Tagline
“Someone spiked the sangria. Everyone lost their minds.”
The Review
Gaspar Noé's Climax follows a French dance troupe whose after-party celebration descends into a collective psychotic nightmare when someone spikes the sangria with LSD. Shot in sequence with minimal scripting, the film is built around an extraordinary 42-minute unbroken take of escalating madness — dancers screaming, convulsing, self-harming, and attacking each other as the camera weaves through the chaos. The opening dance sequence is one of the most electrifying pieces of choreography ever filmed. Noé transforms a warehouse party into a genuine vision of hell. Sofia Boutella anchors the madness with a physical performance of staggering intensity.
Fun Fact
The film was largely improvised — Noé gave the dancers scenario prompts rather than scripted dialogue. The 42-minute continuous shot was achieved through hidden cuts during camera spins. Most of the cast were real dancers with no acting experience, and their disorientation during the LSD scenes was partially genuine due to the chaotic shooting conditions.
Score Breakdown
Total Score
20/30
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