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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 20:26:13 GMT
I'm fans of their movies, and I realize they're pretty out there for most folks. But I like how bizarre and twisted and graphic they get. Some examples would be Melancholia, Nymphomaniac 1 & 2, Neon Demon, Antichrist (a personal favourite of mine)....
Anyone else?
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Post by grindovermatter on Feb 23, 2017 20:33:54 GMT
I love Refn's movies, but Lars is not my cup of tea. His films are visually stunning but his scripts just stink of self-importance to me.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 20:50:08 GMT
I can kind of see that. In reviews that I've read (from a variety of sources), many people often say about both of them that their style seems rather self-indulgent and self-serving. Personally, I can see that trait in so many directors that it isn't something I'd single out for just these two. Being someone who enjoys their movies, it's just so rare that I come across others who know of them or in particular actually enjoy them.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 20:55:11 GMT
I can kind of see that. In reviews that I've read (from a variety of sources), many people often say about both of them that their style seems rather self-indulgent and self-serving. Personally, I can see that trait in so many directors that it isn't something I'd single out for just these two. Being someone who enjoys their movies, it's just so rare that I come across others who know of them or in particular actually enjoy them.
The words "self-indulgent" occurred to me when watching and reviewing "Drive", but you're right, that phrase could apply to many directors out there.
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Post by mslo79 on Feb 24, 2017 7:49:31 GMT
between the two directors there is only four movies that stand out with one honorable mention and those are...
-Only God Forgives
-Nymphomaniac Vol 1
-Nymphomaniac Vol 2
-Drive (i actually viewed this opening day at the first showing in my area simply because from the clips shown of the movie a while before it's release i knew it was going to be solid. in fact, this movie used to be a 9/10 for me at one point but has since dropped back to a 7/10. in fact, i think this is my most viewed movie released in the current decade as i have seen it 7 times but four of those viewings were between opening day (Sep 16th 2011) and Jan 2012. after that Sep 16th 2013/2014/2015 was the remainder of my viewings. ill likely wait til at least sometime in 2018 before seeing it again and see how it fairs then but i suspect my current 7/10 will hold.)
all of those are 7/10's which makes em within my Top 199 movies.
HM: The Neon Demon (6-6.5/10)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 14:10:37 GMT
My favorite by Lars von Trier is Manderlay, I'm not very fond of Melancholia nor Nymphomaniac 1 and 2. Dancer in the Dark is pretty good.
As for Nicolas winding Refn., I've only seen Drive and Bronson. I rated Bronson 4/5 and Drive 3,5/5.
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