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The Thin Red Line (1998)
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"Probably Malick's movie with the most mainstream appeal, yet also the most hidden from the general public. I'm surprised it didn't get more attention when The Thin Red Line came out, particularly since Malick doesn't have a ton of projects over the years like a Spielberg, for example. Usually when I see Martin Sheen acting in his younger days, I'm impressed. As opposed to today's Martin Sheen who every time he appears onscreen, it's like "hey, I'm Martin Sheen -- I used to act". Anyway, the half-Charlie half-Emilio rebel plays it nice and smooth in Badlands, perfectly representing the character. Sissy Spacek was perfect for the innocent teen just waiting for someone to corrupt her. She's not completely naiive -- she knows her innocence is being taken by the young punk. Overall, a fascinating first-person look at wild, misguided kids on the run. "
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"Every time a DVD player breaks, we have a panic. How to watch the stack of movies I, Hef and Kid have scavenge several times a week from the Mid-Manhattan and Brooklyn Central libraries? Without our movies, what have we got? A bunch of homeless guys with no more than a bag of clothes, some food stamps and dollar store toiletries each between us. There’s only so much shit-talking and communal daydreaming (typically about which beautiful celebrity we would treat to multiple orgasms) one can do in the downtime, the hours between 5pm and lights out. And we can’t bring women in here. And we keep forgetting to buy a cheap chess board. And the streets of East New York are no place to find non-lethal distraction. Gunfights every night. I downplay my advantage, my notebook. The fellas don’t know I’m a writer, nor that I have no criminal or substance abuse history. Nobody pries. It’s understood that we’re all here because we fucked up in one way or another. But it’s the DVD player that helps ... "
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"This blog entry is part of my “movie year countdown round #2”. Read more about that here.The New WorldWell it's strange but I seem to like each of Malick's subsequent movies less and less. Badlands is one of my absolute favoirtes of all time. In the cold, decisive world of movie ratings I gave it at 10. Days of Heaven I gave a 9, The Thin Red Line an 8, and The New World a 7.I feel like the movies are losing the inherent ironic humor of his characters and narration for something that's trying to be more poetic and profound in it's sincerity. It's not connecting with me as much.I don't think I ever really connect with Malick's characters. I guess at first I didn't think we were supposed to. But now he uses the same distancing techniques on conjunction with techniques that seem to be striving for the opposite. I won't deny the cinematography is gorgeous. The worlds and history come alive to an extent that is rare on screen. Bu ... "
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"Terrence Malick's work is sadly not-oft appreciated, as he's only made four feature films. The Thin Red Line definitely goes down as one of the greatest films of 1998, possibly one of the best of the 1990s.Where Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan don't spend much time exploring, The Thin Red Line goes right into it, everything from God to finding courage. Sure Malick can direct some pretty awesome action sequences, but he can also explore these topics in between those enthralling sequences of chaos. Thematically, this is probably the best war film since The Deer Hunter. I should mention the score by Hans Zimmer is also worth noting.I'll also mention that one shouldn't expect a single outstanding performance or a single character to get to know real well. Everyone really takes a back seat to Malick's ethereal style of direction, filled with visual thoughts and imaginings combined with serene shots of nature, in between some finely directed firefights, of ... "
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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 Metal Jacke ... "
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Beautiful
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"This film by Terrence Malick is one of the most beautiful poetic films I have seen. The direction is incredible and the cinematography (Jon Toll) is breathtaking. A study of the mental states of several different individuals from all over the country brought together with bloodshed and war. The hero, more of a psychological hero than an external one, sees the world entirely differently after experiencing the simple life of an African tribe in which we find him at the opening of the film. The characters are ripped open from the inside and spill out beautifully written monologues of ther past lives and current ambitions. The theme of family is laced throughout this film, and even openly expressed at the end. The fater figure is Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Tall (Nick Nolte) however, not a good father figure. Burdened by his souless existance he forces his men charge hills, lose their lives and then he will meet up with them after its over with encouragement but no empathy. He cares only ... "
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