tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post1952010166425975279..comments2024-03-25T15:38:16.880-07:00Comments on Surrender to the Void: Hesherthevoid99http://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-78376715520572208102012-07-13T11:55:18.474-07:002012-07-13T11:55:18.474-07:00@Alan Grimm-It's not a film for everyone but i...@Alan Grimm-It's not a film for everyone but it's certainly got a compelling story with a character that is unlikeable but certainly engaging.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-25240325386764765272012-07-13T08:44:36.150-07:002012-07-13T08:44:36.150-07:00I have this in my Netflix queue, although it's...I have this in my Netflix queue, although it's getting such a beating there that I'm glad to see some positive stuff about it. I'm suddenly looking forward to its arrival again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329144687532322489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-73194199863509445242012-07-09T11:30:14.156-07:002012-07-09T11:30:14.156-07:00@Velvet-I agree that the character is a dick but t...@Velvet-I agree that the character is a dick but that's what makes him so interesting. I also agree with you that <i>Rabbit Hole</i> is a better movie since that had a better view on the idea of grief.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-69874242186316663072012-07-09T01:42:30.711-07:002012-07-09T01:42:30.711-07:00It's an ok movie, but I'm afraid I couldn&...It's an ok movie, but I'm afraid I couldn't fully embrace Hesher since the character was such a dick. Sure, he was supposed to represent chaos, but it had the effect that it alienated me a bit.<br /><br />I couldn't help comparing it to Rabbit Hole, also about a family in grief, but which worked much better at an emotional level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-31304379538376412772012-07-09T01:40:37.251-07:002012-07-09T01:40:37.251-07:00I had a bit of a problem to fully embrace this fil...I had a bit of a problem to fully embrace this film since Hesher is such a dick. I guess the idea is that he's an "chaotic force" but it didn't quite work out for me. I couldn't help comparing it to Rabbit Hole, also a story about a family stuck in deep grief, which I thought worked better at an emotional level. The weirdness just didn't add so much, it mostly alienated me. JGL is great though, as always. I picked up this film in a store saving it from a bargain bin since my daughter is such a fan of his.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-84654047276085769162012-07-08T13:12:36.023-07:002012-07-08T13:12:36.023-07:00@Lesya-Oh, I'm sorry about that. I'll try...@Lesya-Oh, I'm sorry about that. I'll try not to do that again.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-2608632656247509612012-07-08T13:10:21.034-07:002012-07-08T13:10:21.034-07:00Steven, please, don't publish this comment. I ...Steven, please, don't publish this comment. I wanted to send you an email regarding this but haven't found it in your profile. Anyway, it's nothing special, but just wanted to let you know that my name is Lesya, not Leysa. For the record, I'm not offended, but you've always called me like that and I finally thought that I should tell you about this little mistake :)Lesyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785171567540455637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-58167140274160435092012-07-08T12:36:44.424-07:002012-07-08T12:36:44.424-07:00@Dan-I think the point is that he is unpredictable...@Dan-I think the point is that he is unpredictable but he's not a total dick. Those scenes he had with Piper Laurie showed that he cared for her and was willing to share some pot with her.<br /><br />@Stevee-It is underrated. I wish it got a better theatrical release.<br /><br />@Leysa-Who needs plot when you have JGL being an anarchist who listens to Metallica and Motorhead?<br /><br />@Stephanie-It's a bit painful because it's a film about grief but also unpredictable because of JGL's character.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-89399246661556508932012-07-08T06:02:08.933-07:002012-07-08T06:02:08.933-07:00This does sound like an excellent film, though I h...This does sound like an excellent film, though I have a feeling it will be painful to watch. I enjoy movies with character driven stories, and this sounds right up my alley. Thanks for the wonderful review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-89849434280673422182012-07-08T03:10:07.894-07:002012-07-08T03:10:07.894-07:00One of my favorite films from last year. Its uncov...One of my favorite films from last year. Its uncoventional storytelling is used and executed very well, I totally agree. Also, great performances from JGL and the supporting cast.Lesyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785171567540455637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-86299959641090508132012-07-08T00:25:17.539-07:002012-07-08T00:25:17.539-07:00I'm glad that you enjoyed this one - I thought...I'm glad that you enjoyed this one - I thought it was one of the most underrated films from last year. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was great in it!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21463545.post-30396626155283430972012-07-07T22:27:15.932-07:002012-07-07T22:27:15.932-07:00Maybe there was something here that I missed or ju...Maybe there was something here that I missed or just didn't get, but some of this was too weird for me to watch. JGL was good as Hesher, but his character was just such an empty dick that I really had no idea what he was going to do next, and to be honest, I don't think he did either. Basically, there was no real idea behind this character but the film still works. I don't know how, it just does in it's weird, indie-way. Nice review Steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com