Review of A Dirty Shame (2004) by Patrick K — 18 Jun 2005
This movie was never going to win an oscar, and most people would be offended by about 80% of it, but what I am offended by is the complete abomination that is the "Neutered" version of this movie.
I've heard of movies that were Rated R and then when they came out on DVD they were "Unrated" or Directors Cuts, but to actually go back and edit the movie for its DVD release, COME ON!! I saw it in the theater when it was NC-17 and although it was vulgar and there was nudity (including penis) that is the only way to see it.
After watching the "R" rated version, I almost wonder why they didn't just make it PG13. They blurred ALL the nudity, and even clothed some people in scenes, they blurred out the R on the end of the Bone* and the playful songs that were on the radio were even edited.
It almost seemed like they removed ALL of the profanity and sexual dialogues. With all those things removed this movie is nothing but a pale imitation of its former self. And could probably be shown on a basic cable channel as is.
You shouldn't watch this movie if you are a prude, but in reality there nothing in it is very sexy but there is a lot of sex talk. If you decide to watch this movie PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch the theatrical version first and then the R rated one, and you will see what I am talking about.
By the way the movie is very well acted and if you like dirty jokes this is about as dirty as you can get.
This review of A Dirty Shame (2004) was written by Patrick K on 18 Jun 2005.
A Dirty Shame has generally received mixed reviews.
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