Yeah that’s true, I have watched quite a few directors early works and been disappointed. It’s nothing like what they are doing now. As you said though throwing a bucket load of money at them helps! Lol.
Yep, I mean even Kubrick's style changed over time IMO. Although as different as they were, even his earlier stuff is still great!
Whoa, didn't realise it had that kind of budget! Makes me wonder where it all went lol.
That’s true mate. I watched The Killing and Fear and Desire and I was a little disappointed. They were fine but from a master director like Kubrick you expect everything to be amazing! I guess money talks!
Damn really! I can’t believe it had that budget. As Noodles said not sure where it went! Lol. It is a good film and very powerful but I think once you realise the twist it didn’t have any rewatch value for me. Definatly a very nice edition though!
Oh, I loved The Killing! I'm yet to see Fear and Desire though. Yeah, Tarantino is a perfect example of someone who delivers no matter what his budget... it takes a great mind to create interesting stories/characters/dialogue, not money.
Did you like it mate, I thought it was ok but I was expecting too much. I watched it after most of his other films. I think it’s better to watch the early ones first to keep the expectations down! Lol.
I thought it was a nice little film to say it was one of his first. It's actually the last film of his I saw... so after all of his bigger ones. Granted I did lower my expectations though, as I had been told prior to seeing it that it didn't compare to his better known stuff.
Whoa, didn't realise it had that kind of budget! Makes me wonder where it all went lol.
I'm pretty sure this film was the second of his that I saw (after Enemy), so I didn't really have much else to go off, which may have helped with my enjoyment of it... because it certainly pales in comparison to his later stuff.
Glad you don't regret picking it up anyway mate.
[/QUOTE]Get on those ASAP! Blade Runner has grown to become one of my favourite films of all-time, despite not being a huge fan of the original.
I know man!!! I knew id get a grilling! I really keep meaning too but watch other stuff instead!
Is it best to watch the original first?Lol I know what you mean mate... I'm seriously behind with films too. I'd definitely recommend watching the original first, although I've seen others say otherwise... personally I can't imagine watching BR2049 without having watched BR before it, especially as you'd have no real clue who Deckard is, and his backstory is kinda important IMO.I know man!!! I knew id get a grilling! I really keep meaning too but watch other stuff instead!
I’ve seen them all I think now mate. It is a bit miserable once you get to the end! What you would give for just one more film! Lol. I’ve started watching Kubrick documentaries now whenever they come round just for something new! Did you see Filmworker, it was pretty interesting. I didn’t realise how much work Leon Vitali did for Kubrick. Defiantly worth a watch if you get chance mate.
Damn really! I can’t believe it had that budget. As Noodles said not sure where it went! Lol. It is a good film and very powerful but I think once you realise the twist it didn’t have any rewatch value for me. Definatly a very nice edition though!
No doubt a rewatch can be good for a lot of films! I must admit I never saw the twist coming at all! Lol. I did enjoy it but I wouldn’t put it up there with his best films. He is on fire at the moment though!
Haha yeah, that's what I'm scared of. Obviously his films have a lot of rewatchability, but there's nothing like experiencing a Kubrick film for the first time!
You are right mate, it’s not the same when it’s a rewatch! I didn’t love Lolita but I think it was the subject matter and age of it. Still worth a watch as it’s kubruck though! Lol. Barry Lyndon was visually unbelievable, every frame looks like a painting! I think you will enjoy it whenever you do decide to watch it!Haha yeah, that's what I'm scared of. Obviously his films have a lot of rewatchability, but there's nothing like experiencing a Kubrick film for the first time!
Can't say I've seen Filmworker mate, but I'll certainly look it up! Thanks for the recommendation.
It’s a cool documentary mate, it was on film 4 a little while ago. Not sure if it’s still available or not but definatly worth checking out if you can.I'm a fan of the 1997 version, although I agree the subject matter makes it a very uncomfortable watch in places. I'm excited to see Kubrick's take on it though... just need to decide when to stop holding off and finally give it a watch. Same goes for Barry Lyndon of course, which I've heard nothing but great things about! A mate of mine says it's his favourite Kubrick film, so I'm expecting a lot from it lol.You are right mate, it’s not the same when it’s a rewatch! I didn’t love Lolita but I think it was the subject matter and age of it. Still worth a watch as it’s kubruck though! Lol. Barry Lyndon was visually unbelievable, every frame looks like a painting! I think you will enjoy it whenever you do decide to watch it!
I do man!!! I just noticed arrival is on C4 sunday 9pm so got it to record!!
And my dad has 2049 on 4k so ill get too it!!
