A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar.A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar.A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar.
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How in the world does this have a 7? This was an hour and a half of drivel. Can't believe I stayed awake for the whole miserable thing.
Don't let ANYONE spoil you ANYTHING about the film.
Don't see the trailer when it comes out.
Avoid clips and any promo materials they may release in the future.
Go in knowing as little as possible.
Just know that watching Green Room is like getting a shot of adrenaline that doesn't let up until the very end.
It's fantastic, tense, and entertaining.
Take my word for it.
But also...
Don't get too caught up in the hype.
See the film when it comes out.
You'll be glad you did.
P.S. Jeremy Saulnier is definitely someone to look out for.
Don't see the trailer when it comes out.
Avoid clips and any promo materials they may release in the future.
Go in knowing as little as possible.
Just know that watching Green Room is like getting a shot of adrenaline that doesn't let up until the very end.
It's fantastic, tense, and entertaining.
Take my word for it.
But also...
Don't get too caught up in the hype.
See the film when it comes out.
You'll be glad you did.
P.S. Jeremy Saulnier is definitely someone to look out for.
'Green Room' is a film filled with intensity & sheer courageousness. And in this captivating horror-thriller, one sees Anton Yelchin in a Remarkable Performance. The Recently Deceased Actor is in top-form here!
'Green Room' Synopsis: After witnessing a murder, a punk rock band is forced into a vicious fight for survival against a group of maniacal skinheads.
'Green Room' isn't for the faint-hearted. This is a brutally violent film, with loads of gore. But, that also, is its ace. The uninhibited nature of the narrative its true strength. Jeremy Saulnier's Screenplay is intense & unforgiving, but also engaging & captivating. Jeremy Saulnier's Direction, on the other-hand, is dark & grim, perfectly in sync with the film's mood. Cinematography is purposefully claustrophobic. Editing is sharp. Art & Costume Design are perfect, while the Action-Sequences celebrate violence.
Performance-Wise: Its Yelchin All The Way. His recent demise makes his appearance in 'Green Room' all the more special, as well as saddening. He's particularly remarkable here, enacting the heroic part, with absolute flourish. He was truly among the best of his generation & his untimely passing, makes his loss truly heartbreaking.
Giving Yelchin total support are Sir Patrick Stewart & Imogen Poots. Stewart is villainous to the core. What a delight it is to see the acting legend portray a negative role after so long. Poots is sensational, who's only climbing the ladder with each film.
On the whole, 'Green Room' is intense & engaging! And lastly, R.I.P Anton Yelchin.
'Green Room' Synopsis: After witnessing a murder, a punk rock band is forced into a vicious fight for survival against a group of maniacal skinheads.
'Green Room' isn't for the faint-hearted. This is a brutally violent film, with loads of gore. But, that also, is its ace. The uninhibited nature of the narrative its true strength. Jeremy Saulnier's Screenplay is intense & unforgiving, but also engaging & captivating. Jeremy Saulnier's Direction, on the other-hand, is dark & grim, perfectly in sync with the film's mood. Cinematography is purposefully claustrophobic. Editing is sharp. Art & Costume Design are perfect, while the Action-Sequences celebrate violence.
Performance-Wise: Its Yelchin All The Way. His recent demise makes his appearance in 'Green Room' all the more special, as well as saddening. He's particularly remarkable here, enacting the heroic part, with absolute flourish. He was truly among the best of his generation & his untimely passing, makes his loss truly heartbreaking.
Giving Yelchin total support are Sir Patrick Stewart & Imogen Poots. Stewart is villainous to the core. What a delight it is to see the acting legend portray a negative role after so long. Poots is sensational, who's only climbing the ladder with each film.
On the whole, 'Green Room' is intense & engaging! And lastly, R.I.P Anton Yelchin.
I admit when I read the description I passed on this movie more than once. But last night I figured I would give it a try. I am glad I did. This movie is not a horror by no means but it is a suspense. It will keep you trying to figure out the ending. When you watch as many movies as I have it is hard to come across one the is not predictable. This movie was a rare treat in that aspect. I guess the saying never judge a book by the cover is true.
A punk band are on tour trying to build up a following and get the 'vibe' going. It is going down like a pork pie at a bar mitzvah and then they get offered an actual paying gig; only it is out in the wilds of the Pacific North west of America. On arrival it looks a bit down market to be honest.
Then they sort of realise that they might be playing to some sort of white supremacists or something and yet decide to carry on – after all they are guaranteed a pay day. Then they stumble into a room where a crime has been committed. Now they are the only non locals to have seen it and all of a sudden they go from being guests to being in deep trouble.
Now I thought this was going to be a slasher horror type and so was a bit non plussed at the thought. However, it is a rollicking and very tense thriller. There are some superb performances here too. Macon Blair as the well meaning MC is superb – but he is always excellent and Patrick 'beam me up Scotty' Stewart (I know he doesn't use that line) is deliciously ambiguous. This is a case of ordinary people having to do extraordinary things and it all hangs together really well – so an easy one to recommend.
Then they sort of realise that they might be playing to some sort of white supremacists or something and yet decide to carry on – after all they are guaranteed a pay day. Then they stumble into a room where a crime has been committed. Now they are the only non locals to have seen it and all of a sudden they go from being guests to being in deep trouble.
Now I thought this was going to be a slasher horror type and so was a bit non plussed at the thought. However, it is a rollicking and very tense thriller. There are some superb performances here too. Macon Blair as the well meaning MC is superb – but he is always excellent and Patrick 'beam me up Scotty' Stewart (I know he doesn't use that line) is deliciously ambiguous. This is a case of ordinary people having to do extraordinary things and it all hangs together really well – so an easy one to recommend.
Did you know
- TriviaWhile the tracks were recorded separately the staged performances, the actors and actress actually performed their songs. Anton Yelchin and Alia Shawkat already knew how to play their instruments, but according to Jeremy Saulnier, Callum Turner had no experience with any sort of music. Joe Cole also learned to play drums, specifically for this movie.
- GoofsWhen the band first has Big Justin hostage there is a telephone sitting on the table next to him.
- Alternate versionsFrench theatrical version was cut to secure a "Not under 12" (!) rating. That version was also released on DVD. The Blu-ray features the uncut version and is rated "Not under 16".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Half in the Bag: Green Room (2016)
- SoundtracksTakin' Out the Trash
Written by Christian Blunda & Patsy Gelb
Performed by Patsy's Rats
Courtesy of Christian Blunda
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Box office
- Budget
- $5,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,220,371
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $87,984
- Apr 17, 2016
- Gross worldwide
- $3,767,402
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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