Why aren't there more violent films?
12-04-02, 08:34 PM
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Why aren't there more violent films?
I'm talking crime-related violent flicks. The Tarantinos and Guy Ritchies..c'mon where are they? Even some Paul Verhoeven or John Woo would be nice. There's a slew of gory horror movies on the market, but that stuff is different. I'm talking loud guns, fast cars, and foul-mouthed criminals. Where is that? I want to see those kind of movies. I want more violent movies.
12-04-02, 08:48 PM
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Go see Equilibrium this Friday for the coolest gun- and swordfighting scenes you've seen in a long time.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/equilibrium.html
Kurt Wimmer knows his action, and delivers with this film.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/equilibrium.html
Kurt Wimmer knows his action, and delivers with this film.
12-05-02, 02:16 AM
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Re: Why aren't there more violent films?
Originally posted by lesterlong
The Tarantinos and Guy Ritchies..c'mon where are they?
The Tarantinos and Guy Ritchies..c'mon where are they?
Loud guns and fast cars with plots involving foul-mouthed criminals does not a great film make, or for that matter even an interesting failure. At the end of the final credit sequence these two are still demarcated in the grand scheme of things by:
A. (An unquestioned new, creative and genuine voice on the cinematic scene regardless of whether you enjoy his films or not). (Tarantino)
B. (Flashy technical prowess combined with a interesting soundtrack and a myraid of quick cuts serving no sole purpose aside from catering to the obligatory MTV style editing fan crowd. This, combined with plot conceptions delving no deeper than the shallow end of most kiddie pools). (Richie)
Hint: Want to see a film Richie wish he could make try 'Sexy Beast'.
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12-05-02, 02:58 AM
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he wants simply hard core action, there hasn't been that in awhile. maybe it's a knee-jerk reaction to 911, that they don't show those type of movies anymore.
12-05-02, 03:11 AM
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Originally posted by El Gray
Go see Equilibrium this Friday for the coolest gun- and swordfighting scenes you've seen in a long time.
Go see Equilibrium this Friday for the coolest gun- and swordfighting scenes you've seen in a long time.
That movie kind of looks interesting, but a lot of the scenes looked ripped straight from the Matrix. Kind of has a Minority Report look too.
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Tons of violence and gore doesn't = a good movie all the time.
that aside, Tarantinos might be gore violent, but it's more based on dialouge and situation then it is on it's violence. the Guy Ritchies, well he never was really too violent. I wouldn't call lock stock and snatch as much violent as I would call it again, a situation comedy.
Now for the gore, we go to those who are just converted. why not let Peter jackson make LOTR's more gore filled. I men come on, more gore and more violence = a good movie right.
that aside, Tarantinos might be gore violent, but it's more based on dialouge and situation then it is on it's violence. the Guy Ritchies, well he never was really too violent. I wouldn't call lock stock and snatch as much violent as I would call it again, a situation comedy.
Now for the gore, we go to those who are just converted. why not let Peter jackson make LOTR's more gore filled. I men come on, more gore and more violence = a good movie right.
12-05-02, 04:40 AM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Tons of violence and gore doesn't = a good movie all the time.
that aside, Tarantinos might be gore violent, but it's more based on dialouge and situation then it is on it's violence. the Guy Ritchies, well he never was really too violent. I wouldn't call lock stock and snatch as much violent as I would call it again, a situation comedy.
Tons of violence and gore doesn't = a good movie all the time.
that aside, Tarantinos might be gore violent, but it's more based on dialouge and situation then it is on it's violence. the Guy Ritchies, well he never was really too violent. I wouldn't call lock stock and snatch as much violent as I would call it again, a situation comedy.
but indeed, i would have preferred more gore and violence in Lord of The Rings. I think Peter Jackson held back a bit in The Fellowship of The Ring. Perhaps he was being careful. I do hope to have more magnificent battle scenes in The Two Towers.
12-05-02, 10:31 AM
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Man, I'd love to see a film that had nothing but people getting shot point blank in the head. Such a film would be a MASTERPIECE.
Seriously, I don't know what you are complaining about. It's not like there were a bazillion "ultra-violent crime films" made after the success of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. Personally, I'm glad that Hollywood is moving on.
Seriously, I don't know what you are complaining about. It's not like there were a bazillion "ultra-violent crime films" made after the success of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. Personally, I'm glad that Hollywood is moving on.
12-05-02, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by Groucho
Man, I'd love to see a film that had nothing but people getting shot point blank in the head. Such a film would be a MASTERPIECE.
Man, I'd love to see a film that had nothing but people getting shot point blank in the head. Such a film would be a MASTERPIECE.
12-05-02, 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by joeydaninja
he wants simply hard core action, there hasn't been that in awhile. maybe it's a knee-jerk reaction to 911, that they don't show those type of movies anymore.
he wants simply hard core action, there hasn't been that in awhile. maybe it's a knee-jerk reaction to 911, that they don't show those type of movies anymore.
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Originally posted by Groucho
Man, I'd love to see a film that had nothing but people getting shot point blank in the head. Such a film would be a MASTERPIECE.
Man, I'd love to see a film that had nothing but people getting shot point blank in the head. Such a film would be a MASTERPIECE.
12-05-02, 04:34 PM
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if everyone can just un-glue the ole eyeballs from domestic films and take a look around Japan and Germany for violence, you'll find violence-a-plenty on dvd. forget the U.S., and remember how tight the grasp is on our throats. they dont want you to become a murderer or anything.....
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12-05-02, 08:23 PM
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Ultraviolent cinema died with Sam Peckinpah in '84.
And it's a cryin' shame. You can mention Tarantino, but even he'll admit his films are nostalgiac.
And it's a cryin' shame. You can mention Tarantino, but even he'll admit his films are nostalgiac.
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Ballistic proves that Lots of violence without story makes for a terrible combination.
Ballistic proves that Lots of violence without story makes for a terrible combination.
12-05-02, 09:52 PM
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You think I love cannibal and zombie films for plot and story? I just wanna watch some guys head being split open. just make it look good, thats all i ask!
and oh yes, just because it's christmas, dont think i'll be watchin' Frosty. unless they gut him.
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and oh yes, just because it's christmas, dont think i'll be watchin' Frosty. unless they gut him.
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12-05-02, 10:17 PM
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Dead or Alive (not Dead Alive) and Ichi: The Killer.
Battle Royale isn't gory enough.
Battle Royale isn't gory enough.
12-05-02, 10:35 PM
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The last gratuitously violent movie to hit theaters was 3000 Miles to Graceland