Talk:Funny Games (2007 film)/Archive 1

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First entry

This is my first entry. What can I do to find myself in compliance with quality standards? The index of topics is a little intimidating. Thanks Belmondodo 17:45, June 28, 2006

It's looking good for a first entry. I'm sure others will help with updates and formating as you go along. User:Lugnuts - 08:34 12/09/2006

Naomi Watts is attached

Not sure if this is correct, but IMDB shows Naomi Watts as definitely attached and the movie seems to be in post-production, meaning shooting has wrapped. The-bus 14:34, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Article sounds like an opinion piece

The whole article sounds like an opinion piece. Unless you can back up the numerous claims with some credible sources, this is clearly non neutral-POV. - Sami, 18 Jan, 2007.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.1.151.184 (talk • contribs) 08:38, January 18, 2007

Winter 2008 release

Warner Independent Pictures now lists Funny Games for Winter 2008 release. The release date on other sites is stated to be January 18, 2008. Courtney5780 17:30, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Watts is English

As far as I can tell, Naomi Watts is English, not Australian as stated in the first paragraph.Pigonthestairs 21:47, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

She was born in England, but moved to Australia as a child and is an Australian citizen. --143.50.212.155 (talk) 02:52, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

"Shot-by-shot remake"

I'd say we need a citation on the statement that this film is a "shot-by-shot remake" of the original. The official website for the film does not identify it as such, so it'd be nice to know whether its actually based on fact or if someone got it off of a forum someplace.  :) -Elizabennet | talk 18:21, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

I've added 3 references. Lugnuts (talk) 18:34, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

Also search for the trailers on Youtube. It's def. shot-for-shot. Lugnuts (talk) 12:51, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

2007?

Wasn't this film technically released in 2007 at certain film festivals? Both imdb.com and allmovie.com state it's year of release as 2007. Should this be changed? Andrzejbanas (talk) 14:30, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Citation(s) for use

• Steve Hyden (2008-03-17). "A Funny Response to 'Funny Games'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2008-03-17. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) - I probably won't find time to incorporate this myself, but it's here should anyone want to. An interesting analysis of the film, hammering home the point that "Funny Games can be appreciated even if you ignore [the director]'s finger wagging because, in spite of himself, he’s a master at creating what he despises." No, not ahhh. Steve ^{T • C} 21:34, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Spoiler warning

This film came out recently so there should be a spoiler warning in the plot section right before the first plot twist. 99.161.122.252 (talk) 23:00, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Hi. Wikipedia has reached consensus on the issue of spoiler warnings, judging them inconsistent with the aims of a serious encyclopedia. It is assumed that seeing a section titled Plot or Plot summary is enough to inform a reader that he or she is about to read details of said plot. However, this is a long-running debate, which you are welcome to join should you feel strongly enough about it. Relevant current discussion, as well as archives of the discussions which led to the deletion of the spoiler warning tag can be found on this page. All the best, Steve ^{T • C} 23:32, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

Comparison between the two

Haven't seen either of them, and while I'm aware that its shot-for-shot, I've read that there are subtle differences, like Naomi Watt's character becoming more 'sexualized'. Is this worth bringing up?--CyberGhostface (talk) 02:42, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

I would think so, as long as we're citing a reliable source. I recommend putting it in a Production section (maybe the sources have some good information on the development (that is, if there was any! lol)) rather than a section just addressing "differences".
Jim Dunning | talk 03:07, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

move to Funny Games U.S.

This is the film's full name, anyone opposing the move?--Yamanbaiia^{(free hugs!)} 14:04, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

What do you mean, it's its full name? I haven't seen the movie, but what does the credits call it?--CyberGhostface (talk) 17:04, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

I think they call it different in the United States, but the movie's full name in the rest of the world is Funny Games U.S. (according to imdb). See also the french poster and the German Wiki. I saw the film (here in France) and the credits at the beginning said Funny Games U.S. --Yamanbaiia^{(free hugs!)} 21:44, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

How strange. Nevertheless, this is an American(-funded) film, so I'd be inclined to leave it at the American title. Steve ^{T • C} 22:33, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

That's a strange reasoning, we should try and found out what the artists call the film, not who paid for it. --Yamanbaiia^{(free hugs!)} 23:26, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I changed it from Funny Games (2008 film) to Funny Games U.S., the credits in the film itself seem to be a very convincing argument.--Patrick (talk) 20:00, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Music

Why does the name of the closing credits song require a citation? Why does stating that the disc carries both wide and full-screen editions require a citation? These seem like petty things that can be corroborated by anyone who owns a copy of the DVD.SweetNightmares (talk) 08:38, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

Iron Maiden - Brave New World

I am sure that there is no Iron Maiden song in this movie. As far as i know, there is also no soundtrack separately sold for it. The metal music you hear a couple of times including the beginning and the end credits is Hellraiser/Bonehead by Naked City. If anybody has any evidence of Iron Maiden in Funny Games U.S. or on a soundtrack for it, please tell me, otherwise i will delete the references here and on the Brave New World page. --143.50.212.155 (talk) 02:46, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

There is no seperate soundtrack for the film, as there are only four or five pieces of music in it. The classical pieces at the start, then Hellraiser/Bonehead by Naked City, like you say.

Who suggested there was Iron Maiden in the film? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shotgunjoe (talk • contribs) 23:03, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure if it makes sense to link this here, but: diff-page showing original edit --143.50.217.13 (talk) 21:19, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Mistake in the Plot?

I haven't watched this movie yet but there seems to be a mistake in the plot. At the end of one paragraph it says "Before the game is over, though, she grabs the loaded gun and kills Peter with it." Yet in the next two paragraphs, the character appears to be alive. I don't know which one is wrong but could someone who has seen the movie correct it. --Mrrko (talk) 13:47, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

No mistake. You need to watch the film to appreciate what happens. After Ann shoots Peter, Paul grabs the TV remote and uses it to rewind the film to just before the shooting. Then, knowing what's going to happen, Paul prevents Ann from shooting Peter. Freaky, but true.
Jim Dunning | talk 17:12, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

I just read it again, must have missed that part, my bad.--81.159.209.37 (talk) 22:28, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

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