What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

Terrible Lizard · 12-05-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I'm simply saying I didn't fall in love with a film because I didn't find myself enjoying it as much as I could have, you could offer your own opinion and some insight instead of half-arsed remarks like "It's a fantasy film" and "whatever you say"

I assume you love the film, what did you love about it?

Considering that Spirited Away has a large basis in Shinto, and considering that many aspects of the fantastical nature of the film never exceed very far from the established world the movie takes place in, and further more many of those elements are there to draw out the themes present in the film.
Also citing LOTR as a fantasy film which you liked the plot doesn't help your point of view considering how many plot holes those films have.

TheCunningStunt · 12-05-2010, 03:57 PM

I'm not too sure why we're discussing it to be quite honest, it's not like I'm saying I hate it or consider it to be an average film. It's an extremely well made film, but I didn't find it as engrossing as I could have done. It's cited as one of the best films of the last decade, maybe I was expecting a little more.
But I liked it and I'd probably watch it again some time down the line, but I don't consider it to be a masterpiece or a favourite but it's a very good film.
I'm glad Spirited Away is my entryway into the medium of Anime, I hope to explore it even further.

jackhammer · 12-05-2010, 03:59 PM

I still think Princess Mononoke is Ghiblis best. That movie is gobsmacking. Porco Rosso is on T.V this week and I haven't seen it so it's set to record.

Terrible Lizard · 12-05-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I still think Princess Mononoke is Ghiblis best. That movie is gobsmacking. Porco Rosso is on T.V this week and I haven't seen it so it's set to record.

Porco is actually my favorite, you'll enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I'm not too sure why we're discussing it to be quite honest, it's not like I'm saying I hate it or consider it to be an average film. It's an extremely well made film, but I didn't find it as engrossing as I could have done. It's cited as one of the best films of the last decade, maybe I was expecting a little more.
But I liked it and I'd probably watch it again some time down the line, but I don't consider it to be a masterpiece or a favourite but it's a very good film.
I'm glad Spirited Away is my entryway into the medium of Anime, I hope to explore it even further.

I was just curious to your opinion, It's not my favorite either.

Dr.Seussicide · 12-05-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I'm not too sure why we're discussing it to be quite honest, it's not like I'm saying I hate it or consider it to be an average film. It's an extremely well made film, but I didn't find it as engrossing as I could have done. It's cited as one of the best films of the last decade, maybe I was expecting a little more.
But I liked it and I'd probably watch it again some time down the line, but I don't consider it to be a masterpiece or a favourite but it's a very good film.
I'm glad Spirited Away is my entryway into the medium of Anime, I hope to explore it even further.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - IMDb

That's one of my favourites, you should check it out.

Antonio · 12-05-2010, 07:47 PM

saw these back to back with some friends last night, Toy Story 3 at a school showing and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 at the theater. both were awesome.

only thing that sucked about that night was how the lock on my car trunk broke. now i have to drive straight home after class tomorrow instead of hanging out with friends so i don't leave the car in danger of getting stolen

Raust · 12-06-2010, 12:01 AM

One of the worst movies of 2010.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 12-06-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Raust

One of the worst movies of 2010.

Apparently, you haven't seen Skyline.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 12-06-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

This was a bit of a mess plot wise but there are some fantastic visuals and I have watched it a few times. Very decent game adaptation.

It's rare that I can enjoy an adaption like this. Most miss the mark and either take it's source material too seriously or not seriously enough, I think the makers of this film achieved a good balance.

adidasss · 12-06-2010, 03:31 PM

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I still think Princess Mononoke is Ghiblis best.

Wow, I actually agree with you on something...(: Howl is in second place, Spirited away 3rd, but I definitely agree it lacks that certain something.

For anyone trying to get into anime (I wouldn't consider myself a fan actually, too much kiddy shit to wade through) I'd agree with Grave of the fireflies, Akira as the golden standard, Ghost in the shell, Ninja Scroll for some blood and guts, ANYTHING by the sadly departed Satoshi Kon (apart from Tokyo godfathers, that's just crap), especially Perfect blue and Magnetic rose segment of Memorizu which is brill, and Vampire D, but that's really it as far as really quality anime films...for grownups that is.... :\

Oh and track down the subbed version of Mononoke the TV show, it's the best thing TV anime has ever had to offer...srsly (nout to do with the film btw).

12-05-2010, 03:57 PM	#8682 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I'm not too sure why we're discussing it to be quite honest, it's not like I'm saying I hate it or consider it to be an average film. It's an extremely well made film, but I didn't find it as engrossing as I could have done. It's cited as one of the best films of the last decade, maybe I was expecting a little more. But I liked it and I'd probably watch it again some time down the line, but I don't consider it to be a masterpiece or a favourite but it's a very good film. I'm glad Spirited Away is my entryway into the medium of Anime, I hope to explore it even further. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I still think Princess Mononoke is Ghiblis best. That movie is gobsmacking. Porco Rosso is on T.V this week and I haven't seen it so it's set to record. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	One of the worst movies of 2010.