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Bill lives and uneventful life in a small town. He lives with his parents who are his case about pretty much everything, he works as a mechanic and has a self-righteous idiot as a best friend. He seems like a decent guy who loves his parents and tries to be courteous to his fellow man. But there seems to be something brewing inside him that doesn t feel quite right. One day, Bill pulls on the body armour he has been hoarding, picks up a ocuple of machine guns and heads into town.....
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Donkeys must be flying because Uwe Boll has actually made a film worth watching
6 Nov 2011
Format:DVD
I sit here in shock, trying to come to terms with the fact that I've discovered a Uwe Boll film that is actually watchable - even, gulp, pretty good. I know, I know. I can't believe I'm saying it, either. What is the world coming to when I could actually enjoy a movie written, directed, and produced by Uwe Boll? Make no mistake, though - this guy is still the worst filmmaker alive today. I guess even a three-legged albino, mange-ridden mutt can get lucky once in his life. This is still the German director who dares his most vocal critics to duke it out with him inside a boxing ring, the same man who gave the world such films as House of the Dead and Alone in the Dark. In case you're wondering, Rampage is not just some clone of Falling Down. What distinguishes Rampage is its implicit amorality.
Bill Richardson is a 23-year-old loser apparently determined to mooch off of his parents for as long as possible. His parents are actually encouraging him to leave and start a life of his own, while his only friend is one of those annoying liberals constantly spouting off about how awful the world is. Whereas his buddy is all talk and no action, Bill is the opposite. Haunted by a stream of constantly rotating bad news headlines and an inability to get a properly-made cup of coffee, Bill decides the overpopulated world could use a lot less people. Thus comes the rampage, wherein Bill dons his very own Kevlar combat suit, loads up with automatic weapons and explosives, and sets out to kill as many people as possible, completely taking the "Tender" out of his home town of Tenderville. Naturally, I expected a boring and mundane ending that would leave young Bill lying in a pool of his own blood. That's not how the story ends at all.... Read more ›
Bill Richardson is a 23-year-old loser apparently determined to mooch off of his parents for as long as possible. His parents are actually encouraging him to leave and start a life of his own, while his only friend is one of those annoying liberals constantly spouting off about how awful the world is. Whereas his buddy is all talk and no action, Bill is the opposite. Haunted by a stream of constantly rotating bad news headlines and an inability to get a properly-made cup of coffee, Bill decides the overpopulated world could use a lot less people. Thus comes the rampage, wherein Bill dons his very own Kevlar combat suit, loads up with automatic weapons and explosives, and sets out to kill as many people as possible, completely taking the "Tender" out of his home town of Tenderville. Naturally, I expected a boring and mundane ending that would leave young Bill lying in a pool of his own blood. That's not how the story ends at all.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By River Man
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have not seen very many of Boll's films (only this one and Postal), so I cannot say if all the criticism he gets is deserved, but I can say this - Rampage is simply an awesome film. It's like "Falling Down" with the nihilism and brutality turned up to 10 (well, not really, but you get the idea of what kind of movie this is - guy "snaps" and runs amok). Uwe Boll certainly has my respect after seeing this.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By NELMES316
Format:DVD
I was at first put off watching this by the fact that Uwe Boll had written and directed it. Having endured some of his past appalling efforts, but the synopsis of a man building a Kevlar armoured body suit and going on a killing spree was just too good to not watch. (Does that make me sick?) I have to be honest but I have no idea what happen to the normally dreadful Uwe Boll. But this film is a real gem. Regardless of the simple set up the Boll has managed to add real depth to the proceedings. It had me gripped from the first minute to the last. Although very violent, the violence is never over the top or comic. Brendan Fletcher in the lead role puts on a spectacular performance. I can't really say too much else without spoiling the movie. If you think you know what to expect from this movie like I thought I did. I guarantee you will be surprised.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Arch Stanton
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A little oik who lives at home with his parents, gets some bad ideas into his head and decides to wage a one man urban cleansing program on the streets of his home town, indiscriminately machine gunning down anybody he feels like, and dressed in his custom made body armour, not a very fair fight ensues..
Now I've not seen any of Uwe Boll's other work, sure I've heard of his bad reputation, but can only comment on this, which I enjoyed, as a cheap bit of entertaining action. There's pretty much a segment of about 35mins of non stop violence, when he takes to the streets, tooled up and there is indeed a lot of scenes where innocent people get shot, which depending on your (dis)tastes may or may not be right up your alley.
Boll tries to put a slice of social commentary in there, which works quite well but I am still a little unsure of the directors motives regarding the (anti~)hero of the piece. As although the camera spends most of its time focusing on him, almost glorifying his actions, he is in my opinion rather unlikable. The piece is well acted and directed, with an adequate budget for what it is. However some of the story didn't quite sit right for me, for instance, aren't the individuals that go on these killing sprees, usually white collar workers, with a military background, that have never so much as received a parking ticket before, who when they snap, make no attempt to escape? Maybe I'm wrong, but that certainly wasn't the theme here. Anyway, these are minor quibbles and aside from that, this does what you'd expect from the title...
Albeit those who were expecting three giant monsters, called George, Lizzie and Ralph, who smash high rise blocks of flats down and eat the residents maybe a little surprised.
Bare bones but the picture is what you'd expect from a new film.
