Feed [2005] [DVD]

I have this DVD in 4 versions. I started out with the US version where I live. Then I got a special 2 disc set from region 2, another great US version, now the UK version. I highly recommend the UK version, as it has a great commentary with the film and the deleted scenes by Brett Leonard, the director and producer of FEED.I have done reviews on the other versions, and I always speak highly of this incredible film. Alex O'Loughlin and Patrick Thompson, the 2 leads of the film, came up with the idea of a movie about "feeders and gainers", and took it to Brett. The result is an exciting and incredibly intelligent film which makes you think about what is "OK" between consenting adults.If you are buying FEED for the first time, I would recommend that you watch the extras first, especially the interviews and "FEED in Philly", to hear Alex O'Loughin explain how he came up with the idea for the movie. He did months of research on "feeders and gainers". He shines as Michael Carter, the feeder to Deirdre's gainer (wonderfully portrayed by comedic actress Gabby Millgate). Alex and Gabby play off of one another so well, and I love the way you find out from Brett in his commentary that they ad-libbed many of their scenes. Alex did all of his own stunts and his balcony leap is quite impressive. Alex is a brilliant actor - I discovered him on the show Moonlight and bought all of his work on DVD - TV and movies - and it is all outstanding. His career has taken off in the US, even after the ridiculous cancellation of Moonlight, and I am so glad that I discovered his work.The cast ensemble is outstanding, the writing is clever and intelligent, and I enjoyed the dark humor of the story throughout the entire film. One of the fun things about FEED is that from the very first scene you are riveted to the screen wondering what is going to happen next. It never disappoints.Another added bonus is the creative use of pop music. I will never hear "Cherish" and "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" without smiling and thinking of FEED, and to see Michael's (Alex) little dance to "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" is worth the price of the DVD alone.Buy FEED and watch it many times - you will always see something that you missed before. After you watch the movie, watch it with the commentary by Brett. Great fun to hear how each scene was done.

What a great movie - i just wasnt expecting what i got i had the movie first time couple yrs ago - lent it out never got it back - i dont mind i like to think everyone out there will get a chance to see it. so the idea is so cool - suprises in it, its worth watching - it makes you bend your mind around which is a good thing ? Not run of the mill - more eating all the bread, try it you might like it

loved this. it was sick and very wrong but enjoyed it,you will want to get on the crosstrainer after it! its not sick in the gorey sence but.. well its just wrong. dont watch if easily offended by fat, flesh and sexual nudity. if you like films that shock you and push the boundries then you should like this.

This is a good film for anyone who enjoys cat and mouse drama, but as many others have said it is not for the faint hearted. Some of the scenes are sickly to say the least, however the story and script are excellent as they highlight a part of the "sex??" industry which has not been tackled before by neither film makers nor, surprisingly, any major documentary makers - at least I haven't seen any that are worth noting until this. It is obviously low budget, but well made none the less and Patrick Thompson and Alex O'loughlin give stellar performances especially in the scenes where they are together, delivering their complex lines with perfect timing. This film makes you think about what the concept of physical attractiveness really is and has sparked many a debate with my family and friends.

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERSAn Australian policeman Phillip Jackson(Patrick Thompson) whose speciality is cyber crime, discovers a web site that shows women being fattened for the members pleasure. Convinced that the women are being force fed, he traces the webmasters address to America, and travels there only to discover a truth more horrible than he could have imagined.This is a very enjoyable film, with quite a taboo subject matter, and a streak of cruel dark humour running through it. The comparisons between Jackson's abusive relationship with his girlfriend and the feeder/gainer relationship are well made, and the performances are genrally good if a little over the top at times. Theres much to enjoy as Jackson tracks his quarry down , but this is where the film really comes unstuck. The climatic scenes are completely overblown and melodramatic with some very long winded rants from the killer, although the sight of two men rolling around on a 6oo pound woman do reach a sort of kitsch majesty. I do like the little twist right at the end though.So a very interesting film, but not totally successful. Avoid if easily offended. 3 out of 5

Well i was expecting to watch about a feeder and a feedee, hoping for reality, what i got was sick. this film has haunted my dreams for 2 weeks now. it is the most sick disterbing film i have ever watched, i head it mentioned on coronation street and was pleased that the concept of feeding had been brought to mainstream t.v. but they have done nothing positive, in fact damaged the concept of feedee/feeder relationship futher.not one for the faint hearted! not one for a feedee to watch, i'll stick to romcoms from now!

