Slow start that lacks a clear MacGuffin to give the film its hook. But when the train picks up its speed, it's glorious. Some fantastic set pieces, the snow looks glorious on film and Bronson is cool as hell. Have to say that the ensemble cast didn't really impress me, and some of the minor characters had laughably bad delivery. 7/10.
George Sanders was rather underused. Excellent beginning with intriguing cinematography and blocking, but the second act is rather weak. The part on the boat doesn't really set up the 'Man Hunt'. Unlike the other comments, I felt the third act and ending were okay. Considering that this was filmed during the war, it is quite chilling that
it ended with Walter Pidgeon airdropping into Germany, at a time when the war was still on.
This is not a great film. However, it's a good film. The opening sequence is well thought out, but poorly executed, and the performances in the first act are worse than in the second and third. There are real moments of brilliance here: the split screen scene, the snowflake that turns into a tear, and the travel-blog-montage. These scenes alone are interesting enough for me to remember the film for a long time.
A visual tour de force! Every scene transition and every title card is designed with such care and attention to detail. One of the few films I dare call a true underrated masterpiece (for what it's worth, it's got 860 votes on IMDb as of 21').
I mean, it's not bad, but the story is ultimately a traditional hero's journey with a 'chosen one' and loads of dialogue about coming to terms about one's power and responsibilities. I've seen that before. I've also seen epic vistas accompanied by Hand Zimmer scores. Also, I don't go to the movies in order to wait for the sequel. The 3rd act led to nothing, and I felt quite underwhelmed. Maybe I'm just getting tired of blockbusters.
This list has some obvious flaws. Recency bias + over representation of Bollywood movies. However, I don't know which is worst, the Bollywood stuff or the Marvel movies.
Richard Attenborough in a completely unexpected role as a the uptight, unsympathetic Regimental Sgt. Major Lauderdale who is refusing to see the last bits of the British Empire crumble.
Brilliantly acted, intense film with a perfect dose of British humour. The staging, composition, and blocking is second to none, kudos to Douglas Slocombe and John Guillermin.
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Movie comment on Breakheart Pass
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Slow start that lacks a clear MacGuffin to give the film its hook. But when the train picks up its speed, it's glorious. Some fantastic set pieces, the snow looks glorious on film and Bronson is cool as hell. Have to say that the ensemble cast didn't really impress me, and some of the minor characters had laughably bad delivery. 7/10.Movie comment on Man Hunt
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George Sanders was rather underused. Excellent beginning with intriguing cinematography and blocking, but the second act is rather weak. The part on the boat doesn't really set up the 'Man Hunt'. Unlike the other comments, I felt the third act and ending were okay. Considering that this was filmed during the war, it is quite chilling thatMovie comment on It's Such a Beautiful Day
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Fine film, but it's in way too many genre list. Bill wears a hat, why not stick it in the western one as well?Movie comment on The Rules of Attraction
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This is not a great film. However, it's a good film. The opening sequence is well thought out, but poorly executed, and the performances in the first act are worse than in the second and third. There are real moments of brilliance here: the split screen scene, the snowflake that turns into a tear, and the travel-blog-montage. These scenes alone are interesting enough for me to remember the film for a long time.Movie comment on Wild Things
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Shot like a TV soapMovie comment on That Touch of Mink
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Much like Cary Grant, I remain indifferent to this film. Gig Young's sideplot was probably the funniest part.Movie comment on The Crimson Key
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Four checks, Jeremy? That's insane!Movie comment on L'inhumaine
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A visual tour de force! Every scene transition and every title card is designed with such care and attention to detail. One of the few films I dare call a true underrated masterpiece (for what it's worth, it's got 860 votes on IMDb as of 21').Toplist comment on Rotten Tomatoes's Top 100 Movies of All Time
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What a dumb list. The recency bias is staggering. Apparently american movies from the past four years are the gold standard.Movie comment on Gravity
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Should have been a silent movie.Toplist comment on Box Office Mojo's All Time Adjusted Box Office
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Petition to remove this as an official list.Toplist comment on Coen Brothers Filmography
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Update pleaseMovie comment on Dune: Part One
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I mean, it's not bad, but the story is ultimately a traditional hero's journey with a 'chosen one' and loads of dialogue about coming to terms about one's power and responsibilities. I've seen that before. I've also seen epic vistas accompanied by Hand Zimmer scores. Also, I don't go to the movies in order to wait for the sequel. The 3rd act led to nothing, and I felt quite underwhelmed. Maybe I'm just getting tired of blockbusters.Toplist comment on IMDb's Top 250
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This list has some obvious flaws. Recency bias + over representation of Bollywood movies. However, I don't know which is worst, the Bollywood stuff or the Marvel movies.Movie comment on Looker
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A ridiculous and wild ride, but yet entertaining and memorable. Albert Finney is funny, suave, and charming throughout. An overlooked treasure.Movie comment on The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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A Sherlock Holmes film in which Sherlock Holmes is not seen doing anything clever. Not ideal.Movie comment on Guns at Batasi
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Richard Attenborough in a completely unexpected role as a the uptight, unsympathetic Regimental Sgt. Major Lauderdale who is refusing to see the last bits of the British Empire crumble.Brilliantly acted, intense film with a perfect dose of British humour. The staging, composition, and blocking is second to none, kudos to Douglas Slocombe and John Guillermin.