Movies - General Discussion

[romster]

I don't know how I made it the 25 years since Blade Runner was released without seeing it, but until yesterday I had. HOLY MOLY! What an AWESOME flick. The visuals were absolutely stunning and have definitely held up over time. We saw The Final Cut version so I don't how much different it was from the theater version. There were a couple of scenes where someone would say "that wasn't in the original." We did put in the original version to compare the endings. In the final cut version, it ends with them getting on the elevator; no riding down the road scene with a voice over saying Rachael's death date is unknown. I like the former ending better. Seeing them side by side, it was obvious the latter ending was added for the theatrical release to make it a bit happier.

One thing the movie got wrong about 2019 is smoking. So many people were smoking in the movie it was almost obtrusive considering relatively few people smoke anymore.

Excellent, excellent flick.

[Mainevent]

Thanks for the tip Rommy. I keep forgetting to pick up a copy of that when I've dropped into Best Buy lately. One of my favorite movies ever.

[Markzilla]

I saw the reissue last week and it floored me, Rom. The level of detail on the big screen (I'd only seen this on video) was incredible and the shots were so busy in respect to set dressing I had difficulty deciding where to look! There's nothing really different in this version from the director's cut version which was released a few years ago. The voice over was removed and the incongruous shot with the flight over a pristine forest was removed also in favour of the current conclusion. I prefer the director's cut over the original release.

The scene where Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty confronts Tyrell in his penthouse was even more chilling, particularly in the aftermath when he's coming down the elevator.

It was a new movie for me on the big screen and it was amazing.

[jaadam4]

I dont think I've ever seen it. Sounds like I should check it out.

[romster]

Definitely. CNN.com currently has a list of the top ten life-affirming movie moments. Blade Runner come in at number 6:


6. Blade Runner
(Ridley Scott, 1982)
Roy the replicant's deep humanity comes to the fore as his last moments slip away. Rutger Hauer's lines on life's fleeting nature -- "lost in time like tears in the rain" -- are both provocative and poignant: has he become more human than the people who seek to hunt him down?

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/12/20/top10.lifeaffirming/index.html

That was a very powerful scene.

[romster]

Finally saw Sardust. I found it very enjoyable. It has a great sense of humor. Michelle Pfeiffer was weak. I find she's not a very good actress, just stunning to look at.

[SeattleLionsFan]

I found I liked Stardust much more than I thought I would. It's a very cute story without being too very hokey.

I also liked "balls of fury" but that was likely the product of low expectations.

[Tom]

I love Michelle Pfeiffer.

[jaadam4]

Stardust was very good.

[jaadam4]

I watched Wonder Boys last night and it was great!! Man was it a good movie. I normally watch any and everything that comes out and looks good so I'm not sure how this one fell thru the cracks.

Michael Douglas was hilarious and played a very different role then what he's used to. Tobey Maguire was good and Robert Downey jr was magnificent as always.

[romster]

I remember I really like Wonder Boys though I don't remember too many details of the movie.

Finally saw Sicko. Dumb name imo but good movie. I recognize Michael Moore twists facts to serve his agenda, however there was still enough good information to have an impact. I thought it was a powerful movie. Really made me think. I'm currently watching the doc No End in Sight about the war in Iraq. I tell ya, I think we need a revolution in this country. We sit by and idly take what the gov't dishes out when there is so much wrong. The children of the '60s had it going on with their revolutionary ways. They spoke out, they marched, they made their voices heard, they protested the injustices. I love my country. I do. But I'm not as proud of it as I once was. Why are the young people on campuses around the country not making more noise? I'd love to hear them.

I hope this upcoming election moves our country into a new course. We need change. The course we're on is not a good one.

[SeattleLionsFan]

Bah, "protests" are useless. The constitution gives us the ability to revolt peacefully. It's the political process.

I'd prefer to see those college kids educating themselves (and others) politically, and actually participating in the process.

[romster]

Protests can be very peaceful and yet make a powerful statement. Educating yourself about the issues is important and relevant. Participating in the process by voting is not enough. Making your voices heard in a louder way makes an impact.

[SeattleLionsFan]

IMO, a protester sounds like a petulant child.

writing letters and talking to your legislators, and most of all voting and convincing others to vote with you EASILY makes a greater impact.

Which is why Richard Viguerie has much more influence in Washington than does Cindy Sheehan.

At least that's the way I see things. If you continue to disagree, I will make a papier mache Rommy however, and start walking down the street chanting!

[romster]

That just makes me want to kiss you.