Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Film Noir
So we just started our unit on Film Noir and I have to say that the unit isn't an interesting one. I know Mr. Klobuchar said that most kids like this unit, but I'd have to say that I do not. I understand why the majority of Film Noirs were B rated movies, it's because they were mildly entertaining and suspenseful at their best. I can't really judge acting in the 40's because the styles were different, but the acting thus far in the movie we're watching is shoddy, and extremely over-dramatized. The editing, lighting, and sound impressed me however, especially for the time period, those aspects are above average. Overall I find myself seeing the characters as very see through and 1-dimensional which just doesn't get and hold my attention in a movie. The plotline is also sub-par. The mysterious protagonist revisits his past, big deal, I've seen it many times before and it is becoming very stale.
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I think you need to broaden your vision more hunter. next time you want to mock a movie, just think of what the movieman would do. you'll know what to do then. but about your post, I agree that alot of the acting is over the top and that many Film Noirs belong in the B movie category, but I don't think all of them do. Also your assessment of Film Noir characters goes for many characters yes, but not for others such as the evil girl in Out of the Past. I forgot her name. sue me.
I agree with you on a lot of your opinions but for some reason I wanted to keep watching Out of The Past. The thing that kept me watching was probable the main characters journey and what will happen to him. But all in all I am probable in the middle of hating and loving Film Noir.
while i do think that you make a good point about the acting being over the top i feel differently about film noir. i do like the film noir movies, if only to laugh at the over done acting and ridiculous plot lines. i agree that quite a few of the film noir movies belong in the B movie category, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are not good it just means you need to not expect so much.
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