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floop
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 Posted - 03/29/2004 : 16:29:38
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not all hope is lost for filmmaking..
has anyone else seen this? |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
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Posted - 03/29/2004 : 16:34:42
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Ah, Floop, you beat me. I just saw this and loved it. Didn't we talk about it in another thread? Maybe I dreamed it (ha!). Anyway, I thought it was smart and sweet and didn't pander to the audience (in other words, you were trusted to keep up) which was nice for a change.
Also, I love Kate Winslet. She really sold the whole thing for me. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 03/29/2004 : 16:55:38
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I really want to see this, but the one thing that might be holding me back is Jim Carrey. Is he different in this movie? The one movie that I was able to stand, and actually enjoyed him in, was "Man on the Moon", but that was more because he was Andy Kaufman. I'd be chomping at the bit to go see this right away, if I knew he wouldn't be so grating as his usual self.
I thankfully overcame my fear (because of all the worthless Sandler movies) of Adam Sandler, and rented and loved "Punch Drunk Love", so hopefully this will be a similar scenario. I really enjoyed "Being John Malkovich".
If it is a Miracle, any sort of evidence will answer, but if it is a Fact, proof is necessary. -Samuel Clemens |
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Broken Face
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Posted - 03/29/2004 : 17:12:26
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i enjoyed it but i think it gave too much away too quickly. i had it all "figured" out about 25 minutes in. that being said, i still loved it
-brian
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/29/2004 : 22:05:18
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i think Jim Carrey has already proven that he is talented, despite all those annoying films he's done. he was great in THE CABLE GUY.. and since then he's done other edgy, interesting material: THE TRUMAN SHOW, MAN ON THE MOON (mentioned), ME, MYSELF AND IRENE (which i hear sucks, but it's still a respectable effort) .. don't avoid it because he's in it.
i was interested in SPOTLESS MIND, but somewhat skeptical going in. the director, Michael Gondry, did another Charlie Kaufman script called HUMAN NATURE which only turned out ok in my opinion. i think his work thus far has been best handled by Spike Jonze (Spike Jonze should be the only one allowed to direct his scripts).
that said, i really enjoyed the film . it perfectly captures the feelings of going through a long-term relationship and having it crumble around you.. and the feelings you have afterwards etc. in a fresh, bizarre way. i actually found it kind of depressing. i went to see it with this girl i've just started dating and it brought up all these old feelings about my last relationship. kind of a buzzkill when you're on a date.
but yeah, i thought he did a brilliant job visually blending the different realities of the characters - the past, the present, fantasies, nightmares etc.. it shows how memories work, and the chaos that's really going on inside someones head when they deal with the past, feelings etc.. in many ways it can be compared to MEMENTO, but i don't think it's quite as successful as that film is. but, it does give it a run for its money.
you're not likely to see anything nearly as interesting for a while, if not this whole year. i say go see it. |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
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Posted - 03/29/2004 : 22:10:04
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I really really really want to see this movie. I love seeing comedians playing serious roles. Jim Carrey was excellent in the Truman Show, Man on the Moon, and the Majestic...he really shows his true talent. Adam Sandlar was great in Punch Drunk Love...that movie truely fucks with your head. I loved Adaptation and Being John Malkovich. I think Charlie Kaufman could be my first writer that I really love.
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Homers_pet_monkey
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 11:37:58
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Originally posted by floop
that said, i really enjoyed the film . it perfectly captures the feelings of going through a long-term relationship and having it crumble around you.. and the feelings you have afterwards etc. in a fresh, bizarre way. i actually found it kind of depressing. i went to see it with this girl i've just started dating and it brought up all these old feelings about my last relationship. kind of a buzzkill when you're on a date.
it shows how memories work, and the chaos that's really going on inside someones head when they deal with the past, feelings etc
Well I DID want to see it!!! 
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 11:52:52
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Well I've never heard of this film and unlike many here I'm still not impressed by Carrey. Now the name Gondry makes me curious, he's the one responsible for some classic pop videos and a not so classic debut film right? Spike Jonze made the leap so it would be nice to see Gondry make a good film as well. Dammn, such a shame it would probably be another year before it gets to the cinemas over here. Sooooooo, when is the DVD release date then?
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 13:16:41
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I just saw Man On The Moon the other night, really enjoyed it. Clearly the peak of Jim Carrey's existence is Dumb & Dumber, but there you go.
I also lurved Adaptation and liked Malkovich, so I might check this 'un out.
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 13:17:23
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Originally posted by apl4eris
I really want to see this, but the one thing that might be holding me back is Jim Carrey. Is he different in this movie? The one movie that I was able to stand, and actually enjoyed him in, was "Man on the Moon", but that was more because he was Andy Kaufman. I'd be chomping at the bit to go see this right away, if I knew he wouldn't be so grating as his usual self.
I thankfully overcame my fear (because of all the worthless Sandler movies) of Adam Sandler, and rented and loved "Punch Drunk Love", so hopefully this will be a similar scenario. I really enjoyed "Being John Malkovich".
If it is a Miracle, any sort of evidence will answer, but if it is a Fact, proof is necessary. -Samuel Clemens
I know exactly what you mean, Apl. I had the same fears but I thought Jim Carrey was very low key, and sad, and thougtful - all of the things he hasn't been in movies before. You should definetly go see it, he will probably surprise you. I know I forgot he was "Jim Carrey!" & got sucked in the movie, which was very nice. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 17:06:09
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Cool, thanks ramona and floop -I trust your tastes! Looking forward to actually going to a movie this weekend. We never go out to the theater anymore. I think the only ones we've actually gone out to see since we moved to Columbus a year and a half ago were "Winged Migration" and "Bubba Ho-tep". I also really want to see "Fog of War" too - hope we can fit them both in before they're gone!
