Told in reverse chronological order, Gaspard Noé’s film is famous for its visceral intensity and technical brilliance. Many viewers find it "better" than other transgressive films because the reverse structure forces a deeper contemplation of fate and consequence.
Before we dive into the salvation list, let’s diagnose the patient. ExtremeStreets tried to do four things at once: street racing, martial arts, heist thriller, and revenge drama. It failed at all four. The dialogue is expository to the point of parody ("As you know, brother, we are street racers who steal diamonds"). The car scenes are filmed in front of a green screen with motion blur cranked to 11. Frankly, watching paint dry on an actual extreme street would be more thrilling. extremestreets 10 movies better
: An Academy Award-nominated documentary that uses years of skate footage to explore the lives and traumas of three young men growing up in the Rust Belt. WIFA Extreme Streets Told in reverse chronological order, Gaspard Noé’s film