Irreversible
A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.
Critics Sentiment
Alex and Marcus wake up together discussing their relationship and future
Alex is brutally raped and beaten in the red underpass
The film moves from the devastating rape scene (2.9) to the peaceful morning intimacy (9.1), a swing of over 6 points that exemplifies the reverse chronology's emotional impact.
Irreversible creates a unique sentiment arc that moves from brutal violence and chaos to peace and love through its reverse chronology. While the graphic content in the first half receives harsh criticism and low scores, reviewers consistently praise the film's artistic merit and the way its structure makes the tragedy more devastating. The final acts showing the couple's happiness receive the highest scores, with critics noting how this creates a profound emotional impact.
Full cast
Monica Bellucci
Alex
Vincent Cassel
Marcus
Albert Dupontel
Pierre
Jo Prestia
The Tapeworm
Philippe Nahon
Man
Stéphane Drouot
Stéphane
Jean-Louis Costes
Fistman
Mick Gondouin
Mick
Mourad Khima
Mourad
Layde Hellal
Layde
Dominique Nato
Commissioner
Michel Fesche
Taxi Driver
Victoria Jaramillo
Concha
Jean-Yves Le Quellec
Inspector
Isabelle Giami
Alex's Girlfriend
Fatima Adoum
Fatima
Janice Foulaux
Janice
Stephane Derderian
Rectum Customer
Gaspar Noé
Rectum Customer
Crew
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