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HAWKEYE

Ok, People!

Here's a tough one!

What is your absolute favorite film?
And here is the part that causes the fun! Why?

I'll start this one off, relatively easy because I have been thinking about this before asking...

My favorite film of all time is "EYES WIDE SHUT"... Yes... KUBRICK, but you all knew that!
Why? Because from a cinema standpoint, I think it is the most perfect and beautiful film ever made!

The twists really twist, the story is deep, the shots really "pop", everything I could ever want from a film is contained in this incredible masterpiece! Stanley considered this to be his greatest work, and I wholeheartedly agree!

Let's hear it people! Bring it on!
Ah! But please remember... Your FAVORITE! Just one! That's the point here!

Your not-so-humble "poster",
HAWKEYE :hmm:
 
Wow. I can't believe that's your favorite film because...that's what I was going to say! But its impossible for me to narrow it down to one favorite film. So I also have to mention David Lynch's Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive. As of now those are definatly my 3 favorite films.

But really, I was very suprised to see someone else think that way about Eyes Wide Shut since, for some reason a good amount of people tend to not liek the film at all and just not "get it". I have not seen any other film with so much depth of the characters and their emotions (in every scene!). There is so much to this film that itl take alot more studies of this film until you fully get everything out of it that Kubrick wanted you to. I don't think any other director could have made the film better than Kubrick did. An absolute masterpiece.

As for the other two- I really love the dark and mysterious noir-like mood of Lost Highway. Its a very even film and it flows beautifully. One thing I really love about Lynch is his talent to show how the actors feel without them actually saying or doing anything at all. Its all done through the camera work. Kubrick had a simlar way for the characters except his was done more through shots of characters who are still and showing expressions. Anyway, the pacing is amazing on this film as well. And when I say pacing I mean in music, movements, camera panning, editing. It all syncs together like a music video almost.

Mullholland Drive isnt as even as LH. But it is alot darker, and needs alot more analyzing. This film is like a puzzle (and LH is like a psychological loop). THe little things such as objects, or clothes are important to solving the puzzle. Naomi Watts is great in this film, as well as Laura Herring. I love how neither of these films are explained whatsoever. Theyre almost like paintings. And takes lots of viewings and paying attention to understand. I still don't fully understand these films, but I love them.

Sorry for rambling. Hope I didn't bore whoever read my post. :D
 
EDM17 said:
But really, I was very suprised to see someone else think that way about Eyes Wide Shut since, for some reason a good amount of people tend to not liek the film at all and just not "get it".
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I agree. I think the majority of the people who didn't like this movie mistook the adventures of Tom Cruise's character as the plot/point of the movie. There is a bit of a struggle to identify exactly what is the point of the movie during the first half. Then, when he discovers
that the girl from the party died of a drug overdose
it presents a supposed plotline that people can grab on to. It suddenly becomes a "mystery" and now the viewers can look forward to the resolution of this mystery. When it resolves in a rather anti-climactic fashion, the plot-seekers were left sorely disappointed.

In truth, the point of the movie (in my eyes, at least) is about the relationship of the married couple and the struggles they go through to understand the importance of their bond. If you don't see it that way, the movie will likely be a let-down.

One of the ironies I really enjoyed about the movie is how Tom Cruise went OUT seeking adventure,
and at every stop along the way he was presented with almost every classic fetish (infidelity, pedophilia, necrophilia, homoeroticism, prostitution, orgy), yet he is never able to go through with any of them, either due to circumstance or his own lack of interest/will. Meanwhile his wife is willingly acting out the most extreme betrayals of her husband, but only in her dreams.
Which is worse...?
 
Favorite movie? God, that would be like me picking my favorite food! Impossible! (although lasagna is right up there!) I prefer the "Top 10" lists, because depending on my mood, or how recently I've seen the film or eaten the food, I can have different favorites. After watching "Full Metal Jacket" or eating lasagna five days in a row, they're suddenly not my favorites anymore.

Now I'm hungry. Time for dinner and a movie!
 
John@Bophe said:
I agree. I think the majority of the people who didn't like this movie mistook the adventures of Tom Cruise's character as the plot/point of the movie. There is a bit of a struggle to identify exactly what is the point of the movie during the first half. Then, when he discovers
that the girl from the party died of a drug overdose
it presents a supposed plotline that people can grab on to. It suddenly becomes a "mystery" and now the viewers can look forward to the resolution of this mystery. When it resolves in a rather anti-climactic fashion, the plot-seekers were left sorely disappointed.

In truth, the point of the movie (in my eyes, at least) is about the relationship of the married couple and the struggles they go through to understand the importance of their bond. If you don't see it that way, the movie will likely be a let-down.

