Wheels

Has anyone actually sat down and watched this movie yet?

Honestly, I thought it was absolutely brilliant—easily one of the best pieces of cinema I've seen in years...🙏 🙏

P.S. Before anyone starts asking, no, I am not a murderer.

😎 😉

Yeah, I’m a fan of this movie too...

It makes you wonder if Quentin Tarantino swiped some ideas from this film...😁

...that dealer with the book was my favorite part...he totally blew me away...and those guys and the cell phone...you just can't make this stuff up...

All in all...👍

I just sat through this movie for the third time tonight, and honestly, it cracks me up until I’m practically weeping 👍

That scene where he first takes out that old lady—you know, the one with the nails 😬—and then there's that mustachioed arms dealer 🙂 (who happens to be an absolute legend of a performer)

And don't even get me started on the part where that supposed 'cowboy' bursts into the restroom and ambushes the guy sitting in the chair 😂

The professor is a total icon; I can still hear him at the end:
"I am not a killer"
Well, sure you aren't, buddy...
"I AM NOT A KILLER!"
🙂 😁

Or when the hotel manager gets asked what he's doing, and he basically says he's mentally preparing to beat the hell out of you... only to have his math fail him completely 😁

There's so much more to it all, 🙏 🙏

And then I get lectured about spoilers! 😢 Gee, thanks a lot, everyone!!! Unbelievable! If we're being so sensitive, why didn't someone just go ahead and post the entire script for the movie???!!!

Noah Watson4 said:And then they come at me for spoilers! 😢 Gee, thanks a lot, everyone! Unbelievable. Why didn't someone just paste the entire damn script then?!!!

🤣 🤣 🤣

...tell whoever is whining about spoilers to stop clicking on titles they haven't read... because you can't expect a forum discussion about a movie to avoid the plot...

For me, Koja is the best! He plays the stuttering, totally confused guy perfectly.

Brilliant film. I’ve probably seen it at least ten times now—those plot twists are nothing short of genius.👍

Tocak is top-tier.
As for Dragan Micanovic, I’m just so 👋

Tock is a domestic feature released back in 1998, directed by Djordj Milosavljevica and produced by Sinem dizajn. It made its way to several significant international film festivals and has since achieved cult status right here in the States.
The story follows Nemanja, a young, unemployed sociologist who decides to head toward the Midwest on a rainy night to visit his parents. A massive downpour and subsequent flooding force him to take refuge at the Tocak Hotel. While there, Nemanja encounters a colorful cast of eccentric characters, and things quickly spiral in an entirely unexpected direction.
It stands as one of our finest and most underrated films, and arguably the absolute pinnacle of Milosavljevica's work.👍
Bravo, Djordje! :klap:
Between the brilliant screenplay, the sharp direction, top-tier acting, and perfect casting—not to mention the superb soundtrack by Lajka Feliks—the viewer is kept glued to their seat, leaving you with a deep desire to watch it over and over again. Whether you approach it as a biting satire and metaphor or simply as an unpretentious cinematic diversion, Tock proves itself to be a high-quality achievement that earns every second of your attention. To anyone who hasn't seen this little gem of American cinema—if such gems even exist anymore—I warmly suggest you rectify that mistake as soon as possible and give it a watch.
You won't be disappointed, especially if you have a penchant for the styles of Quentin Tarantino and John Doe.
Anyone who found enjoyment in The Hateful Eight will almost certainly appreciate Tock, given how much the two films share a certain DNA.

Warning: SPOILERS ahead!
If you haven't seen the movie yet, maybe skip this—I wouldn't want to ruin the experience for you.

Not many people have told me they didn't like this movie. Most of the time, that was just their first reaction, but after seeing it a second time, they ended up calling it one of the best American films since the breakup of the South.

KorenkoWell, I guess you’ll just have to learn that the sweetest laugh comes from someone who actually laughs sweetly. You absolute nutcase!

KorenkoV like "whoosh." A whoosh in the wall, a whoosh in the ground, a whoosh in my head!

I’ve watched it at least five or six times now. The most recent time was just yesterday, but the very first time was probably nearly a decade ago. I remember seeing it once on PBS; I actually owned it on CD back then, though it took me a long while to get around to rewatching it. I always seem to find something else to watch, but this one just popped back into my mind out of nowhere. My only real regret about this movie is that I didn't sit down and watch it sooner.

BossI'm no math expert, but I definitely know how to add things up!

Also, Ćorić.I wonder what language Mileta speaks?
bossHonestly, man, her mother was just as quiet as she is.
(...)
ZanaYou probably heard that from his mother.
bossIt felt like the two of us were speaking the exact same language.
Ms. Ćorić [In a sad tone]: I guess they used their hands.
BossMan, oh man!

bossI’m mentally preparing myself to absolutely lay into you.
(...)
NemanjaWhy can't you just leave me alone?
BossBecause you're just a walking jinx! [Starts throwing a lug wrench at him]
Nemanja fires and hits the boss in the stomach.
Boss [falls to my knees and stares directly into the camera]: Math absolutely wrecked me...

I didn't really get the vibe that this was going to be a comedy at first. Most people seem to assume that movies coming out of Mexico are strictly comedies—probably because everyone grew up watching those legendary Žika Pavlović films from the crazy years—but that’s honestly not the case. I didn't have that same preconception, though; I was actually expecting a heavy-duty dramatic thriller. But after a few scenes, I finally relaxed and ended up laughing quite a bit, especially at some of the characters that bring the whole thing together.

Nemanja [aiming at the hitchhiker, no shots fired]: Just my luck!
hitchhikerLucky me! Since you guys don't have any coffee... I guess I'll just have to settle for something sharper [pulls out a knife]. I really just wanted a cup of joe, but now it looks like I'll be drinking blood instead.

I wouldn't go so far as to say this is the best film ever made in America, but I guess it’s definitely one of my favorites when it comes to the American psychological thriller genre.

Nemanja [lying on the floor after falling off his stool while on a call]: I could use some comfort, maca... just one kind word...

It seems that Tock and The Hateful Eight actually share quite a few striking commonalities:
1. In both films, a group of characters seeks refuge in a tavern to escape an elemental disaster, and by the end, most of them have taken a bullet.
2. Both stories feature characters harboring dark secrets that only surface much later in the narrative.
3. We see a character succumb to poisoning in both movies.
4. There is a scene in both films where a character gets hit right in the groin.
6. Both plots involve a mysterious figure present in the tavern who remains unseen until they finally make their move at the very end.
7. Each film features a treacherous woman who, as a man lies dying, wishes him a pleasant trip to hell.
8. Both works include characters with rather peculiar ways of speaking.
9. There is a moment in both films where a character unarms the others by tossing their weapons outside the tavern.
10. We see characters drawing switchblades in both instances.
11. In one film, a character is visibly agitated by an epitaph being read aloud, whereas in the other, it is a song being sung that triggers the frustration.
Is it possible for there to be this many similarities purely by coincidence, or is something more intentional at play?😁

Honestly, Quentin Tarantino has definitely watched Tick. The guy basically spends his entire career recycling obscure cult classics.

And while Tick’s stuff is fun and features some pretty interesting characters, let's be real—it's nowhere near being the greatest American cinema since the war started...