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Wristcutters: A Love Story

2007
Romance
Comedy
1h 28m
From the moment Zia (in his late 20s) cuts his wrists and enters a bizarre afterlife reserved for suicides, this film becomes a strangely uplifting, comic tale about a journey through the hereafter. It is a world where everyone still bears the scars earned from the manner in which they "offed," and the everyday reality is a twisted mirror image of our own mortal world. (Halcyon Pictures)
Directed by:
Goran Dukic
Written by:
Goran Dukic Etgar Keret Etgar Keret
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Starring:
Shea Whigham Shea Whigham Patrick Fugit Patrick Fugit Tom Waits Tom Waits John Hawkes John Hawkes Mark Boone Junior Mark Boone Junior Shannyn Sossamon Shannyn Sossamon Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb Nick Offerman Nick Offerman Irwin Keyes Irwin Keyes Sarah Roemer Sarah Roemer Azura Skye Azura Skye Amy Seimetz Amy Seimetz
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Genres:
Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Countries:
UK, USA
Languages:
English, Russian
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Wristcutters: A Love Story

2007
Romance
Comedy
1h 28m
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luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 29 May 2008
90
97th
this movie came out of nowhere and blew me away. shannyn sossamon proves that she should really have one of the biggest names in the industry, some great writing and and even greater story.
Rated 29 May 2008
kagandirdimkagandirdim
Rated 25 Dec 2015
83
84th
suratta tatlı gülümsemelere sebep olan keyifli bir fantasy, üzerine daha çok uğraşılabilirmiş bir havası da yok değil ama
Rated 25 Dec 2015
spanksSpanks
Rated 14 Mar 2012
30
19th
Great pun of a title, because this is so damn boring it will make you want to slit your wrists.
Rated 14 Mar 2012
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 14 Jun 2022
78
55th
A quiet charmer, despite the initially confronting scenes of suicide; this begins by establishing a unique, darkly comic vision of the afterlife, with Fugit, Whigham and Sossamon perfect, glum vessels to carry the mood and atmosphere. Unfortunately once the film shifts gear to more standard and familiar road movie territory, it peters out and only seems interested in engaging with its story themes in superficial (and confusing) ways, leading to an upbeat finale that the film doesn’t quite earn.
Rated 14 Jun 2022
mugwumpMugwump
Rated 17 Nov 2007
92
88th
This movie included the first comedic suicide scene, I think, ever filmed. If that sentence made you smile, then you'll enjoy this movie. I can't imagine many others, though, that would. Fortunately, I fell into the smiling category, so I had a good time.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
obdurateObdurate
Rated 20 Dec 2009
55
18th
I mostly agree with Shmendrek, though I liked this a bit more. It isn't really a great movie but the concept IS interesting... the execution is just a little blah. Obviously a movie like this will be kind of low key but this goes further than that in a bad way. Still, it's got a decent script and all that.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
jenny_gentlejenny gentle
Rated 26 Nov 2008
82
73rd
i only ranked this movie that high, because of the great tom waits and his memorable performance. musics were also nice but other than these i didn't see anything special in it.
Rated 26 Nov 2008
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 03 Jun 2012
60
48th
I thought Highway to Hell was a sweet movie. I wish I could remember what it was like so I could review it. This movie is basically Highway to Hell, except I've seen it in the last 15 years. Bowling for Leftovers! Gilbert Gottfried as Hitler! So so very funny. I'm never going to see Highway to Hell again. :(
Rated 03 Jun 2012
ericamblerericambler
Rated 13 May 2018
62
27th
WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY begins with an intriguingly offbeat concept about an alternative afterlife for the suicidal, and maintains the courage of its acerbic convictions. Eventually, the film loses its shape and becomes more or less a bundle of quirks, ceding its effectiveness to a drab visual palette and mounting narrative confusion. It is partially redeemed, however, by its dark comedic vision and its love of the absurd, which help set it apart from other indie films of its vintage.
