Merged: The Movies Thread

[GMScud]

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.

[GMScud]

Anybody heard anything about James Cameron's new flick? They say it's "revolutionary" as far as special effects:

Avatar: How James Cameron's 3D film could change the face of cinema forever | Mail Online

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[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Anybody heard anything about James Cameron's new flick? They say it's "revolutionary" as far as special effects:

Avatar: How James Cameron's 3D film could change the face of cinema forever | Mail Online

How did they get away with calling it Avatar? That explains why "Avatar- The Last Airbender" is just called "The Last Airbender". This is confusing, had I not known better I might have watched the wrong one by mistake. I will see both now.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by GMScud

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.

If you guys have seen Departed, check out the original version- it's a Hong Kong flick called "Infernal Affairs".

I think Gangs of New York is going to be one of those films that won't truly be appreciated for another 15 years or so... I really liked the scale of that film and thought the performances were top notch (DDL was robbed for an Oscar that year).

Shutter Island looks pretty interesting... really good cast. Going to be interesting seeing Mark Raffalo's career take off after working with Scorcese- dude's been putting in work for a long time.