Comments on: How about Nine Top Critic Top Tens? From Dargis to Reed… http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed The best and latest movie news, reviews, features and editorials - updated daily Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:21:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ron http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7403 Ron Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:13:08 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7403 it's true. people really need to calm down about the dark knight. how come no one talks about some of the true masterpieces of 2008: Frost/Nixon, Milk, Synecdoche,New York, Doubt. since July everyone only talks about tdk. let's admit it, if Heath ledger didn't die it wouldn't be getting all this buzz. here's my top 10: Top 10 10. Burn After Reading 9. Changeling 8. The Dark Knight (I still think it's a great movie but it's ignorance devalues it) 7. Body of Lies 6. Synecdoche, New York 5. Milk 4. Doubt 3. In Bruges 2. Frost/Nixon 1. Miracle at St. Anna btw, Slumdog Millionaire is unbeleivsble overrated. it's true. people really need to calm down about the dark knight. how come no one talks about some of the true masterpieces of 2008: Frost/Nixon, Milk, Synecdoche,New York, Doubt. since July everyone only talks about tdk. let's admit it, if Heath ledger didn't die it wouldn't be getting all this buzz. here's my top 10:

Top 10

10. Burn After Reading
9. Changeling
8. The Dark Knight (I still think it's a great movie but it's ignorance devalues it)
7. Body of Lies
6. Synecdoche, New York
5. Milk
4. Doubt
3. In Bruges
2. Frost/Nixon
1. Miracle at St. Anna

btw, Slumdog Millionaire is unbeleivsble overrated.

]]> By: Garrett http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7263 Garrett Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:30:33 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7263 @<a href="#comment-7161" rel="nofollow">Lucious</a>: I hate to say it, but WALL-E fans have been doing the exact same thing. Both 'The Dark Knight' and 'WALL-E' are two of the best films of 2008. Let's stop arguing about it and just drop it. Besides, it looks like we only have a few weeks left until we know for sure. @Lucious: I hate to say it, but WALL-E fans have been doing the exact same thing. Both 'The Dark Knight' and 'WALL-E' are two of the best films of 2008. Let's stop arguing about it and just drop it. Besides, it looks like we only have a few weeks left until we know for sure.

]]> By: Lucious http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7161 Lucious Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:55:51 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7161 It's funny how TDK fans have now turned to denigrating other films. I've been to this and other sites, and they are all out ripping on Slumdog, Button, Wall-E, Milk, etc. These people who wear TDK glasses 24/7 fail to realize that those films are tremendous and exemplary accomplisments in film, and that the love and recognition they are getting are well deserved. Like what has been said on a couple of posts here, not everything revolves around TDK. It's funny how TDK fans have now turned to denigrating other films. I've been to this and other sites, and they are all out ripping on Slumdog, Button, Wall-E, Milk, etc. These people who wear TDK glasses 24/7 fail to realize that those films are tremendous and exemplary accomplisments in film, and that the love and recognition they are getting are well deserved. Like what has been said on a couple of posts here, not everything revolves around TDK.

]]> By: Jerzey Jon http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7028 Jerzey Jon Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:20:04 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7028 @<a href="#comment-7018" rel="nofollow">Garrett</a>: Na, Garrett, my hands are clean. @Garrett: Na, Garrett, my hands are clean.

]]> By: Garrett http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7018 Garrett Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:05:48 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7018 It's ridiculous that either side is throwing stones. Both fans of The Dark Knight and WALL-E have blood on their hands. I say you ALL need to lighten up. It's ridiculous that either side is throwing stones. Both fans of The Dark Knight and WALL-E have blood on their hands. I say you ALL need to lighten up.

