I just got to see this movie at the Fantasy Film Festival in Nuremberg and I was pretty astonished how many people actually wanted to see it. Cinema was nearly sold out and I think people got what they were looking for. It's a nice little thriller about a disgusting fetish. The audience gets to see everything. Puking fat women, sex with 600 pound women and some even more disgusting things that I do not want to mention here. But this movie has its weaknesses. Started from the tolerable but ridiculous "computer hacking" scenes in which "dir windows" kind of traces people all over the world, to an ending which is just not plausible. The movie tries to narrate a possibly real story and the ending seems to be misplaced. But as the topic said it's fascinating to see how far humans can go, although the movie exaggerates this a bit too much in my opinion. Acting was quite okay, story has its flaws, but all in all, I'd recommend this movie, because this is one of the movies you will certainly talk about after-wards. 6 of 10, not only for breaking some taboos.
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interesting, but unfullfilling
knifeintheeye28 August 2006
The basic plot: cyber investigators from Austalia stumble on a fetist website about women who literally get feed to death of their own volition.
This movie will have a limited target audience. Fans of gross out movies will enjoy it, but there is no way an average person who pays to see movies like King Kong, The Transporter or Pirates of the Caribian will enjoy this. This target audience is a little more...less mainstream.
It's gross. At times it's hard to stomach 600 pound naked women being force fed then puking. It's a different kind of gross from movies like Cannibal Holocaust, Salo, Hostel, Se7en. It's more disturbing simply because of the subject matter, rather then the gore. But at the same time, I watched the whole thing, so I guess it wasn't bad.
Both the acting and direction were a pleasant surprise, I was expecting a mid range B movie, but got a real movie instead.
Two things I would have done differently...1. Dwell a little on the 'fans' of the fetish in question (they weren't even addressed), and 2. either more of the cannibal issue from the start of the movie or take that scene out completely or tie it into the force feeding later on.
I did stop eating though when I was watching it. A perfectly good tub of Orvil movie style popcorn, thrown away. So I suppose it accomplished what it set out to do.
I won't rate this movie though. I will only say, it was well done overall, and if you think you can stomach the subject matter, seek it out and watch it.
This movie will have a limited target audience. Fans of gross out movies will enjoy it, but there is no way an average person who pays to see movies like King Kong, The Transporter or Pirates of the Caribian will enjoy this. This target audience is a little more...less mainstream.
It's gross. At times it's hard to stomach 600 pound naked women being force fed then puking. It's a different kind of gross from movies like Cannibal Holocaust, Salo, Hostel, Se7en. It's more disturbing simply because of the subject matter, rather then the gore. But at the same time, I watched the whole thing, so I guess it wasn't bad.
Both the acting and direction were a pleasant surprise, I was expecting a mid range B movie, but got a real movie instead.
Two things I would have done differently...1. Dwell a little on the 'fans' of the fetish in question (they weren't even addressed), and 2. either more of the cannibal issue from the start of the movie or take that scene out completely or tie it into the force feeding later on.
I did stop eating though when I was watching it. A perfectly good tub of Orvil movie style popcorn, thrown away. So I suppose it accomplished what it set out to do.
I won't rate this movie though. I will only say, it was well done overall, and if you think you can stomach the subject matter, seek it out and watch it.
"I Wash Myself With A Rag On A Stick."
ElijahCSkuggs29 August 2006
Story about an Aussie cyber cop who is on the hunt for a man who force feeds women to death. Pretty simple plot. But hey, it's pretty damn original one. But that's pretty much where the originality ends.
What follows is a psychological horror with no scares, a few sick scenes involving food, pretty good acting, questionable decision making and some pretty good directing.
I didn't care much for anyone in the film....probably the most was "Deidre" just because of the position she was in, but that's not saying much. Oh no, I felt for the Asian lady, since I have asthma too.
I do have to say that the make up for "Deidre" was done very, very well. I was second guessing myself the entire movie.
The movie is definitely worth checkin out if you're in the mood for a new take on psychological horror. I would definitely say rent it first, unless you collect films. Then Id say it has a nice, weird place in anyone's horror collection.
Pretty good flick. Almost gave it a 7.....I just didn't care for anyone.
What follows is a psychological horror with no scares, a few sick scenes involving food, pretty good acting, questionable decision making and some pretty good directing.
I didn't care much for anyone in the film....probably the most was "Deidre" just because of the position she was in, but that's not saying much. Oh no, I felt for the Asian lady, since I have asthma too.
I do have to say that the make up for "Deidre" was done very, very well. I was second guessing myself the entire movie.
The movie is definitely worth checkin out if you're in the mood for a new take on psychological horror. I would definitely say rent it first, unless you collect films. Then Id say it has a nice, weird place in anyone's horror collection.
Pretty good flick. Almost gave it a 7.....I just didn't care for anyone.
Interesting, disgusting and strange film
jennifer-25-96523130 July 2011
This was an interesting, disgusting and strange film. This film tells the story of a serial killer with a fetish for obese women who force feeds them and takes bets online as to when they will die.
