movies

[MrSaigon]

I just watched the director's cut of Donnie Darko. It made me appreciate one of my favorites even more. Some fans and people smarter than myself may find it a little direct and miss some of the subtlety or mystery of the theatrical version, but things can be lost on me, and in the director's cut a lot more dawned on me. It really tightened up the story for me, and like I said, I appreciate the whole thing more. I really liked it. Plus it has been a while since I saw the film.

[Maclowery]

I watched There Will Be Blood tonight.

Count it as one of the least entertaining movies I've ever seen. Character pieces are fine, as long as there is, well, at least a minute or two of entertainment. You know, a laugh? Or some empathy? Or at least some pity? I was pretty much just disgusted with Day-Lewis' character throughout.

I wish I'd had someone tell me specifically what it was about. I knew the plot summary. But, more specifically, I wish a friend had said "Well it's two and a half hours about this super jerk who is really a terrible person. All the other characters are depressing, too."

To make up for it, I'm going tomorrow to find a copy of Waking Ned Devine, the most Happy movie I think I've ever seen. 4 thumbs up for that one, and it's been too long since I saw it the first time.

[cardsfansince82]

I watched There Will Be Blood tonight.

Count it as one of the least entertaining movies I've ever seen.

*crosses maclowery off of internet friend list*

[Maclowery]

Good god, man, what was fun about it? A film simply being morose is not grounds for qualifying it as a good movie. Fine, tell me Day-Lewis' character portrayal was 'Powerful' or 'Groundbreaking' - I think he just played a total jerk. I sat for two and a half hours, wanting to root for a single character. At least his adopted son had some comeuppance in the end, but not really!

Plot spoilers in case people are actually interested in seeing this depressingly morbid movie:

[SHOW]

Jeez, the guy seems to have some love for the kid early on, but is obviously using him as a empathy-gathering device to sway land-sellers. As soon as the kid goes deaf (dad's fault for letting him freakin play on a oil tower) he ships him off. He only 'repents' his terrible parentage to get his pipeline drilled. Every scene featuring the kid - the only damned sympathetic character in the movie - just made me more irritated to hear the main guy talking.

Dear normal people: Go watch Waking Ned Devine and be happy. Even if it's goofy. Or watch There Will Be Blood, and feel bad. Even if it's got Oscar Calibur Performances.

[cardsfansince82]

Good god, man, what was fun about it?

Why does a movie have to be fun?

Not referring to ned devine but movies in general, there are more than enough poorly written and executed movies that have a nice, neat happy ending that are ultimately forgettable.

I'll take a well-written, extremely well-acted movie with an epic ending that leaves you thinking about it long after it is over every single time. And for the record, there were parts of the movie that were hilarious to me in a dark way.

[The Third Man]

Why do you have to root for a character?

[cardsfansince82]

Snow Angels-Indie film with Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale. Very good at times, especially Rockwell...so-so at others. Not for the faint of heart. Don't say I didn't warn you.

[ghostrunner]

I thought it was excellent; Day-Lewis didn't compromise one inch.
Soundtrack was also very, very impressive -- just adding to what
went on in this guy's soul.

Not for everyone, by a moon-shot.

I liked it, but hated the soundtrack for the most part. Overbearing/distracting I thought.

[cards2468]

Watched Pineapple Express last night, effing awesome movie, I might have to go buy it.

[Blitzer]

Watched Black Snake Moan last night.

Roomy made me watch it, despite my outcry that I have no desire to see it. It was actually pretty good. Kinda F'ed up, but pretty good.