What an interesting movie. With complete disregard to any of the cinematic rules of decency, Haneke makes everyone in the audience accessories to murder, and he does it with a smile and a wink. Completely unmotivated, the two gloved killers get a joy out of their chosen profession, killing simply because they can. Not only do they kill, however, but they make sure we know they're about to do it, and then go through with it. I can honestly say this film is one-of-a-kind. You will never see a film like this again, and if someone decides to remake this (or the idea) later on, it is not possible for the film to be as shocking. The basic premise is a happy family of three take a weekend trip to their lake house. Once there, the wife is approached by the neighbor's friends to borrow some eggs. The neighbor's friends turn out to be quite unfriendly, and the world as the family knows it quickly gets turned upside down and thrown in a blender. If you have a strong stomach for violence in movies (not the explosion kind, but the personal kind) give this one a shot, but if not stay away as you will undoubtedly hate this movie, or be sickened by it (or both). Rightfully so, Funny Games' did very well at the Film Festivals it was shown in, even winning a couple. Regardless of all the film school nonsense, however, this is simply a powerful film that deserves a chance to be seen. It will throw you for a loop, but in retrospect you'll be glad you saw it. Rating: 32/40
Review of Funny Games
