Review of Rampage (2009) by Al M — 11 May 2012

For the third time in the past year, I have seen a decent film directed by crapmaster Uwe Boll (Bloodrayne,etc.). Along with Seed and Stoic, Rampage (Uwe seems to like monosyllabic titles) demonstrates that Uwe has the vision to make provocative films if he decides to put the effort into.

Featuring Brendan Fletcher, who you will recognize if you watched Freddy vs. Jason too many times like I have, stars as the affectless lead who goes on a killing spree after a day of being put down and dissed by everyone around him.

An avid paintballer, Bill has amassed a full suit of armor and a massive stock of guns, ammunition, and explosives that he uses to take the town apart in a truly massive killing spree. A commentary upon the alienation of the postmodern world and the disconnect/desensitization we have developed in response to violent images, Rampage is a brutal but thoughtful film that examines the dark underbelly of the American dream.