>> ^dystopianfuturetoday:

The film A.I. started out as a Kubrick project, a project that Kubrick wanted Spielberg to direct, because he felt Spielberg's directing style would best fit the script. The film never got out of the development phase, because the effects technology of the time were not convincing enough for Kubrick's high standards. After Kubrick passed, Spielberg picked it up and made a very dark, beautiful and underrated film. One of his best IMO.I think Kubrick would have ended the movie when the boy freezes, but Spielberg just had to "wrap it up". I'm with you until that part of the movie, but then then he completely lost me.

The film A.I. started out as a Kubrick project, a project that Kubrick wanted Spielberg to direct, because he felt Spielberg's directing style would best fit the script. The film never got out of the development phase, because the effects technology of the time were not convincing enough for Kubrick's high standards. After Kubrick passed, Spielberg picked it up and made a very dark, beautiful and underrated film. One of his best IMO.

All of them are artists. All of them are entertainers. I dig all three directors. If I had to make a personal top 10 list, it would probably include The Shining, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Brazil. I don't see a reason to beat down Spielberg just because he is more commercial. Most commercial films suck. (Current box office champs: Tron 2, Yogi Bear, Narnia 3) Spielberg consistently puts out intelligent, meaningful films that can be appreciated by people of all walks of life - not an easy task.

That said, Gilliam's last 3 flicks were horrible. I hope his second shot at La Mancha goes well, the released footage from the 1st abandoned attempt looked really good.

I saw the Thin Red Line when I was a kid...I keep getting it mixed up with Wind Talkers and other War movies so I have to watch it again. Yes the Fountain is one of the most underrated movies ever.

>> ^Sarzy:

I, too, get a Fountain vibe (which is one of the most underrated movies of the last decade).
And I haven't seen the Thin Red Line yet, a mistake I shall soon rectify. But man, this is such a great trailer. I think I've watched it around five times this afternoon, and it's still blowing me away. promote


Please go watch Thin Red Line now. It's amazing. Not only beautiful (which is weird for a war movie), it is also unlike all other war movies, because it's more about the individual experience.

Also recommend Badlands (1973) and Days of Heaven (1978).

Terrence Malick is among my top ten favorite filmmakers... along with Fellini, Bergman, Scorcese, Lynch, von Triers, and others...

this one looks good -- strange casting, tho, to put Pitt in the role of the father.. maybe it's because the audience already knows him as a sort of "young stud," and not the paternal type...

>> ^Sarzy:

I, too, get a Fountain vibe (which is one of the most underrated movies of the last decade).
And I haven't seen the Thin Red Line yet, a mistake I shall soon rectify. But man, this is such a great trailer. I think I've watched it around five times this afternoon, and it's still blowing me away. promote

I, too, get a Fountain vibe (which is one of the most underrated movies of the last decade).

And I haven't seen the Thin Red Line yet, a mistake I shall soon rectify. But man, this is such a great trailer. I think I've watched it around five times this afternoon, and it's still blowing me away. *promote

Agreed, and an air high five is coming at you.


In reply to this comment by harpom:
Mark Bolan was one of the most underrated artist of his time. Excellent music. "Slider" is a great album.

Mark Bolan was one of the most underrated artist of his time. Excellent music. "Slider" is a great album.

I Lurve the Coens. Great characters, intelligent writing, superb direction, inspired cinematography, great career defining performances. Their only real stinker was Ladykillers. The most underrated Coen production was Hudsucker Proxy.

Coens (plus) Western = Awesome

I'd love to see them make a horror film.

Also a shame the season box sets cost so much more than regular shows. If the show was down in the $15 perhaps even to $25 range I would probably splurge on it. But nearly $34 on sale from a $60 SRP is just too much.

>> ^WKB:

Quite possibly the most underrated show of all time. Such a shame that all the spin offs crapped out.

Quite possibly the most underrated show of all time. Such a shame that all the spin offs crapped out.

Krusty, one of many underrated Simpson characters and one of my favorites.

I love this line!

One of the great scenes from a criminally underrated series.

In reply to this comment by alien_concept:
Ryan Gosling is my second favourite (imo) underrated actor after Sam Rockwell. If anyone hasn't seen Lars and the Real Girl, I massively recommend it! And obviously Half Nelson.

*promote

you rock doll!
thankies =)

Ryan Gosling is my second favourite (imo) underrated actor after Sam Rockwell. If anyone hasn't seen Lars and the Real Girl, I massively recommend it! And obviously Half Nelson.

*promote