MICHAEL MANN FACTS!!!!!!!!
Blown away by this. Not only is Foxx and Cruise’s chemistry off the charts, but what a patient and symbolic thrill ride that ends with such a bang. The dialogue is DRIPPING with meaning and suspense. Cruise is a terrifying malevolent force and Foxx is just a guy, both stagnant and solitary, but one of them has a chance to take the leap out. No definitive answers, like life, but certainly a lot to think about. Really…
“Margaret Sixel (Editor) is director George Miller's wife. When she asked why he thought she should take on this project, as she had never edited an action film before, Miller replied, ‘Because if a guy did it, it would look like every other action movie.’”
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Fellas, imagine this: you have a post nut clarity moment about the Russians contaminating your precious bodily fluids - do you walk it off or start a nuclear holocaust?
While Dr. Strangelove always had me intrigued, it became clear around the 30 minute mark that this was a full blown black satire that employed both genius spoof comedy (that surely influenced things such as Airplane!, which I love dearly) and clever mockery of U.S. and Soviet…
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I’m not going to rate this because admittedly I struggled to pay attention for some of it (maybe I’ll give it another shot eventually). Try as I might I just cannot get into these films, they feel so cold to me. And, ya know, as a woman there’s not much to connect with here lol but I can appreciate the era and that this started such an iconic formula/franchise.
Some stuff that’s cool now and…
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Wow, this was amazing. A riveting love story, but not in the typical sense. The passively clever dialogue that defines many films from this era paired with a compelling and perfectly paced premise. And it’s just plain funny (darkly so).
I’m having a hard time coming up with more to say right now, I’m not sure why. I simply loved it. Sometimes that’s just how it crumbles, cookie-wise.
Oh, and it’s a Christmas movie🎄
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It’s still fuck Roman Polanski but damn if that piece of human scum didn’t make some good movies. And influential ones - there are so many connections to be drawn here oh my goodness.
Shitty remake with Maya Hawke anyone?
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I knew what I was getting into here based on what House is known for - and it absolutely delivered as a visual feast and treat for the senses from start to finish. I am SO shook at how some of that was even conceptualized, a lot of it I understand came from the director’s daughter. I hate to report though that I got pretty bored from time to time - I have always had…
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Not the sexy female werewolf cult?!! Spooky, silly, horny. I dug it. I also feel like I identify with this burlap sack ghoul child.
@Mytchel maybe you have good taste after all?
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“Villainy wears many masks; none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.”
Loved this way more than I was expecting! A macabre gothic mystery about greed, grief, and the battle for reason when confronted with the supernatural. A movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously and everyone keeps fainting lol. Tim Burton/Andrew Kevin Walker took some liberties with the original story that I think paid off, third act dragged on way too long though.
+ needless to say young Johnny Depp could cut my head off with those cheek bones and I’d say thank you
This movie is so 70s lol. Better than the original, if not more disorganized. More Leonard Nimoy!!!!!!!
80-100 👏🏼 minute 👏🏼 movie 👏🏼 supremacy 👏🏼
This was good! But just good. The first act built tension really well, but I feel like it lacked the cleverness and craziness that a sci fi horror film needs to be great. Once the characters knew what was going on the conclusion was a bit underwhelming. But, the length and pacing were a plus and Kevin McCarthy/Dana Wynter were great. Just wish it had a little more ~spice~