Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel - Page 53

JWBear · 05-10-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

JW, did you see the original doco? It's rather good.

We watched last year sometime.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-18-2010, 08:24 AM

Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is a phenomenal movie. Man it's good to see Gilliam return to form. He's still on about the same stuff; good and evil, the power of the narrative, the contentious line between entertainment and enlightenment, and the loss of childhood innocence (the last theme magnified here owing no doubt to the fact that this was a daddy-daughter production).

Like all Gilliam films, it once again suffers from a lack of cohesion in production value. I still adore his sense of style, but without fail he seems to over estimate his abilities to fully integrate the full variety of visual effects he tries to use. It's not that any one particular element is bad, but there are just a few points here and there that feel out of place and less polished/skillfully executed, setting them apart from an otherwise visually stunning experience.

Fortunately, like Time Bandits and Brazil and Munchausen, as long as you're on board the overall visual package and the strength of the narrative, those fleeting moments of chintz are easy to forgive.

And, to fulfill the unwritten contractual obligation entered into by anyone giving their opinion of this movie, I must of course make mention of one particular member of the cast....Verne Troyer is a horrible actor.

mousepod · 05-18-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

And, to fulfill the unwritten contractual obligation entered into by anyone giving their opinion of this movie, I must of course make mention of one particular member of the cast....Verne Troyer is a horrible actor.

But it's a small role.

Moonliner · 05-18-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

But it's a small role.

There are no small roles, only small actors.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-18-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

But it's a small role.

Funny quip, but if only it were a small role! I felt so bad for Christopher Plummer.

It was so fun going on a Gilliam adventure again.

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Not Afraid · 05-24-2010, 09:33 AM

Having found our lost Netflix DVDs, we returned them and got 2 new ones! (What a concept!) We actually watched these 2 - An Education and A Serious Man.

Neither one blew my socks off, but I really enjoyed An Education. I LOVED the main character - she was a fantastic balance of smart, yet naive teen. Well played!

A Serious Man, while I didn't hate it, I is probably my least favorite Cohen Bros film yet. I had more appreciation for it after watching the extras, including and interview with the Brothers Cohen. I found myself getting repeatedly disgusted at the lead character for his passivity.

I wonder how long this round of movie watching will go? When our new BluRay player arrives, will it change? What happens when we get the monitor cord to hook up the mac to the new office TV? Will I never leave the house? It's a frightening thought.

flippyshark · 05-24-2010, 10:31 AM

I assume the protagonist of A Serious Man is passive as a result of this being a take on the book of Job, a fact that I'm glad I know going in, as that movie just arrived in my mailbox.

Oh, I REALLY liked the main character in An Education.

I may have been expecting too much of The Hurt Locker, but it only seemed pretty good to me. And shaky. I had to watch on the small screen.

Strangler Lewis · 05-24-2010, 10:45 AM

"Letters to Juliet" was fun if predictable. It was basically "French Kiss," with the twist that the presumptive romantic was the neglectful fiancee while the presumptive stiff was the European savior.

Not Afraid · 05-24-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

I assume the protagonist of A Serious Man is passive as a result of this being a take on the book of Job, a fact that I'm glad I know going in, as that movie just arrived in my mailbox.

Job needs to grow some balls.

innerSpaceman · 05-28-2010, 04:08 PM

Gemini Cricket, I'm so sorry that your husband's new movie is getting the worst reviews of, well, of the weekend that also saw Sex and the City 2 released. Wow, two awful films about the middle east. Hmmm.

I would normally see for myself before exclaiming how terrible a film is, but have you seen the reviews for these two movies? I'm gonna save myself the trouble, though I'll likely Netflix both at some point (they should be on DVD in a month or so, right?)

05-18-2010, 08:24 AM	#522
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is a phenomenal movie. Man it's good to see Gilliam return to form. He's still on about the same stuff; good and evil, the power of the narrative, the contentious line between entertainment and enlightenment, and the loss of childhood innocence (the last theme magnified here owing no doubt to the fact that this was a daddy-daughter production). Like all Gilliam films, it once again suffers from a lack of cohesion in production value. I still adore his sense of style, but without fail he seems to over estimate his abilities to fully integrate the full variety of visual effects he tries to use. It's not that any one particular element is bad, but there are just a few points here and there that feel out of place and less polished/skillfully executed, setting them apart from an otherwise visually stunning experience. Fortunately, like Time Bandits and Brazil and Munchausen, as long as you're on board the overall visual package and the strength of the narrative, those fleeting moments of chintz are easy to forgive. And, to fulfill the unwritten contractual obligation entered into by anyone giving their opinion of this movie, I must of course make mention of one particular member of the cast....Verne Troyer is a horrible actor. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-24-2010, 09:33 AM	#526
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Having found our lost Netflix DVDs, we returned them and got 2 new ones! (What a concept!) We actually watched these 2 - An Education and A Serious Man. Neither one blew my socks off, but I really enjoyed An Education. I LOVED the main character - she was a fantastic balance of smart, yet naive teen. Well played! A Serious Man, while I didn't hate it, I is probably my least favorite Cohen Bros film yet. I had more appreciation for it after watching the extras, including and interview with the Brothers Cohen. I found myself getting repeatedly disgusted at the lead character for his passivity. I wonder how long this round of movie watching will go? When our new BluRay player arrives, will it change? What happens when we get the monitor cord to hook up the mac to the new office TV? Will I never leave the house? It's a frightening thought.
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05-24-2010, 10:31 AM	#527
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I assume the protagonist of A Serious Man is passive as a result of this being a take on the book of Job, a fact that I'm glad I know going in, as that movie just arrived in my mailbox. Oh, I REALLY liked the main character in An Education. I may have been expecting too much of The Hurt Locker, but it only seemed pretty good to me. And shaky. I had to watch on the small screen.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	"Letters to Juliet" was fun if predictable. It was basically "French Kiss," with the twist that the presumptive romantic was the neglectful fiancee while the presumptive stiff was the European savior. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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05-28-2010, 04:08 PM	#530
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Gemini Cricket, I'm so sorry that your husband's new movie is getting the worst reviews of, well, of the weekend that also saw Sex and the City 2 released. Wow, two awful films about the middle east. Hmmm. I would normally see for myself before exclaiming how terrible a film is, but have you seen the reviews for these two movies? I'm gonna save myself the trouble, though I'll likely Netflix both at some point (they should be on DVD in a month or so, right?)
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