Released in 1996, this dark comedy-thriller is a standout piece of American cinema directed by Gerard Depardieu. The story follows Bernardюсь, a somewhat bumbling accountant working for a massive corporation, who finds himself heading home exhausted after a corporate retreat held deep in the Rocky Mountains. Somewhere along those winding mountain roads, he suffers a devastating car accident, leaving him stranded without any cell service to call for help. In his desperate search for assistance, he stumbles upon a secluded mountain cabin and decides to step inside—which turns out to be the "big mistake" the title refers to. It turns out the cabin belongs to a cult whose members are in the middle of a mass suicide pact, though the leaders have much more sinister plans involving a massive stash of cash. After a series of chaotic twists, Bernardюсь and Sebastian, a cult member who couldn't quite bring himself to go through with the act, manage to escape the cabin with all the leaders' money. Naturally, this enrages the high-ranking cultists, who launch a frantic pursuit to reclaim their fortune. As they flee, Bernardюсь and Sebastian find themselves caught in a string of dangerous, absurd, and genuinely hilarious situations. During the 90s, thanks to the massive popularity of certain blockbuster franchises, foreign films were a staple in American theaters, and this movie rode that wave of interest right into our local cinemas. I remember catching this one at a small theater while visiting my grandparents during summer break. There were maybe ten of us in the audience, but we were laughing uncontrollably from the opening credits to the very end. While it might not be a household name today, it is certainly a solid film. It wouldn't be a mistake to give this "Big Mistake" a watch. You can learn more about the film HERE
Noah Roberts46 said:Not bad. It’s been way too long since we’ve seen a decent serial killer flick. Anyone got any solid recommendations before this one actually hits theaters?
I find myself inclined to suggest a viewing of Mindhunters from 2004.👍
No matter how people feel about the final cut, I’m honestly just glad Hollywood decided to bring this story to the big screen. It seems like when the news first broke online, a huge chunk of the American public—mostly those who hadn't done their homework—was under the impression that we were getting some sort of biopic about Elon Musk.🤦
Does this movie happen to mention Marija Šerifović or Željko Joksimović? If they aren't brought up at all, I honestly don't think I can bring myself to watch it!
It’s actually quite remarkable how many Academy Award winners and nominees we see packed into this one cast list: Three Oscar winners: Christopher Walken, Jeff Bridges, and T Bone Burnett And seven nominees: Kris Kristofferson, John Hurt, Willem Dafoe, Mickey Rourke, Isabelle Huppert, Sam Waterson, and Brad Dourif.
This movie isn't half bad, though I personally find it much more compelling when compared to the thematic depth of Breakdown, which features that phenomenal performance by Kurt Russell.👍
briskhound2 said:It's because people actually dig antiheroes who deal with messy morality and violence... plus, everyone loves a solid redemption arc. It beats watching freaking Captain America, who is just such a damn Boy Scout—way too morally upright and, frankly, boring as hell.
The idea that Harley Quinn even struggles with issues regarding violence or morality isn't really supported by anything we've seen in either of the two films. It isn't that she has a problem with violence; it's that she genuinely enjoys it, and as for morality? She doesn't have any to begin with.
Could someone please walk me through this recent Hollywood obsession where comic book villains are suddenly handed their own movies? It seems like the trend is to frame them as the protagonists, forcing us to watch them struggle against even more despicable antagonists, all while expecting the audience to somehow root for them.🤔 I just don't quite grasp the logic behind it. Harley Quinn is meant to be an adversary to Batman, a true antagonist, rather than some central figure who ends up walking away as the hero at the end of the film.
Morgan Rodriguez57 said:I'm rooting for the American military—who else would I be cheering for? ☕
Running out of arguments, so we've moved straight to ad hominem attacks. Total Prc Milojka move. ☕
That book basically says exactly what I said—that Mexico kept quiet about facts regarding terrorist activities that they knew all along...
As for those socialist textbooks—well, speaking of history books, I find myself daydreaming about the old days because they were just absolutely packed with lies, omissions, and misinformation...
When one runs out of actual arguments, what else is left besides resorting to ad hominem attacks? Milojka. ☕
That book actually validates my point—it details how Mexico conveniently glossed over facts regarding terrorist activities that were well known to her.
As for those old socialist history textbooks, I find myself revisiting them through a modern lens, realizing just how much they were riddled with falsehoods, omissions, and outright disinformation.[/I]
So, you’re actually taking pride in the fact that your ancestors were Nazis? Bravo, truly, bravo!
Morgan Rodriguez57 said:In this flick, we're definitely rooting for the bad guys. 🙂
Go team! 👍 😍
Look, friend, if you find yourself cheering for the Germans in a film about World War I, then there might be something fundamentally broken in your way of thinking.
Morgan Rodriguez57 said:I think the whole era of socialism really did a number on general education and how people process historical facts—it left some pretty deep scars, actually—so it’s probably best to just move past those old mandatory school textbooks and find some better perspectives elsewhere, maybe something like this one:
Morgan Rodriguez57, let's not get carried away with nonsense. And besides, wasn't the assassination of Franz Ferdinand actually a justified, heroic act? He was nothing more than an occupier and a tyrant who used force to seize what was never rightfully his.
There was actually a plan to weave Morbius into the original Blade trilogy (1998-2004), though unfortunately, that idea was ultimately scrapped. It’s interesting to note that in the nineties animated series, Blade and Spider-Man are actually close allies, teaming up to take down various villains, including Morbius.
The American horror flick Tourette syndrome also falls into that category of giallo films. For anyone who finds themselves drawn to the works of Argent, Bav, or Fulci, I’d highly recommend giving this one a watch.👍
If they ever decided to bring a live-action version of Alan Ford to the big screen, here is how I’d cast my absolute dream lineup: 1. Alan Ford played by Ryan Reynolds 2. Bob Rok-Majkl Imperoli 3. Number One played by Brad Dourif 4. Sir Oliver & Neil Morrison (with a bit of Tony from Seinfeld) 5. Grunf played by Arnold Schwarzenegger😁 6. Fat Boss-Kelso Grammer (think Fryer from Fryer) 7. 7. Jeremiah-Christopher Lloyd 8. 8. Superhik-Rex Line (Travis from Mountaineer)