I don't know if this has anything to do with the movie 'Suicide Club', which you guys were talking about since I haven't seen it yet, but I've read a book by Robert Louis Stevenson which was also called the Suicide Club. The movie might be based on the book, or it could have just been coincidental, I'm not sure. Could someone give me a short summary of what the movie was about? I might try to find and rent it if it seems interesting enough.

tiffany

3664 Posts

April 13 2005 13:25 GMT

#122

no suicide club is a japanese movie and its namesake describes it fairly well; basically teenagers killing themselves

Gryffindor_us

United States5606 Posts

April 13 2005 13:25 GMT

#123

I'm pretty sure it wasn't based off that book because this was written by the director Iono something something.

I'll give you the beginning of the movie:

54 school girls go to the train station and while smiling and holding hands jump off the platform into the oncoming train.

Bam.

Gryffindor_us

United States5606 Posts

April 13 2005 13:26 GMT

#124

On April 13 2005 22:09 tiffany wrote:
suicide club is very intense. so is uzumaki

I'll have to see that then. Thanks.

tiffany

3664 Posts

April 13 2005 13:28 GMT

#125

uzumaki is about spirals killing people, in case you were wondering

splat

Seychelles358 Posts

April 13 2005 16:31 GMT

#126

On April 13 2005 14:53 {88}iNcontroL wrote:
thanks dude that all makes sense (i watched directors cut).

ty again!

SPOILERS

A lot of people were angry when the director (R. Scott) publicly declared whether or not Deckard was an android. However... this does not explain why the head replicant let the head blade runner live. The best theory is given by the monologue at the end of the movie: the head replicant, at the end of his own life, wanted and appreciated life so much that he could not bear to end life in any other being, even the life of his enemy. It's kind of like being on your deathbed and being able to crush an ant, but letting it live because you so badly wish that you could have what this puny organism would have: continued life.

iNcontroL

USA29055 Posts

April 13 2005 16:49 GMT

#127

Great, now perhaps the deeper meaning in Clock Work Orange? Or is it merely a look at the flawes of anarchy and mind control?

rS.Loco

Canada68 Posts

April 13 2005 17:18 GMT

#128

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT.

SW)RIF

United States563 Posts

April 13 2005 17:36 GMT

#129

I cant really say i agree with many of these movies. We could lists hundreds of movies that are entertaining and 'intellectual' if we were to use the movies listed as a guide from this thread.

Does it hurt you guyses feelings that I think 90% of everything said is contrived? Sounds more like a sounding board for peoples favorite movies rather than intellectual integrity.

Heres what i see the 4 cornerstones of instant acceptance to this list. 1) Plot Twists 2) Psychological thriller 3) A film revolved around anything time 4) Politcial/Social/Cultural commentary...which btw anyone can comment on these, doesnt make them the least bit right or entertaining. That about sums it up

iNcontroL

USA29055 Posts

April 14 2005 04:34 GMT

#130

Its pretty easy to define an intellectual movie actually (well for those with the frontal lobe of their brain) : a movie that invokes thought. For many, that may vary, so in a way yes this is a "sound board" for favorite movies, if peoples favorite movies happen to be thought provoking film. I dont think a film has to fit your strict criteria to fullfull the "intellectual" status.

splat

Seychelles358 Posts

April 14 2005 10:55 GMT

#131

On April 14 2005 02:36 SW)RIF wrote:
I cant really say i agree with many of these movies. We could lists hundreds of movies that are entertaining and 'intellectual' if we were to use the movies listed as a guide from this thread.

Does it hurt you guyses feelings that I think 90% of everything said is contrived? Sounds more like a sounding board for peoples favorite movies rather than intellectual integrity.

Heres what i see the 4 cornerstones of instant acceptance to this list. 1) Plot Twists 2) Psychological thriller 3) A film revolved around anything time 4) Politcial/Social/Cultural commentary...which btw anyone can comment on these, doesnt make them the least bit right or entertaining. That about sums it up

I don't accept all of your criteria. However, I agree with your questioning what exactly an "intellectual" movie is. I wasn't exactly sure what the original poster meant, so I just made a list of movies that I personally think are intellectually interesting.

I don't understand why an "intellectual" movie has to be a psychological thriller. I think 2001 Space Oddysey and Citizen Kane (for 2 of a huge number of examples) are not psychological thrillers, and yet are very intellectual on most people's standards.

I think you typo'ed on point (3). Point (1) is common to almost(?) all movie plots; why even list it?

Rez

India1 Post

February 07 2010 20:27 GMT

#132

Watched all but I will want to add "21" to that list .. I dont see any in the recent posts adding that but i'm sure everyone watched it... and try to research something called "Variable Change"
and recently I liked the speech given Gerald Butler in the law abiding citizen... he gives it back to the judge.

A beautiful mind
Goodwill Hunting
Pi
Memento

blomsterjohn

Norway475 Posts

February 07 2010 20:34 GMT

#133

I dont know if this has been mentioned, but The man from Earth is imo one of the best "intellectual" movies ever made, and The Fountain

edit: AAA this is hardcore necroing, mine are 2006+ and this thread is øøld. Watch them, or go trailer

dyren

United States260 Posts

February 07 2010 20:35 GMT

#134

Eyes Wide Shut

make sure you watch it on acid.

Hammy

France828 Posts

February 07 2010 20:37 GMT

#135

Some people suggested "vanilla sky". I think it was barely decent but you should definitely watch the original movie it blatantly holywoodized: Abre los ojos (open your eyes). It's an Almodovar movie.
The other movies that come to mind have already been brought up but I specifically recommend Gattaca, Fight Club and Usual Suspects.

GeneralStan

United States4789 Posts

February 07 2010 20:50 GMT

#136

Terry Gilliam deserves some love here. The Imagination Trilogy is certainly thought provoking!

Time Bandits is a good start, though it turns into little more than an adventure film in the end (the first ten minutes are classic though)

Brazil is the strongest of the three. It is a Dystopian comedy and cutting social commentary. You will find yourself laughing and then cringing as the horrible truth of Gilliams point hits you. Absolutely brilliant

The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen is in a similar vein, though it starts to lsoe its focus.

On April 14 2005 01:49 {88}iNcontroL wrote:
Great, now perhaps the deeper meaning in Clock Work Orange? Or is it merely a look at the flawes of anarchy and mind control?

This answer is a little late, but better late than never! Spoilers incoming, ofc.
+ Show Spoiler +

A CLockwork Orange explores the philosophy of morality. The main question is whether it is intentions or deeds that constitute good and evil. Alex is unable to perform evil acts after his treatment, simply physically unable. The film (and book that came before it) argue that Alex is not a good man because his desires are still evil, he is simply unable to act on them. This point is driven home by the final scene in which Alex gleefully gives himself over to images of violence and rape.

D10

Brazil3409 Posts

February 07 2010 20:52 GMT

#137

I really enjoyed October Sky with my dad when I was younger.

edit: but theres nothing to think about on that one ....

Then let me recommend Pandorum, its a relatively unknown and recent sci fi movie that will blow your fucking mind.

Its amazingly good!! and except by the sci fi genre, it has nothing to do with avatar.