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Liza

06-23-2008, 07:12 PM

The Majestic - I loved it and everyone else hated it. I still can't understand why. I think Roger Ebert and I were the only ones who liked it. :lol:

No you're not :lol: I loved that movie! I bought it on DVD the day it came out. But all of my friends hated it. I think they just didn't understand a lot of the references to blacklisting. But I thought it was one of Jim Carrey's best - and Martin Landau, Bob Balaban, David Ogden Stiers, (even Matt Damon!)... there was a great supporting cast in that as well. :thumbsup:

http://www.flakmag.com/film/images/majestic.jpg

Liza

06-23-2008, 07:15 PM

I also loved the movie The Village and the critics just butchered it.

Can someone please explain to me what was so great about Gangs of New York? I hated that movie! I nearly walked out on it, it was so bad! Nominated for best picture???? WTF???

You know what, come to think of it, I feel that way about most of Martin Scorsese's movies. The only movie of his I actually enjoyed was The Aviator. Everything else just had a ton of blood and very little plot, but always got great reviews. :rolleyes:

Ireneparalegal

06-23-2008, 08:36 PM

Can someone please explain to me what was so great about Gangs of New York? I hated that movie! I nearly walked out on it, it was so bad! Nominated for best picture???? WTF???

The only movie of his I actually enjoyed was The Aviator. Everything else just had a ton of blood and very little plot, but always got great reviews. :rolleyes:
I am with you on those two movies. I don't get it either abt Gangs of New York. :crazy:

I so love The Aviator. I thoroughly enjoyed it. :D

Those damn Ocean movies (Oceans 11, 12, 13, 564894, etc.) WTF is the attraction? Tell me!

*ClassicPinUp*

06-23-2008, 08:40 PM

Those damn Ocean movies (Oceans 11, 12, 13, 564894, etc.) WTF is the attraction? Tell me!

George Clooney and Brad Pitt ;) I personally won't watch them...I love me some George but refuse to watch a remake of a classic Frank, Dean and Sammy movie.

Ireneparalegal

06-23-2008, 08:42 PM

George Clooney and Brad Pitt ;) I personally won't watch them...I love me some George but refuse to watch a remake of a classic Frank, Dean and Sammy movie.
I hate remakes. A remake, very rarely is a good thing in my eyes.

Cactus Jack

06-23-2008, 08:44 PM

I cant think of many, but there's plenty I love that critics hated :lol:

*ClassicPinUp*

06-23-2008, 08:44 PM

I hate remakes. A remake, very rarely is a good thing in my eyes.
Couldn't agree more! :thumbsup:

Cactus Jack

06-23-2008, 08:46 PM

I hate remakes. A remake, very rarely is a good thing in my eyes.
They should remake horrible movies to make them good ( HEY WAIT THERE'S A MOVIE IDEA!)

Ireneparalegal

06-23-2008, 08:47 PM

They should remake horrible movies to make them good ( HEY WAIT THERE'S A MOVIE IDEA!)
You mean, two negatives equal a positive? :lol:

*ClassicPinUp*

06-23-2008, 08:55 PM

Austin Powers; I don't know what it is about Mike Myers but every time I see him...I wanna smack him around.

The Libertine; Umm, Johnny you know I adore you but WTH!? I wanted my money back for that one!

Lord of the Rings; I thought it would neverrrrr end!

Mr. & Mrs. Smith; I loved this movie! Most of the people I know thought it was "okay."

Cactus Jack

06-23-2008, 09:30 PM

You mean, two negatives equal a positive? :lol:
Yep!

Liza

06-24-2008, 07:23 PM

Lord of the Rings; I thought it would neverrrrr end!

Wow, I always thought I was all alone in that! Greetings fellow annoyed Ring viewer :lol:

Another one I never got was Citizen Kane. I was a film student and supposedly we had to all adore this movie :rolleyes: It's a movie about a friggin' sled!!!!

TJL

06-24-2008, 07:56 PM

My Brother In Law and I are at odds about the new Indiana Jones movie.

I loved it, but he thinks it was terrible.

I have no problem if someone has a criticism or two about the movie, yeah, it wasn't 100% perfect, but he hated EVERYTHING about it. He didn't like one thing.

I just don't get it.

:confused:

*ClassicPinUp*

06-24-2008, 09:59 PM

Wow, I always thought I was all alone in that! Greetings fellow annoyed Ring viewer :lol:

Nice to meet you! :lol:

OH Nuts!

