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Gerry

2002
Drama
1h 43m
A friendship between two twenty-something men is tested to its very limits when they go on a hike in a desert and forget to bring any water or food with them. (imdb)
Directed by:
Gus Van Sant Gus Van Sant
Written by:
Matt Damon Matt Damon Casey Affleck Casey Affleck Gus Van Sant Gus Van Sant
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Starring:
Matt Damon Matt Damon Casey Affleck Casey Affleck
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Genre:
Drama
Countries:
Argentina, Jordan, USA
Language:
English
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Gerry

2002
Drama
1h 43m
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scottathonScottathon
Rated 29 Jan 2008
78
66th
Dude, where's my Tarr?
Rated 29 Jan 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
91st
If it wasn't for the long, slow scenes, it wouldn't be the same movie. Gus Van Sant really hammers in the tedium, the arduousness of their situation. He gives you time to soak it up, to feel every motion, hear every footfall, let your mind wander. It's like ambient music in a way (and it includes some nice ambient music, too). I find myself wishing there were more dialogue, but also aware of how that would spoil it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 25 Mar 2010
86
84th
Really pretty images, great shot choices and dedication to the films mood make this a unique but surprisingly rewarding experience. The film summary basically describes the whole film, which has minimal dialogue or plot, but more than compensates with fantastic ambiance. Damon and Affleck do their job admirably with characters that almost anyone can project themselves onto without seeming paper thin.
Rated 25 Mar 2010
legstumplegstump
Rated 30 Dec 2008
85
93rd
A confounding, irritating, boring piece of nothing that also manages to be one of the most stunning, existential, moving and bravura works in cinematic history. If you don't feel the plight of the characters, you should probably give up watching movies.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
tails32xtails32x
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
2nd
Two dolts go into the mountain to get lost... the end...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mohkoMohko
Rated 23 Mar 2008
35
23rd
I had high hopes for this movie but it was just really boring. Basically two idiots get lost in the desert and wander around in way too long scenes. Even the nature shots don't look that good.
Rated 23 Mar 2008
maM_A
Rated 21 Jan 2010
70
57th
Unbelievably tedious, and painfully beautiful. The 7 minute long walking scene towards the end was absolutely jaw dropping. There isn't that much there in the film and yet it's strangely unforgettable.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 01 Sep 2008
74
84th
Concerns the difference between video games re-creating the rise of civilisation and the actual character of the struggle for survival on which civilisation is founded. When the Wheel of Fortune turns against you, the smallest things exact a continuous toll and contribute to a ceaseless pressure to scramble and innovate (dirt mattresses, mountaintop scoutabouts, etc.). Slightly unsatisfactory climax, but nevertheless a fine film, and the best Van Sant movie I have seen.
Rated 01 Sep 2008
kasperlKasperL
Rated 14 Mar 2010
5
0th
This was, ehm, shall we say.. deliberately paced. No no, that won't do. Very dull? Doesn't quite seem to cover the agony, either. What this film is is insanely booooring! I know, I know. As was pointed out in the recent Sight & Sound, comments like these are made at the risk of being called a philistine - but less simply will not do. I positively hate the film and, after sitting through this and 'Last Days', I will seriously consider never again watching anything by Sant. Unforgivably pointless!
Rated 14 Mar 2010
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 25 Feb 2020
95
98th
"There's no going back. Nobody goes back the same way they came." Stalker (1979). This too, a "zone" film where men run head first into a landscape void of softness, life. This is Icarus drowning. The power of nature explored in stillness, hardness, and resulting in certain death. A film that has already burned itself into my memory with its hallucinogenic transitions and organic tableaux.
Rated 25 Feb 2020
stillfuchsiastillfuchsia
Rated 05 Jan 2007
85
78th
I really loved all three movies in this series, just for the slow, beautiful and painful ways they all deal with death.
