Red Devil

This movie kept it interesting almost the entire way through. The twist at the end was awesome. I've never seen anything like it. The deep implications of addiction and resolution are insanity. This was well thought out and executed.

The direction, photography, and cast all are well and good, it's just the overall story that makes this deeply subpar. It aims to be a smart, stylish, midnight feature, but fails to capture any real interest during it's running time.

They bash it because it doesn't fit in a genre? Why does art have to fit in anything? OK, I'll give them a genre, it's "fish&chips western"! Fresh and new! We've had "spagetti westerns" and they were successful, now somebody is brave enough to bring a new genre and that's what I call it. The script is very solid! Funny as hell at times (Pot growing junkie: "- What's wrong with my life? I'm a self-employed businessman. See, I'm one of this country's... interpreters." Imaginary friend: "You mean entrepreneur" Pot growing junkie: "Yeah, whatever"), bluntly realistic at others (depicting drug addiction at it's worst and the lengths an addict would go to get his hit). It hints at a lot and embraces multiple influences: "Natural Born Killers"- like lead characters, "Guy-Ritchie"- like philosophying underworld characters, Robert Rodriguez gore (and bombshell female lead!!!), "Ennio Morricone"- like score and I'm certain many more that I've missed on my first view. Acting is top notch! Upcoming talent and heavy-hitters alike. I mean, you have Steven Berkoff in it... 'Nuff said! Everybody did their job and made the characters believable. Photography was also good and speed was at junkie pace. Nothing wrong with this movie, got me from the first five minutes! Great "Fish&Chips Western"! Welcome a new genre!

Or something along those lines. Does a title really matter? Of course it does - but what pun is hiding behind the devil in the title? Or is it called Rage where you are from? No pun intended here - the movie seems to have two titles - not sure if the region where this was sold plays a role.

That being said, the movie does look good, has some very fine actors in it and is decent for a low budget thriller. There is enough sleaze and violence to keep you interested ... if that floats your boat. There is also some ... let's call it erotica. Nothing too wild mind you - the movie itself is wild enough. Well all within reason - wait is that another pun? The movie certainly is not build on a funny bone - but bones of its enemies ... ok I'll stop with this.

I have seen many messed up movies in my days. low budget flicks that became cult classics. As much as this movie tries to be that.... it was bland and will not be remembered by anyone except the writer and the cast.

4.1