Funny Games

shift · 03-03-2003, 02:08 PM

Has anyone seen this movie?

I was reading the tag line and I think it sounds like its simular to "If I die before I wake"

I wonder if its any good. I see allot of good reviews on it,, but I like to hear from you all before I do an blind purchase

Thanks

Rock · 03-03-2003, 02:53 PM

Although very well done in terms of acting, I didn't care for it...it is slow-moving, unrelentingly grim and ultimately depressing...SPOILER: And I hate movies that, no matter how well they're done, give you nothing and no one to "root" for...that's all I will say for now.

Ash28M · 03-03-2003, 09:23 PM

Great Movie! though disturbing highly recommended.

DVD Connoisseur · 03-03-2003, 09:44 PM

One of the most disturbing movies you'll ever see. This is guaranteed to unsettle even the hardened horror fan.

Channel 4 in the UK showed this film around 3 years ago. Although it's not the sort of film you'd watch twice, it is definitely worth viewing if you like your movies a little on the grim side...

I'd say rent rather than buy. And treat yourself to a good comedy afterwards. This is bleak stuff....

03-03-2003, 11:37 PM

This is one of my top ten least favorites ever. It was a long horrid brutal exercise for no good reason. I like some killings and brutality mind you, but this was just over the top grim. I also agree with the above poster that there is no one to even remotely to root for. In addition, there is no real message or even distant humor.

For sure rent before you buy, I can't imagine too many folks would want to watch this over and over.

joltaddict · 03-04-2003, 12:06 AM

This is one of my top ten favorite flicks ever. It was a long horrid brutal exercise for no good reason.

Seriously, if you like brutal along the lines of Henry or Maniac get it. Right away.

03-04-2003, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by joltaddict
This is one of my top ten favorite flicks ever. It was a long horrid brutal exercise for no good reason.

Seriously, if you like brutal along the lines of Henry or Maniac get it. Right away.

LOL. Hey, I like Maniac a lot, just not this one.

The Chaostar · 03-04-2003, 01:08 AM

Like it, or hate it, Funny Games is a very interesting film.
Although I cannot imagine anyone to "like" this!

But THERE IS a real message.

I actually had a talk with the director 2 years ago and he mentioned something that I think everyone will agree on.
"If you feel like you can't watch the film and you leave the theatre, well, that's great. It means that you don't need it."
And he is 100% to the point.

What Haneke does in Funny Games is to take the usual elements of a thriller and adapt them to real life. In real life middle aged husbands and wives don't turn to fuckin' Rambo 15 minutes before the end. And a knife that appears just before the end won't save you. And dogs die. And kids can be killed too. Note that we never get a glimpse of real gory details: what we get is the reflection of the violence.

So, what haneke says in Funny Games is that, if you like violence in cinema, if you think that violence is "cool", well have it - raw, painful and ugly as it REALLY is.

That's why the killers are often facing the camera winking (is this the right word?) at us - the viewers, asking us questions about what should they do with their hostages. Because we are PARTNERS in their crime.

Now, I may disagree with that and I may find it preachy but what a great director he is! I mean, the son of a bitch simply asks for some eggs in the beginning and you feel sooo weird! Great film making from any point of view - editing, acting, unbelievable use of music... This is real cinema in my book.

MaxRenn · 03-04-2003, 01:26 AM

Well said Chaostar. "Funny Games" is almost a unique film in the way that it attacks audience's expectations. Personally I see the film as an angry attack on screen (in particular Hollywood)violence and its use as entertainment. Haneke made a realistic film but at the same time he uses devices that uncomfortably "remind" people that we are watching "entertainment". It is probably the toughest film I've ever sat through with the possible exception of "Henry"

The Chaostar · 03-04-2003, 01:29 AM

Yup, exactly my view!

And don't forget CLEAN, SHAVEN.
Now there's a tough film for you!

MaxRenn · 03-04-2003, 01:38 AM

Yeah, "Clean, Shaven" is up there.

03-04-2003, 02:50 AM

Is this movie available on DVD now? It sounds interesting and something I would like.

joltaddict · 03-04-2003, 03:03 AM

I believe its OOP.

KR~! · 03-04-2003, 03:33 AM

I really, really LOVE this movie, one of my favorites of all time!

shift · 03-04-2003, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by joltaddict
I believe its OOP.

Nope its avaliable

Check it: http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FLA005055

-I placed my order tonight.

I saw a movie simular to this from what I read,,, but I cannot recall what the movie was called. But I remeber it was a family of 4 or 5- It started with the mom, dad, son and a little girl. But I remeber it was like 2 or 3 theifs broke into an house and there was an scene where one of the guys raped the son in the parents bed room.

I am hopeing this is not the same film. but either way the one I kinda remeber was pretty cool

Thanks for the reviews ..... will let you know what I thought of it.

