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On Saturday I watched Mr. Nobody with Jared Leto in a role that has him going from his youth to extremely old, and while I think he did a very good job, the movie just wasn't my cup of tea.
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Jun 10, 2014 - 8:33 AM
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dan the man
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TO Thomas- if I was to count the times members here create a thread or offer viewpoints of questionable subtle political jabs, I would have a million dollars. But one side thinks it is just fine to do it,but when the other side does it they make a big deal. How could you possibly review many movies without even mentioning the plot and relevance of the issues. Why was ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, NIXON, JFK, SOLDIER BLUE, BLACK LIKE ME, etc etc, made? For people not to think and if they don't think why watch the movie. Every venture of film reviews I ever did or reviewed had to bring up certain issues, otherwise what is the point of reviewing films.
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Jun 11, 2014 - 7:50 AM
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MikeP
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THE STAR CHAMBER-84- Nice to revisit this wonderful vigilante film back in the era vigilante films were very popular. A group of men decide to form a vigilante group to take out criminal's who are back out on the streets or never were in jail to begin with[like a dime a dozen rapists], Film's plot is fascinating, direction and tech credits are competent. Acting top notch. However the ending when dummy Michael Douglas decides to protect big time drug dealers because he a former member of the group decides to bow out, is weak. But it still has it's moments and holds up well in that wonderful vigilante sub genre of crime action films.One might ask why these films are not as popular as they were decades ago. One reason could very well be, if they made a remake of TAXI DRIVER it would probably have to be done on a Hollywood set not the streets of New York. Times change. Think about that statement. I do love The Star Chamber, full of those Hyams trademarks - kinetic action ( really, the guy does practical action better than most anyone ) moody photography and wise guy dialogue. How is the ending weak though, when it falls in line with the set up and story? Not that this is Oscar material but it works. Douglas has a change of heart when he finds out these guys aren't guilty of this crime and it brings him to his senses. For me, it works. Now, on to the last part of you post...I've thought about that last statement and umm.. OK exactly why would a remake of Taxi Driver be done on a Hollywood set and not on location? Plenty of location films are made to this day. And what impact would it have on the popularity of the film?
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