View Poll Results: Best Richard Donner Movie
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Best Richard Donner Movie
10-16-08, 07:18 AM
#2
DVD Talk Legend
The Goonies
Embarrassing admission: For a long time I thought he directed Help! because I knew the director of Help! directed Superman II (and his name was Richard). It wasn't until the Richard Donner cut was released that I realized my mistake.
Embarrassing admission: For a long time I thought he directed Help! because I knew the director of Help! directed Superman II (and his name was Richard). It wasn't until the Richard Donner cut was released that I realized my mistake.
10-16-08, 11:14 AM
#6
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10-16-08, 11:33 AM
#8
DVD Talk Gold Edition
I chose Superman: The Movie, but I'm surprised by all the votes for Lethal Weapon. I consider Lethal Weapon 2 one of those rare exceptions where a sequel is better than its original.
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10-16-08, 12:01 PM
#10
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Well Lethal Weapon 2 was when it went to more of a comedy. The first was more hardcore action.
10-16-08, 02:57 PM
#12
DVD Talk Legend
Surprised that people think Lethal Weapon 2 was better than the original.
The first LETHAL WEAPON was, I thought, compelling both as an action movie as well as a character piece. It balanced the big crazy insane set pieces with some good performances from Gibson and Glover, as well as taking the time to establish both characters as fairly-well fleshed out individuals.
The sequels were all just overblown cartoons, caricatures, noise. I liked 2 a lot for what it was, it couldn't compare to the first at all in terms of overall quality. 3 & 4 were just rubbish.
My vote is for Superman: The Movie. That movie is just a full-blown pop slice of Americana and popcorn moviegoing at its finest.
The first LETHAL WEAPON was, I thought, compelling both as an action movie as well as a character piece. It balanced the big crazy insane set pieces with some good performances from Gibson and Glover, as well as taking the time to establish both characters as fairly-well fleshed out individuals.
The sequels were all just overblown cartoons, caricatures, noise. I liked 2 a lot for what it was, it couldn't compare to the first at all in terms of overall quality. 3 & 4 were just rubbish.
My vote is for Superman: The Movie. That movie is just a full-blown pop slice of Americana and popcorn moviegoing at its finest.
10-16-08, 05:14 PM
#17
DVD Talk Gold Edition
God help me, its 'Scrooged'. I love the satire. I love the cinematography. And all of the performances. Its bloated to be sure, but it holds a special place in my heart.
10-16-08, 07:05 PM
#20
DVD Talk Hero
The Goonies for sheer nostalgia.
10-16-08, 09:16 PM
#24
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I agree with those who like WEAPON 2 more than the original. LETHAL WEAPON 2 was even more entertaining than BATMAN and INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, which were the main competitors for that Summer of 1989. It's fun from beginning to end, and Joe Pesci was terrific in his supporting role. However, I do think that they are generally junkie movies for a genre as serious as crime. I don't think they are nearly as compelling as Friedkin's TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA or Michael Mann's HEAT.
I voted SUPERMAN because it truly is an epic fantasy, flaws and all. It is still the gold standard as far as comic book movies are concerned
I voted SUPERMAN because it truly is an epic fantasy, flaws and all. It is still the gold standard as far as comic book movies are concerned
10-16-08, 09:26 PM
#25
DVD Talk Legend
Surprised that people think Lethal Weapon 2 was better than the original.
The first LETHAL WEAPON was, I thought, compelling both as an action movie as well as a character piece. It balanced the big crazy insane set pieces with some good performances from Gibson and Glover, as well as taking the time to establish both characters as fairly-well fleshed out individuals.
The sequels were all just overblown cartoons, caricatures, noise. I liked 2 a lot for what it was, it couldn't compare to the first at all in terms of overall quality. 3 & 4 were just rubbish.
My vote is for Superman: The Movie. That movie is just a full-blown pop slice of Americana and popcorn moviegoing at its finest.
The first LETHAL WEAPON was, I thought, compelling both as an action movie as well as a character piece. It balanced the big crazy insane set pieces with some good performances from Gibson and Glover, as well as taking the time to establish both characters as fairly-well fleshed out individuals.
The sequels were all just overblown cartoons, caricatures, noise. I liked 2 a lot for what it was, it couldn't compare to the first at all in terms of overall quality. 3 & 4 were just rubbish.
My vote is for Superman: The Movie. That movie is just a full-blown pop slice of Americana and popcorn moviegoing at its finest.
Agreed on Lethal Weapon. The first one is amazing. My buddy and I have been debating for years Lethal Weapon vs Die Hard. I love both but put Lethal Weapon on top. I love the scene where Rigs says all you gotta do is not miss. Bad ass.