Haze

I've had the opportunity to see HAZE on the big screen twice. It's gritty, captivating, funny, sexy, misogynistic and appalling all at the same time.

This is a great full-length ride through the rituals of "Greek" college life. A sophisticated screen-play tells the story of two brothers at odds with each other over pledging to a fraternity known for egregious hazing practices and the films voyeuristic-like point of view makes you feel like you're watching as a fly on the wall while all the debauchery goes down.

People will be talking about this one!

I thought the film was very well written and very good acting. Kirk was wonderful as the lead. The storyline was very real and you felt as if you were there. Looking forward to Part II of the film. It ended leaving you wanting more.

I worked as an extra for this film a few years ago. So when I heard it was finally being released and showing at a theater near me, I jumped at the chance. I honestly didn't know what to expect when the lights dimmed and the show started. But I can say now that this film is simply incredible. Based on Greek mythology, the film blends elements of modern life and ancient myth into a captivating story everyone needs to see. The acting, the writing, the filmmaking, the editing, and even the score all work together flawlessly to create something truly amazing. Everyone should see this film. And not just those who pledged for fraternities and sororities in college.

When I rate movies, I do so purely on how entertained I was. I have no investment or knowledge of Greek life, aside from living a block away from a few frat houses back in college. I don't really care how true to life it was, I'm sure it isn't, but as a work of fiction alone, I though it was very watchable and enjoyable.

The production value was actually pretty decent, the acting wasn't as bad as you would expect, it's actually above average compared to low budgets films like these. I was surprised that I cared about some of the characters and their arcs, which is something I don't expect in these kinds of movies. I've seen a couple other frat movies, including "Goat," the Nick Jonas one, and I would recommend this over that.

Before I get into this, I'm going to bring up the infamous Netflix film, Cuties. Why am I bringing it up? Because that is a film none of you are ever gonna get out of me! For obvious reasons, it ain't worth my time, nor my dignity!

The point I'm making is that this and the latter have one thing in common, they practically glorify the subjects they claim to be denouncing! This movie could've executed its premise in a more subtle fashion. But instead, it is chaotic, brutal, and in your face every 10-seconds!!!

I read one review saying that it was "well made", which I beg to differ! I've seen better cinematography in a found footage movie. As for the editing, it is atrocious! The hazing scenes are so brutal that the whole thing comes off as t0rture p6rn!!! You rely this heavily on shock-value, then the message you're trying to send gets lost in translation!!!

All-in-all, Haze is a cheap exploitation film that condemns hazing while simultaneously glorifying it; I'd rather watch a video on the DARK WEB than sit through this again!!!