Reader comments
A critical look at 2008: Film — Bright spots included 'Wall*E,' 'Wrestler,' 'Rachel,' 'Dark Knight'
45 comments | Read story
Timj | 5:44 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
"The Visitor" was definitely a pleasant surprise. Much better than I
expected.
What? | 6:14 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
If WALL-E was the year's best please take a closer look. While the part of
two robots falling in love was cute and endearing; let's take a close look
at the human element when it came into play; because that was very distrubing to
me. Pixar came through with another winner on the whole, but there were a lot
of dark moments to my taste for a family flick. And while speaking of dark The
Dark Night's Joker even distrubed from what I heard Jack Nicholson in pre
screenings. And if Jack Nicholson gets distrubed with some of the roles he has
had over the years; then I believe that is sending a message in spades.
Mom in MO | 7:15 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
As you can see, I don't live in Utah. Only 2 of the films you named have
come to my part of the state. Wall-E and the Dark Knight. I didn't see
the first, and I saw the second only because a new theatre opened and let people
in for free. I usually go to the movies at least once a week, and I didn't
even hear about most of these films. Frost/Nixon I saw ads for, but it was
rated R, so I skipped it. R ratings always dissappoint me. I, too, hope next
year has some decent entertainment. Hollywood has been in a decline for a
looong time.
Comments continue below
rdha | 8:02 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I agree that WALL-E, Iron Man, and The Dark Knight were some of 2008's best
movies, although I haven't seen any of the rest on the Top Ten list.
WALL-E... | 8:24 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Has no humanity unless you feel that those who shop at Wal-Mart are a bunch of
gelatnous blobs uncapable of thinking for themselves.
Joe Moe | 8:21 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I haven't heard of most of these, and had only seen two. In a way
that's sad to me, but in a way it's reassuring, that maybe I'm
spending my time on other things. I know some people can work every movie into
their schedule, but it's just not for me. I wouldn't mind getting
paid to do it, though! Not a bad job, I suppose, until you find yourself
obligated to watch trash.
Re: What? | 8:57 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I'm still trying to figure out what 'distrub' means? Can anyone
help me out here?
The Authority | 9:04 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Ah, the overly praised Wal-E continues to gain praise for not being a total
disaster. It was good, but for anyone under about 16 years old, it was a total
snore. In fact, for most people who were not film critics, it was kinda boring.
Bolt and Kung Fu Panda were both more entertaining.
Dark Knight blew Ironman away. Sorry. No tie. Dark Knight wasn't a comic book movie, it was a tense thriller/crime drama that happened to have comic book characters in it. Ironman, as fun as it was, really felt like product, complete with plugs for the other products that are on the production line. And why does Robert Downey get points for playing a womanizing lush? He just played himself in a comic book movie, big deal.
Dark Knight blew Ironman away. Sorry. No tie. Dark Knight wasn't a comic book movie, it was a tense thriller/crime drama that happened to have comic book characters in it. Ironman, as fun as it was, really felt like product, complete with plugs for the other products that are on the production line. And why does Robert Downey get points for playing a womanizing lush? He just played himself in a comic book movie, big deal.
G. Quagmire | 9:22 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Dark Knight, Iron Man, & Quantum of Solace were my 3 favorites.
I can not recommend Bucket List or Yes Man.
I can not recommend Bucket List or Yes Man.
Movie Lover | 9:25 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I love movies, and I agree that 2008 was a real stinker! Never in any year that
I can recall have I been so unwilling to pay money to see movies that looked
dumb. The ONLY exception this year is Dark Knight. That movie is in my top 5
movies of all time. I paid to see it twice in the theater, and I rarely, if
ever, do that. Iron Man was good, but doesn't even come close to Dark
Knight.
D Shields | 9:32 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
My uncle and I saw Wall*E and Dark Knight on the same day and we enjoyed both.
That was the first of six viewings of Dark Knight for me. I agree with
"The Authority" that Dark Knight was better than Ironman. I liked
Ironman a lot, but Dark Knight's storyline and acting was compelling.
However, I thought Wall*E was going to be a bombastic snore and was charmed with
its cautionary tale.
The Visitor was superb. I cared about those characters and the plight they found themselves in. Topical. I actually now have a djemba and play it most days in no small part due to this film.
