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Summary: If you are tired of movies made for everyone
Review: Tired of the summer fluff? See this film. It will shake you until you are awake again. Very powerful. It is similar to Thelma and Louise in many ways, but it makes Thelma and Louise look like an episode of the brady bunch. In fact, some scenes even make Caligula look like an episode of the brady bunch. But, if you aren't afraid of extreme movies, check this one out.
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Summary: Sex, gory violence, and...nothing more.
Review: Baise-Moi a.k.a. Rape Me has been banned in several countries throughout the world as it displays real sexual interaction between the characters and merciless violence that is burnt into your retina. The story surrounds two young women, one working as a prostitute and the other an adult film performer who has recently been raped. The argument that the women are victims is quickly discarded as both women seem to enjoy their occupation as they seek out environments where they can sexually interact with people. Their quest-like adventure for sexual domination while executing the men and women that cross their paths serves no real purpose more than filling the empty void within, which could be lust, greed, or any other of the seven deadly sins. Baise-Moi gives a reference to Gaspar Noé as the film displays a scene from I Stand Alone (1998) while one of the girls is selling her body to a customer. Noé also directed a film named Irreversible (2002), which is in far more gruesome than Baise-Moi. However, Irreversible displays an artistic intellect and a moral to the story despite the stomach turning violence to which most viewers must turn away their eyes. In Baise-Moi there is not a direct moral to the story as the women show no remorse to their violent behavior which they happily embrace while cursing out their victims. The film illustrates that two women can act like pigs in a similar fashion which men have done for centuries. This is not a positive step forward for womanhood, but a couple of steps backwards. In the end the film will make many wonder why they made this film, besides purely monetary purposes. Nonetheless, there will undoubtedly be people who will defend the film and its meaning, which I am still unclear about.
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Summary: Excellent Movie- Buy It!
Review: First people need to learn the difference between a B-movie and a brillant written Independent movie. This is one of the most excellent independent films I have ever seen. Let me also add, this is also a foreign movie- so if your taste is not into subtitles and international cinema then you may not want to purchase it. Now for the movie. I won't give anything away. This movie is about two women and their lives. Both are sick of the way they have been treated by society and people. The story tells a thrilling tale of what happens when someone snaps. That's all I am going to say about it. If you're expecting me to tell you the story well I don't do that sorry. Rent the movie and try it out for yourself. The acting is superub and although never seen before, the actors/actresses pull off a dynamic performance that keep you watching, makes you think, and even at times make you blink. This film is very sexually explicit, but not an ADULT FILM. Again people need to know the difference between pornography and a great story with some sex. I see why the director wanted to make this as explicit as it is, this movie is about violence placed upon women and how women fight back, it would have given the movie less impact if it didn't show some sexuality and sex. Besides most french movies ARE explicit anyway. Children should NOT view this film. Also if you are easily triggered with your own personal stuff- Don't Watch It. Because certain scene are pretty gruesome. This movie is in great connection with Natural Born Killers and Monster. So you decide. The DVD allows you to turn off subtitles if you speak french. Also has Chapter headings, a Gallery, and some extra stuff.
A++++
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Summary: Homebrewer
Review: Spoilers Alert (Just a warning)!!!
Controversial. Explicit. Uncut. In your face! All true? Big yes. I feel it lives up to all the hype!
Two women kill - separately - two people and they decide to run. They meet at the train station and find out there are no trains going anywhere at that time of the night. They steal a car and go together and leave a trail of destruction behind them.
Combine this with explicit sex (even porn), lots of ultra violence and you've got a clear picture of Baise-Moi. The most controversial thing about this film are the sex-scenes, which are - at times - hardcore. I admire the fact the makers had the guts to film them and even let it pass in the editing room, but I have a suspicious feeling they did it just for the effect (and I'm glad they let it pass the editing room).
