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eiknarf · 02-18-2014, 07:12 PM

I never heard of this film, and by the look of it here, not many else have. I tried to find a thread in the forum section, but no luck.

I just RedBox'd this film (seems only available on DVD. No blu-ray release in sight).

Its got Emily Browning, Juno Temple and Michael Cera.

All I can say is, what a bizarre film. I don't know what it was trying to say or do. But, in a way, I enjoyed it. I was always interested in where it was going and what was going to happen next.

I can tell its about mental illness and whatever triggers it... But anyone see it?
What do you think?

If there's already a thread on this, I apologize. Please merge.

Rinzler · 02-18-2014, 07:15 PM

If there is no BD, this should probably be in the wish list section, or post about it in the general movie section perhaps.

eiknarf · 02-18-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rinzler

If there is no BD, this should probably be in the wish list section, or post about it in the general movie section perhaps.

Dammit! I mean to.
I accidentally posted it here because I was just reading replys in another thread.
Can I move it, or, would a mod be able to?

SwaggerJagger · 02-18-2014, 07:21 PM

I saw it because I love Juno Temple, Emily Browning, and Michael Cera and thought the film serverly disappointing and it's extremely slow. Overall I thought it was a pretty bad film dispite its cast

eiknarf · 02-18-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SwaggerJagger

I saw it because I love Juno Temple, Emily Browning, and Michael Cera and thought the film serverly disappointing and it's extremely slow. Overall I thought it was a pretty bad film dispite its cast

Yeah. It seemed sort of freestyle... or improvised.

I liked it as I was watching because I was anticipating something big... But nothing.
So I enjoyed the ride, but not the end result.

redrunner97 · 02-18-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

Dammit! I mean to.
I accidentally posted it here because I was just reading replys in another thread.
Can I move it, or, would a mod be able to?

a mod can

Arlington · 02-18-2014, 07:57 PM

Coming out on (an expensive at the moment) blu in Australia next month:

https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/...blu-ray/698261

tylerdurden10 · 02-18-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlington

Coming out on (an expensive at the moment) blu in Australia next month:

https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/...blu-ray/698261

Awesome! I knew some other country would come through!

brandon_260 · 02-18-2014, 09:07 PM

This was the most unfairly pushed straight to DVD film I can think of, at least in recent memory. It's really something. There are some strong Polanski vibes and Juno Temple is fantastic. I may keep my eye on that Australian BD if it goes down in price at some point.

Chloenator · 02-18-2014, 09:11 PM

I actually just rented this DVD from Netflix. I enjoyed it. I'm a big Juno Temple fan and will watch anything with her in it. I would definitely buy this on Blu-ray if one was available.

eiknarf · 02-19-2014, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brandon_260

This was the most unfairly pushed straight to DVD film I can think of, at least in recent memory. It's really something. There are some strong Polanski vibes and Juno Temple is fantastic. I may keep my eye on that Australian BD if it goes down in price at some point.

Oh man! I didn't know this was straight to home video. That explains why I never heard of it.
However, it did get a 71 on Rotten Tomatoes.

Omen2002 · 02-19-2014, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

I can tell its about mental illness and whatever triggers it... But anyone see it?
What do you think?

If there's already a thread on this, I apologize. Please merge.

Saw it. I thought it was ok. It's been a bit since I saw it but IIRC, didn't it have an odd ending or maybe it was one left to the viewer to decide.

SwaggerJagger · 02-19-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Omen2002

Saw it. I thought it was ok. It's been a bit since I saw it but IIRC, didn't it have an odd ending or maybe it was one left to the viewer to decide.

It was a poor excuse for ending.

TylerScruggs · 02-19-2014, 07:44 AM

It's triggered by

[Show spoiler]

and the ending is completely justified. I dug it. Likely won't see it again but I liked it.

eiknarf · 02-20-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerScruggs

It's triggered by

[Show spoiler]

and the ending is completely justified. I dug it. Likely won't see it again but I liked it.

Yeah. Not sure about replay value.
But again, its not yet available on blu-ray in the States anyway.

I know many like that Juno Temple actress, but my wife and I dig the stylings of the other actress; Emily Browning. We liked her (and the oddball film) Sleeping Beauty (2011).

I think she'll be a bigger star in a few years. She'll become a household name by 2018.

Seymour · 02-20-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

I think she'll be a bigger star in a few years. She'll become a household name by 2018.

