Review of Elephant (2003) by Markus A — 28 Oct 2014

This movie is nothing short of fantastic. I am not afraid to shy away from that opinion. "Elephant" is one of the most realistic and honestly dark movies I have ever seen. Sure it's not as dark as the majority of David Fincher's movies, but this is a different kind of dark.

While Fincher's movies are dark in a sense that it just wants to keep you entertained and intrigued, this movie wants to be realistic and almost feels like a slight semi-analysis of the Columbine shooting.

I am in no way saying it is directly that, but it kind of illustrates a bit what could have been the cause for it. And while I have never heard about any of the actors in the movie I do think they all do a great job at portraying realistic people in lack of a better word.

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen and I think you should check it out. And if you can find it on DVD/Blu-Ray somehow I suggest you buy it!