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Posted By: CountOrlok at 7:28am, November 13, 2009
I think this would have worked more as a straight-drama, but it was too much over the top for that. It had some interesting Cronenberg themes, though. I liked the way how the violence spread throughout the family and deeply affected them. You see the wife, she is both repulsed and turned on, and the kid goes to school and beats up on a bully.
Though it became too silly that he was able to take all those guys on at once, like a comic book character (I realise this is based off a graphic novel).
A better movie that explores similar themes is Straw Dogs, or even Cronenberg's own Crash.
Brilliant movie showcasing the diverse talent that is Mr David Cronenberg. Unfortunately I saw this in a theater packed with teenage idiots who didn't seem to 'get it' and laughed through all the intense violent parts, thus ruining the overall effect. Brilliant plot, direction , gore effects and acting thanks to Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello. A must see !!!
Posted By: gorehound62 at 4:52pm, November 14, 2008
yet another point in why david cronenberg is one of the best directors the silver screen has given us. im not a big viggo mortensen fan, but he gets the job done well in this one. ed harris is phenomenal, along with william hurt, in an oscar winning preformance. all around great movie making in front of and behind the camera. one of my personal favoritesl
There's an intense and hot sex scene in the middle that makes Maria Bello one of my new favorite people. I saw the movie as a sneak preview and was shocked by the amount of gore and detailed soundtrack / effects. The beginning is brutal, and I can watch the coffee shop robbery over and over again. The plot was surprising, and seemed to be written for a twisted Italian audience like me.
Posted By: Protecious at 3:28pm, September 30, 2008
Very well directed and wonderfully acted, a very interesting, slow paced drama thriller that isnt really a horror movie, but a great movie overall.
Posted By: Protecious at 3:27pm, September 30, 2008
Very well directed and wonderfully acted, a very interesting, slow paced drama thriller that isnt really a horror movie, but a great movie overall.
This is not a horror film. But its a violent crime drama. I wont give too much away but this was academy award nomination type movie and it doesnt hurt that we get to see maria bello without clothes again...
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