Rank these 4 recent mainstream blockbuster films.

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Rank these 4 recent mainstream blockbuster films.

The following films are possibly my four favorite films to come out of this decade. They are relatively close, I know, but are all amazing IMO. BTW, I'm not stating that these four are the better than yours, but I would like to hear your opinions on the following and how you would rank them amongst each other. The below listings are not in any order, here it goes.....

Casino Royale (2006) - Martin Campbell

Watchmen: Director's Cut (2009) - Zach Snyder

Inglorious Basterds (2009) - Quentin Tarantino

The Dark Knight (2008) - Christopher Nolan

I would give each film atleast a 9 on a scale of 10. I have only seen Inglorious Basterds once as I rented not more than two months. I clearly made a huge mistake missing out on it in the cinema. Unfortunately, I can't attest to have seeing Casino Royale either on the big screen. I have seen The Dark Knight three times at the cinema(once in IMAX, the other two in conventional cinemas) and I must say upfront NOTHING will ever top what The Dark Knight was able to do on a first viewing basis in that sold out IMAX screening on July 18, 2008 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. That was a completely riveting experience. I literally left my seat after the end-credits, with pure adrenaline, shocked and in disbelief of what I just saw. Of course, now that 2010 is now here that feeling has well-over worn off and naturally don't get the same feeling when I re-watch the film today, but I can still remember it. I have never read Alan Moore's graphic novel but I was highly anticipating the release of Watchmen. Surprisingly, I left the theater with a sense of confusion of what to think. After having had a few nights to sleep on it I grew to the opinion that I felt it was an amazing film. When I bought the DC for it on dvd my opinion onlly grew for it.

How would you compare the acting done in all of the four films? Story? Music? Action? Cinematography? I believe all of the films end particularly well, atleast for me. They are all also "rather meaty" in their respective run times and each film(with the possible exception of TDK) has a great "lead" in Craig, Haley, and Pitt. Just as each film(with the possible exception Watchmen) have a great "standout" supporting character in Ledger, Waltz, and Green. Some even have more than one as Eckhart's performance rival that of Ledger's. The rest of the casts for each film are stellar and powerful.

I thought each film came with a unique twist of their own somewhere in the film. These four are just unique in my opinion in their ability for you to have fun watching them. They are all well directed, acted, and have a story to boot. They all look wonderful. Do dare my feelings? What do you have to say about them? In what order would you rank them?

The Dark Knight--10/10

Casino Royale--8/10, prefer QoS much better

Watchmen: Director's Cut--4/10, IMO Better Graphic Novel

Inglorious Basterds--8.5/10

The Dark Knight 7

Casino Royale- 8.5

Watchmen (Director's Cut) 8

Inglorious Basterds 9

TDK - 10/10
Watchmen - 9/10
Inglorious Basterds - 8/10
Casino Royale. 8/10

If given the chance, there was nothing i would change about 'TDK', except perhaps adding 30 more minutes and completely replacing Maggie Whatsherface.

'Casino Royale' has spectacular moments, the chase scene at the beginning being one of them, but a great deal of the movie was dull. I did however love getting to see a 007 at the beginning of his career. We've never seen the unrefined, sloppy Bond before this, i think it worked well and gave us more insight into what it takes to be a Bond.

Re: Rank these 4 recent mainstream blockbuster films.

Originally posted by Darth Martin
The following films are possibly my four favorite films to come out of this decade. They are relatively close, I know, but are all amazing IMO. BTW, I'm not stating that these four are the better than yours, but I would like to hear your opinions on the following and how you would rank them amongst each other. The below listings are not in any order, here it goes.....

