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I agree. I watched it last night for the first time since seeing it a few times in the theater in middle school. Mostly I was expecting it to be pretty lame and was just watching it for nostalgia (and I'd been meaning to revisit it since Bill Paxton passed away), but was then really surprised by how much fun it was. I'm particularly impressed at how well the special effects held up. And what a cast too; so many recognizable faces.
Tight.
I think it's pretty archaic, but I remember reading it in some old literature.
I think Brazil is his masterpiece, but you could definitely make a good case for The Fisher King too.
Also, it might just be me, but I think La Jetée is superior to 12 Monkeys, though I do like the latter and think it successfully translated an esoteric art film into an approachable thriller.
He makes a great villain. I love him in Cape Fear and The Night of the Hunter.
He's great in Witness.
Yeah, I also don't understand its critics. Quite an exceptional film, in my opinion. But I think you're right: expectations for the "horror" genre are unfortunately geared toward gore and shock, and viewers in general seem less interested in filmmakers who are a little more nuanced and deliberate in their craft.
MacGyver.
Interesting. Haven't seen it (or thought about it) since the mid 90s. I mostly remember the trailer. I must revisit it.
Have you seen the Red Riding trilogy? A little different as it's not so much a series but three connected films made for UK television. It's excellent.
Agreed. A beautiful film. There never needed to be another filmed version.
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