Reviews & Ratings

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I like Woody's movies to, i think they are pretty funny. I like going to the movies but i have my head burried in my financial management book most of the time and the rare free time i do get i prefer to go icefishing. The prices we pay for going to the movies pisses me off to, i used to pay $2.00 but now you could feed your whole family fresh steak for less money then going to see a movie-its messed up. I wanted to see avatar in 3d and its like $35 bucks.

I agree, tickets are expensive but they're still a low cost for such a great form of entertainment. I've been seeing a lot of films in theaters (old/current) lately, simply because I don't want to miss them on the big screen, and luckily, they're a little cheaper in a local cinema. It's always great seeing films like Ladri di biciclette on the big screen, but I also don't want to miss some of the recent films. It's also an added bonus that I see them in class, everyday.

Sorry, I don't really watch movies much. Infact, the only movie I recognize in your last couple posts is Working Girl. However, I like some of the insight you provide if it's worth anything...

Thank you. I'd keep writing if nobody was reading them, but it's nice to hear that you guys occasionally do.

[KanadaHye]

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I'm not suggesting we all write several paragraphs, but to make this thread useful we need to say something about what made a movie excellent or poor. "Very retarded movie" isn't very helpful.

Personally, I liked Marley & Me. It's not a movie I'd watch if I want to see an awesome movie (artistically), but I thought it was a touching and humorous story about what it is to be a dog owner and how our pets become members of our families (naughty though they may be at times).

I think that's Pepsi's way of saying "chick flick". I certainly don't want to watch a movie and weep over a dog.

[KanadaHye]

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I feel like I'm alone in this thread.

Sorry, I don't really watch movies much. Infact, the only movie I recognize in your last couple posts is Working Girl. However, I like some of the insight you provide if it's worth anything...

[Haykakan]

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I feel like I'm alone in this thread.

I like Woody's movies to, i think they are pretty funny. I like going to the movies but i have my head burried in my financial management book most of the time and the rare free time i do get i prefer to go icefishing. The prices we pay for going to the movies pisses me off to, i used to pay $2.00 but now you could feed your whole family fresh steak for less money then going to see a movie-its messed up. I wanted to see avatar in 3d and its like $35 bucks.

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I feel like I'm alone in this thread.

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Bullets Over Broadway (Second Viewing)

I'm so glad we're watching two Woody Allen films this semester, because I really need to see all of his work in 35mm. I had previously seen Bullets Over Broadway and really enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to seeing it again.

Fortunately, I enjoyed it better the second time around. The film is generally placed in many top ten Woody Allen lists, and those who dislike his work usually consider it his finest, which makes me think about how I feel. I think the film is multilayered; it's a hybridization of genres, consisting of a play within a film which Woody uses to speak about his own life. It's quite hilarious, full of memorable characters and performances, especially by Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Tilly, and Chazz Palminteri. It's a fun watch, but also a good film to be recommend to someone who wants to get into Woody's films because it will give the list some depth and diversity.

[Siggie]

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I think Fargo was the better film. I would usually like the darker film, and in this case, that would be A Simple Plan, but Fargo is better directed, with better performances, although I think Billy Bob Thornton's character can't be touched.

So, yes, what I meant was Fargo is a better film, although A Simple Plan is a great watch as well. If you do see it, share your thoughts.

Will do. Thanks for the clarification.

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I think Fargo was the better film. I would usually like the darker film, and in this case, that would be A Simple Plan, but Fargo is better directed, with better performances, although I think Billy Bob Thornton's character can't be touched.

So, yes, what I meant was Fargo is a better film, although A Simple Plan is a great watch as well. If you do see it, share your thoughts.

[Siggie]

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A Simple Plan

I'm always pleased when I come across a gem of a film that I didn't know about. A Simple Plan is Sam Raimi's darker tale of Fargo. It includes what will probably be known as my favorite Billy Bob Thornton performance, within a story about greed, lies and evil. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, keeps you engaged and in antipcation what's going to happen next, and it doesn't hurt the fact that Bill Paxton is leading the film. If you loved Fargo, you'll like A Simple Plan, but darker doesn't always mean better.

I did love Fargo, so this is going on my 'must watch' list. Out of curiosity though, are you saying this is good, but you think Fargo's still the better film? "Darker doesn't mean better" and "if you loved Fargo, you'll like A Simple Plan" seems to say 'yes, it's good, but not as good as Fargo", but I want to double check that the love vs. like thing wasn't accidental. Don't want to sit down to watch it with expectations that are too high and be disappointed.

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The Wild Bunch

I just posted a really nice review for this film, which was quite longer than I expected it to be. I just realized, however, that I need to submit a 300 word review for this by next week, and I don't want to risk getting caught plagarizing, if it comes up during an automatic search when I submit it electronically. They will probably just assume I stole it from this message board, when in fact, I wrote it for this message board, and submitted it to class. I think I'll hold back on posting it until I submit it in class.

The Seventh Seal (Second Viewing)

I had seen The Seventh Seal about a year and a half ago (I believe) during my film marathon. I really didn't understand the underlying themes and Ingmar Bergman's intentions, but truly admired his approach to dealing with such complex questions.

We watched the film in class today, and it was introduced quite nicely by our professor, who went through Bergman's life and discussed his approach to making this film. I was also able to sink into the film this time and truly engage with the story. It was an extremely enjoyable watch and I was able to put together these stories and themes, along with its characters and their symbolic representations.

I really have a deeper attachment to this film now, and can imagine how much it will affect me in the years to come. It's definitely a film that needs to be seen multiple times, as its truly an amazing film, not just because of its thematic, but also its beautiful cinematography and production values.