Technically perfect movies

It’ll be a bloodbath—but honestly, 2001: A Space Odyssey is definitely among the most Technical masterpieces ever made!

Nicole Bennett88 said:It’s going to be a bloodbath, but 2001: A Space Odyssey is definitely one of the most Technical masterpieces out there.

A bloodbath? Seriously? That movie is just way, way, WAY too long... it's absolutely bloated with useless details. It feels like a total vanity project for directors and writers who thought they could just force their weird little obsessions onto the audience. And honestly? It didn't even land with people. But hey, I can't say I'm surprised.

What kind of logic are we using to call that flick _Technical perfection_? The script doesn't even hold a candle to The Iliad or an Odyssey.

Arthur Anderson49 said:To Be or Not to Be? Honestly, this thing is just grueling—long, long, *long*... absolutely bloated with all these unnecessary details that don't serve the story at all. It feels like the classic symptom of self-indulgent directors and screenwriters who think they can just force their own personal obsessions onto the audience—as if we’re all just there to satisfy their ego! And frankly, I'm not surprised that it failed to resonate with anyone; it just didn't click for me, and I suspect it won't for many others either.

What exactly would qualify that movie to be labeled as _Technical_ perfection? I mean, seriously—the script itself is operating on the level of *The Iliad* or an *Odyssey*. It’s truly something else!

Well, I suppose that’s just how it goes—it really comes down to the individual viewer, doesn't it? Some folks might find a film like that perfectly engaging—truly, it all depends on one's personal taste!
Well, I did mention *2001: A Space Odyssey* earlier—and let’s be honest, that thing is an absolute marathon! It’s got those incredibly long, drawn-out scenes—some of which feel totally unnecessary if you ask me—but, despite its length, I felt it absolutely had to be part of this conversation! 🙂

Nicole Bennett88 said:I mean, honestly? That kind of movie is totally subjective. It’ll definitely click with some viewers, while others might just not be feeling it at all!
So, I actually brought up 2001: A Space Odyssey earlier, right? And let’s be real—we all know that movie is an absolute marathon! It’s got those super long, drawn-out scenes that feel like they go on forever, and honestly, some of them feel totally unnecessary if you ask me. But hey, even with all that, I still felt like it belonged right here in this discussion! 🙂

I’m almost on board with you there, but honestly, the real headache with *2001: A Space Odyssey* is that it was such a total game-changer. It basically invented its own rules and set its own standards right out of the gate, which makes it incredibly tough to judge, you know? Like, how are we even supposed to say which scenes drag on too long when there's no blueprint to follow? I’m not exactly a huge fan myself, but trying to critique it from a purely *Technical* standpoint feels like an uphill battle. Wouldn't it be so much easier if there were actually a few other movies made in that exact same style? Then we’d have something real to compare it to!

So, let's get one thing straight: *To Be or Not to Be* is actually just a conventional movie. I mean, come on, we have specific criteria for a reason, right?

Arthur Anderson49 said:To Be or Not to Be? It’s agonizingly long—just way, way too long. The whole thing is bloated with useless details—the kind of self-indulgent filler you only see when directors and writers think they can force their little obsessions down the audience's throat. Honestly, it didn't resonate with anyone. Not that I'm surprised.

What exactly qualifies a film as _Technical_ perfection? The script alone sits on the level of The Iliad or an Odyssey.

The debate isn't about whether the movie is actually good or bad—that’s subjective. We are talking about the technical execution here. The cinematography, the sound design, and the overall production quality—that's where the real discussion lies.

Jerry Adams71 said:Look, I’m not even talking about whether the movie itself is actually good or not—that's a whole different debate! What I'm really getting at here is how absolutely top-tier the technical execution was. We're talking about the camera work, the sound design, all that stuff... isn't it just incredible when a film is that polished?

Honestly, if we’re talking "Technical" aspects, I really feel like we need to throw the script and the directing into that mix too, dammit! Otherwise, what are we even doing? We'd just be sitting around debating whether or not a pile of crap has been fancy-plated in gold. Is it actually good, or is it just shiny?

I’d honestly love to dive into some of those deep-cut, unnecessary details about "There Will Be Blood."

Arthur Anderson49 said:I would argue that we need to include the screenplay and direction under the "Technical" umbrella as well. Otherwise, we're just debating whether or not a piece of garbage happens to be gold-plated.

Are we planning to include acting in the mix as well? I'm curious how this will set itself apart from the standard rankings.

Scenario and dramaturgy aren't technical aspects of filmmaking. Take Body of Lies, for instance—as a complete film, it isn't anything special, yet technically speaking, it's flawless.

Jerry Adams71 said:Scriptwriting and dramaturgy aren't really technical aspects of filmmaking. I used Body of Lies as an example because even though the movie itself doesn't exactly blow you away, the technical execution is absolutely flawless.

Alright then, point taken! I'll take back my objection.

Among the more recent releases, I find the CCO Benjamin Button to be quite striking; from a purely aesthetic standpoint, it is easily the most flawless...👍

lonesailor6 said:Lately, I’ve been loving CCO Benjamin Button—it is hands down the most visually stunning thing out there.👍

Honestly, that one totally blew me away! And I’ll admit, I actually went into it feeling pretty skeptical, just like I do with all those massive Hollywood blockbusters everyone hypes up.

Avatar.🙂

Jerry Adams71 said:Avatar.🙂

🤦

Fight Club.
The Avatar is totally out of the running.🙂

Barry Lyndon is definitely the winner
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"Gone With the Wind" (1939)

Everything about it just lands perfectly, especially with such a singular, standout screenplay. The cast is absolutely flawless, the score is simply beautiful, and the whole experience feels complete.