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KI4MVP said:
I didn't say it was a bad movie, I just think some types movies don't even get considered no matter how great they are while others do get considered just because of the type of movie they are.
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I used to regularly visit this website called "IO9". They did a lot of fantasy/sci-fi/comic stuff. One writer did a weekly mailbag, and was asked, "Can a comic book movie ever win Best Picture?". The writer responded, "Sure, write a comic book about how great and magical movies are, then adapt into a movie".

The Academy loves biopics and WW2 movies, but they especially love movies that are about how great movies/Hollywood are. La La Land is that movie in spades, so the Academy loves it.

What I love about it is how every part of the movie is really good. Acting, score, editing, costumes, cinematography. I'd certainly buy the argument that some of those aspects might not be worthy of the nomination they got, but every aspect of the movie was well above average. To me, the rest of movies had at least one aspect that was mediocre, whether it be bland cinematography, or a bland score, or some mediocre acting or choppy editing or whatever. La La Land is the most well rounded, and then gets the added bonus because it is about how great Hollywood is.

Of course, all film is subjective for the most part, so maybe I am an idiot.
 
macbdog said:
Unbreakable was praised when I came out I thought. It definitely has its good points and was a very good idea, but what killed it for me was
when the son pulled the gun on his dad. I'm sorry but I lost it, it was just so absurd I couldn't stop laughing. It then made the scene where SLJ feel down the stairs comedic too. Those two scenes- cut them, maybe not do slow mo on the stairs scene... And some other tweaks and it would be fine.
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I still think it was his best overall movie. Sixth Sense was great too, but I think that movie relies much more heavily on its twist than Unbreakable does to the point where it's just not as good on repeat viewings.
 
Is there a TV show thread?

I want to talk about the OA. I thought it was mostly good with the exception of a handful of shark jumps until the end of the final episode which was
 
macbdog said:
Unbreakable was praised when I came out I thought. It definitely has its good points and was a very good idea, but what killed it for me was
when the son pulled the gun on his dad. I'm sorry but I lost it, it was just so absurd I couldn't stop laughing. It then made the scene where SLJ feel down the stairs comedic too. Those two scenes- cut them, maybe not do slow mo on the stairs scene... And some other tweaks and it would be fine.
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Obviously I never watched it until now but after reading about it, it seems that most people viewed it as a bit of a letdown coming on the heels of The Sixth Sense. I'm with Jack in thinking it's the better movie, but I can see why Sixth Sense was way more popular.
 
howler1313 said:
Obviously I never watched it until now but after reading about it, it seems that most people viewed it as a bit of a letdown coming on the heels of The Sixth Sense. I'm with Jack in thinking it's the better movie, but I can see why Sixth Sense was way more popular.
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They're too unrelated to be compared, IMO. The Sixth Sense, while an excellent original story, still contains common horror components that people have come to expect. The jump scares, tense score...those coupled with some top notch cinematography and a top ten all-time twist has placed The Sixth Sense on an unreachable pedestal for M. Night.

If Unbreakable hadn't directly followed The Sixth Sense, i think it would've been regarded better. From a story standpoint, its more original. We've seen countless superhero movies that relying heavily on characters with established fan bases that are typically a sure (and safe) bet to be successful. Unbreakable is a true superhero origin story that didn't rely on content already created to flesh out a unique moviegoing experience.

The casting is great. SLJ plays his character to perfection and is one of the most unique antagonists i've seen on film. He's not the villian. He's just a confused soul, much like Bruce's character by the end of the movie. I think Unbreakable has only gotten better as it's aged and I rank it as one of M. Night's best.

IMO, Signs is M Night's best film. It contains all the elements that made The Sixth Sense memorable but it also delivers on other levels...It's incredibly humorous thanks to Joaquin Phoenix....it's one of his most underrated roles. He plays the aloof has-been to perfection. Sure, the plot twist when compared to other alien invasion movies seems a bit stupid and the religious undertones can off put some (one of M. Night's calling cards) but the genius in Signs is that the aliens are not framed like your typical invaders with human harvesting tech & death rays that can wipe out cities. They appear to be a much simpler race that are merely exploring for the sake of an unknown purpose. Showcasing an almost clumsy invasion through the eyes of a relatable family made the suspense seem that much more raw b/c you really had no idea where the film would go. The climax of the film keeps you on the edge of your seat and i would argue Signs still contains one of M. Night's most memorable scenes ("move children, vamanos!")
 
I saw Kubo and The Two Strings the other day.

