Super pumped to see it. "Very good horror movie debut followed by neo-noir/thriller followup" is maybe the surest way to keep me hooked as a movie director fan.
I can’t speak for Scott but I’d have a hard time giving any movie five stars on first viewing. (Have I ever? Probably. Fury Road?) I think it takes a little time to get there and there are films that would definitely give it to some now that I didn’t then.
I once talked to an Uber driver who explained that anything less than five stars may as well be no stars. It’s all about getting the highest rating. But I think it’s different with movies.
I hate that in hindsight it gave Dave Franco the best character and intentionally limits his time. Because you could tie his frantic state to the small revelation along with why he’s so distrustful of Lou when it’s presented as her sexuality. Also Daisy may be the best tragic character hinted at through context clues that has no idea what she’s getting into just to be with Lou.
I ended up really digging it! Without spoiling anything, I’m not sure how sold I was on some of the late-game aesthetic choices, but I have a feeling these will work better for me on a second viewing. Also the uh, *organic* sound design was EXTREMELY stressful.
So I tuned out a few years of Oscars where there seemed to be lots of movies winning best picture that nobody saw and didn't seem that interesting (Coda, Green Book) or I saw and didn't like very much (Shape of Water, Nomadland), but I seem to have completely missed that PETER FARRELLY, director of *Dumb and Dumber* and *Shallow Hal* directed a best picture Oscar winner AND got a screenplay Oscar for it.
I think he’s the real deal. I always like when he turns up. I remember when we thought The Rock was our best wrestler/actor. Now Cena and Bautista are legit really good at what they do. (The Rock has his place, of course.)
Finally saw love lies bleeding. I think the review captures it well - passion really drives the main characters and leads them to some interesting places. On the flip side is Ed Harris, who seems to care for nothing. Enjoyed the lightly twisty plot and was willing to go to the fantastic because the metaphor landed for me.
Really looking to when this comments section starts to fill up after people see LOVE LIES BLEEDING. Lots to talk about there.
The review is so glowing, I have to ask what it takes to get a 5-star review
Super pumped to see it. "Very good horror movie debut followed by neo-noir/thriller followup" is maybe the surest way to keep me hooked as a movie director fan.
I can’t speak for Scott but I’d have a hard time giving any movie five stars on first viewing. (Have I ever? Probably. Fury Road?) I think it takes a little time to get there and there are films that would definitely give it to some now that I didn’t then.
I once talked to an Uber driver who explained that anything less than five stars may as well be no stars. It’s all about getting the highest rating. But I think it’s different with movies.
TBF, not giving a movie five stars on first review usually doesn't result in you losing your job
I'm seeing it tomorrow! Can't wait!
I hate that in hindsight it gave Dave Franco the best character and intentionally limits his time. Because you could tie his frantic state to the small revelation along with why he’s so distrustful of Lou when it’s presented as her sexuality. Also Daisy may be the best tragic character hinted at through context clues that has no idea what she’s getting into just to be with Lou.
I ended up really digging it! Without spoiling anything, I’m not sure how sold I was on some of the late-game aesthetic choices, but I have a feeling these will work better for me on a second viewing. Also the uh, *organic* sound design was EXTREMELY stressful.
So I tuned out a few years of Oscars where there seemed to be lots of movies winning best picture that nobody saw and didn't seem that interesting (Coda, Green Book) or I saw and didn't like very much (Shape of Water, Nomadland), but I seem to have completely missed that PETER FARRELLY, director of *Dumb and Dumber* and *Shallow Hal* directed a best picture Oscar winner AND got a screenplay Oscar for it.
Over Paul Schrader no less!
Keith, I doubt I will see Ricky Stanicky, but your description of Cena's contribution got me closer to wanting to than I would have thought possible.
I think he’s the real deal. I always like when he turns up. I remember when we thought The Rock was our best wrestler/actor. Now Cena and Bautista are legit really good at what they do. (The Rock has his place, of course.)
Finally saw love lies bleeding. I think the review captures it well - passion really drives the main characters and leads them to some interesting places. On the flip side is Ed Harris, who seems to care for nothing. Enjoyed the lightly twisty plot and was willing to go to the fantastic because the metaphor landed for me.