[Beastie]

Straw Dogs on channel 5 now!

Starring Dustin Hoffman.

It is a film that was banned for like 20 years because it was too "controversial". There is apparently quite an explicit rape scene or something?

Anyone seen it? is it good? anyone watching it now?

[BB_Eye]

As a film, it's a very persuasive argument for not moving to the countryside.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by BB_Eye

As a film, it's a very persuasive argument for not moving to the countryside.

Oh lol. Is it good? Got it on now, not too much happening at the mo!

[GypsyGoth]

Never seen it, sounds a bit like Last House On The Left, I seen the remake of that and there was an awful scene in that.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

Never seen it, sounds a bit like Last House On The Left, I seen the remake of that and there was an awful scene in that.

I have not seen the old or new version of that but would like to!

Some pretty girls on this film. Dustin Hoffman is not half bad lol

[Beastie]

Rape scene on now.

[Beastie]

Poor girl.

[Beastie]

The creep said sorry then the girl said "hold me" Strange..

[Beastie]

I think he just did her up the bum and she said "nooooooo"

[Beastie]

The rape scene has now ended.

[MissKittyFantastico]

I haven't seen the original but a remake is in post production at the moment starring Alexander Skarsgard, James Marsden and Kate Bosworth, due out next year which I'll definitely want to see! Apparently the director has hailed Alex as the next big thing in Hollywood based on his performance in this (obviously I already think he's an amazing actor anyway) so I can't wait.

Will more than likely try and watch the original at some point before that release so I can compare the two.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Yes Ive seen it, its a mix film to me, its boring, but also tense and intresting, the ending is great.

I remember it was suppose to be bad when she is rapped, becuase they edited it soo bad it made it look like she was loving being rapped.

[MissKittyFantastico]

In the remake the rape scene is meant to be very harrowing :/

[DrunkerThanMoses]

They did a remake?

[MissKittyFantastico]

See my post up there Jon ^^^ lol

It's coming out next year

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Oh lol, cool. Hopefully they will do the rape scence better and makes us fell for the character, and not view her enjoying being rapped.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

Yes Ive seen it, its a mix film to me, its boring, but also tense and intresting, the ending is great.

I remember it was suppose to be bad when she is rapped, becuase they edited it soo bad it made it look like she was loving being rapped.

That's why the scene caused so much uproar: she does seem to enjoy and embrace her rapist at a certain stage. And of course alot of people were aware at the time of how violent cinema was becoming and this film seemed to be promoting and accepting it even further. So many touchy issues involved.

[Smithy]

I just read what happens online, seems a bit of an odd film ;/

[MissKittyFantastico]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

Oh lol, cool. Hopefully they will do the rape scence better and makes us fell for the character, and not view her enjoying being rapped.

I think they've kept the premise the same, I've tried not to read too much about it because I don't want to spoil it but I did read that she says to the rapist afterwards 'hold me' or something? Don't know if it's like that in the original or not.

Either way I'm looking forward to seeing what Alex does with the role, and I like James Marsden too so should be good.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I just read what happens online, seems a bit of an odd film ;/

How can you read a plot synopsis before watching the actual film? Oh, people like you should be shot. lol.

[MissKittyFantastico]

Originally Posted by Smithy

I just read what happens online, seems a bit of an odd film ;/

I'm guessing you're not actually ever going to watch it then seeing as you just ruined it for yourself

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Originally Posted by MissKittyFantastico

I think they've kept the premise the same, I've tried not to read too much about it because I don't want to spoil it but I did read that she says to the rapist afterwards 'hold me' or something? Don't know if it's like that in the original or not.

Either way I'm looking forward to seeing what Alex does with the role, and I like James Marsden too so should be good.

Ah cant remember lol It was last year i watched it, I cant remember back then.

Ive heard of that Alex guy whats he been in? Im thinking true blood but i dont know why?

[Smithy]

Originally Posted by setanta

How can you read a plot synopsis before watching the actual film? Oh, people like you should be shot. lol.

Because Im probably never going to see it

Originally Posted by MissKittyFantastico

I'm guessing you're not actually ever going to watch it then seeing as you just ruined it for yourself

No, probably not

It'll probably never be on again

[setanta]

I hate when they remake old classics, but this films one saving grace is that it's directed by a guy who might actually be the right man for the job. I enjoyed two of his earlier projects where he revealed a keen eye for detail and an appreciation of ethical and moral issues.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Anyway, Dustin Hoffman and the Graduate is on next week, any good?