The IMDb Top 250 - 365 challenge - Page 23

Muban · 10-01-2010, 20:08

For those of you doing this Requiem for a Dream is on iPlayer. That said be careful what you watch

It's a film deservedly in the top 250. However, it's a film I wish I had never seen. I know it's only a film but the emotions which it brought out in me were real. It's got some horrible scenes in it and I personally found it very depressing. I wish I could erase it from my memory, but I know loads of people think it's one of the best films they have ever seen. So just be aware of what the content is before you watch it

leowyatt · 10-01-2010, 20:11

I saw it while at uni and didn't really get it or think it was that great!

SiD the Turtle · 10-01-2010, 22:47

Wall-E and Psycho are watched! Psycho is surprisingly suspenseful considering its age.

semi-pro waster · 10-01-2010, 23:07

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For those of you doing this Requiem for a Dream is on iPlayer. That said be careful what you watch

I didn't think it was all that amazing a film but I can't now think of Jennifer Connelly without thinking of a three word phrase, two of the words being the same. To anyone who has seen the film you'll probably understand exactly what I mean but I don't want to reveal it for those who haven't watched it yet, it does somewhat ruin the chances of me ever taking her seriously as an actress though having those few words running though my head.

Belmit · 17-01-2010, 00:42

Watched two films today I'd rate 10/10. The Sting and Leon.

leowyatt · 17-01-2010, 17:34

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I know exactly what you mean! I do the same.

Belmit · 18-01-2010, 00:29

Just watched my 20th film! Saw Avatar then put The Dark Knight on.

Belmit · 05-02-2010, 00:57

Watched Chinatown and Once Upon a Time in the West yesterday. Chinatown was more like a very long episode of Columbo, and OUATITW was in a similar style to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly but not as good. Great direction but a very complicated story that did it no favours. Claudia Cardinale is amazing though!

Takes me to 25, though I have watched Unforgiven and The Great Escape since then. They're not in the top 100 but might be in the top 250; The Great Escape definitely is.

Belmit · 06-02-2010, 10:54

Yes, will probably try and do top 100, then the next 50 and so on up to 250. Just received word that City of God and Das Boot miniseries are on the way!

Flibster · 06-02-2010, 19:06

Watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night.

What a sentimental pile of pants.

I didn't care about a single person - when the Daisy died I felt jealousy as she'd escaped the banality of it. Then I found out it was written by the guy who wrote Forrest Gump - which explained a huge amount.

Chop an hour out of the film and I'd think more of it...It's far too long, far too banal and twee.

Oh - and someone give Cate Blanchett a double whopper meal...

10-01-2010, 20:08	#221
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	For those of you doing this Requiem for a Dream is on iPlayer. That said be careful what you watch It's a film deservedly in the top 250. However, it's a film I wish I had never seen. I know it's only a film but the emotions which it brought out in me were real. It's got some horrible scenes in it and I personally found it very depressing. I wish I could erase it from my memory, but I know loads of people think it's one of the best films they have ever seen. So just be aware of what the content is before you watch it __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

10-01-2010, 20:11	#222
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I saw it while at uni and didn't really get it or think it was that great! __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

10-01-2010, 22:47	#223
SiD the Turtle Columbian Coffee Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 90	Wall-E and Psycho are watched! Psycho is surprisingly suspenseful considering its age. __________________ SiDTheTurtle.co.uk - Updated 27/09

17-01-2010, 00:42	#225
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Watched two films today I'd rate 10/10. The Sting and Leon. __________________

18-01-2010, 00:29	#227
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Just watched my 20th film! Saw Avatar then put The Dark Knight on. __________________

05-02-2010, 00:57	#228
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Watched Chinatown and Once Upon a Time in the West yesterday. Chinatown was more like a very long episode of Columbo, and OUATITW was in a similar style to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly but not as good. Great direction but a very complicated story that did it no favours. Claudia Cardinale is amazing though! Takes me to 25, though I have watched Unforgiven and The Great Escape since then. They're not in the top 100 but might be in the top 250; The Great Escape definitely is. __________________

06-02-2010, 10:54	#229
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Yes, will probably try and do top 100, then the next 50 and so on up to 250. Just received word that City of God and Das Boot miniseries are on the way! __________________

06-02-2010, 19:06	#230
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night. What a sentimental pile of pants. I didn't care about a single person - when the Daisy died I felt jealousy as she'd escaped the banality of it. Then I found out it was written by the guy who wrote Forrest Gump - which explained a huge amount. Chop an hour out of the film and I'd think more of it...It's far too long, far too banal and twee. Oh - and someone give Cate Blanchett a double whopper meal... __________________