Solid critique. I have to say, I don’t quite see eye to eye with you on this one—I actually think the movie holds up much better than your assessment suggests—but it remains an absolutely sharp piece of criticism regardless.
First off, we have to acknowledge that this film is coming from Pixar, which means they aren't the studio responsible for those other movies I mentioned earlier—they're the ones who actually gave us classics like Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit...
We have a fourth feature from director Stephen Daldry on the horizon.
The man has built quite a track record, having directed three films that all managed to snag an Oscar nomination (think >, >, or >). Now, we’re looking at his fourth outing, which—if current predictions are anything to go by—is already being whispered about as another potential contender.
SYNOPSIS: A nine-year-old amateur inventor, jewelry designer, astrophysicist, tambourine player, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left by his father when he was killed in the September 11 attacks.
I’m asking the moderators to please scrub any posts that are drifting away from the actual topic—this isn't a political debate forum, yet the last few entries have been nothing but political commentary. It’s completely pointless.
Also, look, Novak, if you aren't enjoying the movie, then don't watch it. You've made your opinion clear and you're busy rambling about politics, so why not just head over to the appropriate sub-forum for that...
Daniel Bailey39 said:Why wouldn't it make sense? It’s not like the existence of those things fundamentally changes the core narrative; it simply modernizes the setting and makes it more relatable for kids today. At the end of the day, this probably won't be anything more than just another movie designed to keep kids glued to their screens here in the States.☕ Actually, I distinctly remember some scenes involving Coca-Cola being filmed—I recall shots of him lifting weights, scenes where he’s spooked by a tree casting shadows in a room, moments on an apartment staircase and in a courtyard (where there's that bit with an old man), and even a scene in some sort of "haunted house."🤷 I can't say for certain if it was specifically Coca-Cola and ghosts, but there was definitely something involving Coca-Cola.🤷
But look, stick to what I actually said—Coca-Cola and ghosts wasn't filmed; I'm not claiming someone else didn't make something similar, because they certainly did.
And please, let's not turn this specific thread about COCA-COLA AND GHOSTS into a debate over whether people enjoy American films or hate them... there are plenty of other threads for that. Furthermore, while you think it would be better this way and predict people won't like this version, others clearly disagree. We've all voiced our stances on the CGI aspect. Why drag this out? When it hits theaters, we'll see if it flops or flies—and then we'll see who was right.🙂
Laura James36 said:I'm pretty sure you're thinking of Operation Barbarossa by Branko Schmidt; Coca-Cola is in that one. The whole series is on YouTube, here's the link for the first part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zy6e...el_video_title
Coca-Cola and ghosts were never actually captured on film. Back then, between the lack of computers and everything else available, such a concept just wouldn't have made any sense at all...
Given his recent passing, and considering he was easily one of our most prolific filmmakers, I figured it was high time to start a discussion and put together a poll to see which Fadil Hadžić film actually stands as your absolute favorite.
Feel free to select more than one option if you're feeling indecisive.
The films are listed chronologically, from his earliest work to his latest.
So, what is it about your top pick—or picks—that really sticks with you?
A brand new flick from Mike Leigh is hitting theaters on January 13, 2011, titled: Another Year
starring: Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen, and Lesley Manville
synopsis: This one follows an older married couple whose lives are defined by the small, seemingly insignificant details that actually make up a lifetime. Their days are largely consumed by looking after their 30-year-old son, managing work, and hanging out with a circle of friends whose own lives are a bit of a mess. As the year unfolds, you’ll see exactly how much happiness, resentment, or bitterness each of them is actually carrying through the choices they make.
Hahaha... My God, I have to wonder how this topic was even dug up... it feels like it's been sitting in a dusty attic for decades...
But all jokes aside, this would actually make for a pretty decent thread for comparing Disney's output as a whole. If we're being honest, since 2003, they've released plenty of movies that are way worse than their classics, but honestly, plenty of much better ones too.
Some of the absolute low points include:
Chicken Little (easily the worst cartoon I have ever watched in my entire life) Robinson
Well, I have to say, I found the whole experience quite entertaining, genuinely intriguing, and surprisingly educational—certain films actually managed to hold my attention. My congratulations to the winners.
I honestly find it a bit of a shame that The Game didn't snag any nominations at all, because it’s certainly not as if the film was lacking in quality.