I watched The Fall last night. It was visually stunning and I liked Lee Pace and the little girl (adorable). It screamed pretentious pretty much in all of the story parts (some of which didn't work for me), but I'll forgive pretentious if it's OMGGorgeous. It's no Pan's Labyrinth, but overall I enjoyed it. That little Brothers Quay-esque bit after Alexandria falls off the cabinet was pretty sweet looking. Overall it kind of felt like a string of really cool music videos (which I believe is what Tarsem is known for). I found it rather thin story-wise.
And what's the fun in becoming an immortal demon if you're not regular, am I right?
The Mayor ,'End of Days'
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Glamcookie - Jan 16, 2009 7:04:02 am PST #9508 of 10000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
le nubian - Jan 16, 2009 7:52:06 am PST #9509 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
for some reason, I liked it better than PL - if you can believe it.
Glamcookie - Jan 16, 2009 8:23:37 am PST #9510 of 10000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Well, PL was violent, dark, and grim. In contrast, TF was playful, lush, and ultimately hopeful. So I can see one appealing over the other. Personally I was much more drawn into the story in PL and I like those high stakes, dark kind of stories. Both films were just amazing to look at from a purely visual perspective.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 16, 2009 8:27:17 am PST #9511 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I had to stop it in the VCR after 40 minutes because Alexandria was inspiring levels of annoyance I hadn't experienced since Short Round.
le nubian - Jan 16, 2009 9:13:10 am PST #9512 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
yeah, PL was a bit too dark for me. if it hadn't dealt with kids, I think I would have taken it all a bit better.
le nubian - Jan 16, 2009 9:14:04 am PST #9513 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
although I have to admit, I wasn't quite sure The Fall was going to be that hopeful. It seemed pretty grim there for awhile.
Polter-Cow - Jan 16, 2009 9:46:37 am PST #9514 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Alexandria was inspiring levels of annoyance I hadn't experienced since Short Round.
Really, Matt? I thought she was fantastic and adorable.
Cashmere - Jan 16, 2009 9:49:20 am PST #9515 of 10000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Variety is reporting that the Fox/Warner Bros. dispute over the rights to make the Watchmen movie has been settled with a large payoff to Fox. In addition to a cash payment between $5-10 million, plus payment of Fox’s legal fees,
I saw a trailer on TV, so I figured they were getting close to settling.
Glamcookie - Jan 16, 2009 9:56:08 am PST #9516 of 10000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Alexandria was inspiring levels of annoyance I hadn't experienced since Short Round.
DW disliked her, too. She walked out on the movie about when you did, Matt.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 16, 2009 9:56:55 am PST #9517 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Really, Matt? I thought she was fantastic and adorable.
In this, as in many things, we have wildly divergent tastes.