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A tight little flick with lots of quirky details to keep you entertained. Story, of course, may seem a bit far-fetched, but that's the fun in movies like these. The cast performed their roles well, especially the actor who played the doctor. Very creepy!
This movie is just total fun. Don't kill yourself over the plot of story line. Just remember that this film is to entertain you and make you laugh. If you ask yourself how it is possible for the girl to have the money when she couldn't have possibly will only make you crazy. Forget about it. It's one of the all genre covered films that adds just a little bit of everything. Excellent acting by that British guy from Cheers. He plays the best psychopath since Joseph Cotten in Shadow of a Doubt. The brothers who directed this film could be the next Cohen Brothers....keep your eyes on them!
- caspian1978
- 30 अग॰ 2001
- परमालिंक
For the first 40 minutes this film was great, I was fully interested in the story of 2 hoodlums who, after being given only a day to pay off their loan shark - decide to blackmail (what they think to be) a very well off british business man.
Then as it goes on it turns a little ridiculous loses credibility and interest, although it was still watchable, if not gripping. Worth a watch if its on TV and you want to kill 90 mins.
Then as it goes on it turns a little ridiculous loses credibility and interest, although it was still watchable, if not gripping. Worth a watch if its on TV and you want to kill 90 mins.
This is a rather hard to find (not on video)film that fits somewhere in the Tarantino-type tradition of wild plot twists, explicit violence and psycho characters who outdo each other in their insanity and malevolence. There's also quite a bit of sick humor. After the first couple of minutes, I was ready to dismiss Blackmale as another low-budget, perhaps made-for-cable thriller, but it does have some originality and humor that makes it a cut above the standard genre flick. Many of the characters are actually entertaining and funny, if you can appreciate such humor. Still, it's hardly a great film and ends up being mainly an exercise in mindless violence.
It's a waste of time watching this movie. My brother actually gave me this film because he would throw it in the garbage if I didn't take it...
The movie itself is so badly written, unexciting story, and pathetic characters. The story is about two men who needs money fast and decide to blackmail a British business man. That's what they think, but of course this isn't the real truth. So the story evolves and the two blackmailers get in deeper and deeper trouble. I sat and watched the clock all the time throughout the entire movie. It's a terrible film that just isn't worth your time. Believe me!
The movie itself is so badly written, unexciting story, and pathetic characters. The story is about two men who needs money fast and decide to blackmail a British business man. That's what they think, but of course this isn't the real truth. So the story evolves and the two blackmailers get in deeper and deeper trouble. I sat and watched the clock all the time throughout the entire movie. It's a terrible film that just isn't worth your time. Believe me!
- extend_my_sin
- 13 अग॰ 2005
- परमालिंक
I was fascinated by the subtitle on the cover "Ultra-violent stylish thriller" but in reality it was actually more a sad comedy than a thriller. The story begins with two friends who owe money and decide to blackmail a psychotic doctor for having crude sex, which they have on tape and it ends up with him blackmailing them.The movie contains scenes of rape and not for the faint-hearted. I would only recommend this movie to those who enjoy this kind of black humor, but by me if you wanted to watch an Independent movie Pi, or The Man Who Wasn't There would be a much better choice.
I loved Pulp Fiction, I loved Fight Club, and while the writer/directors, the Baluzy brothers have seen those films, they do not belong behind the camera.
The plot is a gang of young kids try to black mail a crazy doctor (John Roos from Cheers). Surprise!, there are double crosses and a lot people are shot. There is a lot of blood and dead bodies, but it is not scary or funny -just sad. Close ups of crack pipe use, sex with dead bodies, dogs tied to car bumpers (remember NatLamp's Vacation?) and donut eating cops.
It not bad enough to be funny, with one small exception, there is a ninja gang chasing them. Their leader uses a walker and when the young Ninja kicks the starts kick he hurts himself because "Dude, you have to stretch first". The only other highlight is Sascha Knopf looks great in a bikini.
Please avoid this.
The plot is a gang of young kids try to black mail a crazy doctor (John Roos from Cheers). Surprise!, there are double crosses and a lot people are shot. There is a lot of blood and dead bodies, but it is not scary or funny -just sad. Close ups of crack pipe use, sex with dead bodies, dogs tied to car bumpers (remember NatLamp's Vacation?) and donut eating cops.
