Plot Summary:
A film crew follows a ruthless thief and heartless killer as he goes about his daily routine. But complications set in when the film crew lose their objectivity and begin lending a hand. A Belgian black comedy crime mockumentary following a serial killer and the chaotic, nihilistic violence that ensues.
Directors: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde
Writers: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde
Starring:
Benoît Poelvoorde
Rémy Belvaux
André Bonzel
Directors: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde
Writers: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde
Starring:
Benoît Poelvoorde
Rémy Belvaux
André Bonzel
***SPOILER ALERT***
A Psychosocial Masterpiece
PRESET C:
I loved this one. I think that as a masterpiece of psychosocial analysis, it's up there with A Clockwork Orange. But it has its own bizarre, half-ridiculous/half-serious feel. The main character (Ben) is the biggest smart-ass on the planet and, like the guys filming him, one just stands in awe of his douchebaggery. I wanted to know more about him!
I loved this one. I think that as a masterpiece of psychosocial analysis, it's up there with A Clockwork Orange. But it has its own bizarre, half-ridiculous/half-serious feel. The main character (Ben) is the biggest smart-ass on the planet and, like the guys filming him, one just stands in awe of his douchebaggery. I wanted to know more about him!
FREDDY:
Benoît Poelvoorde is hilarious! What a poet! I remember him for playing the role of Brutus in an Asterix movie. That's the only other movie I've seen with him and he has left an impression on me. I will have to check this guy's filmography for sure.
Benoît Poelvoorde is hilarious! What a poet! I remember him for playing the role of Brutus in an Asterix movie. That's the only other movie I've seen with him and he has left an impression on me. I will have to check this guy's filmography for sure.
Losing Objectivity & Dark Comedy
PRESET C:
The scenes where he is showing the guys how he does his 'work' make for outstanding moments of dark comedy. The camera crew looks rather clueless at first, but then they start to engage in Ben's activities, and we don't know if they are willing to make the sacrifice for the sake of the film, if they are afraid of Ben, or if they just start to enjoy that sort of thing. As a viewer, we are also put through a series of events that make us question the nature of the movie itself all the way through, as it shifts from comedy to gore to straight drama, accurately portraying the twisted mind of a psycho killer, and still remaining entertaining throughout!
The scenes where he is showing the guys how he does his 'work' make for outstanding moments of dark comedy. The camera crew looks rather clueless at first, but then they start to engage in Ben's activities, and we don't know if they are willing to make the sacrifice for the sake of the film, if they are afraid of Ben, or if they just start to enjoy that sort of thing. As a viewer, we are also put through a series of events that make us question the nature of the movie itself all the way through, as it shifts from comedy to gore to straight drama, accurately portraying the twisted mind of a psycho killer, and still remaining entertaining throughout!
FREDDY:
As a big fan of dark humor, I was delighted to see a serial killer shouting at a poor old lady with a heart condition. That made me laugh hard! You also get totally absurd moments that take this movie to a whole other level, like the scene where a secondary film crew, that is following one other assassin, appears out of the dark. Then they took it even higher when they completely horrified me with all the gore and nasty scenery of a morning after a gang rape. By the way, the music here was superb. There's also a lot of little things that make me love this movie; facial expressions, gestures, a leg falling in a bullet hole or a credit roll without any music.
As a big fan of dark humor, I was delighted to see a serial killer shouting at a poor old lady with a heart condition. That made me laugh hard! You also get totally absurd moments that take this movie to a whole other level, like the scene where a secondary film crew, that is following one other assassin, appears out of the dark. Then they took it even higher when they completely horrified me with all the gore and nasty scenery of a morning after a gang rape. By the way, the music here was superb. There's also a lot of little things that make me love this movie; facial expressions, gestures, a leg falling in a bullet hole or a credit roll without any music.
Surreal Editing and Final Verdict
FREDDY:
I absolutely loved the crazy editing, filming, and sound of this film! The black and white is perfect. I think it gives it a more surreal feeling that lightens up the mood, sometimes turning what you are seeing into a complete nightmare.
I absolutely loved the crazy editing, filming, and sound of this film! The black and white is perfect. I think it gives it a more surreal feeling that lightens up the mood, sometimes turning what you are seeing into a complete nightmare.
PRESET C:
I say it's an amazing movie that deserves to be watched.
I say it's an amazing movie that deserves to be watched.
FREDDY:
Yes it is truly a killer comedy to be watched by those with the right stomach!
Yes it is truly a killer comedy to be watched by those with the right stomach!
Preset C's Score
90/100
Freddy's Score
86/100
A melhor comédia negra de todos os tempos.
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