Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis

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Cosmopolis

2012
Movie
109 min
English

Riding across Manhattan in a stretch limo during a riot in order to get a haircut, a 28-year-old billionaire asset manager's life begins to crumble.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users48%
Director: David CronenbergGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, wealthy hedge fund manager, Eric Packer, embarks on a bizarre limousine journey across Manhattan. During this journey, he seeks a haircut from his regular barber while encountering a cast of eccentric characters and dealing with the unraveling of his life and the financial markets. The film serves as a surreal exploration of capitalism, technology, and alienation.

Critical Reception

Cosmopolis received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics. While some praised its ambitious themes and Cronenberg's distinct directorial style, many found the film pretentious, dialogue-heavy, and ultimately ponderous. Robert Pattinson's performance was a frequent subject of discussion, with opinions divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, thought-provoking themes and Cronenberg's signature detached style.

  • Criticized for its verbose dialogue and perceived pretentiousness.

  • Robert Pattinson's performance divided critics, with some finding it compelling and others unconvincing.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divided response, with many finding the film confusing, overly philosophical, and slow-paced. Some viewers appreciated its intellectual ambition and unconventional narrative, but a significant portion found it difficult to connect with or enjoy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot on a set designed to look like a limousine, with much of the action taking place within this confined space to mirror the characters' internal states and the claustrophobic nature of modern society.

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talisencrw

I really enjoyed this Cronenberg film. Though my favourite films of his are the incredible ones he did in my teens, during the 80's ('Videodrome', 'The Dead Zone' and 'The Fly' are nothing short of outstanding, and works that no one else...