I heard that "Autopsy" was pretty much a giallo, so I avoided buying it for full price for some time. When it went on sale at my local shoppe, though, I thought, what the hell? I'll give it a gander.
When the film started I immediately got the feeling that it was going to be pretty gross. It's got some decent gore for a giallo. In fact, I'd be hard pressed to think of another to beat it in that regard.
The music and sound is also spectacular. Ennio doesn't disappoint here. It's chilling actually.
For all the good stuff, though, there is one big drawback: the editing is terrible. It is noticeably bad in some parts. When the camera cuts to a different view of the same scene, there are noticeable differences in the scenery. For example: a scene where a janitor is whipping a yelping dog that is lying on the ground with a belt, it cuts away, and in a split second the dog is standing up panting, looking perfectly happy. Normally, I am completely fine with subtle imperfections. But in this case, they are out of place. It seems the director and editors spent more time trying to shock the viewer than they spent on consistency.
Also, the film is a little difficult to follow. If you get up for a beer, you will have to pause it so you don't get lost.
Overall, this is one of the nastiest giallos I have seen, totally original and graphic, and nicely done. Not quite an Argento...but close.
7 out of 10, kids.
When the film started I immediately got the feeling that it was going to be pretty gross. It's got some decent gore for a giallo. In fact, I'd be hard pressed to think of another to beat it in that regard.
The music and sound is also spectacular. Ennio doesn't disappoint here. It's chilling actually.
For all the good stuff, though, there is one big drawback: the editing is terrible. It is noticeably bad in some parts. When the camera cuts to a different view of the same scene, there are noticeable differences in the scenery. For example: a scene where a janitor is whipping a yelping dog that is lying on the ground with a belt, it cuts away, and in a split second the dog is standing up panting, looking perfectly happy. Normally, I am completely fine with subtle imperfections. But in this case, they are out of place. It seems the director and editors spent more time trying to shock the viewer than they spent on consistency.
Also, the film is a little difficult to follow. If you get up for a beer, you will have to pause it so you don't get lost.
Overall, this is one of the nastiest giallos I have seen, totally original and graphic, and nicely done. Not quite an Argento...but close.
7 out of 10, kids.