In the current era. We see a sausage-factory production line of 'crap' movies just rolling out. You can tell they are 'machined' out - they have so much saturation of 'special FX' to get the by.
These movies lack originality, story and - style.
There are more 'sequels' and 'remakes' made now than ever before. Hollywood has 'folded back' on itself.
So here is a bit of a look-back to some 'Great' Movies.
To me, a Great movie is one that still lasts the test of time, where 'remakes' have failed to surpass it and originality, style and story make for a successful, unforgettable movie.
Now I hope I can post a clip. This system fails me for some reason - as I can't post the clip or someone else's clip appears. So bear with me.
If it can't happen, then maybe someone can do it for me?
Here is one of my choices - a movie that still 'stands alone' as a Great.
Directed by John Boorman,
had 'everything'!
So well paced and structured. From the green glint on the sword of Excalibur, to the real metal clang of the suits. From the real characters and their flaws, to the good acting from future stars. The realism is stunning, the style exceptional and the drama and action - superb.
It has more, I'm sure.
I've chosen an O'Fortuna (Carl Orff) clip to showcase Excalibur. This piece of Music has never fitted so perfectly than with this movie - both worked exceptionally well together. Another aspect of a Great Movie.
Bummer. Can only hyper-link it.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Excalibur+-+o%27fortuna&&view=detail&mid=14...