I will say I thoroughly enjoyed a rollicking good time at the two viewings I took in of Mamma Mia! One of them was the sing-a-long version that literally had people dancing in the aisles with props such as flippers, guitars and boas. It was the most fun I've enjoyed with fellow audience members since I attended a sing-a-long version of The Sound of Music.
The Visitor was superb. I cared about those characters and the plight they found themselves in. Topical. I actually now have a djemba and play it most days in no small part due to this film.
I will say I thoroughly enjoyed a rollicking good time at the two viewings I took in of Mamma Mia! One of them was the sing-a-long version that literally had people dancing in the aisles with props such as flippers, guitars and boas. It was the most fun I've enjoyed with fellow audience members since I attended a sing-a-long version of The Sound of Music.
Tobias Ragg | 9:53 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I've watched five of the films on the list, and I enjoyed them all quite a
lot. I plan to see five of the others when they open locally (I probably
won't see "Role Models".)
Unlike Vice, I've liked most of the "awards films" that have been released in the past few weeks, and many of them are among my favorites of the year.
My favorite film of the year was "Happy-Go-Lucky", which further confirmed Mike Leigh's place as one of my favorite currently living directors. "Let the Right One In" is up there on my list, as is "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". "Slumdog Millionaire" is also quite fantastic - and I really did like "The Dark Knight". "Wall-E" was beautiful, and not at all boring, for me at least. "In Bruges" was also wonderful. All of them succeeded as entertainments (if not traditional, "standing up and cheering" entertainments), and most of them are works of art, in my opinion. The art of film isn't anywhere close to dying. You just have to look a bit harder to find the best films.
Unlike Vice, I've liked most of the "awards films" that have been released in the past few weeks, and many of them are among my favorites of the year.
My favorite film of the year was "Happy-Go-Lucky", which further confirmed Mike Leigh's place as one of my favorite currently living directors. "Let the Right One In" is up there on my list, as is "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". "Slumdog Millionaire" is also quite fantastic - and I really did like "The Dark Knight". "Wall-E" was beautiful, and not at all boring, for me at least. "In Bruges" was also wonderful. All of them succeeded as entertainments (if not traditional, "standing up and cheering" entertainments), and most of them are works of art, in my opinion. The art of film isn't anywhere close to dying. You just have to look a bit harder to find the best films.
The Hammer | 10:11 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
How about "The Hammer", an independent film written by and starring
Adam Carrolla? I thought it was surprisingly good, and at least deserves
mention on the "also ran" list for 2008. When so many atrocious
comedies/romantic comedies being made annually, "The Hammer" was a
very witty, and refreshingly interesting breath of fresh air!
Dirk | 10:30 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Looking forward to seeing The Wrestler. And, like Jeff, I laughed more than I
expected to at Role Models.
Bay area | 10:39 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Way to be politically correct and include "Milk" on your list as all
good politically correct entertainment "reporters" did. This was a
terrible movie about a person who shouldn't have been immortalized in film.
Good thing that most of the public ignored this piece of trash! 2008 may be
the worst year in movies ever. We get to go to the movies for free and still
couldn't find anything to watch. Keep resisting Hollywood telling you how
to think, act and behave and stick with values you know are right!
Bad decade in movies | 11:00 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I don't know what's so surprising about this year being a "bad
year in movies". Try the last 10-15 years. Witty, intelligent writing,
character depth and a great story are no longer required; just a famous
celebrity, marketing and a ton of sleaze and special effects are necessary.
I agree with "The Authority": "Iron Man" has NO business being coupled with "The Dark Knight". They weren't even close. Actually, I'd put "Iron Man" in the list of bad movies, but there were some cool special effects. But then, like I mentioned above, since when did special effects mean anything? When is the movie/entertainment industry going to embrace great story-telling? When is truly great acting and dialogue going to come to the forefront of the public's minds?
Interestingly, my favorite parts of "The Dark Knight" were when Heath Ledger's demonic diatribes as the Joker were dominating the screen. The action scenes had very little to do with the movie's success.
What are the "greatest movies of all-time"? What elements make them so great? Why is "Citizen Kane", "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Casablanca" such great movies? In fact, why is the original "Star Wars" so much better than the new ones?
