Antiviral

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Gabriel T @GabrielFagundes Dec 13 It isn't as polished as the later Brendon Cronenberg movies. I could see potential in it, but it is just the first movie, so it wouldn't be perfect. I found it irritating to see people glorifying celebrity, and it destroyed my experience. It's also her to follow the story, and the concept is quite far-fetched; despite the critics, it delivers being noble. I think "Possessor," from the same director, which is really similar in its tone, is a good example of how good this movie could have been See more Wayne K @WayneKelso Dec 12 Brandon Cronenberg will likely live forever in his fathers’ very long shadow, but he’s carved out quite a niche for himself with smart, visually stunning and conceptually fascinating movies. Antiviral has some of his hallmarks, but overall it’s a film I found too cold and uninvolving to really get into. I enjoy how it dissects the theme of celebrity worship and the ridiculous levels people will go to be close to their favourite stars, but there’s so little levity in the script or the performances that it becomes more of a chore to get through than anything else. It has the faint whiff of a film that’s too proud of itself, and after a certain point you know what point it’s getting across, and the ending is more flat than shocking, surprising or cathartic. A well-assembled film, but one that left me feeling nothing at all. See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 Nov 14 Decent but slow at times. Unique. See more Vaughn R @RT16801789 Sep 28 Tonight I watched this one. 'Antiviral' Brandon Cronenberg's first feature film. Brief synopsis; Syd March is an employee ov 'Thee Lucas Clinic', a company that sells injections ov live viruses harvested grim sick celebrities to fans who wish to fulfil their obsessive desire for real intimacy and closeness with their idols. As well as working for them, Syd also supplements his own income by smuggling viruses out ov thee clinic in his own body in order to sell them on thee black market. Constantly ill and losing his edge he infects himself with a virus carried by a superstar that is more than he was expecting. When news breaks that she has died, he realises that thee Virus in him is running rampant and will soon kill him too. Hallucinating and stifling to remain in control, he tries to solve thee mystery around her death to avoid suffering thee same fate. Wonderful and unique film. Great performances from thee whole cast and quality effects. Really enjoyed this. Wonderful debut from a director that is bound to give us some incredible films during his career. Never seen another film like it. Vaughn Roxx gives this 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆/ Check it out. 🤙😎 See more Kai H @RT35358584 04/15/2025 This movie felt like it lasted eighty four fking years and none of them were enjoyable See more Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 03/25/2024 Riveting slow burn dystopian sci-fi, the plot could have been more fleshed out as the overall gist wasn't always clear. Fans of the genre should enjoy it. See more Read all reviews

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