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MikeScott · 07-25-2013, 06:42 PM

Honestly I thought Scoop and Melinda & Melinda were better than Midnight in Paris and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, though I enjoyed those as well. I enjoy most of the movies he's put out in recent years to be honest. Even To Rome With Love was enjoyable.

Abdrewes · 07-25-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Does anyone else get annoyed that when Woody Allen puts out a good film (when he basically puts out one film a year), critics act like he hasn't put out a good film in years, even though when Match Point came outin 2005 they said the same thing, with Vicki Christina Barcleona in 2008 they said the same thing, and with Midnight in Paris in 2011 they said the same thing. Now they're saying it with Blue Jasmine!

I get annoyed too. I guess it's easy for them to be so huperbolic because normally 1 rotten film in between usually means five+ years since their last good one. Since Woody is much more prolific, they should measure their words more carefully.

Visco. · 07-25-2013, 06:50 PM

Wow this cast looks amazing! Blanchett, Baldwin, and Sarsgaard are all great. It's good to see Louis CK tackling serious roles as well. Woody Allen is underrated IMO. I'll be seeing this ASAP.

jamesdevil · 07-25-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Visco.

Wow this cast looks amazing! Blanchett, Baldwin, and Sarsgaard are all great. It's good to see Louis CK tackling serious roles as well. Woody Allen is underrated IMO. I'll be seeing this ASAP.

No. I'm a huge fan of his (work) but, no.

Visco. · 07-25-2013, 07:02 PM

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No. I'm a huge fan of his (work) but, no.

Okay okay. Fair enough. He's made some pretty filthy films. I think Midnight in Paris is his best film. I haven't seen Manhattan though.

Hawkguy · 07-25-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesdevil

No. I'm a huge fan of his (work) but, no.

A huge +1. I like his films, but I think he gets way too much credit for the quality of work he puts out.

Scottie · 07-25-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

A huge +1. I like his films, but I think he gets way too much credit for the quality of work he puts out.

I totally agree.

jamesdevil · 07-25-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

A huge +1. I like his films, but I think he gets way too much credit for the quality of work he puts out.

I think he has been and continues to be lauded the appropriate amount.

MikeScott · 07-28-2013, 11:41 PM

Wide August 23rd: http://variety.com/2013/film/news/ca...akingnewsalert

I imagine it will be in the 800-900 theater range.

Scottie · 07-28-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

Wide August 23rd: http://variety.com/2013/film/news/ca...akingnewsalert

I imagine it will be in the 800-900 theater range.

Thank God

Scottie · 08-14-2013, 01:37 AM

One of my theaters is getting this Friday!

MikeScott · 08-14-2013, 02:35 AM

I imagine mine will get it on the 23rd. I definitely want to see it. It's been doing really, really well in limited release. Definitely didn't expect it to expand as well as it has been.

spanky87 · 08-14-2013, 07:32 AM

Was able to see this today and it's such an outstanding film. I can't imagine any actress topping Cate Blanchett's performance this year, but this does seem like a great year for female roles, especially compared to last years mediocre lineup. Personally I think it's one of the best performances in years.

4.5/5 at least from me. Dice was very good but sadly I don't think he had enough to do to warrant an oscar nom. It would probably be Canavale if any of the men got a nomination for this. Sally Hawkins was definitely oscar caliber. The only downside to seeing this with an audience is that I think there was way too much inappropriate laughter. Jasmine is a really depressing character with some serious mental problems and my audience was laughing throughout even at times I know for sure wasn't meant for laughs, you all will see. There is some funny bits at the beginning and sprinkled throughout since this is Woody Allen, but it's a very dramatic character study.

Guarantee oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay. Sally Hawkins strong possibility for Supporting with a possible nom for Canavale.

jamesdevil · 08-14-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

I imagine mine will get it on the 23rd. I definitely want to see it. It's been doing really, really well in limited release. Definitely didn't expect it to expand as well as it has been.

Yeah, it's in all the chain theaters here on the 23rd. Glad to see this is getting a reasonable rollout.

chrisron · 08-14-2013, 09:17 PM

Saw this a couple of days ago. I liked it alot. I'll give it 4/5. Not that many people in the theatre though, even though the reviews here in Norways has been good.

I have a feeling a couple of the people there don't go the cinema very often. An old lady not far from me was talking to herself during the 'Wolf of Wall Street' preview. "How will I manage to follow this movie for 1 1/2 hours" and an old guy on the other side of me said "Ooooh, it was just a commercial or something!" when the preview was over.

And the old lady suddenly left when it was just 10 minutes left of the movie.

onetet · 08-14-2013, 09:31 PM

I approach each new Woody Allen film w/ caution these days. I grew up on his movies, and the names he would drop in films and interviews were my first window into the world of international film. But the last film of his I enjoyed was 1999's Sweet and Lowdown, and the last one I thought was a truly great film was Husband and Wives ~20 years ago. I would rate Whatever Works and To Rome With Love as two of the worst films I've ever seen from a major director working with stars.

