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RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Sprung from a chain gang and trying to reach Everett's home to recover the buried loot of a bank heist they are confronted by a series of strange characters--among them sirens, a cyclops, bank robber George "Baby Face" Nelson (very annoyed by that nickname), a campaigning governor and his opponent, a KKK lynch mob, and a blind prophet who warns the trio that "the treasure you seek shall not be the treasure you find."

The soundtrack became a blockbuster, even surpassing the success of the film. By early 2001, it had sold five million copies
Good flick, great cast



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RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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Cloud Atlas

This nearly three-hour science-fiction/fantasy epic based on David Mitchell's bestseller is one of the most divisive films of the 2010s.

Depending on who you're asking, "Cloud Atlas" was either one of the worst films of 2012 or one of the best. It was either a confusing reel of tripe or a thoughtful near masterpiece. The only thing most people agreed on was the film's rich cinematography and beautiful visuals.

the film takes place within five eras, from the mid-19th century to 2321. The people we meet are all interconnected. What one person does in the past ripples into the future, and we see how. It's a hugely ambitious movie that takes a while to digest long after you've seen it.


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RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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Killing Them Softly
Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta, Ben Mendelsohn, Scoot McNairy


is a gangster movie with a dose of dark comedy. It has an unusual tone, which didn't win the favor of many critics, nor did the film's overt commentary on capitalism.

It's also kind of difficult to describe. It's not a fast-paced gangster movie like "Goodfellas." It's a slower, quieter movie with flashes of gunplay.


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RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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The 13th Warrior

"'The 13th Warrior' is a brazen attempt to brand Antonio Banderas as an A-lister with a C-grade script. Failure attends."

was one of the biggest box-office disasters ever, costing an estimated $160 million all-in (including promotional expenses) and only bringing in $61.7 million worldwide. It's a violent film based on Michael Crichton's "Eaters of the Dead," which is a retelling of Beowulf.

It's certainly flawed (the movie went under numerous reshoots and was poorly edited), but "The 13th Warrior" is captivating in a weird way


View: https://youtu.be/lM5FTQjMYpg



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kneeblock

kneeblock

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Oh Brother Where Art Thou was nominated for an Oscar and won a Grammy. Not really underrated. The opposite if anything.
 
RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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kneeblock said:
Oh Brother Where Art Thou was nominated for an Oscar and won a Grammy. Not really underrated. The opposite if anything.
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I watched it for the first time few years ago and never heard much about it beforehand, probly just flew under my radar
 
kneeblock

kneeblock

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RussfromNH said:
I watched it for the first time few years ago and never heard much about it beforehand, probly just flew under my radar
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If you haven't, you should definitely watch all of the Coen Brothers other films. About 90% of them are awesome.
 
kneeblock

kneeblock

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RussfromNH said:
Absolutely, will check them out thanks
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My unsolicited top Coen picks:

The Man Who Wasn't There
No Country for Old Men
The Big Lebowski
Barton Fink

Also, since you liked Killing them Softly, you may also like Miller's Crossing.
 
RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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kneeblock said:
My unsolicited top Coen picks:

The Man Who Wasn't There
No Country for Old Men
The Big Lebowski
Barton Fink

Also, since you liked Killing them Softly, you may also like Miller's Crossing.
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I've seen No Country for Old Men, good flick as well.
Will definitely check out the others
 
RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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Locke
Listen, saying Tom Hardy is a great actor is the most unoriginal take ever. But this small movie (with a budget of $2 million and profit of $5 million) really showcases just how good he is. His character Ivan Locke spends pretty much the whole movie in the car, driving somewhere and looking extremely stressed. On the way, he has a number of conversations with his kids, wife, boss, subordinate, and the imaginary ghost of his father in the backseat. During this momentous car ride, his life basically falls apart: He gets separated, is fired, and gets some urgent news about the one-night stand he had seven months ago. Oh yeah, and Hardy's in a car, driving, acting against voices on a telephone/an empty car/himself, giving the performance of a lifetime. Oh yeah, and the film was shot in six days, with Hardy going through the entire film in a single take every time.


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RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
You may have read the revenge epic as a teenager in high school, but Alexandre Dumas didn't exactly do his main character much justice in the 1844 original novel. Played by Jim Caviezel, innocent sailor Dantes becomes the center of a complex government conspiracy and finds himself imprisoned in the Château d'If. Years later, he re-emerges in upper-crust French society as the Count of Monte Cristo, a mysterious billionaire with a serious chip on his soldier. Guy Pearce, James Frain, and a baby-faced Henry Cavil also star in the adaptation.


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La Paix

La Paix

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RussfromNH said:
Children of Men
Clive Owen Julianne Moore Michael Caine
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.

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Nominated for three academy awards.
RussfromNH said:
Apocalypto
All subtitles but worth a watch
As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, the rulers insist the key to prosperity is to build more temples and offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw, a young man captured for sacrifice, flees to avoid his fate.



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Also won and was nominated for multiple awards


RussfromNH said:
In Bruges
Colin Farrell Brendan Gleeson Ciarán Hinds Ralph Fiennes

Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be.


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Two Oscar nominations plus some other shit





Hobo with a shotgun. Now that’s underrated.
 
RussfromNH

RussfromNH

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Nuk Soo Kow said:
Nominated for three academy awards.

Also won and was nominated for multiple awards



Two Oscar nominations plus some other shit





Hobo with a shotgun. Now that’s underrated.
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These movies somewhat tanked at the box office and never really found an audience but as I mentioned before I get it
 
NotBanjaxo

NotBanjaxo

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RussfromNH said:
The 13th Warrior

"'The 13th Warrior' is a brazen attempt to brand Antonio Banderas as an A-lister with a C-grade script. Failure attends."

was one of the biggest box-office disasters ever, costing an estimated $160 million all-in (including promotional expenses) and only bringing in $61.7 million worldwide. It's a violent film based on Michael Crichton's "Eaters of the Dead," which is a retelling of Beowulf.

It's certainly flawed (the movie went under numerous reshoots and was poorly edited), but "The 13th Warrior" is captivating in a weird way


View: https://youtu.be/lM5FTQjMYpg



View: https://youtu.be/Ui7GUCzlBTM
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I'm surprised that it bombed so badly, I saw it years ago and found it to be entertaining.
 
La Paix

La Paix

Fuck this place
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Jan 14, 2015
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RussfromNH said:
These movies somewhat tanked at the box office and never really found an audience but as I mentioned before I get it
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TBH I usually pass on movies that are highly acclaimed by award groups. Like Raging Bull. That movie was lame. Not as bad as Mulholland Drive but same idea.
 
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