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I don't remember it other than being a Rocky with bad and unlikeable characters. Maybe I'll give it another shot one day.
Richard Jewell:
Eastwood is the greatest living American Director over 85 years of age. He shot an interesting story based upon the true story of Richard Jewell who was a hero by discovering a bomb-backpack in Atlanta during the 1996 Olympics. The FBI suspects Jewell is the bomber, and the investigation is leaked to the media; who in a frenzy ruin Jewell's life. Though later exonerated, the damage was done.
There is some thinking that Eastwood (who is a big Trump supporter) used this story of the FBI screwing up, and the media using "fake news" as a way to skewer modern Trump critics.
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RICHARD JEWELL - 7.75 out of 10.
I had the same thoughts about the current political climate after watching this film, Jerome. I walked in knowing only the title and that Eastwood directed it, so the whole thing was a surprise to me, which is exactly the way I like it.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
I'm surprised it was the biggest flop of Eastwood's since 1980. Bad timing, maybe?
I was the only person in the theater for the showing I watched.
I've never been the only person in the theater. I've come close, though!
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I've been the only person a number of times, it's great.
I was the only one for CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS in 3D I-MAX, too bad I did NOT like the movie.
It's also amazing how just one other person present can absolutely ruin a movie for you. That has also happened to me. But it's better than being ill or six feet under if one looks on the bright side of things.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
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I just think there are way too many other films out right now. I also don't know that many people are even still familiar with Jewell's story. He had his moment very briefly and then kind of faded away. Eastwood's recent track record is also kind of hit or miss. Both his films last year, The Mule and the 15:17 were largely ignored. The Mule was okay, but from what I hear, 15:17 was terrible.
I also think the trailer made the film look like a made for TV movie.
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Next year might be my least anticipated year of film to date. Now, there are ones I’m excited for: Wonder Woman, Black Widow, Ghostbusters and most of all... Top Gun to name a few but nothing like this year. Some let me down yes.... but the majority did not. 2019 was such a great year. I do not see 2020
Repeating or beating it.
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But 2020 has Dune. Done.
Dune & the follow up novels were a truly excellent example of great sci-fi. Much like the Foundation trilogy and Battlefield Earth. Unfortunately, especially with "Dune" I don't think it translates well to the silver screen. Same goes for "Foundation". In fact, both of those works remind me a lot of a lengthy, King novel. A lot of the story/text is cerebral in nature. You know all the dialogue and scene set-up/background taking place through thoughts in the character's heads.
Never the less, we can certainly hope and pray. The first effort at "Dune" was a noble try IMHO. I think they tried to do too literal of a version of the book on film and that's what killed it. I still enjoy it somewhat though I guess much like we hold the TV version of "IT" in our hearts and minds. "Foundation" probably has a better chance of making the transition, but I haven't heard of any current projects.
Kris, if you enjoy sci-fi in the least you should give both novels a shot on your reading list. Both are true classic pieces of literary work.
The only reason to watch Dune would be if you were stranded in the Sahara for a year.
OK...OK....
OK.
I’m
Sorry.
I just finished Parasite. And it’s a fucking masterpiece. I should have given it more attention the first time and only did so after hearing everyone here talk about it. I loved it. A solid 9/10 for me and maybe a little more. Acting,
Directing,
Story,
Screenplay,
Set.....
All was brilliantly done. Big fan here. Thanks all!
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You say that having read the book (s)? Cause, the movie wasn't the greatest, but it was a valiant attempt to adapt a very difficult, complex novel onto film. There was some brilliant casting, Sting as Feyd Harkkonen for one. A couple others whose names I don't recall at the moment (Patrick Stewart was a good cast).
Again, it wasn't amsterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but if you read the book I thought it servicable.
Downloaded a movie called I See You after reading the synopsis.
Wanted something to play in the background as I wrapped presents.
Turned on the movie, didn't wrap one single present.
Don't read the synopsis, don't watch the trailer. Excellent, excellent, excellent movie.
I would say ... if I had to say ... it has hints of Don't Breathe, hints of Prisoners, hints of Hereditary, all while being nothing like any of those films.
5/5.