Funny Games (Funny Games U.S.) (2007)

Posted : 8 months, 4 weeks ago at Feb 25 20:26

I have not yet seen Haneke's original ""Funny Games"" made back in 97, so I really had nothing to go by in terms of a good remake. I watched this film with a fresh mind, not knowing at all what it would be like. "Funny Games" is about a family of three getting taken hostage by two young/mentally unstable young men. The film starts off happier than ever, with the son and father getting ready for a boat ride, while the wife is cooking up a nice dinner. The family is also planning on playing golf with some friends the next day. You wouldn't think anything tragic could happen to a nice family like this. The keyword in this film is "eggs". I know your probably wondering why. The two psychotic young men stop by for a nice friendly visit. They ask the wife for some eggs, intentionally drop the...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 10 months ago at Jan 25 11:46

Exactly waht I was saying after watching this movie last night. Omly saving grace was I didnt spend any money too see it. This movie was slow, and lil on the boring side. And then towards the end with the remote was completely STUPID. Dont waste your time on this movie.

Rating : 2/10

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago at Jan 12 9:48

A nearly shot for shot, line for line remake of Michael Haneke's own 1997 original. While this movie is not like Van Sant's Psycho remake;lifeless and dull, it's not the thrill the original was either.
I admit that this is in part because I have seen the original so the shocks and twists are just not there this time. However, all involved to great jobs in their respective role, the acting and direction is superb.
Over all, if you've seen the original you've more or less seen this. Nothing new is added, and the only reason to watch is for the excellent acting of the cast, and it is worth a watch for this reason alone.


Rating : 7/10

Posted : 11 months ago at Dec 23 14:54

Very enjoyable film.... I thought it would be sort of cliché, but nope. generally quite chilling, well done and fascinating. I have not seen the first version, but I sure will now. Both "bad-guys" where very convincing as cold blooded psyckos. I especially got a buzz from the parts reminding the viewer that your watching fiction, but what is really the difference? Weird how you sort of feel "on the spot" and half guilty when your brought directly into the plot.
Loved it

Rating : 8/10