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Scottie · 06-04-2013, 08:50 PM

According to Criterion's FaceBook, Safety Last is already out via iTunes.

zoodermin · 06-04-2013, 08:52 PM

Hey people, I want your opinions on The Wages of Fear. I've been hearing a lot of great stuff about it and since its half off I'm on the fence to buy it. Thanks!

Abdrewes · 06-04-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GC Riot

Any word AT ALL on The Life Aquatic yet?

I will gladly trade my DVD copy

Scottie · 06-04-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

Hey people, I want your opinions on The Wages of Fear. I've been hearing a lot of great stuff about it and since its half off I'm on the fence to buy it. Thanks!

It's a good film. One of the best in the collection.

Buy it.

Abdrewes · 06-04-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

Hey people, I want your opinions on The Wages of Fear. I've been hearing a lot of great stuff about it and since its half off I'm on the fence to buy it. Thanks!

Minor spoils, but Ebert sums up the virtues nicely:

http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/th...s-of-fear-1992

zoodermin · 06-04-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

It's a good film. One of the best in the collection.

Buy it.

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Minor spoils, but Ebert sums up the virtues nicely:

http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/th...s-of-fear-1992

Thanks for your responses! One more question, between this one or Sweet Smell of Success which one you prefer? I'm interested in both but I only can buy one at the moment.

octagon · 06-04-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

Thanks for your responses! One more question, between this one or Sweet Smell of Success which one you prefer? I'm interested in both but I only can buy one at the moment.

They're both excellent but for me Sweet Smell of Success is the easy winner.

Wages of Fear really takes its time getting going. That's one of its biggest strengths but if that's not your thing then it's not your thing. It's also not the kind of thing I can watch more than once a year or so.

I can pop Sweet Smell of Success in anytime though.

Scottie · 06-04-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

Thanks for your responses! One more question, between this one or Sweet Smell of Success which one you prefer? I'm interested in both but I only can buy one at the moment.

The Wages of Fear is a lot more exciting, in my opinion. Sweet Smell of Success is definitely a good film-noir, but there are some instances where it can drag on.

I'd say the safest choice is The Wages of Fear.

Abdrewes · 06-04-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

Thanks for your responses! One more question, between this one or Sweet Smell of Success which one you prefer? I'm interested in both but I only can buy one at the moment.

I think Wages of Fear gives you more bang for your buck (being 50 minutes longer) but Sweet Smell of Success is such a masterfully executed, semi-political noir. That's a very tough one....

If you like Hitchcock: Wages of Fear
If you like atmospheric noirs: Sweet Smell of Success

JoeBuck · 06-04-2013, 09:08 PM

Sweet Smell Of Success! If you dont have it yet GO NOW!
Its definitely one of Criterions best releases and also has one of the best scripts ever written.

lastemp3ror · 06-04-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Sweet Smell Of Success! If you dont have it yet GO NOW!
Its definitely one of Criterions best releases and also has one of the best scripts ever written.

I could of sworn it was priced at $20 on Amazon yesterday. Either my mind is playing tricks on me or they bumped up the price.

JoeBuck · 06-04-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lastemp3ror

I could of sworn it was priced at $20 on Amazon yesterday. Either my mind is playing tricks on me or they bumped up the price.

Still showing 19.99 for me. Also says its out of stock though

Edward J Grug III · 06-04-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zoodermin

Thanks for your responses! One more question, between this one or Sweet Smell of Success which one you prefer? I'm interested in both but I only can buy one at the moment.

The bad news? They are both excellent.

Edward J Grug III · 06-04-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I actually haven't seen any of his other films, despite owning Naked.

From what I've seen thus far, I didn't find it quite funny, nor did I find it making much sense. I mean I guess this dysfunctional family is struggling with who and what they are, but the execution just seems a little too lazy to me.

Fair enough. I really enjoyed Another Year, which is the only of his films I've seen.

Hawkguy · 06-04-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

Fair enough. I really enjoyed Another Year, which is the only of his films I've seen.

I'll admit, I do like Another Year. It's just that I wish we'd gotten more films like Naked, because I find that film close to perfect.

zoodermin · 06-04-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I think Wages of Fear gives you more bang for your buck (being 50 minutes longer) but Sweet Smell of Success is such a masterfully executed, semi-political noir. That's a very tough one....

If you like Hitchcock: Wages of Fear
If you like atmospheric noirs: Sweet Smell of Success

Well I like both but since Hitchcock is my favorite director and I loved Diabolique, I'm going with Wages. I'll buy Sweet Smell in July.

Scottie · 06-04-2013, 10:14 PM

I just finished Life Is Sweet. What a drag...

I'm not sure if we're supposed to find these characters humorous or what, but they got annoying quite easily, especially that Nicola. Hell, she ruined most of the movie for me.

Tin Drum · 06-04-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lastemp3ror

I could of sworn it was priced at $20 on Amazon yesterday. Either my mind is playing tricks on me or they bumped up the price.

It's probably out of stock at Amazon and is being sold by a fulfillment company. Look at "new" listings and Amazon's 19.99 should be there.

Abdrewes · 06-04-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I just finished Life Is Sweet. What a drag...

I'm not sure if we're supposed to find these characters humorous or what, but they got annoying quite easily, especially that Nicola. Hell, she ruined most of the movie for me.

Are you going to sell/trade it?

Scottie · 06-04-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Are you going to sell/trade it?

No. I'm not ready to part with the Criterions I don't like yet.

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06-04-2013, 08:50 PM	#72781
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	According to Criterion's FaceBook, Safety Last is already out via iTunes.

06-04-2013, 08:52 PM	#72782
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	Hey people, I want your opinions on The Wages of Fear. I've been hearing a lot of great stuff about it and since its half off I'm on the fence to buy it. Thanks!

06-04-2013, 09:08 PM	#72790
JoeBuck Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Vancouver 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:556 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:2	Sweet Smell Of Success! If you dont have it yet GO NOW! Its definitely one of Criterions best releases and also has one of the best scripts ever written.

06-04-2013, 10:14 PM	#72797
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I just finished Life Is Sweet. What a drag... I'm not sure if we're supposed to find these characters humorous or what, but they got annoying quite easily, especially that Nicola. Hell, she ruined most of the movie for me.

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