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I haven't been to the movies in a while so I dont know if there's any real  ones out there, I usually like to see scary movies and comicals. | |
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rdhull said: I did tear up at the end of Schmidt but that was pure manipulation
I totally disagree with your jaded "seen it all" opinion of this fuckin excellent movie! This movie is totally different to "As Good As It Gets"...it doesn't yank on the shmaltzy sentimentality strings so obviously at all, in the way that AGAIG did. It was far more subtle and measured. I think it was brilliant and those who don't think Jack Nicolson deserves an Oscar need their pulse checked! Hmmph. | |
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mrdespues said: rdhull said: I did tear up at the end of Schmidt but that was pure manipulation
I totally disagree with your jaded "seen it all" opinion of this fuckin excellent movie! This movie is totally different to "As Good As It Gets"...it doesn't yank on the shmaltzy sentimentality strings so obviously at all, in the way that AGAIG did. It was far more subtle and measured. I think it was brilliant and those who don't think Jack Nicolson deserves an Oscar need their pulse checked! Hmmph. Why because for once Nicholson doesnt get to be just Jack Nicholson in a picture and thats a 'bravo" performance and Im jaded?..please. And that litle pic at the end of the movie isnt meant to manipulate after his poor poor pitiful set of recent events..please...tis is the same as As Good As It Gets..Nicholson just has to act silly in a few scenes or even normal and not badass Jack and everyone falls at his feet. And I say that not because Im jaded. He was really good in Wolf. So I disagree with your "gee this is some really excellent acting" opinion of this ordinary movie. . [This message was edited Sun Feb 9 15:49:45 PST 2003 by rdhull] "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: mrdespues said: rdhull said: I did tear up at the end of Schmidt but that was pure manipulation
I totally disagree with your jaded "seen it all" opinion of this fuckin excellent movie! This movie is totally different to "As Good As It Gets"...it doesn't yank on the shmaltzy sentimentality strings so obviously at all, in the way that AGAIG did. It was far more subtle and measured. I think it was brilliant and those who don't think Jack Nicolson deserves an Oscar need their pulse checked! Hmmph. Why because for once Nicholson doesnt get to be just Jack Nicholson in a picture and thats a 'bravo" performance and Im jaded?..please. And that litle pic at the end of the movie isnt meant to manipulate after his poor poor pitiful set of recent events..please...tis is the same as As Good As It Gets..Nicholson just has to act silly in a few scenes or even normal and not badass Jack and everyone falls at his feet. And I say that not because Im jaded. He was really good in Wolf. So I disagree with your "gee this is some really excellent acting" opinion of this ordinary movie. . [This message was edited Sun Feb 9 15:49:45 PST 2003 by rdhull] You rate "Wolf" over "About Schmidt".  Enough said. You could have mentioned "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" or one of his other great movies...but "Wolf"? "Please" yourself.[This message was edited Sun Feb 9 16:07:54 PST 2003 by mrdespues] | |
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mrdespues said: rdhull said: mrdespues said: rdhull said: I did tear up at the end of Schmidt but that was pure manipulation
I totally disagree with your jaded "seen it all" opinion of this fuckin excellent movie! This movie is totally different to "As Good As It Gets"...it doesn't yank on the shmaltzy sentimentality strings so obviously at all, in the way that AGAIG did. It was far more subtle and measured. I think it was brilliant and those who don't think Jack Nicolson deserves an Oscar need their pulse checked! Hmmph. Why because for once Nicholson doesnt get to be just Jack Nicholson in a picture and thats a 'bravo" performance and Im jaded?..please. And that litle pic at the end of the movie isnt meant to manipulate after his poor poor pitiful set of recent events..please...tis is the same as As Good As It Gets..Nicholson just has to act silly in a few scenes or even normal and not badass Jack and everyone falls at his feet. And I say that not because Im jaded. He was really good in Wolf. So I disagree with your "gee this is some really excellent acting" opinion of this ordinary movie. . [This message was edited Sun Feb 9 15:49:45 PST 2003 by rdhull] You rate "Wolf" over "About Schmidt". Enough said. You could have mentioned "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" or one of his other great movies...but "Wolf"? "Please" yourself.
