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Does this style of directing really appeal to anyone?

posted 17 years ago by jhopkin1
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I'm asking seriously if this style of directing is appealing to anyone. I find it to be absolutely terrible. Any movie I see directed like this (i.e. Man on Fire, and that *beep* Paul Walker movie that just came out) i can't even watch. I feel like Tony Scott got a degree in Film and goes "dude I'm gonna make my own style so people dedicate chapters to me in film books like they do Hitchcock and Kubrick."

Well Tony Scott I have to say that your style not only isn't good it makes your films unwatchable. The direction is not something you should be proud of at all. Does anyone really say to you 'dude thats really awesome" that isn't a friend of yours? I would assume not because it sucks so bad, like the color, the slanted camra, the repeating of scenes, the cutting to new scenes, all in 10 seconds makes the viewer not only feel confused but rushed and it turns them off. Stop doing movies like this and your career could turn into something, otherwise, you are going to continue to suck.

But seriously, does anyone like this style, if so let me know why I think its disgusting.

[–] movie_luver09 17 years ago

i think it's awesome, i really don't know why i just do. it doesn't confuse me at all. it's weird because i always like the things that people don't like in movies like style & stuff. i dunno i just think it's really cool with the cutting to the different scenes & camera work. but i can see why people would dislike it like yourself.

[–] ValoIsGod 17 years ago

Personally, I find it interesting to watch, but ultimately expendable as it's visually jarring just for the sake of being visually jarring. The editing is just plain ridiculous at times, and some of Scott's shots seem to have no motivation for being the way they are.

I think Scott has made some great films in his career, but Domino just is not one of them, simply because of its tacky and reaching-for-attention editing.

EDIT: Another note: The plot, I think, would be easier to follow, and make a little more sense, hadn't it been for the strange editing. When you're telling a story in such a non-linear way like this one, jumping back to different conclusions multiple times, there isn't really any need for interrupting the flow with wild editing.

I myself wasn't left confused by the plot/story, but I think that the film would flow much better if it had been put together a little more smoothly (and more enjoyable to watch.)

[–] pigsmugler 17 years ago

I loved the way the film was done, the editing and cinematography were very interesting and in a way added something to the story. I thought the editing gave the film some originality and made it better than it would have been if it was filmed "normally". I do see where it could be confusing but i personally loved it

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[–] daewen 17 years ago

Yeah, it's the same for me. I loved it, it's one of my fav movies. I did not find it confusing at all. In fact, my first thought was something like 'hey, I would like to gain a style like this, when I'll eventually take director class!'

[–] quentinrules 17 years ago

ITS BEAUTIFUL

[–] Future-Movie-Director 17 years ago

i absolutely love tony scott films and his style. i mean i grew up with beverly hills cop 2 on cable so then i see man on fire and notice it's the same guy and start looking for other of his films. granted Domino is the FAREST OUT THERE i have seen from him but i love it. i get bored watching the simply easy cut film films like all the romantic comedies are. and tony needs the flashy style because without it he would be micheal mann Jr. haha. but yeah i love his movies and i can't wait to see them all!

[–] masterbooda 17 years ago

This directing style is rather disappointing, it ruins a good script. Tony Scott did the same thing with Man on Fire. I call it the MTV Generation of film making and it is a very far cry from the classic stanley kubrik long shot.

Keep in mind I am not a film student, I know absolutely no film jargon. But this style leaves me filling jittery and as for appreciating acting or story telling forget it. I mean the man is doing a remake of The Warriors, WTF. Someone should put thumbtacks in the director's chair, wake him up!!

On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everyone will drop to zero.

[–] chapelow 17 years ago

I have to argue for tony scott's new and improved visual style. In Man on Fire and Domino the narrative of the film is such that the world the main characters exist in is very confusing. Thus this is reemphasied through the visual style.

If you look at The Hunger TV series you can see the development of this style coming to the fore front of the new generation of film makers.

Scott walks a very fine line as the film could have looked terrible however instead I was trasnported into this world of violence and double crosses.

Also if you look at de ja vu he stays away from aesthetic of man on fire and domino all together.

Both Tony and Ridley are pushing the boundries and have been for years

[–] Creasy47 13 years ago

I'm in love with Tony Scott's directing, along with his films. 'Man On Fire' is in my Top 3 Films, and the way he directs them with the choppy, quick-cuts just amazes me.

[–] guruman2003 17 years ago

I personally really liked it because it felt to me like he really committed to what he was doing here and made it into something of technique. But i can totally agree that when i watch other movies that try the same thing, it's just completely.... wrong. It's boring or pointless, and that's the difference for me, i thought he actually knew what he was trying to do with it, that it contributed to what this movie is supposed to be.

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[–] lasraik 17 years ago

I love the style of directing.

[–] ActorAnt72 17 years ago

I think it's a great way for a movie to be filmed. It's unique. Maybe you don't like it because it goes too fast (like 10 little scenes in a second, for example, right?) but I think it's an interesting style. By the way, which paul walker movie are you talking about?

[–] MadMaxwell 17 years ago

While I thought Man on Fire was one of the greatest action thrillers of the last years, Domino is probably the biggest heap of... ye name it out there. And really harmful to the epileptic.

Join STS (Stop Tony Scott) Task Force NOW!

[–] luisfern4ndo 17 years ago

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[–] MrBadguy0077 17 years ago

Tony Scott's approach is artistic. but there is such a thing as overdoing it (what people like to call "artsy fartsy").

still, i tend to like this style of movie (even though i hated the execution of this film.)

[–] duck_ee71 17 years ago

this is my favourite type of directing/editing. It really adds to the atmosphere of the movie. Personally, I try to look for more movies directed like this one. The colour of the film really adds "harshness" and it's "rawness".

if you studied film and television you would know why directors use the slanted camera, along with other filming techniques.

the repeating of scenes exist for a reason. You might not know what the director was trying to portray but he was trying to portray something, and when you find what that something is then it all makes sense.

this is one of my favourite movies, personally. i guess it's that type of movie that only appeals to certain people because only that group of certain people can really appreciate it.