Crimes of the Future is ambitious, set in a dystopia of mysterious evolution and environmental instability. Pain is eradicated and anatomy is rapidly changing. Through this lens, human physicality, sexuality, and autonomy are examined. Occasionally, Crimes of the Future overreaches, but it ultimately focuses on prejudice and acceptance. It's immersive, cryptic, and traumatic, finding meaning in chaos. Meanwhile, although the material makes relatability difficult, the cast optimizes their roles. Mortensen pays off his suffering, Seydoux is sophisticated, and Stewart's anxious mannerisms are captivating. Overall, Crimes of the Future is strange, yet its themes epitomize the human condition.
Technically, Crimes of the Future is restrained yet detailed. Visual angles, composition, and lighting heighten suggestion and mood. Similarly, festering sound, theatrical music, and visceral gore solidify a tone of decay and sorrow. Plus, the production design masterfully blends decrepit infrastructure and organic technology, heavily supporting the thematic union between natural construction and manufactured destruction. Really, the only technical weakness is the monotonous editing, which muddles the rising and falling action. Still, despite its flaws, Crimes of the Future is striking. Viewers may struggle to consciously relate, but Crimes of the Future speaks to the subconscious.
Writing: 8/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Acting: 9/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 8/10
Effects: 9/10
Overall Score: 8.2/10
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