Pusher Trilogy
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Movie Reviews of Pusher Trilogy
Movie Review: Gripping, moving, and well worth your time
Summary: 5 Stars
The Pusher Trilogy is the anti-gangster film in very much the same way as Unforgiven was the anti-western. Nicholas Winding Refn has stripped down the gangster lifestyle and revealed it for what it really is: brutal, unforgiving, and unglamorous. The gangsters in these films don't live in mansions; they live in dirty apartments. They don't have parties in expensive clubs; they use run down restaurants.
Each film has its own main character who has to deal with what ends up being a catastrophically escalating series of events. The first film follows Frank, a drug dealer who runs into trouble when a deal goes sour. The second film features Mads Mikkelson (the recent "Casino Royale" James Bond villain), who plays an incredibly tragic figure; the film plays on "son tries to win his father's affection" themes, while simultaneously subverting them. The final film follows Milo, a drug kingpin who is propelled into a series of tragic choices when a shipment of cocaine doesn't come in as planned.
The three films are all great; a bit on the short side, but very effective. Many critics seem to think the second one is the strongest and I tend to agree with them, although the third film, "I Am The Angel of Death," has almost the same level of pathos. If you are a fan of films like "Scarface," "City of God," or "The Sopranos" (not a film, I know), then definitely give this one a look! The DVDs are in Danish (mostly) with English subtitles and Nicolas Refn gives great commentaries on films 2 and 3 in English.
Movie Review: Once You Start...
Summary: 5 Stars
..it's hard to stop watching! I'd give the first and second one 5 stars, the third one maybe 4.5. It was as intriguing and nerve-wracking as the first two but seemed a bit unbeleivable in a few places which I won't go into. This set is the one to buy though. If you liked the first one (and it's hard not to), rest asssured the ones that follow keep up the pace. With these 3 films you enter the 'pusher' world from the perspective of 3 somewhat different characters. The main character in Pusher II had played a supporting role in Pusher I. He's excellent in the second movie as well. In Pusher III, we get to step into Milo's life - Milo also played the drug lord (and very well I might add) in Pusher I.
Although the product picture shown on this Amazon site doesn't seem to have any quote reviews on the case, my copy does. From the New York Times, "The Pusher films pull no punch. They're a knock out." From Variety Magazine, "Cult status on dvd is assured." And as shown on this Amazon review, the review from the New York post which (correctly) compares Pusher to early films by Scorcese.
These films are in Dutch I think and subtitled in English. Don't let that put you off. Subtitles don't detract from a riveting and harrowing ride.
Movie Review: The world of drugs
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't recommend these films enough. Strong acting is backed up by innovative filmmaking to create a world that moves too fast for it's characters. Everyone is a victim in this sordid tale of whores, violence and drugs.
These movies where a huge hit at the Sydney Film Festival last year. Do yourself a favour.
Movie Review: Great Gritty Drugworld
Summary: 5 Stars
LOVE this set of dvd's!! Mads Mikkelson!! Underworld thug-types and harsh realities of the drug culture. I watched each disc in rapid succession with a similar fascination that I had with Breaking Bad. Entertaining,fun, characterizations-dope and I'm planning to rewatch it all very soon.Movie Review: Pusher Rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
Gritty, northern European gangster-fest! De-glamorizes any misguided perception you may have of the criminal lifestyle. Tight script, good editing, grainy documentary style photography, excellent casting. Can't ask for more.