Following a near-fatal auto accident, TV director James becomes fixated on the eroticism of cars and crashes. Finding an underground sub-culture focused on car crashes, James attempts to use that energy to rejuvenate intimacy with his wife.
James Spader (James), Holly Hunter (Helen), Elias Koteas (Vaughan), Deborah Unger (Catherine), Rosanna Arquette (Gabrielle), Peter MacNeill (Colin).
Crash begins nicely with some unusual intimacy that sets the tone for the rest of the film, followed immediately by the car crash that nearly kills James and in the other car involved, Helen. As James becomes immersed in the auto-accident subculture, the eroticism quickly bleeds into other aspects of his life. The remainder of the film is an unusual exploration of auto-eroticism in a couple of different ways with an ending that is almost as unusual as the film itself.
Acting was pretty good with Spader doing a decent job of conveying his physical hunger and obsession. Koteas was wonderful delivering strong energy at times, and being appropriately disturbing in other scenes. Hunter was solid and enjoyable, though she often feels detached. Speaking of detached, Unger may look good but her lack of energy and emotion, particularly around intimacy, is almost disturbing. The remainder of the cast was enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with a bit of a rough feel that added nicely to the film. Action scenes were enjoyable, fairly graphic, and fit the film nicely. Dialogue was good but could have added a touch more depth. Sound and soundtrack are well done.
Overall Crash is an unusual erotic thriller mixing the destruction of auto accidents with intimacy. Sadly the intimacy seems to be the focus, resulting in a series of somewhat disjointed encounters and a focus on auto-accidents as a stimulant that is never fully explored.
With plenty of sexuality, nudity, some violence, gore, and disturbing scenes of car crashes and accident victims, save this one for adults and above. Note: the disc had options for NC-17 and R-rated viewing.
Released: 1996
Reviewed: 10.30.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Erotic Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Drama, Thriller
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
James Spader (James), Holly Hunter (Helen), Elias Koteas (Vaughan), Deborah Unger (Catherine), Rosanna Arquette (Gabrielle), Peter MacNeill (Colin).
Crash begins nicely with some unusual intimacy that sets the tone for the rest of the film, followed immediately by the car crash that nearly kills James and in the other car involved, Helen. As James becomes immersed in the auto-accident subculture, the eroticism quickly bleeds into other aspects of his life. The remainder of the film is an unusual exploration of auto-eroticism in a couple of different ways with an ending that is almost as unusual as the film itself.
Acting was pretty good with Spader doing a decent job of conveying his physical hunger and obsession. Koteas was wonderful delivering strong energy at times, and being appropriately disturbing in other scenes. Hunter was solid and enjoyable, though she often feels detached. Speaking of detached, Unger may look good but her lack of energy and emotion, particularly around intimacy, is almost disturbing. The remainder of the cast was enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with a bit of a rough feel that added nicely to the film. Action scenes were enjoyable, fairly graphic, and fit the film nicely. Dialogue was good but could have added a touch more depth. Sound and soundtrack are well done.
Overall Crash is an unusual erotic thriller mixing the destruction of auto accidents with intimacy. Sadly the intimacy seems to be the focus, resulting in a series of somewhat disjointed encounters and a focus on auto-accidents as a stimulant that is never fully explored.
With plenty of sexuality, nudity, some violence, gore, and disturbing scenes of car crashes and accident victims, save this one for adults and above. Note: the disc had options for NC-17 and R-rated viewing.
Released: 1996
Reviewed: 10.30.17
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Erotic Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Drama, Thriller
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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