Blade Runner

I keep trying. I honestly do. This was my 4th attempt. For the category of film I don’t like much I’ve likely seen this more than any others. It’s one of the most visually stunning and beautiful films ever made but I can’t find anything deeper than a tissue paper thin plot. Scott has enough plot for a short film but stretches it to two hours.

I also think Daryl Hannah’s character is really silly and her acting is atrocious. She was always terrible but her poor acting is very evident here.

I watched again in preparation for the upcoming sequel. I’m hoping it keeps the visual aspect but fills in the narrative.

I can't understand why this guy always has a stupid smirk on his face...



it was fine for Lars and the Real Girl... but for Blade Runner, I think they made a big mistake made solely for box office draw.

There are two universally acclaimed movies that I've tried watching multiple times but just end up turning off halfway through. Blade Runner and Godfather II. Just don't do it for me.

Just watched Big Sick again. Hands down best movie of the year. Will of course get criminially ignored during awards season.

Caught up with Alien:Covenant over the weekend.

I really loved Prometheus, however this thing felt really lazy - kind of like a filler episode on a TV series explaining some trivial plot point.

Something that really bugged me was the flute scene where David played the theme from Prometheus. So yeah, this is the equivalent of Darth Vader humming the Imperial March - how are the characters in a movie supposed to know what the movie's score sounds like?

I guess I might watch it again as I was a bit cold on Prometheus on first viewing, but I don't expect my view to be modified.

Wasn't as enamored with the second day of Wes Anderson:

Fantastic Mr. Fox - Eh, just a decent children's movie. Doesn't transcend its genre; though it wasn't trying to.

Hotel Chevalier - A 13ish minute prequel to Darjeeling starring Natalie Portman and Schwartzman in a hotel room. It's ok, will be better to watch again after having seen the main film, because it does play a role (of which I'm not certain yet).

The Darjeeling Limited - Pretty good, some really strong points. Funny at times.

The Royal Tenenbaums - Did not love this (saw once in theater in 2001 or 2). I expected that this would be the quirky quick cuts and beautiful sets and numerous character zaniness that I loved in Moonrise and Grand Budapest, but it falls short of those. I'd be in the camp that thinks Anderson has gotten better over time.

It's a little bit too genuine and trying too hard to make things feel meaningful, and it meanders a bit.

I lol'ed at the text on the "doctor"'s pager.

Day 3, back near the top:

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Suffers from some of what I just criticized RT for, but there's more than enough great stuff going on to override that. Awesome sets (this and general practical effects is a major plus to Anderson), some really funny stuff, and a legit great action scene or two that's homaging something or other. I'd love to see Anderson do a full straight-up action movie.

Rushmore - Mm. Problematic. It's good I guess, but the main character is a really bad guy and the movie and its female lead are far too forgiving of his stalking and sometimes downright evil behavior.

Actually tho, just realized it's prob all supposed to be his fantasy or some such thing, so maybe it's not so bad.

(Still a good movie well worth watching.)

Bottle Rocket (original short B&W film) - typical early 90s short indie black & white Clerks-ish wannabe.

Bottle Rocket (full film) - Pretty good, funny and charming. James Caan here should be nominated for "minor character that nearly steals the movie".

The ranking, since I saw some of you did this a few years ago:

Moonrise Kingdom
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Life Aquatic
Bottle Rocket (feature)
Darjeeling
Rushmore
Royal Tenenbaums
Hotel Chevalier
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Bottle Rocket (short)

Was going to quibble that I'm not the only Lynchphile, then recalled that I legitimately believe Rabbits is one of the finest examples of cinematography, color, lighting, set design, and sound design in existence.

There's a scene in Twin Peaks S3 that for me perfectly clarified what Lynch is often doing in scenes like this.

Definitely get your hands on The Missing Pieces and watch after Fire Walk With Me. Then take some break if you can before S3 (or don't).

As I've written, BR just suddenly clicked for me several weeks or months after the 4th or 5th time.

I liked Life Aquatic better but Darjeeling definitely gets a big thumb up.

wow just watched the big sick and I'm pretty sure it has quite possibly the funniest joke I've ever heard in a movie.

not gonna spoil for those who haven't seen it but for those that have am I giving it too much credit or did you find it as hilarious as I did?

Best line was Richie's instant quip response to the Beaver trapper town line.

Mflip have you seen Calvary? It's not him but it's his brother and maybe eclipses his brothers work.

Hardest ive ever laughed in a movie.

I haven't. I'll keep an eye out for it

Already posted about it ITT a few pages ago. Hardest I've laughed during a movie in a long time (maybe ever, not really sure).

It's a lot darker than any of the others.

This is more or less how I felt. It was very ambitious to try to cram 3 (imo) story-lines/themes into one movie, but the actual execution is a bit of a mess. Generally, I like these type of films, but this one kind of stumbles over itself at times. It was marketed and cast like a horror/hollywood movie, but isn't at all.

It felt like being in a high school English class where the entire focus is on metaphors and allegory.

I don't ever recall laughing that hard at a joke in a theater.

can someone put it in spoiler tags? really hoping it's the

Assuming its

19

It's def not the laser printer.

That actors demeanor is what makes him so funny. Another comedian wouldn't be nearly as hilarious.

Typos itt

mflip - thanks again for your reviews. The way you make succinct synopses that give a solid feel for the movie without spoiling or ruining anything is why I enjoy your work. Definitely going to check out Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri soley due to your review.




Kumail fans -

(yes, this is a recording of a TV screen but trust me it's worth making an exception for)

Just finished, awesome movie.

I'm guessing it's the

I had the amazing experience of being the only person in the theater that laughed at that joke (out of four total) and not just laughing, but laughing HYSTERICALLY. For minutes.

I gave a hearty chuckle but didn't find it thaaaaaat funny. The whole situation seemed a bit forced in order to try to fit the joke in.

ur trolling us right?

lol at putting the laser tag joke in spoilers.