Gaspar Noe Films Ranked from Worst to Best

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

Definitely should do more rankings. Would love to hear more of your insightful input on many other director's films, perhaps Paul Thomas Anderson next. Great video!!!

[@fritski2381]

This ranking did a great job of giving a considerable amount of attention to each film. Please continue to make more ranking videos like this in the future :)

[@joshjardim]

Was searching for Gaspar Noe interviews and found this. Absolutely loved it. Makes me want to watch his films more than I already do. Brilliant commentary!

[@telsutton]

I watched ENTER THE VOID the night after being assaulted and stabbed by two unknown assailants, recovering on the settee at home.... really perked me up!

[@ninanando]

hey! just reading this now but sincerely hope you’re doing better

[@telsutton]

@@ninanando Just reading your reply... my wife died of a sudden heart attack, at 49, one month ago yesterday. She would school us all when it comes to Film. Her faves? 'Anything by Dreyer, Bergman or Fassbinder'. You would have loved Laura Dihanne Sutton, one of the OG RIOT GRRLS!

[@ArthurAugustyn]

00:00 intro 01:40 Love 04:05 Lux Aeterna 06:10 I Stand Alone 08:52 Climax 11:18 Enter the Void 13:56 Irreversible You should toss some movie posters on the video for these. Looks like you have Adobe Premiere based on the text you used for the film titles. Also do chapters for the KZbin video. I think you tried previously but forgot to do the 00:00 timestamp so it didn't work.

[@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed]

This kind of ruins the video lol

[@derek7675]

@@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed I don't think it ruins it, it helps people who want to hear about a specific movie skip to that specific part, not everyone has time to watch videos from start to finish

[@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed]

@@derek7675 it spoils the ranking order

[@ArthurAugustyn]

@@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed you choose the buttons you press

[@helvete_ingres4717]

@@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed imagine thinking a youtube film review has spoilers - clickbait/junkfood mindset

[@realDialFforFilm]

This should be a good video. "Irreversible" would probably be my favorite of his.

[@Mark-hl2mg]

Super excited for this, have been hoping you would do something like this for a while. Would love to see one of these for PTA and/or David Lynch.

[@OddTimeswithJacob]

Great video! Gaspar Noe is one of my favorite filmmakers. I got the chance to see Vortex at a film festival last year, it's definitely his most personal, grounded, and mature film to date. My ranking, with Vortex, included would be: 7. Love 6. Lux Aeterna 5. I Stand Alone 4. Enter the Void 3. Climax 2. Vortex 1. Irreversible I think Climax is a bit more rewatchable and for lack of a better word fun, but Vortex is much more emotionally effective and impressive on a technical level. And yes I do agree that Irreversible is definitely his magnum opus, and personally one of my all-time favorite films. There really isn't anything out there quite like his work. Such an interesting man.

[@dougo891]

Yes! Noé is a real original. I saw Irréversible first. I knew about the race scene going in, so I was prepared. Enter the Void is so unique and the story is unforgettable. If you're going to do rankings, may I suggest Lars von Trier and Terrence Malick.

[@onyinyechiejiofor1376]

Noe is one of my favorites and I really enjoyed hearing your perspective on all his films. The format of this kind of video was nice :) personally my favorite Noe movie is Climax the near-improvisational performances of the dancers were so visually and emotionally arresting but Noe’s films are not for the feint of heart. Noe is definitely polarizing but as a director is quiet the industry talent. I would love to hear your insights on other often misunderstood directors.

[@SmittySatou]

My Noe Ranking: Enter the void I stand alone Climax Irreversible Lux Aterna Love You hit everything phenomenal about I Stand Alone on the head so I’m kinda surprised you don’t have it higher. It’s clear you have more praise for the films you ranked higher. I’m just glad to hear someone speak so highly of ISA :)

[@mrcrhartman]

Very enjoyable channel. Most films are so neutral in tone it's quite rare to find the ones that can make you feel anything, whether sad, angry, ironic, joyous, just anything. Gaspar Noe usually manages at some points, so it's worth the time for me.

[@lacrimatorium]

I've seen most of them. Good order I'd say. Noe is absolutely an acquired taste, like absinthe, or Chinese salt plums. And yet like them he leaves a strong aftertaste and a potent memory. Thanks Maggie, it is always a pleasure to here your thoughts.

