I'm with you there. And I'm not even talking about something like Armageddon; I mean more along the lines of The Day After Tomorrow—global warming and all the mess that comes with it. Then you've got the whole Mad Max trilogy to consider. Honestly, I have a gut feeling that humanity is going to end up destroying itself long before we ever have to deal with some little green alien invasion.
I was honestly blown away by this movie. It hits that sweet spot where it feels like a gorgeous fairy tale, yet manages to be a clever parody of the fantasy genre all at once. The performances were top-tier—Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer were especially standout for me. My only real gripe is that I missed a few specific details from the book. That said, it’s definitely worth a watch if you're looking for something 4+👍
Man, what a shame. That’s honestly the one movie where I actually enjoyed that chaotic, colorful visual style and the whole musical mashup. To me, *Chicago* just doesn't hit the same way—though, let's be real, maybe that's just because I've never been a fan of Renée Zellweger. It’s probably a similar situation for those of you who can't stand Nicole Kidman; you likely find *Moulin Rouge* a bit of a miss. I won't say that's the only reason, but it's definitely part of the equation. I wouldn't trade the soundtrack from *Moulin Rouge* for anything else—well, maybe for *Pulp Fiction*, but that's about it. It’s just such a blast to listen to. To be honest, I used to find Nicole Kidman pretty grating in almost everything she did before *Moulin Rouge*. I remember watching her in *Batman* with Val Kilmer—good grief, it was a struggle. But since then, her performances have just kept getting better and better. She was absolutely stellar in *Others*, and in *The Hours*, she was nothing short of genius. Look, I’ll just say it: I’m really not a fan of Jodie Foster. Honestly, even in *When the Lambs Settle*, she didn't strike me as particularly convincing. She was okay in *Contact*, I suppose, but even that feels like a stretch when you really think about it. At the end of the day, I just don't care for her work, and there is absolutely no way I would ever put her in the same league as Nicole Kidman.
Does anyone happen to remember which specific scene Nicole Kidman was filming in *Moulin Rouge* when she actually broke her leg?
Benjamin Doyle said:Look, it’s not like the movie was a total disaster, but there was this one incredibly cringey scene that had the entire theater cracking up when I saw it. Right in the middle of a sex scene, he just stops and asks her, "So, how are you feeling now?" Seriously? Give me a break. 😬
Are you serious? Why on earth would anyone be losing sleep over "Her First Journey" when we're talking about the Middle Ages? It makes zero sense. Save your money. Seriously, just don't bother buying it.
Honestly, watching that with a bunch of teenagers is pretty awkward. Once they start giggling and making comments about scenes like that, you just want to throw something at them—preferably something heavy. I can only imagine how uncomfortable the professor must feel, too. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to sit through it without feeling incredibly misplaced. Just take them to see Pirates of the Caribbean 2. 😁 👍
Lafiel said:The Plavalagune song is actually featured on those high school music appreciation CDs. 😁 It starts off with Gaetano Donizetti's aria "Il dolce suono" from Lucia di Lammermoor, and then you get that mix at the end—The div Dance, which was composed by Eric Serra. 🙂
Yeah, I still have those CDs lying around; I must have listened to them a thousand times! That’s the kind of stuff they actually make you learn in American high school music class... 😁 Honestly, props to you!👍
I couldn't find an existing thread for this, so if I'm accidentally doubling up, my bad... I sat down last night and watched this movie for probably the tenth time, and honestly, I’m just as blown away by it now as I was during my very first viewing. It’s hard to pin down what does it for me—is it the narrative, the cast, the score, or just that whole surreal, technicolor fairytale vibe? I can't quite decide. But I know one thing for sure: I'll be revisiting this one plenty more times. The soundtrack, in particular, is absolutely hypnotic (not to mention how many times I’ve had those tracks on loop...). It’s such a brilliant, gutsy blend of musical styles that you wouldn't normally expect to see mashed together in that era. And I have to say, I was genuinely floored when I first saw it—the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett actually sing their own parts, and they do it incredibly well, is just stunning. Anyway, I'd love to hear what you all think about it...