Rated 05 Jan 2007
mijapinonMijapinon
Rated 01 Dec 2007
38
2nd
It's like a German Expressionist film, without the German, or the Expressionism. One of the most painful movie-going experiences of my life. I recall leaning over to my friend during the extended driving scene at the beginning, whispering, "Wouldn't it be awful if the whole movie were like this?" And so it was. I dunno. Maybe if I'd been warned beforehand how it would be I might have appreciated it more, but with an Oscar-winning screenwriter participating, I expected something different.
Rated 01 Dec 2007
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 19 Sep 2021
2
17th
beckett is gerrying in his grave
Rated 19 Sep 2021
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 25 Jan 2010
30
13th
When Gus Van Sant goes anti-structure, he sure does go all in, doesn't he?! This time to deliver an overly long and paper thin story, that would have felt stretched as a short film. There's beautiful cinematography in there, but virtually nothing else, and what should have been a meditative journey, is a struggle to watch, as this power-walkathon lingers on and on, only to end in the ridicolously obvious.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
evolutionEvolution
Rated 23 Jan 2009
50
21st
Skip to about one hour in; other than the incredible and surreal footage of the salt flats this film is a complete bore. It quite literally has a paragraph of script interspersed by fifteen minute walking scenes.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 19 Jan 2010
81
84th
Haunting and uncomfortable. Minute-long shots of people walking sounds about as exciting as sorting out your taxes, but in the context of this movie it becomes a fascinating and even gripping viewing experience. If you're easily distracted you might fall asleep after about an hour though.
Rated 19 Jan 2010
semiramisSemiramis
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
11th
Rated 50 because my views are neutral on it. By the end I felt fucking retarded for staying up to watch an hour and a half of scenery. I liken this film to a tiny microscopical piece of thread, that someone has tried to make last for an infinite amount of miles.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
celrdrfamilyCelrDrFamily
Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
4th
I gave this a 2 simply because of the dirt pillow conversation. Other than that it was the most boring movie I have ever seen, too bad they couldn't have made better use of really good camera work.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
edwardedward
Rated 13 Jul 2018
88
77th
Despite Gerry being the weakest film in the "death trilogy," it is still an incredibly beautiful movie worth watching. My only real qualm is the casting. Neither actor really sells it. Like any film, it isn't for everyone. It IS very slow, just like Last Days and Elephant, and I can understand how that could be boring for some people. For me, however, the slow pace adds to the tranquility of the film. It's not a film I'd watch sober, and I'm sure it would be 10 times better on the big screen.
Rated 13 Jul 2018
feublofeublo
Rated 04 Feb 2022
85
74th
The truth presents itself in the meditation of a harsh reality. We witness how a logical, thought out ethos may be attractive, but is first to become passive about life's end. The latter, our impulsive and more assertive side moves us forward, but it too struggles to face the realities of our natural world. And simply put, we deserve no capitalization in it's existence; both gerrys, one gerry, or no gerry, the earth goes on. Wicked salt desert scene that drones you out.
Rated 04 Feb 2022
atgizaAtGiza
Rated 26 Apr 2009
62
58th
some scenes at the end were pretty great, but I'd rather watch Walkabout.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
sproostsproost
Rated 10 Sep 2021
90
96th
Powerful, tricked-out perception magic, metathought for days on end and incredibly funny in the first half.
Rated 10 Sep 2021
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 13 Jul 2011
60
62nd
Gerry is a film that a large portion of the audience will dislike. It's boring for a large portion of its runtime, and there isn't a lot that happens. But it looks good, and the background is beautiful enough to keep you interested. If you need to see what getting lost in the desert would be really like, without the typical romanticizing that happens in movies, Gerry is what you'll want to watch. But you can put this movie on 1.5x speed and have exactly the same experience.
Rated 13 Jul 2011
joojooJooJoo
Rated 02 Sep 2008
1
8th
I suppose I should give this another shot.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
luthar15luthar15
Rated 18 Dec 2008
88
92nd
neonmanNeonman
Rated 06 Oct 2010
66
27th
Some of these long takes are incredible and I actually felt quite engaged at times (like figuring out how to get Gerry from off a boulder). I never wondered what it'd be like to be stuck miles away from all other human contact, but this film does a pretty good job at achieving that predicament.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
lethiaslethias
Rated 15 Mar 2014
72
22nd
Well, one of those movies when you have to do the thinking. The movie doesn't just throw thoughts, dialogs and explanations at you - like most American movies do. Very slow paced though.
