LANDER Posted February 27, 2005 wish I could come up with some universal definition of a "great" movie, but its hard to put into words, so I'll say what a great movie AIN'T instead. Firstly, Them chick flicks that look completely the same, are very predictable and you know...... the type Richard Gere has been doin for the past 2 decades, they all seem like another episode of "pretty woman" now that is NOT a great movie. I feel sorry for any man who has to sit through one a them chick flicks. Secondly, those so-called "scary" movies you know the type of movie where you know the entire plot 10 mins into the movie and you wonder why your goin to waste another couple hours watching this trash i.e the Jason vs. Freddy types. Those are I repeat NOT great movies. Anyway, hope I haven't dissed anybodies favourite genre, (ok maybe I did intend on doing so ) but your more than welcome to open another thread titled TRASH movies. move on to the only great movies I've seen this year and they are: 1-Motorcycle Diaries 2-Ray There are a few others I was meaning to see but never had the chance: Aviator, Meet the folkers....Tell us what great movies have you seen this year? or even in past yrs for that matter. peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinkerman Posted February 27, 2005 Them chick flicks that look completely the same, are very predictable and you know...... the type Richard Gere has beend doin for the past 2 decades , they all seem like another episode of "pretty woman" now that is NOT a great movie. Its true the dont make many great movies anymore. All genres have been neglected and the world of high tech film has moved in and suffocated the creativity. I cant think of any Great! movies just now, so i'll get bk to this thread whem my brain kicks in to gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x_quizit Posted February 27, 2005 Now now Lander, sounds like ur itching for a fight...u hated pretty woman? as if! ... I agree with u though, those not so scary movies w/o a plot other than just dragging it along...namely SAW, i hated it that movie.... Best movies: this yr was Hotel Rwanda-overall my favs were anything from Kevin Spacey-(usual suspect, Life of david gale)...Shawshank Redemption, Troy, Samurai Warrior to name a few.. p.s.-nothing wrong with a sappy movie here and there, and any man who sits through it is completely comfortable with his masculinity ...take that lander... Peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pacifist Posted February 28, 2005 I have to agree X good to see you dear... That Hotel Rwanda was the best..followed by the Notebook.....for the year of 2004 Legend of the Falls To kill a mocking bird Shawshank Redemption Silence of the lambs Usual Suspects Cry my beloved Country The Power of One Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faarax-Brawn Posted February 28, 2005 Guess whose coming to Dinner fantastic movie...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juba Posted February 28, 2005 what is happening to the movie industry? i think they getting desperate with these retarded movies like SAW boogeyman and the Grudge!!! i have yet to see a movie worth my time this year yea Silence of the Lambs was wicked Pacifist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intel Posted February 28, 2005 Originally posted by LANDER: Meet the folkers IMO not a great movie sxb the downfall of De Niro never seen a better movie than Shawshank Redemptions, must've watched atleast twice a year in the last 7 years or so awesome movie don't worry folks Clint Eastwood turn director to bring back the great movies recently saw his 2004 oscar winning work the Mystic river, its a good movie dodgy ending but Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strawberry_Xu Posted February 28, 2005 I do like the romantic movies from the 40s and 50s, anything with Cary Grant in it. Do you know what isn't a great movie? Those patronising so called black or urban movies, with ****** titles like "The brothers" or "Two can play that game". The sad thing is that these films all have very good actors like Vivica A. Fox, who believe that they cannot do better than stereotyped flashy soulless films. You would think after great films like Malcolm X and Set if off, black people would choose artistic integrity in favour of these flashy films that look more like shameless ads for gucci. Black people have a great heritage and a natural ability to tell stories, why then are black people content with such mindless drivel? A few exceptions however are "Friday" + "Next Friday" and "Don't be a menace while drinking your juice in the hood." Parodies aren't just jokes, they reflect movie mistakes people should learn from. Sadly, most of the time they don't. As for good films, I saw Hotel Rwanda recently, and I can't remember ever being