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I went into this film with an open mind and came out satisfied. This proves that a movie doesn't have to go crazy with gore and violence to get its message across. I though this movie was extremely disturbing and genuinely creepy. How refreshing!
If I was into this type of film (whatever that type may be), I'm sure I'd like it, but it was just too goddamn weird for me. Though I did like the scene in the bar where all the hicks started dancing. Made no fucking sense, but I laughed anyways just for the sheer craziness.
It's worth at least 2 and a half skulls from me since I'm sure in the genre of weird shit movies, this is right at the top.
This is a one time deal to watch type of movie and I guess it would have that Deliverance type of feel too it....I guess they don;t have enough women in that town so animals are the next best thing or a guy will do...I really didn't like the movie.....the look was good I like the scenes of the country side look.
I dont understand why people always need every little thing explained to them. fuck those dipshit watch this movie. life is crazy sometimes and you never know why fucked up people do fucked up shit.
I thought this film was really well done. The townsfolk where a very intregal part in adding such a twisted atmosphere to this film. Shit really starts to hit the fan and spiral downward during the last 15-20 minutes... hang on it gets to be pretty out of control. I always appreciate films with some what of a climactic buildup, I thought this was really well executed in this flick. A little more blood and I would have entered this gem in my collection, but it was entirely fulfilling.
Marc Stevens is a dirty slut!! What a sick and twist ride this one was. A young and popular local singer leaves the little town that adores him for a Christmas show when an unexpected turn for the worst takes place. After his van breaks down, Marc winds up in a little town... hmmm, let's call it "Deliverance"...run by Sheriff Bartel and deputy Boris. You could smell creepy from the moment he arrived, and what transpires throughout the movie is one that has to be seen. A very solid and disturbing movie. I recommend this one to fans of Deliverance/Texas Chainsaw Massacre and hell even Psycho.
Posted By: Sutter Kane at 1:23am, October 25, 2008
Calvaire is a movie with no plot and no story development, but that's not necessary a bad thing. If you love movies where everything is eventually explained and you have to have your conclusion, this is NOT the film for you. If you like artsy films with beautiful cinematography, then give Calvaire a shot.
Pros: Original, cinematography and overall "weirdness"
Cons: Leaves a lot up in the air, does not have the tension or eeriness that I have come to expect with French films.
Posted By: bigmo_402 at 11:51am, September 21, 2008
This is one of those films that you either like or don't like. Just a wierd movie with a few unanswered questions. Very little gore and blood for some people. Worth watching once
Let me first say that I had very high hopes for this film when I rented it. This film let me down in a huge way, and in many ways.
My main gripe with this film is the story. I found it utterly pointless. It makes no sense, and explains nothing. It starts off well, building up some tension, and you can sense the beginnings of something going wrong for Marc. But when the plot (or lack thereof) begins to unfold, it becomes ridiculous. The strange innkeeper Bartel knocks Marc out, cuts his hair and puts him in a dress, and calls him by his wife's name (who left him years back). The very strange people from the nearby village want him (they think Marc is Gloria as well) too. And, my friends, that is the entire story. Nothing else is explained, nor is an attempt made to make any sense out of what is happening. Is everybody there just totally whacked? Is there something deeper at work? Well...you'll never find out.
On another note, the acting in the film is awful. The acting seems forced, and the emotions are fake. It's hard to feel sorry for Marc and his ordeal because you don't feel any connection to him. You don't feel any connection to any of the characters, for that matter. The only thing I felt while watching this film was annoyance, as I kept waiting for it to get better, and it didn't.
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