Movie News and Discussion

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Gallantpride on 2025-01-02 22:14:59.

I rewatched A Bug's Life recently. I haven't seen it in literally over twenty years. It has a story about being true to yourself, finding your way, worker explotation, bullying, etc but it's nothing too deep for a film, especially a family film.

It felt refreshing. It's not a tearjerker. It doesn't have a super strong commentary about life. It's just a fun film to watch.

As a kid, I always wanted a sequel. I would think "Why did Toy Story get so many sequels and not it?". As an adult, I realize there's really no need for a sequel. It's self-contained. Pixar could do stuff set in the bug's world or make shorts about the circus bugs, but there's no need.

Pixar struggles with the weight of their success. Everyone expects their films to be top-tier, 10/10. They have a reputation for some of the best CGI animation in the industry, and some of the sweetest family geared films as well. Pixar films not seen as Oscar Bait art films, but their films are known for being impactful.

But not every studio can make bangers all the time. Their films can't all be roaring successes. Even if their films are great, not all of them can be as emotionally investing as "Soul" or "Toy Story 2".

When their films fail to meet expectations, it's noticeable. No one talks about "A Good Dinosaur". "Brave" and "Cars" are highly controversial amongst Disney-Pixar fans as well.

Everyone expects Pixar to release a certain type of film. They have different expectations than other studios like DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky, or even Disney itself. Not all their films can meet this expectation.

Pixar's bar is too high for their own good. They've been a gold standard for animated films for decades now.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/BunyipPouch on 2025-01-02 21:56:43.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/thecaits on 2025-01-02 21:08:38.

Thank you and please go fuck yourself (but not really unless you want to in a good way). This movie is one of the best sci-fi movies I've ever seen, and it's also one of the bleakest stories EVER. It put me into a depressive funk for a week after. Like it is up there with The Pianist for me, but The Pianist somehow has a happier ending, which is really fucking saying something.

Heavy spoilers below so don't read further if you plan to watch this, which I recommend because it is really, really good and I haven't stopped thinking about it since I first watched it 6+ months ago.

I love the concept, I love how it is told (those time jumps get more and more devastating with each one). Watching this movie felt like being repeatedly punched in the stomach, each time with something even more painful and damaging. The last time...I was left in a wasteland of emotions. This movie is so well done, it has permanently changed how I feel about space travel (not just this movie but it was a part of what changed my opinion).

What's the point of leaving Earth for a place that is cold and dark and barren? To live in some sterilized environment void of the nature we were born out of. This movie is really an environmental movie. There is no place like Earth that we can get to, and even if we could somehow get there, what is likely to arrive will be an empty vessel. We can't replace the Earth, this is all we have. Every day we get to see the sky, the green earth, and clear water is a blessing.

I used to believe investing in space travel would lead to a Star Trek universe, but now, I think it's just another tool to help the rich get richer. Space travel will be a part of the distopian future we are headed to, but it will be poor people sent off to live in the darkness and mine minerals for the rich, while the rich stay on this beautiful planet. Elysium will be here, and if we destroy here, the future will be dark and cold for humanity because here is all we have.

Has anyone else here seen this movie? It's one I wish more people would see because it is a solidly good aci-fi and those aren't as common. At the same time, I recommending this to someone feels more like inflicting it on them.

One last thing, if you need something happy after watching this, I recommend a TV show called Avenue 5. It's got a similar story to Aniara, but it's all comedy and it is fantastic.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/TaibhseCairdiuil on 2025-01-02 19:55:11.

I watched the Coen Brothers' version of True Grit last night, and it was great, but how did they manage to get a PG-13? The MPAA is pretty strict about showing gore in a PG-13 movie and this one's got brutal gunshots, severed fingers, graphic hangings, and a guy biting his tongue in half. I don't even think it deserves an R, it's just that movies this violent usually get one.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/JonasKahnwald11 on 2025-01-02 19:10:16.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/HermeyDsntLk2MkToys on 2025-01-02 18:43:41.

