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Post by hi224 on Oct 22, 2018 1:56:26 GMT
thoughts here.
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Post by politicidal on Oct 22, 2018 1:56:58 GMT
Pretty damn weird. It kept my attention though.
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Post by Sulla on Oct 22, 2018 3:19:20 GMT
I'm biased because I like most of Cameron Crowe's films. I know a lot of people who don't like it, but VS is one of my favorites.
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Post by jcush on Oct 22, 2018 3:46:32 GMT
I think it's an excellent film. Very underrated.
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Post by Nicko's Nose on Oct 22, 2018 3:54:50 GMT
I love it. Still need to see the original.
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 22, 2018 4:55:45 GMT
My thought is that I just got done riding the subway. And not 20 minutes ago, there were two young women having a conversation about "Vanilla Sky". Hmmm...
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Post by Fox in the Snow on Oct 22, 2018 5:21:17 GMT
I quite liked it, was nice to see Crowe who I usually don't think that much of, step out of his comfort zone.
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Post by hi224 on Oct 22, 2018 6:34:35 GMT
I quite liked it, was nice to see Crowe who I usually don't think that much of, step out of his comfort zone. still felt the croweisms though, the lingering closeups, the sentimentality of certain scenes, I enjoyed it and need to see it again though. Cruise me thinks would've been nominated and so would Diaz had the movie been embraced more as well. |
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Post by Fox in the Snow on Oct 22, 2018 7:51:36 GMT
I quite liked it, was nice to see Crowe who I usually don't think that much of, step out of his comfort zone. still felt the croweisms though, the lingering closeups, the sentimentality of certain scenes, I enjoyed it and need to see it again though. Cruise me thinks would've been nominated and so would Diaz had the movie been embraced more as well. Yep, definitely still has his stamp, the music also. I was just referring to the subject matter and the ambiguity/mystery of the narrative. |
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Post by hi224 on Oct 22, 2018 13:20:47 GMT
still felt the croweisms though, the lingering closeups, the sentimentality of certain scenes, I enjoyed it and need to see it again though. Cruise me thinks would've been nominated and so would Diaz had the movie been embraced more as well. Yep, definitely still has his stamp, the music also. I was just referring to the subject matter and the ambiguity/mystery of the narrative. Yeah no problem, I totally agree with you on those aspects, it sort of was refreshing seeing Cameron Crowe step outside the box and do something you wouldnt really expect. |
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Post by vegalyra on Oct 22, 2018 13:32:37 GMT
I like the opening scenes in the empty streets with the Ferrari 250 GTO (even if it was a replica). I also like the fact that Cameron Diaz's character drives an old Buick Skylark. Lots of classic cars mixed with the Bob Dylan skylines. The soundtrack was excellent too, it exposed me to Sigur Ros, one of my now favorite bands. Kurt Russell's role while limited was good, he can always make just about any movie entertaining.
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 25, 2018 1:58:23 GMT
My thought is that I just got done riding the subway. And not 20 minutes ago, there were two young women having a conversation about "Vanilla Sky". Hmmm... Perhaps you need to see it Mr. D. That could be a sign. I haven't seen it, so can't comment. Maybe so. I do tend to believe in that sort of thing. And I like Cameron Diaz, and she is supposed to be really good in this. Think she got a couple critics' awards for her performance. |
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Post by kingkoopa on Oct 25, 2018 7:14:30 GMT
This is one of my favorite movies. Crowe knocked it out of the park with tone and soundtrack. Perfectly cast.
It stuck with me because while being a sort of "star-crossed lovers" story, it never had you totally on Cruise's character's side. He was kind of a dick for a lot of it. It's interesting to follow a protagonist like that, and Tom Cruise delivers big time.
Other characters have a lot of layers too. Jason Lee's character for instance, seems like there's something he's not telling us.
Then there's Kurt Russell. I loved his character. He was largely what helped me not see the twist (I won't spoil it) coming. There was a genuine-ness to him. His last speech is my favorite part of the movie.
That's to say nothing of the superb supporting cast all the way around. This movie somehow felt surreal and real at the same time...from the fantastically long elevator ride to the cold, honest depiction of a really bad car crash. One of my favorites for sure. Great soundtrack too.
Oh, and I forgot to say how gorgeous Penelope Cruz is in this. I would not have got in that car, David.
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Post by mslo79 on Oct 25, 2018 9:46:15 GMT
It's forgettable unlike the directors other movie Jerry Maguire (1996) which is within my Top 22 movies.
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Post by Vits on Oct 25, 2018 13:38:09 GMT
5/10 (and 9/10 for the original).
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Post by maxwellperfect on Oct 25, 2018 14:42:33 GMT
I've always liked it. I think it's slightly better than the original, which also stars Penelope Cruz.
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