Serious Movie Discussion

[hitmenow]

Originally Posted by Bullitt68

Anybody who knows what aspect ratio is couldn't possibly suffer through an AMC broadcast.



Where's Yeahbee

Yea Ive seen his Rushmore Avatar. Wes Anderson is fantastic.

[Bullitt68]

Originally Posted by JSN

you actually liked that shit? lol, sorry man, but ugh.

I'm speechless. The Great Escape being referred to as "that shit."

I'm going to go now.

[Three Gun Fish]

He'll be back.

GREAT ESCAPE is a really good movie, but I'm afraid it might not translate well for those entrenched in the current movie generation. It's a different style of storytelling with a different emotional tonality. It can seem a little silly by today's comparisons. Doesn't seem like it's playing it for keeps. Like a stageplay, almost.

But it's a good film if you get into the rhythm of it.

[sodapopinski]

I thought The Great Escape was ok, worth a watch, but nothing great. I liked Cool Hand Luke a lot better.

[Darkheart]

those are great directors

[flemmy]

Originally Posted by hitmenow

Yea Ive seen his Rushmore Avatar. Wes Anderson is fantastic.

I'm a huge fan as well. Just watched Rushmore a couple days ago. Life Aquatic was my personal favorite.

Anyone see The Science of Sleep? I thought it was really good, even better than eternal sunshine.

[HuntersCreed]

I'm watching Into the Wild again. I'm pretty sure I worship this movie in some capacity. I want to be Chris McCandles so bad it hurts. This kid had the balls to do what I've always dreamt of doing, but know I probably never could do.

[maddog mcglinch]

tropa elite sqaud is a great new brazilian movie if you loved city of god you will like this,

[sodapopinski]

Originally Posted by HuntersCreed

I'm watching Into the Wild again. I'm pretty sure I worship this movie in some capacity. I want to be Chris McCandles so bad it hurts. This kid had the balls to do what I've always dreamt of doing, but know I probably never could do.

I guess I'm in the minority because I thought Into The Wild was good, but not great. I thought the movie was way too preachy. I found Chris McCandles character to be interesting, but very flawed, selfish, and very naive. Sure, it may sound great to try to free oneself from the materialistic world we live in today, but would you really want to live without all the benefits? How about electricity? Automobiles? Television? The internet? Sounds an awful lot like Ted Kaczynski to me. It's still a good movie, just not life-changing. 8/10.

I just watched Michael Clayton. Talk about overrated - this movie is like hearing your boss give instructions for five minutes, then realize he was talking to you all along. You don't have a clue as to what's going on. At least that's how it felt to me. Throughout the movie I wondered who the hell these characters were, what the storyline was supposed to be about, and why the fuck should I even care. When the latter comes into play, then usually the movie is doing a horrible job of explaining itself and captivating the observer's attention. It wasn't a horrible movie, but nothing more than a good made-for-TV flick. This movie is the best example I can give as to why no one on earth should care what the fuck a group of self-imposed elitists (the Oscars) believe is the best movie of the year - MAKE UP YOUR OWN DAMN MIND. I just cannot believe that this would even be considered a nominee for "Best Picture of the Year" for 2007. MC = 6.5/10.

[Joe McPherson]

Originally Posted by sodapopinski

I guess I'm in the minority because I thought Into The Wild was good, but not great. I thought the movie was way too preachy. I found Chris McCandles character to be interesting, but very flawed, selfish, and very naive. Sure, it may sound great to try to free oneself from the materialistic world we live in today, but would you really want to live without all the benefits? How about electricity? Automobiles? Television? The internet? Sounds an awful lot like Ted Kaczynski to me. It's still a good movie, just not life-changing. 8/10.

I just watched Michael Clayton. Talk about overrated - this movie is like hearing your boss give instructions for five minutes, then realize he was talking to you all along. You don't have a clue as to what's going on. At least that's how it felt to me. Throughout the movie I wondered who the hell these characters were, what the storyline was supposed to be about, and why the fuck should I even care. When the latter comes into play, then usually the movie is doing a horrible job of explaining itself and captivating the observer's attention. It wasn't a horrible movie, but nothing more than a good made-for-TV flick. This movie is the best example I can give as to why no one on earth should care what the fuck a group of self-imposed elitists (the Oscars) believe is the best movie of the year - MAKE UP YOUR OWN DAMN MIND. I just cannot believe that this would even be considered a nominee for "Best Picture of the Year" for 2007. MC = 6.5/10.

I'm surprised...I thought Michael Clayton was actually pretty good...I guess I missed all the hype about it and just watched it. Anyway, it wasn't the best ever, but not bad IMO. I'd give it an 7.5 or 8/10.