What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

DoctorSoft · 07-11-2011, 12:18 AM

I really liked this, I got so into it and connected so much with Johnny Depp's character. Really good acting, and the ending was sad as hell. 8.5/10

Man I was expecting this to be so much funnier. I mean it was decent but I thought it was gonna be the most beauty movie ever. 6/10

Decent comedy, better than I expected. 6.5/10

This was ****ing fantastic, great acting, directing, cinematography, the whole shebang. I really liked Sandler's character and there were a few moments, especially at the start of the movie, where I cringed from his awkwardness. 10/10

Howard the Duck · 07-11-2011, 04:05 AM

quite surprised by this - it's pretty good

bizarre homages to Alien and Jurassic Park aside, this goes back to the kickassness of the first movie

a lot of the problems of the second movie is fixed - ill-defined robotic bodies, puerile jokes

nice! 7/10

LoathsomePete · 07-11-2011, 10:11 AM

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Network

Network still remains one of my favorite scripts of all time. Great directing too, but god damn I just love the dialog between the characters, especially when Max ends his relationship with Diana by telling her that she is television incarnate.

Anyhow

I've seen just about every Terry Gilliam movie EXCEPT this one, which is ironic in a way because this is pretty much the only one of his that was critically acclaimed. Pretty enjoyable movie, and I have to say this is probably Brad Pitt's best performance.

loveissucide · 07-11-2011, 12:43 PM

Fantastic bad-taste comedy, and Robin Williams does a great job with it.The chat-show scene should have you struggling to breathe.

jackhammer · 07-11-2011, 04:17 PM

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I've seen just about every Terry Gilliam movie EXCEPT this one, which is ironic in a way because this is pretty much the only one of his that was critically acclaimed. Pretty enjoyable movie, and I have to say this is probably Brad Pitt's best performance.

Very surprised that this was your first viewing! Quality and proof that Gilliam can do style AND substance sometimes. The Hamster Factory 90 min doc is superb too about the making of the movie. Not sure whether this on the American DVD but I am pretty sure it should be.

Have you ever caught Chris Marker's La Jetee short film on which this was based? It is a mini classic in the short film genre although not to all tastes admittedly.

storymilo · 07-11-2011, 04:23 PM

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Very surprised that this was your first viewing! Quality and proof that Gilliam can do style AND substance sometimes. The Hamster Factory 90 min doc is superb too about the making of the movie. Not sure whether this on the American DVD but I am pretty sure it should be.

Have you ever caught Chris Marker's La Jetee short film on which this was based? It is a mini classic in the short film genre although not to all tastes admittedly.

I've heard great things about this but I didn't really like Sans Soleil or A Grin Without A Cat that much. Is it similar to those?

oh and would you guys recommend 12 Monkeys or Brazil to someone whose Gilliam experience has been solely Monty Python?

jackhammer · 07-11-2011, 04:45 PM

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I've heard great things about this but I didn't really like Sans Soleil or A Grin Without A Cat that much. Is it similar to those?

oh and would you guys recommend 12 Monkeys or Brazil to someone whose Gilliam experience has been solely Monty Python?

Sans Soliel is maybe even easier to watch but then the starkness of La Jetee is more preferable to those of a pessimistic inclination!

As for Gilliam. Time Bandits is probably the best stop gap between Python and his solo work and if you can get on with that then delve into his other works.

Brazil is a beast best tackled with a clear mind and a couple of hours to spare though! Maybe follow Time Bandits with The Fisher King and go from there even though he made films inbetween, they are a good barometer of his (dare I say it?) commercial leanings.

DoctorSoft · 07-11-2011, 05:04 PM

Story you should watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, it's so sick man. I really, really need to see Brazil.

Guybrush · 07-11-2011, 05:06 PM

For me, both The Fisher King and Brazil were movies that blew me away completely the second time I saw them, strange however that might sound. Both are brilliant, but I feel both require a receptive state of mind. They're not your standard beer & popcorn flicks that you'd enjoy with your mates, but The Fisher King can be enjoyed in the company of your girlfriend

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I also like Terry Gilliam's film about Baron Munchausen! It's not brilliant, but it's fun and has plenty of charm. I guess anyone who likes Time Bandits would enjoy it, so you might want to add it to your list. It's an adventure/fantasy/comedy and is, unlike the two mentioned above, a movie you might like with beer and popcorn.

Howard the Duck · 07-11-2011, 08:09 PM

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For me, both The Fisher King and Brazil were movies that blew me away completely the second time I saw them, strange however that might sound. Both are brilliant, but I feel both require a receptive state of mind. They're not your standard beer & popcorn flicks that you'd enjoy with your mates, but The Fisher King can be enjoyed in the company of your girlfriend

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I also like Terry Gilliam's film about Baron Munchausen! It's not brilliant, but it's fun and has plenty of charm. I guess anyone who likes Time Bandits would enjoy it, so you might want to add it to your list. It's an adventure/fantasy/comedy and is, unlike the two mentioned above, a movie you might like with beer and popcorn.

i adore Baron Munchausen as well, but best to be taken with a pinch of salt

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Story you should watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, it's so sick man. I really, really need to see Brazil.

so what's stopping you?

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Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	For me, both The Fisher King and Brazil were movies that blew me away completely the second time I saw them, strange however that might sound. Both are brilliant, but I feel both require a receptive state of mind. They're not your standard beer & popcorn flicks that you'd enjoy with your mates, but The Fisher King can be enjoyed in the company of your girlfriend edit : I also like Terry Gilliam's film about Baron Munchausen! It's not brilliant, but it's fun and has plenty of charm. I guess anyone who likes Time Bandits would enjoy it, so you might want to add it to your list. It's an adventure/fantasy/comedy and is, unlike the two mentioned above, a movie you might like with beer and popcorn. __________________ Something Completely Different

07-11-2011, 12:18 AM	#10351 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	I really liked this, I got so into it and connected so much with Johnny Depp's character. Really good acting, and the ending was sad as hell. 8.5/10 Man I was expecting this to be so much funnier. I mean it was decent but I thought it was gonna be the most beauty movie ever. 6/10 Decent comedy, better than I expected. 6.5/10 This was ****ing fantastic, great acting, directing, cinematography, the whole shebang. I really liked Sandler's character and there were a few moments, especially at the start of the movie, where I cringed from his awkwardness. 10/10

07-11-2011, 05:04 PM	#10358 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	Story you should watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, it's so sick man. I really, really need to see Brazil.