Rated 13 May 2018
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 06 May 2015
7
63rd
The unique suicide afterlife premise here creates a fresh and fascinating atmosphere for the seen-before road trip dramedy format; bleak desert landscapes and dark city streets host a blend of moods ranging from melancholy (every character is a tragedy) to darkly comic (there's humour but no one can smile) to bizarre (the black hole in the car). Needless to say, Waits' presence on screen and in the soundtrack is a match made in heaven (or some kind of afterlife, at least). A great indie flick.
Rated 06 May 2015
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 03 Nov 2008
70
48th
A very unique and interesting idea with a wonderful ending & Soundtrack. But besides that pretty meh.
Rated 03 Nov 2008
deskyetDeskyet
Rated 09 Mar 2011
48
7th
Kaj pa vem. Pričakoval več, mel težave sploh pogledat do konca. Ne baš nekaj.
Rated 09 Mar 2011
pigletPiglet
Rated 22 Jul 2009
77
85th
Loved this movie about people commiting suicide and ending up in a bizzare hereafter where Tom Waits is in charge. The protagonist meets up with a Yugoslav and a girl(Sossamon) who is determined to get out as her suicide was an accident. No one ever smiles in this place, they just go about their daily life and jobs. Odd, but moving.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
mohkoMohko
Rated 21 Dec 2008
55
40th
Starts pretty well and has some nice ideas but never really uses them to the fullest. Ending was a let down.
Rated 21 Dec 2008
lebarLebar
Rated 21 Sep 2008
40
3rd
crap movie
Rated 21 Sep 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 27 May 2008
77
51st
A pretty enjoyable strange comedy. It has novel concept, some good moments and a pretty consistent style that makes it worth watching even if it's not especially spectacular.
Rated 27 May 2008
donpDonP
Rated 19 Aug 2009
85
52nd
Pretty faithful to Etgar Keret's novella "Kneller's Happy Campers," except for the happy ending, something you don't find too often in Keret's stories. Was glad the DVD included some deleted scenes, including scenes that had some of my favorites bits of dialogue from the original story.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
valjoellevaljoelle
Rated 20 Nov 2011
100
90th
One of my favorites. Does that make my life sad? Honestly a brilliant idea and hilarious movie. It's deep and light, not melodramatic or tragic.
Rated 20 Nov 2011
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 01 Feb 2009
65
57th
It stars one of my favourite actresses, whenever she is on screen I feel happy, but ultimately its bland.
Rated 01 Feb 2009
bernie20bernie20
Rated 30 May 2013
90
57th
This was a great movie. The plot was strange but good. i thought it was a very interesting idea. The story was a little slow but it was still great.
Rated 30 May 2013
catscandalCatScandal
Rated 10 Nov 2010
48
52nd
well, if you've seen one quirky indie romance, you've seen them all, but this at least has a bit of a unique fantasy approach that takes the edge off the predictability. shame eugene hutz didn't play himself though, the dude they got had nowhere near the talent.
Rated 10 Nov 2010
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 03 Apr 2011
70
50th
About 2/3rds of the way through this movie I was getting a little worried. I had liked it up until this point, but the road trip had abruptly ended and our heroes were just sitting around some compound with a bunch of nameless strangers for seemingly no reason. But then the ending came, and it was so strong and so sweet and so emotional that it made forgive the preceding bit. It's still is a jarring tonal shift, but I just don't care very much. The movie is a breath of fresh air.
Rated 03 Apr 2011
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 03 Jan 2013
45
44th
missed opportunity... has its moments.
Rated 03 Jan 2013
karbonaichKarbonaich
Rated 21 Oct 2020
70
28th
w/ Nazlı
Rated 21 Oct 2020
mrhappyMr.Happy
Rated 12 Jan 2015
78
50th
I was quite surprised to discover such good original film songs in there, made it extra enjoyable. Great story, great everything. If you ever have an existential crisis watch this movie instead :) also just watch it right now, it's good. I'll 99% sure rewatch it in the future.
