L.A Confidential: Truly Vile or Modern Classic?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 21 Jan 2006, 16:16

You know where Romero and I stand.... but how about you?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 21 Jan 2006, 16:36

Haven't seen it unfortunately Mark

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 21 Jan 2006, 19:24

it needs a new SE release.

IronMonkey · Post by **IronMonkey** » 21 Jan 2006, 20:35

I haven't seen it yet and I'm also unaware of your views on it Markgway...

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 22 Jan 2006, 01:22

I think its classy.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 22 Jan 2006, 01:34

grim_tales wrote:Haven't seen it unfortunately Mark

Shame on you!!

iron monkey wrote:I haven't seen it yet and I'm also unaware of your views on it Markgway...

I'm the one who gave it *****

Romero and I were arguing over this on another thread. I guess you didn't see it?

saltysam wrote:it needs a new SE release.

I think it's getting one this year... what's wrong with the current release in your opinion?

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 22 Jan 2006, 10:16

Don't tell me, romero started laughing and thinks its shit.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 22 Jan 2006, 10:18

Thats' Romero for you

It would be better if he said "I think its' shit" rather than "its' shit" but there you go.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 22 Jan 2006, 13:47

there is not a lot wrong with the current edition (apart from it's a snapper :shock: ) but i think one of the finest mainstream movies of the last 10 years deserves a full on SE.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Jan 2006, 15:22

I couldnt even find one thing in the film good, I just sat back and was blown away at how bad the whole thing was and when it ended I was over the moon as it was so bland. It left an awful taste in my mouth, overated shit basically.

I am sure it would be different if other tossers said it was shit

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 22 Jan 2006, 16:55

brooce-leroy wrote:Don't tell me, romero started laughing and thinks its shit.

You know it. 8)

romerojpg wrote:I am sure it would be different if other tossers said it was shit

Other? Are you saying YOU'RE a tosser?

There's a reason why no one else has said "it's shit". Think about it.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Jan 2006, 17:18

Yup because you are all wrong thats why.

Pointless thread anyway, its all personal opinion and I think its shit, dont even see the point of talking about it as its not worth it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 22 Jan 2006, 18:27

Nope not pointless forums are all about discussions, dissecting and debating.

I went for:

Quite decent, reasonably good. I own it.

Why does it need a new SE DVD? The current one is fine, do all DVDs have to have 2 discs releases? I think not.

I'd prefer WB would get on an release a non-flipper "Time to Kill" and "Blade Runner: SE". Quite frankly I'd prefer an SE of what they can get than no SE at all.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 22 Jan 2006, 18:32

Amen on A Time to Kill.

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 22 Jan 2006, 19:34

When I watched it at the cinema I was gripped until the end, and overwhelmed by the ferocity of Crowe's Bud White. It doesn't happen often, but Crowe's walking volcano was definitely a bonafide star making turn. Even though I'm sure he didn't have to method act too much for that character.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 22 Jan 2006, 19:36

Thing is I love the cast (apart from awful Kim) none worked together, and all of them I hated as charecters. I just didnt care one bit for anyone and wanted them all to die as soon as they could so the film would end.

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 22 Jan 2006, 19:51

No way. The cast are all great in it! Which film were you watching?

I couldn't fault anyone, although I don't think cork nipples deserved an oscar. Russell and Guy. Classy. Kevin Spacey. Ditto. James Cromwell. Fantastic in an evil way.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 23 Jan 2006, 01:33

Funnily enough... Kim was the least of the performers in the movie and yet SHE won the Oscar.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 23 Jan 2006, 10:59

I voted 4/5, but don't own it. The current DVD is a joke (extras wise). What is it - a map of Beverly Hills and some bios? LOL!

It's a fine film with some excellent performances - Guy Pierce in particular from what I remember.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 23 Jan 2006, 12:22

It's much more than that. I'm sure it's pretty stacked for a one disc release.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 23 Jan 2006, 17:54

Stacked isnt a word you can use for old dvds from Warner.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 23 Jan 2006, 18:01

He he true but I didn't say stacked

Okay it's not pretty stacked but it has a fair amount:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=453

I wouldn't bother to upgrade if/when an SE comes.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Jan 2006, 18:07

Here is what is on the UK disc

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=453

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 24 Jan 2006, 12:04

bradavon wrote:It's much more than that. I'm sure it's pretty stacked for a one disc release.

A bunch of text-based extras which are mostly bios, some EPK fluff and a gimmicky interactive map of Beverly Hills. FUCK YEAH MAN, worthwhile meaty extras there!

I'm gonna wait until we get a proper SE, like with maybe a fucking Curtis Hanson commentary.

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 14 Feb 2006, 19:34

I forgot how to vote, or maybe voting has closed? Anyway, I think it's a modern classic. Love it!

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