Max Fischer Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 Add to list: Witnesses Very well done Croatian film. Check it out. On Netflix Instant. http://movies.netflix.com/Movie/Witnesses/70032912?trkid=2361637
Max Fischer Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 A Serbian Film Croatian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witnesses_(film) Doesn't matter. Very well done.
Mark Vader Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 Croatian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witnesses_(film) Doesn't matter. Very well done. No, "A Serbian Film", is the title of a movie, LeviF91 was talking about.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 A Serbian Film I've only read the synopsis on wikipedia and the mention of this still makes me shudder.
Max Fischer Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) No, "A Serbian Film", is the title of a movie, LeviF91 was talking about. Got it. I now remember that one. I have no desire to see torture porn. I don't understand the appeal. [ Edited June 3, 2012 by Max Fischer
LeviF Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 I've only read the synopsis on wikipedia and the mention of this still makes me shudder. It's, well, interesting.
Mark Vader Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 It's, well, interesting. I have not seen the movie but I know what it is about. Since you have seen it, could you give a spoiler free review on it.
LeviF Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I have not seen the movie but I know what it is about. Since you have seen it, could you give a spoiler free review on it. I can try. Never done reviews before, this'll probably be pretty bad. Quick synopsis of the film: Milos, a retired Serbian porn star, finds himself and his family (he has a wife and son) low on cash. He is contacted by a former associate, who tells him that a man, Vukmir, is making the next great adult film; a true work of art. Milos reluctantly agrees to star in the film, and gets caught up in some !@#$ed up ****. Not entirely sure how to start this review. There's no doubt: A Serbian Film is torture porn for people who think that the rape scene in Irreversible wasn't realistic enough and Hostel wasn't gory enough. If you can't stomach that sort of thing then don't bother; there aren't enough redeeming qualities in the film to make watching it worthwhile at that point. However, if you can stomach that sort of thing, A Serbian Film may be worth watching. Milos and his brother (Marko) both end up being relatively well-developed characters, with Marko's envy of his brother turning into a remarkable plot device (after first seeming hollow and rather pointless). Milos' inner turmoil, with his struggle between his family's financial security and his morals (at least in the first half of the movie), is interesting to watch. The supporting characters in the first half of the movie seem pleasant and well-intentioned enough, but many of them turn sadistic and sinister by the end. The guy who plays Milos (some Serbian whose name I can't bother copy/pasting) is a decent actor; his lines (though poorly written [or maybe poorly translated - I don't understand Serbian, so I relied on subtitles]) are well-delivered, and it's easy to get caught up in his emotions. The plot, while definitely lacking real depth, is engaging enough to keep you interested and doesn't want for surprises. The writers/director/whoever made good use of flashback (it's not true flashback - if you watch you'll understand - but it serves that sort of purpose) after the halfway point in the movie. There is some heavy exposition in the first half of the film, which sets the viewer up for extreme frustration and depression following the second half of the film. Unfortunately, the movie has several scenes that do nothing for plot, character development, or exposition, and leave you sitting there thinking, "why did they just show me that?" All in all, this is a cruel, frustrating, soul-stealing movie with more than a few redeeming qualities. If you watch it, you'll probably feel awful. Masochists, this is for you. On the other hand, it is torture porn, which drives a lot of people away. If you have a cast-iron stomach and don't mind bad dreams for a couple of days, A Serbian Film is worth a try. Edited June 4, 2012 by LeviF91
Kelly the Dog Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Run Lola Run was a good movie also the french (Yeah I know but hear me out its a great movie) movie La Haine (Clerks meets Boyz n the hood sort of) both good movies. Both of those were very good films, especially La Haine. Terrific director, Matthieu Kassovitz. His first one, Cafe au Lait was my personal favorite.
Dr. Fong Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Barton Fink is the greatest film no one knows Come on man, it was a Simpsons' reference. Hardly the mark of an unknown film.
