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Not another teen drug flick

First of all, THIS IS NOT A SLAPSTICK DRUG MOVIE ALA CHEECH AND CHONG. I found this movie to be more of a drama/mystery than a comedy, and a very enjoyable, compelling, well-produced one at that. Sure, the plot revolves around the harvest and sale of a 'Green' crop, but the scenario that the characters are placed in and quality of the acting and direction is far from the slapstick drug comedies that I don't need to mention here. Parts of it reminded me of Fargo, in fact. With the head of the farm out of the picture, its up to the harvesters to negotiate the sale of the year's crop, and it turns out that the business side of the industry is anything but simple business. The plot twists and turns, the characters cling to their wits, and the excellent direction enhances the paranoia that creeps across every frame of the picture. This movie surprised me: definitely worth a rental.

Good Movie Falls Between the Cracks

How sad that a film this good will probably never have much of an audience. Apparently no matter how good the script, cast, soundtrack and cinematography, you just can't market a movie about marijuana -- unless you make the characters either hardened criminals or blithering idiots, cliches this movie thankfully avoids. "Homegrown" is a first rate murder mystery/thriller with some subtle (and some not-so-subtle) humor. It's well acted and has an outstanding cast. Billy Bob Thornton is excellent, again. The brotherly/fatherly interaction of the 3 main characters is at times priceless. Ted Danson and Jon Bon Jovi aren't great, but there's plenty of great work by Kelly Lynch, John Lithgow, Judge Reinhold and Jamie Lee Curtis. The interiors and exteriors of most of the film intentionally contain a lot of deep green and rust colors -- same as the plants that play such an important role in the film. The soundtrack is hip without being an obvious attempt to cross-market. DVD-wise, this is one of the best looking transfers I've seen, and the sound is excellent. Not much in the "special features" department. This would have been a great one for director or cast commentary. Not perfect, but this is a rare and good film. It defies categorization, and that's a good thing. It holds up to multiple viewings, and it's damn entertaining! It should appeal to anyone with an open mind, even those who have never smoked pot.

Good Movie

I am a teenage boy and my friends and I like our drug movies, so if you are like me you will like this one. It has a great cast and plot and centers around drugs and lives of the people it touches. The main reason I liked this movie was because Ryan Phillipe is in it. They showed his behind in a erotic scene with the shows leading lady. He has done this in just about every movie he has ever been in. He has a great face, voice, body, and abs.

Not another teen drug flick

First of all, THIS IS NOT A SLAPSTICK DRUG MOVIE ALA CHEECH AND CHONG. I found this movie to be more of a drama/mystery than a comedy, and a very enjoyable, compelling, well-produced one at that. Sure, the plot revolves around the harvest and sale of a 'Green' crop, but the scenario that the characters are placed in and quality of the acting and direction is far from the slapstick drug comedies that I don't need to mention here. Parts of it reminded me of Fargo, in fact. With the head of the farm out of the picture, its up to the harvesters to negotiate the sale of the year's crop, and it turns out that the business side of the industry is anything but simple business. The plot twists and turns, the characters cling to their wits, and the excellent direction enhances the paranoia that creeps across every frame of the picture. This movie surprised me: definitely worth a rental.

Good Movie Falls Between the Cracks

How sad that a film this good will probably never have much of an audience. Apparently no matter how good the script, cast, soundtrack and cinematography, you just can't market a movie about marijuana -- unless you make the characters either hardened criminals or blithering idiots, cliches this movie thankfully avoids. "Homegrown" is a first rate murder mystery/thriller with some subtle (and some not-so-subtle) humor. It's well acted and has an outstanding cast. Billy Bob Thornton is excellent, again. The brotherly/fatherly interaction of the 3 main characters is at times priceless. Ted Danson and Jon Bon Jovi aren't great, but there's plenty of great work by Kelly Lynch, John Lithgow, Judge Reinhold and Jamie Lee Curtis. The interiors and exteriors of most of the film intentionally contain a lot of deep green and rust colors -- same as the plants that play such an important role in the film. The soundtrack is hip without being an obvious attempt to cross-market. DVD-wise, this is one of the best looking transfers I've seen, and the sound is excellent. Not much in the "special features" department. This would have been a great one for director or cast commentary. Not perfect, but this is a rare and good film. It defies categorization, and that's a good thing. It holds up to multiple viewings, and it's damn entertaining! It should appeal to anyone with an open mind, even those who have never smoked pot.