It not bad enough to be funny, with one small exception, there is a ninja gang chasing them. Their leader uses a walker and when the young Ninja kicks the starts kick he hurts himself because "Dude, you have to stretch first". The only other highlight is Sascha Knopf looks great in a bikini.
Please avoid this.
I saw this film about a month ago, and I have to say it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The reason I seen it in the first place was because I found out that Justin Pierce (R.I.P) was in it, and I haven't seen any of his other films apart from Kids, and Next Friday. And as usual he gave a great performance, and so did the rest of the cast.
The story wasn't particularly good but the way the cast acted they made the film watchable. So I would suggest if you want a film that is fun and not to be taken that seriously, than choose this you might even like it.
The story wasn't particularly good but the way the cast acted they made the film watchable. So I would suggest if you want a film that is fun and not to be taken that seriously, than choose this you might even like it.
- Lozbee2000
- 16 अग॰ 2002
- परमालिंक
What did I just witness? In fact, hold on... 9-1-1, I would like to report a crime. Yes, it is a cinematic crime. You can find the suspects easily by looking up "BlackMale" on IMDb.com. They should be easy to find because none of their careers have taken them anywhere. I just stopped on this movie during a late night channel surf, and it seemed interesting enough. A guy being entrapped by a beautiful young lady; I just wanted to see where it was headed. I later found out that it was headed towards the pits.
Well, the title is silly enough to suggest that the movie in turn wouldn't be any good. Although it had some credible actors in it. Bokeem Woodbine is no stranger, and I certainly remember Roger Rees from "Cheers", but this movie just stunk like nobody's business. The plot and events just kept getting more and more absurd up until the utterly ridiculous ending. Somebody was definitely blackmailed here. I think the actors were blackmailed into being in this movie, but being that it is an indie film, there was no distributor blackmailed into helping produce this junk.
Well, the title is silly enough to suggest that the movie in turn wouldn't be any good. Although it had some credible actors in it. Bokeem Woodbine is no stranger, and I certainly remember Roger Rees from "Cheers", but this movie just stunk like nobody's business. The plot and events just kept getting more and more absurd up until the utterly ridiculous ending. Somebody was definitely blackmailed here. I think the actors were blackmailed into being in this movie, but being that it is an indie film, there was no distributor blackmailed into helping produce this junk.
- view_and_review
- 8 जुल॰ 2007
- परमालिंक
*Coughs*
"Blackmail" has driven me to break my IMDb duck. I am usually in broad agreement with the overall scores, if not the individual reviews of the members of this august body. But it has to said folks. An average score of 4.1 is just wrong, Wrong, WRONG.
I was not looking forward to watching this - the cover text was a deterrent and, as others have said, after 5 minutes my finger was hovering over the stop button.
Then I got it - it's all tongue in cheek - a challenge to see how many cliches can be stretched to the furthest (inc goriest & sickest) possible extent and crammed into 86 minutes, overlaid with thick dollop (sorry to be technical!) of black humour. It's the obvious thing to do with a low budget movie, and it works wonderfully. I squirmed at the gore, and laughed as each cliche approached and was played out with hilarious familiarity. It even has a fabled "boot shot". I hope the cast had an absolute riot making it.
If you're into very black comedy, take out your brain and watch this.
A 7 for setting its stall out and executing it (geddit!) in a far classier manner than it suggests on the tin.
And you'll never look at a briar pipe the same again. Guaranteed.
"Blackmail" has driven me to break my IMDb duck. I am usually in broad agreement with the overall scores, if not the individual reviews of the members of this august body. But it has to said folks. An average score of 4.1 is just wrong, Wrong, WRONG.
I was not looking forward to watching this - the cover text was a deterrent and, as others have said, after 5 minutes my finger was hovering over the stop button.
Then I got it - it's all tongue in cheek - a challenge to see how many cliches can be stretched to the furthest (inc goriest & sickest) possible extent and crammed into 86 minutes, overlaid with thick dollop (sorry to be technical!) of black humour. It's the obvious thing to do with a low budget movie, and it works wonderfully. I squirmed at the gore, and laughed as each cliche approached and was played out with hilarious familiarity. It even has a fabled "boot shot". I hope the cast had an absolute riot making it.