The violence is also explicit and sometimes gory. But ladies, nouvelle violence died about seven years ago. They also discuss the fact they should say something cool whenever they kill people. But somehow they never manage to really say anything important, to make a statement. Okay, they are both on the run and one of them was raped earlier in the film, but they never give a clear motivation for the killing. Is it they want to have revenge on "all the men"? Well, later in the film, in a sex-club, they also kill women?
If you look beside the controversy you can see that this a great movie, an evil Thelma and Louise. People should get out of the house more often (watch movies other than the main stream). Enjoy folks.....
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Summary: A tribute to Karen
Review: I'm sorry for you guys who are expecting a review which i'm not gonna write because this time it's personnal. Karen was found dead in a friend's apartment in Paris's 14th district on january 28th, only 9 days after her 32nd birthday. An apparent suicide, she left a note to her parents (only 2 words : too painful). She got married very young and blinded by love, agreed to make an adult film. Easy money. It was supposed to be a one time thing with her husband. One thing lead to another, she winds up divorced and resumed her career on her own. Please, don't judge her, don't you have any skeletons in your closet ? Did you ever did things you wish you never did ? Did you ever made bad choices ? Don't you regret anything ? Because i sure do. Karen was involved in the porn industry for 4 years and made something like 30 movies tops. What exactly are 4 years in a lifespan ? Sadly, this is how she's gonna be remembered. And it's breaking my heart. She was such a sweet and nice person. She was always the first one to be happy for you when something good happened in your life. But on the other hand, she had this rage, this inner anger. She wanted to be respected. Her one and only dream was to start a family, an husband, raise kids. She had a lot of love to give. She was incredebly gorgeous and graceful. Half breed (a german father and an arab mom). She was bright as well. She could even be funny when she played piano. She had this look on her face like "Do you see that ! I'm good, i'm kickin'a**!!!". Then she hit the wrong key she'd gone "Oups !! I'm sorry". I love you Karen, and i can't even tell you how sorry i am, how much it hurts, how i miss you. I'll always keep you in my heart, no matter what. Rest in peace sweet little angel. I'll see you when i'll get there.
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Summary: Natural Born Killers meets porno
Review: Both my wife and I liked this movie more than we thought we would. Its Natural Born Killers on porn. Disturbingly, each killing and sex scene gives you a rush like riding a roller coaster. The director was obviously trying to turn the tables on your typical violent sex movie by empowering the woman characters in the movie.
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Summary: More hype than art
Review: After having heard so much about Baise-Moi, I was actually fairly disappointed. Yes, it may have broken some new ground with its graphic sex (the violence you've seen before, and done better, in 100 other films)and brutality, but certainly not enough to start a whole new genre. The problem is, the sex seems to be there only for its own sake; it follows no rhyme or reason. Nor, for that matter, does the violence. I know it was supposed to be random, but even that's kind of covoluted. It's really difficult to have sympathy for the 2 main characters, because they're victims of their own doing even before they go off. And the film is not only surprisingly short (77 minutes), but it just kind of ends, with no true resolution. Maybe worth seeing if you can get a copy cheap.
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Summary: I Don't Want To Be Born
Review: Dear God, this film was awful, i especially loved the scene when the 2nd actress shook her gun after her friend was shot in the face with a shotgun, very pleasant for family viewing.
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Summary: Forgettable
Review: Skip it. A low-grade "thriller" that substitutes graphic sex and violence for plot and character. Also, some of the worst digital camera work you'll see for a while.
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Summary: France's Answer to Thelma and Louise?
Review: We've all heard the hype about how "graphic" and "real" this film is. In truth, this film is a low-budget, D-grade foreign film that steals an idea from an American film and gives it that supposed "edge." Let's face it, the only reason this film got so much press was because you can actually see penetration in the rape scenes, something that was previously taboo in film. Even this is tainted by the unreal use of condoms by the rapists. They actually stop, put on their condoms, and then get to work. The actresses are two low-grade porn stars. Overall, this film is a cheap immitation that uses shock to get noticed. Don't waste your money! If you want shocking and disturbing, along with good acting and realism, shell out the money for a copy of Salo.
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