Limited Release Films

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  1. djsoulriot Junior Member

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    I dont know how many of you are lucky enough to live near a theatre that plays limited release films, but the nearest one to me is an hour away in Hollywood.

    Anyways, I made two trips last week to see Rescue Dawn and Sunshine, both were incredible films.

    In Rescue Dawn, Werner Herzog pulls another masterpiece with his POW survival film, and in Sunshine Danny Boyle simultaneously draws sympathy from the audience while entertaining them with his captivating cast and stunning visuals.

    Both Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy are reaching the pinnacles of their acting careers, and its great to see such uncompromised filmmaking with such talented directors and committed actors.

    So, if you can go see these movies, well worth the trip to select release theatre in your area.
    djsoulriot, Jul 24, 2007
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  2. chapel Jolly Bolly Fo-Folly

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    I watched sunshine a few months ago, on my computer. I think it would be great in the theatre though. The other one, Rescue Dawn sounds interesting, I will have to see if there is a chance for me to see it sometime.
    chapel, Jul 24, 2007
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  3. Torx Indigenous Nudist

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    seriously, WTF is up with limited release films
    they are, majority of the time, the BEST movies ever but for some "odd reason" they only play in select few.. WHY DAMMIT!!

    is it another tactic to keep the intellectual movies from the masses?
    or could it be the fact that limited release films barely carry any product advertisement?
    Torx, Jul 24, 2007
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  4. Steve Juneau I am teh em0z LULZ

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    Could be the latter, Torx. I don't think I saw any Nike trainers or Mac notebooks in Sunshine :p

    Saying that it was still an awesome (albeit a bit bizarre) film. The effects were pretty incredible. It got a general release over here, probably because it was a British film though.

    Haven't seen that Rescue Dawn.
    Steve Juneau, Jul 24, 2007
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  5. Torx Indigenous Nudist

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    ^^LMAO, too true.
    Torx, Jul 24, 2007
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  6. mattdev liberal crybaby

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    Seeing Sunshine this wednesday and Rescue Dawn probably thursday. Stoked for both.
    mattdev, Jul 24, 2007
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  7. mistawiskas kik n a and takin names

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    These films are made for the artistic value. Therefore, not much promotion and expense is allocated to getting them into the public eye. most the music I listen to, follows the same principal.
    mistawiskas, Jul 24, 2007
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  8. NoPunIntended New Member

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    Well neither of these movies are "High concept" films. I think rescue dawn only had a $10 million budget. If these movies aren't going to be released on 3000+ screens, the studios are probably going to play it safe and make a mint off the DVD sales.
    NoPunIntended, Jul 24, 2007
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  9. 86mcss Devouring your Soul

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    I want to watch rescue dawn.
    86mcss, Jul 24, 2007
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