Originally posted by: TehMac
I don't know, I liked him in KoH, I thought that was his best acting. Some of his best acting, but that doesn't say much.
I agree, he did fine in KoH.
I'm surprised at all the Primer mentions. I didn't realize that many people saw it. Amazing what he did with a $7k production budget.
eplebnista
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Amazingly, it is one of the few instances where I have seen the movie but have not yet read the book.
Capt Caveman
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Several great movies already listed. There are a couple with only one mention that I will second: There Will Be Blood, 12 Monkeys, Platoon, Eternal Sunshine.
I'd like to add (along with those above, all movies that made me say "wow" after I was finished watching them the first time):
Full Metal Jacket
Usual Suspects
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Fisher King
Oldboy
That's all I can think of right now.
KT
I'd like to add (along with those above, all movies that made me say "wow" after I was finished watching them the first time):
Full Metal Jacket
Usual Suspects
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Fisher King
Oldboy
That's all I can think of right now.
KT
was the ending of that good?
I've tried watching it a couple times but my attention always starts to drift after Josh Hartnett puts his clothes on.
MagnusTheBrewer
IN MEMORIAM
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As an ex 'military observer,' I have to say this was arguably the WORST movie of all time. Followed closely by Donnie Darko.
1. The matrix - it some senses it was a period piece that might not be enjoyed as much by those that did not live the birth of the computer as an integral part of society.
regardless of what anyone says, I loved it. the underlying theme was so perfectly executed for the time that I can hardly find fault with it. It executed that scenario so beautifully, so epically, by pushing the technological limits of cinematic presentation to the point where the entire experience was devilishly engrossing. scenes like the lobby scene were even more intense when the flight of fancy clashed brutally with social norms as you found yourself grinning fiendishly as they FUCKED EVERYONE THE FUCK UP. for a rather conservative person as I was at the time, I can only say that I felt catholic guilt but kept on grinning.
if you watch old shows like "the prisoner," and think about the time period it was written in, you'll understand what I mean. that last ep. blew my mind as well.
2. dark knight - the movie would've been sh!t for all I know but I saw it in IMAX. I said "holey sh!t" one too many times that night
3. memento - there are always those few films that compound confusion until the final moment when the final brilliant epiphany produces cinematic absolution for the previous scenes, but as far as I can tell this was in a league of its own. I have never ever looked back at previous scenes in such films with such zeal and joy as I did in the film. it was, simply, brilliant. there was consistently enough substance to keep you hooked and the secret at the end was completely satisfying.
4. shawshank redemption - it takes us guys a bit to open up, and this film was so innocent on the surface, and yet so visceral down below that I never have and never will put up emotional defenses for it. the story is hackneyed but still incredibly powerful, the acting is amazing, and the entertaining details so well executed that it is completely engaging time after time. I openly admit that I tear up at the end every time. it's a beautiful story presented beautifully.
5. saving private ryan in DTS - the omaha beach scene will forever remain burned into my retinas. I don't even know how to explain how fucking awesome it felt to see that for the first time. yeah the moving was awesome but that scene; I had never seen war as the epic struggle it can be until I saw that scene... it blew me the fuck away.
regardless of what anyone says, I loved it. the underlying theme was so perfectly executed for the time that I can hardly find fault with it. It executed that scenario so beautifully, so epically, by pushing the technological limits of cinematic presentation to the point where the entire experience was devilishly engrossing. scenes like the lobby scene were even more intense when the flight of fancy clashed brutally with social norms as you found yourself grinning fiendishly as they FUCKED EVERYONE THE FUCK UP. for a rather conservative person as I was at the time, I can only say that I felt catholic guilt but kept on grinning.
if you watch old shows like "the prisoner," and think about the time period it was written in, you'll understand what I mean. that last ep. blew my mind as well.
2. dark knight - the movie would've been sh!t for all I know but I saw it in IMAX. I said "holey sh!t" one too many times that night
3. memento - there are always those few films that compound confusion until the final moment when the final brilliant epiphany produces cinematic absolution for the previous scenes, but as far as I can tell this was in a league of its own. I have never ever looked back at previous scenes in such films with such zeal and joy as I did in the film. it was, simply, brilliant. there was consistently enough substance to keep you hooked and the secret at the end was completely satisfying.
4. shawshank redemption - it takes us guys a bit to open up, and this film was so innocent on the surface, and yet so visceral down below that I never have and never will put up emotional defenses for it. the story is hackneyed but still incredibly powerful, the acting is amazing, and the entertaining details so well executed that it is completely engaging time after time. I openly admit that I tear up at the end every time. it's a beautiful story presented beautifully.
5. saving private ryan in DTS - the omaha beach scene will forever remain burned into my retinas. I don't even know how to explain how fucking awesome it felt to see that for the first time. yeah the moving was awesome but that scene; I had never seen war as the epic struggle it can be until I saw that scene... it blew me the fuck away.
CrackRabbit
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Mulholland Drive or anything else by David Lynch for that matter.
At the end of it I just sat there going WTF did I just watch.
At the end of it I just sat there going WTF did I just watch.
Locut0s
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There will be blood - Good one. Added. Daniel Day-Lewis' acting is just unbelievable. Anderson's masterful pacing and use of silence really stay with you. 2 Scenes in particular stick in my mind. The beginning scene with Plainview mining gold by himself is a perfect little intro and summation of his character, and all shot in silence it reminds one of the beginning scenes of 2001. Then there is the scene of the burning oil rig at night and the relentless beating drums, a scene I will always remember.
I agree with this. I was so mesmerized by the visuals and score that I didn't really care if the plot made sense or not. It was like watching Fantasia. Absolutely stunning to experience.
I also have to say Brazil. I've seen a lot of classic horror movies, and Brazil is at the top of the list of movies that scared me. It was not gross or even all that suspenseful. But it is psychologically frightening. I don't want to spoil some of the scenes, but the matter-of-fact way that movie handles horrifying experiences is weirdly disconcerting.
zerocool84
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AstroManLuca
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The Matrix as well. As others have mentioned, a lot of it didn't make sense at first, but by the end, everything came together perfectly and the second viewing was pure cool.
It was such a cool, groundbreaking movie. Too bad they never made any sequels. </xkcd>
It was such a cool, groundbreaking movie. Too bad they never made any sequels. </xkcd>
The Matrix
Memento
Usual Suspects
Donnie Darko
On more of an entertainment level...
Transformers
The Dark Knight
Gladiator
Memento
Usual Suspects
Donnie Darko
On more of an entertainment level...
Transformers
The Dark Knight
Gladiator
I'M sad and confused? Jesus Christ, the only thing sad about this thread is that you haven't managed to put two and two together yet.
I'll make it easy for people with poor inference skills: Creating threads about opinions on the internet to jack each other off mentally is silly and sad. Using such threads as your own personal shit-stirring pots is about the only good use there is.
You honestly think, after all that high-minded spew about hollywood agendas, faux-artsy taste, and all that other bullshit that I think twilight is anything other than the tween-fleecing moneyboat it is? Let's face it, it's not hard to pull money out of the pockets of 14 year old girls and their parents. All you really need is a confused teen love story set in a high school clique. Add vampires because....ok, who the hell cares. Let's go collect our money.
Apparently riceninja knows how to have a sense of humor. The rest of you are too busy taking yourselves seriously to understand nobody cares but other people who take themselves too seriously. Hence the circle jerk analogy.
Have fun co-blogging with everyone!
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All I saw was a legitimate thread with people leaving thoughtful opinions until you came and stunk it up. I think it was you that did similar trolling in a weight room annoyance thread.
I catch you doing it again and you'll get a few days off.
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