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Feb 06, 2024Larry_118 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I'm really surprised that Matt Dillon would be involved in this movie. I made it to the point when the actor that portrayed him as a child cut off a baby duck's foot with pruning shears. That's where I stopped watching it. Even if it…
Sep 28, 2023TubinLouie rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your time with this movie. Hard to believe this was actually released.
Apr 11, 2023Bilberry rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
"Symbolism," someone said about this film. I suppose there may be but it's a grueling bit of cinema that uses a 'homicide as art' theme to what end? This was not worth the time wasted on it, IMO. Was nice to see Uma's face in the first…
Jan 31, 2023
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Jul 03, 2022RodneyGrim rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A brilliant, must see film full of important symbolism. Loved it! AAA+++
Mar 30, 2022Punnoval rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Von Trier has degenerated into a "schockmeister". Here, he seems to want to combine the black humour of "Man Bites Dog" with the sullen workaholic in "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Murderer". Although there are certain "humourous" scenes,…
Dec 29, 2021RichKinman rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This was a tripped out movie. It had some stuff I liked, but it was to drawn out, they could have ended it quicker. I hate when movies just keep going on when it should end. I think Uma Thurman is hotter today than she was back then. It…
Jul 30, 2021dotschi rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Utterly boring and worthless. Tries WAY too hard to delve into the demented mind of a prolific serial killer, dragging out each murder scene until the viewer no longer cares. And attempting but totally failing to shed some light on just…
Jun 13, 2021Veranda rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
horrifying from the moment it starts, and totally captivating thru the whole thing...acting is great, writing is good...i assumed i would turn it off after 15 mins and was spellbound thru the whole movie
Apr 06, 2021ALEXANDR0 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
So much talent of this Lars von Trier put in the service of filth, waste and decadence. A vision of life looking thru his own dark soul. Skip it.
Mar 26, 2021scatdiane rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I usually cannot stand horror or extreme violence in movies, but this one kept me watching, except for some moments to turn away. The feeling it evoked was different, a kind of depth that shows me the killer is a HUMAN... not just a…
Nov 25, 2020aaropender rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This movie is incredibly difficult to get through, because the viewer is made to feel violence coming well before it is put into action. As I think Hitchcock pointed out, effective films are those that harness our anticipations and…
Oct 18, 2020voisjoe1_0 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Completely original depiction of a serial killer, his view of himself, and the reality that he is rather less wonderful than he thinks. Beware, this is not a PG films so don't rate it badly just because it is a depiction of narcissistic…
Oct 07, 2020LPL_AngelaL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I picked up this movie browsing the stacks because it read as a good thriller but I barely made it through the entire thing because of the gruesomeness. I give it 4 stars for being a novel movie, but had I had made the connection before to…
Oct 01, 2020hammer59 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I watched it after the "Presidential debate " between satan (tRUMP) and Biden....so I was already queasy. Disturbing to say the least. Next day, I explored Von Triers commentary that explained that it was designed to"be digested in a…
Sep 24, 2020Moviereviewer rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I did not like it. Horribly graphic of murder. Another weirdo movie from Lars.
Aug 18, 2020jimg2000 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Have seen enough of Lars von Trier prior works to watch his films with full attention and give Lars the benefit of the doubt in his intentions and enigmatic stories. One may not like his topics one iota but he always breaks new grounds.…
Aug 08, 2020charlie69 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Wow, definitely some serious gore and disturbing scenes here. Personally, if you can call serial killer bios a genre, I think "Henry, portrait of a serial killer" plumbs the depths of depravity with a lot less gore and much more creepy…
Feb 24, 2020Ace4aDay rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A disturbing debate of whether brutal creation and/or destruction can be worthy of the title of "art". A great performance by Matt Dillon. Pacing is slow and the movie very long, with some scenes being very hard to watch.
Feb 19, 2020kuttu68 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I felt this was a interesting movie but slow with a dark comedy feel at times. I am not also knowing much of the director of this movie maybe I have seen other movies but do not recall at all Lars Von Trier has a interesting take on the…
Feb 12, 2020Jer40 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Von Trier is divisive, and this is possibly him at his most so. Is THTJB gratuitous and violent for the sake of being violent, or is there a point? Is it entertainment or does it offer up any points to consider? This film floats…
Jan 24, 2020
Strange, Funny, Sick, and a bit out there. Jack kills about everyone he comes in contact with. This movie doesn't care that it crosses the line . It is what it is. A sicko at work. Definitely worth a watch if you like dark , gory movies…
Jan 03, 2020easter84ba rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
The film director is noted for being controversial with films like Nymphomaniac, Melancholia, etc., Checking the previous comments indicates a general and common trend and perception.
Dec 27, 2019
It bored me to tears. The plot if there was even one was lacking it was just an excuse to be gross and had nothing redeeming about it at all.
Dec 14, 2019petruchio rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Von Trier's done it again. Love him or hate him this movie will make you shit on your own carpet of vicariousness and rub your nose in ironic allusions afterwards. I'd say Matt Dillon was unbelievable, but I remember him scaring the shit…