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Originally Posted by Psykopat89
Well then, could you please explain why? What is good about it, why would I like it? A bit of info would be nice, if you would care to share.
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Straw Dogs is about a mild-mannered man who is bullied by the locals in a small town whom all lust after his hot wife. They see him as less-than-a-man and invade his territory in a horrifying home invasion.
The nebbish must essentially find his inner caveman and defend his home with violence. And when he finally snaps... it's powerful stuff. The violence isn't gory, but it has great impact and is deeply affecting. It is Sam Peckinpah's personal philosophy of
manhood is defined by violence played out in all its twisted glory and one of Dustin Hoffman's finest performances.
It truly is a great film. And I must implore you to give "old" films a chance. By ignoring them you're ignoring the reference points from which the newer films originated.