Punch-Drunk Love

Tessellation · 11-03-2002, 02:20 AM

Excellent film. Far funnier than I thought it would be, and the music was great. I particularly liked how succint it was(unlike, say, "Magnolia", which was still nice...). Watson was perfect, as was Guzman...

Next up: Adaptation; Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Irrelevant · 11-03-2002, 02:22 AM

the next movie i'm seeing is Punch-Drunk Love again.

Tessellation · 11-03-2002, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Irrelevant
the next movie i'm seeing is Punch-Drunk Love again.

one of my professors knows someone who saw it 4 times within its 1st ten days of release...

13 · 11-03-2002, 02:28 AM

I wouldn't say Guzman was perferct or anything since his role was relatively small and hardly demanding. I was actually looking forward to his brand of humor but no! Actually this movie didn't need his comedic services to bail it out. Great movie. Oh and the score was fucking great- interesting how they used it as a narrative device.

Irrelevant · 11-03-2002, 02:30 AM

other movies on my list to see:

Bowling for Columbine
Bloody Sunday
Far From Heaven

then

8 Mile
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Solaris
and Metropolis whenever the new restoration shows here

Adaptation doesn't come out till like December.

Tessellation · 11-03-2002, 02:34 AM

far from heaven-YES!

BTW: anyone know where I can score a copy of "superstar: the karen carpenter story"? sounds very interesting...

Tessellation · 11-03-2002, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Graveflower
FUCK Solaris. George Clooney as the lead? No. I like the guy, from Three Kings and O Brother, but in this movie? No.

Soderbergh? No. He will ruin the stately pace and gorgeous long shots and takes with his hyperactive camera work and flashy editing.

Goddamn Hollywood remakes.

I read a review that described it as being a total 2001 knock-off, which is exactly what I thought it'd be. "Full Frontal" was BS, so of course Entertainment Weekly loved it...

Irrelevant · 11-03-2002, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Graveflower
FUCK Solaris...Goddamn Hollywood remakes.

i've never seen the original.

i should watch it. but idunno. i watched Ringu and then i went to see The Ring and i was like hmm, because i already knew the beginning and ending.

i don't expect anything out of Solaris really but there's nothing else coming out that week so i'll go see it.

Tessellation · 11-03-2002, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Irrelevant

i've never seen the original.

i should watch it. but idunno. i watched Ringu and then i went to see The Ring and i was like hmm, because i already knew the beginning and ending.

i don't expect anything out of Solaris really but there's nothing else coming out that week so i'll go see it.

is Ringu EVER coming to America? I want to see it soooo much more than the Gore "the Mexican" Verbinski turd...

13 · 11-03-2002, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Graveflower

Soderbergh? No. He will ruin the stately pace and gorgeous long shots and takes with his hyperactive camera work and flashy editing.

I agree. I don't think James Cameron has any intention of making a remake of the original, so that's why he hired Soderbergh. Cameron's been around nasa and caltech giving lectures discouraging space exploration and i wouldn't be surprised if he used this film as a vehicle for his message.

Irrelevant · 11-03-2002, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tessellation
is Ringu EVER coming to America? I want to see it soooo much more than the Gore "the Mexican" Verbinski turd...

idunno. i downloaded it and watched in on my computer. the plot was a lot more enjoyable than the american version, but it was hella campy. the acting in parts wasn't very good, and in general it wasn't shot all that exceptionally. the best part of it was the video itself. and the ending.

sarmatianus · 11-03-2002, 04:55 AM

If you're gonna watch Solaris, just make certain to watch the new Criterion DVD of the original first.

Soderburgh's balloon is slowly leaking. Watch it.

11-03-2002, 02:20 AM	#1
Tessellation Apocalyptic Poster Location: your local library Posts: 4,422	Punch-Drunk Love Excellent film. Far funnier than I thought it would be, and the music was great. I particularly liked how succint it was(unlike, say, "Magnolia", which was still nice...). Watson was perfect, as was Guzman... Next up: Adaptation; Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

11-03-2002, 02:22 AM	#2
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	the next movie i'm seeing is Punch-Drunk Love again.

11-03-2002, 02:28 AM	#4
13 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,453	I wouldn't say Guzman was perferct or anything since his role was relatively small and hardly demanding. I was actually looking forward to his brand of humor but no! Actually this movie didn't need his comedic services to bail it out. Great movie. Oh and the score was fucking great- interesting how they used it as a narrative device.

11-03-2002, 02:30 AM	#5
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	other movies on my list to see: Bowling for Columbine Bloody Sunday Far From Heaven then 8 Mile Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Solaris and Metropolis whenever the new restoration shows here Adaptation doesn't come out till like December.

11-03-2002, 02:34 AM	#6
Tessellation Apocalyptic Poster Location: your local library Posts: 4,422	far from heaven-YES! BTW: anyone know where I can score a copy of "superstar: the karen carpenter story"? sounds very interesting...

11-03-2002, 04:55 AM	#12
sarmatianus Apocalyptic Poster Location: Charm City Posts: 1,033	If you're gonna watch Solaris, just make certain to watch the new Criterion DVD of the original first. Soderburgh's balloon is slowly leaking. Watch it.