What's the most depressing film you've ever watched?
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blindswelledrat said:
GhostDriver said:
I've seen 85% of the films mentioned on here, some are close others are like really??
Watch Spanish film Biutiful with Javier Bardem, it makes everyone of the above films look like disney's snow white.
Really is a look into the darkest side of the soul, a study of redemption. BE WARNED IT IS A VERY HARD AND DRAINING FILM TO WATCH, but equally there is something about it that really does have you hooked.
Definitely a film that has stayed with me and will till the end of my days.
Dont believe me? Read the user reviews below...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1164999/
Agree. On page 2 I saidWatch Spanish film Biutiful with Javier Bardem, it makes everyone of the above films look like disney's snow white.
Really is a look into the darkest side of the soul, a study of redemption. BE WARNED IT IS A VERY HARD AND DRAINING FILM TO WATCH, but equally there is something about it that really does have you hooked.
Definitely a film that has stayed with me and will till the end of my days.
Dont believe me? Read the user reviews below...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1164999/
blindswelledrat said:
The one that stands head and shoulders above there rest for me was Biutiful (with Javier Bardem)
Utterly relentless. I like bleak films but that was one I wanted to scream at the screen "Just give us something FFS"
Utterly relentless. I like bleak films but that was one I wanted to scream at the screen "Just give us something FFS"
Also thought of nil by mouth, not sure if already mentioned.
280E said:
Johnny Got his Gun (1971-ish)
Despite starring the amusingly-named Timothy Bottoms, it's pretty turgid going
This is the first film I thought of when I read the topic title, I'd add 1984 with John Hurt as well, grim and utterly depressing.Despite starring the amusingly-named Timothy Bottoms, it's pretty turgid going
Edited by steviegunn on Monday 4th January 22:50
The_Burg said:
steviegunn said:
This is the first film I thought of when I read the topic title, I'd add 1984 with John Hurt as well, grim and utterly depressing.
1984 was brilliant. John Hurt as Winston was amazing. Edited by steviegunn on Monday 4th January 22:50
I'm surprised there a more than a few here I have never heard of. I shall have to have a look out for a few of them.
Here's a few I'm chucking into the mix.
Downfall- bleakness distilled. Not much joy in that one and one scene in particular is very disturbing.
Silent running- I haven't seen it for many years and don't think I could again. Depressing stuff indeed.
Here's a few I'm chucking into the mix.
Downfall- bleakness distilled. Not much joy in that one and one scene in particular is very disturbing.
Silent running- I haven't seen it for many years and don't think I could again. Depressing stuff indeed.
Sophie's Choice
Schindlers List
Son of Saul
I've met some incredible people who have shared stories with me from their lives that match the content of these films and it makes them all the more heartbreaking.
The scene with the red coat in Schindlers List is a haunting piece of genius that is hard to find parallels with in modern film.
Schindlers List
Son of Saul
I've met some incredible people who have shared stories with me from their lives that match the content of these films and it makes them all the more heartbreaking.
The scene with the red coat in Schindlers List is a haunting piece of genius that is hard to find parallels with in modern film.
Watched 'The Grey' recently starring Liam Neeson. That was pretty bleak and depressing. Certainly not a happy film but I liked it and would watch again.
Also watched 'The Revenant' last night which drew me into the desolate landscape. I swear I could actually feel the cold. I didn't love the film but it was very good.
Also watched 'The Revenant' last night which drew me into the desolate landscape. I swear I could actually feel the cold. I didn't love the film but it was very good.
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