Very Bad Things [Region 2] | ![Very Bad Things [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518EC0ZHS6L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Peter Berg
Actors: Christian Slater, Daniel Stern, Cameron Diaz, Jon Favreau, Leland Orser
Studio: Polygram Filmed Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  203 reviews
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Unknown), French (Unknown), French (Subtitled)
Region: 2
Running Time: 100 Minutes
EAN: 3333973530494
ASIN: B00004VY1O
Theatrical Release Date: November 25, 1998
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Peter Berg's dark comedy about a bachelor party gone horribly awry is highly ambitious in its attempts to satirize suburbia, male bonding, and self-help philosophy, and for the most part it does succeed in hitting its targets with a malicious, misanthropic glee. When five buddies arrive in Las Vegas for some pre-wedding shenanigans, things quickly spiral out of control when the requisite prostitute falls victim to a grisly accident, igniting a spark in an already unstable powder keg of personalities. Following the lead of real estate agent and self-help guy Robert (Christian Slater), the men warily agree on a cover-up and covert desert burial. A couple hours and another corpse later, however, they're already at each other's throats, and their escalating breakdowns threaten to disrupt the highly prized wedding of hard-as-nails bride Laura (a stunning Cameron Diaz). Berg, like most actor-turned-directors (this is The Last Seduction star's filmmaking debut) helms the film with a wildly sliding tone and tends to weigh its strengths heavily on its performers. Slater's psycho turn is by far his most inventive yet (he's more in control than ever before), Diaz effectively mixes sunshine with poison, and Jon Favreau is effective and understated as the hapless bridegroom; the rest of the cast, however, tends to play up the histrionics. Be warned, though: Those expecting a sunny-style There's Something About Mary gross-out comedy will probably be shocked by Berg's take-no-prisoners agenda; this is comedy at its absolute blackest, and no one is spared. --Mark Englehart
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 Kobe Tai Goes Mainstream in an Excellent Movie! March 31, 2009
William M. Vaughan (Fort Drum, NY USA)
As far as I know, this movie features porn star Kobe Tai's debut in mainstream movies. I watched it until her character was killed, simply because I'm a fan of hers.
However, sometime later, a lady at work informed me that she had enjoyed this movie. When I told her how little of it I'd seen, she recommended that I take the time to watch all of it. I did, and I'm glad I did. It's an excellent movie about people and their relationships, values and rationalizations, and the stern hand of fate.
VERY black comedy March 2, 2009
Todd Brame (Cedarburg, WI USA)
So black that many fail to see the comedy. But it's there - occasionally. The final scene is the film's punch line - and yes, it's funny. In a very sick and twisted way.
Be warned, this film is not pleasant. Most folks will be better off with a movie that coddles them with familiarity and predictability. Very Bad Things is for the viewer that is not afraid to be taken to horribly uncomfortable places. And to laugh guiltily at things we all know we shouldn't.
Good purchase, horrible movie January 18, 2009
J. Cron
Movie was in perfect working order, just didn't like movie, couldn't even make it to the end.
Great acting....not funny though... January 7, 2009
Todd Hagopian (Michigan)
As many other reviewers have stated, I would definitely not call this a comedy (not even a dark comedy). This was much more of a dark drama. However, I will have to disagree with everyone who has said that the acting is poor. I think that Christian Slater did a fantastic job in his role, and the other big name actors and actresses were surprisingly good with what they had to work with. I think the plot was interesting, but not fantastic.
All in all, if this movie was marketed as a Drama, it would have gotten 4 stars from me. I just don't think it lived up to its reputation as a comedy. The movie itself is good if you let yourself get over the initial shock over the lack of humor, and I will definitely watch it again (and will probably enjoy it more now that I know what I am getting into). Still a good buy, just be prepared for what it is.
 Very Black Comedy July 15, 2008
Farah Yousif (Kuwait)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This very dark film is as good as black comedy gets. An accidental death (don't want to give too much away) at a bachelor party leads to a series of horrific events. Strange and grotesque scenarios occur - escalating into an unexpected ending. Christian Slater plays his role so well its scary. I highly recommend this film - but with a warning: Its not for the faint-hearted.
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