Review of Begotten (1991) by David F — 11 Jan 2017

Stylistically innovative but self-indulgent.

This review of Begotten (1991) was written by David F on 11 Jan 2017.

Begotten has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Edward S (229) on 23 Feb 2012

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By Ryland D (195) on 06 Aug 2012

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Extremely disturbing, frightening, and almost unbearable to watch. True it isn't for all tastes, maybe it is a little weird and depressing…

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By James J (731) on 13 Aug 2012

The style of filming itself is magnificent. The actually movie is artsy rubbish I just did not care for…

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By Tim R (1,080) on 13 Oct 2014

Much better if it's a short film within 20 min or so…

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By Agus B (72) on 19 May 2015

It is creepy. Coming from me, you would know to take it seriously…

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By Maxwell S (250) on 18 May 2012

I couldn't finish it in one sitting. Showing this to someone who is shrooming could be considered a form of torture…

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By Neil L (92) on 22 May 2011

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