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None of the films you mention, except "The Edge of Heaven," has been

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tinear

In Reply to: RE: Other than the obvious like 'The Edge of Heaven' ? 'Okuribito' , 'The Class' , 'Gururi no Koto' , posted by Tony D. on February 28, 2009 at 16:01:58

released anywhere near here so I cannot comment upon them.
The Edge I enjoyed but I don't think it's a ***** effort: it uses too many facile plot devices. If indeed it is to make a point, and not just a cop-out to tie up ends to further the drama--- it is inexcusably heavy-handed. This was done many years ago, in Dicken's day, within the novel but was abandoned as self-serving, obvious.
A good film, yes. But I'd argue nowhere near the pinnacle of disorientation shown in, for example, some of Fassbinder's films.
Let the Right One and Bashir, I'd argue, favorably CAN be compared to the best in their respective genres and should occupy places not far from the top.

Follow Ups:

See 'The Class', 'Okuribito' and 'Must Read After My Death'. - Tony D. 12:36:24 03/01/09 (1)
Then decide if you still think WWB is the best film of 2008...'The Class' is IMO a much better film. But like I said this is all IMO.
'The Edge of Heaven' I disagree with your assessment of this film "it is inexcusably heavy-handed" when it is actually atmospheric and deeply human.
PS "it uses too many facile plot devices" etc. I gave up on these type of technical/formulation criticisms of film and theatre a while back and I've been concentrating on gleaning the humanity and spiritual qualities of these art forms. Like 'Gran Torino' for instance, it is a flawed film in a few ways IMO but I chose to watch around these flaws and catch the glimpses of truth and beauty that Eastwood offered.

J.B.

Edits: 03/01/09
- We agree on, "Gran Torino." That film was near the top of my '08 list. nt - tinear 17:56:26 03/01/09 (0)
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