tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post1183862828017111834..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Reserved Seating: BRIGHTPatrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-52558469937595589742018-01-01T01:21:58.540-06:002018-01-01T01:21:58.540-06:00In regards to people talking about the same movies...In regards to people talking about the same movies, I think it’s because those are the ones that clearly announce themselves as really good movies. The ones that stand out as people’s all timers don’t reveal themselves right away. A movie like Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is a great example - I doubt it made many top ten lists that year but it’s on a lot now. It’s impossible to know which movies will stand the test of time, which is why top ten lists are always just a point in time, just like any review. I’m always interested to look at my Top Ten five years later and see how it changes. Cloud Atlas didn’t even make my Top Ten in 2012 but it’s prob my fav movie of that year now, after a bunch of rewatches. I bet there’ll be movies that didn’t totally work for us this year that’ll stand out in a few! I’d also recommend checking out foreign movies whenever you’re feeling burnt out on what’s in theatres. I watched the anime Your Name on a whim and it’s prob my fav movie this year, partly cuz it’s just so different than anything I’ve seen.Andrew Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-56385239129007292032017-12-31T14:34:38.300-06:002017-12-31T14:34:38.300-06:00Personally, I didn't mind Bright, but I wasn&#...Personally, I didn't mind Bright, but I wasn't in love with the movie either. I found the universe way more interesting than the story if that makes any sense. You strip away the fantasy elements away from the movie and it's just a standard buddy cop movie, but I guess I did admire its ambition. Also, I agree with Rob, Bright would have probably worked better as a series as opposed to a movie. At least this way they could have explored the universe a little bit more. I've heard some people compared this to Alien Nation. Ironically, I've never seen Alien nation. Is Alien Nation worth watching?Cecil Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806271011497361243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-91295516250677996902017-12-31T11:59:26.699-06:002017-12-31T11:59:26.699-06:00I was hoping the elves were good at basketball.I was hoping the elves were good at basketball.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-84855191165491369042017-12-31T11:51:24.980-06:002017-12-31T11:51:24.980-06:00@Daniel-Thanks for commenting. I always love readi...@Daniel-Thanks for commenting. I always love reading your enthusiasm and good humor even when a movie isn't great. This was really the year where I feel like I started to "see through" (that sounds harsh but it's honest) the Oscar-bait fare. E.G. I liked Darkest Hour but it's this year's Theory of Everything or The Imitation Game. I liked Call Me By Your Name but it's not as good as Brokeback Mountain or Moonlight. I loved Lady Bird but it reminded me a lot of Juno. I feel like I've seen it all at this point. Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-36502255863826709922017-12-31T11:33:00.585-06:002017-12-31T11:33:00.585-06:00I'm genuinely thrilled that you saw so much yo...I'm genuinely thrilled that you saw so much you loved this year (of COURSE I am, because that's what we all want) so I am in no way challenging your assessment that the year has been great, but I have a genuine question that comes up every time of year when we start running our top 10s on the site. Why is it that whether we call it a "great year" for movies or not, are we always talking about the same 10 movies? This isn't a question I expect you to answer, Daniel. Just something that really stands out this week when we all run our lists of the same titles in slightly different orders. I saw a lot of movies I liked or thought were good this year but very few I fully loved, and that's 100% on me, not the fault of the movies. But even still, as I look around every other site's top 10 rankings, we're always talking about the same 10 movies, most of which were released in the last two months of the year. It's a phenomenon that I'm frustrated by but also in which I'm pretty complicit.<br /><br />Just thinking out loud, and obviously the comment section of this BRIGHT review is the place to do it.Patrick Bromleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-65908298622796291202017-12-31T10:26:58.520-06:002017-12-31T10:26:58.520-06:00I do sort of get how you feel Andrew, but I have t...I do sort of get how you feel Andrew, but I have to remind myself that feelings are all subjective. I too have noticed many writers on this site are underwhelmed by this year, and I don't personally understand that. I thought this year was amazing and I'm having so much trouble scaling down to a Top 10. But if others don't feel that way, it's totally cool. It's all subjective. I'm the one who didn't like BR2049, so I'm not one to talk about how people should like more stuff. haha<br /><br />And Adam, just write/podcast on your honest feelings. I think that's all we really want!Daniel Eplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866855763520017556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-61533887020753051922017-12-30T18:10:00.360-06:002017-12-30T18:10:00.360-06:00Orcs are born linebackers aren't they? And I a...Orcs are born linebackers aren't they? And I always thought a Ringwraith would make a mean free safety.Will Bensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-82501554591791946062017-12-29T19:43:22.568-06:002017-12-29T19:43:22.568-06:00“I can’t imagine there being a douchebro out there...