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I've seen The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie for this list. It's a comically surreal film with lots of great moments for me. The film manages to touch on certain deeper themes about its subject, but at the same time it never compromises on its humor and fast pace. Bunuel is offering us plenty of food for thought, but while he does that, he keeps us very entertained!
A problem that some people seem to have with films that try to aim for deeper meanings, is that, according to them, those films can become really tedious and boring. In some cases, I agree with those people. There are certain films that are obviously trying to reach deeper layers of storytelling and profound cores of meaning, but ultimately just stand out because of their dullness more than anything else. In my opinion, those filmmakers have failed to make a good, intriguing movie. If you can't hold the attention of the majority of your well-meaning audience during the running time of your film, you have not succeeded. It's as simple as that!
The reason why this film is so highly praised, is because it can be enjoyed by everyone! It's clever, refreshing and in some ways even radical filmmaking, but it never loses its entertaining edge. This ultimately results in a very memorable and enjoyable film experience.
It wasn't on my personal list, but I respect this film a whole lot. It's a very skillfully executed movie. Great entry!
Haven't seen Straw Dogs yet, but definitely will in the future.
SEEN: 6/18:
100. Logan's Run -
98. Being There -
97. Fantastic Planet - +
96. All That Jazz - #12 on my list!
87. Saturday Night Fever -
84. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie -
A problem that some people seem to have with films that try to aim for deeper meanings, is that, according to them, those films can become really tedious and boring. In some cases, I agree with those people. There are certain films that are obviously trying to reach deeper layers of storytelling and profound cores of meaning, but ultimately just stand out because of their dullness more than anything else. In my opinion, those filmmakers have failed to make a good, intriguing movie. If you can't hold the attention of the majority of your well-meaning audience during the running time of your film, you have not succeeded. It's as simple as that!
The reason why this film is so highly praised, is because it can be enjoyed by everyone! It's clever, refreshing and in some ways even radical filmmaking, but it never loses its entertaining edge. This ultimately results in a very memorable and enjoyable film experience.
It wasn't on my personal list, but I respect this film a whole lot. It's a very skillfully executed movie. Great entry!
Haven't seen Straw Dogs yet, but definitely will in the future.
SEEN: 6/18:
100. Logan's Run -
98. Being There -
97. Fantastic Planet - +
96. All That Jazz - #12 on my list!
87. Saturday Night Fever -
84. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie -
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Cobpyth's Movie Log ~ 2019
Cobpyth's Movie Log ~ 2019
Last edited by Cobpyth; 07-24-14 at 10:37 AM.
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