I found it very tense at times, I can't be watching that numerous times, it's not good for my health lol. Another few examples off the top of my head, of great films I can't really watch again but for other reasons; The Farewell, Benjamin Button, Precious. Maybe once every other year. To rewatch something numerous times it needs to have similar things to as @jasong says. Oh, and also, I'm not the biggest fans of war movies.
I think it's a pretty individual thing, but definately exists. Sometimes, a film is a one off experience (or maybe two off). It depends on length, and type of film and your own taste. For me this is pretty "heavy" a good story and very worthy, but not exactly "enjoyable". The film as a whole is good, but the acting for me wasn't very stand out. There has to be bits I want to re-watch as enjoyable. I am not sure I would get much more out of watching this and it was a hard experience in places. Not sure that explains, maybe its to personal. Some films I can watch numerous times, others once is just enough. Depth, music, humour, length, acting all come into it. A "great" film, often contains all of these imo.
OK, I can definitely understand that. Thanks for taking the time to explain! And since you put it that way, it reminded me that Shindler's List is a similar example for me... great film, but one I find myself putting off wanting to rewatch just because of how raw/unpleasant it is. Apart from that, I can't really think of any other films I think are great that I wouldn't rewatch... The Pianist maybe? Although I have seen that a couple times now lol. Oh, actually... The Broken Circle Breakdown - such a heartbreaking film.
I kinda agree with all of those... I found them all rather boring at first. Although, Taxi Driver did eventually grow on me and now I love it! Tried to do the same with Apocalypse Now, but it just ain't happening. As for Deer Hunter and Chinatown, I've only seen them once so need to rewatch them to make sure.I'll probably get roasted for this, but there are a bunch of films that would be considered iconic that I couldn't sit through again.
Some of these would be:
Apocalypse Now.
Taxi Driver.
Chinatown.
The Deer Hunter.
I don't know how anyone could watch these over and over. I'd rather watch my nails grow to be honest!!
I'll probably get roasted for this, but there are a bunch of films that would be considered iconic that I couldn't sit through again.
Some of these would be:
Apocalypse Now.
Taxi Driver.
Chinatown.
The Deer Hunter.
I don't know how anyone could watch these over and over. I'd rather watch my nails grow to be honest!!
Hold up a minute... a lot of people hate Jaws?! Who are these imbeciles?
Welp, I was under the age of 0 in the 70s.
Welp, I was under the age of 0 in the 70s.
I had absolutely no interest in older movies until I was in my twenties, and even then it took me a while to get into them and find ones I truly loved. Now I love a classic film! Granted there are some where I simply don't understand the hype... Citizen Kane for example. Like you though, it probably has a lot to do with me not growing up with them and having watched them when they were first released, therefore not truly appreciating their achievements in cinema.
Hold up a minute... a lot of people hate Jaws?! Who are these imbeciles?
I have a massive phobia of sharks and the open sea, but I love me some Jaws!
I actually quite dig the artwork... it's consistent from front to back at least. I maybe would've preferred a quote on the rear though, rather than just "1917" again.
With a nice finish, it could look even better... imagine it glossed and 'bossed! It'll probably end up flat and matte as usual though lol.
