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Post by Capo on Oct 31, 2009 19:16:26 GMT
Can't really bring myself to write a review. But this is brilliant, I loved it.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Oct 31, 2009 23:01:09 GMT
You actually saw it, right?
Not calling you a liar or anything, but would love to hear your thoughts on a movie that wont open in the USA for several more weeks.
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Post by Capo on Nov 1, 2009 16:11:11 GMT
Can't really bring myself to write a review. But this is brilliant, I loved it.
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Post by Blib on Nov 1, 2009 18:45:07 GMT
So... you're lying?
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Post by Capo on Nov 1, 2009 18:56:35 GMT
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Post by ronnierocketago on Nov 1, 2009 21:42:59 GMT
Wanker.
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Post by Capo on Nov 2, 2009 12:07:55 GMT
Frothin' in my pantalons.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Nov 2, 2009 16:04:51 GMT
Frothin' in my pantalons. Quit being a hoarding, capitalist Bourgeoisie pig and share with the masses.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Dec 3, 2009 4:29:49 GMT
well I saw it, and I must completely agree with Capo's unelaborated sentence. I think its a real distinct possiblity that maybe he did actually see it after all. You win.
I mean shit man, all of Wes' movies have this terrific unique energy to them that always lifts me up when I see them. But you know, I might have actually enjoyed FOX the most of his filmography so far. Not saying its his best, but its a charmingly creative little "children's movie" that adults will probably get far more out of. Doesn't re-invent the wheel or shake the pillars of the heavens, but it reminds you why movies at times can be an absolute joy.
Interesting that is the same conclusion I basically had with Spike Jonze's WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE. Two different movies with different thematic objectives, both adapted from beloved children's books into really good, semi-great movies that were wasted on the dumbass public who would rather take the ADD-riddled kids to the latest mediocre Dreamworks cartoon, or the materialistic-whorish teenagers with that silly TWILIGHT bullshit.
In short, Capo you socialist commie bugger, you were right.
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Post by Capo on Dec 3, 2009 19:24:45 GMT
I'm rarely wrong.
I too am tempted to say this is his best film. It's visually detailed, foot-thumpingly edited and the sentimentally least awkward of his films. The voice performances are great; Gambon steals the show.
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Post by ronnierocketago on Dec 3, 2009 22:37:34 GMT
Sure and I'm polite. I too am tempted to say this is his best film. It's visually detailed, foot-thumpingly edited and the sentimentally least awkward of his films. The voice performances are great; Gambon steals the show. Wouldn't go that far since BOTTLE ROCKET or RUSHMORE (in my memory at least) stand out more. But I wouldn't necessarily strongly disagree with anyone who would think that. Usually in animated movies, the "stars" are casted more for their name-value than if their vocal chords are appropriate. Apparently studios still believe that people go to such films because a certain star is voicing, which doesn't make sense for most pictures are still usually seen as kiddie fare. Would a grown woman bother with that (lousy) SINBAD cartoon that Brad Pitt years ago? I sincerely doubt it. Nevermind those tongues being dubbed over in foreign releases. Certainly Pixar has made an artistic fortune with casting the right people (stars or not) for their CGI universes. I mean they had a blockbuster hit this past summer starring Ed Asner. Yet maybe this is hyperbole reaching, but FOX truely stands out with the casting. If somehow this had been live action (bear with me), that cast recruited for the voices would probably have been the same one Wes Anderson would have booked. Those actors particularly live out through those stop-motion dancing felt dolls. Does that make any sense Capo?
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Post by ronnierocketago on Jan 13, 2010 23:02:52 GMT
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