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Best film of all time? "The Passenger".

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Victor Khomenko

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We watched it when it first came out - the soviet authorities thought it painted the West in bad enough light... and then at least once more.
Any time I see it listed, I have that nasty burning desire to watch it again... which I usually suppress - but last night my wife set the trap for me, and I fell for it. :)
To say we watched it with great pleasure would be an understatement - we enjoyed every long second of it. And long those seconds are, indeed.
If someone has not seen it yet - take a look, you are in for a great treat.
Those familiar with that gem should put it on your list of things to enjoy once again.
And... to answer the question... well, definitely one of the best films ever made.

Edits: 03/15/20

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I don't know... can there be even a "best 10?" Hell, I'd be hard to pick the - tinear 17:32:43 03/23/20 (2)
best Tarkovsky film. Or Tarr. Can a film be better than "Wild Strawberries" or "The Seventh Seal?" Or "Berlin Alexanderplatz?"
That said, "The Passenger" indeed is a fine film, one that I've watched many, many times. The scenes in the Gaudi setting are wonderful. It doesn't hurt the film to have Maria Schneider, either. What a wonderful young career--- playing opposite two mega-stars (Brando, of course, the other).
I must confess to enjoying several other Antonioni films just as much...
- You are allowed one per director... maybe 1/2 per... :) - Victor Khomenko 06:37:17 03/24/20 (1)
  Tarkovsky? That's the easy one: Solaris. Natalia Bondarchuk's wet shirt scene wins hands down.
  
  BTW - I just discovered that there was another Russian film on that book - the 1968 version, which I have not seen. So you can say you post did its valuable contribution for today!
  
  I will try to locate that one, as the lead actor is a good one.
  
  BTW, playing opposite Brando left deep emotional scars on Maria, as is well documented. She's got lot more than she was bargaining for.
  
  I love Antonioni.
  - Found it! - Victor Khomenko 08:22:01 03/24/20 (0)
    1968 Solaris is not really a movie, it is a made for TV stage production, still is worth a look.
    And with English subtitles!
    1968 Solaris (Open in New Window)
    Edits: 03/24/20
RE: Best film of all time? "The Passenger". - gwarejp3 03:48:52 03/16/20 (8)
The Jack Nicholson film? Certainly a Top-10 pick

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- RE: Best film of all time? "The Passenger". - Mike B. 08:37:44 03/16/20 (7)
  That was my first reaction, but I am guessing Vic might be referring to a Soviet film?
  The Nicholson film was a mind blower when I saw it in a theatre when it came out.
  - Me no Russian! - Victor Khomenko 09:30:58 03/16/20 (6)
    People still treat me that way... but for many years my wife and I to a question "Where are you from?" would respond: "From Delaware!"
    
    You should see some reactions. :)
    - Boris and Natasha on the loose! * - Billy Wonka 14:59:49 03/16/20 (0)
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    - That's like the Coneheads being from France [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 10:52:29 03/16/20 (1)
      - RE: That's like the Coneheads being from France [nt] ;-) - B. Scarpia 19:16:09 03/16/20 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: That's like the Coneheads being from France [nt] ;-) posted by Chris from Lafayette on March 16, 2020 at 10:52:29
        
        A classic!
        
        View YouTube Video
        
        Sapiens, My Ass
    - RE: Me no Russian! - Mike B. 10:20:44 03/16/20 (2)
      I should have said you have a eclectic taste for films from a variety of countries. So was the one you watched the Nicholson film? It was probably one of Antonioni's best films.
      - Yes, of course... one of Jack's best roles. - Victor Khomenko 10:47:42 03/16/20 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Me no Russian! posted by Mike B. on March 16, 2020 at 10:20:44
        
        Made us sad thinking about his current state. We both love him.
        
        RE: Yes, of course... one of Jack's best roles. - Mike B. 11:35:47 03/16/20 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Yes, of course... one of Jack's best roles. posted by Victor Khomenko on March 16, 2020 at 10:47:42
        
        Jack was in some very good films in the 1970's. I like The Last Detail. Randy Quaid was also good in it. Throw in Five Easy Pieces and Cuckoos Nest.
        Might be a good time for me to view them again with the Corona deal slowing things down.

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