I agree with "The Authority": "Iron Man" has NO business being coupled with "The Dark Knight". They weren't even close. Actually, I'd put "Iron Man" in the list of bad movies, but there were some cool special effects. But then, like I mentioned above, since when did special effects mean anything? When is the movie/entertainment industry going to embrace great story-telling? When is truly great acting and dialogue going to come to the forefront of the public's minds?
Interestingly, my favorite parts of "The Dark Knight" were when Heath Ledger's demonic diatribes as the Joker were dominating the screen. The action scenes had very little to do with the movie's success.
What are the "greatest movies of all-time"? What elements make them so great? Why is "Citizen Kane", "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Casablanca" such great movies? In fact, why is the original "Star Wars" so much better than the new ones?
Better off | 11:15 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
For the 14 straight year, I went to zero movies. I don't like to support an
industry that hates my guts. Read a book, people.
What!?? | 11:21 a.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Wall-E was horrible unless you are a movie critic. We took our family of 6 and
all of us were bored to tears. Nothing engaging or entertaining in this movie.
We went expecting something as entertaining as "The Incredibles" as
the critic suggested. Boy, were we disappointed. I won't ever read that
critic again.
Kris | 12:43 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Role Models was an interesting choice. I like to see a comedy make the list.
However, the funniest comedy this year was "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
which was funnier and had much better one-liners than Role Models did.
Annoying Pixar-Bashers | 1:09 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Why are people bashing WALL-E? I'll admit it isn't the best movie
Pixar has done, but it IS the best movie of the year. Those of you who were
bored must have the attention span of a two-year old. My kids (5 and 3) LOVE
it. Trust me, anything that can keep those two engaged CANNOT be boring. They
would watch it ten times a day if we would allow it. Sure, KUNG FU PANDA and
some other animated films were all right, but I agree with the article in that
the trash-compacting robot has more warmth and character than any of the other
junk that has come out this year. No offense, but an OK Pixar movie will always
be better than a good DreamWorks film.
By the way, I liked both IRON MAN and THE DARK KNIGHT. And I'd say I liked them equally, so I don't see a problem with the "tie" that seems to have a few of you throwing tantrums. They are different movies with unique strengths. Anyone who can't see that has no business expressing their narrow opinion.
Overall, the Jeff is right. A disappointing year in movies.
By the way, I liked both IRON MAN and THE DARK KNIGHT. And I'd say I liked them equally, so I don't see a problem with the "tie" that seems to have a few of you throwing tantrums. They are different movies with unique strengths. Anyone who can't see that has no business expressing their narrow opinion.
Overall, the Jeff is right. A disappointing year in movies.
Yes! | 1:17 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Tobias Ragg won me over for naming In Bruges. That was hands down my favorite
movie of the year. Killer script, terrific acting, and gorgeous to look at.
And Wall-E was wonderful. I think it was the best animated feature since Monsters Inc. And it should be a best picture nominee this year. I looke forward to seeing Revolutionary Road.
And Wall-E was wonderful. I think it was the best animated feature since Monsters Inc. And it should be a best picture nominee this year. I looke forward to seeing Revolutionary Road.
Anonymous | 1:57 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
What can be boring about a cute little robot falling in love? My kids love this
movie.
The only drawback to WALL*E is that I get the songs from "Hello Dolly!" stuck in my head. lol!
The only drawback to WALL*E is that I get the songs from "Hello Dolly!" stuck in my head. lol!
The Dark Knight | 2:57 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
will be a movie that will be talked about for generations. From Ledger's
unbelievable performance (that lived up to the hype and beyond) to solid
performances from its rich cast, to the special effects which will stand up just
fine for future generations to the dark commentary on human nature and society,
yet with a hopeful twist that we can all turn away from the darker sides of our
nature--all made for a great flick that will span generations. There are other
good movies out there but none like this one...
missed them all except.... | 3:13 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
The one you obviously didn't like and that was Get Smart. A few spots I
didn't care for, but overall I laughed my head off and laugh more every
time I see it like watching Napoleon Dynamite because I know the funny scenes
coming up. Low ball humor maybe, but it was the only movie I wanted to see this
year as everything else was to violent or sexually explicit or for children or
whatever. It's different from the series yes, but fun and I can't
wait to see the second one to see what they do with their version of special
agent Jamie.
