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"I think a good film is one which manages the capture you attention and, in some way, effect an emotional response through great story, good characters or an overload visceral action and explosions to allow you to slip your brain into neutral and simply enjoy the ride. A great, or classic film, well that's one which stays with you, long after the end credits in some way. It resonates or makes you question an aspect of life or the self. Or is simply that 'go-to- feel good / switch-off epic that you turn to when everything is a bit shit - pure escapism. The good / bad / classic argument is subjective. Like Soylent Green, taste in movies varies 'from person to person'. One persons life altering experience is another's 'paint drying' tedium. When you can introduce someone to a film (or book, or art) which speaks to you and see it have the same effect on them, its a great affirmation of your own thoughts and feelings; but sometimes it simply doesn't happen. Its just individualism - none of us are all wired the same and each of us sees the world in our own way. In my experience, rather that try to convince someone of somethings greatness, I prefer to say 'show me something you think is great' and discuss!" You could say the same about lots of things. Not just films. | |||
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"I don't want anyone to convince me of the greatness of Cool Hand Luke. I'd like to hear from people who think it's great and learn why. I doubt I'll appreciate the film as they do but I'd like other perspectives from which to consider it." But, you've immediately devalued the other persons opinion by becoming closed to the idea of changing your mind about something. Based on your replay, it seems the only reason you would want someone else's opinion on Cool Hand Luke is to re-enforce your own. | |||
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"I don't want anyone to convince me of the greatness of Cool Hand Luke. I'd like to hear from people who think it's great and learn why. I doubt I'll appreciate the film as they do but I'd like other perspectives from which to consider it. But, you've immediately devalued the other persons opinion by becoming closed to the idea of changing your mind about something. Based on your replay, it seems the only reason you would want someone else's opinion on Cool Hand Luke is to re-enforce your own. " I'm not sure how you work that out. I'm not "closed" to changing my mind but I doubt I'll be able to appreciate the film as the other person. As you say, we are all individuals and will evaluate things from our own perspective. I'm asking for comments of others so I can see the film from other points of view. I don't need anyone to agree with my view because that's not giving me a different perspective at all. Since when have I ever needed anyone to reinforce my opinion? I believe I demonstrate quite often enough that I'm quite capable of holding my own opinion even if I am the only one with that opinion. Do you actually have an opinion yourself on the film, incidentally, or are you just here to question my motives for wanting to discuss this? In which case I'm left wondering why, as it's hardly an earth-shatteringly important subject. Why would I ask for *other* perspectives if I didn't want to hear them? I gave my current opinion but I didn't ask if anyone agrees with me. I want to hear why others *don't* agree with me and to hear *other* views, which is what I asked. How you get "closed" to opinions other than my own from that, I do not know! | |||
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"Its subjective. A good film is a film I want to see again, whether I enjoyed it the first time, or didn't as much as I thought and want to check it again. I thought I'd hate The Life Aquatic, but because it was weird I really liked it. I thought I'd dislike the Grand Budapest Hotel, but loved it. I wasn't sure about Sunshine Cleaning but now own it. Who knows? I didn't like Cool Hand Luke. Maybe it was a classic when it cam out, but I was bored. I've never seen Citizen Kane or Gone with the Wind. I know what I like and, though I will risk seeing some films, I tend to stick with my chosen genres." I thought I might enjoy A Life Aquatic but I didn't understand what it was trying to do and it bored me because I didn't connect with it in any way. I turned it off after a short period of time. Lost in Translation was another film I didn't understand and found tedious. My then bf loved it. | |||
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"I don't want anyone to convince me of the greatness of Cool Hand Luke. I'd like to hear from people who think it's great and learn why. I doubt I'll appreciate the film as they do but I'd like other perspectives from which to consider it. But, you've immediately devalued the other persons opinion by becoming closed to the idea of changing your mind about something. Based on your replay, it seems the only reason you would want someone else's opinion on Cool Hand Luke is to re-enforce your own. I'm not sure how you work that out. I'm not "closed" to changing my mind but I doubt I'll be able to appreciate the film as the other person. As you say, we are all individuals and will evaluate things from our own perspective. I'm asking for comments of others so I can see the film from other points of view. I don't need anyone to agree with my view because that's not giving me a different perspective at all. Since when have I ever needed anyone to reinforce my opinion? I believe I demonstrate quite often enough that I'm quite capable of holding my own opinion even if I am the only one with that opinion. Do you actually have an opinion yourself on the film, incidentally, or are you just here to question my motives for wanting to discuss this? In which case I'm left wondering why, as it's hardly an earth-shatteringly important subject. Why would I ask for *other* perspectives if I didn't want to hear them? I gave my current opinion but I didn't ask if anyone agrees with me. I want to hear why others *don't* agree with me and to hear *other* views, which is what I asked. How you get "closed" to opinions other than my own from that, I do not know! " Ill be brief. 