Martyrs (2008)

Martyrs

Release Date: September 3, 2008

Horror

Rated: R

Director: Pascal Laugier

Rating: Two Thumbs Up

Martyr: "A person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion." (The Free Marriam-Webster Dictionary).

The test of endurance. This is a test for both the victim in the film and the audience (us). How much can you take before it becomes enough?

When Lucie seeks revenge on those who kidnapped her and tortured her as a child, her and her friend Anna are put into a nightmare.

Now Anna's faith is put to the test. How long can she last before it becomes too much?

Now, the test comes to the audience. How much of Anna's suffering can you endure before you say "enough is enough"? This film is especially offensive and degrading to us women as we witness young Anna being put through torture beyond her imagination.

This film takes us on a journey into Martyrdom. This is indeed a real practice that's being conducted in Christianity, Islam, and Palestine. The Practice Martyrdom suggests that it's dwelling with one's relationship with a certain religion.

This is a truly deep and disturbing film, almost traumatizing, and I recommend all to see at least once.

Peace.

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http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1029234/

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http://i.word.com/idictionary/martyr

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