Watched “Requiem for a Dream” last night – wow. Not going out and doing any drugs anytime soon. Talk about a movie that tests your ability to stomach a movie.
I pride myself on being a fairly tolerant moviegoer. I can sit through most movies that most people can’t stomach. Most horror movies don’t disturb me, mainly because they are too far-fetched to have any impact. I can barely watch movies like “Requiem for a Dream” or “Precious” because I can’t fall back on thinking that it’s not real. The fact is, people do face drug addictions or abuse.
However, there are some movies that I won’t subject myself to watching. Mainly, “Antichrist.”
Marshall and the Movies 
Marshall, “Antichrist” is the rough film, but it’s beautiful and it’s monumentally amazing. It’s one of the best films that I have ever seen. It was hard to watch, and re-watch but I’m glad I did. It’s a wonderfully painful film. I don’t recommend it to many people but I think you would respect and really appreciate it.
From what I’ve heard, “Antichrist” is just shocking to be shocking. And Lars Von Trier just seems like he’s out to make a scene. Declaring himself the best director in the world?
von Trier is one of the best living directors, and the film isn’t shocking to be shocking, but to each is own.