Movie Wars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

midnight rain · 01-02-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Alien is a haunted house movie in space. Brilliantly done and has stood the test of time so well but The Thing is something else entirely.

We STILL don't know the ending of The Thing and throughout the film you haven't got a clue who is next, what the frig they will turn into or what the hell The Thing is in the first place. In Alien we eventually see what it is that's stalking and who is next.

I think that the production values and assured direction by Scott gives the film much more kudos than it deserves.

Alien 7
The Thing 7

unless I have got my figures wrong.

Ambiguity doesn't necessarily make for a better movie. A more suspenseful and scary movie perhaps, but not intrinsically better.

Production values and assured direction can (and do in Alien's case) make a film great.

Alfred · 01-02-2013, 07:48 PM

Keep sending me suggestions!

In the mean time I'll throw in one of my own... modern war films.

Ridley Scott's BLACK HAWK DOWN (2001)

vs.

Kathryn Bigelow's THE HURT LOCKER (2009)

midnight rain · 01-02-2013, 08:02 PM

I haven't seen Black Hawk Down in 10 years so I'll have to revisit it before I vote. The Hurt Locker was damn good, but something held it back from being great for me. I'll also probably revisit it just to be comprehensive.

LoathsomePete · 01-02-2013, 08:07 PM

I'm going to have to go with The Hurt Locker, although I do think Black Hawk Down is a brilliant movie, even if it is responsible for the whole "shaky cam" trope with action movies these days. I've got a massive boner for Kathryn Bigelow so that probably counts for a lot too.

The Hurt Locker - 1
Black Hawk Down - 0

Violent & Funky · 01-06-2013, 04:38 PM

The Hurt Locker because the story is much more personal.

The Hurt Locker - 2
Black Hawk Down - 0

Alfred · 01-06-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

The Hurt Locker because the story is much more personal.

The Hurt Locker - 2
Black Hawk Down - 0

Gonna agree for the same reason. Black Hawk Down is better visually, and is more action-packed, but it's nowhere near as personal or powerful as The Hurt Locker.

The Hurt Locker - 3
Black Hawk Down - 0

FRED HALE SR. · 01-17-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

Gonna agree for the same reason. Black Hawk Down is better visually, and is more action-packed, but it's nowhere near as personal or powerful as The Hurt Locker.

The Hurt Locker - 3
Black Hawk Down - 0

Another tough one to pick. I gotta get Black Hawk Down rolling with a pick though. I consider these two movies equal in just about every aspect. I felt BHD was a little more riveting in the edge of your seat aspect. I never felt any sense of urgency with The Hurt Locker, Renner was exceptional in the roll though and some of the explosions were epic and I really loved the sniper scene, very realistic.

Hurt Locker-3
Black Hawk Down-1

Sparky · 01-18-2013, 11:33 AM

black hawk down, sick of hearing how realistic hurt locker is, please. The scene where the soldiers go "rogue" and decide to tackle the city on their own frustrates me

hurt locker-3
black hawk down-2

Alfred · 01-22-2013, 08:07 PM

We'll call that one a tie.

The next battle puts two 1970's period films against each other, slow-paced films that are renowned more for their beautiful cinematography than their stories.

Stanley Kubrick's BARRY LYNDON (1975)

vs.

Terrence Malick's DAYS OF HEAVEN (1978)

Alfred · 02-06-2013, 03:24 PM

This one's from eric generic.

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Here's some mindfucks that were well done. Both deal with the search or loss of love. One focuses on the past while the other is set in the future. These are two of my favorite flicks, and figured they deserved a mention.

Michel Gondry's ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004)

vs.

Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL (1985)

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm going to have to go with The Hurt Locker, although I do think Black Hawk Down is a brilliant movie, even if it is responsible for the whole "shaky cam" trope with action movies these days. I've got a massive boner for Kathryn Bigelow so that probably counts for a lot too. The Hurt Locker - 1 Black Hawk Down - 0 __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	The Hurt Locker because the story is much more personal. The Hurt Locker - 2 Black Hawk Down - 0 __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	We'll call that one a tie. The next battle puts two 1970's period films against each other, slow-paced films that are renowned more for their beautiful cinematography than their stories. Stanley Kubrick's BARRY LYNDON (1975) vs. Terrence Malick's DAYS OF HEAVEN (1978) Last edited by Alfred; 01-23-2013 at 01:57 PM.

01-02-2013, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Keep sending me suggestions! In the mean time I'll throw in one of my own... modern war films. Ridley Scott's BLACK HAWK DOWN (2001) vs. Kathryn Bigelow's THE HURT LOCKER (2009)

01-02-2013, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
midnight rain Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,711	I haven't seen Black Hawk Down in 10 years so I'll have to revisit it before I vote. The Hurt Locker was damn good, but something held it back from being great for me. I'll also probably revisit it just to be comprehensive.

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Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	black hawk down, sick of hearing how realistic hurt locker is, please. The scene where the soldiers go "rogue" and decide to tackle the city on their own frustrates me hurt locker-3 black hawk down-2