Beltmann Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 What did you think of Paris Je T'aime? A bunch of those have really stuck with me, particularly the one with the Hispanic nanny. And I loved Alexander Payne's.I only had time to watch the first half, and very few made much of an impact... but the one with the Hispanic nanny is probably my favorite so far. I'm hoping to finish the rest of the them tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 speaking of Coen brothers, I saw this today. excellent!!! Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 No Country For Old Men Great Movie! Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Typical Kaurismaki--which means that it's another movie about the downtrodden marked by economical and inexpressive acting--but this time he's also made, apparently, an homage to '50's crime films. A widely disliked security guard suddenly finds himself the object of a beautiful woman, but of course she's actually a gangster's moll trying to steal the guard's keys to a jewelry store. There are many things to like here (especially the colorful and oddly geometric cinematography), but the theme that man often provokes his own damnation isn't quite worked out, and the plot leaves too many questions unanswered. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I watched "Little Miss Sunshine" over the holidays. I really enjoyed it. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 it's nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Saw No Country For Old Men yesterday. Damn good. Bardem is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Whoa whoa spoiler, man. ...sorry...I would have thought that I was probably the last person to see this movie. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Saw No Country For Old Men yesterday. Damn good. Bardem is perfect. One definitely has to be in the mood for this one. The lack of any soundtrack makes it unrelenting. Very unbinkingly graphically violent. The moview was very faithful to the McCarthy book. The two added scene were very noticeable and did not really add much (looks like the Coens were attempting to tie together loose ends that played against McCarthy's tone). The abrupt ending was a little too jarring, although it certainly fit into the feeling of the movie. The monologues by Sheriff Bell in the book could have been utilized a bit more. My wife and her best friend walked out with about 30 minutes left in the movie. I thought it was masterful. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 unbinkingly graphically violent. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 One definitely has to be in the mood for this one. The lack of any soundtrack makes it unrelenting. Very unbinkingly graphically violent. The moview was very faithful to the McCarthy book. The two added scene were very noticeable and did not really add much (looks like the Coens were attempting to tie together loose ends that played against McCarthy's tone). The abrupt ending was a little too jarring, although it certainly fit into the feeling of the movie. The monologues by Sheriff Bell in the book could have been utilized a bit more. My wife and her best friend walked out with about 30 minutes left in the movie. I thought it was masterful. Having not read the book, I'll take a stab at the two added scenes - the mother-in-law & the car accident? Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 You just getting your post count up, or do you have a point? And yes...I AM cranky...it's monday. Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Old Country For Old Men was really fabulous. Like most Coen Bros. movies preceding it, it's top-notch in so many ways.....unique camera angles, cinematography, editing, dark humor, great characters and actors/actresses. Bardem made a creepy but mesmerizing villian. Josh Brolin was great also...he was so fun to root for. The lady playing his wife was superb as well. Some of the scenes were edited in a way to make them ultra intense and heart-pounding. I particularly loved the scene where Brolin got chased down by the guys in a truck and then a dog through the river. There's also an implication throughout the movie of the world getting out of control. It's hard not to think of the Iraq and terrorist situation going on today. Tommy Lee Jones has a line about the world starting to decline when people stopped saying "maam" and "sir". Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Revisited an old favorite last night: I love the rapid-fire dialog; very witty and funny. This is one of Grant's best performances, Russell's too. Link to post Share on other sites
hollow Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 ...sorry...I would have thought that I was probably the last person to see this movie.I never see films in the theatre, I wait for the DVD and watch at home. But, I realize that a lot of people do see the films when they are released, so I avoid dedicated threads to those with spoiler-alerts. But, I also avoid reading any posts that are lengthy about films I haven't seen yet, just in case there are spoilers. In the end, by the time I see No Country for Old Men, any spoilers will have been forgotten Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I love the rapid-fire dialog; very witty and funny. This is one of Grant's best performances, Russell's too. One of my all-time favorites. Link to post Share on other sites
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stooka Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 One definitely has to be in the mood for this one. The lack of any soundtrack makes it unrelenting. Very unbinkingly graphically violent. The moview was very faithful to the McCarthy book. The two added scene were very noticeable and did not really add much (looks like the Coens were attempting to tie together loose ends that played against McCarthy's tone). The abrupt ending was a little too jarring, although it certainly fit into the feeling of the movie. The monologues by Sheriff Bell in the book could have been utilized a bit more. My wife and her best friend walked out with about 30 minutes left in the movie. I thought it was masterful. The tension builds, magnified by the lack of soundtrack/score. Even when I was correct in anticipating what was to happen next, it still surprised me how the events transpired. Javier Bardem is a relentless beast and could be easily placed in a top ten, if not top 5 most evil villians ever list. Tommy Lee Jones' Texas sensibility and timing is terrific. I loved the ending and thought it went well with the movie and what it was saying to me. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 "Very bad Things" is one fucked up movie. Link to post Share on other sites
the_fliz1 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 "Very bad Things" is one fucked up movie. Did you know that Adam Sandler was originally supposed to be cast in the Jeremy Piven role but backed out to do Waterboy instead. VBT would have been a different movie with Sandler in it. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 No Country for Old Men today, I left it fairly freaked out. I'll never look at doorlocks and bolts the same way. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Did you know that Adam Sandler was originally supposed to be cast in the Jeremy Piven role but backed out to do Waterboy instead. VBT would have been a different movie with Sandler in it. Which one is Piven? Sorry, but I suck at movies, and am lazy. Link to post Share on other sites
the_fliz1 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Which one is Piven? Sorry, but I suck at movies, and am lazy. I believe his characters name is Mike. It's been a while since I saw the movie but I remember he had a rant in the movie with something about "ass puckering rage" and "soulless lizards" Piven was also in PCU (great movie), he plays in the show Entourage (I've never actually seen it), he was Buddy Israel in Smoking Aces, which is a movie that I saw in the theater, didn't like it then but I have watched it probably 10 times since it has been on cable. He was also John Cusak's friend in one of the best movies of all time - Grosse Point Blank. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I believe his characters name is Mike. It's been a while since I saw the movie but I remember he had a rant in the movie with something about "ass puckering rage" and "soulless lizards" Piven was also in PCU (great movie), he plays in the show Entourage (I've never actually seen it), he was Buddy Israel in Smoking Aces, which is a movie that I saw in the theater, didn't like it then but I have watched it probably 10 times since it has been on cable. He was also John Cusak's friend in one of the best movies of all time - Grosse Point Blank. I haven't seen one thing you mentioned in your reply. I am teh suck. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 much like my pixies reccomendation...go rent 'grosse point blank' ASAP. it may possibly be my favorite movie (at least Top 3) and has what may be the most killer soundtrack EVER. 'Hey Jenny Slater. Hey Jenny Slater. Hey Jenny Slater.' Link to post Share on other sites
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