I Stand Alone
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Movie Reviews of I Stand Alone
Movie Review: Brutal, ugly, and utterly compelling
Summary: 4 Stars
This film shows us a few days in the life of a violent, sociopathic man (Phillipe Nahon) as he teeters on the edge of insanity. We are privy to a running narrative of his thoughts as he leaves the woman he has impregnated (after beating her and most likely killing the fetus) and tries to find work in the depressed economy of 1980 France. This portrait of a man who seethes with hatred and cannot take responsibility for anything that happens to him is so chilling because there are probably many people like this walking the streets. Do not look for redemption or growth in this film. Director Gaspar Noe's protagonist lives in an ugly world and we wallow in it with him. The end of the film is extraordinary. In a sense, one can see it as an uplifting finale as this unnamed butcher finally reaches a measure of peace and acceptance of his lot. Yet the train of thought and fantasy that leads him there, and the particular circumstances of what he sees as an idyllic moment, makes it clear to the viewer that this is a man beyond redemption. Nahon's slow burn of a performance is extraordinary.Movie Review: Brutal existential drama: to live is nothing easy!
Summary: 4 Stars
From the times of Taxi Driver I had not watched such explosive charge of violence and latent bitterness. It's France 1980. A retired butcher fights for surviving. His past is dark, since he was in prison. After leaving his autistic daughter, he residences with his pregnant lover, Lille, with the firm resolution of initiate a new life. Nevertheless he does not love her. Slowly, his hopes turn in bitterness and his bitterness become obsessions. Taking in account the Goddess fortune will bring him a good job and good friends, he watches how these fervent illusions will vanish. Because in Paris, as any other city, to live has become a selfish act. He against the world, a loaded weapon; three bullets and a violent dramatis personae will ignite the screen. A mesmerizing film that only may be seen under the most recommended advertences: it' s a hard film to watch; not for squeamish.
Movie Review: Disturbing & Racing Monologue...
Summary: 4 Stars
The main character, a retired butcher, decided to renounce his previous life as he moved into his mother-in-laws apartment with his pregnant wife in an attempt to reform. Despite his attempts to change his life, he finds himself in situations that cause his racing mind to build up a bitterness for his mere existence. This bitterness eventually grow to obsessive hatred. One day he finds himself in a situation where he cannot control his self-obsession and as a result he explodes. I Stand Alone is evidently a rather disturbing portrait of a middle-aged man's contempt for society, which is depicted through racing monologues where reflections of actual thought and action seem to be irrelevant. In the end, the audience is left with an unsettling story that will trigger thought and reflection.Movie Review: BRUTAL, shocking, .disturbing.....but very good!
Summary: 4 Stars
This film is definately not for the faint hearted, its a brutal film, a shocking film, but it does get the message accross, there are very, very STRONG scenes of violence in this film and it does really deserve its WARNING on the cover.This is a very daring film from the director, still, though it is intellegent as it is brutal, you will sympahise with the lead role, despite the fact you will be utterly disturbed by him.
Movie Review: Good, rare movie, easy to buy,... but..
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been expecting this movie for years and finally bought it so easily.
It was good as I thought. But there's also small dissatisfations.
First, there's no bonus material at all.
Second, I can even hardly find the product company name.
Except the feature movie, everything is dissatisfaction.