Swiss Cheezhead Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 My first impression was "brilliant." Fiction or not, that was one very well written script. I like how it wasn't the usual "grand conspiracy" flick. It portrayed the relationship between big oil and government influence in a much less sinister, more realistic way. Of course, the results are the same -- whether it's starting wars or covert ops -- but, in the movie, the major motivation behind all the secrecy and shady deals is the general boost of the American economy, especially over those of other countries (like China). It's certainly more believable, to me, that a bunch of old white guys at least THINK they're doing it for some kind of national good...even if their wallets get a little fatter along the way. Excellent movie. What did everybody else think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 (edited) I thought it was okay. Confusing at times, but not as much as many say. A bit long, a bit slow; however, overall it was an enjoyable film for those who like movies which don't dumb things down for the audience. Edited July 23, 2006 by TDFFFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 It's going in the DVD in about 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I want to see this.... was supposed to head out today and planned on getting this... then a hugh storm hit and I settled for pizza.....and then it stopped with the storm... terrible news....but umm....I need to get this movie....tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I rented it the other day and it has been sitting next to my DVD player for a while. I will watch it tomorrow hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Very good movie. A little hard to follow but very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 The guy its based on, Robert Baer, has written some great books. The movies are based on them and his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I thought it was "meh". It had an okay plot, but was definitely slow. It was a well-made movie, which I suppose is why conspiracy theorists feel it reflects reality. However, I think we all know that in reality, a cabal of Jewish bankers runs the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 We watched it last nite also. Very well done. I didn't reconize Clooney, at first. I'm not a fan of his, but he did a very good job in this flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiPolarBear Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Before I rent this, will somebody tell me how the chase scenes were? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 There were no chase scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I couldn't make it through it...fell asleep--way too slow for me....at least last night it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I couldn't make it through it...fell asleep--way too slow for me....at least last night it was. I kind of had this reaction the first time I watched it also. Not because it's a bad movie, but it's heavy....not a Saturday night popper in the ol' Sanyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Swiss, why do you hate america? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Swiss, why do you hate america? He loves america. The one that wants to know the truth that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) He loves america. The one that wants to know the truth that is. I love America, too! But truth from movies, meh. Clooney's best movie...O Brother Where Art Thou?. JMHO Edited July 24, 2006 by The Holy Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Avvy gives this movie 2 thumbs up.... carry on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Clooney's best movie...O Brother Where Art Thou?. JMHO +1, great flick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Clooney's best movie...O Brother Where Art Thou?. Why do you hate America? Clearly, his best movie is Out of Sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Good call on Out of Sight- totally underrated flick. Still have not seen Syriana, am lookin forward to it though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kung-fu Midgets Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Why do you hate America? Clearly, his best movie is Out of Sight. Clearly his best movie is From Dusk Till Dawn "Everybody be cool.... You, be cool." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Syriana = good flick if you want to pay attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Swiss, why do you hate america? Good one, bud. But you know I usually fall more on your side of the fence on issues like this. In fact, I was prepared to hate "Syriana" because I figured it would be about Bush and Cheney wanting to get richer and exact revenge along the way. It was simply much smarter than that. Plus, to be honest, it was a movie -- I wasn't rating it on a truth scale. I love America, too! But truth from movies, meh. Clooney's best movie...O Brother Where Art Thou?. JMHO VERY good movie. Why do you hate America? Clearly, his best movie is Out of Sight. VERY good, underrated movie. Clearly his best movie is From Dusk Till Dawn "Everybody be cool.... You, be cool." One of my favorite movies of all time -- seriously. Loved it. The truth is, though, the four movies mentioned are all radically different, so it's kinda pointless to compare them. Wait...it's never pointless to compare ANYTHING in the Tailgate. Here's my list: 1. "From Dusk Till Dawn" -- Simply one of the most purely entertaining films in my generation. 2. "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" -- Extremely creative use of hillbillies and Homer's "Odyssey." 3. "Syriana" -- A complicated but believable (if not exactly true) depiction of the oil underworld. 4. "Out of Sight" -- A film-friendly Elmore Leonard story done very well, but not exactly remarkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I'm watching it right now on on demand. I'm right where mousawi pulls clooney's fingernails out with a pliars. pee break & back to the flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Good one, bud. But you know I usually fall more on your side of the fence on issues like this. In fact, I was prepared to hate "Syriana" because I figured it would be about Bush and Cheney wanting to get richer and exact revenge along the way. It was simply much smarter than that. Plus, to be honest, it was a movie -- I wasn't rating it on a truth scale. VERY good movie. VERY good, underrated movie. One of my favorite movies of all time -- seriously. Loved it. The truth is, though, the four movies mentioned are all radically different, so it's kinda pointless to compare them. Wait...it's never pointless to compare ANYTHING in the Tailgate. Here's my list: 1. "From Dusk Till Dawn" -- Simply one of the most purely entertaining films in my generation. 2. "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" -- Extremely creative use of hillbillies and Homer's "Odyssey." 3. "Syriana" -- A complicated but believable (if not exactly true) depiction of the oil underworld. 4. "Out of Sight" -- A film-friendly Elmore Leonard story done very well, but not exactly remarkable. Funny how people's tastes can be so different. I personally feel that Out of Sight is the best Clooney flick of the four you have mentioned. I also really enjoyed Ocean's 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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