The Family Man (2000) is one of my Christmas movie staples, and falls under my Good-Good, category. I think it's well directed with decent raw emotional acting. I love Don Cheadle as the angel, and I appreciate movies that do not have a happy ending. However, I am always questioning my ability to tell if Nicolas Cage movies are good or not, because he is so hit or miss... For example Trapped in Paradise (1994) is another Christmas movie staple, but it falls under my Good-Enough, category. I'm aware that it's probably Good/Bad, but I still enjoy it. I love The Family Man, but I'm not sure if it's actually Good, or not. Let me know what ya'll think! 🤙

The original post: /r/movies by /u/indiewire on 2025-01-02 18:37:37.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Odd_Advance_6438 on 2025-01-02 17:41:43.

Some of you may have heard of this by now, but the film was shot back in 2019. It has Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Fassbender. Based on the bts, it looks like there’s a lot of cool practical costumes

Somehow it fell into a lawsuit a while back, delayed a bunch, and has no release date currently. Do you think we will ever be able to watch it?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/KillerCroc1234567 on 2025-01-02 17:01:34.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/ChrisEvansFan on 2025-01-02 14:44:02.

A great confrontation scene in my opinion has the aspect of good chemistry between the actors/actresses to deliver such forceful dialogue. Do you have a favorite?

For me, top of my mind are (in no particular order):

1. Her - Joaquin Phoenix+Rooney Mara - when they are signing the divorce papers. "You fell in love with your computer?!" The way she delivered it with such disgust is amazing.
2. The Social Network - again Rooney Mara but with Jesse Eisenberg - "You will go through life thinking that girls dont like you because you are a nerd. And I want you to know from the bottom of my heart that won't be true. It will be because youre an asshole."
3. Heat restaurant scene with DeNiro and Pacino - despite having a common ground they wont stop on what they are doing
4. The Dark Knight with Bale and Ledger - "See I'm not a monster, I'm just ahead of the curve."
5. Inglorius Basterds opening scene aka Christoph Waltz' epic scene - "You're sheltering enemies of the state, are you not?"
6. Marriage Story - Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson - "Everyday I wake up and I hope youre dead!"

The original post: /r/movies by /u/ICumCoffee on 2025-01-02 14:12:17.

Happy New Year! /r/movies. A little bit of fun to start the year. The way this works is that you post a review of the Best Film you watched from the past year, 2024.

Here are some rules:

1. Check to see if your favorite film from 2024 has been posted already.
2. If not, Please post your favorite film released in 2024. [Limit to one Film only]
3. Explain why you enjoyed your film.
4. ALWAYS use SPOILER TAGS.
5. The Best Films of 2024 will be chosen by UPVOTES. So if your film has been mentioned, upvote that comment and discuss in child comments.
6. Someone already commented Dune: Part Two

The original post: /r/movies by /u/monst3rsyrup on 2025-01-02 12:41:36.

It’s not common for me to get emotional at films, books, games (i wish i would) - expect music which does it for me weirdly.

But the first time i properly cried at a film was around a year ago watching ‘Fruitvale Station’ - unsure if it was because it was a true story but it broke me - awarded 5 stars on letterboxd

What was the first film to make you cry/emotional?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Sparkfinger on 2025-01-02 05:32:49.

That you think everyone should watch. Recently I came across Mary Reilly (1996) and decided to watch it because it had low critical rating. Turned out to be a nice enough movie, deeply psychological. It became a hobby of mine to seek out "bad" movies and see if I agree with the reviews... So far it's been 50/50.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Gurney_Hackman on 2025-01-02 04:07:47.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Sufficient_Muscle670 on 2025-01-02 00:41:52.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/indiewire on 2025-01-01 23:13:45.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/indiewire on 2025-01-01 20:30:01.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136 on 2025-01-01 19:27:38.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/FavNerdGuy on 2025-01-02 10:37:00.

