Review of Martyrs (2008) by Aurelius D — 11 Mar 2010
Fuck. Strong blatant word to be sure but it is used for making a point. Not to be taken lightly. I seriously don't think I could sum up this movie. I feel there is a new darkness on my soul that this movie put there.
The things you witness in this movie go beyond the norm. It is painful to sit through. This is not to say it is a horrible movie. No, this is painful because it makes you feel. I cringed. Many, many times.
It is horrible. Take Hostel and Saw and mix them all together and they still can't get anywhere close to this. I felt a bit ill a few times at some of the things you see. It is disturbing. I haven't had a movie disturb me and make me antsy like this in a long time if ever.
I'm so shell-shocked from this movie that I can't even remember anything more fucked up than this. This certainly sets the bar high on messed up movies. It is horror in many ways. The things that happen to the people.
.. I am really wishing I hadn't watched this before bed. You can't describe this movie. It is like a sunset or a memory. Sure you can use adjectives to try and paint the picture in someone else?s mind but there is only the experience.
Everything else is just words.
This review of Martyrs (2008) was written by Aurelius D on 11 Mar 2010.
Martyrs has generally received mixed reviews.
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