tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post2877300087898741999..comments2024-03-22T14:48:09.697-04:00Comments on Dell on Movies: Against the Crowd Blogathon: The Kubrick Klassick Worse Than a Michael Bay FlickDellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-42265113424224394682016-02-25T09:49:28.465-05:002016-02-25T09:49:28.465-05:00I haven't seen Bad Boys II so I can't comm...I haven't seen Bad Boys II so I can't comment on that, but all the drugs of this world wouldn't be enough to make me fully appreciate Space Odyssey. I like classical music, but the only thought of listening to Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and staring at the same photo for the whole time makes me sleepy! And that's exactly what happens with the movie. I'm sure some of those who claim to love this film just can't admit how boring it is and don't want to go against the crowd.<br />Sonia Cercahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313734872038610058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-71178934689162010442014-07-17T19:13:44.298-04:002014-07-17T19:13:44.298-04:00Lots of people love it. That's all I'll sa...Lots of people love it. That's all I'll say.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-33029088989923722052014-07-17T11:32:59.501-04:002014-07-17T11:32:59.501-04:00I haven't seen both..so I can't comment mu...I haven't seen both..so I can't comment much....but I'll keep in mind about Space Odyssey Novrozhttp://bokunosekai.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-53054518809035942002014-07-15T07:29:07.992-04:002014-07-15T07:29:07.992-04:00Exactly. Then again, it was released during the si...Exactly. Then again, it was released during the sixties so maybe it really wasn't meant for sober viewing. Hmmm....Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-50104119303060426952014-07-15T05:27:03.681-04:002014-07-15T05:27:03.681-04:00I'm glad to know I'm not the only movie bu...I'm glad to know I'm not the only movie buff who didn't appreciate 2001: A Space Odyssey. I had kind of the same reaction you did -- I thought it might not be appropriate for sober viewing. Back in my misspent youth, when I occasionally indulged in mind altering drugs, I'm sure this movie would've been quite an experience. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-3581201448525859602014-07-12T18:45:09.248-04:002014-07-12T18:45:09.248-04:00To hell with that. I'm holding out for the 45 ...To hell with that. I'm holding out for the 45 minute version. Ha! Seriously though, thanks for reading and commenting on my silly little rant.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-18091730438362760382014-07-12T15:15:02.354-04:002014-07-12T15:15:02.354-04:002001: A Space Odyssey is a feast for the eyes and ...2001: A Space Odyssey is a feast for the eyes and ears, but I agree, it's much too stretched. I would love for someone to make a special version that cuts out chunks of the film that could be shortened. If someone could make an 1 hr and 45 min version, It'd potentially be a favorite of mine..https://www.blogger.com/profile/03147894066532730654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-89628455154549885092014-07-09T20:43:25.320-04:002014-07-09T20:43:25.320-04:00Good luck with that.
Honestly, for all the crap I...Good luck with that.<br /><br />Honestly, for all the crap I give it, it is a movie people with any interest in film history and technique should see at least once. That said, I've done my duty and refuse to go back.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-31138238052563760942014-07-09T19:39:08.203-04:002014-07-09T19:39:08.203-04:00I have found this film boring as well the last two...I have found this film boring as well the last two times I have tried to watch it, but I would love to give it another chance since I was not that familiar with some of Stanley Kubrick films like I am right now. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251086315072944953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-37418924040213951102014-07-09T07:19:43.855-04:002014-07-09T07:19:43.855-04:00That one is excellent, but I wouldn't call it ...That one is excellent, but I wouldn't call it one of my all time faves (unless we're just talking war films). I have it in that next tier of Kubrick movies with Spartacus and The Killing. I'm not so big on Eyes Wide Shut, or Dr. Strangelove (I know, another classic). I don't think I've seen any of the others, though I keep telling myself I'm going to watch Barry Lyndon and Lolita.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-1081260867774989812014-07-08T19:17:36.659-04:002014-07-08T19:17:36.659-04:00What about Paths of Glory?What about <i>Paths of Glory</i>?thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-10097080872875695072014-07-08T14:08:45.805-04:002014-07-08T14:08:45.805-04:00Thank you for joining me on this island. It was ge...Thank you for joining me on this island. It was getting kind of lonely.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-61851467230646527062014-07-08T11:10:44.374-04:002014-07-08T11:10:44.374-04:00Omg, yes. I agree with this so much. 2001 was such...Omg, yes. I agree with this so much. 2001 was such a borefest. I'm not even sure if I made it through the entire thing, and the Bad Boys films are a good time.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-23383372637132020332014-07-07T23:44:04.802-04:002014-07-07T23:44:04.802-04:00If it makes you feel any better, Full Metal Jacket...If it makes you feel any better, Full Metal Jacket, A Clockwork Orange, and The Shining are among my favorite films of all time. I'm just not a fan of this one.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-19674982249702507812014-07-07T23:23:39.263-04:002014-07-07T23:23:39.263-04:00I do appreciate what 2001 has meant to film histor...I do appreciate what 2001 has meant to film history...still don't have to like it, though. Besides, taking the unpopular stance is what this is all about.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-72855266763658833692014-07-07T22:11:00.572-04:002014-07-07T22:11:00.572-04:00You make me sad. Michael Bay over Stanley Kubrick...You make me sad. Michael Bay over Stanley Kubrick... GOODBYE!thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-13440165442184849322014-07-07T15:52:37.522-04:002014-07-07T15:52:37.522-04:00Did we see the same movie? I tried watching the Ta...Did we see the same movie? I tried watching the Tarkovsky version and it was incredibly slow. 2001 at least had the incredible visuals to get you through the drawn out scenes, Solaris had a bunch of guys sitting around talking about a planet I'd rather be seeing and a 15 minute series of POV shots of automobiles driving down roads that added nothing to the story.John Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373653979400552490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-25878361630369967582014-07-07T12:59:46.952-04:002014-07-07T12:59:46.952-04:00I don't really love 2001 as a film, but the in...I don't really love 2001 as a film, but the influential nature of Kubrick's direction is so impeccable that I don't understand not appreciating that.<br /><br />Solaris is a better film ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-57499281221146884322014-07-07T12:51:22.577-04:002014-07-07T12:51:22.577-04:00Lots of folks have 2001 on their lists of all time...Lots of folks have 2001 on their lists of all times so I'M figured I'd rankle a few feathers. It just nothing for me. Been meaning to get around to Tarkovsky's Solaris, but haven't yet. Whenever I do I'll watch that and the remake. I have seen the Clooney version but it's been so long I don't remember much about it.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-24674504577354719812014-07-07T09:03:15.839-04:002014-07-07T09:03:15.839-04:00No, no. You did not just insult one of my all-time...No, no. You did not just insult one of my all-time favorite movies and... blimey what am I saying I had the exact same problem with Tarkovsky's Solaris except that didn't even have the cool visuals to get me through the first hour..John Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373653979400552490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-68606036873738440232014-07-07T07:43:05.481-04:002014-07-07T07:43:05.481-04:00No, thank you. I'm anxious to see what you two...No, thank you. I'm anxious to see what you two have cooked up.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227751790693713235.post-6532108770716296152014-07-07T03:12:29.711-04:002014-07-07T03:12:29.711-04:00Great choices Dell :) This is shaping up to be a f...Great choices Dell :) This is shaping up to be a fantastic Blogathon so thanks for hosting! <br />-AllieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938589355281359827noreply@blogger.com