Oh wait...we rented Iron Man. My action loving teens and husband love it. To violent for my taste. To each his own.
Oh wait...we rented Iron Man. My action loving teens and husband love it. To violent for my taste. To each his own.
Re: bay area | 3:23 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
"Bay area" would probably prefer a nice film about Hitler or the KKK
than "milk". Unfortunately bigotry is alive and well in America with
the likes of people like you around! Milk was a phenomenal movie about a brave
and loving person. If you didn't see it then you can't have an
opinion of the film.
Dark night, not so good | 4:42 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
Other than ledger, dark night was a complete let down. Batman's gruff voice
was absolutely horrible and not having katie holmes ruined the movie. Iron Man
and Get Smart are much better choices.
No Katie | 6:26 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
One of the WISEST casting decisions ever was to replace Katie with Maggie in the
Dark Knight franchise.
. . .although, it might have been satisfying to have had Katie in this one.
. . .although, it might have been satisfying to have had Katie in this one.
Anonymous | 9:58 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
I thought Wall-E was the best animated movie I had ever seen. My kids 9 & 6
loved it and can't wait to get the DVD.
I haven't seen many of the others including Dark Knight. Slumdog Millionaire will be the next one I make it to.
People, you do realize a critic is just giving their opinion. Take it for what it is.
I haven't seen many of the others including Dark Knight. Slumdog Millionaire will be the next one I make it to.
People, you do realize a critic is just giving their opinion. Take it for what it is.
RE: bay area posters | 12:08 a.m. Dec. 27, 2008
"bay area" @10:39 and "re: bay area" @3:23, are you
quarreling about the content of the movie "Milk," or are you debating
its technical quality as a film?
Film critics generally try to stick to the technical quality. You can have a well-made film with an overall positive message about something "bad" (as in Schindler's List), or you can have a poorly made film about something good (innumerable examples). When evaluating a film, you might want to look at stuff like how well the images helped tell the story.
Just because someone was "bad" in the film doesn't necessarily mean the film itself was a bad film. And just because someone has an uninformed opinion is no reason to lash out against them for reasons that seem to have little to do with anything cinematic.
Film critics generally try to stick to the technical quality. You can have a well-made film with an overall positive message about something "bad" (as in Schindler's List), or you can have a poorly made film about something good (innumerable examples). When evaluating a film, you might want to look at stuff like how well the images helped tell the story.
Just because someone was "bad" in the film doesn't necessarily mean the film itself was a bad film. And just because someone has an uninformed opinion is no reason to lash out against them for reasons that seem to have little to do with anything cinematic.
The One and Only | 12:09 a.m. Dec. 27, 2008
Bay area - Did you ever consider that he included "Milk" because
it's actually a good movie, and not because he's trying to be
politically correct? Because, you know, the film isn't actually trash. I
know in your world everything that's R-rated and/or about someone you
don't like must be trash, but it's simply not the case in the real
world. "Milk" is one of the best made films of the year - with
several great performances, great direction from one of our greatest directors,
and, ultimately, it's just an utterly fantastic movie. Maybe you'd
see it and you'd disagree, but you're wrong for thinking that everyone
who praises it is simply being "politically correct" (not that that
term really means anything nowadays.)
And, for the record, the public stays away from most of the best films of the year - the films, that are, you know, actually intelligent and artistic. So it should come as no surprise that they stayed away from "Milk".
And, for the record, the public stays away from most of the best films of the year - the films, that are, you know, actually intelligent and artistic. So it should come as no surprise that they stayed away from "Milk".
Wall-E | 12:21 a.m. Dec. 27, 2008
My four year old and I were bored by the end. Best animation ever???
You're kidding right? I don't think I could watch it again.
Wall-E What? | 12:40 a.m. Dec. 27, 2008
Kung Fu Panda - Best Animated Picture 2008
"there is no charge for awesomeness, or attractiveness"! Funny, charming, adorable panda!
Panda was twice the movie Wall-E was. Didn't get the whole humans trashed the planet, we had to leave it. Then in space we're all too fat and stupid to do anything for ourselves. Average at best.
