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This is now streaming on netflix. Just watched it again. I thought this was a great movie. I think Tom Hardy is far more fearsome in this role than he was as Bane. And even more cruel... to his now sober father, Nolte, who probably played the part he has built himself for. He was brilliant.
You don't have to be an MMA fan to enjoy this, or a film critic to understand how much this stands heads and shoulders above any other wannabe Karate Kid tripe they're pumping out today. Great story, awesome film IMO...
Never was a big Willem Dafoe fan. He always delivers well in that supporting role. I didn't expect to like this, but I really did.
Dafoe is sent by a major corporation to Australia. His goal, find the Tasmanian tiger, kill it , and harvest it's organs. You find later on that it has a unique toxin that the corporation wants. And, it is the last of its kind. The loan survivor.
Dafoe gets a less than warm welcome by the Aussies. They know what he is up to. The gem of this story is where he bunks. With a bit of a defunct family who's father was lost hunting the tiger.
His wife is lost on drugs when he gets there, but the kids are sharp as nails. Dafoe slowly finds his way towards the elusive tiger as the children's mother comes around. She's extremely likeable. The chemistry between Dafoe and the family is palpable.
Plus, you never once know anything about Dafoe's back story. Is he a world class hunter? Does he have a wife? Kids? I love that they never waste time explaining that.
MAJOR SPOILER When the corporation is not pleased with Dafoe's devotion, they send in another guy who kills the mother and one child. Dafoe manages to escape this assassin and finds the tiger. IN a pretty heavy scene, he locks onto it and kills it with his rifle. He then burns its remains so that nobody can ever have them.
This is not a man vs beast scenario. It's a man vs greedy drug companies. It's a sad story, but rock solid acting and never boring. Highly recommended from me.
This is now streaming on netflix. Just watched it again. I thought this was a great movie. I think Tom Hardy is far more fearsome in this role than he was as Bane. And even more cruel... to his now sober father, Nolte, who probably played the part he has built himself for. He was brilliant.
You don't have to be an MMA fan to enjoy this, or a film critic to understand how much this stands heads and shoulders above any other wannabe Karate Kid tripe they're pumping out today. Great story, awesome film IMO...
James
I went into this flick upon release wanting to hate Tom Hardy cos' he, in my mind, ruined Bane -- But that just couldn't be done. The guy is truly talented. It is a cheese-ball movie at times, some of it is eye rolling, but Hardy put on such a stellar performance here...
Favorite part was the Casino scene and the beach scene with his brother and the pictures. Hardy played that marvelously.
(SPOILERS) I only wish he'd have been in it more and that the ending was different. I feel he should have been the one to beat Angle/The Russian, not his brother -- and I feel he shouldn't have tapped -- It'd have been better to have him pass out and the bell ring or something.
The only problem with that would be, since he kicked his brother's face in, the score cards would have all went to him for the victory.
Catch 22, but it was a good flick... It is basically Rocky for the MMA set.
I think this is almost certainly a non-Netflix digression, but, on a related note, Sleeping Beauty is the screenwriting/directing debut of Julia Leigh, who wrote the novel upon which The Hunter is based. I also highly recommend Sleeping Beauty, although it is -- and this is no small feat -- more depressing, slower, and significantly more artsy than The Hunter.
This is a great film. Subtitled. It's Norwegian. I got the pleasure of seeing this at the Cleveland International Film Festival in April. Of course our U.S. counterparts have already picked up the rights to make a version. Now streaming on Netflix.
This film is smartly written, once it takes off, it doesn't look back. A headhunter looking for a CEO to a major company is also an art thief. The last piece of art he steals follows him. Only to find he's been set up by someone who wants to take over the company he's shopping the CEO job for.
The twists and turns are right on time. And the production is top notch. I will forever look into the bottom of an out- house for someone breathing through a toilet paper tube after watching this.
Funny you mentioned Headhunters James, because I just saw it two days ago. One of the best heist/cat and mouse movies I've ever seen. Super dark, gory in all the right places, and oddly humorous. A must see by all means. I had to re-watch the last two minutes several times just to digest it all.
This is a great film. Subtitled. It's Norwegian. I got the pleasure of seeing this at the Cleveland International Film Festival in April. Of course our U.S. counterparts have already picked up the rights to make a version. Now streaming on Netflix.
This film is smartly written, once it takes off, it doesn't look back. A headhunter looking for a CEO to a major company is also an art thief. The last piece of art he steals follows him. Only to find he's been set up by someone who wants to take over the company he's shopping the CEO job for.
The twists and turns are right on time. And the production is top notch. I will forever look into the bottom of an out- house for someone breathing through a toilet paper tube after watching this.
James
Caught this a while back... And really dug it lots. A think on your feet cat and mouse game that crackles with tension. The irony of the headhunter/thief being targeted for the same by a savvy CEO.
And that CEO is best known in the states as Jamie Lannister on Game of Thrones. The protag has a stunning and thrilling Norwegian war film called, Max Manus.
These two have got game in this film that will keep you watching until the end. And of course, we'll screw up the American remake!
E.D.
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I really liked Headhunters also. You can read my review here, if you like. It's been a long time since I've seen it, but there are certain images that still stick with me very clearly. If nothing else, worth seeing for its almost perfect balance of tone between comedy, black comedy, drama, and violence.
Also on Netflix -- I have to admit, I was pretty impressed with Breast Picture. An absolutely zero-budget comedy that actually got quite a few laughs, for me. Painfully budget-less and looks terrible, but shows what a solid script can do.
Speaking of zero budget comedies, just saw Poultrygeist. If you're a fan of Peter Jackson's Evil Dead/Bad Taste then it's a must see. Can't go in being too critical but I laughed more than I should have (probably because I had a few stouts in me)
Kill List - Horror/crime/domestic drama hybrid from Ben Wheatley (A Field in England, Down Terrace). Dark, eerie, and violent with a killer ending. Think I'm starting to like this guy.
Upstream Color - Shane Carruth's follow-up to Primer. There's already a review for it but I don't think it was mentioned that it's streaming on Netflix. I wasn't a huge fan but it was unique and ambitious and I think a lot of people will like it. Worth a watch, at least, if only to see something completely different.
Also, everyone should check out Orange is the New Black if they haven't already. I think Netflix is off to a strong start as far as original programming goes.
Might I suggest we sticky this thread? I had to use Google to dig it up.