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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: 5150 Elm's Way is located at the end of a quiet street in a small town. When Yannick fell off his bike, he knocked at the door of the Beaulieu residence so he could clean the blood off his hands. But Jack Beaulieu and his family had other plans for Ian. Beaulieu is a righteous psychopath and fanatic chess player who wants to rid the world of evil. And even though Ian has done nothing wrong, he is beaten, tortured and tormented before Beaulieu makes him an offer: win at chess and he is free to go. And so Ian is now a pawn in Beaulieu's game. A game in which he will either lose his mind or his life. ...5150 Elm's Way ( 5150 Rue des Ormes ) ( 5150, Rue des Ormes (Fifty One Fifty Elm's Way) )
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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"5150 Elm's Way" is a great movie, well acted and superbly directed and written.
Trying to understand the extent of this families mental illness, is like trying to unravel the mysteries of the human brain. What is apparent however, is that this family is far from normal, and whilst each member has their own reality, it is the father that has the most pronounced removal from reality. Convinced that he is a righteous man, and that one of his responsibilities is to rid the world of evil, makes for a disturbing premise. What one cannot imagine however, is the extent of his 'madness'.
Then along comes an innocent man, and all starts to unravel. The challenge for him however, is to escape the prevailing madness of the family that imprisons him, or to decent into that madness himself.
Extremely well written, this movie makes for a pronounced exploration of of the logic behind one man's insanity. The setting is disturbing in its naivety, and this in turn makes for a prevailing illusion of normality. Albeit with a underlying anxiety that all is not as it seems. Marcc-Andre Grondin (as Yannick) is as brilliant as ever. I loved him in "C.R.A.Z.Y" and was not disappointed by his performance in this psychological horror. Equally unsettling in her performance of the disturbed and violent daughter was Mylene St-Sauveur. Her cold brutality makes for a horrendous display of inhumanity, and her underlying intent to inherit her father's legacy seems to haunt the entire setting.
Unusual in its story, and ending. Wow
Trying to understand the extent of this families mental illness, is like trying to unravel the mysteries of the human brain. What is apparent however, is that this family is far from normal, and whilst each member has their own reality, it is the father that has the most pronounced removal from reality. Convinced that he is a righteous man, and that one of his responsibilities is to rid the world of evil, makes for a disturbing premise. What one cannot imagine however, is the extent of his 'madness'.
Then along comes an innocent man, and all starts to unravel. The challenge for him however, is to escape the prevailing madness of the family that imprisons him, or to decent into that madness himself.
Extremely well written, this movie makes for a pronounced exploration of of the logic behind one man's insanity. The setting is disturbing in its naivety, and this in turn makes for a prevailing illusion of normality. Albeit with a underlying anxiety that all is not as it seems. Marcc-Andre Grondin (as Yannick) is as brilliant as ever. I loved him in "C.R.A.Z.Y" and was not disappointed by his performance in this psychological horror. Equally unsettling in her performance of the disturbed and violent daughter was Mylene St-Sauveur. Her cold brutality makes for a horrendous display of inhumanity, and her underlying intent to inherit her father's legacy seems to haunt the entire setting.
Unusual in its story, and ending. Wow
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The premis of this story is a good one but unfortunately it failed to fully engage me.
As a horror film I didn't see too many 'shock and gore' moments and I'm surprised it rated as an 18 certificate - possibly a 15 in my book. Also at 106 minute running time I found the pace a little pedentry; cutting one or two scenes that seemed to repeat events and trimming 10-15 minutes off would have made for a better overall effect.
There is some interesting psycological interplay between the two main characters and how the balance of power shifts between them and how this affects each, but for me it was too little too late.
If you're not into the current fad for gore and/or torture and want a film to watch and follow the characters journey then give this a go at this price point. It's a fair attempt a something different but, for me, doesn't quite pull it off.
As a horror film I didn't see too many 'shock and gore' moments and I'm surprised it rated as an 18 certificate - possibly a 15 in my book. Also at 106 minute running time I found the pace a little pedentry; cutting one or two scenes that seemed to repeat events and trimming 10-15 minutes off would have made for a better overall effect.
There is some interesting psycological interplay between the two main characters and how the balance of power shifts between them and how this affects each, but for me it was too little too late.
If you're not into the current fad for gore and/or torture and want a film to watch and follow the characters journey then give this a go at this price point. It's a fair attempt a something different but, for me, doesn't quite pull it off.
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what a disater i didnt realise this dvd was all in subtitles or i wouldnt of bought it,hence ive not even bothered to watch this,waste of money i think.
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Not good
Brought this because of high ratings and the read up about it sounded good. It isn't. Started off ok and the Chess bit is a bit grose but far from scary and border line stupid,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carlyflower
FRENCH LANGUAGE FILM
Although the cover implies that this is an English language film and even the website description states it as English language - it's not, it's French with English subs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Zextrom
5150 ELM'S WAY review by bleedingfilms.com
This is an exceptional experience. I can't stop thinking about it. Directed by Eric Tessia `5150 Rue Des Ormes' is one of the most frustrating and disturbing captivity stories. Read more
Published 3 months ago by bleedingcritic
Corpse Chess
5150 Elm's Way is the story of a young film student who comes off his cycle outside the eponymous address. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Green Man Music
50:50 about 5150
There's a lot to like about '5150 Elm's Way', but equally a few flaws which drag it down into the 'good' category. Read more
Published 5 months ago by The Dandy Highwayman
"You shouldn't have cycled down our street"
Yannick has just been accepted into film school, so he's leaving his parents and girlfriend behind to go on his 2 year course. Read more
Published 5 months ago by West25
A stupid protagonist!
Too many totally unbelievable coincidences. The protagonist was too stupid. Can't rate this more than 3 stars, usually french horros are superb, re Calvair, Frontiers, Martyrs,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss R. D. Williams
A gem of a film from Canada
Great film along the same lines as the british "Mum And Dad" so if you liked that definitely check this out as this is better (though alot less gory and more drama than horror). Read more
Published 7 months ago by Will
OUTSTANDING FILM-GREAT STORYLINE
so many films lack so much and some of them makes me believe that directors are out to put a frown on viewers faces,this film does the total opposite and its just simply one of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elizabeth
Brilliant Cult thriller.....with awful title
A decent enough, better than average, French thriller about another kidnapped youngster, imprisoned in a rather odd family home set-up. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. BROOKES
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