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Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-11-08
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Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-11-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

As opposed to the rest of us?:confused:

This thread is about personal choices, but it helps if there's some critical backing behind it, otherwise it just turns into a "favorite films" thread...:\
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-10-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

Ok, so what exactly qualifies as a masterpiece for you?
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-10-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

You have a good grasp of what's good to you. I hope you realize that no matter how long you've been watching films, your preferences are still your own, not some objective criteria gained with age....
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-10-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

Ok, a masterpiece and a cult favorite aren't the same thing, so I'll admit that DD or Kill Bill may not fit into this particular category. But in my mind, DD certainly is a better film than GNGL. ;)...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-10-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

I don't think anybody ever said that.:nope:
I think most people have already seen the films I've listed. What I wanted was to see what films have impressed people the most. I didn't think it would...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-10-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

Yes. Also true. So if their choices on those other decades conform to your views of what a great film is then you'll approve of their assessments? Picking outstanding films from this decade is very...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-09-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

I agree with you on that, some films have been unrightfully ignored when they were first released, the most famous example of which would be Citizen Kane. I think they're an exception to the rule...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-09-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

That's all fine and dandy but I think some films already are considered by most people to be masterworks, regardless of whether or not you personally liked them. Most of the films on my list have...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-09-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

Sure it's all subjective but, for example, I loved Charlie's angels and the first part of Pirates of the Carribean, but I wouldn't exactly say they made a significant impact on me or anyone else for...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-09-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Re: Masterpieces of the new millenium

Hmm, well, I have a hard on for Tarantino and I think this is his best work save for Pulp Fiction. I've never seen a better revenge flick (apart from maybe Oldboy but this is twice as long). It looks...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-09-08
Replies: 36
Masterpieces of the new millenium
Posted By adidasss
Masterpieces of the new millenium

So, it's pretty self explanatory, what are your choices?

Here are some of mine:

Gladiator (2000) - Ridley Scott
Amores perros (2000) - Alejandro González Iñárritu
Donnie Darko (2001) -...