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What movie(s) exceeded your expectation? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 12 points 3 years ago (3 children)

12 Angry Men - the original b&w one. I read a quick review and it sounded interesting enough to at least try.

Started slow and a bit dull but so well written and shot that it quietly builds the tension and kinda sneaks up on you.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I didn't think it would be able to hold my attention; black and white, several decades old, and filmed in a single room..no thanks.

    But then I started watching and got sucked in. Before I knew it I was hanging on every word and was completely mesmerised. It's an incredible movie.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Check out lifeboat (1944) for a similar and exceptional film. It's directed by Hitchcock and also takes place entirely in a single scene. The basic concept is a u-boat sinks a merchant ship and the survivors in a lifeboat pick up one of the crew members of the u-boat that sank them. It's a great film and one I highly recommend.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Check out lifeboat (1944) for a similar and exceptional film. It's directed by Hitchcock and also takes place entirely in a single scene. The basic concept is a u-boat sinks a merchant ship and the survivors in a lifeboat pick up one of the crew members of the u-boat that sank them. It's a great film and one I highly recommend.

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