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**_How far can a civilized man be pushed?_** A well-to-do couple from Los Angeles (James Marsden and Kate Bosworth) move back to the wife's hometown in southern Mississippi and settle into the now vacant homestead. They enlist some roofers whom she knows from growing up, the leader being 6'4" Charlie (Alexander Skarsgård), a former boyfriend. Rivalry is in the air as he subtly tries to emasculate Amy’s brainy husband and she starts to question his manhood. Havoc ensues. “Straw Dogs” (2011) was shot in late summer, 2009, but not released until two years later. It’s a remake of the Peckinpah's film from 40 years prior, which changes the setting from the Cornish countryside of southwest England to the modern Deep South. It’s a psychological-thriller and so there's a lot of drama and subtle suspense build-up; things don't blow-up until the final act, similar to “Cop Land.” Anyone looking for mindless action should stay away, but those who enjoy films shot in the Deep South will likely appreciate this newer version. There are also similarities to "Of Mice and Men," like the mentally challenged guy who doesn't know his own strength (Dominic Purcell). The conflict here is basically brawn vs. brain or Lynyrd Skynyrd vs. Bach. Some have complained that Marsden was wrong for the role of the protagonist since it called for someone of shorter stature, like Dustin Hoffman in the original, but I feel Marsden is an improvement as David. This is a totally civilized man of average stature (5'10") with an intellectual occupation who is forced to shed all his civilized conditioning and revert back to the barbarism of his ancestors. Meanwhile Bosworth is superior to Susan George IMHO because she’s more intelligent and less all-around annoying. In fact, every key character is superior to the 1971 movie because of quality casting. Skarsgård, for instance, is both more likable or respectable (initially) and intimidating as Charlie compared to Del Henney. And James Caan is simply more entertaining in the role originally played by Peter Vaughan. There are also additional scenes that make it better than Peckinpah’s rendition, like the confrontation in the church parking lot and David’s explanation of what ‘straw dogs’ means. Questions are raised: Why would a rape-victim keep silent? Why is the popular high school cheerleader interested in the local mentally-challenged hunk? Why does the ex-coach hate this poor sob and why is he so rash? A little reflection will answer these and other questions. I like it when films don't spell everything out and make you think. If you appreciate Southern Gothic or Rural Gothic, as well as psychological crime thrillers, you should appreciate this. The flick is sophisticated and sneers at binary good/bad characterizations, rubbing the viewer’s face in humanity’s animalistic (or fallen) nature, which lies just beneath the veneer of civilized proprieties. I should add that there's a hard-to-watch rape scene and at least one other sexually suggestive scene (where you can't make anything out, but you know what's going on), not to mention the mayhem of the climax. But it's mostly an intelligent drama that slowly builds tension. It runs 1 hour, 50 minutes, which is 8 minutes less than the 1971 version (making it more streamlined). It was shot in Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana, and Vivian, which is a half hour drive northwest of the city. GRADE: B
Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anais, Séverine begins to work there during the day under the name Belle de Jour. But when one of her clients grows possessive, she must try to go back to her normal life.
An unprecedented series of violent tornadoes is sweeping across Oklahoma. Tornado chasers, headed by Dr. Jo Harding, attempt to release a groundbreaking device that will allow them to track them and create a more advanced warning system. They are joined by Jo's soon to be ex-husband Bill, a former tornado chaser himself, and his girlfriend Melissa.
In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
A death row inmate turns for spiritual guidance to a local nun in the days leading up to his scheduled execution for the murders of a young couple.
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer are witnesses to the death by heart attack of elderly, rich Mr. Enderby. Yet they have their doubts about what happened. The police don't believe them, thus leading Miss Marple to yet again investigate by herself.
A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.
Helmut and Sabine Halm have always managed vacations of lazy privacy at their favorite retreat on Germany′s Lake Constance. So when the energetic, handsome Klaus Buch turns up with his beautiful girlfriend Helene, Helmut is quite ready to dismiss this dimly familiar acquaintance. But Klaus is overjoyed to recognize his old schoolmate Helmut, eager to recall every incident of their shared time, and to display every detail of this successful lifestyle as a fit sportsman and author. The precious days of privacy give way to an unwanted and awkward intimacy, as the Buchs and the Halms hike, dine and sail together. Their joint activities aggravate myriad psychological tensions among the four characters, which are all the more intensely ironic for their peaceful veneer and which must eventually erupt.
After finding out that her husband, Rudi, has a fatal illness, Trudi Angermeier arranges a trip to Berlin so they can see their children. Of course, the kids don't know the real reason they're visiting - and the catch is, neither does Rudi...