What do you look for in a movie? - Blu-ray Forum

Lord_Stewie · 03-10-2010, 06:56 AM

Hey,

Are you a movie buff?

If so what do you enjoy in a movie?

Dialogue, cinematography, soundtrack etc....

Discuss any movie you enjoyed and way you like it.

I start with Jennifer's Body, I think the movie may become the next generation cult in a sense. The acting in my opinion was okay, nothing serious but a popcorn flick.

What contributed more to the experience was the soundtrack. I enjoyed the soundtrack and thought that without the soundtrack the movie couldn't have been as good

What do you think?

Enjoy.

Idioteque... · 03-10-2010, 06:58 AM

Effort

Lord_Stewie · 03-10-2010, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Effort

wow, thats all. So are you saying nothing else matters to you in a movie but the effort......

P@t_Mtl · 03-10-2010, 11:44 AM

Fun and entertainement and a nice way for me to escape and relax. That is why my collection look's strange sometimes for someone looking at it, it's almost impossible to know what movie will catch me enough to make me buy it.

Blaumann · 03-10-2010, 11:54 AM

First and foremost, the story is the most important part for me. It doesn't have to be something complicated or "intellectual", but i have to be intrigued by the story the movie is telling.

Right after that comes the cinematography, how it was filmed, composed, cut and it how reflects (or contrasts) the story.

Diesel · 03-10-2010, 12:55 PM

If a movie "clicks" with me, that's all I'm worried about and all I look for.

I like the individual aspects of the movie and everything, but I don't go in looking for a particular bar level of excellence in them. If stuff I read or the trailer intrigues me without even knowing jack about the movie (Inception), I see it.

Moefiz · 03-10-2010, 01:02 PM

Story for me....once its a story I would interesting in I would look at it..

AndyTheZombie · 03-10-2010, 01:22 PM

What do I look for in a movie? umm I look for entertainment, fun, and excitement. I also look for great stories, amazing visuals, great sets, Etc.

horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action and comedy is where i get all of that

Blu-Benny · 03-10-2010, 01:27 PM

‘splosions!!

I look for movies that are entertaining….and to me, those are the comedies and big action flicks.

Chordata · 03-10-2010, 01:33 PM

Pretty face, intelligence, nice rac---- oh wait, I thought we were talking about something else.

Um, on topic then, I look for good characters and a good director.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-10-2010, 01:38 PM

I look for talent, good special effects, good storyline, and good supporting cast.

mikejet · 03-10-2010, 01:56 PM

Boobies of hot actresses.

But seriously, a good story above all. That's the most important thing to me regardless of it being a drama, action, or suspense.

vonzipper3 · 03-10-2010, 01:59 PM

First most MOVIES HAVE TO BE ENTERTAINMENT!You should be able to lose yourself when watching a movie.To get lost & involved into the movie story line makes a good picture.Just like reading a good book.To purchase a movie you should think about is the movie something I'll be re watching or just wasting my money!If wasting is the answer RENT IT!

P@t_Mtl · 03-10-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

Baysplosions!!

I look for movies that are entertaining….and to me, those are the comedies and big action flicks.

Made the correction for you

Riff Magnum · 03-10-2010, 02:33 PM

Technical aspects like cinematography, editing, and sound are huge pluses for me, but in the end it's gotta have that mood or vibe that simply sucks me into the world that the film is creating.

evnash · 03-10-2010, 03:40 PM

something that grabs me and wont let go. it must hold my attention for 1.5 hrs +. i want to think to myself there is almost nothing that will make me leave this seat until this is over.

also if its an action movie i want to see true to life gun play. for example: if you have a contract killer, then he should know how to handle a weapon right? how to move with it, how to draw it quickly and hit his target. Micheal Mann is excellent at getting his actors trained on firearms.

kpkelley · 03-10-2010, 03:45 PM

They have to have something compelling, whether it be the acting, the melodrama, the dramatic tension, the cinematography, or anything else. If it doesn't have a compelling element to capture the viewer, then it has to be fun. There is nothing worse than a poorly made movie that takes itself too seriously.

Gaius Marius · 03-10-2010, 04:20 PM

It has to be entertaining. Movies are a means for me to escape, so I have to intrigued or entertained by the movie to like it. That said, I like well written/acted movies that happen to be entertaining, but I do enjoy the silly stuff on occasion. If a movie can make me forget about the stressors in my life for 1.5+ hours, then I like the movie.

I am not a big fan of depressing movies or "message" movies. As I said, I use movies to escape from, not add to, the real world. A well done entertaining movie will always trump a depressing/"message" movie for me, no matter how good the depressing movie is.

Fighter · 03-10-2010, 04:25 PM

Solid screenplay, cinematography, editing, believable acting, tight direction.....and most important....enjoyable!

42041 · 03-10-2010, 04:35 PM

I want the film to hold my attention and interest, and to make me feel what it's trying to do rather than just see it and go "hey, thats interesting". That's where Moon failed for me, it was an interesting idea but they didn't make me feel it.
Whatever methods filmmakers use to accomplish this doesn't really matter, this is an artform, get creative.

