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09-29-2008, 09:16 AM
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What do you look for in a movie?
Seriously.
I have been reading up on some threads in Modern Horror, and it amazes me to see the number of quality MUST-SEE movies which people even own in their DVD collections, yet haven't watched them yet. I can understand lack of time from a busy daily schedule, but what about when you actually DO get some time? Which brings me to the topic. When you rummage through your collection, or rentals, your choices are driven by what? Obviously most of us are looking for entertaining flicks...but exactly what makes you actually WATCH a movie? Critically appreciated? Notable stars/director? Atmospheric? Fast-moving? Powerful dialogues and script? There must be a reason driving the priority of watching a movie over the others. Some, like Alky, Return, Fortunato...give critically appreciated and powerful flicks more priority. Of course, there are some exceptions - The Dark Knight being one. But generally, most of the flicks watched by them are appreciated by critics and audiences alike, and they go by reactions or hype of others' opinions, whom they value, also. Some, like Urge, Elvis, Vod, myself, Despare...give a chance to pretty much every type of flick there is. We look for good in the bad ones too, and enjoy even half-decent movies out there. It has to be a really, really bad flick to make us bash it, otherwise generally, all flicks are okay by us. (in case of Urge, even Uwe Boll's!) Some of us, like Rayne, Flayed...enjoy bad flicks too. There is something pretty entertaining in a cheesily bad flick, which is actually good and enjoyable. Then there are the hopeless ones, which make us really mad to have wasted one and half hours over them. To be honest, I have yet to meet someone who has actually enjoyed a particular movie which is a hopeless mess of ideas and execution - The Village, House of the Dead anyone? Let me give you an example to make myself more clear. Mr. X, who owns a huge DVD collection, is rummaging through to watch 3-4 movies on a weekend holiday. He is alone by himself, and wants to spend some time in front of the TV with his beer and chips. He looks through his collection - The Godfather...hmm, nope...I m not in the mood for it tonight. The Descent...okay, maybe, if I dont find something better. Aliens...thats one kickass experience, okay let's get that out for a spin. Raging Bull...good movie, but am I in the mood? Nah...maybe next week... Forrest Gump...well, its a decent movie, but nope... There's Something About Mary...okay, let's get that out to finish things off with a laugh... Finding Nemo...ahh not tonight... Austin Powers...not two comedies in one night...no way... 28 Days Later...would go well with Aliens, okay out you come... First Blood...why not? Maybe I ll pop it in before Aliens, to get in the mood... So basically, it all comes down to the mood of Mr X, as he sets himself for the viewing experience. What about you? Is it predominantly and basically the mood for the evening (or the morning, or night) OR is there something else, which drives your choices of selection? And, if it really IS the mood, how come you haven't seen the ones which are imperative to be seen already?
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09-29-2008, 09:34 AM
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I hardly ever watch movies I've already seen anymore. I used to quite frequently, but I don't have as much time as I used to, so when I sit down to pay attention to a movie I want something I've never seen before. There are just too many films I haven't seen.
When looking for something to watch, I look for an interesting sounding story or idea coupled with actors/directors I like. I want to see something that will hold my interest, so I need a well written script and good actors that bring the script to life. I also watch a fair amount of indie films because I enjoy discovering new talent I wasn't aware of before. I'm mainly focused on drama these days as well. Mindless action for action's sake never did appeal to me. I will watch a bad movie if I think it has potential for amusement.
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09-29-2008, 09:39 AM
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Yeah, it all depends on my mood.
Sometimes, I just don't want to think too much. I want to watch a movie that will just allow me to turn my brain off. Other times, I want to watch something that makes me think, makes me cry, makes me laugh....etc. I can't even really explain it any better than that. I watch more horror than anything though, really, that's just usually what I am in the mood for. When I watch films I usually just want to have fun (cheesy, bad horror or horror comedies) or I want to be "scared" (though scared is probably technically the wrong word, since I am not REALLY scared, though I am ridiculously easy, even now, to make jump) in a safe way. Most of the ones I have not gotten around to, the must watch ones, are just because I want to be in a mood where I will give it the appreciation it deserves. My mood can often KILL a movie for me. If I watch any kind of movie in the wrong mood, I may hate it. The only movie I can think of, that I can just pop in, no matter what my mood and enjoy? Evil Dead 2. Its why its my favorite movie. So, basically I read the back, if the storyline seems to fit my mood for that night, I pop it in. I am sometimes wrong...LOL....;) Sometimes, I think about what I have heard here or elsewhere, and if it seems like it might fit, I go for it. But then there are some movies that I KNOW will fit that mood, sometimes I just want something familiar. Last edited by jenna26; 09-29-2008 at 10:12 AM.
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09-29-2008, 10:08 AM
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When it comes to me it does all come down to mood. I don't really enjoy watching a movie alone and nine times out of ten I am alone so that is what really sets it off for me. If I had someone like my brother, mother, nephew, a girl hanging out to cuddle then I am ALWAYS in the mood to watch a flick but sometimes I just look at the DVDs when I am alone and say to myself, "I've already seen these and I just want to see the reactions of someone else who hasn't seen it or hasn't seen it in a long while."
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09-29-2008, 10:10 AM
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Focusing on drama these days? Is it like a trend or a mindset for you, NE? Like maybe, watched 1 war movie, so I ll watch 3-4 more? or like 1-2 horror flicks interspersed between a comedy run isnt bad at all? Quote:
I am sure most of us do that a lot, too. You are one of the most diverse movie watchers I know of, Jenna. And I know you give bad (or cheesy, as you call em) movies a chance too. Its good to appreciate all sorts of flicks but, yes, basically your mood and tone governs it all. What about your bad mood though? Can a movie actually rectify the situation and make you feel better, if you are feeling low/angry/pissed off?
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09-29-2008, 10:18 AM
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I meant if I was watching a movie with my mom, brother, nephew or even a cute girl that was there to cuddle with me. :) Wise ass. :D
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:) Anyways carry on.
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