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Arthouse for Dummies?

posted 16 years ago by quirky_182
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Anyone think this film was rubbish?

The half eaten apples? the shot of the train to long island twice as if it was different locations?

clumsy film making. I can perhaps see how people who haven't seen many films think its quite 'alternative' and refreshing to see such a warming family drama compared to the thrillers that are churned out.

but the dialogue was crap also. it was so cheesy. 'he couldn't play soccer without passion' - didn't anyone just laugh when nina was telling that crap story about her mum. so obvious.

kiss my ass toronto film festival

[–] sarahllsjones 16 years ago

yes, it is rubbish...and your observations are right on.

[–] kungfu_king42 16 years ago

Your wrong, im right.

I love debating.

[–] quirky_182 16 years ago

this film was a joke.

that's all i'll say

you're an idiot if you think this makes for good cinema..

[–] kungfu_king42 16 years ago

Your an idiot for thinking everyone should enjoy the same thing.

This was a great film and a refreshing change from the *beep* rammed down our throats by hollywood.

[–] OrionKnight 12 years ago

Im going to take offense at that

[–] RedSignal 16 years ago

A rather blunt statement, but yes, I agree. The film felt amateur and a tad pretentious. I thought the "soccer without passion" was leaning on the cheese as well, as well as the "cry it out". It's too bad 'cause I was expecting this movie to be fantastic, considering it won at the Toronto Film Festival.

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[–] freemanpatrick7 9 years ago

leaning on the cheese

That's awesome! I think that's the most succinct statement I've heard in a long time.

Soylent Green is people!

[–] freshy 16 years ago

LOL! Right on the spot. The title of this post is exactly what watching this movie felt like.
From the moment I heard: "My grandmother used to say...", I said to myself: "Oh, cr@p..."

[–] lem15 16 years ago

I can't believe the ratings this film is getting. Are the pro-lifers stuffing the ballot box, so to speak, here and at Netflix?

What a bunch of schmaltzy, melodramatic tripe. I can't think of a major plot development that was believable. The two main characters pretty much whine their way through the movie.

This wouldn't even qualify as decent TV. Big disappointment.

[–] tbionic 16 years ago

I did an unwanted pregnancy double header and watched this and Juno back to back. I found the latter to be slightly pretentious and overrated to be honest. Bella, by contrast, definitely had an earnest tone, but I still think it was a superior film. Yes, it is a corny movie, but it has a heartfelt and compelling story arc. Also, you can spot the film school cliches in both films, the difference is people are quick to bash this film because of the political/moral agenda it promotes, yet they praise Juno (which has an agenda of its own as well)and its unrealistic, hipster dialogue and plot.

[–] kire1975 16 years ago

Welcome to the bottom level of the disagreement hierarchy:

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[–] kerry34 16 years ago

What in your opinion is a great film, would love to know?

[–] chinaskee-418-613225 10 years ago

A great film is "The Wizard of Oz. " It's probably the greatest film ever made.

[–] jharmon64 12 years ago

This is a great film. A solid 9/10.