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Best Ever
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Pretty Good
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So-so
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Terrible
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Best Bacon
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Better Carrots
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01-12-2009, 04:44 PM
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Just saw it last night.
It was pretty much what I expected: a good occasion for Clint Eastwood to appear on screen and crack open a can of whoop-a**. If this is the last time he does so, I think it will make a good bookend.
AFAIC, he's still got it. He is the man. And he cuts everybody else down to about 3" tall with so much confidence and style, I just had to laugh out loud on multiple occasions.
IMO the film has a few rough spots. They flaunt the anti-PC aspect more than they really need to sometimes. The support cast probably won't get any Oscars. Frankly, I've never been 100% sold on Clint Eastwood the director.
Having said that, this is probably my favorite film he's directed. I felt emotionally involved and I got a few big surprises. And his character kicks major butt. So for any major Eastwood fan, I think this film will be important.
What do you think?
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01-12-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jefenator  What do you think? | I think I will wait for some more replies before I decide to go.
What made it rated R?
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01-12-2009, 04:50 PM
|  | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | | Saw it last night. Pretty good film.
It was a little heavy handed and came close to "after school special" territory a couple times. In fact, I think Clint's performance is what kept the movie's head above water during some of the questionable parts. But I liked it.
That said, my favorite movie Eastwood has directed was Mystic River. |
01-12-2009, 04:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Elk River, Minnesota | | | I usually don't enjoy going to the theatres to see films, but my friend, who works at the theatre, brought me in to see it for free. I plan on taking the girlfriend out to see it. That alone should show what I thought of it. The ending was a very nice surprise, possibly a better ending than the expected one.
It was the only movie I've been to where the crowd was silent as it walked out. Very odd thing really. |
01-12-2009, 04:53 PM
| | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MJ5150 I think I will wait for some more replies before I decide to go.
What made it rated R?
-Mike | Language. People easily offended by slurs and stereotypes probably wouldn't enjoy this film. There was some violence but it was fairly mild and wouldn't have warranted an R rating on its own. Maybe not even PG-13. |
01-12-2009, 04:57 PM
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01-12-2009, 05:07 PM
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Endorsing Artist: see profile | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toms_river.nj.us | | 'Best ever' s a tad strong... I voted 'Pretty good' but it's a real strong 'Pretty Good'.
I want to see it again... I don't generally rewatch films  |
01-12-2009, 05:17 PM
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01-12-2009, 05:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando | | | I loved it... really moving, and yes, the end is fantastic.
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01-12-2009, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by James Hart 'Best ever' s a tad strong... I voted 'Pretty good' but it's a real strong 'Pretty Good'.
I want to see it again... I don't generally rewatch films | Yeah, hard to categorize the reactions in just 4 categories + bacon. (Or construct a perfect poll for anything for that matter.  ) "Best Ever" is pretty extreme. I saw some reviews like that on imdb & thought I ought to accommodate those folks here. (Mind you on imdb you can find "best ever" raves for just about everything.  )
+1 I want to watch it again, which is unusual for me too.
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01-12-2009, 06:31 PM
|  | Some carrots are humiliated publicly | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY | | | I liked it a lot so I voted Pretty Good. Every time Clint did that growl-like sound when he got pissed was hilarious. Also the barber-shop/construction yard scenes were just classic.
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01-12-2009, 06:46 PM
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01-12-2009, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jefenator J Frankly, I've never been 100% sold on Clint Eastwood the director. | I've always felt the same.
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01-12-2009, 07:22 PM
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01-12-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NJL I loved Bird and Straight, No Chaser | You love chicharones too so that doesn't count for much.
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01-12-2009, 07:33 PM
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01-12-2009, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike N No carrots option? | Bacon is the new carrots.
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01-12-2009, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike N No carrots option? | This **** with bacon has got to stop. It's pissing me off. I will find a new forum. This one is filled with trolls.
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01-12-2009, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kserg This **** with bacon has got to stop. It's pissing me off. I will find a new forum. This one is filled with trolls. | Eh, ya just gotta weather the n00b storm. They catch on, or are shunned like circus freak (i.e Meev) over time!
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01-12-2009, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kserg This **** with bacon has got to stop. It's pissing me off. I will find a new forum. This one is filled with trolls. | did i miss something here?
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