One of the ironies I really enjoyed about the movie is how Tom Cruise went OUT seeking adventure,
and at every stop along the way he was presented with almost every classic fetish (infidelity, pedophilia, necrophilia, homoeroticism, prostitution, orgy), yet he is never able to go through with any of them, either due to circumstance or his own lack of interest/will. Meanwhile his wife is willingly acting out the most extreme betrayals of her husband, but only in her dreams.
Which is worse...?
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Those are some great explinations.
 
John@Bophe said:
I agree. I think the majority of the people who didn't like this movie mistook the adventures of Tom Cruise's character as the plot/point of the movie. There is a bit of a struggle to identify exactly what is the point of the movie during the first half. Then, when he discovers
that the girl from the party died of a drug overdose
it presents a supposed plotline that people can grab on to. It suddenly becomes a "mystery" and now the viewers can look forward to the resolution of this mystery. When it resolves in a rather anti-climactic fashion, the plot-seekers were left sorely disappointed.

In truth, the point of the movie (in my eyes, at least) is about the relationship of the married couple and the struggles they go through to understand the importance of their bond. If you don't see it that way, the movie will likely be a let-down.

One of the ironies I really enjoyed about the movie is how Tom Cruise went OUT seeking adventure,
and at every stop along the way he was presented with almost every classic fetish (infidelity, pedophilia, necrophilia, homoeroticism, prostitution, orgy), yet he is never able to go through with any of them, either due to circumstance or his own lack of interest/will. Meanwhile his wife is willingly acting out the most extreme betrayals of her husband, but only in her dreams.
Which is worse...?
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yeah, as the girl i was dating at the time said right after the film, it's about Tom Cruise being impotant -- or something along those lines. Took me a while to figure out why (she was much smarter than me). That's why it's ends with Kidman suggesting they "fuck."
 
Well, I have two. O Lucky Man! starring Malcom McDowell and directed by Linsday Anderson. Part of a trilogy along with If... and Brittanica Hostpital.

and

Jaws. I can't think of a more perfect movie. It's a popcorn flick with weight.
 
Maybe I ought to watch 'Eyes Wide Shut' again because I am one of those people who
didn't like it.

I love strange dark deep movies, but this one just ticked me off. I developed a deep
dislike for both man and wife...her for seeming to be unfeeling and him for appearing
to be a doormat with no idea as to what to do with himself. I guess on that level, it
was an effective film.

I'll try to get another look at it and maybe get more out of it this time....However, I
loved the shots and editing...


My favorite film: Pulp Fiction. I just don't get sick of it. I am a Tarantino fan. I love
the dialogue and the interesting way the characters interact with each other. (I don't
get lost the way some people say they do when watching a Tarantino film.)

-- spinner (maybe we should do a top ten...)
 
kubrick fans unite. yes eyes wide shut is an excellent movie. i had to watch it a couple of time for it to really sink in though. again this is almost impossible but here are a few of my favs. pulp fiction and resevoir dogs of course, donnie darko, welcome to collinwood (sam rockwell is the man) . . . I could go on for ever but I will refrain.
 
When talking about favorite movies, one just doesn't seem to be enough. Here are a
few more of my favorites....


The Usual Suspects The Red Violin Documentaries: Dogtown and Z-Boys
Resevior Dogs Big Night E Minha Cara
The Shawshank Redemption Dogma A Place Called Chiapas

Popcorn Flicks: Almost Famous
South Park

I tend to like movies with really good music in them...well, at least the music I like....
 
Eyes wide Shut is practically a porno.

Maybe thats cuz i wasnt payin attention to what was happening and just wanted to see some jugglies, Nicole is so hawt. Who wouldnt want secks with nicole?
 
There is not much nudity or sex at all in Eyes Wide Shut, besides the masked party scene, and a few dream flashes. Though the masked party scene was toned down with some computerized people. It is nowhere near a porno. some people have said Lynch's Lost Highway is like a porn, and I agree more with that than I do with EWS. Though id of course not agree with either. :P
 
You can't pick one movie, at least I can't. I just watched Closer. That is my new favorite movie...of the moment. I was surprised at how good it was. I won't give you any thought provoking....reasons why. It just was what it was. But I think I might have to go with The Last Unicorn as my all time favorite. Love that movie. Oh and King Arthur with Ioan Gruffudd. That is a sexy man. I think that's why I like that movie so I guess it doesn't count. I'm a girl what can I say.
 
y3p, my sister bought closer a few weeks ago, not bad at all.

I just caught Walking Tall with THE ROCK last night, it was a good flick.

Whenever I see a movie at night, sometimes by myself, i see a different side to it, i LIKE it more. I dunno why.


THERE IS NO REAL FAVORITE
A Clockwork Orange was not bad, pretty boring at times to my standards...

Saving Private Ryan is my fav war movie,
Dumb and Dumber my fav comedy
Pulp Fiction my fav Gangster Drama
Taxi Driver
tonz more.....
 
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