What I thought interesting about this film was that even though this guy was obviously insane and he's sole goal was to kill these woman he had such a love and tenderness for them. He spoiled them with everything they desired, he washed them tenderly, entertained them by being silly, there was no end to what he would do for these women. Of course, with his dark side there were some times where he would snap and since the women loved him so much they would do anything for him, even if it meant being in a lot of pain and feeling sick.
I enjoyed this movie and lots of credit for being original. I also have to add that this movie has a kick ass ending as well! ZombieSteak.com - Discover a new world of horror films, designed just for you.
What I thought interesting about this film was that even though this guy was obviously insane and he's sole goal was to kill these woman he had such a love and tenderness for them. He spoiled them with everything they desired, he washed them tenderly, entertained them by being silly, there was no end to what he would do for these women. Of course, with his dark side there were some times where he would snap and since the women loved him so much they would do anything for him, even if it meant being in a lot of pain and feeling sick.
I enjoyed this movie and lots of credit for being original. I also have to add that this movie has a kick ass ending as well! ZombieSteak.com - Discover a new world of horror films, designed just for you.
holy fat on a stick
nobbytatoes22 March 2006
Phillip, Australian cyber crime officer, searches the seedy side of the internet, seeking illicit porn and snuff sites. After his last assignment in Germany, arresting a man wanting to eat himself and his accomplice. Phillip finds a site for Feeders and Gainers, where people (the feeders) feed food to the gainers, making them overtly overweight unable to move. Running the site, Michael Carter has his latest woman to feed, Deirdre, with an abundance of food for her to beg for. Without authority, Phillip flies to America to track Michael and stop this disturbing act.
At a time when Australia is rebuilding its film industry; with great films Look Both Way, Wolf Creek, Little Fish and The Proposition, it was only a matter of time for a movie like Feed would make its way out of the woodwork. Feed is a twisted, very twisted, film on humanities consumption and the amount of food we're eating. With our society so concerned of being thin, Feed spins that notion on its head, where bigger people are more beautiful; while taking it to the n'th degree with Dedrae weighing over six hundred pounds.
Like many films of this caliber, the hallmarks of a small budget are easily seen, yet isn't that the 'charm' of these films; rough camera work, corny dialog, overblown acting and a plot that doesn't completely make sense. As Feed starts off interesting, it takes a turn for the worst. Dropping the psychological mind game Michael was playing with Phillip, Feed turns into a chase film, becoming tedious with an overly drawn out ending. Its the move into familiar, predictable territory, where it was so unfamiliar to start off with.
Like before, the acting is so overblown. Patrick Thompson's tormented cop verges idiotic, gruffing his way along. Alex O'Loughlin fails to evoke a creepy vibe for Michael. The best acting came from Gabby Millgate, donning the fat suit while repeating "Feed Me".
Does Feed put you off food, no; Morgan Spurlocks documentary Super Size Me had more of a revulsion towards food.
At a time when Australia is rebuilding its film industry; with great films Look Both Way, Wolf Creek, Little Fish and The Proposition, it was only a matter of time for a movie like Feed would make its way out of the woodwork. Feed is a twisted, very twisted, film on humanities consumption and the amount of food we're eating. With our society so concerned of being thin, Feed spins that notion on its head, where bigger people are more beautiful; while taking it to the n'th degree with Dedrae weighing over six hundred pounds.
Like many films of this caliber, the hallmarks of a small budget are easily seen, yet isn't that the 'charm' of these films; rough camera work, corny dialog, overblown acting and a plot that doesn't completely make sense. As Feed starts off interesting, it takes a turn for the worst. Dropping the psychological mind game Michael was playing with Phillip, Feed turns into a chase film, becoming tedious with an overly drawn out ending. Its the move into familiar, predictable territory, where it was so unfamiliar to start off with.
Like before, the acting is so overblown. Patrick Thompson's tormented cop verges idiotic, gruffing his way along. Alex O'Loughlin fails to evoke a creepy vibe for Michael. The best acting came from Gabby Millgate, donning the fat suit while repeating "Feed Me".
Does Feed put you off food, no; Morgan Spurlocks documentary Super Size Me had more of a revulsion towards food.
Consumption Is Evolution
claudio_carvalho6 June 2008
In Sidney, the Interpol agent Phillip Jackson (Patrick Thompson) investigates crimes in Internet with his partner Nigel (Matthew Le Nevez). After a mission in Hamburg, Phillip has troubles in the relationship with his liberal girlfriend Abbey (Rose Ashton) that tags him "chauvinist pig". While researching the web, Phillip finds a bizarre site where a man shows obese women being fed by him. He finds the origin of the site in Ohio, and without authorization, he travels to USA pursuing the pervert Michael Metszencalmpf, a.k.a. Michael Carter (Alex O'Loughlin). When Phil meets Michael, he surprisingly knows who Phil is; further, Michael tells that what he is doing is not wrong since he is releasing fat women from the standards of thinness imposed by the society. However, Phil discovers the true motives of Michael, beginning a personal war against the deranged criminal.
