3.15.2008

Funny Games

This American version is supposed to be a shot-by-shot remake of the controversial original by the same director.
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  1. Tobermory3/16/2008

    It will be interesting to see American audience reaction to a film that is intended to be a commentary on media violence. I love the original, but not, I'm sure, as the director intended. Haneke probably doesn't realize that Americans generally like their thriller/horror movies as catharsis & not commentary.
    (And wow, Michael Pitt is tailor-made for "Paul".)

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  2. mikeray3/16/2008

    I wonder if it will be as vicious as the original - and if they'll break the 4th wall.

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  3. Clyde Squid3/17/2008

    I thought the same thing, Tobermory, about the casting of Michael Pitt as Paul. The preview has him pulling off the part brilliantly; and I dare say that he might get an Oscar nomination if his performance holds true for the rest of the film.

    It's going to be a hard part to pull off. I couldn't think of a better young actor to do it.

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