Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Bofsensai I watched this after a recommendation in a triple bill with 'Martyrs' and 'Blue Velvet' (and in which context it - most uncomfortably! -worked) .. but since I would like to believe that I am a proud 'product' of 70's further / higher education feminism awareness and thus irrefutably believe in feminine rights and most assuredly, empowerment - as such, it would be difficult to countenance this film if it were not for the knowledge that the astonishing - in effect, literally (painfully!) 'method acting' - portrayal delivery by the lead role actress Getsic* was actually (co)written - thus with that role for - herself, so to challenge portray to us viewers what we accept as 'entertainment'; if so, just what is she (with co-writer director, too) trying to get across to us who tolerate, let alone may also cathartically 'enjoy', this latter 'torture porn' genre? I can only think to lengthily quote from a female feminist writer who assessed this on stronger (pornographic) renderings of women portrayed suffering in sadomasochistic scenarios by which you may then assess not only is this worth investing your time to see, but then, whether its purpose is to challenge the viewer (yes, like 'Irreversible') precisely NOT to enjoy the experience, since - surely? - that has to be Ms Getsic's and co's purpose in getting this written and up on screen: "It is important to distinguish between pornographies that construct fantasies of control, power and mastery, accompanied by defences against losing the self .. and those that construct fantasies of abandoning the self, to merger with a more powerful 'other' (read: the opposite player/sex.) "But it is also important to realise that the mere presence of violence does not mean that the fantasy is essentially sadistic. (Thereby) Feminists must, I believe, recognise that (cinematic portrayed) violence against women that has generated so much heated discussion in debates .. is enjoyed by male and female spectators alike who, for different reasons .. find both power and pleasure in identification not only with the sadist's control but also with the masochist's abandon .. " Thus despite at first sight "Sadomasochistic fantasy is certainly regressive to feminism in its obsessive repetition of hierarchical, non mutual forms of power and pleasure – the very same hierarchically based notions that have traditionally prevented women from actively seeking their own pleasure .. but sadomasochistic fantasy recognises the role of power in the woman's often circuitous route to pleasure." Hmm: I see: or do I? As further "Reworking of Freud's 'A child is being beaten' to show that identification with any one of the three roles posited by the sadomasochistic scenario – beater, beaten or onlooker – is not dependent on fixed masculine or feminine identification" and by connection "Parveen Adams in 'Per Os (cillation) Camera Obscura: A journal of feminism and film theory' conceived of this identification as an oscillation between male and female subject positions held simultaneously in a play .. Thus, one answer to the question of how the female spectator identifies with the masochistic scenario is .. that she does not necessarily identify only and exclusively with the woman who is beaten: she may also simultaneously identify with the beater or with the less involved spectator, who simply looks on. And even if she does identify only with the tortured woman she might identify alternately or simultaneously with her pleasure and/or her pain" .. So, note, if earlier anti this type of stuff A. Dworkin et al accusation of a form of 'Concentration camp orgasm' "means the pure pleasure of victimisation, then such pleasure cannot exist. For we have seen without a modicum of power, without some leeway for play within assigned sexual roles, and without the possibility of some inter-subjective give-and-take, there can be no pleasure for either the victim or the totally identified viewer. There can be no pleasure, in other words, without some power." From Linda Williams in her 1990 book 'Hard Core', whose subtitle perhaps takes into account this 21st century development: "A daring .. analysis of what hard core film pornography is and does."Thus presumably, this is Gestic's (along with director) taking back her power: with which, possibly one can go and watch and still, er, well, 'enjoy'! *by which, one might wonder: is that a literal naming for this offering?