“I can’t imagine there being a douchebro out there with a Scarface poster, eating buffalo wings, wearing a Lord of the Rings costume, writing End of Watch fanfiction.” - This is hands down the funniest line I’ve read in a review all year!<br />Andy Quiltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548331193831230783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-63494841496311882832017-12-29T12:56:36.049-06:002017-12-29T12:56:36.049-06:00It's very unfortunate that with the reach and ...It's very unfortunate that with the reach and pull Netflix has, it's falling into the same hamster wheel that the "theatrical" AAA studios are.<br /><br />The hit-it-with-a-ballpeen-hammer-till-it-works approach is becoming the norm here in Hollywood (or as I like to call it: "Misallocation of Resources: The Live Interactive Experience")Jake B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910103662713432844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-38068606069138142642017-12-29T11:49:59.876-06:002017-12-29T11:49:59.876-06:00Thanks for responding! I can definitely understand...Thanks for responding! I can definitely understand feeling fatigued after a year of writing about movies, especially ones like Bright and Flatliners. Keep up the good work, and I hope that you both see some movies soon that will make seeing all the not so good ones worth it!Andrew Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-85189417025945680252017-12-29T10:29:29.335-06:002017-12-29T10:29:29.335-06:00Speaking only for myself, I’d classify my attitude...Speaking only for myself, I’d classify my attitude as fatigued, not negative. Yes, movies will always be good and bad, but the amount of time and energy it takes to see movies, think about them, and write about them at a volume that allows us to provide weekly content can be exhausting. Sometimes it’s okay to reflect and regroup at the end of the year. We invest a lot of energy into this project, and it has to go somewhere. <br /><br />As for the midsize conversation: I was more expressing frustration with changing distribution models, not the movies themselves. Like you said, the change makes midsize movies feel smaller, which is what I think we were getting at. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the comment! Rob DiCristinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402698333999727219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-87604427081191685932017-12-29T08:55:07.586-06:002017-12-29T08:55:07.586-06:00I will try to be more positive and/or keep my nega...I will try to be more positive and/or keep my negativity to myself. Thanks for commenting. Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-63273559512529548202017-12-29T08:47:48.080-06:002017-12-29T08:47:48.080-06:00Can we pleeeeease cool it with the "movies ar...Can we pleeeeease cool it with the "movies are terrible these days" stuff? They're not. There were good movies, bad movies, and everything in between released this year, just like EVERY year. There are still totally midsize releases - it's just that big budgets have gotten bigger, so that makes midsize movies like The Shape of Water, Wonder, or Molly's Game looks small.<br /><br />I've always liked that F This Movie tries to find the good in the bad, but perhaps if you were more willing to hate on something like Bright (which I think is fair because Max Landis is the worst), you'd be willing to pile more praise on things that deserve it. I still like this column, because you guys always make good points, and I like your different points of view, but...maybe try to be a little more excited about new movies? Because I can guarantee you that in 20 years, people will be talking about how amazing 2010's movies were, compared to all the stuff that comes out in the 2030's.Andrew Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-45117203954401347752017-12-29T08:46:00.328-06:002017-12-29T08:46:00.328-06:00Very true. Very true. Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-30783076515176908402017-12-29T08:29:02.954-06:002017-12-29T08:29:02.954-06:00Sometimes I find that a divisive film can bring ou...Sometimes I find that a divisive film can bring out the best in film fans, but I guess it can result in a lot of arguments as well.Villainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353115716489078717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-81798835587390881412017-12-29T07:54:57.622-06:002017-12-29T07:54:57.622-06:00I dig divisive. It always means the filmmakers are...I dig divisive. It always means the filmmakers are taking a chance.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-46723297985293995732017-12-29T07:19:11.106-06:002017-12-29T07:19:11.106-06:00Bright seems to be up there with The Last Jedi and...Bright seems to be up there with The Last Jedi and Mother as one of the most divisive movies of 2017. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but after all the brutal reviews I adjusted my expectations and by the time it was over I was quite happy with it.<br /><br />I'd like to think that the fact that I'm watching this movie on Netflix isn't changing my opinion on the film if I had actually paid 10 bucks to see it, but I can't confidently say that. Its reach definitely exceeds its grasp, but I had enough fun with it that I would watch a sequel.Villainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353115716489078717noreply@blogger.com