Films that really came together

smithcity

Does anyone have a film they love just because all the elements came together so well, the writing, directing, soundtrack score and acting?

For me the perfect example was Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain."
Beautifully written and directed by Aronofsky, it's a touchingly sad story, totally filled with imagery that complimented the themes and internal mythology of the tale. The score, by Clint Mansell, was a stand alone work of art in itself. Perfectly capturing and complimenting the mood of the film, at times it sent shivers down my spine. Especially the penultimate track "Death is the Road to Awe." At other times, it totally captured the pain and loneliness of the main character played by Hugh Jackman.

Before seeing this film, I never really rated Jackman as an actor, but he completely carried "The Fountain" and gave a stirring performance as both Tommy Creo and the fictional character of the Conquistador within the film's story.

It's one of those films that grows better with repeated viewings, like Fight Club, you take more away from it having seen it before.

Nolanger

Casablanca.

ziedth

i guess the nines wou'd be my choice. I didn't know what to think at the end, but as i thought about it the film kinda clicked and made sense on a few different levels.

bnt

Another vote for a classic: Singing In The Rain. :pac:

Fargo has it all, as does Se7en, with American Beauty up there too IMHO..

More recently, Moon had me nodding approvingly: hardly puts a foot wrong in any aspect.

nyarlothothep

Robocop, excellent script, performances, direction, fx and a score that makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. BTTF aswell.

Lamper.sffc

Fight Club

kraggy

I thought Irreversible was a lovely film that came together nicely at the end. It all felt like, the screw you've been trying to get into the hole, but wouldn't for ages, finally does.

niallon

High Fidelity. May seem like an odd choice but it's the only film I can constantly rewatch and never grow tired of it or find flaws in it or change my opinion of it at all! Perfectly cast, great soundtrack, it's got it all!

TanG411

Rocky

Great acting by Burgess Meredith as Mickey, Talia Shire as Adrien and of course Sylvester Stallone as Rocky.
The musical score by Bill Conti is probably one of the greatest out there. It really shows the true emotion of the characters.

foxyboxer

Atonement
Excellent source material, a brilliant adaptation, all round quality acting, superb score, cinematography. A modern classic.

purple_hatstand

Is this another 'favourite film' thread?

*sigh*

serjical_strike

the matrix.. perfect for the time(1999) and a classic, one of the only movies i can watch over and over and still love..

Irishrossoblu

Garden State

speedboatchase

No joke but Kung Fu Panda, watched it again last night. The voice cast, animation, action choreography, soundtrack and art style are wonderful, and it has some big laughs too. Best non-Pixar CGI film IMO

goddevil

Pulp fiction, Miller's Crossing, Under Suspicion, My sassy girl

Otis Driftwood

True Romance had everything,excellent script,ensemble cast,great performances,the whole lot.

Ravenous is another one.The performances are brilliant and the score by Michael Nyman and Damon Albarn is perfect.

columok

kraggy wrote: »

I thought Irreversible was a lovely film that came together nicely at the end. It all felt like, the screw you've been trying to get into the hole, but wouldn't for ages, finally does.

Well said. Stunning film. I especially loved the scenes with "Mon Manege a Moi" in the apartment towards the end. And the end with Beethoven is wonderful.

On a lighter note Back to the Future and it's sequel are absolutely incredible films that wrap so much into the themselves that they create a series of really sublime moments. Marty's going into the situations of the first film within the sequel is impressive.

JP Liz

Heat
Crash

L31mr0d

OP, I too loved the Fountain. It's seems to be a bit of a marmite movie though. I know people who rank it with Batman & Robin as being that bad.

Also, what are we talking about here in regards to films that "came together"... are we discussing Portmanteau films, that have converging and diverging tangents?

smithcity

L31mr0d wrote: »

Also, what are we talking about here in regards to films that "came together"... are we discussing Portmanteau films, that have converging and diverging tangents?

Hehe, nope, nothing so intelligent. I just meant one's in which all the elements came together really well. Writing, directing, casting, acting, soundtrack. That kinda thing.

ashman007

Million Dollar Baby----Clint Eastwood

Taken---with Liam Neeson

Gran Torino---Clint Eastwood


The Terminator--Ultimate Have It All Movie

weldoninhio

ashman007 wrote: »

Million Dollar Baby----Clint Eastwood

Taken---with Liam Neeson

Gran Torino---Clint Eastwood


The Terminator--Ultimate Have It All Movie

All brilliant movies. Especially Taken, which could have been another straight to DVD crash, bang wallop movie, but i was very impressed with Neeson in it.

krudler

Jaws, it was meant to be shlocky horror with giant shark, but the shark didnt work so it became a hugely atmospheric thriller with the best example of how to make a 3 act structure in a movie ever, also started the summer blockbuster phenomenon

irish_bob

the usual suspects , it all came together perfectly yet unexpectedly at the end

Bodhidharma

The Fountain is an amazing film. The soundtrack is immense and the actual look of it mekes it one of the most beautidul movies i've ever seen.

Also agree with True Romance and High Fidelity, two of my top three movies of all time.

Looking for a movie that hasn't been mentioned yet, i'd have to say Goodfellas. The script is brilliant, the acting is second to none, particularly De Niro.

deisedude

L31mr0d wrote: »

OP, I too loved the Fountain. It's seems to be a bit of a marmite movie though. I know people who rank it with Batman & Robin as being that bad.

Also, what are we talking about here in regards to films that "came together"... are we discussing Portmanteau films, that have converging and diverging tangents?

Yep, agree with the marmite comment re: the fountain. Absolutely hated it, fell asleep watching it.

Pans Labyrinth would be my choice

Larianne

I liked 'Go'.

Also True Romance.