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Funny Games (2008)

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Release Date: March 14, 2008 (Limited)
On DVD: June 10, 2008
Genre: Suspense, Crime
Running Time: 112 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for terror, violence and some language.
Director: Michael Haneke
Writer: Michael Haneke
Cast: Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet, Boyd Gaines, Siobhan Fallon, Devon Gearhart

In this provocative and brutal thriller from director Michael Haneke, a vacationing family gets an unexpected visit from two deeply disturbed young men. Their idyllic holiday turns nightmarish as they are subjected to unimaginable terrors and struggle to stay alive.

Remade from his own acclaimed 1997 film, "Funny Games" is written and directed by Michael Haneke ("Caché"), and stars Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet and Devon Gearhart. Read more

Movie Review

Grade: A- I'd like to say that Funny Games is a film about children and their youth, the fun they have during a summer between school years. It could have been cheerful, an uplifting film with a PG rating. But alas, Funny Games is nothing like that. It is depraved, disturbing and fucked up. It defies the rules of cinema except, of course, it's a remake.

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Funny as it is

By Wesman, June 13, 2008

Erik, It is refreshing to see an honest review of this little gem. I have only seen the original, and I did my best to share it with friends. Regardless that it is a remake, either film steps out of bounds and challenges the viewer. It is only suitable that the man who created the vision, would update it for the masses to experience. In this case, the controversy is welcome.

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