I recommend the somewhat dated but utterly harrowing mockumentary Threads, which attempts to speculate on the likely result of nuclear war on an average working-class family in Sheffield, England. It’s somewhat overly pessimistic, IMO, but differs from most other movies in its class by at least trying to consider everything and present a realistic, if close to worst-case, scenario.
I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of it before, and it deserves to be better known.
Tags: films
January 7th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Judging from the introduction review, it seems pretty dramatic…
January 8th, 2010 at 12:10 am
What gives you that idea? It’s a charming romantic comedy – the perfect date movie. Try it out.
January 9th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Huh. *Snort* Date…
With whom? Or shall I look pathetic sitting alone in the cinema??
January 9th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Lucky for you, it’s about 25 years too late to catch this family comedy at the cinema.
January 10th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Ok, fine. But anyway, I’d rather not watch a movie that gonna dig into my wounds any further.