ChD Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 As a Potter head, have you ever done a Potter binge with the 8 movies in a row ? I can proudly say I've done the first seven once. Woke up at 7 or 8 AM and finished at 3 or 4 AM. (With slight pauses to eat, drink) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Also, noticed that many people cried at "Up". For some reason, that movie didn't get me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I don't tear up as much in the montage, but towards the end when Carl looks at the book gets me more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In addition to what Fishnets added, this is more evidence of Cameron's skill as a storyteller. Very few directors working today can touch him when it comes to structuring a story superbly, in a way in which no single element is filler. This. What I love about Cameron is that he never wastes a shot. if it won`t come back in a pay off, than it isn`t in the movie. case in point are Tanator, those other beasties that he scared off and dogs. In the hands of a less skilled story-tellers, the chase would be self-suficient action-piece without overarching importance. But here, they all come back in a big payoff and boy is Tanator`s death hard to watch. Especilaly because he has that mini-arc where he starts an antagonist but then comes back as a major aid and when he bows to neytiri it`s beautiful. OTOH, compare that to SWATH which has some really expensive creatures that play no role except that they look pretty. The pixies, the stag, no payoff, nothing. Just waste money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Wall-EToy Story 3PerksCloud Atlas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In the Shawshank Redemption, at the end, when Red is free, he say's this: 'I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.' One of the most uplifting scenes in history, and it never fails to produce a tear in my eye. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Shit, I teared up when Frobisher was watching Sixsmith before committing suicide. Again, that CA score got me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In addition to what Fishnets added, this is more evidence of Cameron's skill as a storyteller. Very few directors working today can touch him when it comes to structuring a story superbly, in a way in which no single element is filler. So much for Cameron "simple" stories,scripts. Why people can't understand all what you said is beyond me. Cameron is a masterful storyteller, everything you see or hear in his movies is designed to have a narrative purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This. What I love about Cameron is that he never wastes a shot. if it won`t come back in a pay off, than it isn`t in the movie. case in point are Tanator, those other beasties that he scared off and dogs. In the hands of a less skilled story-tellers, the chase would be self-suficient action-piece without overarching importance. But here, they all come back in a big payoff and boy is Tanator`s death hard to watch. Especilaly because he has that mini-arc where he starts an antagonist but then comes back as a major aid and when he bows to neytiri it`s beautiful. OTOH, compare that to SWATH which has some really expensive creatures that play no role except that they look pretty. The pixies, the stag, no payoff, nothing. Just waste money. Fish, the way you talk about Cameron. You nailed it It s beautiful. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 In the Shawshank Redemption, at the end, when Red is free, he say's this: 'I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.' One of the most uplifting scenes in history, and it never fails to produce a tear in my eye. See I got the impression that they were gay lovers after watching that scene. I guess i'm alone on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc2002 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 In the Shawshank Redemption, at the end, when Red is free, he say's this: 'I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.' One of the most uplifting scenes in history, and it never fails to produce a tear in my eye. And it's narrated by Freeman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Fish, the way you talk about Cameron. You nailed it It s beautiful. Thanks. I adore Cameron. he`s the greatest Canadian eva. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Shit, I teared up when Frobisher was watching Sixsmith before committing suicide. Again, that CA score got me. Broke my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 And it's narrated by Freeman. Hell YEAH! There`s only one Freeman and that`s Morgan bitches! That Martin Floppit person can suck on lembas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Artificial Intelligence made me cry so much. The last fifteen minutes were so heartbreaking. All he wanted was for his mother to love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I never liked AI when I watched it but I was young at the time. I think it needs a re-watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I never liked AI when I watched it but I was young at the time. I think it needs a re-watch. Honestly, it's astounding how far ahead of its time it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 See I got the impression that they were gay lovers after watching that scene. I guess i'm alone on that. ....... ? Huh? How did you draw that conclusion? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Also...the last thing I'll post from Harry Potter, but how has nobody mentioned this scene yet?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 ....... ? Huh? How did you draw that conclusion? I guess Tim Robbins got used to being butt raped so much he developed a man crush on Morgan Freeman or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
