Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Inadvands Boring, over-political, tech fuzed mess

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

jc1999 Haneke's directing is exceptional, as always. The set decoration suits perfectly the movie -a cozy all-white house which soon becomes a cold crime scene- and Haneke makes sure we get to see it all throught the film. Naomi Watts is amazing, I'd say it's one of her best performances. She makes the audience feel her grief in the most natural way, and not wanting to stand out from the rest of the cast, even though she does. She is the soul of 'Funny Games US'.

mariabirkelundrasmussen This is by far one of the best horror films I have ever watched. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole thing. the acting is really impressive! At one point, I was so invested in the story, I almost forgot I was watching a movie. A thing that was really unsettling, was that I almost wanted to feel bad for the two antagonists, but obviously couldn't, due to the nature of their actions. they are polite, charming yet their heads obviously aren't screwed on right. Michael Pitts performance is really a standout. without being over the top (which he could have easily been, playing a part like this) he manages to stay natural and realistic. So does all the other actors. this is a film, that plays with your head and challenges the conformity of society, without relying on gore and jumpscares. If that sounds appealing to you, I definitely recommend watching it.

RileyOnFilm The key to enjoying this film is understanding it is its own genre. In America, we have heroes like Bruce Willis and Superman who come in with a big gun and leave us feeling empowered over evil. While I have no real idea what the director was going for here, I will say it's different from what we're used to in a thriller/horror like this.People all must have a place where they connect shouldn't they? Actually, not all people. Sociopaths kill with no empathy. Some of the biggest thriller blockbusters have had killers like these: ie; Hannibal Lecter, Ed Gein, Se7en, and such. These show us killers with no remorse and certainly no regard for human life. Why do we love these films so much? That's another post.I didn't just squirm in my seat watching this film, I writhed. Naomi Watts is always an amazing actress in her films and her name appears in the credits as an executive producer. That means she was really invested in getting this American version made. I would caution viewers against looking for deeper meaning. I think that will end up in a dead end. Still, it is one of those films that leaves you so UNsatisfied according to modern conventions that you almost want to communicate your thoughts with another human after seeing it. My wife and I were yelling at the screen several times. So,e stuff we just could not believe we'd seen.Is it always the job of American films to satisfy us? That is an interesting question I think. I say no. We should have films occasionally that make us feel uncomfortable. We should question our comfort in a media driven culture. Once again, I have no idea what the director meant by this film but I think I am getting warm with this thought. Fans of torture horror and thrillers go see it!

grantss The original Funny Games - German, made in 1997, written and directed by Michael Haneke - was great. Haneke decided to remake the movie for US audiences, and promptly screwed it up. Instead of thought- provoking, this is pretentious. Instead of innovative, this is second hand. Instead of suspenseful, this is boring. Maybe it was because I had seen the original so knew where it was going, but the plot was slow. Direction was ponderous and listless.Worst of all was the casting. Michael Pitt spells disaster for any movie he is in. Wooden, pretentious, irritating. Brady Corbet follows his lead. Naomi Watts does her usual over-acting. Tim Roth is a superb actor but had nothing to work with and deserves a lot better than this.