And then there are movies we think we should like and for some reason find only mildly entertaining. Here are two movies I do enjoy to some degree but just can't love like lots of other people seem to think it's normal to do. I won't even get into the movies I don't like at all that are ever so popular with many people. I mean, I enjoy all the Lord of the Rings movies but don't ever feel the need to own them or watch them more than once a decade. Same with Harry Potter or even many superhero movies. Go figure on that one, huh?
The Nightmare Before Christmas:
I've given away my copy of this movie. I like it just fine, but I sure don't love it. And it looks like something I should love- monsters, some catchy songs, nods to several of the Rankin-Bass holiday specials, but for some reason it doesn't catch my attention at all. I think possibly it's that Jack is kind of stupid and self centered and not very likable for most of the movie. I really can't quite put my finger on it at all though.
The Empire Strikes Back:
Yeah, I say this and I get the whole "how do you not love this movie? It's the best Star Wars of the bunch!" Which I understand, but I love the first one- STAR WARS, the most. It was fun and exciting and funny and amazing. Sure, now that I'm older I can see all the elements Mr. Lucas borrowed from (samurai movies, Burroughs' Martian stories, THE MAGIC SERPENT, WWI dogfight movies) but he blended them together in a sci-fantasy melange to make something wonderful. When I went to see the second movie, I thought we'd get more of the same. I'll admit that's my fault for not getting what I wanted. Instead it was a slightly darker and more mature work. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great film, but it's certainly got its flaws, including the last minute decision to make Darth Vader Luke's father.
I had originally intended to write about three movies, but dang it all if I remember the third one. Guess that will be another post for another day.
3 comments:
Don't feel too bad, I hardly saw them both myself (in the case of Star Wars, I suppose one movie was enough for me, but I really should see The Nightmare Before Christmas).
actually, I have more to write about these movies, lol. It was late and I figured no one would see it until I added the rest.
I never liked the Jack character. Not a bit. As an animator I love technical accomplishments on many levels, but I have to ignore story, direction and character development. And despite my usual love for Danny Elfman's work I found the music unusually bland and uninspired. Meh.
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