DjMico

How people can praise or say anything positive about a film that features the actual autopsy of a child cadaver, is really upsetting to me. The parents of the little boy approved the filmmakers to use the body of their dead son as a "special effect" in this sick piece of vile vomit. I hope they were payed well, because if I met them in the street, I would spit at them.

"Men Behind the Sun" is not a film, it's an endurance test. And a dull one, at best. If you watch the movie and actually like it for its artistic qualities, then you're in dire need of a psych evaluation. The only reason people still talk about this garbage is the shock value. Intestines shooting out of rectums and cats being eaten by rats are a few of the tasty bits in this bland stew.

Atrocious horror for fans of animal abuse and snuff documentaries.

This is really strange stuff. Not at all blockbuster material, one might think, but it works. On many levels. The story deals with a man awakened from the dream that is life on earth. Our existence is an illusion, generated by an elaborate computer program known as "The Matrix". Planet earth is instead ruled by vicious, man-like aliens, intent on eliminating all those who know the truth.

The dark, moody comic-book feel really challenges your imagination. It is recommended that you keep a VERY open mind while watching this film, as the story gets pretty flipped-out from time to time. I found certain parts of it hard to swallow, yet bits and pieces of "Matrix" are truly brilliant. There are quite a few impressive fight sequences, some breathtaking and ground-breaking visual effects and a shootout scene that should be scribbled down in the record books. The message of the film is crystal clear and very ironic in these computerized times - mankind is a virus, a disease that can, should and will be cured by someone who knows better. Style AND substance, folks. The way it should be.

The storyline is occasionally confusing and Keanu Reeves' acting abilities leaves a lot to be wished for, but those are minor gripes. "Matrix" delivers the goodies and the soundtrack is really cool. I recommend it, but not for the Schwarzenegger-crowd. This film forces you to think and participate, to probe and search for the truth alongside the characters. Not all visits to the movie theater turn out that fruitful.

If our existence really is controlled by a computer program, I sure hope "The Matrix" is it. The Microsoft phenomena is frightening enough as it is, but to see Bill Gates in shades and a black suit after viewing this film would be enough to give anyone goose-bumps.

The beginning is awesome - ancient Egypt, some 3000 years ago. The camera slowly swoops over the majestic pyramids, quietly observing the construction of the Sphinx and the swarming streets of this once mighty city. The atmosphere from the trailer seems to be there - for a minute or two. It wasn't long before I realized I'd been scammed.

The most idiotic thing a film maker can do, is trying to market his film as something other than it is. This film most definitely is NOT the scary horror-film I expected it to be after seeing the trailer - this is "Army of Darkness, Light", at best. The third entry in the "Evil Dead"-trilogy was never meant to be taken seriously, we all knew what to expect when we went into the theatre. "The Mummy" was marketed as a horror/suspense/adventure-flick - not the silly slapstick-comedy it turned out to be.

Brendan Frazer may have been just right as "George of the Jungle", but he seems awfully misplaced here. I can only imagine what Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg, or Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell could have done with a piece like this. Sadly we'll never know.

For all I care "The Mummy" could have stayed in his crypt, for after seeing this film I wished I had been in there with him.