1) I was answering your more general questions in your OP about what makes a film great. 2) Never seen it, hence why I offered no opinion specific to Cool Hand Luke. I don't offer opinions on things I have no experience or knowledge of (or if I do I declare as such) Whilst I would love to take the time to answer the rest of it, its a nice day; so I'm going to agree to disagree on the rest of your post. Have a nice day. | |||
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"I don't want anyone to convince me of the greatness of Cool Hand Luke. I'd like to hear from people who think it's great and learn why. I doubt I'll appreciate the film as they do but I'd like other perspectives from which to consider it. But, you've immediately devalued the other persons opinion by becoming closed to the idea of changing your mind about something. Based on your replay, it seems the only reason you would want someone else's opinion on Cool Hand Luke is to re-enforce your own. I'm not sure how you work that out. I'm not "closed" to changing my mind but I doubt I'll be able to appreciate the film as the other person. As you say, we are all individuals and will evaluate things from our own perspective. I'm asking for comments of others so I can see the film from other points of view. I don't need anyone to agree with my view because that's not giving me a different perspective at all. Since when have I ever needed anyone to reinforce my opinion? I believe I demonstrate quite often enough that I'm quite capable of holding my own opinion even if I am the only one with that opinion. Do you actually have an opinion yourself on the film, incidentally, or are you just here to question my motives for wanting to discuss this? In which case I'm left wondering why, as it's hardly an earth-shatteringly important subject. Why would I ask for *other* perspectives if I didn't want to hear them? I gave my current opinion but I didn't ask if anyone agrees with me. I want to hear why others *don't* agree with me and to hear *other* views, which is what I asked. How you get "closed" to opinions other than my own from that, I do not know! Ill be brief. 1) I was answering your more general questions in your OP about what makes a film great. 2) Never seen it, hence why I offered no opinion specific to Cool Hand Luke. I don't offer opinions on things I have no experience or knowledge of (or if I do I declare as such) Whilst I would love to take the time to answer the rest of it, its a nice day; so I'm going to agree to disagree on the rest of your post. Have a nice day. " Whatever I'm still not sure what warranted this attack on my "closed mind", how you formed that ridiculous idea, or how asking for other opinions indicates an unwillingness to listen to them, but you are entitled to think whatever nonsense you invent. Enjoy the lovely day. | |||
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"I haven't watched Avatar yet. I have it here on DVD. I should get round to watching it. I've got a stack of new films to watch but struggle to concentrate throughout an entire film, even if I'm really enjoying it. I've not seen X-Men Days of Future Past or the second 300 film yet, both of which seem to be exactly my sort of film. I saw the Lord of the Rings trilogy but have seen neither of the Hobbit films, (there are two now, aren't there? I've lost track), they would be a real challenge for my ability to concentrate and it's a case of choosing my battles! I'm not sure about Gone Girl, mentioned above. I've heard good things about the book. It's available via my NowTV box so I might try it. I also want to see American Sniper." Wit your taste in films I recommend the Dwayne Johnson Hercules. Its hokey but fun, and anything that has Ian McShane in is always good for me. | |||
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"I expected to like Mama Mia, (I like ABBA music), but can't stand it. Some of the singing makes my ears bleed. I know that's sort of, part of the point but I just can't listen to it. It jars and gets in the way of the story." I feel your pain as my friends raved about Moulin Rouge, I hated it along with Hairspray and couldn't get into Les Miserable nor Frozen either. Think I really have to be in the mood for musicals, either that or I just prefer the old musicals | |||
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"I haven't watched Avatar yet. I have it here on DVD. I should get round to watching it. I've got a stack of new films to watch but struggle to concentrate throughout an entire film, even if I'm really enjoying it. I've not seen X-Men Days of Future Past or the second 300 film yet, both of which seem to be exactly my sort of film. I saw the Lord of the Rings trilogy but have seen neither of the Hobbit films, (there are two now, aren't there? I've lost track), they would be a real challenge for my ability to concentrate and it's a case of choosing my battles! I'm not sure about Gone Girl, mentioned above. I've heard good things about the book. It's available via my NowTV box so I might try it. I also want to see American Sniper. Wit your taste in films I recommend the Dwayne Johnson Hercules. Its hokey but fun, and anything that has Ian McShane in is always good for me. " I'll look it out, thank you. | |||