Rated 12 Jan 2015
thegrayghostthegrayghost
Rated 14 Jun 2009
90
90th
A pretty cool concept and a very charming film.
Rated 14 Jun 2009
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
64
41st
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 6 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 6 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
didididi
Rated 29 Jan 2011
80
64th
interesting mixture of drama/comedy/fantasy/romance. nice, bizarre story with funny/interesting characters
Rated 29 Jan 2011
tearsofashtearsofash
Rated 10 Aug 2008
78
62nd
A very enthralling movie. While it may have been absurd, it still kept me watching.
Rated 10 Aug 2008
haniahania
Rated 07 Dec 2009
88
83rd
i really liked it. quite original
Rated 07 Dec 2009
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 03 Mar 2017
59
17th
Wristcutters is tedious. The dialogue feels inane, the cinematography looks cheap, and the soundtrack is annoying. These three aspects are key to any road-trip movie, and not pulling them off was a detriment to this one. That said, I liked the premise, and there were the odd quirky moments that I enjoyed, but they were far and few between. The cast is impressive, but at under 90 minutes, this film drags, which is not a good thing. Disappointing!
Rated 03 Mar 2017
eltopo715el_topo715
Rated 10 Dec 2012
65
9th
A little too twee for it's own good, but a generally harmless movie.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
apm2091apm2091
Rated 24 Dec 2013
74
61st
A quirky little film about purgatory.
Rated 24 Dec 2013
stflyst_fly
Rated 12 Sep 2009
45
46th
Good. A man ends up in dreary purgatory after offing himself where he makes friends with a Russian rocker and goes in search for his girlfriend who also killed herself, in a car with a black hole under its front seat. Yeah its strange but really wonderful for the first half but soon as they take the focus away from the Russian, it turns kinda crappy because he's really the only interesting character in the movie. Catch it on TV.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
crystalbluecrystalblue
Rated 31 Dec 2010
30
3rd
Original idea, but really scattered...this one just couldn't pull me in. I imagine that college kids feeling as though they're on the cutting edge of *something* will turn this into some kind of cult film. And so will those who smoke lot of pot. I will admit though, I turned it off right around the scene where they've woken up amidst condoms and used needles.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
saudadesaudade
Rated 03 Feb 2012
50
36th
Shannyn Sossamon has a flat chest but her face is boobs
Rated 03 Feb 2012
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 22 May 2008
74
68th
This wasn't phenomenal or anything, but it was a really neat concept that was well executed. Little touches like the black hole under the seat, the Gogol Bordelloish Eugene and his music, and the miracles made this stand out a little more. My only complaint is that more explanation was needed for a portion of the movie near the end, but overall this was a really nice little movie.
Rated 22 May 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 06 Mar 2014
65
45th
The idea is dark and invariably more interesting than the end product ends up being. Will Arnett is the highlight.
Rated 06 Mar 2014
joeliusJoelius
Rated 12 Feb 2010
50
74th
Okay, the black hole special effect was a little over kill. But the rest of the film was pretty hilarious.
Rated 12 Feb 2010
vukavuka
Rated 10 Jul 2010
87
50th
i liked it, the humor i thought was brilliant. And correct me if I'm wrong, but i felt the idea was very original and new.
Rated 10 Jul 2010
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 19 May 2013
80
78th
Top badass moment? I watched this film about two weeks ago, so I have to admit I can't remember enough to identify it now. I'm sure there was one though; probably several actually. I really should take notes. 1 cat, no chainsaws or decapitations. It's only onscreen for a few moments, but it's a cute ginger one!
Rated 19 May 2013
snakefood89SNAKEFOOD89
Rated 31 Mar 2009
78
23rd
Tom Waits and music by Gogol Bordello - an indie film for the true indie music snobs. Sadly the film's interesting premise rings a bit hollow and mildly boring.
