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entry #5: Funny Games (1997) + Funny Games US (2007) directed by Michael Haneke Michael Haneke directed the original German film “Funny Games” in 1997. 10 years later, he decided to make a shot by shot English remake of the film entitled “Funny Games US”. The reason for this is that he wanted the film to reach American audiences, as it has a lot to do with violence in film, and reality. The violence in this film is never shown on screen which allows the audience to bring their own imagination into play. By filling in the gaps of what we don’t see, the audience is able visualise the situation and react to them based on what is presented. On another note, “breaking the 4th wall” is a concept that has been severely overused in the film industry. I’ve always believed that it can go two ways: either the director loses the audience by reminding them that they are only watching a film, or the audience is invited to become more involved & intrigued in the situation the film sets up. Funny Games is an example of a film that uses this method effectively, and for a purpose. By doing this, Haneke guides the audience’s attention to the realization that what we are watching is not going to go the way we hope. In an era so filled with genre-cliches, predictability is a factor that audience members tend to critique very quickly. In ignoring these cliches, Haneke manages to portray a world that might feel absurd at first, but is indeed a reflection of the brutal reality we live in. This makes both versions of Funny Games a truly unsettling experience. Nothing can express my love for these two gems directed by Michael Haneke. #michaelhaneke #funnygames #funnygamesus #cinema #german #naomiwatts #timroth #michaelpitt https://www.instagram.com/p/BsiLw7fFtfS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ima8mx5n4z8j

Funnygames (2007) A family of three go to their vacation house for some time away, upon arriving there they see a young pair with their neighbours, however all is not as it seems. What. A. Horrible. Movie. Goddamn I wish I could rewind time to get my time back after watching this. It seemed interesting on the cover, however it becomes very apparent very quickly that this film is shit. The cover of this film, has two 4*, and a 5* review on the front. I have no idea who you people are who reviewed this but you’re on a different planet to me. If anyone else watched this and thought this was a terrific movie please enlighten me as to why. The film doesn’t really do anything, it doesn’t go anywhere, it doesn’t piece together any puzzles, it doesn’t answer questions, it really is just pointless. The start, the middle, the end all of it. It’s a pointless endeavour that feels like it the whole way through unfortunately. It might just sound like I’m just tearing into this film, but in my eyes it’s all it deserves. The only saving grace is that the acting is pretty decent and the juxtaposition between it’s polite tenure and macabre atmosphere is something that’s interesting at least. Apart from that, I didn’t feel this film had anything else going for it, I very rarely tell people not to watch a film, but I would tell you not to watch this. I’m interested to see what anyone else thought of this, but I absolutely hated it. Overall I think this film is a travesty, a waste of time and a 2 hour shame. The acting is it’s only saving grace, and they don’t do a hideous job here, but the film does that itself and hangs itself by the fattest noose. #Funnygames #FunnygamesUS #FunnygamesMovie #FunnygamesReview #Omareviews #BadMovie #Remake #MichaelHaneke #NaomiWatts #TimRoth #FilmReview #MovieReview #Cinephile https://www.instagram.com/p/B73TXA6FM4x/?igshid=11gfcnkzhyjo6

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