"Feed" is bizarre, sick, disgusting; I have no doubts about it. However, it is also a scary and original story, with well developed characters and situations, and very well acted and directed. The association of the unpleasant plot with "Se7en" or the first's works of David Cronenberg or Takashi Miike is quite immediate. Michael is a clever psychopath, and his explanations about evolution and fashion standards are very impressive. Phillip is an impulsive detective that goes deeper in his investigations, but has his own demons in the closet. The result is a fascinating mouse and cat duel with a surprising conclusion. The gruesome "Feed" is not recommended to audiences of blockbusters or commercial movies; but for viewers that aim for a disturbing film that breaks taboos, they will certainly enjoy this movie. My vote is se7en.
Title (Brazil): "Feed Fome Assassina" ("Feed Assassin Hunger")
"Feed" is bizarre, sick, disgusting; I have no doubts about it. However, it is also a scary and original story, with well developed characters and situations, and very well acted and directed. The association of the unpleasant plot with "Se7en" or the first's works of David Cronenberg or Takashi Miike is quite immediate. Michael is a clever psychopath, and his explanations about evolution and fashion standards are very impressive. Phillip is an impulsive detective that goes deeper in his investigations, but has his own demons in the closet. The result is a fascinating mouse and cat duel with a surprising conclusion. The gruesome "Feed" is not recommended to audiences of blockbusters or commercial movies; but for viewers that aim for a disturbing film that breaks taboos, they will certainly enjoy this movie. My vote is se7en.
Title (Brazil): "Feed Fome Assassina" ("Feed Assassin Hunger")
Interesting plot but all in all a near miss ***SPOILERS***
shakesbeer29 March 2006
Warning: Spoilers
As another reviewer already mentioned this movie can send shivers down your spine. In a way it reminded me of "Saw" or similar stuff but fails to achieve the same level of fascination and suspense. The plot is not bad at all. In nowadays world you have to be very creative to invent a sexual obsession that is not already in existence somewhere. In this case it is some kind of fetish the bad guy is devoted to - feeding women until they look like Jabba the Hut after spending a year on an all-inclusive club vacation, thus making them completely immobile and dependent from their feeder. The women are being filmed, their "progress" is tracked precisely and the material is used to run websites for people with the same interest. As it turns out it is not all about sexual perversion but these websites offer the possibility to bet on the physical "evolution" of the women, including the time of their death. Good idea to make a scary thriller from.
Unfortunately the movie contains a lot of unnecessary or completely illogical stuff that IMHO spoils what could have become quite good. I will give a few examples: in the prologue there is a scene in Germany which is clearly a reference to the widely debated case of the "Rothenburg cannibal". This scene has absolutely no connection to the rest of the film. It seems like it had been added after finishing the original work to maybe draw a little public attention to "Feed". Several questions are asked but never answered. Poor cutting I guess. In the end there's a twist (I won't tell you) which is inexplicable by what we've seen before and basically leaves you with no character to identify with including the good guy.
The two main characters are portrayed quite well - maybe a bit stereotypical - but the movie misses out completely on throwing a light on the supporting characters although they are an important part of the story. There is no explanation why the fed women take part in the deadly game. What is their kick in being fed to death?
I will not indulge in criticizing the movie makers' lack of knowledge concerning computers and the Internet. Let's just say it's there.
i watched "Feed" while doing some domestic work and I guess that's the best you can do. If you want some distraction from ironing and need something to keep you awake then put the DVD in your player. I would not recommend spending 90 minutes of lifetime solely on watching this movie. Final score: mediocre.
Unfortunately the movie contains a lot of unnecessary or completely illogical stuff that IMHO spoils what could have become quite good. I will give a few examples: in the prologue there is a scene in Germany which is clearly a reference to the widely debated case of the "Rothenburg cannibal". This scene has absolutely no connection to the rest of the film. It seems like it had been added after finishing the original work to maybe draw a little public attention to "Feed". Several questions are asked but never answered. Poor cutting I guess. In the end there's a twist (I won't tell you) which is inexplicable by what we've seen before and basically leaves you with no character to identify with including the good guy.
The two main characters are portrayed quite well - maybe a bit stereotypical - but the movie misses out completely on throwing a light on the supporting characters although they are an important part of the story. There is no explanation why the fed women take part in the deadly game. What is their kick in being fed to death?
I will not indulge in criticizing the movie makers' lack of knowledge concerning computers and the Internet. Let's just say it's there.
i watched "Feed" while doing some domestic work and I guess that's the best you can do. If you want some distraction from ironing and need something to keep you awake then put the DVD in your player. I would not recommend spending 90 minutes of lifetime solely on watching this movie. Final score: mediocre.
Interesting premise; sadly more diet coke than big mac
DVD_Connoisseur28 October 2006
"Feed", to adopt a food metaphor, left me hungry. The premise of this film is excellent - it's the first movie I've been aware of that tackles the bizarre subject of feeders.
Sadly, the strong cast is let down by sloppy direction. The film just isn't very cohesive. In the right hands, this could have been a very tense affair and a memorable cult movie. As it stands, the film lacks tension and any element of the fear factor. At the end of the day, it's okay but instantly forgettable.
