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Not as good as original, but...

Posted : 10 months, 2 weeks ago on 12 January 2009 09:57 (A review of Funny Games (2008))

A nearly shot for shot, line for line remake of Michael Haneke's own 1997 original. While this movie is not like Van Sant's Psycho remake;lifeless and dull, it's not the thrill the original was either.
I admit that this is in part because I have seen the original so the shocks and twists are just not there this time. However, all involved do great jobs in their respective role, the acting and direction is superb.
Over all, if you've seen the original you've more or less seen this. Nothing new is added, and the only reason to watch is for the excellent acting of the cast, and it is worth a watch for this reason alone.


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Disturbing and thought provoking

Posted : 10 months, 2 weeks ago on 12 January 2009 09:56 (A review of Funny Games)

Michael Haneke's original and disturbing horror film about two young men who terrorize a family on vacation is a must see. One of a few really disturbing horror films that pulls no punches. The film also makes you think about you role as watcher of the events by involving you more directly with the film at various points. A great movie that disturbs and makes you think, a very smart horror film.

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Best Zombie Movie

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago on 23 March 2008 11:08 (A review of Cemetery Man)

One of the best zombie movies ever. But it's much more then that. It's gory, humorous, philosophical (but not in a pretentious or in-your-face way). This and it's stylish cinematography make it an outstanding and refreshingly original horror film. And the ending.... it will leave you thinking about it long after it's over.

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Blind Beast vs. Killer Dwarf review

Posted : 2 years, 7 months ago on 15 April 2007 12:05 (A review of Blind Beast vs. Killer Dwarf)

A disappointng entry in a fine career. Badly shot and directionless. While Ishii may not be the greatest director ever this is unworthy for him, he was surely asleep at the wheel during this one. It's too bad that this is his epitaph.

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Killing of America, The review

Posted : 2 years, 7 months ago on 14 April 2007 11:02 (A review of Killing of America, The )

A great documentary about violence in America. Features a great interview with Edmund 'The Co-ed Killer' Kemper. Very imformative an very explicit, not for the weak stomached.

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Muzan-E review

Posted : 2 years, 7 months ago on 14 April 2007 10:45 (A review of Muzan-E)

Very graphic horror movie from, surprise, Japan. Lots of gore and sexual violence. If you liked the Guinea Pig movies, you should see this.

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Irreversible review

Posted : 3 years ago on 24 November 2006 12:47 (A review of Irreversible)

Few movies make me cringe or feel incomfortable, but this one does. Uncompromising brutality and disturbing realism make this a very unsettling film.

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Re-Animator (Millennium Edition) review

Posted : 3 years ago on 24 November 2006 12:45 (A review of Re-Animator (Millennium Edition))

Stuart Gordan and Jeffrey Combs at their best. Wonderfully humorous, but not silly. Gore galore! A must see.

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V for Vendetta (Widescreen Edition) review

Posted : 3 years ago on 24 November 2006 12:44 (A review of V for Vendetta (Widescreen Edition))

A great movie. Updates Moore's comic without lossing the feel of it. Very relevent to the times, but not preachy. The best graphic novel adaptation yet.

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Straw Dogs - Criterion Collection review

Posted : 3 years ago on 24 November 2006 12:43 (A review of Straw Dogs - Criterion Collection)

A very powerful film. A study in what it takes to push a man over the edge. Not a Peckinpah fan, but this is a great movie. Hoffman and George give excellent performances.

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