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U-turn, Red Rock West, Breakdown, The Hit, Bad day at black rock...

posted 17 years ago by Charles_Bronsons_Stache
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Yeah, this is what i call the perfect quintet, five fingered discount movie set. They all ooze that same, everything-will-happen-on-a-bad-day *beep* And they all have that deserty feeling, crazy characters, off-beat soundtrack etc. Seriously, one day I'm going to watch them all on the same day. Look them up if you don't know them, you might have some trouble with ''the hit'' especially. It's not an easy movie to get ahold of, and I heard the region 1 version dvd is absolutely terrible. I can't confirm that, i myself have got a decent region 2 release.

Ok, enjoy the day who ever's reading this!

Lips of Salome and the eyes of cleopatra.

[–] DeuceWild_77 15 years ago

Add 1989's "Kill me Again" with Val Kilmer,Joanne Whalley-Kilmer and Michael Madsen to that list.

[–] geeteeage 15 years ago

Just watched Red Rock West and it was awesome!!! I will check the other ones in the near future :)

McDonagh, Tarantino, Rodriguez, Ritchie, Leone, Stone

[–] geeteeage 15 years ago

Breakdown was even better!!!

McDonagh, Tarantino, Rodriguez, Ritchie, Leone, Stone

[–] keepitgoan 12 years ago

the new movie Swerve (2011)! dont look at the reviews, great movie very reminiscent of U turn and red rock west. An australian version more or less :) absolutely loved it

[–] Charles_Bronsons_Stache 14 years ago

Awesome. Replies to the thread after so long, heh !

Glad you enjoyed the films,geeteeage, you've got great taste. Get back to me if you've seen the other films.

I'll try and get a hold of "Kill me Again", nunommbarreira. I've heard of it before, but I don't think I ever saw it. Will get on it.

Lips of Salome and the eyes of cleopatra.

[–] eyebrowmorroco 14 years ago

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia.

[–] moviestar26 14 years ago

The Hot Spot and Body Heat are other good recommendations. The Las Seduction is good also.

[–] Trp1985 14 years ago

props for HOT SPOT! Great, great film. Loved it! If you liked U-Turn, it's definitely down your alley!

[–] moviestar26 14 years ago

I've seen U Turn so many times. It's one of my favourites. I also own it on dvd.

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[–] moviestar26 12 years ago

I've seen Palmetto four times. It is slow paced but perfect viewing for anybody who appreciates good cinema.

[–] geeteeage 13 years ago

Dark Night

McDonagh, Tarantino, Rodriguez, Ritchie, Leone, Stone
My TOP 15 is in my profile

[–] mrn87 13 years ago

Wild At Heart?

[–] justalottapage 13 years ago

American Perfekt

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[–] moviestar26 13 years ago

I agree. Both the movies are so unbelievably identical. But the female character true identity sets them apart. But the novel that U Turn is basd on was written before "Red rock west".

[–] toonjamie 12 years ago

What a great little thread.

I've not heard of Palmetto (must see it soon!) but the rest are great recommendations. Of course they're all imitating Bad Day at Black Rock, but what a great foundation to imitate. Sincerest form of flattery etc etc.

Good watch-list for cold Manx winter nights.

[–] hecantune 12 years ago

I'm always partial to movies set in the Southwest so these are right up my alley. You might be interested in:

Cold Around the Heart - David Caruso, Kelly Lynch, Stacey Dash: This is not a great movie but I think it's worth a look. Low-key crime story set in the Southwest.

Phoenix - Ray Liotta: A good flick that went completely under the radar. Cool cast, the story is pretty straight-forward. Of course Ray Liotta is great.

Clay Pigeons - Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn: Another underappreciated movie imo. Of the three I listed this is easily the best, if that means anything. Great cast. Has a cool small town feel; "Anytown, USA". Not Southwest, as I believe it was filmed in Montana, but still a great setting. Vince Vaughn's performance will probably make or break the movie for you.

Back off! ... Way off!

[–] nedimhaken 8 years ago

Delusion (1991)

[–] marcjennings 7 years ago

Wake in Fright (1971), Australian film, stuck in a crazy town.

"When a young Martin Scorsese first saw it at Cannes, where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or, he is reported to have continually erupted, unable to contain his delight."