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I'm not a big fan of this kind of British social-realist movies. I didn't like Shane Meadows' "This Is England". I was never lown away by ano of Mike Leigh's films (although Vera Drake and Naked had their moments). And Ken Loach's movies frequently infuriate me (Land and Freedom, Bread and Roses, Looking for Eric, even the much lauded The Wind that shakes the Barley really got my goat).
But this movie... well, it moved me. It was never indulgent, never overly sentimental and it never felt sorry for itself or its characters. And I thought it was wonderfully photographed (even though it was filmed in the now antiquated Academy Format 4:3).
But I can understand that some people might not like this movie at all, although it did get a generally good reception at the theatre I saw it in). Why didn't you like it, I'm curious? :-) Ā
So Who Saw What Last Week? (me - An Education:C+, Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li: D, Dragonball:Evolution: B-, Taking Woodstock: F-)
islander
Feb 16, 05:37
The Hurt Locker, B
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edzep
Feb 16, 05:57
Zombieland: A
eyescovered
Feb 16, 06:01
Fish Tank (A-), The Road (B-)
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GalacticPothealer
Feb 16, 06:02
rly? fish tank an A...
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adrenalin112
Feb 16, 08:08
Yes, I really liked it. I was a bit surprised myself because...
GalacticPothealer
Feb 16, 09:55
i just had a hard time taking it serious as a drama. most of the film just seemed to meander thru with haphazard consequence.
adrenalin112
Feb 16, 11:52
The Stepfather (2009) B , Shine a Light (2008) C + , Parrish (1961) C + , Girl on a Motorcycle / La Motocyclette (1968) C
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joeoftexas
Feb 16, 06:03
His & Hers B+, A Single Man B-, Invictus C-
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numbersix_99
Feb 16, 06:05
"The Private Lives of Pippa Lee." Enjoyable, and I am glad to have seen it, yet something false about it.
second gary
Feb 16, 06:18
A Serious Man: C-; Couples Retreat: D
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avandelay
Feb 16, 06:22
hsxers arnt taking to oscar BPic noms i see !!!!
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bunty_ketti
Feb 16, 06:57
I don't see how Hurt Locker got a nom. It is just OK. I think some want to call it 'reality,' even with clear Hollywood fictional strokes.
edzep
Feb 16, 08:02
inglorious basters? is that about a ragtag group of guys that recklessly keep german turkey moist?
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adrenalin112
Feb 16, 08:10
Oh... you mean on grades assigned. I've seen eight of ten nominees (all but "The Blind Side," and "Inglourious Basterds"), and thought...
second gary
Feb 16, 08:13
finaly someone who thinks up wasnt deserving as other pixar pics
bunty_ketti
Feb 16, 08:32
I was actually expecting a nom for the animaged Nine.
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edzep
Feb 16, 09:34
(wow, I'm Mister Typo, today)
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edzep
Feb 16, 09:35
I didn't see "9," or "Nine," for that matter, but would have really welcomed a bp nomination for "Coraline" or "Fantastic Mr. Fox."
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second gary
Feb 16, 09:45
ive seen all of them.
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adrenalin112
Feb 16, 08:40
An Education- A-; Up in the Air- A; Julie/Julia-B+ (A+ for Streep and SHOULD win the Oscar); District 9- A-; Precious- A (A+ for Mo'Nique)
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revelation83
Feb 16, 07:15
anything you didn't like?
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ndmaster
Feb 16, 07:55
You're definitely got the Oscar noms covered!!!
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eyescovered
Feb 16, 07:56
You're = You've
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eyescovered
Feb 16, 07:56
Percy Jackson C , The Last BoyScout B , Lost In Yonkers A , Biloxi Blues A
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JMT
Feb 16, 07:27
Food Inc.: A-; The White Ribbon: B+; Burma VJ: B+; A Single Man: B; The Most Dangerous Man in America: B; Doctor Parnassus: B-.
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helmetz
Feb 16, 07:56
(500) Days of Summer - A
MiyazakiFan
Feb 16, 07:56
Moon: A, District 9: C, Paul Blart, Mall Cop: F-
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ndmaster
Feb 16, 07:57
Good to see another Moon fan. Can't believe Rockwell wasn't nominated, he was better than Freeman, Clooney and even Bridges!
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numbersix_99
Feb 16, 08:00
I didn't see Crazy Heart or Invictus yet, but I agree that Rockwell was *stunning*
MiyazakiFan
Feb 16, 08:01
i really wanted to enjoy crazy heart, but its dull.
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adrenalin112
Feb 16, 08:12
Agreed. SROCK was awesome!
eyescovered
Feb 16, 08:05
I recently saw Moon, too. B+ or A-.
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edzep
Feb 16, 08:06
MOON IS An A for me ...shame it couldnt get a single nom ....
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bunty_ketti
Feb 16, 08:09
nice to see hsxers supporting moon !!!
bunty_ketti
Feb 16, 08:18
Amer B+, Bodyguards and Assassins C, Centurion C+
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Moviesnob
Feb 16, 07:59
Avatar (A-), Miss March (D+)
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lapuckfan
Feb 16, 09:33