Natural Born Killers
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Movie Reviews of Natural Born Killers
Movie Review: you made my %$#@ list
Summary: 5 Stars
good modern day bonnie and clyde flick! plus you rarely see bad guys win at the end of movies!Movie Review: An underappreciated cult classic from Oliver Stone
Summary: 4 Stars
It's easy to pan Natural Born Killers for being what it is in the hands of Oliver Stone, but underneath the psychedelic, trippy vision and graphic ultra-violence lies a direct middle finger to the American media. Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis are Mickey and Mallory Knox: two sociopathic killers who are nothing more than products of their environments. They go on a cross country murder spree and become instant celebrities for their crimes, which eventually takes them to prison and results in a cataclysmic prison riot that will leave you stunned. There's more going on than just that brief assessment, as Stone overhauls original writer Quentin Tarantino's (who dismissed Stone's adaptation) script to focus on a media obsessed with violence. His message doesn't always come across clearly, but it's there nevertheless. Harrelson is mesmerizing, Lewis is quite good as well, but it's the supporting cast that steals the show. Robert Downey, Jr. in particular as a Geraldo Rivera-spoofing media vampire who will go to any lengths for ratings is worth the price of admission alone, as is Tommy Lee Jones as a vulgar yet hilarious warden, Tom Sizemore as a very bad detective, and the late, great Rodney Dangerfield as Mallory's abusive father. Hard to watch, yes. Worth seeing if you've never dived into it? Absolutely. The DVD itself features Stone's director's cut, with some added scenes (mostly bloody), but there are some deleted scenes which fans of the film will eat up, including Ashley Judd's never seen courtroom scene, and sardonic comedian Denis Leary being himself, along with a shocker alternate ending. Movie Review: A collage of brutal imagery and savage tales
Summary: 5 Stars
Natural Born Killers is often more times than not, misunderstood. Many think it is too gory. Well, did ya think the title was going to lead you to a mystical land in which Grace Kelly was picking flowers in her back yard?
NBK is a film that has a lot of twists to it when it comes to direction and overall approach. The film itself is told in a variety of styles and ways that includes hints of indie, underground, documentary, sickish cartoons, blockbuster action, and pop culture power.
In NBK, we are introduced to Mickey (Woody Harrelson) and Molly (Juliette Lewis) who are two lovers on the run who also seem to be in the habit of shot gunning down pretty much anyone that gets in their way. Their characters are superbly told through the conviction that Woody and Juliette's efforts produce. A couple who has a lot of issues, but that also seem to have just as good an understanding of modern day civilization as the next guy. Through the various stops at diners and gas stations that continue to leave bodies in the wake, they start to become famous. Through the local media outlets to nationally televised programs and Popular Magazine Syndications, their story begins to develop into that of legend, and a popular one at that.
As Mickey and Mallory make their way across the desert, they encounter an Indian man who lets them stay the night at his home. This is one of the many strong points in the movie as it has a lot of strong themes applied to it that are ironic, sad, and true to life. Towards the end of the film, the two are captured and put in a prison where the documentary about them becomes a live feed for the prison to view. Robert Downey Jr. plays Wayne Gale, a big time tabloid type reporter who also gets caught up in the murder spree fascination the country now is mesmerized by.
Stone's film is not as black and white as many have said it is. It's not just about "violence", but also the media's glamorization of it. It also touches on aspects of tragic youth that can ultimately change a person's life forever. From dialogue similar to Charles Manson interviews to quick quips of Waco, Rodney King, and The Menendez brothers, the film never lets up its image intense onslaught of murder, mayhem, and madness. Despite that, it's much deeper in its irony, as well as its character development and really has been able to stand the test of time. Connecting pop culture, social behaviors and modern day issues, Natural Born Killers is a movie that I highly recommend. Also starring are Tommy Lee Jones and Tom Sizemore.
Movie Review: The point is point blank
Summary: 5 Stars
About 10 years ago I got in a heated argument with a co-worker over NBK. He said the movie had to much random violence with no point. I tried to explain to him that is precisely one of the many points of this movie. There are several obvious parallels with real life that are exposed, which makes this a very powerful and profound piece of art.
One common problem examined by Stone/Tarrantino is the downfall of the American family. This issue is prevalent in our country today with all the abusive parents, teen pregnancies, and absent father(and mother)figures. Maybe today's kids won't grow up to be mass murderers, but many problems can be traced back to a poorly structured childhood.
This movie also discusses the public's obsession with violence, which is undeniable. Gore movies like Hostel or Saw are raking in massive dollars at the box office, plus I've seen quite a few Charles Manson T-shirts and bloody novelties.
The movie also makes interesting points about the media and fame. It questions the absurdity of the american public. (Why is TomKat's wedding front page news)?
This film is filled with thought-provoking statements. Anyone who dislikes it should give it another chance, take a closer look.
Movie Review: Pointless Violence... Pointless Viewing
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm not opposed to watching a violent movie. I love the Godfather and the Sopranos, The Warriors, and many westerns and assorted other movies (Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, e.g. Dirty Harry) with loads of violence. I'm also aware that this was a satire, a parody, a statement about the sick obsession with violence, blah, blah, blah. Bottom line, you either like the movie or you don't and I found it pointless.