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- Officer Jim Kurring in "Magnolia"
- Favorite Line From A Movie
- "Where is it that we were together? Who were you that I lived with? The brother. The friend. Darkness, light. Strife and love. Are they the workings of one mind? The features of the same face? Oh, my soul. Let me be in you now. Look out through my eyes. L
- Favorite Scene From A Movie
- In "Adaptation," when Robert McKee spews a harsh critique of Charlie Kaufman's story. In "Y Tu Mama Tambien," when Ana Morelos dances on her way back from the jukebox, looking at the camera the whole time. In "Children of Men," when Theo's car is ambushed and he kicks the motorcyclists off.
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- The Thin Red Line, M*A*S*H, The Social Network, Fargo, The Shining, Magnolia
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- Robert Altman, Terrence Malick, Paul Thomas Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Coen Brothers, Bong Joon-ho
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- Emmanuel Levy
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Up in the Air (2009) |
8/10/10 |
70% |
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Joey Pickles on 8/11/10 at 02:53 PM
Wow. That's like reading a book. I'm exhausted but thanks for your thoughts
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:42 AM
Haha, gah I'm sorry, man. I know, I messed up on the length with this one. I assure you there will never be another as long as this. **That's what she said?** I'll keep them to the point in the future. Thanks for taking the time, man!
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Aaron M. on 8/14/10 at 06:17 PM
Bahahaha!... Thats what she said... Thats funny!!!
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Hawaiianguy2991 on 8/11/10 at 03:04 PM
Great film, I agree Juno was a better film. Both Juno and this film were dealt with serious issues but Juno felt more humorous and lively. Still, this is a very good movie.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:44 AM
Yeah, Juno felt really lively and I just thought Up in the Air (while a good film) felt pretty sterile. It was just draining for me, sorta like this review is for you all. :)
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Matt the Hat on 8/11/10 at 03:04 PM
Good review. I've seen both of Rietman's earlier films (even though I did not realise who he was until you mentioned it). It is interesting how you mentioned that Juno and this are both comedies dealing with serious issues, because Thank You For Not Smoking has a comic/ serious strand about PR and the media.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:46 AM
Yeah, he seems to be a pretty skillful satirist, not shying away from the real, often morose issues of the world and giving them a little pep. I still need to see Thank You For Smoking. I'm not a smoker, but I'm afraid the movie might tempt me to smoke after I see it. It's just a good movie, right? No propaganda? haha
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piratefan60 on 8/11/10 at 03:29 PM
good review. i love George Clooney. I would like to see him in a role that really challenges him. It seems he plays the same type character. except for Batman. He was cute, but not Batman material.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:48 AM
yeah, i don't think anyone plays a smug, handsome man better than the Clooney. He's even better at that image than Cary Grant was. I thought he did something different in Burn After Reading, which I thought was hilarious (due to Brad Pitt mostly) but Clooney was good in that. And yeah, definitely not Batman material. Thanks, man!
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lucas M. on 8/11/10 at 03:30 PM
Good Review, I agree with you, atought I gave it an 80%.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:50 AM
thanks, lucas
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maxthesax on 8/11/10 at 04:09 PM
terrific review - I could have read more (any discussion of the complex workings of the psyche works for me!) This is high on my list of films to see. Thanks for the review.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:51 AM
thanks, max! appreciate your reading it!
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The.Watcher on 8/11/10 at 04:40 PM
Great review! However, I despised this movie, I found the whole "the only way you can have balance and meaning in your life is if you found someone!!!!!" message offensive and misleading.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:54 AM
well, i remember one of the characters saying that, but I felt like Reitman kinda unraveled that message in the ending scene where Clooney visits Alex's flat and gets a big surprise. I felt like it was saying marriage doesn't solve everything, and there's still so much room for error. but i see what you mean. the movie felt a little sterile for me.
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CACB on 8/11/10 at 04:49 PM
Excellent review again. I liked it better than you did, and thought that Kendrick was very good, but thats me
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:55 AM
Thanks, man! You're in the majority who thought Kendrick did an excellent job. I thought, for the most part, she actually had a great performance. but, there were scenes with her that did not feel genuine. and that's probably due more to the script than to her acting. she made do with what she had.
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Jack L. on 8/11/10 at 04:52 PM
great review Dan I'm really undecided about whether or not to watch this film, it's been getting lots of praise but I'm just not interested in it. I did think Juno was alright though.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:58 AM
Jack, to tell you the truth: I wasn't interested in it either. Airports are a very sterile subject for me already and the movie really didn't prove me wrong there. Having seen it, I would say there's some really good writing, acting, and a relevant message. But would I see it again? Probably not. And I'm not the biggest fan of Clooney either. Although, i do admit he's the sexiest man alive. haha. thanks!
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cornelius fucklebutt on 8/11/10 at 05:07 PM
Solid film, and excellent review. I think this is his second-best, right behind Juno -- watched it recently and still thoroughly enjoyed it, save some of the dialogue. Well done.
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:58 AM
Thanks, fanMan!
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Bob M. on 8/11/10 at 06:32 PM
I enjoyed this as well. Good review....
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Truth From Dan on 8/12/10 at 10:59 AM
Thanks, Bob!
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Pandy357 on 8/12/10 at 04:01 AM
I actually shipped this one just because I'm not a Clooney fan, but after reading your review I think I'll give it a chance, but still I'm certain that "Juno" is better for my taste! Great review ;)
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Truth From Dan on 8/13/10 at 03:39 PM
You know, I'm not really a Clooney fan either. While does he some great acting here, it's just not that different from most of his other works. Some critics might call that "nuanced", but i still think the man should take more risks. the risktakers are the best actors, in my opinion. Thanks for reading!
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Pheasant on 8/12/10 at 04:30 AM
I loved this movie. Nice review, a good read. Kendrick surprised me, I actually thought she deserved the award.
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Truth From Dan on 8/13/10 at 03:41 PM
thanks, pheasant. i don't think it was farfetched of her to be nominated. but i don't believe she should have won it.
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HERESSSSSSJOHNNY on 8/12/10 at 03:23 PM
Excellent review. Never saw this one, just doesn't interest me.
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Truth From Dan on 8/13/10 at 03:43 PM
johnny, i don't blame you. it's not my kind of material either. but i sat through it and came out okay so you can pretty much see from my review whether it's worth it or not. i give it a "meh." haha
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Aaron M. on 8/14/10 at 06:18 PM
Amazing review! I love reading the in depth reviews. I, unfortunatley, have never seen this one. From what I have seen of it, you seem to be spot on.
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Truth From Dan on 8/14/10 at 09:04 PM
Thanks, Aaron! I love patient readers! haha.
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Lord Naseby on 8/14/10 at 06:21 PM
I too did not feel that it was the masterpiece people say that it was. I liked it though. great review.
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Truth From Dan on 8/14/10 at 09:06 PM
thanks, nasesby. yeah it was a good one. i think critics just gave it really high praise because of reitman's reputation and the message he was telling due to its relevancy. no one yet has really disagreed with me on that. thanks!
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Erik P. on 8/24/10 at 05:57 PM
yeah way to long man haha, this one is pretty good though. nice work here
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Truth From Dan on 8/25/10 at 11:12 AM
Haha, thanks Erik. Yeah, I don't even like reading this review if that says anything. it was one of my first. they'll be more to the point in the future. lol
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