Three kind of fucked-up films today…
Antichrist (2009)
Directed & Written by Lars von Trier
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Plot Synopsis: (via Wikipedia)
It tells the story of a couple who, after the accidental death of their son, retreat to a cabin in the woods where the man experiences strange visions and the woman manifests increasingly violent sexual behavior and sadomasochism.
My Opinion:
I’m not sure I’m a Lars von Trier fan but I’ve watched quite a few of his films as I find them interesting. Like some, hate some, but never forget them. Didn’t see the point of this. The opening & dreamlike sequences were good but the end felt like nothing more than shock value. But I still prefer a memorable film to a boring one. I guess. Maybe with less mutilation…
My Rating: 6.5/10
High Life (2018)
Directed by Claire Denis
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, André Benjamin, Mia Goth, Agata Buzek, Lars Eidinger, Claire Tran, Ewan Mitchell, Gloria Obianyo, Victor Banerjee, Scarlette Lindsey, Jessie Ross
Plot Synopsis: (via Wikipedia)
The film focuses on a group of criminals sent on a space mission toward a black hole while taking part in scientific experiments.
My Opinion:
The baby was adorable. Everyone else was an asshole. I do love “people stranded in space” movies, because that’s terrifying. This started out pretty good when it was just Pattinson & the baby – it captured their isolation pretty well. Then, meh. I didn’t hate this but didn’t see the point? Just to see a fuck box or whatever they called it? And, seriously, why are people always so horny in movies??
My Rating: 6.5/10
How To Get Ahead In Advertising (1988)
Directed & Written by Bruce Robinson
Starring: Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson
Plot Synopsis: (via IMDb)
A cynical advertising exec has a block at work leading to a meltdown. He’s hilariously out of control. Getting a big, talking boil on his shoulder doesn’t help.
My Opinion:
Always wanted to see this because I knew Richard E. Grant had a talking boil on his neck & that fucked-up body horror shit like Basket Case is right up my alley. The talking boil stuff was fun but the rest of this film is kind of a mess. And I apparently missed Sean Bean. Nice seeing Rachel Ward as I’m a big fan of The Thorn Birds (which is so NOT my type of thing usually). I’ll give it an extra half star for the boil.
My Rating: 6/10