[This message was edited Sun Feb 9 16:07:54 PST 2003 by mrdespues] there was no ned to edit your first answer-repsonse. Of course Cuckoos Nest or even Five Easy Pieces is more worthy than Wolf..I was just stating an example of something silly that showed I was not "jaded' as you said about Jack Nicholson as an actor..so why use an example of a legitimate and recognized great performance that several oscars were awarded to deservedly as well..that would be too easy. And that was not to say that Wolf was a better film than Schmidt but it showed him actually acting more that just a stiff guy that is praised as such good acting.  "Climb in my fur." | |
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mrdespues said: Hmmph.
There's an emoticon for that, ya know. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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rdhull said: showed him actually acting more that just a stiff guy that is praised as such good acting.
What you call "stiff" I call "understated". This role would also have fit Robert De Niro quite well also, Lord knows he needs a boost in the credibility department these days. However, Nicholson was PERFECT for this movie and it wouldn't have been the same without him. Bates was brilliant also. In my opinion Nicholson conveyed many subtle feelings of general loss and "missed opportunity "throughout the film with measured nuance in his marvellous facial expressions and well-placed sighs. So what, we disagree. You seem to be from the elitist school of thought that dictates that that a movie blaring with talent and superior acting and that gets rave reviews CAN'T be any good because so many people like it and it's "too obvious a choice" (to paraphrase your thoughts about this film and "One Flew Over..."). Sometimes a great film is great because it DOES have mass appeal and shoots straight to the soul with it's message. I don't think it was a shameless tear-jerker and all. No one stole those tears from you...it obviously resonated with you at a deep level for it to bring you to tears. It almost sounds like you're embarrassed to admit to crying at a good movie! . [This message was edited Sun Feb 9 16:32:28 PST 2003 by mrdespues] | |
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Supernova said: mrdespues said: Hmmph.
There's an emoticon for that, ya know. I know. It looked better in letters. [This message was edited Sun Feb 9 16:32:47 PST 2003 by mrdespues] | |
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mrdespues said:[quote] rdhull said: showed him actually acting more that just a stiff guy that is praised as such good acting.
In my opinion Nicholson conveyed many subtle feelings of general loss and missed opportunity throughout the film with measured nuance in his marvellous facial expressions and well-placed sighs. Thats my point..facial expressions and sighs...whoo boy! So what, we disagree. You're obviously from the elitist school of thought that dictates that that a movie blaring with talent and superior acting and that gets rave reviews CAN'T be any good because so many people like it and it's "too obvious a choice" (to paraphrase your thoughts about this film and "One Flew Over...").
No because I like so called crappy movie s as well. Im definitely not an elitist--I just have no problem with saying that a performance that isn't a great stretch is not a great performance. maybe this not stretching ones acting chops os the brilliancy of it? Sometimes a great film is great because it DOES have mass appeal and shoots straight to the soul with it's message. I don't think it was a shameless tear-jerker and all. No one stole those tears from you...it obviously resonated with you at a deep level for it to bring you to tears. It almost sounds like you're embarrassed to admit to crying at a good movie!
No I have no qualms with saying I teared up at a movie or else I wouldn't have said that. And what I teared up for was because a litle poor bopy drew a pic of something he didnt have..not because of Jacks character or experiences. He did touch me on top of the RV scene.And where did I say it was not a good film. I said I dont think it deserves all the accolades it is getting.You said "big deal we disagree" and you go off..so obviously it is a big deal. Sorry about that. . [This message was edited Sun Feb 9 16:40:02 PST 2003 by rdhull] "Climb in my fur." | |
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mrdespues said:[quote] rdhull said: showed him actually acting more that just a stiff guy that is praised as such good acting.
In my opinion Nicholson conveyed many subtle feelings of general loss and missed opportunity throughout the film with measured nuance in his marvellous facial expressions and well-placed sighs. Thats my point..facial expressions and sighs...whoo boy! So what, we disagree. You're obviously from the elitist school of thought that dictates that that a movie blaring with talent and superior acting and that gets rave reviews CAN'T be any good because so many people like it and it's "too obvious a choice" (to paraphrase your thoughts about this film and "One Flew Over...").
No because I like so called crappy movie s as well. Im definitely not an elitist--I just have no problem with saying that a performance that isn't a great stretch is not a great performance. maybe this not stretching ones acting chops os the brilliancy of it? Sometimes a great film is great because it DOES have mass appeal and shoots straight to the soul with it's message. I don't think it was a shameless tear-jerker and all. No one stole those tears from you...it obviously resonated with you at a deep level for it to bring you to tears. It almost sounds like you're embarrassed to admit to crying at a good movie!
