Thread: Irréversible
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Old 08-26-2005, 08:20 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by alpha
The first half is good and the way the story's told (backwards) was really interesting. But after the rape scene (which could have been shorter but didn't disturb me too much because I know it's just acting) it somehow looses it's appeal and is all talk which IMO adds nothing to the story. But it's worth watching.
I'm just the opposite. I think the second half is what gives the story it's depth, it's emotional resonance. Without that, it's just a shlock revenge fantasy.

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