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The Strangers/Funny Games - Tony H - 09-29-2008
GeraldRice Wrote:I just saw Funny Games. I get the scene, but I still didn't like it. It actually makes sense if you take into account the conversation the two killers had near the end, but I still didn't like it.
I couldn't follow that conversation...it reminded me too much of the Architect's rambling in The Matrix Reloaded. In my defense I sort of zoned out after they [SPOILER]pushed Naiomi Watts out of the boat. [/SPOILER]
The Strangers/Funny Games - GeraldRice - 09-29-2008
Oh yeah, that. It was so matter-of-fact I missed it. I was washing dishes, looked away and looked back up and figured [SPOILER]she was sitting on the other side of the boat[/SPOILER]. My wife was sitting on the couch and missed it. It was a true wait-a-minute moment and she rewound and we both saw it.
I think I enjoyed the movie more than I'm consciously willing to admit. It was unsettling and meant to be. I was unhappy with what happened and I was supposed to be. I think it's because it gives you such a feeling of impotence. But it was supposed to. So I liked it... right?
The Strangers/Funny Games - Sigokat - 09-29-2008
Well I just finished watching Funny Games and I have to say, overall it was a very entertaining, yet disturbing film.
There were times when I felt Tim Roth's character knew more then he was letting on, but alas I was wrong in that aspect.
As for "that" scene, I watched the film in anticipation of some film altering scene, but I will say that I was NOT expecting that.
While at first I thought it detracted from the film, the conversation at the end on the boat does seem to tie into what happened in that scene.
Its not a movie I would recommend to just anybody, but someone with an appreciation for art. The averago joe looking for a no-brainer home invasion, "scary" movie will be sorely disappointed with this film, however someone with a more open mind should find it entertaining.
The Strangers/Funny Games - Sigokat - 09-29-2008
Oh and Tim Roth...seriously...get a haircut.
The Strangers/Funny Games - GeraldRice - 09-29-2008
Agreed.