Edmond (2005)
There was a time when I would watch a movie because I knew the starring actor was trained, accomplished, and talented. After seeing too many upsetting William H. Macy films, I think that time has come to an end. I didn’t even finish Edmond. I’ve since read a description and analysis, and although I wish I turned Edmond off sooner, I’m glad I didn’t watch any more of it. Kenneth Branagh starred in a London revival twenty years ago, and while I can’t imagine him in the play, I’m glad I didn’t have to see it.
Bill plays an unhappy guy who, after a chance encounter with a tarot card reader, decides to upend his life. He leaves his wife and wanders the seedy side of town in search of a good time. Tapping into all the baser instincts he was forced to hide, he turns into a truly terrifying person. Violent, racist, sex-crazed, argumentative, selfish, out-of-control, righteous, and unrepentant. Did David Mamet really believe every man felt that way under his suit? How horrifying. You’ll see some familiar faces briefly in the supporting cast, Julia Stiles, Mena Suvari, Denise Richards, but I can only imagine they wanted to boost their resumés with a David Mamet credit. I wouldn’t recommend this movie unless you really love grisly, gritty movies that are so horrifying they stay burned in your brain. I know David Mamet and William H. Macy go together like popcorn and butter, but I don’t think you’ll be able to stomach any popcorn while watching this movie, even with extra butter.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to strong and racial language, nudity, sexual content, and graphic violence, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
More Julia Stiles movies here!
Bill plays an unhappy guy who, after a chance encounter with a tarot card reader, decides to upend his life. He leaves his wife and wanders the seedy side of town in search of a good time. Tapping into all the baser instincts he was forced to hide, he turns into a truly terrifying person. Violent, racist, sex-crazed, argumentative, selfish, out-of-control, righteous, and unrepentant. Did David Mamet really believe every man felt that way under his suit? How horrifying. You’ll see some familiar faces briefly in the supporting cast, Julia Stiles, Mena Suvari, Denise Richards, but I can only imagine they wanted to boost their resumés with a David Mamet credit. I wouldn’t recommend this movie unless you really love grisly, gritty movies that are so horrifying they stay burned in your brain. I know David Mamet and William H. Macy go together like popcorn and butter, but I don’t think you’ll be able to stomach any popcorn while watching this movie, even with extra butter.
Kiddy Warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to strong and racial language, nudity, sexual content, and graphic violence, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
More Julia Stiles movies here!