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Only 7.7 ?

posted 11 years ago by marcellis_robinson
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Some voters must have thought this picture was little more than mediocre? This is among the greatest movies ever made, it deserves a 9 or 10 from every voter. The script, actors, cinematography, direction, everything is top notch from top to bottom. It's not simply a matter of different people having differing tastes. It's about a dumbed down populace not recognizing greatness when they see it. Probably dumbed down by watching way too much TV.

What is wrong with you people?

[–] haristas 10 years ago

I was wondering the same thing just a few days ago. This movie should at the least rate an 8.5 or higher.

[–] rready4198-693-489748 10 years ago

I love this movie too! People do not have patience any longer so to sit for three hours is more than some people can do. It is an excellent movie because they did not "sugar coat" it in the lease!

[–] Toshi51 10 years ago

Rates a "10" from this viewer.

[–] ScopeWatcher 10 years ago

And from THIS viewer, as well -- plus it's on my own all-time Top-10 list. But nothing pleases everyone. (Especialy quality material.)

As I repeat below with every post ...

Most great films deserve a more appreciative audience than they get.

[–] alex774791361 9 years ago

It is a terrific story. I'm married to a Chinese and have spent a lot of time there over last 20 years. Chinese are not that direct but in a mob can be. McQueen is superlative . One of my all time favs.

[–] BlackiesDad 9 years ago

I gave it a 10.