Rated 15 Mar 2014
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 20 Aug 2014
6
95th
Omg
Rated 20 Aug 2014
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 17 Jan 2011
85
94th
Here we have a thinking man's film that requires no thinking. All form no content. Beautiful.
Rated 17 Jan 2011
braddad68braddad68
Rated 16 Jun 2020
88
36th
To pull off a compelling film with two guys and the dessert is pretty impressive in itself. Truly, the characters played by Matt Damon and Casey Affleck get lost and stranded in the dessert on a simple hike.
Rated 16 Jun 2020
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 03 Aug 2014
2
29th
I do appreciate that the silence and languor accentuate their helplessness, and I do like this better than the histrionics that usually come with this type of movie, but the film goes a little overboard with uneventfulness. It's beautiful, but it's a drag. Also, tired, thirsty people usually walk around with their mouths open, you know.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
killgazmokillgazmo
Rated 03 Jan 2017
10
56th
Not for the short attention span. this is the opposite of eventful, but that is the purpose. you are given long, drawn out traveling scenes that seam repetitive and tediously long, which is actually, brilliantly conveying the feeling of walking lost in the desert, for untold hour upon hour, upon hour, waiting to die, but taking for ever. a feeling of hopelessness and drudgery in an unfathomably huge, silent, hot abyss.
Rated 03 Jan 2017
aabrairaaabraira
Rated 21 Aug 2009
100
89th
A minimalistic yet effective piece of filmmaking.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 12 May 2020
82
40th
Another meditation piece from GVS. Affleck listlessly grabbing Damon's arm towards the end would so be me in that situation. What ensued was lowkey sus but to be expected from Gus
Rated 12 May 2020
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 25 Aug 2020
45
16th
I actually thought it was better than a lot of the low scores made it out to be, although I 100% understand people who don’t like this film. There’s a good, and terrifying concept that’s sort of utilized. There’s some great cinematography (although with a really unsteady camera). There’s also a lot of five minute walking scenes that could’ve been trimmed considerably, and a slightly annoying and expected ending (although luckily up to interpretation). The dirt bed scene was my fav.
Rated 25 Aug 2020
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 10 Mar 2012
52
16th
Oh my Gus Van Sant. I understand that there is not a lot to focus on in a story about two men lost in the desert, but this film was just exhausting. I love Van Sant's ability behind the camera, but it just didn't work here. I felt like I was there with Damon and Affleck, but after that there was hardly anything going on plotwise. It's visually pleasant, but that is not enough to save it. If you want to see Van Sant's abilities on point, and not be bored out of your mind, see Elephant.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
sumkasumka
Rated 18 Apr 2009
33
0th
I was recommended this and the attempt to discuss my reaction to it nearly caused a family schism. I can see what Van Sant was attempting, but I think it just does not work. Nearly 5 minutes of a tramping through the middle of nowhere scene? This is stretching viewers to the limit of tolerance and, cynically, suggests sheer self-indulgence. If you want long slow takes filled with tension, I reckon "Elephant" makes much more effective use of the technique.
Rated 18 Apr 2009
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Feb 2007
43
26th
Absolutely breathtaking shots but the movie drags to the point of ridiculousness. Do yourself a favor and watch this on fast forward. You'll still see why the movie is great and it won't feel like such a prolonged waste of time.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
glm01glm01
Rated 07 Oct 2013
61
24th
61.000
Rated 07 Oct 2013
matty1708matty1708
Rated 26 Oct 2010
64
36th
I could see why it's good, but I didn't really get much out of it
Rated 26 Oct 2010
ottott
Rated 26 Oct 2021
65
46th
he he their both named gerry
Rated 26 Oct 2021
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 13 Jan 2022
82
70th
Gerry estreava há 20 anos no festival de Sundance. Van Sant discorre sobre a influência de Tarr, mas não pude deixar de ver uma forte vibe de Jeanne Dielman, sendo ou não influência direta. BlurayRip no MakingOff.