[@roccohorror7022]

Climax is my favorite film of all time. Without a doubt

[@michaelmacias8]

Definitely my favorite of his… so far

[@HBICTiff]

Hey, Maggie. Nice ranking! I was wondering if you would consider ever reviewing the 1975 film, “Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom.” Gaspar Noé has stated it is one of his all-time favorite films and it’s not hard to see why. He chose it from the Criterion closet. The fact it is in the Criterion Collection tells you of its cinematic importance. It is a tough one to watch and it is very controversial, but given your track record of reviewing controversial films (ex: Irreversible, A Clockwork Orange) I think this film deserves a well thought out analysis from someone of your critical talent. I mean in terms of its disturbing nature and its artistic talent as well as its historical context. Also, the fate of its director, Pasolini, is very interesting as well. I apologize for the long sentences. I would just love it if you would consider as it seems Gaspar Noé is one of your favorites and it would be interesting for you to review one of his favorites in return. Anyway, I love all your videos. Cheers!

[@gpapa31]

Love Irreversible! The opening scene at the night club was beyond disturbing. Would you consider doing a ranking for Tarkovsky films?

[@reflexfine8267]

I can rank them for you, all are garbage. Now, look for someone who was actually an artist, not wannabe

[@federerfanatic]

Your ability to describe without spoiling most of the experience offered by the films you review is exceptional.

[@shadi1094]

Great Video🔥🔥 Do more directors movie ranking

[@gamji3756]

Nice, our first and last were the same for the same reasons lol 😂 my ranking goes as: 1. Irreversible 2. Climax 3. Enter the Void 4. I Stand Alone 5. Love Unfortunately haven’t been able to get ahold of Lux Aeterna :( and can’t wait to see Vortex and your review of it

[@TheEnnisfan]

I agree 100% with your ranking. I saw Irreversible in the theatre when it came out and it was an INSANE experience. Warning signs outside the theaters, constant walkouts, etc. It was easily my favorite film of that year. I hadn't seen anything like it. Everything about that film works. Everything. It's a MASTERPIECE. Void is absolutely his most visual film. It's not his best work, but it's his most cinematic work. Saw that in a packed theatre at midnight and it was incredible. The only thing I find troubling about Noe's films is that there's not more of them.

[@aaronshouting588]

Climax is my favourite, although I’d would say Enter the Void is his masterpiece

[@thomasbrice8884]

Thanks for sharing your insight and rankings on the films of Noe. Would love to see your ranking of the works of Lars Von Trier, David Lynch and David Cronenberg.

[@ChannelDonstar]

Great commentary as always. I love Noe. Climax is my favorite right now. I would love to hear you thoughts on 2002's 'Dan's ma Peau' (In my Skin), 2013's 'Upstream Color' and 2020's 'Violation'. These films amaze and hypnotize me. Be well, take care.

[@jmuench420]

I loved Upstream Color, I'd love to see here thoughts on that. I also enjoyed Primer from Shane Carruth. He also acted in and I think helped produce the Dead Center, which wasn't great but is certainly worth checking out. I'm gonna take your advice and add Violation to my list.

[@ChannelDonstar]

@@jmuench420 'Primer' really does scramble the brain. Great for multiple watches.

[@Ethan-cb5kx]

Would love to see a ranking of David Lynch's films!

[@peterhaywood4111]

I've only seen Enter The Void and Irreversible, and neither one in its entirety. I know that my expectations have been so shaped by mainstream movies that these movies definitely escaped my grasp. Now that I'm armed this most intriguing set of reviews, I'm wanting to approach these movies and others, hopefully unencumbered (or less encumbered) by my mainstream expectations. So, thank you for that.

[@RYNO2511]

You definitely can't approach them with the same perspective as you would a traditional film, they're much more loose and focused on sensory experience. I actually recommend watching Climax first as it's probably the most "accessible" out of his films.

[@aaroncatlett402]

Love is an actual story of what love is. It’s not great and it’s not sane at times but it is love.

[@Gypsywasteland]

Love is a masterpiece.

[@m.sellersjohnson8718]

I appreciate your perspective on Love, though I have reasons for my apologist attitudes towards it. My mentor, Dr. Tim Palmer wrote a great monograph on Irreversible, published by Palgrave in 2015. It's pithy, poetic and extremely well-studied. Essential reading for any Noe enthusiast! Great discussions, all in all, for such a provocative filmmaker! I was watching a recorded Zoom interview last night btw Noe and a festival journalist on Vortex. V. excited for this new feature!

