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I could host the 12th if nobody else wants to. If someone else does want to, I prefer that they do.
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Yep, I really loved the added movie count as well as the review overview. Those are great additions to the HoF and things I will definitely use myself if I ever host one. 
As for hosting, I would love to. But my personal life went from really good to really bad in a matter of days... I don't think I'll commit to hosting a HoF in that state. But soon I hope the perfect opportunity will show itself and I'll make sure to grab it!
As for hosting, I would love to. But my personal life went from really good to really bad in a matter of days... I don't think I'll commit to hosting a HoF in that state. But soon I hope the perfect opportunity will show itself and I'll make sure to grab it!
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Crickets the host then guys. 
Hey, i wasn't even aware of the conversation others were having about me being the next host in another thread. I wasn't going to join the 11th, i was waiting for the Animation HOF
Too bad: "I Coulda been somebody" is a 50s film quote, or i could've closed this post in style.
Hey, i wasn't even aware of the conversation others were having about me being the next host in another thread. I wasn't going to join the 11th, i was waiting for the Animation HOF
Too bad: "I Coulda been somebody" is a 50s film quote, or i could've closed this post in style.
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SAMURAI REBELLION
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Strictly following the unwritten rules of the MoFo law and keeping with my promise of perfectionism by revisiting a movie I already saw once before in relation to this Hall of Fame, only to make sure of my rating and ranking so I won't cause a rebellion on the forum...
First of all, I'm sad to say the film didn't rise much higher in terms of rating or ranking, but it did raid my mind more and changed in terms of understanding. I feel like I saw the same movie, but I was more invested and thereby rewarded with a greater more profound viewing experience. 'Samurai Rebellion' is nicely crafted, though a little rough around the edges, yet the sharp humanistic core and the thematic elements such as honor, law, strict social orders and off-putting policies do keep things interesting on an implicit and more interlectual basis. The film is very slow and the plot progresses with great patience, which does seem to be rewarding in places, but the bleak and static approach of the writing and direction does tend to bore or at least feel bland from time to time and the lack of music or background noise throughout most of the film also added to that - I did like the added sound of the wind to a number of scenes, working as a "calm before the storm" most of the time. The dialogue is also based on a lot of commands, demands, requests and fullfillments, which makes everything feel very monotone, only saved by the past mentions of a good human story and some underlying politically and personally conflicted drama.
I loved when the movie set up the scene of law and way of life seen from different sides and with different points of view. When the heads of the clans bend the rules to their advance and even set up a set of rules, that are both wrong and absurd, to get what they want. I love this look into how different mindsets handle different matters and how different outcomes affect what comes next. The movie is a nice and thoughtful comment on the subject of things like honor and law for example, as well as the humane aspect that is sandwiched in between. I also love the emotional core of different relationships, especially all of those in the family; the father, the mother, the brother and the bride all handle the situation differently and it gives a nice diverse discussion in the film and in our mind. I also like the almost Romeo-and-Julie-esque aspect to the story, mostly towards the end. The actual ending felt like an epilogue to the climax and clinged on a few clichés and came off as an unneccessary lengthy extension to me. Most of the performances in the movie were really good and especially those of Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshirô Mifune spoke to me on different levels and were masterfully subdued as well...
Overall, a really good nomination that I admire more than enjoyed, but nevertheless I found great joy in many aspects of the film and it was nice to see this one picked instead of the more popular samurai flicks.
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Strictly following the unwritten rules of the MoFo law and keeping with my promise of perfectionism by revisiting a movie I already saw once before in relation to this Hall of Fame, only to make sure of my rating and ranking so I won't cause a rebellion on the forum...
First of all, I'm sad to say the film didn't rise much higher in terms of rating or ranking, but it did raid my mind more and changed in terms of understanding. I feel like I saw the same movie, but I was more invested and thereby rewarded with a greater more profound viewing experience. 'Samurai Rebellion' is nicely crafted, though a little rough around the edges, yet the sharp humanistic core and the thematic elements such as honor, law, strict social orders and off-putting policies do keep things interesting on an implicit and more interlectual basis. The film is very slow and the plot progresses with great patience, which does seem to be rewarding in places, but the bleak and static approach of the writing and direction does tend to bore or at least feel bland from time to time and the lack of music or background noise throughout most of the film also added to that - I did like the added sound of the wind to a number of scenes, working as a "calm before the storm" most of the time. The dialogue is also based on a lot of commands, demands, requests and fullfillments, which makes everything feel very monotone, only saved by the past mentions of a good human story and some underlying politically and personally conflicted drama.
