Why can't they make more romantic movies like this? It seems like all we ever get is the traditional, boring, predictable Hugh Grant-Sandra Bullock kind of movies.
Before Sunset, and the original Before Sunrise films are definitely exceptions. Films that are sweet, but intelligent and never talk down to its audience.
For those that aren't a fan of dialog, and is into more non stop action, this movie will not be for you.
For those that really enjoy intelligent dialog, you will love this movie. That's all the movie is. Its just talking. Think about that. A movie that's just about two people having a nice conversation....WHY CAN"T THEY MAKE MORE MOVIES LIKE THIS?!
This is the best part of the movie and the reason I am absolutely in love in Julie Delpy.
There is something so calming about this scene, and the movie itself for that matter. It's truly a romantic film that is made for the film buffs as well.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Opening Scene In The Departed
I'll say it once, I'll say it a million times, there is nobody who can deliver a line quite like Jack Nicholson. He is the epitome of cool.
In The Departed, another in the long line of Martin Scorsese classic films, the opening scene tells you exactly what you are in for. You get an idea of what kind of scumbag Nicholson's character is.
You can tell he runs the show. You can tell people are scared of him. You can tell he gets whatever he wants. You can tell people are scared to death of him.
The opening scene also has another staple in Martin Scorsese repertoire. The famous "Gimme Shelter" song by the Rolling Stone. If you are a fan of Scorcese, you know its been in A LOT of hiss films.
You'll never hear me complain about it though, as it just happens to be one of my favorite of songs. Its just an unbelievable piece of music. The subtle guitar that slowly builds gives me chills even if I heard the song a million times by now.
It works so perfectly with Scorsese's gritty crime dramas (Goodfellas, Casino, etc).
The Departed finally gave Scorsese the Oscar for Best Director that has been long overdue and it also was his first film to ever win Best Picture.
The irony is I wouldn't even rank The Departed in my top 5 Scorsese films of all time. That's how great a director he is.
For those counting at home my top 5 Scorsese films are:
1) Goodfellas
2) Raging Bull
3) Taxi Driver
4) Casino
5) After Hours (way....way underrated movie)
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