Martha Marcy May Marlene - February 21st - Review - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Jumpman · 02-15-2012, 08:00 AM

It is intentional.

TheHighRoller · 02-16-2012, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEЯNOБLY!

I like the 2nd one the best. I think they picked the worst one, as usual.

I like the first one, the theatrical poster. It's simple, yet effective. The blu-ray cover looks like it's trying to appeal to a dumb audience or something, selling it off as some generic thriller.

Can't wait to see it, though! I heard it was good. Wanted to see it badly, but wasn't able to

MikeScott · 02-16-2012, 09:45 PM

The cover art could be better, that's for sure, but I'm dying to see this film. It was one of my most-anticipated films of this last year and it never opened here. I am blind buying it. Can't wait!

Jumpman · 02-16-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

The cover art could be better, that's for sure, but I'm dying to see this film. It was one of my most-anticipated films of this last year and it never opened here. I am blind buying it. Can't wait!

It's phenomenal.

TheHighRoller · 02-16-2012, 10:53 PM

I really want to see it as well, but judging from all of the praise it received, I'm surprised that it wasn't nominated for any Academy Awards!

double_l4488 · 02-16-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

I'm surprised that it wasn't nominated for any Academy Awards!

They were too busy giving nominations to masterpieces like the Help, and Bridesmaids. You can not too much stock in that though. The movie is decent, with an absolutely amazing performance by Olsen. Who going by this, is going to be future star.

MikeScott · 02-17-2012, 07:21 AM

Could have helped its Oscar chances if they'd released the film a little later so it was fresher in voter's minds. A bit bigger push by Fox Searchlight may have helped as well. Too bad Olsen couldn't have at least gotten a nomination. She seems really great in the film. The actress field was so full this year though, which really hurt her chances. I almost wish they'd open up the acting categories so if it's a good year it will be possible for there to be up to maybe 8 nominees, but only if there were enough worthy contenders. So often I have trouble narrowing the categories down to just 5 for my personal list.

MikeScott · 02-18-2012, 07:47 AM

For those who saw it out at their Best Buy stores early, how much was it?

RYJAPE21 · 02-20-2012, 06:34 PM

Received my copy early today (thanks to Amazon) and look forward to checking it out tonight.

Leonidas King · 02-21-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by double_l4488

They were too busy giving nominations to masterpieces like the Help, and Bridesmaids.

You forgot the pick of the litter which was "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close".

retablo · 02-21-2012, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by double_l4488

They were too busy giving nominations to masterpieces like the Help, and Bridesmaids. You can not too much stock in that though. The movie is decent, with an absolutely amazing performance by Olsen. Who going by this, is going to be future star.

In all fairness, Bridesmaids deserved Best Supporting Actress... and The Help deserved Best Supporting Actress. But in no way did it deserve Best Picture, and Best Actress — while Viola Davis was good — she wasn't the "lead". Oh well.

Looking forward to seeing this in a day or so when it arrives.

double_l4488 · 02-21-2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

In all fairness, Bridesmaids deserved Best Supporting Actress... and The Help deserved Best Supporting Actress. But in no way did it deserve Best Picture, and Best Actress — while Viola Davis was good — she wasn't the "lead". Oh well.
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The Help and especially Bridesmaids with Mccarthy did not deserve a nomination at all. Viola Davis was very good and is fine she got in, the movie was not that great though.

Leonidas King · 02-21-2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

In all fairness, Bridesmaids deserved Best Supporting Actress... and The Help deserved Best Supporting Actress. But in no way did it deserve Best Picture, and Best Actress — while Viola Davis was good — she wasn't the "lead". Oh well.

Looking forward to seeing this in a day or so when it arrives.

If by "lead" your referring to Emma Stone then you might've seen Easy A instead. Davis carries the film and performance-wise she was the strongest. Emma is simply a mild actress at her best and this coming from someone who adores her cuteness. I'd say she was the weakest character in the film.

I couldn't believe how Bryce Dallas Howard did not earn a nomination as another Best Supporting Actress candidate. She was IMO the most convincing character in the entire movie.

DMRI2006 · 02-21-2012, 05:09 AM

I'd rather watch The Help a dozen times over Martha Marcy May Marlene. IMO this was another overrated indie film -- good performance by Olson, sure, but the movie is painfully slow and increasingly obvious (you just knew something truly horrible was going to happen as a "big reveal" in the last third), and (what do you know) it all ends ambiguously just when it threatens to actually become interesting. You could watch the whole film on fast-forward and not miss anything.