03-03-2003, 02:08 PM	#1
shift Ring who? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: - TeXaS - Posts: 3,434	Funny Games Has anyone seen this movie? I was reading the tag line and I think it sounds like its simular to "If I die before I wake" I wonder if its any good. I see allot of good reviews on it,, but I like to hear from you all before I do an blind purchase Thanks __________________ “I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure”

03-04-2003, 12:06 AM	#6
joltaddict HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,309	This is one of my top ten favorite flicks ever. It was a long horrid brutal exercise for no good reason. Seriously, if you like brutal along the lines of Henry or Maniac get it. Right away. __________________ The kid that runs Bloody Disgusting is a fucking chimp. - HalloweeNightJW

03-04-2003, 01:08 AM	#8
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	Like it, or hate it, Funny Games is a very interesting film. Although I cannot imagine anyone to "like" this! But THERE IS a real message. I actually had a talk with the director 2 years ago and he mentioned something that I think everyone will agree on. "If you feel like you can't watch the film and you leave the theatre, well, that's great. It means that you don't need it." And he is 100% to the point. What Haneke does in Funny Games is to take the usual elements of a thriller and adapt them to real life. In real life middle aged husbands and wives don't turn to fuckin' Rambo 15 minutes before the end. And a knife that appears just before the end won't save you. And dogs die. And kids can be killed too. Note that we never get a glimpse of real gory details: what we get is the reflection of the violence. So, what haneke says in Funny Games is that, if you like violence in cinema, if you think that violence is "cool", well have it - raw, painful and ugly as it REALLY is. That's why the killers are often facing the camera winking (is this the right word?) at us - the viewers, asking us questions about what should they do with their hostages. Because we are PARTNERS in their crime. Now, I may disagree with that and I may find it preachy but what a great director he is! I mean, the son of a bitch simply asks for some eggs in the beginning and you feel sooo weird! Great film making from any point of view - editing, acting, unbelievable use of music... This is real cinema in my book. __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up. Last edited by The Chaostar; 03-04-2003 at 01:21 AM.

03-04-2003, 01:29 AM	#10
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	Yup, exactly my view! And don't forget CLEAN, SHAVEN. Now there's a tough film for you! __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

03-04-2003, 03:03 AM	#13
joltaddict HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,309	I believe its OOP. __________________ The kid that runs Bloody Disgusting is a fucking chimp. - HalloweeNightJW

03-03-2003, 02:53 PM	#2
Rock Stalker Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 379	Although very well done in terms of acting, I didn't care for it...it is slow-moving, unrelentingly grim and ultimately depressing...SPOILER: And I hate movies that, no matter how well they're done, give you nothing and no one to "root" for...that's all I will say for now.

03-03-2003, 09:23 PM	#3
Ash28M HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 5,640	Great Movie! though disturbing highly recommended.

03-03-2003, 09:44 PM	#4
DVD Connoisseur Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The UK - Home of Censorship Posts: 2,309	One of the most disturbing movies you'll ever see. This is guaranteed to unsettle even the hardened horror fan. Channel 4 in the UK showed this film around 3 years ago. Although it's not the sort of film you'd watch twice, it is definitely worth viewing if you like your movies a little on the grim side... I'd say rent rather than buy. And treat yourself to a good comedy afterwards. This is bleak stuff....

03-03-2003, 11:37 PM	#5
onebyone Guest Posts: n/a	This is one of my top ten least favorites ever. It was a long horrid brutal exercise for no good reason. I like some killings and brutality mind you, but this was just over the top grim. I also agree with the above poster that there is no one to even remotely to root for. In addition, there is no real message or even distant humor. For sure rent before you buy, I can't imagine too many folks would want to watch this over and over.

03-04-2003, 01:26 AM	#9
MaxRenn Stalker Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 392	Well said Chaostar. "Funny Games" is almost a unique film in the way that it attacks audience's expectations. Personally I see the film as an angry attack on screen (in particular Hollywood)violence and its use as entertainment. Haneke made a realistic film but at the same time he uses devices that uncomfortably "remind" people that we are watching "entertainment". It is probably the toughest film I've ever sat through with the possible exception of "Henry"

03-04-2003, 01:38 AM	#11
MaxRenn Stalker Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 392	Yeah, "Clean, Shaven" is up there.

03-04-2003, 02:50 AM	#12
drown021 Guest Posts: n/a	Is this movie available on DVD now? It sounds interesting and something I would like.

03-04-2003, 03:33 AM	#14
KR~! The Apocalyptic Kid Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Hel's Womb Posts: 5,462	I really, really LOVE this movie, one of my favorites of all time! __________________ We do not have to visit a madhouse to find disordered minds; our planet is the mental institution of the universe. - Johann von Goethe

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