Waz has so far had some amazing reviews here in the UK, not only in the glossy and popular film press such as (to name but a few) Empire, Total Film, Film Review, The Evening Standard, Sight and Sound, The Independent, The Times, The Telegraph, Time Out, but also on the better quality film websites such as the Film Four website and Rotten Tomatoes. That's really refreshing for those who see the film for what it really is: an intelligent piece of drama.
shareGreat to hear.
Though, I am really surprised by all the negative reviews/comments it seems to be getting on this board. But "whatever, man" as Red and Meth proclaimed.
Don't be so surprised by the haters on this board. They are hating on everything, and and do not represent an intelligent or considered viewpoint on anything.
I mean seriously, if you and your friends are in a pub discussing some film you have just seen and liked, do you then throw out and reject everything you were all saying just because some spotty little adolescent walks up and starts spouting hate? Nope, you just turn your back if he's lucky, or mess him up if he isn't.
Idiots are everywhere, and part of life's long education is learning how to spot them, and how not to let them impact on your experience.
Actually, I've never yet been motivated to post anything bad on this board about any film but having sat through this derivative moronic joke of a film I wanted to at least see if I could spare someone the agonising 90 minutes I had to endure
It's trash and bad trash at that, end of story.
No amount of Algebra and poorly explained equations (the writer either didn't think the audience were smart enough to get the science bit or didn't understand it himself) hide the fact that it's appallingly acted laughable second rate torture porn.
For those afraid this film will be like Saw, I can tell you it's much much worse.
Cheers for that but I think I'll listen to Kim Newman for my film critiques, thanks.
shareWell, I've watched films in the past based solely on Kim Newman's opinion. Along with Jonathan Ross he's probably one of the only mainstream critics I agree with on a regular basis.
That said he totally dropped the ball on this one. His review is not a little wrong, it's 180 degrees out on every point
I dare you to watch it then come back here and tell me honestly which of us was right but remember, you won't be getting those 90 minutes back...
Is it not possible that in fact it was you who dropped the ball this time?
sharehmmm, I've just seen your board history, care to be honest with us about your connection to this film or are you going to just lurk here being "clever"
To Dan Grip
Thank you for taking such an interest in me. It's flattering, of course.
My connection to the film? I am someone who saw an intelligent thriller that actually says something about human nature and was moved, only to see quite a few people who didn't get the power and message of the movie come on here and spout ignorance. I know that's what imdb is full of but it still gets me. Lots of people complained there was wasn't enough torture or violence. It's just sad. I think the production company are at least partly to blame for people expecting loads of blood and violence instead of a thriller by the way it was marketed.
And speaking of "clever" remarks, I saw that one you made about how this is the worst movie you've ever seen and you've seen Gigli. That was really funny, I have to admit, I was really impressed with your wit there. Wow...
OK, if your only connection to the film is that you saw it and liked it then fair enough, I take your word for it but you've got to admit it's a bit suspect when someone's entire post history is dedicated to one film and they seem to take it as a personal attack when people criticize it.
I only checked your previous posts because your first reply to me didn't make it clear whether you'd seen the film or not and I wanted to know if I was getting in to a conversation with a film fan who was planning to watch this wreck of a movie or just your typical imdb message board condescending prick. I think I have my answer.
So people may be complaining about the lack of gore in this film. I wasn't one of them, so why did you bring that up with me exactly?
Listen...you think that disliking this film indicates a failing to understand it and a lack of intelligence and I believe exactly the opposite, maybe we should just agree to disagree?
Oh yeah, and that Gigli comment, there was no intended "wit" to be impressed by, it's to be taken absolutely literally.
Exhibit A.
shareHmm.. I thought it deserved 8/10.
shareActually
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008767-waz/
which gives it nearly 8/10. Don't know where you got yours, but it's wrong.
Funny that these rate it highly but nearly everyone who watches it thinks it stinks.
shareI agree decent movie, decent story and i thought well acted.
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