I try to have an open mind, especially with music and film, but Irreversible (to me) was a pretentious mess. A stagnant (one camera angle mind you) 10 min rape scene that ends with a curb stomping felt seriously contrived to me and served only to shock, not send a nihilistic message. Although, I am curious as to what sort of editing techniques were used in the fire-hydrant-face-smashing scene. Idk how they executed that without any cutaways.
Saw Hunger, and I'm sure I'm going to be thinking about this film for a very long time. The gritty and raw depiction of their treatment made me forget that those men were terrorists (however noble their original intentions might have been). As you mentioned before, Jackhammer, the more "arty" moments I found to be quite cerebral and peaceful...in a ****ed up, emaciated sort of way haha. Fassbender really impressed me with his portrayal of Bobby Sans. Makes me want to check out McQueen's other one Shame all the more.
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