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À l'intérieur (2007)
Rivers of blood but not much else
Completely over the top gross out French home invasion flick. It has its moments, but most of it is just one outrageous scene of violence, after another, strung together. Completely different subject matter, but same vibe as that old horror movie Dead Alive. Honestly, towards the end, I was just so numb to it all, I couldn't help but laugh. Film didn't know when to hit the brakes, like the similar minded High Tension and Wolf Creek, did. You just can't take it seriously, though the one emotion (but beautiful) lead actress certainly seems to.
Regardless of whether you like it or not, this doesn't strike me as the type of film that will warrant any repeat viewings. It's not really bad, but definitely not good. Just exhausting.
5/10.
Ignore Heroes - The True Sounds of Liberty (2023)
Good documentary about a great band
I loved TSOL growing up, but for the first 2 hours (film is 2.5 hours long total) this was just one over the hill dude on a stage basically reliving teenage mischief stories over and over. Got real tedious. Ron Emory was one of the greatest punk rock guitarists there ever was. I wanted to hear more about him and the music that made TSOL a favorite band of my youth, not rehashed and obviously exaggerated tales that were mildly amusing at best, 45 years ago. It isn't until Jack Grisham gets to the point of talking about the original band breaking up, that this documentary does a complete 180 and becomes one of the most tender and heartfelt movies I have seen in a long time. The death of original drummer Todd Barnes had a lot to do with it, but hearing Grisham, Emory, and Mike Roche talking about finally cleaning up their acts and moving on, is one of the most human things you will see in rock & roll. Grisham even takes responsibility and tries to make amends for the immature and self destructive behavior of his youth. By the end, you can't help but admire and respect him for that.
The planted audience dressed as cops and nuns, clapping and cheering at Grisham's every word, is very annoying, but overall, if you are a fan, this one is definitely worth watching.
8/10.