When I first saw this film, I was appalled at it. These two friends decide to kill a third friend just for the thrill of it. Not only that, they put the lad's still warm body in a trunk, serve a cold buffet from it and invite the poor boy's dad and aunt. I couldn't believe how ghastly the subject matter was. This is a horrible film, I thought.
But that is exactly what Hitch wants the viewer to think. Perhaps I'm too emotional but the portrayal of the lad's dad by Cecil Hardwicke was exemplary and had me feeling upset for him too. The callousness of Brandon, the way he lords it over the party cum wake, the way he manipulates his (patently obvious) boyfriend who genuinely regrets the whole business. I hate him to death!
If you have a strong conscience this is tough meat to digest but very, very worth it. 10/10
But that is exactly what Hitch wants the viewer to think. Perhaps I'm too emotional but the portrayal of the lad's dad by Cecil Hardwicke was exemplary and had me feeling upset for him too. The callousness of Brandon, the way he lords it over the party cum wake, the way he manipulates his (patently obvious) boyfriend who genuinely regrets the whole business. I hate him to death!
If you have a strong conscience this is tough meat to digest but very, very worth it. 10/10