Public React to EIFF's Killer Joe

Last night (Wednesday 20th June) saw the opening of Edinburgh International Film Festival with the gritty black comedy Killer Joe.

A brave and controversial choice for the festival’s opening, it contained scenes of brutal violence and sexual perversion. But what did the public make of the film? Was it all too much to handle? Or did they just set back and enjoy the whole depraved ride? Here’s a summary of their thoughts via Spotify

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   Really enjoyed Killer Joe last night opening #EIFF well done @WilliamFriedkin !

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   Jim Sutherland

   Thu, Jun 21 2012 03:19:01

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   Still puzzling over Killer Joe at @edfilmfest .. sing of a good film? Ken Hay and team did a great job of a memorable opeining night

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   Jim Tough

   Thu, Jun 21 2012 03:13:11

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   FYI I’ve seen ‘Killer Joe’ & thought it was dull, poorly acted and trying TOOOO hard to be dark & cool.

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   Chad

   Thu, Jun 21 2012 02:47:12

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   #edfilmfest opening night a definite winner. Despite some misgivings re mysogynistic aspects of Killer Joe, it”s masterfully made.

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   Amber Wilkinson

   Wed, Jun 20 2012 20:49:33

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   Killer Joe, great choice for EIFF opener, sleazy, dark, disturbing with top notch performances from McConaughey and Juno Temple. Go see it!

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   JOHN OLIVER.

   Wed, Jun 20 2012 19:48:30

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   Being told endless times before the screening that Killer Joe is a comedy was a bad sign. Lame, artless misogyny #edfilmfest

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   Martin Smith

   Wed, Jun 20 2012 19:36:38

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   Killer Joe. Interesting. Violent. Disturbing. Surprising. A “brave” choice to open. ChrisJcanpullitoff

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   David Reid

   Wed, Jun 20 2012 19:26:56

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   Been to the premiere of Killer Joe with @fee_jackson. I really enjoyed it, but it definitely won’t be to everyone’s taste.

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   Scott Mojo

   Wed, Jun 20 2012 19:26:19

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   Killer Joe occupied the space between hilarious and sadistic, boldly shouting that sex and violence aren’t just for cheap entertainment.

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   Zack O’Leary

   Wed, Jun 20 2012 19:13:20

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    Been to Edinburgh premier of Killer Joe. A bit like Coen bros films with bumbling amateur criminals. Very funny. Great!

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    Alistair Coats

    Wed, Jun 20 2012 19:06:06

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    Killer Joe: Crikey. Manages to be both deeply unpleasant and highly entertaining. Doesn’t give you – or the plot – time to breathe. #eiff

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    Helen MacDonald

    Wed, Jun 20 2012 18:51:57

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    ‘Killer Joe’: claustrophobic; mind-blowing performances; great sets; wonderful direction and camerawork. Hell is other people….

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    Ian Rankin

    Wed, Jun 20 2012 15:57:48

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