Polytechnique is still his heaviest to date. It's based on the true story of the 1989 Montreal Massacre, which is such a huge tragedy you'd be hard to find a Canadian to this very day that's comfortable talking about it.
Lensed in black & white, it's a cold, highly uncomfortable viewing that captures the anger, hatred, tragedy and fear all felt on that day without ever exploiting it or veering into the tasteless. It pays careful attention to imagery and sound to give a stark sense of frightening realism. This isn't entertaining in any way whatsoerver but raises more than enough questions about yourself, while purposely blurring ones sense of emotions. With that it serves as a reminder of something that shouldn't be forgotten and how we can find just enough hope to fight through so much hatred.
4 out of 5
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