Review of Pontypool (2009) by Velsuan — 28 Oct 2015
Pontypool is a tale about the inherent disease that is contained in language, in the meaning of words, in this scary possibility that ‘making sense’ is what makes us zombies, like some modern Nazis. If I stick to the central meaning of this film, ’Making sense’ is leading us to mass murdering, because ideologies and interests, spread by words, are always the worse part of humanity. The zombie apocalypse is maybe just an infection of the minds by ideas that lead to extinction. Far-fetched, isn’t it? I know, I am going too far with this interpretation, but this film makes me think a lot, to say the least!
Anyway... This film is thoroughly enjoyable for what it is: a feast of convincing sounds, of meaningful words, of wacky ideas! And it’s a remarkable and atmospheric huis clos, and a surprisingly weird dream-like story. I could have had this nightmare last night! I’m definitely impressed.
This review of Pontypool (2009) was written by Velsuan on 28 October 2015.
Pontypool has generally received positive reviews.
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