03-10-2010, 06:56 AM	#1
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	What do you look for in a movie? Hey, Are you a movie buff? If so what do you enjoy in a movie? Dialogue, cinematography, soundtrack etc.... Discuss any movie you enjoyed and way you like it. I start with Jennifer's Body, I think the movie may become the next generation cult in a sense. The acting in my opinion was okay, nothing serious but a popcorn flick. What contributed more to the experience was the soundtrack. I enjoyed the soundtrack and thought that without the soundtrack the movie couldn't have been as good What do you think? Enjoy.

03-10-2010, 01:22 PM	#8
AndyTheZombie Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Minnesota	What do I look for in a movie? umm I look for entertainment, fun, and excitement. I also look for great stories, amazing visuals, great sets, Etc. horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action and comedy is where i get all of that Last edited by AndyTheZombie; 03-10-2010 at 01:34 PM.

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03-10-2010, 06:58 AM	#2
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	Effort

03-10-2010, 11:44 AM	#4
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Fun and entertainement and a nice way for me to escape and relax. That is why my collection look's strange sometimes for someone looking at it, it's almost impossible to know what movie will catch me enough to make me buy it.

03-10-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
Blaumann Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:verge of breakdown	First and foremost, the story is the most important part for me. It doesn't have to be something complicated or "intellectual", but i have to be intrigued by the story the movie is telling. Right after that comes the cinematography, how it was filmed, composed, cut and it how reflects (or contrasts) the story.

03-10-2010, 12:55 PM	#6
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	If a movie "clicks" with me, that's all I'm worried about and all I look for. I like the individual aspects of the movie and everything, but I don't go in looking for a particular bar level of excellence in them. If stuff I read or the trailer intrigues me without even knowing jack about the movie (Inception), I see it.

03-10-2010, 01:02 PM	#7
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Story for me....once its a story I would interesting in I would look at it..

03-10-2010, 01:27 PM	#9
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	‘splosions!! I look for movies that are entertaining….and to me, those are the comedies and big action flicks.

03-10-2010, 01:33 PM	#10
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Pretty face, intelligence, nice rac---- oh wait, I thought we were talking about something else. Um, on topic then, I look for good characters and a good director.

03-10-2010, 01:38 PM	#11
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I look for talent, good special effects, good storyline, and good supporting cast.

03-10-2010, 01:56 PM	#12
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Boobies of hot actresses. But seriously, a good story above all. That's the most important thing to me regardless of it being a drama, action, or suspense.

03-10-2010, 01:59 PM	#13
vonzipper3 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Middle of The Mitten 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:1701 iTunes collection:6 Trading Score:31	First most MOVIES HAVE TO BE ENTERTAINMENT!You should be able to lose yourself when watching a movie.To get lost & involved into the movie story line makes a good picture.Just like reading a good book.To purchase a movie you should think about is the movie something I'll be re watching or just wasting my money!If wasting is the answer RENT IT!

03-10-2010, 02:33 PM	#15
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Technical aspects like cinematography, editing, and sound are huge pluses for me, but in the end it's gotta have that mood or vibe that simply sucks me into the world that the film is creating.

03-10-2010, 03:40 PM	#16
evnash Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:211 Trading Score:165	something that grabs me and wont let go. it must hold my attention for 1.5 hrs +. i want to think to myself there is almost nothing that will make me leave this seat until this is over. also if its an action movie i want to see true to life gun play. for example: if you have a contract killer, then he should know how to handle a weapon right? how to move with it, how to draw it quickly and hit his target. Micheal Mann is excellent at getting his actors trained on firearms.

03-10-2010, 03:45 PM	#17
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	They have to have something compelling, whether it be the acting, the melodrama, the dramatic tension, the cinematography, or anything else. If it doesn't have a compelling element to capture the viewer, then it has to be fun. There is nothing worse than a poorly made movie that takes itself too seriously.

03-10-2010, 04:20 PM	#18
Gaius Marius Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:594	It has to be entertaining. Movies are a means for me to escape, so I have to intrigued or entertained by the movie to like it. That said, I like well written/acted movies that happen to be entertaining, but I do enjoy the silly stuff on occasion. If a movie can make me forget about the stressors in my life for 1.5+ hours, then I like the movie. I am not a big fan of depressing movies or "message" movies. As I said, I use movies to escape from, not add to, the real world. A well done entertaining movie will always trump a depressing/"message" movie for me, no matter how good the depressing movie is.

03-10-2010, 04:25 PM	#19
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	Solid screenplay, cinematography, editing, believable acting, tight direction.....and most important....enjoyable!

03-10-2010, 04:35 PM	#20
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	I want the film to hold my attention and interest, and to make me feel what it's trying to do rather than just see it and go "hey, thats interesting". That's where Moon failed for me, it was an interesting idea but they didn't make me feel it. Whatever methods filmmakers use to accomplish this doesn't really matter, this is an artform, get creative.

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