Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 259

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 11-26-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chernabog

Wow... Those are my bottom two Studio Ghibli films. Actually, I really really hate Music of the Heart -- the only redeeming thing was the Engrish singing of "Country Roads" that I used to sing at top volume, which would drive my roommate nuts.

Contly load! Take me home! To the prace! I berong!

Besides that, oh my god I have never seen a more boring or pointless anime in my life. What about it did you find good, I'm curious?

Porco Rosso was cute, but it would have been better

Spoiler:

I saw it, and sorta went... wha? That's it?!? Meh.

My favorite is still Princess Mononoke, with Spirited Away a very close second.

Hmm, I loved Spirited Away, but Princess Mononoke came across as bloated, despite being visually stimulating. And the story in Howl's Moving Castle, again - visually stunning - was better served by the book.

What I loved about Music of the Heart was the simplicity of the story, the simple and lovely friendship/romance, the clock. It was a realist based Ghibli film that contains element of the fantastical, which was a nice change from some of their other films. It just moved me. And I adored the song, as well.

innerSpaceman · 11-21-2007, 05:47 PM

I like Howl's Moving Castle because it puts me to sleep.

That's right .... it's so psychenautic, it can trance you out from it's oddball strangeness. Love it love it. Can't say which is my favorite Miyazaki, but this one's in the top tier.

wendybeth · 11-21-2007, 09:47 PM

When I am having a hard time getting to sleep, I pop in Howls or Spirited Away- it's not that they're boring (far from it, actually) but they are kind of soothing and before I know it I'm asleep. I absolutely love those films.

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-25-2007, 10:41 AM

What I'm about to say will either identify me either as unsophisticated, or a brave and intelligent woman.

I'm Not There is not a very good movie. It has some really great performances, and I do admire its balls-out-of-the-box strivings. But I do think it's possible to strive to storytell in a new way (a way that intends to pay homage to the musical style of a master bull**** artist) and have that storytelling fall flat on its face.

The critics seem to disagree. I am wondering if this is genuine appreciation or Emperor's New Clothes syndrome. In any case, the film seems to be a ride, and either you enjoy it or you don't. If you see it, do go into it with an open mind and prepare for some significant confusion (even if you are familiar with Dylan history.) Because the title is apt - this is a retelling of an enigmatic man who has not been captured in this film any more than in any other interview or documentary. Perhaps that was its point - but I'm not sure I'm willing to spend my time in a quest for someone who's not there.

In other news... I never thought I'd say it, but I think Affleck has a career. And by "Affleck," I mean both Ben (as a director) and Casey (as a leading man.) Gone Baby Gone was terrific. Not flawless, but definitely a sign of great things to come from the brother duo.

Alex · 11-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Enjoyed Beowulf when I saw it at a press screening but Lani was interested and she picked it last night so I saw it again. Was really surprised how poorly it played on a second consideration. I actually started to nod off during the last battle sequence.

Alex · 11-25-2007, 03:49 PM

Porco Rosso is also in my top 2 (mood changes it from day to day) with Spirited Away battling for supremacy.

Not Afraid · 11-25-2007, 07:58 PM

Totoro is pretty high up there for me. It makes me smile.

Not Afraid · 11-25-2007, 08:07 PM

I saw The Constant Gardner last night. Hmmmm. Not a great film at all, but it's always nice to see a bit of Ralph.

Ponine · 11-26-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I saw The Constant Gardner last night. Hmmmm. Not a great film at all, but it's always nice to see a bit of Ralph.

soooooooooooooooo depressing in my book.

(yeah, I know that wasnt a very intellectual response.)

I watched Keeping Up With the Steins this weekend.
Meh.. could have had more filler. I loved Grandpa, and any issues I had with the fild were redeemed when Neil Diamond sang.

Alex · 11-26-2007, 02:16 PM

Wow, I had to go back and read my MousePlanet review to remember what I thought of Keeping Up with the Steins. Turns out I didn't much care for it.

11-21-2007, 05:47 PM	#2
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I like Howl's Moving Castle because it puts me to sleep. That's right .... it's so psychenautic, it can trance you out from it's oddball strangeness. Love it love it. Can't say which is my favorite Miyazaki, but this one's in the top tier.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	When I am having a hard time getting to sleep, I pop in Howls or Spirited Away- it's not that they're boring (far from it, actually) but they are kind of soothing and before I know it I'm asleep. I absolutely love those films. __________________
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11-25-2007, 10:41 AM	#4
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	What I'm about to say will either identify me either as unsophisticated, or a brave and intelligent woman. I'm Not There is not a very good movie. It has some really great performances, and I do admire its balls-out-of-the-box strivings. But I do think it's possible to strive to storytell in a new way (a way that intends to pay homage to the musical style of a master bull**** artist) and have that storytelling fall flat on its face. The critics seem to disagree. I am wondering if this is genuine appreciation or Emperor's New Clothes syndrome. In any case, the film seems to be a ride, and either you enjoy it or you don't. If you see it, do go into it with an open mind and prepare for some significant confusion (even if you are familiar with Dylan history.) Because the title is apt - this is a retelling of an enigmatic man who has not been captured in this film any more than in any other interview or documentary. Perhaps that was its point - but I'm not sure I'm willing to spend my time in a quest for someone who's not there. In other news... I never thought I'd say it, but I think Affleck has a career. And by "Affleck," I mean both Ben (as a director) and Casey (as a leading man.) Gone Baby Gone was terrific. Not flawless, but definitely a sign of great things to come from the brother duo.
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11-25-2007, 10:52 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Enjoyed Beowulf when I saw it at a press screening but Lani was interested and she picked it last night so I saw it again. Was really surprised how poorly it played on a second consideration. I actually started to nod off during the last battle sequence.
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11-25-2007, 03:49 PM	#6
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Porco Rosso is also in my top 2 (mood changes it from day to day) with Spirited Away battling for supremacy.
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11-25-2007, 07:58 PM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Totoro is pretty high up there for me. It makes me smile.
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11-25-2007, 08:07 PM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I saw The Constant Gardner last night. Hmmmm. Not a great film at all, but it's always nice to see a bit of Ralph.
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11-26-2007, 02:16 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Wow, I had to go back and read my MousePlanet review to remember what I thought of Keeping Up with the Steins. Turns out I didn't much care for it.
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