06-24-2008, 11:36 PM

Wow, I always thought I was all alone in that! Greetings fellow annoyed Ring viewer :lol:

Another one I never got was Citizen Kane. I was a film student and supposedly we had to all adore this movie :rolleyes: It's a movie about a friggin' sled!!!!

There are some films that never rocked my world despite others going ga ga over them--like Forest Gump and Carousel, for example.

I have to admit, I'm someone who considers Citizen Kane a masterpiece. Not trying to change your mind here, but do want to briefly explain why I revere this work.

The film was made a long time ago - 1941- and techniques that seem second nature now were revolutionary then. A unique quality about Citizen Kane are the optical effects. Whenever I view the film, I never fail to sit mesmerphized as I listen to Roger Ebert's trenchant commentary-much of which discusses the genius of Gregg Toland.

Also the film was revolutionary in that Citizen Kane, at the time, was seen by many as a thinly veiled bio of William Randolph Hearst - a powerful titan of the times (a contemporary equiv. might be a Donald Trump or Rupert Murdoch). WRH saw the film this way too and HATED it and did everything he could to quash it; he was almost successful too. Given this, I've always seen Orson Welles as courageous, because WRH had lots of clout -- pulling many strings to suppress the movie. He even tried to set Orson Welles up. WRH's attempted censorship is one key reason why it took so many yrs for the film's reputation to gather momentum. And to me is part of the film's allure.

I enjoy opposing viewpoints about films I'm passionate about, as I see them as opportunities to refresh my memory about why I feel the way I do.

Liza

06-25-2008, 06:28 PM

There are some films that never rocked my world despite others going ga ga over them--like Forest Gump and Carousel, for example.

I have to admit, I'm someone who considers Citizen Kane a masterpiece. Not trying to change your mind here, but do want to briefly explain why I revere this work.

The film was made a long time ago - 1941- and techniques that seem second nature now were revolutionary then. A unique quality about Citizen Kane are the optical effects. Whenever I view the film, I never fail to sit mesmerphized as I listen to Roger Ebert's trenchant commentary-much of which discusses the genius of Gregg Toland.

Also the film was revolutionary in that Citizen Kane, at the time, was seen by many as a thinly veiled bio of William Randolph Hearst - a powerful titan of the times (a contemporary equiv. might be a Donald Trump or Rupert Murdoch). WRH saw the film this way too and HATED it and did everything he could to quash it; he was almost successful too. Given this, I've always seen Orson Welles as courageous, because WRH had lots of clout -- pulling many strings to suppress the movie. He even tried to set Orson Welles up. WRH's attempted censorship is one key reason why it took so many yrs for the film's reputation to gather momentum. And to me is part of the film's allure.

I enjoy opposing viewpoints about films I'm passionate about, as I see them as opportunities to refresh my memory about why I the way I do.

First of all, I love old movies. Citizen Kane is from '41, some of the best movies of all time came years before that - My Man Godfrey, Rebecca, The Wizard of Oz, The Thin Man, Mutiny on the Bounty... so the age thing has never ever been an issue for me.

I had to watch this movie a couple of times in film school, and we did discuss the Hearst connection. But, sorry, this wasn't the first film to be a thinly veiled critique, and it wasn't the last.

I do agree that there are several techniques that Welles came up with that are first seen here - I just never liked the movie. I thought it was boring. Despite it having had a great cast - Joseph Cotten and Agnes Moorehead are two of the best actors of all time, imo.

Also, I had a film teacher that worshiped everything about it. It's not the first film to use new techniques, and it certainly wasn't the last. My teacher basically credited Orson Welles with creating everything. I'll give you an example:

"Before Citizen Kane, you could never see a ceiling in a movie!"
"Oh yes you could. They just did it a different way."
"No you couldn't."
"Gone With the Wind, 1939."

It's a mystery story with some nice angles, new visual styles, good disolves, and a boring plot. Magnificent Ambersons was much better, I thought.

OH Nuts!

06-25-2008, 10:31 PM

First of all, I love old movies. Citizen Kane is from '41, some of the best movies of all time came years before that - My Man Godfrey, Rebecca, The Wizard of Oz, The Thin Man, Mutiny on the Bounty... so the age thing has never ever been an issue for me.

I had to watch this movie a couple of times in film school, and we did discuss the Hearst connection. But, sorry, this wasn't the first film to be a thinly veiled critique, and it wasn't the last.

I do agree that there are several techniques that Welles came up with that are first seen here - I just never liked the movie. I thought it was boring. Despite it having had a great cast - Joseph Cotten and Agnes Moorehead are two of the best actors of all time, imo.

