Trys too hard at the end, predictable - not bad though

Rating: 7/10 (30 August 2005)

The first third of the movie was well done especially the first 15 minutes or so - it was deranged, strange, and well told with the main character's description of his past and the way the time flashed by. You see the characters torment. Some very witty lines shine too with him wondering whether imaginary TV training can carry into the real world. However the violence often becomes too much of a spectacle and at times too glorified. While the visual content sometimes I question, the style and make-up of the cinematography is well done. Unfortunately as is often the case with movies - the ending suffers; the twist is more for shock value and very predictable - they would've done better going a traditional route with it, or at least something with a little more integrity. Also, the final suicide is absolutely pointless further detracting. How could the father make that decision also?? Anyway, worth a look if you can handle the utter lack of integrity to stoop to for entertainment's sake I guess - are you entertained by immoral, base, and twisted ideas? If so enjoy.