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Dialogues between ALL characters sound like they were written by a person with very limited grasp of English - and I'm pretty sure they were (by Von Trier himself).
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I was in a fleabag motel in Somewhere America, with a tv that had no sound. I tuned into this movie and thought it was great.
I watched all of the interplay, but heard nothing. As the object closed in, the people resorted to all kinds of escapist routines, showing their true character -- or lack of it -- as all behavior failed to supply an escape. Not just personal endings, but ending everything, is absolutely mind shattering.
The concept is brilliant. The ultimate what-if scenario that takes away all meaning and pretense. Every emotion, goal, personality, ... everything is stripped away in the face of ending everything.
The point is constantly driven home, again and again, as the object is periodically seen closer than the previous time. Finally, it fills the night sky.
I loved it, but again, no sound. It had an huge all-star cast.
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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
... isn't exactly everyones' favorite. It was from a Stephen King story, so it has to be taken as less than probable.
The flick has a huge cult following, judging from its website.
How obvious does a film have to be to air its hatred of religion and authority by casting outlaws as heroes, a gutted bible implanted with a little pick axe as the key symbol, evil warden, brilliant Tom Robbins as the second coming, rising up in a crucifix-like pose, forgiving the kind hearted murderer Morgan Freeman who narrated the tale and now narrates equally manipulative ads for Visa.
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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
I've probably seen it 20 to 25 times and none of that ever occurred to me.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
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reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
Casablanca
I didn't see it until a couple years ago. It deserves all the accolades and more, no doubt. Despite seeing it with outrageously high expectations, I was highly entertained and fully satisfied.
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
How can you overrate movies this enjoyable?
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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
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What fun is a list like that without a serious referendum and the prize?Maybe you could try it in Switzerland? They will run a referendum on anything.
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Citizen Kane would top the list for me.
Jay Weidner goes over the top for 2001, calling it the greatest movie ever made and one of the greatest artworks of all time, rivalling Da vinci. He may have tremendous appreciation for it, but still!
Some modern films won't make classic status, but were gushed over by most critics:
inception
Crash
Adaptation
Crash wasn't too bad but didn't merit the big Hollywood circle jerk.
Citizen Kane - "Look ma, weird camera angles!"
Wild Strawberries - Old man is old.
Solaris - It's raining in the freaking house!
Tokyo Story - Just die already.
2001 - The monolith is a movie screen, we get it.
Blade Runner - Pinocchio is a real boy! Sob.
E.T. - He's from Uranus...
To Kill A Mockingbird - Let's befriend a murderous retarded and see what happens. Oh, and white women are bitches.
Lord of the Rings - It's all about not putting your finger in it. Thanks Freud!
To Kill a Mockingbird? It brought tears to my eyes when they stood as Atticus walked by. All time classic. I saw it as a kid was frightened to death with the Halloween scene, gave me nightmares.
Sorry, 2001 gave me a sense of awe when I fist saw it. The HAL was amazing in concept. Still a thought provoking movie.
Blade Runner. Hey, I spent a lot of bucks on third super final director & bathroom attendant cut version.
Lord of the Rings hey I think it should be one of the 10 wonders of the world. +1
ET two things, Reese's Pieces and Drew Barrymore's "It wasn't like that penis breath!"
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
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We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
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