If it is a Miracle, any sort of evidence will answer, but if it is a Fact, proof is necessary. -Samuel Clemens |
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 18:17:46
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 18:19:31
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I really want to see this movie but the closest it's playing is about a two hour drive, you guys seem to really like it, think it would be worth the ride to make a day of it?
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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rollnrocker
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 18:23:49
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 03/30/2004 : 18:24:27
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Cool I think I'll organize a road trip with a few friends that really want to see it.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 03/31/2004 : 16:25:02
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i really enjoyed it. very creative and i thought they did a good job of tying it all together. i saw the preview and wasn't so sure but then i found out it was by charlie kaufman. i loved adaptation and being john malcatraz. haven't seen human nature but thinking about checking it out.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ and I got a free t-shirt with this dude on it." |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
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Posted - 03/31/2004 : 16:35:28
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Being John Malcatraz? Is he a Spanish gun fighter? Hee.
(sorry, am not making fun - that just cracked me up) |
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Broken Face
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Posted - 03/31/2004 : 18:30:39
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malcatrax is a joke in the movie - Malkovich calls Charlie Sheen "Ma-Sheen" and Sheen calls him "Malcatraz"
i got it fumanbru!
-brian
- "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/31/2004 : 21:34:44
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thanks brian. ya, that part of the movie cracked me up. i've got a buddy named staudzs so now we call him staudzilla. i wonder if frank has any good nick names.
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klikger
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 00:19:30
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| The best romantic comedy I've ever seen. Although putting this film into any specific genre is a disservice to the brilliance of Gondry's work. |
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bumblebeeboy2
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gavredmaxx
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 13:15:35
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Was really lucky to have caught this while I was spending my b-day week in New York. Opens UK on the 30th and I'll probably see it again. One of those rare films you leave feeling genuinely touched - was actually tearful at certian points. Maybe I just need to watch more sport and drink more beer.
Anyone watched the Michel Gondry Director's Works DVD thing? Loads of great stuff on there I hadn't seen alongside familiar videos...
Gav
"If this were really happening… what would you think? "
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 14:41:43
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Originally posted by gavredmaxx
Anyone watched the Michel Gondry Director's Works DVD thing? Loads of great stuff on there I hadn't seen alongside familiar videos...
Gav
"If this were really happening… what would you think? "
Me and my friend went to see this down at a very cool cinema near me 0- that gets a bunch of previews and special showings, and cult classics and stuff, and we went to see michel Gondry, chris cunningham and spike jones sort of montage, showd loads of their various stuff - a sort of advertisement since they all have DVDs out now.
Was one of the best times ive had in a cinema!!
Boys go to Jupiter, Get more stupider,
Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars
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klikger
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Posted - 04/21/2004 : 19:07:17
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| Yeah, I bought Gondry's Directors DVD because I liked The White Stripes' videos. I haven't watched the whole thing yet, but there's lots of good stuff on there. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 11:52:07
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I just saw this film today.
WOW!!! Anyone who hasn't seen it, you HAVE to see it. You owe it to yourself. Especially if you have an ounce of romance in you. Despite being pretty sad in parts, it just reminded me (not that I needed reminding) just how fucking amazing it is to be in a relationship. In love! In a loving relationship!! I wanna fall in love again!!!
Brilliant script, direction, acting, THE LOT!!!
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!
Loved it!!!
YES!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 11:54:06
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[i]Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey[/! I wanna fall in love again!!!
i don't know if i want to go through that pain again.. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 11:56:24
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Floop! You have to. We all do. We all need to love and to be loved, no matter how much we get burned.
We gotta get it right some time!!!
Right???
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 11:58:15
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Does love ever end
When two hearts are torn away?
Or does it go on
And beat strong anyway?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:05:07
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I went on Wednesday night with a "platonic" friend and we both loved it! She's still platonic....
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ShakeyShake
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:30:09
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Went and saw it the other night,very imaginative i thought,one bit that bugged me though was, how did she know to go to that place(the name escapes me) in the end?
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Homers_pet_monkey
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:50:23
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What place??? Who??? You are gonna have to give us more than that.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 13:00:33
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MONTAUK!
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 13:05:57
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And it didn't really bother me until you mentioned it Shakey, now I'm taking my 4.2-star rating and changing it to 4.1-stars. Is there anything else that bothered you? Maybe I should watch it again, actually, the timeline was a little hoky, it was neat how they tied it all together with the color of her hair though!
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 13:07:14
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I would guess that elija wood's attempts to recreat her relationship with Joel jogged something in her subconscious that impelled her to hop on the LIRR. It was this same subconscious urges that made her talk to him on the train, i would imagine.
I love montauk. When they were first on the train I was upset because it obviously wasn't a LI train, so I was expecting a 'fake montauk', with some other town substituting for it, just as metro north substituted for lirr. I was so happy to actually see all the familar landmarks of the town. I spent every summer there as a kid.
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 13:09:11
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in the origional script it ends with clem as an elderly woman, and the audience finds out that her and joel have had each other erased dozens of times, and had spent their entire life falling in and out of love
warm....warmer.....disco! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 13:19:06
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Those who can't remember the past, are doomed to repeat it!
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