Rated 31 Mar 2009
mfidler1mfidler1
Rated 11 Nov 2010
75
50th
the end was cute. It is also an imaginative enough premise.
Rated 11 Nov 2010
matty1708matty1708
Rated 26 Oct 2010
52
27th
Completly loses the plot two thirds of the way through, which sort of ruins what would have been ace!
Rated 26 Oct 2010
vandeniovandenio
Rated 07 Mar 2011
80
66th
Charming!!! Gogol Bordello music is also awesome!
Rated 07 Mar 2011
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 23 May 2011
55
29th
A cool concept (and it is that) can only take a film so far. Wristcutters has an excellent opening and a cast of actors that I really like, but it's a movie that's generally very dull and really bogs down in the middle. It's very offbeat, and kind of reminded me of Repo Man in a way (Repo Man is *much* funnier though, and a hell of a lot more memorable). It's definitely worth a viewing for the concept alone, but feels like it could've been more.
Rated 23 May 2011
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 04 Apr 2016
80
55th
Our Daily Free Stream: Wristcutters (german dubbed). Wie sieht ein Leben nach dem Tod aus, ohne Himmel oder Hölle zu berücksichtigen? Das Zwischenreich sieht aus wie eine abgewirtschaftete Industriegegend, in der nichts funktioniert, in der es keine Jobs gibt... (dazu gibts unsere Film List Afterlife auf der Epfehlungsseite unserer Videothek cinegeek.de
Rated 04 Apr 2016
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 23 Mar 2008
1
12th
pretty boring
Rated 23 Mar 2008
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 03 Aug 2008
60
27th
04 Agustos 08 & iyi fikir fakat kotu bir isleyise sahip senaryo.sonuc olarak ortaya sorunlu bir romantik-komedi cikmis.finali iyi degil.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Oct 2011
20
41st
"The story's dialogue may be wry, but what should have been a jumping-off point for a lively discussion about the meaning of life is really just a philosophically shallow wasteland." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 20 Oct 2011
janusjanus
Rated 15 Dec 2008
55
24th
Rewatched June 2018. Product of the 2000s' quirk boom. Disappointing to rewatch; ten years' first-hand experience with friendship, relationships, suicide, and life in general points pretty much 180 degrees from what I see here, and the film does not offer much else to chew on to mitigate that basic disapproval.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 11 Jul 2008
55
49th
An interesting excursion.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
filmpiratefilmpirate
Rated 22 Nov 2010
90
93rd
purgatory is a little like Reno. Supported by gogal bordello and Tom waits, this is almost perfectly done. -10points for stupid side story, but 90 is a damn good score
Rated 22 Nov 2010
dumblond66dumblond66
Rated 02 Oct 2009
95
88th
loved it! Fresh, creative
Rated 02 Oct 2009
amerigoamerigo
Rated 23 Apr 2011
86
90th
A film bristling with charm and the occasional burst of hilarity. The concept and the script are interesting in theory and well done in execution, however this film's greatest strength is the impeccably realized character, Eugene--an eccentric Russian rocker who makes the whole hipster-paradise afterlife worth the journey for anyone. So when the film strays from him to the other two leads at the end, the mesmerization dissipates and the contrivances in the plot become obvious and a little lame
Rated 23 Apr 2011
starvinstarvin
Rated 06 Jun 2010
90
85th
heartwarming if not the most consistant
Rated 06 Jun 2010
ricRic
Rated 08 Nov 2014
90
93rd
Eugene: I'm not sitting in the back. Zia: Why not? Eugene: Cause everybody knows guy in the back seat doesn't have a cock. Zia: What? Eugene: That's a fact. If the guy in the back seat had a cock he wouldn't be there in the first place. Zia: Well... I mean, I got a cock, man, so.. I'm not.. Mik do you have a cock? Mika: Yeah I have a cock. Big fat one
Rated 08 Nov 2014
johnny_moJohnny Mo
Rated 19 Jun 2012
74
59th
"Cliche end" patch to story "Kneller's Happy Campers" was obviously unnecessary.
