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Queen By-Tor 
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 00:39 |
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Now that Inception is out I thought I'd make this little poll. Easily my favorite director in recent years who could very well become the next Stanley Kubrick (IMO), his movies are thought provoking and visually stunning, often using effects that are heavily in-camera.
I realize that the poll may lean heavily towards "The Dark Knight", but I figure "Memento" will probably stand a chance, and "Inception" - of course, if enough people have seen it already.
All incredible movies, the only of which I have not yet seen is "The Following", but that should be solved in a manner of days. My personal vote goes to "Inception" - the only movie other than District 9 in a very long time to actually make my jaw hit the floor when I was watching it in theaters. It. Is. Incredible. Something definitely dropped off my top 5 all time favorite movies to accommodate this one.
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 00:45 |
 King By-Tor wrote:
Now that Inception is out I thought I'd make this little poll. Easily my favorite director in recent years who could very well become the next Stanley Kubrick (IMO), his movies are thought provoking and visually stunning, often using effects that are heavily in-camera.
I realize that the poll may lean heavily towards "The Dark Knight", but I figure "Memento" will probably stand a chance, and "Inception" - of course, if enough people have seen it already.
All incredible movies, the only of which I have not yet seen is "The Following", but that should be solved in a manner of days. My personal vote goes to "Inception" - the only movie other than District 9 in a very long time to actually make my jaw hit the floor when I was watching it in theaters. It. Is. Incredible. Something definitely dropped off my top 5 all time favorite movies to accommodate this one.
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Shameful, that's the best one. (except for my vote, Memento)
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 01:39 |
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a huge talent, those last two Batmans were exceptional.. and I was very impressed with The Prestige
Edited by Atavachron - July 19 2010 at 01:39
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 01:49 |
What if I didn't like District 9 that much? The story was neat but then it became silly and the action sequences really dragged except for the lightning gibs. In the commentary they said there was a whole day of serving eviction notices that they cut out, I wish they're replaced some of the Iron Man mech fight with that.
I liked BB, The Prestige, and TDK, although The Prestige has kind of a stupid story if you think about it too long. Somehow TDK feels less stupid despite being comix. I haven't seen the others.
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 01:51 |
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Memento is great.
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 12:09 |
Henry Plainview wrote:
What if I didn't like District 9 that much? The story was neat but then it became silly and the action sequences really dragged except for the lightning gibs. In the commentary they said there was a whole day of serving eviction notices that they cut out, I wish they're replaced some of the Iron Man mech fight with that.
I liked BB, The Prestige, and TDK, although The Prestige has kind of a stupid story if you think about it too long. Somehow TDK feels less stupid despite being comix. I haven't seen the others. |
It has nothing to do with District 9, I just happened to like that movie 
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 12:14 |
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I'd love to see Inception
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 12:15 |
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I've only seen BB, The Prestige, and TDK. From those: The Prestige.
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Posted: July 19 2010 at 12:17 |
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The Dark Knight is in my top ten movies of all time.
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Posted: July 22 2010 at 20:21 |
To be honest, I find alot of his work that I've seen far too action based for it's own good...
None beats Kubrick.
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Posted: July 22 2010 at 20:44 |
Conor Fynes wrote:
None beats Kubrick.
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Well, that's a bit of a given, isn't it? 
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Posted: July 22 2010 at 20:46 |
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I've only seen the last four. I think Inception is the best out of those, with TDK, Prestige, and BB following.
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Posted: July 22 2010 at 21:36 |
Well.. yes 
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Posted: July 23 2010 at 11:09 |
Conor Fynes wrote:
To be honest, I find alot of his work that I've seen far too action based for it's own good...
None beats Kubrick. |
Memento and Prestige are "action based"? 
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Posted: July 23 2010 at 11:18 |
Memento, the concept is great, the developing is not that great. TDK was great but I do find the last 20 minutes of the movie completely wasteful. BB is plain, good but not great. I think this director is good but not great, though I have a lot of expectaction to see Inception. Soon will be here in Guatemala.
I go with Insomnia, very underrated everywhere I talk about it. The pace, the concept, the developing, I think that's the best from this director. And, ha, coincidence, I have just get The Prestige yesterday. A friend borrow me it.
Don't bash me OK..?
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Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.
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Posted: July 23 2010 at 13:51 |
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"Remember Sammy Jankis"
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Posted: July 23 2010 at 13:57 |
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I haven't seen all of these, but I voted Memento. Of course the Batman movies are also great, but I didn't like The Prestige.
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Posted: July 23 2010 at 13:58 |
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I have seen Inception so many times, its just simply amazing. I work in a theatre and often get off at ten thirty and go in and watch it again. Four times. However the Prestige is also absolutely amazing, as are the Batman movies........I think the Prestige wins for me.
Edited by himtroy - July 23 2010 at 13:58
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Which of you to gain me, tell, will risk uncertain pains of hell?
I will not forgive you if you will not take the chance.
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Posted: July 24 2010 at 03:36 |
I didn't really get the hype regarding The Dark Knight (apart from Heath Ledger's performance), but with Inception I'm starting to understand. As far as I'm concerned, it is easily Nolan's best. Much like Henry, I wasn't particularly convinced by District 9 (don't know why I'm writing this, it's hardly relevant ) but Inception managed to keep me glued to my seat for two and a half hours without losing its grip for a single second. Amazing script.  Haven't seen The Following yet though.
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Posted: July 24 2010 at 03:38 |
jampa17 wrote:
Memento, the concept is great, the developing is not that great. TDK was great but I do find the last 20 minutes of the movie completely wasteful. BB is plain, good but not great. I think this director is good but not great, though I have a lot of expectaction to see Inception. Soon will be here in Guatemala.
I go with Insomnia, very underrated everywhere I talk about it. The pace, the concept, the developing, I think that's the best from this director. And, ha, coincidence, I have just get The Prestige yesterday. A friend borrow me it.
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Well of course they don't make sense... they won't until the 3rd movie is out
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