Pinewoodpotter · 02-21-2012, 05:42 AM

Not sure what the Best Buy price is, but the blu-ray is $19.96 at Walmart. Just thought I'd let you guys know

MikeScott · 02-21-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

In all fairness, Bridesmaids deserved Best Supporting Actress... and The Help deserved Best Supporting Actress. But in no way did it deserve Best Picture, and Best Actress — while Viola Davis was good — she wasn't the "lead". Oh well.

Looking forward to seeing this in a day or so when it arrives.

I disagree. She was the lead. It was her story. It can be argued both her and Stone were leads.

And I'm fine with both The Help and Bridesmaids getting nods. Loved both. Both would be in my top 10 of the year. There are others I liked more (Another Earth, 50/50, Melancholia, War Horse, Drive), sure, but they're not undeserving.

thelittleprince · 02-21-2012, 06:05 AM

I love this movie featuring two of my favorite performances of the year-- Elizabeth Olsen and John Hawkes.

lolwut · 02-21-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by double_l4488

The Help and especially Bridesmaids with Mccarthy did not deserve a nomination at all. Viola Davis was very good and is fine she got in, the movie was not that great though.

+1. McCarthy got a nomination because of her weight.

Pinewoodpotter · 02-21-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

+1. McCarthy got a nomination because of her weight.

+2. There were many supporting actresses that were far more deserving of a nomination.

RYJAPE21 · 02-21-2012, 11:01 PM

I really enjoyed this. Elizabeth Olsen was incredible as the lead and conveyed a wide range of emotions. Hawkes was uber creepy and stole every scene he was in. The music and cinematography also get top marks from me.

I didn't mind the ambiguity. The story is told from Martha's perspective so it's only right that we see as she does (what's real and what's not?) The constant feeling of paronoia was perfect.

02-15-2012, 08:00 AM	#41
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1786 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	It is intentional.

02-16-2012, 09:45 PM	#43
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	The cover art could be better, that's for sure, but I'm dying to see this film. It was one of my most-anticipated films of this last year and it never opened here. I am blind buying it. Can't wait!

02-16-2012, 10:53 PM	#45
TheHighRoller Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:BlueVersion on Letterboxd 4K collection:580 Blu-ray collection:1271 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:104	I really want to see it as well, but judging from all of the praise it received, I'm surprised that it wasn't nominated for any Academy Awards!

02-17-2012, 07:21 AM	#47
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Could have helped its Oscar chances if they'd released the film a little later so it was fresher in voter's minds. A bit bigger push by Fox Searchlight may have helped as well. Too bad Olsen couldn't have at least gotten a nomination. She seems really great in the film. The actress field was so full this year though, which really hurt her chances. I almost wish they'd open up the acting categories so if it's a good year it will be possible for there to be up to maybe 8 nominees, but only if there were enough worthy contenders. So often I have trouble narrowing the categories down to just 5 for my personal list.

02-18-2012, 07:47 AM	#48
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	For those who saw it out at their Best Buy stores early, how much was it?

02-20-2012, 06:34 PM	#49
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:909 Blu-ray reviews:1	Received my copy early today (thanks to Amazon) and look forward to checking it out tonight.

02-21-2012, 05:09 AM	#54
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	I'd rather watch The Help a dozen times over Martha Marcy May Marlene. IMO this was another overrated indie film -- good performance by Olson, sure, but the movie is painfully slow and increasingly obvious (you just knew something truly horrible was going to happen as a "big reveal" in the last third), and (what do you know) it all ends ambiguously just when it threatens to actually become interesting. You could watch the whole film on fast-forward and not miss anything.

02-21-2012, 05:42 AM	#55
Pinewoodpotter Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:541 Blu-ray collection:1099 Trading Score:296	Not sure what the Best Buy price is, but the blu-ray is $19.96 at Walmart. Just thought I'd let you guys know

02-21-2012, 06:05 AM	#57
thelittleprince Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:wasteland 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3467 DVD collection:56 Digital collection:490 iTunes collection:662 Trading Score:80	I love this movie featuring two of my favorite performances of the year-- Elizabeth Olsen and John Hawkes.

02-21-2012, 11:01 PM	#60
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:909 Blu-ray reviews:1	I really enjoyed this. Elizabeth Olsen was incredible as the lead and conveyed a wide range of emotions. Hawkes was uber creepy and stole every scene he was in. The music and cinematography also get top marks from me. I didn't mind the ambiguity. The story is told from Martha's perspective so it's only right that we see as she does (what's real and what's not?) The constant feeling of paronoia was perfect.

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