Again, to quote the wise Po (Jack Black), "maybe he (Jeff Vice) was just a crazy old turtle after all"...
"there is no charge for awesomeness, or attractiveness"! Funny, charming, adorable panda!
Panda was twice the movie Wall-E was. Didn't get the whole humans trashed the planet, we had to leave it. Then in space we're all too fat and stupid to do anything for ourselves. Average at best.
Again, to quote the wise Po (Jack Black), "maybe he (Jeff Vice) was just a crazy old turtle after all"...
Wall-E Rocks! | 9:25 a.m. Dec. 27, 2008
Well, "Wall-E" is in fact the best animated film of 2008. I'd
say that you're crazy for thinking that "Kung Fu Panda" is
better, but, hey, it's just, like, your opinion, man. And they're
both good movies.
The Authority | 5:19 p.m. Dec. 29, 2008
If Dark Knight doesn't win the Oscar for best picture, it will be the
biggest proof since Annie Hall won over Star Wars that those little golden
statues mean nothing. Less than nothing.
Also, let me clarify ... I don't think Wal-E was a bad movie, it just wasn't as entertaining as Bolt or Kung Fu Panda. In the world of Pixar, I'd rank it at the bottom, below Cars. I love Pixar, and they haven't made a bad movie yet, it's just that while I enjoyed Wall-E, it was just boring for my family.
Also, let me clarify ... I don't think Wal-E was a bad movie, it just wasn't as entertaining as Bolt or Kung Fu Panda. In the world of Pixar, I'd rank it at the bottom, below Cars. I love Pixar, and they haven't made a bad movie yet, it's just that while I enjoyed Wall-E, it was just boring for my family.
Albatross | 11:56 p.m. Dec. 29, 2008
I don't really have any problem with the Academy awarding "Annie
Hall" over "Star Wars" A lot of people complain about it, but
most of those same people haven't actually seen "Annie Hall"
(though I'm not accusing you of that.) In all reality (or in my opinion),
they're both actually really fantastic films. In fact, I may even like the
Allen film slightly more than the Lucas film ("The Empire Strikes
Back" has always been my favorite of the series.) With that said, I do
think the Academy Awards are meaningless - just not for that reason (and not for
the reasons that most around here would probably cite - like that they're
not mainstream enough. In fact, my complaint would be almost exactly the
opposite.)
And as much as I liked "The Dark Knight", I really wouldn't have a problem with "Slumdog Millionaire" or "Happy-Go-Lucky" (yeah right) or "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" or "In Bruges" (yeah right) or several others winning over it. There were also quite a few great foreign language films from this year, but it's extraordinarily rare for the Academy to nominate anything like that.
And as much as I liked "The Dark Knight", I really wouldn't have a problem with "Slumdog Millionaire" or "Happy-Go-Lucky" (yeah right) or "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" or "In Bruges" (yeah right) or several others winning over it. There were also quite a few great foreign language films from this year, but it's extraordinarily rare for the Academy to nominate anything like that.
Mark | 2:49 p.m. Dec. 30, 2008
Shred them all and hope for better next year. Dark Knight was a wasteland for
satanically-inspired drug addicted actors.
Me Too! | 3:07 p.m. Dec. 30, 2008
I LOVED The Visitor, and I'm so glad that you mentioned it. I rented the
DVD and promptly took it over to others' houses to watch it with them and
recommended it to everyone I know.
Such a powerful movie, and so beautifully shot and performed.
Such a powerful movie, and so beautifully shot and performed.
The Authority | 3:46 p.m. Dec. 30, 2008
The thing about Wal-E is that a rolling toaster oven and a flying I-Mac fell in
love. Yes it was cute, but for a film that was trying to be smart, the
centerpiece was kinda dumb.
Mark, I have to disagree with you on the wasteland thing. Ledger did a great job, but he was one of many actors, including BYU grad Aaron Eckhart. His character was as flashy as the Joker, but his performance was incredible as he descended from hero to monster.
And in the end, the message of Dark Knight was that no matter how bad things get, you can't lose your faith in people as a whole. Yes it was dark and disturbing, but the message was one of hope.
Mark, I have to disagree with you on the wasteland thing. Ledger did a great job, but he was one of many actors, including BYU grad Aaron Eckhart. His character was as flashy as the Joker, but his performance was incredible as he descended from hero to monster.
