Deleted
I have made 0 posts
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2010 15:32:31 GMT -5
A Serious Man.
Good movie. Didn't understand some things, but I think I got the main point it was putting out.
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jun 8, 2010 16:50:03 GMT -5
Palendrones.
Aaaand it sucked.
|
|
|
Post by Her 69 Eyes on Jun 8, 2010 17:58:46 GMT -5
Your spelling sucks. Palindromes is good, although it's certainly not Todd Solondz's best.
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jun 8, 2010 19:16:55 GMT -5
Spelling aside, I wasn't a fan of the movie.
I liked the concept of eight people playing the same character, and there were even elements of the story I liked. However, the shit with Bob killed it for me. Sorry, but creating a sympathetic character who gets COMPLETELY fucked over by your main character just took me completely out of it.
|
|
|
Post by Her 69 Eyes on Jun 8, 2010 20:59:20 GMT -5
Spelling aside, I wasn't a fan of the movie. I liked the concept of eight people playing the same character, and there were even elements of the story I liked. However, the shit with Bob killed it for me. Sorry, but creating a sympathetic character who gets COMPLETELY fucked over by your main character just took me completely out of it. It's been three or four years since i've seen it, so I can't recall the circumstances leading to the moment you're referring to precisely. If you see more films by Todd Solondz in the future, however, you'll look back and giggle at yourself arguing that his characters are inherently extraordinarily flawed. Bob's a sympathetic character because Solondz gives him humanity. But, considering how Bob is involved in the story in the first place, just how "sympathetic" is this guy? Isn't it interesting, however, for a writer to flip your expectations of storytelling and the boundaries of film? I understand why a lot of people don't like Palindromes, but limiting a review to "it sucked" undermines all of the film's lofty aspirations. Transformers sucked because it didn't say anything and it didn't even come close to trying to say anything. A film like Palindromes, however, I would be more prone to saying is "unsuccessful". It's certainly not the sort of film to relegate as pure trash without even bringing up a tangible argument. What I liked about Palindromes is that the entire conceit of having a character played by eight different actors completely exceeds gimmickry. At all times it makes you hyper aware of how the preconceptions of gender, age, race, and physical appearance warp morality. It's a film about a character who is literally an infinite, and it makes you realize just how different you view circumstances depending on the shell of an individual. I also enjoy how Solondz' employs the use of melodrama. He sets up these rigid, moralistic settings and pulls the rug out from underneath them in an extraordinary fashion. The idea of an abusive caretaker of retarded children is not written with a stone face. Also, I love this monologue...
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jun 25, 2010 17:28:08 GMT -5
Spoiler-free review: The idea that a cherished franchise from my childhood was returning to theatres brought me mixed emotions. Toy Story and it's sequel rank as some of my favorite films from childhood, side by side with The Lion King and Brink!. Sequels are always treading on thin ice, as it's incredibly easy to mess them up. Trilogies are even easier. Add in the fact that there's been an 11 year gap since the last film, and you're almost gauranteed to be let down. However, I went into the film with hope, as Pixar films hold a special place in my heart. More consistent than any other studio, I love Pixar films. To say the least, this movie delivered in spades. Not only did it hold-up with the previous two films, it created a perfect, logical, and harmonious end to the story told (so far). The message spread by this film is simple: "life goes on". Spoilers ahead: The last 20 minutes or so of the film were truly the most special I've ever seen in cinema. Because I hold this franchise near and dear to my heart, I was obviously connected to all of the main characters emotionally. The incinerator scene scared me to death, and made me accept my fate. I felt for all of them, as without a single line of dialogue, you saw everyone accept their death. There was nothing phony, there was no "gee, how are we ever gonna get outta this one!". There was just true sadness.
That's why the escape and the true ending all connected with me so well. I've never in my life cried during a film, but as Andy explained the characters all of his toys portrayed to the little girl, I lost it. They were in a new, loving home, and everyone was ready to move on. Life went on. I cannot rate this film high enough. If you have any kind of emotional connecton to this franchise, you need to see this film.
|
|
|
Post by Atomsk on Jun 26, 2010 4:26:53 GMT -5
I'm watching a torrent for it atm. Yeah, I'm totally going to fucking see it next weekend. It's simply amazing. Also, was that TOTORO? EDIT: I just finished it. ;-;
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jun 26, 2010 7:25:04 GMT -5
Don't waste the money on seeing the 3D version, it only takes away from the film.
This is one that's story's strong enough that any added gimmicks just lower it.
|
|
|
Post by Atomsk on Jun 26, 2010 8:05:35 GMT -5
I wasn't planning on it. I never like 3D movies, anyways. BUT SERIOUSLY. WAS THAT FUCKING TOTORO AT THAT ONE GIRL'S HOUSE? EDIT: Yeah, that was totally fucking Totoro. Spoilered for the image.
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jun 26, 2010 8:42:38 GMT -5
Wait, there are non-cam torrents out!?
|
|
|
Post by Atomsk on Jun 26, 2010 15:00:26 GMT -5
Nope, it was a cam, but it was a great one.
|
|
Deleted
I have made 0 posts
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2010 12:35:14 GMT -5
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
Great flick. Didn't care about it too much when it was in theaters, which I immediately regret.
Plus the singer from Devo did the soundtrack to the movie, which jumps it up another couple of notches for me.
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jul 11, 2010 13:00:25 GMT -5
LOVED "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". I put it up with "Shrek" as favorite non-Pixar CGI movies.
"Black Dynamite" on Netflix on demand. Loved, loved, loved this movie.
|
|
Deleted
I have made 0 posts
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2010 13:17:35 GMT -5
LOVED "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". I put it up with "Shrek" as favorite non-Pixar CGI movies. "Black Dynamite" on Netflix on demand. Loved, loved, loved this movie. I thought the same thing HJA. I didn't know it was a book! My brother's been telling me for months how good Black Dynamite is. I think I'm gonna watch it tonight.
|
|
|
Post by Harry on Jul 11, 2010 13:47:23 GMT -5
Just know this: Donuts don't wear alligator shoes.
|
|