The dvd was delivered on time and is exactly as advertised

Ignore the negative comments. It's not that bad!I bought this film on the cheap after a friend of mine said "ergh watch it, it's vile"If you are expecting gore, or some sort of horror this isn't it.Bloke - 2 lives, a wife, and on the sly feeds fat women til they pop and shows it all on the net while 'gamers' bet on them etc.Aussie police guy - Tracks sickos on the net and clamps down. Decides to go to the states to get this guy. Gets caught up in stuff. Decides to stay.Although film is based on true actions of what happens in real life, some of the plot isn't too realistic.It's enjoyable, the physco is easy on the eye, nice little twist at the end.Hmm it doesn't make me wanna eat a cheeseburger anytime soon though.

Livraison rapide et produit intact !

Trama :Philip Jackson (Patrick Thompson) è un poliziotto specializzato nel combattere il Cyber-Crime e nell'individuare siti a rischio : Durante le sue investigazioni si imbatte in un sito dedicato al vojeur estremo, nel quale donne già corpulente vengono nutrite a forza fino al loro decesso. Il gestore Michael Carter (Alex Loughlin), un vero e proprio Serial-Killer che accetta scommesse sulla dipartita delle poverette, diventa l'obiettivo di Jackson che ha però notevoli difficoltà ad agire liberamente.Feed, Horror Australiano del 2005 diretto da Brett Leonard, è sbarcato nelle sale Americane nel 2005, ma è arrivato da noi nelle sale italiane solo nel lontano 2007, grazie ad una buona pubblicità tra gli amanti del genere. Ma ne sarà davvero valsa la pena ? ASSOLUTAMENTE Sì. Un film perverso che si addentra nel mondo del feticismo legato al cibo sotto diversi punti di vista, decisamente forte da vedere, non per tutti. Quelli di Fangoria lo hanno definito UN PUGNO NELLO STOMACO, ed hanno ragione, Questo film è assolutamente disgustoso, dipende dal vostro tipo di tolleranza. Al primo impatto, una trama decisamente poco originale, ma che trova la sua originalità proprio nel modo in cui è stata trasportata su schermo. Fortissima critica sociale al capitalismo e al consumismo sfrenato MADE IN USA, dove i cibi ultra-calorici sono all'ordine del giorno nella tipica dieta Americana USA. Si potrebbero trovare addirittura delle critiche ad Internet, con questi spettatori perversi che aspettano soltanto che le vittime muoiano solo per il loro volere. Scene davvero crude, crudeli, stomachevoli e nauseabonde, Uno dei più disgustosi Thriller esistenti sul tema Serial-Killer . Diretto validamente a livello tecnico (Regia, Montaggio, Fotografia, Effetti Speciali/Visivi) e anche retto/livellato da un ottima sceneggiatura, e da una colonna sonora davvero pimpante ed esplosiva, in tono col film. Consigliato esclusivamente al solo pubblico adulto. Vietato ai minori di 18 anni.Formato Schermo/Video DVD (5/5)Il film è stato trasferito su DVD in maniera davvero eccellente, nessuna lamentela di fondo a riguardo.Lingue/Audio-Sottotitoli (4/5)Il film contiene due tracce audio in Italiano (DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1) e una in Inglese/Originale (Dolby Digital 2.0)Avendo provato la traccia In Italiano DTS 5.1 su un impianto Home-Theater di alto livello, posso affermare che la traccia è davvero ottimale anche se non così eccelsa, i bassi e i contrasti stonano qualche volta, ma a parte questo, nient'altro da segnalare.I Sottotitoli sono presenti solo ed esclusivamente in lingua Italiana.Contenuti Extra (4/5)Backstage DI circa 30 minuti complessiviPhotogallery HDDeleted Scenes (Scene Tagliate/Aggiuntive)Uncensored Trailer OriginaleAhimè, unica pecca che va a penalizzare gli extra è l'assenza di un Trailer Italiano, introvabile da qualsiasi parte lo si cerchi sul Web(Google, Youtube, etc.)Voto Complessivo all'edizione (4/5)Un edizione davvero/particolarmente curata (DI tutto rispetto) per un film che merita parecchio.Ringrazio Amazon per la spedizione, davvero eccellente.

