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Movie: Enter the Void

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foodisfun
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I searched and was pretty surprised it hasn't been discussed on here yet.  Just watched this movie last night on Netflix watch instantly and would highly recommend it to CERTAIN people.  I hadn't heard of it before yesterday and never watched the trailer, just read a description and gave it a go.

This summer I read a book (and tons more) about DMT and also read a version of the Tibetan Book of the Dead so I was already interested in death and afterlife.  This movie is loosely based on the stages of afterlife/reincarnation and I think it does a very good job of representing bardo, the time after death and before next birth.  I won't explain much more because I really enjoyed watching it not knowing much at all about it other than a short description, so I wouldn't recommend reading reviews or watching any clips from the movie.

It's definitely not for everyone though, especially not the majority of NS'ers.  The film is not rated and contains a lot of nudity/sex as well as drug use and some disturbing images.  It's not short either at just over 2 hours and 20 minutes, but if you truly understand the concept and artistic creativity it won't seem drawn out at all.  If you know for sure, however, that you're not too interested and don't want to watch the entire thing, I'd definitely suggest watching it for about 13 minutes for some really stunning visuals (it might change your mind about watching the whole thing too).

All in all it's a film unlike any other I have seen and one I'll remember for some time.
Feb 2 2011 9:36PM
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foodisfun
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Just posting again to persuade anyone who didn't read my full post above to NOT watch any trailers/clips if you think you might watch the whole movie.
Feb 2 2011 9:38PM
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SkiThe603
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i am gonna watch this when i find time, but i got work for a few days so that ain't happing
Feb 2 2011 9:53PM
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foodisfun
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yea man you def gotta set aside some time for it, it's def best to watch in one sitting
Feb 2 2011 9:56PM
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dergblerp
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Have you seen Irreversible.  It's another film directed by Gaspar Noe.  It's definitely along the same lines.  It's pretty cool/disturbing.  Excellent cinematography.
Feb 2 2011 10:41PM
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foodisfun
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I looked into it after I saw Enter the Void but I'll admit I'm a little squeamish.  I don't mind most movies but I find myself looking away or feeling uncomfortable at excessively violent scenes (Saw movies for example) and from what I've read Irreversible is pretty graphic.  I'd really like to see it though because I'm definitely a fan of Gaspar Noe now.
Feb 3 2011 12:11AM
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kevinsteen
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I enjoy Gaspar's work...Irreversible is a work of art, but is extremely difficult to watch and I'm not sure if I recommend it's definitely not for everyone. Gaspar goes where a lot of people won't, and it's most times disturbing but effective. Here are all the visual effects from Enter the Void, truly amazing but there is some gross stuff. Don't watch it at school or work.

Feb 3 2011 12:26AM
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kevinsteen
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Sorry this link works:
Feb 3 2011 12:27AM
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Gharf
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i ve watched it really high and when i fell asleep i had hallucinations like if i was on shrooms.

the movie is pretty epic, but really intense.

i d recommend it to any cinema lover or drug user
Feb 3 2011 3:19AM
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canterbury
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my curiosity is piqued, though what kind of disturbing images? i'm not a huge fan of gross
Feb 3 2011 4:52AM
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foodisfun
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Like I said, I'm not either, but I never had to look away during Enter the Void.  It's mainly nudity/sex but there's some other scenes that might make people uncomfortable. 
Feb 3 2011 10:39AM
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-dva-
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just saw this on the netflix new arrivals. i've heard great things about it and definitely want to watch it at some point, but the last person i talked to about it described it as "it makes requiem for a dream look like bambi." is this movie going to ruin my night?
Feb 3 2011 9:11PM
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Elife
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threads for when I'm less busy/ better mentally prepared
Feb 3 2011 9:36PM
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foodisfun
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I never saw requiem for a dream but "feel good movie" would never be used to describe Enter the Void.  I finished the movie at like 230am and decided it would be best to watch some cartoons/comedy stuff before sleeping though because it really had me thinking and in a strange mood.  It really had me feeling a way I haven't felt before after watching a movie, but that's a good thing. 

As I said in my original post I've been interested in afterlife and have read a bit about bardo so I was really intrigued to see an adaptation of this transitional state.  If you watch it and have never read/heard about the book of the dead I would recommend searching around for information and then thinking back to how certain things related to the film.
Feb 3 2011 10:29PM
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-dva-
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so i just finished it, and i think this perfectly describes where i'm at right now. requiem left me feeling totally empty, this has me feeling just...weird. but not necessarily in a bad way? very hard to put into words. i'm glad really i watched it, but will definitely be watching something else before bed. maybe i'll come back and comment more tomorrow after i've had some time to let it sink in
Feb 4 2011 12:02AM
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canterbury
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just finished watching it, definitely wasn't for me. wouldn't recommend it to anyone that I know but I guess some people would like it. in my opinion, way too drawn out (though i've never read the book referenced in the movie) and not just in the sense of being in this "in-between death and life" but as an actual movie. in order to appeal to this small niche that appreciates it, i think they bored a lot of people out of their skulls.
Feb 8 2011 1:08PM
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foodisfun
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yea i can totally see your point because ive read reviews that have said the same.  it is drawn out and repetitive i think because gaspar noe really wanted to portray the stages of bardo and how he thinks it happens, but for most viewers im sure he couldve cut it down to 105 minutes or so.  since i do have an interest in the subject and have read about afterlife, though, i didn't mind the length and was intrigued the whole way through
Feb 8 2011 1:52PM
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theabortionator
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I thought it was really good. It was long but I was enjoying it.