Also, I had a film teacher that worshiped everything about it. It's not the first film to use new techniques, and it certainly wasn't the last. My teacher basically credited Orson Welles with creating everything. I'll give you an example:

"Before Citizen Kane, you could never see a ceiling in a movie!"
"Oh yes you could. They just did it a different way."
"No you couldn't."
"Gone With the Wind, 1939."

It's a mystery story with some nice angles, new visual styles, good disolves, and a boring plot. Magnificent Ambersons was much better, I thought.

While Orson Welles was, in many ways, a genius, he was not the only genius out there. And what a testament this is to the industry. A BIG part of what makes Citizen Kane great for me was Gregg Toland's amazing cinematography. (But I did find the plot fascinating, so let's agree to disagree on this point.)

Your observation that its NEVER good to get carried away with any one film - as there are so many other 40's jewels out there - is a good one. The movies you named I'm fond of too. May I also respectfully offer up Casablanca?(!)

One of my particular favs from this time was The Best Years Of Our Lives. It came in at #37 on the AFI's Best 100 Films List; I think it should have been ranked higher.

treky

06-26-2008, 01:20 AM

one film that I've always HATED is "CASEBLANCA"-sorry, folks, I just don't see what the appeal is.

70s show watcher

06-26-2008, 02:06 AM

one film that I've always HATED is "CASEBLANCA"-sorry, folks, I just don't see what the appeal is.that movie bores me too

comedyfreak

06-26-2008, 08:35 AM

Everyone loved The Bridges of Madison County, but I didn't like it and found it to be boring and slow.
Deer Hunter-Very slow and boring
Blood Work-same as above

OH Nuts!

06-26-2008, 08:45 AM

one film that I've always HATED is "CASEBLANCA"-sorry, folks, I just don't see what the appeal is.

It would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing.

Like, me for example, has never been really big on sci fi. Star Trek, for example, has never done a thing for me. Don't HATE it, just neutral. Probably the Best OF episodes I'd enjoy seeing once. Yet the show has an iconic status and many people flip for it (my friend Yvonne for example.)

But there are some shows I REALLY don't care for like Three's Company (contrived story line and poorly written).

Céline

06-26-2008, 09:07 AM

I hated Jaws,Scream,The new Star War's movies,The Mommie,Gladiator,Mission Impossible & James Bond.But,I liked The Fastastic 4 & Van Helsing.

waichingliu81

06-26-2008, 03:20 PM

gladiator, titanic, forest gump, lord of the rings, harry potter

Liza

06-26-2008, 06:41 PM

While Orson Welles was, in many ways, a genius, he was not the only genius out there. And what a testament this is to the industry. A BIG part of what makes Citizen Kane great for me was Gregg Toland's amazing cinematography. (But I did find the plot fascinating, so let's agree to disagree on this point.)

Your observation that its NEVER good to get carried away with any one film - as there are so many other 40's jewels out there - is a good one. The movies you named I'm fond of too. May I also respectfully offer up Casablanca?(!)

One of my particular favs from this time was The Best Years Of Our Lives. It came in at #37 on the AFI's Best 100 Films List; I think it should have been ranked higher.

About the plot, I'll give you this - I always thought it was more of a guy's movie than a girl's. Which is fine, my brother would rather die than sit through Sense & Sensibility, so it all evens out in the end. ;)

Yeah, I think my teacher's opinion of Citizen Kane being the be-all and end-all in films pretty definately turned me against it. This isn't really fair to the film itself, just a personal thing. I might well feel different as the years go by.

Casablanca I've always loved too. I applaud your taste there. And, oh, mentioning The Best Years of Our Lives to me??? *Glances at avatar* You know how to get on my good side! :wave:

Yes, it definately should have been in the top 10 at least, if it were up to me, I'd put it at number 1 (followed closely by A Streetcar Named Desire and Casablanca).

Liza

06-26-2008, 06:46 PM

I hated Jaws,Scream,The new Star War's movies,The Mommie,Gladiator,Mission Impossible & James Bond.But,I liked The Fastastic 4 & Van Helsing.

I was wondering if someone would mention Gladiator. I hated it, but all the guys in my family loved it. And it won best picture. Whatever :rolleyes:

I did like Van Helsing. It had flaws, sure, but it was fun. And I just can't hate anything that Hugh Jackman was in. :loveya: :kiss: :grineyes:

Okay, The Fountain being one possible exception.

OH Nuts!

