It's evident to me from reading some of the other reviews that a lot of folks just don't 'get' David Cronenberg. I can see why in some ways, but I'm puzzled at the one-star reviews. If nothing else, I found this film highly entertaining and so fast paced it seemed to end as soon as it started (in fact, I wish more time was spent in character development... a three hour movie would have been better.
I don't really agree with Cronenberg's "Darwinistic" view of violence (which is for the most part no longer necessary in today's society, not to mention doubtful as a trait passed down in families) but I sure do appreciate a director putting his ideas down in film so effectively. Apparently the psychological meaning of the second sex scene escaped a lot of people as well, which I find to be strange.
Anyway, this is certainly a movie worth owning on DVD... particularly if you're familiar with some of Cronenberg's earlier films. Don't overanalyze it, and don't go in expecting anything (this attitude works with all films) and you just might like it. 8/10
I don't really agree with Cronenberg's "Darwinistic" view of violence (which is for the most part no longer necessary in today's society, not to mention doubtful as a trait passed down in families) but I sure do appreciate a director putting his ideas down in film so effectively. Apparently the psychological meaning of the second sex scene escaped a lot of people as well, which I find to be strange.
Anyway, this is certainly a movie worth owning on DVD... particularly if you're familiar with some of Cronenberg's earlier films. Don't overanalyze it, and don't go in expecting anything (this attitude works with all films) and you just might like it. 8/10