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In light of some recent news, I've been doing some thinking and watching. I've picked several of my favorite "most visually STUNNING movies". It's not just the depth of detail these directors went to, it's also the beautiful storyline, and the symbolism that's present that most people that just watch once don't see. I put two of my favorites. I want to see what some of the community ranks as their favorites and some insight as to why.
1.) "The Fountain" - By Darren Arnofsky - Its story is as beautiful as the breathtaking visuals. It symbolizes the quintessential human fear: death, and what happens afterward. And it does so beautifully. The visuals of Xibalba that the character Izzy is studying are amazing. Even the score for this masterpiece is 1st class. Produced by Clint Mansell and the Chronos Quartet, you don't even have to watch the movie to feel the pain and anger that the characters are experiencing. You could never watch the movie and just listen to the soundtrack, and still be moved to tears.
Some ScreenCaps:
Hugh Jackman
The Tree of Life
Floating Candles In the Queen's Chambers
2.) "Sunshine" - By Danny Boyle - The visuals of the sun are awe inspiring. This movie gives new meaning to the phrase "God is in the Sunshine". Searle (the psyc officer on-board Icarus II) sums it up quite nicely. He says, "it's like showering in light" "it surrounds you, it fills you". Some reviews say the story gets sloppy near the end, but personally I think it's what the movie story has led up to. Also this movie has my favorite quote of all time... "At the end of time, a moment will come when just one man remains. Then the moment will pass. Man will be gone, and there will be nothing to show that we were ever here but stardust. Alas, man alone with god."
Some ScreenCaps:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2665434423_8161a29f80_o.jpgThe Sun
In A Dream
My Wallpaper
1.) "The Fountain" - By Darren Arnofsky - Its story is as beautiful as the breathtaking visuals. It symbolizes the quintessential human fear: death, and what happens afterward. And it does so beautifully. The visuals of Xibalba that the character Izzy is studying are amazing. Even the score for this masterpiece is 1st class. Produced by Clint Mansell and the Chronos Quartet, you don't even have to watch the movie to feel the pain and anger that the characters are experiencing. You could never watch the movie and just listen to the soundtrack, and still be moved to tears.
Some ScreenCaps:
Hugh Jackman
The Tree of Life
Floating Candles In the Queen's Chambers
2.) "Sunshine" - By Danny Boyle - The visuals of the sun are awe inspiring. This movie gives new meaning to the phrase "God is in the Sunshine". Searle (the psyc officer on-board Icarus II) sums it up quite nicely. He says, "it's like showering in light" "it surrounds you, it fills you". Some reviews say the story gets sloppy near the end, but personally I think it's what the movie story has led up to. Also this movie has my favorite quote of all time... "At the end of time, a moment will come when just one man remains. Then the moment will pass. Man will be gone, and there will be nothing to show that we were ever here but stardust. Alas, man alone with god."
Some ScreenCaps:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2665434423_8161a29f80_o.jpgThe Sun
In A Dream
My Wallpaper
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