Quote (Individuality @ Fri, Aug 7 2009, 04:52pm)

Platoon (1986)

6/10, overrated. Don't want to go into details, but I've seen much better.

Quote (Individuality @ Fri, Aug 7 2009, 08:09am)

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Words can't express how amazing this movie is, how amazing the story and book are. Even though the movie had a few minor flaws and could have been longer, the way it leaves you feeling after it's over can make any man cry. I remember reading this book and watching the movie in the 7th grade, but I sure as hell didn't feel the same way towards it then (probably because I skipped like every other chapter and used spark notes or summaries to pass the tests).

20/10. I'm sure this has been viewed by nearly everyone living in America over the age of 15, but just in case you haven't, read the book and watch the movie. I can't recommend this high enough.

edit: And I'm sure most people disliked it or found it boring if they were assigned this book in English class. Give it another chance, this is just amazing.

Quote (isaac_m @ Fri, Aug 7 2009, 10:54am)

da fak.

Anyway I just watched Scent of a Woman o.O the last time I saw it was like back in 97 :s

oh and


I gotta agree 100% on this tho

Quote (Individuality @ Fri, Aug 7 2009, 05:02pm)

Scent of a Woman is a good movie as well.


But as for Platoon (I guess I'll go into details now that I know somebody cares)..

1. A lot of bad acting
2. Poor dialogue, even for a war movie. All they talk about is drugs and killing, and getting revenge on the captain
3. The plot suggests that it would include a LOT of character development, but you never really get close to any of the characters. It comes close, but it needed more.
4. Not long enough for this kind of movie

I really liked Full Metal Jacket though. It was short, but the characters were developed quickly, it keeps you entertained throughout, and it has you thinking about it afterwards.

On the topic of Vietnam movies, I'm going to rewatch Apocalypse Now sometime.


edit: I would watch Platoon again probably, but I still feel it's overrated and I've definitely seen better.

Quote (xxAntsxx @ Fri, Aug 7 2009, 11:51am)

Are you sure it wasnt brokeback mountain?

Quote (Pingu985 @ Fri, Aug 7 2009, 02:49pm)

Just watched the Batman film from 1966, the one with Adam West.

Any film with shark repellent bat-spray is 10/10 in my book.