WER [DVD]

Interesting movie, I really liked its original approach to werewolves. Although I didn’t care for the found footage approach to filming it, I did like how the film goes with a grounded-as-possible approach to the medical aspects of being a werewolf, trying its best to show scientifically how one could be a werewolf, and also the film’s framing storyline of criminal investigation.The film basically centers on a criminal defense case, a court case of a man accused of attacking some tourists camping in a remote area of France, an attack that results in the death of the son and husband and almost killing the wife/mother. When police learn the attacker looked like a man and was not in fact an animal as everyone thought at first, they arrest a hulking, hairy local man named Talan Gwynek (played by Brian Scott O'Connor).Enter the defense attorney assigned to Talan, an American expatriate named Kate Moore (played by A.J. Cook). Really passionate and good at her job, she does her absolute best for her client Talan, trying to get him treated like a human being (the police keep him locked and chained like he is Hannibal Lecter), trying to determine if the initial suspicions that it was in fact an animal that attacked the campers is true, and if Talan might have a medical condition that means he simply wasn’t able to have committed the murders. Along the way Kate also finds there might be ulterior motives as to why the police were so quick to suspect and arrest Talan, motives having to deal with a great deal of money. Kate and her team of two other people simultaneously pursue several avenues of inquiry to exonerate Talan.Only those avenues, while some are promising and could help Talan (the financial aspect), they fail as Talan isn’t normal. Those inquiries end up proving that Talan is a werewolf. When that finally is out on in the open, the movie is no longer a detective legal/medical thriller but is instead an action/adventure/horror film.I liked the subtle transformation aspects of being a werewolf in this film (no costumes or CGI for the most part here, mostly practical effects with make-up and body postures and acting), I liked the rage monster/”don’t make Hulk angry!” aspects of being a werewolf in the movie (whiles still having nods to things such as a full moon; also points for pointing out the moon can sometimes be seen during the day!). I initially didn’t like the plot thread of someone showing up again in Kate’s life to help with the case, an ex named Gavin Flemyng (played by Simon Quarterman), one who has friction with the other person on the defense team Eric Sarin (played by Vik Sahay), but the plot thread really paid off and I withdraw any objections I have to it.The movie can be quite gory at times, so warning there. Sometimes the found footage approach to camera work could be a little annoying though in one scene in particular it was actually quite effective. The ending was pretty exciting. It was good to see Sebastian Roché as Klaus Pistor, the police detective, I say this as a Supernatural fan. Some good action and suspense. One of the better werewolf movies out there, I give it a lot of credit for an original approach.

Born versus turned, this movie takes the topic differently than ones I have seen. Born lycanth's have seemed to be stronger, more durable, here is one done under by a turned. There's only the two here so no confusion. Overall, this held my interest and loved to see JJ!

Excellent

Really enjoyed this movie! I love new tellings the werewolf mythology!

I liked the plot, but it was too short.

Was kinda surprised

Cool effects, interesting story.

there are hundreds of werewolf movies. 95% are total crap. this one is an exception. surprisingly well done, a fresh new approach, and interesting storyline. they do a great job getting around their budget limitations. definitely give this one a try

I cant review this highly anticipated movie that i've been looking forward to as someone clearly sent out a German Only version of the 2013 Horror Movie " Wer " which is set in Europe & the characters speak in various languages which i wouldnt mind if it had English.I've got many foreign speaking movies in my collection as i prefer the actual language it is spoken in as long as i have English Subtitles. As still to this day those who dub movies for specific countries have not been saying exactly what that character said which can completely change the actual spoken words but dubbed wrongly in , for Example , a Bruce Lee film.Even back in Bruce Lee's films It took until they came out in DVD to get the Cantonese Speaking version but with English Subtitles.If you dont listen to the film in Cantonese but with English Subtitles , then your going to get a lazy & very sloppy interpretation of what the actors actually said & that can completely change what that character just said.If you dont know the language of the film your buying thats fine & just pick English Subtitles or Italian if you live in Italy as thats the only way you'll get exactly what each character is saying 100% correctly as those who do the Subtitles are the only one's that interpret exactly whats been said & dubbed movies are infamous for lazy translations & can completely change the context of what a character has said as they are , still to this day , rushed to get these out to all the countries in the world & instead of saying exactly what the actor said they'll dub it wrongly & thougj some are not that important most are & should be interpreted exactly as its spoken but those doing the dubbing have a vast amount of films to dub & therefore just say something thats like whats been said but not in the exact context.I know this movie has various spoken languages like English/German/French & Italian the last 2 im not 100% sure which one it is but again it goes to show why i need English Subtitles as the characters in this movie speak in many different languages & it depends who they are speaking to as this was a movie meant to be spoken in various languages as its set in Europe & most of the actors in this movie , at somepoint , dont speak English , but instead speak German/Italian or French depending who they are talking to as the main female character , like other characters , as do many actors switch from one language to another & its ruined because someone sent out the version with Subtitles & the written language & though not an issue to most Europeans but outwith those who can speak many languages this filmed is ruined as i cant make sense of whats been said.One last thing that has nothing to do witj the film but Why do many companies think everyone owns a Pc & Printer , as i dont , as they are too expensive & i've no use of or need for one in the first place.

One of the best Werewolf films that I have seen in a long time! A completely original film that approaches the well known Werewolf subject from a whole new angle, with some new and surpising ideas.WER has excellent special effects, is very very tense and bloodthirsty. Definitely one to watch for horror fans!The only down side to this film, is the well known use of the "shaky camera" early on. However, as the film progresses, the camera work improves.The story starts with an horrific murder of a family camping in France and a local loner,living nearby,a huge man called Talen is arrested as a suspect.His Attorney thinks he has a rare illness,which would mean he is incapable of the murders and gains his release pending results of hospital tests.This is when the film really gets going and we see who Talen really is.This is a must watch movie,so glad I bought it,highly recommended.

Not your everyday werewolf movie slow in the beginning and then it all hits at once it could have done more but it's still worth watching

Fantastic service and an excellent film!

very unusual film very good