What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

**Exo** · 06-29-2012, 02:03 PM

Two words...

SPITE DIAPER.

Okay, now that I have that out of my system by saying that this is one of the best films I've seen in the last five years. I didn't expect this. I only saw Rooney Mara out of all the Oscar nominees for Best Actress but I can honestly say that Tilda Swinton along with the entire film got ROBBED at the Oscars. The film released late and to little theaters but I believe it was eligible for the 2012 Oscars. Swinton gave one of the most subtle powerhouse performances I've ever seen. Her character took a lot in and kept it there and it was wonderful watching hr trying to keep all the hurt inside instead of letting it loose.

This was also a fantastically filmed movie. It kind of had a Pulp Fiction feel where she kept going back to a different time and place and then jumping back again but it never got confusing or tiresome. It added to the mystery of what kind of a monster we are dealing with when we look at Kevin. Ezra Miller was also fantastic. The film also did a brilliant job of incorporating colors, specifically red into nearly every scene.

This is not a rewatchable film though. At least not at first. It shows qualities of say Requiem for a Dream or Dancer in the Dark (Hell, any Von Trier film for that matter) where you're so emotionally drained afterword you can't think straight. The ending to this one is punishing but answers so many questions and evokes more.

I am lucky enough to have a girlfriend who lives film as much as I do and we were talking about this one for a good hour after it ended. I HIGHLY recommend seeing this for the incredible acting from Swinton and Miller and also just a perfectly directed film that will be talked about for years.

10/10

debaserr · 06-29-2012, 02:17 PM

All of the lead actors did a great job. It was OK, but it just seemed so unbelievable to me.

6/10

**Exo** · 06-29-2012, 02:27 PM

Kevin?

debaserr · 06-29-2012, 02:29 PM

Yup.

**Exo** · 06-29-2012, 02:36 PM

Care to explain or are we just going to have a one word post off?

debaserr · 06-29-2012, 02:50 PM

I don't think little kids behave like that without a MAJOR trauma (probably not even with one, and I don't consider what happened to him to be that huge). It seems like the child Kevin was just sort of plucked out of the writers imagination.

Seeing as how the rest of the movie is predicated on that, it kinda ruined a lot of it for me.

I continued for Tilda.

**Exo** · 06-29-2012, 03:46 PM

I guess I can agree. I just don't think his behavior was too out there to call it unrealistic though. It wasn't like he came out of the womb spouting Hitler speeches and lighting kittens on fire. That would be too much. They had to make him as evil as they could be without going too far overboard and I feel like they did it just right.

****in spite diaper dude.

FRED HALE SR. · 06-29-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric generic

All of the lead actors did a great job. It was OK, but it just seemed so unbelievable to me.

6/10

This movie certainly had the buzz. I found it to be a bore-fest. I think Swinton was decent enough as the post-partum mom, but any son that acted like that would get the **** beat out of him on the daily.

5/10

**Exo** · 06-29-2012, 07:38 PM

Am I the only one that doesn't write off a movie just because I would do something different? The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the best horror films of all time but is full of horrible decisions and actions by all involved. I would have made sure that kid got a whoopin as well but that doesn't mean that the opposite doesn't happen or at least can be portrayed on film. I can't argue with the fact that it was boring. I was engrossed by it but can see how the slow pace can be for others. I'm a Kubrick fan though so slow movies are just something I like.

LoathsomePete · 06-30-2012, 06:46 PM

Adaptation (2002)

I love this movie, especially the scenes with Robert McKee. It is kind of funny to watch early to mid '00's with Nicholas Cage when he was still trying to be a serious actor, but this movie lets him use his... unique zaniness in a constructive way.

06-29-2012, 02:03 PM	#11861 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	Two words... SPITE DIAPER. Okay, now that I have that out of my system by saying that this is one of the best films I've seen in the last five years. I didn't expect this. I only saw Rooney Mara out of all the Oscar nominees for Best Actress but I can honestly say that Tilda Swinton along with the entire film got ROBBED at the Oscars. The film released late and to little theaters but I believe it was eligible for the 2012 Oscars. Swinton gave one of the most subtle powerhouse performances I've ever seen. Her character took a lot in and kept it there and it was wonderful watching hr trying to keep all the hurt inside instead of letting it loose. This was also a fantastically filmed movie. It kind of had a Pulp Fiction feel where she kept going back to a different time and place and then jumping back again but it never got confusing or tiresome. It added to the mystery of what kind of a monster we are dealing with when we look at Kevin. Ezra Miller was also fantastic. The film also did a brilliant job of incorporating colors, specifically red into nearly every scene. This is not a rewatchable film though. At least not at first. It shows qualities of say Requiem for a Dream or Dancer in the Dark (Hell, any Von Trier film for that matter) where you're so emotionally drained afterword you can't think straight. The ending to this one is punishing but answers so many questions and evokes more. I am lucky enough to have a girlfriend who lives film as much as I do and we were talking about this one for a good hour after it ended. I HIGHLY recommend seeing this for the incredible acting from Swinton and Miller and also just a perfectly directed film that will be talked about for years. 10/10 __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

06-29-2012, 02:17 PM	#11862 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	All of the lead actors did a great job. It was OK, but it just seemed so unbelievable to me. 6/10 __________________ Last.FM

06-29-2012, 02:27 PM	#11863 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	Kevin? __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

06-29-2012, 02:29 PM	#11864 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Yup. __________________ Last.FM

06-29-2012, 02:36 PM	#11865 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	Care to explain or are we just going to have a one word post off? __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

06-29-2012, 02:50 PM	#11866 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I don't think little kids behave like that without a MAJOR trauma (probably not even with one, and I don't consider what happened to him to be that huge). It seems like the child Kevin was just sort of plucked out of the writers imagination. Seeing as how the rest of the movie is predicated on that, it kinda ruined a lot of it for me. I continued for Tilda. __________________ Last.FM

06-29-2012, 03:46 PM	#11867 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	I guess I can agree. I just don't think his behavior was too out there to call it unrealistic though. It wasn't like he came out of the womb spouting Hitler speeches and lighting kittens on fire. That would be too much. They had to make him as evil as they could be without going too far overboard and I feel like they did it just right. **in spite diaper dude. __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE**

06-29-2012, 07:38 PM	#11869 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	Am I the only one that doesn't write off a movie just because I would do something different? The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the best horror films of all time but is full of horrible decisions and actions by all involved. I would have made sure that kid got a whoopin as well but that doesn't mean that the opposite doesn't happen or at least can be portrayed on film. I can't argue with the fact that it was boring. I was engrossed by it but can see how the slow pace can be for others. I'm a Kubrick fan though so slow movies are just something I like. __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

06-30-2012, 06:46 PM	#11870 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Adaptation (2002) I love this movie, especially the scenes with Robert McKee. It is kind of funny to watch early to mid '00's with Nicholas Cage when he was still trying to be a serious actor, but this movie lets him use his... unique zaniness in a constructive way. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too