Shortly after seeing this film I could not decide if it was the best film of the year or the worst. After thinking about it, I would go for the latter. This film will not be to everybody's taste. It is violent, crude, loud, rude, funny, lewd, sexy, outrageous, camp, disgusting... and like nothing you have ever seen before.
It is a slight story, but the strength of the film lies in it's execution and the strong performances of the entire cast, especially Natasha Lyonne and Maria Celedonio. Vincent Gallo, in his extended cameo, lives up to his reputation as the true heir to the likes of Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken - a grotesque performance par excellence.
Matthew Bright's previous film Freeway was inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood. This film (prefixed Freeway 2, although with no apparent connection other than the road movie theme) was inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel. If rumours are to be believed his next film is going to be based on the story of the Three Little Pigs. If this is the case, I can hardly wait to see what he comes up with.
And look out for a moment that would make Dirk Diggler green with envy!
It is a slight story, but the strength of the film lies in it's execution and the strong performances of the entire cast, especially Natasha Lyonne and Maria Celedonio. Vincent Gallo, in his extended cameo, lives up to his reputation as the true heir to the likes of Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken - a grotesque performance par excellence.
Matthew Bright's previous film Freeway was inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood. This film (prefixed Freeway 2, although with no apparent connection other than the road movie theme) was inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel. If rumours are to be believed his next film is going to be based on the story of the Three Little Pigs. If this is the case, I can hardly wait to see what he comes up with.
And look out for a moment that would make Dirk Diggler green with envy!