tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post3330639849490805378..comments2024-03-11T18:12:23.619-04:00Comments on Two Dollar Cinema: We're not the only smart guys in the world.m.brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-70041014877382172013-05-10T22:21:22.845-04:002013-05-10T22:21:22.845-04:00The script was, for the most part, filled with the...The script was, for the most part, filled with the right kind of serious discussions about absurd things (feel free to reverse that), but it didn't really resonate with me. I think a re-watch might pay off, but it's highly unlikely that I ever will.<br /><br />Wow. Mostly-naked Liotta? Maybe I'll surprise the wife with that one. The last time she came home and I was watching some m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-63585130512222906602013-05-09T13:10:52.257-04:002013-05-09T13:10:52.257-04:00I also had mixed feelings about this film, so it&#...I also had mixed feelings about this film, so it's good to see someone's else's opinion. I thought the script was (for the most part), really clever, but you're right, it definitely felt like there was something missing. Or maybe it's just that it was not-at-all what I expected. Not in a bad way, but...not exactly in a good way, either. I don't know. I have strange M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-76428043468201167122013-04-22T23:25:17.999-04:002013-04-22T23:25:17.999-04:00You know, I was actually considering doing both, b...You know, I was actually considering doing both, but I don't think we can swing it. I'm leaning towards Gatsby as well - Baz Luhrmann is the best!<br /><br />"I don't care about your ridiculous dogma! Why shouldn't the courtesan choose the maharajah?"<br /><br />"BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T LOVE YOU!!"Hannah Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458479011333672224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-44048499968853645432013-04-22T19:00:39.975-04:002013-04-22T19:00:39.975-04:00They really went to town on Liotta. What made it s...They really went to town on Liotta. What made it so much worse, is the fact that at that point, we liked ol' Ray. And, it was a beating he didn't deserve. Made it tough to watch.<br /><br />Yeah, seriously. More Pitt is usually a good thing. Here, it would've likely saved a pretty uneven movie.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-56830386761991536622013-04-22T18:53:16.005-04:002013-04-22T18:53:16.005-04:00I like short movies, but it seems like they cut tw...I like short movies, but it seems like they cut twenty minutes of action and chaos. Maybe even a few scenes that tied some loose ends together, I suppose.<br /><br />Oh well, what could have been really good, maybe great, settled for okay. Just a shame because the cast is pretty frickin' rad when you think about it.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-37479705801472982852013-04-22T18:51:19.596-04:002013-04-22T18:51:19.596-04:00Glad you liked it, Dan. There is a lot of talking,...Glad you liked it, Dan. There is a lot of talking, which is fine with me.<br /><br />The only downfall for me was Tony Soprano. What an annoying jerk that guy was.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-56586363362437948912013-04-22T18:49:25.915-04:002013-04-22T18:49:25.915-04:00I would leave a little bit earlier and see both.
...I would leave a little bit earlier and see both. <br /><br />I mean, I'm sure in some cultures, popcorn could be considered dinner.<br /><br />But if I had to choose? I'm going Gatsby. Only because I love Baz Luhrmann so much.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-87717026056733038442013-04-22T18:46:29.388-04:002013-04-22T18:46:29.388-04:00It's short enough that it wouldn't be the ...It's short enough that it wouldn't be the craziest waste of time if you didn't like it, but it's likely a pass all things considered. Jenkins, even in a small role, might be worth it though. Hmm.<br /><br />Hey, there's nothing wrong with a life of crime. Especially if you have the support of the police.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words!m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-49353496026835040702013-04-22T18:44:30.728-04:002013-04-22T18:44:30.728-04:00If you put Richard Jenkins in that top three, I...If you put Richard Jenkins in that top three, I'm in. Easily.<br /><br />I never saw <i>The Assassination of Jesse James...</i> but I'd be willing to check it out. I'll get back to you.<br /><br />As a family man watching the movie on a volume that can only be heard by dogs and federal agents, I had to read that incessant radio and film chatter. While I liked how it connected, I'mm.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-56805284448069061902013-04-20T14:29:48.152-04:002013-04-20T14:29:48.152-04:00The three best things about this film were Pitt...The three best things about this film were Pitt's leather jacket, goatee and car.<br /><br />I loved Pitt and Dominik's previous collaboration and I was hoping this was going to be more of the same.<br /><br />Found the constant radio and tv's reiterating the films message both tedious and unnecessary. <br /><br />Have you seen Liotta playing a cop in The Place Beyond the Pines yet?3guys1movie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062517557452204681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-61787806219822018052013-04-19T14:50:47.548-04:002013-04-19T14:50:47.548-04:00I'm not sure whether I want to see this, even ...I'm not sure whether I want to see this, even with Brad Pitt, but I may give it a go, especially since you clued me in that Richard Jenkins is in it. I love your review.<br /><br />Police officers pretty much NEVER get raises. It's gotten so bad we're going to have to resort to a life of crime. I'll be sure to stock up on dishwashing gloves. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-85785174644158156112013-04-18T22:51:21.254-04:002013-04-18T22:51:21.254-04:00So, Drew and I have a babysitter set up for our an...So, Drew and I have a babysitter set up for our anniversary next month - we're doing dinner and a movie on Friday, May 17th. But here's my dilemma - do we see Star Trek Into Darkness or The Great Gatsby?? I'm torn! Especially since this'll probably be our one shot at a movie for like the next year. (our last trip to the movies was for Skyfall back in November) <br />What would Hannah Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10458479011333672224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-5514290573723054702013-04-18T16:49:30.620-04:002013-04-18T16:49:30.620-04:00That scene where they beat up Liotta made me sick....That scene where they beat up Liotta made me sick. I haven't seen something so brutal in a while. I was so bored by this movie, I wish it had more Pitt in it. He was awesome and his character was very interesting but the film felt all over the place and it would be so much better if he was the clear protagonist.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-18800831774508781872013-04-17T20:29:36.499-04:002013-04-17T20:29:36.499-04:00Great write-up! Enjoyed the movie...up to a point....Great write-up! Enjoyed the movie...up to a point...It was way too short and lacking in Liotta. Totally agree with your Boo points, almost fell asleep too.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188012325610596179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369116000753884175.post-92083204526956411962013-04-17T13:06:38.487-04:002013-04-17T13:06:38.487-04:00Good review M. It's the type of crime thriller...Good review M. It's the type of crime thriller that I like, you know, the one where it's all talking for the sake of building suspense. That's the type I like the most and that's why I really liked this one. Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.com