Good Movie

I am a teenage boy and my friends and I like our drug movies, so if you are like me you will like this one. It has a great cast and plot and centers around drugs and lives of the people it touches. The main reason I liked this movie was because Ryan Phillipe is in it. They showed his behind in a erotic scene with the shows leading lady. He has done this in just about every movie he has ever been in. He has a great face, voice, body, and abs.

Enjoyable!

Ok It's kind of cheesy but I have fun watching it and being a Brady fan I wouldn't mind having this in my Christmas video collection but I really hope they put it on DVD! This was a cute story, the only drawback is that a different girl played Cindy as Susan Olsen was busy and couldn't be in the movie but other than that it was pretty good and the girl who played Cindy though not as good as Susan Olsen was ok as her, I also would have liked Alan Melvin the original Sam to have reprised his roll and had a bigger role than his replacement had but it was still great to see the rest of the original actors!

For fans of the TV show

This has the feel of the TV show because the same writers from the original show did this.

It was a little too WHITE though [Mr Brady's hair; the interior of the house].

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION; A TELEVISION LEGEND; GET THIS ON DVD!

Kind of cheesy. Kind of hokey. Kind of corny. These are words that can be used to describe THE BRADY BUNCH. Yes, the show is the epitomy of cheesy. But I love it.

Although THE BRADY BUNCH was in production long before I was born, I still love returning to that fabled house time after time on TV Land; where life seems perfect and everything turns out alright.

And then, many years ago, I discovered A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS. Since then, I have made the annual holiday showing on UPN TV a requirement.

But why do I love it? Why is THE BRADY BUNCH one of TV Land's highest rated shows? What makes A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS so wonderful? The same reason that series such as THE COSBY SHOW, THE KING OF QUEENS and FAMILY TIES are so popular: they mirror our lives. They are like the family next door. They remind us of the good aspects of life; and the hurdles that each of us face everyday.

Everyone loves a great, wholesome family Christmas; and that's just what A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS delivers. Without resorting to low-brow gimmicks -- stuff that's so common in sitcoms today -- or outrageous stunts that practically yell "RATINGS," AVBC provides us with the kind of humor that one would expect during the preperation and presentation of a family get-together/reunion. Alice struggling with the luggage; trouble deciding on where everybody should sleep; mis-placed pumpkin pies (well, not really lost; but I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't yet seen the movie!); and etc.

THE BRADY BUNCH reminds us that family is forever. That when all else fails, you can always count on family. That at the end of each day, there will always be a nice, warm, loving and caring house waiting for you with open arms. And with it's door always open.

And hey: if by any chance you have a maid like Alice, I want to move in with you! :)

Calling card for talented directors

"Boys Life Three Stories of Love, Lust, and Liberation" is a compilation of short gay films on the theme of 'coming out'. Though directed by three different people, these three episodes share the same budgetary limitations and basic point-and-shoot style, all of which serves to roughen their edges a little.

Brian Sloan's "Pool Days" (1993) follows the exploits of a young pool attendant who tries to suppress the feelings generated by the semi-clad beefcake which surrounds him in his otherwise dull job, before finally coming to terms with his sexuality with the help of a regular visitor to the pool (gorgeous, naturally) who takes a shine to him. It's a likable, sexy film, but it seems to end abruptly, leaving a couple of unresolved situations in its wake.

Raoul O'Connell directs "A Friend of Dorothy" (1994) and casts himself as a nerdy college freshman who's seeking Mr. Right, whilst secretly pining for his apparently straight roommate. Sadly, O'Connell affects a range of tics and mannerisms which translate as geeky rather than appealing, though his film is competently constructed.

And finally, Robert Lee King's "The Disco Years" (1991) depicts the trials of a seriously cute high school student who longs to be accepted by his homophobic peers until their cruelty eventually forces him to confront his true sexual identity.

Many of the situations depicted in all three films have a ring of truth about them, and each story offers its own heartfelt commentary on the lives of young gay men in America. despite the penny-pinching production values.

Each film is presented fullscreen at 1.33:1 (presumably the original theatrical ratio), and the DVD format makes the best of the grainy low-budget film stock. Sound is Dolby Digital mono.

The Disco Years is a Winner

I couldn't get into the first two shorts here, finding the lead protagonists either boring and uninspired (Pool Days) or just plain weird (A Friend of Dorothy). But I was very impressed with the third short, The Disco Years. The film is simple and direct in its depiction of the trials and traumas of a teenager coming to terms with his sexuality, and hats of to Matt Nolan, who plays the lead protagonist Tom. He turns in such a sweet and emotionally honest performance, its hard not to be moved by him, and his experience.