The film scrapes a "7" as the subject matter is interesting and the acting is very good....it's just a shame that butter-fingered director Brett Leonard manages to drop the ball. In the right hands, this could have been a simply excellent film.
Sadly, the strong cast is let down by sloppy direction. The film just isn't very cohesive. In the right hands, this could have been a very tense affair and a memorable cult movie. As it stands, the film lacks tension and any element of the fear factor. At the end of the day, it's okay but instantly forgettable.
The film scrapes a "7" as the subject matter is interesting and the acting is very good....it's just a shame that butter-fingered director Brett Leonard manages to drop the ball. In the right hands, this could have been a simply excellent film.
Warning! Bad movie ahead!
Bataeu13 March 2006
I feel like I must warn people about this film.
The film revolves around an Australian cyber-cop (a cop that tracks down illegal porn/snuff sites) who goes to America to arrest a "feeder"- someone who likes to fatten up women. The cop stumbles upon the "feeder's" site and realizes that the guy is actually feeding women to death, broadcasting it over the internet. In a ridiculous act the cop is sent to America to track down the "feeder" and arrest him. The climax of the film isn't thrilling- it's annoying. You're left there yelling at the TV for the movie to end. Also, who the hell sends a cop to a foreign country to arrest someone? Wouldn't they just get in contact with police in America?
Anyway, the film is so badly made, it makes you wonder how anyone could have endorsed it. There are no name actors who can't act, bad dialogue, bad settings, bad lighting (the opening scene is filmed entirely in blue) and a bad, horrible plot.
If it were done right, the movie could have been so much better. Also, I don't think anyone would want to sit down for an hour and a half and watch a movie which opens with someone feeding a naked obese woman whilst getting off on it.
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I'm going to give this a 0/10, even though the minimum I can give it here is 1...
The film revolves around an Australian cyber-cop (a cop that tracks down illegal porn/snuff sites) who goes to America to arrest a "feeder"- someone who likes to fatten up women. The cop stumbles upon the "feeder's" site and realizes that the guy is actually feeding women to death, broadcasting it over the internet. In a ridiculous act the cop is sent to America to track down the "feeder" and arrest him. The climax of the film isn't thrilling- it's annoying. You're left there yelling at the TV for the movie to end. Also, who the hell sends a cop to a foreign country to arrest someone? Wouldn't they just get in contact with police in America?
Anyway, the film is so badly made, it makes you wonder how anyone could have endorsed it. There are no name actors who can't act, bad dialogue, bad settings, bad lighting (the opening scene is filmed entirely in blue) and a bad, horrible plot.
If it were done right, the movie could have been so much better. Also, I don't think anyone would want to sit down for an hour and a half and watch a movie which opens with someone feeding a naked obese woman whilst getting off on it.
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I'm going to give this a 0/10, even though the minimum I can give it here is 1...
Super Size HER!
Coventry23 September 2006
"Feed" is an impressive new psycho-thriller, definitely not without flaws or weaknesses but nonetheless capable of providing a compelling story as well as a handful of genuine shocks and/or repulsive images. The plot often gets compared to the overrated 90's thriller "Seven", but "Feed" is a lot more realistic, or at least the most basic elements in the screenplay are. This movie primarily handles about extreme sexual fetishes and, as much as we'd all like to deny it, they really do exist. The movie opens with a fictional re-telling of the Arnim Meiwes murder-case. This odd German guy cooked and ATE a man whom he met through the internet, because they both deeply desired to experience this. Onwards to the main storyline, which revolves on a twisted persona who fattens a helpless woman until she weighs more than 600 pounds. His intentions with her may be typical movie-material (he video cams her on his internet pages and accepts bets on when she will die), but actual fetishes like this are real and they're nearly impossible to understand. The scenes in which Michael nourishes his obese muse Deirdre disgusting hamburgers and even shoves funnels and plastic tubes down her gullet are unpleasantly perplexing and, yes, maybe even a bit disturbing. However, "Feed" loses a lot of its power as soon as the story too obviously turns into a typical power showdown between the evil mastermind and the obsessive copper. Aussie cyber detective Philippe Jackson, whose passionate sex life we also get to see in great detail, stumbles upon Michael's well-protected website and single-handedly travels to the States to put a stop to it. The maniac once again turns out to be traumatized since childhood and, naturally, he's very eloquent and always has a genius speech ready whenever someone points out his sickness to him. These are some clichés "Feed" regretfully suffers from, but it remains a clever thriller and SO much better than the mainstream crap that reaches the theaters. Brett "The Dead Pit" Leonard's directing is solid and he surely makes the most out of a tiny budget. Alex O'Loughlin's portrayal of the weirdo Michael occasionally reminded me about Ted Levine in "Silence of the Lambs", and that's always a good thing. The make-up effects are pretty convincing, most notably the jaw-dropping fat suit they put on poor actress Gabby Millgate. The creators' twisted sense of humor is extra emphasized by the soundtrack, which contains ambiguous 60's songs like "Yummy Yummy, love in my Tummy", "Cherish" and "Lips like Sugar". Time to wrap up with some food-related terms & expressions: "Feed" is at times finger-licking good and certainly recommended to the horror-connoisseurs among us!
