Oxigen_Waste Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 So, the Coens are back with what seems to be another masterpiece of epic proportions... Is it just me, or does this seem absolutely awesome? The first adaptation was quite cool, but nothing too good. This, however, seems to be right up my alley. So, what d'you boys and girls think?
Paj! Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 Why have I heard of this title before? Looks interesting/hard to tell from a trailer.
Oxigen_Waste Posted December 11, 2010 Author Posted December 11, 2010 Why have I heard of this title before? Looks interesting/hard to tell from a trailer. Because it's a book and another movie. Not for me. How come? (actually curious, not a trap)
Retro_Link Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 How come? (actually curious, not a trap)Yeah nothing against it, it's just not my type of film, a bit too dark and well... 'gritty'... not really a fan of violent films. But for those that do, I'm sure it'll be great, everything looks to be there.
Oxigen_Waste Posted December 11, 2010 Author Posted December 11, 2010 not my type of film, a bit too dark and well... 'gritty'... not really a fan of violent films. You're weird.
Retro_Link Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 You're weird. haha, yeah i'm fine with the unrealistic stuff... actually most stuff... films like 28 weeks/days later is full of it, but it's the very hard 'true' violence in films that gets me a bit. I can still watch, but I don't really enjoy.
Ramar Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 Never heard of it until this topic, looks like it could be a decent watch.
Paj! Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 haha, yeah i'm fine with the unrealistic stuff... actually most stuff... films like 28 weeks/days later is full of it, but it's the very hard 'true' violence in films that gets me a bit. I can still watch, but I don't really enjoy. This is my dad's view. He and I share a lot of the same taste (rare, but a good thing), and he's in no way a shite when it comes to films, but something about "realistic" violence (an example being No Country For Old Men) really upsets him.
Wesley Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 I first saw this at the start of Monsters. Basically thought about this movie throughout Monsters. Can't wait.
ReZourceman Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 Matt Damon? Josh Brolin? Jeff Bridges? Yeah I'm not even going to watch the trailer for this. Just bathe in its awesomeness upon release. I love surprise film releases that hit me in my mouth/genitals/face.
Ramar Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 I love surprise film releases that hit me in my mouth/genitals/face. I think you got the wrong end of the stick, it's not one of those films.
Nolan Posted December 11, 2010 Posted December 11, 2010 Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. I love Coen brother films, and this certainly does look to be another winning notch in their belt. The only niggling issue would be Matt Damon. I just don't like him as an actor really, of course I'm no fan of Brad Pitt either and he's in some brilliant films so Matt Damon won't hamper this one.
jayseven Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 I've never understood the Matt Damon hatred. He's no Nick Cage! Even if he's not one of the great actors he's perfectly reliable. Coen brothers are totally unable to make a bad movie, so you'll see this film and agree with me soon enough.
Nolan Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 I....I think I already agreed with you before you even posted though. He is a reliable actor though, I don't really hate him but I'm wary of his roles is all.
Wesley Posted December 12, 2010 Posted December 12, 2010 I never liked him until I watched the amazing Bourne series.
Coolness Bears Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 I'm looking forward to this greatly. :awesome:
Oxigen_Waste Posted December 13, 2010 Author Posted December 13, 2010 I never liked him until I watched the amazing Bourne series. Dunno how deserving of "amazing" the series as a whole is but... Ultimatum is fucking perfect.
Dan_Dare Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 The first one is also great. The Second is a cool middle act and Ultimatum is probably the best action movie of the decade. This looks quality, anyway. I love the Coens, love the cast, love the setting already...Yeah. Sold.
Wesley Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 I watched all three in a row so the slight dip in quality didn't seem a massive problem. I can see how if the usual few years in between were to be applied you may have felt slighted though.
Goafer Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Watched this today. It's awesome. There are a few bits of "comedy" in it that I didn't find funny at all, but it didn't ruin it. Great movie in general. When the guys were being hanged at the beginning and the Indian/native American wasn't allowed any last words, some people in the cinema laughed. Good to see a serious bit about how badly the natives were treated amused some people. Twats.
Paj! Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 For some reason I was really underwhelmed. I posted my thoughts in another thread because I couldn't remember if this one existed or not. It just left me with so incredibly little. It was all good. Like...nothing to fault really, but just seemed to tell me nothing and what it did tell me I wasn't interested in. Nicely filmed and acted though. -- RE: Goafer. That bit While people around me seemed to be laughing throughout the film and I wasn't (I rarely laugh in films unless something is HILARIOUS), that bit was set-up in an almost comedic manner. Maybe it was the Coens trying to make a statement or something? After all the audience to the hanging clap when it's done... Who knows?
Beast Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 I personally adored the movie. Everything was just brilliantly done for me and I loved Hailee Steinfield, she's a fantastic actress. Josh Brolin, Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges were also awesome. So many good movies I've seen in 2011 so far, I hope there's more to come.
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