Look, I’m certainly not trying to insert myself into your inner circle of cinephiles; I likely haven't even seen half the films you all have, which isn't much of a surprise given my rather meager budget for collecting movies, the fact that I’ve lived a fair amount of years already, and the constant necessity of squeezing in my college studies whenever I find a spare moment—stinks I am an absolute amateur when it comes to cinema, but perhaps in a few years, hahaha
the level of entertainment, or even the quality of the acting well, I’ve actually sat through more soap operas than Westerns, mostly thanks to my grandfather's addiction, and I honestly don't see what the fuss is about regarding those Westerns; I simply don't appreciate that genre of film, and I'm not quite sure how to elaborate further—what am I supposed to do, sit down and watch 150 Westerns in a row just so I can turn around and say, "wow, man, I was totally wrong, Westerns are the absolute greatest thing ever"? 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 it's not that I'm trying to suck up to anyone 😘 😘, I just watch the movies that actually interest me, rather than catering to whatever happens to please Richard Fowler68 😲 😲
Richard Fowler68 said:Are all 10 of them really identical? ☕
Well, even bars of soap aren't all exactly the same, though they’re certainly manufactured using the same basic formula.
Richard Fowler68 said:Hmm, I wouldn't bother if I were you. Based on everything I've seen, it's going to be incredibly dull... 🙄
Sure, it might end up being a snooze-fest, but I intend to give it a fair shake. I'll certainly be applying a different set of standards than I would for those hyped-up "films of the future." It's not that I lack an appreciation for the classics; in fact, I found myself revisiting American Werewolf in London just the other day, and I must say, the film was quite striking—I certainly wasn't expecting that level of quality from an 80s production.👍
As for this whole boldeagle3 situation, frankly, why should I care about your opinion? When I see things like "She sells seashells" and this sandy little town, and then I see that picture (wow), I simply cannot bring myself to take you seriously.🤣 🤣 🤣
Look, man, I'm not about to sit here and list a thousand different flaws; I haven't actually sat down with the comic, so I have no idea how faithful it should have been, but in my estimation, the single most egregious blunder was casting Keanu Reeves as Constantine. Honestly, that whole romantic subplot nearly made me lose my lunch. Regarding Westerns, I really don't see much point in debating them since I haven't even watched ten of them in my entire life, and frankly, they aren't my cup of tea. I suppose someone might argue that The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the greatest Western ever made, but that holds zero interest for me simply because of the genre itself. When I suggested that such a movie could be considered "good," I was speaking strictly within the context of why someone might enjoy the specific tropes of a Western. My reasoning is quite simple: to me, Westerns feel like soap operas; they all follow the exact same predictable patterns, so feel free to dismiss my opinion as much as you like. Oh, and regarding the Texas massacre, I've only ever seen the remake, so based on that alone, I'd say the story is nothing more than a bedtime tale; I haven't managed to track down the original yet, though I certainly intend to try, given how highly it’s been praised. Personally, I would much rather spend my time watching some glorious "trash film" than endure The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. 😎 😎 😎
crimsonmoose3 said:That’s because Constantine is a total pile of garbage. 👎 It’s nothing short of an insult to my favorite comic book. Well, it seems some people simply lack an appreciation for Westerns like yourself; personally, I found it quite excellent, though you seem to be sliding further down my list of preferred personalities.
Who honestly gives a damn about your personal rankings? I was born decades after you, and frankly, I find myself drawn to modern "cinematic junk" rather than the dusty classics, even if I have to admit there are plenty of old masterpieces that are undeniably good. In fact, I finally sat down and watched Constantine today, and while the core narrative possessed immense potential, it’s such a shame they completely butchered it with abysmal character choices and then had the audacity to throw in a forced romance. 👎 👎 👎
Bravo, darksurfer26! How is it even possible that crimsonmoose3 didn't include Constantine on your list? It seems like a glaring oversight. And honestly, I have to ask—how can anyone actually consider The Good, the Bad and the Ugly a good film? It’s quite a stretch. 👎 As for Falling Down, what is the actual premise there? The whole vibe feels strangely familiar, almost like something I've encountered before. By the way, Peter Hayes2, I have to hand it to you; including Shawshank is a solid move, as that truly is an exceptional piece of cinema.👍
I find myself quite perplexed as to why there is such a profound silence surrounding this film; perhaps the discussion has already been exhausted elsewhere, or maybe people simply haven't sat through it—or, more likely, they found it so utterly dreadful that they lack the will to even discuss it.😕 😕
quietdriver3 said:You aren't wrong there. Honestly, you're probably better off spending that same cash at a local Chinese restaurant. The experience would be virtually identical.
