I have seen the film, owned the previous edition (from Criterion) and plan on purchasing the new 2-disc version. However, I do not like the film nor do I believe it has any artistic merit. I only wish to own it because of it’s historical significance. It’s not a film you watch to enjoy. It’s a film you study. It raises many questions. What happened? Did Pasolini simply lose his mind? What possessed him to make this film? I am more interested in the new bonus features than re-watching this film itself again. Bottom line: It should be seen once by cinephiles, but no artistic merit should be expected.
This is my personal favorite of all the Python films. Don’t get me wrong. I love Holy Grail and Meaning of life, but I find this one to be the most humorous. Am I alone in my thinking?
Is it just me or is it completely baffling that Criterion released Armagedon (as well as The Rock)? Last time I checked, both films were utter Hollywood garbage. Am I missing something here?
I have no qualms with Robinson Crusoe or Equinox. For what they are, they’re good. Armageddon and The Rock are just run of the mill crap. And I know they were released years ago, but it still baffles me. They may as well have released Independence Day or Speed. Just my opinion.
It’s not a shock. It’s bothered me since day one. I just couldn’t think of anything else to post here. It’s not like we can discuss the artistic merit of Armageddon.
Should it be seen? over 3 years ago
I have seen the film, owned the previous edition (from Criterion) and plan on purchasing the new 2-disc version. However, I do not like the film nor do I believe it has any artistic merit. I only wish to own it because of it’s historical significance. It’s not a film you watch to enjoy. It’s a film you study. It raises many questions. What happened? Did Pasolini simply lose his mind? What possessed him to make this film? I am more interested in the new bonus features than re-watching this film itself again. Bottom line: It should be seen once by cinephiles, but no artistic merit should be expected.
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The best Monty Python film? over 3 years ago
This is my personal favorite of all the Python films. Don’t get me wrong. I love Holy Grail and Meaning of life, but I find this one to be the most humorous. Am I alone in my thinking?
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WHY!!! over 3 years ago
Is it just me or is it completely baffling that Criterion released Armagedon (as well as The Rock)? Last time I checked, both films were utter Hollywood garbage. Am I missing something here?
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WHY!!! over 3 years ago
I have no qualms with Robinson Crusoe or Equinox. For what they are, they’re good. Armageddon and The Rock are just run of the mill crap. And I know they were released years ago, but it still baffles me. They may as well have released Independence Day or Speed. Just my opinion.
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WHY!!! over 3 years ago
It’s not a shock. It’s bothered me since day one. I just couldn’t think of anything else to post here. It’s not like we can discuss the artistic merit of Armageddon.
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WHY!!! over 3 years ago
I love criterion, always have. Just thought I was starting the obvious discussion with this post.
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