There's no between. Oliver Stone's 'Natural Born Killers' opened up in 1994 to controversy over the suggested glorification of violence. Irony considering that happens to be the message behind the story.
The story follow Mickey and Mallory (Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis) as they wreak havoc on their cross county killing spree. They kill anyone in their way, leaving one alive to tell the story. It doesn't matter how saintly or amoral you are, you cross paths with these two, you're as dead as Julius Caesar.
At it's core it's really about how America becomes (fueled by the media) obsess over psychopathic behavior. Mickey and Mallory are seen as heroes throughout their killings. This part of the movie is genius. How many times have you turned on the news to hear massive coverage about murders or rapes? How many times have you seen the picture of killers on the front page of the paper? It's just like car accidents. They're horrible, but everyone's always wanting to catch a peek.
As for the visuals, I'd classify this film as one of the most original and stylistic pictures I've ever seen. Most of the scenes consist of disoriented color, bizarre camera angles, mixed in with black and white. There's a whole scene filmed in green. That being said, there would be a warning issued with this film. If your prone to headaches or epilepsy, stay away from this film.
The story is where the movie suffers the most. Sure, it's not aiming for realism in any circumstance whatsoever. I enjor many films that are completely overblown, but this film seems to go far. There's points where the characters get involved in crazy situations, and somehow manage to come out untouched. There are scenes that could of been entirely cut out and nothing would change.
This film is a real toss-up. A disappointment if anything, considering possibly the greatest screenwriter of all time Quentin Tarantino helmed the script (later asked for his name to be removed from the project) and two time Best Director Oscar-winner Oliver Stone in command. If you're a film buff or just trying to kill time, give it a look. Otherwise, don't go out of your way to get a hold of this one.
The story follow Mickey and Mallory (Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis) as they wreak havoc on their cross county killing spree. They kill anyone in their way, leaving one alive to tell the story. It doesn't matter how saintly or amoral you are, you cross paths with these two, you're as dead as Julius Caesar.
At it's core it's really about how America becomes (fueled by the media) obsess over psychopathic behavior. Mickey and Mallory are seen as heroes throughout their killings. This part of the movie is genius. How many times have you turned on the news to hear massive coverage about murders or rapes? How many times have you seen the picture of killers on the front page of the paper? It's just like car accidents. They're horrible, but everyone's always wanting to catch a peek.
As for the visuals, I'd classify this film as one of the most original and stylistic pictures I've ever seen. Most of the scenes consist of disoriented color, bizarre camera angles, mixed in with black and white. There's a whole scene filmed in green. That being said, there would be a warning issued with this film. If your prone to headaches or epilepsy, stay away from this film.
The story is where the movie suffers the most. Sure, it's not aiming for realism in any circumstance whatsoever. I enjor many films that are completely overblown, but this film seems to go far. There's points where the characters get involved in crazy situations, and somehow manage to come out untouched. There are scenes that could of been entirely cut out and nothing would change.
This film is a real toss-up. A disappointment if anything, considering possibly the greatest screenwriter of all time Quentin Tarantino helmed the script (later asked for his name to be removed from the project) and two time Best Director Oscar-winner Oliver Stone in command. If you're a film buff or just trying to kill time, give it a look. Otherwise, don't go out of your way to get a hold of this one.