If you're into very black comedy, take out your brain and watch this.
A 7 for setting its stall out and executing it (geddit!) in a far classier manner than it suggests on the tin.
And you'll never look at a briar pipe the same again. Guaranteed.
My film teacher showed us this movie to teach us about independent films and because one of his friends worked on it. He warned us in the very beginning that it was a horrible movie and that he was sorry to have to make us watch it. This is coming from a FILM TEACHER WHO WAS FRIENDS WITH SOMEONE WHO HELPED MAKE IT. Everyone at the end of the movie in my class was just shaking their heads and was laughing throughout the whole thing (though it was just stupid, not funny). The acting is too much, the story loses itself after a while and spins way out of control, and it was just overall confusing. The Quentin Tarantino aim was completely lost because I love Tarantino films and I love high-paced action movies and I'm usually really good at following fast stories. This is just a terrible movie and I really highly suggest STAYING AWAY.
- sarasaurus_sex
- 5 नव॰ 2006
- परमालिंक
I fell in love with this film.Two men with vision set sail to expose the wretched underbelly of mans struggle against societies vices.This is not a love story. It is a tale carefully woven through the murky dark shadows of an underworld not known to you,me or my granny.My senses were pleasured with subtle nuances and textures that caused me to dab my moistened brow..... twice. Gee, I found myself saying over and over again. All the while I began to think, heck ,is my vocabulary really limited to the word gee. The non stop action grips one by the by the fleshy part of the earlobe and tugs you along on the ride of your life! Life is short and now your earlobe is disfigured. Enjoy a great movie
This is a movie that is low budget and knows it. The movie never takes its self seriously and is fun to laugh at for that reason in addition to the actual comedy that is found throughout the movie. I will honestly say that if I am bored and want to watch a movie, that Blackmale has been there for me more than any other movie.
The Plot is actually pretty crafty and full of (surprisingly) unsuspecting twists. The special effects are actually quite realistic which is surprising for such a low budget movie. Bokeeem Woodbine plays his role with a serious emotion that only adds to the hilariousness of the movie. Justin Pierce (R.I.P) is hilarious as a guy who has possibly the worst day of his entire life. The comedy of the movie culminates in the final 10 minutes that have had me and everyone else watching the movie rolling on the floor for hours. This movie is a classic and deserves more respect.
The Plot is actually pretty crafty and full of (surprisingly) unsuspecting twists. The special effects are actually quite realistic which is surprising for such a low budget movie. Bokeeem Woodbine plays his role with a serious emotion that only adds to the hilariousness of the movie. Justin Pierce (R.I.P) is hilarious as a guy who has possibly the worst day of his entire life. The comedy of the movie culminates in the final 10 minutes that have had me and everyone else watching the movie rolling on the floor for hours. This movie is a classic and deserves more respect.
- ExtremeHobo
- 10 अग॰ 2005
- परमालिंक
This is a must see film for people who enjoy "off the wall" thrillers. The movie filled with slightly predictable, but truly amazing plot twists. Every character is memorable in this maniac driven film. I think a sequel should be considered. Rest in Peace Justin Pierce.
- don savant
- 13 जुल॰ 2000
- परमालिंक
This is a genius film. The Baluzy brothers rival the Coens in this fast paced, intellegent thriller. Each twist and turn will shock you, and it even throws in a little black comedy in the mix. A must see. Rent it, or buy it, it could easily be on the top 250.
- thecrazylikebard
- 23 जून 2002
- परमालिंक
This film is hidden and hardly has any reviews, I watched it for the first time today and I'll say it's not that bad at all, there's almost no dull moments and it's packed with some funny outrageous performances mostly from Justin Pierce and the crippled long hair guy, this film has brutality...It's not the best film ever made but it's fun. Justin Pierce's character reminds me of David Hess from Last House On The Left being nuts and being a complete sleeze bag lol. Like I said, fun little film.
- Beyondtherain
- 20 फ़र॰ 2020
- परमालिंक