| CZECHING OUT : Eli Roth's 'Hostel' [6/10] |
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| Friday, 07 April 2006 | |
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A trio of Euro-tripping backpackers (Americans Jay Hernandez and Derek Richardson; Icelander Eythor Gudjonsson) visit an out-of-the-way Slovak town where the women are gorgeous and "because of the war there are no guys." Too late they realise that they've stumbled into an horrific trap... Gleeful, Czech-shot grand guignol from writer-director Roth (Cabin Fever), who's much busy setting up stomach-testing scenes of gory torture to properly develop his intriguing, topical political subtexts. Very much worth a look, though obviously unsuitable for those of a sensitive disposition - or Slovaks touchy about their country's global profile. Neil Young 3rd April, 2006 HOSTEL : [6/10] : USA (US/Cz) 2005 : Eli ROTH : 93 mins (BBFC timing) seen at Odeon cinema, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK), 20th March 2006 - press show click here for Jigsaw Lounge's essay-length review of Hostel |
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