A bride-to-be is invited to her fiancé's bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn.A bride-to-be is invited to her fiancé's bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn.A bride-to-be is invited to her fiancé's bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn.
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I normally can point a few good things out but this time can't. I even read the other comments to understand this movie but that was in vain I'm sure anyone rating it higher than a 4 worked on the film.
I wasn't behind the scenes, I wasn't writing it nor directing. But you would think at the first audition or table read that someone did not put their hand up and say " I don't get"?
Some directors, writers just can't seem to make a decent enjoyable movie without it being overly over the top "complicated."
It might have worked worked as a short movie rather than 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What happened to the characters? Why was that woman dancing in nude. How about that ending ( scratches head).?
I read it was their first time directing or writing but you're only as good as your last film. I hope they getter better for a mainstream audience. However this TEAM has the skills and tools to do a better film. The actors I hope to see more off.
All the best on your next project.( make sure your audience can understand what's coming from your mind to script.
Birdeater courageously delves into the dark side of masculinity. The blokey camaraderie on display curdles into something toxic, fueled by excessive drinking, questionable decisions, and a pervasive sense of entitlement. The film reminded me a bit of Wake in Fright, another Australian classic that explores similar themes (there's an explicit reference to it in one scene if you watch carefully). But Birdeater injects a healthy dose of surrealism into the mix. Think of waking dreams and hallucinations that blur the lines between reality and psychosis.
The performances are solid, with Azeez holding her own as the increasingly isolated Irene. She believably conveys a growing sense of fear and confusion as the weekend unravels. The rest of the cast falls into familiar archetypes - the loudmouth larrikin, the nervous follower, and the quiet observer. While they're effective in creating an unsettling group dynamic, there's not a lot of room for nuance in their portrayals.
The real star of the film is the editing. It's sharp and frenetic, mirroring Irene's escalating anxiety. Fast cuts and jarring transitions create a sense of unease, leaving you perpetually on edge. The camerawork is similarly effective, often lingering on unsettling close-ups or lingering on empty spaces, adding to the overall sense of dread.
The film's greatest strength lies in its atmosphere. The Australian outback becomes a character in itself, vast and unforgiving. The use of colour is particularly interesting. The initial scenes are bathed in warm, golden hues, suggesting a sense of normalcy that quickly gives way to a cold, sterile palette as the weekend takes a dark turn.
However, Birdeater's plot takes a while to get going, and some of the dream sequences felt a little indulgent. The ending, while ambiguous, left me wanting a bit more resolution.
Overall, Birdeater is a compelling, albeit uneven, film. It's a slow burn that will stay with you long after the credits roll, thanks to its chilling portrayal of a toxic relationship and its exploration of the darker aspects of masculinity. If you're looking for something atmospheric and thought-provoking, Birdeater is worth a watch. But if you crave a clear-cut narrative and a satisfying resolution, you might want to steer clear. I walked away feeling unsettled but impressed by the film's visual style and its unflinching portrayal of uncomfortable truths.
A psychological thriller with no violence, blood or gore. All verbal. That's something which I find very fascinating about this film. It has the guts to expose the reality of how people act, especially here in Australia where other films depict it very cliche. It's not afraid to make the viewers feel uncomfortable and red faced. Every situation in this film feels like one you've been through, and every character is someone you've hung out with. It's mentally insane how relatable all of this is - in good and bad ways. Each metaphor, each meaning, expands to something much larger. It's incredible.
The long breathable shots allow the audience to be impacted by such strong and raw performances from all of the cast especially during the dialogue heavy sequences specifically the dinner scene where it puts the audience in an uncomfortable position for an extended matter of time. I fell in love with the fast-paced, musically queued editing with those familiar Banjo-Kazooie and Microsoft error sound effects. After six viewings, the soundtrack has been on repeat daily. It will make my spotify wrapped next year 100%.
Give this film the support it needs to help the duo's next feature which is a schoolies thriller.
At the beginning of the movie they have a warning to the audience saying that there's toxic masculinity and an acknowledgment to the aborigines people that they were on their land or something?
