JPN366 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 08:25 AM) I'm going out on a limb and saying "Inglorious Basterds" is Quentin Tarantino's best film. It avoided the cliches and annoyances of his past flicks (don't get me wrong, I enjoy most, such as RD, PF, KB, etc). I think Basterds will go down as his best film, and will stand the test of time for obvious reasons. The dramatic elements were actually quite believable in this one, and the cinematography was top-notch. I can see this film being studied for years. What an impressive, enjoyable film. I'll second that notion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 12:32 PM) Or a genius like you will come in and shed light on it and make me appreciate that scene even more. Aww...shucks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 05:32 AM) Glengarry Glen Ross is a man's movie. Every bit of dialouge is fantastic. Every actor is outstanding. Among my favs of all time. just watched the bolded. Loved Pacino in it. WHy did he have to fall off the deep end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Wow Basterds was awesome. I know you guys spoke highly of it but I was shocked how great that film was. Best movie I have seen in the past year and it was far better than Hurt Locker which I loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've never been as motivated by this thread to see a film as I now am to see Basterds. I like 90% of Quentin's films as it is, but between some of the early reviews and my general preconception that Nazis are not necessarily the humor well I was half-expecting ths one to miss the mark. I'm glad to see a number of posters here give this one high marks and put it back in my sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 The men who stare at goats Im thinking this is going to be a must see for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 29, 2009 -> 08:27 AM) The men who stare at goats Im thinking this is going to be a must see for me That one could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Has anyone seen Ponyo yet? I'm dying to see it bfore it leaves the theater, and amazingly I can't talk my stoopid kids into seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 29, 2009 -> 12:25 AM) I've never been as motivated by this thread to see a film as I now am to see Basterds. I like 90% of Quentin's films as it is, but between some of the early reviews and my general preconception that Nazis are not necessarily the humor well I was half-expecting ths one to miss the mark. I'm glad to see a number of posters here give this one high marks and put it back in my sights. I beg to differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 29, 2009 -> 12:25 AM) I've never been as motivated by this thread to see a film as I now am to see Basterds. I like 90% of Quentin's films as it is, but between some of the early reviews and my general preconception that Nazis are not necessarily the humor well I was half-expecting ths one to miss the mark. I'm glad to see a number of posters here give this one high marks and put it back in my sights. "Hans Landa" is a barrel of monkeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 29, 2009 -> 08:27 AM) The men who stare at goats Im thinking this is going to be a must see for me That one might get a more pithy title before it's released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 29, 2009 -> 11:41 AM) "Hans Landa" is a barrel of monkeys. Such a great character. The more I think about the movie, the more I love that performance. I'm pretty sure it's etched in stone that Waltz will get an Oscar nomination, but I'm not sure which one it will be. Knowing that Brad Pitt was supposed to be the main actor in the movie makes me think he'll get the supporting nod, but the fact that he won best actor at Cannes and that he clearly stole the show and had the most screen time pushes me to think best actor. Edited August 29, 2009 by Milkman delivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 08:25 AM) I'm going out on a limb and saying "Inglorious Basterds" is Quentin Tarantino's best film. It avoided the cliches and annoyances of his past flicks (don't get me wrong, I enjoy most, such as RD, PF, KB, etc). I think Basterds will go down as his best film, and will stand the test of time for obvious reasons. The dramatic elements were actually quite believable in this one, and the cinematography was top-notch. I can see this film being studied for years. What an impressive, enjoyable film. I am a big Tarantino fan and enjoyed I.B. a lot, but I'd still rate it a fairly distant second to P.F., mainly because I think P.F. is just an absolute classic. I kind of like how QT always winkingly reminds you that you're watching a "Tarantino Film," from the voices of the unseen characters, to the anachronistic soundtrack tunes, to his use of cartoon-ish on screen titles. You didn't identify the "cliches or annoyances" you thought this film avoided, but in those ways, and, of course, with the dialogue and violence (especially the ever-present QT "Mexican standoff"), I thought it definitely played to all of his strengths. And in terms of the Landa character ond the outdoor cinematography, he definitely hit new highs. Edited August 30, 2009 by PlaySumFnJurny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 11:04 AM) You didn't identify the "cliches or annoyances" I guess in most of his films it seems that there are conversations in there that are there just so people say "ohhh look at the writing how interesting and different!!" In IB, the conversations all seemed believable and unforced. Not that I am dogging Tarantino, most of his films are proudly held in my collection, but it's something that's irked me, and I was glad to see it avoided in his latest film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Man, no love for Jackie Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 08:50 PM) Man, no love for Jackie Brown? I enjoyed Jackie Brown when it came out. But it is rightly considered as a second-tier effort compared to Tarantino's most inspired stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 08:18 PM) I enjoyed Jackie Brown when it came out. But it is rightly considered as a second-tier effort compared to Tarantino's most inspired stuff. Agreed. I liked it in the theatre, got it on DVD, and it just isn't really a re-watchable movie, IMO. My QT Movie Rankings: 1. Pulp Fiction 2. Inglorious Basterds 3. Kill Bill Volume 2 4. Resivoir Dogs 5. Kill Bill Volume 1 6. Jackie Brown 7. Death Proof Top 4, I can watch over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I need to watch RD again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Just finished The Darjeeling Limited. Quite enjoyable. And that concludes my Wes Anderson screenings for the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 10:18 PM) Just finished The Darjeeling Limited. Quite enjoyable. And that concludes my Wes Anderson screenings for the month. Thumbs up or down on Zissou? I'm admittedly one of the cultists on this flawed gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thumbs up on all Anderson films. When I saw Darjeeling Limited, we were the only people in the theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 09:28 PM) Thumbs up or down on Zissou? I'm admittedly one of the cultists on this flawed gem. Thumbs up. I can tell it's a movie I will enjoy more with additional viewings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 10:30 PM) Thumbs up on all Anderson films. When I saw Darjeeling Limited, we were the only people in the theater. I really liked Jason Schwartzman in Darjeeling, and expected I'd see him turn up in more roles by now. Caught a glimpse of him as Ringo Starr in Walk Hard, but that's been about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 10:32 PM) Thumbs up. I can tell it's a movie I will enjoy more with additional viewings. absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 30, 2009 -> 09:37 PM) I really liked Jason Schwartzman in Darjeeling, and expected I'd see him turn up in more roles by now. Caught a glimpse of him as Ringo Starr in Walk Hard, but that's been about it. Shop Girl is worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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