Donna Gray4 said:It’s definitely better with Kevin and Freeman, though I get why Jack Harper keeps bringing up the '38 version—it really is a solid portrayal—but honestly, how can anyone even compare it to this one where Kevin is involved?
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Donna, props to you for not trashing a classic like that, but hey, if you prefer this one, fine by me. To some people, both versions work—it really just comes down to what you're into.
Dennis Doyle3 said:Look, this movie is a total disaster. What’s your problem? Did you somehow miss out on the entire legend of Robin Hood growing up? Because if not, what exactly were you fed as a kid? I honestly can't tell if you're pulling my leg or just being an absolute idiot.
I'm not joking, which pretty much means we're dealing with some kind of K 😂
Do me a favor—don't even bother watching The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) ever again, because clearly, it's not your cup of tea.
Dennis Doyle3 said:I saw that one ages ago. CNN has aired it plenty of times; you can usually catch those kinds of flicks on Saturday mornings if you know where to look. Look, I wasn't asking you for a movie recommendation. I asked why you think The Adventures of Robin Hood is such absolute garbage that you have to label it trash.
I honestly don't get the hype at all. This isn't actually a movie about Robin Hood—it’s just some pale, washed-out imitation. I’m giving it a pathetic 2/10 on IMDb. If you want the real deal, go watch the 1938 version; that’s a 9/10 masterpiece in my book. Look, the '38 version of Robin Hood is an absolute classic—that’s just a straight-up fact. Maybe that newer version with Kevin is better simply because it’s more modern, and I get why people dig it, but at the end of the day, there is only one definitive movie about Robin.
Take another look at this. You know, I was revisiting *The Adventures of Robin Hood* from 1938 the other day—yeah, the classic Errol Flynn version—and it really hit me how much we’ve lost in terms of pure, unadulterated cinematic energy. It’s one of those movies that just refuses to feel dated, even if the pacing is different than what you’d see from a modern blockbuster. It’s got everything: swashbuckling action, high stakes, and that sense of righteous justice that feels almost missing from today’s cynical superhero flicks. You watch Flynn command the screen and it’s just effortless. There isn't any of that over-polished, CGI-heavy nonsense we get pumped into our brains now—just real stunts, real sets, and a story that actually knows where it's going. It’s like comparing a perfectly seared steak at a local diner to some overpriced, chemically-enhanced molecular gastronomy mess you’d find in a trendy LA bistro. One actually satisfies you, while the other is just trying too hard to look important. Honestly, sometimes I think we spend way too much time looking for "depth" in movies when all we really need is a damn good story told by people who actually know how to act. This film doesn't apologize for being an adventure, and frankly, that’s exactly why it still works. Maybe then you'll actually notice the difference in quality. 👍
Donna Gray4 said:I can see right through people, and it's obvious you're feeding off 🤣 🤣 😂 just to feel some sense of superiority, thinking you've somehow managed to belittle someone else—honestly, I salute you...
Let me repeat myself: why on earth would I bother making a survey? I simply stated that this particular poll of yours—and there were several others—wasn't any good, and that's just criticism, nothing more; don't take it so personally, since it's clearly you don't know how to handle a bit of feedback, and besides, I'm certainly not the only one who has told you so. Again, I'm not trying to be malicious, this is just my opinion and that's that, so go ahead and keep feeding on 🤣 😂
Well, I’m saying it right back to you, because if I don't prove my point, then your criticism doesn't actually mean anything.
It’s basic logic—if I tell you that you don't know the first thing about basketball, for example, I have to back it up. Otherwise, who’s to say I wasn't just talking trash to sound smart when you might actually know more than me? You get what I'm saying?
How do you even know my poll is bad? I don't buy it. Honestly, I doubt you even know the classics from the '50s, let alone how to put together a list of 150 titles like I did. I can throw that in your face any day of the week, and you won't be able to argue unless you come back with a better poll of your own to prove me wrong. Capisce?
Donna Gray4 said:It wasn't just me who said it; a few other people above mentioned it too. All I said was that, in my opinion, the poll isn't all that great, and if you can't handle a little criticism, well, that's on you. Why would I bother making a poll? I'm here to vote, and if I feel like putting one together, I will, but not right now. What matters is that you🤣 So much...
If you want proof that it sucks, go ahead—make a better one and say: "See, Kate, this is how a real poll works, not like that mess you made." And then I'll respond: "Bravo, Donna, I have to admit you actually put in the work and created a survey that actually represents the films from the 1950s and before." 😛
You asking why?! Because you're just barking at nothing.
