After seeing this movie...
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I'm still thinking about it. An artistic and emotional movie that will move and inspire. Beautifully done.
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What could be said about that time in human history? I suppose someone could go on and on, and volumes could be filled, with facts and stories and dramas, all laid out, like the bricks paving the pathway of the infinite. And yet that would not be large enough to represent how important the subject matter is. However, one crumb, one shred, one sliver of the reality is all that should ever be needed for anyone and everyone to "get it." Period. I think this movie had more then enough of an abundance of just enough minimalocity for anyone to get it. The DVD didn't have enough special features for you? You need all the extras and bells and whistles when it comes to human slaughter? The sound was too low and you had to strain to hear? Well maybe it's time we all quiet down and listen. The plot was too slow? What, didn't they get to the killing quick enough for you? And once they did, were you getting bored waiting for the next exciting plot twist? Unreal. Dialogue weak, not great enough performances, plot too slow, accents not authentic enough, and the camera work not smooth enough? Yea, like what really helps gives a good impression of the holocaust is  a smooth glossy slick piece of work. This movie wasn't hopeful or uplifting enough? Something happens, which I can't reveal, which raised my spirits high enough to evoke a joyful cheer out of me, even if it was only a second or so of glee. Comon', you know you cheered too! You know the moment I mean, right? Too much of the "F" word? At the point when society turns upside down and mass murder becomes institutionalized and accepted, I can't think of a better word to use. It is just a word and it's more then about time that society grows up and evolves past such trivial hang-ups anyway. Oh, I forgot this is a movie review and not a society review. Anyway, as far as this movie is concerned, I think the visual part was just enough to make it real, without being gratuitous. I think the dialogue was plain enough to make you identify somewhat with a group of people who  it's hard to imagine  being, or being in their shoes.  I think the lack of accents helped with this wasn't the only accents the German ones? I guess the German Nazi are the "Them" of this movie. The best dialogue in the movie was the voices heard from inside after the gas chamber doors were sealed. I don't think any other vocalizations in the movie were more important. It's too erie that they sort of resemble the sound of a crowd on roller coaster, the mass screaming. of coarse there is a huge difference here also. The plot was what it should be given that it was taken from a historically factual event. This was a great movie that managed to keep the focus on what is really important. I recommend that everyone should see this movie. And anyone with children should, when they feel there kids are mature enough to handle it, watch it with them.

  I just can never get over that anything like this could ever happen, that it was even possible. But it really did, and not just once, but many times. And it is happening now. What more could I say.
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Well, I just got finished with the movie, and I am amazed.  They turned an amazing movie into a spectacular movie.  All the deleted scenes and extended scenes make the movie much easier to understand and bring out more important themes in the movie.  There is more laughter, sadness, and joy.  It really expands on all the thoughts (2/3 of the movie has been changed with either extensions or completely new scenes).
WARNING:  This movie is just short of 4 hours, and therefore is very hard to sit though without taking a break.  I had to take a break for dinner, but without it I would not have been able to sit through.  And I could confidently say I am a HARDCORE fan.  So, make sure you are well rested and clear minded when you watch this.
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I have read the myriad of negative reviews of this film and while I agree on some points there are others that I think have been missed here.
The story is tragic.
I try and not tell too much about the storyline as I want people to know how well the movie was done and how it made me feel and leave the story to you, but I feel compelled here given what I have read.

We have a young girl who has been victimized over and over again.
Taught that she was a sexual object.
Taught that her sister is a sexual object.
Who knows about Mom, as you will see early on.

She is unjustly committed to an institution (this all happens in the first six minutes of the film).
Here she meets her allies.
Here she meets her foes.
All things in black and white (good versus evil) for this young victim and rendered beautifully through the eyes of one young lady.
Here she meets her fate.

She has a decision to make: take control or be taken control of..."fight."
"If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."
This is what she does with the faculties and power that she has.

I won't tell you how, but I will tell you that it is beautiful to watch.
Art house/playhouse meets foreign flavor and an incredible CGI ride.
The music is not to be missed and pulsates through each scene.
If you feel baby doll (our protagonist) you will pulse with her.

Each scene is amazing to watch and draws upon various works to paint its picture.

You will forget it all swept up in the mind of the persecuted dance until the final moments of the film when reality returns to roost.

Some say this movie is all about the beautiful cast.
Some say it is about the CGI wrapper.

I say that it is the very simple depiction of a very complicated issue beautifully rendered and tragically told.
Look deep into the eye of the monsters and see what she sees and then tell me...do you see nothing?
Nothing...is what she seeks.
Namaste~
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Actually, I've never seen this movie before. The first time I've heard of this movie, it was on the internet. After I found out what the movie truly is, I decided to avoid it. Fortunately, I loved the music. In addition, I was highly disturbed by the real animal killings portrayed by the cowards(I meant the camera crew). I have a puppy of my own and I would never kill her for entertainment! But deep down, I bet that heard of the actors(mainly the camera crew) have regretted their actions(Perry Pirkanen actually cried after the turtle scene>_<, <no kidding!>). All and all, my opinion is that the cannibals(despite their barbaric punishments to adulteresses and soon to be mothers) should be praised as the heroes instead of the cowardly film crew.(And if you disagree with my opinion, feel free to express yours and I won't be offended). In conclusion, my advice is that Cannibal holocaust should be avoided and I don't think you should be sorry.
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Don't know why I really enjoy this movie, but I do. Even after watching it many times.
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Yeah, I read the one-star and two-star reviews.  And I know critics hated this movie, as reflected on the Rotten Tomatoes site.  But I thought it was thrilling and provocative.  Now.  Did I completely understand it?  Not even hardly.  And all I can say in favor of its originality is that it "appropriated" from interesting sources (especially anime, videogames and music videos) and made good use of them.  But it so excels in three specific features that I'm willing to forgive a lot, because these are features that matter a lot to me (if they don't matter to you, you might hate it):

1) It is visually stunning.  That alone will never make me like a movie, but it sure can make up for some uneven performances and thin plotting--which "Sucker Punch" also contains.  But the look of the thing paved over enough other weaknesses that I could appreciate...