Cinematic Goatse
britton_david8 August 2006
The whole film, on a story telling, technical and intellectual level is truly woeful. The over use of filters, the totally inconsistent characters, dreadful acting, a third act that takes up 2/3rds of the films running time, plot holes, shocking (shocking as in shockingly fuc**ng awful) plot developments that come out of nowhere and make no sense and overused pseudo-intellectual monologues from the killer almost 5 of them in the dragged out 3rd act.
The worst thing about the film is the grotty, horribleness that pervades though it and I don't mean that in a good way. The film left me feeling the same way I did after looking at grainy footage of someone being decapitated; Horrid, and depressed about the state of humanity.
Don't let your curiosity get the better of you. AVOID.
The worst thing about the film is the grotty, horribleness that pervades though it and I don't mean that in a good way. The film left me feeling the same way I did after looking at grainy footage of someone being decapitated; Horrid, and depressed about the state of humanity.
Don't let your curiosity get the better of you. AVOID.
Interesting Movie
Boardfive28 January 2006
It was gruesome and full of strange oddities. The basic plot of a man force feeding women to death is the basic key of desire to want to watch this movie. Well, besides the crime investigator, and the hardcore sex, thats basically what you see in this movie. A woman being fattened up until she's so morbidly obese that she cannot live on her own, and is basically bet on for how huge she can get and how long she will stay alive as an extremely fat woman. It was enough to send chills down my spine, watching 9/10th's of this movie. If you wanted to watch something that scars you for a while, then in that case I deeply suggest you watch this movie!
Quite good, actually.
jessicka_slade23 April 2006
Well first of all - to correct the previous comment - the cop wasn't SENT to America, he in fact went over there to investigate it for himself, without his boss even knowing.
He was in danger of being fired if is boss ever found out. That was in fact part of the plot; so how the previous poster failed to notice that I'm not too sure.
All in all I enjoyed the film; I liked the (at times jerky) camera-work and lighting - as the previous comment mentioned, a lot of filters were used (like the blue one) but I think this added to the film's atmosphere.
A few things were a bit unbelievable, and the ending was rather odd (shan't spoil it for you)...but all in all, a fairly good movie.
He was in danger of being fired if is boss ever found out. That was in fact part of the plot; so how the previous poster failed to notice that I'm not too sure.
All in all I enjoyed the film; I liked the (at times jerky) camera-work and lighting - as the previous comment mentioned, a lot of filters were used (like the blue one) but I think this added to the film's atmosphere.
A few things were a bit unbelievable, and the ending was rather odd (shan't spoil it for you)...but all in all, a fairly good movie.
Quite an amateur attempt at a movie.
smmcgill-116 July 2006
I found this movie good in concept but the story line is badly planned and the acting poor, the film "dances" around from one scene and subject to another not really linking one thing to another. A cop who travels around the world to solve crimes... I don't think so...
The movie starts promisingly, and the plot seems sort of well established, but the whole international theme soon becomes confusing, irrelevant and unbelievable.
The American scenes look as though they've been filmed in oz despite the addition of left hand drive cars with yank plates on!
Overall, a disappointing attempt at a movie that could have been so much better than it is..
The movie starts promisingly, and the plot seems sort of well established, but the whole international theme soon becomes confusing, irrelevant and unbelievable.
The American scenes look as though they've been filmed in oz despite the addition of left hand drive cars with yank plates on!
Overall, a disappointing attempt at a movie that could have been so much better than it is..
An awful film
appleby938 January 2006
Never have I seen something so awful - a tough call given all the shlock out there these days from both Hollywood and the elsewhere, but this film is the lowest of the low. Lacking in any taste, structure, plot, even acting, it left a bitter taste in the mouth, no pun intended.
This film is the height of absurdity and is even unwatchable. The content is disturbingly uninformed and poorly presented, something which transforms this film from rubbish to total shlock. The hacking scenes are laughable and the acting - high school drama club drop out in ability all add up to make an awful film.
This film is the height of absurdity and is even unwatchable. The content is disturbingly uninformed and poorly presented, something which transforms this film from rubbish to total shlock. The hacking scenes are laughable and the acting - high school drama club drop out in ability all add up to make an awful film.
To Feed or Not to Feed...
carlykristen9 October 2006
Feed is directed by Leonard who also brought us cyber-crime flicks The Lawnmower Man and Virtuosity. In Feed, he explores the world of Feeders & Gainers.
Alex O'Loughlin plays Michael Carter, a Feeder who films feeding women online and tracks their vital stats for placing bets as to when they will die. Det. Jackson (Patrick Thompson) finds the website and decides to track down Carter and prove he is a serial killer despite the fact the women are voluntarily fed.
