Reviewing ‘‘BODIES’’ by Dimitris Vrouvas

Bodies by Dimitrios Vrouvas finds itself at the intersection of Orwell’s works with horror masters such as Carpenter & Cronenberg, at the same time expressing modern man’s turbulent relationship with society’s systems of control and conformity as symbolized by a split personality, in the same vein as Fight Club.

Presenting us with a disturbing sci-fi tale of mind control and state-sponsored assassination & torture, Vrouvas’ project delights us with a breakneck pace, nightmarish editing & music, as well as a competent plot to carry home the central theme. The central themes of exploitation, coercion and alienation from oneself are unfortunately for the most part carried by exposition in dialogue, a letdown given the visual prowess of the project at large.

What is definitely commendable is how intelligently and efficiently the filmmaker utilizes the film's humble budget. Through careful framing of everyday spaces, visual effects and well-timed editing, the end result balloons way above the sum of its parts, sacrificing nothing in either atmosphere or horror.

All in all, a smart if a bit derivative attempt at interrogating the dark elements of society’s power structures’ hold over the lives of ordinary citizens, Bodies stands a promising highlight in a very active creator's portfolio.