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.
一个恐袭劫机事件，通过后续的调查，在2个当时参与的间谍情侣的对话调查揭露真相。不是很现实。层层剥茧的对话过程还是不错的。
亮点是叙述方式、节奏和男女主角间的张力。看到派恩我起先是拒绝的，但他在这部片子里很好，女主也很好——"What we had was real. Wasn't it?""I thought so.""Why did you run?""I think I preferred this being an interrogation.""Well, you've convinced me.""Of what?""(whispers) That you're very convincing."…"Are you okay?""(grunts) Be right back."
其实还好 就是告诫大家没事别和同事瞎谈恋爱 片尾是翻唱cure的love song 实实在在是披着间谍外衣的爱情片了 whenever I am alone with you you make me feel young again 片名翻译的宝刀未老 可能也只是扣在了这里 呵 这恋爱的酸腐气！
派派演深情不减的昔日旧爱有一手，比在神奇女侠里当工具人耍宝男友顺眼多了
6.5分。这种倒叙的形式还是挺喜欢的，一个重大案件对不同人物的影响。但这故事设计得太烂了，男主这是为爱反叛么？整体上想走惊悚片的路子，但实际却拍得味同嚼蜡。。。你要知道你拍的是倒叙啊，都已经是过去时了，还怎么提得起观众的兴趣啊~~~Chris Pine的中年造型还算不错，但他和Thandiwe Newton完全不来电。。。
剧本不错，但看完脑子里就是∶所以这就是为什么让特工不要谈恋爱。
这画风太出其不意啦，不是谍战，不是悬疑，是如罗密欧与朱丽叶般的爱情剧，surprise！另外宝刀未老又是什么人抖机灵翻译出来的？
节奏有点混乱，而且外国名字一个两个往外蹦我真记不住谁是谁。。。。
还可以，比男主同期的承包商好看，一个为爱出卖，一个为爱隐瞒。但不看不亏。
就算类型片，至少看上去一直带着思路走情节，逐步展开才晓得怎么回事儿，拍得不错，剪辑也挺好，到最后竟然是爱情的伟大
以为是特工片，原来是爱情片；以为是紧张刺激的场面戏，却原来是悬疑的室内戏！
其实，摆在男主面前的是亘古无解的难题，是选择最爱的人还是选择伟光正。最终，男主抛弃了机上120条人命，选择了保护女主。
总体是一部好电影。
本以为是间谍卧底片，结果是演了一出恐袭背景下的爱情，虽说这样的爱情是挺动人的，但电影贴个惊悚标签属实唬人了，惊悚镜头还不如亲热镜头多，也怪不得别人打低分。ps拿恐袭当背板我只能说真强啊
这画风太出其不意啦，不是谍战，不是悬疑，是如罗密欧与朱丽叶般的爱情剧，surprise！另外宝刀未老又是什么人抖机灵翻译出来的？
什么东西 结尾我发现我看的是爱情片 重点是 为啥还有人要杀女主
恐怖袭击和凄美爱情的组合就像菠萝披萨。还的是国土安全
Bang bang, she shot me down
多条时间线伴着俩人一唱一和同时展开，拧在一起了还这么磨叽不应该啊，而且表演无张力无看点（唯一在要真相大白的时候抛出两极反转再反转，还挺有意思）但但但最差强人意的是故事竟然是建立在两人的爱情上，好一个惊悚，真心逻辑感人啊…
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