RE: The list you need -- worst films of 2017.

Posted by Dr Phibes (A) on December 30, 2017 at 08:44:57

In Reply to: The list you need -- worst films of 2017. posted by free.ranger on December 30, 2017 at 08:12:46:

Thank you for your post Free Ranger I always enjoy your contributions and viewpoint.

That said - I liked two of the films on that list - Gold and John Wick Two. I'm not saying either was "Gone with the Wind" but they certainly weren't "the worst".

I disagree about trusting LaSalle - He was and is a 2nd rate film critic for a 2nd rate newspaper (SF Chronicle for years, not sure what he's doing now). He's no Pauline Kael. With all the trash Hollywood releases- LaSalle can even bungle a "Worst Films of 2017" list. That's like bungling a "Least Likable Nazi's" list.

Gold and John Wick Two had some merit in my humble opinion.

Matthew McConaughey's performance in Gold was stand out. Maybe not on par with his performance in Dallas Buyers Club, but still an outstanding performance.

John Wick Two had beautifully choreographed fight scenes, incredible sets and was like jumping into a video game. Sure, not quite as great as John Wick One - but it was a respectable sequel.

Have a great day!

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Topic - The list you need -- worst films of 2017. - free.ranger 08:12:46 12/30/17 (20)

'Dunkirk' belongs at the top of the list . . . - Billy Wonka 20:35:56 01/03/18 (2)

Just rented it, agree, why did Nolan miniaturize such an epic tale???^ - Road Warrior 21:22:55 01/17/18 (1)

RE: Just rented it, agree, why did Nolan miniaturize such an epic tale???^ - beach cruiser 23:42:16 01/26/18 (0)

Only one I saw... - mkuller 14:29:24 01/01/18 (2)

It was a truly beautiful movie . . . - Billy Wonka 09:56:14 01/03/18 (0)

RE: Only one I saw... - fantja 15:15:39 01/01/18 (0)

RE: on that list I've seen..... - user510 12:18:17 01/01/18 (0)

Guess I am lucky? - Mike B. 12:32:15 12/31/17 (2)

I saw 3 of these and -- god help me -- I liked them. nt - free.ranger 13:53:33 12/31/17 (1)

Nothing wrong with that - Mike B. 09:48:19 01/01/18 (0)

Blade Runner 2049, Dumbkirk and the one with the talking tree trunks. Nt - geoffkait 15:22:40 12/30/17 (4)

If you mean Arrival, that was a 2016 film. nt - free.ranger 16:14:36 12/30/17 (3)

Yes, he means "Arrival" but he didn't stay long enough to realize the tree trunks don't talk... - Steve O 07:28:33 12/31/17 (2)

I don't test well. I always see sexual symbols. Nt - geoffkait 12:50:49 12/31/17 (0)

Well, they talked to him... - musetap 11:37:29 12/31/17 (0)

The Great Wall was unwatchable, so stupid it ruined any involvment potential nt - PhilJ 11:39:42 12/30/17 (2)

Whatta stinker! Matt Damon, the most miscast actor in recent memory and, looked like he didn't even try - Road Warrior 16:19:47 12/30/17 (1)

I turned it off about the same time! LOL - PhilJ 17:08:50 12/30/17 (0)

RE: The list you need -- worst films of 2017. - Dr Phibes 08:44:57 12/30/17 (1)

I like LaSalle though agree about the Chron... - musetap 15:33:39 12/31/17 (0)

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RE: The list you need -- worst films of 2017. - Dr Phibes 08:44:57 12/30/17 (1)

I like LaSalle though agree about the Chron... - musetap 15:33:39 12/31/17 (0)

RE: The list you need -- worst films of 2017.

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