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MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul Dano)

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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Looks interesting I'll check it out. Although I don't like Michelle Williams, something about her rubs me the wrong way.
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loved this film. it's as minimalistic and subtle as expected. the atmosphere was dead-on, and the suspense was unnerving.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

looks interesting, trailer didn't really get my attention...more I hear about it the more I'll probably check it out.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

I've been looking forward to this for awhile. I really hope it makes its way to a theatre in the Vancouver area because it seems like something that needs to be seen on the big screen.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

So when you get to Meek's Cutoff, get out of your wagon, cut off your meek, get back into your wagon, and keep driving until you get to the fork in the trail.

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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Saw it this weekend. Thought it was great. Very slow moving. I liked Wendy and Lucy a lot, and this was in keeping with Reichardt's aesthetic. She's keeping neo-realism alive.

I'm sure people won't like this for a variety of reasons, it moves slowly, it's arty, it doesn't give you any easy conclusions, and the ending frustrated everyone in my theater. But to me this is true arthouse cinema, I think it's a successor to Terence Malick's style. I just found it intense and captivating and great film making.

Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, and Will Patton were all excellent. I'm getting a little sick of Paul Dano, but he didn't ruin it for me.

Incredibly worthwhile to see on the big screen. And don't get up and complain to theater management once the feature starts, Reichardt intentionally shot in 1.33:1 ratio.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

I was in the US a few days after this stopped showing in theaters. Very disappointed.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Originally Posted by Bobby Shalom
I think it's a successor to Terence Malick's style.
Ugh. That statement makes this movie an instant skip for me.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

....I think there will only be one Terrence Malick..there will be no successor. There's just Terrence Malick and everyone else. Only Malick can do what Malick can do.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Finally got around to seeing this... it's excellent. Really good film making and acting on display here.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

UNT here in Denton is showing it soon...i think I may watch it cuz I've wanted to.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC
....I think there will only be one Terrence Malick..there will be no successor. There's just Terrence Malick and everyone else. Only Malick can do what Malick can do.
Put audiences to sleep instantly?
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You hush your internet mouth, sir.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Originally Posted by Bobby Shalom
Saw it this weekend. Thought it was great. Very slow moving. I liked Wendy and Lucy a lot, and this was in keeping with Reichardt's aesthetic. She's keeping neo-realism alive.

I'm sure people won't like this for a variety of reasons, it moves slowly, it's arty, it doesn't give you any easy conclusions, and the ending frustrated everyone in my theater. But to me this is true arthouse cinema, I think it's a successor to Terence Malick's style. I just found it intense and captivating and great film making.

Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, and Will Patton were all excellent. I'm getting a little sick of Paul Dano, but he didn't ruin it for me.

Incredibly worthwhile to see on the big screen. And don't get up and complain to theater management once the feature starts, Reichardt intentionally shot in 1.33:1 ratio.
I didn't get the praise over Wendy and Lucy - does Will Patton have more screen time in 'Meeks' - in the former he's in it for like one scene ...
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

While I think Wendy and Lucy is really slow, I appreciated its approach to the subject matter. I love the post war Italian films that have been called neorealist, and found a kind of kindred spirit in the work of Kelly Reichardt.

And yes Patton has a sizable role in this.
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Re: MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) (dir. Reichardt) (Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul D

Bought this when Oscilloscope had it's sale. Finally got to it. BF week gave me shit tons of movies to get through...

Totally didn't know about the framing of the film, 1.37:1. Took me off guard for a bit. I can easily see how people wouldn't like this. It's pacing and ending. While I don't really dig the pacing for me personally, I think it works very well w/ the film and taking a glimpse at this journey. I liked it. Williams was good. Everyone was pretty solid. I actually really liked the ending. Just one of those...you don't know where they're stopping in their story. It continues but we end it here. Solid film. The guy playing Meek though...something about him felt off and may have been his voice. Just didn't fit for me. Doesn't hurt the film but it didn't jive w/ me.

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