06-26-2008, 09:57 PM

About the plot, I'll give you this - I always thought it was more of a guy's movie than a girl's. Which is fine, my brother would rather die than sit through Sense & Sensibility, so it all evens out in the end. ;)

Yeah, I think my teacher's opinion of Citizen Kane being the be-all and end-all in films pretty definately turned me against it. This isn't really fair to the film itself, just a personal thing. I might well feel different as the years go by.

Casablanca I've always loved too. I applaud your taste there. And, oh, mentioning The Best Years of Our Lives to me??? *Glances at avatar* You know how to get on my good side! :wave:

Yes, it definately should have been in the top 10 at least, if it were up to me, I'd put it at number 1 (followed closely by A Streetcar Named Desire and Casablanca).

The Best Years Of Ours Lives is IMHO one of the best movies ever made. It's one of those movies I could watch over and over. Stellar cast, poignant sub plots, magnificent direction--a superb work on all fronts. Definitely a much better movie than quite a few AFI ranked above it. It really s/b in the top 15-20.

Céline

06-26-2008, 10:55 PM

I was wondering if someone would mention Gladiator. I hated it, but all the guys in my family loved it. And it won best picture. Whatever :rolleyes:

I did like Van Helsing. It had flaws, sure, but it was fun. And I just can't hate anything that Hugh Jackman was in. :loveya: :kiss: :grineyes:

Okay, The Fountain being one possible exception.

Gladiator,my brother liked and it even won an oscar...I hated,I don't get what so wonderful about it :rolleyes:

I agree I can't hate whatever Hugh Jackman is in.He's great in everything that he does but,I didn't want to see The Fountain.When I saw the previews that was enough for me.It looked too weird.So,I decided to pass that one...Sorry,Hugh,I still love sweetheart ;)

Shine

06-26-2008, 11:27 PM

one film that I've always HATED is "CASEBLANCA"-sorry, folks, I just don't see what the appeal is.

I agree. It is really dull.

I also don't see the appeal of The Wizard of OZ. It is so corny, IMO. Also, The Sound of Music...a terribly boring movie.

eltonfan80

06-27-2008, 08:10 AM

i hated citzen cane but everone else loved i thought it was so boring

OH Nuts!

06-28-2008, 04:05 PM

About the plot, I'll give you this - I always thought it was more of a guy's movie than a girl's. Which is fine, my brother would rather die than sit through Sense & Sensibility, so it all evens out in the end. ;)

Yeah, I think my teacher's opinion of Citizen Kane being the be-all and end-all in films pretty definately turned me against it. This isn't really fair to the film itself, just a personal thing. I might well feel different as the years go by.

Casablanca I've always loved too. I applaud your taste there. And, oh, mentioning The Best Years of Our Lives to me??? *Glances at avatar* You know how to get on my good side! :wave:

Yes, it definately should have been in the top 10 at least, if it were up to me, I'd put it at number 1 (followed closely by A Streetcar Named Desire and Casablanca).

A hard Q abt The Best Years....what's your favorite scene? Mine is when Homer and Wilma have the talk and why he's hesitant to marry her. But there are so many great ones in this movie.

Not sure what # I'd make it. As much as like The Godfather (AFI #2) The Best Years..., to me, is a much better movie. Best Years really should be in the top 15 someplace & defintely ahead of the Godfather. The Godfather should def be in the Top 100 of all time but no way #2.

waichingliu81

06-28-2008, 04:50 PM

Liza

06-28-2008, 05:38 PM

A hard Q abt The Best Years....what's your favorite scene? Mine is when Homer and Wilma have the talk and why he's hesitant to marry her. But there are so many great ones in this movie.

Not sure what # I'd make it. As much as like The Godfather (AFI #2) The Best Years..., to me, is a much better movie. Best Years really should be in the top 15 someplace & defintely ahead of the Godfather. The Godfather should def be in the Top 100 of all time but no way #2.

Favorite scene... hmmm... I am a huge Dana Andrews fan (pet peeve of mine is that he didn't even get nominated for an Oscar!) I love the scene where he and Al have a talk in Butch's, and then Homer comes in and plays "Chopsticks" with Hoagie Charmichael! :lol: It's so sweet, and yet I always kinda want to cry when that scene happens. There are so many emotions going on during that one setup... gets me every time. :)

The Godfather is a great movie, sure, but I'd never put it as high as the AFI did. Not my favorite crime film, personally, I always preferred Chinatown.

