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She Loves Explosions

Does anyone remember Hardcore Henry?

In 2015, Hardcore Henry became the first (and so far only) film to be shot entirely in first person. Watching the movie feels pretty similar to a video game on autopilot. I don't love the movie, but I admire that it was willing to take a risk and experiment with the medium of film.

 

What other movies experimented with film and tried something totally unique?

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Hardcore Henry2015

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K AugustJuly 22, 2025
It's its own type of masterpiece!
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calxt5521July 19, 2025
Yes, the experimentation aspect has value, distancing it from the egotism of certain fellas. There are great anonymous personalities that would be wonderful to mirror with that technical approach.
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Lucas.July 17, 2025
Nickel Boys was also shot entirely in POV
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Bob WoolseyJuly 17, 2025
My friend actually fell asleep during this movie while watching it in... the D-Box of all places. We had just finished a 48 hour film competition so there was a bit of extenuating circumstances, but still!
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Jenn The EditorJuly 17, 2025
Literally do not remember this movie. But the movie Aggro Drift is a recent release that is completely unique. Not really a movie, not really a video game, a secret third thing.
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The DCJuly 17, 2025
Of course, I really like this one. I think it's clever, and it knows it's a gimmick, so it's not like the movie wants to trick you. Also, it has that weird FPS game campaign vibe that makes no sense