After discovering Alex O'Loughlin on Moonlight last year I was so impressed I immediately began to collect his previous work. I bought FEED first, and it is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Alex came up with the concept of "feeders and gainers" and did months of research on the subculture. He co-created, co-wrote, co-produced and starred in the film, and his portrayal of Michael Carter showcases this Australian actor's incredible talent. His American accent is impeccable, and I have never seen an actor capable of expressing so many different emotions without ever having to say a word.The entire cast is outstanding - Gabby Millgate plays Deirdre, Michael's "gainer". She is a comedic actress, and she and Alex play off of one another so well. One thing I love about FEED is that it is a psychological thriller, but there is so much humor in the movie as well. If you like a bit of comic relief in your dramas, FEED has plenty of it. Just listening to Michael's rants to Phillip, the cyper crime specialist (played by Patrick Thompson) who is the so-called protaganist of the film is a delight. Michael may be considered the "villian" of the story, but by the end of the movie, I was so taken with his character, I was cheering him on. If there was ever a character who would be considered an "anti-hero", Michael would be at the top of my list.Some of my favorite parts of FEED are in the extras on the DVD - the deleted scenes, interviews with Alex and the producer, etc. I would recommend that anyone watching this DVD for the first time watch the extras first, especially the interview with Alex, where he explains how he came up with the idea of "feeders and gainers" and how he brought it to film.The soundtrack is wonderful - I will never hear "Cherish" and "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" again without thinking of FEED, and seeing Michael's little dance to "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" is worth the price of the DVD all by itself.I am impressed by the fact that this movie was made in 28 days. It is realistic, thought provoking and highly entertaining. The Australian film industry is apparently small compared to the American industry, but in my opinion, they do amazing work. Since seeing FEED I have watched other movies that Alex made before coming to the US and other Australian films as well - they have incredible talent in all aspects of filmmaking.After watching FEED check out the alternate ending in the extras. I would love to see it used as the opening scene for a FEED 2.Buy FEED - you will be glad you did.

C'est un film étrange au sujet dérangeant qui traite d'une perversion et suit l'enquête d'un policier qui bascule lui-même dans ses obsessions jusqu'à la folie.Un homme apparemment rangé, marié avec une jolie femme, habitant une belle maison de banlieue, entretien une relation avec une femme taille XXXL et alimente son site web avec les images de cette femme qu'il nourrit (feed, c'est le sujet) jusqu'au gavage.Un policier perturbé par sa dernière enquête sur un tueur en série, bascule vers une sexualité plutôt violente envers sa petite amie, qui finit par le larguer.Il tombe par hasard sur le site web taille XXXL de l'autre et commence à le rechercher, puis à le traquer.Ils se défient et la situation dégénère en affrontement.Les deux acteurs sont excellents, avec une mention spéciale pour Alex O'Loughlin, qui déploie de nombreux registres d'émotion et change une fois de plus totalement de look.Noter les diverses interdictions et censures dues à certaines images violentes, sexuelles ou plutôt "glauques".Un film à voir, même s'il n'y a pas de version française, ni même de sous-titres.

Ich habe mir den Film nur wegen Alex O`Loughlin gekauft.Zunächst war ich daher äußerst skeptisch, was die teilweise doch recht heftige Handlung angeht! Und mit Ekelszenen wird tatsächlich nicht gespart.Doch am Ende überzeugte mich der Film durch viele Aspekte:Die Kameraführung ist klasse: Die schnellen Szenenwechsel und Schnitte lassen einem keine Zeit zum "Verdauen".Alex zeigt eindrucksvoll zahlreiche Facetten seines schauspielerischen Könnens. Besonders beeindruckend ist der häufige Stimmungswechsel; man könnte fast schon von Charakterwechsel der Hauptfigur sprechen, der durch eine ausdrucksstarke Mimik herausragend dargestellt wird. Hinter der ansehlichen, nach außen hin biederen Fassade steckt ein perfider Geist. Ein Muss für alle Fans von Alex O`Loughlin(zumindest diejenigen mit stabilem Magen). So habt ihr ihn garantiert noch nicht gesehen!Auch der Soundtrack geht ins Ohr (besonders der Oldie Cherish), so dass ich die CD gleich noch nachbeordert habe (auch wenn ich wohl nie wieder Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny anhören kann, ohne die komödiantischen Verrenkungen von Alex O`Loughlin vor Augen zu haben.)