Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 484

Gemini Cricket · 09-16-2009, 10:55 AM

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I'm pretty sure the long last shot of Michael Clayton is just to let it sink in what he's done and get a glimmer of how he feels about it and how the past week has changed his life.

That's what I figured. Very interesting.

Moonliner · 09-16-2009, 11:18 AM

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But I liked the rest of Michael Clayton...

I prefer The Longest Day over Saving Private Ryan as well, flippy. I found SPR to be pretentious in places. Also I was confused on how the movie was supposed to be Ryan's flashback but he didn't see any of what happened.

I've watched Saving Private Ryan a couple of times. I like the beach landing scene. Lot's of action and great sound effects. It's like a theme park ride. I've never made it much past that point however, I assume from comments above that they eventually find the guy....

innerSpaceman · 09-16-2009, 11:34 AM

Yeah, and I like the movie past that point more than the opening. IMO, it's a great distillation of the WWII genre. As such, I tend to like it better than actual WWII movies that are truly part of that genre.

The cast is great, especially Tom Hanks. And the reveal is not a trick, as some may claim.

Alex · 09-16-2009, 11:38 AM

The "flashback" used to bother me but I've decided to accept it not as a literal flashback but rather Ryan's pausing to reflect on the sacrifice that was made for him and whether he was worth it and then the movie showing us what that sacrifice was.

Still didn't much care for the movie though.

Gemini Cricket · 09-16-2009, 11:45 AM

For me, one of the most unforgettable movies about WWII has to be The Fighting Sullivans. It's horribly sad but based on the true story of the Sullivan Brothers. I can't watch it any more (it makes me profoundly sad) but it's a good film.

flippyshark · 09-16-2009, 02:34 PM

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For me, one of the most unforgettable movies about WWII has to be The Fighting Sullivans. It's horribly sad but based on the true story of the Sullivan Brothers. I can't watch it any more (it makes me profoundly sad) but it's a good film.

OOOH what a flashback. I was very young and that was on TV, and man did I cry - Now, do I dare go back and see it again?

Morrigoon · 09-16-2009, 11:59 PM

I finally saw Doubt. Great great performances! And I loved the very ending.

flippyshark · 09-17-2009, 05:47 AM

Yes, I highly recommend Doubt. I was especially pleased by the remarkable mid-movie performance of CCH Pounder.

LSPoorEeyorick · 09-17-2009, 06:41 AM

Viola Davis, but yes. She was tremendous. I actually thought everyone's performances were quite brilliant. It was one of my favorites of last year (and with the exception of one or two badly-angled shots, I don't know why it wasn't nominated for best picture.)

innerSpaceman · 09-17-2009, 09:32 AM

Yes, I enjoyed that one very much, and was impressed with it. Didn't Davis win Best Supporting for, basically, her two scenes? If so, I was amazed to discover that was completely deserved.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yeah, and I like the movie past that point more than the opening. IMO, it's a great distillation of the WWII genre. As such, I tend to like it better than actual WWII movies that are truly part of that genre. The cast is great, especially Tom Hanks. And the reveal is not a trick, as some may claim.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The "flashback" used to bother me but I've decided to accept it not as a literal flashback but rather Ryan's pausing to reflect on the sacrifice that was made for him and whether he was worth it and then the movie showing us what that sacrifice was. Still didn't much care for the movie though.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	For me, one of the most unforgettable movies about WWII has to be The Fighting Sullivans. It's horribly sad but based on the true story of the Sullivan Brothers. I can't watch it any more (it makes me profoundly sad) but it's a good film.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I finally saw Doubt. Great great performances! And I loved the very ending. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Yes, I highly recommend Doubt. I was especially pleased by the remarkable mid-movie performance of CCH Pounder.
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09-17-2009, 06:41 AM	#4839
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Viola Davis, but yes. She was tremendous. I actually thought everyone's performances were quite brilliant. It was one of my favorites of last year (and with the exception of one or two badly-angled shots, I don't know why it wasn't nominated for best picture.)
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09-17-2009, 09:32 AM	#4840
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yes, I enjoyed that one very much, and was impressed with it. Didn't Davis win Best Supporting for, basically, her two scenes? If so, I was amazed to discover that was completely deserved.
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