Romper Stomper

[Bodom]

I have just ordered this dvd, due to so many of my friends telling me it's AMAZING. can anyone give me some opinions?

[Piddzilla]

It's AMAZING!

:D

Seriously, I owe it. The first time I saw it several years ago I was blown away by its directness and boldness. Then I bought it about a year ago and even though I wasn't as impressed, mostly because some poor acting, I still think it is very watchable and an important addition to film history. I like the fact that it is about racist skinheads who are depicted as human beings with feelings even though they are more or less nazis.

[Bodom]

can't wait for the DVD now :D

[Philmster]

I was left slightly disappointed, with the fact this got hyped as, as good as American History X, I understand the similarities people liked to announce, but, these films are totally different, I just went into the film with the wrong frame of mind.

still, a good film.

[Piddzilla]

I was left slightly disappointed, with the fact this got hyped as, as good as American History X, I understand the similarities people liked to announce, but, these films are totally different, I just went into the film with the wrong frame of mind.

still, a good film.

I have never really compared the two films to each other but I think American History X is a bit overrated in general (since it is by many considered to be a modern classic). I think Romper Stomper is far more controversial and daring than "History X". I have always felt that the Edvard Norton character was easily converted. When he stopped being a nazi he automatically stopped being a walking disaster as if nazism was what caused evil in men and not the other way around. A bit simplistic.

[Philmster]

I have never really compared the two films to each other but I think American History X is a bit overrated in general (since it is by many considered to be a modern classic). I think Romper Stomper is far more controversial and daring than "History X". I have always felt that the Edvard Norton character was easily converted. When he stopped being a nazi he automatically stopped being a walking disaster as if nazism was what caused evil in men and not the other way around. A bit simplistic.
I agree with what you said, but I found more enjoyment in "History X". Romper Stomper is a lot more bold and daring than History X, these films get compared for their depictions of nazis, but shouldn't really be compared.

[Piddzilla]

I agree with what you said, but I found more enjoyment in "History X". Romper Stomper is a lot more bold and daring than History X, these films get compared for their depictions of nazis, but shouldn't really be compared.

I agree. American History X is more of the entertaining nature while I can understand why some people might find Romper Stomper even offensive.

[Philmster]

Romper Stomper is a lot more in your face than History X, I just feel that the characters in X were played better.

Though, I do think that Crowe's character is still one of his better ones.

[Piddzilla]

Romper Stomper is a lot more in your face than History X, I just feel that the characters in X were played better.

Though, I do think that Crowe's character is still one of his better ones.

I agree with everything in this post.

[Philmster]

I'm just telling it as it is :)

I also thought that Pollack was great as Davey, just a shame how is life turned out...