I usually don't care about being spoiled. If the story's good I'll enjoy myself anyway...everything else just tells me that the story might not be good if it can't survive a second viewing without the surprise twist.Crazy Eight wrote:You guys would hate film school if you're protective of spoilers for movies that are as old as the graduating high school class of 2015.
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White House Down-I'm a sucker at these kind of action movies. So yeah...
But there were some bad special effects.
But there were some bad special effects.
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Akira (1988)
WTF. Can't believe I'd been postponing this for so long. Now I'm not a huge anime fan, I don't mind it when it's good, but overall I'm not really into it (yet). Damn, I don't think I've ever seen anything like that. It's crazy and very strange (to the point that I'm sure I could recommend it to any of my friends), full of violence, sometimes even scary, yet it's so fascinating to look at - the animation looks phenomenal and the soundtrack definitely helps to create tension and atmosphere. I can totally see why it has a cult status. The story's also remarkable and pretty complex (I think I understood everything, but I may rewatch it one day, just for the sake of it).
I also saw Chronicle before Akira (for some obvious reasons), and while I enjoyed it, now it does look like little less weird Akira rip-off (or at least heavily inspired). Not saying it's a bad thing, it's a pretty solid film IMO, but I think I prefer Akira. Overall, me liked it, just wanted to see if Josh Trank is indeed someone worth taking notice of.
Nightcrawler (2014)
It was a freaking crime to overlook Jake Gyllenhaal, what a shame. The guy was literally a manifestation of creepiness. I despised Lou Bloom, there was nothing likable about him (not saying his character should've had some redeeming qualities, but as I'm typing this, I just remembered some people discussing this topic and some even going as far as admiring or relating to him). Overall, it's a good film - one of the better ones of the year (it's silly, I haven't even posted my TOP10 of 2014, because I still don't have a TOP10
).
WTF. Can't believe I'd been postponing this for so long. Now I'm not a huge anime fan, I don't mind it when it's good, but overall I'm not really into it (yet). Damn, I don't think I've ever seen anything like that. It's crazy and very strange (to the point that I'm sure I could recommend it to any of my friends), full of violence, sometimes even scary, yet it's so fascinating to look at - the animation looks phenomenal and the soundtrack definitely helps to create tension and atmosphere. I can totally see why it has a cult status. The story's also remarkable and pretty complex (I think I understood everything, but I may rewatch it one day, just for the sake of it).
I also saw Chronicle before Akira (for some obvious reasons), and while I enjoyed it, now it does look like little less weird Akira rip-off (or at least heavily inspired). Not saying it's a bad thing, it's a pretty solid film IMO, but I think I prefer Akira. Overall, me liked it, just wanted to see if Josh Trank is indeed someone worth taking notice of.
Nightcrawler (2014)
It was a freaking crime to overlook Jake Gyllenhaal, what a shame. The guy was literally a manifestation of creepiness. I despised Lou Bloom, there was nothing likable about him (not saying his character should've had some redeeming qualities, but as I'm typing this, I just remembered some people discussing this topic and some even going as far as admiring or relating to him). Overall, it's a good film - one of the better ones of the year (it's silly, I haven't even posted my TOP10 of 2014, because I still don't have a TOP10
).
Akira is a great film but if you think the film is oddball you should try to catch-up with the manga's/comics.
Akira is a huge presence in the comics and Katsuhiro Otomo artwork is mind blowing.
Anyway,watched a whole lot of films recently,just been terribly lazy in posting my short views.
Sleepy Hollow (1999,Tim Burton)
Been a long time since I initally watched this fantasy horror by Tim Burton.I always remember it with a certain fondness for its visual gothicness and its intentional wit but blimey I didnt remember it being this handsomely gory.
It's great to also remember that Depp,though great at hamming it up,is also capable with creating a charmful wit to an otherwise possible flat character.
4/5
They Live (1988,John Carpenter)
I've found it, I’ve finally found my favourite Carpenter film, not saying his other classics are bad but this really hit the spot for me.
The acting is hammy,the dialogue can be ropey and the film does linger on in certain area's but boy is it great for its satirical political eye on over the top commercialism in our society today.
Also, "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum." Amazingballs.
