scottsdad Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ervin H Burrell said: Once Upon a Time in America is better than The Godfather and Goodfellas. I found it a bit dull and tedious. Wasn't there some dispute and the studio cut out half the original movie? Nothing says quality like editing a movie without the director's consent. 26 minutes ago, welshbairn said: I've never got to the end of Godfather III before falling asleep. That film is shite, but sadly that isn't an unpopular opinion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 39 minutes ago, scottsdad said: I found it a bit dull and tedious. Wasn't there some dispute and the studio cut out half the original movie? Nothing says quality like editing a movie without the director's consent. It was only the American cinematic release that was cut and edited. Sergio Leone's last film. A work of art. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 4 hours ago, 10menwent2mow said: The Godfather is overrated. Don't talk shite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I liked The Godfather but it's never as good as Goodfellas. My unpopular opinion is that the first film is better than part 2, which is a bit too grandiose. It insists upon itself. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: 2 hours ago, coprolite said: I liked The Godfather but it's never as good as Goodfellas. My unpopular opinion is that the first film is better than part 2, which is a bit too grandiose. It insists upon itself. They're speaking the language of subtlety, something you don't understand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: Watched it twice and not getting the hype. Will go back again and see if that helps. I really liked the second one though but neither of them come close to Goodfellas. If you've seen it twice already, I wouldn't bother. Just because something's generally considered to be quality doesn't necessarily mean you personally will ever appreciate it. I've seen Deep Throat twice and, impressive technique aside, it's a terrible film IMO. 2 hours ago, coprolite said: I liked The Godfather but it's never as good as Goodfellas. My unpopular opinion is that the first film is better than part 2, which is a bit too grandiose. The second film would've been greatly improved if the Frank Pentangeli character had been Clemenza, as originally planned. Add in the Brando cameo at the end and it would've been up there with the original, I think. Interesting that Martin Scorsese was originally tapped to direct Godfather II. Would've had a very different feel to it, I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus Bulbasaur Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Mafia stuff is absolute dress up nonsense. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kersey Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Mean Streets is the best Mafia type movie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 51 minutes ago, Albus Bulbasaur said: Mafia stuff is absolute dress up nonsense. Aren't all films just dress up nonsense ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Albus Bulbasaur said: Mafia stuff is absolute dress up nonsense. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus Bulbasaur Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, Ervin H Burrell said: Aren't all films just dress up nonsense ? Aye of course but Mafia stuff heavy relies on the tropes a bit much. It would be cool to see a modern mafia film or some satirical more self aware realistic things on the go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, Albus Bulbasaur said: Aye of course but Mafia stuff heavy relies on the tropes a bit much. It would be cool to see a modern mafia film or some satirical more self aware realistic things on the go. There's not much in the way of organised crime on the telly recently, except for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Sopranos, The Wire... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, Albus Bulbasaur said: Aye of course but Mafia stuff heavy relies on the tropes a bit much. It would be cool to see a modern mafia film or some satirical more self aware realistic things on the go. I see you've still not watched the Sopranos yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ervin H Burrell said: I see you've still not watched the Sopranos yet. Or Gomorrah, with its lack of tropes, and gritty realism..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Gomorrah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 The World Cup should be held every 20 years instead of every 4 years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 39 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: There's not much in the way of organised crime on the telly recently, except for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Sopranos, The Wire... https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jun/07/we-own-this-city-review-like-the-wire-but-about-real-corrupt-cops-what-a-horror-show 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albus Bulbasaur Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 43 minutes ago, Ervin H Burrell said: I see you've still not watched the Sopranos yet. Whilst actually being true that's a bit like saying if you enjoy The Wire then you must enjoy The Bill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 The bill was better than the wire. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Albus Bulbasaur said: Whilst actually being true that's a bit like saying if you enjoy The Wire then you must enjoy The Bill. The Bill is copaganda. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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