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Ravenous | Year: 1999 Classification: Action/Adventure Directed: - Antonia Bird Actors/Actresses: - David Arquette - Robert Carlyle - Jeremy Davies - Jeffrey Jones - Guy Pearce - John Spencer - David Archette Great cannibalism film. A masterpiece. I love "Ravenous", it's one of my favorite films in my top ten list. I don't see why this movie didn't get the attention it should've gotten in its theatrical release. It's just that most people don't know what a good movie is when they see one. The many reasons I absolutely love "Ravenous" is because of the excellent music score composed and performed by Michael Nyman and Damon Albarn, in fact, I happen to own the soundtrack. The film is very well-cast with great performances from start to finish. Guy Pearce was superb in his portrayle of Civil War hero Captain John Boyd. I especially love the performances of Robert Carlyle as the show-stealing, cannibalistic Scotsman and Jeffrey Jones (known for "Beetlejuice" fame) as a wallnut-eating colonel. The cinematography of Anthony B. Richmond is so striking, giving a great atmosphere for each and every scene. "Ravenous" is an instant cult classic and one of the best horror films made in years. I'd recommend that those with weak stomachs should not watch this movie, for they might never eat red meat ever again. Best film since Tobe Hooper's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", director Antonia Bird's "Ravenous" is my second favorite cannibal movie. Dark film, cool features I'm fastly becoming a Jeffry Jones (Devil's Advocate, Beetlejuice) fan. This is his best performance. Robert Carlysle also had me on the edge of my seat at times. One thing that makes this a good film instead a truly excellent one is the poor luck of the filmmakers. This was supposed to be much like "The Thing". The plot being that a few people got stuck in the mountains during a snow storm and couldn't find food. The problem is, it was filmed during El Nino, and the snow didn't come until the last few days of shooting. So the whole time you're wondering why these people got stuck, and why they can't find any food, since it's a green, albeit muddy forest. The performances overshadow this plot iconsistancy however and create a creepy web of paranoia which threatens to be their undoing. The extras are cool, with a commentary track including Jeffrey Jones and the director, a commentary track by Robert Carlysle (I don't recommend this one, it doesn't even start until 20 minutes into the movie), deleted scenes, and even an easter egg. Can you find trail of the Donner part that leads to the jerky treats? refer to "painfully boring" review The reviewer of this film, who calls it "painfully boring" simply typifies many american viewers. his review in its simplicity should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. ...if you're the type who has a short attention span; the reviewer is correct. all others will enjoy this rather off-beat horror/action and dark comedy. Buy Ravenous at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Ravenous Search with the Priority Search Engine on Ravenous This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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