And in the end, the message of Dark Knight was that no matter how bad things get, you can't lose your faith in people as a whole. Yes it was dark and disturbing, but the message was one of hope.
Wall-E rocked | 5:11 p.m. Dec. 30, 2008
I don't know what you people think is good entertainment if you don't
like Wall-E. Have you ever watched a silent movie? Charlie Chaplin, or Buster
Keaton? It is genius that a robot with a very small talking part can convey
emotion, charm, and warmth. I completely agree with Jeff on this one. Keep
rotting your childrens brains with dreck like Shrek 3 which you probably loved
also. I'll stick with something like Wall-E thank you very much. The Dark
Knight for picture of the year and Heath Ledger for actor.
Robert - St. George | 12:28 a.m. Dec. 31, 2008
The problem with Critic's Lists (and the Academy Awards) is that most of
their favorite films go unseen. Most are independents and come to large metro
areas and usually in 1-2 theaters. Kind of sad. They go after the
"artistic value" of film. The majority of people prefer to go and be
entertained and not take things so personal or serious. Just the way it is. I
wished that some of those movies mentioned would come to ST. George, but when I
can I have to escape to Vegas to see them.
I loved Disney's WALL*E. Don't know why, just did. I agree that Kung Fu and Bolt were good too in the animation department. I also LOVED The Dark Knight. Iron Man was great too but not equal to The Dark Knight. Mama Mia was fun. Something to just entertain. Chronicles of Narnia was good too as was Benjamin Buttons. And get this, I even liked Australia. Mainly for its touching story on tolerance. (I know, kind of serious). But I just love movies. I love movies that Jeff loves and hates. Don't get it. LOL
I loved Disney's WALL*E. Don't know why, just did. I agree that Kung Fu and Bolt were good too in the animation department. I also LOVED The Dark Knight. Iron Man was great too but not equal to The Dark Knight. Mama Mia was fun. Something to just entertain. Chronicles of Narnia was good too as was Benjamin Buttons. And get this, I even liked Australia. Mainly for its touching story on tolerance. (I know, kind of serious). But I just love movies. I love movies that Jeff loves and hates. Don't get it. LOL
Greg | 2:47 p.m. Dec. 31, 2008
Wall-E is a fine movie if you like a bombastic in-your-face enviromental look
what we're doing to the planet humans are big, fat, lazy and stupid kind of
movie. I'm sure it's on Al Gore's top ten list as well. For
some critics, Pixar can do no wrong. Disregarding their CGI asthetic prowess
for a moment, try and imagine if their stories were told in traditional 2D
animation. Does anyone really want to see Cars 2?
Anon Y. Mous | 11:27 p.m. Dec. 31, 2008
I feel there are too many people who get trapped in the sense that Disney
produces good movies, I haven't seen a good Disney movie since Toy Story.
No matter how good people told me the latest Disney movie was, I was always
disappointed with it. WALL-E was no exception, here I thought Disney was
redeeming itself with what looked to be a complete bore. Mind you I am only a
teenager so my opinion will be dismissed as being biased, part of some sort of
misplaced sense of childhood. However, if an 18 year old's favorite movies
include: 2001 A Space Odyssey; Citizen Kane; Spartacus; The Good, The Bad and
The Ugly; and Rear Window (1954), then it's obvious I'm not your
normal teen. I consider myself a movie buff and wish they would make films like
they used to, especially without quick edits.
Wall-E is a good movie | 9:50 a.m. Jan. 1, 2009
Just remember that this is 700 years after they have left Earth 100 years or
more in the future. If someone had the opportunity to use one of those floaty
things, then they'd probably take it. That's what happened to the
people. The floaty chairs were ment for better acess to those who couldn't
get around that well, but they became a way of life.
Too much trash was a good idea for Pixar because it could happen if we don't find a better way to dispose of trash. The story wasn't too environment-alistic, it didn't shove the theme in your face.
For me, Wall-E is tied with Kung Fu Panda
I'm looking forward to seeing Bolt
Too much trash was a good idea for Pixar because it could happen if we don't find a better way to dispose of trash. The story wasn't too environment-alistic, it didn't shove the theme in your face.
