|
|
Post by LtD73 on Jan 5, 2012 14:05:11 GMT -5
movies like The King's Speech, The Iron Lady and all films like that? I honestly don't see why anyone would want to go see them, a film about a female prime minister or a king with a stutter just screams a must see  No it doesn't it sounds  ing awful and people who see them are just throwing their money away imo. I even heard before that Meryl Streep and the Iron Lady are up for Oscars already. WTF? How longs it been out? What do you think of these types of films |
|
|
|
Post by wabarrett on Jan 5, 2012 14:07:08 GMT -5
What is the appeal of seeing a guy rape someone with razor wire around their dick?
Well?
|
|
|
|
Post by LtD73 on Jan 5, 2012 14:08:32 GMT -5
What is the appeal of seeing a guy rape someone with razor wire around their dick? Well? That didn't actually happen in the film  lmao |
|
|
|
Post by Yeezy's Mullet: Team X Blades on Jan 5, 2012 14:11:34 GMT -5
I think I kinda get what you mean. Maybe not in your exact words, but I do find that most Oscar nominated films bore me to tears. I'd like to think that I'm mature enough to appreciate a decent film, but movies like The King's Speech, Benjamin Button, and Black Swan put me to sleep.
|
|
|
|
Post by wabarrett on Jan 5, 2012 14:12:55 GMT -5
What is the appeal of seeing a guy rape someone with razor wire around their dick? Well? That didn't actually happen in the film lmao rofl. Okay. Just thought I'd ask. |
|
|
|
Post by MacReady on Jan 5, 2012 14:36:02 GMT -5
Well I mean they aren't everybodys type of movies, but I'm sure fans of Oscar Fodder movies ask the very same question about other genres of movies.
I love film, period. I enjoy a good movie, no matter the genre. Oscar season is one of my favorite movie going seasons. I love period pieces, and epic dramas, but you don't. It's just difference of opinion....
makes the world go round my friend.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: Nov 15, 2024 23:04:18 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2012 14:44:48 GMT -5
I personally loved King's Speech and I love The Artist as well. The Artist is a black and white silent film released in December and it's nominated for Best Picture Musical/Drama in the Golden Globes. Different strokes.
|
|
|
|
Post by K5 on Jan 5, 2012 14:55:10 GMT -5
it's a refined taste...but it definitely is dryer than most forms of entertainment.
|
|
|
|
Post by TurboEddie on Jan 5, 2012 15:01:09 GMT -5
I like movies that provoke thought.
I can't find the appeal in mindless comedies and big-budget summer blockbusters. Those are the worst types of movies, in my opinion. Bad movies have always existed, and I do have my share, but they are the only kind that people are ever interested in anymore. Moviegoers aren't anywhere near as intelligent as they once were. They're too close-minded, too bias. They settle for cheap thrills rather than enlightenment. Word of mouth and money made aren't the only factors of success. Some of the greatest films in history were bombs. I hate that a lot of my friends turn down movies that I suggest because they're out of their element, and don't want to be taken out of their comfort zone. I'm always unbias and rarely judge movies by the way they look. I almost always watch a movie before ever giving an opinion. Film is my biggest passion and I watch and study every individual movie, no matter how bad.
|
|
|
|
Post by MacReady on Jan 5, 2012 15:03:07 GMT -5
I like movies that provoke thought. I can't find the appeal in mindless comedies and big-budget summer blockbusters. Those are the worst types of movies, in my opinion. Bad movies have always existed, and I do have my share, but they are the only kind that people are ever interested in anymore. Moviegoers aren't anywhere near as intelligent as they once were. They're too close-minded, too bias. They settle for cheap thrills rather than enlightenment. Word of mouth and money made doesn't equal success. Some of the greatest films in history were bombs. I hate that a lot of my friends turn down movies that I suggest because they're out of their element, and don't want to be taken out of their comfort zone. I'm always unbias and rarely judge movies by the way they look. I almost always watch a movie before ever giving an opinion. Film is my biggest passion and I watch and study every individual movie, no matter how bad. Well said my man, exactly how I am too. Being an actor, it's just in my blood. |
|
|
|
Post by TurboEddie on Jan 5, 2012 15:11:34 GMT -5
I like movies that provoke thought. I can't find the appeal in mindless comedies and big-budget summer blockbusters. Those are the worst types of movies, in my opinion. Bad movies have always existed, and I do have my share, but they are the only kind that people are ever interested in anymore. Moviegoers aren't anywhere near as intelligent as they once were. They're too close-minded, too bias. They settle for cheap thrills rather than enlightenment. Word of mouth and money made doesn't equal success. Some of the greatest films in history were bombs. I hate that a lot of my friends turn down movies that I suggest because they're out of their element, and don't want to be taken out of their comfort zone. I'm always unbias and rarely judge movies by the way they look. I almost always watch a movie before ever giving an opinion. Film is my biggest passion and I watch and study every individual movie, no matter how bad. Well said my man, exactly how I am too. Being an actor, it's just in my blood. +1 Karma I'm happy to see that someone feels the same way that I do about film. My passion goes beyond just seeing images on a screen. Using your ears is as important as using your eyes. Listening to dialogue and connecting keypoints, and dissecting the film is also required to truly understand it. |
|
|
|
Post by Edgeman05 on Jan 5, 2012 15:16:04 GMT -5
I tend to like all walks of film, from genre heavy films to Oscar nominated stuff, but I actually don't care for The King's Speech or The Iron Lady. Sometimes stuff like that becomes too much of "Oscar Bait". Boring films that somehow get more recognition at the awards than other, much more deserving films.
