmaking up until this point. The cinematography, music, and lighting worked so well with me that it left me blown away. This is among my favorite movies ever made and I sometimes get the desire to watch this to experience the artistic aspects of this movie but I dread that one scene. Truly a masterpiece of a movie but man what a horrific and depressing experience it is. You did a fantastic job with your analysis of that movie and also showed me little details I didn’t catch. Great video.

Irréversible messed me up to the same degree that watching a beheading video on some bloke's phone in high school circa 2008 did

This is a movie you watch one time and then never again, but I highly appreciate the absolute horror of having to watch everything that happens, the camera never pulls away and forces you to face it.

Noé's work is often associated with the concept of "cinéma du corps" (cinema of the body), focusing on the physicality and rawness of the human experience.

I literally finished this film 10 mins before this vid was uploaded its fate. I honestly just want to say this is the most incredible perfect in depth analysis I could ask for. Truly helped me understand the pure genius of this film

I regret watching Irreversible. It scarred me. Enter the Void was deeply depressing, but tolerable in comparison. Irreversible is absolutely traumatic. And I've seen most of the films you find on the most shocking or gruesome lists. This one really messed me up. It's too much.

I was waiting for this deep drive into Gaspard Noé artistique perspective! Thank you for this.

your analysis and video essays are stunning and insightful, so glad I’ve found your channel

This video is so good you really captured what i saw in the movie and a lot of things i didn´t captured. I hope you keep doing videos like this, keep it up!

15:03 Jesus man... hope that wasn't all in one sitting 😅 He's a great director,but man a marathon in one day of his stuff would leave you feeling too strange...

So thankful you discuss Noe films. They are absolutely amazing, and you're Outlook on films truly ads to the whole surreal experience

I can't even begin to explained how excited I got when I saw a video by you about Noe in my feed

Irreversible broke me watched it around 8 years ago and I still remember the horrendous feeling after finishing it, hard even to explain I will never watch it again, no, thank u

Really love the editing on this video, keep up the good work 👍

An exceptional video on an exceptional movie. Thank you. This and Seul contre tous both floored me on first watch..I have a hard time recommending them (only because of heavy subject matter--not quality), but I'm glad you're introducing people to Noé's earlier work.

Truly an amazing analysis! Made me want to watch this film for the fourth time this year!...

I think my favorite Gaspar film is either Enter The Void or Love~ I've never thought, "Hmm, I'm in the mood to watch Irreversible today" haha, but it really is an incredible film. Great analysis here!!

the first time i tried to watch this movie i suffered horrific motion sickness during the opening scene and decided not to continue watching. after a little research i found out i was almost at the end of the nausea-inducing swirly shaky cam section, and foolishly made the choice to watch the rest of the movie the following night. worst decision of my life. :(

Loved this, such a complex and well talked content. It has a lot of depth and makes me like the movie a lot more.

Absolutely LOVE your videos; you are the film analyzing friend that I wish I had. LOVE Gaspar Noé. I've been building up the courage to watch Irreversible. LOVE made the biggest impact on me after watching it the second time and hearing Gaspar's perspective on the film. It was a beautiful yet crushing film. Thank you for the awesome videos!

I’ve never seen the film nor heard of the director. Definitely plan to do a deep dive on his work thanks for the video. Love the channel

You have completed changed how I view film as an experience as well as an art form, and for that I'm forever grateful 🙏 Thank you for your incredible work Spikima ❤

Great look at what certainly is a hard watch. The performances by Cassel and Belucci transcend what is normally called 'acting.' Loved watching this little guide.

Remember randomly switching TV channels when I was 14 and then seeing this film. Shocking experience, but it was also immersive and transcending. I talk about this film a lot to this day.

One of my absolute favourite films. Great analysis. One of the few on here to do it justice.

I found your channel last night and I’ve been binging every video. You’re so fire bro. But If you haven’t watched mr.robot, I think you would really enjoy it

This was one of the first "disturbing movies" I've watched, a few years ago. I thought after all this time it wouldn't affect me as much, so I decided to watch it again tonight. I was wrong. Btw, is so damn tragic that after all that, they got the wrong guy.

