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The Shape Of Things - blind buy?

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Old 08-12-03 | 06:01 AM
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The Shape Of Things

Worth a blind buy?

I'm a fan of Weitz and Rudd... I'm thinking about it, thats for sure
Old 08-12-03 | 02:55 PM
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If you're a fan of Labute's previous work, you should definitely see this. While it wasn't one of my favorite Labute films, I love his dark cynicism and fearlessness. While the viewer might wince at some of the goings-on, it's still an almost morbid fascination. The film provides a good showcase for Weitz and Rudd, especially Weitz.

Don't know if it's something you'd want to watch repeatedly, but I'm sure you could trade it here.
Old 08-12-03 | 03:16 PM
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Blind rent? Yes!

Blind buy? No!

It was okay, but it was very UNcinematic and very much just a filmed stage production.
Old 08-12-03 | 09:27 PM
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I enjoyed it. However, it was dark and brutal with no desire to rewatch regularly for me. I concur on the rent first.
Old 08-13-03 | 11:21 AM
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Rent, at best. This is Labute light.
Old 08-14-03 | 05:55 PM
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Labute's worst. Easily.

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