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Originally Posted by neverending
IMO if everyone knew what films are on the master list, they would be more selective on what films they pass each round.
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I know what you mean. In the (Horror by decade list) per decade approach, we saw all the possibilities, so we knew what films we were comparing each individual film to. In that way, it was a very nifty process approach. We don't have that here. As I know you know, we're sacrificing (at least so far) that upfront comparison in order to include all worthy films without the horridly arbitrary cutoff of a decade.
However, V is telling us, unlike the stringent cutoff deadline of the per decade process, we can reconsider these films at a later date.
Still, I think Never has a point. V, would you consider posting a link to the entire list (if it's not a lot of work). At least then everyone CAN see all the choices, and end the discomforting thought that an informed comparison isn't being made. (Logically, a list of 200 some films is hard to process, but it still accomplishes the task).
Matrix -
Let me join Metternich in my very high praise of the all-around film quality of The Matrix. In these great films we're looking at, most of us see very few flaws. In the Matrix, I see no major film flaws. On the contrary, I think it's a masterpiece of film, extremely high quality craft in all areas- impactful premise, story telling, character development, suspense, martial arts, stunts, action, sets, costumes, cinematography, sound, special effects and heart.
Of course, let everyone judge themselves, but I think some objections to these "top rated" films comes from a personal lack of interest (or distaste) in the subject matter. Something to watch in oneself.
* I'm fine with these films.
Once Upon a Time in the West -
I watched this film in it's entirety recently. I wasn't impressed with it. As others have offered, I also am not going to place an Objection to it. I freely admit, it wasn't that I thought the quality of the film craft was poor... I just didn't find the story or characters compelling. This film is highly regarded by critics and the general public. But I'm willing to step up and say, there are 100s of films that are technically sound, and so more is required from a film to make a Top 20 or Top 100... for me it's not there. But I'm obviously one of the few who find it so.