If you cross this title while you're browsing at your favorite video rental store, you may think to yourself "Oh, looks and sounds like more slasher-at-camp rubbish." This is so far from the fact of what it truly is.
Eden Lake depicts the current wave of trend amongst the youth in England. They are referred to as "chavs," which is a word that has supposedly made it to the Oxford book. Some would say it is synonymous with the ever-so-powerful 'N' word, in its relation to a certain class. What I heard through the grapevine, in addition, is that these kind come from "backwoodsy" areas and can be compared to what Americans would call "white trash" or a "redneck." They sport a certain kind of clothing, and hold VERY aggressive mannerisms. The videos below, that I've included, strike an eerily resemblance to the attitudes of the "chavs" in this movie. Also, a source tells me that this certain sort of people have a high reproduction rate. They come from large families. A chavs parental units are likely to have several children and are of a low class or are unemployed. It's a growing problem out there in the UK. Many people have a very bitter outlook towards these kids, and I don't blame them! With that out o the way... let me tell you about this film.
A couple(Jenny and Steve) have planned a romantic vacation to Eden Lake, which is deep within the woodlands. Jenny is a school teacher, in the city, and has a close relationship with children, we see in the beginning. Steve has certain and bigger plans for this getaway of theirs. You can tell that this is a genuinely good couple. Once there, their idea of peace and of personal space is disrupted and sabotaged by a group of teens(yes, chavs). Their ages could range from 12-18. Steve straps on his machismo and asks the children to tone down their music or leave to another area, because the land is rather spacious. That wasn't a very good idea. From this point on, what becomes small pokes and prods turn into a very serious and DIRE situation. This movie is not for anyone who likes to watch another in complete and futile peril. It's brutal. It's dismal. It's hard to watch. This is a horror flick that is reality ALL UP IN YOUR FACE. It is unlike the "torture porn" films that have been plaguing the screens and shelves lately. It's a matter that hits straight to home, on a different level. Some of you may be turned off to the graphic nature of the film. I shed a few tears. I shouted at the screen. I was shocked.
The acting on all parties' behalves was excellent. I believed every moment of this film. Check out the vids below to have a slight peek at the regular chav. I recommend this movie if you love to be horrified.
**** out of *****
TRAILER, IF YOU WANT(this will spoil things, if you want to watch the movie):
Here is a view of the behavior of the stereotypical "chav."
Can someone from England or vicinity shed some light or correct me if I am wrong in providing the information about how I've described this "phenomenon," if I was off, in the least. Thanks : )
December 1st, 2008, 01:09 AM
Eden Lake (2008)
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