i always believe that a film that plot be centre around a virtual reality video game never sound a though it go to be anything special but existenz prove i couldn not have be more wrong . this film be unbelievable and and whilst highly entertaining and offer so much more than that . from start to finish and this film have you conceptualise to the point where you can have so many idea and you can not make a final conclusion . david cronenberg have a talent for this a he do so many thing . existenz be pure cronenberg while the way it write and the way it direct be very unique to his style and that can only be a good thing . cronenberg set himself a clear target with this film and that be to keep the audience guessing which he do with apparent ease . his fondness for the grotesque be not a predominant in this film a it be in the fly or naked lunch but there be still some element such a the game pod and how they be make that can make the audience wince . with regard to his early work and existenz be more a combination of videodrome and a less violent scanner and a pretty awesome combination . set the film in the not too distant future be a really good decision a it allow cronenberg to be extremely imaginative with the film surroundings and also enable him to visualise more concept and allow for less inhibited writing . it be important that the film do not become over confusing and cronenberg avoid this very well by keep thing relatively simple . besides and if he want to make an unwatchable film and he would know how to do it a lot good than this . existenz boast an extremely talented cast of character actor and all perform very well . jennifer jason leigh give the standout performance a the game designer who spend more time out of reality than in to it . leigh be sexy and command in her role a allegra and she really get her teeth in to the role . the emotional range she show in the film be particularly impressive and make her completely believable ( if you can believe anything ) . jude law be also good and be very convincing in his character fear of implantation . the chemistry between these two be very electric and give the film an extra bit of flavour . ian holm and willem dafoe be just two of the great actor in support who add far depth to the film with very colourful performance . the cast of the film isn not huge but existenz definitely have the quality be well than quantity ethic which work very well . as well a be entertain and think provoking and existenz touch social issue such a control and loss of self . this further demonstrate the film a an intellectual vessel and could also explain why it wasn not a huge hollywood hit . existenz have so much to offer and although it isn not to everyone taste and those who like cronenberg work or who like science fiction will almost be certain to like this film . it be one of those film that need to be watch with an open mind but it really be something special .