the Thin Red Line
07-06-07, 06:42 PM
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the Thin Red Line
Is probably the most beautiful film I've ever seen.
Such a moving soundtrack. The dialogie, the monologues, the cinematography, the story line... everything. In perfect tune.
I know the general public, the movie going crowd as a whole didn't love this movie - I'd never judge a movie by what others think.
Without a doubt one of the most moving films I've seen.
First time I saw it, years ago, I didn't "understand" it. Upon re-viewing... whole different story.
Such a moving soundtrack. The dialogie, the monologues, the cinematography, the story line... everything. In perfect tune.
I know the general public, the movie going crowd as a whole didn't love this movie - I'd never judge a movie by what others think.
Without a doubt one of the most moving films I've seen.
First time I saw it, years ago, I didn't "understand" it. Upon re-viewing... whole different story.
07-06-07, 06:52 PM
#2
Agreed. Such a wonderful film, vastly superior to Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan which came out the same year. I really wish I could see the Extended/Director's Cut as I heard that originally Adrien Brody was the main character.
07-06-07, 07:08 PM
#3
Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
I really wish I could see the Extended/Director's Cut as I heard that originally Adrien Brody was the main character.
Interesting to know that Brody's character was the lead. Everyone seems to think it's Caviezel on the regular cut, but if you watch the movie with the captions on, "Pvt. Train" is the one who actually does the most narration. He's the one that "wants to own an automobile" when he gets home.
07-06-07, 10:02 PM
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I still remember what it was like seeing this in the theater. I was with a group of about 20 friends, and I was the only one who liked it. I wonder how many of them have revisited it and changed their minds since then.
IMO, it's Zimmer's best work.
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IMO, it's Zimmer's best work.
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07-07-07, 05:26 AM
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I love the preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZzQVo3mEuc Very well done.
The final part: "have you ever had anyone die in your arms, sir?" and onwards gets me everytime.
The final part: "have you ever had anyone die in your arms, sir?" and onwards gets me everytime.
07-07-07, 07:09 PM
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A scene that gets to me - the soldier who, after the attack on the japanese camp, is watching a japanese soldier die. He says to him, "I am going to sink my teeth into your liver. You're dying" - and over the narration, he doesn't care.
And later, in the pouring rain, that same soldier is thinking back - sitting in the pouring rain and crying over the horror.
And later, in the pouring rain, that same soldier is thinking back - sitting in the pouring rain and crying over the horror.