Synopsis

"A collection of well-known short films with gay themes, including "Pool Days," "A Friend of Dorothy," and "The Disco Years.""Boys Life" consists of three shorts about coming out. In the first, "Pool Days," a teenager who works as a lifeguard finds himself attracted to and frightened of a beautiful man paying extra attention to him. In the second, "A Friend of Dorothy," a college freshman passionately falls in love with his straight roommate, and "The Disco Years" explores how peer pressure can lead someone to homophobic behavior -- even if he may be gay himself.The video includes three short films: "Pool Days" (Dir. Brian Sloan) "A Friend of Dorothy" (Dir. Raoul O'Connel) "The Disco Years" (Dir. Robert Lee King)" 90 minutes - From Bigstar

NOT a Hammer Film--But Good Creepy Fun Anyway

Several reviewers have erroneously identified this as a film from the great Hammer Films. It's not--"The Creeping Flesh" is an Amicus production, from one of Hammer's British rivals. However, this has the great gothic horror atmosphere that was one of Hammer's trademarks. And it has Lee and Cushing, perennial Hammer stars, in wonderful performances. The plot is surprisingly complex, with some neat twists, and the creature, when it appears, is memorable. Recommended for all fans of horror who believe that plot, not f/x, matter.

BRITISH CINEMA AT IT'S BEST

Long before the existence of turgid costume dramas like HOWARD'S END and THE REMAINS OF THE DAY there was a British cinematic movement that believed in entertaining the viewer. THE CREEPING FLESH was one of last triumphs of this great tradition.
All the best elements of hammer horror appear in this classic: beautiful photography, atmospheric direction, the study of evil, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee (only the great Andre Morell is absent). This classic contains horror, philosophy, comedy and typically great performances from lee and Cushing. It's not my favourite Hammer film (there are about 10 others I love as much and even more) but it's still a great film.
Alas, we British no longer want to make films like this, we seem to want to make boring costume dramas and tired "realistic" dramas about how limited modern life is. I say TO HELL WITH REALITY, WATCH HAMMER HORROR!

in response to the reviewer from Canada, yes this is not a hammer film, but neither is it an Amicus production... it is, along with the Ghoul, in fact a Tyburn production, which is what hammer turned into. I can't remember amicus making many decent films (beast must die and the skull are a hoot though)

Creeping Flesh

This is one of the best British horror flicks ever released. It is sad however that everyone who has a copy of this out-of-print video wants so much for it. I think I will write the publisher and see if we can't get a re-release and ruin some of these unfortunately greedy people's business.

Christopher Lee finally speaks as Dracula

In the Hammer films Christopher Lee played Dracula as an inhuman creature, hissing and growling more like an animal than a human being. The tragedy of this film is that you get a feel for what Lee could have done from the start if Hammer had gone more in the direction of Stoker's original novel. Whether this is the most accurate depiction of Stoker's "Dracula" is certainly debatable, but I think we would all agree that this is Lee's most interesting performance as the Count.

The most best vampire film ever made!

I watched this film in the summer of 1998. It captured my imagination and I watched it over and over again! This film is excellent! I love Christopher Lee as the caped Count Dracula! Most of all, I love Klaus Kinski! He did a great job as Renfield! I really got the feeling that he was insane! It creeped me out! Also, I believe that the direction by Jess Franco couldn't be any better! Another great concept of COUNT DRACULA is the great soundtrack to the movie, by Bruno Nicali.

This film couldn't be better! I strongly support it to all Christopher Lee Dracula fans!

One of the BEST and hardest to find!

I cannot say how interesting and entertaining this film is regardless of whether is strays from the original novel or not. It is definitely one of the BEST versions of Count Dracula and, like Captain Kronos- Vampire Hunter, one which I cannot understand why it hasn't been rereleased on DVD. The line-up: Christopher Lee, Klaus Kinski, Herbert Lom. How could you do any better on a Dracula movie? And there are many classic scenes that come from this movie. Just keep hoping that someone in the film industry doesn't have their head up their posterior and gets this movie out on DVD.

All For Fun!

Forget Disney, forget the Hong Kong-ified "Musketeer." This version of Alexandre Dumas' book is the best, and closest to the source material, without taking it too seriously. Directed by Richard Lester ("Hard Day's Night") and exuberantly acted by a fantastic cast, "The Three Musketeers" is actually the first part of the story. For the entire thing, you'll need to also watch "The Four Musketeers."

