Comments on: ‘Deadgirl’ – Horror hits new low http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/09/21/deadgirl/ Movie reviews from award-winning journalist Christian Toto Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:55:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bo http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/09/21/deadgirl/comment-page-1/#comment-22667 Bo Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:04 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=4105#comment-22667 I don't think anyone's going to have fun screaming about how one person is wrong, even if we disagree. The great thing about this movie is, like Gilmore said, it does foster so much discussion on both sides, and I agree that maybe a few more like this, that can inspire passion on both sides, is far better than an All About Steve that generates simple shrugs. I don’t think anyone’s going to have fun screaming about how one person is wrong, even if we disagree. The great thing about this movie is, like Gilmore said, it does foster so much discussion on both sides, and I agree that maybe a few more like this, that can inspire passion on both sides, is far better than an All About Steve that generates simple shrugs.

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/09/21/deadgirl/comment-page-1/#comment-22666 cftoto Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:46:46 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=4105#comment-22666 Bo and Gilmore - really appreciate your thoughtful comments, and it's great to have a movie debate without vitriol. Bo and Gilmore – really appreciate your thoughtful comments, and it’s great to have a movie debate without vitriol.

]]> By: gilmore http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/09/21/deadgirl/comment-page-1/#comment-22665 gilmore Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:29:12 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=4105#comment-22665 saw this at the Toronto Film Festival, almost didn't go because of the logline. But was surprised how engaging it was, and not what I expected AT ALL. So much more then the logline suggests. Certainly not for everyone (the other couple I went with were a bit freaked out) but my girl and I couldn't stop talking about it for days. All I can say is if you like smart, challenging cinema and not the usual spoon-feed crap that's served up week in and out, this might be for you to check out. Surprising is how I'd describe it. But lots of divisive opinions on this one for sure. No safety and by the numbers here for the masses. Hey hollywood - maybe that's a good thing? saw this at the Toronto Film Festival, almost didn’t go because of the logline. But was surprised how engaging it was, and not what I expected AT ALL. So much more then the logline suggests. Certainly not for everyone (the other couple I went with were a bit freaked out) but my girl and I couldn’t stop talking about it for days. All I can say is if you like smart, challenging cinema and not the usual spoon-feed crap that’s served up week in and out, this might be for you to check out. Surprising is how I’d describe it. But lots of divisive opinions on this one for sure. No safety and by the numbers here for the masses. Hey hollywood – maybe that’s a good thing?

]]> By: Bo http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/09/21/deadgirl/comment-page-1/#comment-22660 Bo Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:43:29 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=4105#comment-22660 I would respectfully disagree with the review, especially the comparison to "torture porn" films like Saw. What I found in Deadgirl was a very dark look at the manner in which teenage boys objectify women, in this case quite literally. And it isn't just about how certain "cliques" are forced into this, as seen in the scene with the more athletic, popular kids who also take part. Yes, the conclusion is easy to see coming, but the movie does a fine job of examining issues of objectification and dehumanization of women without using those elements as a cheap gag. This is a far smarter, better film than the dismissive review implies. I would respectfully disagree with the review, especially the comparison to “torture porn” films like Saw. What I found in Deadgirl was a very dark look at the manner in which teenage boys objectify women, in this case quite literally. And it isn’t just about how certain “cliques” are forced into this, as seen in the scene with the more athletic, popular kids who also take part. Yes, the conclusion is easy to see coming, but the movie does a fine job of examining issues of objectification and dehumanization of women without using those elements as a cheap gag. This is a far smarter, better film than the dismissive review implies.

]]> By: jic http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/09/21/deadgirl/comment-page-1/#comment-22657 jic Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:30:19 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=4105#comment-22657 I read the full plot synopsis at the IMDb. Yuck. And, come think of it, Eeew. I read the full plot synopsis at the IMDb.

Yuck.

And, come think of it, Eeew.

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