That was until I saw this nasty masterpiece. It is of course movie of the year, there's no question about it. I cannot see it possible that anytime soon something as good as this will come out. Btw - last time I've said that and needed to correct myself was in 1995 after seeing Se7en and shortly after seeing Ususal Suspects. But I'm digressing again. Let's finally go to Joe.
It's main theme is violence. And not in arty-farty way of some psychological inner struggles or shit like that. It is simply aggressive and violent and dirty movie that I think doesn't even try to entertain. But amazingly is not exploitative (not for the most part anyways) and Friedkin uses violence just as another tool for driving the story. Good example of this are both killings which are not even shown. Which btw once again proves that images can be more horrifying if they are left to viewer to imagine and interpret. Skillful director certainly doesn't need gallons of CGI-ed blood... Pure fucking Violence is also used for finally establishing Joe as total psychopath. McConaughey was great through entire film but didn't really cross that final line of insanity. So when KFC box was opened we knew he was a real deal.
Basically just everything works here, from the story to the direction and the cast. Juno Temple as Dottie is certainly discovery and it was great to see Gina Gershon again. Fell in love with her when I saw her in Bound.
Required multiple viewing, can't wait to get it on DVD with hopefully Friedkin's commnetary.
10/10
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