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04-22-2004, 08:48 AM
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Now here's a critic I like 
Did Weinberg post his rambles yet??
I even like the last picture in JB's review. And regarding the thespians of choice, he is dead right that Denzel is head and shoulders above his competition (though I do feel Uma did a great job towards the end of KBv2). It makes all the difference in the world.
Seeing it tomorrow, and pretty excited. Good crew, good cast, good idea.
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04-22-2004, 09:17 AM
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well, i have to say, that was a thoughtful, even-handed, review. what's more, it was a review of the movie rather than of his reaction to it. which is a refreshing change of pace for me. most so-called "critics" make me sick.
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04-23-2004, 03:24 PM
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I was gonna see this but Ive read alot of bad things about Scotts camera trickery that are too distracting.
Think Im gonna wait for video.
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04-23-2004, 07:12 PM
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is creasy a superman in this, or does it take a more realistic tone. I always lose a little interest when the hero is so blatently indestructable. Or when the bad guys are inexplainable stupid, or uncharacteristically inept.
Movies are like books, except you can\'t set your\' drink on them, well.. unless its a DVD...oh nevermind
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04-23-2004, 10:00 PM
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Is this a discussion thread? 'Cuz I'd like to tell Chuck I think seeing the "masterpiece" speech in the trailer hurt the scene for you. I found it to be perfect.
In fact, if it wasn't for Scott's most overdone "stylization" I've ever seen (that's saying a LOT) in his career - I thought this was BY FAR the best film of the year so far. Even better than Vol. 2, and I loved Vol. 2.
Unfortunately, Patrick's reaction won't be rare. The Scott "touch" IS quite annoying in this film and even had my head hurting. It's going to pull a lot of people out of a film that is perfectly written and stunningly performed.
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04-23-2004, 10:02 PM
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Oh...Chris, Creasy is anything but Superman. He's quite vulnerable.
But, he is one badass from hell, too.
BTW, despite a Creasy line about "revenge" and people calling this a revenge film - I think it is a redemption film. Much better stuff. |
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04-23-2004, 11:38 PM
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Yes, he is far from a Superman in this film. In fact, they manage to include a fair amount of recuperation that I found quite believable.
As for me, I've somehow got to figure out how to compare this to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind when working on my top 10 at the end of the year. I'm certain they will both be high on the list, if not at the top.
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04-24-2004, 12:23 AM
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This thread is now designated the Official Discussion Thread for "Man on Fire" please, post all comments, links to outside reviews, film and box office discussion items to this thread.
All HTF member film reviews of "Man on Fire" should be posted to the Official Review Thread.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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04-24-2004, 12:27 AM
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I'm with you, Alex. How do you compare the two? Clearly apples and oranges. I'd also throw Vol. 2 into the mix for my list. It's been a looooong time since I'd seen 3 movies by April worthy of my top 10.
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04-24-2004, 04:13 AM
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I think, for me, the best way to compare Man on Fire with Eternal Sunshine as far as top ten lists go is, Eternal Sunshine's visual style seemed to be based off the material, whereas Man on Fire's visual style seemed independently developed from the story.
That is to say, it doesn't matter what the screenplay was; for the most part I think Tony Scott would have shot any film at this point in his career in a similar way.
Not to say the film was all style, just that the style and the story didn't quite mesh. For me at least. Still consider it a very good film though.
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