So, I caught this movie at the theater last night... and honestly? I walked out feeling pretty disappointed. Maybe I just went in with too much hype, but the whole thing felt underwhelming. Visually, it’s fine—actually, it looks great—but James Franco’s portrayal of Tristan was just off. He played him like some over-the-top tragic figure, which isn't how I've ever viewed the character. Sophia Myles was decent as Isolde, but Rufus Sewell was his usual reliable self playing Marka... As for the plot... I don't know. I’ve always seen the bond between Tristan and Isolde as this profound, tragic love—not something overly melodramatic like Romeo and Juliet, but not a fleeting fling like Guinevere and Lancelot either. It’s supposed to be real. But in this film, their relationship feels like a forced Shakespearean drama that revolves mostly around sex rather than actual deep emotion. Maybe it's because the leads just lack any real chemistry, or maybe the whole "falling in love" sequence was just poorly executed. I can't quite put my finger on it. Either way, I wasn't impressed at all.👎
I haven't seen any posts from you yet. If you have something to say, get to the point. I prefer substance over noise. kaže: Honestly, I find Bloom to be nothing but irritating. 🙂
Daaaaaaa! The first movie was already getting under my skin, but the second one? It was an absolute disaster. Maybe by the third installment, Elizabeth will finally realize she’s a pirate at heart and that her true place is right there alongside Sparrow. 😍
Look, let's be real about this film. The villain's code... The hero and heroine law... Labor laws, huh? Or should I say... editor, reporter, what exactly are we talking about here?
I actually think the concept behind the movie is pretty solid. Having a person function as the Fifth Element? That’s a cool idea. 😁 I’d give the Diva Dance from Plavalaguna a perfect 5 out of 5.
I finally sat down to watch it last night, and honestly? I’m blown away!👍 It actually beats the first one for me. The characters feel way more fleshed out, and the new additions to the cast are absolute gold (especially Davy Jones and Tia Dalma). Jack Sparrow is even more unhinged than before, and Elizabeth gets so much more screen time (and hey, that kiss with Jack... 😍 ). There were moments where I was legitimately laughing out loud—that chase sequence with the cannibal tribe was pure comedy gold. I am already counting down the days until the third installment!🙂 😁
In short: pure entertainment.🤣 In two words: Jack Sparrow.😍
Here’s something that caught my eye: the way they play with the names Tia Dalma, Dalma Tia, California, and then the connection to the Mediterranean Coast. 😕
nimblehawk6 said:That scene with the kid and the little boat completely shook me to my core. Honestly, those teeth haunted my nightmares for months after I saw it...
Ugh, tell me about it. That moment where they just unhinge their jaws wide open... absolute chills. 😱 For me, nothing beats that combination of the bloody blister in the bathroom and the old lady morphing into a dad holding a cup full of blood instead of tea. That’s the imagery that really stuck with me. Sadly enough!
creative said:In those kinds of backwater towns, most people are homophobic. And honestly, it goes deeper than that. 😁
Spot on. Sadly true...
It’s a good question, but we have to decide if we’re dissecting the movie or the actual crime. Personally, I was looking at the movie, but if we’re talking about what actually happened (I read the article in the link), it’s pretty clear this was premeditated murder. They killed her specifically to silence her—to make sure she couldn't testify about the assault and beating. On top of that, they had it all planned out; they were already hunting her down the day before. It really shouldn't come as a surprise that one person got the death penalty while the other got life without parole... 🧐
Walter Myers4 said:I wouldn't put it that way. Why did they rape her then? They simply wanted to humiliate her in every possible way and ultimately erase any trace of their crime and her very existence, because her mere presence threatened theirs. That’s how they perceived it. Why kill her at all? Monsters don't kill themselves. You kill the thing that threatens you.
