Post #55211 by TheMuggler on Wed, Oct 15, 2003 11:40 AM

On 2003-10-15 09:01, KahunaMilu wrote:

On another forum that I read, someone was saying that most films have not evolved beyond the style of plays/theater to make use of film as its own medium and that a big part of the beauty of KILL BILL is that it is fully and completely a film.

I recommend anyone who believes that should rent CITIZEN KANE for a fine example of film used "as it's own medium," back in 1941 no less. For a more recent example, try MOULIN ROUGE. The language of film is young, but it broke away from the conventions of theater decades ago (close-ups, editing, depth of field, etc.)

In my various circles, it is universally adored and many Individuals are quite seriously saying "best film ever made".

That's pure hyperbole. No doubt it's a fun movie, and Tarantino's skills as a storyteller are strong, but its nothing more than a homage to trashy chop-socky films, regardless of how beautifully executed it is.

I loved it and can't wait until Vol. 2.

Hanford, I found those dot patterns extremely annoying! I know the studios have used CAP codes for a few years to trace bootlegged prints, but this is the first time I've ever noticed it and I found them to be a HUGE distraction.