I suppose the film leaves the notion of killing by weight gain up for debate. Both men have valid arguments while neither is truly right. Carter argues that he is helping the women by not judging them and allowing them to take whatever shape they want. He states that the ridiculous ideal woman in America now is an androgynous, hairless, waif that resembles a 13 year old boy. Det. Jackson argues that since the Gainers eventually die, it is murder. We would prosecute someone for starving another person, then why not for over-feeding her?
Another interesting contrast between the two men is their relationships with women. While Carter is perceived as a serial killer and therefore the Bad Guy, he showers the women in his life with attention and love (even the overweight ones). Det. Jackson is very hypocritical in his notion of saving women considering the abusive relationship he has with his skinny girlfriend.
I feel Carter is the perfect villain. He is sweet, handsome, and charming. He is a stranger you would trust talking to on a street. O'Loughlin plays the role well and can effectively sway from debonair to downright creepy.
Now to the gore . I was disgusted in a way by the film. While there are scenes of overeating and food fed by a tube down a throat, these actually did not bother me. In fact, I was amused by the song, "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I've got Love in my tummy" played to a woman being fed multiple burgers. What I was disturbed by were the desperate women who equate food with love. As long as the Gainer is getting food, she is happy. Even when the truth is revealed at the end, the women do not care. They would rather eat and kill themselves, than stop and anger the man they love for fear of being alone.
The ending was perfect. I felt it was going in a certain direction, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a warped variation of the Good Guy wins scenario. All I can say is, Feed Me!
Bottom Line: Not for a weak stomach, but a good morality tale. Leaves room for discussion with friends.
Rating: 7/10
Molly Celaschi www.HorrorYearbook.com MySpace.com/HorrorYearbook
Alex O'Loughlin plays Michael Carter, a Feeder who films feeding women online and tracks their vital stats for placing bets as to when they will die. Det. Jackson (Patrick Thompson) finds the website and decides to track down Carter and prove he is a serial killer despite the fact the women are voluntarily fed.
I suppose the film leaves the notion of killing by weight gain up for debate. Both men have valid arguments while neither is truly right. Carter argues that he is helping the women by not judging them and allowing them to take whatever shape they want. He states that the ridiculous ideal woman in America now is an androgynous, hairless, waif that resembles a 13 year old boy. Det. Jackson argues that since the Gainers eventually die, it is murder. We would prosecute someone for starving another person, then why not for over-feeding her?
Another interesting contrast between the two men is their relationships with women. While Carter is perceived as a serial killer and therefore the Bad Guy, he showers the women in his life with attention and love (even the overweight ones). Det. Jackson is very hypocritical in his notion of saving women considering the abusive relationship he has with his skinny girlfriend.
I feel Carter is the perfect villain. He is sweet, handsome, and charming. He is a stranger you would trust talking to on a street. O'Loughlin plays the role well and can effectively sway from debonair to downright creepy.
Now to the gore . I was disgusted in a way by the film. While there are scenes of overeating and food fed by a tube down a throat, these actually did not bother me. In fact, I was amused by the song, "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I've got Love in my tummy" played to a woman being fed multiple burgers. What I was disturbed by were the desperate women who equate food with love. As long as the Gainer is getting food, she is happy. Even when the truth is revealed at the end, the women do not care. They would rather eat and kill themselves, than stop and anger the man they love for fear of being alone.
The ending was perfect. I felt it was going in a certain direction, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a warped variation of the Good Guy wins scenario. All I can say is, Feed Me!
Bottom Line: Not for a weak stomach, but a good morality tale. Leaves room for discussion with friends.
Rating: 7/10
Molly Celaschi www.HorrorYearbook.com MySpace.com/HorrorYearbook
Sometimes i wonder what produced has this much money to waste
mademoiselle_end15 April 2006
Who exactly would want to endorse this? It has no merits whatsoever. Bad acting would be an understatement, obviously these are not professional actors or even actors with any sort of training or experience. The same could be said about the director.
The film opens with bad music and even worse quality of image. Even on mute, this film would be extremely annoying, if you look at the technical aspect of it. Looks like it was shot with a $500 camera you buy at Future Shop. I don't know if it's actual aesthetic choices or if they simply didn't bother with lighting at all, or were aware that lighting is an important aspect of film-making.
Now, i won't even talk about the plot because to be honest... what plot? It's full of gratuitous nudity, no attention to details and a general atmosphere that makes you wonder if it was written by a horny illiterate teenager.
To sum it all up. This is not a film. It's nothing. Who wants to watch nothing?
The film opens with bad music and even worse quality of image. Even on mute, this film would be extremely annoying, if you look at the technical aspect of it. Looks like it was shot with a $500 camera you buy at Future Shop. I don't know if it's actual aesthetic choices or if they simply didn't bother with lighting at all, or were aware that lighting is an important aspect of film-making.
Now, i won't even talk about the plot because to be honest... what plot? It's full of gratuitous nudity, no attention to details and a general atmosphere that makes you wonder if it was written by a horny illiterate teenager.
To sum it all up. This is not a film. It's nothing. Who wants to watch nothing?
... make sure you watch it while your eating......"NOT"
lacaffino21 June 2006
Well seems like so many different postings in here.
