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Pulp Fiction (1994)
Stunning Film!
Pulp Fiction (1994) by Quentin Tarantino is simple a one of the best classics out there. This crime/drama is absolutely terrific. The camera work is stunning, being a more modern movie. The acting was also superb.
John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson absolutely rocked every scene they were in. Both names are big in Hollywood so it is expected that they steal the scenes they are in. The overall acting in this film truly blew me away, i was not expecting such a good performance out of this movie and I would recommend this movie to any of my friends as well as anyone who love classic crime movies.
Five Easy Pieces (1970)
Good film!
Five Easy Pieces (1970) by Bob Rafelson is a fantastic movie. The camera work, lighting and acting is all enticing to watch unfold on screen. The scenes and lighting seemed to flow well and the acting was spot on, defiantly a fun film to watch.
I thought the move fit its short run time of only about an hour and a half pretty well, most films last longer and have to cut major scenes to shorten their films but this one gets its story together and concludes in only an hour an a half, which is pretty cool.
Five Easy Pieces (1970) is a great and entertaining classic film to watch!
The Rake's Progress (1945)
Great Movie.
Notorious (1945) by Sidney Gilliat is a great black and white romance, Rex Harrison and Lilli Palmer's performance as the stars of this film really blew me away. The camera work was excellent along with the lighting techniques used.
Personally I dislike black and white films, however this film had a very modern approach to it and that was able to keep me interested throughout the length of the film. (I would still prefer to see this movie in color!)
Overall, this is a great film and I would recommend it to anyone who likes black and white romances.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Terrific film
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) by Arthur Penn was truly captivating. I loved the performances of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as Bonnie and Clyde. This movie has a great plot line and it's cinematography is absolutely stunning for a movie of its time.
Personally I loved most of the film except for the ending, I felt that the way that Bonnie and Clyde's adventure ended was a bit subtle and dry. Other than that, i though the progression though their relationship was great.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) is a stunning movie and I would recommend it to anyone who loves classic heist movies and romances.
Out of the Past (1947)
Gr8 Movie!!
Out of the Past (1947) is a great film noir. The acting was really good and the camera work was great for the movies time period.
I really enjoyed the director's choice of actors for this film and felt that all of the actors really stayed true to their roles. However, I felt that the movie's plot did not really progress quickly, which led me to lose interest about half way through the film.
Personal opinions aside, this movie is truly a great film, from both a technical and an story line point of view. Out of the Past (1947) is a classing film noir of the late forties and is a must see for anyone who loves noirs!
The Bad Seed (1956)
Great Movie!!
The Bad Seed (1956) by Mervyn LeRoy is a great 1950's mystery thriller. the acting and camera work is great. The flow of the movie from scene to scene was hardly noticeable.
One thing i really disliked about this film however, was the fact that it is a 1950's film set in black and white. While this is a bit different because in the fifties directors were shooting mostly in color, it really bothered me and really drained out all interest I had for the film. I do think that the black and white adds to the drama of the film, I just personally disliked it.
Other than the black and white color theme, this film was overall pretty good and would recommend it to anyone who likes more modern black and whites.
Touch of Evil (1958)
Great film!!!
Touch of Evil (1958) Is a great film by Orson Welles. It is a great drama that can relate to so many films today with its police corruption and other touchy subjects of the time period it was made in like sex and drugs.
I thought that the acting in the film was well done and did not disappoint, also the camera movement in this film was nice. Basically all the technological and artistic attributes of the film were great.
One flaw I did have with this movie however, was the plot. at times it was a bit hard to stay interested and because of that the flow of the film seemed very confusing.
Fantasia (1940)
It's.... okay?
Animated films are definitely not my favorite. So naturally when I went into this film for the first (and last) time, I had a negative attitude.
This film holds a place in history being one of the first animated films produced by Walt Disney and being one of the first animated films out there in the world of cinema. Fantasia was a huge technological advancement and deserves to be recognized as such.
However I feel like it lacked a compelling story line and (more importantly) audio. Overall it just wasn't very interesting in general. Maybe back when it was produced it held high esteem but now, I feel like it doesn't hold up with current animated films.
His Girl Friday (1940)
Not Very Interesting
"His Girl Friday" directed by Howard Hawks is a pretty get screwball comedy/drama of the 1940's, Much better than others of its time period. However I believe that classic movies just aren't built to captivate the audiences of today. It was very hard for me to stay sucked into the screenplay.
But I will give credit where credit is due. This is one of Howard Hawks better films, far better than some of his other productions. "His Girl Friday" is actually a great film to sit and watch if you enjoy black and white films and the occasional cheesy joke mixed in with screwball comedies.
It's just not my cup of Tea.
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Outstanding Adaptation
This adaptation of Seven Samurai is fantastic, truly one of the best Western Classics in Hollywood. While many say that Akira Kurosawa's original masterpiece, Seven Samurai (1954), is a far better film. I believe that The Magnificent Seven (1960) has certainly its place among other great classics of its time period.
Steve McQueen's portrayal of Vin caught my attention the most, I thoroughly enjoyed his performance and he really stole the show when on screen. However, my favorite character of the screenplay was Yul Brynner's Chris Adams. His cunning wit and courage was really entertaining to watch.
Overall, this film truly captures the essence of western classics. I would recommend this film as a starting point to anyone who is interested in watching westerns.
Dracula (1931)
Dracula
I honestly thought that Dracula (1931) was a really good classic horror film. Personally, I love stories with vampires and thrill so it was pretty interesting to see where it all started on film. Bela Lugosi's performance as Dracula was really amazing. It was the perfect balance between just creepy and scary. Dracula is a pretty believable character too, one of the most important things to have in a horror/thriller is a character that feels like it can actually exist in the real world. Being one of the first of its genre of horror on the big screen, I would say this film has huge historical significance and is a must see for all of those who wish to pursue an interest in the world of cinema.
Scarface (1932)
The Best Gangster Movie.
Scarface (1932) is an epic gangster movie! It is probably my favorite classic at the moment. Paul Muni's portrayal of Tony Camonte is just awesome. He just simply fits the role of a 1932 gangster perfectly. His character arc is truly fun to watch unfold as well. Karen Morley's character, Poppy, is pretty interesting. She is a stubborn and bold character at first that just makes me more immersed into the time period. While at first she was very opposed to Tony, she eventually warms up to him and begins to fall for him; Through his many persistent efforts to sway her opinion of him. It just makes me feel like this movie is more realistic and representative of the time period. The ending itself is defiantly a tragic one for our protagonist, Tony, and its a damn good one too that perfectly seals the ending to this classic.
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
Not Very Entertaining
Personally, I am not inclined to watch a silent film. In a day and age where visuals and audio are the two key elements to even have a movie, one without the other can be impossible to imagine.
The film Sunrise(1927) progresses very slowly, it seems to almost never move on to the next scene, the entire plot of the film could have been chopped up to about thirty minutes rather than the painstakingly two hours and fifty-three minutes that the movie takes to resolve its conflict, but keep in mind that I am writing this review in a modern setting.
Given the movie was produced in 1927, for a flick of its time, It's not half bad, I am actually willing to go as far as to say that it has a place in the wall of fame of the movie business. The portrayal of emotion in the characters and the visual effects captured are pretty good, again for a movie of its time.
Sunrise has a historical significance that is shares with most silent films in the industry, and that has to be appreciated before sitting down and taking the time to study this film. I personally wouldn't watch this film for entertainment purposes But rather I would take the time to study and appreciate this film for its educational and historical purposes.