Merged: The Movies Thread

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I used to really like Martin Scorcese, but recently, he's lost it for me. I hated Bringing Out the Dead, hated Gangs of New York, disappointed with The Aviator, and hated The Departed.

The last thing I liked that he did was Casino, and that was basically a ripoff of Goodfellas.

Now he's got Leo DiCaprio starring as both Frank Sinatra and Theodore Roosevelt in upcoming flicks. I can't think of another filmmaker I used to love become somebody I can't stand anymore.

I can't believe you hated The Departed. I think it's one of the best films of the past 5 or so years. I know a few people who didn't love it, but you're the first I've heard use the word "hate."

Also, I loved Gangs of New York. Daniel Day Lewis was amazing. As far as Casino, not really a rip off of Goodfellas other than the fact it was a mob movie. Even if he did take elements from Goodfellas, who cares? It's not like he was stealing from another director.

I agree that The Aviator was pretty ho hum, and I haven't seen Bringing Out the Dead.

He's definitely enamored with Leonardo DiCaprio, but I'm okay with that. He's the best actor of our generation IMO.