Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted January 15, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 15, 2020 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Dir: Frank Darabont Rated #1 by users on IMDB, a very high score on Rotten Tomatoes and a lot of people's favourite film of all time. It makes sense to start here? Whether you've seen it or not, it's a good watch. Stars: Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman Duration: 2 hours 22 minutes Did You Know: It originally flopped at the box office but is now widely considered one of the best films of all time.
Berserker Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 One of my favourite movies of all time, definitely recommend it. Even though @nudge doesn't like it, sacrilege!
Rick Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 Yeah only weirdos and @nudge doesn’t like this film.
Moderator Tommy Posted January 15, 2020 Moderator Posted January 15, 2020 Heard @nudge is a huge fan.
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted January 15, 2020 Author Subscriber Posted January 15, 2020 What don't you like about it @nudge? Is there anyone who hasn't actually seen it?
nudge Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 53 minutes ago, Pyfish said: What don't you like about it @nudge? Is there anyone who hasn't actually seen it? I think there's misunderstanding here; it's not that I hate it or think it's an awful movie. I just think that it's terribly overrated and doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top in any "best" movie lists. For me it's a mediocre feel-good emotionally manipulative and moralising movie with a lot of cliches and one-dimensional characters. So pretty much a Hallmark Channel movie with a big budget.
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted January 15, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 15, 2020 Red: "I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about. Truth is, I don't wanna know. Some things are best left unsaid." Will give this a watch sometime tomorrow. Its been a while and I cant remember most of the movie.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 I've never seen this one, so I'll try to watch it at some point today or tomorrow. Gotta find out if it's on any of the streaming services I've got.
Cicero Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 47 minutes ago, nudge said: I think there's misunderstanding here; it's not that I hate it or think it's an awful movie. I just think that it's terribly overrated and doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top in any "best" movie lists. For me it's a mediocre feel-good emotionally manipulative and moralising movie with a lot of cliches and one-dimensional characters. So pretty much a Hallmark Channel movie with a big budget. Don’t be so obtuse
nudge Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Cicero said: Don’t be so obtuse Do you need some Nutella to sooth your hurt feelings?
DeadLinesman Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 53 minutes ago, nudge said: I think there's misunderstanding here; it's not that I hate it or think it's an awful movie. I just think that it's terribly overrated and doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top in any "best" movie lists. For me it's a mediocre feel-good emotionally manipulative and moralising movie with a lot of cliches and one-dimensional characters. So pretty much a Hallmark Channel movie with a big budget. I like it, but I have to agree. It’s almost as if someone randomly said “this is the best film ever” and literally everyone jumped on it.
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted January 15, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, nudge said: I think there's misunderstanding here; it's not that I hate it or think it's an awful movie. I just think that it's terribly overrated and doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top in any "best" movie lists. For me it's a mediocre feel-good emotionally manipulative and moralising movie with a lot of cliches and one-dimensional characters. So pretty much a Hallmark Channel movie with a big budget. So basically its the rule-book for being a politician?
nudge Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 1 minute ago, DeadLinesman said: I like it, but I have to agree. It’s almost as if someone randomly said “this is the best film ever” and literally everyone jumped on it. I mean I get it - it's a well produced movie which has camaraderie and a feel-good ending that gives people hope. So I understand why it has universal appeal and why so many people like it. For me personally its sentimentality is too much "in your face" and the emotional string pulling is too excessive for my liking though.
Rick Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 @nudge I’m with you on Nutella, that shit is nasty.
Administrator Batard Posted January 15, 2020 Administrator Posted January 15, 2020 @nudge you don't like Shawshank or Nutella? You could never date a consultant!
Subscriber Dan+ Posted January 15, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 15, 2020 Top drawer. I haven't seen that many films but this is one of those that if I see it's on I have to sit through every time. Brilliant.
Administrator Stan Posted January 15, 2020 Administrator Posted January 15, 2020 Had no idea it originally flopped at the box office. Does anyone know the reason why, or more to the point, what turned the tide for it? Also @Dr. Gonzo, wtf man.
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted January 15, 2020 Author Subscriber Posted January 15, 2020 43 minutes ago, Stan said: Had no idea it originally flopped at the box office. Does anyone know the reason why, or more to the point, what turned the tide for it? Also @Dr. Gonzo, wtf man. Failed to make a million in opening weekend. Read somewhere before it's something to do with it being a prison movie and the trailer made people think it was going to "bum then out" so avoided it. It wasn't until it was shown on TV and released properly that people started to appreciate what a great film it is. Amazing it's adapted from a 97 page novella too!
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted January 16, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 16, 2020 I havent watched this in a good long while, good suggestion. Ill try to get on it this weekend I tend to side with nudge from what I remember but Ill reserve my comments until after a refresh! but that doesnt include the nutella comment you witch! Nutella is proof god exists. On the same note has anyone tried cookie butter? its like penut butter but cookies.
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