this moved by a film. And one of the best films I've ever seen are two Hong-Kong films directed by Wong-Kar Wai called Chungking Express and In the mood for love. I also like Scarface and the shameless mockery of the American dream it portrays. Shawshank Redemption, Lord of the rings and Fight Club are also in my top ten. Can't think of any more right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamante Posted February 28, 2005 You would think after great films like Malcolm X and Set if off, black people would choose artistic integrity in favour of these flashy films that look more like shameless ads for gucci. have to agree with you there...BUT... "The Brothers"...they were just hunkadelic, never mind the bad acting and the "going nowhere" plot, just watch THEM (rrrr) Lord of the Rings, where do I start, where do I stop, It made me believe in elfs again, which was a wonder, as I had given up thinking they existed. I'm dying to go and see Hotel Rwanda, is it even out yet in the UK? A scary movie that I watched recently and scared me shitless was The Grudge (the Japanese version then, the American version doesn't even come close to the original). Probably first scary movie that had me rattled that much. Other movies that I have enjoyed watching include Mona Lisa Smile, Love Jones, A Beautiful Mind, The Godfather and Waiting to Exhale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senora Posted February 28, 2005 As for good films, I saw Hotel Rwanda recently, and I can't remember ever being this moved by a film. Yes, the subject matter behind the movie was very hard to watch. Besides the excessively sentimental moments though, it wasn't that great. It felt so preach-like...But I guess I knew all along that there was going to be a "lesson learned" part. Big ups to Sophie Okonedo, her acting was stupendous. Jamie Foxx's marvelous imitation of Ray Charles most definitely paved the way for the film Ray to become the best movie i saw last year. I'm so with ya brother Lander....man, I can really enjoy a great romantic movie, but none yet that have come to satisfy this craving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LANDER Posted February 28, 2005 Originally posted by x_quizit: Now now Lander, sounds like ur itching for a fight...u hated pretty woman? as if! ... I agree with u though, those not so scary movies w/o a plot other than just dragging it along...namely SAW, i hated it that movie.... Best movies: this yr was Hotel Rwanda-overall my favs were anything from Kevin Spacey-(usual suspect, Life of david gale)...Shawshank Redemption, Troy, Samurai Warrior to name a few.. p.s.-nothing wrong with a sappy movie here and there, and any man who sits through it is completely comfortable with his masculinity ...take that lander... Peace ouch X don't know how I'll recover from that one, you sure like to aim for below the belt looks like I'm down for the count.I think I worded that wrong, I was making a mokery of the subsequent movies to pretty woman but there you go again questioning another persons manhood. Are you sure your not part of some ultra-feminist group? Is there some part-time hobby we should know about. Rokko thanks for the warning about the meet the folkers, your the second person to say that now I think I might pass on that one. Seems like everybody loves Shawshank redemption it sure is a top of my all time favourites. I guess that should be our new plateau for a "great" movie. I think the nomads here at SOL should come up with our own rating system for movies. We shall call it THA CAMEL rating system. for example a 1-5 scale of "camel Joes" needless to say 1 camel joe is trash and 5 camel joes is brilliant i.e. "the grudge" (american version) gets:1 camel joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LANDER Posted February 28, 2005 while shawshank redemption gets:5 camel joes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valenteenah. Posted February 28, 2005 Originally posted by Xu: And one of the best films I've ever seen are two Hong-Kong films directed by Wong-Kar Wai called Chungking Express and In the mood for love . Havent seen Chungking Express, but I have to agree with you about ITMFL...that was a fantastic film. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x_quizit Posted February 28, 2005 Pacifist, excellent choices, great minds think alike:)....i loved legend of the falls as well...not only for the eye candy but the story line... Lander...hm...doesn't my avatar speak for itself? ...don't worry, ur still on my good list, u've yet to enter the bombing zone...as long as u know who's boss eh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checkmate Posted February 28, 2005 The best movies i seen this year. 1. cold mountain 2. Doggville 3. mystic river asxantu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
