Only God Forgives

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Dr. Sina W @RT65098475 Jun 29, 2026 Refn is a director who seems to have some kind of fetish for utterly pointless cruelty. The acts of violence in his films are so exaggerated that, paradoxically, they end up reflecting the very essence of all cruelty. . At the same time, it is precisely these scenes that make me wonder what kind of planet we are actually living on. The cruelty Refn portrays is unlike the violence found in other films. It is so repulsive that you will never forget it, yet it is presented in the most breathtakingly beautiful light imaginable. Visually, the film is a feast of the kind cinema rarely offers. It has the courage to embrace highly unconventional scenarios in the service of what is, at its core, an almost absurdly simple revenge story. The film's deliberate slowness is hypnotic, the performances are outstanding and Kristin Scott Thomas delivers a mother so thoroughly despicable that it is astonishing she did not win an Academy Award for the role. See more Jack C @RT32999762 Jun 25, 2026 If you're someone with a writer-brain or are good at puzzles, this movie would be a fun cognitive game for you. I myself am not this way and genuinely don't know what the hell happened even after googling it. What I can say is that the Visual and musical aspects were rich and ethereal which is always a big yes from me. See more Richard C @Chappy8765 Feb 18, 2026 10 minutes in. What the hell am I watching. Makes no sense and what's with the karaoke scene?! See more Griffith J @griffithxjohnson Sep 24, 2025 The definition of style over substance with all its effort put into making beautiful visuals while forgoing a story worth telling. The pacing moves incredibly slow & lets these mesmerizing shots to soak beyond what feels good. The plot is straightforward with deplorable characters trying to justify their horrible sins. The lighting is a bold mix of colors that build a dreamlike tone. Refn’s directing goes overboard on his signature style but there isn’t enough meaning to back it. See more Fergus R @RT65018113 Jul 31, 2025 highly underappreciated dark and violent revenge movie with excellent cinematography; it lacks character development, so bear that in mind before watching. See more Red in D @redindenver May 23, 2025 WTF?? I gave up after about the first 20 minutes. I tell myself I should give ALL films with (usually) really good actors at least 20 minutes of my time before calling it a wrap. On this one, I probably should have broken my 20-minute rule. Why would Ryan Gosling have signed up for this crap? See more Read all reviews

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