Michael York plays D'Artagnan, a would-be musketeer who quickly runs afoul of, then befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis, portrayed respectively by Oliver Reed (one of his best performances), Frank Finlay, and once-and-future miniseries king Richard Chamberlain. Sword fights and brawls ensue, along with some political intrigue. It seems the Cardinal Richelieu (an excellent, subtly menacing, and all-together statesman-like Charlton Heston) has it in for the Queen (Geraldine Chaplin) and her lover, the Duke of Buckingham (Simon Ward). Well, no wonder- she's married to the King of France, and he's the Prime Minister of England, France's Number One enemy!

Aiding Richelieu are one-eyed swordsman/spy Rochefort (Christopher Lee... yeah!) and Lady De Winter (an icy Faye Dunaway, at the height of her gorgeousity). On D'Artagnan's side are his trusty and much-abused servant Planchet (Roy Kinnear) and Constance (Raquel Welch... man, this movie just gets better and better!).

Lester and his cast have a rollicking good time, and although the emphasis is on humor (some of the background bits are a little stale after all these years) and satire, there's plenty of high adventure, swashbuckly-type stuff. The sets are very impressive, and it all seems to have been filmed with natural light. The cinematography gives many scenes the look of a Rembrandt painting. Docked a star for not including extras, but "The Three Musketeers" and its follow-up are DVDs well-worth viewing.

Look for comedian Spike Milligan as Welch's devious husband, Sybill Danning, Finlay in a second role, and Honor Blackman.

The finest film version of the Alexander Dumas novel

This film, originally released in 1972 and re-released on video in 1998, is the best interpretation of the Alexander Dumas novel ever made. The movie cast list reads like "Who's Who of American Cinematography for the 1970's," but suffice to say all of the performances are excellent. Of particular note is the incredibly powerful and subtle performance of Charleton Heston as Cardinal Richelieu, or the sympathetic and sorrowful role of Athos/Comte de le Fere as portrayed by Oliver Reed. This movie is crammed full of historically accurate costumes, tools, weapons, inventions, buildings, books, food, etc. It is a veritable history lesson in a most palatable form. The fight choreography, employed masterfully by William Hobbes, makes this film an example for every theater/renaissance faire fight student. Lastly, the movie remains true to many of the details of the book that other versions gloss over, like the fact that D'Artagnon is plainly having an affair with the wife of his landlord, not the daughter, as portrayed in earlier films. Interestingly enough, the sequel to this movie, "The Four Musketeers," was never designed to be such. The producer, Alexander Salkind, chose to release a second film, rather than cut any parts out of the story. The actors, however, were only paid for one film, resulting in "The Salkind Clause," held in all modern movie contracts that states that the actor is being paid for one film, and one film only. If you buy no other films in 1998, buy this and it's sequel. END

Great Fun & The Best Version so far.....

Richard Lester & his screewriter, George Macdonald Fraser (of Flashman fame), made the best & most complete version of the Dumas tale with great flair and wit, seasoning the old story with satiric touches, irony and outright slapstick. Working with a dream cast, Lester shot this and the sequel (The Four Musketeers) all at once (ala Lord of the Rings) allowing him to tell a bigger story without the distractions of aging or changed cast members. It is great fun.

Since everyone knows the story I want to point out some of the wonderful qualities of the flim. First,there are the terrific fight scenes staged by Wm. Hobbs, who has his swordfights as exhausting affairs, full of sweat and effort, with no rules, no balletic dueling, but rather FIGHTING, with both hands and feet and anything that can be of use. These are set amongst blowing sheets, in tub rooms, and one especially clever night fight with lanterns blinking on and off. Oliver Reed as Athos especially convinces you that he is FIGHTING, not waltzing about.

Next, the wonderful cast, including: Michael York as an enthusistic and eager D'Artagnon; Raquel Welsh as D'Artagnon's paramour, Constance Bonancieux, bountiful and endearingly clutzy; Spike Milligan as Msr. Bonancieux, Raquel's addled and horny husband; Charlton Heston as the shrewd and ruthless Cardinal Richelieu; Christopher Lee, an arch & dignified villain as Rochefort, Richelieu's "blade" (and possibly illegitimate son); Faye Dunaway as the beautiful and treacherous Milady De Winter; Geraldine Chaplin as the ninny of a Queen; Jean Pierre Cassel as the dim and indifferent King. And then, of course the 3 Musketeers: Oliver Reed as a moody & temperamental, but powerful Athos; Richard Chamberlain's refined and aloof Aramis; and Frank Finlay's vain & pompous Porthos. Terrific all!

