fujiyama
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:40 PM
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21 grams is a terribly depressing film |
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Did anyone see that? I was impressed by the acting. Everyone did a great job. The non linear aspect was interesting, though I'm almost starting to wonder if it's becoming somewhat overused. What are some other non linear films? I like Pulp Fiction, then there's Memento.
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:41 PM
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1. But it's a great flick! |
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That style has become a bit over used but it's still very interesting.
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:41 PM
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2. Momento was about me.. i have little to no memory, i cant recognise faces |
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there is a latin word for it
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:42 PM
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3. yep, it's extremely depressing |
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great performances, and the story is amazing, but really depressing. I rate it one of the most depressing ever.
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:43 PM
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4. We watched it last night for the second time... |
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I thought it was excellent! The acting, absolutely.
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:47 PM
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5. I've actually had the DVD sitting around for quite a while |
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and haven't watched it yet.
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:54 PM
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6. I saw it last night. Technically, it's a very well made film. |
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Directing, acting...all first rate.
But, Jesus, it's one of the bleakest films I've ever seen. I can't remember a film I personallly disliked more than this one.
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:56 PM
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7. freepers hate it, cuz of sean.... |
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both '21 grams' and 'mystic river' were excellent movies....imo. if you want grim, watch 'dead man walking' (great movie based on true story) for depressing, watch 'dr phill'...
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Sat Jan-01-05 08:58 PM
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8. To me American Beauty was the most depressing film of all time |
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I liked it... but I found it soul shakingly depressing!
I have talked to several people that just thought it was a crappy movie, not worthy of critical acclaim, but I found it almost life altering in terms of the depression factor.
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:29 PM
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15. One thing I didn't buy about that movie was if everyone in that family |
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was getting laid, why were they all so uptight? And I sure found it strange no one ever pulled the shades down. Ending was a bit silly. Music was great. So was Spacey.
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Sat Jan-01-05 09:00 PM
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With Sarah Polley, about 5 years ago.
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:30 PM
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16. I wish I saw more of Sara Polley. She has a nice screen presence. |
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Sat Jan-01-05 09:16 PM
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10. House of Sand and Fog is the worst |
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:12 PM
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Edited on Sat Jan-01-05 11:13 PM by sundog
it was kinda in the same vein, but I thought it was much better than 21 Grams
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Sat Jan-01-05 09:18 PM
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I thought it was a soap opera. Making a TV transplant story of the week and chopping it up some doesn't make the basic concept any less corny...but tastes differ and your mileage may vary!
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:10 PM
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I didn't think of it that way.
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:19 PM
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14. "Ironweed" (Meryl Streep & Jack Nicholson) |
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and
"Nobody's Fool" (Paul Newman)
Both remain in my mind as depressing movies.
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:42 PM
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17. what's it about? 21 grams is the weight of your soul or something? |
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:44 PM
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It's about as fun as a 2 hour root canal
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:50 PM
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19. like requiem for a dream..I own the DVD, I don't watch it ever. |
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:54 PM
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20. I never need to see that movie again |
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I guess it was good - for making me want to jump off the highest building in town :shrug:
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:56 PM
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21. lol...yep. One time was all I needed, but I felt like I owed aronofsky |
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for taking me on such a ride.
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Sat Jan-01-05 11:57 PM
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I totally didn't understand what was going on. I could make no sense of it with it jumping back and forth like that. Maybe I need to see it again but it made absolutely no sense.
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Sun Jan-02-05 12:06 AM
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23. I had a similar problem with Memento |
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I was kinda confused watching it and kept asking to rewind it.
I want to see Memento again. Very interesting movie. BTW, has anyone seen the DVD? Are the extra on it good?
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