[@musicfilmhead9051]

This matches up with what my tier list would be as well. Love your vids and insight. Keep up the great work. Can tell you have a lot of love for film.

[@apt2324]

Good video. Surprised how many commenters like "Climax" and hate "Love". Climax is his only film I disliked. "Love" is a great portrayal of how hedonism and addiction can hollow a person out. Very depressing, but the 3D aspect was done very well making it a pleasure to see in the theater. My top 3 in order would be ETV, Irreversible and Love. Vortex, Lux and I stand Alone tough for me to rank as they're so different from each other, but all great films.

[@jamespader]

omg please do this with Satoshi Kon he only made 4 feature films and a miniseries Paranoia Agent

[@andrew19vato]

Thank's alot, I appreciate this. I want to check out his stuff, I have only seen the first 30 mins of Enter The Void, and it seemed really good, very unusual style and method of storytelling... I've watched alot of Interviews, and he seems a rather eccentric but gifted and visionary individual, I find him interesting in that particular way, where a person is unusual... you know there's something about them your clued in on but you don't know what exactly, maybe it's just how crazy he is generally...😂 or his intention to shock or stir people up is above average, but yeah I think he has a way of giving that poison to the collective and attacking the mainstream perception which is always something to endorse

[@nicolasflamel2905]

Irreversible is one of the great all time films. It's all about how choices can quickly change your destiny. If Alex chose not to look at La Tenia in the Underground, she probably wouldn't have not noticed her. It was her extreme misfortune to look at the wrong person at the wrong time. a split second that changed everything . . . Seeing Marcus' mood shift from shock and heartbreak to anger when he is being coaxed along by the two men who knew where La Tenia was, shows so well how intentions and feeling can change from one side of the pendulum to the other depending upon who is giving you that information. I've never seen a filmmaker express so well, and use it as a device for his story telling.

[@DrGreg007]

I love his work. Most of his stuff is totally awesome! I love a movie that doesn't tie it all up at the end and you have to watch it two or three times before you get it. It's great when you need to discuss the movie with your friends because it can be interpreted different ways

[@humanbeing2420]

I wish content like this would show up in my feed more often.

[@cpfantastic5576]

6/7. Love or Vortex 5. Irreversible 4. I Stand Alone 3. Climax 2. Lux Eterna 1. Enter the Void

[@AdamFishkin]

And the irony is that "Love" was produced in 3D. I remember this because of its Cannes premiere, and how critics complained about the opening 3D sex scene. LMAO.

[@danl3602]

one of the best working directors

[@scotturwin1387]

we have a similar ranking, but I’d have climax over enter the void personally :)

[@smashism]

Good insights. Pretty much same way I'd rank them, but I might swap I Stand Alone and Climax.

[@user-qw7zq1vn5y]

AGREED. there are no words to describe the feeling I had seeing Irreversible. many unable to watch it, I myself am in a place in my life that I could handle watching it and could empathize with having been in a relationship that felt eerily similar while also suffering sexual abuse apart from. those who find it offensive have not yet truly evolved.

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

Great commentary as usual

[@harrywatts9341]

Irreversible is his most ambitious but I stand alone is without a doubt my favourite. It is the closest thing to a Dostoevsky novel that I've ever seen.

[@papaipain2648]

his most ambitious film is "enter the void"! noe himself said irreversible was just technical rehearsal for enter the void...

[@harrywatts9341]

@@papaipain2648 I guess I'm using the word in context with the 10 minute anal rape scene.

[@sidz0001]

you said it nicely... my good to best> I stand alone, vortex, lux aterna, love, climax, enter the void, irreversible

[@morningowl43]

For me my list is: 1: Climax 2: Vortex 3: Enter the Void 4: LVX ÆTERNA 5: Irreversible 6: Love 7: I Stand Alone

[@RockPuncher]

Saw Lux AEterna and Climax back to back yesterday, I think I'm epilepsy-proof. But the guy's movies are unforgettable. Each does something uniqie with the camera. I think Enter The Void and Climax are great entry level films, Irreversible the hardest to watch, and Lux Aeterna (It really reminds me of Carrie, that moment when disaster is imminent) seriously up there with the best, Didn't see Love or I Stand Alone.

[@johngrizis]

1. Irreversible 2. Climax 3. Vortex 4. Lux Æterna 5. Enter the Void 6. Love 7. I Stand Alone

[@alanford3359]

Hi DFL, in the tradition of the Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon, what connects Gaspar Noe to the recent Guy Ritchie film Wrath Of Man? 🤔😉👌

[@jameswatson6028]

Would be cool to see David Lynch ranked!

