Guest Runaway Jim Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 For one thing, when Martin Sheen's character asks DiCaprio's character to take on the assignment, he says "do it...for me." It's clear he's supposed to be a father figure, but the emotional component rings empty because we haven't seen any connection between these two before this scene. I completely see what you mean there. And the timeline of The Departed is rather choppy. I guess that's just never bothered me. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I really like The Departed, for the record. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I like it too. I just don't think it's as good as its source material. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 It Might Get Loud. The scene where Jimmy Page listens to Link Wray's "Rumble" is the most genuinely joyful thing I've seen in a long time. Anvil: The Story of Anvil. I'm not convinced this is real. Not that their story isn't believable, but several aspects of the film suggest "HOAX" to me. Idiocracy. I'm one of the lucky few who saw this masterpiece in the movie theater. It was on Comedy Central last night, and I had to turn it off because the editing/censoring was so heavy-handed, and in most cases, completely unnecessary. Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This thing is like candy, instant gratification. "Here's the bad guys, and why you should hate them. Here's our flawed heros and why you should pull for 'em. Here is the premise, interesting isn't it? Here's the moment that, even though you know it's coming still evokes a little 'eeep' outta you when it happens! Here's the conclusion: satisfying huh"? It's right up there w/ Jackie Brown as my fav. Tarantino flick.Perfect review. Couldn't agree more. Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This thing is like candy, instant gratification. "Here's the bad guys, and why you should hate them. Here's our flawed heros and why you should pull for 'em. Here is the premise, interesting isn't it? Here's the moment that, even though you know it's coming still evokes a little 'eeep' outta you when it happens! Here's the conclusion: satisfying huh"? It's right up there w/ Jackie Brown as my fav. Tarantino flick. This was a great movie. Was there a more tense and well directed scene last year than the farmer hiding the Jewish family under the house? (I don't think this constitutes a spoiler in any way, at least I hope not). Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 This was a great movie. Was there a more tense and well directed scene last year than the farmer hiding the Jewish family under the house? (I don't think this constitutes a spoiler in any way, at least I hope not).There was incredible tension built through the dialogue in that opening. I also noticed the milk glowed like Marcellus Wallace's briefcase. Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 One thing that I would like to point out about Inglourious Basterds is that the running time is so briskly paced. Isn't it though?I think I can count in my head the number of scenes (or locations if you will) in the film. When you really think about it there aren't that many. And for a film that runs close to 2 and a half hours that says something about Tarantino's strengths as both a writer and director. Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 watched this last night.....it was intense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyY0CXdiNo Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 watched this last night.....it was intense. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=OtyY0CXdiNo I was about to watch that clip, then I read the comment "you shouldn't give away such spoilers for a movie on just a trailer - many people watching this probably haven't seen the movie yet" - would you agree? Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I am not sure what that person is talking about - the trailer does not give away the major "twist" of the movie (I hate to use such shallow words, for such a serious subject) - though you might not want to read the comments section (I haven't read it, so I don't know what it says). Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 On a quick peek through the comments - it looks like that comment you quoted is directed at another person who commented right before them. So yeah, don't read the comments. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 One thing that I would like to point out about Inglourious Basterds is that the running time is so briskly paced. Isn't it though?Except for the Michael Myers scene, which brought the movie's pace to a screeching halt. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 On a quick peek through the comments - it looks like that comment you quoted is directed at another person who commented right before them. So yeah, don't read the comments. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 watched this last night.....it was intense. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyY0CXdiNoJust watched this after seeing your post...truly heartbreaking. Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 World's Greatest Dad Who knew that that person up top would have directed one of the best black-as-coal comedies to come out in quite some time?Daryl Sabara (the kid from Spy Kids) is amazingly spot on as the masturbating, pissed off because I'm a teenager, son of Robin Williams.At a certain point in the film Bobcat pulls back the lense only to move the magnifying glass closer. I won't spoil anything about the plot, but it's worth checking out.Plus, there's a running Bruce Hornsby joke that pays off. Also, it gives Grosse Pointe Blank a run for its' money for using Under Pressure in one scene. And recently I rewatched Jason Reitman's 1st 2 films Thank You For Smoking and Juno. Now I need to pick another director from the last decade. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Watched Chris Smith's The Pool yesterday, and Matteo Garrone's Gomorrah today. Both are impressive accomplishments, but for totally different reasons: One has a warm feel for humanity, while the other has a coldly cynical view. Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Really enjoyed this one, very unique. Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 The best thing about this is a segment in the special features which showcases Edge's soundcheck, during which he works his way through "Bad'.Overall...meh. Blind Date starring Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson. I really loved this a lot. It's rather darkly themed. A married couple in distress after the death of their daughter and their rather unorthodox efforts to re-engage with one another. Tucci directs and co-wrote this. They both deliver great performances. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Finally watched this one. It's good and all, but not that good. I'm glad I finally watched it, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 SPOLIER ALERT Despite the cover imagery, at no point in this movie is a cruise ship taken down by giant octopus. This is more than made up for, however, by the antics of mega shark. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Which one does Debbie Gibson play? Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Last 4 films watched: ****** ****** ****** Moon - 8.5/10It Might Get Loud - 7/10Fabricando Tom Ze - 8/10Freebie and the Bean - 4/10 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I liked it fine. Link to post Share on other sites
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