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Antichrist (2009) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
6525 |
Avg. Rating: |
2.36/4 |
# of Ratings: |
46 |
Genres: |
Drama, Horror |
Rating: |
NR |
Language: |
English |
Theater Date: | 10/23/2009 |
DVD Release: |
11/09/2010 |
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Director: |
Lars von Trier |
Actors: |
Willem Dafoe Charlotte Gainsbourg
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Plot Outline:
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A couple hoping to repair their fractured relationship after the death of their child retreat to a secluded holiday cabin. But the "healing" that takes place is of a brutal, dark nature that may destroy more than just the relationship. -- Chris Kavan
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Snoogans 07/28/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of 3/4 |
This art house, drama, horror show gives an accurate take on anxiety. It's beautifully filmed and there is a lot of symbolism, most of which I don't understand, but it's audacity is what stands out the most. The third part descends into some gruesome and repulsive acts that are effectively hard to watch, yet I couldn't look away. It's a film that inflicts it's character's pain onto the viewer, but knows when not to go too far. |
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Chris Kavan 01/13/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of 3/4 |
A very dark film that plumbs the depths of human nature and toes the line between superstition and psychology - plenty of symbolism, often bizarre. There's a lot of sex, but never titillating, and some pretty horrific violence. I can't imagine what it means, but I know it pushed my buttons, made me squirm, and that counts for something. |
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gideon43 05/28/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of 3/4 |
Definitely not a film for all tastes, Antichrist could be construed as a sick grotesque and pretty depraved movie.
Controversial to say the least, this is a film, which for all its despair and sadism is absolutely mesmerizing.
Frequently disturbing and unflinching, Antichrist is nevertheless potent to the max and never becomes boring or obvious.
Although director Lars Von Trier may have some serious issues, his work is always unique and challenging.
Not for the squeamish or easily offended. |
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Allison 11/14/2009 (0 of 1 found this helpful) |
Rating of 0.5/4 |
Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg are among today's finest actors. Then, how, can Lars von Trier take that talent and completely waste and ruin it? Unfortunately, this film is full of gimmicks and imagery that does not make sense. Sure it's not supposed to. But I don't really want to see films like this and I wouldn't have had it not been for the actors. Sure Charlotte Gainsbourg is amazing, but still, this film is pretty much unnecessary and superfluous. |
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Allison 11/14/2009 (0 of 1 found this helpful) |
Rating of 0.5/4 |
Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg are among today's finest actors. Then, how, can Lars von Trier take that talent and completely waste and ruin it? Unfortunately, this film is full of gimmicks and imagery that does not make sense. Sure it's not supposed to. But I don't really want to see films like this and I wouldn't have had it not been for the actors. Sure Charlotte Gainsbourg is amazing, but still, this film is pretty much unnecessary and superfluous. |
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