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Not sure why it's getting so much praise

posted 10 years ago by LockedHarpie
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Look I'm not here to crap all over a movie, especially when others are finding it enjoyable or meaning in it.

That said, I can't believe it's garnering such great reviews. I've seen it compared to Old Country for Old Men and that's my favorite movie in the world. I literally watch it every week or so...it's timeless and one of the best movies ever made. That said, this is no Old Country movie.

I found it tedious, slow and monotonous. And then to find all this rigamarole was to bury his dead dog???? Yes, I love my dogs and yes I get the bond, etc, etc, but it seemed a lesser payoff than I was hoping for.

The "look" of it was depressing, hard to watch, unbelievable pieces of story he really thought he'd get this kid, only having known him a few days, to kill his own brother? And the kid agrees? Not likely to happen, and boring to watch. Twilight kid had a horrible accent and hardly understandable.

I guess my irritation comes from wanting to like this movie..and I couldn't. I can't be the only one.

I can go on and on...But I'm kinda drunk and typing is kinda complicating right now,

[–] cyril_grey 10 years ago

Both your "reasons" are highly debatable. I mean, if you don't like the film, you don't like it. but saying it's slow and monotonous in the same post you praise No Country for Old Men!! NCfOM was also slow. A great film, but it was slow.

If you think his motivation was only... you know, then you missed an important element of the story. It wasn't... you know, it was what that thing represents. It was the last shred of his old life. It was the last thing he truly loved unconditionally. It was the last reason he had to carry on- even if carrying on was, well... doing what he did.

And the kid had a HUGE reason to do what he did without Eric's prompting. He was left for dead! Eric showed him a kindness when the kid was ambushed in the hotel room, so he knew that ral friends and family don't leave you to die. If Eric, this stranger, was willing to protect him (and he protect/save Eric), a man who was a stranger and a sort of enemy, then imagine how angry it made him to think someone who should care and protect him chose to hightail it out of there.

So, again, you don't like the film, then that's fine, but if you want to like it, then consider rewatching it with these points in mind.

Or you can react like 90% of the people on IMDB do and start some petty argument and we can call each other trolls and compare each other to Hitler or pick apart one another's spelling and grammar.

[–] LockedHarpie 10 years ago

Or you can react like 90% of the people on IMDB do and start some petty argument and we can call each other trolls and compare each other to Hitler or pick apart one another's spelling and grammar.

No I won't do that, LOL. I'm a normal person :)

I'll take your advice, I think I'll watch it earlier in the day (I was pretty tired) and think about the things you pointed out. I appreciate your feedback!

I can go on and on...But I'm kinda drunk and typing is kinda complicating right now,

[–] LockedHarpie 10 years ago

Just a point to add, I think I found Old Country easier to keep up with because of the different aspects. He had a few groups looking for him, a psycho mental killer with no concept of giving up, trying to protect his family and literally being hunted.

I couldn't find that kind of thrill in this movie. I will, though, watch again for deeper significance.

I can go on and on...But I'm kinda drunk and typing is kinda complicating right now,

[–] cyril_grey 10 years ago

oh, believe me- I loved No Country for Old Men. I don't think The Rover is nearly as great, but NCfOM did have it's slow moments. Heck, even one of the best scenes (the coin toss at the gas station) takes quite a long time. Granted, it's awkward and funny as hell, but watching it the first time, I was like "wtf!? is this for real?"

[–] toxicity_ 10 years ago

Cyril, i wish imdb had more people like you. But i can only wish.

[–] borchers34 10 years ago

Calls the Rover slow and boring, love No Country For Old Men.

Dafuq?

No f@cking sh`t lady does it sound like I'm ordering a pizza!

[–] CrunchCameron 10 years ago

Your favorite movie in the world is one you don't know the correct title to? Its "No Country For Old Men," or maybe you just have a real dry sense of humor.

[–] woodstock1960 10 years ago

Maybe that's the reasoning behind his signature... lol. 

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