Top Films of 2008
In order:
Special Grand Jury Prize for Most Depressing Film To Watch While Unemployed:
Not a great year for film. I saw less movies this year than any I can recall.
*Special note to Charlie Kaufman: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.
man, synecdoche was ridiculous. As soon as I walked out of the theatre any thoughts I had about the film entirely left my head, and I haven’t so much as considered it but twice since I saw it. rubbish.
I agree. I could have easily walked out on it, and in fact during a bathroom break seriously considered doing just that. As it was, the film had this horribly sustained tone of depression that was way too much to handle.
i just saw happy-go-lucky yesterday. i didn’t want to see it at all. and that was stupid of me. no movie has made me happier. except maybe the room. i cannot believe how bloody good happy-go-lucky is. and sally hawkins. ugh.
My only complaint was the scene with the homeless man lasted way too long. But yeah, Sally Hawkins! I really hope she at least gets nominated, as that performance was totally amazing.
I was just looking over your list and realized I really need to see Role Models.