2) ...an awesome soundtrack.  The action and eye-popping settings were well-wed to some wonderfully creative takes on classic songs from Queen, The Eurhythmics, Jefferson Airplane, and Bjork, among others.  It even closes, after some of the credits, with a fascinating little duet version of Roxy Music's "Love is the Drug." But what I've described so far only marks "Sucker Punch" as perhaps an appealing extended music video, on par perhaps with something like&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Heavy-Metal-Blu-ray/dp/B004LV3VQE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Heavy Metal [Blu-ray</a>]. What, for me, distinguishes "Sucker Punch" is its...

3) ...surreal and complex storyline.  Did the ending undercut the entire meaning of the film?  I think it did.  But did it?  I don't know.  Was the story uplifting or nihilistic, or worse yet, messianic?  Again, not entirely sure.  And I love that.  It hasn't let me go yet.  I might end up realizing that I've been ruminating on nothing--that there is "no there, there."  But from where I sit right now, and trusting the director of the substantial&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Watchmen-The-Director-s-Cut-Two-Disc-Special-Edition/dp/B001QTXM5Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Watchmen: The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)</a>&nbsp;as I do, I am willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and assume that it's worth some thought.  And to me that is the ultimate compliment that I can pay any film--that I don't immediately forget it the moment it's over.

Those who hate "Sucker Punch," I get it.  It would be at least as easy to hate as it is to love, like a cheese with a strong, unusual flavor, or some exotic candy.  But if visuals, score, and apparent complexity are among your criteria for a worthwhile movie-watching experience, don't let the naysayers dissuade you. "Sucker Punch" is unique, and might just be a masterpiece--at least a cult masterpiece.
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...So while I had to see the film I really expected it to be an exercise in "cashin' in" by the production company, Arnold, et al.  WRONG!!  They did a great job at weaving together an interesting story with a plausible explanation as to why there was a story here to be told.
This movie is not "GREAT" in the context of being filled with original ideas.  However, it tells a new story in a fresh and original way.  Plus, it opens the door for some interesting story ideas for the future and a new direction for possible story continuations to go into.  I did not see this film so much as a sequel, rather, I saw it as a pivotal film upon which the saga can turn and go into a different direction of storytelling; assuming the financing and interest is there.  I gave this film 5 stars because it surprised me and it was not predictable.  The action scenes were fun and the story compelling and when the end arrived I had to admit that I simply did not see it coming.
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. . . . then you need to see this movie.  I saw it when it was in the theater, but bought this for my sister.  You will not look at grocery stores, food, pesticides, or gardening the same way again.
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When I first saw this movie I was speechless. I wasn't sure exactly what I had just seen, but I knew it was GREAT! I felt like my brain was going to explode but I loved every minute. I enjoyed it immensley, although maybe you should rent it first.
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...it'll be worth it. i won't go into details, but that chilling image that the hughes brothers crafted was probably one of the best pieces of cinema i've ever seeen. even after seeing a number of times, it still gets me. having said all that though, do check out the movie for its performances, particularly larenz tate's, belivability, and overall message.
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I didn't care for this movie when I first seen it. As time went by,I would see clips of it and it kind of grew on me. Watching it whole was an enjoyable experience.
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After I watched this movie the first time, I would have given it 2 stars.  Not much about it made sense, especially toward the end.

Several months later, I watched it again, and this time it really worked for me.  Without spoilers, I can say that, like a lot of movies, the plot of this movie is a metaphor, and once you get it all your questions are answered and things tidy up quite nicely.  As a hint, it's clearly about reproduction virus/meme style, given that you should be able to figure out the rest.  I think it's a very well-done film at this point.
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At first I was like this is probably dumb, but what the heck. I really enjoyed the movie and even shed a tear or two. For a movie I thought would MAYBE be okay, I'm absolutely in love with it and it will be a movie I know I'll watch many more times.
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...so, I had to watch. My wife and I were very surprised at how much we liked this unique take on the Oz story. It just goes to show that professional reviewers (who generally did not like this mini-series) can be out of touch with what we regular folks like to see in our entertainment.
Now that it's been released I think I'll go run down Amazon DVD aisle and  pop a copy in my shopping cart.
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Didn't know what all the fuss was about but, hey after watching - pretty good movie.
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I almost did not watch the whole thing because for me - I sort of figured out a good part of the plot after the first 15ish minutes.  However... I hung with it due to the gritty feel, winter scenes and the realism of the actual settings.  Vindication is a good word... but in one of those bittersweet ways.  I do not want to give anything away... so I will say if you appreciate movies that are not common place and require some thinking and just being with harsh moments - this might be for you.