I had read this was a horror movie. There was no horror in the movie. I also read a couple of articles where the journalists were apologizing for the toxic masculinity in the film. I didn't see any of that either.
This is one of the weirdest films I have ever seen in my life. This is one of the stupidest films I've ever seen. 99% of this "horror" movie is a group of kids sitting around talking.
Please save yourself nearly 2 hours. You'll thank me later.
1/10 very odd movie.
All the reviews giving this film one or two stars explain why it deserves zero. Everyone who reviewed this film negatively is a better writer than whoever wrote this screenplay.
So many others have panned this film so well for it's unforgivable garbage content. I agree with EVERY low review for their accuracy.
This film had no plot. And when something semi-resembling a plot appeared, it was quickly lost in a film trying to be interesting. None of the characters are likeable, and perhaps that's supposed to be the point? Even the big reveal was disappointing. It just made the film seem even more inane, unnecessary and unappealing.
This wasn't entertaining at all, it was an exercise in futility, self gratification (for the makers) and annoyance.
ALL REVIEWS FOR THIS FILM ABOVE TWO STARS WERE PROVIDED BY PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THE FILM.
That's obvious. Given they describe and compliment things about the film that it DOES NOT contain.
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Did you know
- Trivia"Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with", is what Sam whispers to Irene during the game of Paranoia. Revealed by the directors on the Blu-Ray commentary.
- Quotes
Dylan: I didn't wanna do this but I was asked to, so..Louie and Irene.
Louie: Cheers. Thanks, Dylan. Thank you, mate.
Dylan: I love Louie. We all love Louie, yeah? And, um, we are gathered here tonight to memorialise, to adios, as they say, to the man we once knew. A passionate low grade sportsman, only solo, never in a team. He didn't wanna rely on others when he could just fuck things up for himself. Academically, he was notorious for being unremarkable. Louie couldn't say he was smart, you know, he wasn't dumb either. He's just. You're just fucking there, aren't ya? He didn't get invited to many parties either but when he did, he would enjoy laughing at jokes he didn't hear. Fucking stealing people's beers just to pick at the label. Then he'd just leave without saying goodbye to the boys. Uh, but, you know, against all odds, he wasn't embarrassed to be this way, you know. That's how, Louie wanted things. He wanted to hide in plain sight. He had a moderate size porn collection. Haha, wait a minute. I'm joking. Louie doesn't watch any porn.
Louie: Good one, Dylan.
Dylan: You know, as it was, everyone knew Louie like they knew me and Charlie. We came as three. Even when we weren't together. Nah, Charlie was the smart one, I was the funny one and Louie was the nice one. Together we made one interesting person. So, uh, that was that. I like to think Louie and I really came together on two separate occasions. The first time being on Year 10 camp. You know, we went back to the cabin..
Louie: Uh, Dylan, we're not gonna do that story, mate. We can't do that story.
Dylan: Haha, yeah. You're right. Too silly, Louie. Too silly for dinner... The second time was at my house and we went on..
Louie: Dylan, mate. Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, let's just speed this up, hey?
Dylan: Okay. Okay. Okay, Louie. Okay. Okey dokey. What should we talk about then? Mmm? You know sometimes in life, a man's lucky enough to get something that he really wants. You know, like, really get it. And if he doesn't, the next best thing is seeing his best mate get it, so here we are.
Charlie: Yep, here we are.
Dylan: A man of his word.
Charlie: His word indeed.
Louie: Thank you, Dylan. Thank you very much mate.
Dylan: I'm gonna fuck that girl by the end of the night, I promise you both. That's what Louie said to us the first time he saw Irene. Johann's birthday. Party at the beach. Really scenic. Waves. Sand. Seagulls. It was beautiful. Oh, and Louie, he didn't even know who she was but he wanted her. She didn't even know who she was there with, if she was available, but old Louie wanted her. And then Irene got drunk, like really drunk. And Louie was sober. In fact, a clever onlooker might have been able to tell you that old Louie over here was a bit more generous when pouring the drinks for his new best friend Irene than he was when he was pouring those drinks for himself. And in the end, hey! That's the first time Louie fucked Irene. Hey? Or shouldn't I have said that.
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $51,153
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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