Swoon

An avant-garde take on the story of Leopold and Loeb-- the ONLY movie depicting the actual story, as far as I know. Though it takes place in the early 1920s, it incorporates modern attitudes and contains some deliberate anachronisms. An excellent and creative film.

Very bad film

This movie captured the Leopold and Loeb story in a way that moved me for a long time after watching it. I was satisfied to see it told realistically, factually. Intensely portraying Leopold's passion and need for Loeb to approve of him to the point of obeying his demonic whim of crime and the tension leading up to the crime itself. A separate reality for the cold hearted and arrogant Loeb who felt nothing as he carried out his heinous fantasy of being a master criminal. The movie clearly portrayed that symbiotic relationship which led to the sad demise for the innocent child, Bobbie Franks. I also very much liked the continuation of the story past the trial. Seems no one else went there. This movie was an artistic masterpiece.

I can't add too much about the movie concerning the script, acting, directing, etc. It's a good independent movie, with a few too many "artsy" flourishes, which Kalin (the director) said later were self-conscious and mainly pointless. Nevertheless, I was introduced to a wonderful indy actor, Craig Chester, so the movie is worthwhile for that alone. My big issue is how many dvds I've had to order to get one that plays correctly. Lots of jumping and "stuttering" in how *THREE* of these have played. How many do I have to order to get one that plays normally? Maybe if I order a used one, I'll be more certain of getting a copy that plays the way it should. I just opened a back-up copy, still in its cellophane wrapper, and it's having problems. I don't bother returning them, as I understand it's a total drama to try to get replacements sometimes.

Don't waste your time and money. If you are interested in the crime there is almost no meat on dem bones. If you are interested in the relationship between the killers there is even less. The attempts to be avant are painfully retro and only infect the film with a shallow 90's take on "gay". Overall it is as if you are invited to Thanksgiving dinner and all they give you is a spoonful of peas and carrots.

Been intrigued about this Film. My partner was concerned that the DVD might be warped. So upon getting home I discovered there was a small sponge in the case for extra protection. Lol. Was so relieved. Looking forward to viewing this soon.

For all the hoopla this film received, I expected far better than what I actually received. Maybe I need to give it another shot...I don't know. Some rainy afternoon, I guess, with nothing else to do...we'll see...

Start out with a true story of a shocking crime and then, add a couple of young men who thrive in the shadow enshrowded areas floating between real life and real madness. More than simply connecting facts cronologically, this fascinating accounting of elevating violence is an in-depth study of criminal minds sinking further into depravity and madness. Their sexual preferences are highlighted, but not essential to the development of the main characters. The production will offend some in the audience, mainly because of dramatic changes in public morality. The very stylized visuals are complimentary to the era represented (the 1920's) and the perceived level of "bored sophistication." Not overwhelming with plot twists and/or dozens of unnecessary characters marching through the film; the story is easy to follow despite its bazarre nature.

Danke,ein guter Film den man weiter empfehlen kann,soll gespielt,eine Handlung-Einfall toll,ein Film der ein bisschen ungewöhnlich ist und sich von anderen absetzt.

Fast delivery, quality product and excellent price. Highly recommended!