Synopsis: Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen), a celebrity performance artist, displays the metamorphosis of his organs with the help of his partner, Caprice (Lea Seydoux). Seeking advice from the ministry of organs, led by Timlin (Kirsten Stewart) and Wippet (Don McKellar) , Saul and Clarice are slowly dragged into a world of corruption and mystery. In the meantime, a mysterious group hopes to use Saul's notoriety to shed light on human evolution's next step.
Review: Cronenberg has crafted an intriguing, but frustrating film which captures the intricacies of the body in ways that only he can. Its premise is dark yet there’s a lot of humour in Crimes of The Future. Mortensen and Seydoux play off each other with wry quips and Kirsten Stewart’s infantile performance feels as ridiculous as it does raunchy. The absurdity of the performances is amplified by the plethora of supporting roles that feature across the film. Cronenberg orchestrates these sub-roles and sub-plots with imperfect artistry. Like the many ideas that are covered in this film, characters’ intentions are not always clear; their purpose less so. However, beneath the silliness there are still ideas. On agency over one’s body, the value of art in a declining society and, even, the evolution of humankind. After viewing, these overlapping theses stuck with me, unfurling like uncomfortable truths. Like small splinters beneath the skin.
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