Liza

06-28-2008, 05:43 PM

I agree I can't hate whatever Hugh Jackman is in.He's great in everything that he does but,I didn't want to see The Fountain.When I saw the previews that was enough for me.It looked too weird.So,I decided to pass that one...Sorry,Hugh,I still love sweetheart ;)

You didn't miss a thing. Keep your Hugh viewing Fountain-free, and you'll be fine! :wave:

Ireneparalegal

06-28-2008, 05:51 PM

Gladiator,my brother liked and it even won an oscar...I hated,I don't get what so wonderful about it :rolleyes:
I think a lot of people consider this a guy movie, but as a woman, I loved this movie. I didn't think I would. I was glad to hear abt the plot before watching the movie, which probably made it better for me to enjoy the movie. I am not usually into movies like that. I think the only movie similar to Gladiator that I enjoy and love is BEN-HUR. Gladiator's special effects also made it enjoyable. I had a chance to watch a special on the making of Gladiator and it made me want to watch it even more just to see how it came together, especially seeing the goofs.

dlemond

06-28-2008, 05:59 PM

Forrest Gump is one that everyone loves and I think it's just ok.

The amount of songs in that movie is overbearing also.

OH Nuts!

06-28-2008, 06:35 PM

Forrest Gump is one that everyone loves and I think it's just ok.

The amount of songs in that movie is overbearing also.

Me too on Forest Gump. To me it was OK but nothing to write home about.

Ireneparalegal

06-28-2008, 06:39 PM

Me too on Forest Gump. To me it was OK but nothing to write home about.
Same here. It was great the first time but over time it is just alright. I mean, certain channels play that movie over and over again, it has become rather dull. I may tune in to watch a specific scene or moment, but I cannot sit and watch the whole thing. Certain movies have that kind of magic or appeal that no matter how many times I watch it, if it is a great movie in my eyes, I can watch it endlessly. Forrest Gump is not that movie.

OH Nuts!

06-28-2008, 07:56 PM

Same here. It was great the first time but over time it is just alright. I mean, certain channels play that movie over and over again, it has become rather dull. I may tune in to watch a specific scene or moment, but I cannot sit and watch the whole thing. Certain movies have that kind of magic or appeal that no matter how many times I watch it, if it is a great movie in my eyes, I can watch it endlessly. Forrest Gump is not that movie.

I have to really like a movie to see it more than once, so one time of FG is enuf for me. Tom Hanks is a great actor but I liked him A LOT MORE in other movies - like Philadelphia for example.

Ireneparalegal

06-28-2008, 08:04 PM

I have to really like a movie to see it more than once, so one time of FG is enuf for me. Tom Hanks is a great actor but I liked him A LOT MORE in other movies - like Philadelphia for example.
I too like Tom. I'd rather see CASTAWAY. I have Castaway on DVD. Forrest Gump...no.

catlover79

06-29-2008, 05:06 PM

Me too on Forest Gump. To me it was OK but nothing to write home about.
It was an OK movie but WAY overrated. I do like the fact that Sonny Shroyer (aka Enos from Dukes of Hazzard) played the football coach. :D

Céline

07-01-2008, 01:35 PM

I think a lot of people consider this a guy movie, but as a woman, I loved this movie. I didn't think I would. I was glad to hear abt the plot before watching the movie, which probably made it better for me to enjoy the movie. I am not usually into movies like that. I think the only movie similar to Gladiator that I enjoy and love is BEN-HUR. Gladiator's special effects also made it enjoyable. I had a chance to watch a special on the making of Gladiator and it made me want to watch it even more just to see how it came together, especially seeing the goofs.

I like Ben-Hur,it was a family's tradition to watch that movie by Easter's time.I think it's more about the actors.You see,Russell Crow doesn't have much effect on me.But,Charlton Heston,I really like that actor and he was a very good looking man.

Shine

07-01-2008, 01:38 PM

Shine

07-01-2008, 01:40 PM

I too like Tom. I'd rather see CASTAWAY. I have Castaway on DVD. Forrest Gump...no.

I think that Saving Private Ryan is Tom's best movie. Followed by, believe it or not, The Bonfire of the Vanities.

Shine

07-01-2008, 01:41 PM

How about Titanic? What was really so great about that movie?

Céline

07-01-2008, 06:58 PM

How about Titanic? What was really so great about that movie?