I think everyone has their own meanings about something, but saying the movie is totally bad, I think that is ridiculous. I wonder what this people watch, maybe they only watch feel good movies maybe next time they should not watch that has a rating and only should hire Disney movies. As someone like me that has watch thousands of movies (have a collection of 2000 not counted the one I don't have), I do consider this movie as a move to be watched. Yes it had some bad story line, some weird story line and some of the characters didn't bring it right to the screen. But you can not say it didn't touch you in a weird eekie way .unless you have no feelings. To me I believe if a movie touches you in any way, bad or good than the movie did his job. Even the people that didn't like the movie and say all bad things about it, they still took the time to write about the movie. If I don't like a movie in anyway, I wouldn't even discuss it with anyone. Do you think Clock Work Orange was accepted in the older days, but look now, it made history? Anyway, I can not say I love the movie, but I found it interesting, even when I taught it was so disgusting that I had to turn away. I think it is one of this movies that will end up in the art house section of the DVD rentals.
Don't let anyone tell you it's not worth to watch it, but trust me, you will talk about this movie for a long time keep your children locked up in the room while watching this.
Not a movie to watch on an empty stomach
I'll give it a 7/10
I think everyone has their own meanings about something, but saying the movie is totally bad, I think that is ridiculous. I wonder what this people watch, maybe they only watch feel good movies maybe next time they should not watch that has a rating and only should hire Disney movies. As someone like me that has watch thousands of movies (have a collection of 2000 not counted the one I don't have), I do consider this movie as a move to be watched. Yes it had some bad story line, some weird story line and some of the characters didn't bring it right to the screen. But you can not say it didn't touch you in a weird eekie way .unless you have no feelings. To me I believe if a movie touches you in any way, bad or good than the movie did his job. Even the people that didn't like the movie and say all bad things about it, they still took the time to write about the movie. If I don't like a movie in anyway, I wouldn't even discuss it with anyone. Do you think Clock Work Orange was accepted in the older days, but look now, it made history? Anyway, I can not say I love the movie, but I found it interesting, even when I taught it was so disgusting that I had to turn away. I think it is one of this movies that will end up in the art house section of the DVD rentals.
Don't let anyone tell you it's not worth to watch it, but trust me, you will talk about this movie for a long time keep your children locked up in the room while watching this.
Not a movie to watch on an empty stomach
I'll give it a 7/10
Unappetizing
talltale-128 July 2006
Gross and ugly does not begin to describe the wretched FEED. If it took itself at all seriously, or had decided to play it "camp," or simply attempted to provide decent thrills and chills, we might forgive it its nastiness and vomit-inducing swill. I rented it because it supposedly starred Australian actor Jack Thompson, a long-time favorite of mine who, it turns out, has almost no role in the movie. (His son Patrick plays the co-lead, along with Alex O'Loughlin, who, as a blond, looks an awfully lot like Owen Wilson, without the noticeable nose.)
The movie begins as though it might hold together, but slowly comes apart until, toward the end, director Brett Leonard ("Lawnmower Man," "Virtuosity") leaves logic adrift entirely and has his hero (and us) lamely rolling around in body parts and fluids. For sheer stupidity, nothing equals the moments (several of them) when hero and villain could easily kill or at least maim each other, but simply don't. So, of course, the movie can continue on its vile way for another half hour. The questions supposedly raised here about our consumer culture and over-eating are red herrings, plot-wise, and neither pertinent nor intelligent enough to qualify as "intellect."
Yes, unhealthily fat women (and the men who go for them) exist in life and online, but this film--which equals "Hostel" and "Wolf Creek" in sheer ugliness while possessing about one-tenth the movie-making smarts of both put together--has no reason to be.
The movie begins as though it might hold together, but slowly comes apart until, toward the end, director Brett Leonard ("Lawnmower Man," "Virtuosity") leaves logic adrift entirely and has his hero (and us) lamely rolling around in body parts and fluids. For sheer stupidity, nothing equals the moments (several of them) when hero and villain could easily kill or at least maim each other, but simply don't. So, of course, the movie can continue on its vile way for another half hour. The questions supposedly raised here about our consumer culture and over-eating are red herrings, plot-wise, and neither pertinent nor intelligent enough to qualify as "intellect."
Yes, unhealthily fat women (and the men who go for them) exist in life and online, but this film--which equals "Hostel" and "Wolf Creek" in sheer ugliness while possessing about one-tenth the movie-making smarts of both put together--has no reason to be.
FEED is not for people with a weak stomach
little_goose-13 July 2006
FEED is one of those films thats starts great, interesting, seems to have a great plot, shows sick things that we don't expect to see in a film, then it kinda just fizzles out at the end.
Even though this is not one of the greatest films i have seen, it defiantly kept me watching. If you enjoy films like Seven you will enjoy FEED however you will be slightly disappointed, as Seven gives the viewers that last final twist at the end, FEED just does not deliver.
