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[Scepticalscribe]

Just finished The Sting (1973)


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The Sting was an excellent, clever, and very entertaining movie. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and Paul Newman and Robert Redford worked exceedingly well together on screen, as they had earlier in Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. (Robert Shaw excelled, also). Stunning score, too.

An example of classy movie making, excellent and clever script, great score, first rate cast, meticulous setting, wonderful and delightful plot and excellent characters - the whole, put together as a movie, worked exceptionally well. Now, that is what I call a movie. (No CGI, either).

 

[kazmac]

I will sheepishly admit I'd never seen The Sting up until 3 years ago. And I agree with everything that's been said.

 

[Thomas Veil]

I love it when I can find a good older movie that I've never seen.

That's why it pains me to say I was thoroughly underwhelmed when I watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's" on demand this afternoon. I found neither of the two main characters likable or particularly well written. This is supposed to be a classic movie?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I love it when I can find a good older movie that I've never seen.

That's why it pains me to say I was thoroughly underwhelmed when I watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's" on demand this afternoon. I found neither of the two main characters likable or particularly well written. This is supposed to be a classic movie?

Based on a classic story written by the wonderful Truman Capote.

Anyway, I'm sorry you didn't much care for the movie.

Whether they were well written is a subjective matter, and one open to debate, but - merely as a matter for discussion - do they have to be actually likeable in order for you - or one, anyone - to be able to enjoy the movie?

Personally, I like it when characters are rounded and nuanced.

 

[Huntn]

Just finished The Sting (1973)


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Now starting The Lodger (1944)


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The Sting was an excellent, clever, and very entertaining movie. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and Paul Newman and Robert Redford worked exceedingly well together on screen, as they had earlier in Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. (Robert Shaw excelled, also). Stunning score, too.

An example of classy movie making, excellent and clever script, great score, first rate cast, meticulous setting, wonderful and delightful plot and excellent characters - the whole, put together as a movie, worked exceptionally well. Now, that is what I call a movie. (No CGI, either).

Butch Cassidy ATSK is one of my favorite movies, lighthearted and comic, before they met the Bolivian Army. While I say it was good, The Sting was not as good for me in comparison. It seemed more formulaic entertainment one of those plots where the resources to succeed seem stretched, and doubtfully everything clicked just right to pull it off. However it's been so long since I've seen it, that's just a general feeling.

 

[AustinIllini]

Green Room

Pretty great.

Also, I just saw The Connection (La French) which was okay, but it just felt like the whole story has been done before.

 

[Thomas Veil]

...merely as a matter for discussion - do they have to be actually likeable in order for you - or one, anyone - to be able to enjoy the movie?

No, not completely. But they have to have some characteristics with which the viewer can identify.

I know it's heresy for fans of the story, but I found Holly annoying and Paul bland. I imagine they were going for charming and bemused, respectively, but to me they missed by a lot. George Peppard seems to be phoning in the majority of his role, so his transformation from shallow person to man in love isn't entirely effective. And Holly's own transformation is too sudden to be convincing.

For my money the best character in the movie was Buddy Ebsen as Holly's ex. Patricia Neal was pretty good too.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

No, not completely. But they have to have some characteristics with which the viewer can identify.

I know it's heresy for fans of the story, but I found Holly annoying and Paul bland. I imagine they were going for charming and bemused, respectively, but to me they missed by a lot. George Peppard seems to be phoning in the majority of his role, so his transformation from shallow person to man in love isn't entirely effective. And Holly's own transformation is too sudden to be convincing.

For my money the best character in the movie was Buddy Ebsen as Holly's ex. Patricia Neal was pretty good too.

Fair comment. I was raising the subject of 'likeability' in general as a desirable trait in characters (something I see in US movies), rather than specifically in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Now, George Peppard is an interesting case in point. My mother adored him - not as an actor, but as an attractive man - but I find myself in agreement with you that his acting skills leave quite a bit to be desired.

 

[SandboxGeneral]

Ice Station Zebra (1968)

USN nuclear sub USS Tigerfish must rush to the North Pole to rescue the staff of Drift Ice Station Zebra weather station.

 

[millerj123]

Finally got to see this. Definitely worth seeing on the big screen.

 

[Huntn]

Finally got to see this. Definitely worth seeing on the big screen.

On my list to stream.

 

[arggg14]

Finally got to see this. Definitely worth seeing on the big screen.

Tomorrow on iTunes!

 

[SandboxGeneral]

Sabrina (1954)

A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur. But it's his more serious brother who would be the better man for her.

 

[Savor]

Going to watch Captain America: Civil War in about 15 minutes. The most highly anticipated movie for me in 2016. See what the big fuss is all about. Hope Team Iron Man kicks butt and watch the best film version of Spider-Man of all-time. Can't wait... Tick tock.

 

[SandboxGeneral]

Purple Rain (1984)

A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise.

 

[SandboxGeneral]

Funny Girl (1968)

The life of Fanny Brice, famed comedienne and entertainer of the early-1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfield girl, subsequent career and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein.

 

[AngerDanger]

As a huge fan of Ricky Gervais, I've been waiting a while for this:

It seems to be receiving terrible critical reviews, so that just made me more impatient to view it.

 

[SandboxGeneral]

The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)

The biographical story of Michelangelo's troubles while painting the Sistine Chapel at the urging of Pope Julius II.

 

[ElCrapitan]

1) Maiming
2) Killing
3) Exploding Headz
4) Fantasy Heros
5) Snuff

 

[C DM]

1) Maiming
2) Killing
3) Exploding Headz
4) Fantasy Heros
5) Snuff

Those are titles of movies?

 

[Huntn]

1) Maiming
2) Killing
3) Exploding Headz
4) Fantasy Heros
5) Snuff

Those are titles of movies?

I imagine that's what he is seeing in his movies or this is a critique of some kind.
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The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)


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I forget, did that movie touch on atheism or gayness on behalf of the artist? I'm thinking based on when it was made unlikely.

 

[SandboxGeneral]

I forget, did that movie touch on atheism or gayness on behalf of the artist? I'm thinking based on when it was made unlikely.

No, I don't recall that it did.

 

[aaronvan]

 

[SandboxGeneral]

Gaslight (1944)

Years after her aunt was murdered in her home, a young woman moves back into the house with her new husband. However, he has a secret that he will do anything to protect, even if it means driving his wife insane.

Also watched a couple of other movies today...

Young Frankenstein (1974)

An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that he is not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.

Cruel Intentions (1999)

Two wealthy step-siblings of an elite Manhattan prep school make a wager: to de-flower the new headmaster's daughter before the start of term.

 

[xraydoc]

Watched Sisters. Love Tina Fey.

Patiently waiting for my copy of Deadpool on UHD 4K Blu-Ray. Arrives May 10.