It seems that most people commenting this movie see it as a comedy. I have to admit, when I first saw it (about ten years ago), My friends and I had the same impression. However, after revisiting the picture, I don't think as it as a comedy at all. And I don't actually believe, the creators intended it to be a comedy, either.
True, quite some dialogs and scenes are humorous (mostly black, naturally) but that is not the nature of the film. Instead, I agree with the commentators who stated that it is about the viewer itself: While many people laugh at the blatant humor, the movie constantly asks the viewer what actually is funny. In the end, there is not much comedy left (not more than in Dramas with witty dialogs that are sometimes humorous).
This Movie messes with the viewers brain in a very subtle way. It's a very interesting piece of work and the best (uhm, yes, and only) Belgian movie that I know of. Those, who can cope with outrageous violence shown without censorship and appreciate independent movies definitely should watch this. Those who are seeking a comedy definitely should avoid this -- it is none.
True, quite some dialogs and scenes are humorous (mostly black, naturally) but that is not the nature of the film. Instead, I agree with the commentators who stated that it is about the viewer itself: While many people laugh at the blatant humor, the movie constantly asks the viewer what actually is funny. In the end, there is not much comedy left (not more than in Dramas with witty dialogs that are sometimes humorous).
This Movie messes with the viewers brain in a very subtle way. It's a very interesting piece of work and the best (uhm, yes, and only) Belgian movie that I know of. Those, who can cope with outrageous violence shown without censorship and appreciate independent movies definitely should watch this. Those who are seeking a comedy definitely should avoid this -- it is none.