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General Category => Entertainment and Media => Topic started by: Parker on January 11, 2008, 04:08:01 am
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So, I didn't see this topic anywhere already, and I'm interested in what people thought about 2007's movie offerings.
HERE'S MINE
1. Juno - I thought this movie was absolutely fantastic. It's heart-warming, it's funny, it's sad, and it's triumphant. Oh, and it's absolutely adorable. I just... Enjoyed watching this movie a lot.
2. No Country For Old Men - Brilliant movie. Engaging, intelligent, and wonderfully directed. A must watch, imo.
3. 2 Days In Paris - I loved this movie. Despite how outrageous some of the situations the couple find themselves in, it is so... REAL. The scene where the couple is contemplating their futures, with the monologue from the chick (forget her name) was perfectly written. I recommend this movie.
4. Sunshine - By now you probably noticed I have no idea how to review movies. This movie surprised me. Although I felt it borrowed too much from Event Horizon, the visuals and the musical score were gorgeous.
5. Live Free Or Die Hard - It's Die Hard. And this movie is so fun and ridiculous and ACTION PACKED, that it's hard not to love it. It's just FUN, and I love that.
other movies that I thought were good but not as good?
-Knocked Up (fantastic)
-Superbad (had it's moments!)
-Disturbia (a great popcorn movie, imo)
-Simpsons Movie (better than I thought it'd be)
-Mr. Brooks (decent)
-Oceans 13 (disappointing)
-Transformers (wtf is this?)
Now, obviously, there are a lot of movies that I missed! So what movies made impressions on you last year? kthx
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Your list is like half Judd Apatow. Yucky.
My top 3 big budget movies this year:
1. I Am Legend
2. The Mist
3. Transformers
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hahahah yo i think you maybe forgot to throw "devilishly funny" and "startlingly touching" in there somewhere
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why doesn't anybody ever mention zodiac
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http://www.rpgmaker.net/forums/index.php?topic=483.0
This is the movies of 2007 topic from RMN. My list is there.
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Zodiac was 2007? I really enjoyed that movie. Hmm...
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Man, I still have to see a lot of them so I'll post later on. But I really liked 3:10 to Yuma, Zodiac, Eastern Promises and Ratatouille.
Here's AFI's top 10 list for 2007 (just thought I'd add this):
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD is a film that races with the pulse of a young filmmaker, but is constructed with the depth and maturity of an American master at the top of his game. Sidney Lumet’s dark and intricate tale takes place in a world you will not want to enter, but the powerful screenplay by Kelly Masterson grabs you and won’t let go. The film is a grand opera of immorality and is staged exquisitely by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei and Albert Finney, whose performances fuse to form a diamond that sparkles with the dazzlement of dysfunction.
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERLY is a soaring cinematic achievement, one where the transportive nature of film takes us inside the mind of a paralyzed protagonist. Director Julian Schnabel astounds in his fusion of poetry, humor and profound humanity to examine the struggle from inside the mind as the character reaches for the impossible. Janusz Kaminski’s brilliant cinematography illuminates the film’s commanding point of view, visually enveloping the audience in the deeply emotional, but remarkably unsentimental screenplay by Ronald Harwood. Adapted from an extraordinary true story, the film challenges us to look into a mirror, appreciate the fragility of our own lives and marvel at the power of the mind.
INTO THE WILD
INTO THE WILD is a vast journey across America - and deep inside oneself. Writer/director Sean Penn’s sensitive adaptation and expansive direction brilliantly captures the exuberance and idealism of youth - and the danger of pushing love away. The story lives in the eyes of Emile Hirsch, the warm smile of Catherine Keener, and the luminous spirit of Hal Holbrook. INTO THE WILD celebrates the dreamer in all of us - and the danger of dreaming alone.
JUNO
Deep inside JUNO is the tiny but true heartbeat of American film. Director Jason Reitman has an extraordinary control of tone, shifting sympathies and a clear respect for the fully realized characters created by screenwriter Diablo Cody. The result is a surprise in almost every scene as cliches are upended and life is celebrated at every turn. Ellen Page delivers the breakthrough performance of the year - one that embodies the comedy inherent in being a misfit and the strength that comes when facing life’s biggest challenges.
KNOCKED UP
KNOCKED UP delivers the funniest, freshest comedy of the year. Writer/director Judd Apatow stretches the boundaries of romantic comedies by introducing one of American film’s most unlikely pairings, and then brilliantly crafts a story where moment by moment, laugh by laugh - the couple embrace each other - and the audience - in a world of humor and heart. The film marks a star turn for Katherine Heigl, who lights up the screen with every smile.
MICHAEL CLAYTON
MICHAEL CLAYTON is pulse-quickening entertainment for both the heart and mind. Driven by a screenplay that ranks among the finest in American film, Tony Gilroy’s film astounds at every turn - each word, each scene resonating beyond their literal meanings. George Clooney shines as one of the great actors of his generation, adding a dimension to his movie star persona that harkens back to the classic roles of Humphrey Bogart - still and silent, dark and deep. Extraordinary supporting roles by Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton add humor and horror to the riddles posed throughout the plot, and when the answers begin to arrive, no one is safe at the film’s surprising and spectacularly satisfying end.
