Andrea Arnold's 'American Honey' (Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Mandalorian · 02-07-2017, 07:46 PM

It's taking too long to hit Amazon Prime. I want to see it, but I know if I pay for it, it'll be on there within a few weeks.

Impossible · 02-07-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ Toca

It's taking too long to hit Amazon Prime. I want to see it, but I know if I pay for it, it'll be on there within a few weeks.

Sit and brush your hair with a potato peeler for 3 hours, its a very similar experience to watching this film

ThatOneGuy · 02-07-2017, 07:53 PM

This looks like a film I'll greatly enjoy.

Mandalorian · 02-07-2017, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Impossible

Sit and brush your hair with a potato peeler for 3 hours, its a very similar experience to watching this film

Lol sounds like fun, actually.

Impossible · 02-07-2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ Toca

Lol sounds like fun, actually.

Certainly more enjoyable at any rate

Stanis · 02-07-2017, 08:30 PM

I got it off Netflix discs (which I agree everything new I watched this year ended up on Amazon a month later), and I liked it more than LaLa Land. It might seem strange to compare the two, but I felt they had several themes in common, just grittier and more "realistic" in American Honey's case. The 4:3 framing worked nicely, and the cinematography was really pretty within that space. Now, I'm not a Shia fan and almost 3 hours of his leading romance shtick was a bit much but it didn't bother me as much as I feared, but the other performances were very strong, the acting good and real, the picture was picturesque and the production value razor focused. It was one of those films to relax and experience and not look for cgi explosions. It reminded me of some of Korine's work, that half documentary / half scripted style that indy does so well. Interesting, articulate, but not world changing. 4 from me

Flexicon9 · 02-07-2017, 08:48 PM

It's an interesting film with some powerful moments... not for the casual viewer. I loved Fish Tank, but this one doesn't quite measure up to her previous efforts. I wish she would stop using the 4:3 aspect ratio... it just really doesn't help the experience. Overall, good but not great.

Doctor Jack · 02-07-2017, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexicon9

It's an interesting film with some powerful moments... not for the casual viewer. I loved Fish Tank, but this one doesn't quite measure up to her previous efforts. I wish she would stop using the 4:3 aspect ratio... it just really doesn't help the experience. Overall, good but not great.

Fish Tank, Wuthering Heights, and this would not be as great if they were in any of ratio. The tightness and claustrophobia they cause are perfect for their subject.

ThatOneGuy · 02-07-2017, 09:07 PM

I don't care about aspect ratios for films all that much if the film was made for that ratio.

Impossible · 02-07-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

The tightness and claustrophobia they cause are perfect for their subject.

It doesn't do anything other that make me mad that the pretentious twat who directed it couldn't be arsed to use the whole screen x

Karmasux96 · 02-07-2017, 09:16 PM

I'm glad to see some people talking about this movie. Blind bought the blu on release week and really really enjoyed it. I think it's a little over long for such a free flowing movie, but it still works really well especially considering it was filmed without much of a script. It also had some incredible use of its soundtrack, with the titular song really hitting hard. I had never heard it before (don't really care for Lady Antebellum) but that worked in its favor here.

I kind of hated these people at the beginning, but was totally sucked in by the end having spent time understanding them, which I think is exactly the commentary Arnold is making.

I agree with others that it's not earth shattering (especially in such a strong year for movies) but it's definitely worth seeing.

Doctor Jack · 02-07-2017, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Impossible

It doesn't do anything other that make me mad that the pretentious twat who directed it couldn't be arsed to use the whole screen x

Here's an idea, don't watch her movies. If her use of a 4:3 aspect ration makes you made, skip them. It'll be okay.

shrex · 02-07-2017, 11:23 PM

This was the most unnecessary 2 hour and 40 minute movie. Could have been edited down to around 2 hours and been a bit more enjoyable in my opinion.

DanTheMan · 02-07-2017, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shrex

This was the most unnecessary 2 hour and 40 minute movie. Could have been edited down to around 2 hours and been a bit more enjoyable in my opinion.

