Gummo

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Beckham S @beckhamstephenson Aug 12 This film (barely) exaggerates life of poor Appalachians in the 90s. This movie spoke to me: it reminds me of home, people I've met, places I've been. It's not for everyone, that much is true, disturbing themes and visuals are frequent in this movie, but beyond that, it's homey and sweet. You watch this movie from the innocent eyes of Solomon, a tween without much sense in the world besides his idolized, guiding light: Tummler. Tummler is a true antagonist though isn't perceived that way; Solomon has an inability to see between the lines of manipulation Tummler has painted. This film shows you the grit and the disgusting of human relationships. You see so many snippets of lives as the film progresses and you really start to live in this town yourself. This film is an absolute work of art in illustrating part of human life and relationships. It is melancholy, revolting, euphoric and joyous all in one. One of Korine's best works and an absolute illustration. See more Scraping G @ScrapingGunk Jul 25 Gummo is great, I love how it doesn't try to soften or sweeten up these unideal lives. this movie was a representation on the grittier parts of the us and i think it perfectly shows how natural disasters and neglect can shape communities, for better or worst. cant say id rewatch it but i think its better that way. See more Cody G. @frodycody Jan 21 For me, this is a perfect film. It’s weird but uncannily human, funny but horrific, absurd but lucid. See more Justin W. @JustMeInTheRipCity Nov 18 All-time favorite. Harmony Korine delivers once again. Absolutely absurdly delicious and that kind of film you cannot turn off, even if you wanted to; and at times you will... Enjoy! See more Brian S @RT34321100 Sep 27 A nightmare documentary disguised as art, scavenged from broken homes and restless towns, daring you to keep watching when you want to look away. See more Clinton L @RT40374361 08/11/2025 People who say this movie relies simply on shock value obviously have led sheltered lives and don't think this is an honest depiction of what life was like for poor white youths in the 90s, which is exactly what it is. I remember seeing the cover for this and just never got around to watching it until now in 2025 at 46 years old. I would've loved this movie back then. I'm only a third of the way through it and almost wanna stop watching it just because it is very depressing to see. Very well done though. See more Read all reviews

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