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re: Thoughts on Saltburn (spoilers in comments)
Posted on 12/26/23 at 6:45 pm to athenslife101
Posted on 12/26/23 at 6:45 pm to athenslife101
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I don’t think this movie is an indictment of the wealthy
It is not. It is an indictment of the English Aristocracy. There are no gay characters in the movie, just a sociopath who uses whatever means he needs to achieve his goals. Think of it as an English version of a mashup between The Talented Mr. Ripley and American Psycho with the only gore being emotional.
I enjoyed it even though it was unsettling in parts. But the cinematography and the fricking around with the Aristocracy's identity was enjoyable and damning. I thought it truly arrived at the end.
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Posted on 12/26/23 at 7:13 pm to athenslife101
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But a much more malicious and mean spirited probe into the life of a loser who ends up in a situation he should never have been in.
I hated Oliver. I don't think I've hated a character in a movie this much in a very long time. It's a credit to Barry Keogh's acting abilities. The Cattons were ridiculous, as most aristocratic rich are, but they didn't deserve to be murdered by a POS loser like Oliver.
Posted on 12/26/23 at 7:50 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
I liked Felix. He was a good dude. Not perfect but at least he tried.
Posted on 12/26/23 at 8:34 pm to athenslife101
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I liked Felix. He was a good dude. Not perfect but at least he tried.
I agree.
Posted on 12/26/23 at 9:46 pm to athenslife101
It’s weird gay sex Oscar bate, seriously, view the golden globes nominated lists and add up the amount of homosexual characters/topics, it’s absurd
Posted on 12/27/23 at 3:15 am to athenslife101
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This is basically a Talented Mr Ripley type of movie with a bit more of an outlandish lead.
That’s kinda what I thought. That it was a way darker talented mr ripley. Thought it was ok, ending saved it. I found myself checking how much time was left by the last 30 min
Posted on 12/28/23 at 9:50 am to cfish140
My favorite movie of the year. Barry Keoghan is who Miles Teller wishes he could be.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 9:52 am to Gopher Rick
Could've done without dry humping a grave - was kind of a let down considering the hype
I thought the director's previous movie, Promising Young Woman was better, but even that movie had it's issues.
I thought the director's previous movie, Promising Young Woman was better, but even that movie had it's issues.
This post was edited on 12/28/23 at 9:55 am
Posted on 12/28/23 at 12:56 pm to Frac the world
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It’s weird gay sex Oscar bate, seriously, view the golden globes nominated lists and add up the amount of homosexual characters/topics, it’s absurd
Here's the Golden Globes 2023 Best Picture Drama nominees. Which ones are filled with homosexual characters/topics?
The Zone of Interest
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Anatomy of a Fall
Maestro
Killers of the Flower Moon
Posted on 12/28/23 at 1:31 pm to athenslife101
quote:Did it provoke the thought: “why the frick am I watching this shite?”
I did think it was thought provoking
Posted on 12/28/23 at 1:32 pm to SoonerK
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The Zone of Interest
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Anatomy of a Fall
Maestro
Killers of the Flower Moon
2 of 6, technically *
Posted on 12/28/23 at 2:48 pm to athenslife101
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Nothing super graphic, but really weird and makes you want to take a shower
What the heck qualifies for super graphic??? because that sounds super graphic
Posted on 1/1/24 at 8:01 pm to athenslife101
I wouldn’t watch it again as it was a potentially decent “murder mystery” ruined by gratuitous and disgusting sex/sexual scenes that were not needed. This was cheap “shock value” crap, described accurately above, that was just silly.
The story and murder mystery idea, (grifter, who pretends he is poor and from a broken home, (actually not) weasels/cons his way into a rich family and kills them all to get the big house), mixed with techno music and silliness. Rosamund Pike and Richard Grant were wasted as actors in this one but did pretty well with the garbage they were given.
The trailers/description as a drama/comedy were probably post production efforts to fix a flop. So glad I didn’t see it in the theater and I’ve heard from others that folks got up and left the theater. Avoid at all costs.
The story and murder mystery idea, (grifter, who pretends he is poor and from a broken home, (actually not) weasels/cons his way into a rich family and kills them all to get the big house), mixed with techno music and silliness. Rosamund Pike and Richard Grant were wasted as actors in this one but did pretty well with the garbage they were given.
The trailers/description as a drama/comedy were probably post production efforts to fix a flop. So glad I didn’t see it in the theater and I’ve heard from others that folks got up and left the theater. Avoid at all costs.
This post was edited on 1/1/24 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 1/2/24 at 10:43 pm to zippyputt
I thought it was quite entertaining. There were some pretty funny lines. "It's the police. They keep getting lost in the maze" made my LOL
Posted on 1/5/24 at 12:15 pm to athenslife101
I read all of this before watching it- so I know, I deserve whatever I get. But man, I sure could've done without this dudes junk just flopping in the wind for the last 5 minutes of the movie- it was like the tracking shot from Goodfellas, only with a schlong.
Posted on 1/5/24 at 2:15 pm to BigAppleTiger
I agree with pretty much all of this. I really enjoyed this one.
Posted on 1/5/24 at 2:21 pm to athenslife101
Oliver says it best to sum up the movie.
you were all spoiled dogs, belly up. With no predators
He was a predator.
Good movie... wouldnt watch again.
you were all spoiled dogs, belly up. With no predators
He was a predator.
Good movie... wouldnt watch again.
Posted on 1/5/24 at 2:36 pm to Keep Stirring
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The Zone of Interest
Oppenheimer
Past Lives
Anatomy of a Fall
Maestro
Killers of the Flower Moon
2 of 6, technically *
Maestro and Anatomy of a Fall.
You also omitted Comedy, Foreign, etc.
I'd wager Rustin, Passages, Poor Things, May December, All of us Strangers, or Mutt get some nods as well.
This post was edited on 1/5/24 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 1/5/24 at 6:29 pm to athenslife101
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fricking weird sex stuff
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Rosamund?
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No, she wears fancy dresses and that’s it.
I can make that work.
Posted on 1/5/24 at 7:02 pm to athenslife101
I remember having a similar feeling back in the day after Talented Mr Ripley but this was next level weirdness. But I didn’t hate it even if I cringed at some of the weirdness.
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