Unpopular Movie Opinions: Part III - Page 160 - Blu-ray Forum

oilers73 · 03-26-2019, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Roughly translated: The joke is shite

You misspelled a word. It happens.

DR Herbert West · 03-26-2019, 07:23 AM

Now to get this thread back on track.

Ishtar might be the most overrated film of all time.

levcore · 03-26-2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oilers73

You misspelled a word. It happens.

Try and stay on topic dear

levcore · 03-26-2019, 07:33 AM

Robin Hood 2018 was a fun action adventure fantasy. Not nearly as horrific as critics made out, at worst it's forgettable but I certainly enjoyed the production design and slightly steampunk aesthetic.

Martoto · 03-26-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodney-2187

Had to edit my list already. Forgot to include Phantom of the Paradise!

1. White Christmas
2. The Producers
3. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
4. Little Shop of Horrors
5. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
6. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
7. Guys and Dolls
8. Phantom of the Paradise

It's funny how the Marx Brothers get overlooked in the musical category.

I know that in many cases, the musical element is a bit of an intrusion that undercuts the hilarity. And that's putting it generously. (I'm not talking about Groucho's songs of course.)

But in quite a few instances the musical numbers are actually really good and worthwhile. And even an average Marx Brothers movie with tolerable music in it is preferable to most average musicals.

I particularly like the numbers in Horse Feathers.

levcore · 03-26-2019, 07:54 AM

Favourite musicals:

1. Sunshine on Leith
2. Rock of Ages
3. The Greatest Showman
4. Moana
5. The Lorax

DR Herbert West · 03-26-2019, 07:57 AM

Favorite musical:

True Stories

oilers73 · 03-26-2019, 08:16 AM

Favorite musical is Pink Floyd The Wall. Not sure if that's an unpopular choice, but I had to acquire a Russian bootleg since there is no official Blu-ray. (The DVD is the first one I bought.) Is there really no demand for this?

LegacyCosts · 03-26-2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Robin Hood 2018 was a fun action adventure fantasy. Not nearly as horrific as critics made out, at worst it's forgettable but I certainly enjoyed the production design and slightly steampunk aesthetic.

It looked so bad in every way possible.

levcore · 03-26-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

It looked so bad in every way possible.

Well that's just not true at all. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous and the production design is stunning.

dgoswald · 03-26-2019, 10:15 AM

School of Rock isn't technically a musical, is it? I'm not sure.

levcore · 03-26-2019, 10:45 AM

I wouldn't consider it one.

UltraMario9 · 03-26-2019, 12:54 PM

Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas have some of the best editing I've ever seen .

Rodney-2187 · 03-26-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by UltraMario9

Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas have some of the best editing I've ever seen .

I sometimes watch Speed Racer just for the transitions.

Dr Lenera · 03-27-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mothravka

I rewatched it maybe a year or two ago, but yeah, it's not as good as I want it to be. Almost twenty years after the film, Demy did another musical with sung dialogue, Une chambre en ville (1982), which I think is better. Much more political and just a heap more punch to it. I find some of his other films better than The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) too.

I really disliked Une chambre en ville even though it seems to be well regarded - lousy music and I didn't give a damn about anybody in it. Probably my least fav Demy after Model Shop.

DR Herbert West · 03-27-2019, 02:49 AM

The Curse of Frankenstein > Frankenstein (1931)

stvn1974 · 03-27-2019, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

The Curse of Frankenstein > Frankenstein (1931)

DR Herbert West · 03-27-2019, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

That film beats them both.

javy · 03-27-2019, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oilers73

Favorite musical is Pink Floyd The Wall. Not sure if that's an unpopular choice, but I had to acquire a Russian bootleg since there is no official Blu-ray. (The DVD is the first one I bought.) Is there really no demand for this?

I demand it right now. The Sony DVD set is nice, but man, I need a Blu ray. This film deserves it. Personally I'd love to see Criterion release it. Sony themselves would be fine though.

jess1581 · 03-27-2019, 08:06 AM

A-X-L, a movie nobody bothered to see was surprisingly decent in an 80's throwback short circuit E.T. Mac & Me sort of way... kinda like that Monster Trucks movie though I'd say that one is better, but AXL is worth a watch.

03-26-2019, 07:23 AM	#3182
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Now to get this thread back on track. Ishtar might be the most overrated film of all time.

03-26-2019, 07:33 AM	#3184
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	Robin Hood 2018 was a fun action adventure fantasy. Not nearly as horrific as critics made out, at worst it's forgettable but I certainly enjoyed the production design and slightly steampunk aesthetic.

03-26-2019, 07:54 AM	#3186
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	Favourite musicals: 1. Sunshine on Leith 2. Rock of Ages 3. The Greatest Showman 4. Moana 5. The Lorax

03-26-2019, 07:57 AM	#3187
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Favorite musical: True Stories

03-26-2019, 08:16 AM	#3188
oilers73 Banned Member since:May 2016 Location:Deceased Blu-ray reviews:3	Favorite musical is Pink Floyd The Wall. Not sure if that's an unpopular choice, but I had to acquire a Russian bootleg since there is no official Blu-ray. (The DVD is the first one I bought.) Is there really no demand for this?

03-26-2019, 10:15 AM	#3191
dgoswald Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2015 Location:Erath Blu-ray collection:61	School of Rock isn't technically a musical, is it? I'm not sure.

03-26-2019, 10:45 AM	#3192
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	I wouldn't consider it one.

03-26-2019, 12:54 PM	#3193
UltraMario9 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:United Kingdom	Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas have some of the best editing I've ever seen .

03-27-2019, 02:49 AM	#3196
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	The Curse of Frankenstein > Frankenstein (1931)

03-27-2019, 08:06 AM	#3200
jess1581 Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2016 Location:Fairhaven, Massachusetts 4K collection:550 Blu-ray collection:2332 Blu-ray reviews: 73	A-X-L, a movie nobody bothered to see was surprisingly decent in an 80's throwback short circuit E.T. Mac & Me sort of way... kinda like that Monster Trucks movie though I'd say that one is better, but AXL is worth a watch.

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