Most unnecessary? That belongs to a critically-acclaimed 2014 film.

shrex · 02-07-2017, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Most unnecessary? That belongs to a critically-acclaimed 2014 film.

I'm trying to think of which..

But I mean, this movie did not NEED 2 hours, 40 minutes to get its point across. Could have used some editing that's all. Wasn't a terrible movie or pointless, just overly long for its own good.

ThatOneGuy · 02-07-2017, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Most unnecessary? That belongs to a critically-acclaimed 2014 film.

Talking shit about Birdman or Whiplash?! Either way...

Hawkguy · 02-07-2017, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by John Klein

Talking shit about Birdman or Whiplash?! Either way...

You should watch this. It's the best.

DanTheMan · 02-08-2017, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by John Klein

Talking shit about Birdman or Whiplash?! Either way...

Those are my two favorite of that year.

I'm referring to an Oscar nominee with the longest runtime of the bunch.

ThatOneGuy · 02-08-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkguy

You should watch this. It's the best.

I will at some point. I was thinking about buying it when ot went on a $3 off sale on Amazon yesterday but decided that I've spent too much already.

ThatOneGuy · 02-08-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Those are my two favorite of that year.

I'm referring to an Oscar nominee with the longest runtime of the bunch.

Ohhh, you got me there... I only remember Birdman and Whiplash out of the Oscar nominees out of that year... GOOGLE!

Edit: was it Wolf of Wallstreet?

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02-07-2017, 07:46 PM	#61
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:2793 Trading Score:252	It's taking too long to hit Amazon Prime. I want to see it, but I know if I pay for it, it'll be on there within a few weeks.

02-07-2017, 07:53 PM	#63
ThatOneGuy Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Florida 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:44 iTunes collection:12	This looks like a film I'll greatly enjoy.

02-07-2017, 08:30 PM	#66
Stanis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:23	I got it off Netflix discs (which I agree everything new I watched this year ended up on Amazon a month later), and I liked it more than LaLa Land. It might seem strange to compare the two, but I felt they had several themes in common, just grittier and more "realistic" in American Honey's case. The 4:3 framing worked nicely, and the cinematography was really pretty within that space. Now, I'm not a Shia fan and almost 3 hours of his leading romance shtick was a bit much but it didn't bother me as much as I feared, but the other performances were very strong, the acting good and real, the picture was picturesque and the production value razor focused. It was one of those films to relax and experience and not look for cgi explosions. It reminded me of some of Korine's work, that half documentary / half scripted style that indy does so well. Interesting, articulate, but not world changing. 4 from me

02-07-2017, 08:48 PM	#67
Flexicon9 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2013	It's an interesting film with some powerful moments... not for the casual viewer. I loved Fish Tank, but this one doesn't quite measure up to her previous efforts. I wish she would stop using the 4:3 aspect ratio... it just really doesn't help the experience. Overall, good but not great.

02-07-2017, 09:07 PM	#69
ThatOneGuy Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Florida 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:44 iTunes collection:12	I don't care about aspect ratios for films all that much if the film was made for that ratio.

02-07-2017, 09:16 PM	#71
Karmasux96 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Michigan, United States 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:3605 Digital collection:50 Trading Score:225	I'm glad to see some people talking about this movie. Blind bought the blu on release week and really really enjoyed it. I think it's a little over long for such a free flowing movie, but it still works really well especially considering it was filmed without much of a script. It also had some incredible use of its soundtrack, with the titular song really hitting hard. I had never heard it before (don't really care for Lady Antebellum) but that worked in its favor here. I kind of hated these people at the beginning, but was totally sucked in by the end having spent time understanding them, which I think is exactly the commentary Arnold is making. I agree with others that it's not earth shattering (especially in such a strong year for movies) but it's definitely worth seeing.

02-07-2017, 11:23 PM	#73
shrex Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:520 Blu-ray collection:2692 Trading Score:181	This was the most unnecessary 2 hour and 40 minute movie. Could have been edited down to around 2 hours and been a bit more enjoyable in my opinion.

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