6.5??? 6.4 too much!!!
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Crying Freeman
Ibizachris — 20 years ago(May 18, 2005 07:51 PM)
This, along with Charlies Angels and Titanic rank along the worst films I have ever seen. Terrible acting, weak as vegitarian piss plot. I feel terrible for Tchky Karyo (Nikita - a quality film) for being dragged down to that level. i noticed that Roger Avery was involved with the writing but was uncredited - good move! Absolute Rubbish - Avoid like the Ebola virus
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Nephilim-6 — 20 years ago(June 23, 2005 04:13 PM)
actually for an action movie it's way beyond the usual Hollywood tripe. And seen as such it's actually quite good. I hate the usual Hollywood action movies with just explosions and car chases. At least this has something that resembles a story and some quiet scenes.
Did you ever notice that people who believe in creationism look realy un-evolved? - Bill Hicks -
Swoodly — 20 years ago(July 20, 2005 11:15 AM)
Sorry to continue the off topic conversation, but if you two are Bill Hicks fans, you might want to try reading the Preacher graphic novels (basically compiled comic books). It is only briefly mentioned, but the main character is a huge fan, and you even witness a scene from one of his shows in a character flashback. Hicks is actually given as the character's motivation for something that set the plot of the whole series in motion.
If you like Bill Hick's style of humor, I have a feeling you would greatly enjoy that series of comics.
It is indeed a loss that he is gone.
As for the Crying Freeman movie? I thought it was incredibly good when you consider it was translated Anime. For what it was, it was a very enjoyable movie. I thought they captured the story and flashy martial arts of the anime quite well.
If you rate it purely on it's own merits? then I would say it doesn't fare quite so well. No real heavyweight acting talent, and the overall quality of the production could have used a shot in the arm. Still, I was so pleased to see the Crying Freeman story done well in live action, I'd be willing to forgive a lot. -
damo_wceagles — 20 years ago(January 11, 2006 09:50 PM)
overrated movie that should have only gotten 4 at most
the fact that it got more than 6 obviously means that the majority of those ppl a)haven't seen too many movies, or b)seen too many hollywood crap, either way there are much much better films out there, whether it be action(Hard Boiled) or translated from Anime(ichi the killer) -
hamsteroffury — 20 years ago(January 15, 2006 04:10 PM)
I think it's a decent enough film. Dacascas has a definite quality to his martial art (capoiera I believe) and it's a pleasing difference to some of the "same old same old" stuff that's out there.
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El_Sarcastro — 19 years ago(September 01, 2006 02:38 PM)
I am an huge fan of Bill Hicks. I read I belive 4 perhaps 5 of the graphics novels of the preacher series and yes it was a very good read up until there was a serious slide in the plot. I just could not read anymore rubbish when that irish vampire started getting all lovey dovey for the preachers women and then we had this dawsons creek love triangle nonsence. Up until then it was well worth reading, im told it get's better in the latter novels, but I just did'nt have the patience to read such tripe in the middle.
Did'nt know he was a fan of the great Hicks though. -
jordan_bel — 13 years ago(March 21, 2013 08:19 PM)
By my book it's a 7.5 and I am not as generous as IMDB users. For a 5m budget, Christophe Gans pulls off an amazing movie, visually perfect with a strong manga script. Uses all the tricks in the book, buying stock shots to spare on costs, and still manages to put in references to his favorite periods of the cinema. The commentated version - especially the giallo knife murder scene - is a must as you realize how much the guy knows about movies. After all he at the age of 22 founded the only relevant French movie magazine.
So if you speak French, get the director's version and go to Ebay buy yourself a couple of old issues of Starfix. If you don't, don't miss this gem anyway and put it in your DVD collection right between the Crow and I don't know Kill Bill or Ghost dog. Enjoy!
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dirtydavez — 10 years ago(December 03, 2015 09:13 AM)
I just saw this in blu-ray, stunningly beautiful. The colours are perfect! Visually i give it a 10 anyday. Story is weak but dreamy, and some scenes are kind of cliche, but hey its manga. Extraordinarie fighting scenes and an awesome soundtrack. Its worth at least a 7!
Bill was great. Indeed very sad that he died. He was so much smarter than the average comedian.