The Film is actually pretty decent and worth the price of admission. I was worried it would turn out to be total crap—mostly because Costner hasn't had much luck picking projects lately and Demi Moore is just mediocre—but luckily, the script was intriguing enough to carry the whole thing through.
I honestly wasn't feeling this movie at all. It felt like Hill was just trying to make a musical version of "Warriors." Even the soundtrack didn't really hit the mark for me, which is saying something since I'm a huge fan of the 80s. The only standout was definitely Diane Lane. Rating:-3
Anthony Jackson50 said:Here are a few of my personal takes: I definitely fall into that camp of people who think The Thin Red Line and Magnolia are just plain boring. The Conversation is actually a pretty boring movie—but honestly, that’s a far cry from saying it isn't good! I still keep a copy in my collection, though. I honestly feel like I could watch The Remains of the Day over and over again—it’s one of those absolute gems that just never gets old! Every single time I sit down to watch it, I find something new to appreciate; it’s just so deeply engaging and stays interesting no matter how many times it rolls around. I watched All the President's Men recently—and man, it was a bit of a slog for me! You know, I’ve seen some polls floating around where people have actually crowned The Exorcist as the greatest horror movie of all time—and honestly? I think they've got a point. It isn't just empty jump scares; there's real substance there. I feel like Lost in Translation is honestly kind of Boring—it just drags for me—but I have to admit, the lead actors are enough to pull you through it. Citizen Kane has one of the absolute best endings in cinema history—hands down! Honestly, I have to agree—Alexander is just a terribly boring movie. You really need some patience when it comes to watching for Rublev—honestly, even I found it pretty Boring back when I was a teenager. The Crying Game is anything but a boring movie! I have to say, Mean Streets didn't exactly blow me away—even with all the massive amounts of praise I've been reading about it lately... Legends of the Fall is easily one of the most boring movies I've ever sat through...
Let's make one thing clear right from the jump—we aren't here to talk about those low-budget B and C movies. In this thread, let's stick to the heavy hitters—only the famous works by legendary directors and acclaimed authors. For instance: I have to admit, I was really looking forward to diving into Jim Jarmusch's work, but honestly? Both Dead Man and Broken Flowers felt pretty Boring to me—just couldn't quite get into the groove of them, despite my high expectations! When it comes to the Coen brothers, they really seem to have this binary way of working—it’s either an absolute blast or a total slog to sit through. Personally, I think Barton Fink and The Man Who Wasn't There fall squarely into that second category... definitely more of a "tough watch" than a fun night at the movies! Great Anti-recommendation: Half Nelson: Even though some big-shot critics have hailed this one as a masterpiece—some even ranking it among the top 10 films of the decade—it’s honestly such a drag. It’s just incredibly Boring. That being said, Gosling really did nail his part.
I basically spent the last five minutes of that movie half-asleep. It was incredibly dull; I only pushed through to the end out of pure stubbornness.👎
I honestly don't get this list of "boring" movies. I guess if you're the type of person who can't handle a few minutes of dialogue or a slow-moving plot without losing your mind, you need constant explosions or something just to stay awake. Unbelievable. Personally, the absolute most boring movie I can think of is "Meet Joe Black". It's incredible!
redowl90 said:This all sounds pretty interesting for those of us who aren't exactly fans of Americans, but there’s still that one nagging little issue: there was one plane that never actually reached its target... A single aircraft where the passengers themselves called their families to say they'd been hijacked by terrorists and were going to try something... And they did—everyone perished, but at least the plane didn't make it to its destination.