For me, Wall-E is tied with Kung Fu Panda
I'm looking forward to seeing Bolt
Movie Buff | 12:02 p.m. Jan. 1, 2009
"I feel there are too many people who get trapped in the sense that Disney
produces good movies, I haven't seen a good Disney movie since Toy
Story."
Well, the reason many get "trapped" in that "sense" is the fact that Disney (more specifically, Pixar) is in fact still making good movies. You may disagree, but that doesn't mean everyone else is somehow misguided or unable to see things for "how they really are."
And I say this as a 20-year-old who's favorite movies are "Aguirre, the Wrath of God", "Vertigo", "Grand Illusion", "The Crowd", "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", "Naked", "The 400 Blows", "Dr. Strangelove", "The Third Man", "The Battle of Algiers", "Pixote", "I Vitelloni", and "Grave of the Fireflies". And I still think Pixar has never made anything less than a good movie (and several great ones, including "Wall-E".) So while I respect your opinion, and think it's great to see a fellow young person with a love of film, I'm going to have to strongly disagree with your assertion that Disney has stopped making good movies. (Heck, even "Bolt" was pretty good.)
Well, the reason many get "trapped" in that "sense" is the fact that Disney (more specifically, Pixar) is in fact still making good movies. You may disagree, but that doesn't mean everyone else is somehow misguided or unable to see things for "how they really are."
And I say this as a 20-year-old who's favorite movies are "Aguirre, the Wrath of God", "Vertigo", "Grand Illusion", "The Crowd", "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", "Naked", "The 400 Blows", "Dr. Strangelove", "The Third Man", "The Battle of Algiers", "Pixote", "I Vitelloni", and "Grave of the Fireflies". And I still think Pixar has never made anything less than a good movie (and several great ones, including "Wall-E".) So while I respect your opinion, and think it's great to see a fellow young person with a love of film, I'm going to have to strongly disagree with your assertion that Disney has stopped making good movies. (Heck, even "Bolt" was pretty good.)
Anonymous | 4:46 p.m. Jan. 5, 2009
SO Wall-E was great, and the Wrestler is on my must see list!! I am however
shocked by the total omission of Slumdog Millionaire from the list??!! My fav
movie this year next to The Visitor which was nice to see on this list. I tend
to like Sean Means.. sory jeff but Sean tends to see closer eye to eye with me.
Add your comment
Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.
Words Remaining
E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.
Related content
- Chaffetz: Leave Afghanistan 2:37 p.m.
- Mitchell's 'books' are coherent 2:24 p.m.
- Mexican consulate in SLC dies 1:47 p.m.
- eBay fined for selling perfumes 1:46 p.m.
- Debate opens on health care bill 1:44 p.m.
- Man arrested in screwdriver assault 1:42 p.m.
- Police seek man in underwear thefts 1:42 p.m.
- 5 injured in past week near Moab 1:41 p.m.
- Beach dispute heading to high court 1:40 p.m.
- Retrial in paraplegic murder case 1:39 p.m.
- Hall mouths off about hate of Utah
890 - Cougars beat Utes in overtime480
- Max Hall issues apology357
- Hall's pain reflects self-betrayal235
- BYU is champion of the state140
- Hall reprimanded by MWC138
- Man trapped in Nutty Putty cave dies120
- Cave to be sealed with body inside116
- Utes won't respond to Hall116
- Rivalry Week is highly profane91
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the holiday retail season...
When "Dancing With The Stars" began more than two months ago, 16 couples...
Comedian Brian Regan, who is scheduled to perform at Abravanel Hall on...
Latest comments
Max embarrassed BYU and the LDS church. Something must be done to reign in...
Yes, "All Knowing | 12:48 p.m.", I don't see where he's comming from. I...
Shame on you! What Max did was dispicable, extremely selfish, and completely...
We will probably lose. Those are two of the few that play some defense....
as an aside to all of this, some of most dire anti max hall comments that i...
Buy where you get the best price for the quality and service. It keeps...
I am a BYU fan and an alumnus of BYU but was very disappointed on the...
'Because anyone can see that it's a formula that's well worked for the gay...
You can thank God all you want for your success, however it is neither the...
Amy - Very articulate, well written opinion! As an out-of-state BYU fan, I...
Advertisements