Most "intellectually" engaging movie... - Blu-ray Forum

Roland1919 · 06-07-2008, 06:05 PM

I, like many, have watched thousands of movies but there are a few that come to me as being intellectuall. You know the ones that really make you think - doesn't matter "how", they just make you think. Remember rational not emotional. Some of my personal favorites include: Solaris; Magnolia (for both rational and emotional intellect); Ghost in the Shell always leaves me agog. How many times have i hit reverse scan on that one? Also love 2001 Sapce Odyssey for the same reasons, Donnie Darko at times. I know everyone loves Blade Runner for this reason though I must say I'm not a big fan. I will watch it again because someone pointed out that Ford's character may be a replica. Interesting. Wall Street may be at the top because it may me think in ways I rarely do and at the same time taught me of a subject I knew little of. I can go on and on but I'd like to hear some opinions...

RandDawg · 06-07-2008, 06:07 PM

Watch the Spanish Prisoner. It may be hard to find as it wasn't released on DVD.

bkbluray · 06-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Donnie Darko definitely makes me think. Every time I watch that movie I figure out something new...

GreenScar · 06-07-2008, 06:17 PM

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure!

Midnightsailor · 06-07-2008, 06:25 PM

Mulholland Dr.

Roland1919 · 06-07-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnightsailor

Mulholland Dr.

Never seen this or the Spainsh Prisioner...may have to pick up both.

Moefiz · 06-07-2008, 06:31 PM

Gone Baby Gone...me and my wife had a heated discussion after we finish seeing this movie..

GreenScar · 06-07-2008, 06:38 PM

Momento

swindler · 06-07-2008, 06:38 PM

Memento keeps you thinking, or you'll be lost.

WriteSimply · 06-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Fight Club
Se7en
Memento

fuad

Hulk Smash · 06-07-2008, 06:43 PM

The Oceans Movies. Sometimes you have to watch them twice to see everything that goes on

Roland1919 · 06-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Fight Club, I was lost after that movie but very interested, never went back and watched it. Wasn't it his alter ego or something?

SquidPuppet · 06-07-2008, 06:50 PM

The Fountain = A+

Jacobs Ladder = A+

Think think think think

Roland1919 · 06-07-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

The Fountain = A+

Jacobs Ladder = A+

Think think think think

Damn, I forgot jacobb's Ladder. That movie was amazing on so many levels. Is that coming to Blu? It should. I heard the Fountain was a big letdown. Was I wrong not to que this one up at BB?

David Mamet · 06-07-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandDawg

Watch the Spanish Prisoner. It may be hard to find as it wasn't released on DVD.

It was released on DVD. I have rented it from Netflix. For David Mamet work though, you might prefer "Spartan." A service man such as yourself Roland, might enjoy it.

Mooka-One · 06-07-2008, 06:59 PM

you should watch Pi & Eraserhead...at the same time...on Acid.

I dare ya!

Roland1919 · 06-07-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Mamet

It was released on DVD. I have rented it from Netflix. For David Mamet work though, you might prefer "Spartan." A service man such as yourself Roland, might enjoy it.

Just qued it up at BB and the Spanish Prisoner as well. Thanks for the recommendations.

Roland1919 · 06-07-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooka-One

you should watch Pi & Eraserhead...at the same time...on Acid.

I dare ya!

Eraserhead, hmmm, read the reviews...sounds interesting. Now where do I get the acid, haven't seen it around in a while...oh wait here it is, aciddirect.com. I love the www......

SquidPuppet · 06-07-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland1919

Damn, I forgot jacobb's Ladder. That movie was amazing on so many levels. Is that coming to Blu? It should. I heard the Fountain was a big letdown. Was I wrong not to que this one up at BB?

The Fountain is a lov it or hate it flick. I saw it in the theater and LOST IT walking to my car. The best part was, I couldnt figure out why I was so emotionally zapped. I watched it on Blu months later and was falling apart by the third act and was a worthless pile of mind jelly at the end.

Rent it. You will know right away if it is for you. If it isnt, it was just a rental. If it is for you, good deal.

I know I can only watch it once a year though...it affects me too much to view frequently. It hits me like Lynch's Elephant Man.

SquidPuppet · 06-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooka-One

you should watch Pi & Eraserhead...at the same time...on Acid.

I dare ya!

I think ACID is required to fully appreciate Eraserhead

I saw it sober, and it felt like I WAS on ACID.....brutal on the head...the audio was relentless..

06-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#1
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Most "intellectually" engaging movie... I, like many, have watched thousands of movies but there are a few that come to me as being intellectuall. You know the ones that really make you think - doesn't matter "how", they just make you think. Remember rational not emotional. Some of my personal favorites include: Solaris; Magnolia (for both rational and emotional intellect); Ghost in the Shell always leaves me agog. How many times have i hit reverse scan on that one? Also love 2001 Sapce Odyssey for the same reasons, Donnie Darko at times. I know everyone loves Blade Runner for this reason though I must say I'm not a big fan. I will watch it again because someone pointed out that Ford's character may be a replica. Interesting. Wall Street may be at the top because it may me think in ways I rarely do and at the same time taught me of a subject I knew little of. I can go on and on but I'd like to hear some opinions...

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06-07-2008, 06:07 PM	#2
RandDawg Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:3	Watch the Spanish Prisoner. It may be hard to find as it wasn't released on DVD.

06-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#3
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Donnie Darko definitely makes me think. Every time I watch that movie I figure out something new...

06-07-2008, 06:17 PM	#4
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure!

06-07-2008, 06:25 PM	#5
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Mulholland Dr.

06-07-2008, 06:31 PM	#7
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Gone Baby Gone...me and my wife had a heated discussion after we finish seeing this movie..

06-07-2008, 06:38 PM	#8
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Momento

06-07-2008, 06:38 PM	#9
swindler Member Member since:May 2008	Memento keeps you thinking, or you'll be lost.

06-07-2008, 06:39 PM	#10
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Fight Club Se7en Memento fuad

06-07-2008, 06:43 PM	#11
Hulk Smash Banned Member since:Jun 2008	The Oceans Movies. Sometimes you have to watch them twice to see everything that goes on

06-07-2008, 06:44 PM	#12
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Fight Club, I was lost after that movie but very interested, never went back and watched it. Wasn't it his alter ego or something?

06-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#13
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	The Fountain = A+ Jacobs Ladder = A+ Think think think think

06-07-2008, 06:59 PM	#16
Mooka-One Member Member since:May 2008	you should watch Pi & Eraserhead...at the same time...on Acid. I dare ya!

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