How could I forget Titanic!!!The special effects were brilliant but,that's about it.Nothing to make all the commotion that it did anyway.The story is extremely boring,couldn't wait to see that dam boat sink.I'm a girl and I don't find it romantic.First of all,who in the world thought that Leonardo Decaprio & Kate Whislet would make a good romantic couple?He looked way too young for her.She had more chemestry with the bad guy than Leo.There's no sexual tension between them,no sparks,no passion whatsover.Their acting seem so forced,I never bought their romance for a second.By the way,what is so great about a movie that you already know how it will end :rolleyes:

dlemond

07-01-2008, 07:04 PM

How about Titanic? What was really so great about that movie?

I liked it ok when I saw it- in a theater. The effects distracted you from the silliness.

Can't watch it now. The sappiness and thin "story" within the context of the historical incident is pretty laughable.

Not a best picture by any stretch of the imagination.

Stuck In The '70's

07-01-2008, 07:27 PM

I think that Saving Private Ryan is Tom's best movie. Followed by, believe it or not, The Bonfire of the Vanities.
I love Forrest Gump and Titanic. :lol:

Bonfire of the Vanities? :eek: :lol: I have that one on tape but just because I collect Tom Hanks and Bruce Willis movies. It's not the worst movie I ever saw but it wasn't one of their best. I actually think it played more as a comedy than a drama. :lol:

OH Nuts!

07-01-2008, 09:43 PM

I love Forrest Gump and Titanic. :lol:

Bonfire of the Vanities? :eek: :lol: I have that one on tape but just because I collect Tom Hanks and Bruce Willis movies. It's not the worst movie I ever saw but it wasn't one of their best. I actually think it played more as a comedy than a drama. :lol:

I was also wowed by Titanic. A powerful movie that I was happy to see made the AFI top 100.

Stuck In The '70's

07-01-2008, 09:47 PM

I was also wowed by Titanic. A powerful movie that I was happy to see made the AFI top 100.
I saw it the last night it played in town. I didn't want to see it in a crowd and I was pleasently surprised. I got right into the movie. It was very well done.

Ireneparalegal

07-01-2008, 09:53 PM

OH Nuts!

07-01-2008, 09:55 PM

Ireneparalegal

07-01-2008, 10:00 PM

It was a cinematic extravaganza all the way around!
Yes it was. :cool: And as for knowing how the movie was going to end, you can say that abt hundreds of movies. :crazy: And how many times do you watch a movie over and over and over again YET, you know how it will end, but it doesn't stop anyone from watching it again.

OH Nuts!

07-01-2008, 10:02 PM

Yes it was. :cool: And as for knowing how the movie was going to end, you can say that abt hundreds of movies. :crazy: And how many times do you watch a movie over and over and over again YET, you know how it will end, but it doesn't stop anyone from watching it again.

Amen to that esp. The Wizard of Oz and Citizen Kane for me! (Oh, and lets not forget Singin' In The Rain)

Stuck In The '70's

07-01-2008, 10:02 PM

I love Titanic myself. I have it on DVD. I love the special effects. I have seen the other versions of Titanic and none of them even come close to what James Cameron's version brought forth. Seeing the sinking of the ship as we now know how it actually occurred, is what makes Cameron's version even that much better. The older versions of this same movie always guessed at how the ship must have encountered the glacier and how it went down. Plus, this version made the ship seem so real, so gigantic, it gave me goosebumps watching it up in the air like that. The other movies were so bland.
I know what you mean. It seemed real to me seeing that. The other movies which I have seen didn't grab me like this one did. And I know some didn't care for the love story but it made you care for the characters. All in all it was very well done and I'm glad it won Best Picture.

I will agree with you Mike about Saving Private Ryan. I loved that movie too and it was a crime that it lost best picture to Shakespeare in Love.

Stuck In The '70's

07-01-2008, 10:04 PM

Amen to that esp. The Wizard of Oz and Citizen Kane for me! (Oh, and lets not forget Singin' In The Rain)
Singing in the Rain is a great movie.

Ireneparalegal

07-01-2008, 10:04 PM

I will agree with you Mike about Saving Private Ryan. I loved that movie too and it was a crime that it lost best picture to Shakespeare in Love.
Ugh, don't even get me started on that crap movie with Gynweth Paltrow. :crazy: puke:
How the best war movie ever made lost to that piece of garbage, I will never know. :rolleyes:

Stuck In The '70's

07-01-2008, 10:09 PM

Ugh, don't even get me started on that crap movie with Gynweth Paltrow. :crazy: puke:
How the best war movie ever made lost to that piece of garbage, I will never know. :rolleyes:
Yea which movie is going to be remembered more in 100 years...Saving Private Ryan or Shakespeare in Love? Shakespeare will probably go down as one of the worst best picture winners of all time. :lol:

Ireneparalegal

07-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Yea which movie is going to be remembered more in 100 years...Saving Private Ryan or Shakespeare in Love? Shakespeare will probably go down as one of the worst best picture winners of all time. :lol:
That's what I was thinking when the award was given out. :crazy: I absolutely hate that Shakespeare won Best Picture. :mad: Stupid stupid movie. One of the worst moves by the academy.

