Review of Ravenous (1999) by Gabriel Arthur P — 11 Aug 2015
This might be the first film I've seen that legitimately glorifies cannibalism. I've seen plenty of cannibal films: "Alive" explored the tragedy of cannibalism; "Cannibal Holocaust" and "Hannibal" exotified cannibalism for shock value; and that's what you usually find.
It obviously takes an unusual mind to explore the mythos of cannibalism as a form of enlightenment, and apparently such a mind was present here. "Hannibal" doesn't quite approach the same feat, as the audience is carefully instructed to dismiss Dr.
Lecter as an insane person. Here in this film we simply have animals being animals, and it's very strange to behold. Now for technical: everything's great. Even in the dark scenes, the lighting was well done.
The acting seems natural. And the music is hideous and beautiful -- it was the score's reputation that drove me to watch the film, and I have to admit that it's very engaging.
This review of Ravenous (1999) was written by Gabriel Arthur P on 11 Aug 2015.
Ravenous has generally received positive reviews.
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