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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/25/06 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by svsg: [quote]Originally posted by Turi Giuliano: [b] [b]Jarhead
For me it's an instant classic though I can see why there's a divide of appreciation for this film. I do think overall it'll be better judged and appreciated over time. You know, if it was made 20 years ago and about Vietnam it'd probably be recognised alongside Apocalypse Now.
The film itself is incredibly engaging. I was glued to almost every scene. I applaud Mendes for not 'overshocking' the audience which he could have easily done by focusing more on the charcoal bodies or casualties of war instead they were seen from a distance. I've never read the book but I assume that was done on purpose how Swoff actually experienced it.
"I wanted to see the pink mist." [/b] Turi, Glad you liked this movie. I have almost similar views about this movie. I thought it should have atleast got an oscar nomination  [/b][/quote] "I thought it should have atleast got an oscar nomination" - for me it just makes me want to watch it even more. as for Inside Man, I'm really looking forward to watch it too. Dog Day Afternoon is one of my all time favorites, so I think it has to be really wonderful to be more than a copy of it. I believe Lee, Denzel and Clive Owen can do that.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/26/06 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by MistaMista Tom Hagen: Yeah I need to see that and Dazed and Confused. Concern yourself more with Dazed and Confused first
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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Originally posted by MistaMista Tom Hagen: Yeah I need to see that and Dazed and Confused. Concern yourself more with Dazed and Confused first
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/26/06 11:19 PM
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This was yesterday, delayed by The Godfather game. :p Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - (Gore Verbinski;2003;USA) A blacksmith who loves a woman kidnapped by a cursed pirate ship goes after her with the help of the ship's former captain.While it has several instances of annoying cliche moments, the film manages to be a good ride, and it manages to rely on charm and several other things to keep from being a bad film. It surprisingly feels shorter then it is. Two things that annoyed me was the fantasy elements and Orlando Bloom. Otherwise it's a good film, though overrated, especially at IMDB.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/26/06 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by Irishman12: [quote]Originally posted by Don Vercetti: [b] This was yesterday, delayed by The Godfather game. :p How is that BTW? [/b][/quote]Extremely fun, and highly addicting. It may very well be the greatest game ever made.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/26/06 11:51 PM
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The Godfather is nowhere near the best game ever to me, but it's still a great game. There are many I'd put over it, such as Super Mario Bros., Metal Gear Solid, Grand Theft Auto 3, Contra II: The Alien Wars, and many others. The Godfather is very fun and addicting. I'm actually hoping the next GTA rips off some of it's elements like GF did to it. 
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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Originally posted by Don Andrew: [quote]Originally posted by Irishman12: [b] [quote]Originally posted by Don Vercetti: [b] This was yesterday, delayed by The Godfather game. :p How is that BTW? [/b][/quote]Let's just say this: I couldn't put it down until three in the morning when I first got it, and I'm resisting to even put it in right now because I'm afraid I'll go into zombie mode and keep it on. [/b][/quote]Man I wish I had the time to play it  I can't wait to play that and the Scarface game this fall
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/28/06 08:58 AM
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I had a good week end, movie-wise. Watched Sideways and enjoyed it thoroughly. A poignant and fun one, quite a rare combination. Never seen Paul Giamatti's acting before: he's a pleasant surprise indeed. AND, last but not least, the movie made me want to visit Californian wineries ASAP! Watched Collateral. I loved this movie. I hadn't experienced a movie as exciting as this for so long. I knew Cruise's performance was generally considered to be great and I definitely agree, but appreciated Foxx's too. As for Donnie Darko is concerned, it was kind of perplexing. Charming its own way, but definitely not my kind of movie. Honestly I hate it when movies do not basically follow a straight and clear pattern, and I knew that this one was going to be wierd. Nonetheless I had to watch it because my current crush - Jake Gyllenhaall - is the leading character.  Boy, he's great. I mean, he was only 20 or so when doing this movie and played the role of a troubled teenager with the mastery of a veteran. Combining this performance with the superb one he gave in Brokeback Mountain, I can easily say he's one of the most talented young stars now. Hope he will be given other amazing roles.
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Re: Movies You Just Watched Discussion
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03/29/06 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by Lavinia from Italy:
As for Donnie Darko is concerned, it was kind of perplexing. Charming its own way, but definitely not my kind of movie. Honestly I hate it when movies do not basically follow a straight and clear pattern, and I knew that this one was going to be wierd. Nonetheless I had to watch it because my current crush - Jake Gyllenhaall - is the leading character. Boy, he's great. I mean, he was only 20 or so when doing this movie and played the role of a troubled teenager with the mastery of a veteran. Combining this performance with the superb one he gave in Brokeback Mountain, I can easily say he's one of the most talented young stars now. Hope he will be given other amazing roles. Donnie Darko... A personal favorite of mine, but it is quite a specific taste. I just think the way it was done was absolutely breath-taking... But I'm known to enjoy some rather fucked up films. (I've yet to meet someone who can go through my DVD collection without commenting on "how weird Fear and Loathing is...")
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