Don't get me wrong, I have every hope that he'll deliver another film that I love. I'll go see this one, and hope to come back in this thread with a thumbs up. But I've been let down too many times, starting with 2000's Small Time Crooks, by critics and brand-loyalist fans willing to proclaim sub-par films works of genius... or at least "Woody Allen's best since [some mediocre post-2000 Woody Allen film]."

Hawkguy · 08-14-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisron

I have a feeling a couple of the people there don't go the cinema very often. An old lady not far from me was talking to herself during the 'Wolf of Wall Street' preview. "How will I manage to follow this movie for 1 1/2 hours" and an old guy on the other side of me said "Ooooh, it was just a commercial or something!" when the preview was over.

MikeScott · 08-14-2013, 09:37 PM

Ha. Whenever I take my mom to a movie, or heck, even when we watch a rented one, during the previews she'll be like, "Is this the movie?" LOL.

MikeScott · 08-21-2013, 05:52 PM

This is already up to 1,118 theaters on MovieFone for Friday. Holy mother!

jamesdevil · 08-21-2013, 05:54 PM

Yeah. If it's out by me this early it is getting a good push. Makes sense. Probably will be next week before I see it.

07-25-2013, 06:42 PM	#21
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Honestly I thought Scoop and Melinda & Melinda were better than Midnight in Paris and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, though I enjoyed those as well. I enjoy most of the movies he's put out in recent years to be honest. Even To Rome With Love was enjoyable.

07-25-2013, 06:50 PM	#23
Visco. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:662 DVD collection:24 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:36	Wow this cast looks amazing! Blanchett, Baldwin, and Sarsgaard are all great. It's good to see Louis CK tackling serious roles as well. Woody Allen is underrated IMO. I'll be seeing this ASAP.

07-28-2013, 11:41 PM	#29
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Wide August 23rd: http://variety.com/2013/film/news/ca...akingnewsalert I imagine it will be in the 800-900 theater range.

08-14-2013, 01:37 AM	#31
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	One of my theaters is getting this Friday!

08-14-2013, 02:35 AM	#32
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I imagine mine will get it on the 23rd. I definitely want to see it. It's been doing really, really well in limited release. Definitely didn't expect it to expand as well as it has been.

08-14-2013, 07:32 AM	#33
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	Was able to see this today and it's such an outstanding film. I can't imagine any actress topping Cate Blanchett's performance this year, but this does seem like a great year for female roles, especially compared to last years mediocre lineup. Personally I think it's one of the best performances in years. 4.5/5 at least from me. Dice was very good but sadly I don't think he had enough to do to warrant an oscar nom. It would probably be Canavale if any of the men got a nomination for this. Sally Hawkins was definitely oscar caliber. The only downside to seeing this with an audience is that I think there was way too much inappropriate laughter. Jasmine is a really depressing character with some serious mental problems and my audience was laughing throughout even at times I know for sure wasn't meant for laughs, you all will see. There is some funny bits at the beginning and sprinkled throughout since this is Woody Allen, but it's a very dramatic character study. Guarantee oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay. Sally Hawkins strong possibility for Supporting with a possible nom for Canavale.

08-14-2013, 09:17 PM	#35
chrisron Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Norway 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1603	Saw this a couple of days ago. I liked it alot. I'll give it 4/5. Not that many people in the theatre though, even though the reviews here in Norways has been good. I have a feeling a couple of the people there don't go the cinema very often. An old lady not far from me was talking to herself during the 'Wolf of Wall Street' preview. "How will I manage to follow this movie for 1 1/2 hours" and an old guy on the other side of me said "Ooooh, it was just a commercial or something!" when the preview was over. And the old lady suddenly left when it was just 10 minutes left of the movie.

08-14-2013, 09:31 PM	#36
onetet Power Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Baltimore, Maryland Blu-ray collection:568 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:50	I approach each new Woody Allen film w/ caution these days. I grew up on his movies, and the names he would drop in films and interviews were my first window into the world of international film. But the last film of his I enjoyed was 1999's Sweet and Lowdown, and the last one I thought was a truly great film was Husband and Wives ~20 years ago. I would rate Whatever Works and To Rome With Love as two of the worst films I've ever seen from a major director working with stars. Don't get me wrong, I have every hope that he'll deliver another film that I love. I'll go see this one, and hope to come back in this thread with a thumbs up. But I've been let down too many times, starting with 2000's Small Time Crooks, by critics and brand-loyalist fans willing to proclaim sub-par films works of genius... or at least "Woody Allen's best since [some mediocre post-2000 Woody Allen film]."

08-14-2013, 09:37 PM	#38
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Ha. Whenever I take my mom to a movie, or heck, even when we watch a rented one, during the previews she'll be like, "Is this the movie?" LOL.

08-21-2013, 05:52 PM	#39
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	This is already up to 1,118 theaters on MovieFone for Friday. Holy mother!

08-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#40
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	Yeah. If it's out by me this early it is getting a good push. Makes sense. Probably will be next week before I see it.

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