[b]Casino Royale (2006) - Martin Campbell

Watchmen: Director's Cut (2009) - Zach Snyder

Inglorious Basterds (2009) - Quentin Tarantino

The Dark Knight (2008) - Christopher Nolan

I would give each film atleast a 9 on a scale of 10. I have only seen Inglorious Basterds once as I rented not more than two months. I clearly made a huge mistake missing out on it in the cinema. Unfortunately, I can't attest to have seeing Casino Royale either on the big screen. I have seen The Dark Knight three times at the cinema(once in IMAX, the other two in conventional cinemas) and I must say upfront NOTHING will ever top what The Dark Knight was able to do on a first viewing basis in that sold out IMAX screening on July 18, 2008 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. That was a completely riveting experience. I literally left my seat after the end-credits, with pure adrenaline, shocked and in disbelief of what I just saw. Of course, now that 2010 is now here that feeling has well-over worn off and naturally don't get the same feeling when I re-watch the film today, but I can still remember it. I have never read Alan Moore's graphic novel but I was highly anticipating the release of Watchmen. Surprisingly, I left the theater with a sense of confusion of what to think. After having had a few nights to sleep on it I grew to the opinion that I felt it was an amazing film. When I bought the DC for it on dvd my opinion onlly grew for it.

How would you compare the acting done in all of the four films? Story? Music? Action? Cinematography? I believe all of the films end particularly well, atleast for me. They are all also "rather meaty" in their respective run times and each film(with the possible exception of TDK) has a great "lead" in Craig, Haley, and Pitt. Just as each film(with the possible exception Watchmen) have a great "standout" supporting character in Ledger, Waltz, and Green. Some even have more than one as Eckhart's performance rival that of Ledger's. The rest of the casts for each film are stellar and powerful.

I thought each film came with a unique twist of their own somewhere in the film. These four are just unique in my opinion in their ability for you to have fun watching them. They are all well directed, acted, and have a story to boot. They all look wonderful. Do dare my feelings? What do you have to say about them? In what order would you rank them? [/B]

You would give each a 9?

Darth Darth, Darth...

It would appear that our movie tastes are absurdly close. hmm

I felt that Inglorious Basterds was more delicious to watch, on the first viewing. It was a very intelligent film, having little gems in it that would necessitate a second viewing, if even just to see some of the delicious acting. I just loved it. It was definitely the best film I had seen in a long while. Some many things were done just perfectly in that film. While it was not a perfect film, it was certainly the best on that list...but I liked The Watchmen, as well. I just remembered how delicious the opening seen was in Inglorious Basterds, and knew that it was my more favored film.

Originally posted by marwash22
TDK - 10/10
Watchmen - 9/10
Inglorious Basterds - 8/10
Casino Royale. 8/10

If given the chance, there was nothing i would change about 'TDK', except perhaps adding 30 more minutes and completely replacing Maggie Whatsherface.

'Casino Royale' has spectacular moments, the chase scene at the beginning being one of them, but a great deal of the movie was dull. I did however love getting to see a 007 at the beginning of his career. We've never seen the unrefined, sloppy Bond before this, i think it worked well and gave us more insight into what it takes to be a Bond.

i liked maggie, much much better than mrs. tom cruise and definitely agree that TDK should have been 30 moire minutes

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
Casino Royale--8/10, prefer QoS much better
Really? Please elaborate. Not disagreeing, just curious to know why as I'm a Bond fan.
Originally posted by Robtard
The Dark Knight 7
One of the lower ratings I've seen for it. What did you not like about it?
Originally posted by marwash22
If given the chance, there was nothing i would change about 'TDK', except perhaps adding 30 more minutes and completely replacing Maggie Whatsherface.
Maggie Gyllenhaal wasn't the problem, in fact, she was a great improvement over Katie Holmes from Batman Begins. Its Rachel Dawes that's a sort of lacking character. But I thought she was fine here. She isn't the most attractive actress though.

Add 30 minutes to TDK? 😬

You don't think that's pushing it? What would those extra 30 minutes contain?

Originally posted by marwash22
a great deal of 'Casino Royale' was dull.
Really? Care to elaborate on which parts, exactly? Are you one of those who finds the poker scenes boring?
Originally posted by dadudemon
You would give each a 9?
I would give each atleast a 9/10. They're all spectacular films. Wouldn't you?
Originally posted by dadudemon
I felt that Inglorious Basterds was more delicious to watch, on the first viewing. It was a very intelligent film, having little gems in it that would necessitate a second viewing, if even just to see some of the delicious acting. I just loved it. It was definitely the best film I had seen in a long while. Some many things were done just perfectly in that film. While it was not a perfect film, it was certainly the best on that list...but I liked The Watchmen, as well. I just remembered how delicious the opening seen was in Inglorious Basterds, and knew that it was my more favored film.
I think The Dark Knight might be the best on the list. With these films, for me, it's day-to-day. But Inglorious Basterds was certainly the most diverse of the four. It contained great suspense, comedy, action, and a story. Waltz is unbearably good as is Pitt. I laughed out loud FAR more in Inglorious Basterds than I did in the other three. When Pitt speaks Italian it is hilarious. The opening scene is wonderful. It evolves. Nothing more need be said.

