CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

Did anyone else see this film? I was absolutely blown away by it. I think Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck turned in some of the best performances of their careers in it. Unfortunately, it won't get nearly the recognition it deserves because I don't believe it had the backing of a huge studio, though I think it was probably the best film to come out last year. It's dark, moody, and slow (I prefer "deliberately paced") and it's definitely not a movie for anyone who only watches films for action. It's well-written and thoughtful. Just incredible. It's on my list of movies to buy.

Also, Nick Cave helped to compose the music, and he has a cameo at the end as a singer in a bar. :3 Good stuff.

If that's the full title, I want to.

Saw it. Liked Pitt's performance. Affleck was driving me crazy. And it definitely is paced slower than you'd expect. I kept thinking it was gonna end soon, but nope. It kept going. Mind you, this thought occurred more than once.

Fishmeister - that is indeed the full title.

Carla - Yeah, I know what you mean about the length though I must disagree about Affleck's performance. I thought he did a great job playing his role. He's this kid who is just continually invalidated and spit on by life and he thinks he's destined for greater things but he's always held back. I was really impressed with the way Affleck played him. As for the length, I thought it was just so emotionally gripping that it didn't really bother me when it kept going. I wish I'd gotten to see it in the theater.

I really liked it. I thought the narrative at the end was really well done. I agree with jamie about Brad pitt and Casy afflecks performance.

GrubbTheFragger (post: 1215549) wrote:I really liked it. I thought the narrative at the end was really well done. I agree with jamie about Brad pitt and Casy afflecks performance.

yeah, I adored the narration for the most part. My only complaint is that there are a couple of scenes where I think it would have done better without narration (as this is a film that actually thrives on silence), but that minor quibble really is superfluous and didn't hurt my opinion.

One of my fav western style films. It bumped Tombstone with me.

I knew that if Steve knew about this film, he would agree with me. This is why Steve needs to be around more.

ShatterheartArk (post: 1216461) wrote:It bumped Tombstone with me.

You sold me.

Now I have to see this.

I think I'm gonna rent this.

It's ok if you don't like it. Just don't like...sit near me or anything.

*Smacks the thread with a giant hammer*


BUMMMMMMPED. Now. Fish, did you see it? Your opinion? (This might affect me speaking to you anymore LOL) I just watched the film again last night, and I am sold for good. It really is my fav western. The realism, and subtle little things...man. I just adore it. It makes most westerns seem so fake and outlandish. Jamie, if I ever decide to rob banks or trains you are in my gang. Just don't

[SPOILER]Shoot me in the back of the head. Please and thank you.[/SPOILER]

The same goes for you if you're ever in MY gang, Steveark. The same goes for you.

No, but it really is my favorite western, too. I love how brooding and thoughtful it is. I need to watch it again.

Hm, now I'm going to have to check this one out.