*** This review may contain spoilers ***
*Plot and ending analyzed*
An overlong and extended pretentious foray into the metaphysical aspects of violence, this film is not without its interest, yet it fails ultimately.
A group of youth, who seem to be idiotic, as well as without any clear ideals, wander what seems like forever in the Paris subways and streets. You can tell right off that they're up to no good. No one pays them any attention.
Bombs explode and they all rendezvous at some shopping mall. There they become even more disinterested and fatigued. More dull scenes fill in the gaps until the fateful ending.
Could have been a five minute film treatise, instead, Director Bertrand Bonello drags it to past the 2 hour mark.
Extras include Director Bertrand Bonello's 'short films', equally tedious, and an interview with another pompous and overblown Frenchman (interviewer) praising Director Bertrand Bonello's 'merits'.
*Plot and ending analyzed*
An overlong and extended pretentious foray into the metaphysical aspects of violence, this film is not without its interest, yet it fails ultimately.
A group of youth, who seem to be idiotic, as well as without any clear ideals, wander what seems like forever in the Paris subways and streets. You can tell right off that they're up to no good. No one pays them any attention.
Bombs explode and they all rendezvous at some shopping mall. There they become even more disinterested and fatigued. More dull scenes fill in the gaps until the fateful ending.
Could have been a five minute film treatise, instead, Director Bertrand Bonello drags it to past the 2 hour mark.
Extras include Director Bertrand Bonello's 'short films', equally tedious, and an interview with another pompous and overblown Frenchman (interviewer) praising Director Bertrand Bonello's 'merits'.