What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

**Exo** · 12-10-2013, 11:52 PM

I had to put my review of this. Steph, thanks for watching this which motivated me to watch it...

Dogtooth

Holy sh*t!

This is probably one of the strangest and most disturbing films I’ve ever seen. I mean, I’ve seen some pretty far out horror films and I’m a huge fan of Michael Haneke but this was just bizarre and crudely funny in a way. I’m not quite sure what is wrong with my taste in film to where I liked a film like this so much. The funny thing is, I don’t think I can watch it again. It was such an uncomfortable watch but like a car accident, just damn near impossible to turn away from.

Lanthimos directs a completely unflinching tale of family conditioning at its most nightmarish. I really shouldn’t go into the plot of the film too much because it’s really something you need to experience for yourself but the story revolves around a family of five and the way the parents raise their children. Let me just say that these parents make the Lohans and kiddie pageant people look like saints. It’s not even like they are cruel or abusive…well, okay, I have no idea what they are. All I know is that it’s so uncomfortable to watch that I just know it’s evil.

The film holds nothing back. Just when you think they are going to cut the movie goes from PG-13 to OH GOD NO in seconds. I’ve never really seen something like that. It just makes me believe that Lars Von Trier’s Nymphomaniac is most likely going to make people explode. I can see a little old lady walk into that thing and just come out crying, wishing somebody would turn back time to wear they weren’t allowed to show people kissing on television.

Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of meaning behind Dogtooth. Obviously conditioning is a main theme and focal point. I mean they didn’t have to show this but they actually had worked dog trainers into the story just to drive that theme home. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” also popped into my mind a few times as if you watch the film you can plainly see draws cues from the old man. AHHH I WANT TO SAY THINGS BUT I CAN’T.

Just watch the film. By yourself. This isn’t a date movie. Put the kids to bed. Prepare your mind for “WHAT!?” type ideas. Just watch it. It’s fantastic.

4.5/5

WWWP · 12-11-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Exoskeletal

I had to put my review of this. Steph, thanks for watching this which motivated me to watch it...

Dogtooth

Holy sh*t!

This is probably one of the strangest and most disturbing films I’ve ever seen. I mean, I’ve seen some pretty far out horror films and I’m a huge fan of Michael Haneke but this was just bizarre and crudely funny in a way. I’m not quite sure what is wrong with my taste in film to where I liked a film like this so much. The funny thing is, I don’t think I can watch it again. It was such an uncomfortable watch but like a car accident, just damn near impossible to turn away from.

Lanthimos directs a completely unflinching tale of family conditioning at its most nightmarish. I really shouldn’t go into the plot of the film too much because it’s really something you need to experience for yourself but the story revolves around a family of five and the way the parents raise their children. Let me just say that these parents make the Lohans and kiddie pageant people look like saints. It’s not even like they are cruel or abusive…well, okay, I have no idea what they are. All I know is that it’s so uncomfortable to watch that I just know it’s evil.

The film holds nothing back. Just when you think they are going to cut the movie goes from PG-13 to OH GOD NO in seconds. I’ve never really seen something like that. It just makes me believe that Lars Von Trier’s Nymphomaniac is most likely going to make people explode. I can see a little old lady walk into that thing and just come out crying, wishing somebody would turn back time to wear they weren’t allowed to show people kissing on television.

Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of meaning behind Dogtooth. Obviously conditioning is a main theme and focal point. I mean they didn’t have to show this but they actually had worked dog trainers into the story just to drive that theme home. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” also popped into my mind a few times as if you watch the film you can plainly see draws cues from the old man. AHHH I WANT TO SAY THINGS BUT I CAN’T.

Just watch the film. By yourself. This isn’t a date movie. Put the kids to bed. Prepare your mind for “WHAT!?” type ideas. Just watch it. It’s fantastic.

4.5/5

YESSSSS perfectly put! I'm glad you enjoyed it (at least as much as someone can enjoy something like this) and I'm not alone in my ****ed up taste in films. Good call on the Plato reference, that's spot on I think.

