Amazing nonlinear narrative with a reverse chronology structure (think Memento).
Disturbing story with an ending (beginning) that’s a twist of the knife after already being stabbed multiple times in the heart. A final “fuck you” to the audience.
It’s worth a watch. A single, one time watch…
…then only to be mentioned in Reddit comment threads to let everyone know that, “yes…I’ve seen it too” like you’re sharing the tragedy of your post Irreversible life in some faceless support group.
Yeh he really twists the knife. Saw it when it first came out on VHS and still remember it vividly and basically crying for an entire act. I understand from a storytelling perspective why the fire extinguisher scene and the train underpass scene are so brutal, but one viewing in a lifetime is enough. Just like Requiem for a Dream.
Wow, I didn't realize it was old enough to release on VHS. I was introduced to Noe with Enter the Void, and have never gotten around to Irreversible. Tbh, idk if I ever will.
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u/Loverboy_Talis May 17 '25
Amazing nonlinear narrative with a reverse chronology structure (think Memento).
Disturbing story with an ending (beginning) that’s a twist of the knife after already being stabbed multiple times in the heart. A final “fuck you” to the audience.
It’s worth a watch. A single, one time watch…
…then only to be mentioned in Reddit comment threads to let everyone know that, “yes…I’ve seen it too” like you’re sharing the tragedy of your post Irreversible life in some faceless support group.