Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 After dinner tonight, in about five hours, I will sit down on my couch and watch a movie. However, I have yet to make up my mind on which one I will watch.So far, I have narrowed it down to four.The nominees are, in alphabetical order:The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordAndrew Dominik, 160 minutesCatch Me If You CanSteven Spielberg, 135 minutesThe Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouWes Anderson, 114 minutesThe UntouchablesBrian De Palma, 115 minutesI trust you, oh wise and knowledgeable members of JWFan.net, to instruct me and tell me which film I should watch tonight. My enjoyment lies in your hands! Do not disappoint me!I just want to say, good luck, I'm counting on you all.New options for tonight!Polling will be open until 21:00 CET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouI actually own this on DVD. I found it interesting and quite funny, even if the laughs aren't the "laugh out loud" kind. I think my daughter and I are the only ones who like this film. I think people are expecting a different film that what the get when viewing this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant 1,093 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Catch Me If You Can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Of these I've only seen two: Catch Me If You Can i found mostly boring. The Untouchables on the other hand is excellent, the closest De Palma has come to doing a Western so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordIf you never saw it before, you will be floored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 152 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 All I've seen is Catch Me If You Can, but it was fantastic. Definetly see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 9 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm with Alex on this one. The Spielberg and DePalma are good, meaty entertainment...but Dominick's movie is a whole other thing. It's an immersive filmic experience. I never found The Life Equatic's wave-length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 126 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I have only seen Untouchables and Catch Me if You Can, but you can't go wrong with any of them all. A pity you didn't put Police Academy 18 in it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Spielberg and DePalma are good, meaty entertainment ... but Dominick's movie is a whole other thing.Indeed. And I think Marc will like it very much for the reasons you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,442 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I picked The Assassination of Jesse James. I've seen The Untouchables and Catch Me If You Can, and while both are very good, it's always a treat to watch something new for the very first time. I don't know what you've seen and haven't before, but out of the two I haven't seen, this is the one I'd watch first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The UntouchablesNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.This movie is an experience, much to the likes of No Country For Old Men. It's pretty much perfection, and the score is easily one of the best in a long time.All of the movies you listed are great though, Marc. I guess it just all depends what kind of movie you want to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,284 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 If you have not yet seen Catch me if you can, see that.And earn you place as Moderator of this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM 85 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Can't you pick a stupid movie yourself, Marc? We can't choose for you, it totally dependent on your state of mind, your taste, the amount of time you have, the people you are with (girls??) etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Catch Me If You Can is the last movie I would watch on that list, just because it's Spielberg and Williams doesn't make it a requirement. It's a decent flick, fun to watch, it's a little long for what it is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,759 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Untouchables or Catch Me, didn't care for Life and Jesse James, but both movies are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Joe, it's obvious you have no class, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a fantastic film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Wes Anderson has a fantastic style to his films. They're all great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruckhorn 72 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 "He's puts one of your guys in the hospital, you put one of his in the morgue-- that's the Chicago way.""Never bring a knife to a gun fight.""You're mucking with the wrong G." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Well, it's 9:00 p.m.So be it.Tonight, I will re-watch...- Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 49 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 A Spielberg/Williams film? Surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Not surprising that Marc went for the populist option.Alex and I are so dissapointed in you young, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hey, don't blame me.Blame the voters!- Marc, who enjoyed Catch Me If You Can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I voted for The Untouchables, even though the point is now moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Lame.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 The vote is still open, if Untouchables gets a few more votes, Marc will have to watch that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC1 3,565 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Marc is a man of his word but he will eventually watch The Assassination Of Jesse James and he will love it. Why? Because Marc has class. He's not afraid to grow. I've seen that in him. It's the most important quality when it comes to intelligence.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I thought this thread was locked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 I had it set to lock automatically at 21:00 last night, just to lock the poll.You can still vote but it will make no difference. I may do this again and I'll just change the poll in this thread.And yes, I will eventually watch The Assassination of Jesse James. I've been looking forward to it, but secretly hope to come across a theatrical showing before viewing it on DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hm, I rather liked doing this, so here's new choices for tonight!The GameDavid Fincher, 123 minutesThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPeter Jackson, 178 minutesMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldPeter Weir, 138 minutesThe MatrixThe Wachowski Brothers, 131 minutesPolling closes again at 21:00 CET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 1,931 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Master and Commander, by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Make sure you vote. Only poll results will be counted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,284 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Master and comander...But if you want to watch TTT and ROTK tomorrow and the day after, then I recomend FOTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 859 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Master & Commander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 5 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I voted for MASTER & COMMANDER. It's like Star Trek II, only with boats. And no Khan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Now this is one I could ask myself... meaning I'd probably go with some gut-feeling 5th option. The only thing I can say, don't watch FOTR, you'd have to line that up with TTT and ROTK, something I'm planning for later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 6,294 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Master & Commander. Superb film.Karol - who can't believe how many people around him actually hate this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 The Game. It's terrible and you deserve to be punished for not watching The Untouchables.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,095 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 The Game. Excellent film, widely suspenseful and thrilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Master and Commander it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Won't be as good as the screening I attended last month with Peter Weir in Beverly Hills.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 73 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 That's better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Won't be as good as the screening I attended last month with Peter Weir in Beverly Hills.Nevertheless, I still enjoyed it a great deal. Excellent film.My parents' absence also meant my audio system got one of its better workouts in recent memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 5,520 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I don't dare watch this anymore, I fear the first gunshot might drive my neighbours mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 55 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Definitely Russell Crowe as a blonde in drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 My pant legs were flapping at times during the screening. The movie has very good sound and works so well on the big screen. I tried watching it on DVD when I bought it and gave up. It just didn't feel right.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,251 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,284 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 My parents' absence also meant my audio system got one of its better workouts in recent memory.It happens here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 480 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 It would have gotten a good workout anyway, but being home alone I could turn it up just that little bit louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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