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I enjoy slower and longer films myself, as long as they've got something going on. 2001: A Space Odyssey is my favourite film of all time. That film gives me tons of things to enjoy. I can watch Lawrence Of Arabia in one sitting and never blink so to speak. But The BFG gives me nothing, or at best too little too late. I somewhat enjoyed the meeting with the queen. I say 'somewhat' because the attempted comedy went cold fast.
I wish I could love this film because like I said, I am a huge Spielberg fan. Even Hook, which not too many people seem to enjoy, or TINTIN, which has its share of detractors as well, are films that I continue to nurture a strong fondness for, despite being close to middle-age myself. Kaminski's photography along with the divine John Williams and his ever-perfect scores should be enough to keep me going.
I mentioned Star Wars and Marvel because if THE BFG had been released like this in, say, 2000, I would have stood perplexed by how awesome the film looks, but in an era when Captain America The Winter Soldier not only looks better but packs a lot of punch while also being the most contemplative and "quiet" of those Avengers films, the BFG just isn't anything 'special' or 'innovative' anymore. Others are doing it better. It's just another Hobbit film, and those too suffered from looking great while losing focus on the story and pace.
I guess my food analogy would be something like: all the wonderful ingredients are on my plate; it looks good and it smells even better--but then I taste it and someone forgot the salt and seasoning and everything is just flat, dull and I keep chewing on things I don't want to eat but have to. ;-)
I have by no means lost faith in Steven, don't worry. He remains my hero, the man who's given me wonderful, dreamy, adventurous films in my youth, powerful cinematic jewels later... and who continues to make really good movies that I can enjoy even today. Even the ones you mention, like War Horse, Always, The Color Purple, plus The Terminal, War Of The Worlds, A.I. and several others that aren't generally loved by wider audiences remain films I love to watch. I appreciate both his spectacles (even the heavily debated Temple Of Doom, Crystal Skull, The Lost World) as well as his more melodramatic films, and I have never matured to the point where E.T. and the likes wouldn't somehow be enjoyable anymore.
I guess The BFG just pushed the wrong buttons in me (or rather, none at all.) I'm glad others like this film. I wish I could. And maybe, given enough time, so can I one day. ;-)
You can, but you would be Beating the Film into the Ground.
Fair enough, of course. Just felt the need not to let your critique stand unopposed.
Only two kinds of creatures can, bedouins and gods, and you're neither.
Okay I'll cut it out with the jokes for now, effendi.
That's the spirit, sir. ;-)
Thou art mistaken, sir. A god . am . I!
Do you like the Spielberg film 1941? Ein ?
Excellent period drama, there is a lot to like about this film it feels very authentic due to the location in which it was filmed. Sir Sean and Richard Harris are superb.
I visited the jail where that was set and or where it was based.
Definitely my favourite of the Hammer Frankensteins as well, and that means it's by definition my favourite Frankenstein film overall.
@DarthDimi, I also have a fondness for Hook and to a lesser extent The Adventures of Tintin, although Tintin for me should always be in French ;)
Those real events even inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and formed the basis for The Valley of Fear, one of Sherlock Holmes adventures. And funny thing, one of the adaptations of the novel had Ian Fleming playing Watson. Although not our Ian Fleming :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Fleming_(actor)
Interesting I never knew that, I own the Complete Novels and short Stories of Sherlock Holmes, I have just bookmarked The Valley of fear to re read later. Thanks for that.
I know you didn't ask ME... but YES! When I'm in the right mood... Good, crazy fun, sort of a sequel to DR. STRANGELOVE.
It’s well it’s not bad but it’s not amazing I will say I like Jensen Ackles as Batman better then I thought of course I wish Conroy was doing this but yeah it’s a good film
Films I have seen in 2001
1. Casino Royale
2. Quantum of solace
3. John wick
4. Batman The Long Halloween Part one
5. Coming to America
6. Highlander
7. Monterey Pop Festival
8. My big fat Greek wedding
9. Batman: dying is easy
10. Across the universe
11. Batman hush
12. Batman ninja
13. Casino Royale 1954
Not bad, but not exactly great either. Anyway, it kept my attention, and was better than the original.
Still a big fan of the series, but this one I'm so-and-so on. It's got some interesting new and fresh ideas, but I simply don't think Christ Rock is a particularly good actor. In fact, I find him annoying most of the time. And though I pretty much owe this next Saw instalment to him, he's just too much, all over the place, loud and exhausting. I'd be okay with them doing another one because I quite like the final reveal, but I wish someone would turn Rock down from 12 to 3.
2) Holiday Affair
A very sweet, romantic little film, this, ignored in '49 but re-evaluated since. Mitchum is a delight as usual, but 22-year old Janet Leigh is just stunningly beautiful. It's a simple film, but it sure put a smile on my face.
3) The Forever Purge
I keep telling myself that I'm all 'purged' out, but then the new film comes, and I'm always surprised with how enjoyable I find it. This one, however, really sticks it to the Trump era hard, in a heavy-handed and even hypocritical sort of way. Whatever my political thoughts on the matter, I'm not sure I appreciate that what was subtext at best in previous films has now turned full-on text here. The reason is that I like the Purge films as a thought experiment, but this one throws a socio-political agenda in our faces and I don't think the film is good enough to sustain those debates. Anyway, the action is pretty good, so as long as I can look past its politics, it's a cool flick.
4) Pig
Nic Cage hasn't been this good since... uh... forever? I loved him in Mandie but he did his crazy thing there, whereas in this film, he's reserved, emotional, dark and absolutely brilliant. He won the Oscar for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, but what he does in Pig is better. This is a very small film, but hauntingly beautiful. The sound is incredible, and Alex Wolffe and Adam Arkin are very well cast. But it all comes down to Cage, who plays a reputed cook now turned hermit and truffle-poacher. When his pig gets stolen, he wants it back. But don't worry, this isn't John Wick with Nic Cage. What happens here is devoid of action; it's all about the human heart. I can't believe how little is going on in this film, and how much I have been given to ponder, contemplate and do some soul-searching over. Pig is one of those films that crawl under one's skin. 97% on RT? Yeah, I can really see why this time.
I guess we saw the same film, you and I. ;-)
I believe we did!
The biggest slap in the face for me, treating the audience like complete idiots, was when:
That's exactly what got me pretty annoyed with the film. We were promised something fresh and new, but the only really fresh element is that
A Masterpiece and genre defining, one of my all time favourite movies.
A splendid movie and certainly my favourite Agatha Christie adaptation, at least of the ones I've seen so far. What continues to amaze me is how so not "dull" this film is, despite what its age might suggest to modern audiences.
The characters are fantastic and the island and house has so much atmosphere.
Last night I watched " The first great Train Robbery " with Sean Connery and
Donald Sutherland, witty script and some great stunt work from Sean, climbing
all over a speeding train.
Excellent McQueen / Hoffman film, and another one Ego Ebert and Silly Siskel got wrong.
This looks even better. Best DC movie ever, I think.
Just watching the end of the Gray Edition now, it's just as impressive maintains and even enhances some exceptional visual details. Top five greatest Superhero movie for me.
Not as Bad as I was expecting .... Not great but an enjoyable enough popcorn flick.
One of my favourite films about chocolate..👍