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I also agree with those who have listed "Raging Bull" ...the subject matter was such a dimbulb, the fight scenes were unrealistic and too "arty"...and why couldn't they afford color film?]
Note, I am not a boxing fan but this film is the story of Jake LaMotta. The film was deliberately done
in black and white (other than a few sections of Jake's home movies) because Scorsese did not want
to show all that blood in color. Personally, I thought doing it in black and white adds to the creative
process. Can't imagine Psycho in color. DeNiro gained 60 pounds for that film and Jake LaMotta
himself coached DeNiro in boxing. He said Robert was right up there as a good fighter. Interesting info
on this film below. Also, when released it wasn't a big hit but to many movie fans, it is a well done
timeless piece.
Also, some of these movies are taking real liberty with the "everybody seems to love" qualifier:
agreed. Star Wars and "Spiderman Movies" are perfect examples of this.
Deliverance - I agree
anything with Clint Eastwood - I almost agree. I don't see the appeal of a lot of his older stuff. he is one of the best directors of our time.
Unforgiven, There Will Be Blood, and Napolean Dynamite - Some movies are a little slow moving and require more than one viewing. anybody who dislikes these movies, and I would also throw Pulp Fiction in this category, I suggest you at least give these a second chance if you've only seen them once.
agreed. Star Wars and "Spiderman Movies" are perfect examples of this.
Deliverance - I agree
anything with Clint Eastwood - I almost agree. I don't see the appeal of a lot of his older stuff. he is one of the best directors of our time.
Unforgiven, There Will Be Blood, and Napolean Dynamite - Some movies are a little slow moving and require more than one viewing. anybody who dislikes these movies, and I would also throw Pulp Fiction in this category, I suggest you at least give these a second chance if you've only seen them once.
*edit* also, if you've only seen The Big Lebowski once, I would recommend seeing again before writing it off.
I thought that the first Hunger Games movie was surprisingly good. now with the sequel (whether there was always supposed to be sequels or not) I fear that it may have stepped into the realm of the "franchise" where it becomes less about making a good movie, and more about churning out what nerds and lemmings want or demand.
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