I didn't really like Children of Men. Yes, yes, it was certainly technically impressive, but I don't know, the whole thing seemed rather depressing, almost as bad as Pan's Labyrinth. Dear God, I wanted to shoot myself after that movie.
@TemporalSword: I hear you... I waited a LONG time to see Children of Men... From what I had gathered I knew it was going to be depressing, but I finally gave into all the "best sci-fi film of the decade" hype and watched it.
I thought it was great, and I actually didn't realize it was going to have those cool FX, but it was certainly a downer of a film. Same thing with Pan's Labyrinth... great movie, excellent way to bring yourself down from being too happy.
Because, being happy and watching movies that make you feel good are for pollyannas and children. Adults know better.
@TemporalSword: If you thought the movie Children of Men was depressing, try reading the original novel. The novel will actually make you want to kill yourself.
@TemporalSword: Good dystopias frequently are depressing - 1984, Brave New World, Harrison Bergeron, etc. Children of Men at least gave the "ray of hope" ending to brighten it up a bit. That said, it's all about personal taste - I love the depressing stuff (my students complain about it, actually), but i know it is not for everyone.
@TemporalSword: Im not gonna flay you for Children of Men, that movie was good, but not incredible, but, Pan's Labyrinth? are you out of your mind? or is it because it's an international movie with subtitles?
@TemporalSword: What's wrong with soul crushingly depressing, that's the part I really liked in this movie, it's gets you emotionally involved, for a very cold and calculated person my eyes were wet watching this...
@Bill-Lee: Really? I thought the movie was more depressing.
Even though it was a really not-very-good adaptation of the book, I thought it was an excellent movie.
@JohnnyZito: How would they get guys to see it without tight pants and such? Besides, we may like some emotional depth, but we still like kick-ass female leads to be hot. I just wish Hollywood understood that eating is sexy...
Yes yes yes... all good. But let's not be too hasty and rule out the ass-kicking ladies in tight pants altogether, at this early stage ... I mean, baby and bathwater etc etc ...
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I didn't really like Children of Men. Yes, yes, it was certainly technically impressive, but I don't know, the whole thing seemed rather depressing, almost as bad as Pan's Labyrinth. Dear God, I wanted to shoot myself after that movie.
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I thought it was great, and I actually didn't realize it was going to have those cool FX, but it was certainly a downer of a film. Same thing with Pan's Labyrinth... great movie, excellent way to bring yourself down from being too happy.
Because, being happy and watching movies that make you feel good are for pollyannas and children. Adults know better.
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Even though it was a really not-very-good adaptation of the book, I thought it was an excellent movie.
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Just saying.
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Oh, and she's a woman. Female power!
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