The Art of Self-Defense
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2019
1h 44m
R
English
Comedy, Thriller
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The Art of Self-Defense
Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
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Cast
Casey
Sensei
Anna
Thomas
Henry
Kennith
Alex
Grant
Manny
Steve
Other Steve
Detective McCallister
Serial Killer
Gun Store Owner
Bakery Woman
New White Belt
Pickup Truck Driver
French Girl
French Guy
Veterinarian
Store Cashier
Karate Day Class Student
French Audio Instructor
Directed By: Riley Stearns
Written By: Riley Stearns (Screenplay)
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Xiofire
CONTAINS SPOILERS/10 5 years ago
I think this movie is the definition of an oddball comedy. I was never quite sure where I was with this movie with every passing scene, but I can't say I didn't enjoy it. From it's dry, unapologetic humour, to it's somewhat dark resolution; it's juvenile presentation yet deep met More
LegendaryFang56
/10 2 years ago
_"Not only does it represent my black belt in karate, but it also helps keep my pants up."_
I had, more or less, no idea what to expect going into this film. Not only that, I was going to watch _Do Revenge_, but when faced with the nearly 2-hour-long runtime, I racked my brain for another film to More
I had, more or less, no idea what to expect going into this film. Not only that, I was going to watch _Do Revenge_, but when faced with the nearly 2-hour-long runtime, I racked my brain for another film to More
SWITCH.
5 years ago
‘The Art of Self-Defense’ is a truly funny, dark experience that will polarise audiences, hopefully leaving most of them satisfied. Just try not to think about it too much.
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Gimly
5 years ago
I went in expecting mumblecore, but got more of a Wes Anderson (which, to be fair, a primary influence of mumblecore). Wes Anderson almost always has violence in his movies, but probably nothing so brutal as _The Art of Self-Defense_. I thought that the whole movie would essentially be setting up Ei More
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