What classics did you see last week ? (1 Mar - 7 Mar 2020)
Mar 19, 2020 7:55:53 GMT
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Mar 19, 2020 7:55:53 GMT
You’re Next (2010).
Frozen (2013).
Yes, I have just used the same photos/GIFs for this film that I used last time I watched it, but..well...it took a really long time to create a collage of 'Let It Go' in full, so you BET I was going to reuse it. 
Frozen II (2019).
My mini review:
Although the plotline of the movie was a little ‘iffy’ (Elsa follows a voice that she’s hearing and the others go along with), I didn’t really have a problem with this sequel (though I thought Evan Rachel Wood, who voiced Anna and Elsa’s mother, would be featured in the movie more than she was). I know people have said that the songs in this movie weren’t as ‘catchy’/’memorable’ as the first, and while there’s certainly nothing that’s on the same level as ‘Let It Go’, I *did* like ‘Into the Unknown’, ‘Show Yourself’, and ‘Lost in the Woods’. I’ve read comments that the ‘spiritual successor’ to ‘Let It Go’ is supposedly ‘Show Yourself’ (probably because, like with ‘Let It Go’, Elsa lets down her hair and uses her ice powers during ‘Show Yourself), but I actually liked ‘Into the Unknown’ a bit more.
I didn’t have a problem with there not being any clear ‘villain’ for them to fight this time around like Hans in the first film, nor did I think Kristoff was ‘useless’ like some claimed. Sure, he mightn’t have had that much to do, but he saved several people (and reindeer) and was a good friend (I found his ballad amusing in how clearly 80’s-inspired it was, and while it was nice to hear Sven – and the other reindeer – speak/sing, I’m glad it wasn’t a permanent thing, as I prefer it the way it is with Sven just making noises and Kristoff speaking for him). I loved Elsa’s new fire lizard and water horse companions.
I think if the first hadn’t been such a roaring success, then this sequel wouldn’t have been put under such close scrutiny/judged quite so harshly. I found it to be a worthy sequel with stunning visuals (though I still like the first one better).
Although the plotline of the movie was a little ‘iffy’ (Elsa follows a voice that she’s hearing and the others go along with), I didn’t really have a problem with this sequel (though I thought Evan Rachel Wood, who voiced Anna and Elsa’s mother, would be featured in the movie more than she was). I know people have said that the songs in this movie weren’t as ‘catchy’/’memorable’ as the first, and while there’s certainly nothing that’s on the same level as ‘Let It Go’, I *did* like ‘Into the Unknown’, ‘Show Yourself’, and ‘Lost in the Woods’. I’ve read comments that the ‘spiritual successor’ to ‘Let It Go’ is supposedly ‘Show Yourself’ (probably because, like with ‘Let It Go’, Elsa lets down her hair and uses her ice powers during ‘Show Yourself), but I actually liked ‘Into the Unknown’ a bit more.
I didn’t have a problem with there not being any clear ‘villain’ for them to fight this time around like Hans in the first film, nor did I think Kristoff was ‘useless’ like some claimed. Sure, he mightn’t have had that much to do, but he saved several people (and reindeer) and was a good friend (I found his ballad amusing in how clearly 80’s-inspired it was, and while it was nice to hear Sven – and the other reindeer – speak/sing, I’m glad it wasn’t a permanent thing, as I prefer it the way it is with Sven just making noises and Kristoff speaking for him). I loved Elsa’s new fire lizard and water horse companions.
I think if the first hadn’t been such a roaring success, then this sequel wouldn’t have been put under such close scrutiny/judged quite so harshly. I found it to be a worthy sequel with stunning visuals (though I still like the first one better).
All Cheerleaders Die (2013).
From when I saw it in Jan:
Frozen 2:Let It Meh. 4/10.
Unable to let things go,song writers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez attempt to create another monster hit with the new 7 songs being modelled on Let It Go's tempo. With a clear focus on topping the charts, the effect is songs which come-off as sub-par carbon copies,as a basis on singing/describing a characters actions, rather their inner feelings, leading to interchangeable, utterly forgettable tunes.
From the opening sweeping shot returning to Arendelle, returning co-writers/co-directors Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee unveil a backdrop with a impeccable attention to giving the backdrop animation a realistic shine, with the ripples from the rivers dotted across the screen,along with cold winds making leaves shake, and falling snowflakes covering the icy paths Elsa and Anna must take.
Standing badly at odds with what is established in the opening shot, the directors contrast the grounded animation of the backdrop with a wide-eyed, rubbery design for the characters, whose contrasting appearance stops them blending into the world they are meant to inhabit.
Bringing Elsa to the Enchanted Forest with a sirens call, the writers attempt to juggle a crowd-pleasing reunion, with a serious message, only to end up making a total mess.
Going into what led to the creation of The Enchanted Forest, the writers bluntly use thinly-veil allegory to touch on the killing of Native Americans by European Settlers. Freezing in time a moment when a tribe leader was murdered, the writers distastefully shove aside their attempt at a message, for a ill-judged rush to feel-good fantasy,which wastes the potential offered from the mysterious siren a quick and easy fix, whilst stamping all over the plight of the Natives in order to put a Disney bow on a film which does not know where to go.
A much-belated hi to you, morrisondylanfan.
My apologies for not replying to you before now. I hope you didn't think I was ignoring your post. If you did, my sincerest regrets, as that wasn't my intent.
I've actually been debating with myself what I could say in response to your post.
A thread was started on the Film General board a while ago asking about how people respond to differences of opinion on this site. I myself have always made an effort to respect others' opinions and never start arguments with those I disagree with. As a result, I've (mostly) been able to avoid conflict with other posters (though there has been the odd one who has attacked me for my opinion or some other reason - but I just ignored them/didn't respond).
In the case of your post, you in no way 'attacked' me for my opinion - and I was grateful for that/appreciated it. I wish more posters could manage to remain civil when responding to those with different opinions to them (thankfully, pretty much everyone on the Classic Film board has proven themselves capable of this). However, I was unsure of how to respond, as we had very different views/opinions of the film Frozen II. I'm not one of those people who tries to 'change' the opinions of those I disagree with. I accept that they see things one way and I see them a different way.
So, after much debate with myself on how to respond to your review of the film, I've elected to go with the neutral (albeit rather 'generic') response of:
I respect your opinion, but I'm afraid I disagree.
I hope you won't take any offense, and once again my apologies for taking so long to respond. With posts from other posters who've been negative/aggressive in response to my opinions, I've just simply chosen not to respond to them. I made a mistake in not responding to your post as soon as I saw it, instead choosing to mull over what I should say. You didn't deserve to be kept waiting for a response from me.