Movie that didn't get the audience it deserved

[PurdueRy]

Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Mine is "The Machinist"


Christian Bale's weight loss for the character in the movie

 

[DaveSimmons]

"Paycheck" was surprisingly good for a Ben Affleck movie and I think it bombed in theaters

 

[wfbberzerker]

donnie darko bombed at the theaters, mainly because it was released right after 9/11 i think.

 

[EvilYoda]

The Machinist was never intended for major audiences as it mostly an actor vehicle designed for indie theaters...I really don't think people would have gone to see it if it had a wider release.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Mine is "The Machinist"


Christian Bale's weight loss for the character in the movie

Yeah, no kidding... i saw that movie. I couldn't finish it... i got to the part where he was in the girl's apt, and saw her boots... i knew something bad was going to happen, and popped the DVD out.

But man, he took it to the extreme for that role. I read that he was so weak for so many of the parts, that he had to sit down between takes. That's what i call dedication.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
The Machinist was never intended for major audiences as it mostly an actor vehicle designed for indie theaters...I really don't think people would have gone to see it if it had a wider release.

Actor vehicle? What does that mean?

Also, did you see it? Like it?

 

[Platypus]

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Mine is "The Machinist"


Christian Bale's weight loss for the character in the movie

Yeah, no kidding... i saw that movie. I couldn't finish it... i got to the part where he was in the girl's apt, and saw her boots... i knew something bad was going to happen, and popped the DVD out.

But man, he took it to the extreme for that role. I read that he was so weak for so many of the parts, that he had to sit down between takes. That's what i call dedication.

HOW CAN YOU STOP IT WITHOUT KNOWING THE ENDING!!!!!???!?? lol

Gah! finish it sometime

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

I love all Anderson's films but this one just sets it in stone. I remember seeing this film xmas day two years ago and being one of the only people that was laughing at all. I then got it this year for xmas and watched it my family; they loved it as well. I thought that was proper redemption if exactly a year too late 😉

 

[EvilYoda]

An actor vehicle is typically a small indie film focused on one (maybe two) actors that is designed and filmed purely to showcase his/her talent. Another recent "actor vehicle" was Being Julia which starred Annette Bening and got her a best actress nom.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

As long as it was better than "Bottle Rocket" but nothing will ever compare to "Rushmore" :thumbsup:

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

As long as it was better than "Bottle Rocket" but nothing will ever compare to "Rushmore" :thumbsup:

Rushmore is my favorite of his, I still watch it and laugh until it hurts.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
An actor vehicle is typically a small indie film focused on one (maybe two) actors that is designed and filmed purely to showcase his/her talent. Another recent "actor vehicle" was Being Julia which starred Annette Benning and got her a best actress nom.

Well Bale was definitely amazing in it

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Mine is "The Machinist"


Christian Bale's weight loss for the character in the movie

Yeah, no kidding... i saw that movie. I couldn't finish it... i got to the part where he was in the girl's apt, and saw her boots... i knew something bad was going to happen, and popped the DVD out.

But man, he took it to the extreme for that role. I read that he was so weak for so many of the parts, that he had to sit down between takes. That's what i call dedication.

HOW CAN YOU STOP IT WITHOUT KNOWING THE ENDING!!!!!???!?? lol

Gah! finish it sometime

Because the movie was so freaking depressing. Seriously, everything was so drab and depressing. The scenes were all grey and slow. He was all skinny and pale. And his delusions were affecting not only himself, but the people around him... it was just sooo sad.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

As long as it was better than "Bottle Rocket" but nothing will ever compare to "Rushmore" :thumbsup:

Rushmore is my favorite of his, I still watch it and laugh until it hurts.

I haven't seen it in years, need to find the DVD and pop it in.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Mine is "The Machinist"


Christian Bale's weight loss for the character in the movie

Yeah, no kidding... i saw that movie. I couldn't finish it... i got to the part where he was in the girl's apt, and saw her boots... i knew something bad was going to happen, and popped the DVD out.

But man, he took it to the extreme for that role. I read that he was so weak for so many of the parts, that he had to sit down between takes. That's what i call dedication.

HOW CAN YOU STOP IT WITHOUT KNOWING THE ENDING!!!!!???!?? lol

Gah! finish it sometime

Definition:

psychological thriller - n, movie so freaking depressing. Seriously, everything was so drab and depressing. The scenes were all grey and slow. He was all skinny and pale. And his delusions were affecting not only himself, but the people around him... it was just sooo sad.

Fixed 😉

Not entirely true...but close enough

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

As long as it was better than "Bottle Rocket" but nothing will ever compare to "Rushmore" :thumbsup:

Rushmore is my favorite of his, I still watch it and laugh until it hurts.

I haven't seen it in years, need to find the DVD and pop it in.

She's my Rushmore, Max....
I know, she was mine too.

 

[Zolty]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

:thumbsup: I liked it much better than the Royal Tenenbaums, for the script, actors and the Henry Selick (Nightmare Before Christmas) sea creatures.

As long as it was better than "Bottle Rocket" but nothing will ever compare to "Rushmore" :thumbsup:

Rushmore is my favorite of his, I still watch it and laugh until it hurts.

I haven't seen it in years, need to find the DVD and pop it in.

She's my Rushmore, Max....
I know, she was mine too.

so you went to vietnam huh?
yeah
were you in the sh!t?
yeah I was in the sh!t

 

[OhioState]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
donnie darko bombed at the theaters, mainly because it was released right after 9/11 i think.

Loved it and i still hear that song in my head from time to time.

 

[CellarDoor]

I don't recall big lebowski being a bit hit when it came out to theaters. In fact, I didn't even see it in a theater. It's one of my favorite movies though.

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
"Paycheck" was surprisingly good for a Ben Affleck movie and I think it bombed in theaters

Are you high? That was one of the cheesiest movies I've ever seen... bad acting, god-awful dialogue... guh...

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

Awesome movie. I'm a fan of all the Wes Anderson flicks, esp. The Royal Tenenbaums.

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Adaptation, Fifth Element (seem to remember that not doing well in theaters).

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: hjo3

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Which movie receives your recommendation that may not have done amazingly in the box off but is still a great flick.

Adaptation, Fifth Element (seem to remember that not doing well in theaters).

I will check out both! Thanks 🙂