tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post94506121238021062..comments2023-07-23T15:47:50.464+01:00Comments on Aziza's picks: Chinatown [1974]Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-11646522435248649232012-06-22T14:48:26.963+01:002012-06-22T14:48:26.963+01:00Unsatisfying?! GAH! It's one of my favorite mo...Unsatisfying?! GAH! It's one of my favorite movie endings ever. John Huston Is. A. Snake!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-31870192580454147882012-06-22T01:32:47.931+01:002012-06-22T01:32:47.931+01:00The script was very good, but as I said before, th...The script was very good, but as I said before, the ending for me was... insufficient! or maybe that is why it's so good...I don't know!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-46380095753284105802012-06-21T22:50:11.894+01:002012-06-21T22:50:11.894+01:00This is a fantastic film. One of my favourite Nich...This is a fantastic film. One of my favourite Nicholson roles, and I'd say Polanski's best from my experience. It actually took me a couple of viewings to appreciate, but the complexity of the screenplay displays astounding writing, and it is so immersive. Plenty of standout scenes, and the unforgettable ending is a classic in cinema.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-4987602925459115952012-06-19T21:50:45.241+01:002012-06-19T21:50:45.241+01:00Thanks Alex! The ending was...a little unsatisfyin...Thanks Alex! The ending was...a little unsatisfying for me, but great nonetheless!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-8058821679893366342012-06-19T17:05:52.275+01:002012-06-19T17:05:52.275+01:00How about that ending, huh? Polanski really knows ...How about that ending, huh? Polanski really knows how to make them. When he's on, he's on. Nice review Diana!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-19724046970286370082012-06-18T23:52:47.282+01:002012-06-18T23:52:47.282+01:00Thank you, I am glad you liked my review! You can ...Thank you, I am glad you liked my review! You can watch it over and over again? I couldn't, but I understand, I do the same with other films, tooDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-25490091281676621192012-06-18T23:51:32.949+01:002012-06-18T23:51:32.949+01:00It's fine, it's not a big tragedy, there a...It's fine, it's not a big tragedy, there are other films that should be seen before this one :) I do hope you enjoy it!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-4787941928096380342012-06-18T16:06:40.720+01:002012-06-18T16:06:40.720+01:00I wish more people made film noir movies after 197...I wish more people made film noir movies after 1970. I feel like the quickly became a rarity and of the ones that have been made, Chinatown is one of a small few that are brilliant. I love watching this movie over and over again. It is absolutely perfect! I am not a huge Faye Dunaway fan, but this is my favorite role of hers and Jack is ideal in a role that I would not have picked for him, but I sure am glad he picked it! Thanks for the thoughts.Lasso The Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221402578681699727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-25214936813714741642012-06-18T04:04:32.492+01:002012-06-18T04:04:32.492+01:00Still have yet to see this film and am shamed by t...Still have yet to see this film and am shamed by the fact that my older brother (not a movie authority in the slightest) has!<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder Dianailuvcinemahttp://iluvcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-60105060946880578302012-06-18T01:25:42.519+01:002012-06-18T01:25:42.519+01:00Yes, it is, you should try it sometimes!Yes, it is, you should try it sometimes!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-76639805876807317162012-06-18T01:25:21.305+01:002012-06-18T01:25:21.305+01:00Yeah, that happens to me,too- I don't like wat...Yeah, that happens to me,too- I don't like watching movies I already know the ending, but sometimes I am too curious!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-79048545870848838442012-06-18T01:24:40.877+01:002012-06-18T01:24:40.877+01:00I completely agree, Polanski's work definitely...I completely agree, Polanski's work definitely sealed the deal for me! Thanks!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-56549545533785184292012-06-17T21:21:30.059+01:002012-06-17T21:21:30.059+01:00This is one of those 'classics' I still ne...This is one of those 'classics' I still need to check out. Based on your review and Le0pard's Neo-Noir series, clearly this one is a must-see.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-47536593421700623102012-06-17T17:13:00.997+01:002012-06-17T17:13:00.997+01:00Unfortunately, this film was spoiled for me becaus...Unfortunately, this film was spoiled for me because I partially knew its plot, but I still liked it a lot. The two leads are indeed great, but among them, it's Faye who stands out in my opinion.Lesyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785171567540455637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-84744672924500343692012-06-17T04:35:20.388+01:002012-06-17T04:35:20.388+01:00Well, I believe it was based on real events in the...Well, I believe it was based on real events in the same way the movie Titanic was - a wholly fictional story set against a real event.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-57966360720950957002012-06-17T02:42:01.302+01:002012-06-17T02:42:01.302+01:00Awesome review for an awesome movie Diana. I had n...Awesome review for an awesome movie Diana. I had no idea what to expect next from this flick and I think that just goes to show you how great of a director Polanski is. Nicholson is also great but it's Polanski's tense hand that keeps things going and kept me watching the whole time.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-21194044501428057372012-06-16T22:17:38.373+01:002012-06-16T22:17:38.373+01:00I didn't knew it was based on real events, tha...I didn't knew it was based on real events, thanks!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-59851202707066839462012-06-16T22:17:07.447+01:002012-06-16T22:17:07.447+01:00The ending was a little bit shocking...I was expec...The ending was a little bit shocking...I was expecting something different! It was a bit abrupt to me, but I really liked it overallDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-25393400120899768052012-06-16T22:16:28.912+01:002012-06-16T22:16:28.912+01:00Call me crazy, but I wouldn't have thought of ...Call me crazy, but I wouldn't have thought of naming this movie Chinatown- I mean, just for one scene at the end? And yes, Faye Dunaway <3Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-18807903564761525342012-06-16T21:46:14.095+01:002012-06-16T21:46:14.095+01:00This is a great movie. I think part of its initia...This is a great movie. I think part of its initial appeal also stemmed from the fact that it was a fictional version of real events (the annexing of a valley so L.A. would have water), which probably made many wonder just how shady the actual events were.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-65974103757295744002012-06-16T18:06:51.517+01:002012-06-16T18:06:51.517+01:00Oh, Faye Dunaway. Her work here, in Network and in...Oh, Faye Dunaway. Her work here, in Network and in Bonnie & Clyde is truly inspiring. Such a beauty too. I really liked this film, it's perfect film noir which really shows the nature of evil and the futility of fighting with it. Fantastic ending too.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-83546259578022535622012-06-16T13:57:02.789+01:002012-06-16T13:57:02.789+01:00"Forget it Jake, it's Chinatown" - o..."Forget it Jake, it's Chinatown" - one of the most epic lines ever spoken in a film, ever! I'd just seen Chinatown when we had to start a uni project, and I wanted to model our main character after Faye Dunaway (in the end we went with a french actress from the New Wave, but I was oh so close!). Glad you liked this one :DRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-43060955362603027622012-06-16T00:31:53.126+01:002012-06-16T00:31:53.126+01:00Thank you for dropping by and commenting! Good luc...Thank you for dropping by and commenting! Good luck with your series!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759165361533454798.post-26662636005879718252012-06-15T17:04:15.480+01:002012-06-15T17:04:15.480+01:00Great look at this neo-noir classic, Diana. And it...Great look at this neo-noir classic, Diana. And it's why I picked it #1 in the Mystery genre for <a href="http://le0pard13.com/2012/06/13/versus-afi-10-top-10-mystery/" rel="nofollow">the series</a> I've going. Enjoyed reading your review. Thanks for this.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.com