The first hour was an entertaining watch carried by the premise and conflict, with moments of on-the-nose dialogue and unrealistic scenarios hindering it only slightly. The second half takes a nose dive however into awful dialogue, direction of actors, and plot points that would require an enourmous suspension of disbelief to enjoy. Overall a disappointment, which is a pity considering the commitment Douglas and Duvall display in their respective roles.
To end on a positive note, however: the cinematography is aesthetically beautiful, with the warmth of the shots capturing the heat of the day the story is set in.
This movie makes me appreciate the fact that I have English as a first language so that I can pick up on all the little nuances to how the actors speak to one another. There's nothing really I can say about this film, I just love it!
This film has made me realise how much nuance to acting I'm probably missing out on in French films due to my inability to speak the language. And all international films. So if there were ever a film to convince me to dedicate myself to learning a language, it would be this one. And that's all I have to say about that.
Halfway through, I realised that the lack of conflict and elaborate pacing of the script was done so to allow for sequels, which annoyed me somewhat. The third act really kicks into gear, however the film is pretty standard in story and storytelling, with dialogue being its weakest asset. Not terrible, by any stretch of the imagination, however I cannot see myself ever wanting to see this again.
This is a very well put together documentary. I would've liked more of a criticism (or attention, really) towards the negative aspects of 'The Red Pill' movement, but that's more to do with the subreddit, rather than the MRA movement with which the film concerns itself. I have read some criticism online claiming the film to be biased, but to be honest considering that this is no Jaye's first gender-centric documentary, I find that to be a difficult conclusion to come to. I'd strongly recommend this.
It's often difficult to rate documentaries on their form and technicality, rather than the subject matter itself, but I must say Blackfish is fantastic! Really well put together, and made in great taste to the people/animals involved. Bravo!
I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I expected to, but I'd be insane to not recognise the ambition behind this. I'll definitely re-watch it again. Godspeed You, Shinya Tsukamoto!
Well, I'll admit that I wasn't so crazy about this while watching, but a bit of research on Wikipedia makes me appreciate it for being bold enough to go against the grain of the classic Western. Maybe that's why the protagonist seems like such a pansy half the time. Regardless, it's certainly good.
The melodramtic dialogue and maguffins (i.e. the female characters) aside, it's a good film. I like the central conflict, and several moments genuinely surprised me.
Neocowboy's comment is valid, but I'd have to respectfully disagree. While it is not the strongest of scripts, it is an honest and well-intentioned one. As opposed to movies like 'The Revenant' that make the technical aspects to their films the main attraction with no artistic meaning, Russian Ark creates a hypnotic feel from start to finish, aiding the narrative.
Perhaps I'm trying to explain what is merely subjective. I can understand completely why some would view this as style over substance. For me, however, it is a perfect combination of both.
5 minutes in, I knew I'd love it. 10 minutes in, I knew I would be watching it several more times in the future. By the end, I knew that I had watched one of the greatest films ever made. I want to make films like this.
I know it's the sort of cliché response to have, but the scene where number 10 makes that speech in that long take is one of my favourite in film ever.
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Movie comment on Gummo
TeaDrinker3000
While not as strong as I expected to be, it's still a really nice film with some interesting characters. And a fantastic soundtrack!Movie comment on Falling Down
TeaDrinker3000
The first hour was an entertaining watch carried by the premise and conflict, with moments of on-the-nose dialogue and unrealistic scenarios hindering it only slightly. The second half takes a nose dive however into awful dialogue, direction of actors, and plot points that would require an enourmous suspension of disbelief to enjoy. Overall a disappointment, which is a pity considering the commitment Douglas and Duvall display in their respective roles.To end on a positive note, however: the cinematography is aesthetically beautiful, with the warmth of the shots capturing the heat of the day the story is set in.
