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Még soha nem volt ilyen felborult bulink. Egy zseniális zenei bevezető, egy kis duma a karakterek felismerése miatt, és máris indulhatunk. A résztvevők/szerencsétlenek számára egy nem kívánatosan hatékonyan kevert sangria csodákra képes. Erős, magával ragadó trip-élmény Noé filmográfiájából, leginkább az Enter the Void filmre emlékeztető, de most csak néhány szoba és egy folyosónyi területen. Tánc és ugrálás, kollektív paranoia, hallucinogén őrület. Izgalmas és időnként még ijesztő is, de végül Noéhoz képest meglehetősen visszafogott a szex és az erőszak terén. A fesztiválhangulat (értsd az állandó újdonságéhség miatt) keretein belül négy csillag, de egyébként ugyanolyan tartalmatlan és formáját tekintve hülyeség, ami filozófiai rálátásra vágyik, mint a filmográfiájának nagy része. [Cannes] (2018.05.16)

Aggressive, provocative, controversial and boundary-pushing, Gaspar Noe delivers his best work and it is once again an original, fresh and uncomfortably steamy spectacle. The film is even based on a true story, about thirty dancers finishing their American tour and intending to celebrate properly, but the evening goes awry when LSD is mixed into the Sangria and unfortunately not everyone makes it to the morning. This dance horror drug musical is one of a kind and compelling enough to keep you interested, though it's good to know the director's previous work beforehand so you have an idea of what you're getting into. The opening dance number is absolutely breathtaking and enthralling and the witty sex references suited me just fine, but once the party gets underway in full swing the hallucinogenic trippy ride begins, with everyone involved experiencing a nightmare you wouldn’t believe. There are a couple of uncomfortable scenes, though the violence is slightly skimped on, but it makes up for it with solid music, dance numbers, very racy girls, sex scenes and original cinematography with a filter at the end albeit too chaotic for some. Sofia Boutella rocks again and since I first saw her in Kingsman she has only surprised and shocked! Solid for me. 80%. (2019.02.03)

When I see Gaspar Noé's name, I’m instantly intrigued. I expect an abstract concept, absurd execution, all set to the vibe of 90s French techno and house. And Climax delivers exactly that. Cinematically, it’s a masterpiece. The opening dance scene is a brilliant example of how even in the midst of chaotic movement, there’s a sense of order. It’s a great introduction to the dancers, who then engage in slightly tedious, nonsensical chatter to introduce themselves—a nod to 80s horror that earned my respect. But then, the real madness begins. Words can’t do it justice; you just have to see it. It’s pure insanity on screen—shots that play with sound, visuals, backgrounds, and a camera that creates unbelievable sequences. And above all, the unfolding chaos is something you could never imagine. (2021.06.16)

Gaspar Noé dances an extremely dirty dance, and with his help, this manages to entrance and fascinate you for quite some time. And yet during the excessively stretched-out dialogue, a feeling arose that someone was stretching me out. And that was before the anticipated barrage of purposeless violence and annoying antics accompanied by the spinning of the camera was even on the program, and the fact that the stubborn director refused to move from one spot even a little bit after so many years almost made me laugh. And I had already lost my patience with works presented to the clever audience long ago. (2018.10.31)

Engaging provocation by Noé which to a great extent tests the endurance and patience of the viewer. I’m not sure I would want to watch it at home on the PC, but in the main theatre of Hotel Thermal, at the KVIFF, thumbs up. Already at the beginning, when Noé serves the closing scene and the opening credits of the film that is about to follow, it is clear that this is not something that plays strictly by the rules. The dancing number at the beginning is brilliant. The following garrulous passage lost me, but then Climax got me back once the Sangría with LSD started to hit. The last half hour is a stress test for the senses of the viewer; a descent into utter darkness and a state of altered consciousness that made my head spin. The experience, in the strict sense of the word, is pleasant, but heavy. (2018.08.15)