A light and infectiously joyful swashbuckler, Lester also has great fun displaying the extravagance and vanity of the Royals, idling away their time in ridiculous pursuits, completely impervious and indifferent to their servants and the lives of the common people shown in rough and coarse contrast. The King & Queen are clueless, Buckingham (Simon Ward) is a headstrong dolt, Richelieu schemes, and everyone else tries to survive their foolishness.

A rare mixture of genres and tones that really works, this witty romp must be seen with its concluding Four Musketeers where the tone shifts yet again. A treat for movie lovers.

All For Fun!

Forget Disney, forget the Hong Kong-ified "Musketeer." This version of Alexandre Dumas' book is the best, and closest to the source material, without taking it too seriously. Directed by Richard Lester ("Hard Day's Night") and exuberantly acted by a fantastic cast, "The Three Musketeers" is actually the first part of the story. For the entire thing, you'll need to also watch "The Four Musketeers."

Michael York plays D'Artagnan, a would-be musketeer who quickly runs afoul of, then befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis, portrayed respectively by Oliver Reed (one of his best performances), Frank Finlay, and once-and-future miniseries king Richard Chamberlain. Sword fights and brawls ensue, along with some political intrigue. It seems the Cardinal Richelieu (an excellent, subtly menacing, and all-together statesman-like Charlton Heston) has it in for the Queen (Geraldine Chaplin) and her lover, the Duke of Buckingham (Simon Ward). Well, no wonder- she's married to the King of France, and he's the Prime Minister of England, France's Number One enemy!

Aiding Richelieu are one-eyed swordsman/spy Rochefort (Christopher Lee... yeah!) and Lady De Winter (an icy Faye Dunaway, at the height of her gorgeousity). On D'Artagnan's side are his trusty and much-abused servant Planchet (Roy Kinnear) and Constance (Raquel Welch... man, this movie just gets better and better!).

Lester and his cast have a rollicking good time, and although the emphasis is on humor (some of the background bits are a little stale after all these years) and satire, there's plenty of high adventure, swashbuckly-type stuff. The sets are very impressive, and it all seems to have been filmed with natural light. The cinematography gives many scenes the look of a Rembrandt painting. Docked a star for not including extras, but "The Three Musketeers" and its follow-up are DVDs well-worth viewing.

Look for comedian Spike Milligan as Welch's devious husband, Sybill Danning, Finlay in a second role, and Honor Blackman.

The finest film version of the Alexander Dumas novel

This film, originally released in 1972 and re-released on video in 1998, is the best interpretation of the Alexander Dumas novel ever made. The movie cast list reads like "Who's Who of American Cinematography for the 1970's," but suffice to say all of the performances are excellent. Of particular note is the incredibly powerful and subtle performance of Charleton Heston as Cardinal Richelieu, or the sympathetic and sorrowful role of Athos/Comte de le Fere as portrayed by Oliver Reed. This movie is crammed full of historically accurate costumes, tools, weapons, inventions, buildings, books, food, etc. It is a veritable history lesson in a most palatable form. The fight choreography, employed masterfully by William Hobbes, makes this film an example for every theater/renaissance faire fight student. Lastly, the movie remains true to many of the details of the book that other versions gloss over, like the fact that D'Artagnon is plainly having an affair with the wife of his landlord, not the daughter, as portrayed in earlier films. Interestingly enough, the sequel to this movie, "The Four Musketeers," was never designed to be such. The producer, Alexander Salkind, chose to release a second film, rather than cut any parts out of the story. The actors, however, were only paid for one film, resulting in "The Salkind Clause," held in all modern movie contracts that states that the actor is being paid for one film, and one film only. If you buy no other films in 1998, buy this and it's sequel. END

Great Fun & The Best Version so far.....

Richard Lester & his screewriter, George Macdonald Fraser (of Flashman fame), made the best & most complete version of the Dumas tale with great flair and wit, seasoning the old story with satiric touches, irony and outright slapstick. Working with a dream cast, Lester shot this and the sequel (The Four Musketeers) all at once (ala Lord of the Rings) allowing him to tell a bigger story without the distractions of aging or changed cast members. It is great fun.

