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Memorable, crazy movie

Highly Overrated But Still Good

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

This looks like one of these Australian movies done by "talented" students and funded by the government. It is chock full of smart shots of colors and shapes and verbal excursions into Freudian psychology to be appreciated by art students and teachers alike, but in general it is perceived a stupid mockery of good cinema, good storytelling and generally good taste. This what happens I guess when art students become so obsessively indulgent. "Pink Flamingoes" is miles ahead one the same subjects. Some porn movies from 70s are far more watchable and inspiring. Book of Revelation is not entirely without merits, but as an overall experience it is well below average B-grade.

"The book of revelation" is one of those films that make you feel you had a great loss. It has a very interesting & original story, the right mood and some brilliant actors. However, one can not escape the feeling that something went completely wrong with the entire piece.The film tells the bizarre story of Daniel, a dancer that's been kidnapped by 3 women and has been sexually abused by them for 12 days. well, I must say that for some men this is a dream rather than a nightmare... but on the serious side, I was quite disappointed by the kidnappers and the director, Ana Kokinnos. because as long as I remember, they were trying to make a thriller here, so where's the thrill?? the abusement scenes are not that terrible, but much more on the erotic side, what makes this film look as a cheap sexploitation based movie. Sexual provocacy was probably much more important for the director than a real delve into the humiliated man position thing. That goes for both male and female characters and scenes. I am not against nudity, but a film like that has got to have another dimension to it, except the sexual and kinky one, and this dimension lacks from the entire movie. plus, add the very expressionist lighting and photography, and the result is just another artsy fartsy film that has the appeal of a more serious one.We don't really know anything about Daniel. when I think about the movie now, I dare to ask: was this all a dream? what about his relationship with one of the dancers from the group? they live together, but are they married? did he have a romantic or sexual relationship with his dancing coach, the beautiful and mature Isabelle? was he suffering a mental disorder prior to the kidnapping? we don't have answers to these questions in the film. you could say it's OK, and in a way it is OK, but not really...But not everything is wrong here. actor Tom Long gives a monumental performance, both as a dancer and the tormented Daniel, who tries to reveal the identity of his lady kidnappers, and to restore his own mental life. and of course the wonderful Greta Scacchi, in a great supporting role.To sum things up: if you're looking for a good thriller for your weekly DVD night, get something else. if you've already taken this film be prepared for some hot nudity, expressionist misery and mental torment scenes, fake provocacy and an unsuccessful attempt to create a Michael Haneke like thriller, where the hero is not the mystery itself, but the main character's way to deal with what happened to him. and believe me, there are better films than this one. for instance, "Cache", by the original Haneke himself, or "Swimming pool", by Francois Ozon.

A highlight of the Melbourne International Film Festival this year was the local film "Book of Revelation". The author (Rupert Thomson) of the novel upon which this work is based, wondered how the book would ever be adapted for the screen, as Ana Kokkinos (Diector) explained during her introduction to the second screening of the film at the festival. The result, is yet another "head on" (pardon the pun!) assault of the senses by Kokkinos. "Book of Revelation" is an exploration of the personal demons emerging as a consequence of a most bizarre period of "captivity" for the lead character - Daniel - portrayed quite brilliantly by Tom Long (is this really "Angus" from "Sea Change"?). Tom gives a performance which many of his peers would be find too impossible to even contemplate. The relationships dissected throughout the film allow for an examination of many aspects the human psyche - many not so pleasant. Skillfully "shot" with, an engaging "rawness", Kokkinos creates for herself a challenging project, which she handles superbly, further consolidating her position as one of Australia's strongest contemporary directors.

The Book of Revalation: Viewed at MIFF:Of the many films attended by 'screen partner' and m'self at MIFF this year, 'Like Minds' and 'TBOR' were the standouts. Tom Long really does give the performance I always hoped he'd be capable of, applause to AK for casting both he and Greta Scacchi. Whilst I have an aversion to those who seem to insist upon using such terms as 'brave' and ' courageous' to describe performances (PLEASE folks: Turning up to a film shoot risks only ego... saving a drowning swimmer in a rip-tide is brave), there are challenges afoot for all concerned in the making and viewing of this film.The diverse opinions you've no doubt read here so far confirm our experience... A film that begs discussion over coffee, or a drink!Go-Ana, I had my serious reservations,but then you knew your audience would!