Also, I'm so glad that gif exists

bob. · 12-12-2013, 10:14 AM

i put this (Dogtooth) up in my netflix and very much look forward to seeing it....it gets compared to the film style of Todd Solondz (Happiness and Palindromes are two of the best comedies ever made)who has never disappointed me...looking forward to having my morals challenged

on the polar opposite side of things....i caught this yesterday

Frozen

so as some of you know...i am an absolute sucker for a Disney flick....i go in expected to be manipulated and they almost always deliver....

this one was no excepting....fun characters....an interesting take on the evil queen....true love, and true tragedy...mixed with typical...somewhat bad Disney songs....and breathe taking animation (a good one in 3d)

almost dare i say a bit flirty....but within reason

as usual...not nearly as good as they are making it out to be.....but worth seeing if you can dig a good sappy Disney style musical

SOOOOOOO looking forward to the movie this summer about my absolute villain ever....Maleficent looks amazing

WWWP · 12-12-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.

i put this (Dogtooth) up in my netflix and very much look forward to seeing it....it gets compared to the film style of Todd Solondz (Happiness and Palindromes are two of the best comedies ever made)who has never disappointed me...looking forward to having my morals challenged

Hell yes, if you liked Happiness this is right up your alley. I'm so glad I'm not alone

**Exo** · 12-12-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkyard Donner

Hell yes, if you liked Happiness this is right up your alley. I'm so glad I'm not alone

I really didn't understand that movie. I mean, I got it, but I just didn't get it. I'm honestly surprised I still like Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

WWWP · 12-12-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Exoskeletal

I really didn't understand that movie. I mean, I got it, but I just didn't get it. I'm honestly surprised I still like Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

The first time I watched it I got the feeling it pushed the boundaries just for the sake of pushing the boundaries, but the next couple of times I watched it I enjoyed it for how bizarre and all over the place it is. I don't hold it in high regards as a piece of art or anything, but I am continually impressed in its ability to make me uncomfortable.

bob. · 12-14-2013, 04:24 AM

i honestly think that Solondz hit the nail right on the head with the concept of Happiness

have you two seen the sequel? Life During Wartime...picks up right when the dad is released from prison and has all of the same characters played by different actors/actresses

if you have not seen Palindromes i highly suggest it....but again be prepared for something that is in no way shape or form up anybody's alley....during the course of the film the characters are re-casted often...and like Happiness he has a way of forcing you to laugh while be faced with the darkest spirits in humanity

also Dark Horse....which is an absolute mind fuck of a film....wait did i say fuck...i meant rape.....i want to re-watch it but i'm afraid it will make more sense than it already does

Todd Solondz is a directer i hold in regard along with the likes of Casper Noe.....quite a bit under Lars von Trier...who i feel is the greatest director alive and does not use the concept of shock to manipulate.....the other two do....but i feel it's quite effective and always thought provoking

i'll be watching Dogtooth tomorrow night and cannot wait

Engine · 12-14-2013, 04:54 AM

Any of you Solondz geeks seen Fear, Anxiety, and Depression? It stars himself and is pretty much a straight Woody Allen rip. But back in the days of Welcome to the Dollhouse, it was the only other thing I had to turn to. This was before he went full dark, of course. I need to catch up. Storytelling was his last that I watched.

My latest is the ill-conceived but interesting, CBGB. It's pretty bad yet pretty fun for someone who wishes he could have been there (me).

Among other things, I am peeved that Rupert Grint played Cheetah Chrome. There's just no reason for it. I'm happy that the kid's parents' agent got him rich off the Potter dollars but he's still not a great actor and he has a long way to go before he'll look like anything but whiny Ron Weasley. And putting him onscreen with Alan Rickman only turns Rickman back into Severus Snape. It was a bad casting idea, any actor could have played the part. There are a whole lot of other bad things about CBGB too, but I still enjoyed watching it.

The Batlord · 12-14-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine

I am peeved that Rupert Grint played Cheetah Chrome.

Rupert Grint? How is it possible to be so British?

bob. · 12-15-2013, 12:31 AM

Dogtooth

i would literally bash out my dogtooth right now for a chance to sit down with you two over a couple of drinks to discuss this film

there isn't much to add to Exoskeletal's review without giving away more than i already have.....so i'll just say that personally i'd go 5/5

and that personally....i'll re-watch this several times

thank you soooooooooooooooo much Junkyard Donner for bringing up this film....i probably would have missed out on this one if you hadn't

also i highly suggest that both of you check out a 2002 French film called Carnage....Dogtooth brought back feelings i had while watching this one in the theater

Carnages (2002) - IMDb
^i could not find the preview on youtube but it is on the IMDB page....trust me....i think you'll both love this film

