Nate
10Jan12
Explain?
I am not convinced that the ending declares the previous 4+hours are simply stuff of imagination.
Talkie propaganda masquerading as a silent film homage.
Come to think of it, the ghost element has no bearings to the plot line. Almost unnecessary.
As thrilling as a documentary can be. Love the pace and the depiction of the Prost rivalry.
Lars von Trier is a true auteur-- that is why his films are always interesting, regardless of their genres and quality. Perhaps my expectations were a little high following his Cannes controversy, Melancholia ends up pretty tame and bland. Just hit the fucking earth already. And if I'm ever interested in a Danish banquet scene, I can always watch The Celebration.
The little banter between Bannion and his wife is damn well-constructed with subtle screwball physicality. Love it.
MAKE IT MAKE IT DON'T FAKE IT! (evil laugh)
Homoeroticism at its best.
I don't remember seeing the above image in the film. Don't remember them showing those reenactments.
I want to like this movie for Malick's vision and ambition, but it barely cracks beneath the surface of its weighty concerns.
My favorite quote from the film, "One who values his life dies a dog's death."
R.I.P., Tim. Salute to all your efforts in helping us get a glimpse of the tragedies of the world.
The prices on eBay are ridiculously high since the DVD is out of print. I hope this and A New Leaf get a reigon 1 release soon. Also, the review link on the left is to the wrong film (the Ben Stiller one).
The Eclipse release is only 28 minutes long, but it's still very good. I'm mildly surprised by the hint of experimental editing techniques.
Is this film available in any format in the world? I can't find any.
u can watch it online at www.cuevana.tv which became my netflix while i lived in chile last year
An important power-point presentation doesn't mean good cinema.
A treasured document of part of American culture that is sadly and slowly going to extinction.
Hilarious.
The most idiosyncratic film of its generation. Is it still possible to find the 70mm version of this film?
I want to give zero stars for this intestine full of shitty cliches, but Eckhart plays a motivational life-coach speaker douchebag, which makes it very interesting for those who have seen In The Company of Men. Hence, 0.1 stars. Shit happens.
Gordon Willis's B&W camerawork is gorgeous, as usual. A lot of hoopla takes up a big chunk in the middle of the film. I like the delicate parts better.
It's 1976, not 1979.
There's a problem: He has two profiles- Charlie Chaplin and Charles Chaplin. That's why some of his films are not listed here.
Besides the fact that it is an overlong advertisement, the movie is incredibly boring. It's amazing how it manages to underwhelm my low expectations. Reitman's tone is preachy and hollow, but at least this time sans the annoying dialogue by Diablo Cody.
What kind of perfectionist genius use Papyrus in his movie?
Agree with Berjuan. And The film's style is reminiscent of Chantal Akerman's.
The restored print is coming to Houston this weekend!
Happy Birthday!