Possessor Uncut (2020) – Review
Quick Breakdown
Rating
- Visuals: Simple, slightly artistic, with fitting performances – 3/5
- Mental Depth: Some, without trying to overwhelm – 2/5
- Story: Minimal and easy to follow – 3/5
- Weirdness: Just a bit odd – 3/5
- Culture: Engaging sci-fi concept – 3/5
- Final Vibe: hummm... 3/5
Excerpt
Possessor Uncut (2020) Possessor Uncut is an understated discomfort—a quiet mood and nod to the intimacy of technology in our lives. Don’t go Googling Neuralink after.
Film Information
- Director:
- Brandon Cronenberg
- Country of Origin:
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
- Length:
- 104 minutes
Possessor Uncut has a strange, almost numbing quality that feels relaxing in a way. For me, it resonated, like it agreed with something I can’t quite put into words. It’s less about sci-fi thrills—no lightsabers here—and more an uncomfortable truth about life and death. It’s complicated to explain but feels oddly close to home, an ode to the everyday challenges of existence.
The film itself doesn’t go for high-speed action or big twists—it’s slow, minimal, and straightforward. There’s no grand plot to unravel; it’s more a snapshot of a world that feels plausible because of how understated it is.
It’s a decent watch, raising a few ideas without overwhelming. It’s not particularly uncomfortable—unless eye gore isn’t your thing—but overall, it doesn’t try to shock for shock’s sake. The visuals are good: clean, slightly artistic, without making a big statement. They’re there to build the world without stealing the show.
The acting fits the low-key vibe, understated and straightforward. Don’t expect a mind-bending experience; Possessor Uncut is more about setting a mood than taking you on a rollercoaster. It’s the kind of film that’s easy to sit through, holding your attention without demanding much.
It’s probably not going to leave you raving, but Possessor Uncut has its own appeal. It knows what it is and doesn’t try to be more, which works in its favour.