That is an amazing movie. If you like animation at all, you have to see it. I would say if anyone is looking for a movie for all ages, it is perfect.

I know it has an oscar nominee and I really hope it wins, because it deserves it.
 
Split - 7.5/10. Solid film with smooth plot development and progression. The acting was strong and unbelievable elements were made more believable through the film's storytelling devices. Really enjoyed it.

Nocturnal Animals - 8.5/10. Excellent movie that did everything well. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

Rings - 4/10. Garbage. Some of the shots and imagery were cool, but spraying flowery fragrances on a garbage bag doesn't change the content.
 
Couldn't get ten minutes into LA LA land and I like Ryan Gosling, a lot.

Don't really care to see the romanticizing of los Angeles or people who go there to make it big. They're not great people, especially after they've been there awhile and gone dead inside.

Too "pat on the back", pro Hollywood for me
 
Kbiz8288 said:
They're too unrelated to be compared, IMO. The Sixth Sense, while an excellent original story, still contains common horror components that people have come to expect. The jump scares, tense score...those coupled with some top notch cinematography and a top ten all-time twist has placed The Sixth Sense on an unreachable pedestal for M. Night.

If Unbreakable hadn't directly followed The Sixth Sense, i think it would've been regarded better. From a story standpoint, its more original. We've seen countless superhero movies that relying heavily on characters with established fan bases that are typically a sure (and safe) bet to be successful. Unbreakable is a true superhero origin story that didn't rely on content already created to flesh out a unique moviegoing experience.

The casting is great. SLJ plays his character to perfection and is one of the most unique antagonists i've seen on film. He's not the villian. He's just a confused soul, much like Bruce's character by the end of the movie. I think Unbreakable has only gotten better as it's aged and I rank it as one of M. Night's best.

IMO, Signs is M Night's best film. It contains all the elements that made The Sixth Sense memorable but it also delivers on other levels...It's incredibly humorous thanks to Joaquin Phoenix....it's one of his most underrated roles. He plays the aloof has-been to perfection. Sure, the plot twist when compared to other alien invasion movies seems a bit stupid and the religious undertones can off put some (one of M. Night's calling cards) but the genius in Signs is that the aliens are not framed like your typical invaders with human harvesting tech & death rays that can wipe out cities. They appear to be a much simpler race that are merely exploring for the sake of an unknown purpose. Showcasing an almost clumsy invasion through the eyes of a relatable family made the suspense seem that much more raw b/c you really had no idea where the film would go. The climax of the film keeps you on the edge of your seat and i would argue Signs still contains one of M. Night's most memorable scenes ("move children, vamanos!")
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Signs is also the best pg rated 'jump' scene ever shot. Rare for a film of that certificate to have such a good jump like when they are in the basement
 
David. said:
Couldn't get ten minutes into LA LA land and I like Ryan Gosling, a lot.

Don't really care to see the romanticizing of los Angeles or people who go there to make it big. They're not great people, especially after they've been there awhile and gone dead inside.

Too "pat on the back", pro Hollywood for me
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I was concerned by the first 10 minutes - the first scene especially had me wondering what kind of movie did I go to, it did get better after that.
 
Lego Batman sitting at 91% and 7.7/10 on Rotten Tomatoes

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lego_batman_movie

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Kbiz8288 said:
IMO, Signs is M Night's best film. It contains all the elements that made The Sixth Sense memorable but it also delivers on other levels...It's incredibly humorous thanks to Joaquin Phoenix....it's one of his most underrated roles. He plays the aloof has-been to perfection. Sure, the plot twist when compared to other alien invasion movies seems a bit stupid and the religious undertones can off put some (one of M. Night's calling cards) but the genius in Signs is that the aliens are not framed like your typical invaders with human harvesting tech & death rays that can wipe out cities. They appear to be a much simpler race that are merely exploring for the sake of an unknown purpose. Showcasing an almost clumsy invasion through the eyes of a relatable family made the suspense seem that much more raw b/c you really had no idea where the film would go. The climax of the film keeps you on the edge of your seat and i would argue Signs still contains one of M. Night's most memorable scenes ("move children, vamanos!")
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The problem with Signs is that the premise is fucking stupid. Why would aliens who can be killed or seriously hurt by water go to a planet that is over seventy percent water? It's just idiotic. I thought the overall movie wasn't that great either, and I don't think it holds up on repeated viewings like Unbreakable.
 
What does everyone think about Jodie Foster's Contact?

I give it a 4.3/10

@Deezus
 
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