"Cremaster 1" is actually the second entry in the Cremaster series by American writer and director Matthew Barney. At 40 minutes, it is the shortest installment we have here and these films got longer and longer with each part. 40 minutes is still too long if you ask me. It dragged a lot on several occasions. Instead of going for cheap shock value like the first film (Cremaster 4), this one relies more on artistry, aesthetics and music. But it came pretty short in all these areas. I cannot see any cinematic value in these experimental films and I can only repeat myself that this would have been a bearable (not a good) watch in the single-digit minute runtime department. I do not recommend "Cremaster1" at all. It is certainly pretty different compared to how the series began, but it is just as bad. Major thumbs-down.
Review of Cremaster 1