[@joshtalks6684]

vortex is my favorite, can’t wait for you all to see it!

[@shahedhashemi7912]

🤔 how did you saw it ? Is it released yet!

[@joshtalks6684]

@@shahedhashemi7912 saw it at new york film fest

[@4aliful]

Great review! Encourages to re-watch all his movies an to try to gain some fresh insights.

[@monk_moshpit]

Irreversible is definitely my #1

[@eternalawait365]

My top 3 fav director and he made probably my fav film experience of all time with Enter The Void

[@jmuench420]

I agree with your rankings. I'm torn on Gaspar Noe. I loved Irreversible and Enter the Void and they made me excited to see more from him. Not so much for his other movies, I didn't like Love, thought I Stand Alone was ok and I didn't much like Climax although I will give that one another chance as there were definitely memorable moments. I haven't watched Lux Aeterna because I can't find subs to go with it but given your ranking I won't be in a rush.

[@looney1023]

Okay you talked about Gaspar Noe, so when are you gonna review Jackass Forever? just kidding, (sort of). I love Climax and Into The Void. I haven't had the "courage" to watch Irreversible yet but you might have pushed me toward giving it a shot :)

[@deathswoon23]

I have not seen either Lux Aeterna or Vortex, but our lists are exactly the same aside from those two.

[@Barbies_Angel]

when she makes top ten moments in the neon demon and 1) it’s all of them 2) all of them etc. Etc. But I love Climax and especially Enter The Void👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻much like Sam Levinson though I hope he gets some experienced writers to elevate his material

[@SupermanChampionOfTheOppressed]

I hope you do a David Cronenberg one.

[@gnalkhere]

I was with my first partner for 7 years and one of the first things she ever asked me was if I've seen Enter The Void. I said Yes. We both hated Love, we both loved Climax, and we loved them based on how sleazy they were; Irreversible had too much, Love had too little, and Climax & Enter The Void have the right amount of sleaze

[@SmileAndWave]

My ranking is nearly the same, though I prefer Climax to Enter the Void.

[@deadstellarengine]

brilliantly done.

[@oliviapete]

I always see the book on your shelf and have to assume you’re a big fan, so would you ever consider doing a review on Watchmen (2009) or even the HBO Watchmen series? the show had quite a few really well crafted episodes and I love how they reimagined the hooded justices character. I thought the movie was just fine however, but nothing spectacular

[@master-ik9ro]

she did a shelf tour a couple videos back, check it out!

[@aeternita1302]

Hard agree with Irreversible being his best work. Throughout the course of the backwards narrative, a world with only men becomes less hellish as women and children are added into the mix. Starting with a gay S&M club, to a street filled with men being chased around by transvestites, then a club with promiscuous young men and women, and finally a serene garden with women relaxing and blissful children playing around. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a film so brutal in its presentation that underscores the vitality of traditional family roles this much. Equally as homophobic, misandrist, feminist, and pro-life - as self-contradictory and dissonant as it sounds. Noe breaks the barriers of cinematic political partisanship and makes a film that criticizes transsexuality, homosexuality and MGTOW (well, what’s the difference really?), and supports aspects of feminism along with pro-natalism. All whilst the trippy audiovisuals give you a dizzying headache. Also, the phrase “Time Destroys Everything” carries a whole different meaning when you consider some of the films reactionary politics.

[@tonycairns6728]

When viewed as an excoriating representation of forms of masculinity, many controversial aspects of 'Irréversible' become more defensible.

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

fully agree about ETV

[@tenebrismedia3318]

I started with Irreversible. The underpass scene is too much for me, I always need to skip that part. Other than that, I really liked it. My favorite is Climax.

[@dawncracker6250]

I see Gaspar Noe...i subscribe

[@nerdycynic1893]

Anyone know where to watch Lux Aeterna? Seen the rest ranked here. Can’t wait til Vortex is available.

[@SallyMankus130]

Wait until his latest release. I can't picture someone seeing Vortex and not claiming that it's his best.

[@DK-zt7vz]

Totally. My absolute favorite film from the NYFF

[@ryanlund5303]

Well put

[@TheMobCultVideo]

there’s a worst noe film? i wish I could have seen love in 3D! I love… Love. such a beautiful soundtrack as well.

