3577 réponses à ce sujet

[TheClonesLegacy]

The "real" Annabelle was a Raggedy Anne.

0/10 not accurate at all would not recommend.

[TheChris92]

Gone Girl

 

No mistaken that this film was crafted by Fincher -- The method in how manages to make even the most expository exchanges of dialogue cinematic by using framing to relate character dynamics. It keeps the faithfulness to the tripod, sparing use of close-ups, and almost inhuman camera movements.  Finally, it's got the incredibly flawed cast of characters with the eerie creepy atmosphere in a somewhat mundane looking setting, and trashy feel from his previous films like Se7en & Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the thrilling mystery riddle of Zodiac and the unreliable narration like Fight Club. It feels like a return to form, yet also completely fresh, unique and a standpoint as to Fincher's masterful handling of suspense. Plot-wise, it centers around Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike playing a newly-wed couple of journalists by profession, named Nick & Amy, whom much like a lot of people in the post-2007-market that we live in today, loses their jobs. Things take a turn for the worse when they choose to settle for a life in the dull-looking suburbs of Missouri instead of the glamorous comfortable rich-life-style of NYC. As the plot progresses and our unreliable narrator tries to steer our attention away, we slowly find out that maybe everything isn't quite alright with Nick & Amy -- It all starts with Amy's sudden disappearance from their home, when police investigations are initiated and rising media attention follows, Nick's explanation of a seemingly happy and healthy relationship between him and his wife starts to crumble before both the audience and the public's eyes in the film. The somewhat questionable behaviour and repeating lies alters our perception of Nick and raises the question. Did Nick kill his wife? Therein lies the mystery.

 

Gone Girl functions much like a post-modern take on what we know as a "Dating-film, the so called romantic film that loops its focus around either the commencement of a relationship and where it goes from there, or the challenges of said relationship. This film twists these tropes by intertwining them with that of a mystery thriller & eerie atmosphere of his previous film, Se7en. The best part is that it works. Fincher claimed that the overall goal was to create a film that'd result in "15 million divorces". Joking, and yet, it certainly does feel very confrontational but in such a way that it's easy to sit down and consider the larger picture and underlying messages.

It's much less a mystery-crime-drama, than a chilling-thriller about the modern marriage's darkest secrets.

 

That is not to say that Fincher's expert subtle workings with the complex fear of evil in man has been abandoned. A grim crime of an ingenious criminal is still at the center of the unpredictable occurrences, which slowly reveals one marital lie after the other. But much like Zodiac, the murder-mystery is but a driving force behind the psychological telling of human relationships permeated by external circumstances, in this case, unemployment, social class distinctions and tightly locked gender roles.

 

As a final note, it needs to be said that the role of Nick might have been Affleck's best acting performances. It is almost as if the roles of Nick & Amy were specifically crafted, designed to suit these two respective actors, precisely. They stand as that one mysterious couple, quite reminiscent of classic-Hitchcock-inspired characters and at the same time, a satirical reflection on contemporary staging. Given that Fincher, unlike say Thomas Anderson or Nolan, never writes the screenplay of his own films, it's safe to say that author of the source material and screenplay writer for the film, Gillian Flynn, has managed to craft an experience of finesse with the Fincher state-of-mind.

 

I can absolutely recommend this film -- Excellent.

[Fidite Nemini]

In preperation for The Avengers 2, I just saw CA: The Winter Soldier. Nice enough as an action flick. Not enough snappy one-liners for a Marvel movie though.

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

In preperation for The Avengers 2, I just saw CA: The Winter Soldier. Nice enough as an action flick. Not enough snappy one-liners for a Marvel movie though.

 

Yeah, the first movie (2011) was much better.

[fdgvdddvdfdfbdfb]

^ Right? The most painful combo is when they're self-aware and highly unfunny at the same time, ala Iron Man and the latest and worst offender, Guardians of the Galaxy. How is telling us that calories in food turns into kinetic energy supposed to be humourous? I don't think I've ever come so close to walking out of a theatre.

 

I feel like a 0.5% chance of enjoying Avengers 2 but marketing has been pretty effective. Then again I loathed CA1 and love CA2. But that had a director switch and I hated CA1 slightly less than Avengers 1.

[fdgvdddvdfdfbdfb]

 

Liked it quite a bit. I wasn't blown away but I've never been an old or art film connoisseur. The most stunning thing though, is what an effective film can be made with some uniforms, some rooms, and a castle. That's literally all that's in the film.

[TheClonesLegacy]

I can't take Marvel/Disney movies serious anymore. They've all become comedy hour featuring the eponymous/titular hero as the coffee fueled amateur comedian. It's pretty damn stupid. CA2 was a welcome exception. 

