Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

[WeLLWeLL]

Re: Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

I guess I will go with TDK, but my heart really lies with Memento for films from this decade. I suppose that could be the defining cult film of the decade.

I agree with Memento. Too bad American Beauty came out in 1999 because I think that would be the clear winner.

[thaima1shu]

Re: Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

Would TDK be considered if it weren't for Heath Ledger and the unfortunate circumstance?

For me, yes. I paid no attention to Heath Ledger's passing once I got into the movie. Because that's the thing with me: I was so into the movie, I did not see Heath Ledger. I only saw the Joker. That's what made the movie so great to me, is that I did not see actors playing certain characters. I was truly believing that each person on the screen was their particular character.

[Hammerhunker]

Re: Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

For me, yes. I paid no attention to Heath Ledger's passing once I got into the movie. Because that's the thing with me: I was so into the movie, I did not see Heath Ledger. I only saw the Joker. That's what made the movie so great to me, is that I did not see actors playing certain characters. I was truly believing that each person on the screen was their particular character.

By no means am I arguing against TDK, I agree, it belongs at the top. When I watched Heath Ledger's performance, a sense of darkness was present because it was like watching the dead perform which really transformed the movie into something I hadn't experienced in a movie in a long time, if ever. Unfortunately, his passing had a lot to do with the buzz, which in turn led to an unforgetable experience.

[Blzer]

Re: Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

Would TDK be considered if it weren't for Heath Ledger and the unfortunate circumstance?

Honestly, that's never in the equation for me. In fact, I would probably like it more if he were alive, knowing they could evolve his character for yet another movie. Knowing that he can't actually demoralizes what he says in the end of TDK.

[Hammerhunker]

Re: Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

Honestly, that's never in the equation for me. In fact, I would probably like it more if he were alive, knowing they could evolve his character for yet another movie. Knowing that he can't actually demoralizes what he says in the end of TDK.

I think what you say here adds even more to what I said. Knowing you won't get the chance to see a reprieve of this role, forever a cliffhanger.

[sva91]

Re: Inspired By Bill Simmons: The DEFINING Movie Of This Decade?

According to him

90s

Ghost

Few Good Men

Scent of a Woman

Fugitive

Titanic

Braveheart


To name a few

What about Forrest Gump? I would say Titanic due to all the records and awards it gathered, but Gump IMO was a much more watchable movie foe everybody.