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Recent Reviews
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MCT:September 28, 2008vicious and edgy however let down soem lazy scripting and poor acting. However, in a world where saw 7 is rumoured, i'll take this with glee
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MCT:September 28, 2008not a film for the faint hearted also it's portrays of what could happen when things get out of control !!!
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MCT:September 24, 2008
Being one of those people who has totally had enough of watching annoying bratty blonde teenagers scream as they're chased by some unexplained madman, I was quite looking forward to the new idea of turning the villain around, and from the synopsis/trailer, it looked like an outstanding horror flick. Although the film maintains aspects of the originality that have been implied through its advertising, it still falls into some major traps which hold it back from becoming masterpiecal, or even just very good. Firstly, did anyone in the audience give a shit about the lead male character? No one's going to be that affected by watching such a ridiculous and boring man slowly have the life drained out of him- in fact, it was kind of fun, which it shouldn't have been. To begin to make up for that, I have to admit the girl is an awesome character, especially beyond the middle of the movie, where her actions and reactions start to become far more realistic, and very effective. Although the gore is plentiful and the methods of suspense-building are fitting and balanced, it's not actually a scary film when you look back at it, and it's a shame they couldn't have been more tactful in handling what seems to have been a point they were trying to make, which brings us to the main problem: the movie had no idea what point it was trying to make- it threw in possibility after possibility and the result was messy. Films cannot be everything at the same time, and 'Eden Lake' just tried to incorporate too many genres, themes and messages. To be fair, it is nevertheless an enjoyable and thrilling experience which should be watched if just for some brutal gore, but it's not the great film I was expecting, and the very end is just appaling...
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MCT:September 24, 2008
Shocking and frightening in places mainlly due to the horrific content but also due to the stupidity of the main characters...
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MCT:September 23, 2008Very realistic and taut movie.Brutal acts of torture which left me looking away sometimes.Had me griped untill the very un-hollywood ending.Best british flick in a long time and it not a gangster flick or a Guy Richie movie thanks god !!!
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MCT:September 22, 2008A disturbing film from James Watkins with a plot line starting off as vaguely similar to "Deliverance"(the two lead characters wish to experience the peace and solitude of the titular location before it is "developed").This quiet setting does not last for long,as is hinted at in the introductory scenes,with the appearance of several unsavoury characters,frankly people you would gladly chew off one of your limbs to get away from.From this point the film gets much darker with a real sense of menace settling in.An inevitable confrontation takes place ending with the Fassbender character being subjected to torture,a scene which is uncompromiising in its portrayal.From here it becomes a cat and mouse game as Fassbender and Reilly attempt to escape the clutches of the bad guys.As I watched I was thinking that there was going to have to be some clever manouevering to get to a happy ending and this is where there is a great twist as in fact the happy ending never comes(can't say any more as I don't want to give away too much of the plot)So,there you have it,un nerving gut churning and with a killer ending,highly recommended,Enjoy!
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MCT:September 21, 2008
OMG the violence in it was a lil OTT and I've seen 4 Saw movies. I had to look away more than once. I was a lil disturbed after seeing this.
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MCT:September 19, 2008Those who regularly read my reviews will recall me announcing the death of the horror movie genre. I would like to be more specific and say that it is only dead in America, here it is alive and screaming. Eden Lake is fucking brilliant for the following simple reasons:
1. The lead characters are likable, you care for them and want them to survive.
2. The tension is built up beautifully and once in full flow it is unrelenting and continually shocking.
3. And most importantly of all, is the ending. Instead of tying everything up in a neat ribbon, the film punches you once more in the stomach before ending.
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MCT:September 15, 2008
gorgeous leads, especially the girl. nice to finally see a proper british film in this very modern genre - but did feel like it could have been initially written for red neck america, but then thats been done to death. ha. literally. tries too hard at times to be gory and shocking (well i actually was shocked at one scene - i havent looked away from a movie screen in many years) but then stupidly forgets its been that shocking and conveniently manages to forget something horrible that happens that would mean something else wouldnt be able to happy but does and its mildly frustrating. its so gritty and badly formed i felt it was a true story re-inacted and would have liked it more if it ended in "based on true facts" the hollywood creepy nonsensical promise you often find on films of this nature - but certainly works!! quite enjoyable, but i dont need to see it again. i would bet money on the write/director being very young and getting a good first start here - this will certainly take him to the next level and now has to chance to go on to bigger and better things.
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MCT:September 14, 2008
I really enjoyed this movie. Its smart but has a typical horror/thriller storyline. I found it really engaging and the pace was good. Watch it!
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MCT:September 14, 2008
a young couple in love go to a remote lake to get away, and encounter very realistic youths of todays britain, at first being arses, but turning very nasy throughout the day and night, some severe scenes of torture, and grissly deaths make this a enjoyable but shocking film, as the couple discover what options they ave left, some scenes even off balancing the film, which add to it, check the scene with the youths family home around the start, and a ending that certainly brings up both moral questions at anything concerning family, some formulatic moments creeep in, but also, does try hard at what it wants to be, and a look at a culture in the u.k at moment,, that of knife crime, that needs to be adressed
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