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN breathes new life - and death - into the classic American western. Joel and Ethan Coen construct the film like a steel trap, one that springs and snaps with a ferocity seldom seen in the movies. The film features a killer combination of acting talent - Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem, who creates and then unleashes one of the great screen villains of our time. Driven by heart-stopping tension and pacing, the Coen Brothers’ masterful juxtaposition of savagery and innocence is a powerful tale of morality in a bleak world where a life can end with the flip of a coin.
RATATOUILLE
RATATOUILLE is a soaring, sumptuous feast for all who love the movies. Writer/director Brad Bird continues to define himself as one of the great filmmakers of our generation, this time with the inspiring tale of a rat who aspires to be a chef. This animated gem creates environments that are so fully realized, so rich with detail, that both young and old alike will feel as though their passports have been stamped and their palates sated. At the film’s significant heart, is the relationship of artist and critic - and to celebrate their union here, AFI raises a glass of a fine French cabernet to RATATOUILLE.
THE SAVAGES
THE SAVAGES paints an intimate portrait of America’s emotional future. Writer/director Tamara Jenkins’ richly detailed character study beautifully captures the complexity of a sibling relationship and the struggle to deal with an aging parent. Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman - two of our finest actors - portray people at an awkward moment in their lives who step backward into their heart and heroism. Intelligent and entertaining, funny and yet rigorously unsentimental, THE SAVAGES places our destiny firmly in the hands of talented artists, and, ultimately, proves the power of film in bringing us all together to celebrate life.
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
THERE WILL BE BLOOD is bravura filmmaking by one of American film’s modern masters. Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic poem of savagery, optimism and obsession is a true meditation on America. The film drills down into the dark heart of capitalism, where domination, not gain, is the ultimate goal. In a career defined by transcendent performances, Daniel Day-Lewis creates a character so rich and so towering, that “Daniel Plainview” will haunt the history of film for generations to come.
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Well well well. I just got back from seeing Planet Terror and Death Proof at my local indie cinema. I'm from England, so we didn't get the full Grindhouse package here and it literally was the first film, then a break then the second film, like a matinee. We didn't get the fake trailers made by Eli Roth and Edgar Wright and those folk, nor did we get the fake cinema announcements. We did however see a large number of real 70s grindhouse film trailers, for films like Night of the Bloody Ape, Three On a Meathook, Deadly Weapons, Wham Bam Thankyou Spaceman and even a short film called Roadkill - The Killings of John Martin (all presumably added by the theatre itself), plus the main features were the European extended versions. Anywho, there's been a lot of talk about Grindhouse/Death Proof/Planet Terror, and I hadn't seen either films on their individual release. Tonight, I had such a great time. These 2 films were just so over the top and entertaining. It was fantastic. Everyone in the (sold out) theatre was applauding, cheering and in hysterics all the way through. It was the most fun I've ever had at a cinema. So I'll include Grindhouse as one of my favourite films of last year.
Zodiac has been mentioned, and I agree: what a terrific film. Everyone involved was at the top of their game and it was such an engrossing watch. Not as showy as Fight Club or Se7en, in fact, it's perhaps the anti-Se7en. I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed this film.
I liked Knocked Up very muchly. Ever since Freaks and Geeks I've kept tabs on Judd Apatow because, well, Freaks and Geeks is the best thing in the world ever. This movie was also very good. It was great to see many Freaks and Geeks cast members back together (even James Franco!) and in general, it was a hilarious and touching movie.
And finally (because a lot of films people have been mentioning as 2007 films are not out yet or only recently out here in the UK), The Darjeeling Limited. Lots of people found this as a disappointment, and not amongst Wes Anderson's finest moments. I disagree. This film was (like The Life Aquatic - which again met a mixed response from fans and critics) hugely enjoyable from start to finish, beautiful to look at (like Aquatic), and, as in all Anderson films, marvellously watchable, with loads of hilarious laughs, sentimental bits and an awesome soundtrack. A great all-rounder really. It also made me really want to run and jump onto a train as it is leaving the station in slow motion whilst The Kinks are playing somewhere in the background.
I can't wait to see No Country For Old Men when it comes out next week. I'll probably go check out Charlie Wilson's War tomorrow or Monday as well because Tom Hanks is usually pretty fantastic and I hear that the [Philip ][/Philip] Hoff[man] delivers yet another amazing performance. So that's that.
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I have been looking EVERYWHERE for the Diving Bell and the Butterfly :(
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-Stardust
Didn't see it until yesterday but it was made in 2007 so hey. Stardust is my kind of movie.
-I Am Legend
Saw it in theaters. Some parts were surpringly pretty emotional, other parts were filled with action. The ending sucked balls but the rest of the movie was entertaining.
-Juno
It was weird and unrealistic but still pretty funny and the acting was all pretty top-notch. I quite enjoyed it.
-Superbad
Not exactly my favorite comedy (mainly because it's jokes are so tired by now). It was great fun at the time though.
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I forgot to mention Control. I thought this was a fantastic film.