My problem is DC movies (since The Flash show currently doesn't have this problem seeing as it's a fun show) don't embrace fun enough. Man of Steel was only really good at the flying scene, and the epilogue (Even though it felt unnecessary given Superman snapped Zods neck like 30 seconds ago). Not to mention what happened to Pa Kent (One more line of dialogue. Just one Goyer!). Which is why MoS felt very unbalanced.

With Batman it worked fine to be a bit more hum glum and leave the one liners to Alfred and Lucius. But that's because it's Batman. Superman is meant to be a little more fun.

 

Marvels no stranger to the other extreme, too light, either.

It's well established by now I think Iron Man 3 is cancer in film form for that reason.

[TheFastestManAlive]

My problem is DC movies (since The Flash show currently doesn't have this problem seeing as it's a fun show) don't embrace fun enough. Man of Steel was only really good at the flying scene, and the epilogue (Even though it felt unnecessary given Superman snapped Zods neck like 30 seconds ago). Not to mention what happened to Pa Kent (One more line of dialogue. Just one Goyer!). Which is why MoS felt very unbalanced.

With Batman it worked fine to be a bit more hum glum and leave the one liners to Alfred and Lucius. But that's because it's Batman. Superman is meant to be a little more fun.

 

I disagree. Zod committed suicide. He said as much when Kal-El destroyed the Genesis Chamber. He had no reason to live so he was going to destroy everyone on Earth or die trying.

 

Pa Kent didn't want Kal-El to expose himself to a planet that would be terrified of him without knowing who and what he was first. He believed in that so much he was willing to sacrifice himself for it.

 

And Bruce had his fair share of jokes with Alfred. They were subtle and funny unlike what Marvel is depending on these days. In my opinion, I can't speak for Batman, the best Marvel movie to date was the first Iron Man, because it had the right amount of humor to juxtapose the drama. Now they overdo it as if it's some Disney mandate to capture their target audience (pre-teens who buy toys). 

[TheClonesLegacy]

I disagree. Zod committed suicide. He said as much when Kal-El destroyed the Genesis Chamber. He had no reason to live so he was going to destroy everyone on Earth or die trying.

 

Pa Kent didn't want Kal-El to expose himself to a planet that would be terrified of him without knowing who and what he was first. He believed in that so much he was willing to sacrifice himself for it.

 

And Bruce had his fair share of jokes with Alfred. They were subtle and funny unlike what Marvel is depending on these days. In my opinion, I can't speak for Batman, the best Marvel movie to date was the first Iron Man, because it had the right amount of humor to juxtapose the drama. Now they overdo it as if it's some Disney mandate to capture their target audience (pre-teens who buy toys). 

It was Clarks hands that did it man. Better than Superman 2 at least, where Superman broke Zods hand, spine, and dropped his ass down a pit with a smile on his face.

 

Ok, let me explain a thing.

Spoiler

Ever since I was really young, I've wanted to write comics. It's been my drive, and while I may be going into Computer animation, my hearts always been set on writing. I've always wanted to do a year long weekly series detailing an alternate Earth with my own interpretation and re-imaging of DC characters with a fresh Superman just starting his career as the main character. Pa Kent in that, is also worried about the consequences of Clarks powers but instead of implying he should let kids drown says this.

"Clark look, I'm worried. Ever since I hauled that wreck into the damn barn I've been worried. What you can do, your gifts, everything you do from now on will define the world and the people in it. You'll either bring hope, or you'll make folks too scared to leave their houses at night. In any case people always talk well of you. Say you're a good kid, a responsible, hard working kid. Always trying to pitch in and help. Means you got some sense responsibility for the people around you. That means I raised you right. It also means if you want to use your gifts to help out others like those guys in Gotham or Central City. Well, I can't stop you."

I'm not a professional writer like David S. Goyer, but I don't think that's too bad. Especially since I wrote that monologue when I was 14.

 

Considering how cheap Hasbro's been as of late I doubt it. Mattels not exactly making anything worthwhile either. The DC Multiverse figures are bleh.

[mybudgee]

Stay on topic guys

[TheClonesLegacy]

Nothing'd make me happier.

Just finished this.

I'm still trying to let it all sink in and settle with me.

But I liked it. I'd write more about it. But I really don't know what to say.

So It's sat with me.

Snowpiercer is a damn good movie and I recommend it to all of you. Great acting. Great performances, and a pretty decent ending.

[fdgvdddvdfdfbdfb]

a pretty decent ending.

Spoiler

Let me repopulate the earth with a small child and a polar bear!

I thought it was okay, but it was way too weird for me for something that didn't look like it should be weird. The plot twist is pretty great though, in Bioshock-esque way.

 

Stay on topic guys

no

 

I disagree. Zod committed suicide. He said as much when Kal-El destroyed the Genesis Chamber. He had no reason to live so he was going to destroy everyone on Earth or die trying.

 

Pa Kent didn't want Kal-El to expose himself to a planet that would be terrified of him without knowing who and what he was first. He believed in that so much he was willing to sacrifice himself for it.

