Sure, you see the end coming from way off and it has big-time echoes of Defending Your Life and even more so of the great Japanese film After Life, but Wristcutters for most of its under 90 minutes has it all -- wit, acting, an ugly and barren netherlife for suicides, and in it all something original and sobering to say about life and the deliberate loss of it. Can you really resist a movie whose protagonist says, "Soon after I killed myself I got a job at Kamikaze Pizza," or that the place he winds up is pretty much like living except just a little worse. It is a world of no smiles (and the cast stays true to that) and no stars, but apparently endless supplies of gas stations in bleak vistas. And if all that's not enough it's got Tom Waits, Gob from Arrested Development as the Messiah, and a long almost forgotten Del Shannon song, Cry Myself to Sleep, on the soundtrack.
Not to be missed.
August 1, 2008This movie is amazing, it has the wonderful quirky quality that you would expect from any indie film. The dry humor is to die for, no pun intended. And if you are a fan of Gogol Bordello, this movie is for you! I watched it once over my PayPer View, and bought it the very next day. This is one of the greatest movies of this time, and definitely the most unique. It will not disappoint.
July 30, 2008An excellent, unique twist on a drama/comedy that explores the idea of an alternate world for those unfortunate souls who choose suicide as a way to 'check-out' on life. The quirky 'dead world' of the wrist cutters becomes a more bizarre journey when a young man finds out his girlfriend committed suicide shortly after he did and resides somewhere in the world of the dead. In his quest to find her, he learns more about himself and life in general, especially from the individuals he meets along the way. This is a strange journey for the viewer, but worth the unusual ride. Excellent music and a fantastic performance by Tom Waits and others. I'm glad they changed the ending from the original short story...the screen version appeals more to my romantic 'happy endings' appetite. Eugene Hutz is also another favorite of mine, for his musical and acting talents.
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July 29, 2008Somehow after seeing all the previews I expected more from this movie. I expected it to be really funny and clever. This idea of an afterlife for people who kill themselves is intriguing. I was greatful that the movie doesn't try to be laugh-out-loud funny, but it ends up dragging a bit. It also tries too hard to be bittersweet and charming.
July 7, 2008 |  | Interesting and clever ... |  |
Great INDIE film!!! Love Shannyn Sossamon!! Great move to watch on a chill day when in the mood for something different.
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