overrated film directors!

[Ginobilly]

On top of that, Lucas only directed 6 movies, 4 of them were in the Star Wars franchise (new hope, and the prequels, american graffitti, and thx 1138).

Lucas is mainly a producer and writer.

yeah. I still think GL should of given the director seat to Peter Jackson(or another director) when he was making his prequels. Imagine if he had Guillermo del Toro to direct Star Wars? It probably would of been a rated R film with nudity and gore.

[mardigan]

what about tim burton? He's my favourite director, but i often hear he's overrated.

He gets a pass for Pee Wee alone.
I don't think I have ever heard Burton referred to as overrated.

[Viintex]

Pedro Martinez

[Strike]

yeah. I still think GL should of given the director seat to Peter Jackson(or another director) when he was making his prequels. Imagine if he had Guillermo del Toro to direct Star Wars? It probably would of been a rated R film with nudity and gore.

Peter Jackson? No way! As bad as he f'd up The Lord Of The Rings, I wouldn't want him anywhere near Star Wars.

On that note, Peter Jackson is another overrated directorin my opinion.

[LnGrrrR]

I don't really think Peter Jackson messed up the LotRs trilogy. I mean, there's no 'right' or 'perfect' way to condense those books into even a trilogy without leaving alot out or reworking some themes.

I did think the Liv Tyler stuff was alot of nonsense though.

[ChumpDumper]

How was LoTR f'ed up so badly?

I thought Jackson did a decent enough job there, but I'd like to see if he could actually work without a blank-check budget again.

[leemajors]

How was LoTR f'ed up so badly?

I thought Jackson did a decent enough job there, but I'd like to see if he could actually work without a blank-check budget again.

i have a couple friends who were really pissed that they didn't include Sauron razing the Shire. I think they were pretty much going to dislike any adaptation in the first place, but they really disliked how the third movie was handled.

[ChumpDumper]

Ah, that's understandable to a nerdy extent.

[E20]

i have a couple friends who were really pissed that they didn't include Sauron razing the Shire. I think they were pretty much going to dislike any adaptation in the first place, but they really disliked how the third movie was handled.

I feel you. I can't believe they did not show Tom Bambadil and his gay corny ass singy song sleepover with the Hobbits.

In RPG we would call that a refill station. Safe haven where you can stock up on supplies and rest.

[LnGrrrR]

i have a couple friends who were really pissed that they didn't include Sauron razing the Shire. I think they were pretty much going to dislike any adaptation in the first place, but they really disliked how the third movie was handled.

And I was bummed that Tom Bombadil wasn't even mentioned. But hey, the movies were long enough as is!

[LnGrrrR]

I feel you. I can't believe they did not show Tom Bambadil and his gay corny ass singy song sleepover with the Hobbits.

In RPG we would call that a refill station. Safe haven where you can stock up on supplies and rest.

Damn... I JUST posted that

[E20]

And I was bummed that Tom Bombadil wasn't even mentioned. But hey, the movies were long enough as is!

WOW funny. Two people thinking the same thing at the same time LOL

[E20]

Damn... I JUST posted that

WOW funny. Two people thinking the same thing at the same time LOL

LOL twice

[LnGrrrR]

LOL twice

Cheers!

At least they have him and his stupid house in the LotRO MMO

[BlackSwordsMan]

Ronnie Gun: This guy can't get a good money shot to save his life

[leo_d]

I`ll say Stanley Kubrik.

I know that he is recognized as genius but i just get bored watching his movies.

[LnGrrrR]

I`ll say Stanley Kubrik.

I know that he is recognized as genius but i just get bored watching his movies.

No way. Look at the movies he's done:

Shining
Dr. Strangelove
A Clockwork Orange
2001 A Space Odyssey
Full Metal Jacket
Eyes Wide Shut

There are so many movies today they take their influence from many of the shots/scenes Kubrick filmed. Even I didn't like all the movies (though 2001 was llooooong and A Clockwork Orange ends where it begins pretty much) but how many people DON'T know the "Here's Johnny!" scene from the Shining? The music and obelisk from 2001? The many many quotable parts of Full Metal Jacket?

His influence is found often in today's cinema.

[leemajors]

No way. Look at the movies he's done:

Shining
Dr. Strangelove
A Clockwork Orange
2001 A Space Odyssey
Full Metal Jacket
Eyes Wide Shut

There are so many movies today they take their influence from many of the shots/scenes Kubrick filmed. Even I didn't like all the movies (though 2001 was llooooong and A Clockwork Orange ends where it begins pretty much) but how many people DON'T know the "Here's Johnny!" scene from the Shining? The music and obelisk from 2001? The many many quotable parts of Full Metal Jacket?

His influence is found often in today's cinema.

have you seen 2001 in Blu-Ray? I think it may be the best looking movie ever (outside of the ape suits).

[CuckingFunt]

He gets a pass for Pee Wee alone.
I don't think I have ever heard Burton referred to as overrated.

I know several people who think Burton is overrated.

I think they're all nutty.

[ShoogarBear]

I`ll say Stanley Kubrik.

I know that he is recognized as genius but i just get bored watching his movies.

You, too, must die.

Kubrick's probably my all-time favorite director.

[ShoogarBear]

No way. Look at the movies he's done:

Shining
Dr. Strangelove
A Clockwork Orange
2001 A Space Odyssey
Full Metal Jacket
Eyes Wide Shut

There are so many movies today they take their influence from many of the shots/scenes Kubrick filmed. Even I didn't like all the movies (though 2001 was llooooong and A Clockwork Orange ends where it begins pretty much) but how many people DON'T know the "Here's Johnny!" scene from the Shining? The music and obelisk from 2001? The many many quotable parts of Full Metal Jacket?

His influence is found often in today's cinema.

You didn't even mention two of his "lesser" movies from his Hollywood days: Paths of Glory and Spartacus. They aren't typical Kubrick, but Paths of Glory is on the short list of greatest war movies, and Spartacus may be the best Roman Republic/Empire movie.

Eyes Wide Shut, however, sucked the big one, proving that Tom Cruise is truly the Antichrist.

[CuckingFunt]

Kubrick also gets credit for the good parts of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence.

[LnGrrrR]

You didn't even mention two of his "lesser" movies from his Hollywood days: Paths of Glory and Spartacus. They aren't typical Kubrick, but Paths of Glory is on the short list of greatest war movies, and Spartacus may be the best Roman Republic/Empire movie.

Eyes Wide Shut, however, sucked the big one, proving that Tom Cruise is truly the Antichrist.

Tom Cruise is good as a villain. I haven't liked him in anything where he's not playing someone evil or heinous.

[leo_d]

You, too, must die.

Kubrick's probably my all-time favorite director.

Im sure you`re not the only one who think that way, but I`ve never been able to watch Kubrik`s movies more than once. Maybe is not the direction itself but rather the type of movies he made.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Bob Saget is my favorite director.