Shine

07-01-2008, 11:12 PM

I love Forrest Gump and Titanic. :lol:

Bonfire of the Vanities? :eek: :lol: I have that one on tape but just because I collect Tom Hanks and Bruce Willis movies. It's not the worst movie I ever saw but it wasn't one of their best. I actually think it played more as a comedy than a drama. :lol:

Actually Bonfire is supposed to be a comedy. The book is much funnier than than movie though. Still, I think the movie is much better than many people give it credit.

Ireneparalegal

07-02-2008, 01:13 AM

I remember reading a few articles that stated Bonfire was terrible because the actors who were cast in the movie were all wrong for the characters. I never seen the movie or read the book.

catlover79

07-02-2008, 11:34 AM

Shine

07-02-2008, 12:34 PM

I remember reading a few articles that stated Bonfire was terrible because the actors who were cast in the movie were all wrong for the characters. I never seen the movie or read the book.

Well, it isn't so much that the actors were wrong for the parts. I think that Tom Hanks and Bruce Willis were both perfect for the parts as they were written in the film. However, the characters as they were written in the film are very different than they were in the novel. The characters in the movie were somewhat nicer. A lot of people felt that making the characters more likable was a big mistake.

Shine

07-02-2008, 12:35 PM

Same here - so I can't comment.
You should give the book a try, Monika. It's funny.

Stuck In The '70's

07-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Well, it isn't so much that the actors were wrong for the parts. I think that Tom Hanks and Bruce Willis were both perfect for the parts as they were written in the film. However, the characters as they were written in the film are very different than they were in the novel. The characters in the movie were somewhat nicer. A lot of people felt that making the characters more likable was a big mistake.
See I never read the book. Maybe that would have helped. Then again I don't have nothing to compare the movie too so maybe I wouldn't like it as much. :lol: It wasn't as bad as critics said it was, When I first saw it I thought I wouldn't be able to get through it but I did and I've watched it about 3 times since then. Their are some funny parts in it and if Tom Hanks and Bruce Willis are in it...it can't be all bad. :D

waichingliu81

07-03-2008, 03:35 PM

notting hill, four weddings and a funeral- or just about anything with hugh grant in it. personally, i cannot stand him

the rocky series- i wouldn't say i hated it but i thought it was overrated and nothing special

good will hunting- i found it a bore to be honest with you, but that's just me

the truman show- overrated as hell

Liza

07-03-2008, 05:58 PM

I agree with everyone who thinks that Forrest Gump is overrated. I think that Pulp Fiction should have won the Oscar for Best Picture of 1994 and it should have been John Travolta, not Tom Hanks, who won Best Actor.

I do think Pulp Fiction was the better film that year. But sorry, I gotta disagree with you. Tom Hanks gave a great performance and he earned that Oscar. Travolta? Come on, he wasn't even the lead in that film. Maybe a supporting actor nod would have been better.

And, sorry again, but The Shawshank Redemption was the real winner that year.

http://www.ryanfrith.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/shawshank.jpg

Liza

07-03-2008, 06:01 PM

Yea which movie is going to be remembered more in 100 years...Saving Private Ryan or Shakespeare in Love? Shakespeare will probably go down as one of the worst best picture winners of all time. :lol:

Sorry, I think How Green Was My Valley and Chariots of Fire have that beat by a long shot. :rolleyes:

Liza

07-03-2008, 06:09 PM

I liked it ok when I saw it- in a theater. The effects distracted you from the silliness.

Can't watch it now. The sappiness and thin "story" within the context of the historical incident is pretty laughable.

You know, it's really out of style to like Titanic now, but I have to disagree with you. Watch it again. Actually turn it on and sit through it. I did it recently and I was surprised at how quickly I got pulled right back into it. Kate Winslet has been a favorite of mine ever since Sense & Sensibility, so I'm admittedly biased -- but it's not as bad as people make it out to be nowadays.

Not a best picture by any stretch of the imagination.

But do you remember what it was up against? The Full Monty, As Good As it Gets, LA Confidential, and Goodwill Hunting! Yuck! I'd definately vote for Titanic over those snorefests.

