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"Series 7," a cinematic opus of unparalleled ingenuity and narrative prowess, stands as a testament to the artistry of contemporary filmmaking. With a scintillating fusion of dark satire and visceral intensity, it artfully navigates the treacherous waters of reality television's moral decay.
This cinematic masterpiece weaves a tapestry of existential quandaries, as it thrusts its characters into a crucible of primal survival. The film's unflinching examination of the human condition amidst the glare of the televised spectacle is nothing short of breathtaking.
The performances, my dear connoisseur of cinema, are nothing less than virtuosic. The ensemble cast breathes life into their roles with a fervor that resonates deeply, while the film's unconventional narrative structure adds layers of complexity and depth to their characters.
The director's deft hand guides us through a labyrinthine narrative, where suspense and moral ambiguity coalesce in a symphony of tension. Each twist and revelation is delivered with a flourish, ensnaring the audience in a web of uncertainty.
In sum, "Series 7" is a tour de force of cinematic storytelling, an exploration of human nature under the relentless gaze of the modern media machine. It is a triumph of intellect and emotion, a work that will linger in the recesses of one's consciousness long after the final credits roll. A true magnum opus of contemporary cinema!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
09/05/23
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I absolutely loved this movie. In fact, I used to use it to teach about the power of the media. It is funny, violent---and prophetic. A superb satire---about a reality show in which people hunt each other down. Couldn't happen--- could it? A great movie.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/16/23
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When I first watched this, I wasn't really interested, because it seemed to be just blood and violence, then as it progressed and grew more twisted and dark I was drawn into this horrifying story, and it only adds more drama, when you get to the last two people alive. I was sitting on the edge of my seat. I definitely recommend this to others.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/17/23
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Written and directed by Daniel Minahan, (I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) and TV's Game of Thrones), this pitch black comedy satirises the grow in reality television. While this sort of thing had been done the year before in Battle Royale (2000), this has a brilliant sense of humour, and the way it's shot makes it looks like it's appealing to the lowest common denominator, but it's an intelligent film. The Contenders is a TV show, where players are selected as part of a random lottery, and they're put together in one town and they have to kill each other until there's one person left. Series 7 is taking place in the town of Newbury, Connecticut. Reigning series champion Dawn Lagarto (Brooke Smith) is back, and the new contestants are Connie Trabucco (Marylouise Burke), Jeffrey Norman (Glenn Fitzgerald), Anthony Reilly (Michael Kaycheck), Franklin James (Richard Venture) and Lindsay Berns (Merritt Wever). The setting is also Dawn's hometown, and it turns out she was once lovers with Jeffrey, which puts her in a very tight spot. It's a very biting satire on reality TV, and it's almost like a savage, nihilistic version of The Truman Show (1998), filmed and edited as if it's the real thing, it's well put together and it makes a serious point of how far people will go to get their kicks from TV entertainment and the scary thing is, a show like this could really happen. 4/5
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/05/23
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WOW.....WOW.....WOW.....WOW.....WHAT A MOVIE.....MAN THIS IS SUCH A CULT CLASSICS MOVIE 2 WATCH......ITS GOT A GOOD CAST OF ACTORS/ACTRESSES THROUGHOUT THIS MOVIE......I think that brooke smith, mary louise burke, glenn fitzgerald, Michael kaycheck, merritt wever, play good roles/parts throughout this movie.....I think that the director of this mystery/suspense/comedy movie had done a great job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie.....I think that this is such a brilliant movie 2 watch......I think that the comedy timing is so perfect throughout this movie.....man this is such a fantastic movie 2 watch, its got a brilliant soundtrack throughout this movie......
Alternate ending
In an alternate ending included in the DVD release, Dawn and Jeff drop their weapons and flee the theater, but are surrounded by angry fans, displeased at the anticlimactic conclusion of the standoff, and are beaten savagely before they can escape. Jeff again wakes up in a hospital as the new reigning Contender.
Production
Writer/Director Daniel Minahan's childhood friend, Dawn Lagarto, is given a "Special Thanks" credit. He originally wrote the story using her name for the main character, but, when it came time to start filming, the producers had legal concerns regarding the use of a real person's name. However, actress Brooke Smith felt an affinity for the name and wanted to retain it for her character. Minahan called the real Dawn Lagarto and got her blessing to use the name.
The idea for this project came to Daniel Minahan after working as a TV producer and being fascinated by reality shows. Minahan pitched the fake reality show concept to a network executive as an actual series in 1998. The first round of notes came back from the executive. "Can it be more sexy and less violent?"
Minahan credits Videodrome, Westworld, and Rollerball as primary influences.
man this is such a brilliant movie 2 watch, it is such a cult classics movie 2 watch, I think that this is such an underrated movie 2 watch its got a fantastic cast throughout this movie...... it is such a fantastic movie 2 watch, it is such an unpredictable movie 2 watch, it is such a brilliant movie 2 watch with a fantastic cast throughout this movie.....
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/27/23
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Biting? Hardly, this poorly acted, badly written movie is more of an annoyance then a wake up call. Satire again making me say I don't care.
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Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars
02/06/23
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