Possessor Blu-ray Review & Comments

[Casimir Harlow]

David Cronenberg's son Brandon unleashes an impressive sophomore directorial effort with this dark sci-fi that trades in Ex Machina and Ghost in the Shell vibes, by way of classic Cronenberg body horror.
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[LotusElan]

Thanks for the review - sounds great! Top of my "must watch (but on my own)" list.

 

[Jim Di Griz]

Useful review Cas - thanks. Definitely going on my to watch list with a purchase to follow perhaps.

Cosmopolis was such a letdown mind!

 

[Evinger]

Thanks Cas. In two minds on this; like the idea, but not a big fan of "Buckets of Blood" Movies or Series (Unless it's "The Boys" ).

 

[barnaby jones]

Managed to catch this at the cinema back in the autumn, it’s a really good watch. I’ll wait for the UHD version to make it to these shores before picking it up though.

 

[steviedr]

Thanks for the review Cas.

Alex Garland vibes grabbed my attention, his style over the 3 mentioned is an aesthetic I enjoy.

Andrea has a great body of work, thought she was great in National Treasure/Bloodline/The Devils Whore, only 1 ep in, but expecting great things from her in ZeroZeroZero.

 

[Casimir Harlow]

Thanks Cas. In two minds on this; like the idea, but not a big fan of "Buckets of Blood" Movies or Series (Unless it's "The Boys" ).

Yeah, it's got a LOT of blood, but if you like classic Cronenberg and quality sci-fi combined (which is often the same thing) then it's worth the endurance test. His son just clearly likes his oozing wounds and pools of blood as much as dad did.

 

[Casimir Harlow]

Managed to catch this at the cinema back in the autumn, it’s a really good watch. I’ll wait for the UHD version to make it to these shores before picking it up though.

It's not going to happen in the UK unfortunately (I asked) but an import might be the best alternative? The US 4K is already out.

 

[barnaby jones]

It's not going to happen in the UK unfortunately (I asked) but an import might be the best alternative? The US 4K is already out.

Yeah I saw that, I’ll wait for it to come down in price then.

 

[xynobis]

my 4k uhd uncut version just came in the post today. looking forward to it.

 

[simonblue]

Thanks for the review Cas,i got the 4K UHD from ebay at a good price, (pre order),i like this movie very good story line,that keep you watching,well worth a buy.

 

[stigdu]

Good review.

Huge, HUGE fan of Cronenberg, Sr. and very pleased to say Brandon is most definitely his father's son.

I watched this last year. It was one of my favourite films of 2020. Good story, superb effects and ultraviolence that fitted the atmosphere, and fantastic acting.

I now need to hunt out Antiviral, his directorial film debut.

I'm interested in whether the UK version is cut or not, as that was a selling point for me plumping for the US release.

 

[RedDevil85]

I'm interested in whether the UK version is cut or not, as that was a selling point for me plumping for the US release.

Certainly appears to be as it's being sold as uncut, rated 18

 

[MikeTVMikeTV]

Good review.

Huge, HUGE fan of Cronenberg, Sr. and very pleased to say Brandon is most definitely his father's son.

I watched this last year. It was one of my favourite films of 2020. Good story, superb effects and ultraviolence that fitted the atmosphere, and fantastic acting.

I now need to hunt out Antiviral, his directorial film debut.

I'm interested in whether the UK version is cut or not, as that was a selling point for me plumping for the US release.

Antiviral is ok, it must be close to 10yrs old now and its not anywhere near as good as possessor, he has clearly evolved his skill as a director between the 2 though.

Very interested to see what he does next.

 

[encaser]

I liked this but it does feel a bit lite compared to his father's nuttery. It also sags a bit at times, in lacking tension where I assume confusion was the overhanging idea and overplays Riseborough's vacant blonde stare for any depth voiced from her lips or character build up.
However, the scenes with Bean are satisfying. When it doesn't meander; the confusion over whose who, what their goal is within the decaying madness and the final revelation of our intrepid brain hijacker, leaves it nicely open

Spoiler

as to her ultimately true intent or, simply too much time in the fields has led to psychosis? Leigh's Girder, though, looked orgasmic at the decision!

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Apparently, 18 cert's mean having the freedom for a range of erect penises. In this, it just felt like lazy shock non-Jock moments. In that, the weak 'rebel with a vibrator' conversational excuse for they're watching all the time, supposedly excused acquiring matching curtains and carpet information in both the literal and old colloquial meaning. I was more interested in who and what 'they' were but this is never revealed. And if, supposedly, general customers are aware of big brother's roving VR company eye, then what does that mean for more underhand operations?
Oh well, I never felt like switching off and was left more wanting overall, so I suppose it worked to greater extent than not. Not exactly a rewatcher for me.

Nice to see Kaniehtiio Horn, from Letterkenny.

 

[richp007]

A few of the gents over in the other section liked this a while back. I'd forgotten all about it, then asked where it was available, and then forgot all about it again

I won't again now anyway, and think I'll pick up the Blu.

 

[featherhall]

Thanks for the review. I’ve taken a punt on the UHD so looking forward to watching it

 

[featherhall]

Watched the UHD last night (at last). Completely at a loss as to what I thought of it I think I really enjoyed it, and it will certainly stay in the mind for a bit that’s for sure. Great PQ and the 5.1 track is very good also.

 

[barnaby jones]

Watched the UHD last night (at last). Completely at a loss as to what I thought of it I think I really enjoyed it, and it will certainly stay in the mind for a bit that’s for sure. Great PQ and the 5.1 track is very good also.

I know exactly what you mean, both repugnant and invigorating. If you’re looking to move the disc on, feel free to send it my way !

 

[Don Rogers Tash]

Very late to the party but excellent review as ever, Cas.
I loved this.
Cronenberg jnr continuing his dad's mantel.