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Post by Cranky on Mar 18, 2006 16:05:04 GMT -5
I just watched what I think is the most significant film of our time.
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Post by Skilly on Mar 18, 2006 19:49:17 GMT -5
I just watched what I think is the most significant film of our time. Would that be "V" the alien movie that was turned into a mini-series in the 80's ...which I loved. Or would that be "V" as in V-day - the storming the beaches of Normandy. Or would that be "V is for Vendetta" which I agree is a real milestone is the history of man ... va va va voom .. ;D
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Post by Cranky on Mar 18, 2006 21:01:09 GMT -5
I just watched what I think is the most significant film of our time. Would that be "V" the alien movie that was turned into a mini-series in the 80's ...which I loved. Or would that be "V" as in V-day - the storming the beaches of Normandy. Or would that be "V is for Vendetta" which I agree is a real milestone is the history of man ... va va va voom .. ;D V for Vendetta......Is it me or is the movie that good? What do you think of it? Here is some reviews...and I am posting one review that I particularly agree with. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/_/id/7222868/rid/9440903/?rnd=1142739031812&has-player=true&version=6.0.7.788shabbo writes: 4 of 4 Stars V for Vendetta has ALL the elements of an excellent movie that should NOT be subjected to certain reviewers personal tastes. If you only like explosions and fighting sequences than go watch independance day and be happy. Or if you have fracist tendencies than stick with the cowboy movies. V for Vendetta is nothing like like the trailer. I haven't read the book before so my critique is less biased even so. The story line is very satirical and will make you think. There's an apparent political message that's strong and clear. The dialog and script are simply excellent and powerful. Camera work and lighting is near perfect. The movie itself is dark, serious and very poetic. Overall it's a work of art. If you're an open-minded intellectual viewer you'll love it. As a consequence of taste, If you only aspire to speak one language and can't write a half decent creative essay...this movie may not for you.
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Post by insomnius on Aug 14, 2006 16:33:36 GMT -5
Nuthin personal but the graphic novel is better - the movie gets a bit wordy - it's better to read it
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Post by Skilly on Aug 14, 2006 16:53:12 GMT -5
Nuthin personal but the graphic novel is better - the movie gets a bit wordy - it's better to read it I thought the movie was ok, but it was losing me in areas as well ....... But I loved the premise of Guy Fawkes, seeing how I have a bon-fire every Nov.5th in my backyard.
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Post by jimmyjazz on Aug 15, 2006 14:26:54 GMT -5
I disliked this movie, and I know only one other person who disliked it lol. it showed at lot of promises in the beginning, but I would have liked it to go a little deeper in the political thing. But yeah, I can see why so many people loved it.
I'd recommend Wag the Dog, a lot lighter, but a good movie about political manipulation, funny at times and with excellent actors!
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Post by franko on Aug 15, 2006 15:29:28 GMT -5
Saw it this weekend . . . I liked it not for the political commentary (which was good -- what exactly is a terrorist, anyway), but for the deeper social commentary.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Aug 15, 2006 15:35:30 GMT -5
I seldom get to the movies. I prefer to wait until it comes out on Betamax so I can watch it at home. I won't be able to put in my three cents for a while.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Aug 16, 2006 11:04:27 GMT -5
What impressed you about it, HA? I honestly never heard of this one.
Cheers.
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Post by Tattac on Aug 17, 2006 7:41:30 GMT -5
I disliked this movie, and I know only one other person who disliked it lol. it showed at lot of promises in the beginning, but I would have liked it to go a little deeper in the political thing. But yeah, I can see why so many people loved it. I know many people who really disliked it. I can even say that I know no one who liked it. The main problem people had here with this movie is that any revolution is not the End but rather the Beginning. They don't show it in this movie. It is very superficial imho. You can't just blow a bilding away and start living in a free and perfect world.
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Post by Skilly on Aug 17, 2006 9:20:08 GMT -5
I disliked this movie, and I know only one other person who disliked it lol. it showed at lot of promises in the beginning, but I would have liked it to go a little deeper in the political thing. But yeah, I can see why so many people loved it. I know many people who really disliked it. I can even say that I know no one who liked it. The main problem people had here with this movie is that any revolution is not the End but rather the Beginning. They don't show it in this movie. It is very superficial imho. You can't just blow a bilding away and start living in a free and perfect world. True ... it was a little too Orwellian for my liking.
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Post by franko on Aug 17, 2006 9:40:23 GMT -5
I disliked this movie, and I know only one other person who disliked it lol. it showed at lot of promises in the beginning, but I would have liked it to go a little deeper in the political thing. But yeah, I can see why so many people loved it. I know many people who really disliked it. I can even say that I know no one who liked it. The main problem people had here with this movie is that any revolution is not the End but rather the Beginning. They don't show it in this movie. It is very superficial imho. You can't just blow a bilding away and start living in a free and perfect world. Hereing lies the problem with Hollywood: 2 hours to entertain and to instigate thought. Most people go to movies for mindless entertainment, not to be challenge. Heck, that's what I do -- I use my mind all day long and when I want a break I want to be spoonfed a little pablum. You are right, though -- the movie shows the beginning of a possible revolution (or the possible beginning of a revolution). And of course it is unrealistic -- think Tiananmen Square. A couple of people shot during the "march for freedom" at the end would have sparked a race for safety, end to rally, etc. But as mindless drivel that sparks discussion it was OK. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby -- now there's a movie . . . not!
