man why do people say this movie is good, i watched it today its really mehhhhhhhChris435 wrote:Pacific Rim:
my favorite blockbuster of the spring/summer (well, I haven't seen much but still).. it was better than i thought it would be.
What was the last movie you watched? IV
Now you guys know what its like to be me in terms of Man of Steel.shadow123 wrote:man why do people say this movie is good, i watched it today its really mehhhhhhh
On topic of your quote though, I think I'll quote Vader on this one:
There's two kinds of 'cheese' in movies, typically. The first is a way to describe a certain awkwardness that arises from contrived emotion, or when 'one' thing overtly clashes with another, such as realism and fantasy. This ranges from action scenes to performances. The second, and the 'type' I would argue is in Pacific Rim, is when it evokes a sentimentality and romanticism linked to idealism, that makes people uncomfortable today. What I mean is, many of Steven Spielberg's first few decades of films are seen as cheesy today, and many have received subsequent criticism for this. Schindler's List is one such film, as are Saving Private Ryan and E.T.. However, at the time, they couldn't have been a bigger success with critics and audiences. Something has changed the cultural mindset on naked emotion and a 'eyes wide open' sense of wonder. I think maybe 9/11 and the rise of global terrorism, but that's conjecture and I have no direct evidence. There's a great line in Hugo: "They saw too much of reality..." This encapsulates what I mean.
Pacific Rim asks viewers to take a leap, to trust Del Toro, and his film to open up your eyes once again. The film's far from perfect, but to viewers seemingly available to make that leap, it was an enthralling experience.
9.6/10
My love for Jennifer Connelly burns like a thousand suns.
dafox wrote:
9.6/10
My love for Jennifer Connelly burns like a thousand suns.
One of my favorites!
the lone ranger 5/5 
The Hunger Games
Dat reaping scene! Gets me errrrtime.
Dat reaping scene! Gets me errrrtime.
This Sporting Life (1963)
Dir. Lindsay Anderson
Gobsmackingly well-made film. Perhaps the best of British cinema in this time period, and that's saying a heck of a lot. Anderson's style is bold and unapologetic in its non-linear unpackaging of the story - I'd be surprised if Nolan wasn't influenced by this in some way. Richard Harris' performance is his best and one for the ages - Rachel Roberts is similarly impressive. It's a beautifully written film, quite cruel in a lot of ways but very, very human. Haven't seen a film that good in a long time.
Dir. Lindsay Anderson
Gobsmackingly well-made film. Perhaps the best of British cinema in this time period, and that's saying a heck of a lot. Anderson's style is bold and unapologetic in its non-linear unpackaging of the story - I'd be surprised if Nolan wasn't influenced by this in some way. Richard Harris' performance is his best and one for the ages - Rachel Roberts is similarly impressive. It's a beautifully written film, quite cruel in a lot of ways but very, very human. Haven't seen a film that good in a long time.
The Day The Earth Stood Still (Remake) - Crap. I will never get over my anger for what they did to this. 
This film is all about the performances and what a great ensemble cast this is. Gosling gives another standout performance, and quite frankly, each time I've seen this (my 3rd viewing), I've come to appreciate Gosling's performance moreso than before. Considering that year's list of nominees, which was pretty weak, imo, I think Gosling should have potentially gotten a Best Actor nomination.
Hoffman and Giamatti also do great in their supporting roles, and Giamatti(who I'm a fanboy of), is so damn good, particularly with his scenes involving Gosling.
The Ides of March doesn't reinvent the genre, but it certainly is a nice addition to those political thrillers that came before it, and gives a great in-depth look at the inner workings of political campaigns, particularly at the national level.
Check it out if you get the chance.
Grade: B+
