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"Okay, so not entirely baseless. I've read some of the criticism on this site, and tend toward the reaction: "aright. that's true....but-" But. But. what is this 'but' that nags me into stating that this is one of my favourite films of 2007?Evidence, exhibits A-D: Kirk Douglas is utterly brilliant as murderously deranged but (as may be more apparent upon second viewing) laughable Stuntman Mike, Zoe Bell is truly charming, totally somkin' hot, and her dual stunt woman/actress stint makes for some truly amazing shots. There is of course the awe-inspiring driving and white-knuckle crashes of the Great Buddy Joe Hooker, not to mention the drool-inducing throaty chorus of American Muscle Car. Shots are great, the joyful nostalgia infectious, etc. HOWEVER, what really gets me about this movie is the simple fact that i could not wipe the shit-eating grin that appeared during the diner scene from my face until around midway through the end credits. I ha ... " [More]
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"What happens to human beings taken out of context? This is an unexpectedly wonderful film by Danny Boyle, director of Trainspotting and Millions. At once a beuatiful, haunting, chilling, stunning film in which Cillian Murphy and Chris Evans shine. This movie is not without its flaws and has some major plausibility problems, but I would still recommend it to almost anyone. " [More]
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"Brilliant. Years after finishing Little Dieter Needs to Fly, yet still through a documentarian's lens, Werner Herzog deftly portrays his fictionalized account of Dengler's ordeal. He characteristically invokes the man vs. nature conflict, though this time explores a non-characteristic resolution. Included are elegant evocations of Aguirre and Fitzcarraldo, which, along with Dengler's actions and perseverance work to doubly subvert what seems a forgone conclusion. Matchless, Bale and Zahn shine under brilliant direction and stunning cinematography. " [More]