"Crash" is probably David Cronenberg's worst movie to date. Cronenberg's merit is simply that he stays away from mainstream cinema and continues to make utterly bizarre movies.
"Crash" however is completely pointless, without tension or development of a climax. It centers around a group of people fascinated by car accidents and sex. Half of the movie deals with every possible couple in the group having sex with each other in the vicinity of car wreckage. The scene in which the company is sitting in front of the TV touching each others genitals (though dressed) is probably the most ridiculous scene Cronenberg has ever filmed. James Spader is annoying as usual.
The film is only saved by its dark atmosphere and Howard Shore's excellent-as-usual score.
"Crash" however is completely pointless, without tension or development of a climax. It centers around a group of people fascinated by car accidents and sex. Half of the movie deals with every possible couple in the group having sex with each other in the vicinity of car wreckage. The scene in which the company is sitting in front of the TV touching each others genitals (though dressed) is probably the most ridiculous scene Cronenberg has ever filmed. James Spader is annoying as usual.
The film is only saved by its dark atmosphere and Howard Shore's excellent-as-usual score.
