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[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 48 points 2 years ago

This movie is wild. It starts off with a boy and his talking dog like an old live action Disney movie. But it gets real dark, real fast until Topeka, at which point it turns the whole concept around and the rapist is now being raped, which seems super under examined because of the sudden revolution subplot. Again, it's a wild ride and not for everyone, but I'm glad I saw it.

[-] AsudoxDev@programming.dev 37 points 2 years ago

He is accompanied by a well-read, misanthropic, telepathic dog named Blood, who helps him find women to rape, in exchange for which Vic finds food for the dog.

what a great movie.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

You seem to think the movie is about moral characters. It's about people scraping by after World War IV. Yes, IV. Vic and Blood have a mutual survival pact.

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 20 points 2 years ago

I don't think "women to rape" is precisely covered by the pyramid of needs, so maybe call it mutual interests?

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

I'm not going to explain the entire plot of the movie to you, so go ahead and think what you'd like about it.

I think you'll have some uphill work to do if you want to paint Harlan Ellison as being in favor of rape.

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 5 points 2 years ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

You can read the Wikipedia page since you're interested. It has a detailed plot summary:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Boy_and_His_Dog_(1975_film)

It's not a movie about heroes or good people or morality or kindness or love or compassion.

[-] Forester@yiffit.net 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's a story about food and friendship. Probably one of the most disturbing endings I've ever seen.

[-] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's honestly pretty good from what I remember

[-] sbv@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 years ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Honestly, it's a good movie. One of the better adaptations of a sci-fi story to be honest. Ellison was directly involved, which is why. The only complaint I can make is the same big one Ellison made- they changed the last line of the story. The only other big change is that Vic is older in the movie than he was in the novella.

Edit: If you're a Fallout fan, you should definitely watch it, because it was one of the inspirations for the look and feel of the games.

And look! You can watch it for free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRg11HvfJU

[-] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 5 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the link! There's a full movies on YouTube magazine somewhere but I can't remember the name now, they'd probably appreciate this.

[-] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

There’s a full movies on YouTube magazine somewher

https://lemmy.world/c/fullmoviesonyoutube@lemm.ee

[-] makuus@pawb.social 16 points 2 years ago

It’s one of those movies that I put on for giggles one boring evening many moons ago, and spent the whole time going “what the fuck?”

[-] dwindling7373@feddit.it 12 points 2 years ago

It's also been referenced in the Fallout series and, supposedly, contributed to inspiring the franchise back in the day.

[-] CitizenKong@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Dogmeat particularly is definitely inspired by this movie.

[-] yamanii@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

I'm sorry can you tell me in which year the story takes place? The poster didn't make it clear enough.

[-] Decoy321@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

2024

I'm helping!

[-] MrEff@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

I am a fan of all good sci-fi, regardless of the time it was made or the limits of the budget. This one is on the list. I will warn others as it has been pointed out- very rape centric plot and story beats. Be sure to watch it with a good level of suspension of disbelief and understanding of the setting. Beyond that, it is one of the best post apocalyptic stories out there and I wish it was redone with more plot, tighter story, and less rape related with the exception of the Topeka plot line. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys old sci fi or post apoc.

[-] Banichan@dormi.zone 3 points 2 years ago

Great concept, terrible movie.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago
[-] Idreamofcheesy@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

I'm on your side. Great B movie.

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