Saw 3 great movies this weekend--Croupier,Amores Perros, Wicker Man

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I know with all the crap out there I shouldn't use up the few good movies in one weekend, but I rented Croupier, Amores Perros, and Wicker Man. Wife was out of town. All great.
I think Amores Perros is the finest of the three. Interesting juxtaposition of treatment of humans vs treatment of animals. I think my reactions were similar to many viewers in that the evil humans do to each other is part of life, everyday movie violence. The treatment of the dogs is unsettling, sad, and upsetting. I dson't think my wife will be watching this one.
Croupier was the most fun to watch out of the three. Great writing, pace, characters, commentary. I've been very impressed with the several British films I've seen this year, including Croupier, Snatch, and Sexy Beast. All great fun.
Wicker Man I rented because of interest generated by earlier posts on this board, esp. Clark's ravings about this film. I liked it okay, it had restored minutes (not sure if all of them -- it clocked in at 101 minutes), but it did feel dated. If you really think long and hard about it, it is disturbing. I must be in a "sensitive to animal cruelty" state right now, because I was more bothered by the ducks and animals yelping in terror than the thought of the policeman being burned up.
I'd recommend all three films.

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Topic - Saw 3 great movies this weekend--Croupier,Amores Perros, Wicker Man - jackrandom 04:52:54 10/14/01 (3)

"...Clark's ravings about this film... but it did feel dated." - clarkjohnsen 09:15:56 10/16/01 (2)

Yes, Clark, we *women* can tell the difference. - Harmonia 19:39:42 10/18/01 (0)

acting and reality - tunenut 14:19:45 10/17/01 (0)

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