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Frans B @FransB 4d Brilliant, if you are a Verhoeven admirer. This movie showcases his visceral, gritty, explicit and sometimes gory heydays style. Very well written. Great cinematography with some innovative ideas at the time. Must have been very controversial in 1985 with it's release. Whole stellar cast excels in character, Rutger Hauer in particular. In many ways a trailblazer movie. Lots of raw action, drama, suspense, intrigue, emotion and some twists. See more David W @Sternhammer Aug 9 Hauer is superb as you'd expect from his prime and the action is gritty and vicereal. A dark but utterly captivating plunge into the medieval era. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 4 Success in 2 hours and 6 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more D H @Gotham 04/26/2025 Flesh + Blood (1985) Flesh + Blood, directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a gritty, unflinching plunge into the chaos of 16th-century Europe, drenched in mud, blood, and raw desire. It’s far from a clean or romanticized period piece—instead, it delivers a visceral, morally grey tale of mercenaries, betrayal, and survival. I found the movie genuinely entertaining. It’s got that classic Verhoeven touch: bold, provocative, and often unpredictable. Rutger Hauer shines as Martin, the charismatic but dangerous leader of a band of mercenaries, while Jennifer Jason Leigh holds her own in a challenging role that shifts between vulnerability and cunning. The film doesn't shy away from uncomfortable territory, but that's part of its raw appeal. The production design is grimy and lived-in, the action feels dangerous and chaotic, and the characters are deeply flawed but compelling to watch. It’s not for everyone—some scenes are intense and morally murky—but if you're in the mood for something brutal, atmospheric, and a little wild, Flesh + Blood delivers a gripping ride. See more Ari V @RT59419633 03/08/2025 Something I watched it is a very young kid and was kind of mesmerized by it for reasons I couldn't quite understand. And you know what, rewatching almost 40 years later, there is indeed something mesmerizing about it that isn't exactly obvious. 3.75/5 See more Mikael A @RT71151182 02/04/2025 One of my all time favourites! Would love to see Gen-Z faces when they see it. See more Read all reviews

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