| Rating: C You picked the wrong woman, mother fucker!! Turns out, fun has a name (and a really great dress): the alluring Valerie (Hilary Swank), who loves to come to Vegas to blow off tension from her unnamed stressful job in an also unnamed city. (Gotta love a realtor who is beholden to all the, uh, late-night carousing demanded by residential sales; sure, Traci.). I'm going to be the complete opposite of a Roger Ebert type. Take, for example, the scene in which Boyd goes to set up a murder/suicide, it's undoubtedly the most dramatic point in the plot but for some reason Berg decides to turn it into a penis biting joke. If we need to look to movies to show us the right way to live and to give us good fundamental moral characters to look up to; what is that saying about us. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! It throws them completely out the window and basically in my eyes says, "Fuck You" to anyone that doesn't like it.  Even Derrick’s glam house gets worse for wear, eventually finding Taylor focusing on its long (? You picked the wrong woman, mother fucker. Galaxy Quest (1999) by David Christian Michael Leonard Slater (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor, voice actor, and producer. Ebert feels like movies have to have morals. Have fun! It's an over-the-top, ridiculous and savage dark, dark comedy. “Bad” by Michael JacksonListen to Michael Jackson: https://MichaelJackson.lnk.to/_listenYDFor the first of nine short films for the “Bad… Cinemark For all of the film’s intricately plotted twists, there’s one that it likely didn’t intend. No love for Very Bad Things? I can totally understand why a lot of people are easily turned off by this movie … That said, despite the ample availability of films that are built on the concept of “guilty pleasures” and delight in unspooling wacky-crazy, sex-mad, unhinged freakfests, the telling of their stories can contain all the freshness of data entry. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. You’ll think you’ll know where it’s going, but then you won’t, but then you might, and it also doesn’t really matter, because it’s all bad. By the end, the adulterer makes good and has probably killed, or at the very least jailed, the sex-partner-turned-psycho, and reaffirmed what matters most. Hot hot hot!). Copyright © 2021 Penske Business Media, LLC. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter. Finding a full movie to watch through Yidio is very easy to do. This Article is related to: Film, Reviews and tagged Fatale, Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, Reviews. | Rotten (34).  The laughs come from how completely serious the subject matter is. Cinemark The film is lost, and Hitchcock called it "a very bad movie". We open with Kyle Fisher (John Favreau) a 30 something year old man waiting to be married to his fiancée Laura (Cameron Diaz). | Rating: 1.5/4 Entirely unpredictable and very darkly funny. He is also known for his deep, slurred vocal style and his eclectic fashion sense. Plein de films complets en bonne qualité et en français. They soon discover that their one-off partner is a full-throttle nutbar prepared to wreak havoc on the aforementioned very nice life. That's why he and many others don't like it, but it is also why I do. Really? |, March 3, 2002 (If you really want to have one, do not to invite Jews). Credits roll. Of course he wants to keep them," a 'friend' was quoted as telling the Telegraph. It's obvious from both the film's posters and on-screen who are the real stars are here. Régalez-vous ! In “Fatale,” that premise serves a tortuously plotted story that, despite all manner of misdirections, also manages to be incredibly obvious. There are no heroes, just anti-heroes. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You can also check out this page for a full list of our guidelines. That doesn’t mean the pleasures aren’t pure; anyone who didn’t stand up and cheer when Beyoncé Knowles told “Obsessed” nemesis Ali Larter that she will “show you crazy” and “just try me, bitch” needs to seriously reconsider what they want out of popcorn entertainment. He sits alongside Charles Moore (the near silent Leland Orser) and together the pair reminisce the insane recent events that lead them to where they are now. ), takes some swings that have to be admired, because the basic ideas are quite good, even as the execution is very bad. Taylor, who reteams with his “The Intruder” star Ealy and screenwriter David Loughrey (who also wrote “Obsessed”! The actors and director aren't taking this seriously, so why should I. We have someone attractive who’s blessed with an equally attractive spouse, a good job, a lovely home, maybe some cute kids, and then they to decide to bone someone they shouldn’t (oops). Never have bachelor party, ever. Don't have an account? He’s a millionaire with a big house and a sweet car and a gorgeous wife, he gets to hang out with athletes all day, and do that alongside his best pal and business partner Rafe (Mike Colter)… but there’s something missing. Just not this kind of bad. Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr and Gustav Hasford. Coming Soon. They soon discover that their one-off partner is a full-throttle nutbar prepared to wreak havoc on the aforementioned very nice life. |. — but she’s bent on staying professional. Management: 3 Arts Entertainment (310) 888-3200 Email below (and in channel header) (Hint: A lot more murder to come, plus a subplot involving a disgraced local politician! "They've been bad. All of the characters (Except for Cameron and Christian) were absolutely dull and annoying. He made his film debut with a leading role in The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) and gained wider recognition for his breakthrough role as Jason "J.D." Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. It wasn't funny at all, just really loud mostly. What would it be like if Derrick recognized this destructive crisis as once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Obsession is the marrow of erotic thrillers, from the sublime (“Fatal Attraction”) to the ridiculous (“Obsessed”), the hey-not-so-bad (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) to the very-bad-indeed (“The Boy Next Door”), to the auteur-crafted (Tyler Perry’s “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor”) to the Netflix-knockoff (“Fatal Affair”). Instead of examining that tantalizing idea, it’s mined for more cracked-out convolutions that hinge on Valerie’s loosening grip on reality. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. I really liked Very Bad Things for what it was. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Copyright © Fandango. |, August 14, 2011 Until she’s not, as “Fatale” moves with glacial urgency toward the obvious: Valerie is insane, and she’s going to ruin Derrick’s life! |, April 25, 2003 He said of Very Bad Things that it isn't bad, just "reprehensible." All Critics (58) | Rating: 2/5, February 14, 2001 and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. If you asked Berg what exactly he was attempting in this film I'm sure he'd say it was a comment on voyeurism and the way people have become desensitized to violence so much that they can laugh at it, and I'm sure that may be the case, but only if it's funny. The trouble is that Berg doesn't seem sure how to draw matters to a close. ), steep (? You may hate it, but I like it. At the end of the day, this is a movie. VBT also falls apart when it comes to comedy senarios, with Berg constantly trying to present unfunny situations in a funny manner. 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'Very Bad Things' is one of those nightmares that one part of the brain recognizes as such and assures you that it is not real, while the other hemisphere advises you to fasten your belt and enjoy the evening. Best Netflix Shows and Series To Binge (January 2021), The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (January 2021), 100 Best Movies on Amazon Prime To Watch (January 2021). It's an over-the-top, ridiculous and savage dark, dark comedy. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy As part of … Whether it's an action, comedy, drama, western, horror film, or any other genre, … This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. | Rating: 2.5/4 Where could that go? Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, 10 Genre Films at Sundance 2021 That Could Become Breakout Hits. Meanwhile, to ensure his own safety, Boyd begins killing the others. | Rating: 4/5 No one comes out happy, especially the audience. Draft script, 9/2/97. I put words into other people's mouths. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Dean, a sociopathic high school student, in the satire Heathers (1989). | Rating: 2.5/5 It's as thought writer and director Peter Berg couldn't face following through what he suggests in the early moments of the film. Looking and feeling like the most mediocre of The CW’s ’90s-era soap operas, most scenes are bathed in harsh yellow light and many of them sport some of the worst CG blood ever committed to the big screen. Moments like this occur far to often and what feels like could have been an interesting deconstruction of the American Dream is lost among the chaos. You're almost there! 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Valerie’s loft, the stage of a massive final face-off, bridges the gap between “hip” and “illegal squat” with a single old couch and a massive fire hose, perhaps as some sort of wink to its industrial roots. Really there is no true comedy and that's why it's funny(I know that doesn't really make sense, but it's true). Ealy is Derrick, a former college basketball star turned big-time Hollywood agent. Coming Soon. Throughout his career, Bad … Very Bad Things (1998) by Peter Berg. The amount of gore was surprisingly adequate. We encourage readers to follow the safety precautions provided by CDC and health authorities. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Slater's performance as the psychotically persuasive Boyd feels as if it could be the later iteration of his character from 1989's cult classic 'Heathers', and Cameron Diaz conveys her character's longing for marriage and subsequent madness in a convincingly annoying fashion. After a weird, very clearly not-random burglary, Derrick and Traci invite the the LAPD into their home to help solve the crime. | Rating: 1/5 However, the further the extremes to which he pushes his material, the more [director Peter] Berg loses his grip on the picture, and he allows it to fizzle out in a gross, ill-advised epilogue. It's a well-made film and it's really entertaining. However, he discovers he's not alone when his dad (Steve Carell) and family live through their own terrible---but hilarious---day. This includes one of the force’s top detectives, a cop whose messy personal life might have ruined her marriage and her relationship with her young daughter, but hasn’t tainted her gun-toting career. [59] [64] A year later, Hitchcock wrote and directed The Ring; although the screenplay was credited solely to his name, Elliot Stannard assisted him with the writing. Based on the novel "The Short Timers" by Gustav Hasford. I'm guessing it's because of the over-the-top performances. Very bad." Sign up here. Coming Soon, Regal Enjoy FREE movies from Maverick in all genres. |, February 25, 2019 ...hollow, simple-minded and about as profound an experience as stepping in a pile of road kill. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. We love films so much, that our genome team has gone through hundreds of movies to pick out the best moments, scenes, and famous lines from all of your favorite films. With Christian Slater, Daniel Stern, Cameron Diaz, Jon Favreau. Slater, Favreau, Diaz, Piven, Stern and Orser all give ridiculous, but good performances. [65] Unjustifiably mean spirited and at times headache inducing, Peter Berg's Very Bad Things (1998) is a muddled and ill-conceived attempt at creating a cult black comedy without any funny ideas. In no other movie would we be laughing at this. 