El Sitherino Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Has anyone else seen this? I've seen it twice so far, and I think it's a brilliant film. Easily one of the best dramatic pieces of the past few years. Great acting and a great story. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 You think it deserves 8 nominations? Don't take that the wrong way, I just wanted to ask cause I haven't seen it. *refrains form saying what's in his mind* gay cowboys gay cowboys gay cowboys >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 You think it deserves 8 nominations? Definitely, regardless of ones opinion on the matter of the characters orientation. The movie is top notch, amazing directing, amazing acting, brilliantly written story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Yeah, I figured that it would be brilliantly portrayed. I just can't make myself sit down and watch it. Personally, I dislike and disagree with homosexuality, but respect other's rights to it. So, with that in mind, I think I'll skip this one and get my fix of great acting, and great story with Saving Private Ryan again. *refrains form saying what's in his mind* gay cowboys gay cowboys gay cowboys >.> :rofl: Yeah, based on the trailer, they're sheep ranchers. There's your problem right there Three biggest lies told by a cowboy: 1. I won this belt buckle in a rodeo 2. My truck is paid for. 3. I was just helping the sheep out of the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Ginn Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think i'll just save myself money and go watch Jerry Springer. It's a joke, please don't kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 From most reports, if we weren't dealing with gay cowboys it'd be a generic love story that nobody really cares about. But we make the subject matter center on homosexuals and suddenly we've got an all-time great on our hands? Perhaps you can sway my opinion sith, what exactly makes it stand out over any of the other generic love story movies released in recent memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 From most reports, if we weren't dealing with gay cowboys it'd be a generic love story that nobody really cares about. But we make the subject matter center on homosexuals and suddenly we've got an all-time great on our hands? Well, those reports suck. Perhaps you can sway my opinion sith, what exactly makes it stand out over any of the other generic love story movies released in recent memory? For one, it doesn't suck. It's actually a well written story. It doesn't write itself as "these guys are gay lovers", rather they're just people. It's rather difficult to accurately describe it without giving certain things away. Now, the film probably is overhyped, but it is a very good movie, at least worth a peek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 As stated at EB, all these movies with all this hype generally are decent at best. Mystic River and Crash are two that pop into mind. Neither were extraordinary movies. In fact, I hated the ending to the former and all the characters in the latter. I doubt this one is any better. It's getting all the hype due to the controversy surrounding gays. Big fricken' whoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Not yet, been too many films i want to watch recently.. not enough time. Heard not-bad reports on it from those who have seen it though. Funny to stand in the queue and hear loads of guys go "well, i'll watch anything except brokeback mountain". Some guys are very insecure i guess... Did just get back from watching Jarhead though (we get stuff late as usual) and thought it was pretty good. Jake Gylenhall is definately an excellent actor.. and seems to be in about 3 films out at the moment. (Underworld evolution on the other had is worth avoiding, even Kate Beckinsale getting her kit off didn't save it..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 It's getting all the hype due to the controversy surrounding gays. A bit, but that's no different than any other Oscar-bait movie's riding a "gimmick". Look at North Country, etc. A lot of it has to do with that it is actually a good movie. The only reason the gay cowboy stuff comes up is that is all people bring up and wish to talk about when discussing it. Unlike Mystic River and Crash, this has a coherent story that doesn't try to confuse you and surprise you. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I heard it was a good movie. Though, I am honestly not into that type of movie. And I have nothing against it. Though, I'll probably watch it when it comes out on DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I don't see what's so wrong with a few cheerful ranch workers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Funny to stand in the queue and hear loads of guys go "well, i'll watch anything except brokeback mountain". Some guys are very insecure i guess... Or maybe some guys just don't wanna see other guys getting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 This movie makes a lot of people feel uncomfortable, that's the truth. What sucks is that if you say you don't want to see it or you're not interested or didn't like it, it's easy to be labeled as a homophobe. So people try and avoid it all together. Capiche? Anyway, I wanna see The World's Fastest Indian, anyway. No Brokeback Mountain for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I have an interest in seeing it - but it would make me feel uncomfortable in the theater going to see it with a bunch of my guy friends... maybe if there was a girl. Who knows - maybe I will see it. But doubtful. On that note, Glory Road is pretty sweet. Not quite as good as Remember the Titans or Miracle, but still damn good. Underworld Evolution is a fun popcorn consuming time waster. I demand to see V for Vendetta, and PotC 2, and X3. toms - Jarhead is a great movie. TiE's not azn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorden Darkblade Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I bet it's not as good as The Cave was lol... Kidding please don't shoot me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Underworld Evolution is such a bad movie simple exposure to it can cause cancer. and the herpes Fixed. Or maybe some guys just don't wanna see other guys getting it on.Yes, because that's really what the movie is all about, teh ghey pr0n! The thing that really prevents me from wanting to see it is the fact that they tout the love story, but one of 'dose cowboys has a family, and cheating on your wife is still cheating, even if it's with a dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 TiE's not azn! And @ ET and Mike, did you actually see Underworld? And to the whole gay-cowboy-love-story thing of the movie, ask yourself one questiong, would you even see a love movie that is about a male and female? Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yeah, I did. I thought it was a fun brainless movie, like Doom. Though Doom was more fun to laugh at... >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 *Lols @ Mike* Crazy Azn. Tho I did see Doom >_> heheh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Back on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Love stories don't bug me. Not if they're well done that is. That's why ESB rocks and AotC sucks But I'm not afraid to admit I don't wanna watch two guys getting it on. I have trouble watching guys and girls going at it in movies or on TV front of my family yet and I'm 18. I blame America's fixation on sex somehow being evil. I may or may not watch it before it comes out. It all depends on how many coworkers get it too. I don't wanna be the only person renting the gay cowboy movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Dravis Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yeah, based on the trailer, they're sheep ranchers. There's your problem right there Three biggest lies told by a cowboy: 1. I won this belt buckle in a rodeo 2. My truck is paid for. 3. I was just helping the sheep out of the fence. Are you trying to imply something about sheep ranchers? I was one for 10 years and I NEVER had to help a sheep through a fence - they had no trouble doing that for themselves. BTW, the truck was paid for and the buckle nonexistent. I had heard the movie was good, but never had much interest (incredible violence is more my thing, YAY!)...perhaps when it is out on DVD I'll check it out. Depends on if I have nothing better to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Well, its been posting pretty reasonable box office numbers.. and there's only so many gay men around... so i suspect that the cinema might be full of tearful girls who need cheering up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 meh, i'll rent it. it's as hyped as crash and that movie made no sense and sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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