The Beast
The Beast
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her previous lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she has known him forever. A melodrama crossed by the genre, which unfolds over three distinct periods, 1910, 2014 and 2044.
cultfilmliker reviewedApril 8, 2025
Jesus what a showcase from Léa Seydoux. What a great pairing. MacKay is great as well!
Loved the eclectic soundtrack! Some neat editing and directing that felt very Haneke inspired! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Okay, Severance really devastated my reference pool. Throw some Don’t Worry Darling, Mulholland Drive, Under The Skin, and Vanilla Sky in there then
The hardest left turn possible was both fascinating and made me lol
Also did NOT expect Dasha! lol wild cast. Missed opportunity for Tim Heidecker during that singing scene lmao
SPOILER: George MacKay plays his character from Captain Fantastic if at the end he immediately went full red pill inc*l. Little too on the nose Elliot Rodger impersonation
“I’m not afraid anymore!”
will always remind me of Donnie Darko and Joy Division and it always makes that line even better lmao
Credits as a QR Code is insane
Watched via Criterion Channel free week