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Let's say you got to do a fantasy movie draft, and get to pick different components of a movie to make up your film. You get to choose an opening sequence, first act, dramatic build up, climax, denouement and a closing sequence. After you make your team, you get an imaginary rating, from me. That is until this thread gets derailed with an argument, which is my ultimate goal.
What's the point of this? Well for starters, it's a roundabout way to recycle the "What are your favorite movie scenes?" topic, and for two, it's a great way to imagine how great a movie could be if it only got X right.
For instance, let's say The Departed, one of the most quotable and re-watchable ever, didn't have the heavy-handed rat symbolism in the last shot. It'd easily be a 10/10. That shot undermines the picture, if only a tiny bit. If I'm drafting a Scorcese draft, I am picking a different closing shot, and that's that.
Now that I've explained myself, let's begin. Don't forget to use spoilers if you're gonna drop big ones.
My team: The Martopher Noleseces
OPENING: Reservoir Dogs Harvey Keitel owns in this movie "I got Madonna's big dick coming out of my left ear, and Toby the Jap... I don't know what - comin' out of my right." And the Steve Buscemi rant about not tipping is reminiscent of an internet troll today. Great dialogue and acting in that scene all around.
FIRST ACT: The Departed The character development is essential to this movie's success. The parallel stories of William Costigan Jr. and Colin Sullivan in the first act of this movie lay the groundwork for the rest of the movie. Favorite quote, from Marky Mark's character, Sgt. Dignam: "You're gonna rise fast, like a 12 year old's dick."
BUILD UP: City of God The most gut-wrenching scene in the movie, at the party where everyone gathers to
CLIMAX: Children of Men Beautifully choreographed urban warfare scene, about 45 minutes long, with our antagonist running shoeless through dozens of explosions and thousands of bullets. Oh, and it is all shot in one fucking take.
DNM: Oldboy
ENDING The Dark Knight Corny, yes, but a goosebump-inducing final shot nonetheless. It's what happens when you mix Batman on a motorcycle, Gary Oldman, and awesome music.
What's the point of this? Well for starters, it's a roundabout way to recycle the "What are your favorite movie scenes?" topic, and for two, it's a great way to imagine how great a movie could be if it only got X right.
For instance, let's say The Departed, one of the most quotable and re-watchable ever, didn't have the heavy-handed rat symbolism in the last shot. It'd easily be a 10/10. That shot undermines the picture, if only a tiny bit. If I'm drafting a Scorcese draft, I am picking a different closing shot, and that's that.
Now that I've explained myself, let's begin. Don't forget to use spoilers if you're gonna drop big ones.
My team: The Martopher Noleseces
OPENING: Reservoir Dogs Harvey Keitel owns in this movie "I got Madonna's big dick coming out of my left ear, and Toby the Jap... I don't know what - comin' out of my right." And the Steve Buscemi rant about not tipping is reminiscent of an internet troll today. Great dialogue and acting in that scene all around.
FIRST ACT: The Departed The character development is essential to this movie's success. The parallel stories of William Costigan Jr. and Colin Sullivan in the first act of this movie lay the groundwork for the rest of the movie. Favorite quote, from Marky Mark's character, Sgt. Dignam: "You're gonna rise fast, like a 12 year old's dick."
BUILD UP: City of God The most gut-wrenching scene in the movie, at the party where everyone gathers to
CLIMAX: Children of Men Beautifully choreographed urban warfare scene, about 45 minutes long, with our antagonist running shoeless through dozens of explosions and thousands of bullets. Oh, and it is all shot in one fucking take.
DNM: Oldboy
ENDING The Dark Knight Corny, yes, but a goosebump-inducing final shot nonetheless. It's what happens when you mix Batman on a motorcycle, Gary Oldman, and awesome music.
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