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Urge

  • 2016
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
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Pierce Brosnan, Danny Masterson, Justin Chatwin, Ashley Greene, Nick Thune, and Alexis Knapp in Urge (2016)
A weekend getaway takes a dangerous turn when a mysterious nightclub owner (Pierce Brosnan) introduces a group of friends to a new designer drug. Stripped of their inhibitions, they start living out their wildest fantasies - but what starts out as a fun night of partying quickly turns deadly, as the island paradise deteriorates into a tropical madhouse.
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A weekend getaway takes a dangerous turn when a mysterious nightclub owner introduces a group of friends to a dangerous new designer drug.A weekend getaway takes a dangerous turn when a mysterious nightclub owner introduces a group of friends to a dangerous new designer drug.A weekend getaway takes a dangerous turn when a mysterious nightclub owner introduces a group of friends to a dangerous new designer drug.

  • Director
    • Aaron Kaufman
  • Writers
    • Guy Busick
    • Aaron Kaufman
    • Jerry Stahl
  • Stars
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Justin Chatwin
    • Danny Masterson
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
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    • Director
      • Aaron Kaufman
    • Writers
      • Guy Busick
      • Aaron Kaufman
      • Jerry Stahl
    • Stars
      • Pierce Brosnan
      • Justin Chatwin
      • Danny Masterson
    • 87User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    7larrytate-927-656516

    Engaging and Disturbing

    I was quite surprised to see a pretentious self righteous review for this movie and after having watched it I can only conclude that the reviewer must have been confused about what they were reviewing.

    The movie centers around the premise of the hedonistic lifestyle of a wealthy individual Neil (Danny Masterson) who takes pleasure in indulging himself and his group of friends with the best experiences that money can buy.

    An excursion to a luxury home on island includes a trip to an exotic night club that has a sexy stylized feel similar to attending a performance art show on steroids. The opportunity to try a designer drug like no other presents itself at the club and Neil and has posse have an experience like no other the only catch is they are told they can only take it once, but told why.

    The next day they are keen to recreate the experience and its then that everything starts to unravel.

    The movie does not set out to preach about the dangers of drugs and it is not the theme yet you cant help but recognize the parallels between the decent into psychosis that some are unfortunate enough to experience with recreational drug use and the aberrant behavior of those taking URGE.

    The ending has a interesting twist and after the final credits a short scene sets up the possibility of a follow up movie.

    This movie is both engaging and disturbing in the same way as a car crash can be, you know people are being harmed but you cant help but keep watching out of macabre curiosity.

    A solid 7/10 anyone who thinks otherwise needs to get over themselves.
    6subxerogravity

    Impressed by its ability to be strange and horrifying at the same time

    It's a weird one, but a cool one.

    Pierce Brosnan plays a unique pusher man who gives a group of young people a drug that will let you know what it feels like to live without the boundaries of society holding you back for one night only.

    Danny Masterson plays a man who is part of the one percent and wants to supply his friends with the drug for more than one night.

    The problem is when you take a drug more than once it gives you total freedom to do whatever you feel like with no regrets and to have a world with no boundaries is a dangerous one.

    The beauty of the film is how messed up these people got. It was well acted when these people just started doing what they wanted.

    Best way to watch it, is to cling to the person in the film you most relate too (their was this one girl who after taking the drug twice wondered what it would be like to smash a Kim Kardashian type's head into a window for being annoying, so she did)

    Also giving mad points to the great music in the film that really set the tone and was super impressive, making up for the not so great cinematography.

    Urge you to see it.
    6solojere

    Interesting Thriller

    This wasn't the greatest movie ever, but it was entertaining. The film follows a group of friends on their island getaway weekend. One night they go out and are introduced to a new drug called Urge. The only catch is that you can only do it once. But much like meth, apparently, you can't do it just once. What follows is a crazy film about what humanity becomes when they give in to their "Urges.' I would say this film is kind of disappointing in that none of the characters are that well developed. But there are some good performances. I think Justin Chatwin was a smart choice for the protagonist. And Alexis Knapp's performance was great. She looks amazing in this film. And her scene with the cake is one of the strangest things I have ever seen. There are some great jump scare-type moments, and I never really felt like I knew what was coming next or was bored. Plus, the ending makes you think. Also, there is a post-credit scene. So give this one a watch if you get the chance.
    4Matt9942

    No one could possibly like this movie's end (no spoilers)

    I was honestly enjoying this movie. It was stupid, but in a fun way. It wasn't anything to serious, just movie about 20-somehing year old getting high on what was basically Ecstasy.

    The only problem I had during the movie was that the acting was TERRIBLE. It was weird because there were actors in it that I've enjoyed in other things, so I know they have the ability to act well. My guess is that no one was really taking the movie seriously , which is probably was made the movie as fun as it was. I imagine the set was just a bunch of actors screwing around,

    But then Mr. Ending comes along and ruins the entire movie. It just STOPS. Anyone who says they like the ending is lying or just really really stupid. There's nothing to like. I don't understand why movies insist on using endings like that.

    Do people actually LIKE those endings? I've never watched a movie and thought to myself "I really hope this abruptly stops and there's no closure."
    5Sleepin_Dragon

    Very strange, but lacks a decent narrative.

    It's a very odd film, it has an interesting premise, some great visuals, but ultimately just doesn't really hit the mark. I love the idea behind the film, it's a drug that can only be used once, any further uses will lead to destruction, and of course the curiosity of human nature meant they were always going to push it further. I lost it a bit towards the end, as it went off on a tangent, and I failed to understand Pierce Brosnan's character and purpose, although I did enjoy his performance.

    I did stick with it, as it had some interesting scenes, but it's not a film I'd want to watch for a second time.

    Not terrible, but definitely not good.

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    • Trivia
      Danny Masterson's last film role before his arrest for sexual assault and the resulting criminal trial.
    • Goofs
      One of the Characters is shown using a light bulb to burn her boyfriend, but she is using an LED bulb, which doesn't get hot.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene after the credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Diminishing Returns: Die Another Day (2020)
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    • What's the after closing credit scene everybody mentions? When Syfy channel shows this, they do the thing where the credits are compressed to a little crawl next to some ads, then it ends with no additional scene.

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Deseo peligroso
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sculptor Media
      • Green-Light International
      • Blackmrkt
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,740
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
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