|
|
|
|
Post by Wato Stan Account on Jan 5, 2012 15:32:00 GMT -5
I tend to like all walks of film, from genre heavy films to Oscar nominated stuff, but I actually don't care for The King's Speech or The Iron Lady. Sometimes stuff like that becomes too much of "Oscar Bait". Boring films that somehow get more recognition at the awards than other, much more deserving films. They're boring to you, not to others. I enjoy those films A LOT. I would rather see a film like King's Speech or Iron Lady showing how an actor really gets their role, over a movie like Inception that's a lot based on what they do with effects and such, over full character development. These are the type of movies that people used to watch before everything exploded. This reminds me of that thread calling Citizen Kane boring. |
|
|
|
Post by Noza on Jan 5, 2012 15:36:00 GMT -5
That is a very single minded approach to take. I havn't yet seen The Iron Lady, but I loved The King's Speech. I found much more entertainment and thrills in that than I did any film this summer. I like to engage with films, get a feel for the characters and be taken on a journey, all whilst sitting there and taking it all in. Films like Transformers and Pirates Of The Carribean just do not do that for me. Sure, most people mine these kind of fiels for entertainment, and if you do and thats what you enjoy, then fair enough. I would just rather watch films like The King's Speech and The Artist (which, by the way, is absolutely ing brilliant) as that's where I find my enjoyment. |
|
|
|
Post by LtD73 on Jan 5, 2012 15:41:11 GMT -5
That is a very single minded approach to take. I havn't yet seen The Iron Lady, but I loved The King's Speech. I found much more entertainment and thrills in that than I did any film this summer. I like to engage with films, get a feel for the characters and be taken on a journey, all whilst sitting there and taking it all in. Films like Transformers and Pirates Of The Carribean just do not do that for me. Sure, most people mine these kind of fiels for entertainment, and if you do and thats what you enjoy, then fair enough. I would just rather watch films like The King's Speech and The Artist (which, by the way, is absolutely ing brilliant) as that's where I find my enjoyment. Not really a fan of those series either but i can see why people would like those films |
|
|
|
Post by Noza on Jan 5, 2012 15:44:05 GMT -5
That is a very single minded approach to take. I havn't yet seen The Iron Lady, but I loved The King's Speech. I found much more entertainment and thrills in that than I did any film this summer. I like to engage with films, get a feel for the characters and be taken on a journey, all whilst sitting there and taking it all in. Films like Transformers and Pirates Of The Carribean just do not do that for me. Sure, most people mine these kind of fiels for entertainment, and if you do and thats what you enjoy, then fair enough. I would just rather watch films like The King's Speech and The Artist (which, by the way, is absolutely ing brilliant) as that's where I find my enjoyment. Not really a fan of those series either but i can see why people would like those films Why, just because they have massive explosions and lots of action, over real character development and plot? |
|
|
|
Post by LtD73 on Jan 5, 2012 15:51:07 GMT -5
Not really a fan of those series either but i can see why people would like those films Why, just because they have massive explosions and lots of action, over real character development and plot? Yeah, but saying that, Action is one of my least favourite genres which is why i don't like those series, just give me an interesting plot, some good actors and i'll be happy for 90 mins/2 hours how ever long the film may be |
|
|
|
Post by Cammi Oh on Jan 5, 2012 15:53:35 GMT -5
A well told story is good (no matter the subject). If a movie is well-crafted and really opens the world of these characters up to the audience, then people will enjoy it.
The genre is a matter of personal taste (horror, drama, fantasy, sci-fi) but all are merely stories.
|
|
|
|
Post by The UndyTaker on Jan 5, 2012 15:55:36 GMT -5
People have different tastes. Plain and simple.
|
|
|
|
Post by Noza on Jan 5, 2012 16:00:50 GMT -5
Why, just because they have massive explosions and lots of action, over real character development and plot? Yeah, but saying that, Action is one of my least favourite genres which is why i don't like those series, just give me an interesting plot, some good actors and i'll be happy for 90 mins/2 hours how ever long the film may be Of which The King's Speech has both. |
|
