Best Film of 2008? - Page 2

wookiee · #11 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

I don't know why Hollywood has this obsession with having superheroes fight two different villains. Instead of being able to focus on one, they have to clutter things up with multiple opponents (Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, etc.). I agree that Two-Face would've been a great villain to have featured in the next movie. A much better choice than the Riddler, in my opinion.

The only thing I would disagree with was Katie Holmes being replaced by Maggie Gyllenhall. While Maggie (I hate typing her last name) is a much better actress, I thought she looked downright haggard in the film. Then again, her character wasn't really called on to do much of anything besides getting blown to pieces. I'd actually love to see one of these movies where the filmmakers don't insist on forcing in the romantic interest. Who the hell cares about such things in a superhero movie, anyway (unless, of course, it's central to the plot, such as the relationship between Peter and Mary Jane)?

I totally agree with both your points (though I'm sticking with my previous statement that Maggie was a better call... she's a much better actress, and while she's not as pretty but I don't think she's supposed to be a knockout). I am equally annoyed at Big Budget movies shoving in all these elements that make up "the required template" for an action movie (love interests, multiple bad guys, etc). And not just action movies, they do it for everything. So annoying! Where is the originality?!? Just saw No Country for Old Men again, and what a great ending. But because it didn't fit the formula and tie the story up in a nice little bow, most people hated the ending. I thought it was brilliant. Three cheers for the Coen brothers for actually showing some artistic license (as they always do!).

mikemazzacare · #12 (**permalink**) 08-28-2009, 12:23 AM

Dark Knight NEARLY was my favorite movie of the year and then i saw Slumdog and was like WOW. Now i dont do the whole romantic bit and in the end even i was like YAY

film panther · #13 (**permalink**) 01-21-2010, 03:18 AM

as a lover of foreign art house pieces, i really enjoyed a little irish indie called red roses and petrol - malcolm mcdowell and max beesley star in it and theres music throughout the film by flogging molly. really great little film from 2008.

chronicent · #14 (**permalink**) 01-21-2010, 07:08 AM

There is no doubt that Dark Knight was the best movie

mecho · #15 (**permalink**) 01-26-2010, 07:41 PM

The Reader will be my favorite movie of 2008.
Kate Winslet is phenomenal in the lead role in The Reader, a difficult film to sit through because of its subject matter but one that doesn't attempt to apologize or make excuses for the unbelievably evil acts committed by its lead character. The Reader is one of those movies that's going to split the audience reaction into two camps - you'll love it or loathe it. There's no middle of the road with this dramatic film which focuses on the aftermath of the Holocaust and its affect on survivors.

vodka · #16 (**permalink**) 02-18-2010, 11:12 PM

Taken was probably my favourite followed by Dark Knight and Slumdog Millionaire. Dammmn alot of people seem to like Wall-E maybe i should watch it. I normally tend to ignore disney/pixar animations these days.

tom · #17 (**permalink**) 02-19-2010, 12:37 AM

Slumdog Millionaire

officialaccount · #18 (**permalink**) 02-19-2010, 06:55 AM

No Country For Old Men!!!!!! and the best book ever!

vodka · #19 (**permalink**) 02-19-2010, 09:09 PM

Hmmm didn't that come out in 07?
Still a great movie though.

tehubermer · #20 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010, 06:38 AM

Taken is best!I absolutely love this action film!

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