Choke

though slightly disappointing, "Choke..... ... Full Review

Sam Rockwell's talent for sardonic aloofness serves 'Choke....Scruffy and sloppy, and not without a filthy charm, " Choke " is writer-director Clark Gregg's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's 2001 novel of sex addiction and mother issues....As the story of a wallowing pig, "Choke" is often pretty entertaining....The lively 16-millimeter grain, Rockwell's loose performance and the sketch-like nature of the rude humor (mostly involving Victor's various sexual misadventures) give "Choke" the feel of an extended s ... Full Review

But the interplay of farce and drama is funny, grotesque, and even touching. Finally, an episode of Fox Movie Channel's Casting Call devoted to Choke gives 10 minutes of behind-the-camera decisions, probably the best of the bunch for people who're interested in how movies get put together. ... Full Review

Good picture....The film's eccentricity....the film seem a good deal longer than its 90 minute running time....a movie this bizarre....Of course, in the world of cinema, the word weird isn't necessarily an insult, and the darkly humorous vibe.... ... Full Review

Sam Rockwell was excellent in the lead role as he weaves seamlessly through comic and dramatic scenes with devilish charm.....I am a sucker for dark comedy and Gregg's nuance was pitch perfect....But if you are one of those people that love dark comedy....she was wildly perfect in the many flashback portions of the film.....The director Clark Gregg is also a wonderful character actor (you would recognize him as the representative for SHIELD in Iron Man ) who plays a great quasi-villain in the Colonial town ... Full Review

Sam Rockwell was excellent in the lead role as he weaves seamlessly through comic and dramatic scenes with devilish charm.....I am a sucker for dark comedy and Gregg's nuance was pitch perfect....But if you are one of those people that love dark comedy....if you really enjoyed the story....The director Clark Gregg is also a wonderful character actor (you would recognize him as the representative for SHIELD in Iron Man ) who plays a great quasi-villain in the Colonial town where Victor works..... ... Full Review

To celebrate the DVD release of the subversive comedy Choke , which arrives in shops on 17th February, we've joined forces with Twentieth Century Fox home Entertainment to give you the chance of winning a copy of the DVD, which includes an array of exclusive features: From maverick author Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club) and breakout new writer-director Clark Gregg comes the subversively comedic tale of Victor Mancini (the amazing Sam Rockwell), con artist, sex addict, colonial village re-enactor, angst-filled ... Full Review

From maverick author Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club) and breakout new writer-director Clark Gregg comes the subversively comedic tale of Victor Mancini (the amazing Sam Rockwell), con artist, sex addict, colonial village re-enactor, angst-filled son, serial restaurant choker . ... Full Review

Kelly MacDonald has been good in plenty of other films....the film's considerable punches....Henke, an actor previously unknown to me, is also charming....his gifted cast.... ... Full Review

Gregg makes the movie work as a sordid sex satire, but falls short in rising above that. But the funny sex and funny restaurant con jobs take a back seat to Victor's sad personal history when we meet his mom ( Anjelica Huston , in great form). ... Full Review