Anyone feel like his films are missing something?
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pretentiousanderson — 9 years ago(July 06, 2016 04:12 PM)
Thank you indeed.
Its quite unfortunate that this forum usually consists of complete strangers offering nothing but simple declaratory statements along the lines of "I loved it!" or "I hated it!" without any real substance or context behind it, which is admittedly not worth reading or engaging with.
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Christopher_Smilax — 10 years ago(February 10, 2016 08:17 PM)
I feel the opposite to be quite honest.
But understandingly, I can see how the conclusions of The Master and Inherent Vice can be seen as unsatisfying and empty. Initially, I didn't know how to feel after watching those. Wasn't sure if I felt something was missing, but there were so many fragments in both movies that I hadn't connected yet so ultimately it didn't feel "whole" in a sense, but at the same time, I did have a feeling I was missing something so I saw 'em again and they eventually felt "whole" for me.
Given how "loose" he's become with narrative structure and approach to character exploration as of late, his films may seem a bit aimless and unsatisfying at first. Hell, I'd say most of his movies are growers so that may be why. Maybe it's a thing where you have to give them time and they'll sneak up on you?
I never thought that Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch Drunk Love were missing something though. I guess that argument can apply to There Will Be Blood as well but I don't think it really compares to The Master and Inherent Vice.
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donn-44655 — 10 years ago(February 28, 2016 07:59 AM)
Damn. I agree with Brian_McInnis. It's probably the most pure, emotionally fed film I've experienced, and not "emotional" in a trite way but a way in which you pretty much experience what the main character does as it happens. It's really connected for a 19-year-old who had trouble getting a date like I was when I first saw it.
I think those who think it's terrible are smart enough people, but the DNA of life experience one adds to a film aids it's legitimacy.