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gory or not?

posted 18 years ago by slovak_orchids_italian_r
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I am a biiiiiiiiiiiiig fan of Irish films-like Disco Pigs, Angela's Ashes,Intermission,on the edge and Breakfast on Pluto-----i heard about this a million times but im not into Gory movies-is it that bad?-or is it not gory at all

[–] tiptop-1 18 years ago

My view is that it's NOT that gory. I saw Angela's Ashes, and I was depressed by it, although I found watching the film once well worth my time. What I can remember about Butcher Boy is that since the movie is told through the eyes of Francie Brady (approx. age 12 or so) what may qualify as gore to some is just special effects to others. (I've tried to answer this question without any spoilers, in case you want to watch the movie now on my recommendation. You'll be glad you did.) I watch this movie again every 3 years or so, and each time it's almost like watching a new movie.

[–] rogerwatersfan3 11 years ago

There is one bloody scene, and it's over fairly quickly.

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[–] rogerwatersfan3 10 years ago

It's not really that kind of movie. It's more of a drama, with a very, very dark sense of humor.