Constantly on the hunt and suffering from hallucinations that drive his violent nature, an unnamed man is capturing women and savagely beating them to death. Meanwhile, a woman is luring men into a violent end, by way of her knife. Driven by the same force to make the opposite sex suffer, the killers’ fates intertwine. The two must face off in a battle to the death, in which they are forced to reveal the horrible truth behind their addiction to murder.
“Brutal” takes an interesting approach to its visuals, drawing heavy influence from Western “Grindhouse” films, using a filter to make the footage appear grainy, damaged, and with light and color fluctuations. Unfortunately, the visual styling ends up feeling misguided, as other than applying the filter it does not imitate any other aspects of the “Grindhouse” genre. Despite trying to dirty up the film, it is apparent it was shot on digital. The cinematography is also a step above most “Grindhouse” productions, with Takashi Hirose proving he has talent behind the camera. Exterior shots to those taking place in small spaces are all competently framed, lit, and transition well. The decision to add an effect on top of the work hurts the film’s imagery and even gives a sense of desperation to try to capture a certain type of nostalgia with the audience, instead of relying on its own strengths. It is unfortunate when one creative choice can hurt a production so much.
The story of “Brutal” is simple but effective, it does attempt some sort of social commentary about the violent nature of men and women, but it does not offer enough depth into the subject to justify the amount of violence on display. The film does end on a strong note with an interesting twist, with a reveal that is bound to gross some out, while giving others a chuckle. In spite of its simple nature, those who enjoy films that make them somewhat uncomfortable and enjoy the challenge of getting through some ultra-violence, “Brutal” poses a fun and entertaining challenge in that regard.
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同《默片解说员》一样，拍出了绘声绘色的时代挽歌，也像北野武演唱的那首插曲，给我恰到好处的抚慰和忧伤。结尾的高跟鞋和葬礼，让我想起无意听到爱人与前男友诉前情的徐志胜，一句“说了这么多句，一个梗都没有啊”便化解了尴尬，喜剧演员都擅于用嬉笑打趣掩饰、传递情感的细腻与豁达，所以窥探他们的内心和过往也请小心翼翼。
影片并没有过多的赘述和铺垫，将视角着重聚焦了抗美援朝的一场狙击战役，开场即直入主题，双方斗智斗勇的拉锯战紧张刺激、直抓眼球，虽然除了章宇別的演员都是新人，但每个人物的特质描绘非常鲜明，几个角色都让人印象深刻，几处小高潮能感受到那份情绪感，不觉间就泪流不止。国之伟大，家之安康，都离不开这些无名英雄先烈，向他们致以最深的敬意。
2.5就是想象力欠佳的问题，就是开幕人被击中后抽搐的问题，就是每次命中眉心的子弹都要冲出特写的问题，极简不代表可以失真，而这样看下来也并不简单，毕竟有这么多多余的动作，以及来路不明的动作。不过去宏大是好的
真的是一场很小的战斗，但是就是一场场小战斗赢得了整个胜利。
春节档最佳了应该是，对于大场面战争特效有点腻了，小规模小场面几个人也能体现战争的残酷，战场上哪有什么主角配角，可能刚开打一秒钟就死了。
前半段小武学徒生涯，后半段成名与师傅的和解。简单却又令人感动。为梦想奋斗的故事永远令人热泪盈眶，师傅的牺牲是阿武腾飞的温床，而他永远也赶不上下一个时代，悲剧性就在于此。师徒传承令人感动，选角极其成功。相比较同样题材的《火花》，更好进入，没有那么绝望，那么悲伤。
1.师徒情深，寓情于乐，结尾小酒馆合作，一唱一和默契至极，不过影帝演的年轻北野武太谦逊有礼了简直OOC。
在刘文武、在亮亮、在陈永胜、在全体五班战士、在志愿军战士的身上，我们能看到李陵奋战突围的顽强拼搏，能看到苏武持节的矢志不渝，能看到陈汤班超纵横西域的英武胆略，更能看到新的长城在三千里江山的巍然屹立，中华民族的百折不挠、坚强不屈，被老谋子用以小见大的手法与以小博大剧情展现得淋漓尽致。致敬，最可爱的人！
7/10，题外话是，北野武做完了所有我想做的事，写书，发唱片，拍电影，演电影，当喜剧演员
太惨了，里面的小战士眼泪都好真实，大过年的我真是自己找虐呀😭抗战剧（勉强算吧）的老外终于有智商有正常人的情感了！
迟到10分钟，但不影响我认为这是部好电影。
子弹时间确实多了点，96分钟跟紧凑，高能一个接一个，观众喝彩全然是为先烈们的英雄气概，章宇的演技越来越好，五班精神感动鼓舞人心。
穿西装的模样太帅了，感觉有点像太宰治啊
真真是螺丝壳里做道场，能在如此单一的场景里把故事讲到三翻四抖勾起观众紧张的心弦也实属不易，国师带女儿的意图特别明显，这道菜不是团年饭里的压轴大菜，是精致的可口点心，看完水门桥来换换口味也很不错。希望国师身体健康，多拍好片子
剧本中规中矩，演技着实动人。自身向往之人也在期待着你的光芒，这是怎样一种幸运。
确实是春节档最好的一部，就是不明白为什么要在春节档上。
虽说拍在世名人的传记片难免有美化之嫌，但本片以初出道时与师父深刻的羁绊为基础，讲述了北野武一贯坚持自我的渊源，颇具说服力。
我妈妈走出影院后她和我说的第一句话就是“太棒了，真是挺长时间没有看到这么优秀的作品了！编剧编得太好了，你的导师真的太厉害了！”
确实是近些年看过最好的国产战争片了。就那么一个山坡发生的故事，惊心动魄。好几次剧情反套路，看得揪心。最后也真切感受了战争的残酷以及和平的不易。章宇和年轻演员们演的真好！
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