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Honorable Mention 1
Irreversible(2002)
Dir. Gaspar Noe
Irreversible is no fun ride (unless brutal rape and gay s&m in a stingy sex club is your idea of fun) but damn if it isn't an unforgettable experience. Noe employs every film-making device to manipulate the sensations and minds of whoever decides to watch it. To disorientate, sicken, shock, depress, and ultimately leave the viewer broken down in the fetal position. It's also a work of pure cinema, featuring dazzling camera work and a hypnotic visual style. Whether you love it or hate it, Irreversible will not leave your mind no matter how much you want it to. Still, the craft and vision of the director behind it is impressive and present throughout, and in the end Gasper Noe will make you his bitch.