Rated 13 Jan 2022
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 15 Dec 2010
40
97th
"Not since his first film, Mala Noche, has Van Sant produced a film so pure, uncompromising and ravishing to watch." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 15 Dec 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 13 Mar 2007
65
73rd
Very interesting film which is open to many interpretations of what it all means.
Rated 13 Mar 2007
amerigoamerigo
Rated 07 Jul 2007
86
90th
Arthouse dross usually involves some tortured artistic protagonist going through mundane what-have-you while the film wryly references some film school bullshit. This is the polar opposite. You have a flattening of the characters, of plot, of references. Instead, you have a film about getting lost in the desert and little else. At first there's plot, narrative, then there's a *necessary* and irritating drudgery, and finally a hypnotic psychedalia, as the film finds its ultimate meaning.
Rated 07 Jul 2007
lofisofilofisofi
Rated 07 Nov 2018
89
93rd
one of the funniest dark comedies of all time
Rated 07 Nov 2018
glmglm
Rated 26 Dec 2010
61
30th
60.875
Rated 26 Dec 2010
cinesexualcinesexual
Rated 21 Dec 2011
85
85th
It took me 9 years to catch up with this Van Sant and I'm glad I finally did. It's far funnier than any review I read indicated and far richer as well. Despite the serious long takes, I got the feeling that Damon and Affleck -- co-screenwriters and the two Gerrys -- were having a lot of fun. Van Sant makes the landscape movie he's always wanted to make and we get to mediate on the world's topography via Argentina, Salt Lake and Jordan. What are we supposed to think about? We're lost.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 18 Sep 2020
50
38th
I couldn't entirely figure out their process of getting lost, and they seem to go a superhumanly long time without becoming hot, cold or visibly thirsty. Van Sant kind of overplayed his hand here trying to be Tarr, Akerman and Cassavetes all at once plus improv, but the result is scant and insufficient, besides being eclipsed by the screaming stupidity of the protagonists.
Rated 18 Sep 2020
dougreeseDougReese
Rated 13 Sep 2009
100
96th
"Gerry" takes its place in the wide, beautiful and endless plains of the desert and the film's two characters walk and walk through this desolate place, both positive that they will not be making it out alive; but refusing to give up hope. Director Gus Van Sant crafts his film with wide angles, time lapses, scorched color palettes, enduring long shots, and barely any dialogue to help capture that feeling of isolation and the ultimate realization that your life is slowly coming to an end.
Rated 13 Sep 2009
bolivarbolivar
Rated 23 Aug 2014
75
75th
although interesting in theory, the execution is pretentious and weak. the dirt pillow scene made the movie.
Rated 23 Aug 2014
lockstocklockstock
Rated 03 Apr 2010
42
24th
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord] zonder afwisseling vb:er gebeurt weinig in dit verhaal, het is erg saai synoniemen: eentonig vervelend duf tegenstellingen: boeiend levendig fascinerend spannend
Rated 03 Apr 2010
hanneHanne
Rated 06 Mar 2007
77
87th
The story is rather short and there isn't much talking, but the longshots were absolutely breathtaking.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 23 Aug 2014
51
69th
Tintinnabuli cinema.
Rated 23 Aug 2014
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 15 Oct 2012
85
71st
Damon strips away his celebrity aura, actually obscuring his face under his shirt for much of the film, and delivers one of his best performances. Gerry is a movie that you'll want to discuss for hours when it's over.
Rated 15 Oct 2012
reeseReese
Rated 16 Jun 2009
74
38th
odd.
Rated 16 Jun 2009
daxvDaxV
Rated 21 Apr 2020
66
41st
I have a few conflicting feelings about this, I feel like the pace is just a tad bit too slow at times. It's a beautiful looking movie thanks to the setting. Before the ending I wasn't sure how on board with this I was but it comes together in a way that actually was able to strike an emotional chord with me. I didn't find myself totally invested throughout though.
Rated 21 Apr 2020

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