Comments on: The Seventh Seal Blu Ray Review

By: Nick D

Nick D — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:04:56 +0000

I just watched the movie for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It is kind of daunting going into a movie that you know is regarded as one of the greatest films of all-time, but that didn’t seem to help or hinder my opinion of the movie. I thought the story was interesting and thought provoking, and I really loved how iconic the images in the film are. Even if you didn’t like the movie, you will still remember the game of chess with Death.

By: Shut-Up Ed

Shut-Up Ed — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:10:37 +0000

Hard to imagine caring less about a film.

By: Henrik

Henrik — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:22:20 +0000

Watching TMNT in the theatre was about as optimal an experience as I could have hoped for. I absolutely loved it that night. It is formulaic, but I wanted some cool ninja action and some teenage shellshock humor and I got it. It’s hard to defend my review, but I really like the movie. I think it’s a blast.

I think Star Trek works as a summer blockbuster, but I lament the fact that Star Trek had to become that. It’s a decent movie, but I fear the days of the Star Trek I love is over. If the movie had had a score on par with TMNTs, I definitely would have liked it more. It failed to portray majesty and awe, when it tried, which was a shame, it could have tapped into my childish parts, but never got there.

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:40:25 +0000

Oh, I’m still waiting for France to make Rob Schneider a commander in the Order of Arts and Letters, and award him the Legion of Honor.

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:34:40 +0000

Henrik, since you’re usually the one offending people, it’s about time that you’re on the receiving end! Ha ha. Seriously, ignorance is normally taken as an insult when it really shouldn’t be. It’s the type of problem that can be remedied. And I’m guessing you weren’t really offended since the comment came from an idiot like myself.

At the risk of drawing an irate comment from rus in chicago for sidetracking a post’s comment section, Henrik, I read your review of the last TMNT movie. Clearly, you let your fanboy admiration for the Turtles shine through your review. I’ve only gotten through the first half of the movie. It’s somewhat entertaining, but kind of formulaic. BTW, I haven’t been able to find what you thought about the latest Star Trek movie.

By: Henrik

Henrik — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:56:16 +0000

You don’t have to like the movie Reed. Obviously it’s not very entertaining on a Rob Schneider level.

You’re actually saying that anybody who doesn’t like Bergman, Fellini, Truffault, Coppola or Scorsese is ignorant. I don’t like Scorsese, so I take offense!

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:14:17 +0000

I’m going to show my ignorance. I love the subject matter of “The Seventh Seal,” but I didn’t like the execution of it. For some reason, there are critically adored directors and films that I just don’t appreciate. I’ve never fully appreciated Bergman, Fellini, Truffault, Coppola or Scorsese. I think I need to read something that will convince me of the genius of these people. I guess I’m too dense to understand their greatness by viewing their works. On the other hand, I can appreciate Welles.

BTW, if you want to watch “The 7th Seal” the way it was meant to be seen, then get the VHS release by Pearl Entertainment. (Yes, I’m making fun of all the film purists out there.)

By: Jay C.

Jay C. — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:21:32 +0000

Yes, it’s a great film.

By: Henrik

Henrik — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:19:16 +0000

Beyond the technical side, did you think the movie was amazing?

By: BigHungry

BigHungry — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:36:46 +0000

Looks like I need to get this on on Blu-Ray.
Thanks for the review.

I would like a film junk Criterion Podcast Special for the all the Blu-ray titles.
Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did i mention Please!!!!!!!!!!!!