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| Tabu (dir. Miguel Gomes) |
Here's a brief review of my latest year in blind spots. Note: Posts on each film are linked on the letter grades.
12. Broken Blossoms (1919)
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| C+ |
11. Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)
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| C+ |
10. Pandora's Box (1929)
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| B |
9. A Canterbury Tale (1944)
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| B |
8. Tabu (2012)
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| B+ |
7. It's a Gift (1934)
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| B+ |
6. Infernal Affairs (2002)
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| B+ |
5. Dead Man (1995)
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| B+ |
4. The Mirror (1975)
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| B+ |
3. Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962)
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| A- |
2. Safety Last! (1923)
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| A |
1. The Thin Blue Line (1988)
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| A |
I saw a couple of these for the first time myself this year, Cleo..Canterbury...Monsieur Hulot...and Thin Blue Line. Of those I agree Line was by far the best, and best overall of the films that I've seen on your list.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see I wasn't the only one underwhelmed by Monsieur Hulot's Holiday. It was cute but based on its reputation I expected a whole lot more.
The only one I'd rate higher than you did is Pandora's Box which I would have rated an A- perhaps even an A.
I still have a few of these to catch up with including the Harold Lloyd which given that grade seems like something I should move up my list to see soon.
The Thin Blue Line is so good, and Safety Last! lives up to its reputation. I wanted to love Pandora's Box and Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, but I found them disappointing, particularly the latter.
DeleteI've only seen...THREE!!!! OMG! I got some watching to do.
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to see some of these.
DeleteGreat stuff man - these are some deep cuts here! The Thin Blue Line is one of the most important documentaries ever made. So glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteThanks man. The Thin Blue Line is easily one of my favorite docs of all time. Such a compelling, vital film.
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