Anyone remember the movie Falling Down

seenitall · 12-10-2016 05:24PM

artanevilla wrote: »

You can fall over, and fall into something.

In fact for someone to fall down, they'd have to collapse vertically. Generally when you fall there is some lateral motion.

Also it's grammatically correct, so you're technically a Pedant Nazi.

Surely, you pip me to the post for the Pedant Nazi title with the above offering!

But seriously, unless you're explicitly saying: falling out, falling over, falling into etc. when we say falling, the implied direction is down. Therefore no need for the added emphasis of actually using it.

ForstalDave · 12-10-2016 05:26PM

seenitall wrote: »

Surely, you pip me to the post for the Pedant Nazi title with the above offering!

But seriously, unless you're explicitly saying: falling out, falling over, falling into etc. when we say falling, the implied direction is down. Therefore no need for the added emphasis of actually using it.

well generaly if something feel might we not say oh it feel down, also there is always london bridge is falling down as an example

5rtytry56 · 12-10-2016 05:33PM

Tefral wrote: »

That whole burger joint scene is actually gold. I dunno how many times i've looked at a big mac wondering how it can look so **** compared to the photos.

"......Breakfast ended at 10.30. It is now 10.31!!"

seenitall · 12-10-2016 05:36PM

ForstalDave wrote: »

well generaly if something feel might we not say oh it feel down

That's a good point actually. And yet...and yet. Consider the title of this movie. Compare the actual title "Falling Down" with the possible one, simply "Falling". Is there anything, any meaning added or implied in the first one that isn't there in the second one?

5rtytry56 · 12-10-2016 05:37PM

Tefral wrote: »

Nope. Doubt it. Generation Snowflake would probably get offended by the guns or something stupid.

Ofcourse an article would follow in their secondary school magazine to support their disgust and indignation.

Grandeeod · 12-10-2016 05:39PM

ClovenHoof wrote: »

That film predicted the future really.

That's your reward for playing the game and being a good little boy in school.

I agree. And I doubt it would get made today.

MonkieSocks · 12-10-2016 05:40PM

Falling Down - Dumpstore (Part 1)

Officer-ess :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0-tMiWTEsI

Falling Down - Dumpstore (Part 2)

Think about it!. This Was Used :eek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFQ2x-CeA2E

lawlolawl · 12-10-2016 05:41PM

Great movie, one of my favourites but it absolutely would not get made today.

It would be seen as a CIS white male exercising his dominance or some such nonsense.

ScumLord · 12-10-2016 05:53PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Would that film actually get made in this awful century?

There's no need, Americans have been living this film out since it got made. Something irritates you, go on a homicidal rampage.

bodhrandude · 12-10-2016 06:25PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Oh my what will you be like with a paper cut.

Smash the photocopy machine that be close enough then turn around oh well must be out of order.

No thats Office Space. :pac:

bodhrandude · 12-10-2016 07:05PM

Saw this one from the 2009 thread, this is one of my favourites from the movie.

BorneTobyWilde · 12-10-2016 07:11PM

'' fit to explode ''

to become very angry or excited
go mad, explode, blow up, lose it, see red, lose the plot, throw a tantrum, fly off the handle, go spare, blow your top, fly into a temper, flip your lid, do your nut,

Reputable Rog · 12-10-2016 07:11PM

Some show. Some days I feel like that on the N20.

Dr Jakub · 12-10-2016 07:38PM

The King of Moo wrote: »

It's ridiculous isn't it?

If I want to see anything gritty in my local cinema today that shines a light on the dark side of the American Dream and features a great deal of gun-based violence, my only options are Hell or High Water, The Magnificent Seven, or War on Everyone.

It's almost as though Falling Down's skillful blend of satire, violence, comedy, and pathos which isn't indicative of 90s cinema at all, is at the very least mildly difficult to replicate!

And unbelievably, if I want to see and old-fashioned action film starring Mel Gibson shooting lots of people, the only film currently showing that meets that description is Blood Father!!

Outrageous!!

The only thing worse is the obscene number of films featuring characters who are outraged and offended by seemingly modern trends and imagined nostalgia for recent times that there's no actual basis for!!

Yeah sure lets make a movie today where an angry privileged white man i.e. bigoted Trump supporter, goes around beating up disadvantaged people of colour just because he's having a bad day. Yes that would go down well.