[@DrGreg007]

How about a top 10 Lars von Trier movies (features only)

[@dfailsthemost]

Love had sub par performances, in my opinion. Though, the framework of the film could easily have contributed to that.

[@AlexK32]

Imo it's 1-stand alone 2-Enter the void 3-Love 4-Irreversible 5-Climax 6-lUX aeterna (i didn't like it much so i will re-watch)

[@123rockfan]

It would be cool to see a Powell-Pressburger ranking. That would make a really interesting video. But a bit long lol

[@hachimdhoulkamal7335]

Hi i'am French and see talk about French mouvies if you interested about the French cinema You should watch Bruno Dumont, Adulatife kechiche , Arnaud desplechain mouvies they are best French living director

[@michaelcarroll9416]

I really thought Paz de la Huerta's performance in Enter the Void was great. Also there's a weird incestuous undertone between her character and Oscar that I haven't seen people discuss much with regard to this film. I wonder what we are supposed to make of that.

[@Espo2250]

Irreversible is my favorite film of his, I stand alone i have as a close 2nd. Im not really into his newer films.....definitely more style over substance.

[@nicocarlos6628]

I love climax for its trust in act over cgi but irreversible is my #1...and yes it's horror to me (1972 last house on the left or 1977 I spit on your grave)

[@childintime6453]

Who are some of the best subversive directors other then Gaspar Noe?

[@joshuaboelsche7684]

Anyone know where to watch lux aeterna in the US? I haven't seen that one yet

[@AndrewWatsonChangingWay]

What would you recommend as first Noe?

[@deepfocuslens]

Hm...maybe Climax or Enter the Void

[@jmuench420]

I'd say Enter the Void, hands down. That's the only movie of his I'd really recommend to someone without many reservations. If you do watch Climax first and don't like it don't let that turn you off to Enter the Void or Irreversible.

[@dunkirknolan7018]

Can you do this for PTA

[@deepfocuslens]

Definitely one I'm considering.

[@deanroddey2881]

@@deepfocuslens One I'd like is Richard Linklater, who I think is one of the best out there, and one who has taken huge chances, though of a different sort from Noe.

[@_BASIC_INSTINCT]

haneke next

[@ex-emogirl]

worst to best: love, Lux aeterna, enter the void, irreversible, climax

[@acheronnchase6220]

What a flawless woman

[@Fisk4life]

Honestly haven’t been able to sit through a single film of his. The guy just tries way too hard to shock the audience. To each their own.

[@Efrenlm10]

I want a david fincher top 5. :)

[@vedaguirymurugasen4947]

Enter the void (My Rating: 90%)

[@lordofgiovanni]

I don’t see Irreversible as a movie about rape, I see Irreversible as a movie about rape culture and how men talk about and treat women, and how other films have depicted violence towards women in the past, which kinda makes the claims that the movie glorifies violence towards women (most of these claims coming from people who love the movies that Irreversible is critiquing) kinda crazy

[@BlackHoleBrew42]

The scariest scene in Irreversible is Monica Bellucci rubbing her belly in the park. After all that we’ve seen before , what should be beautiful becomes completely devastating.

[@Efrenlm10]

Climax was a mess. I'll never watch it again. I like his view and originality, but I never want to watch his movies a second time. Except maybe INTO THE VOID.

[@blackswan4486]

LOVE was…different. Felt like it was pushing to be edgy just by including all that sex, relationship drama, etc.

[@alp6181]

You remind me of John Cusack🤩

[@tylerdark5957]

vortex is a fucking banger

[@heyhey4091]

I stand alone >>>>>>>>

[@kevlow9494]

Are there any other films you would depict as pro-woman outside of Irreversible?

[@emilieford3604]

I want to like enter the void because it’s so visually impressive but it’s just so boring 😴 climax and irreversible are amazing

[@zbigniewbalcerak6679]

Floor gang

[@runeplate123]

My type of girl!!!

[@nunyabizness9787]

I hate all of his stuff. He's one of the most over-rated directors working today. He's a look-at-my-chewed-up-food-artist like Tom Six except somehow people just won't admit it because he's slightly better at pointing a camera.

[@vincentdelmas2792]

My favorite is Seul contre tous and Carne. So much anger and hate in the "headvoice" is pleasant to my ears. Irreversible is super over rated in my book. Passing the beginning until the " moment" under the tunnel, its just the uninteresting story of non interesting characters.