Personally, I'm convinced that plane didn't just happen to crash into a field; it was shot down by the Americans (it was headed toward the White House), because what else could explain it? Maybe the passengers made it to the cockpit and fought back, or maybe some action hero like Steven Seagal was on board and took matters into his own hands? In every Hollywood movie with a similar setup (even Air Force One), the standard American political playbook is to take down the plane regardless of the innocent people on board if hitting the final target would cause more damage. So, when it comes to this specific plane, nobody can convince me otherwise (at least not yet). As for everything else, I'm not so sure. If what that documentary suggests is true, then we're left with two massive questions: -If it wasn't bin Laden, who had the guts—even within the most radical Republican circles—to pull off a conspiracy this big? -If it wasn't bin Laden, why did he claim responsibility (if I recall correctly, he admitted to everything)?😕 😕 😕
Legolas has easily been the highlight of Orlando Bloom's career so far. I could probably stomach any of those other movies mentioned above, but seeing him in Heavenly Kingdom was actually painful. It’s hard to tell where the bad acting ends and the terrible filmmaking begins.🙂 🙂 🙂
David Price5 said:So basically, one single tape could have been replaced by three DVDs holding anywhere from 10 to 21 DivX movies...
What was I supposed to do, just let them toss them in the dumpster? They don't live next door to me...😠. The format isn't really the point when you're talking about a single movie. Nobody was out here complaining about saving shelf space.
I ended up cleaning out a local video rental shop the other day. I just happened to stumble in right when they were clearing out their old VHS stock... honestly, it was a steal. Everything was marked at 1.2 miles, which is basically pocket change, and none of them even had issues—the picture quality was crystal clear. I don't mind keeping some tapes around; I'll just tuck them onto a shelf next to the DVDs
I haven't seen it yet, and I'm honestly just waiting for the right moment to catch it somewhere. I only got interested after *Wicker Park* came out and everyone immediately jumped to the conclusion that the French original was way better. That’s actually why I skipped the remake entirely. Yeah, I can only imagine Josh Hartnett stepping in for Cassel.🤣
The movie isn't actually that bad, provided you don't take it too seriously. It’s perfect for grabbing an afternoon latte with your best friend, gossiping about those "high fashion elites," and inevitably concluding the whole thing with a "well, denim is timeless" kind of vibe.
Americans definitely know how to get under my skin. Then again, they do make movies that actually try to grapple with their own mess—stuff like terrorism or the Vietnam War. Of course, they also churn out those incredibly grating pieces of propaganda that belong in the same trash bin as Wayne's infamous flick "Green Beret." Here’s a recent example: John Milius's "Spy Flight," about pilots launching from an aircraft carrier to scorch everything in sight on the Vietnamese coast. They drop napalm, turning the sky and the earth into a furnace, before heading back to base to bicker with officers or flex their masculinity at one another. They save each other during a mission, and that's basically it. All delivered with a deathly serious directorial touch.
God, I used to mix up Kurt Russell and Jeff Bridges constantly about 7 or 8 years ago... I’d have to stop and take a second just to figure out which was which, especially whenever Bridges wasn't rocking a beard. 😁
I can usually tell exactly what kind of movie I'm getting just by watching the trailer. It’s rare that I get it wrong, but my problem is that I barely watch trailers anymore—I just wait until I hear about a film, go see it, and then end up sitting there wondering, "What on earth was I thinking?"
1. It feels like Americans never actually lock their windows from the inside, making it easy enough for a toddler to just wander right in. Plus, houses—especially in those horror movies—are filled with these massive glass walls and floor-to-ceiling windows just so they can "enjoy nature," completely ignoring the fact that some maniac is probably aiming a sniper rifle at them. And by the way, you never see a single set of blinds pulled down on those windows. 2.The layouts are a joke, too; there are endless entrances and exits practically begging for an intruder. You've got the kitchen door, the tiny basement window, a pet door big enough for a small villain, plus attics and five or six different balconies. It’s wild considering how high the crime rates are and how paranoid people actually are here. You'd honestly think the US was stuck in the 1950s, back in the era of the town of Peyton...
northerncrane4 said:And you know what else they do, you haters? They pay screenwriters a pittance to write the scripts, toss some scraps to the actors, and then hawk the whole thing on DVDs in Key West! Absolute crooks.
northerncrane4 said:So, are you just going to Baratati information without mentioning they didn't even buy the remake rights from the original crew?😕
Sure, they can throw a few bucks their way as "royalties," but it doesn't change the reality of the situation. They just strip-mine ideas and movies, repackage them, and then somehow walk away with American awards for it. It's pathetic.