Starring: Morjana Alaoui & Mylène Jampanoï
Anybody see "Inside?" Inside was last years French gory horror sensation.
And every year, I guess there has to be the next big hit, and this year, taking "Inside's" place, was a French film entitled "Martyrs."
And let me tell you son, I loved "Inside" and when word started being spread around for "Martyrs," quite a bit of people were comparing it to "Inside."
So I was pumped. Do you read me? I WAS PUMPED.
I have a horror movie buddy that downloaded it a few weeks before the DVD release and he told me that it was amazing. To quote him, he said, "I felt like I had to take a shower when I was done watching it."
Did I tell you I was pumped? Because now I am real pumped after hearing his opinion.
So when the DVD finally came out on 4/28/09, I was a little broke and I did not buy it. Turns out, me being broke was a blessing in disguise.
So I borrow "Martyrs" from my friend that I metioned eariler and the first 45 minutes are just awesome. It had a fast pace, the gore was nice, and the story had certainly caught my attention.
Then the movie turned. Into. Crap.
I am actually surprised I finished it, I was contemplating turning it off.
The movie seriously just lost it pace, and for about 30 minutes, and I don't want to ruin anything for any viewers that are interested in watching it, but the same thing just kept happening and happening and happening and happening. And all though, it did play into the story line, I could of done without it and the "revelation" that comes out because of it, was pretty lame in my opinion.
Like, I am pretty sure that the writer and director, Pascal Laugier, hates woman.
However, I read that on imdb.com, Pascal Laugier, is going to write and direct the "Hellraiser" remake and I honestly think he will do it justice, even after watching "Martyrs."
For French and Gore Enthusiasts
4 out 10
Trailer for "Martyrs:"