 

And Bruce had his fair share of jokes with Alfred. They were subtle and funny unlike what Marvel is depending on these days. In my opinion, I can't speak for Batman, the best Marvel movie to date was the first Iron Man, because it had the right amount of humor to juxtapose the drama. Now they overdo it as if it's some Disney mandate to capture their target audience (pre-teens who buy toys). 

See I have no investment in comic books, so I have no expectations of the characters to fulfill or how dark it should be, I just want a good film. So by all means kill Zod, you're probably already killed hundreds or more in the collateral damage. What made the scene dumb though, was that it's hardly like superman was forced to do it at that point. He could have flown him away? He could have turned his head the other way? Not to mention what an anti-climactic way it is to kill someone's who's seemingly invincible by turning their head.

 

And it's the same with Pa kent, there was just absolutely no logic in the scene. By all means kill him, but find a better way than "No I have to get the dog not you! Oh no I got stuck"

 

Yeah the dark knight clearly wasn't a comedy but all the jokes landed (any psychotic ex-boyfriends i should be aware of?) and they weren't trying so damn hard, nor were the characters doing stand-up to themselves or a non-existent audience within the movie.

 

Absolutely agree with you on Iron Man, it was a fantastic origin story and the scene with Yinsen is probably one of my favourites in any movie. I don't recall Tony Stark being all that funny, but combined with the fact that he's portrayed as somewhat of a dick you don't entirely root for in this movie, I wasn't as nearly irritated by him.

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

^ Right? The most painful combo is when they're self-aware and highly unfunny at the same time, ala Iron Man and the latest and worst offender, Guardians of the Galaxy. How is telling us that calories in food turns into kinetic energy supposed to be humourous? I don't think I've ever come so close to walking out of a theatre.

 

I feel like a 0.5% chance of enjoying Avengers 2 but marketing has been pretty effective. Then again I loathed CA1 and love CA2. But that had a director switch and I hated CA1 slightly less than Avengers 1.

 

 

Do you understand what Captain America is? CA1 is exactly what Captain America supposed to be (about). To be precise CA2 is his beginning.

I assume you hate the 1940s atmosphere.

[fdgvdddvdfdfbdfb]

It was just underwhelmingly boring and a bit cheesy. The only thing i remember are nazis making a flamethrower ring to worship steve instead of burning him with it. The story was terrible as well but it's actually the same story marvel has used in every one of it's films: "Stop the ultimate evil from obtaining the all powerful device!" CA2 was never boring and the plot even deviates from this slightly. It's actually interesting right up to the middle even if it ultimately made no sense.

Oh and my comments probably seemed to suggest otherwise but I actually liked Man of Steel.

[TheClonesLegacy]

Spoiler

Let me repopulate the earth with a small child and a polar bear!

Polar bears are magical alright!
Don't be dissing them

Anyway, I doubt very much those two were the only survivors of the

Spoiler

Train crash

So it's fine.

[Dominus]

Labyrinth.

Planning on checking out X-Men: Days of Future Past soon. Never seen Captain America movies, though I did see The Avengers for what that's worth.

[Fishy]

FInished X-men On Itune. Not bad.

[Kaiser Arian XVII]

 Never seen Captain America movies, though I did see The Avengers for what that's worth.

 

He is an old-school-cool badass nerd superhero (what a combination!).

 

Still I don't get why every villain should be like Joker in The Dark Knight or he is crap *pointing at CA1*.

 

Correction of post #790:

Do you understand what Captain America is? CA1 is exactly what Captain America supposed to be (about). To be precise CA1 is his beginning.

I assume you hate the 1940s atmosphere.

[TheClonesLegacy]

Still I don't get why every villain should be like Joker in The Dark Knight or he is crap *pointing at CA1*.

Every villain should be like Dr. Horrible.

What a badass.

[mybudgee]

 

 

That is not to say that Fincher's expert subtle workings with the complex fear of evil in man has been abandoned. A grim crime of an ingenious criminal is still at the center of the unpredictable occurrences, which slowly reveals one marital lie after the other. But much like Zodiac, the murder-mystery is but a driving force behind the psychological telling of human relationships permeated by external circumstances, in this case, unemployment, social class distinctions and tightly locked gender roles.

 

 

 

I can absolutely recommend this film -- Excellent.

I finally saw GONE GIRL and I agree 100%. Fincher is at the top of his form, and he was channeling Hitchcock throughout. I am not much of an Affleck fan, but he was very good. As was Pike & the rest of the cast. (Carrie Coons as the twin sister steals every scene she's in) Stunning film, profoundly disturbing and beautiful all at once. Bravo!

[NukemDuke]

Moon.

 

[FraQ]

Lucy

 

Spoiler

 

Super Disappointed in this flick. Even Scarlett Johansson's incredible hotness couldn't save it from being a let down.