The Cult Den Reviews Cosmopolis
How great is this review by Darryl Griffiths of The Cult Den. Â Just came across it & had to share. Â Have included my fave excerpts & highlighted parts are of course my emphasis. Â I cannot get enough of seeing wonderful praise like this for Rob – makes me grin from ear to ear.
‘Cosmopolis’ proves to be an outstanding and unflinching depiction of the current climate. The character of Eric Packer almost serves as a modern day martyr. His overwhelming sense of isolation from the real world or the growing disillusionment that comes with being wealthy, he seems relentless in his pursuit to reject any association with such a fatally mundane lifestyle.
In a real game changing role, Pattinson delivers his most accomplished and assured performance to date. Anchoring the film with meticulous poise and charisma, his thoroughly engaging protagonist here may finally put the doubters to rest in regards to his acting abilities. (and it’s about damn time they acknowledged how talented an actor he is too! -Michelle)
Cronenberg certainly hasn’t opted for the ‘hack and slash’ approach here either in his interpretation of Delillo’s work. The tongue twisting lengthy segments of dialogue literally torn from the pages are daringly faithful. The uninitiated perhaps will be left dumbfounded by the bamboozling of such intelligent jargon, others will find it refreshing and mesmerising. Whilst his directorial style remains intimate and precise, he certainly doesn’t shy away from the visual metaphors either. A particular highlight involving Pattinson facing up to Paul Giamatti’s antagonist Benno Levin, framed exquisitely within a wide angle shot emphasising the ever growing class divide between the rich and a disgruntled working class.
Overwhelming in its deconstruction of so many subject matters, it’s certainly too unusual and talky for the mainstream. For the more open-minded among us however, ‘Cosmopolis’ is an engrossing piece of cinema saturated in social resonance and intellect that deserves its intricacies to be deciphered.
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Maria
“for the more open minded among us” – hahaha BURN! I wish I had that Kelso gif
Michelle
I LOVE that part Maria. Hahaha, the Kelso gif would be PERFECT for this.
Bee Kaye
41 days – can’t wait!! Thanks Michelle for post.
Jules
Oh this is fantastic, loved reading it. 🙂 thanks Michelle!
Sue
Thanks Michelle, love it.
ephie
An intelligent interviewer who “gets” the movie, and Rob’s performance and Cronenberg’s genius. Thanks a million for sharing it with us Michelle!! xxx
Carmel
I can’t believe I want to give a critic a big hug but I do. Thanks for the information and the smile Michelle
Vicky
Brilliant review. Thanks for posting Michelle.