High Tension (French) - Patti
The name of this one pretty much sums it up. The tension ran extremely high for Rob and I from start to finish. This foreign slasher flick is full of gore, gore, gore. I honestly felt that gurgly feeling that I sometimes have right before I get phsyically sick at least three times.
Two college friends plan to spend a relaxing weekend together in the countryside with the one's family. Simple enough, right? Well, this is a horror film; let's keep that in mind. The intensity gets kicked up a notch about 20 minutes into the film. And once it begins, it never lets up. Never. The pacing is consistent. The gross-out factor is relentless. The story is.....
Hmmm. Okay. There are some holes. In fact, if you watch this powerful film until it's revelation at the end, you will undoubtedly notice the inconsistencies within its plot. We still have many unanswered questions. But when we think back to how it grabbed us by the *%#@+ and kept us engaged (and awake) for it's brief 90 or so minutes, we're happy. The build-up is what was fun.
Sometimes enjoying a movie is more about the thrill of the ride than the film itself. To enjoy "High Tension," one has to suspend their disbelief. If you're a realist, this isn't the film for you. If you can appreciate the director and writer's artistic vision, it's worth checking out. (Just keep a trash can nearby.)
VERDICT
WHO FELL ASLEEP: neither
WHO RECOMMENDS IT: both (but only for horror fan die-hards)
BUY/RENT/SKIP: rent
Two college friends plan to spend a relaxing weekend together in the countryside with the one's family. Simple enough, right? Well, this is a horror film; let's keep that in mind. The intensity gets kicked up a notch about 20 minutes into the film. And once it begins, it never lets up. Never. The pacing is consistent. The gross-out factor is relentless. The story is.....
Hmmm. Okay. There are some holes. In fact, if you watch this powerful film until it's revelation at the end, you will undoubtedly notice the inconsistencies within its plot. We still have many unanswered questions. But when we think back to how it grabbed us by the *%#@+ and kept us engaged (and awake) for it's brief 90 or so minutes, we're happy. The build-up is what was fun.
Sometimes enjoying a movie is more about the thrill of the ride than the film itself. To enjoy "High Tension," one has to suspend their disbelief. If you're a realist, this isn't the film for you. If you can appreciate the director and writer's artistic vision, it's worth checking out. (Just keep a trash can nearby.)
VERDICT
WHO FELL ASLEEP: neither
WHO RECOMMENDS IT: both (but only for horror fan die-hards)
BUY/RENT/SKIP: rent
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