Carnage
Carnage

Carnage

2014Movie8 minJapanese

Only the dead body remained. A one-armed woman who has a ghastly past. She dyes the wasteland in blood in order to achieve revenge on the one-eyed man.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users60%
Director: Roman PolanskiGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two sets of parents meet in a New York City park to discuss an incident where their sons got into a fight. The initial attempt at civility quickly devolves into a chaotic and bitter confrontation, revealing the underlying tensions and animosities between the couples and within themselves. As the discussion escalates, their pretensions crumble, exposing a raw and often ugly reality.

Critical Reception

Carnage received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sharp writing, directing, and the performances of its lead actors. The film was lauded for its dark humor and its unfltering portrayal of human nature under pressure, though some critics found its confined setting and intense focus to be somewhat claustrophobic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its biting dialogue and the impressive ensemble cast.
  • Noted for its dark, often uncomfortable humor.
  • Some found the single-location setting and intense focus to be limiting.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's dark humor and the strong performances, with many appreciating the raw and sometimes uncomfortable exploration of relationships. However, some viewers found the film's relentless intensity and lack of resolution to be frustrating.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in one apartment over the course of about 10 days, contributing to its claustrophobic atmosphere.

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