Bleeder

1999
6.8| 1h38m| en
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Two stories for the price of one: Lenny works in a video shop and tries to get acquainted with the waitress Lea. Leo can't cope with the pressure of becoming a father, leading to trouble with his pregnant wife and especially her brother.

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AboveDeepBuggy Some things I liked some I did not.
Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
Brightlyme i know i wasted 90 mins of my life.
Abbigail Bush what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
kriszti-83949 I had very high expectations of this film and probably because of that it was a huge disappointment. I didn't understand the characters. I mean what did they expect? One does something to the other one and the counterpart reacts to that. Then the reactions become more and more violent. And it is astonishing how the characters seem to be unaware of the consequences of their handlings. The other thing is that it is very slow-paced. I can imagine that back in 1999 it was a hit but now in 2018 it is simply slow and boring at places. Someone wrote that the scene where Kim Bodnia apologizes to her girlfriend in tears - spoiler alert: after he kicked the crap out of her and because of that she lost her baby- is a rather romantic sort of apology. Well, I see it differently. Violent men towards women are in general pathetic therefore I couldn't see any romance in it. So all in all it is watchable but there are a lot of better Danish movies around.
Jack Coen Leo and Louise are a young couple living together in Copenhagen. Leo often goes out with his friends while Louise usually stays home. But when Louise tells Leo she's pregnant, a spark is ignited and Leo begins to become cold and distant. His anger and self-hatred finally erupt into violence against Louise (plot).Nicolas Winding Refn, the genius behind many good films like "Pusher" and lately the best film in 2011 "Drive" write and direct fine film and present this in tow parts First in Leo character and his problem with his wife, Scend in Lenny character and how the filmgeek turn to a normal guy with girls.The actors are brilliant all around, especially Mads Mikkelsen who does a fantastic performance as a filmgeek, with major problems when it comes to talking and being around girls. And Kim Bodnia gives a really introspective performance that proves his status as one of europe's if not the whole worlds best actors.The film was great and worth watching, i love everything in this film the conversation between the characters was great especially when they talk about films, the bloody scene well made by the staff .. and the last few seconds when the light off in the restaurant Lenny & Lea staring each other!.4/5
edward_tan Detractors may highlight the unnecessary violence in this stylish piece of film-making. But pay them no attention. N. Refn's 2nd feature is cutting it pretty close when it comes to assessing life's terrible lessons.Using almost the same cast as he did in his debut (Pusher), Bleeder tells the story of how a father-to-be deals with his impending fate. It addresses his current state of mind, his readjustment of values and how all this would adversely affect the people around him. The violence is necessary as the characters emanate from the streets and one can only infer, from the several scenes, that the neighbourhood is rough and littered with gangs and racial tension.There is also a secondary story about the budding relationship between a video store clerk and a well-read waitress which is as sweet as it is subtle. It's interesting to note that their tastes in videos and books are pretty gritty as well.
Rainfox Bleeder is in all terms a masterpiece.It bites. It bites the viewer throughout. Covering the lives of a group of young Danes it touches you adherently.It`s raw and it`s alive.Subtle yet violent, it gently and beautifully says a million things in single frames, single dialog, single sounds and visions.Be warned; Bleeder is explosive and even gory in parts, but never unjustified. More importantly it is funny and warm and heartfelt - you`d be a lying fool if you can`t somewhat identify with some of the characters or some of the situations.Or be moved by the sheer power and heartbeat of the director and the portrayels of frustration, trauma, loneliness, friendship, stupidity and love.Well done.And no ... this is NOT a "Pusher 2" ... this is something altogether better, richer and wiser.It`s pure movie magic.Here`s to Lenny and Leo, Lea and Louise.