Funny Games U.S.

Michael Haneke's controversial 1997 film of the same title gets a controversial remake by himself. It's the same film scene by scene, just transferred to the US and in English with Naomi Watts and Tim Roth in the lead roles. The original was one of the most gruesome films ever made with equally unnerving ending. It's a film you can only watch once and wish never to see again. The film takes you to a dark place and leaves you there like George Sluizer's Spoorloos (The Vanishing) or Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream. Just to give you an idea, I stopped watching the remake after 15 minutes or so and spared my self the pain. It's a brilliant film that terrifies you in the politest way possible. The story is about a family's nightmare vacation. The film is not for everyone, so be cautious. If you are into horror or violent films, then this might be something for you. It's a psychological horror thriller that you will never forget. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.