Really Good Movies? - Blu-ray Forum

Thurman Murman · 05-23-2009, 11:15 PM

Im looking for some good comedys and interesting movies that are good like Donnie Darko.Thanks.

CapRFFC · 05-24-2009, 03:40 AM

Depends on what kind of comedies you're into. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was terrific, as is the forthcoming Adventureland (it's not out till August 25th on BD, but it's definitely worth checking out).

Movies with the offbeat plots like Donnie Darko... hmm.... There's always the classic A Clockwork Orange. And I'll even throw in Mulholland Drive (not on BD, unfortunately).

persuazion · 05-24-2009, 03:49 AM

Heres a list.....

2007 The Nines
2005 The Chumscrubber
2005 Thumbsucker
2004 Imaginary Heroes
2004 The Butterfly Effect
2002 Igby Goes Down
2002 The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
2001 Ghost World
1999 Magnolia
1999 The Virgin Suicides
1999 American Beauty
1998 Rushmore
1998 Pecker
1997 The Ice Storm
1997 The Butcher Boy
1997 Nowhere
1995 The Doom Generation
1995 Welcome to the Dollhouse
1989 Heathers
1983 I Am the Cheese

Dr.Zoidberg · 05-24-2009, 03:51 AM

Umm, how about:

Oldboy
The Machinist

ps. they aren't comedies.

Pondosinatra · 05-24-2009, 04:11 AM

Er, comedy and Donnie Darko don't really belong in the same sentence...

That said, here's my highest rated movies for the past few years:

Crash
The Door in the Floor
Stranger Than Fiction
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
300
Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic
Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut

Pondosinatra · 05-24-2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by persuazion

Heres a list.....

1999 Magnolia - didn't overly like. Thought Short Cuts was much better.
1999 The Virgin Suicides - awesome debut by Sophia
1999 American Beauty - great film
1998 Rushmore - Great performance by Murray, foreshadow of Lost in Translation
1997 The Ice Storm - The BEST dysfunctional family movie of all time
1995 The Doom Generation - haven't seen it, but Rose McGowan looks hot

Commented, inline.

Pondosinatra · 05-24-2009, 04:16 AM

As an aside, I saw a trailer for a movie by David Lynch's daughter - I think it's her first film since Boxing Helena (but I could be wrong).

Pondosinatra · 05-24-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CapRFFC

Depends on what kind of comedies you're into. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was terrific, as is the forthcoming Adventureland (it's not out till August 25th on BD, but it's definitely worth checking out).

Movies with the offbeat plots like Donnie Darko... hmm.... There's always the classic A Clockwork Orange. And I'll even throw in Mulholland Drive (not on BD, unfortunately).

Hmmm while Muholland is much easier to follow than Lost Highway, I'd go back to Blue Velvet for a much better David Lynch experience.

nmycon · 05-24-2009, 04:22 AM

Tropic Thunder. It's hilarious and looks absolutely amazing!

Blu-Raider · 05-24-2009, 04:24 AM

Fargo

Tarl · 05-24-2009, 01:57 PM

I just watched a great movie last night....In Bruges.....quirky, funny, touching and dramatic. About 2 english hitmen on a sabbatical in Belgium. Check it out.

ScarredLungs · 05-24-2009, 02:00 PM

Ghost Town was a good comedy

PH3AR · 05-24-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nmycon

Tropic Thunder. It's hilarious and looks absolutely amazing!

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BaronVH · 05-24-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarl

I just watched a great movie last night....In Bruges.....quirky, funny, touching and dramatic. About 2 english hitmen on a sabbatical in Belgium. Check it out.

This is not out in Region A is it?

Thurman Murman · 05-24-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BaronVH

This is not out in Region A is it?

Im pretty sure its not.I heard it was a good movie.I pretty much have seen all the movies suggested except a few.Especially the more heard of movies.Im looking for those movies that noone ever sees but are really good or good."Sleeper Hit"?But yea movies like Memento,The Machinist, Donnie Darko.And anything thats funny for comedy.Thanks for the suggestions.

maidenbrain · 05-24-2009, 11:31 PM

Election is a good dark comedy. BD PQ is just okay.