Ended up finding it through searching some netflix indie movies. Kind of reminded me of waking life
Feb 12 2011 3:39PM
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foodisfun
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if u really liked it i couldnt suggest anything more than reading the book the spirit molecule by rick strassman it's really crazy and made me think about some big things.  and the actual trip on dmt is more than what was portrayed in the movie it's literally out of this world haha.
Feb 12 2011 3:49PM
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jason...
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those guys are the gnarliest dudes ever. such a crazy survival story.
Feb 12 2011 4:25PM
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foodisfun
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*Touching* The Void definitely is a good movie but that's not what's being discussed.
Feb 13 2011 10:42PM
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ShoulderSurfer
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mythreads
Feb 15 2011 8:58PM
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meth_time
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I just got really pumped to watch this, searched it up on netflix.

AND IT'S NOT FUCKING AVAILABLE.


NOR IS CLOCKWORK ORANGE.





FUCKNETFLIX.
Feb 15 2011 9:39PM
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Jwenz
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this was nothing short of a visual epic. so enjoyable to watch. crazy really
Feb 15 2011 9:41PM
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-dva-
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you sure? it's still listed in my "new arrivals" list and instant queue
Feb 15 2011 10:15PM
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meth_time
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searched it.

not available.

Feb 16 2011 2:28AM
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*Nickdel*
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just watched it last night. Its still available
Feb 16 2011 10:13AM
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squibble
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ive seen it when i was high. its good but not my favorite movie. more like something that you should see if your a movie aficionado
Feb 16 2011 8:57PM
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meth_time
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not on one month free trial it isn't.
Feb 16 2011 9:21PM
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babujib
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i saw it, highly highly suggested, really some amazing cinematography throughout the whole thing.
Feb 17 2011 1:50AM
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peter_flanigan
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***WARNING MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS****

So I just finished watching this about 3 hours ago, and am still letting it soak in and everything...
Kinda in that weird mood you guys are talking about, except mine may be more negative.
I'm sorta really dissapointed in this movie, and this is definetly one of those "it's not for everyone" things, but I thought it would be perfect for me. I rented it, and before watching it I looked at the trailer about 5 times and got super pumped. The beginning credits got me even more pumped (with the flashing lights and music... you know...)
Everything up to where he got shot was perfect, the whole DMT trip while walking down tokyo with his friend was such a great scene. Unfortunately I already knew what was going to happen next.
The OP was really interested in reincarnation and the afterlife, but that's not at all what 'I' was looking for in this... I really... didn't want the sister or any of the childhood stuff in it. Like at all, and I think it should've used the past stuff before he died, and it did drag out a bit for me. Plus I didn't need all that sex, aborted baby, and tip of penis/cum, there's just so much I personally would've changed that I spent most of the movie getting somewhat upset that it turned this way on me.

I do like how it drifts away from the norm. That's the sorta thing that makes me come to things like this, and things like 'a serbian film', but with a serbian film my feeling aren't going to get hurt if the movie doesn't go exactly my way.

Anyways I'm getting way too personal about this. The thing is it had the potential to be the best movie I've ever seen, and at the beginning I was already thinking it would be that.
I wanted to love this film (and I still do), but it's left me in this empty heart broken state and I don't much know what to do with myself anymore.
Mar 22 2011 4:22AM
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icantskiiFILM
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threads. def wanna check this out
Mar 22 2011 8:46AM
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skinnylove
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Adding this to my threads. I recently had a friend recommend this film to me, she and I have some sort of connection I can't really describe it I don't think but it's like one of us recommends a book/film and the other totally digs it every single time. Anyways, with this thread AND her suggesting me watch it, may as well when I get a free moment!
Mar 22 2011 12:29PM
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YoungJeezy
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im definately going to watch it soon, but i was just wondering the layout of it... like a particular theory explained or a story? Im pretty interested in this kind of thing but havent got around to reading or watching into it.
Mar 22 2011 9:29PM
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peter_flanigan
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Cool visuals, revolving around drugs, death and reincarnation, lots of adult scenes, takes place in tokyo, but none of the main characters are asian.
Mar 23 2011 2:49AM
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bob_ham
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I watched this last night with a friend and i thought it was reallyy interesting. Im bored home alone tonight and would love to watch another one of these types of movies. suggestions??
Apr 3 2011 2:35PM
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