M.O.Steel
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This was very noticeable too. So many people have criticized that the black reflective gloss for the entire world was cool for a second but got tiring the next? Some have also called the world somewhat lacking in landscape architecture creativity?
Thats so ridiculous. I'd like for anyone to look at a good architects concept art and they'll see the use of repetition with symmetrical designs that compliment each other.
The only thing I've found tiring about this movie are the criticisms that are all so damn reaching.
we have to stop this extremism. it's not like you either love or hate it. people are allowed to have degrees of love/hate for something. there is nothing such as universally liked or disliked, even if it's a movie like godfather or battlefield earth.
you can't be upset every time someone says they don't like a movie, or they don't share the same enthusiasm as you. I liked Avatar, but it not deserve the monetary rewards nor the awards in any sense of word. to even be considered for an Oscar for best picture is utterly absurd?? but i don't feel the need to go out of my way to tell everyone i don't like it.
You liked the movie, and it meant a lot to you. that was the point. there's no reason to get upset with the other side. you shouldn't really feel good if someone said nice things about it either. if you like it, that's whats important. the point of these threads is to discuss the movie, things you liked, things you would improve, why you liked it, why you hate it, where can i get the soundtrack, how much are the identity discs, spin-off ideas.
it is not ridiculous to be criticized for certain aspects that you wouldn't hold against other movies. in fact, if anything, it should be flattering to the movie makers that they are even held to such standards instead of just being brushed off as pop-corn entertainment.I'm not going to use specific examples (there is at least one or two in each page of the Legacy thread) as I don't want to start an argument or undermine someone else's opinion but these "critiques" when it comes to a lot of aspects of the film could be applied to so many movies that I love but have gotten a ton of love from both the GA and critics that its ridiculous.
Legacy's reception will always be a mystery to me as there have been films that have been accepted by both movie goers and critics alike that have way more editing, structural, and plot issues along with serious acting problems or lack of vision but for some reason they get a "pass" or people decide that that certain director meant to do that for a certain reason or leaving certain plot details vague and fans calling it "masterful and genius".
Don't know if people think they are entitled to almost **** on the movie because this is Kosinski first film but let me tell you it sure seems that way as people are giving a man with so much talent "tips" its just too hilarious, he doesn't need to read my BS praise or others BS criticism but just needs self refinement and mainly a better script. There's only so much he can do with pacing when he is handed with a fairly barebones script. That was his main gripe about the entire production, he said he'd rather have a completed screenplay the next go around instead of writing it while filming.
I really hope he doesn't listen to the criticisms but rather he himself find what he personally found dragged down certain parts of the film (which are mainly script attributed). Not all these petty excuses for "critiques".
Sorry had to get that out.
if you write a book, and no one ever reads it, does it really matter? other than some sense of self-satisfaction, it doesn't. Nolan, when he made inception, said that he kept it ambiquios on purpose so that the audience can interpret the way they like it. when asked if there was a definite answer, he said yes, but he would never share it.
the audience plays the biggest portion of movie-making process. even more than money, because some box-office failures become gigantic cult favorites or DVD sales, and box-office successes may become forgotten. movies are made to entertain us, and people are allowed to not like something, whether its throwing tomatoes at the play actors, or writing reviews on a blog. the effort is important, but the final product defines the success.
Kosinski is a first time film-maker, but i can assure you that he worked extremely hard to get to that point, and it is an opportunity most people in this world will never EVER get. so yes, not only should he be held to a high standard, I am sure he wouldn't want it any other way.
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