Since everyone knows the story I want to point out some of the wonderful qualities of the flim. First,there are the terrific fight scenes staged by Wm. Hobbs, who has his swordfights as exhausting affairs, full of sweat and effort, with no rules, no balletic dueling, but rather FIGHTING, with both hands and feet and anything that can be of use. These are set amongst blowing sheets, in tub rooms, and one especially clever night fight with lanterns blinking on and off. Oliver Reed as Athos especially convinces you that he is FIGHTING, not waltzing about.

Next, the wonderful cast, including: Michael York as an enthusistic and eager D'Artagnon; Raquel Welsh as D'Artagnon's paramour, Constance Bonancieux, bountiful and endearingly clutzy; Spike Milligan as Msr. Bonancieux, Raquel's addled and horny husband; Charlton Heston as the shrewd and ruthless Cardinal Richelieu; Christopher Lee, an arch & dignified villain as Rochefort, Richelieu's "blade" (and possibly illegitimate son); Faye Dunaway as the beautiful and treacherous Milady De Winter; Geraldine Chaplin as the ninny of a Queen; Jean Pierre Cassel as the dim and indifferent King. And then, of course the 3 Musketeers: Oliver Reed as a moody & temperamental, but powerful Athos; Richard Chamberlain's refined and aloof Aramis; and Frank Finlay's vain & pompous Porthos. Terrific all!

A light and infectiously joyful swashbuckler, Lester also has great fun displaying the extravagance and vanity of the Royals, idling away their time in ridiculous pursuits, completely impervious and indifferent to their servants and the lives of the common people shown in rough and coarse contrast. The King & Queen are clueless, Buckingham (Simon Ward) is a headstrong dolt, Richelieu schemes, and everyone else tries to survive their foolishness.

A rare mixture of genres and tones that really works, this witty romp must be seen with its concluding Four Musketeers where the tone shifts yet again. A treat for movie lovers.

excellent!

i really enjoyed this movie. i must admit that i only bought it because of deborah harry's acting in it, and i wasn't expecting much, but i was pleasantly surprised. i don't understand why this is billed as a comedy, though. please explain. but anyway, it's great. it really gets to you, and even though deborah is totally de-beautified, she's beautiful. buy this movie. you won't regret it. i'll have to agree with another reviewer: perhaps it's not for the english.

Fantastic

I must say that I bought this movie only because Deborah Harry was in it. I was completelly blown away by her performance. She is an ICON and she knows it. You almost will not recognize her in this role. The directing was tight, story was excellent, acting was super. The ending is MORE than disturbing. There is one scene with Deborah that makes the film worth it's price, it involves Deborah doing a campy version of Andrea True Connection's "More More More". Just buy it!

A Twisted and Innovative Inversion of the word "love"

Norman Reedus has to be perhaps one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. From starring roles in the Boondock Saints and minor roles in films like 8mm, he came into his own with this film. Adrien Brody as a wannabe gangster, obviously before playing Vladyslaw and Isaac Hayes in a great cameo...you are shown a twisted tale of mother/son bonding and a blossoming relationship between two young adults with a commonality in their desire for one another. Plenty of violence to consume that crowd...a dark comedy at its finest.

excellent!

i really enjoyed this movie. i must admit that i only bought it because of deborah harry's acting in it, and i wasn't expecting much, but i was pleasantly surprised. i don't understand why this is billed as a comedy, though. please explain. but anyway, it's great. it really gets to you, and even though deborah is totally de-beautified, she's beautiful. buy this movie. you won't regret it. i'll have to agree with another reviewer: perhaps it's not for the english.

Fantastic

I must say that I bought this movie only because Deborah Harry was in it. I was completelly blown away by her performance. She is an ICON and she knows it. You almost will not recognize her in this role. The directing was tight, story was excellent, acting was super. The ending is MORE than disturbing. There is one scene with Deborah that makes the film worth it's price, it involves Deborah doing a campy version of Andrea True Connection's "More More More". Just buy it!

A Twisted and Innovative Inversion of the word "love"

Norman Reedus has to be perhaps one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. From starring roles in the Boondock Saints and minor roles in films like 8mm, he came into his own with this film. Adrien Brody as a wannabe gangster, obviously before playing Vladyslaw and Isaac Hayes in a great cameo...you are shown a twisted tale of mother/son bonding and a blossoming relationship between two young adults with a commonality in their desire for one another. Plenty of violence to consume that crowd...a dark comedy at its finest.

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