The "Perfect" movie ...what's yours?
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The "Perfect" movie ...what's yours?
so i was watching the television and an ad came on for American Hustle.
they described it as the "perfect film" with all these Golden Globe wins and Oscar noms. i thought that was a pretty bold statement. i scoffed because i didn't find it nearly as entertaining as a perfect film.
then i got to thinking...what is the "perfect film", i guess, in your opinion.
only one came quickly to my mind and strictly in my opinion...
it just has everything i love in the movies. everything i love and enjoy and just embodies all that i look for to escape and be entertained. maybe my views are skewed because i am watching it, again, this weekend in 3D no less, but, it is probably my #2 of all time. maybe #3. but, by no means is my 1,2 perfect films. they are entertaining to me of course, but not "perfect"
so what is your perfect movie?
they described it as the "perfect film" with all these Golden Globe wins and Oscar noms. i thought that was a pretty bold statement. i scoffed because i didn't find it nearly as entertaining as a perfect film.
then i got to thinking...what is the "perfect film", i guess, in your opinion.
only one came quickly to my mind and strictly in my opinion...
it just has everything i love in the movies. everything i love and enjoy and just embodies all that i look for to escape and be entertained. maybe my views are skewed because i am watching it, again, this weekend in 3D no less, but, it is probably my #2 of all time. maybe #3. but, by no means is my 1,2 perfect films. they are entertaining to me of course, but not "perfect"
so what is your perfect movie?
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I don't see what yours is?
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I swear this topic has been covered before, but for me it's "E.T." It's not even in my top 5 all-time favorite films, nor is it even my favorite Spielberg movie, but I just think it's wonderfully made, perfectly paced, edited, etc. Most of my personal favorite movies have flaws.
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Taxi Driver... Swingers... the first 2 that jump to my head.
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As far as story, casting, performances, dialogue, cinematography, music and direction all working together for the same vision, my perfect movie would be:
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Oh god, I remember seeing The Secret of Roan Inish back when it came out. I loathed it. I wonder if I'd like it more now as an adult.
As for me, I'd obviously name 2001: A Space Odyssey. And, of course, Duck Amuck.
As for me, I'd obviously name 2001: A Space Odyssey. And, of course, Duck Amuck.
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Boogie Nights.
Great music, direction, story, writing, everythin. Just flawless.
And that cast! William H Macy, Julianne Moore, Luiz Guzman, John C. Reilly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Don Cheadle, Burt Reynolds, Alfred Molina, Thomas Jane and Phillip Baker Hall. Oh yeah, and Whalberg is very underrated in this film and I see so many parallels with Whalberg the person the Dirk Diggler character. Just never get tired of this film.
Great music, direction, story, writing, everythin. Just flawless.
And that cast! William H Macy, Julianne Moore, Luiz Guzman, John C. Reilly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Don Cheadle, Burt Reynolds, Alfred Molina, Thomas Jane and Phillip Baker Hall. Oh yeah, and Whalberg is very underrated in this film and I see so many parallels with Whalberg the person the Dirk Diggler character. Just never get tired of this film.
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Boogie Nights.
Great music, direction, story, writing, everythin. Just flawless.
And that cast! William H Macy, Julianne Moore, Luiz Guzman, John C. Reilly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Don Cheadle, Burt Reynolds, Alfred Molina, Thomas Jane and Phillip Baker Hall. Oh yeah, and Whalberg is very underrated in this film and I see so many parallels with Whalberg the person the Dirk Diggler character. Just never get tired of this film.
Great music, direction, story, writing, everythin. Just flawless.
And that cast! William H Macy, Julianne Moore, Luiz Guzman, John C. Reilly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Don Cheadle, Burt Reynolds, Alfred Molina, Thomas Jane and Phillip Baker Hall. Oh yeah, and Whalberg is very underrated in this film and I see so many parallels with Whalberg the person the Dirk Diggler character. Just never get tired of this film.
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Mulholland Drive
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Raiders of the Lost Ark. One of the most iconic movie heros, toss in some great villans and some of the most exciting movie chases ever. Then have it released in the 80's and show it to a very impressionable kid. Hasn't happened to me since.