In The Valley of Elah - (Dir. Haggis/Jones/Theron)
02-21-08, 06:47 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by mike2
I just saw it as well. Actually did a Blind Buy on Blu-Ray.....it doesn't have a lot of re-watch value. Jones deserves the Oscar for this but I'm sure he won't get it. The ending was a little hard to interpret... Can anyone enlighten me?
So Mike provoked the soldiers? If so, why such a horrific death. The ending scene when the PFC walks into Mikes old room to unpack...and Jones just gives him the look. Definitely an emotional scene. I'm sure it happens all too much.
So Mike provoked the soldiers? If so, why such a horrific death. The ending scene when the PFC walks into Mikes old room to unpack...and Jones just gives him the look. Definitely an emotional scene. I'm sure it happens all too much.
02-21-08, 10:42 AM
#27
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Doesn't it end with the whole upside-down flag thing? Supposedly to signify that "we're in trouble." Oh brother... I like Tommy Lee Jones but I just don't think I can bring myself to watch this.
02-22-08, 08:59 PM
#28
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I just watched this earlier tonight. Good movie. Jones was great in it.
02-25-08, 02:02 PM
#30
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Holy cow, that was Chalize!?!
I came in a bit after it started, and had no clue (watched on HD On Demand).
It's an ok movie. I too expected more of an explanation as to why that happened to the son.
I liked it, but won't buy it.
I came in a bit after it started, and had no clue (watched on HD On Demand).
It's an ok movie. I too expected more of an explanation as to why that happened to the son.
I liked it, but won't buy it.
04-14-08, 10:54 PM
#31
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What a depressing flick.
Started off well, but it was long-winded and really started to drag during the last 30-45 minutes.
Good job by the cast, particularly the leads.
What Haggis' detractors say about his lack of subtlety is spot on.
Started off well, but it was long-winded and really started to drag during the last 30-45 minutes.
Good job by the cast, particularly the leads.
What Haggis' detractors say about his lack of subtlety is spot on.
04-16-08, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by B.A.
What a depressing flick.
Started off well, but it was long-winded and really started to drag during the last 30-45 minutes.
Good job by the cast, particularly the leads.
Started off well, but it was long-winded and really started to drag during the last 30-45 minutes.
Good job by the cast, particularly the leads.
exactly my take on it. glad I watched it but I will never watch it again.
and i liked crash.