Barbie-Shrimp · 05-24-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Er, comedy and Donnie Darko don't really belong in the same sentence...

Why do you say that? I thought it was hilarious. I don't think it was meant to be taken too funny, but it definitely wasn't to be taken too seriously either. I think it might be one of the few movies that has pulled off Dramedy correctly.

Blodiak · 05-25-2009, 12:04 AM

if you liked Donnie Darko you HAVE TO WATCH The Chumscrubber similar in many ways with an all-star cast.. (not on Blu yet...)

perfectdark · 05-25-2009, 12:39 AM

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OhDamaso · 05-25-2009, 12:40 AM

I'll tell you what, everyone seemed to hate it, but if you like raunchy humor, My Best Friend's Girl is hilarious. Dane Cook's best performance since his small role in Waiting.

05-23-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
Thurman Murman Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Alabama	Really Good Movies? Im looking for some good comedys and interesting movies that are good like Donnie Darko.Thanks.

05-24-2009, 03:51 AM	#4
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	Umm, how about: Oldboy The Machinist ps. they aren't comedies. Last edited by Dr.Zoidberg; 05-24-2009 at 03:53 AM.

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05-24-2009, 03:40 AM	#2
CapRFFC Junior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:Providence, RI Blu-ray collection:2	Depends on what kind of comedies you're into. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was terrific, as is the forthcoming Adventureland (it's not out till August 25th on BD, but it's definitely worth checking out). Movies with the offbeat plots like Donnie Darko... hmm.... There's always the classic A Clockwork Orange. And I'll even throw in Mulholland Drive (not on BD, unfortunately).

05-24-2009, 03:49 AM	#3
persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	Heres a list..... 2007 The Nines 2005 The Chumscrubber 2005 Thumbsucker 2004 Imaginary Heroes 2004 The Butterfly Effect 2002 Igby Goes Down 2002 The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys 2001 Ghost World 1999 Magnolia 1999 The Virgin Suicides 1999 American Beauty 1998 Rushmore 1998 Pecker 1997 The Ice Storm 1997 The Butcher Boy 1997 Nowhere 1995 The Doom Generation 1995 Welcome to the Dollhouse 1989 Heathers 1983 I Am the Cheese

05-24-2009, 04:11 AM	#5
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Er, comedy and Donnie Darko don't really belong in the same sentence... That said, here's my highest rated movies for the past few years: Crash The Door in the Floor Stranger Than Fiction Neil Young: Heart of Gold 300 Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut

05-24-2009, 04:16 AM	#7
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	As an aside, I saw a trailer for a movie by David Lynch's daughter - I think it's her first film since Boxing Helena (but I could be wrong).

05-24-2009, 04:22 AM	#9
nmycon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Tropic Thunder. It's hilarious and looks absolutely amazing!

05-24-2009, 04:24 AM	#10
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Fargo

05-24-2009, 01:57 PM	#11
Tarl Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Harrowsmith On Blu-ray collection:127	I just watched a great movie last night....In Bruges.....quirky, funny, touching and dramatic. About 2 english hitmen on a sabbatical in Belgium. Check it out.

05-24-2009, 02:00 PM	#12
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Ghost Town was a good comedy

05-24-2009, 11:31 PM	#16
maidenbrain Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:2823 DVD collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:2	Election is a good dark comedy. BD PQ is just okay.

05-25-2009, 12:04 AM	#18
Blodiak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:8	if you liked Donnie Darko you HAVE TO WATCH The Chumscrubber similar in many ways with an all-star cast.. (not on Blu yet...)

05-25-2009, 12:40 AM	#20
OhDamaso Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:50	I'll tell you what, everyone seemed to hate it, but if you like raunchy humor, My Best Friend's Girl is hilarious. Dane Cook's best performance since his small role in Waiting.

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