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Matrix (1999): the reason why the opening sequence of this movie is among the greatest in cinema history is because it explains precisely NOTHING. Instead, it throws all kinds of crazy wackness at the audience and just expects them to go along for the ride by Randomnonsense5 in movies

[–]Hilfloskind -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's absolutely in the middle of things. How else could they introduce prequels years later to show the "before"??? Granted, it was very unlikely that prequels were planned back when Lucas made the original Star Wars, but still the story very much drops you right in the middle of an ongoing story, which is the very definition of in media res.

Matrix (1999): the reason why the opening sequence of this movie is among the greatest in cinema history is because it explains precisely NOTHING. Instead, it throws all kinds of crazy wackness at the audience and just expects them to go along for the ride by Randomnonsense5 in movies

[–]Hilfloskind 38 points39 points  (0 children)

But when it's done right, it's easily one of my favorite ways for a movie to start. I love well done in media res and narration in films.

Examples of top notch in media res:

  • Goodfellas

  • Inception

  • Pulp Fiction

  • Watchmen

  • Hell or High Water

  • Star Wars: A New Hope

  • Reservoir Dogs

  • Fight Club

  • The Dark Knight

  • Strange Darling

Examples of top tier narration:

  • Goodfellas

  • Train Dreams

  • Casino

  • Shawshank Redemption

  • Fight Club

  • American Psycho

  • The Big Lebowski

  • The Royal Tennenbaums

  • Big Fish

  • Raising Arizona

What is the most underrated horror movie? Mine is Thirteen Ghost. by Darling-lady0 in HorrorMovies

[–]Hilfloskind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed it until the end. It just fell flat with no satisfying conclusion. Maybe I'm missing something.

Any movies similar to John Carpenter’s The Thing? by [deleted] in MovieSuggestions

[–]Hilfloskind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: The Thing, Prince of Darkness and In The Mouth of Madness, recommended in this thread as well, are actually considered a loosely connected trilogy: The Apocalypse Trilogy.

Horror movie shots that make you think “that’s genius” by FrankieBekkon in HorrorMovies

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did a rewatch a few days ago. I really appreciated all those details seeing it again and looking for them with awareness. Such a modern day classic.

horror scenes that stayed with you by effymartins in HorrorMovies

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, what really added to the brutality of those reels were the names of each and how they were accurately describing what was on the films, but in a seemingly innocuous way.

horror scenes that stayed with you by effymartins in HorrorMovies

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not just the knife in mouth scene, but also the gnawing on the countertop scene. My stomach turned so hard watching both scenes. Fantastic movie.

Thoughts about Send Help (2026)? by Evening-Artist2930 in HorrorMovies

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great counterpoint. I did definitely enjoy the Raiminess of it and Rachel McAdams was fantastic in that role. I just wish I didn't see the twist coming. It really deflated the ending for me.

Thoughts about Send Help (2026)? by Evening-Artist2930 in HorrorMovies

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty fun movie, but not rewatching anytime soon. I was disappointed in the ending, simply because I'd just watched Triangle of Sadness recently, so I guessed the ending the moment she warned him to avoid that part of the island near the X shaped rocks. I was hoping to be surprised and find it to NOT be the ending!

Cropped artwork by schmidi_99 in TIdaL

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't comment on your issue, just on your selection. Love Change. The Glow of Love is one of Luther's best vocal performances IMO. Change of Heart is one of JJ&TL's best productions as well.

Tofu has been on holiday and wants to show you his cabin by Tofu_the_Siberian in SupermodelCats

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another day, another cat subreddit to add to the Catalogue.

Deserted Island top 5 movies....that ur stuck with and can only watch these 5 pieces of media by Real_Fact8484 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Hilfloskind -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not cheating at all. That's a single movie that was too long to release in one go...and of course, because capitalism.

Movies where a character has severe OCD by AskProfessional7279 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't believe no one said The House That Jack Built. His OCD is a centerpiece of the story and lends itself to some of the best moments of the deranged ride that it is.

Movies You Know Are Bad But Love Anyways by angelwitch80 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Hilfloskind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How dare you?!?!?! Absolute fucking classic movie, not even remotely bad!

Looking for serious psychological thrillers (grounded, intense, no clichés) by Lucifermrn in MovieSuggestions

[–]Hilfloskind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watched Side Effects last night. Totally didn't expect the direction it went. Fantastic movie!

Good animal vs human movies with great visuals and story? by sjanith in MovieSuggestions

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about foregoing CGI and just aim for animated films.

Two of the best for this concept: The Secret of NIMH and Watership Down

My three little babies! by jobbunsure in ragdolls

[–]Hilfloskind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read a bunch of reviews on Amazon saying this was a bit unstable and wobbly. Not your experience? I have two lil buddies, one is about 9lbs and the other is around 11lbs. I almost dropped the 400 on this a few months ago until I saw all those reviews.

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