EvaUnit02 on 26/7/2009 at 12:01
What an experience of a film, I knew next to nothing going into this and was pretty surprised by the contents. True cinema at its rawest essence is designed to provoke thought within the audience and by God did it succeed here. A surrealist character study of the stages of grief.
Heheh, some bitch must done a real number on Lars, that's for sure. To say that women are inherently evil is pretty misogynist, it has to be said.
I might be compelled to rent and watch Dancer in the Dark now. How is it?
TBH, I'm still pissed off that Von Trier invented Dogme '95. That bullshit ruined Mike Figgis' sensibilities. My God, Time Code, Hotel and The Loss of Sexual Innocence were fucking horrible.
Anyway, here's an interview with Willem Dafoe, conducted by Mark Kermode.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5MTYp0sI2w)
Fragony on 26/7/2009 at 14:23
If you like his style, and can get over the annoying leftwing nutjob euroviking that he is, get 'The Kingdom', cool miniseries scary as hell and hilariously funny at times. My favorite dogma movie is 'Festen' not a -von- Trier but very very good. and in consequence it's also happens to be my favorite movie.
I might be compelled to rent and watch Dancer in the Dark now. How is it?
Overdone, it demands your disgust and doesn't ask, even god himself admitted that (yes I mean Lars von Trier)
the_grip on 26/7/2009 at 15:43
Wow yeah haven't heard of this one, but just watched the trailer and read some reviews. Pretty harsh look at the female sex.
While I love Bjork, I don't remember Dancer in the Dark very well. I don't think I was all that moved by it. I do remember alternating between reality and the musical fantasies in the lead's head (Bjork), but I don't remember feeling very moved in any direction by the film. Oddly enough, it was not very memorable to me (and, like I said, I love Bjork and that is an understatement).
henke on 26/7/2009 at 16:02
How can you not remember it? It was horribly painful to watch. Same thing with Dogville. They were both good movies but I never wanna see either of them ever again, and I'm not sure I'll ever see his other movies either. Been putting of watching Festen and Manderlay for years now. Von Triers movies kinda scare me. More so than any other directors.
The Kingdom does have a softer edge though, and a lot of (black) humor. The first season is highly recomended, especiually for anyone who liked the first season of Twin Peaks. Just like Twin Peaks it goes straight downhill in season 2.
demagogue on 26/7/2009 at 17:24
Th e thig ab ut Lr s va n Trs i s th t he has a vry abr upt stl o f editing th t ta kes sme get ting used to.
I've only seen Breaking the Waves, but I could appreciate it for what it was.
It had its moments and was definitely memorable.
D'Juhn Keep on 26/7/2009 at 18:01
Dogville was pretty excellent, haven't seen anything else by him but have read many OMG MISOGYNIST reviews about Antichrist, will make up mind after viewing!
Vasquez on 26/7/2009 at 18:39
Quote Posted by Fragony
If you like his style, and can get over the annoying leftwing nutjob euroviking that he is, get 'The Kingdom', cool miniseries scary as hell and hilariously funny at times.
Seconded, Kingdom/Riget is great :thumb: Lots of weird, black humor.
Idiots is also strangely funny in many places, and overall a bit confusing experience. In a good way! ;)
I loved
Dancer in the Dark, but like henke, I don't think I'll ever want to watch it again. Movies don't make me cry that easily (except animals stories), but Dancer made me practically scream my tears out.
If you want to try a bit more mainstreamish by von Trier,
Breaking the Waves would be a good choice.
snowcap21 on 27/7/2009 at 08:39
The Kingdom was really great and The boss of it all was also quite entertaining in this strange way that leaves you a little too perplexed to laugh about the weird way the people act.
I'll definitely watch the Antichrist, but unfortunately it isn't at the cinemas here yet.
Koki on 27/7/2009 at 08:43
Quote Posted by EvaUnit02
True cinema at its rawest essence is designed to provoke thought within the audience
wow was i the only one who didnt know that
ZymeAddict on 27/7/2009 at 09:08
Sorry, but watching some crazy lady cut up her own cooch with a pair of scissors is not my idea of a good time, no matter how "thought provoking" it might be.