I loved when the movie set up the scene of law and way of life seen from different sides and with different points of view. When the heads of the clans bend the rules to their advance and even set up a set of rules, that are both wrong and absurd, to get what they want. I love this look into how different mindsets handle different matters and how different outcomes affect what comes next. The movie is a nice and thoughtful comment on the subject of things like honor and law for example, as well as the humane aspect that is sandwiched in between. I also love the emotional core of different relationships, especially all of those in the family; the father, the mother, the brother and the bride all handle the situation differently and it gives a nice diverse discussion in the film and in our mind. I also like the almost Romeo-and-Julie-esque aspect to the story, mostly towards the end. The actual ending felt like an epilogue to the climax and clinged on a few clichés and came off as an unneccessary lengthy extension to me. Most of the performances in the movie were really good and especially those of Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshirô Mifune spoke to me on different levels and were masterfully subdued as well...
Overall, a really good nomination that I admire more than enjoyed, but nevertheless I found great joy in many aspects of the film and it was nice to see this one picked instead of the more popular samurai flicks.
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Really good write up MM. You might be up for MoFo Reviewer of the year again
I'd have to say I pretty much agree with your conclusions, only my over all view of the film was more higher. One point thought that I differ on,
I'm the first person to be bored by an overly slow film, but I was never bored with the movie, I thought it had the perfect pacing for it's intended audience and subject matter.
I'd have to say I pretty much agree with your conclusions, only my over all view of the film was more higher. One point thought that I differ on,
The film is very slow and the plot progresses with great patience
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I could host the 12th if nobody else wants to. If someone else does want to, I prefer that they do.
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Really good write up MM. You might be up for MoFo Reviewer of the year again
I'd have to say I pretty much agree with your conclusions, only my over all view of the film was more higher. One point thought that I differ on, I'm the first person to be bored by a overly slow film, but I was never bored with the movie, I thought it had the perfect pacing for it's intended audience and subject matter.
I'd have to say I pretty much agree with your conclusions, only my over all view of the film was more higher. One point thought that I differ on, I'm the first person to be bored by a overly slow film, but I was never bored with the movie, I thought it had the perfect pacing for it's intended audience and subject matter.
In my eyes (correction; in my words), that "the plot progresses with great patience" is meant as a compliment and exactly the same compliment you give it, in fact.
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I never said I was bored. Alas, I said some elements could seem to bore though I landed on the wording of slightly "bland" from time to time.
In my eyes (correction; in my words), that "the plot progresses with great patience" is meant as a compliment and exactly the same compliment you give it, in fact.
In my eyes (correction; in my words), that "the plot progresses with great patience" is meant as a compliment and exactly the same compliment you give it, in fact.
I often get bored by slow films, that's what I meant.
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I never said, you said your were bored I often get bored by slow films, that's what I meant.
I often get bored by slow films, that's what I meant.
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Ahhh, a slow cooking, slow burner film like Ida? (I loved that film BTW!)
Glad you liked it, CR.
and not to forget, thanks for your postitive comments on my review. I doubt I'll win anything though unless I bring another Rogue Nation/Hateful Eight review to the table in the near future. 
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This isn't the Chill Club guys, interesting exchanges only!
Nah, glad you've finally decided you are done with Samurai Rebellion. Better get both your movies and characters lists soon or i'm going to pretend you didn't ever join.
Nah, glad you've finally decided you are done with Samurai Rebellion. Better get both your movies and characters lists soon or i'm going to pretend you didn't ever join.
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Again,very happy to have another foreign addition.and an older one at that as thats not something im very familiar with.
i have to admit that because of the hairstyles i had trouble keeping taps on whos who lol
I loved the story,and the father basically telling them to get their ***** together and stick together was one of my favourite scenes. I thought it had someone beautiful scenery and i love the older "houses"
I loved the fights and the staging of it,there were several shots there that i thought were cinematically very beautiful.
I had some trouble getting into it at times and feeling abit on the outside,but not nearly as much I feared I would. This is mostly down to me not watching all that many older movies.I thought the acting was really great and transcended the ages and pulled me in.Im going to give this a re-watch in a few months because i think I`ll like it even more then. Very pleasantly surprised by this though!
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Forgot to say earlier, MM sent his list last night so just two left, and four character lists.
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No,sorry you`re right-i started watching it but i thought the quality was bad so i looked for another.
I have it though,so i can watch it tomorrow or tonight
I have it though,so i can watch it tomorrow or tonight
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I could host the 12th if nobody else wants to. If someone else does want to, I prefer that they do.
Edit: I am finding myself overwhelmed by work so I wouldn't be able to host the next one anymore nor participate in it.
Last edited by Guaporense; 11-15-16 at 10:45 PM.
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24 days left guys. Hope Topsy and Neiba are like this when not posting in this thread:
RIP hahaha
RIP hahaha
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