Looking into a crystal ball, are you?

She's not gonna be a household name if she keeps picking movies like Magic Magic and Pompeii.

eiknarf · 02-20-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour

Looking into a crystal ball, are you?

She's not gonna be a household name if she keeps picking movies like Magic Magic and Pompeii.

Haaahaaa
Touché.

tylerdurden10 · 02-20-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

Haaahaaa
Touché.

Sorry, but you have it backwards, June Temple will be the household name in a few years. Did you see Killer Joe? She is great in everything, just needs a few more break-out roles.

Cinemach · 02-20-2014, 08:14 PM

I agree that the film is not a very good one, but in addition to Ms. Temple the cinematography courtesy of Christopher Doyle is also commendable. Unfortunately the film will lapse to wallpaper status long before you finish it. It makes a foray into the early-Polanski territory of paranoia via confinement and unfulfilled sexual tension, but this is played for surface wrapping early on; largely evaporating when the movie devolves into something of a scene-stealing exercise as it attempts to turn into a horror film.

Michael Cera speaks good Spanish, though.

eiknarf · 02-20-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinemach

I agree that the film is not a very good one, but in addition to Ms. Temple the cinematography courtesy of Christopher Doyle is also commendable. Unfortunately the film will lapse to wallpaper status long before you finish it. It makes a foray into the early-Polanski territory of paranoia via confinement and unfulfilled sexual tension, but this is played for surface wrapping early on; largely evaporating when the movie devolves into something of a scene-stealing exercise as it attempts to turn into a horror film.

Michael Cera speaks good Spanish, though.

That's a pretty kick ass review. Well worded and articulate. You should post that review at Metacritic in the user section... (If they have this title in their library).
You actually summed it up quite well.

02-18-2014, 07:12 PM	#1
eiknarf Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	magic magic. I never heard of this film, and by the look of it here, not many else have. I tried to find a thread in the forum section, but no luck. I just RedBox'd this film (seems only available on DVD. No blu-ray release in sight). Its got Emily Browning, Juno Temple and Michael Cera. All I can say is, what a bizarre film. I don't know what it was trying to say or do. But, in a way, I enjoyed it. I was always interested in where it was going and what was going to happen next. I can tell its about mental illness and whatever triggers it... But anyone see it? What do you think? If there's already a thread on this, I apologize. Please merge.

02-19-2014, 07:44 AM	#14
TylerScruggs Senior Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:174 Trading Score:49	It's triggered by [Show spoiler]hypnosis and it consumed her and the ending is completely justified. I dug it. Likely won't see it again but I liked it.

02-18-2014, 07:15 PM	#2
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	If there is no BD, this should probably be in the wish list section, or post about it in the general movie section perhaps.

02-18-2014, 07:21 PM	#4
SwaggerJagger Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:California! 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:1009 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:106	I saw it because I love Juno Temple, Emily Browning, and Michael Cera and thought the film serverly disappointing and it's extremely slow. Overall I thought it was a pretty bad film dispite its cast

02-18-2014, 07:57 PM	#7
Arlington Power Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:DC Metro Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	Coming out on (an expensive at the moment) blu in Australia next month: https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/...blu-ray/698261

02-18-2014, 09:07 PM	#9
brandon_260 Special Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:613 DVD collection:130 Trading Score:10	This was the most unfairly pushed straight to DVD film I can think of, at least in recent memory. It's really something. There are some strong Polanski vibes and Juno Temple is fantastic. I may keep my eye on that Australian BD if it goes down in price at some point.

02-18-2014, 09:11 PM	#10
Chloenator Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Pittsburgh, PA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:2	I actually just rented this DVD from Netflix. I enjoyed it. I'm a big Juno Temple fan and will watch anything with her in it. I would definitely buy this on Blu-ray if one was available.

02-20-2014, 08:14 PM	#19
Cinemach Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:67 Trading Score:24	I agree that the film is not a very good one, but in addition to Ms. Temple the cinematography courtesy of Christopher Doyle is also commendable. Unfortunately the film will lapse to wallpaper status long before you finish it. It makes a foray into the early-Polanski territory of paranoia via confinement and unfulfilled sexual tension, but this is played for surface wrapping early on; largely evaporating when the movie devolves into something of a scene-stealing exercise as it attempts to turn into a horror film. Michael Cera speaks good Spanish, though.

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