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You're right. Thought it was better received, but I've looked it up and apprantly reviews were mixed. I should take it from my 'overrated' list ;)
Yes, more or less. I can enjoy Last Crusade on a good day. But that is pretty much it. I just don't care much for Raiders. Its cheesy, action frantic to the point of boring. I'm sorry ;)
That being said I seem to have a problem with Spielberg in general. He is technically gifted and knows his craft no doubt. He is just not my cup of tea.
The shining - the movie has its moments but the book is so much better.
Skyfall - the longer the movie lasts the less I like it.
Spectre - Another Mendes style over substance, his two 007 movies make met like QoB a lot better.
I actually came out of the cinema angry after seeing this tripe!
Historically a load of cod sporran swinging bollocks and just such a transparent dig at the English it'd be offensive if it wasn't so laughable.
Oooh here's the nasty old English! Cowards. rapists and evil!
And here's the loveable Scottish! Brave, strong and respectful to their womenfolk!!!
Obviously the Yanks loved it and probably believe it's all true!
My most hated film.
Oh and John Wick was the biggest POS of last year.
In just a matter of sentences, you went from being incredibly offended over how the English were portrayed in a fictional film, just to knock us Americans down a peg because some of us enjoyed it (which, in turn, obviously means we believe it's all true?) Well done!
Well you did give it the best picture Oscar!
I know it's only a fictional film which is why I did intend my post to be somewhat humorous....!
I wouldn't have. Apollo 13 should have won that year.
Agreed.
With Braveheart winning best film at the AA I'd say that Americans bought into the 'true story' claims of the film and elevated it to a higher status. When in reality the film is about as historically accurate and dramatically complex as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves!
Us trivial Americans perhaps became attracted to the story of bravery, unity and endurance the film portrayed. Are we allowed that?
Us trivial Americans perhaps became attracted to the story of bravery, unity and endurance the film portrayed. Are we allowed that?[/quote]
Of course you are. I'm sure they're the very words Oscar lives by...
Probably why i would never watch Argo (Another best picture winner!)
I quite enjoyed American Sniper and Zero Dark Thirty though.
The former was garbage (wasn't involved in this Chris Kyle obsession some Americans seemed to have), but I quite liked 'Zero Dark Thirty.' The raid on bin Laden's compound was thrilling and well done, and I thought Chastain played a great lead in it.
By that final description, I can only assume you mean the 2005 Oscar Winner and not the twisted Cronenberg movie?
Yes. I prefer to pretend the Cronenberg film doesn't exist.
You and I both. It's almost as bad as 'Shakespeare in Love' beating 'Saving Private Ryan.'
I don't mind if a film takes liberties with a true story as long as it admits this beforehand. I can't stand films that purport to be based on real events and completely fabricate the truth.
Barely any 'true stories' are in my top 250 films.
Did really like United 93 because I think Paul Greengrass really did his best to tell the facts and produce a very powerful film.
Also liked his other true story Captain Phillips
I got half way through and realised it was a patronising, condescending, POS.
Oscar really does have a lot to answer for!
The other patronising rubbish I really hate is Forrest Gump
Glad someone has the same low opinion of Braveheart as myself!
Shawshank while I like it, is not the greatest film ever made by a long shot. And you're right, it has all the prison cliché's.
Then people bash Kingdom of Heaven, which actually has something thoughtful to say, is beautifully shot and has our beloved Eva Green in a stellar performance. Also, look at how much better the great Brendan Gleeson functions in this one than in Braveheart.