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"I expected to like Mama Mia, (I like ABBA music), but can't stand it. Some of the singing makes my ears bleed. I know that's sort of, part of the point but I just can't listen to it. It jars and gets in the way of the story. I feel your pain as my friends raved about Moulin Rouge, I hated it along with Hairspray and couldn't get into Les Miserable nor Frozen either. Think I really have to be in the mood for musicals, either that or I just prefer the old musicals " I finally saw Guys and Dolls at Christmas and loved it far more than I expected to. I haven't seen many old musicals; I should try more. | |||
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"What makes a good film a good film? And what makes a classic film a classic?" I can only offer a personal opinion about the criteria I would use to evaluate a film: Does it teach me anything? Does it hit my emotions? Are there interesting technical aspects? Do I admire the acting? Is it a faithful interpretation of a story I enjoyed reading? And the acid test: would I watch it again? | |||
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"..for the record I cannot sit through any of the Godfather films. They are cinematic mogadons in my eyes. Other people think they are masterpieces. I consider Blade Runner a rare cinematic masterpieces. From its central themes of love and death, the visceral dystopian future, to the ultimate recognition that nothing is eternal. However, I have had long conversations with people who consider is to be a pile of utter shite and who want me to watch 'The Seventh Seal' instead. " Blade runner is one of the best films of all time. Godfather I liked. The sequels not so much. | |||
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"Green mile is a film I love. The acting was amazing and I sobbed through it. " Green mile. Shawshank redemption and hotel Rwanda are my top 3 films. They kept me engrossed and I went through a roller coaster of emotions watching all 3. There are many more films that come close but those 3 stick out for me. | |||
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"Very little that comes out of Hollywood now will ever make most 'classic' lists as its all about brand/effects/merchandising instead of the fundamental bedrock of any decent movie- an outstanding script and the perfect choice of actors- thats where many 'foreign' films excel over Hollywood, they don't have humongous budgets and they don't always use the same small pool of leading stars." I think both Babel and Starship Troopers were great films because of their use of certain actors. In Babel Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett played american tourists whilst nameless foreign actors played the others. This wonderfully summed up the Wests view of the situation. Routing for "our guys" over the faceless others. It was a very thoughtful use of big talent to make a point. Starship Troopers did the same. It was a commentary on the seductions of Fascism in a future mediatised age where Fascism had become glossy and desireable. To further this point Verhoeven used actors from probably the most bimbo-y show on US tv at the time "beverly hills 90210". He wanted to make his depiction of Fascism appeal to the teen market through the use of airhead actors with cult followings in that demographic. It was, once again, a fascinating use of actors to convey an interesting subversive point about our own culture. So, when done thoughtfully casting can add to the calibre of a film rather than detract from it | |||
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"Very little that comes out of Hollywood now will ever make most 'classic' lists as its all about brand/effects/merchandising instead of the fundamental bedrock of any decent movie- an outstanding script and the perfect choice of actors- thats where many 'foreign' films excel over Hollywood, they don't have humongous budgets and they don't always use the same small pool of leading stars. I think both Babel and Starship Troopers were great films because of their use of certain actors. In Babel Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett played american tourists whilst nameless foreign actors played the others. This wonderfully summed up the Wests view of the situation. Routing for "our guys" over the faceless others. It was a very thoughtful use of big talent to make a point. Starship Troopers did the same. It was a commentary on the seductions of Fascism in a future mediatised age where Fascism had become glossy and desireable. To further this point Verhoeven used actors from probably the most bimbo-y show on US tv at the time "beverly hills 90210". He wanted to make his depiction of Fascism appeal to the teen market through the use of airhead actors with cult followings in that demographic. It was, once again, a fascinating use of actors to convey an interesting subversive point about our own culture. So, when done thoughtfully casting can add to the calibre of a film rather than detract from it " Wow very deep!! I loved Starship Troopers because I like sci fi and I've seen it a few times, am sure though the lead actress is well known | |||
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" The one that I really enjoyed that took me by surprise forgotten the name about the code breaker, only went cause I knew jay would enjoy it and loved it. " The Imitation Game - about Alan Turing at Bletchley Park. | |||
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" The one that I really enjoyed that took me by surprise forgotten the name about the code breaker, only went cause I knew jay would enjoy it and loved it. The Imitation Game - about Alan Turing at Bletchley Park." yes that's the one, it came back to me | |||
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