Stuck In The '70's

07-03-2008, 07:31 PM

Sorry, I think How Green Was My Valley and Chariots of Fire have that beat by a long shot. :rolleyes:
Can't agree with How Green Was My Valley...I loved that movie although yea Chariots of Fire was way overrated.

Shine

07-03-2008, 10:23 PM

Can't agree with How Green Was My Valley...I loved that movie although yea Chariots of Fire was way overrated.

I've never seen Chariots of Fire but I remember the song. In the spring of 1982 when I was in kindergarden, it was on the radio all the time. I also remember our teacher playing it when we were running.

Shine

07-03-2008, 10:25 PM

I do think Pulp Fiction was the better film that year. But sorry, I gotta disagree with you. Tom Hanks gave a great performance and he earned that Oscar. Travolta? Come on, he wasn't even the lead in that film. Maybe a supporting actor nod would have been better.

And, sorry again, but The Shawshank Redemption was the real winner that year.

http://www.ryanfrith.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/shawshank.jpg

What are you talking about, Emily? :lol: ;) Travolta's performance in Pulp Fiction was one of his best. I think he was way better than Tom Hanks was in Gump.

Stuck In The '70's

07-03-2008, 10:28 PM

I've never seen Chariots of Fire but I remember the song. In the spring of 1982 when I was in kindergarden, it was on the radio all the time. I also remember our teacher playing it when we were running.
Now the theme song was great. I just had a hard time following the movie. :lol:

Cactus Jack

07-06-2008, 01:27 AM

Movies I like most people hate

Son In Law, Pauly Shore movies etc., Little Nicky, Ace Ventura, The Love Guru.

Cant think of a movie I hated that other people loved, unless there are people out there who like Superman IV and Bicentennial Man :lol:

InspectorExstead

07-08-2008, 11:25 PM

v for vendetta. i didn't HATE it, but i thought it would be a lot better than it was. maybe it's one of those movies that i need to watch a second time to fully understand & appreciate it. but everyone had built the movie up, so i was expecting this wonderful movie with an amazing storyline, but i was disappointed. natalie portman was wonderful in it though.

LuLu Rogers

07-08-2008, 11:52 PM

I HATE Titanic, Pearl Harbor, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Black Hawk Down, anything with Nicolas Cage, James Bond, Lord of the Rings...I'm sure there's more, but that's all I got right now, LOL.

I like a lot of movies with Wayne Rogers, Alan Alda or Michael Rapaport that the critics ripped to shreds, I guess I'm weird like that, LOL. I also love Rocky Horror Picture Show and I know a lot of people hate it. A lot of people hate The Bird Cage too, but I LOVE that movie! :D

Shine

07-09-2008, 01:11 AM

I HATE Titanic, Pearl Harbor, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Black Hawk Down, anything with Nicolas Cage, James Bond, Lord of the Rings...I'm sure there's more, but that's all I got right now, LOL.

I didn't like Black Hawk Down and Pearl Harbor either. The action scenes in Pearl Harbor were really good, but as a dramatic movie it was really corny.

Cactus Jack

11-22-2008, 02:33 AM

BUMP

JAlanRuss72

11-22-2008, 10:51 AM

I love "The Cable Guy" with Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick, but most critics and people I know hated it.

Cactus Jack

11-22-2008, 12:10 PM

I love "The Cable Guy" with Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick, but most critics and people I know hated it.
Thats one of my fav Jim Carrey movies! :lol:

JAlanRuss72

11-22-2008, 03:30 PM

Thats one of my fav Jim Carrey movies! :lol:

LOL- mine too. I love the "back story" with Ben Stiller as the former child actor who kills his twin brother
and tries to cover it up. The trial goes on throughout the entire movie:

(911 recording) : My brother's been SHOT. I think it was an ASIAN gang. I saw them running away-
they looked ASIAN. I'm pretty sure they were all ASIAN (starts crying) :lol:

Cactus Jack

11-22-2008, 06:16 PM

LOL- mine too. I love the "back story" with Ben Stiller as the former child actor who kills his twin brother
and tries to cover it up. The trial goes on throughout the entire movie:

(911 recording) : My brother's been SHOT. I think it was an ASIAN gang. I saw them running away-
they looked ASIAN. I'm pretty sure they were all ASIAN (starts crying) :lol:
LOL that was great, and Judd Apatow wrote it, or rewrote it, but is uncredited, so thats a plus.

I never woulda thought that the guy Jim Carrey beats practicially to death is played by who would soon become of the biggest comedy stars of the decade ( owen Wilson) LOL