Michael Mann

sublime · #1 10-28-2005, 07:37 AM

I just watched "Thief" again last night and googled his name to see if there were any old movies of his I have not seen (I love his work, but thats like saying the The Beatles were good) and saw this:

Miami Vice

Shall we get excited?

imported_The Vibesman · #2 10-28-2005, 08:22 AM

Not sure I'm wild about the casting.

Honestly, I don't really love Mann's work. His movies are paced a bit too slow for me, and his style is a bit too slick. I usually enjoy watching the film, but find myself restless and waiting for the end.

I'll probably catch this on DVD or something though.

diebitter · #3 10-28-2005, 08:27 AM

Yeah, he's okay.

The Keep was pretty good, but I don't think you can get it on DVD. Manhunter pretty good too, and Last of the Mohicans was great to look at, but a little cold emotionally given the strength of the source material.

Heat was good, but a little overrated by many, IMHO.

I think his earlier films are the better ones myself.

sublime · #4 10-28-2005, 08:42 AM

His movies are paced a bit too slow for me, and his style is a bit too slick.

I agree with the first part, but the second part is what I enjoy about his work. I am a sucker for the 'tough guy, slick mofo' roles though.

imported_The Vibesman · #5 10-28-2005, 08:54 AM

I take it you've seen Manhunter? That's the first of his films I can remember seeing...based on Red Dragon. I think I saw the Keep when I was very young, I don't really remember that one. Didn't know Mann directed it, I might check it out again.

sublime · #6 10-28-2005, 09:15 AM

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I take it you've seen Manhunter? That's the first of his films I can remember seeing...based on Red Dragon. I think I saw the Keep when I was very young, I don't really remember that one. Didn't know Mann directed it, I might check it out again.

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Yeah, Manhunter was good.

I have never seen The Keep. It got awful reviews on RT though.

diebitter · #7 10-28-2005, 09:18 AM

Whatever RT is, ignore it. The Keep is a very stylish and interesting film. The only bad thing about it is the 'monster' is not very realistic. Otherwise it's worth a watch, easy.

sublime · #8 10-28-2005, 09:24 AM

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Whatever RT is, ignore it. The Keep is a very stylish and interesting film. The only bad thing about it is the 'monster' is not very realistic. Otherwise it's worth a watch, easy.

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RottenTomatoes rules duder!

Although, you cant take others opinions to the bank.

sfer · #9 10-28-2005, 09:37 AM

I'm excited. How good was Heat?

imported_The Vibesman · #10 10-28-2005, 09:43 AM

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I'm excited. How good was Heat?

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A lot of people really like it, but I couldn't watch the whole thing, and I tried two or three times. Just didn't do much for me.