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One of those movies that's so realistic that you almost forget you're watching a movie.
Everything from the way the film was shot,(not flashy, just simple and effective), Rooker's incredible performance, and again the violence in the film is realistic and not over the top.
Great ending too, that last shot really surprised me the first time i saw it.
no pussy shit here.
Henry is past all the bull and the norm.
that home invasion scene is...
and Henry is so..
that girl is so..(slutty)
and otis is just..
words can't explain so just watch it it's a terrifying serial killer tale.
This was such a great movie! If I get the chance I'd love to watch it again sometime. I just loved too many scenes from Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. It in my mind deserves a perfect 10! I just had nothing bad to say about this film.
Nihilistic and depressing, and all the better for it! Surprisingly good acting. One of the few movies to really leave me feeling drained and bummed out (in a good way, lol). Quality, disturbing film...
Posted By: tom holiday at 1:37pm, December 10, 2008
This movie is disturbing right into the very end. I never saw that ending coming.
This is a great film and not for people seeking instant gratification/mass consumption(you know who you are).
This movie is "based" on Henry Lee Lucas and his relationship with his roommate/friend Otis and Otis' sister.
This film humanizes the killer and takes and allows you to get to know him as a person and not just for his crimes. The film takes the evil out at certain points and allows you to watch Henry dance with Otis' sister and have a normal time interacting with his friends. Which is all the more unnerving when you do see him kill because in the film he's a likable character. you see someone you almost feel sorry for turn into a monster and are uncomfortable with his actions.
This is the best "based on a serial killer" movie I've ever seen and I'm almost glad it's not widely obsessed over like the more fictionalized movies.
This is on my list of favorites. I thought this film was brilliant and portrayed a serial killer very well. (not that i have experience)
I had mixed feelings towards the killer, I didn't know whether to feel sorry for him or hate him. And I knew the young girls infatuation with him wouldn't last. The acting was excellent and the directing was visually compelling. I felt uneasy all through this movie, because as a women watching it I felt intimidated by both male characters.
And Otis was a scumbag, Henry takes him under his wing and shows him the ways of killing. It soon spirals out of control. I still wonder why Henry stood up for his sister when he degrades women violently himself. I know it's not just women but the scenes with them are more powerful.
I wonder how long it'll take for them to remake it?...AND I HOPE IT'S NOT NICHOLAS CAGE AS HENRY!
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