Rated 19 Jun 2012
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 11 Oct 2008
2
33rd
Interesting concept...but that's about it. The plot drags a lot and the ending is pretty fucking bogus. The love story between Zia and that Sossamon girl was kind of cute, and it's always nice to see Tom Waits, but I otherwise didn't care for it.
Rated 11 Oct 2008
jarmannJarmann
Rated 17 Apr 2008
83
79th
Very amusing and weird story.
Rated 17 Apr 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Jun 2008
68
72nd
good movie
Rated 27 Jun 2008
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 19 May 2011
35
19th
Etgar Keret is famous for writing original little high-concept fantasies like this, and it is original, even as a movie adaptation: probably the only afterlife road movie in existence. Yet Wristcutters deserves no points for an originality achieved by throwing everything else to the wind. The film doesn't even follow its own fantastic logic with any sort of consistency, and is way too frilly to boot for what turns out to be a very cheesy love moral. I do give it points for the good casting.
Rated 19 May 2011
woozybWoozyB
Rated 11 Jul 2009
75
45th
Worth it for Tom Waits' voice alone. Quirky, like an indie movie, but endearing in the way it approaches the whole hipster afterlife thing.
Rated 11 Jul 2009
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 02 Apr 2012
87
81st
A gem of an indie. A truly unique fantasy idea, well executed.
Rated 02 Apr 2012
le_mamile mami
Rated 12 Apr 2016
70
66th
Although it has the potential to be great this movie can't manage to advance upper level. Anyway, it has very good subject and decent acting performances.
Rated 12 Apr 2016
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 11 Feb 2009
75
77th
+ recommended
Rated 11 Feb 2009
mennowomennowo
Rated 01 Apr 2011
82
83rd
Nice film which draws you in slowly. Nice usage of elements 'out of the ordinary', in world that's already out of that! Funny and romantic.
Rated 01 Apr 2011
edwardedward
Rated 04 Nov 2018
82
66th
Like most people here have said, it's unique and interesting. The script is decent, but it it gets a bit lost at places and runs off the edge of the paper. The acting is so-so. The soundtrack is the film's best asset.
Rated 04 Nov 2018
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 09 Feb 2010
15
71st
Strong begin, weak middle, good last moments.
Rated 09 Feb 2010
shewasSheWas
Rated 16 May 2011
77
82nd
Nice adaptation, I was soooo glad they decide NOT to kill the movie, as it is customary with good books
Rated 16 May 2011
catchphraseCatchphrase
Rated 04 Apr 2009
80
52nd
Interesting concept, although I didn't enjoy the ending much :/
Rated 04 Apr 2009
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 28 Aug 2015
64
60th
Maybe I'm supposed to find my soulmate there.
Rated 28 Aug 2015
bofbof
Rated 16 Nov 2011
52
27th
Three suicides head out on a road trip through suicide hell, which is basically Arizona. Along the way, they meet up with Tom Waits. And there's a black hole in their car. Better than it sounds. Not as good as it wants to be.
Rated 16 Nov 2011
unjmsUnjmS
Rated 14 Sep 2010
84
87th
"Everyone knows if you sit in the back seat you have no cock" great movie.
Rated 14 Sep 2010
bluesubn6bluesubn6
Rated 03 Apr 2011
90
66th
Fine performances by a stellar cast help downplay this aburd low-budget, high-concept film. All the unique details and ideas ultimately fall to the wayside to center on a much stronger narrative in the character's relationships with one another. The film's dreary look is purposeful, a strong catalog of music backs the empty, lulling landscapes. The over-used road trip formula, while in play here, does not get in the way of the movie's tone or themes.
Rated 03 Apr 2011

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