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Pretentious pile of crap

posted 16 years ago by various3232
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Wow, I mean wow. This movie loved itself and really thought that it was artsy. This was one of the most pretentious piles of crap that I have ever seen. Overly dramatic, I can't even begin to say how overly dramatic this was. This was by far one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The dialogue was complete crap, and the pauses between the actors talking was drawn out and boring. I know they thought they could get a lot of big name stars, and have them stare at each other for awhile would make people think that this was a movie with depth and meaning, sorry it isn't. The actors seem to be all on Valium. There are several scenes where the actors don't talk, and the camera just films them staring of into whatever little Valium filled fantasy that they are imagining at the time. Don't bother saying I don't understand it, because there is nothing to understand. A rather interesting idea once again destroyed by a director so in love with himself. This movie was terrible, absolutely terrible. I would say that this is the worst movie I have ever seen, and anyone who hasn't seen it, DO NOT waste your time watching it. But, if you watch it with friends, then you could get a kick out of insulting it the entire time. It was the SLOWEST movie I have ever seen. Literally. The pauses between the actors talking was such a joke. After the movie, my friends and I tried to talk like they did in a normal conversation. It took 20 minutes to decide what to do after the movie. I can't even describe how terrible this movie was. Not artsy. If you really think it is, then you are on Valium, because you are the only ones that could sit there comfortably for two hours and follow the dialogue without being bored.

[–] pegasusgiraffe 14 years ago

I didn't hate it as much as you, but I agree with most of your points. The director is clearly so in love with himself and the 'uber-important', stiff way he forces everyone to deliver their dialog. Almost every line and scene sticks out like a wounded thumb. The pacing and emotional swings are painfully sporadic. A decent premise with a twist ending which is not supported or enhanced by much of anything that comes before. Zero believability from the characters, especially the little boy. It's a shame, 'cos 'Sexy Beast' was quite good : subtle, he evoked great performances from his actors, the story was pretty simple but played out well and delivered a strong impact.

[–] dragmio 14 years ago

The film is brilliant, you're all a bunch of brainless morons.
Still, do not worry, Transformers 3 will be out soon.

[–] bajaman 10 years ago

bro. there is nothing brilliant about this film. it's a kubrick flow with a ridiculous story. nobody *beep* cares

[–] darkness_surroundz 10 years ago

it is usually pretentious piles of crap who proclaim that a movie is stupid

[–] bajaman 9 years ago

it is usually stupid piles of crap who proclaim that a person is pretentious

[–] purplenad2004 9 years ago

I'm glad that I finally found a post that describes exactly how I felt about the movie. I couldn't even get through it and then I came to IMDb and most of the threads are about how great it was making me scratch my head at what people think is a masterpiece.

[–] mailpremm 8 years ago

it may or may not be boring and may have not worked for u but how is it pretentious., i think it was a decent not so usual story, told pretty well.
nicole kidman was topnotch

[–] BorisKarpov 8 years ago

how bout no scott

[–] prplayer 7 years ago

OP: agreed

so many movies, so little time

[–] qmdt 7 years ago

One of the best psychological drama of the decade (2000-2010).

The acting and directing are beyond excellence.

Sorry, it is not for the quick action movies fans.

You can like or dislike the movie. Fair enough. But it is not pretentious. It is a straight story about a young boy who fell in love with an older woman, had a chance (the letters), then fancy himself (spoil alert) as her husband reincarnated. The drama lied in the reactions, the behaviours of the family of the woman, especially the woman herself and her new fiance. Extra drama was the revelation of a third woman (hauntingly played by Anne Heche). Mesmerizing!