Having received a free ticket to see a preview of this movie, I had my interest peak, when I discovered the subject matter: reality TV shows. With all the current furore over shows like "Big Brother 2" and "Survivor", et al, it was interesting to see a film tackle the topic of just how far is too far to push the reality-show genre.
Simply put, you'll either love or hate this film. Those who hate it, will probably be offended by the whole idea of the films premise: people killing people, for a game! Those who aren't, will either love violent comedies like those of Tarantino, or will get the hidden message buried deep in the film.
For me, personally, I got the message. Sometimes TV can go too far! Just as with the "camcorder" sequence in "Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer", the director is asking us a serious and thought-provoking question: "You've paid your $10 to see a violent movie, and to be entertained, and yet you condemn on-screen violence. So who's right and who's wrong?!"
Whilst the outcome of the film isn't quite what you had expected, it is certainly a film you go see for an "experience". Experience this controversial movie, and think about what I and the movie have spoken to you about. It's a strange movie, but it does work!
Simply put, you'll either love or hate this film. Those who hate it, will probably be offended by the whole idea of the films premise: people killing people, for a game! Those who aren't, will either love violent comedies like those of Tarantino, or will get the hidden message buried deep in the film.
For me, personally, I got the message. Sometimes TV can go too far! Just as with the "camcorder" sequence in "Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer", the director is asking us a serious and thought-provoking question: "You've paid your $10 to see a violent movie, and to be entertained, and yet you condemn on-screen violence. So who's right and who's wrong?!"
Whilst the outcome of the film isn't quite what you had expected, it is certainly a film you go see for an "experience". Experience this controversial movie, and think about what I and the movie have spoken to you about. It's a strange movie, but it does work!