[Sculpt]

Tough choices. Choosing the better films is easier than negging the existing, but I'll have a go. All films not listed below I support going through.


These films didn't hit as some of the best, but (except for Departed) I enjoyed them, and/or found them touching, and/or appreciated many of their technical accomplishments (including Departed). So I don't neg these:

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl -
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan -
The Dark Knight -
The Departed - I didn't care for this film. It was finely shot and acted, but I didn't care for the story and characters. I don't recall being thrilled with the suspense, intrigue, action, but maybe I was too tired. Anyway, I'm Negging it.
The Elephant Man - Been a long long time since I've seen it. I remember expecting to be touched, but I seem to remember that I wasn't, which I would have assumed that (touching) was the point of the film, but since I don't remember it well enough, I'm not making any sort of critique here. Maybe I can coax some here, who's seen it, to tell me why they are supporting it.


These I neg, (and I do realise 3 of these have long been considered great films):

Gravity - I do like new experiences, creativity, this had technical expertise, I even like starkness, but the story hit me as a little too stark, as in I could have been right there with them and asked Bullock if she wanted to play 20 questions.
Independence Day - it was fairly entertaining, and that's what films are generally for, but I'm looking for something more from the greats. I know a good friend of mine was really moved by the ending presidential speech, but it and the film felt oldhat and formulaic to me.
Bonnie & Clyde - long time praised, each time I'll seen it, I don't get why. I didn't see any technical flaws. Some nicely shot sequences. But I didn't care about the characters, story, nor of course what they were doing. I didn't think it was in anyway masterful in suspense, action or change in character. Story didn't challenge my mind or beliefs in anyway, nor strum my emotions.
Chinatown - long time praised, each time I'll seen it, I don't quite get why it gets that much praise. I didn't see any technical flaws. Nicely acted, shot & directed film. But I didn't care about the characters, story, nor of course what was going on. I didn't think it was in anyway masterful in suspense, action or change in character. Story didn't challenge my mind or beliefs in anyway, nor strum my emotions.
Lawrence Of Arabia - long time praised, each time I'll seen it, I don't get why. There are very nice wide angle shots; finely shot. Some very fine performances. I wasn't thrilled by any particular suspense, intrigue or action, wasn't fascinated by the cultures or characters or story. Didn't notice any significant change in character. Lawrence was a mystery, and after the film, remained a mystery. Some will say that's the point. To each his own. Story didn't challenge my mind or beliefs in anyway, nor strum my emotions.