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Clovis8

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Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« on: October 01, 2008, 10:39:56 PM »
No hyperbole, this is the single worst movie I have ever seen. For extra credit it contains, without a doubt, the stupidest scene ever put on film. When for no reason out of the blue it turns momentarily into a science fiction film and he can rewind time with the remote control. Here are my top five worst scenes in this movie:

1) rewinds time
2) 2 minutes scene showing greenhouse for no reason
3) 8 minute scene showing woman trying to stand up
4) they cannot escape from their own house nor open their own gate for some unknown reason.
5) 4 minute scene showing him trying to dry phone


I know art is subjective, but can anyone make any kind of argument that this is anything but a terrible terrible piece of garbage?

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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2008, 10:44:04 PM »
Lol. I haven't seen it, but I think I'll avoid it. It just sounds annoying :)

edit: omg, I just check to see if it was on my list. It's in the mail right now. I guess I will be watching it haha.
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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008, 10:47:01 PM »
The point of the film is to not like it. And to make you angry and disgusted. Mission Accomplished.
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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2008, 10:50:23 PM »
And something about the way that Hollywood portrays violence. Something like that, anyway.

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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2008, 10:54:41 PM »
The point of the film is to not like it. And to make you angry and disgusted. Mission Accomplished.

I was not angry or disgusted by the violence. I was angry and disgusted by the horrible plodding storyline, terrible cinematography, laughably bad editing and all around poor film making.


I will say Naomi Watts is good in the film. The only redeeming part of the film.

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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2008, 10:55:55 PM »
And something about the way that Hollywood portrays violence. Something like that, anyway.

Lol, I got this subtle little part of the film within about 15minutes.

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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2008, 10:56:45 PM »
I found no problems with any of the things you had a problem with. I'm sorry that you didn't "enjoy" your experience.
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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2008, 10:57:38 PM »
And something about the way that Hollywood portrays violence. Something like that, anyway.

Lol, I got this subtle little part of the film within about 15minutes.

It's also made pretty much explicit in the film's last scene.

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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2008, 11:02:51 PM »
This is a very good film.  Haneke got to you.   ;)  God, I love Watts.

Take an Ambien and/or call your Mommy.  You will be ok.

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Re: Is funny games the worst movie ever made?
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2008, 11:03:05 PM »
Someone please explain the rewind scene. It is the most random out of context scene in movie history.