Seeing that red walkway in the thumbnail gave me anxiety lol I don't wanna watch this tbh, but I'm gonna leave a comment for engagement My favorite Noè movie is Climax. It's fucked, but not so much that I feel like literal shit and get hardcore anxiety, it's his only one I can say I like. To clarify, I think all is stuff is really fucking good and well made but... well, you know what I mean.

The most important film of the last 20 years! Unbelievably well made and undeniably scarring. This film left me weeping tears. It is a masterwork.

I couldn’t finish Climax because it was too grotesque. I’m excited to hear your input on Noé’s works

this movie was so crazy and so good, i decided to watch it after seeing the first minute of this video lol. thanks for the recommendation!!

really good video. you should make more videos on gaspar noe's movies!

Very good video as always! You might want to put a flashing warning in around the 2:30 mark for those sensitive to stuff like that :)

the editing in this video is incredible.

I'm a big fan of Noé. First time I saw "irreversible" with a friend of mine , we'd watch each other when the film ended , realizing we had been totally hypnotized falling in that vertigo of time being inverted... I mean , I never ever felt those unbelievable feelings of being taken in a modified understanding of normality. I know I'm probably unable to find the words... English not being my mother tongue and missing so much practice... For years I've asked many people about this awesome effect... You're the first i found talking 'bout that induced confused perception... "Irreversible" caused a huge scandal being thrown at Cannes , particularly for the ultra violent rape. This scene is uncomfortable... Because in fact , filmed by Noé , it provokes to a certain point , feelings we're not supposed to have...and that's creepy !

This analysis is so good that it made me curious about watching it, even if I would never be able to without serious issues. Usually disturbing movies are only famous because of the shock-factor, but this one seems incredibily well-made

Excellent Breakdown! I've been a fan of Noe since Enter the Void came out On Demand in 2009, and as Visually Crushing as they can be you can never escape the feeling of a story being told in a unique way that no one would ever dare to do. Irreversible had a mythos before I ever saw it and it carries on til this day, and your analysis got under its skin like it does Toit's audience. 5/5

One of my favorite movies of all time. Great essay, perfect editing, thank you for making it!

Great work!

I watched the film last night. I've seen a lot of comments saying they'll never watch it again and I agree. This is the first movie to really leave a traumatizing sensation. the camera being still throughout the tunnel scene leaves us paralyzed, helpless just like Alex. We feel every inch of movement. It's as close as we can get to the real thing. As raw as it is, people need to watch it to understand how truly horrible rape is.

This movie...this damn movie...

Between Enter The Void and Irreversible, Gaspar Noé has kinda ruined my fucking life. I’m kinda grateful for it though? Cuz I’ve never in my life experienced what those two movies gave me. Great video mate.

I really enjoyed this analysis thank you

There’s a theory that the perspective of camera is in fact that of the unborn child of Alex (the absent character known only to Alex). The snow at the end could then be seen as it’s “beginning”, themes of feminine creation and masculine destruction also thus bookend the story. A greatly thorough essay with new insights that I have not ever come across, well done!

Great video. I was pointed towards this film during college, but was always too afraid to watch it. I feel like I’m more mature now and - after watching your video - I am going to give it a try. The thought that went into the visuals, music, narrative, etc is fascinating!

your analysis is so intelligent!

Wow great video!

I accidentally came across the tunnel scene when I was 11. I didn't even realize how much it traumatized me until I had to process some things as an adult.

I watched this film on my iPad in the darkness of a hospital room while my father slept after a surgery. It was a pretty hard and weird ordeal. I’ve thought about watching again one day. If I ever find the courage.

Man your channel is crazy good. Really love your work. Keep going just like that. Btw how do you choose the movies that you present on this channel? The selection you provide here is great

Very interesting ... love Gaspars' films, and as difficult as this one is to watch, it's a masterpiece!

