I seriously dig ALL David Cronenberg's movies. They're awesome because each movie comes with its own special warning on the label, to be discovered later on in the film. Its also beautifully realized with incredibly polished moods, practically embedded in the fabric of the film. This is his latest movie, and from the trailer, it looks awesome.
The Skinny: Carl Jung and Sigmund Frued faces off in this 18th century period piece which centres on the development of modern psychiatry and the attention of a disturbed young woman. Mind-fux ensues.
The Helmer: David Cronenberg - Cosmopolis (2012), A Dangerous Method (2011), Eastern Promises (2007), A History of Violence (2005), Spider (2002), Short6 (segment: Camera) (2001), Existenz (1999), Crash (1996), M. Butterfly (1993), Naked Lunch (1991), Scales of Justice (TV series) (1990), Dead Ringers (1988), Friday the 13th (TV series) (1988), The Fly (1986), The Dead Zone (1983), Videodrome (1983), Scanners (1981), The Brood (1979), Fast Company (1979), Rage (1977), Teleplay (TV series) (1976), The Came from Within (1975), Peep Show (TV series) (1975), Lakeshore (TV short) (1972), Fort York (TV short) (1972), In the Dirt (TV short) (1972), Scarborough Bluffs (TV short) (1972), Winter Garden (TV short) (1972), Programme X (TV series) (1972), Don Valley (TV short) (1972), John Ritchie Sculptor (TV movie) (1971), Tourettes (TV movie) (1971), Letter from Michaelangelo (TV movie) (1971), Crimes of the Future (1970), Stereo (1969), From the Drain (short) (1967), Transfer (short) (1966).
The Casts: Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightly, Michael Fassbender, Vincent Cassel, Sarah Gadon, Andre Hennicke
Release Date: 10th November 2011
The Prediction: Cronenberg's movies should be waited patiently for, and when arrived, be celebrated. Apart from the Coen brothers, when this guy pops out a new film, you know you're in for a treat. A dark, visceral treat, but a treat nonetheless. Of his recent works I've loved "Eastern Promises" and the very visually violent "A History of Violence". Both movies have Viggo Mortensen leading, and both movies technicalizes the brutality of humans when trapped and forced to defend himself. So is this 18th century period piece a great way to pass 2 hours with a loved one? I'd say yes, only because its helmed by a master. No less.
