Most underappreciated films

[edinatlanta]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

Stupid question that isn't worth starting a new thread for but is somewhat relevant because a few French movies have been named..........How many semesters of college French would I have to take to be able to watch French movies without subtitles?

It kind of depends how easily you pick up the language. For basic comprehension probably no fewer than 3 (at the absolute minimum) but more than likely 4 (you only learn past tense in your second semester).

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

Stupid question that isn't worth starting a new thread for but is somewhat relevant because a few French movies have been named..........How many semesters of college French would I have to take to be able to watch French movies without subtitles?

Like really understand or know what they're talking about? I'd say a few years a minimum but then learning French as an adult is like learning Chinese, only the most masochistic individuals attempt it.

Pick up Italian and listen movies like Milano calibro 9 instead, it'll be easier.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067429/

 

[Gradstudent78]

Originally Posted by edinatlanta

It kind of depends how easily you pick up the language. For basic comprehension probably no fewer than 3 (at the absolute minimum) but more than likely 4 (you only learn past tense in your second semester).

If you combined it with some time living in a french speaking place or at least regularly using it with native speakers then it would probably help tremendiously.

 

[musicguy]

The Sheltering Sky is really quite great too. I had typhoid a few years ago and the Malkovich's portrayal of the illness is really phenominal. I understand it's not as good if you've read the book, which I haven't.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Like really understand or know what they're talking about? I'd say a few years a minimum but then learning French as an adult is like learning Chinese, only the most masochistic individuals attempt it.

Pick up Italian and listen movies like Milano calibro 9 instead, it'll be easier.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067429/

Di Leo's whole filmography is underappreciated.

 

[r...]

The Lookout
O Brother, Where art thou? (already listed)
In the mouth of madness
The Ladykillers
Talk to Her
The Cable Guy (already listed as well but the Medieval Times sequence deserves second mention)

 

[redcaimen]

I dont know who wrote the script for True Grit but I have always thought the writing for that movie was outstanding.

Duvall: What are your intentions?

Wayne: I intend to kill you or bring you back to fort wayne and see you hanged at judge Parkers
convenience.

Duvall: I call that bold talk for a one eyed fat man.

 

[Jekyll]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Like really understand or know what they're talking about? I'd say a few years a minimum but then learning French as an adult is like learning Chinese, only the most masochistic individuals attempt it.

Pick up Italian and listen movies like Milano calibro 9 instead, it'll be easier.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067429/

Oh really? I thought all the Romance languages were about the same difficulty.

 

[Gradstudent78]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

Oh really? I thought all the Romance languages were about the same difficulty.

I didn't think french was that much more difficult then spanish when I took it.

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by binge

The Conversation

Never heard of it. Looks good.

 

[Busa Dave]

Hollywood Knights----Hands Down Winner!!

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by Jekyll

Oh really? I thought all the Romance languages were about the same difficulty.

French has such a high number of exceptions that you'll always talk pigdin unless some sort of miracle happens.

 

[dyzfunctioned]

Originally Posted by Magician

NEO YOU GOT BANNED FOR A REASON. STAY OFF.

Really good choices by everyone else though. I'll have to check out that proto-Twin Peaks flick.

I nominate Redbelt. I have no idea why it wasn't better received critically or popularly.

I'm not Neo, but clearly you don't like that movie haha.

Anyway, definitely +1 on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, own it and have watched it several times.

And a few others:

King of California - Absolutely great movie that hardly anyone (around here anyway) has heard of. Yes, it's a good film even if you disagree with my The Last Kiss pick

Runaway Jury - A bit more known, but nonetheless a great movie in my opinion.

 

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[Mauby]

The Legend of Bagger Vance - supernatural drama.

Three O'Clock High - comedy of the Ferris Beuller variety.