4/5
Don't Look Now (1973,Nicolas Roeg)
Thriller staring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie as a couple retreating to Venice for work commitants while they also get over the unfortunate accidental death of their daughter Christine.
The film steadily flows along as we delve into the mysteriousness of the events that unfold, with curious and oddball characters and twisted alleyways along the way.
Roegs directorial style is also very much in reference to Hitchcock, especially in creating tension and placing his characters in a uncomfortable alien surrounding.
Where the film lacks though is with the performances. Neither actor particularly fit their specific roles.
Sutherland has rarely ever worked well as a protagonist for me and Christie is just not a good screen presence.
While the ending is unfortunately an unintentional comic moment and I found it very hard in not laughing. Which is a shame.
Still,it looks gorgeous on Blu Ray and the editing in particular is noticabley well rhythmically crafted.
3/5
Akira is a huge presence in the comics and Katsuhiro Otomo artwork is mind blowing.
Anyway,watched a whole lot of films recently,just been terribly lazy in posting my short views.
Sleepy Hollow (1999,Tim Burton)
Been a long time since I initally watched this fantasy horror by Tim Burton.I always remember it with a certain fondness for its visual gothicness and its intentional wit but blimey I didnt remember it being this handsomely gory.
It's great to also remember that Depp,though great at hamming it up,is also capable with creating a charmful wit to an otherwise possible flat character.
4/5
They Live (1988,John Carpenter)
I've found it, I’ve finally found my favourite Carpenter film, not saying his other classics are bad but this really hit the spot for me.
The acting is hammy,the dialogue can be ropey and the film does linger on in certain area's but boy is it great for its satirical political eye on over the top commercialism in our society today.
Also, "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum." Amazingballs.
4/5
Don't Look Now (1973,Nicolas Roeg)
Thriller staring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie as a couple retreating to Venice for work commitants while they also get over the unfortunate accidental death of their daughter Christine.
The film steadily flows along as we delve into the mysteriousness of the events that unfold, with curious and oddball characters and twisted alleyways along the way.
Roegs directorial style is also very much in reference to Hitchcock, especially in creating tension and placing his characters in a uncomfortable alien surrounding.
Where the film lacks though is with the performances. Neither actor particularly fit their specific roles.
Sutherland has rarely ever worked well as a protagonist for me and Christie is just not a good screen presence.
While the ending is unfortunately an unintentional comic moment and I found it very hard in not laughing. Which is a shame.
3/5
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^ I thought that was unnerving. Whole movie actually, one of my favorite horrors of all time.
Its one of the best looking psychological horror films but there were certain elements where I feel the film was lacking.
To put it blunt I didnt care for any particular character in the film.
To put it blunt I didnt care for any particular character in the film.
Akira is amazing. I didn't like Chronicle really. It focused on the high-school aspect of everything too much, and doesn't nearly have the depth, bizarreness, or vision of Akira. Dane DeHaan was pretty decent in it, but the script pandered to teenagers. But Akria is one of my favorite sci-fi's of all time.Ruth wrote:Akira (1988)
WTF. Can't believe I'd been postponing this for so long. Now I'm not a huge anime fan, I don't mind it when it's good, but overall I'm not really into it (yet). Damn, I don't think I've ever seen anything like that. It's crazy and very strange (to the point that I'm sure I could recommend it to any of my friends), full of violence, sometimes even scary, yet it's so fascinating to look at - the animation looks phenomenal and the soundtrack definitely helps to create tension and atmosphere. I can totally see why it has a cult status. The story's also remarkable and pretty complex (I think I understood everything, but I may rewatch it one day, just for the sake of it).
I also saw Chronicle before Akira (for some obvious reasons), and while I enjoyed it, now it does look like little less weird Akira rip-off (or at least heavily inspired). Not saying it's a bad thing, it's a pretty solid film IMO, but I think I prefer Akira. Overall, me liked it, just wanted to see if Josh Trank is indeed someone worth taking notice of.
Don't Look Now is a masterpiece and one of the best psychological horror films. It's also the best edited film of all time. All time fave for me.
The Guest (2014)
A really captivating film. Dan Stevens is soooo dreamy.
A really captivating film. Dan Stevens is soooo dreamy.
It doesn't bring anything new to the table, but as far as taut, edge of your seat thrillers go, it certainly excels in that department. The hugely talented cast all play their parts well too.
