What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

Mindy · 12-10-2016, 06:13 AM

arrival

Key · 12-10-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

It is quite good if you take it for what it is.

My only issue with is was the build up process to the big pay off. The first 2/3 of the movie is different from the last act. Oh and the constant debate that I had with other people over Batman using a gun and being super violent to the point that he was pretty brutal and straight up killing people. I liked the entire fact that they bonded over their mommy issues. It makes sense that they would. It was much more than just "oh no they have the first name."

You mean the build up that the Dark Knight movies had as well? I don't see that as a proper criticism for the movie.

Do you want the whole movie to be the same thing? No twists or turns?

Batman doesn't have super powers so why wouldn't he try to have the upper hand by any means necessary in regards to guns etc?

Seems as though the criticism that you talk about are just petty way to pick the movie apart.

I did like it for what it is, and a good movie is what it is.

djchameleon · 12-10-2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ki

You mean the build up that the Dark Knight movies had as well? I don't see that as a proper criticism for the movie.

Do you want the whole movie to be the same thing? No twists or turns?

If the movie is titled Batman VS. Superman, I'm sure most fans wanted to get to the action. The hype was too much for fans and it surely disappointed how long that the set up took to get to that scene. It's the same thing with Civil War, the build up towards the airport scene which fans were waiting for the entire time took a bit to get there. It was just a more interesting ride getting to the airport scene.

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Originally Posted by Ki

Batman doesn't have super powers so why wouldn't he try to have the upper hand by any means necessary in regards to guns etc?

A true Batman fan wouldn't say that. So I used to be on the other side of the gun and bring up the fact that in the 50s or so one of the earlier comics. Batman used a pistol but that was only one instance. The whole motto behind Batman is that he doesn't use any lethal weapons. All of those gadgets that he has are non-lethal and he rules on the side of justice. Letting the criminals be taken by the cops to do jail time. It's against his entire morality to use a gun to actually kill someone off and deal a lethal blow.

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Originally Posted by Ki

Seems as though the criticism that you talk about are just petty way to pick the movie apart.

I'll give you a pass because I know you aren't a comic book nerd to know this stuff but that's what comic book nerds were pissed off about. Casual watchers wouldn't have noticed the difference.

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Originally Posted by Ki

I did like it for what it is, and a good movie is what it is.

I agree except for the points I mentioned.

The Batlord · 12-10-2016, 11:20 AM

The killing thing didn't really bother me, but that's more because I didn't care about the movie in general. I definitely don't see why they did it though.

Chula Vista · 12-11-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

The Lobster

Absolutely hysterical and thought provoking. The first half of the film was much more developed than the back half, but I loved the whole ride. Yorgos Lanthimos delivers by making the viewer want to have several viewings without requiring them to because his films hit so hard on the first punch. Dogtooth was much better, but Dogtooth is also something that they should teach in film schools as a "perfect film." That's a high bar to set. I think The Lobster gets a 4.5/5

Also, it's on Amazon Prime for anyone (Chula) who has that.

Just seen it today. Weird but I didn't find it funny at all. Funny how it had the classical guitar scene just like Dogtooth did. Use to be able to play that tune (recuerdos de la alhambra). Major props to Colin and Rachel for putting it all out there in roles that were far from flattering.

**Frownland** · 12-11-2016, 10:14 PM

It's a dry humour. The funny parts in that aspect had me rolling.

innerspaceboy · 12-11-2016, 10:28 PM

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Chula Vista · 12-11-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

It's a dry humor. The funny parts in that aspect had me rolling.

No I get that. But after watching Black Mirror I'm getting jaded about dry humor. I found the movie unsettling more than anything. I didn't realize it was the Dogtooth guy until I re-read your post so I'm watching it and thinking how much it reminded me of that flick. Well, duh.

I was seeing some humor up until the crazy chick killed David's brother. From that point on it was total dystopian darkness for me.

Again, major props to the two leads, who've been always rated high in "sexiest" polls, for baring everything for the movie.

Chula Vista · 12-13-2016, 03:55 PM

The Last Waltz

The Band's final concert in 1976 at the famed Winterland Ballroom with a who's who of special guests. Scorcese long before he became a household name directs one of the greatest concert films. Timeless stuff.

djchameleon · 12-14-2016, 09:15 PM

Okay, I finally saw The Arrival and I got to read all the spoilers stuff. I kind of wish I didn't read the praise from MB and went in with whatever was left of me knowing too much before going into it. I see what other people see in it but I'm too much of a hater and had way too much expectations for it. I left slightly disappointed with one or two major questions on my mind that went unanswered. I'm like yeah, I'm going to have to go home and google theories now.

I quoted a crap load of those spoiler posts but I'm just going to comment in my own spoiler box.

Spoiler for Spilled Milk:

I also saw Fantastic Beasts, which I truly enjoyed. Now I know what M.A.G.U.S. means. I have a shirt that talks about Oblivators and I actually understand my shirt now. I had no idea what any of that meant prior.

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