The Beast
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
Critics Sentiment
Lou records pathetic 'I deserve girls' vlog entries
Extended sequence of heavy breathing between characters
The film peaks with MacKay's brilliant incel portrayal then crashes during an awkward heavy breathing sequence that made critics laugh inappropriately.
The Beast divides critics between those who appreciate its ambitious puzzle-box structure and those exhausted by its demands. While Seydoux and MacKay deliver committed performances, particularly in MacKay's incel portrayal, the film's confusing timeline jumps and pretentious execution frustrate many viewers. Despite beautiful visuals and contemporary AI themes, the 146-minute runtime tests patience without always delivering satisfying payoffs.
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Léa Seydoux
Gabrielle
George MacKay
Louis
Guslagie Malanda
Poupée Kelly
Dasha Nekrasova
Dakota
Martin Scali
Georges
Elina Löwensohn
La voyante
Marta Hoskins
Gina
Julia Faure
Sophie
Kester Lovelace
Tom
Félicien Pinot
Augustin
Laurent Lacotte
L'architecte
Pierre-François Garel
Paul Poiret
Céline Carrère
Femme bal 1910
Lukas Ionesco
Anton
Hortense Gelinet
Femme bal 1910
Pauline Jacquard
Femme bal 1910
Alice Barnole
Femme bal 1910
Théo Hakola
Le barman clubs
Antoine Barraud
Homme club 1972
Dejana Poposka
Femme clubs
Crew
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