Now I've not seen any of Uwe Boll's other work, sure I've heard of his bad reputation, but can only comment on this, which I enjoyed, as a cheap bit of entertaining action. There's pretty much a segment of about 35mins of non stop violence, when he takes to the streets, tooled up and there is indeed a lot of scenes where innocent people get shot, which depending on your (dis)tastes may or may not be right up your alley.
Boll tries to put a slice of social commentary in there, which works quite well but I am still a little unsure of the directors motives regarding the (anti~)hero of the piece. As although the camera spends most of its time focusing on him, almost glorifying his actions, he is in my opinion rather unlikable. The piece is well acted and directed, with an adequate budget for what it is. However some of the story didn't quite sit right for me, for instance, aren't the individuals that go on these killing sprees, usually white collar workers, with a military background, that have never so much as received a parking ticket before, who when they snap, make no attempt to escape? Maybe I'm wrong, but that certainly wasn't the theme here. Anyway, these are minor quibbles and aside from that, this does what you'd expect from the title...
Albeit those who were expecting three giant monsters, called George, Lizzie and Ralph, who smash high rise blocks of flats down and eat the residents maybe a little surprised.
Bare bones but the picture is what you'd expect from a new film.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. Ryden
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
After the unforgivably bad House of the Dead and Alone in the Dark (like others) I find myself incredulous that I would actively enjoy any of Uwe Boll's output. Although it comes with a short running time, Rampage packs a punch greater than any film of its ilk (certainly far more effective than the godawfully pretentious Elephant). I'm not even convinced that the film carries a 'message', certainly it doesn't moralise on gun-control or greater societal malaise. I think that's why it is so effective, there isn't a justification or a 'ah, so that's why he did it!'. There's no neat packaging. No explanations. If anything, Rampage is proof that people do terrible things because they can. No more, no less.
Brendan Fletcher is brilliant as the sociopathic Bill, on the surface a typical young man still living at home who, by and large, respects his 'normal' parents. He has a steady job as a mechanic whilst saving up enough money to go to college. His friend Evan is the pole opposite, a bleeding heart liberal who bemoans the capitalist society; global overpopulation; and consumerism. Though all his energies pour into his video blog which is high on rhetoric but low on action. He calls for someone to make a difference, will anyone step forward and be counted?
Well, as it happens, Bill has plans of his own...
The first half of the film is there to set the scene. From there it's a one-man killing-machine carnage-fest as he wreaks a path of vengeance through his home town, mowing down the townsfolk indiscriminately with automatic weapons. It is relentless and morbidly compelling viewing, even an extended scene in the bingo-hall which is supposed to add some surreal levity is fraught with tension. There's just no telling what he will do next.... Read more ›
Brendan Fletcher is brilliant as the sociopathic Bill, on the surface a typical young man still living at home who, by and large, respects his 'normal' parents. He has a steady job as a mechanic whilst saving up enough money to go to college. His friend Evan is the pole opposite, a bleeding heart liberal who bemoans the capitalist society; global overpopulation; and consumerism. Though all his energies pour into his video blog which is high on rhetoric but low on action. He calls for someone to make a difference, will anyone step forward and be counted?
Well, as it happens, Bill has plans of his own...
The first half of the film is there to set the scene. From there it's a one-man killing-machine carnage-fest as he wreaks a path of vengeance through his home town, mowing down the townsfolk indiscriminately with automatic weapons. It is relentless and morbidly compelling viewing, even an extended scene in the bingo-hall which is supposed to add some surreal levity is fraught with tension. There's just no telling what he will do next.... Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of reminds me of that old question...
Why do people climb mountains? The answer: because they're there.
And that seems to sum up my feelings towards Uwe Boll's `Rampage. Read more
And that seems to sum up my feelings towards Uwe Boll's `Rampage. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Albatross
5.0 out of 5 stars
don't watch if you're soft
this film is a personal fave. it is as hard as iron and is unflinching in its depiction of a merciless spree killing. most other people i know who have seen it hate it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eddie
1.0 out of 5 stars
mindless violance
mindless violance, poitnless movie this movie is half the reason there is so much guncrime in the states, whoever devised this movie should be locked up
Published 2 months ago by Jonathan Nixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clever in its simplicity - a solid idea which leads to great film and...
Written and Directed by Uwe Boll, Rampage is one man's vision of one man's mission to wreak havoc and terror on the streets of small-town-America. Read more
Published 5 months ago by The Truth
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Rampage
What a movie! Having studied rampage shootings for reasons I won't bore you with here I can honestly say that this is as close as you'd want to get to one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by King Benny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
Another one of those films that would usually slip under the radar but I really enjoyed it, a great story!
Published 6 months ago by Roxstar
3.0 out of 5 stars
rampage more like incohearent rants
Wasn't sure about this film read some reviews on here saying it was good; So gave it a go. I'm sorry I just couldn't like it that much. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Napalm_trickster
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good film
really good film glad i bought it,very good made so realistic in what he done well directed and produced.
glued to it from start to finish.excellent
glued to it from start to finish.excellent
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Davidcwhite
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rampage
Strange film. Nearly turned it off after ten minutes as I thought the acting and script was terrible. Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. J. Chippendale
5.0 out of 5 stars
"..BRILLIANT.."
This film is so insane and full of mindless violence its brilliant!!! The story is simple but does have a good moral to it which im sure a lot of us would agree with. Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. Drury
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