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Topic subjectRE: NCFOM=Acting ensemble/TWBB=Directoral wet dream
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394027, RE: NCFOM=Acting ensemble/TWBB=Directoral wet dream
Posted by jigga, Mon Aug-11-08 04:32 PM
>I understand why people are divided on it. MEN was driven by
>an ensemble cast of fucking stellar performances and a solid
>story, where as BLOOD was one insanely perfect performance
>backed by an incredibly beautiful looking film.

>I side with BLOOD mainly because I'm into more visceral
>experiences in film, but I understand why people would choose
>MEN.
>
>Though, I think to argue over which is better takes away from
>just how phenomenal both films were.

I went off the board with the Jesse James flick because it had both elements. The acting ensemble of was right up there with NCFOM & the cinematography was best I've seen in any film in a long time. Throw in Nick Cave's score & that was the clincher for me.