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DominicCobb
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12-Jun-2012, 7:07 PM

Haven't posted here in a bit so here goes:

Throne of Blood 9/10

Get Carter 9/10

Gun Crazy 9/10

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 9/10

The Wild One 9/10

Punch-Drunk Love 9/10

Yojimbo 10/10

Being John Malkovich 9/10

and Prometheus 9/10

Since it's a pretty big deal I'll talk a bit about this one. I thought it was outstanding. I realized early on in the third act that they weren't going to answer the two big overarching questions until a sequel, so I didn't let that disappoint me and impede my enjoyment of the film. As I think about it more though, there's enough in the film to theorize on and come up with your own answers. So I think the film actually stands on its own. To those that hate its ambiguity, I say: there have been ambiguous films in the past, and there will be more in the future. Deal with it. For those who complain about the characters and plot holes: I believe quite a few of these can/will be solved with additional viewings/deleted scenes. I also don't believe they were in any way intrusive on initial viewing. If they are to you, I think you might be quick to scrutinize. Just to be clear, I agree with you to some extent, but only enough to deduct a point. I also think people are overlooking the sheer excellence of the film's production/costume design, visual effects, acting, and general mythology. What I'm trying to say is the film feels like no other, and and I think people are forgetting that.