Couldn't Sit Still Through This

Rating: 8/10 (17 November 2006)

After some friends told me that people were gasping and squirming through the torture scenes in this film, I decided not to see this in the theater, to avoid the distractions. So I bought the unrated DVD and finally got a chance to see if it lived up to its hype. No disappointments here! People complain about the first half being too gratuitous and juvenile with nudity, but when it picks up, it is truly a terrifying experience. I enjoyed the pacing, there were times when I felt sick, the acting was reasonably good and torture seemed genuinely realistic even though the plot was extremely far-fetched. Anybody who sees this without clenching their fists or curling up their toes or not having their heart beat fast several times through it, is not human. It has to be the most violently sadistic mainstream film in the history of film-making. I liken it to an awesome roller-coaster ride! Highly recommended, indeed! 8/10