Movie comment on Before Sunset
TeaDrinker3000
This movie makes me appreciate the fact that I have English as a first language so that I can pick up on all the little nuances to how the actors speak to one another. There's nothing really I can say about this film, I just love it!Movie comment on Mommy
TeaDrinker3000
This film has made me realise how much nuance to acting I'm probably missing out on in French films due to my inability to speak the language. And all international films. So if there were ever a film to convince me to dedicate myself to learning a language, it would be this one. And that's all I have to say about that.Movie comment on The Young Offenders
TeaDrinker3000
A very sweet comedy, with great characters and chemistry from start to finish.Movie comment on Rise of the Planet of the Apes
TeaDrinker3000
Halfway through, I realised that the lack of conflict and elaborate pacing of the script was done so to allow for sequels, which annoyed me somewhat. The third act really kicks into gear, however the film is pretty standard in story and storytelling, with dialogue being its weakest asset. Not terrible, by any stretch of the imagination, however I cannot see myself ever wanting to see this again.Movie comment on The Red Pill
TeaDrinker3000
This is a very well put together documentary. I would've liked more of a criticism (or attention, really) towards the negative aspects of 'The Red Pill' movement, but that's more to do with the subreddit, rather than the MRA movement with which the film concerns itself. I have read some criticism online claiming the film to be biased, but to be honest considering that this is no Jaye's first gender-centric documentary, I find that to be a difficult conclusion to come to. I'd strongly recommend this.Movie comment on Blackfish
TeaDrinker3000
It's often difficult to rate documentaries on their form and technicality, rather than the subject matter itself, but I must say Blackfish is fantastic! Really well put together, and made in great taste to the people/animals involved. Bravo!Movie comment on The Neon Demon
TeaDrinker3000
And they say romance is dead...Movie comment on Tetsuo
TeaDrinker3000
I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I expected to, but I'd be insane to not recognise the ambition behind this. I'll definitely re-watch it again. Godspeed You, Shinya Tsukamoto!Movie comment on The Bourne Supremacy
TeaDrinker3000
Closer to a thriller than an action flick, but it's still an action flick. Not that that's bad or anything; the final twenty minutes are fantastic.Movie comment on High Noon
TeaDrinker3000
Well, I'll admit that I wasn't so crazy about this while watching, but a bit of research on Wikipedia makes me appreciate it for being bold enough to go against the grain of the classic Western. Maybe that's why the protagonist seems like such a pansy half the time. Regardless, it's certainly good.Movie comment on The General
TeaDrinker3000
Really enjoyed this, a great watch with fantastic cinematographyMovie comment on The Prestige
TeaDrinker3000
The melodramtic dialogue and maguffins (i.e. the female characters) aside, it's a good film. I like the central conflict, and several moments genuinely surprised me.Movie comment on Nekojiru-sô
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This was lovelyMovie comment on Chelovek s kino-apparatom
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Seema a bit run of the mill by today's standards, but for its time it was revolutionaryMovie comment on Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief
TeaDrinker3000
Quite extensive, worth a watch for those interested in the subjectMovie comment on Russkiy kovcheg
TeaDrinker3000
Neocowboy's comment is valid, but I'd have to respectfully disagree. While it is not the strongest of scripts, it is an honest and well-intentioned one. As opposed to movies like 'The Revenant' that make the technical aspects to their films the main attraction with no artistic meaning, Russian Ark creates a hypnotic feel from start to finish, aiding the narrative.Perhaps I'm trying to explain what is merely subjective. I can understand completely why some would view this as style over substance. For me, however, it is a perfect combination of both.
Movie comment on La montaña sagrada
TeaDrinker3000
5 minutes in, I knew I'd love it. 10 minutes in, I knew I would be watching it several more times in the future. By the end, I knew that I had watched one of the greatest films ever made. I want to make films like this.Movie comment on Natural Born Killers
TeaDrinker3000
If you think its too much, then the movie has done its job. I love this movie so much.Movie comment on Jack and Jill
TeaDrinker3000
A monument to the cash-grab incentives of the Hollywood Industry. Its existence as a work of 'art' is debatable.Movie comment on 12 Angry Men
TeaDrinker3000
I know it's the sort of cliché response to have, but the scene where number 10 makes that speech in that long take is one of my favourite in film ever.Movie comment on Dah
TeaDrinker3000
Whilst not a great film, I have to say it has some of the best acting from a child actor I've seen.Movie comment on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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It would've been much more beneficial for both the humans and aliens were they to just stay on earth, but it's a great film all the same.Movie comment on Afgrunden
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I watched this whilst Tim Hecker's 'Dropped Pianos' played in the background. I'd highly recommend it, hauntingly beautiful.Showing items 1 – 25 of 44