Paulscoconutass Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 This summer Ive been watching heaps of films to shove in time and to catch up and fill in the gaps of all the must see movies that everyone needs to watch. However, Ive seen some of the films that have been getting rave reviews and totally fail to see why theyre such a hit.I wonder if anyone else felt so terrifically let down upon watching a raved about film. Also, if you feel like defending or pointing out things about the following films I may have missed, feel free.Here's my list...Requiem for a dream:Possibly the most overrated film Ive ever heard of, its just utter pish. Sposed to be about the gritty reality of drugs but is just adirector trying to masturbate with arty cinema effects. Theres no point to the film, its depressing and such a poor story. Youd probably think it was made for 4th year PSE classes. The only thing worse than the film is reading all the remarks on imdb that rated it 10/10 and all the best fiml ever comments.Open Water:Still raging that I paid 5 odds to see this piece of shit. For the first 10 minutes I thought the reel was faulty, but then it clicked; it was supposed to be low budget and low budget it was. I cant believe how much the media endorsed that waste of 80 minutes, or that it still got rave reviews upon DVD release. I remember talking about it in Marks and Spencers and some old lady just came up and said Open Water I guess? Highlight of my day then!Elephant:Film should have been re-name Elephant Shit. This is possibly the most upset Ive ever been about buying a full-price DVD and This film is awful not being an acceptable reason for returning it. A little over an hour long, but only because every shot is at least a three minute take. It sympathises with the Columbine shooters and claims that theyre shower-sharing homosexuals. Utter wank, and to top it off the Directors making a film about Kurt Cobains last days.Hero: I dont think Ive read a review that doesnt mention how beautiful/breath-taking/amazing this film looks wow. Grade A example of style over substance. If I wanted to see something beautiful Id look at pictures or paintings, but dont ruin a potentially good story by makin it look pretty. Doesnt have a patch on crouching tiger cos its just to fake/staged and the fight scenes have no fluency or fire.Undoubtedly there will be more to follow, however, my summer favourites include:Series 7, Wonderland, Run Lola Run, Dead Mans Shoes, Sweet Sixteen, Belleville Rendez-Vous, Memento, American Psycho, Tatoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Run Lola Run in the cinema = pure magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 dead man's shoes is an amazing film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ()Papaspyrou() Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 American Psycho is hilarious!The books incredibly disturbing though. Its like the author employed Cannibal Corpse to write some of the scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessHolly Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Yeah the book is creepy to the nth degree. You forgot Flatliners Paul, you Psy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 If you like World Cinema Mr Coconut ass, check out "Falcon". Set in Iceland, now that's a film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Wrong Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Requiem for a dream:Possibly the most overrated film Ive ever heard of' date=' its just utter pish. Sposed to be about the gritty reality of drugs but is just adirector trying to masturbate with arty cinema effects. Theres no point to the film, its depressing and such a poor story. Youd probably think it was made for 4th year PSE classes. The only thing worse than the film is reading all the remarks on imdb that rated it 10/10 and all the best fiml ever comments.QUOTE']I have to say, I loved Requiem for a Dream, it really affected me. However, Open Water=balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ 10 Easy Wishes Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 requiem is decent. i thought it was really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *alex* Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Don't forget "Too young to die" Paul. Although, i've not heard many people rave about it, and for bloody good reason.Mmmmm, underage strippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamina Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sweet Sixteen - Reminds me of why I left Greenock...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I liked Requiem for a Dream, but you're spot on with Elephant and Hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Undoubtedly there will be more to follow' date=' however, my summer favourites include:[u']Series 7, Wonderland, Run Lola Run, Dead Mans Shoes, Sweet Sixteen, Belleville Rendez-Vous, Memento, American Psycho, Tatoo.Series 7 is Ok, Wonderland is pretty good, ditto Run Lola Run. Dead Man's Shoes however, is FUCKING ACE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wonderland and Sweet Sixteen are indeed wonderful. Before Sunrise and Before Sunset and Closer are the films I've caught up on this summer that have all blown me away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Before Sunrise and Before Sunset and Closer are the films I've caught up on this summer that have all blown me away... o_O Should we call you MarillionGirl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Cheek!I'd hardly call Closer a girlie movie! It's bloody nasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 But Before Sunset and Before Sunrise are complete chick flicks!I'll have watch Closer again I think, I wasn't really in the mood for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 They are not chick flicks at all...!?!?! They're brilliantly writen and acted, honest and gorgeous. Bridget Jones Diary they ain't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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