![]() ![]() There's a bizarre hardcore insert and several cringe-inducing instances of genital mutilation. The controversy stems from a series of shots that depict graphic sex and/or violence. And, yes, it has drawn high praise and black damnation from a variety of sources, some reputable and some not. Yes, a staggering number of people walked out of public screenings at Toronto. Yes, it deeply divided audiences at Cannes. Because the movie itself is thematically underwhelming and narratively obtuse, the marketing campaign focuses on The Controversy, as if that's reason enough in and of itself to watch a motion picture. The reason to see Antichrist - if, in fact, there can be said to be a reason - is to understand firsthand what all the fuss is about. ![]() But when you think about it, he's not saying much, and what he is saying is either too obtuse to be of much value or not as original as it seems to be. On the surface, it seems like there's something there - as if Lars von Trier is making bold statements about important issues. Antichrist is a classic case of the Emperor's New Clothes. ![]()
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