Movie Discussion

[Bazzanotsogreat]

Finally got round to seeing 'The Departed'. It's a bit rubbish isn't it? Tries to be something it isn't.

One of the best films of 2006 , good acting, great script good director...god some folks are hard to please

Edited April 30, 2007 by Bazzanotsogreat

[Rovermatt]

Officially it's the best film of 2006. But I see what you're saying.

[FourLaneBlue]

Officially it's the best film of 2006. But I see what you're saying.

What are you talking about? If you are trying to equate the Oscars with conferring "official" status on a film then you are very wide of the mark. There's no "officially" about the American Academy Awards. They are crap and voted for by a few thousand pensioners in Florida more than anything. Hence films like Raging Bull and Pulp Fiction losing out to Ordinary People and Forrest Gump.

Actually I do think 'The Departed' is a bit over-rated. It's certainly not vintage Scorsese and it is bizarre that he won an Oscar for it after better work of his such as Goodfellas, King of Comedy and Taxi Driver were passed over. I'd also say it's not quite as good as the original. That said it certainly isn't rubbish and has some great ensemble acting from a host of stars on top form including the likes of Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin. Still each to their own. Good film but not Scorsese great. In fact it wouldn't get near a Scorsese top 5.

[Rovermatt]

Jesus, it was just a flippant remark...

[FourLaneBlue]

Jesus, it was just a flippant remark...

Yes and I was just saying that The Oscars are a stinking pile of turd with steam coming out the top.

Greatest Scorsese movie? I'd have to go for this one...

Edited May 1, 2007 by FourLaneBlue

[Rovermatt]

Oh no doubt.

[rog of the rovers]

Looking forward to seeing Spiderman 3, hopefully this weekend. Anyone seen it?

[neekoy]

Wasn't The Departed loosely based on the Hong Kong film Internal Affairs, which may have starred Chun Yow Fat?

Yes and I was just saying that The Oscars are a stinking pile of turd with steam coming out the top.

Greatest Scorsese movie? I'd have to go for this one...

I think equal to Casino, Gangs of New York and Cape Fear, god that man has made some good movies

[Cocker]

Looking forward to seeing Spiderman 3, hopefully this weekend. Anyone seen it?

If anyone does see it, please dont put any spoilers on as I wont be able to go until next Friday.

[FourLaneBlue]

Top 5 Scorsese movies...

1. Goodfellas

2. Taxi Driver

3. Mean Streets

4. King of Comedy

5. After Hours

Blimey...no room for Raging Bull and Cape Fear? The man is just too good. Actually The Departed, even though I enjoyed it, would only just get into my personal Scorsese top 10. It's decent enough but a bit Scorsese Lite compared to some of the true cinematic masterpieces the man has produced.

EDIT - Whoops forgot Casino and The Color of Money. Loved those as well.

Edited May 2, 2007 by FourLaneBlue

[American]

Looking forward to seeing Spiderman 3, hopefully this weekend. Anyone seen it?

Just got my ticket for the show that starts in an hour.

Oh, and I might be in the minority, but I'd put the Departed at the top of my personal Scorsese list.

Edited May 2, 2007 by American

[Billy Castell]

I like Casino, Gangs of New York and Taxi Driver (although I can't understand why Travis is seemingly free after murdering 2 or 3 people). Goodfellas was pretty good, but there are only so many gangster films about.

Di Caprio seems to have replaced De Niro as the actor Scorsese always has in his films.

[Rovermatt]

I thought Gangs of New York was horrific.

[92er]

Top 5 Scorsese movies...

1. Goodfellas

2. Taxi Driver

3. Mean Streets

4. King of Comedy

5. After Hours

Blimey...no room for Raging Bull and Cape Fear? The man is just too good. Actually The Departed, even though I enjoyed it, would only just get into my personal Scorsese top 10. It's decent enough but a bit Scorsese Lite compared to some of the true cinematic masterpieces the man has produced.

EDIT - Whoops forgot Casino and The Color of Money. Loved those as well.

If you're interested....................the Halliwell's guide to films has 1-4 as ****, 5 as **, Raging Bull as ****, Cape Fear as ***, Casino as *** and Color of Money as **.

[FourLaneBlue]

I'm not too surprised. 'After Hours' is a personal favourite of mine hence its inclusion. 'Raging Bull' is a great spectacle but I found it hard to really warm to. It's not really a film that is easy to watch IMO. Still...it is according to others. Each to their own.

Gangs of New York, other than for a great performance by Daniel Day Lewis, was a film I didn't enjoy.

What is your favourite 92er?

[Flopsy]

I thought Gangs of New York was horrific.

It would have been saved if it had built up to a decent ending, instead it just built up and then just ended.

I was very disapointed.

Any one seen History of Violence?

[American]

Spiderman 3 was by far the worst of the bunch. Great potential storyline, but pretty poorly done. I didn't hate it, but it definitely had a lot to live up to after the first 2 and failed miserably.

[Cocker]

I would be gutted if that is true American. I was really looking forward to it aswell

[Rovermatt]

The report I would usually take as definitive is less than glowing.

Flopsy-A History of Violence is superb.

[Flopsy]

But the ending Matt, the ending.

I loved the film up until the credits started, I was sat there going "oh was that it?" I need better closure damnit!!!

[American]

The report I would usually take as definitive is less than glowing.

Sums it up perfectly.

[Flopsy]

its not destroying it, more just diapointed that it hasnt carried on the upward curve, more leveled out.

Still, I'll be going next wednesday

[adopted scouser]

Still, I'll be going next wednesday

Cheapskate ! Pay for two tickets

[Flopsy]

no, its the first time we're free to go

[lockers]

orange wednesdays are class