]]> By: Jerzey Jon http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7002 Jerzey Jon Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:14:58 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7002 @<a href="#comment-6996" rel="nofollow">Ray</a>: Agreed. They also need to accept the fact that TDK stands very little chance (I say 2%) in winning the Oscar for Best Picture, which looks like it's going to go to one of the big three (Slumdog Millionaire, Benjamin Button, and Milk). @Ray: Agreed. They also need to accept the fact that TDK stands very little chance (I say 2%) in winning the Oscar for Best Picture, which looks like it's going to go to one of the big three (Slumdog Millionaire, Benjamin Button, and Milk).

]]> By: Warren http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-7000 Warren Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:12:47 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-7000 The topic of TDK will probably pop up in a discussion of 18th Century English Lit, Finite Mathematics, and Vascular Surgery. Sheesh, like that on post says, not everything revolves around TDK people. There are many other excellent films from this year (including TDK) that are just as deserving (some even more deserving) of the spotlight. The topic of TDK will probably pop up in a discussion of 18th Century English Lit, Finite Mathematics, and Vascular Surgery. Sheesh, like that on post says, not everything revolves around TDK people. There are many other excellent films from this year (including TDK) that are just as deserving (some even more deserving) of the spotlight.

]]> By: Ray http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6996 Ray Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:49:28 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6996 You TDK fans have completely lost it. not everything revolves around TDK just to let you people know. Yes, it's a fine film, but your antics whenever you see critics, film groups, and fellow posters, pick another film from this year as their favorite over TDK is a testament to your immaturity. You whine and complain as if TDK is entitled of every freaking thing. Grow up! The majority liked TDK, but accept the fact that many people may have liked a film or two a bit more. You TDK fans have completely lost it. not everything revolves around TDK just to let you people know. Yes, it's a fine film, but your antics whenever you see critics, film groups, and fellow posters, pick another film from this year as their favorite over TDK is a testament to your immaturity. You whine and complain as if TDK is entitled of every freaking thing. Grow up! The majority liked TDK, but accept the fact that many people may have liked a film or two a bit more.

]]> By: Sean http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6995 Sean Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:41:18 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6995 If we're talking overrated, I'm sorry, but the discussion begins and ends with TDK If we're talking overrated, I'm sorry, but the discussion begins and ends with TDK

]]> By: Troy http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6994 Troy Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:40:45 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6994 Wall-E was magnificent. For the relatively minority hating on it, well, it's your loss Wall-E was magnificent. For the relatively minority hating on it, well, it's your loss

]]> By: Jerzey Jon http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6987 Jerzey Jon Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:23:23 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6987 BTW, Double B, MovieFone came out with it's top 50 movies of the year. http://www.moviefone.com/insidemovies/2008/12/19/best-movies-of-2008/ Here's their top 10: 1. Iron Man 2. Slumdog Millionaire 3. The Dark Knight 4. The Wrestler 5. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 6. Frost/Nixon 7. Wall-E 8. Man on Wire 9. Milk 10. Tropic Thunder BTW, Double B, MovieFone came out with it's top 50 movies of the year.

http://www.moviefone.com/insidemovies/2008/12/19/best-movies-of-2008/

Here's their top 10:

1. Iron Man

2. Slumdog Millionaire

3. The Dark Knight

4. The Wrestler

5. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

6. Frost/Nixon

7. Wall-E

8. Man on Wire

9. Milk

10. Tropic Thunder

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6981 Brad Brevet Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6981 @<a href="#comment-6975" rel="nofollow">Lou Lumenick</a>: Apologies about the last name... All fixed up and while I may not agree with your opinions I can't deny your influence. :) @Lou Lumenick: Apologies about the last name… All fixed up and while I may not agree with your opinions I can't deny your influence. :)

]]> By: GregM http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6978 GregM Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:55:18 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6978 What's with the ties? Turan and to a lesser extent Ansen, I'm looking at you. Just pick one. Let's say you have to watch a movie right now and you only have the screeners for A Christmas Tale and The Class on you. Which movie do you watch? Is it really a top ten when you've listed 13 films. What's with the ties? Turan and to a lesser extent Ansen, I'm looking at you. Just pick one. Let's say you have to watch a movie right now and you only have the screeners for A Christmas Tale and The Class on you. Which movie do you watch?
Is it really a top ten when you've listed 13 films.

