Crimes of the Future (2022) – Review
Quick Breakdown
Rating
- Visuals: Stark and unsettling, but effective – 4/5
- Mental Depth: Makes you think, but doesn’t overwhelm – 3/5
- Story: Minimalist and cold, but works – 3/5
- Weirdness: Definitely strange, and intentional – 4/5
- Culture: Captures the struggle of the artist – 4/5
- Final Vibe: Leaves you feeling disconnected, but in a good way – 4/5
Excerpt
Crimes of the Future (2022) is unsettling, with body horror that's intense but not gratuitous. Cronenberg blends a minimalist story with the cold detachment of human evolution.
Film Information
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Country of Origin:
- Canada
- Language:
- English
- Length:
- 107 minutes
First Impressions
I went into Crimes of the Future having only seen eXistenZ. The body horror is there, but what stuck with me more was the emotional detachment. Everything feels distant, like human connection has become mechanical.
Minimal Story, Strong Atmosphere
The film doesn’t need a huge plot. The setup is simple and the world does the heavy lifting. It feels like a future where people are going through motions because meaning has thinned out.
Performances and Mood
The performances are flat in a deliberate way. It feels like a world where people have lost touch with what it means to feel deeply.
Final Thoughts
It leaves you off balance through tone more than shock. Not for everyone, but worth watching if you want unsettling ideas about art and humanity.