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Post by blny on Aug 17, 2006 12:41:15 GMT -5
Nuthin personal but the graphic novel is better - the movie gets a bit wordy - it's better to read it Fancy talk for comic book. ;D
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Post by Doc Holliday on Oct 19, 2006 13:29:26 GMT -5
...I just rented this (I know, I know, kinda late, but...) All I will say is: HA, you owe me 5 bucks for making me rent this.
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Oct 19, 2006 13:53:53 GMT -5
Nuthin personal but the graphic novel is better - the movie gets a bit wordy - it's better to read it Fancy talk for comic book. ;D Obviously you've never had a lengthy conversation with me. ;D
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Post by PTH on Oct 21, 2006 1:37:42 GMT -5
Didn't read the book, and am finding the movie to be fairly predictable - I've watched an hour and a bit and am falling asleep, which I guess says a fair bit for my interest level.
At less than the halfway point, I'm just seeing a combination of fairly cliché themes from 1984, Logan's run and Darkman. Pretty lame setup with an extremely simplistic type of "takeover", plus that british/american/nazi flag didn't leave much to the imagination....
If I didn't have the hots for Nathalie Portman I might just give up on this one.
NB: don't reply with spoilers for at least a couple of days, so I'm done with it....
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Post by jkr on Oct 21, 2006 7:20:58 GMT -5
If I didn't have the hots for Nathalie Portman I might just give up on this one. .... LOL I sat through "After The Sunset" last week just to stare at Salma Hayek for a couple of hours.
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Post by PTH on Oct 21, 2006 12:56:10 GMT -5
Just finished the second part.... the story came together a bit better, but still was pretty terrible. The eyecandy took a heck of a beating though (if you've seen it, you know what I mean, if you haven't, don't ask), and while the standard of production was very high, the basic script was fairly pitiful, stereotypical and simplistic.
The plot had a few good ideas, but trying to communicate significant political ideas during a movie where the "hero" is a bad comic book character with no real depth of any kind....
The screenplay was written by the Wachowski Brothers (of Matrix fame) and it seems to me like they wanted to have a similar situation with a "normal" person discovering the corruption of their world, and at that to me they failed miserably.
I wonder how Nathalie Portman got pulled into this one, and all its sacrifices. Is she that hard up?
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Post by jkr on Oct 21, 2006 15:30:17 GMT -5
The screenplay was written by the Wachowski Brothers (of Matrix fame) and it seems to me like they wanted to have a similar situation with a "normal" person discovering the corruption of their world, and at that to me they failed miserably. I'm pretty sure I heard that the author of the novel ( Alan Moore) disassociated himself from this movie. There's a long bit in www.imdb.com that mentions this.
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Post by PTH on Oct 21, 2006 15:35:36 GMT -5
The screenplay was written by the Wachowski Brothers (of Matrix fame) and it seems to me like they wanted to have a similar situation with a "normal" person discovering the corruption of their world, and at that to me they failed miserably. I'm pretty sure I heard that the author of the novel ( Alan Moore) disassociated himself from this movie. There's a long bit in www.imdb.com that mentions this. Thx for the update. Also, was I the only one with no idea of who Guy Fawkes was ?
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Post by jkr on Oct 21, 2006 18:02:47 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I heard that the author of the novel ( Alan Moore) disassociated himself from this movie. There's a long bit in www.imdb.com that mentions this. Thx for the update. Also, was I the only one with no idea of who Guy Fawkes was ? I knew that he had tried to blow up British parliament but other than that, I have no details about him.
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Post by Cranky on Oct 21, 2006 18:09:38 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I heard that the author of the novel ( Alan Moore) disassociated himself from this movie. There's a long bit in www.imdb.com that mentions this. Thx for the update. Also, was I the only one with no idea of who Guy Fawkes was ? Yup! For some silly reason, I read about him in CEGEP. Then again, in CEGEP, 99% of the "professors" where either commies or revolutionaries. Me, I just wanted to get laid as much as possible until the door opened to university (so I can get laid by older woman).
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Post by Skilly on Oct 21, 2006 21:17:05 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I heard that the author of the novel ( Alan Moore) disassociated himself from this movie. There's a long bit in www.imdb.com that mentions this. Thx for the update. Also, was I the only one with no idea of who Guy Fawkes was ? Don't you celebrate Guy fawkes night? (Nov. 5th) I have a bon-fire in my backyard every Nov.5th.
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Post by Cranky on Oct 22, 2006 10:15:31 GMT -5
Thx for the update. Also, was I the only one with no idea of who Guy Fawkes was ? Don't you celebrate Guy fawkes night? (Nov. 5th) I have a bon-fire in my backyard every Nov.5th. Heck, I think Park Avenue should be renamed into Rue Guy Fawkes.
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