]]> By: bryan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6977 bryan Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:05:06 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6977 Wall E has got to be one of the most overrated movies of all time. I fPIxar hadn't dmade it, I don't think it would be getting so many rave reviews. Critics just aren't ready to start the backlash against them just yet. They're still drinking the kool aid. It wasn't bad. Admittedly, the first 20 to 30 minutes are striking and original and beautiful but once Wall E leaves Earth, all momentum fades and it becomes repetitive. The Dark Knight is, in my estimation, much more gripping and interesting thematically. Iron Man is fun, but again not really about much. Personally, I think it's been kind of a weak year at the movies. Wall E has got to be one of the most overrated movies of all time. I fPIxar hadn't dmade it, I don't think it would be getting so many rave reviews. Critics just aren't ready to start the backlash against them just yet. They're still drinking the kool aid. It wasn't bad. Admittedly, the first 20 to 30 minutes are striking and original and beautiful but once Wall E leaves Earth, all momentum fades and it becomes repetitive. The Dark Knight is, in my estimation, much more gripping and interesting thematically. Iron Man is fun, but again not really about much. Personally, I think it's been kind of a weak year at the movies.

]]> By: Lou Lumenick http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6975 Lou Lumenick Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:56:56 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6975 Thanks for including me, Brad, after labeling me the "worst'' critic earlier this year. For future reference there's a "C'' in Lumenick. Thanks for including me, Brad, after labeling me the "worst" critic earlier this year. For future reference there's a "C" in Lumenick.

]]> By: JerzeyJon http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6974 JerzeyJon Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:51:39 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6974 @<a href="#comment-6969" rel="nofollow">Justin Casey</a>: @<a href="#comment-6972" rel="nofollow">shirley</a>: @<a href="#comment-6959" rel="nofollow">joker47</a>: Once again, TDK finds it's way to dominate any article discussion.... @Justin Casey: @shirley: @joker47:

Once again, TDK finds it's way to dominate any article discussion….

]]> By: shirley http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6972 shirley Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:27:38 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6972 they just haters I'M FROM NEW YORK AND I THINK THE DARK KNIGHT IS BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR. AND I'M SORRY TO SAY BUT I DID'T LIKE WALL E they just haters I'M FROM NEW YORK AND I THINK THE DARK KNIGHT IS BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR. AND I'M SORRY TO SAY BUT I DID'T LIKE WALL E

]]> By: Justin Casey http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6969 Justin Casey Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:52:09 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6969 the dark knight should be on more it's not getting the recognition it deserves the dark knight should be on more it's not getting the recognition it deserves

]]> By: joker47 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6959 joker47 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:20:09 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6959 man, the non-Times NY papers don't surprise me of ommiting TDK from their top 10 because back when TDK came out, none of them gave it a good review out of some feeling of anger that Nolan didnt shoot in the big apple. Its surprising films like Kit Kitridge make anybody's top 10...but it doesn't surprise me of all the foreign films in the NY top 10s. Never saw that coming! man, the non-Times NY papers don't surprise me of ommiting TDK from their top 10 because back when TDK came out, none of them gave it a good review out of some feeling of anger that Nolan didnt shoot in the big apple. Its surprising films like Kit Kitridge make anybody's top 10…but it doesn't surprise me of all the foreign films in the NY top 10s. Never saw that coming!

]]> By: Sound Designer Dan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/how-about-nine-top-critic-top-tens-from-dargis-to-reed#comment-6950 Sound Designer Dan Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:13:41 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11805#comment-6950 I think Ebert's foreign film list is like his Top 20, in alphabetical order. I think Ebert's foreign film list is like his Top 20, in alphabetical order.

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