Comments on: AFI 2008 Top 10 List Has A Surprise

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:15:16 +0000

@Ken J

Thanks, bud… it’s appreciated!

Vic

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:41:47 +0000

Vic, I would personally give more credit to any list you or other writers on this site put out than these lists made by these “academys” or any of these snobby organizations or groups that probably have other agendas. I come here often for a reason, I respect your opinions, even though I disagree with them sometimes.

By: 790

790 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:44:52 +0000

I don’t mind ppls top 10 lists but its funny when ppl get upset reading them…

Of course its not going to be what YOU want, its a subjective medium.
Come on ppl,s.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:29:41 +0000

Don’t get TOO tired of lists – it’s the end of the year so we’ll probably be putting out a couple of “listy” posts ourselves.

Vic

By: Jess H.

Jess H. — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:35:20 +0000

Im happy that some of the movies that did well this year got on the list but I could care less for these rankings.

By: 790

790 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:22:42 +0000

Another top 10 list that means nothing…

There a dime a dozen this time a year… I couldn’t give a damn what AFI thinks myself…

By: Ken J

Ken J — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:30:13 +0000

I did ignore the message, I already knew the message going in, so that wasn’t a surprise to me. I didn’t like Wall-E because it was pretty boring in my opinion. It had some funny things here and there, but basically the entire movie was this robot going around making funny noises…

I enjoy animated films very much, but I would have to say I liked Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and other films like that a whole lot more…

By: Ironghost

Ironghost — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:43:11 +0000

I’m not surprised Wall-E is on the list, it’s a fine film, and very well made. I think what turns off most people is the message, which is easy to ignore.

By: High Kalibur

High Kalibur — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:57:07 +0000

@ Daniel F

‘Sad’ to see Iron Man on the list?

I don’t think AFI just threw Iron Man on the list — maybe somebody realized that it is a great film. Great for a multitude of purposes.

There was depth, points and emotion. The director succeeded in the tone he wanted for the film, not getting to carried away with the message, or drama so that the end result could be a superhero action film suitable for family viewing with loads of fun.

Wow… That seems like a great job to me. But, of course, that is my opinion.

Iron Man was never meant to be like ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, or ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ or ‘Gladiator’ — I assume that’s what you mean by ‘traditional’?

The film is pretty clear in the vibe it wants accomplish and I think it does a remarkable job at it.

Good job AFI @ realizing that not only ‘traditional’ movies are great!

By: greenknight333

greenknight333 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:31:03 +0000

Stark’s face I meant..geez I need to read it before I submit

By: greenknight333

greenknight333 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:30:16 +0000

@ Daniel F

Iron Man’s message was that we all have to accept responsibility for our actions..sooner or later everyone’s actions and deeds will come back to haunt you, either in a good way or a bad way…Making weapons for the purposes of war and killing came back to “blow-up” in Starks fate and what he witnessed in Afghanistan changed his life and made him want to make the world a better place instead of more violent..I think that is a great message for a movie..even the playboy billionaire leopard can change his spots…It was a fun movie too though

By: Daniel F

Daniel F — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:30:00 +0000

I agree that it’s very surprising. I also find it some what disappointing. To means that the AFI is trying to reach out more and just throwing names on the list that would make it more appealing to everyone. Instead of what is actually great films. Ironman was very enjoyable I liked it I own it. It’s not a great film in the traditional sense. There wasn’t depth or some kind of point to get across. There wasn’t emotion or anything it was straight forward fun action. These types of lists have really never put movies like that on them for a reason. I’m a little sad to see it on there.

However, the biggest disappointment is Wall-E being on it. That simply was not a good film. Sure it had a message , but it was awful.

By: Metallicat79

Metallicat79 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:19:37 +0000

@Rob Keyes
I am totally with you,i did find Wall-E enjoyable, however,enjoyed Kung Fu Panda far more, Which if you think about, Pixar is typically really good at making a Smart yet funny movie (The Incredibles, TS 1&2 and Monsters Inc.) and normally kicks the crap out of dreamworks, who seem to struggle if its not Shrek related (notable exceptions Flushed Away and Madagascar 1 & 2). King Fu Panda was the best animated flick this year if you ask me. Though i have as of yet. seen Bolt.

By: Andy S

Andy S — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:59:23 +0000

Well said Gary, well said!!!

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:30:16 +0000

any movie that convinces the audience its plausible that a billionaire weapons designer can make an armored suit out of scrap metal armed with energy weapons and flamethrowers deserves to be on that list.

By: Ross Miller

Ross Miller — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:59:46 +0000

It’s not that it’s surpising to see it on “A” top 10 list just the AFI’s. As already mentioned they don’t usually hold this blockbuster stuff up very highly.

By: Andy S

Andy S — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:47:50 +0000

I’m not surprised that it’s in the Top 10 at all. I personally thought it was the best movie of the year, or at least the best movie I saw all year (and yes, I did see TDK). I really want to see Gran Torino, though, and it’s not playing anywhere near me. Does anyone know if it’s going to be released nationwide or is this just a limited release for Oscar purposes?

By: High Kalibur

High Kalibur — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:48:55 +0000

@ Rob Keyes

Bolt was awesome!

By: High Kalibur

High Kalibur — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:46:50 +0000

I agree with some saying that a bigger surprise would be Iron Man not being included. I mean, I ‘made’ people who don’t care for comic-book movies per se, go see Iron Man and everyone of them loved it.

The only surprise is how good the film was…

By: Rob Keyes

Rob Keyes — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:41:16 +0000

Wall-E?

No thanks, I’ll take Bolt or Kung Fu Panda over that.