Avatree Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, The Panda said: Unplanned in the top 100? yikes Definitely too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, grim22 said: 81 to 100 81 Bacarau 82 Richard Jewell 83 Togo 84 The Nightingale 85 Asako I & II 86 Birds of Passage 87 Gemini Man 88 Godzilla 89 The death of dick Long 90 Missing Link 91 Unplanned 92 The Art of Self Defense 93 The Upside 94 Lady J 95 Greener Grass 96 Dark Waters 97 Adopt A Highway 98 Ash is Purest White 98 Game Changers 99 For Sama 100 The Beach Bum my guys made the top 100.😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, grim22 said: 107 Hotel by the River Hong Sang-soo crowd there are dozens three of us! Three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 #7 Spoiler LITTLE WOMEN Missing write-up due to the submitter not responding, in lieu of the write-up here's a meme USER REVIEWS: Absolutely phenomenal, it’s a home run adaption at just about every level. Wonderful on a technical level with weaving the past and present scenes together seamlessly. My favorite shot of the year was the end of the beach scene, absolutely ripped my heart out and had me in tears. It’s warm and effective at every level and does justice to its classic source material, showing that it can be just as resonant today without needing any modern updates or flairs. A+ @The Panda Just as magical a second time. Timmy’s hair is so pretty in this. Like black cotton candy @Eric Sionis 9 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanic2187 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I haven't got the chance the see LW, it is only in release this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 #6 Spoiler MARRIAGE STORY from @YourMother the Edgelord Driver and Johansson kill their roles, and Baumbach delivers a smart and striking script about a divorce that feels so real (as a child whose parents divorced at a young age, sees knows the feel of how the fast amicableness behind the divorce can completely fall apart as bitterness stirs) the and manages to deliver feelings of both haunting melancholy and stunning beauty. What’s not to love? Also the ending makes me cry USER REVIEWS: Phenomenal acting performances from Driver and Johansson (they would be my picks for best actor and actress at the moment), great dark humour that makes you feel bad for laughing at it and a very interesting use of aspect ratio that makes you feel claustrophobic being right there with all the characters in a way that is uncomfortable yet effective. A+ for me and in my top 5 of the year which is very high considering how great this year has been for film. @Jamiem One of my favorite movies of the last few years. Almost every scene in this was dynamite and the balance of humor and drama was exquisite. As other posters have alluded to, the supporting cast deserve so much recognition, some of whom (Merritt Wever for example) only have one significant scene yet they make their brief appearance so memorable. The characterization was so rich, and while the two leads are not always the most likable individuals, their flaws and the alternative ways in which they deal with a tumultuous situation makes their relationship and its breakdown so compelling. Driver definitely gets the meatier material in the latter stages, but that doesn't necessarily mean the movie is siding with him. Johansson has a few moments towards the end which purely rely on her facial expressions to sell the emotion, and she nails every single one of them. I'm also a sucker for filmmakers creating a sense of authenticity within their films, so minor details during key sequences like Charlie struggling to open a cupboard and the front door when the evaluator is in his apartment, and him helping Henry pronounce certain words when reading Nicole's letter were things I really appreciated. This is a rare beast of a film which is so heartbreaking but simultaneously very re-watchable. @gadd 12 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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narniadis Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Finally getting to more films I have seen.... wish I had seen others before making my list but time and all that. Harriet and Judy would have both been on my list for sure. Gotta have Netflix in order to see their films though 🤷♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, grim22 said: #6 Hide contents MARRIAGE STORY from @YourMother the Edgelord Driver and Johansson kill their roles, and Baumbach delivers a smart and striking script about a divorce that feels so real (as a child whose parents divorced at a young age, sees knows the feel of how the fast amicableness behind the divorce can completely fall apart as bitterness stirs) the and manages to deliver feelings of both haunting melancholy and stunning beauty. What’s not to love? Also the ending makes me cry USER REVIEWS: Phenomenal acting performances from Driver and Johansson (they would be my picks for best actor and actress at the moment), great dark humour that makes you feel bad for laughing at it and a very interesting use of aspect ratio that makes you feel claustrophobic being right there with all the characters in a way that is uncomfortable yet effective. A+ for me and in my top 5 of the year which is very high considering how great this year has been for film. @Jamiem One of my favorite movies of the last few years. Almost every scene in this was dynamite and the balance of humor and drama was exquisite. As other posters have alluded to, the supporting cast deserve so much recognition, some of whom (Merritt Wever for example) only have one significant scene yet they make their brief appearance so memorable. The characterization was so rich, and while the two leads are not always the most likable individuals, their flaws and the alternative ways in which they deal with a tumultuous situation makes their relationship and its breakdown so compelling. Driver definitely gets the meatier material in the latter stages, but that doesn't necessarily mean the movie is siding with him. Johansson has a few moments towards the end which purely rely on her facial expressions to sell the emotion, and she nails every single one of them. I'm also a sucker for filmmakers creating a sense of authenticity within their films, so minor details during key sequences like Charlie struggling to open a cupboard and the front door when the evaluator is in his apartment, and him helping Henry pronounce certain words when reading Nicole's letter were things I really appreciated. This is a rare beast of a film which is so heartbreaking but simultaneously very re-watchable. @gadd Up there with Endgame, Toy Story 4 and Joker as one of the most overrated movies of the year. amirite @Plain Old Tele ? 