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.
看完感动了，对服务生坦白后那一整段都很有劲。orgasm的镜头也太真了吧。
也只有女导演能拍出这样的电影了，探讨了关于性的边界，性的羞耻感，女人对变老不再年轻美丽的难过，困于家庭社会角色出不去的无奈。对小鲜肉的镜头定义了女性凝视，很有趣，希望能有更多类似的作品。Emma Thompson依然魅力十足
leo的眼睛真的太好看了！那些对话慢慢抽丝剥茧出面具下的两个人。Emma这个真的是登峰造极的表演...啊~pleasure~
The toy will make it sooo much easier, but it will also deprive the fun of interaction and the feeling of being wanted by someone. However, what are the chances of meeting a top tier escort just like Leo? I think I will pathetically stay with the toy…
全片都是富有「戏剧感」的室内戏，这种形式其实格外难拍，再加上「欲望与性爱」的母题早已泛滥，但这部实确实极好：人物设置张力十足，对话witty（全场笑声不断），节奏精妙，从身体的触碰到精神的疗愈，四次会面使人物关系与影片深度层层递进，影片将SEX的「日常性」(as a daily life act/pleasure)与「象征性」(as a representation for lust, love, power) 完美交织，女性在「性」中的困境被细腻描摹，极为真实动人。即使对与女主完全不同的女性观者（我），也能激起不同层面的情感共振。也想到之前看过的另一部难得展现老年女性的性欲的佳作——《女继承者》。
sex喜剧小品，轻松但也深刻，貌似单一的场景，恰如女主牢笼般的婚姻生活。男主真是梦中情鸭，专业！阿姨演技太棒了，换个人演真的会呕。讲的是女性的觉醒，但被人戳破马甲真的好可怕。
所有女性都应该重视自己 欣赏自己 掌握自己的身体与生命 thanks to you, Leo Grande
很硬的勾巴和很软的心肠，果然只存在于文艺作品之中🥲
真好，真温柔。
观影体验并不差，实际上如同很多评论所描述的一样清新畅快并且享受男主美好的脸庞和肉体。但当影片结束意识到这是两个几乎工整到完美的角色在水晶球里表演体面和愉悦，就只能衬托得它试图谈讨的现实的性与欲望更加残忍丑恶。影片意图是美好的，但呈现是伪善的。
哈哈哈群众眼睛是雪亮的，不论性别，并不存在这么敬业的技师和这么诚实不自信的甲方
或许因为思想的束缚和性格，没有大胆地活出自己，没有什么值得羞愧的，直面真实的自己，在性学大师的开导下，明白人有欲望，也有情感表达的需求。
3、致那些勇敢追求幸福和快乐的人们：Good luck!
结局服务生的安排有点刻意 而且其实这个问题没那么简单 但是整体上我觉得很好 态度、表达、冲突张力还有年龄带来的欲望羞耻感、身体自卑感都很到位
站在我的视角和立场能看到的只有坦诚和真实。很多解读两性关系女性角色的影片可能都容易陷入一种自我感动的境地，好在这部没有。
老人需要做爱，太监也需要做爱，做爱是一件美妙的事情，活塞运动只是一个环节。你要正视你的欲望，你还要发泄出你的欲望，如果总是压抑自己的欲望，那和一个变态有什么分别？
有些理想化了其实，清新得如同一场fantasy。（莫名发现自己好像更容易代入Leo这个角色及其职业，even as a woman）（Emma Thompson演得真是太好了）
为男主的颜值点赞。完全长在了我的审美点上。
想让所有女生都看看的片子
Jesus loves you more than you will know
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