Grandeeod · 12-10-2016 07:45PM

Dr Jakub wrote: »

Yeah sure lets make a movie today where an angry privileged white man i.e. bigoted Trump supporter, goes around beating up disadvantaged people of colour just because he's having a bad day. Yes that would go down well.

And along comes the critic.:D

lawlolawl · 12-10-2016 07:48PM

Grandeeod wrote: »

And along comes the critic. millennial

FTFY.

jimgoose · 12-10-2016 08:01PM

Dr Jakub wrote: »

Yeah sure lets make a movie today where an angry privileged white man i.e. bigoted Trump supporter, goes around beating up disadvantaged people of colour just because he's having a bad day. Yes that would go down well.

Sold. It's been a pleasure frequenting your establishment.

Dolbert · 12-10-2016 08:07PM

seenitall wrote: »

That's a good point actually. And yet...and yet. Consider the title of this movie. Compare the actual title "Falling Down" with the possible one, simply "Falling". Is there anything, any meaning added or implied in the first one that isn't there in the second one?

It's a reference to the nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down", hope that helps

HensVassal · 12-10-2016 08:12PM

seenitall wrote: »

As a bona fide grammar nazi, I've always been incredibly irritated by that movie's title. I mean, in what other direction can you fall but - down? So why oh why have a completely superfluous word in the title like that??

I'm sick, I know.

You could fall pregnant, or fall in love, or fall against someone or something, or fall through a window or paper hoop.
You could fall sick. You could fall OVER as opposed to DOWN. You could actually fall up if you botched your stairs ascent. You could fall out of favour if you spilled your wine on the carpet whilst falling up the stairs to get to the jacks. And if you were a very esteemed individual prior to this episode it might be said that you fell from grace.

12-10-2016 08:15PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

I want my breakfast......

5rtytry56 wrote: »

"......Breakfast ended at 10.30. It is now 10.31!!"

EVERY time i go for a McDonalds breakfast (about 4 times a year) i think of that scene. I check the time to make sure I'm not late- EVERY time I go, I do that. for the last 20+ years i do that- ALL because of this film:p

HensVassal · 12-10-2016 08:19PM

Why are people saying it wouldn't get made today?

Why not?

lawlolawl · 12-10-2016 08:23PM

HensVassal wrote: »

Why are people saying it wouldn't get made today?

Why not?

The perpetually offended leftists would have problems with nearly every aspect of it.

A white male does things in :eek:

Grandeeod · 12-10-2016 08:25PM

HensVassal wrote: »

Why are people saying it wouldn't get made today?

Why not?

Something to do with particular weather and this example.

Yeah sure lets make a movie today where an angry privileged white man i.e. bigoted Trump supporter, goes around beating up disadvantaged people of colour just because he's having a bad day. Yes that would go down well.

frozenfrozen · 12-10-2016 08:25PM

such a brilliant film.

Watching "Falling down" and "office space" back to back is a great evenings viewing for anyone who doesn't feel like going in to work tomorrow morning

JimmysCar · 12-10-2016 08:45PM

Can't believe no one mentioned the scene where he asks for change for the payphone "one soda, 12 ounces, how much?!"

seenitall · 12-10-2016 11:00PM

Dolbert wrote: »

It's a reference to the nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down", hope that helps

Is it? It's been a very long time since I've seen the movie, I don't remember it being referenced?

Dolbert · 12-10-2016 11:06PM

seenitall wrote: »

Is it? It's been a very long time since I've seen the movie, I don't remember it being referenced?

Yes, it's a recurring motif. It's heard playing at several points throughout the film.

the evasion_kid · 12-10-2016 11:08PM

HensVassal wrote: »

Why are people saying it wouldn't get made today?

Why not?

It's more relevant today than it ever was,life has turned awful thick....can't take a p!ss without filling in a form these days

*One of my favourite films by the way

dresden8 · 12-10-2016 11:16PM

seenitall wrote: »

As a bona fide grammar nazi, I've always been incredibly irritated by that movie's title. I mean, in what other direction can you fall but - down? So why oh why have a completely superfluous word in the title like that??

I'm sick, I know.

You could "fall through" a window or "fall out" of a plane. "Down" is not the only option.

seenitall · 12-10-2016 11:16PM

Dolbert wrote: »

Yes, it's a recurring motif. It's heard playing at several points throughout the film.

Ah... Scarlet for me. I don't remember that at all. Well this means I can now gracefully abandon banging on about semantics on this thread... Goodnight and thanks for listening!

Anyone remember the movie Falling Down

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