Danika 2 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 This is one of my top 5 favorite movies. I watched it when it first came out in 2007 and personally loved it since. I guess it depends on the person though. Here is the synopsis from rotten tomatoes: Synopsis: If a film begins with a suicide, chances are, it won't be the feel-good movie of the year. But WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY is surprisingly sweet and funny even as it proudly features a dark streak... If a film begins with a suicide, chances are, it won't be the feel-good movie of the year. But WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY is surprisingly sweet and funny even as it proudly features a dark streak that lives up to its title. After a rough breakup, Zia (Patrick Fugit) decides to off himself by slashing open his wrists. Instead of waking up in heaven or hell, Zia arrives in a bland world that looks a lot like the one he just left, though with far less color, life, and--obviously--happiness. In this afterlife reserved for suicides, no one can smile, and the sky is a starless void. But when Zia hears that his ex-girlfriend (Leslie Bibb) has killed herself and lives in his world, he sets out on a road trip to find her. Joined by Russian musician Eugene (Shea Whigham) and pretty hitchhiker Mikal (Shannyn Sossamon), Zia crosses the desolate landscape and encounters a variety of strange characters. With the help of Mikal, Zia realizes that maybe his ex-girlfriend isn't really what he's looking for. Most films don't stray from prescribed genres or simple plots, but this dark comedy from director Goran Dukic is audacious in its originality. Dukic adapted Etgar Keret's short story "Kneller's Happy Campers" into a film that succeeds on every level. His cast, particularly Fugit and a brilliant Tom Waits in a supporting role, is worthy of the excellent material and blackly comic dialogue. Though it could be described as a romantic comedy, this film is far closer to ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND than SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. WRISTCUTTERS's soundtrack is also something to sing about with several infectious tracks from Gogol Bordello and a pitch-perfect score from Bobby Johnston. Wristcutters: A Love Story official movie website IMDB What did you guys think of the movie? If not, I think its worth watching (= oh, and the guy thats in the band in the movie is actually in a band in real life. Because of this movie I found an awesome band lol. Gogol Bordello =D Link to post Share on other sites
Azzie 1 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Seems interesting, put it in my netflix queue. I'll let you know what I think .. maybe on saturday. Link to post Share on other sites
Earring 1 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 That sounds like a really fun movie, thanks for bringing it up. I can't wait to watch it...when I find time that is Link to post Share on other sites
callingcixel 0 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 wow your the first peron that I know outside me and some friends that knows about wristcutters! good movie advised for otheres to watch Link to post Share on other sites
blackanode 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yeah I loved that movie. My favorite gag out of that whole movie is, when the drop things under the seat they disappear. I think about it all the time on road trips. Link to post Share on other sites
Flecherd 0 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 deng!!! This movie looks bomb, I'm gonna check it out. Thanks for introducing it Link to post Share on other sites
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