A western with Belgian flavor
Even though it is a horror thriller (with reference to Nosferatuin particular), as its title indicates, in its form, the use of the settings (the dilapidated districts of Charleroi as wide open spaces) and the music, Fabrice du Welz has shot a real western. He simply put it in Belgian sauce. As in the great classics of the genre, the young hero goes to the end of his approach, even if it means losing everything, so that morality and good law triumph. Nothing can stop him.
This same logic drives the filmmaker, who does not hesitate to revisit the story and modify its progress. It will shock, that’s for sure. And undoubtedly cause controversy. But the objective here is to respect a genre to the letter and get the public to take a position on these changes. The bet is daring, but devilishly effective. It’s impossible not to discuss it after the screening, particularly concerning the gap between words, sometimes very harsh, and real actions.
Feeling sick takes it to the guts
Not sure that Belgium, its law enforcement and its fragmented institutions will emerge stronger from these two and a half hours of screening (the wedding scene seemed too long to us, while the rest passes in the blink of an eye). Too bad : Feeling sick manages to grip the guts before shaking the conscience and leaving very strong images in the memory. Impossible to remain indifferent to this very personal vision of one of the most tragic pages of our country.
It’s not really the ideal entertainment to clear your head on a Friday evening after a long week of work, but this captivating cinema proves to be particularly useful and engaging. It is already the Belgian indoor event of 2025.
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