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Departed is an undeniable 10/10 masterpiece.
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Departed is an undeniable 10/10 masterpiece.
Mission Impossible - Final Reckoning 6/10. Usually a fan of mission impossibles but this was my least fav
[QUOTE=GOBB;15030580]Mission Impossible - Final Reckoning 6/10. Usually a fan of mission impossibles but this was my least fav[/QUOTE]
half the movie was flashbacks, the rest looked phoned in.
[QUOTE=highwhey;15030581]half the movie was flashbacks, the rest looked phoned in.[/QUOTE]
Pretty much. A real snoozer
[QUOTE=Patrick Chewing;15028298]Weapons - 5/10
Just a stupid movie all the way around. No background to the story. You just have to accept what's happening with no explanation. It's borderline a comedy too. Only bright spot was Josh Brolin.[/QUOTE]
Ok. I just saw this movie and I loved it. I actually liked the comedy elements & enjoyed how all the separate stories come together in the end. Very entertaining/clever movie overall. It's basically a horror/comedy/mystery all wrapped into one. The only thing I didn't like about it was the ending, it felt rushed and flat.
8/10
Thief by Michael Mann (HEAT Director)
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7.5/10
Not sure how I never saw this film since it was Mann's debut film as a director, but you can tell it was Mann's predecessor to Heat, there are some similarities between both films that span beyond having the same director. Both take place in LA, both have a slick protagonist with a love interest, both steal and have dealings with the criminal word, bold scores, classic shots of the Los Angeles architecture. I really like that about Heat, there was a certain level of immersion because of the aesthetics, the long shots of the city encompassing the buildings, cool cars, etc. Heat was better by a longshot but after seeing this film I can see where the inspiration came from. i read there was some harsh criticism over the music score but i liked it myself, and the audio was carefully selected, i.e. music at the appropriate times, and no music likewise, sometimes the city noises or absolute silence during tense moments were very aptly chosen, particularly in the end scene the silence through the tense invasion was great. neo-noir needs to make a comeback. personally, i'm a big fan of LA based films that delve into the criminal underworld. Willie Nelson had a small part in it, i had to do a double take and rub my eyes :lol
[QUOTE=highwhey;15031618]Thief by Michael Mann (HEAT Director)
[IMG]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Thief_1981.jpg[/IMG]
7.5/10
Not sure how I never saw this film since it was Mann's debut film as a director, but you can tell it was Mann's predecessor to Heat, there are some similarities between both films that span beyond having the same director. Both take place in LA, both have a slick protagonist with a love interest, both steal and have dealings with the criminal word, bold scores, classic shots of the Los Angeles architecture. I really like that about Heat, there was a certain level of immersion because of the aesthetics, the long shots of the city encompassing the buildings, cool cars, etc. Heat was better by a longshot but after seeing this film I can see where the inspiration came from.[B] i read there was some harsh criticism over the music score but i liked it myself, and the audio was carefully selected, i.e. music at the appropriate times, and no music likewise, [/B]sometimes the city noises or absolute silence during tense moments were very aptly chosen, particularly in the end scene the silence through the tense invasion was great. neo-noir needs to make a comeback. personally, i'm a big fan of LA based films that delve into the criminal underworld. Willie Nelson had a small part in it, i had to do a double take and rub my eyes :lol[/QUOTE]
Michael Mann always has the best music in his films IMO.
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[QUOTE=highwhey;15031618]Thief by Michael Mann (HEAT Director)
[IMG]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/Thief_1981.jpg[/IMG]
7.5/10
Not sure how I never saw this film since it was Mann's debut film as a director, but you can tell it was Mann's predecessor to Heat, there are some similarities between both films that span beyond having the same director. Both take place in LA, both have a slick protagonist with a love interest, both steal and have dealings with the criminal word, bold scores, classic shots of the Los Angeles architecture. I really like that about Heat, there was a certain level of immersion because of the aesthetics, the long shots of the city encompassing the buildings, cool cars, etc. Heat was better by a longshot but after seeing this film I can see where the inspiration came from. i read there was some harsh criticism over the music score but i liked it myself, and the audio was carefully selected, i.e. music at the appropriate times, and no music likewise, sometimes the city noises or absolute silence during tense moments were very aptly chosen, particularly in the end scene the silence through the tense invasion was great. neo-noir needs to make a comeback. personally, [B]i'm a big fan of LA based films that delve into the criminal underworld[/B]. Willie Nelson had a small part in it, i had to do a double take and rub my eyes :lol[/QUOTE]
You a big Chinatown and LA Confidential fan I'd imagine then?
[QUOTE=ShawkFactory;15032249]You a big Chinatown and LA Confidential fan I'd imagine then?[/QUOTE]
was a fan of LA Confidential, yes. have not seen Chinatown, but looks promising so I may give it a try :cheers:
I recently (re)watched Pubic Enemies since we're on the subject of Michael Mann... Movie is underrated.
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disappointing movie, much like Michael Mann's Miami Vice on the first watch....
but go back and watch those films today.... They're actually pretty good movies.
Just finished "The World's End"... 3/10
Wanted to turn it off 45mins in but made myself watch the rest. Thought the story was dumb and only laughed a handful of time. Was surprised with the high ratings.
[QUOTE=Hey Yo;15032767]Just finished "The World's End"... 3/10
Wanted to turn it off 45mins in but made myself watch the rest. Thought the story was dumb and only laughed a handful of time. Was surprised with the high ratings.[/QUOTE]
Damn, I really enjoyed it. English humor is pretty funny.
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*filler