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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaA dramedy that centers on a self-procalimed anarchist and his like-minded friends.A dramedy that centers on a self-procalimed anarchist and his like-minded friends.A dramedy that centers on a self-procalimed anarchist and his like-minded friends.
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- Sceneggiatura
- Star
Matt Prescott Morton
- Shoplifting Dude
- (as Matt Morton)
Ryan Thomas Brockington
- Clean-cut Basketball Player
- (as Ryan Brockington)
Recensioni in evidenza
I think that this is an entertaining film and all but I think it's nothing but the anarchist versions of SLC Punk and Trainspotting (however I am one of the few who didn't see similarities to Fight Club) It is an ok movie...maybe has too much annoying techno music on the soundtrack...also with goofy camera techniques and film changes but it's a low budget indie film so thats to be expected however the message of the movie is off...it doesnt spark much debate in the film on the ideas of anarchism and the only character who actually is believable is Puck because he is what most people wanting to believe in something and be a part of something...undecided and only it it for the clique. I can't really get into the deep aspects of the movie so I'm just going to say its a 7/10
What can I say about The Anarchist's Cookbook? As other reviewers of this movie have noted, it is like a cross between Fight Club and SLC Punk. I also felt a familiarity with 25th Hour and this film. The acting was good, and even commendable in a few cases, but the movie in general was a let down.
I did not expect the movie to be based on the book, or even to have any references to it. I have read it myself ten years ago. However, I do not think that the Anarchist's Cookbook was the right title for the film. They should have called it something else, but I am no good at coming up with title names, so I will spare you my own lame version.
To be honest, I was expecting to see something like Fight Club, but with more indie characteristics. Instead, I got a dry witted impersonation of a few guys at my old high school that did nothing but skip class and smoke pot. It was full of stereotypes and proud arguments but held no meaning for me at all. I feel I could have used the time I spent more wisely doing something more constructive, like maybe relieving myself.
It is a funny movie though, as long as you are keeping in mind that this is only the director's second film and everyone has to start somewhere. Not everyone explodes in some prodigal genius; some have to learn the mistakes the hard way. I may recommend this movie to other indie lovers I know, but I would not watch it again. Rating: 4/10
I did not expect the movie to be based on the book, or even to have any references to it. I have read it myself ten years ago. However, I do not think that the Anarchist's Cookbook was the right title for the film. They should have called it something else, but I am no good at coming up with title names, so I will spare you my own lame version.
To be honest, I was expecting to see something like Fight Club, but with more indie characteristics. Instead, I got a dry witted impersonation of a few guys at my old high school that did nothing but skip class and smoke pot. It was full of stereotypes and proud arguments but held no meaning for me at all. I feel I could have used the time I spent more wisely doing something more constructive, like maybe relieving myself.
It is a funny movie though, as long as you are keeping in mind that this is only the director's second film and everyone has to start somewhere. Not everyone explodes in some prodigal genius; some have to learn the mistakes the hard way. I may recommend this movie to other indie lovers I know, but I would not watch it again. Rating: 4/10
The Anarchist Cookbook is about the a college dropout who joins some sort of naturalist cult like team who join together thinking they are at war with society and the government. Though they are rebellious in nature they do not go over the boundaries of stepping out of line especially when it comes to the law. Everything seems to be well and doubt. A group of friends,living together in harmony discussing peaceful tactics against a government they disagree with entirely. Thats until a strange rebellion named Johnny Black enters into their lives and then their peaceful revolt and their world spirals out of control. It was a pretty OK movie. A bunch of 2000 hippie peacemakers who believe they can change the world for the better. But it wasn't anything big. I give a D+.
I agree, this was a deeper film than, say, Fight Club, but not as "fun". It also was not particularly favorable to anarchists or nihilists or hippies or leftites or dropouts or republicans or leather/sadists.... I don't really agree with the characters self-assessments as anarchists and nihilists, but i guess they can call themselves what they want to. It does display the primary problem facing anybody wanting to change the world today; how do you change it without becoming part of it? How do you fight violence without becoming violent? Can you change the system from within? If you do change it, will you then be the system?
I had my doubts upon first renting 'Anarchist Cookbook'. The first review I had read was on this IMDB page and it was not complimentary. I agree that this movie is part 'Fight Club' part 'SLC Punk', but it has to be viewed as its own entity. If you care to listen to the commentary on the DVD, then you will realize a lot of time and cunning was used to make each scene and each shot that you have to watch it a second time to really appreciate it. This is captivating cinema done with a very slim budget. Once the "indieness" is established, we have a worth while film.
For IMDB standards, I would give it a 7/9.
~Nioze
For IMDB standards, I would give it a 7/9.
~Nioze
Lo sapevi?
- QuizThe college the group takes a tour of in the beginning is the Collin County Community College in Plano.
- Citazioni
Johnny Black: I'm a nihilist. I don't believe in anything, not even nihilism.
- ConnessioniReferences Un uomo da marciapiede (1969)
- Colonne sonoreThanks For Nothing
Written by Bnjie Bollox & John Beach
Performed by The Visitors
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- Budget
- 2.500.000 USD (previsto)
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 14.369 USD
- Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
- 6251 USD
- 20 lug 2003
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 14.369 USD
- Tempo di esecuzione1 ora 41 minuti
- Colore
- Mix di suoni
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By what name was The Anarchist Cookbook (2002) officially released in Canada in English?
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