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People hate this movie...
Katie77:
--- Quote from: Kazza on October 26, 2006, 08:14:38 am ---I love that phrase "non-believers", 'cos that's how it feels doesn't it. I've waxed lyrical to some friends about the film, but haven't wanted to overdo it because, to be honest, I don't think that everyone has this almost spiritual reaction to it. I mean, it's "just a film". There are film/books/albums that I love, but none has had anything like the effect that this has had on me, but there are people who simply don't feel that connection and it's very hard to explain.
I think I'm rambling now, so I'll stop...
Karen
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You know, this is a lot like what those regligious people, that come knocking on your door, trying to convert us to the religion that they have found so life changing to themselves.
I have a better understanding of those people now.
HerrKaiser:
I have never considered myself as having a particular, special sense or ability to "see" things that are not obvious to most others. but, I know few people who actually even liked the film, much less are supportive of the depth to which I embrace the story and film.
Interestingly, though, the very first time I screened the film, my reaction was luke warm. In the hours afterward, I thought much about the main theme and a few interesting scenes, and upon such deep thought, decided to screen the film again. The second viewing was like an explosion of meaning that had not emerged as clearly as the first time. My third and subsequent viewings only added to the intense appreciation for all the was BBM.
Most people sample quickly and move on; a film like this needs study, commitment, involvement, and a desire to understand all the nuances and meanings. It is a thinking-persons film; not to denigrate anyone by this point, but most film goers want mindless or semi-mindless entertainment. BBM would not even fall in my category of "entertainment", rather a inner study of human desires and frailties that is often not found outside academic, religious, or spiritualist arenas.
Rayn:
--- Quote from: HerrKaiser on October 27, 2006, 07:04:40 pm ---a film like this needs study, commitment, involvement, and a desire to understand all the nuances and meanings.
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Exactly! And also, as was your experience, HerrKaiser, and mine as well, each time the film is viewed, one often discovers more depth and meaning. The same thing happens with any great art, with poetry, painting, music, dance etc. Great art lasts because of how it seems to "give and give us more to understand, appreciate and enjoy" every time we encounter it.
As far as complains about BBM, I don't know about others, but the people who complained about it most to me were all Non Gay/Non Lesbian people. I have no doubt "family" love this movie like "non family" cannot, which is not to say there aren't heterosexuals who liked it; thought it was brilliant, of course there are, but I haven't met a Gay man or Lesbian yet who doesn't love it.
Rayn
ednbarby:
You know, I've actually canceled my Netflix account partly because of the way they are posting the reviews there. Those negative reviews were written back in April when it came out on DVD. Every last one of them. I know because I wrote a glowing review that I have yet to be able to even find posted there. I emailed them about it twice and never got a response. Then I emailed them a third time, threatening to cancel my account. Nothing. I almost think the same person or couple of people wrote all those negative reviews, and I'm pretty much convinced that whoever is the administrator(s) there is homophobic and doesn't want to post positive reviews. At best, they are just like the ones at the IMDb boards - they're not capable and/or don't have time/don't care to fix it.
My other reason for quitting was I just was not getting through the films fast enough to warrant being charged monthly. As much as I think Blockbuster is the Evil Empire, I'd rather pop in there when the mood strikes me to rent and watch a movie. So you have to return them within a certain period of time. Big whoop. My gym is right next door, so I'm there several days a week anyway. If I do join up with a mail-in service again, it will be Blockbuster or someone else. To hell with Netflix.
ednbarby:
--- Quote from: bbm_stitchbuffyfan on October 20, 2006, 02:34:51 pm ---Anyway, has anyone else ran into repeated claims by others that this movie "sucks?" Cause of all the people I know who have seen it, 90% of them think it's overrated and alienating.
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I work at a fairly liberal company where everyone is (not to sound like a snob, but) well-educated and has a clue. And I'd say the majority of people I know who've seen it here - I'd guess about 7 out of 10 - loved it. One woman friend loved it whom I did not expect to - her husband is extremely conservative, they're both into NASCAR, etc. But she went to college and grew up in an all-liberal family in a blue state (Illinois), so those sensibilities seem to have won out. And she said, "The men are both so handsome and they have such great chemistry together. What's not to like? Oh, the scenery and music were nice, too." Another one who I thought was fairly liberal hated it because "it was too slow and I couldn't understand what Ennis was saying half the time." ::) One gay friend disliked it for the same reason, three others loved it.
As I said in my previous post, I think those posts at Netflix are bogus. I think they're all written by the same person or couple of people. They've been there forever, and they never change, no matter how many positive reviews people write. I wrote one that I've yet to see posted there, and other people at the old PT board did back in April, too.
:P
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