Gummo (1997)

From Harmony Korine, screenwriter of Kids, comes a haunting portrait of life in small-town America. Through a collection of dreamlike and devastating images, Korine offers a glimpse of Xenia, Ohio, a world existing in the aftermath of a tornado.

 Harmony Korine is the One to Watch
Disturbing and totally bleak. Hits the proverbial white trash nail on the head. It's important to know that not everyone in this film is an actor. I read somewhere that the scene where the little boy pulls a picture from the wall, sending dozens of cockroaches scattering, was filmed in his actual residence. As an animal lover, I had some difficuly viewing the infamous cat scenes. However, as with all films, this too was monitered by the Humane Society and no animals were harmed in the making of this picture...well, no animals of the 4 legged variety anyway. Though I am quite sure that somewhere, a mangled kitchen chair is waiting for a drunken fellow to pass out so that it may exact it's revenge. Poignant and stark. Humorous, sad, and often times, causing psychological discomfort. Great documentary feel. I laughed and wanted to put a bullet in my head simultaneously...therefore- Two Thumbs Up! May 6, 2008

 A must-see for film buffs. This is an important movie.
Harmony Korine outdoes himself in this film by successfully mixing three film approaches/components together: scripted dialogue, improvisation and documentary. This story about the impovershed and somewhat isolated town of Xena, Ohio presents a combination of social commentary, uncomfortable personal interaction and the beauty and tragedy of life. Everyone should see this movie once. It might disturb you, it might make you laugh, but it will definitely effect you. April 29, 2008

 Harmony
If you can stomach it, get this movie. From the maker of Kids and tons of other crazy stuff, see what the boys of BELLY (Hype Williams) were watching on tv after Hype's opening rob scene.

This film seemed well put together. The events were humorous and realistic. What I love about Harmony's work is that it makes you think, it forces a physical reaction and a dialogue after being smacked in the butt or the face, or th... he's always very direct in that way.

Inde film makers Must Watch. Notice use of low-budget film work and sound. Looks good and edits uniquely Korine. Notice casting and anywhere-usa locations. The power of disturbing scenes add depth to film, such as Horror, and is uniquely Korine. March 25, 2008

 True horror
This is a horror film where the horror is in a near real life experience. These are the people that you see out in public and think "they're STRANGE". Or worse these are the people you meet as friends of your most out there friend and you hope to Hell you never have to be in their presence again. Forget the blood drenched aliens and what-not, these characters are more disturbing because they are way too close to real. January 14, 2008

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Harmony Korine relies on pushing the obvious hollywood buttons of sex and violence as much as the indie-film staples of prolonged silences and downbeat dialogue delivery. The main thing making Gummo stand out in the film landscape and seem creative rather than formulaic is the vignette style of filmmaking, the rarity of which gives the film it's novelty value. January 3, 2008

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