This is a pretty solid French thriller. After a lot of corporate backstabbing they decide to make the annual office outing a rock climbing trip through a white-water-rapid-filled canyon. Clearly, they're not all going to make it out. The problem is that there comes a point when you realize that all of the characters are terrible people and that you don't want any of them to escape.
There's a lot going on in this post-modern gangster flick. I mean, a whole lot. I wouldn't even know where to begin but if you're a fan of Asian gangster films, or gangster films in general, it's not to be missed.
First of all a double shout out to Corey for coming to Princess and this, which he accurately described as a mix of Napoleon Dynamite and Wes Anderson. It's really great and, as I've said before, there's nothing sweeter than nerd love. If you have an affection for dead-pan humor and characters that are a little off you must see this funny, bizarre and wonderful film.
I loved this movie even though I completely disagreed with it's message. This film is against pornography (which I am for) and for violent revenge, including the bombing of innocent civilians and breaking the bones of small children (things I am against). That being said, this was an incredibly well-directed film. It has a stunning visual style, an inventive combination of animation and live action, and it takes a harsh look at disturbing issues you'd rather not contemplate. It's just a shame that the hero exhibits the moral code of a terrorist.
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