Choke

Based on the book written by Chuck Palahniuk (author of Fight Club). This movie stars Sam Rockwell. He is a man currently working at a place that reenacts life in coloinal America. He doesn't take his job seriously and spends most of his time there hitting on women. At the same time, he is visiting his sick mother at the hospital on a regular basis, and she is getting worse and worse and is remembering who he is less and less. At the same time, Rockwell's Victor, is a con man, and goes to fancy restaurants, fakes choking, only for rich people to save him. He then prays on their kindness and his unfortunate situation into getting things from them. While visiting his mother he meets a nurse whom he fall in love with. Craziness ensues from there.

The movie was unlike most movies I've seen. Very off, but not in such a bad way. It was a limited release, I feel, for a reason, as most people wouldn't flock to such a movie. However, it fits its niche great. Rockwell plays his character well, and his mom is played by Anjelica Huston.

I'd recommend this if you are looking for a dark comedy, or if you are a Palahniuk fan.

I rate this movie 6.9 out of 10.