Senseless

Absolutely brilliant. This is a film just screaming for the world's attention. The basic premise of this bold and provocative story rests on some shocking displays of gruesome torture. But make no mistake, these acts of horrific violence are by no means senseless.Eliott is a U.S. government official who is in charge of several international business negotiations. He often uses his quick wit and charisma to help sign the deal, and never even briefly considers any consequences. It's all just part of the job.Well, a certain group of people took strong offense to his dealings. He gets kidnapped and subjected to extended bouts of the most heinous torture imaginable. To top it off, these brutal acts are streamed online for the world to see. It's like a Hostel/Truman Show, broadcast live for some sick entertainment. Ratings soar and donations start piling in as the world watches the extreme madness. The questions also start surmounting. First and foremost--WHY? Are these simply the acts of deranged terrorists with no purpose but striking fear into the hearts of the world? Or is this possibly a rebellious stand against U.S. acts of aggression?The acting performances here seem vey authentic. The characters pull you into a despicable place and constantly keep you off balance. One word of warning---this film contains several harsh acts of graphic violence. Your senses will get jolted, much like the American victim here. It is very unnerving, but these torturous acts are also symbolic. The utter contempt and frustration geared toward the United States might raise a few eyebrows.This is a must-see film. Senseless deftly examines the human fascination with violence, plus our tendencies to act in self-interest. It boldly declares a much darker side of truth than you'll ever see exposed on the 5 o'clock news. It challenges you to think beyond certain slanted views. To realize much of the information we receive has been filtered. There are indeed two sides to every story.Consider the bigger picture.2008United KingdomDirected by Simon Hynd

I took an upper-division horror film seminar in the spring of 1986 at the University of Colorado. Since then I have always considered myself a bit of an aficionado of horror. But I am not a fanatic. I passed on most all of the torture porn films of the past decade, dismissing them as not having the potential to advance the genre in any of it multitudinous facets.The other night I stumbled on Senseless (2008). It is terribly brutal, really goes too far. However, it is so well written, acted, paced, plotted and themed, that I believe it must be the best torture porn film made. It is certainly one of the most intense horror films of any kind.The premise is simple, and I kind of dismissed it as trite at first. But because of that brilliant level of writing where throw-away lines resonate the deepest and the longest, the tension mounts painfully. It moves seamlessly from brutal physical torture to mind bogglingly hurtful psychological torture, not torment. There are only five acts of violence in the film, but what happens between those acts makes the film difficult to endure. The writing is excellent, but the primary actor's non-verbal scenes really make the film. The end masterfully ties up the experience. It is utterly satisfying while being completely unfulfilling. The viewer becomes so desperate for respite that the one instance of mercy, which is part and parcel of the film's most horrific moment of cruelty, makes for a vaguely happy ending.Quite honestly, I have never been scared by a movie. Too much suspense bores me. Senseless, on the other hand, horrified me and haunts me still six days later.I am starting a grass-roots campaign to get these film makers the recognition they deserve. Like most landmark horror films, Senseless takes the genre to the next level using the contemporary themes of big studio horror. I'd hate for this film to be lost to posterity.Walter [email protected]

The movie should be called "Pointless", because it is as senseless as its title. Or maybe I should just chalk it up to truth in advertising. I read the book even, because I thought this was going to be an intelligent act of creation, but it was just gore. The big reveal: corporations are taking over the world. Wow. Bemoaned for the last century -- stunning revelation. The one thing that was NOT Senseless: the performance of the lead, played by Jason Behr. He was immediate, moving, deep, and vivid, in what must have been a grueling process. And since he spends most of the movie in a white room, bouncing off the walls and awaiting and enduring a series of tortures, it's no small feat. See it for his performance, if nothing else.

Loved watching this fine actor going thru extreme physical changes, so convincingly. Painful, but well worth seeing the character learn the truth about his harmful previous actions. Makes you think. Jason, as always, disappeared into his character. So wonderful to see the character's appreciation of his remaining senses; so well played as he turned his face to feel the sun! Fine blending of computer attitudes and potential dangers. Also, fine metaphor for aging/self-reflection process within each of us. Wonderful film!

I thought this was the best phychological thrillers I have seen in my lifetime. Jason Behr played the character with the most disturbing manner I have ever seen and felt. I felt as if I was in the room experiencing with Jason's ordeal. Everyone needs to see this movie, but I swear, you will have to wait awhile to be able to see it again because it is so very disturbing. jane b.

I really enjoyed this movie, a very tense thriller !

Great movie!!

Shows you precisely how a person was rendered SENSELESS, literally. Nothing metaphorical about this brilliantly written and acted gem of a film.

on looking at the blurb this may seem like yet another torture flick, but there is depth and intelligence that makes you consider issues well beyond those directly addressed. subtle and clever. i thought about it for a long time after i saw it have i would certainly recommend it.

Great movie an quick delivery thank you

Great acting from Jason Behr.

Brilliant

Meine Freundin hat mir von diesem Film erzählt, deswegen dachte, ich hole ich diesen, da wir beide Horror/Psycho/Splatter Fans sind.Leider sind wir enttäuscht, von der ungeschnittenen Version, aber die Geschichte hinter diesem Film ist fastzinierend.Man kann diesen Film ansehen, aber ungeschnitten kann ich diesen nicht empfehlen, für Fanatiker von Horror/Psycho/Splatter.