Call it crazy, but it's literally the first superhero movie where everything's pushed to the limit from it's predecessor, which was, for the lack of a better word, lukewarm. The pacing, the intriguing plot development, the gritty feeling, the character development, the drama, the fight against all odds, it's everything you'd demand from Marvel. And for those who'll ask, I haven't seen Civil War, yet, but from what I've been seeing the reception and even the trailers, I can definitely confirm CA really beats Batman in the issue 'best hero movie trilogy'.
This was before the supposed 'Disney 3d Renaissance' with Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia, but I'm surprised there's not many people to call it a criminally underrated gem, like I do. Unfortunately, it was because it came out the same year as the worst animated movie also by Disney, Chicken Little... Ugh. Other than that, this movie has all elements you'd expect from the upcoming ones, just undiscovered - A simple but solid plot, character development, a strong message and some cheesy humor you'd expect from a kids' movie. Maybe a very smart kids' movie. The ending, though, it can make you drop a tear, so well built it was.
This movie is the bizzarre case of how Jason Statham could prove to be a solid actor, but most of it, I admit, is backed by other talents like De Niro, Clive Owen and Mr. Echo. The plot is nothing special, the supposed 'romantic' lead doesn't get much space and side characters aren't that interesting, but the ending virtually redeems it all, in how strongly planned and executed it was. In particular the very unknown lesson we get, the soundtrack and the dialogue, you'd swear EivindL wrote the script. Sort of.
I REALLY must be a minority on this, but I'm one amongst the few that thinks The Hobbit, the first at least, was better than LotR. While LotR has the advantage of being big, a masterpiece and such, you can't deny the flaws that kneecap it. This one, however, does remedy some of them, I guess - The protagonist is likable and you can relate to him, the journey is believable, the cameos are some fun, but the action scenes scenes are what take the cake as well as the soundtrack and the humor, most of it made by the interaction between the Bilbo and the Dwarfs. On the other hand, the second is at best OK, but they really screwed it up on the third one. It's only the first one I'll stand on it's side, no one else.
The reason why should hardly need explaining - This is the first kids' movie I've seen in a VERY long time to touch a very adult matter: Moving on and growing up. How you shouldn't deny sadness because of reasons, how you can get angry and apathetic as you can't seem to fit in, how you wished to return to the happy place, but you can't, EVERYTHING is dealt with in a cohesive, easy and mature way. The soundtrack, especially the 'climax' of the movie, is what brings me to tears every time, in how beautiful it was. If I ever have children, this is the one I'd definitely recommend to them, speaking to them honestly "This one is for you. You'll understand it, someday."
P.S: Talking about movies, anyone seen the recent Overwatch shorts, recently? I think they were just fantastic. And you?
I'm still a little miffed by the use of "all time" since people's tastes change as they grow older. In any case, here's my 3x3 of my current favorite movies. BTW, none of this is in order
a "clockwork orange" is the movie that affected me the most, granted
but when i grew up i think one thing above all made me who i am every day: tex avery <3
and one singular short tv epidode named: "bang you are dead" (alfred h presents)
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"the kid" by c chaplin is the movie that will give me shivers any day i view it, "monsieur verdoux" is his best one but truthfully, almost any chaplin movie still holds up today as a masterpiece worthy of being shown in a school, in a library, in a congress!
monty python's flying circus (the original bbc series, not the 'murican rushed cut version) can make me pee in my pants all day all nite, to this day
"of all time" ... i quote: "time not important" "Only life important"
so i'll indulge more:
hitchcock 's man who knew too much".. (first or second version)
"Arsonic and old lace" by capra .. no one can see this movie and not laugh <3
the reeves "superman 1 into 2" (did you guys see the "originally intended recut version by rick donner (who had made the first and got sh itted on by the studios which were making the two movies.. filming them as one (as they do today, 30+ years ago it was))? it is awesomely better, this without any re shoots kreygasm.. so sad when artists get rapped by commercial entrepreneurial dog sh it!!!
the original sturwurs :P
also Akira, House of flying daggers, Cobra (anime), Avalon, matrix 1, dark city, 48 hours, the cable guy, the mask, life aquatic, ... the list is endless (there is not enough time to see the ALL the movies that are great!)
the getaway (by peckingpa steve macqueen and ali macgraw) (not for too young people though.. it is violent as can be!)
Favorite movie scenes, sure. But a favorite movie altogether? I'm reluctant to say its Starship Troopers. But only because of the Klendathu Drop scene.
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2. Terminator 2
3. The Last Samurai
4. Big Hero 6
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5. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
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5. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Call it crazy, but it's literally the first superhero movie where everything's pushed to the limit from it's predecessor, which was, for the lack of a better word, lukewarm. The pacing, the intriguing plot development, the gritty feeling, the character development, the drama, the fight against all odds, it's everything you'd demand from Marvel. And for those who'll ask, I haven't seen Civil War, yet, but from what I've been seeing the reception and even the trailers, I can definitely confirm CA really beats Batman in the issue 'best hero movie trilogy'.
