I Stand Alone
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Movie Reviews of I Stand Alone
Movie Review: One of my favorite movies
Summary: 5 Stars
I really love Gasper Noe's two films. They have simple messages and convey them simply, and beautifully. One would have to be blind not to see how talented this guy is. And he really is.There are already plenty of synopses in the other reviews, so I won't repeat the story here. I do want to say that this is not a film that is ugly for ugliness' sake. It is a movie about a man from certain social stratum trying, and failing, to deal with faliure. He is filled with hatred, for himself and for everyone else. The most interesting thing is, as I listened to him spew his bile, I couldn't help but nod my head now and then. The Butcher has moments of insight, and you can tell that Noe empathizes with his character, because he proves him right again and again. I even found myself forgiving our protagonist's racism and homophobia - because it was so obviously misdirected anger. He is brimming over with anger and self-hatred and, I'll admit it, I felt very sorry for the poor [illegitimate].
I only spent so much time on my half-assed analysis because I feel that Noe's films are misunderstood. They are nihilistic, but so what? They both honestly explore some aspects of the human experience that most humans don't want to think about. And I think they are fascinating.
Irreversible is a better film, but this one is my favorite. Noe is a genius.
Movie Review: For the person who wrote this....
Summary: 5 Stars
"I don't understand, I bought this movie and their wasn't much violence in it, which is what I was curious about since the rating was so high for violence. Do I have a censored copy? I don't remember a part with a warning sign saying not for people with weak stomachs to watch so what was wrong with my DVD? There was the XXX scene but whipped d dooo! I don't really care about that. Maybe I stopped the movie too soon at the end because I was bored out of my mind that I missed a good part!! Do not buy, and then I bought Irreversible and I got a season of Ally McBeal instead in mail so whatever, I guess it was a waste of my money!!!!"
DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IDIOT. THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A REAL FILM IS. I STAND ALONE RANKS AMONG THE BEST AND NOT BECAUSE OF ITS BRUTALITY. THE CINEMATOGRAPHY AND ACTING ARE WHAT REALLY DRIVE THIS FILM. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS FILM IF YOU ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN VIOLENCE. PURCHASE THIS FILM BECAUSE YOU WANT TO BE CHALLENGED ON ALL LEVELS OF THE HUMAN PSYCHE. FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW GASPER NOE BASED ALOT OF THIS FILM AND HIS OTHER WORKS ON GERALD KARGLE'S ANGST (AKA SCHITZOPHERNIA), AN EQUALLY DISTURBING AND MEZMERIZING FILM THAT OVERTAKES ALL OTHERS IN ITS GENRE. IF YOU CAN FIND IT YOU ARE ELITE. BARREL ENTERTAINMENT HAS THE RIGHTS TO IT'S FUTURE RELEASE WHICH IT'S DATE IS UNKNOWN...
Movie Review: An Incredible Film
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are easily moved or offended by films, stay away from this. If you watch it and found yourself wanting to turn away or turn it off, and you have made it to the warning that gives you 30 seconds before the film starts again -- turn it off. It gets worse.
This is one of the few movies I've seen (and I've seen thousands) that has had a psychological affect on me. After watching it, I hated everyone and everything. I cried. I was angry at Gaspar Noe (one of the best directors ever) for jerking me around in a very effective way. I accepted the ride and was worse off for it. Simply incredible.
You can read the plot in other reviews or in the summary. I suggest you stay away from that, though, and go into this with an open mind. Realize that if you look away there is an interesting trick that will cause your attention to constantly be drawn back to the screen. And like I've mentioned before, if you've found the film hard to watch up to the warning, turn it off when that comes on screen because the real pain is just about to start.
Easily one of the best films ever made if only from an emotional standpoint. With it, Noe has earned my respect. He just may earn yours, too, if you can stomach the entire film.
Movie Review: Don't tell me I'm the only one who relates with this guy.
Summary: 5 Stars
I Stand Alone is a story about "The Butcher", he has a nagging wife, can't find a job, hates everything and everyone, and is sick of life. One day he finally snaps, can't take the stress of life and all h**l breaks loose. I Stand Alone has a real documentary feel to it as it follows The Butcher through his everyday life, focusing on all the thoughts running through his head and his distaste for....well everything. I mean I could'nt help but feel where this guy was coming from. Alright besides the forced abortion and the incest part (even that's low for my standards), but I could'nt help but relate to his bleak outlook on life that is only rivaled by my own. I personally enjoyed this more than Gasper Noe's other film Irreversible, just because it feels more like a horror film to me and has more replay value in my opinion. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
*SPOILERS*
A happy ending? The best part of this for me was definitely the ending. The irony of the whole thing was just brilliant. On the one hand you realize the whole end sequence was dream and he did'nt really kill his own daughter, but as he fondles her during the closing credits you realize it's not a happy ending at all!!! Brilliant!!! Bravo Gasper!!! Bravo!!!
Movie Review: Brilliant!
Summary: 5 Stars
Brutal.Unforgiving.Raw. You need mental equipment to sit through this gripping portrayal of a man with nothing left to lose. He's got his clothes, a stolen pistol with only 3 bullets and a hit list that's growing by the hour. This guy is an animal, and what's wrong with his face, anyway? His eyes bulge out; he refuses to smile. His face is almost purple with hate. He haunts old friends in France asking for money and yet they have none. He's starving. He has death fantasies for everyone. The director and the narrator even warn you to leave the room if you're not ready for what's coming down the pipe (and I should have left), but it's lovely at the end. Just hang in there. This movie is a must for folks who need a "pick me up". Incredible acting. Drama at its finest and darkest. Wonderful writing. You can tell where comic artists like Frank Miller and Tim Bradstreet find some of their characters. Somebody send me a T shirt with the main character glaring with his bug eyes. Warning to some viewers: very brutal wife abuse scene. Again, you need mental equipment to sit through this--but hang in there (and remember they're only acting!) Take care, everybody!