I agree with this. I think the guy just couldn't stomach being rejected by a girl—and it was even worse when he realized he was being dumped *because* of a girl (let's set aside for a second the fact that we're actually talking about a man in a female body—to them, she was just a girl). For guys, that kind of stuff hits the ego like a freight train. I viewed that rape as a "Let me put you back in your place!" type of move. Interestingly enough, the main antagonist—Lanny's ex (was it Tom or John?...)—showed some pretty subtle homoerotic vibes on a few occasions. For instance, when Brandon was driving and the guy told him to speed up because the cops were following them, he leaned over Brandon in a way that was, frankly, quite suggestive, even reaching toward Brandon's, shall we say, groin area. Here's my takeaway: since the person who eventually kills them (was it John or Tom?) was such an aggressive homophobe, was flirting with Brandon while drunk, and ultimately raped Brandon/Teena, I’d argue the guy might be a latent homosexual. He likely couldn't face that truth himself, so he assaulted Brandon/Teena as a way to prove to himself that Brandon's attraction wasn't because he was male, but because he was female. Ugh, I'm getting ahead of myself here, but I hope you see where I'm going with this... Besides, research shows that extreme homophobia—especially the kind where people are capable of killing out of pure repulsion—is most often just a way to rationalize and deny latent homosexuality.
Man, I am seriously glad there’s a dedicated thread for this movie. If there wasn't, I definitely would have started one myself today... It’s a fantastic movie... brutal and heavy, sure, but fantastic. The way those two characters act is absolutely disgusting, cruel, just... ugh! Like people say, the worst part is knowing this was all based on a true story. Just one quick correction on a detail—Brandon/Teena isn't actually a lesbian, but rather transgender; in this specific case, a man living in a female body (remembering the preparation for gender reassignment surgery). This means that, despite having a female body, he identifies as a man, specifically a straight man who is very much into women...
I don't know, I haven't managed to get through all of them yet, and honestly, what I have read so far hasn't really hit me that hard... Regarding Victoria Faust, she’s written about vampires so much at this point that she probably sees them from an entirely new—metaphorical, in this case—perspective 😉
But how can you be so sure the whole point of the story was just to win a contest rather than to share an actual vision?! Are you basing that on the plot, the characters, or something else entirely?.. To be honest, I think most writers (and I’m not just talking about myself here) write because they have their own unique way of looking at the world—a perspective they eventually decide is worth sharing with everyone else.
Kimberly White63 said:I just hope they aren't all like those "vampire stories" collections where you get everything except actual horror. Thank God there's at least some humor mixed in, otherwise you'd die of boredom...
... which brings us right back to the age-old debate: everyone’s entitled to their own take on what a vampire should be. If every single one was identical, even if they were dark and brooding, the whole genre would feel incredibly stale. 👎
Indigo Girl said:Such a sweet movie! My favorite part has to be when she talks in that whale language 😁 then claims it might just be some kind of dialect 😁 😁
I have to agree, that’s easily one of the best bits in the whole film... 👍 And don't even get me started on Dory and her five-second memory, haha... 🤣 Right now, I’d rank it third (The Lion King is number one, Ice Age is second, and Princess Mononoke takes fourth). Of course, everything is in the original English. I haven't stumbled upon an American dub good enough to actually put ahead of the original version.
I watched "That Thing" when I was just a kid... honestly, it gave me the chills... I think that’s why I stopped going to the circus back then... or maybe circuses just went out of style altogether 😁 That scene where the little girl is at the sink and that massive bubble of blood appears—while her older brother doesn't see a thing—was absolutely creepy. Though, if we're being honest, the brother is even creepier. But the absolute worst part? When she’s grown up, returns to that town, and sits down for tea with that weird old woman... only to realize the cup is filled with blood, right before the old lady looks up with her father's face. Total nightmare fuel... 😱