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sienster on 06 February 2008
Thatmax said:
sienster said:
Donnie Darko is the most original underrated movie I've ever seen. Most people haven't even heard of it. You need to watch it more than once to appreciate it.

 Most people havent heard of it??? you are very misinformed...or live under a rock with ants and stuff...


This is according to Wikipedia:

Donnie Darko had its first screening at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19th 2001. Critic Andy Bailey billed Donnie Darko as a "Sundance surprise" that "isn't spoiled by the Hollywood forces that helped birth it."[4] Although critically acclaimed, the film debuted in U.S. theaters in October, 2001 to a tepid response. Shown on only 58 screens nationwide, the film grossed $110,494 in its opening weekend. By the time the film closed in U.S. theaters on April 11, 2002, it had grossed $517,375.[5][6]

So sorry, I'm not misinformed and I live in a condo.  It does have a cult following, but I bet if you walk down the streets of NY and poll people, more would not have heard of it than have.  So I believe your the one that's misinformed.



 

 

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busines on 06 February 2008

Lord of the rings,because......is it Lord of the rings .I love him.



Evil_Snowman0 on 06 February 2008

Raiders of the lost Ark - Because it's the best action movie ever made. The plot is great, the acting is great, it has just the right mix of action and humor and Indiana Jones is the best action hero of all time.



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BenKenobi88 on 06 February 2008
sienster said:
Thatmax said:
sienster said:
Donnie Darko is the most original underrated movie I've ever seen. Most people haven't even heard of it. You need to watch it more than once to appreciate it.

Most people havent heard of it??? you are very misinformed...or live under a rock with ants and stuff...


This is according to Wikipedia:

Donnie Darko had its first screening at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19th 2001. Critic Andy Bailey billed Donnie Darko as a "Sundance surprise" that "isn't spoiled by the Hollywood forces that helped birth it."[4] Although critically acclaimed, the film debuted in U.S. theaters in October, 2001 to a tepid response. Shown on only 58 screens nationwide, the film grossed $110,494 in its opening weekend. By the time the film closed in U.S. theaters on April 11, 2002, it had grossed $517,375.[5][6]

So sorry, I'm not misinformed and I live in a condo. It does have a cult following, but I bet if you walk down the streets of NY and poll people, more would not have heard of it than have. So I believe your the one that's misinformed.


 You should look up "cherry-picking" on Wikipedia as well...the DVD sales have surpassed $10 million.

It may have been a "cult classic" in theaters, but since then, the DVD has been rented and bought a lot.  It's a bit past cult status, though I'm sure it still has a cult following, due the nature of the movie.



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celine on 06 February 2008
GooseGaws said:
Grave of the Fireflies, the saddest movie of all time.

Good choice.

 I agree :,-|



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sienster on 07 February 2008
BenKenobi88 said:
sienster said:
Thatmax said:
sienster said:
Donnie Darko is the most original underrated movie I've ever seen. Most people haven't even heard of it. You need to watch it more than once to appreciate it.

Most people havent heard of it??? you are very misinformed...or live under a rock with ants and stuff...


This is according to Wikipedia:

Donnie Darko had its first screening at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19th 2001. Critic Andy Bailey billed Donnie Darko as a "Sundance surprise" that "isn't spoiled by the Hollywood forces that helped birth it."[4] Although critically acclaimed, the film debuted in U.S. theaters in October, 2001 to a tepid response. Shown on only 58 screens nationwide, the film grossed $110,494 in its opening weekend. By the time the film closed in U.S. theaters on April 11, 2002, it had grossed $517,375.[5][6]

So sorry, I'm not misinformed and I live in a condo. It does have a cult following, but I bet if you walk down the streets of NY and poll people, more would not have heard of it than have. So I believe your the one that's misinformed.


 You should look up "cherry-picking" on Wikipedia as well...the DVD sales have surpassed $10 million.

It may have been a "cult classic" in theaters, but since then, the DVD has been rented and bought a lot.  It's a bit past cult status, though I'm sure it still has a cult following, due the nature of the movie.


Sales have surpased 10 million, so say at $20 per DVD that put it at about 500 thousand.  Given that there are over 300 million people in the US alone, I would say more people have not heard of it than have.

My point is that it's a good movie.



 

 

Bodhesatva on 07 February 2008

Lawrence of Arabia
Crimes and Misdemeanors
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Brokeback Mountain
Ran



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hunter_alien on 07 February 2008

Why do you have to beat me to it ... Same here , Pans Labyrinth ... best movie of all , its interesting , because I usually dont like new movies , but this one was amazing . I admit , just like in the crying thread , I cryed at the end of it so much ... The story keeps you hooked all the time , the atmosphere is amazing , and the noname actress kicks big name stars to the floor and kills them ... amazing .

Also , I see there are many people who have similar tastes as me . Movies like Shawshank Redemption , Grindhouse , Dawn of the Dead all deserve praises .

Also , other amazing movies are : Psycho , Alien , First Blood , Rocky ( yeah , I like Stalone , do you have a trouble with that ? :P ) , Texas Chainsaw Massacre ( one of the few quality slashers ) , Save Privat Ryan , Jurassic Park ( first movie that blew me away FX wise ) , The Godfather , and many more :)

 

Edit : Oh , how could I forgot theoriginal Star Wars trilogy ... epic ;)



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X-Man on 07 February 2008

Goodfellas, American History X, Terminator 2, Leon, The Big Lebowski, Raging Bull.

Too many to choose from.



wiiforever on 07 February 2008

Star Wars III