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Post by Eλευθερί on Apr 12, 2022 8:02:45 GMT
Nothing beats that opening sequence of the man getting dressed.
But the soundtrack is what makes this film.
6.5/10
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Apr 13, 2022 17:55:26 GMT
5/10
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Post by sjg on Apr 14, 2022 7:29:43 GMT
6/10
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Post by NJtoTX on Apr 14, 2022 15:45:00 GMT
A similar-themed, less glossy, better film was Return of the Secaucus Seven (1981)
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Apr 14, 2022 17:14:33 GMT
Nothing beats that opening sequence of the man getting dressed. But the soundtrack is what makes this film. 6.5/10 Geez, people, that is a great film! 8/10 The interactions between each of the characters, the backstories, the camaraderie in the kitchen, and of course the reflections of those characters about the one not present. And the soundtrack, especially the rendition of " you can't always get what you want". Jeff Goldblum is, as always, quirky. And John Hurd's quiet sorrow. I've watched it more than once, and every time I see something I didn't before.
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Post by movielover on Apr 14, 2022 17:38:21 GMT
7/10
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Post by Penn Guinn on Apr 14, 2022 17:43:57 GMT
Nothing beats that opening sequence of the man getting dressed. But the soundtrack is what makes this film. 6.5/10 ya'll do know that the "man getting dressed" is the dead guy, right ?
and that is all that is left of Kevin Costner's scenes in the movie.
Have watched this one many times when in many moods and it is always a 10 !
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Eλευθερί
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Post by Eλευθερί on Apr 15, 2022 1:28:53 GMT
Nothing beats that opening sequence of the man getting dressed. But the soundtrack is what makes this film. 6.5/10 ya'll do know that the "man getting dressed" is the dead guy, right ? and that is all that is left of Kevin Costner's scenes in the movie.
Have watched this one many times when in many moods and it is always a 10 ! Is "ya'll" supposed to be me?  I didn't say "the man dressing himself." You've given away one of the best surprises for anyone who has not yet seen the film.
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Eλευθερί
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Post by Eλευθερί on Apr 15, 2022 1:43:24 GMT
Nothing beats that opening sequence of the man getting dressed. But the soundtrack is what makes this film. 6.5/10 Geez, people, that is a great film! 8/10 The interactions between each of the characters, the backstories, the camaraderie in the kitchen, and of course the reflections of those characters about the one not present. And the soundtrack, especially the rendition of " you can't always get what you want". Jeff Goldblum is, as always, quirky. And John Hurd's quiet sorrow. I've watched it more than once, and every time I see something I didn't before. When I first viewed it, many years ago, I thought it was a great film (around an 8.5/10). Rewatching it now, I find it has lost its lustre. I feel no sympathy for the characters. Mary Kay Place's character is a criminal defense lawyer who despises her clients. Goldblum's is a creep who openly tries to bed the girlfriend of his deceased friend—at the friend's funeral! Kline's is buddy-buddy with the local cops and feels zero shame about flouting securities investments (SEC) laws. Etc. Then there's William Hurt. I can't watch anything with him in it anymore without thinking about the allegations made by women in his life off-screen. But I agree the soundtrack is da bomb.
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Apr 15, 2022 2:38:16 GMT
Geez, people, that is a great film! 8/10 The interactions between each of the characters, the backstories, the camaraderie in the kitchen, and of course the reflections of those characters about the one not present. And the soundtrack, especially the rendition of " you can't always get what you want". Jeff Goldblum is, as always, quirky. And John Hurd's William Hurt's quiet sorrow. I've watched it more than once, and every time I see something I didn't before. When I first viewed it, many years ago, I thought it was a great film (around an 8.5/10). Rewatching it now, I find it has lost its lustre. I feel no sympathy for the characters. Mary Kay Place's character is a criminal defense lawyer who despises her clients. Goldblum's is a creep who openly tries to bed the girlfriend of his deceased friend—at the friend's funeral! Kline's is buddy-buddy with the local cops and feels zero shame about flouting securities investments (SEC) laws. Etc. Then there's William Hurt. I can't watch anything with him in it anymore without thinking about the allegations made by women in his life off-screen. But I agree the soundtrack is da bomb. Isn't that kind of the point, them thinking about what they used to be, compared to what they are now? And questioning their behavior? I have difficulty watching anything with Bill Cosby in it, but another friend of mine has a different point of view about the women involved and their reason for making all of this public. I was unaware that William Hurt had that kind of issue, too. So much of it can't be proven, so we are left with just speculation. Their allegations may indeed be fact, but how will we ever know? I haven't watched it in a while, maybe I should. As a widow myself, I have seen some of the men who were my husband's associates try that very thing that Goldblum did with me. Another friend is of the opinion that it's just the influence of testosterone, with a touch of narcissism thrown in. I managed to avoid the ones that were 'after' me; another friend who is also a widow had had the same experience. Even now, at age 68, she has an 80-something old guy pursuing her, much to her displeasure. I don't know, the older I get, the less I understand human behavior. 
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Post by twothousandonemark on Oct 4, 2023 4:06:07 GMT
B+
One of the strongest lores & legacies of a contemporary film as there exists. Doesn't (& respectfully can't) for me quite live up to that, yet still a very good movie.
Kasdan's genius was putting scenes on the clock as they were filming, so as not to have too much footage from nearly every scene they rehearsed & wanted no part of cutting for time. They filmed it chronologically & the cast was together for 4 weeks - 2 off set, & then 2 on set to prep, enabling their chemistry & timing.
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