WittyMoniker WARNING - THIS REVIEW DOES CONTAIN A FEW SPOILERS! I apologize in advance if this review is more of a rant that a cohesive collection of my thoughts. I've been working nearly 24 hours straight but wanted to get this posted before finally turning in.When I decided to watch The Bunny Game I was in need of a visceral awakening. I had been watching so many 'common' movies that my brain was beginning to feel just a little bit numb. I wanted something that would shock my soul out of my stupor and back into reality.And that's just what I got from The Bunny Game.Since I hadn't read any reviews prior to watching I had no idea what to expect. That was a good thing. What I got was an ultra-realistic heart-pounding experience that was both shocking and suspenseful.I have to say that I found the female lead to be fantastic in her role. I believed her terror and felt compassion because of what she was enduring. I truly wanted to help.Equally impressive to me was the maniacal truck driver. The role felt as if it were being delivered naturally, which makes me believe there was probably little if any acting involved. He was probably just being himself. I say that admirably as this resulted in what I feel was a perfect portrayal of a sadistic opportunistic killer.These two characters, which appear in practically the entire running length of the film, were perfectly cast.Now, a word about some of the other comments here. There were a few that actually made me angry.Someone had the nerve to comment "so what" about the scenes where a plastic bag being is being placed over her head. I'd like to offer this: try having someone securely hold a thick plastic bag over your head until all the oxygen is gone, till you can no longer take even the smallest breath to fill you lungs and see if you don't freak out. Just try it. In fact, if you live in the Southeast shoot me an email. I'll be more than happy to assist you with the experience.Another reviewer made the comment that there was no character development and that there was no one to root for or empathize with. I'm willing to bet this person has never lived a day where they were down on their luck. Certainly not out on the streets. I have. Though a far cry from my life of today, in my younger years I hung out with girls and guys who were prostitutes. I know what they went through and dealt with on a daily basis, and what they had to be weary of. In fact one of the girls I knew would eventually be murdered by a serial killer. It's a hard life. So to say that there is no one to root for is just moronic. You root for the girl who is just trying to live her life, if only for one more day.To sum up, personally I thought The Bunny Game was a great film.I loved the realism, the artsy shots, the beauty of both the natural landscape and of the female actress. The film kept my attention piqued and the adrenaline pumping through my veins from beginning to end. It's just what I was looking for, and I thank and praise both the cast and crew. Well done.

jonm11100 If you have been able to sit through "A Serbian Film" or "Murder-Set- Pieces", this movie will be a waste of time. You know, its strange that I have found many lists online of supposedly the "most disturbing movies of all time," and every single one of them include "The Bunny Game." To this day, i have not been able to figure out why. The story is relatively simple and common: a deranged trucker kidnaps a prostitute, chains her up in the back of his rig for the purpose of torturing her. The only problem is he never really DOES anything to her. The girl yells and screams all during the movie, yet not ONE DROP OF BLOOD is drawn. He puts a bag over her head and she briefly smothers. Big deal, he removes it and she doesn't die. He cuts all her hair off. Big deal. Not exactly "life-threatening." Unless i'm missing something, the one and only thing he does to her in the way of inflicting any pain is, he heats up the steel head of a hatchet with a blow torch, then briefly touches her skin with it. Of course, that hurts, but its very brief. I still don't understand why this girl screams hysterically throughout the movie. At the end of the movie, I found myself saying, "she's lucky she didn't come across Ted Bundy, then she would be dead." All in all, this movie is a total waste of time if you are expecting to see something "HORRIFIC." From the reviews and lists i've seen online, you'd think this is the most shocking movie of all time. I don't see it.

Sorpse its not that i don't get this movie. I do, i totally get it, but its still a shite movie. For one its boring as hell. And two, its just nasty smut. I'm all for disturbing movies that try to push the limits but this was just crap. I'll save you some time, close your eyes, now picture a old fat dirty trucker raping and torturing a prostitute over and over again. There you go, that is this movie. If that sounds fun to you well unfortunately there is also no gore in this movie. The director also tries to come off as being smart and trying to include a message or a "point" to all the smut but when its all said and done its just a movie about a hooker who gets kidnapped and raped. The beginning was alright and i thought it might go somewhere near the ending but it never does. They just drag out scene after scene until they are bored and end it. I really don't see what all the hype is about and its a shame because more people are going to be tricked into watching this for the shock factor which doesn't exist, its just repulsive in all the wrong ways. The only people who will like this movie are people who get off on seeing women beat up.