Demolition

Sometimes a midlife crisis doesn't happen in the middle of your life. Sometimes it happens when you're 15. Or 25. Or 42. Or 50.One night i was playing Tomb Raider on PS4 and i was, for whatever reason, unable to get past a certain level. Tried and tried and tried until finally something in me let loose and i screamed. I wanted to destroy something, and it wasn't going to be the TV, a window, or furniture - i focused all my rage on the PS4 controller. Knowing full well these are pricey little fkers, but not caring, i flung that controller against the wall and floor until it was a crumpled mess. Mission accomplished; rage gone.The next day i purchased a new controller. For whatever reason the great spirits above somehow prompted me to watch this film. And then i fully understood why i demolished that controller the night before.We like to label certain behaviors so we can easily categorize people. Toxic male. Prone to violence. Anger issues. And paradoxically, this make the problem worse - the "problem" being repression of emotions.The truth is, none of us knows wtf we're doing here, or how to truly be a decent human being. We get labels thrown at us so we mask our emotions and act accordingly so god forbid, we're not labelled a "bad person."This film was refreshing to experience. The authenticity of the main character came rushing at me like tidal wave. A man's wife dies in the first five minutes of the film. So he copes with it the only way he knows how: by demolishing everything in sight.Sometimes, the way to rebuild is to tear everything down. To swear. To fight. To scream.I don't know what set me off with that PS4 game. Maybe the impending doom of knowing my dog with heart issues was slowly declining in health. Maybe that i screwed up a 10 year relationship that eventually petered out into a passionateless friendship. Maybe the realization that i had given up on my dreams of fame and success.The PS4 controller was about $50 to replace, and it was the best money i had spent in a long time. Coupled with watching this film, it was the catharthis that i needed at just the right time.

Ended up being a descent movie enjoyed it

I absolutely love this film. Somewhat weird and dark, but with a glimmer of hope. Jake and the young kid in the movie really shine. This one really surprised me.

Having been widowed very recently, I absolutely love this film. It does an amazing job of showing how everyone grieves differently, and it portrays perfectly the same numbness I felt in the first few weeks after losing my husband. He was my soulmate and love of my life but I was in such a state of shock when everything first happened that many times I questioned if something was wrong with me. I couldn't cry in front of his family or friends, not even one tear... Even now, one year later, for some reason when I'm around his family I just can't let myself cry. Perhaps out of guilt of not wanting to cause them more sadness, or perhaps because I never truly felt accepted by them...I digress...This film is a new favorite for me. Jake Gyllenhaal is amazing as always, as is Naomi Watts. I will definitely be watching this again. Highly recommended to anyone but especially those of us who may feel alone or misunderstood through our grief journey. Hugs to anyone going through the pain of loss! You are not alone ❤

everyone handles grief differently. But the lack of a back story really hurts this movie. You never know if he's a sociopath, married for money, etc or if he is just walled off to emotions. And that really never is clear though he begins to love deconstructing life to its elemental parts. Its good but not great.

Story of loss and one man’s attempt to rebuild and grow from it.

An investment banker is riding in the car alongside his wife, who is driving, and their banter reveals they have a marriage transitioning to the comfort of several years in. Then, the car is broadsided, driver's side. When he, unscathed, is told in the hospital waiting room that she is dead, his rage is only suppressed by his exhaustion and hunger. Then, the vending machine betrays him. Unable to get any satisfaction, he is left numb. And hypersensitive. And curious. He uncovers more and more, and he uncovers more and more betrayal. And his wife is dead, so they are out of time to work it out. Yet all of his memories of her, seen in flashback, are fond and beautiful. Was he a fool? Was he purposefully ignorant because he was in the marriage for the money? Will a scavenger hunt reveal the truth? Will Demolition reveal the ultimate clue?

dealing with a similar trauma as the story plot, I resonate with this movie a lot.start to finish it had me emotionally connected, the ups the downs, all of it.I wish I could be with the characters as they healed and deal with grief.

Having been really impressed with Dallas Buyers Club and Wild - Demolition completes Jean Marc Vallee's hat trick. Odd, quirky, stand alone - great acting, editing, music - ultimately uplifting.Bombed at the box office - no idea why....

I like jake gyllenhall films. This was not one of his best.

This is by director Jean-Marc Vallee; mature subject, I thoughtit was a bit long and strange at first but the second half of the storywill blow you away; you have talented jake gyllenhall playinga man who does almost everything to ignore the grief of his wife'sdeath, seems cold and disorganized; he meets a woman who findsa confident in him as she is in a bad marriage and the hidden pearlin this movie is a colossal performance by young Judah Lewis,a teenager with a very bad attitude but you'll find out later why;his character becomes pivotal in helping Jake's character face his demonsand in return, he gives much needed friendship and his non judgementalattitude helps the sad and angry teenager come out of his shell,a deep bond results from this very original situation; it'sthe kind of movie that doesn't give the plot away and is moreprovocative and needs your attention if youwant to truly appreciate it; I loved it and enjoyed it moreafter the first view. No Hollywood bing band, special effectsjust watch and don't think kind of story; if you like a well written well directed andpowerful performances, you'll enjoy this one. I have my copyand will watch it again. Highly recommended!!

Writing a review for buying a movie off Amazon is weird. Am I writing a review of the movie or of the product? Product wise. It came in great condition. Looked how it should looked. Played how it should play. Movie review. I loved this movie.

Excelente compra! Llegó en excelentes condiciones, respecto a la película ya la había visto pero la tenía que tener en mi colección, decici adquirir el Blu-ray consiente de que lo más seguro era que venía solo subtitulado, pero mi gran sorpresa fue de que viene con doblaje en latino.