When Does Art Become Pathetic
I think it can be argued that film making and writing is an art unto itself. When you see something written come out on screen, it’s something that should be enjoyed, critiqued, or marveled at. But, there is a strange flipside to “art”. I had the distinct nonpleasure to view the Human Centipede. While the movie is quietly under radar (rightfully so), this movie leads to some highly interesting questions. This film is visual, for sure. The problem is, at what point are you fringing on purposeful cringe factor and art? The idea of the movie centers around the idea of creating a centipede out of bodies. The movie shows the three victims being attached mouth to anus to create this human centipede. Of course it is disturbingly visual (no CG), and really you have to wonder if it’s intentionally intensely visual on purpose. At least Saw had some kind of a decent story and decent acting to go with it. The movie isn’t out for theatrical release, but you can check it out in the early parts of the summer–if you have the stomach for it. It is pretty sick and when I saw it, a dozen or so people walked out. The writing is horrible, and so is the acting. You probably won’t find another movie that’s as disturbingly grotesque as this. There is certainly no artistic value to this movie. If you dare watch it, prepare yourself. Don’t eat or drink anything before or during the movie.
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It is out for release. IFC are distributing it in theaters and om VOD from the end of this month.