12-10-2013, 11:52 PM	#13651 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	I had to put my review of this. Steph, thanks for watching this which motivated me to watch it... Dogtooth Holy sht! This is probably one of the strangest and most disturbing films I’ve ever seen. I mean, I’ve seen some pretty far out horror films and I’m a huge fan of Michael Haneke but this was just bizarre and crudely funny in a way. I’m not quite sure what is wrong with my taste in film to where I liked a film like this so much. The funny thing is, I don’t think I can watch it again. It was such an uncomfortable watch but like a car accident, just damn near impossible to turn away from. Lanthimos directs a completely unflinching tale of family conditioning at its most nightmarish. I really shouldn’t go into the plot of the film too much because it’s really something you need to experience for yourself but the story revolves around a family of five and the way the parents raise their children. Let me just say that these parents make the Lohans and kiddie pageant people look like saints. It’s not even like they are cruel or abusive…well, okay, I have no idea what they are. All I know is that it’s so uncomfortable to watch that I just know it’s evil. The film holds nothing back. Just when you think they are going to cut the movie goes from PG-13 to OH GOD NO in seconds. I’ve never really seen something like that. It just makes me believe that Lars Von Trier’s Nymphomaniac is most likely going to make people explode. I can see a little old lady walk into that thing and just come out crying, wishing somebody would turn back time to wear they weren’t allowed to show people kissing on television. Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of meaning behind Dogtooth. Obviously conditioning is a main theme and focal point. I mean they didn’t have to show this but they actually had worked dog trainers into the story just to drive that theme home. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” also popped into my mind a few times as if you watch the film you can plainly see draws cues from the old man. AHHH I WANT TO SAY THINGS BUT I CAN’T. Just watch the film. By yourself. This isn’t a date movie. Put the kids to bed. Prepare your mind for “WHAT!?” type ideas. Just watch it. It’s fantastic. 4.5/5 __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE*

12-12-2013, 10:14 AM	#13653 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i put this (Dogtooth) up in my netflix and very much look forward to seeing it....it gets compared to the film style of Todd Solondz (Happiness and Palindromes are two of the best comedies ever made)who has never disappointed me...looking forward to having my morals challenged on the polar opposite side of things....i caught this yesterday Frozen so as some of you know...i am an absolute sucker for a Disney flick....i go in expected to be manipulated and they almost always deliver.... this one was no excepting....fun characters....an interesting take on the evil queen....true love, and true tragedy...mixed with typical...somewhat bad Disney songs....and breathe taking animation (a good one in 3d) almost dare i say a bit flirty....but within reason as usual...not nearly as good as they are making it out to be.....but worth seeing if you can dig a good sappy Disney style musical SOOOOOOO looking forward to the movie this summer about my absolute villain ever....Maleficent looks amazing __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

12-14-2013, 04:24 AM	#13657 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i honestly think that Solondz hit the nail right on the head with the concept of Happiness have you two seen the sequel? Life During Wartime...picks up right when the dad is released from prison and has all of the same characters played by different actors/actresses if you have not seen Palindromes i highly suggest it....but again be prepared for something that is in no way shape or form up anybody's alley....during the course of the film the characters are re-casted often...and like Happiness he has a way of forcing you to laugh while be faced with the darkest spirits in humanity also Dark Horse....which is an absolute mind fuck of a film....wait did i say fuck...i meant rape.....i want to re-watch it but i'm afraid it will make more sense than it already does Todd Solondz is a directer i hold in regard along with the likes of Casper Noe.....quite a bit under Lars von Trier...who i feel is the greatest director alive and does not use the concept of shock to manipulate.....the other two do....but i feel it's quite effective and always thought provoking i'll be watching Dogtooth tomorrow night and cannot wait __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

12-14-2013, 04:54 AM	#13658 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	Any of you Solondz geeks seen Fear, Anxiety, and Depression? It stars himself and is pretty much a straight Woody Allen rip. But back in the days of Welcome to the Dollhouse, it was the only other thing I had to turn to. This was before he went full dark, of course. I need to catch up. Storytelling was his last that I watched. My latest is the ill-conceived but interesting, CBGB. It's pretty bad yet pretty fun for someone who wishes he could have been there (me). Among other things, I am peeved that Rupert Grint played Cheetah Chrome. There's just no reason for it. I'm happy that the kid's parents' agent got him rich off the Potter dollars but he's still not a great actor and he has a long way to go before he'll look like anything but whiny Ron Weasley. And putting him onscreen with Alan Rickman only turns Rickman back into Severus Snape. It was a bad casting idea, any actor could have played the part. There are a whole lot of other bad things about CBGB too, but I still enjoyed watching it. __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through.

12-15-2013, 12:31 AM	#13660 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	Dogtooth i would literally bash out my dogtooth right now for a chance to sit down with you two over a couple of drinks to discuss this film there isn't much to add to Exoskeletal's review without giving away more than i already have.....so i'll just say that personally i'd go 5/5 and that personally....i'll re-watch this several times thank you soooooooooooooooo much Junkyard Donner for bringing up this film....i probably would have missed out on this one if you hadn't also i highly suggest that both of you check out a 2002 French film called Carnage....Dogtooth brought back feelings i had while watching this one in the theater Carnages (2002) - IMDb ^i could not find the preview on youtube but it is on the IMDB page....trust me....i think you'll both love this film __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.