🤣 🤣 🤣 I suppose I should force a laugh at this, even if I did claim earlier that it was a great flick; truth be told, there are some genuinely pathetic and laughable scenes in there, but for me, the narrative itself felt quite uniquely conceived, and that remains the sole reason for my praise of this film.
Has anyone actually sat down and watched this movie yet? I finished it about ninety minutes ago, and I find myself compelled to say it was quite impressive; while I would argue that Elijah Wood wasn't necessarily the most inspired casting choice for the role, one certainly cannot claim he made a fool of himself. It seems to me that anyone who regularly attends Chicago Blackhawks games and perhaps found themselves in a few scuffles in their younger years would recognize that the film maintains a certain gritty realism. 👍 👍 👍 👍
I sat through Kill Bill, and while I’ll concede there are a handful of standout sequences, the experience didn't offer much beyond that. Then there was The Mummy; honestly, it wasn't half bad, especially considering the sheer absurdity of its premise. As for the Blade trilogy, I find myself scratching my head over why you singled out the second installment as the outlier. While I found all three to be decent enough, the second one felt particularly underwhelming to me—specifically because they went entirely overboard with that mechanism for opening those mutants' mouths. It was a stylistic choice that, in my estimation, completely derailed the movie's momentum. People have been raving about Braindead to me for quite some time now, so I suppose I'll finally have to sit down and watch it; I'm also planning to tackle Evil Dead II and Doberman, though as for the rest of your list, I simply can't track them down anywhere. Oh, and regarding Hellboy, are you referring to the one who looks like this 😈? If that's the one, then I've already seen it, and I actually thought it was a pretty entertaining flick.
Well, it seems I’ve learned a thing or two about you as well—we are destined to never see eye to eye, aren't we? 😲 Since we can't find common ground, why don't you do me a favor and list about ten films that you personally consider the absolute best? Perhaps I'll actually get around to watching them, though I suspect I've already missed them given your relentless devotion to the classics.
I fail to grasp why anyone would attempt to draw parallels between what came before Wrong Turn and the film itself—bringing up things like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is entirely beside the point. To my mind, the only metric that truly matters is whether the experience was engaging, and frankly, I found the former to be such a tedious slog that I consider it perhaps the single most egregious waste of $3.25 I have ever endured in my entire life.
Honestly, comparing *Texas Chainsaw Massacre* to this flick is like comparing a fairy tale to a nightmare; *Wrong Turn* used to sit pretty high in my personal top ten list for quite some time, though I suppose better cinematic offerings have eventually crowded it out of those upper echelons over the years, yet I remain deeply grateful to that particular movie because it was the one that truly taught me the hard way who Eliza Dushku is.
Come now, my dear fellow, let’s be realistic—a movie is just a movie, isn't it? But when you take a production and decide to pack it full of nothing but high-performance muscle cars and stunningly beautiful women, well, I suppose I have to tip my hat to them; I'm bowing low in respect.🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Indeed, I find myself in agreement; it was quite an intriguing little motion picture, one I happened to catch at the AMC theater just the other day. It holds its own, I suppose, much like *She's the Man*, which I also revisited only yesterday. Of course, certain critics might dismiss it as mere fluff or perhaps label it a "chick flick," but regardless of such narrow categorizations, I found it to be decidedly humorous enough.
There are certainly some clever moments in there, though if you ask me, Liar Liar stands as a far superior Jim Carrey vehicle; furthermore, that individual who claimed Coelho lacks merit clearly possesses no fundamental understanding of what it actually entails to be a gifted writer. Of course, one cannot reasonably expect Bruce Almighty to rank among the absolute pantheon of top-tier comedies, yet I find it difficult to dismiss it as complete garbage either.