Kill Bill: Volume 1

DeathsHand · 10-11-2003, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Xantar

Ichi the Killer is certainly not for the squeamish. I'm not entirely convinced of its value as an art form (yes, some people claim it's art). As a piece of entertainment...well, if watching a guy slowly cut off his own tongue is your thing, then go for it. But I'm warning you: the tongue is the least of it.

Also, the plot of that movie just flat out sucks. I have no idea what was going on in the last half hour or so of the movie.

I didn't see the whole thing, but I found it fun to watch...

And I'm not a critic with a stick up his ass who criticizes plots... I can normally enjoy anything... If it's a good plot, then it's good because it's good, if it's bad, it's good because it's bad and therefore it is laughable, and laughing is good...

I can enjoy pretty much any movie... wether it's for crazy graphic violence or goofy over the topness or badness (bad horror films, for example)... and I can't stand it when someone watches a movie and picks apart every little problem with the movie... I wanna bash their brains in with a hammer...

Oh and by the way, where did you see Ichi the Killer? Just curious...

Blackmane · 10-11-2003, 04:11 AM

I have heard nothing but good things about that movie(except from dumb critics whom I never believe anymore). I must go see it.

bobcat · 10-11-2003, 08:24 AM

who's in it?
what's it about?

Xantar · 10-11-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathsHand

I didn't see the whole thing, but I found it fun to watch...

And I'm not a critic with a stick up his ass who criticizes plots... I can normally enjoy anything... If it's a good plot, then it's good because it's good, if it's bad, it's good because it's bad and therefore it is laughable, and laughing is good...

I can enjoy pretty much any movie... wether it's for crazy graphic violence or goofy over the topness or badness (bad horror films, for example)... and I can't stand it when someone watches a movie and picks apart every little problem with the movie... I wanna bash their brains in with a hammer...

Oh and by the way, where did you see Ichi the Killer? Just curious...

I like my movies to actually have a point. Ichi the Killer is pointless. A lot of high-minded people (what you might call critics with sticks up their asses) have tried to justify this movie by saying that the movie's pointlessness is the point. I think some people just try too hard to make everything into art.

I'm also capable of laughing at a plot that's so bad that it's good. The problem isn't that Ichi the Killer's plot is bad. The problem is that it doesn't exist.

I saw Ichi the Killer because my local Asian Movie Club was showing it.

bobcat · 10-11-2003, 06:04 PM

Sounds pretty cool. I'd be pissed off if everyone was killed at my wedding.

*wonders when it comes to Australia*

bobcat · 10-11-2003, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Xantar

I like my movies to actually have a point. Ichi the Killer is pointless. A lot of high-minded people (what you might call critics with sticks up their asses) have tried to justify this movie by saying that the movie's pointlessness is the point. I think some people just try too hard to make everything into art.

I agree completely (with the point about making everything into art). If pointlessness is the point, then there isn't much of a point now is there?

Arty!

The Germanator · 10-12-2003, 12:46 AM

As Joeiss said, wow! Just got back from the movie, I thought it was fantastic. As I expected, pretty cheesy dialogue and such, but amazing action throughout. Music was just as important, my respect for RZA is off the charts, excellent soundtrack...It's also great that no special effects were added in afterwards, everything was done on camera. I'm still pissed that I have to wait for Vol. 2, but I suppose I can't blame Miramax (i think) for wanting some extra bills. Well done Mr. Tarantino.

Edit: Just another funny moment, my 22 year old friend got carded at the door, while my 18 year old self didn't. It was pretty great...

Rndm_Perfection · 10-12-2003, 01:17 AM

Hmm, Pulp Fiction meets Charlie's Angels? I guess I'd have to see it to know for sure.

Joeiss · 10-12-2003, 12:10 PM

The dialogue wasn't too cheesy.. Everything had a purpose.

Dylflon · 10-12-2003, 12:55 PM

Heh. Saw it last night.

I didn't want to know what it was about before I saw it. I loved all of Quentin's films so I figured I'd take a leap of faith. I was not disappointed. I loved it so much. I didn't know how gory it would be. I didn't mind of course but wow. Goriest movie I have ever seen.

It was funny too.

I don't wanna wait till February to see the next one.

Null · 10-13-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeiss

The dialogue wasn't too cheesy.. Everything had a purpose.

wasnt cheesy at all. you want cheesy. look up star wars ep 2.

the dialogue was meant to be exactly what it is in this movie.

Happydude · 10-19-2003, 12:02 PM

sorry, but i didnt feel like readiong everything everybody posted, anyway...i went to see this movie last night...and it was HORIBLE!!!! the effects were like $100...it was confusing, and worst of all, you dont even know the main character's name!!!

DimHalo · 10-12-2003, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcat

I agree completely (with the point about making everything into art). If pointlessness is the point, then there isn't much of a point now is there?

Arty!

Amen to that!