Donna Gray4 said:12 Angry Men, Vertigo, Rear Window
Quick poll 👎
Come on, I’m dying to see how the '60s and '70s are going to handle things once this momentum really starts picking up...
Oh, you're *really* interested? Hahaha. That's the easy part—just sit there and study everyone else's work instead of actually stepping up and doing something yourself. 🤣
Think you know better? 🤷 Fine then, why don't you run a poll on '50s films so we can all see what a "master" you are? Let's see how much you actually know. It's easy to talk a big game behind a keyboard, but show us through your own work. If you really do know more than me, prove it—don't just shout into the void.
Personally, I wasn't a fan of hollowsailor19's "Best Film" poll because it missed way too many titles. I told him I’ve already got a similar one in the works, but mine will have at least 600 entries. A project like that is a massive undertaking—it'll take me half a day just to get it finished properly.
Nicholas Walker3 said:The 50s and 60s were really the golden era for Japanese cinema—everyone from Leone onwards ended up copying their style... just my two cents on world cinema knowledge from the OP!
Tokyo Story (1953)
Ugetsu (1953)
Godzilla (1954)
Look, Kate Harris4 knows all about those classics—it’s a fact that they're incredible—but if we want a poll that actually captures every masterpiece worth watching, it needs at least 500 titles on it. It’s not like the Japanese were the only ones cranking out genius in the 50s; plenty of other filmmakers were doing amazing work too.
Alright, here are my absolute favorite flicks from the '50s:
12 Angry Men, Rear Window, Ben-Hur, On the Waterfront, The Seventh Seal, The Wrong Man, The Quiet Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Giant, Forbidden Planet, War of the Worlds, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, I Want to Live!, Them!, It Came from Outer Space, The Old Man and the Sea, It Came from Outer Space, Winchester '73, Dracula, The Fly, Sabrina, and Destination Moon.
So, there are exactly 150 films from the '50s on this list/poll, and I honestly have to brag a little—out of those 150 titles, I actually own 132 of them in my collection. 😁
I honestly enjoy all four installments, but let’s be real—the first one is the absolute best. And I don't say that just because it's the original, it genuinely stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Man, there are just so many absolute classics here. I’m putting my money on these:
Citizen Kane Casablanca Treasures of the Sierra Madre Red River Hamlet Pinocchio Fantasia To Be or Not to Be Postman Always Rings Twice Oliver Twist The Great Dictator The Rock The Body Snatcher Universal Pictures Classic Horror Films Jungle Book Beast with Five Fingers Mr. & Mrs. Smith Fort Knox The Wolfman
cosmicraven2 said:Recently, the producer of the Resident Evil movie, Jeremy Bolt, stated that these claims are inaccurate and that everyone has completely misinterpreted the situation regarding a fifth installment being a reboot. In reality, the fourth film, Afterlife, serves as the start of a new trilogy. That is all there is to it. Furthermore, Milla Jovovich mentioned on Twitter that a fifth film will happen if Afterlife performs well enough at the box office—which it certainly will, considering every single sequel has outperformed its predecessor.
Look, it might happen, or it might not—who knows? Maybe the fourth installment turns out to be absolute garbage that just gets flushed down the toilet to squeeze out a quick buck. You can never really tell with this stuff.
Personally, I’d love to see them actually step up and make this one more serious than the previous entries—but honestly, I’m not holding my breath. I won't believe it'll be any good until they swap out Milla Jovovich. She just isn't cut out for the lead role.
First off, props to Anthony Smith3 for putting together such a killer poll—keep them coming, man, hopefully the next one hits just as hard as this one did. 👍
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Here’s what I went with: Hot Shots! 1 and 2 The Naked Gun and Scary Movie Scary Movie 1 and 4 Airplane! 1 and 2 Robin Hood - Men in Tights Dracula: Dead & Loving It History of the World: Part I
I'll be honest, there are about ten movies on here I haven't even seen—mostly the newer ones. Lately, I've kind of lost interest in the whole parody genre; they just feel a bit stale to me, so I don't bother much anymore.
Nathan Rodriguez3 said:The first one is definitely my favorite, and Donkey is easily the best character—his role is just genius.
It’s a bummer the first movie doesn't have an American English dub for kids to enjoy, but honestly, the original is awesome—especially having Eddie Murphy voicing Donkey 😁.
Look, I honestly don't think anyone else could have nailed Donkey better than Eddie Murphy—I mean, the guy is a total nutcase himself, though I hope Eddie doesn't take that the wrong way if he happens to stumble upon this post 😁
