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Crash (1996)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 12/07

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12/07: Talk about disappointment.

Crash is nothing but sex, car crashes, sex, car crashes, sex, and car crashes. That's all there is to the movie. It looks like David Cronenberg's run of greatness is officially over. The acting isn't the problem, and the chemistry isn't the problem, either. Simply put, there's no plot.

The concept is intriguing which makes for a good, provocative picture, but it runs on flat tires most of the time. What should be sexy in a subtle way is tranformed into pornography. Many times, the scenes have left me falling asleep. David Cronenberg is more interested in visuals. Sometimes, it's been too much.

All in all, any film involving both James Spader and Holly Hunter should be worth its salt, but Crash is disappointing.