2 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misafeco Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Yay, I never expected Marriage Story this high! 1917, Joker, Parasite, Knives Out, Endgame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Just now, The Panda said: Up there with Endgame, Toy Story 4 and Joker as one of the most overrated movies of the year. amirite @Plain Old Tele ? well, I haven’t seen TS4 or Endgame so I can’t say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Faced with the possibility of both Joker and Endgame in the top 5 I'm rebranding myself as an Alita stan and hoping it upset one of them for the lulz. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealLyre Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, grim22 said: 81 Bacarau 84 The Nightingale 98 Ash is Purest White 99 For Sama too low but nice to see those 4 in the top 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealLyre Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 23 hours ago, RealLyre said: thinking Parasite, Endgame, 1917 and Knives Out will be in the top 5. (maybe John Wick or Joker too). did I call this right (except JW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 #5 Spoiler 1917 From @Tower There are several ways you can use to decide which film should be the best. If I were going by which film did the most things very well, I would have voted for Parasite. But I prefer answering the question: Which film this year gave me the best viewing experience? And my answer to that is 1917. No other film this year kept me enthralled with every moment of every scene the way 1917 did. It’s not a complex film but in this type of film it’s much more important to get the viewer to care about the characters by the time the action comes around. And personally, the film nailed that part, achieved through a combination of the great acting from the two main characters, the screenplay, and yes, the “one shot gimmick”. Because for this film the style works, giving you the feeling that you are in the trenches alongside the main characters. Part of this effect is achieved because you are following along with them at all times, and part of it is achieved because of what is not shown, which is anything our protagonist doesn’t know, forcing you to think like them USER REVIEWS Sam Mendes takes some big creative risks with his World War I drama 1917, and these risks pay off handsomely in an intense war film that succeeds in creating an exceptionally immersive experience for viewers. Unfolding as one unbroken shot in which the camera follows its leads through mundane and treacherous scenarios alike, 1917 keeps the tension running high throughout its running time and uses its visual gimmick to excellent effect. Though it is easy to occasionally slip into working to spot the hidden edits, the style enhances the urgency of the narrative and the intimacy the audience shares with the protagonists; as such, the sudden jolts in action carry greater weight and a more pronounced sense of dread because we – like Lance Corporals Blake and Schofield – have just a limited view of the action and peril that lie ahead. From a technical perspective, the film is a tremendous accomplishment: Roger Deakins’s cinematography is gorgeous as usual and moves carefully and precisely enough to sell the illusion of continuous movement much more often than not; the sound design is crisp and puts the directional capabilities of an Atmos sound mix to great use; and Mendes directs each element of each scene confidently and with a clear sense of each detail’s purpose, whether practical or profound. If there’s a knock to be made on the film, it’s that the story is a bit too simple to sustain the full two-hour running time, but Dean-Charles Chapman and George McKay carry the film with equal parts strength and grace. Chapman and McKay are both terrific in everyman parts, and they are each solid in smaller, affecting scenes that remind viewers of the humanity at the center of the conflict. As a survival tale set against the backdrop of a World War, 1917 does admittedly stand in Dunkirk’s shadow to some degree, but there’s so much mightily impressive dramatic material and technical mastery on display that it’s hard not to get swept up in the world and scenarios Mendes creates onscreen. A- @Webslinger Thoroughly enjoyed my first viewing. So much that I plan to see it again...on IMAX. Loved the lead actors Surprised at the early death Very tense at times Shoo-in for Oscar nominations, especially in the Sound department @lilmac 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I love Baumbach generally but MS isn't even in his filmography's top 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 #51 to 80 51 Wild Rose 52 Blinded by the Light 53 Arctic 54 Just Mercy 55 Weathering with You 56 Bombshell 57 One Cut of the Dead 58 Yesterday 59 Jumanji: The Next Level 60 Detective Pikachu 61 Judy 62 Long Day's Journey Into Night 63 Paddleton 64 The Lion King 65 Good Boys 66 Glass 67 Honey Boy 68 Promare 69 Luce 70 Downton Abbey 71 Cats 72 The King 73 Waves 74 Terminator: Dark Fate 75 The Mustang 76 The Report 77 El Camino 78 I am Mother 79 Nezha 80 Zombieland 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 huh? shocked to see 1917 on this list. thought everyone here hated it 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric is Quiet Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Just now, Ethan Hunt said: huh? shocked to see 1917 on this list. thought everyone here hated it 1917 made me cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealLyre Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 minute ago, grim22 said: #51 to 80 62 Long Day's Journey Into Night 69 Luce amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
