Movie Thread

Didn't think it warranted another thread, but RIP John Heard, one of the trades' most underappreciated actors. Had become more of a supporting player, but he had some great lead roles in the l1970s, including playing Jack Kerouac in Heartbeat. Chilly Scenes of Winter (also known as Head Over Heels) is a relatively unknown film, but it's one of my favorites. Marketed as a romantic comedy, it has a darkness to it that makes it hard to pigeonhole. Based on the Anne Beattie novel of the same name.
 
Dunkirk is truly amazing.

If you like action, it has tons of that.

If you like suspense it has tons of that.

If you like history it has tons of that.

I think the line that summarizes a big reason the film is so amazing is from my girlfriend, she said having gone to film school, even with all the working time, she cannot imagine editing a film that well. It's a technical marvel and it truly tells a tale. If there's one thing to critique it's that you don't really connect with any particular character, but I honestly feel that's the intention. Unlike say Saving Private Ryan or Apocalypse Now, this film is about a collective effort of a nation. Not just a few heroes. That being said, awesome acting efforts put in by Branagh, D'Arcy, Hardy, Rylance and the main character Fionn Whitehead. If you're concerned about Harry Styles, don't be. He was great. But that's to be expected with Nolan. MOst people forget that before seeing the Dark Knight everyone thought Ledger was a terrible casting but Nolan casts people based on their auditions and who fits the part he wants.

I also want Tom Hardy to be bumped up an acting tier, for me he's every bit as high quality as any actor I can think of. His versatility is second to none and his ability to get act without saying anything is grand. While DDL is my all time favorite, he requires his grandstanding speeches to build up, Hardy can deliver a quality performance and barely talk (Mad Max) or have his face covered (DKR and Dunkirk)
 
I'm a ww2 history guy too. Dunkirk was good but I don't think it was as good as Hacksaw. It didn't have the big climatic/epic scene that took it to the next level.
 
Krgrecw said:
I'm a ww2 history guy too. Dunkirk was good but I don't think it was as good as Hacksaw. It didn't have the big climatic/epic scene that took it to the next level.
Click to expand...

I think Hacksaw Ridge is more character-driven so there is a more emotional investment by the viewer. It's about a hero in a war. To me, Dunkirk centers more on the nature of war.
 
50PoundHead said:
I think Hacksaw Ridge is more character-driven so there is a more emotional investment by the viewer. It's about a hero in a war. To me, Dunkirk centers more on the nature of war.
Click to expand...

I woudl go beyond that and say Dunkirk is more about the British resolve and attitude in WWII era.
 
zitothebrave said:
I woudl go beyond that and say Dunkirk is more about the British resolve and attitude in WWII era.
Click to expand...

Good point. However, I was reading a review and one thing I always find a bit odd is that when recounting Churchill's speech, the go straight to the "We'll fight them (fill in the blank) and ignore other parts of the speech that had a different tone. No question the Brits stood fast and really sacrificed. Dunkirk was just the beginning of the horrors and challenges they faced.
 
Dunkirk in 70mm Imax is almost a religious experience. It looked so amazing. Even if it took the projectionist time to stabilize the picture, it was truly amazing. Christopher Nolan is a genius, and while I won't see every academy award film this year, this has to win a **** ton. I'm fine with no acting wins, but Direction, Sets, Costume, editing, sound mixing, etc. are all truly amazing. Nolan is a genius, I'm still waiting for the let down from him but it hasn't come yet
 
Saw war of the apes tonight for second time. This time I brought my folks. Just as amazing as the first time I saw it. Apes Trilogy is the best of this decade easily.
 
Forever Fredi said:
Saw war of the apes tonight for second time. This time I brought my folks. Just as amazing as the first time I saw it. Apes Trilogy is the best of this decade easily.
Click to expand...

Are you talking Saga? And I assume you mean 2010s when you say decade, because the majority of NOlan's Dark Knight Trilogy came out in the last decade. Though it doesn't really have too much competition for best trilogy. Captain America is a trilogy of sorts but really it's part of the marvel Anthology. FOr me at least 2 of the films don't stand on their own without the other films helping. I mean true trilogies that I can think of are basically that, when it comes out Star Wars, the Expendables, the Hobbit, and a bunch of kids animated films. I can't think of any others.
 
zitothebrave said:
Are you talking Saga? And I assume you mean 2010s when you say decade, because the majority of NOlan's Dark Knight Trilogy came out in the last decade. Though it doesn't really have too much competition for best trilogy. Captain America is a trilogy of sorts but really it's part of the marvel Anthology. FOr me at least 2 of the films don't stand on their own without the other films helping. I mean true trilogies that I can think of are basically that, when it comes out Star Wars, the Expendables, the Hobbit, and a bunch of kids animated films. I can't think of any others.
Click to expand...

Yes. Marvel movies don't have closure for each movie. Just setting up another one.

This decade as in the 2010s. Dark Knight Trilogy came out 04-08-12. Apes was 11-14-17.
 
Just watched it. Logan is—by a solid margin, and with little doubt, in my mind—the best of the Marvel films heretofore.
 
jpx7 said:
Just watched it. Logan is—by a solid margin, and with little doubt, in my mind—the best of the Marvel films heretofore.
Click to expand...

I'm partial to the first Avengers movie among the Marvel series. But Logan definitely was one of my favorite superhero films ever.
 
50PoundHead said:
My favorite Marvel Universe movie is The Winter Soldier.
Click to expand...

I really enjoyed that, to my surprise, and I also really enjoyed the first Guardians of the Galaxy and the first Iron Man (though every subsequent Stark standalone has been a huge disappointment). But in terms of best-acted, best-crafted film, I think Logan triumphs easily.
 
jpx7 said:
Just watched it. Logan is—by a solid margin, and with little doubt, in my mind—the best of the Marvel films heretofore.
Click to expand...

I partially agree. But there's just so much mediocrity in the film for me to forgive. Don't get me wrong, great film but too many threads that were either not explored enough or kind of left dangling. Though the kid was amazing. And of course unlike some other films the ending was satisfying in a way. Except for the dumb X flip.

Personally I think from a technical standpoint, you may have a bit of a point, I think this film succeeded because of how simple it was and where it failed was when it got overly complex. But I think as far as best I think Winter Soldier holds that.

Though I'll say, no superhero film comes close to Dark Knight.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top