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Competing movies within a genre
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21-Aug-2014, 4:16 AM

darth_ender said:

Anyone want to share their preference between the competing films?

 Ok, of all the films listed so far that I've seen, here are my preferences and a short little string of words for each.

EdTV vs The Truman Show. Truman Show is a masterpiece! EdTV is goofy dumb.
Armageddon vs Deep Impact. Deep Impact cuz Morgan Freeman. And the guy who played the "Black Head of the CIA".
The Prestige vs The Illusionist. While I did really like The Illusionist, it was The Prestige that kept me thinking and rewatching.
White House Down vs Olympus Has Fallen. I barely remember either, but I remember White House Down more.
Platoon vs Full Metal Jacket. I don't think these really fit. Sure, they're both Vietnam flicks that came out around the same time. But they're very different and I never felt they were "competing". Well ok, maybe because Platoon had just won the Oscars, Full Metal Jacket was ignored, but whatevs. Anyway, FMJ wins it for me.
The Losers vs The A-Team. I liked The Losers more, but I barely remember either.
A Bug's Life vs Antz. Pixar > Woody All-ant.
Shrek vs. Monsters Inc. Pixar > Dreamworks.