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Post by sdrew13163 on Sept 12, 2018 4:34:25 GMT
General thoughts and opinions on Prisoners.
In my opinion, this is a relatively overlooked masterpiece. Gyllenhaal is so good in this and it's one of the few mysteries in recent years to actually hold my attention and not end on a low note.
As much as I love Sicario, I think this is my second favorite Villeneuve movie behind BR 2049.
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Post by biker1 on Sept 12, 2018 4:42:19 GMT
Yes, all very well directed and acted, but it's still an unexceptional psycho/mystery thriller. A watchable time killer. 5/10
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Sept 12, 2018 5:44:26 GMT
Yes, all very well directed and acted, but it's still an unexceptional psycho/mystery thriller. A watchable time killer. 5/10 I'd probably give it a higher rating, but those are basically my thoughts, but I'll add that I was semi-uncomfortable with the film's pro-vigilante/pro-torture stance. We couldn't even end the film without Jackman being found at the end to tie everything in a fancy bow. |
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Post by jcush on Sept 12, 2018 6:49:20 GMT
I think it's great. I like the story a lot, it's intense, the cinematography is fantastic, the score is great, and Gyllenhaal and Jackman are terrific.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Sept 12, 2018 9:52:03 GMT
Just saw it for the first time yesterday actually. 8/10. Great thriller!
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Post by James Bond on Sept 12, 2018 12:35:53 GMT
Excellent film but the torture scenes went a little too far.
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Post by rudeboy on Sept 13, 2018 2:01:14 GMT
Have forgotten pretty much everything about this film, save for the very good Jake Gyllenhaal and the dreadful Melissa Leo. 5/10
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Post by mslo79 on Sept 13, 2018 3:51:16 GMT
It's one of those movies that's decent enough for a viewing but has no re-watch value which makes it ultimately forgettable.
The directors movies rank like this in my mind on the five I have seen...
1)Sicario (2015) - 7/10 (within my Top 189 movies)
2)Enemy (2013-2014) - 6-6.5/10 (within my Top 235 movies)
3)Arrival (2016) - 6/10 (a mild Thumbs Up)
4)Prisoners (2013) - 5/10 (Thumbs Down)
-)Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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Post by salomonj on Sept 13, 2018 16:10:42 GMT
Torture scenes went to far?
That’s what made the movie so good, and harrowing. Jackman is as convincing as ever and I thought he selled it. Nothing is holding his character back and I actually found him to be quite terrifying at times.
9/10. The acting in the opening 15 minutes or so is the only thing holding it back.
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Post by kuatorises on Sept 13, 2018 19:55:01 GMT
I really liked it from what I remember of it.
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