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Brutal, but expected worse
publicado por Howard BurnsSTAFFMOD el 16 de febrero de 2017 a las 02:45
Finally got around to seeing this. Good movie and as far as extreme films go it's certainly up there, but after seeing it top several disturbing movie lists I'd have to say it fell a bit short. It was still a worthy experience and unlike some of the truly sick films I've seen, it had a solid story with characters I felt for and a powerful ending that really made me think. Maybe it will have more of an impact if I watch it again.
Contestado por afly
el 16 de febrero de 2017 a las 02:48
Yeah I think it's good qualities push it toward a more mainstream audience (easy to recommend to others) who are not used to some of the sicker, but shitter movies out there
Contestado por Howard Burns
el 16 de febrero de 2017 a las 13:32
Agreed, I prefer stuff like this for sure. As for the films that really pushed the boundaries in my view (Serbian Film, Angels' Melancholia to name a couple), there's not much more than shock for the sake of it. Martyrs packed an emotional wallop on another level and it was really well done.
Contestado por Arrrrrrrach
el 16 de febrero de 2017 a las 20:39
Agree, it's one of those that's more shocking in hindsight, when it's had time to sink in a bit. Really decent acting also, especially the tormented lead of the first half.