Tie between The Dark Knight and Basterds; I'd give em both 9/10.

And the other two?

Casino Royale 9/10

Watchmen 9/10

Dark Knight 8/10

Inglorious Basterds 7/10

Originally posted by Darth Martin
And the other two?

I'd give Casino Royale maybe an 8.5; it's been a while since I've seen it. Watchmen: Directors Cut maybe a 7.5.

1.The Dark Knight 9-Best Batman movie ever

2.Casino Royale 9-The movie that got me watching Bond movies

3.Watchmen 8-Very good movie,never read the novel

4.Inglorious Besterds 9-Quientin at his best

Watchmen is easily my least favorite of the 4 (I liked it, but I loved the other 3), and I struggle between Dark Knight and Inglorious Basterds as my favorites of the bunch. At the moment this is what I feel:

1. Inglorious Basterds
2. Dark Knight
3. Casino Royale
4. Watchmen

That's pretty much how I feel.

I hated (Not really. "strongly disliked"😉 all of them, but if I had to rate them I would say:

The Dark Knight
Casino Royal
Inglorious Bastards
Watchmen

Originally posted by Myth
Watchmen is easily my least favorite of the 4 (I liked it, but I loved the other 3), and I struggle between Dark Knight and Inglorious Basterds as my favorites of the bunch. At the moment this is what I feel:

1. Inglorious Basterds
2. Dark Knight

😬 I cant chose between them two either,Although slightly favouring The Dark Knight,only beacause It's possibly the best comic book movie ever and it has raised the bar for the rest,for years to come

Originally posted by RE: Blaxican
I hated (Not really. "strongly disliked"😉 all of them, but if I had to rate them I would say:

hysterical

🙂 Good joke,That one was funny man

Originally posted by Darth Martin
Really? Please elaborate. Not disagreeing, just curious to know why as I'm a Bond fan.

to me, QoS had better action and a better story

That's ridiculous ^ I mean it's your opinion blah blah, but Casino Royale was so far superior.

Originally posted by Darth Martin
I would give each [B]atleast a 9/10. They're all spectacular films. Wouldn't you? [/B]

I gave Casino Royale an 8 out of 10, but it was close to a nine. There really were some boring parts to the film. That's probably because I couldn't care less about "the fate of the world" resting on a card game.

Movie had great acting, some nice action, excellent plot, and REALLY did well to reboot the Bond series with a new Bond.

IMO, Craig looks and acts the closet to Ian Flemmings James Bond. A world class, Spy, Assassin, hacker, etc. etc. That person would look to be in top physical shape, something none of the other bonds have looked. He would also be an expert martial artist and not have fights like Indiana Jones, but more like the Bourne fights or Transporter fights.

Originally posted by Darth Martin
I think The Dark Knight might be the best on the list. With these films, for me, it's day-to-day. But Inglorious Basterds was certainly the most diverse of the four. It contained great suspense, comedy, action, and a story. Waltz is unbearably good as is Pitt. I laughed out loud FAR more in Inglorious Basterds than I did in the other three. When Pitt speaks Italian it is hilarious. The opening scene is wonderful. It evolves. Nothing more need be said.

Indeed.

I loved the crap out of The Dark Knight. Before it became a huge fad, I saw it. Opening night. I was the second in line. The film was not as delicious as IG, but it was close.

I would say that Casino Royale was the weakest of that group. It just didn't wow me like the other three did.

Originally posted by SnakeEyes
That's ridiculous ^ I mean it's your opinion blah blah, but Casino Royale was so far superior.

I found the QoS to be better, in some areas, worse in others. It is hard to say, but I'd say that second entertained me more. I still would give the second an 8 out of 10...