No I have no qualms with saying I teared up at a movie or else I wouldn't have said that. And what I teared up for was because a litle poor bopy drew a pic of something he didnt have..not because of Jacks character or experiences. He did touch me on top of the RV scene.And where did I say it was not a good film. I said I dont think it deserves all the accolades it is getting.You said "big deal we disagree" and you go off becauze of my criticism..so obviously it is a big deal. Sorry about that. "Climb in my fur." | |
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I've seen it before, but I watched it again yesterday, and it still made me cry... beautiful movie. --»You're my favourite moment, you're my Saturday... | |
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rdhull said: You said "big deal we disagree" and you go off becauze of my criticism..so obviously it is a big deal. Sorry about that.
Fair enough, I should have said that at the end of my post. It's no big deal at all. | |
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Diva said: "Snow Falling on Cedars"
I've seen it before, but I watched it again yesterday, and it still made me cry... beautiful movie. Wuss. 
Dancer in the Dark. Cried like a baby.  | |
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mrdespues said: rdhull said: I did tear up at the end of Schmidt but that was pure manipulation
I totally disagree with your jaded "seen it all" opinion of this fuckin excellent movie! This movie is totally different to "As Good As It Gets"...it doesn't yank on the shmaltzy sentimentality strings so obviously at all, in the way that AGAIG did. It was far more subtle and measured. I think it was brilliant and those who don't think Jack Nicolson deserves an Oscar need their pulse checked! Hmmph. Somebody check my pulse, apparently I need it...    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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I liked About Schmidt too, actually, it wasn't loaded with action, sure, but I thought the story and dialogue were great. I actually laughed a LOT during the film. And it was nice to see Nicholson not pulling faces just to play up to the camera... | |
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Movies rarely make me cry. Only music and heartache do that. The last movie that threatened to make me cry was Bjork's movie. | |
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It's rare that I cry during movies, but Edward Scissorhands did it to me again a month back!
Dancer in the Dark ruins me for a week after I watch it. | |
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call me a freak, but...
...i don't cry durin movies.  | |
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2the9s said: Diva said: "Snow Falling on Cedars"
I've seen it before, but I watched it again yesterday, and it still made me cry... beautiful movie. Wuss.
Dancer in the Dark. Cried like a baby. Dag... 
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I know it is not a movie, but tonight's episode of OZ had me crying. Monster's Ball made me tear up a little. | |
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luvtherock said: I know it is not a movie, but tonight's episode of OZ had me crying. Monster's Ball made me tear up a little.
Yes, I started tearing up when the guys were pounding on the walls in Oz tonight for Christopher (that's his name, right?)... | |
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AnotherLover2 said: luvtherock said: I know it is not a movie, but tonight's episode of OZ had me crying. Monster's Ball made me tear up a little.
Yes, I started tearing up when the guys were pounding on the walls in Oz tonight for Christopher (that's his name, right?)... No, his name is Cyril. | |
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luvtherock said: AnotherLover2 said: luvtherock said: I know it is not a movie, but tonight's episode of OZ had me crying. Monster's Ball made me tear up a little.
Yes, I started tearing up when the guys were pounding on the walls in Oz tonight for Christopher (that's his name, right?)... No, his name is Cyril. Ooops! Right!  | |
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I cry rather easily but I dont see enough movies that make me upset.
The last movie I saw that made me bawl like a pathetic lil kid was Forrest Gump (my fav movie) it was the first time I had seen it 4 about 2yrs. oy lav yeow Jenneeey [This message was edited Mon Feb 10 3:41:18 PST 2003 by SexLovely] "...because no-one gets there alone." - "...I like the floor. It's the only thing that seems real." | |
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SexLovely said: [color=blue:76ffc11064:6335c5c610]I cry rather easily but I dont see enough movies that make me upset.
The last movie I saw that made me bawl like a pathetic lil kid was Forrest Gump (my fav movie) it was the first time I had seen it 4 about 2yrs. oy lav yeow Jenneeey [This message was edited Mon Feb 10 3:41:18 PST 2003 by SexLovely] That movie had me bawling too the first time I saw it. Wonderful movie. Love it! | |
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