Review of Ascension

Ascension (I) (2002)
10/10
A true gem you need to discover!
6 June 2003
Warning: Spoilers
It was a nice delight to see 'our' Marie-Josée Croze win a Cannes Award, but I must admit I have yet to see Les Invasions... But in light of her recent success, I had to stop by here and give words of praise for her previous film, Ascension.

I had the chance to see a preview screening in my hometown and all I can say is that I was truly impressed! Marie-Josée is fabulous in it (along the two other actresses who form a triangle of incestuous sarcasm) in this story where... Well I don't want to write any spoilers here since the movie is not officially out...

All I can say is that Karim Hussain's work as a director is quite remarkable. Taking advantage of the industrial qualities of an abandoned silo to paint his 'cold' sarcastic sci-fiesque story, he also manages to perfectly blend surreal horror moments reminiscent of David Lynch's work.

A brand new film unlike anything else and a great refreshing movie that will surely see its way into the public's brain. No matter who you are! And if you like to be confronted with new, boldly worlds of cinematic expressions, then rush to the theatre when this film comes out, and I can guarantee it will sooth your taste for quality cinema!

I can't wait to see it again, and you can bet I'm going to keep an eye on that new director.
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