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Clever dissection. I have seen this once, in the cinema and found the experience...well, an experience of heightened senses. Analytically emphasizing the nuances..clockwise rotation - "irreversible" (..in a context..), the Hertz and it's comparative frequency are the subtleties not overly apparent in a single view. Naturally, the focus on the underpass..both as a graphic experience, somewhat(?) shared, and it's location of halfway in the runtime, and the underpass as symbolic of the alteration in all protagonists lives were relatively straightforward to grasp...the use of interweaving camerawork as an audience integrator with scenes, along with "glare" and focus are again subtleties not transparently obvious in a single viewing. So many seem to write of an experience they don't wish to revisit in the comments, yet so many feel compelled to express their horror whilst somewhat reliving the trauma of the film. The understated texture which you astutely recognize..the position of the camera to maximize sentiment during the underpass attack...does more to reflect on how Gasper Noe is a sensitive artist, of which very few directors could screen such brutality ensuring there is no reflective sentiment miscued or misplaced. He remains somewhat elusive in most discussions of contemporary cinema, and is often derided largely on the content he delivers or as an "impact" filmmaker. All descriptions of him are true, yet none dissect his work in technical methodologies that explain how everyone in the cineworld has an opinion on him..even casually...enfant terrible, badboy, schlock horror, etc.."all descriptions are true?"...he defies categorization...your synopsis as to how his unorthodoxy is constructed is quite brilliant

Great film. Excellent relaxing Sunday afternoon watch with the family. Strong recommend.

I really like your channel. So far I haven't watched this one as I haven't seen IRREVERSIBLE yet. I am really not sure if I should...

one of my favourite noé movies and an absolute masterpiece. you can tell the man has a passion for the artistic side of it and for the craftsman side of it.

One thing I noticed about the second half of the movie. Notice how Monica in the movie doesn’t smoke and gets seemingly annoyed at Vincent using drugs, since she is pregnant. Not so much of an important point but interesting ”foreshadowing”(since it already happened) in the movie.

Yet another great essay, great job broski! I like Irreversible cause it helped finance Enter the void! :) but you probably knew that

Your content is amazing my friend

I know this movie is months old, but you may want to occasionally monitor the comments here for pro rape stuff. I've reported several and I hope KZfaq removes them, but you know how useless KZfaq can be. Great video.

A thing that this film made me feel was a feeling of emptiness. When it finished with Alex in the park I was expecting more but not in a way that I was dissatisfied but I was waiting for another horrible act to happen. However, I realized it was the perfect ending to a story told backwards. 5 stars.

Noe really knows how to direct realistic horror.

Very good technical analysis

i truly admire thomas bangalter's work has done on irreversible, truly gets out of his comfort zone and truly can capture the essence of the scenes

Sometimes I have trouble believing in the quality of movies like this, I think sometimes the off-putting disgusting nature is all the filmmaker has to say, but this is some really interesting analysis!

Awesome!!!!

Great effort ❤

Hey man i love this type of channel and this content defiantly got a new fan but i was wondering if you could recommend other channels like yourself i would honestly appreciate it

i refuse to tell people this is my favorite movie for multiple reasons

It's been almost a decade since I watched it for the first time. I still feel the trauma sitting inside of me. 😵‍💫

Great Video!

I’ve watched irreversible a few times now and every time it’s harder to, the knowing that the tunnel scene it’s going to appear at some point always puts me in a denying state, I don’t want to watch it, but the thing is: it’s going to happen even if I close my eyes.

I can't bring myself to even watch this movie. Enter the Void and Climax were almost too much for me but I couldn't look away

Did you put a filter over the scenes that looks like dust through a film projector? Is it just for effect, or does it help avoid copyright ban hammers? Like the scans for ©️ content don't register the filtered version. I have no idea how that works actually. I'm probably reading way too much in to this...anyway, I like it, it really adds a touch of immersion, like we're at the theater.

Hi Spikima, I really like your analysis vids! Just a thought / room for improvement on this one, maybe add a warning for flashing lights next time. That scene around 2:32 hurt my head a lot :/

I find that I can only watch Gaspar Noe movies once but that one time will stick in my brain forever

Bon travail mister. Merci de mettre en avant notre cinéma français.

more gaspar noe analysis pls , thanks for your work.

This movie was one of the movies that made me feel really bad.

Irreversible is literally a warning. Once you see this movie, you cannot unsee it. So...don't watch it in the first place. I wish I hadn't.....

Irreversible is probably the only movie i'd never watch again in my entire life. It's utterly terrifying, unrepentant in it's visual brutality and trauma.

This film traumatized me.