4. Meet the Robinsons
This was before the supposed 'Disney 3d Renaissance' with Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia, but I'm surprised there's not many people to call it a criminally underrated gem, like I do. Unfortunately, it was because it came out the same year as the worst animated movie also by Disney, Chicken Little... Ugh. Other than that, this movie has all elements you'd expect from the upcoming ones, just undiscovered - A simple but solid plot, character development, a strong message and some cheesy humor you'd expect from a kids' movie. Maybe a very smart kids' movie. The ending, though, it can make you drop a tear, so well built it was.
3. Killer Elite
This movie is the bizzarre case of how Jason Statham could prove to be a solid actor, but most of it, I admit, is backed by other talents like De Niro, Clive Owen and Mr. Echo. The plot is nothing special, the supposed 'romantic' lead doesn't get much space and side characters aren't that interesting, but the ending virtually redeems it all, in how strongly planned and executed it was. In particular the very unknown lesson we get, the soundtrack and the dialogue, you'd swear EivindL wrote the script. Sort of.
2. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
I REALLY must be a minority on this, but I'm one amongst the few that thinks The Hobbit, the first at least, was better than LotR. While LotR has the advantage of being big, a masterpiece and such, you can't deny the flaws that kneecap it. This one, however, does remedy some of them, I guess - The protagonist is likable and you can relate to him, the journey is believable, the cameos are some fun, but the action scenes scenes are what take the cake as well as the soundtrack and the humor, most of it made by the interaction between the Bilbo and the Dwarfs. On the other hand, the second is at best OK, but they really screwed it up on the third one. It's only the first one I'll stand on it's side, no one else.
1. Inside Out
The reason why should hardly need explaining - This is the first kids' movie I've seen in a VERY long time to touch a very adult matter: Moving on and growing up. How you shouldn't deny sadness because of reasons, how you can get angry and apathetic as you can't seem to fit in, how you wished to return to the happy place, but you can't, EVERYTHING is dealt with in a cohesive, easy and mature way. The soundtrack, especially the 'climax' of the movie, is what brings me to tears every time, in how beautiful it was. If I ever have children, this is the one I'd definitely recommend to them, speaking to them honestly "This one is for you. You'll understand it, someday."
P.S: Talking about movies, anyone seen the recent Overwatch shorts, recently? I think they were just fantastic. And you?
Ohh, you mean this one?
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I'm still a little miffed by the use of "all time" since people's tastes change as they grow older. In any case, here's my 3x3 of my current favorite movies. BTW, none of this is in order
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Transformers the movie 1986
Alien , Aliens , Predator , Predator 2 ,Saving Private Ryan , Tron Legacy , Original MAD/MAX , Conan , Terminator 1 , 2.
Blade Runer and Total recall.
the matrix
Full Metal Jacket always warms my heart:
Lord of the Rings trilogy is also a masterpiece:
Wolf of the Wall Street is also great.
"The Room" by Tommy Wiseau. It is the true god of the movies.
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a "clockwork orange" is the movie that affected me the most, granted
but when i grew up i think one thing above all made me who i am every day: tex avery <3
and one singular short tv epidode named: "bang you are dead" (alfred h presents)
...
"the kid" by c chaplin is the movie that will give me shivers any day i view it, "monsieur verdoux" is his best one but truthfully, almost any chaplin movie still holds up today as a masterpiece worthy of being shown in a school, in a library, in a congress!
monty python's flying circus (the original bbc series, not the 'murican rushed cut version) can make me pee in my pants all day all nite, to this day
"of all time" ... i quote: "time not important" "Only life important"
so i'll indulge more:
hitchcock 's man who knew too much".. (first or second version)
"Arsonic and old lace" by capra
.. no one can see this movie and not laugh <3
the reeves "superman 1 into 2" (did you guys see the "originally intended recut version by rick donner (who had made the first and got sh itted on by the studios which were making the two movies.. filming them as one (as they do today, 30+ years ago it was))? it is awesomely better, this without any re shoots kreygasm.. so sad when artists get rapped by commercial entrepreneurial dog sh it!!!
the original sturwurs :P
also Akira, House of flying daggers, Cobra (anime), Avalon, matrix 1, dark city, 48 hours, the cable guy, the mask, life aquatic, ... the list is endless (there is not enough time to see the ALL the movies that are great!)
the getaway (by peckingpa steve macqueen and ali macgraw)
(not for too young people though.. it is violent as can be!)
the indian runner (by sean penn)
little big man (by arthur penn)
opening night (by cassavetes)
Local hero (by Forsyth)
Duck soup (marx brothers)
Butch cassidy & kid (g roy hill)
les triplettes de belleville (chomet)
Who framed roger rabbit? (zemeckis)
The shinning (kubrik)
...
endless i tell you
I know what I'm douing this weekend.
Batman: The Dark Knight
Can't say that I have a favorite.
Favorite movie scenes, sure. But a favorite movie altogether? I'm reluctant to say its Starship Troopers. But only because of the Klendathu Drop scene.
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I really liked "Lord of War". It has some really mean sense of humor at some points.
I am also an odd ball for liking the 3rd "Die Hard" best. And since we allready are in the nineties action movies: "The Rock".
These are the first 3 that came to my mind, I am probably missed some others I really liked.
One of my favorite movies would be:
Batman dances with Jewelry thief
Story: Young Batman discovers the wearabouts of the Jewelry thief. He attempts to seduce the Thief to a trot dance.