Posts by nimblemarlin17

There are plenty of movies that are way worse. At least Jennifer Lopez picks projects that actually suit her, you know? Like, she sticks to romantic comedies.

Don't bother sending it to them. You're better off sending a letter like that to The Wall Street Journal. They actually publish stuff like that.

That open field scene is massive and just hits different. Commando is easily the best movie ever made, mostly because of how many mindless bad guys get taken out.
But seriously, why hasn't anyone brought up Bruce Willis? After he saves all those hostages in Nakatomia, plus half of New York City...

Does anyone else remember that total disaster known as Afroman?

Mark Nelson17 said:Look, I’ve only watched five movies from 2003 total, so calling these "top tier" is a stretch. Here’s my breakdown with ratings and all:

1. Kill Bill Vol 1.– Easy number one. It’s great. Not quite on the level of 'Pulp Fiction,' but who knows how far it goes once Vol 2 drops.
2. Mystic River – Trying to be objective here. The acting is phenomenal and the directing is beautiful, but the script feels too much like a Hollywood movie for this genre. You expect a gritty true story, then the ending hits you with that certain vibe. It’s nowhere near 'Unforgiven,' and since 'Unforgiven' is one of the greatest films ever made, I'll just settle on a Very Good rating.
3. Terminator 3 – This is criminally underrated. The writing isn't anything special, but as a fun action spectacle, it works incredibly well for me. Honestly, I’d rather watch this than Terminator 2—the mother and son dynamic with Conor really gets on my nerves. Rating: Good+.
4. Matrix Revolutions – Compared to the first Matrix, there's no contest. It’s much worse, period. But if the first one didn't exist, this wouldn't deserve the absolute hate it gets. It’s way better than your average big-budget action flick, and the directing during the action scenes is spectacular. Much better than number 5. Rating: Good+.
5. Matrix Reloaded – It's decent entertainment if you watch it a few times. Like Revolutions, it beats most big-budget trash, but if you expect anything more than mindless fun and decent acting from basically everyone (except Monica, who stays cool), it becomes unbearable. Rating: Good-.

On a real list for 2003, maybe three or four of these don't belong, but it's all I've seen, so take it or leave it.
Oh, and if we include 'The Two Towers' (saw it in theaters this year), it would either tie with Kill Bill for first place or kick it out entirely, even if it doesn't hold up to 'The Fellowship of the Ring.'

You're right about T3 and the Matrix sequels. They get underrated because fans and critics set the bar way too high. T3 isn't actually worse than T2; it might even be more fun. And Reloaded has its strengths, too. Specifically, it has one of the best-shot sequences ever filmed.

Icepick said:Seen it already??? 😕

Kill me now, but I honestly can’t think of a single live-action movie before, say, PM where we have a completely CG character throughout the entire film—and one that actually looks good, too. And don't even get me started on HBO.

Look, whether that blew anyone away, seemed cool, or left people bored is down to personal taste and what you know. But the fact remains: Lucas was the first. It might not mean much to us, but it meant everything to his bank account. That’s basically the whole philosophy behind episode 1 and 2. [/B]

Oh, please. Computer-generated characters have been around since Terminator 2. They were mostly perfected by Jurassic Park, and there hasn't been a massive leap forward since then. Lucas didn't invent CG characters. He just overused them. Personally, I'm over it. You can make a visually stunning movie without all that crap, which the old SW movies proved plenty of times.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is the absolute safest bet you can make. Anyone who’s seen Commando knows exactly why. 😁 Plus, he's the only guy out there who actually managed to take down Predator...

George Lucas and those other directors making massive spectacles like Star Wars or LOTR have a major handicap right now. These kinds of movies rely way too much on special effects. The problem is that visual effects don't blow anyone away anymore; they aren't some kind of miracle. Any director with half a brain can churn out CGI these days. Lucas went overboard with Star Wars and tried to use special effects in almost every single scene, even when there was zero reason for it. The result is just this plastic, computer-generated mess that leaves you feeling nothing because we've ALREADY SEEN IT ALL before.
They should take a page out of Steven Spielberg's book and actually look at how he handles his films—knowing exactly when to use an effect and, more importantly, when to leave it out. The best example is Minority Report.

Catch me if you can
2. Back to the Future DVD box sets

The rest isn't even worth mentioning...

cosmictrucker132 said:hmm... yeah... and let me add one more thing... he filmed two top-tier adult movies😁

...look, I don't even listen to Snoop Dogg... sure, he's got a few decent tracks and some style... that's about it... but comparing those two? It's completely ridiculous... one is an actual rapper... the other is just some washed-up, acne-prone athlete from a wealthy family who lacks any shred of style.

And they're both rappers. One would've been in a gang if his music wasn't so garbage, and the other could have been a pro baseball player. He chose music over sports, so he didn't fail. Either way, the second guy is somehow better, at least right now.

Look, I'm not saying I'm out here defending Nelly, but what makes you think Snoop Dogg is any less of an idiot? Or that he's actually good in your eyes? They're both morons, honestly. It's just that Nelly sounds way more fun to me.

Carl Flores7 said:The GOATs... 2Pac, Biggie, N.O.R.E., Nas, Outkast, Jurassic 5, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Roots Manuva, Guru, Jazzmatazz, and obviously Wu-Tang..

The trash... Jay-Z, Nelly, C-Wing, Ja Rule, P. Diddy, Ginuwine, and all those other hacks who don't know anything about real hip-hop.

I need my respected colleague to explain why Snoop Dogg is a legend while Nelly is just some hillbilly hack.

It’s been a long time since I sat through a movie this stupid. Honestly, if it didn't exist, we'd be better off not inventing it. 🙂

Give me a break... Edoooooooooooo Majkaaaaaa (is that even how you spell it?) can't be mentioned in the same breath as any real American rapper because he's just some ugly white guy. Nobody in the world even knows who he is, so there's no way he belongs on any list.

As for me, DMX and Nelly are the real deal. Nelly is probably as dumb as they come, but at least he knows how to have a good time. 😁

Based on the Kill Bill trailer, this looks like total garbage to me. But hey, I guess you shouldn't judge a book by its cover until you actually sit down and watch it.

Solid action flick. Caught it at the AMC near me and they cranked the volume way too high. But honestly? With all those gunfights and explosions going off, there’s zero chance of getting bored in a theater like that.

David Edwards83 said:If you think that’s the weirdest ending ever, you clearly haven't seen Mount Olympus by Alejandar Jodorowski 😲

Or maybe even Alejandar Jodorowski or Jet Li's "The One" 😁

What's the deal with the Governor acting in this? He won't, and even if he did, it would be total garbage.

kozz said:We’re talking about modern directors who have already nailed their own signature style and are still going strong. Still here. Still kicking. It’s like why Wenders isn't even on the list. The guy already gave us everything he had to give. He's done.

Give me a break. Spielberg made Catch Me If You Can as a joke, and it’s still better than anything 90 percent of the people on your list have ever produced. Absolute garbage.

Let people complain if they want, but this is the definitive list of the top 40 directors AFTER Steven Spielberg. He’s the greatest filmmaker to ever do it, period. The man is the reason movies actually feel like movies. Period.