Juror#8 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 I can try. Never done reviews before, this'll probably be pretty bad. Quick synopsis of the film: Milos, a retired Serbian porn star, finds himself and his family (he has a wife and son) low on cash. He is contacted by a former associate, who tells him that a man, Vukmir, is making the next great adult film; a true work of art. Milos reluctantly agrees to star in the film, and gets caught up in some !@#$ed up ****. Not entirely sure how to start this review. There's no doubt: A Serbian Film is torture porn for people who think that the rape scene in Irreversible wasn't realistic enough and Hostel wasn't gory enough. If you can't stomach that sort of thing then don't bother; there aren't enough redeeming qualities in the film to make watching it worthwhile at that point. However, if you can stomach that sort of thing, A Serbian Film may be worth watching. Milos and his brother (Marko) both end up being relatively well-developed characters, with Marko's envy of his brother turning into a remarkable plot device (after first seeming hollow and rather pointless). Milos' inner turmoil, with his struggle between his family's financial security and his morals (at least in the first half of the movie), is interesting to watch. The supporting characters in the first half of the movie seem pleasant and well-intentioned enough, but many of them turn sadistic and sinister by the end. The guy who plays Milos (some Serbian whose name I can't bother copy/pasting) is a decent actor; his lines (though poorly written [or maybe poorly translated - I don't understand Serbian, so I relied on subtitles]) are well-delivered, and it's easy to get caught up in his emotions. The plot, while definitely lacking real depth, is engaging enough to keep you interested and doesn't want for surprises. The writers/director/whoever made good use of flashback (it's not true flashback - if you watch you'll understand - but it serves that sort of purpose) after the halfway point in the movie. There is some heavy exposition in the first half of the film, which sets the viewer up for extreme frustration and depression following the second half of the film. Unfortunately, the movie has several scenes that do nothing for plot, character development, or exposition, and leave you sitting there thinking, "why did they just show me that?" All in all, this is a cruel, frustrating, soul-stealing movie with more than a few redeeming qualities. If you watch it, you'll probably feel awful. Masochists, this is for you. On the other hand, it is torture porn, which drives a lot of people away. If you have a cast-iron stomach and don't mind bad dreams for a couple of days, A Serbian Film is worth a try. Ok...yea....so, I read your review, then did a little Wikipedia search... This movie sounds both intriguing and very disturbing. Probably what the director was going for. Thanks for the review. I like David Lynch movies but this may eclipse even that.
Captain Caveman Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 Come on man, it was a Simpsons' reference. Hardly the mark of an unknown film. We're going to see an R-rated movie. Bar-ton Fink, Bar-ton Fink! Most disappointed kids ever. I was going to mention Moon, Primer, and Barton Fink. So you guys have it covered, I'll go back to work.
Juror#8 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 We're going to see an R-rated movie. Bar-ton Fink, Bar-ton Fink! Most disappointed kids ever. I was going to mention Moon, Primer, and Barton Fink. So you guys have it covered, I'll go back to work. What were your thoughts on Primer?
Pete Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 I agree Run Lola Run is great! I also loved the French films Tell No One and Amelie Come on man, it was a Simpsons' reference. Hardly the mark of an unknown film. What was the reference? I stopped watching the Simpson in 1991
DC Tom Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 No, "A Serbian Film", is the title of a movie, LeviF91 was talking about. Is it Croatian?
Jauronimo Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 I agree Run Lola Run is great! I also loved the French films Tell No One and Amelie What was the reference? I stopped watching the Simpson in 1991 http://tviv.org/The_Simpsons/Brother_from_the_Same_Planet
Captain Caveman Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 What were your thoughts on Primer? It's been a while since I saw it, so I don't remember exactly. I just remember thinking about what the hell had happened for a solid week after watching it.
Juror#8 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Posted June 5, 2012 It's been a while since I saw it, so I don't remember exactly. I just remember thinking about what the hell had happened for a solid week after watching it. It is the most singularly complicated movie that I've ever seen. I got a PM from someone asking me for more detail around it so I'm watching it again on Friday evening. Hopefully my command of the movie will be better than it is now after watching it twice cause I'd like to provide a coherent explanation. I'll defer to a movie critic who put it best: "anybody who claims he fully understands what's going on in Primer after seeing it just once is either a savant or a liar."
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