Hey, mates! So earlier on today I was looking for a movie to watch. I came on an idea to not read about the plot or even watch the trailer of the movie, I was going to watch, before watching it. I didn`t want to ruin any surprises. Usually I know quite alot about the movies I watch before watching them and that takes some excitement away. As I didn`t want to end up with something totally dull, I thought of making the decision of watching a movie or not on IMDB`s score. I silently agreed with myself that anything above 6 is good enough. The first movie, I was considering, had 6.9 points and was therefor okay to watch. It was Eden Lake.
It`s an Irish movie from 2008. And it`s pretty terrible . Sorry, If some of you have seen it and liked it, but I don`t. It is just full of brutal meaningless violence. It does give you the feeling like the story is building up for something really exciting to happen. But it doesn`t. It does give a strong point on why one should not give in to peer pressure. But only a brief scene is about that. The rest of the movie is still pointless violence. So unless you want to see something really disturbing, I don`t recommend it.
Other things this movie teaches:
Don`t ever go for a romantic weekend break with your girlfriend to Eden Lake, unless you are into getting murdered.
Don`t ever watch this movie again.
Don`t trust IMDB.
It definitely isn`t one of the most provocative and terryfing thrillers of the year of 2008.
The idea of not finding out too much about the movie, I am going to watch, is still good, though. This one rahter bad experience didn`t ruin it for me. If they would have not shown brief clips of violence in the opening credits, then for a while it would have seemed like it could be anything from what it really was to a heart-warming romantic comedy.
Haha yeah. Dont trust IMDB. I find that when I like something they hate it when I hate something they love it.
ReplyDeleteHaha! I have seen there some pretty decent movies with not so impressive score myself too.
Deletehttp://www.rottentomatoes.com/
ReplyDeleteNo rating system is perfect, but RT is probably the best.
It does look a little more sensible. Thanks, mate!
Deletehaha might give this film a miss then, cheers for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteHaha, you are welcome, mate!
DeleteWell, I trust imdb on the top 50 movies. I try to watch them in the last few days and none of them dissapointed me. But I think you just had bad luck. Movies with a 6 rating are more mediocre.
ReplyDeleteThe movies on IMDB top 50 list are great. I haven`t seen them all, but those that I have, really belong there.
DeleteNever trust imdb nor other rating system but my friends word.
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty bad. I find Rotten Tomatoes ratings to be more accurate.
ReplyDeleteI even trust more metacritic haha
ReplyDeleteIMDB is a load of crap at most times, just like this movie.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it, might check it out
ReplyDeletehmmm think ill skip this
ReplyDeleteNothing irish is good! i;m irish myself ahah
ReplyDeleteI disagree. I love Irish accent.
DeleteNice review! Though I find I'm rather agreeable with most any movie, so I can't just take your word for how bad it is. Thanks for the review though!
ReplyDeleteI only go to IMDB if I can't think of someone's name. That is about it. I will check this movie out for sure!
ReplyDeleteThe problem with ratings for movies is everyone has there own experiences. I'm sure if you lived a violent life you could relate to a movie about violents better. I relate to movies about kids who are dorks casue when I was a kid I was a dork. I get all the sublte points a movie about dorks would make. So theres probably (don't know didn't see the movie) parts of this movie you'd get/like if you could relate to the subject matter better. (I just watch trailers to find out if I'll like a movie!)
ReplyDeleteI get what you mean, mate, but it`s not like that with this movie. They didn`t show why those teenagers were so violent, olny showed that they are.
DeleteAaw come on, you loved it!
ReplyDeleteYou got me there!
DeleteI'll put it to my "To Watch" list
ReplyDeletelooks like a great movie!
ReplyDeleteI hate movies like that. Thanks for the warning!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, mate!
Delete@bill me too :(
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