Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
StyleSk8r
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Derry Herrera
Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
chimera3
Ever since I saw "Cabin Fever," I always pictured Eli Roth to be a very odd duck. I myself am an odd duck but he has some rather interesting tastes when it comes to making movies, tastes that put mine to shame. From what I read about him, he does not like the sight of real blood but has no problems with fake blood. By itself, that part makes no sense. What kind of movie maker (particularly one who makes horror movies) can be so squeamish about the sight of real blood?Anyway, I digress. Going into this, I had no real high hopes for it. I just wanted to see what it was like and nothing more. True to form, it was typical Eli Roth, the king of shock value. When I watched this (it was late at night and I thanked God I had an empty stomach), it definitely grossed me out...and it takes a lot to do that, by the way. A group of college environmentalists take a plane ride into the jungle and end up being involved in a cliché plane crash that leaves a number dead and others injured after the fact. Those who survive then have to fight through the dangers of the jungle in order to survive and end up being on the wrong end of a cannibalistic tribe with all sorts of weapons and techniques at their disposal.There was never a moment in the movie where I didn't squirm in my chair...and, to repeat, I almost rarely do that. If Eli was trying to do an homage to the 1970's cannibal movies by making this filth, he failed miserably. In true survival horror movie fashion, only one of the survivors walks away and heads back to the real world, forever scarred by the horrors that she went through in the jungle.I have never truly been a fan of Eli Roth. I've seen "Aftershock," which is just as revolting. I've seen "Cabin Fever," which is decent enough for a few scares. Now there's "The Green Inferno," a nonsensical waste of time that should have never been made. There is a reason why those types of movies were made in that time: you were more likely to be scared during the 1970's than you are now, where you become more numb than anything. I wouldn't even recommend watching this on a bet, not even by yourself or with friends...that is, unless they're friends that you don't ever want to talk to ever again. Watch something else other than this. Your stomach and your friends may thank you.
tdrish
First of all, I have no doubt in my mind Eli Roth is a talented man. I think his work has great potential to be, as kind words can put it, great entertainment. So why is it, every time, something is executed with his name branded to it, it's flawed every single time? Even Hostel was a bit uneven, although I will admit, it had great cinematography. The Green Inferno is almost impossible to watch. And when I say impossible to watch, do not take this warning lightly, because I don't say this about too many films. Some movies, I believe, are disturbing to watch, maybe unbareable to watch, and some are just plain mediocre to watch. When I say impossible, let me back up my theory and break this film down for you. It is divided into two parts. The first part, if you make it past the snooze fest, is long, boring, talking sequences...almost feels like a documentary. A few fun facts, give or take, but...THAT'S IT! It becomes clear that this is just a bunch of fat on the meat and potatoes of the film. And what is the meat and potatoes? Well, let's face it, you know what you're getting yourself into when you watch anything by Eli, so brace yourself for the second half...which is a parade of seemingly endless, unnecessary acts of violence and cannabilism. What I cannot get past, with this movie, is the fact that all the victims in the film, are axed off for a good cause. They are trying to save a rain forest! The meaning behind this sends mixed signals for me, which is...do we abandon our dreams of trying to do something for a good cause, because some insane tribe may try to eat my innards for breakfast? There is a disturbing scene where a girl opens her own jugglar vein to escape the madness. I don't know, I just did not like it. At all. In fact, I would safely assume that Eli Roth has burnt a bridge with me. The scene when a man holds up a severed head, I almost laughed at how phallic it looked...you can almost see the splinters on the wood...HA HA! Again, this is not for me, I think it's a gore hounds movie only.
sjocase1969
Read some of the reviews and what did you people expect? Did you not see cabin fever or hostle? This movie is pretty much what I expected an average horror movie with over the top gore and violence. Not great but fairly entertaining. The scenery is beautiful. Could have been better but still worth the watch.
magron2-65-792948
Watched this awful movie on Netflix, well half of it then turned it off. Should have had a warning re age suitability. Extremely disturbing and graphic who in their right minds wants to watch a human being being eaten by cannibals and then fed to their captives. Story line was extremely weak and lame. It was all about how to shock and get as many screams from the audience as possible which it most certainly did exactly that, scream, scream scream. Absolute rubbish film.
