[Polar Bear]

Agee 100% that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy...books and the Swedish films...were great. Loved them.

[Polar Bear]

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

The Night of the Hunter (1955) - Rotten Tomatoes

Not bad. But not too good either. This movie imho exemplifies the type of movie that many modern critics say is so great because of all the artsy-fartsy scene setups and camera effects that are there just to be...well...overly artsy. The movie pretty much failed at the box office, and I can see why. The critics may love it with their heavy emphasis on the artistic elements. But this movie, like many other movies of this general type, needs more simple entertainment value...more appeal for movie audiences rather than the critics.

My score also reflects that I don't see Robert Mitchum as the great actor many do. He's okay. But he can't as the top billed lead actor make me enjoy a movie on his merit alone.

PB Rating: 5/10

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

The Night of the Hunter (1955) - Rotten Tomatoes

Not bad. But not too good either. This movie imho exemplifies the type of movie that many modern critics say is so great because of all the artsy-fartsy scene setups and camera effects that are there just to be...well...overly artsy. The movie pretty much failed at the box office, and I can see why. The critics may love it with their heavy emphasis on the artistic elements. But this movie, like many other movies of this general type, needs more simple entertainment value...more appeal for movie audiences rather than the critics.

My score also reflects that I don't see Robert Mitchum as the great actor many do. He's okay. But he can't as the top billed lead actor make me enjoy a movie on his merit alone.

PB Rating: 5/10

Robert Mitchum - Rotten Tomatoes

He has a very interesting life story.

I really enjoyed this one by him. Heaven Knows Mr. Allison (1957) - Rotten Tomatoes

[BK001]

Deliverance is an American film produced and directed by John Boorman, and starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox, with the latter two making their feature film debuts.

This 1972 movie recounts the grueling psychological and physical journey taken by four city slickers down a river in the backwoods of Georgia. Definitely not an uplifting film - the memorable moments include the Dueling Banjos scene and the male rape - "squeal-like-a-pig" incident.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by BK001

Deliverance is an American film produced and directed by John Boorman, and starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox, with the latter two making their feature film debuts.

This 1972 movie recounts the grueling psychological and physical journey taken by four city slickers down a river in the backwoods of Georgia. Definitely not an uplifting film - the memorable moments include the Dueling Banjos scene and the male rape - "squeal-like-a-pig" incident.

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[BK001]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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Bwaaaaah! LOL! I almost spit out my coffee. Terrific shirt.

[Bucco]

Another vote for "All the Presidents Men"

And a movie that is downright silly that I laughed in all different ways throughout....haven't seen mentioned yet....."Airplane"

"Ted Striker: Surely you can't be serious. Dr. Rumack: I am serious...and don't call me Shirley. Dr. Rumack: I am serious and don't call me Shirley. Dr. Rumack: I just want to tell you both,good luck.We're all counting on you."

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Bucco

And a movie that is downright silly that I laughed in all different ways throughout....haven't seen mentioned yet....."Airplane"

"Ted Striker: Surely you can't be serious. Dr. Rumack: I am serious...and don't call me Shirley. Dr. Rumack: I am serious and don't call me Shirley. Dr. Rumack: I just want to tell you both,good luck. We're all counting on you."

Yes Airplane -- that's a movie I can watch over and over -- along with Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation, another silly classic

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by BK001

Bwaaaaah! LOL! I almost spit out my coffee. Terrific shirt.

I bought a similar one around Cherokee, NC. a number of years ago.

The folks in the small country store down in the 'holler,' even though they were the ones selling it, didn't seem nearly as amused by it...as my wife and I.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by BK001

Yes Airplane -- that's a movie I can watch over and over -- along with Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation, another silly classic

Blazing Saddles still cracks me up with many scenes but those two do too.

[Taltarzac725]

Just saw Unbreakable again. Unbreakable (2000) - Rotten Tomatoes

One of M. Night Shyamalan's better movies. M. Night Shyamalan - Rotten Tomatoes

I will have to see what he has in store for David Dunn the Bruce Willis character from Unbreakable.

Glass (2019) - Rotten Tomatoes

[BK001]

Originally Posted by Bucco

And a movie that is downright silly that I laughed in all different ways throughout....haven't seen mentioned yet....."Airplane"

If you like Airplane, you should check out "Angie Tribeca" on TBS. It parodies Lone-wolf detective Angie Tribeca and a squad of committed LAPD detectives who investigate the most serious cases, from the murder of a ventriloquist to a rash of baker suicides.

It stars Rashida Jones (from The Office). The show was created by Steve Carrell and Nancy Carrell, his wife of 23 years.

[Polar Bear]

The Maltese Falcon (1941)
The Maltese Falcon (1941) - Rotten Tomatoes
This is a good one. As I've said before, I sometimes have a hard time giving old movies their just due. But how can you not like watching Bogie?? I had a lot of fun watching this. And no...I had never seen it before. Heheh. I've always liked Sydney Greenstreet too when I've seen him. And Lorre is still unique in a very fun way.

By my old-movie standards, I gave it a very high rating.


PB Rating: 8/10

[John_W]

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[Polar Bear]

North by Northwest (1959)

North by Northwest (1959) - Rotten Tomatoes

Another classic. (Duh. ) Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint and an excellent supporting cast. How can you go wrong.

A common theme by today's standards...the special effects and cinematography will bring a smile to your face. But in a good way I think. Imo, this movie established a lot of still used techniques to advance a mystery/thriller plot line.

Especially if you've never seen it, I highly recommend the movie.


PB Rating: 8.5/10
Possibly slightly influenced by my joy at watching the Mount Rushmore scenes so soon after visiting there myself.