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In Reply to: Sorry, Dave, but an adult list would be more like: posted by tinear on July 2, 2005 at 11:20:15:
You are not really saying SPR was made for adults... are you?
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However uneven SPR is, is it certainly not dreck. It has passages of stunning cinematography and the story line itself, though it certainly sags from time to time, is a splendid one. It might be worth noting that Spielberg did not actually write this screenplay, though it is hard to imagine a better cinematic execution of the material. The dialog is somewhat contrived, and the characterizations are somewhat rudimentary and stereotypical. But in what Spielberg film is this not the case? Notwithstanding these complaints, SPR packs a wollop, and many of its passages are truly sublime.Jaws? A B-movie with a budget.
Duel? Is that the chase movie where the truck gives Dennis Weaver stiff acting competition? A well-done film student flick.
ET? Ersatz Disney.
Gremlins? A puppet show for 12 year old boys.
Raiders? Corny, obvious suspense almost totally beholden to the old matinee serials, and hardly done any better, except in the technical sense.
AI? I still can't forgive Spielberg for ruining what might have become Kubrick's crowning achievement had he lived to see the project through.
1941? Boring and pointless.
Emprire of the Sun? I fell asleep. What happens in the end?
Hook? Unwatchable.So what's on the positive side of the ledger?
Color Purple? Excellent melodrama, but mere melodramas nonetheless.
Schindler? A superior outing in almost every way, and as good as Private Ryan in my estimation. Obvious in certain parts, and blatantly moralizing; but heartfelt, and priaseworthy for its seriousness of purpose.
Minority Report? An interesting, thought-provoking concoction. I think somewhat underrated. A bit too heavy on the computer animation, though. I felt like I was watching a cartoon, at times.Just my opinions, folks.
Wasn't that directed by Joe Dante?Schindler's List: famous for the uncredited swiping from Kurosawa's High and Low ( i.e. tinted dress on little girl ). Only mention this because Spielberg was complimented on this shot during an interview, and AK's name never came up.
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..that he should be shovelling shit with his hands somewhere in India?
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