We all make fun of actors like The Rock and Reynolds playing the same character repeatedly, but is there an example of an actor truly stepping out of their comfort zone and delivering a remarkable performance that redefined their career or shocked audiences with their range? Are their of moments where actors completely transformed and challenged expectations that left you in awe?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Even_Tangerine_4201 on 2025-01-02 06:55:14.

I was just re-watching “Big Trouble in Little China” and suddenly realized Kurt Russell’s vocal mannerisms for much of his career have been unmistakably rooted in John Wayne’s.

Who else do you think might be guilty of this?

Christian Slater famously channeled Jack Nicholson in “Heathers” and other early roles.

I know from experience Bruce Campbell will not disagree if you tell him Jim Carrey’s over the top mugging in “Ace Ventura” etc seemed oddly familiar.

I don’t know Danny DeVito’s screen persona was heavily inspired by Rhea Perlman or if she was imitating him on “Cheers” but their off screen relationship does not explain while their onscreen delivery and even physical mannerisms were so identical.

What do you think of these? And how many others am I forgetting or have I missed over the years?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/JonnySeasons on 2025-01-02 05:43:31.

I just saw Nosferatu and there was a couple who brought there 2 children who could not have been older than 6 with them.

I saw a lot of wild movies when I was young but Nosferatu literally has some pretty intense sex scenes and imagery.

They cried and left within 20 minutes LOL

Whats the wildest movie you’ve seen a child in?

The original post: /r/movies by /u/TacoFromTheAlley on 2025-01-02 04:45:05.

What is your most anticipated film of 2025 to watch? Is it. .Superman? Saw Xl, The Bad Guys 2, Superman, Fantastic Four, Mission Impossible, Snow White, Thunderbolts, Constantine 2, Sherlock Holmes 3, Mad Max: The Wasteland, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, M3GAN 2.0, Sinners, Captain America: Brave New World?

Drop it below and let me know.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Round-Yam-2589 on 2025-01-02 04:06:13.

I’ve probably seen like less than 20 movies in my entire life (23f) and I’m so sick of not getting people’s references and feeling uncultered ugh. I grew up homeschooled and conservative so there were very few parental approved movies.. one of my resolutions for 2025 is to watch 100 new movies… I’m into anything aside from horror, also have a pathetic attention span so nothing too slow. Please drop your recs below! TIA:)

The original post: /r/movies by /u/Funky_dragonfrog on 2025-01-02 02:47:01.

The way different disorders are shown as well as the camera work just feels so real. You feel like a person actually watching everything while your there. As a mentally ill teen this is literally the best way mentally ill teens have been shown in media that I have ever seen. The actors do an amazing job of actually showing pure emotion not just some made up barely trying acting, It's actual pure emotion.

My favourite characters where Lyle(played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Dr David monroe(played by Don Cheadle) and Chad (played by Michael Bacall). You can tell they actually cared about this project and that they understand the emotions there characters are feeling. None of the characters are good or bad they all have flaws they all have done bad things and you can't help but feel like in some way you relate to them. It discuses topics like SA and how that can affect children to believe those actions are normal, Abusive households, Bipolar disorder, SH and so much more. It deals with these topics without even trying to shy away or just allude to it. It tells you and shows how broken the characters are because of it. I genuinely beg all of you to watch it, it is genuinely one of if not the best movie/film I have ever seen.

It's is free to watch on YouTube (not the best quality but it adds to it) So please watch manic 2001 it is a masterpiece.

The original post: /r/movies by /u/JCM-NanoNuts-1031 on 2025-01-02 02:06:23.

Hey, everyone! I have recently forged my top 10 list of my favorite movies! So... I was wondering what everyone else's was? I would also love to hear your guys' thoughts on mine! (Mind you I am a younger member of Gen Z so I haven't seen everything yet.) Anyways, here I go!

1. The Breakfast Club (1985)
2. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
3. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
4. The Godfather (1972)
5. Dune: Part Two (2024)
6. Interstellar (2014)
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers* (2002)
8. Jurassic Park (1993)
9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring* (2001)
10. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King* (2003)

*The Extended Editions of course :)

Have a good day, everyone!