The police man who goes to American is NOT sent their, he goes to America off his own back, prior to what another comment mentions, the police man does leave Austrailia but only because he is adamant that the website he has found will lead him to something much worse.
I would say FEED is certainly worth watching, but just don't expect a gritty plot, that you can work out, because there just isn't one, unfortunately.
Even though this is not one of the greatest films i have seen, it defiantly kept me watching. If you enjoy films like Seven you will enjoy FEED however you will be slightly disappointed, as Seven gives the viewers that last final twist at the end, FEED just does not deliver.
The police man who goes to American is NOT sent their, he goes to America off his own back, prior to what another comment mentions, the police man does leave Austrailia but only because he is adamant that the website he has found will lead him to something much worse.
I would say FEED is certainly worth watching, but just don't expect a gritty plot, that you can work out, because there just isn't one, unfortunately.
The Only Movie I Have Ever Turned Off
pigeonfighters13 February 2010
This film was so terrible that i actually couldn't bear it any longer, i turned it off. I'm not sure why this film has so many good reviews and an overall above average score, but if you thought it was terrible, your not alone. The acting was awful, the low budget look didn't help and the dialogue seemed to of been written by a child. The soundtrack also seemed completely out of place as they tried to squeeze as many death metal songs in, in an attempt to improve this terrible film i can only assume. What else was wrong with it? Well, what was right with it. A good idea has been sabotaged in a terrible attempt to create what i can only assume was meant to be a film? A plus side of it is, i guess, it gave off a good vibe and i was intrigued,until i turned it on.
The premise of the film seemed promising but it failed to deliver and after a while i gave in and turned it off.
The premise of the film seemed promising but it failed to deliver and after a while i gave in and turned it off.
disgustingly intruigingly vulgar
blueearthaqua6 April 2006
Feed has added yet another great twisted Aussie movie to my favourites list.
An interestingly twisted story about a cyber-cop, a sociopath and his fetish with huge women. An intriguingly vulgar story about a disgusting food fetish, a taboo web site, sex, domination, and cyber games pushing morality to the extremes. A great thriller keeping you on the edge of your seat, aptly disgusted, with a new twist around each corner.
This movie is a must see due to its shock value and eerie ability to make you wonder about what is happening in the world around you. With a great cast of sexy to repulsive actors. allow Feed to capture your imaginations for 90 Min's, to explore the never thought of and the obscene I can guarantee you will not be able to predict the start of this movie, let alone the ending! What are your neighbours really doing behind closed doors?? I dare you to allow Feed to capture your imaginations for 90 Min's, to explore the repulsive and the obscene.
An interestingly twisted story about a cyber-cop, a sociopath and his fetish with huge women. An intriguingly vulgar story about a disgusting food fetish, a taboo web site, sex, domination, and cyber games pushing morality to the extremes. A great thriller keeping you on the edge of your seat, aptly disgusted, with a new twist around each corner.
This movie is a must see due to its shock value and eerie ability to make you wonder about what is happening in the world around you. With a great cast of sexy to repulsive actors. allow Feed to capture your imaginations for 90 Min's, to explore the never thought of and the obscene I can guarantee you will not be able to predict the start of this movie, let alone the ending! What are your neighbours really doing behind closed doors?? I dare you to allow Feed to capture your imaginations for 90 Min's, to explore the repulsive and the obscene.
Fascinating
TVTimdb10 January 2021
Disgusting? Yes. Morbid? Yes. Enthralling? Yes. If you make it through the first ten minutes you'll definitely finish this movie. It's obscene in a way that doesn't feel gross for gross' sake, if that makes sense. It's not a 'good movie'. But if you're even considering watching it, you know that already. It is captivating, well written and the direction is intentional and while it feels dated, it holds up and holds your attention the entire time.
Very poor effort
tony-o-brien17 August 2006
Now this had the makings of a good movie - it's an original idea but it's handled so ineptly that you wonder why anyone bothered. It contains elements of Silence of the Lambs, Saw and others, but is in no way as gripping or entertaining. The acting is uniformly dreadful and the leading man was so lacking in charisma I can't even remember what he looks like (and I only watched the movie last night!). The direction is ham-fisted and the plot has so many holes in it you could use it as a colander. The editor is obviously from the "slash-and-burn" school of editing, and the use of the coloured filters, far from adding atmosphere or tension, simply annoyed the hell out of me. Overall, one to avoid.
Are all Aussie cops this dumb?
innocuous8 September 2009
I doubt it. But this one is pretty thick-headed, which sort of ruins the movie. I suppose that he's not supposed to be a street cop, but it's still inexcusable. He's on a mission for personal redemption. The only problem is that he's pretty bad at it.
It seems that a lot of people find this movie to be disgusting, which suggests that they haven't watched many movies. The gross factor is actually pretty low.
Other than that, the plot and production are pretty good. The music is great.
Overall, you can spend 90 minutes with a worse movie.
It seems that a lot of people find this movie to be disgusting, which suggests that they haven't watched many movies. The gross factor is actually pretty low.
Other than that, the plot and production are pretty good. The music is great.
Overall, you can spend 90 minutes with a worse movie.
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