What Non-Disney Movie Did You Just Watch?

2099net · Post by **2099net** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:22 pm

Dogville

Well, firstly let me just say that everyone (well, everyone who is old enough) should see Dogville.

It's hard to describe what the film actually is. Is it a modern parable or fairytale? Is it a film that simply condemns human nature? Or is it a film that inspires humans to reach up and be the best that they can be? Is it artistic nonsense that will only appeal to film school students? Or is it cutting edge drama that will hook everyone?

It's actually all of these. There's certainly a message in the film, but it's not quite clear what the message is.

It is artistic nonsense? Actually I think some of it is. The minimal sets take a while to get used to, and only really result in a couple of pay-off shots. While these shots are effective, I have to question the decision to film the whole film this way. It's a shame, because the lack of a physical set will undoubtedly put a number of people off as soon as the film starts. A shame, as the minimal dressing means the viewer's attention is automatically fixated on the actors and the dialogue. And this acting and script is the pinnacle of the filmmaker's craft. While the film is three hours* once the initial introductions are complete and the narrative takes over you will be gripped and the rest of the movie will fly by.

However the film is not "entertainment". Like the Passion of the Christ, the film has been created to be uncomfortable viewing – it needs to be if it is to have the impact desired, and in many ways it is most disturbing to watch.

I hate to say this, but I think Nicole Kidman is the weakest link in the film. While the ensemble cast is superb (and contains some surprisingly famous acting legends) Nicole doesn't quite hit the mark for me. Throughout here whole performance seems a little too monotone to me. I accept this may have been an artistic choice, but her performance never really reaches the extremes of emotion the part seems to demand.

I'm going to paste a link to the IMDB listing, because I want people to read about this movie and even if this post convinces one person to see the film when they otherwise wouldn't then I'll be happy.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276919/

Oh, and Lars Van Trier's "Dancer in the Dark" is worth seeing too, for the same reasons.

(* With PAL speedup it was 2 hours 50 minutes.)

Disney Guru · Post by **Disney Guru** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:11 pm

Today I Saw

Do Not Disturb
1965

Move Over, Darling
1963

DDMAN26 · Post by **DDMAN26** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:21 pm

The Blues Brothers. I loooove this film

DDMAN26 · Post by **DDMAN26** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:11 pm

The original Manuchurian Candidate. What a great movie. Intense, great performances, highly recomended and disturbing too.

There's even a Disney connection to the movie. Angela Lansbury is great in the film, and her character is a far cry from Mrs. Potts or her character in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Also the film is narrated by legendary voice actor Paul Frees. You can hear him on Mars and Beyond on the Tommorrowland dvd. Of course he is your ghost host at the Haunted Mansion

DreamerQ18 · Post by **DreamerQ18** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:00 pm

Cheaper be the Dozen.
Buddy

Its been raing a lot recentley so I have had a lot of time in the house

lol.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:03 pm

Saw Collateral in theaters this weekend. Excellent thriller - best summer movie this year. 9/10.

Sulley · Post by **Sulley** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 10:07 am

Network (1976) - FANTASTIC!!!
Ben-Hur (1959)

PixarFan · Post by **PixarFan** » Sun Aug 08, 2004 3:29 pm

I just saw Pygmalion for the first time. It's a very old B&W movie based off a play, which was later rewritten as a musical and renamed "My Fair Lady." In most scenes, the movie is almost word for word with the musical version!

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:18 am

Antitrust

-Aaron

Kram Nebuer · Post by **Kram Nebuer** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:42 am

We watched Au Pair last night. It's a funny family movie but one of those movies hopelessly replayed on tv and you watch when there's nothing else on. I still haven't seen the sequel yet and they don't replay that as often.

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:10 pm

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Nay-say all you want, I love this movie.

-Aaron

DDMAN26 · Post by **DDMAN26** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:50 pm

I love Attack of the Clones too, it's a fun movie.

I watched The Adventures of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn.

One of the best films ever made.

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:28 pm

We Were Soldiers
Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:36 am

Showgirls.

It is as bad/funny as I remember it, especially the sex scene in the pool (damn that's hilarious. Is she shagging or having a fit?).

A very deep and meaningful film, with loads of commentary on the condition of modern society. And way more T & A than I remember too!

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:11 am

Blazing Saddles

-Aaron

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 6:26 pm

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

-Aaron

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 4:38 pm

Cherry Falls.

Not as bad as I wanted it to be - not bad enough to be funny, anyways.

pinkrenata · Post by **pinkrenata** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 4:43 pm

I watched Mystic Pizza on ABC the other night. It sucked.

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sun Aug 15, 2004 5:32 pm

The Color Purple.

-Aaron

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Sun Aug 15, 2004 5:37 pm

Had a bit of a cult movie thing this weekend, and we watched:

Bride of the Monster; Army of Darkness and Eegah (all hail Arch Hall Jr).

Then last night we watched Identity, just for a break, and found it to be a surprisingly sharp thriller. But maybe that was because we had watched so much crud beforehand

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