Malediction - La maledizione di Arthur

To speak of this film, one must take it as a whole, an entity that rises above any perception one may have had of modern cinema.

To watch this masterpiece is to accept that there will be an "after". As a matter of fact, never again will I be able to see a film that impacts my life as much. "Masterpiece" would be an insult to qualify this creation, so much will it leave its mark on humanity.

Thanks to this viewing, I was able to question everything I thought I knew about our universe.

It made me reflect on our place, as entities, in this world. I will no longer see things in the same way, so much have I become aware of the importance of our actions towards others.

One simple word : sublime.

Luc Besson, from the bottom of my heart, for this unique experience and from every future spectator of this movie, thank you.

V.

I don't understand the low score, this isn't a bad movie. It's nothing groundbreaking, but it has gore, it has a plot and the ending was fine. I rate it higher than most of the newer stuff coming out. I rarely write on here, but this one boggled me with a score it doesn't deserve!

Generic kids in the middle of nowhere being killed off, with a childhood set of friends becoming lovers thrown in. We get a dose of "Don't Painc there's a logical explanation!', just to keep up with the popular horror formula.

It's French, so it's dubbed/subtitled, but I love foreign films because they allow a view of other countries cultures and styles.

As a big fan of Luc Besson's film, Arthur and the Miniputs, I can say that this film impressed me. I don't care what the critics say, we are used to the fact that in the modern world of criticism it is not important. The feedback of true fans of this film is the most important thing. As far as I can tell in general. I liked this movie, it is not perfect, there are mistakes in it, but so what? I liked the set of actors, especially the main character, he reminded me of Arthur. I would love to see a second part if it comes out. Because for me the plot is not fully revealed and I am sure that a series of films can be made from this, how this guy meets the real Arthur and they save the world of Miniputs again.

Okay, this movie was very enjoyable. Play this movie, open a glass (or two) of wine or other alcohol you prefer, and enjoy.

What is there to enjoy you may ask. Well, for starters, the fact that this movie is based on my (and surely a lot of yours) childhood movies. (Don't wait for those little guys to show up by the way. ) Anyway, the plot was full of holes like that swiss cheese. Unrealistic, goofy, with annoying characters. And my god, how they were annoying! Careless and stupid. I was screaming at them (not literally, i hoped they all die for their stupidity).

Its not a horror movie (it had like two cheap jumpscares, if you can call it that way) but the true horror was watching it (for the sober audience for sure).

So if you don't expect anything good from this movie (you are correct), you'll enjoy it watching with someone, and comment on it all movie long. The movie will pass more early, and you will have a great time.

I have to admit I never watched the kids movies including the Arthur and Mini Moys (or whatever they are called) ... though I do know of them of course. I also do not think it is necessary to know the movies - you may be familiar with the location itself.

The movie also takes a lot of time to get things going. Or getting it on - no pun intended. And it walks quite the fine line - while being a horror movie (and it does show things in explicit violent manor, though I have seen worse/better), it also has this sweet romantic story. With the most understanding girlfriend ever - of all times! No seriously - feels like she waited a century for our main guy to finally wake up to her ... well body and other things on her.

While I reckon that romance does not come off good with most viewers (and it has its flaws), I can somewhat understand the whole relationship. If you grow up with a person, sometimes you miss how they grow up ... how they bloom and all that.

There is a sort of resolution towards the end ... an explanation. But is it really telling us all we need to know? Also I am quite forgiving, but I myself was shaking my head multiple times ... yes people in horror movies do not always pick or do the best thing ... but if you run and lock yourself up, instead of walking a few feet to warn your friends? Maybe it is me, but that was one of the worst things I've seen in a movie ... period! Not to mention the convenient placing of ... well to bee or not bee (my pun may ask) ... anyway, there are a lot of moments that are really really tough to swallow ... the effects are good and I do like the actors anyway ... even if they made me cringe a lot.

Interestingly enough I reckon Bessons daughter is in this ... he produced the movie too I think. Well she is not the problem the movie has ... or rather the problems. Suspend your disbelief and really set your expectations low ... even lower than that ... maybe a bit lower ... yeah about there ... hey you've been warned (and they have been too - pun intended)