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For better (and worse, so, so much worse) Deon Taylor attempts to subvert the pattern with his baffling “Fatale,” an erotic thriller that’s convoluted, boring, and maybe worst of all, hideously unsexy. We are then pulled back a few days and Kyle is set to leave on his bachelor party with friends Robert Boyd (Slater), brothers Adam and Michael Berkow (Daniel Stern and Jeremy Piven) and Leeland. Additionally, our coverage will provide alternative viewing options whenever they are available. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Kyle Fisher (Jon Favreau) heads to Las Vegas for a bachelor party with four friends. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. ), Valerie is shocked to see Derrick in Los Angeles — wasn’t he “Darren” from Seattle? Don’t worry, it won’t take long. | Fresh (24) Please click the link below to receive your verification email. There are several ways in which one can search and find a movie title that is interesting. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! I really liked Very Bad Things for what it was. I still love the ending. Berg is so in love with his escalating shock tactics that they quickly cease to shock. We all are taking this a little too seriously. "His military work is one of the most important things to him. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Other character's and performances here are less refined, as Berg to often relies on racial identity and for comedy; his constant stereotyping of Jews in particular grows tiresome quickly. Coming Soon. From here on out things get undeniable messy; a swooping shot of a Casino table begins a montage of shouting, drinking, drug taking and bromantic babble, all shot with a constantly moving camera and distorted visual overlays jumping from one moment to the next. Lionsgate will release “Fatale” in select theaters December 18, with a PVOD release to follow January 8. |, February 5, 2020 Alexander endures the worst day of his life and begins to wonder if bad things happen only to him. Now, I'm not saying that I don't like movies that show the correct way to live and the consequences of living wrongly, but I do like this movie for not being that way. You’re single now, Derrick! All rights reserved. What if, instead of a thriller in which a “good guy” attempts to earn back his life after a terrible mistake, we start with a “good guy” whose life is maybe not worth getting back? We are HUGE movie fans. Aiming for the giddy gruesomeness of Shallow Grave, [director Peter] Berg piles one sadistic thrill on top of another without noticing how flat and charmless the whole enterprise feels. Read critic reviews. But I found myself laughing and I still don't know why. It's pure entertainment and has nothing to say about morals. Said gorgeous wife Traci (Damaris Lewis) is a real-estate agent who quite transparently hates her husband, doesn’t care about their union, and is most likely stepping out on him in her spare time. Alongside it's bigger problems VBT suffers also from an overused and over-loud soundtrack, the always annoying shaky cam and a tone that darts between the serious and silly in an obnoxious fashion. As new movies open in theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic, IndieWire will continue to review them whenever possible. But not for the reasons we have come to expect, and not in the ways we’re used to seeing. 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Peter Berg should have gotten someone to read the script before allowing it to be used, geez. The most interesting part of this setup, unfortunately, is never fully explored. Toss the word “Fatale” up on a screen alongside a sultry woman, and that usually equals “femme fatale,” but what’s most deadly about Taylor’s latest isn’t a miscast Swank or her character’s demented arc, or even the uncomfortable Ealy and his character’s insane idiocy, it’s the sense that this sub-genre should still be able to have plenty of naughty fun doing very bad things. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. It's a merciless affair that thankfully ends relatively quickly with the arrival and consequent murder of a prostitute, setting of a dark chain of cover-up murders and madness. ), and wholly inelegant cement driveway as its major focal point. A prostitute is killed during a bachelor party and the attendees turn on each other as the wedding approaches. Very Bad Things is a 1998 American black comedy film written and directed by Peter Berg in his directorial debut and starring Cameron Diaz, Jon Favreau, Daniel Stern, Jeremy Piven, Christian Slater, Leland Orser, Kobe Tai and Jeanne Tripplehorn. I can totally understand why a lot of people are easily turned off by this movie and don't find it funny at all. The film includes two train chase scenes that proved to be the most expensive stunts ever in a silent movie, and features some impressive historical detail, all things considered. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. |, September 7, 2011 (The film’s bent toward making it feel “timely” with its depiction of unhinged cops and the innocent Black people often caught in their crosshairs often feels out of place, but that doesn’t mean Taylor and Loughrey are wrong. Boyd: The room is covered in blow; Moore looks like he went at it with a fuckin' mountain lion.  Valerie is also clearly off her rocker, so much so that even in the midst of their single night of (wooden, mostly cringe-worthy) passion, Derrick still has the presence of mind to give her a fake name and lie about where he lives. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Oh, but life has other plans for Derrick and Valerie. It's a dry heave of pitch black comedy that's awful, nasty, unpleasant, rotten and downright unfunny.