Films that are supposed to great but are pants

[Pheebs]

I think one of the reasons I really really like Lost in Translation, Brokeback Mountain and The Terminal is because the acting in them is phenomenal.

Perhaps too because I get so involved with films I end up "in them" in my brain and completely captivated by the emotions and the situation - what would I do?, How would I cope? etc. I think these films were realistic enough, along with the acting, to allow you to easily stumble into those thoughts and get emotionally involved.

I cannot say enough how absolutely superb Heath Ledger was in Brokeback Mountain. As well as Jake Gyllenhaal - his acting skills completely took me by surprise. Very impressed.


So maybe, perhaps, the admiration in those films lie in the acting as opposed to a superb ground breaking storyline? I think so anyway

[Haly]

I know what you mean Pheebs I was the same with Lost in Translation and The Terminal. Really enjoyed them. I know essentially not much happened in Lost in Translation but that's what I loved about it, it was very subtle which is a rare thing in mainstream cinema these days. Always so in your face instead.

I've not seen Brokeback Mountain yet (shocking I know!) but I will get round to it.

[Del Lardo]

Originally Posted by Blackstar

Lost in translation is one of the very few films that have bored me to sleep

Very much a Marmite film. Having spent a lot of time living out of hotel rooms in foreign countries it made perfect sense to me but otherwise I doubt I would have liked it.

[Mondo]

I heart Lost in Translation.

[Glaucus]

not pants but blade runner is just average.

[Treefrog]

And my nominations in this category are:

Reservoir Dogs - can I have my 2 hours back please?
The Butterfly Effect - how to completely ruin an intriguing concept. Sliding Doors did it so much better.

And I'm a great fan of Bladerunner - indeed, most Ridley Scott films - I enjoyed the Bourne trilogy and I found Star Wars awesome! It was just light years (parsecs? ) ahead of everything else around at the time.

[Greenlizard0]

Originally Posted by leowyatt

I liked his serious stuff but can't stand stuff like the mask

Yeap this.

I think overall I do like Carey. While The Mask or Liar Liar are totally overblown, he does somewhat give a performance in either. There's quite a lot he can do.

Edit..weird deja vu..

Originally Posted by Vertigo1

Sorry but Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was drivel. Couldn't work out what the hell was going on and was bored to tears anyway. Got about half way through and decided I didn't want to waste another hour of my life

:/

[Wossi]

Originally Posted by Treefrog

And my nominations in this category are:

Reservoir Dogs - can I have my 2 hours back please?
The Butterfly Effect - how to completely ruin an intriguing concept. Sliding Doors did it so much better.

And I'm a great fan of Bladerunner - indeed, most Ridley Scott films - I enjoyed the Bourne trilogy and I found Star Wars awesome! It was just light years (parsecs? ) ahead of everything else around at the time.

Which version of Butterfly Effect did you watch? There are 2 different endings, only 1 is good, the other ruins the film completely.

[NokkonWud]

Rashomon. It's utter crap.

[semi-pro waster]

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

This is what I was going to say. I'd say it's one of the most boring films ever. Shame, as the first minute gives so much drama in the pouring rain. I was expecting something awesome and it just toally sucked ass.

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Rashomon. It's utter crap.

So bad you had to name and shame it again?

The only other film that springs to mind for this topic after my earlier mentions is There Will Be Blood which isn't completely crap but definitely overrated for my money. It takes a long time to do anything and isn't very interesting when it does.