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Very Bad Things [DVD] [1998]

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  • Actors: Christian Slater, Cameron Diaz, Daniel Stern, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Jon Favreau
  • Directors: Peter Berg
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Uca Catalogue
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Jan 2009
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0009UV4II
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,176 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Peter Berg's dark comedy about a bachelor party gone horribly awry is highly ambitious in its attempts to satirise suburbia, male bonding, and self-help philosophy, and for the most part it does succeed in hitting its targets with a malicious, misanthropic glee. When five buddies arrive in Las Vegas for some pre-wedding shenanigans, things quickly spiral out of control when the requisite prostitute falls victim to a grisly accident, igniting a spark in an already unstable powder keg of personalities. Following the lead of real estate agent and self-help guy Robert (Christian Slater), the men warily agree on a cover-up and covert desert burial. A couple hours and another corpse later, however, they're already at each other's throats, and their escalating breakdowns threaten to disrupt the highly prized wedding of hard-as-nails bride Laura (a stunning Cameron Diaz). Berg, like most actor-turned-directors (this is The Last Seduction star's filmmaking debut) helms the film with a wildly sliding tone and tends to weigh its strengths heavily on its performers. Slater's psycho turn is by far his most inventive yet (he's more in control than ever before), Diaz effectively mixes sunshine with poison, and Jon Favreau is effective and understated as the hapless bridegroom; the rest of the cast, however, tends to play up the histrionics. Be warned, though: Those expecting a sunny-style There's Something About Mary gross-out comedy will probably be shocked by Berg's take-no-prisoners agenda; this is comedy at its absolute blackest, and no one is spared. --Mark Englehart


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A group of friends decide to give Kyle one last night of freedom before his wedding day. A bachelor party in Las Vegas sounds just the ticket. Drugs, booze and a stripper turn the party into murder and a test of friendship.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Bad Things - good nasty, 17 Jul 2005
A strong band of male leads, plus the lovely Diaz, helps lead you into a false sense of security that this movie will follow format Hollywood-style and provide a comfortable ride through a cracking good thriller. Don't be fooled. With fantastic pace, this is none-the-less severely bleak throughout, from a nice shock at the start and a handful more to follow, through grim proceedings to an exhausted ending - this brilliant downer should probably be followed by a comedy! (Recommend something with Bill Murray)
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4.0 out of 5 stars a great underrated film , 30 April 2007
By sean paul mccann "mccanns23" (ireland) - See all my reviews
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very bad things is a film written and directed by peter berg and is a deliciously dark and demonic comedy which centres around a group of five friends who embark on a bachelor party to las vegas and get involved in murder which leads to murder after murder to keep the truth hidden,the film seems over the top but is a scenario that can always be called real if you understand my meaning.
christian slater steals the show as an egotistical sales man who unravels a devilish side in front of his friends who more or less take it all in their stride for the greater good,cameron diaz plays the bride to be with more of a desire to get wed than to cry out for help with the death count rolling around ,quick witted and stylish,very bad things is a film for those that enjoy a guilted laugh at the misfortunes of others.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Accidents happen, 17 Sep 2005
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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It is a well designed movie with an interesting story. Maybe a little gory in parts. Then again maybe it is supposed to be. Any way it keeps my attention. What was so weird was they keep it in the realm of "this could really happen."

I have run into a few people like the part that Cameron played. I could see this years from now on something like Mystery science theater 3000, with lines like "she got hung up" and "he was stuck for the drinks."

For real, this was a chance for the people like Christian Slater to be their selves. If you do not think this is a good movie, try "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag" with (Joe Pesci, Andy Comeau, Kristy Swanson, Dyan Cannon, and George Hamilton). Alternatively, maybe "Eating Raoul" directed by Paul Bartel.

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