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review: eXistenZ (1999)
By vrtualme | September 18, 2007
“Are you friendly? Play with me.” If you were a fan of Videodrome (1983) than eXistenZ (1999) should be your next rental. Written and directed by David Cronenberg (A History of Violence 2005 and the upcoming Eastern Promises 2007), it’s a surreal story about video games and alternate realities. Starring are Jennifer Jason Leigh (Single White Female 1992) and Jude Law (two time Oscar nominee for Cold Mountain 2003 and The Talented Mr. Ripley 1999); with appearances by Ian Holm (Oscar nominee for Chariots of Fire 1981), Willem Dafoe 
(two time Oscar nominee for Shadow of the Vampire 2000 and Platoon 1986), Christopher Eccleston (“Doctor Who” 13 episodes, 2005) and Sarah Polley (My Life Without Me 2003). It’s a bit sick and twisted in a way only fans of Cronenberg and David Lynch (Eraserhead 1977) can truly appreciate; with organic guns that shoot teeth, two headed lizard highbreds and game consoles that plug directly into your body. eXistenZ is a total mind trip.