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The Deer Hunter (1978)
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"Opening today, Soul Men features the final performance from Bernie Mac, who died unexpectedly on August 9. The movie also includes a cameo from Isaac Hayes, who died one day later. Both men join a long list of people whose last films were released after their deaths, a list that includes Brad Renfro, whose final performance, in The Informers, can be seen in theaters come next May. Unlike some names on that list, Bernie Mac, whose voice can also be heard in the new animated sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, isn’t likely to receive a posthumous Oscar nomination as a tribute to his final work. But as one of the most underrated comic actors of the past few years, Mac likely gives a great performance as soul singer “Floyd Henderson,” enough to fall in with the crop of posthumously released roles we’ve showcased below:
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"One of the deepest war movies I've seen. De Niro, Walkens, and Streep were exceptional members of this large cast. In its full scope, The Deer Hunter is a high art amongst all of the war films made. This is one of the few war films that actually affected me emotionally. What war does to people, by it's very nature, like Russian Roulette, is truly, truly tragic. Shows that some are naturally capable of handling the burdens of combat, and some aren't, and for the ones that can't handle it, well... "
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"I just finished watching this film for the first time, a truly heart wrenching story that tares apart a loveable group of characters. I have never felt so horrible after watching a movie as this one. I will admit that I hardly cried, but I still felt like shit. The characters that Michael Cimino created are so completely flesh and blood that it's hard to get past the fact that this movie was in the hands of a screen writer the entire time.That said, through the scenes of Russian roulette I had to remind myself that it was just a movie, and the entire fate of all the characters was in the hands of a screenwriter. The fact that the characters were in the hands of a screenwriter didn't really matter on one of the final scenes. I could only think that this screenwriter has his motives, and the characters are going to meet an inevitable fate.All of the performances were solid, and whenever I asked myself if a scene was working... the answer was always a pure yes. I think that I ... "
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"1. Apocalypse Now - It's not only my favorite war film, but one of my favorite films period. It's hard to say anything about this film that hasn't already been said many times before. It's just perfect from the direction, writing, cast and soundtrack. The Ride Of The Valkyries scenes is still one of the greatest ever filmed. 2. The Deer Hunter - A heartbreaking film that's got one of the greatest cast ever assembled. The Russian Roulette scene goes under my top 5 uncomfortable moments. 3. Saving Private Ryan - I know many people consider this to be way overrated, but it's a film that left such an imprint on me. 4. The Thin Red Line - As with all of Malick's films, Thin Red Line is a sobering and contemplative masterpiece. 5. All Quiet On The Western Front - Told from a completely different point of view than most other War films. This thing holds like crazy! Here are some honorable mentions that almost made my Top 5: Overlord Full ... "
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Before Pretention Set In
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"Unusual Clint Eastwood vehicle, in that he participates in an ensemble cast rather than being the sole focus of the plot. A combination Road Movie/Buddy Picture/Caper Film that I was drawn to after researching the 1974 oscar race, and noticing Jeff Bridges nominated for his role in this film. Michael Cimino puts together a tight, well-paced character study with occasional surreal touches (what's up with the guy with a trunkload of white rabbits?) that carries none of the pretentious baggage and extraneous backstory that plagued his Deer Hunter/Heaven's Gate years. George Kennedy puts in a fine performance as an ex partner of Eastwood's with a huge chip on his shoulder, and Jeff Bridges puts in another in what would eventually prove to be a long career of underappreciated character roles. Also a good 'downer' ending that could only have come from the seventies. Other good 'caper gone wrong' movies that I also enjoy: Kubrick's The Killing, The Hot Rock ... "
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