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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (1990's) list
Notes: In fact, I remember very well when this movie came out. Indeed, back then, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were still a big deal and when the word came out that they would finally star together in a movie, like any other average movie fanatic, I was just thrilled. Eventually, I even saw the damned thing in the movie theater when it was released and I was certainly not disappointed. In fact, I rewatched it many years later and I enjoyed even more as it is such a very well made and entertaining heist feature. The masterstroke with this movie was that, instead of rushing everything and focusing on the action scenes, they took their time. As a result, De Niro and Pacino, who were still at the top of their game, had enough space to develop their characters and you had the opportunity to root for both guys, the thief and the cop, which is something very rare and it was very well handled here. Concerning Michael Mann, he made recently a come-back after 6 long years with ‘Blackhat’ but it turned out to be a massive commercial and critical failure and it seems that the guy has unfortunately lost his touch, I'm afraid. 4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe list
Notes: Nowadays, we don’t hear much from Michael Moore but there was some point that the guy was easily the most successful documentary maker in the world. I have always been a huge fan of his work but, at some point, his success was becoming so huge that Moore himself started to become some kind of pop-star and I’m afraid there was too much focus put on him than on his actual work. With this in mind, it was pretty cool to watch this directing debut. Indeed, back then, nobody knew who the hell was this guy and it was just really efficient and very often hilarious to see him confront some corporate figures about their wrongdoings. From the very start, Michael Moore was criticized for manipulating what was on the screen but that’s something that happens in every single documentary so it has never bothered me. The strongest message of this movie, beside the fact that it might be manipulated or not, is that even though most of these huge US corporations make some profits, they still choose to fire all this people just to make an even bigger profit which shows how our world is working nowadays. 4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of The Purge: Election Year
“To be honest, I have never been a huge fan of this franchise but since this movie was available on Netflix, I thought I might was well check it out. Indeed, after watching 3 movies, I still think the whole concept doesn’t make much sense but I have to admit that, while most horror franchises keep ” read more
4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 2 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2020) list
4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 2 items to Listal's 100 Films To See Before You Die (2020) list
4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (1950's) list
Notes: Since this movie is considered a huge classic of the French cinema, I was definitely eager to check it out. Of course, at first, this flick might seem really old, there was still a very modern feeling about it which is something always inherent to the great classics. Indeed, they are timeless and remains relevant even decades after they have been made. I'm pretty sure Steven Soderbergh saw this one before making Ocean's eleven and it must have been an inspiration. Anyway, it is definitely a great mesmerizing picture. Indeed, the directing was quite amazing and the story was completely entertaining from the beginning until the end. Personally, I always had a weak spot for heist movies, but this one is just definitely from another league than the typical Hollywood features in this genre. In 2002, they did make a decent remake with Nick Nolte, called 'The Good Thief', a remake which was directed by Neil Jordan, another fine director. Of course, the original was better but, for a remake, it was not that bad at all.4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe list
Notes: In fact, I remember very well when this movie came out. Indeed, back then, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were still a big deal and when the word came out that they would finally star together in a movie, like any other average movie fanatic, I was just thrilled. Eventually, I even saw the damned thing in the movie theater when it was released and I was certainly not disappointed. In fact, I rewatched it many years later and I enjoyed even more as it is such a very well made and entertaining heist feature. The masterstroke with this movie was that, instead of rushing everything and focusing on the action scenes, they took their time. As a result, De Niro and Pacino, who were still at the top of their game, had enough space to develop their characters and you had the opportunity to root for both guys, the thief and the cop, which is something very rare and it was very well handled here. Concerning Michael Mann, he made recently a come-back after 6 long years with ‘Blackhat’ but it turned out to be a massive commercial and critical failure and it seems that the guy has unfortunately lost his touch, I'm afraid. 4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to TV Shows I would love to watch list
What is it about?
Charting the rise of the 1990's Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.
My verdict:
I just loved the damned thing, in fact, it is pretty much hands-down the best thing I have seen so far this year. Indeed, like many other kids growing up in the 90's, I was fascinated by the NBA and, even though Michael Jordan was not my favorite player, the guy was amazing and so charismatic, inside and outside the basketball courts. So, to go back in such depth in his career but also on the trajectory of the Chicago Bulls, was just completely awesome and, in fact, even emotional. 4 years, 10 months ago
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johanlefourbe posted a review of What If
“I wasn't really sure what to expect from this flick but since there was a decent cast involved, I thought I might as well check it out. Well, eventually, it turned out to be a decent romantic-comedy, no more and no less than that. I have to admit that I was actually fairly impressed by Daniel Radcli” read more
4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe posted a review of So Help Me God
“To be honest, I had no idea what to expect from this flick. In fact, my sister actually gave me this DVD as a gift. Anyway, it turned out to be a feature film from the makers of ‘Strip-tease’, an awesome TV-show we used to watch back in the 90’s. The basic concept was to shoot some documentari” read more
4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies ... my own version (1950's) list
Notes: Even though it is really highly rated, it is not one of those huge classics like 'North by Northwest', 'Vertigo', 'Psycho' or 'The Birds', at least not in my mind. Anyway, it is an awesome film noir/thriller which was a speciality of the great master. I mean, even though it is almost 70 years old, it is still so relevant and completely entertaining even nowadays. There is no chases, shootings or explosions but it is just very well directed and written. After watching so many ridiculous and far-fetched modern thrillers, it is so refreshing to see one which is smart, clever and which totally makes sense. The cast is not really made of big stars but it didn't matter at all since they all delivered some convincing performances. I know, it is black and white, I know, it is terribly old but if you manage to go beyond those elements, you will find a spellbinding feature and you'll remain on the edge of your seat from the beginning until the end.4 years, 10 months ago
johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe list
Notes: Since this movie is considered a huge classic of the French cinema, I was definitely eager to check it out. Of course, at first, this flick might seem really old, there was still a very modern feeling about it which is something always inherent to the great classics. Indeed, they are timeless and remains relevant even decades after they have been made. I'm pretty sure Steven Soderbergh saw this one before making Ocean's eleven and it must have been an inspiration. Anyway, it is definitely a great mesmerizing picture. Indeed, the directing was quite amazing and the story was completely entertaining from the beginning until the end. Personally, I always had a weak spot for heist movies, but this one is just definitely from another league than the typical Hollywood features in this genre. In 2002, they did make a decent remake with Nick Nolte, called 'The Good Thief', a remake which was directed by Neil Jordan, another fine director. Of course, the original was better but, for a remake, it was not that bad at all.4 years, 10 months ago
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johanlefourbe added 1 item to 1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe list
Notes: Even though it is really highly rated, it is not one of those huge classics like 'North by Northwest', 'Vertigo', 'Psycho' or 'The Birds', at least not in my mind. Anyway, it is an awesome film noir/thriller which was a speciality of the great master. I mean, even though it is almost 70 years old, it is still so relevant and completely entertaining even nowadays. There is no chases, shootings or explosions but it is just very well directed and written. After watching so many ridiculous and far-fetched modern thrillers, it is so refreshing to see one which is smart, clever and which totally makes sense. The cast is not really made of big stars but it didn't matter at all since they all delivered some convincing performances. I know, it is black and white, I know, it is terribly old but if you manage to go beyond those elements, you will find a spellbinding feature and you'll remain on the edge of your seat from the beginning until the end.4 years, 10 months ago
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