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Daniel Carlson
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I love movies, books, music, TV, good food, my wife, my cats, and my dog. (Not necessarily in that order.) I write about whatever's on my mind. For more, go here.

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March 17, 2008

Review: Funny Games

Really not as bad as you think it will be. While I admit that I'm more desensitized than some, I should point out that none of the real violence occurs on screen. None. Aside from a slap across the face and a couple hits to a leg, it's all in your head. Which is, I guess, its own kind of punishment.

Seriously, though, it's pretty terrifying, and the dog dies. Don't see it unless you're writing a freshman-level paper on violence in the media.

Click here for the review.

Comments: 2

Also (SPOILER)

The Watts wielding shotgun scene, you see it happen, but then it's made insignificant. So it's like the violence didn't even happen.

(END SPOILER)

boo

Dan,

Great great review. You are so insightful with your reviews, and this one is no exception.

Kudos!

Boo

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