Roma (Alfonso Cuaron)

[Pop Trash]

I think the strength of this film is evident when every single dissent I've read would actively make the film worse. Reminds me of reading some of the Boyhood dissents, "no, the film you want would be worse than the film we have, so I'm glad Alfonso Cuaron and Richard Linklater are making films and not you."

[baby doll]

I think the strength of this film is evident when every single dissent I've read would actively make the film worse. Reminds me of reading some of the Boyhood dissents, "no, the film you want would be worse than the film we have, so I'm glad Alfonso Cuaron and Richard Linklater are making films and not you."

I'd be grateful if you could explain to me how having a more purposeful camera style would've made Roma worse.

[PURPLE]

I feel comfortable in the small minority that thinks that La Dolce Vita will be remembered more fondly than Roma.

[Grouchy]

I think the strength of this film is evident when every single dissent I've read would actively make the film worse. Reminds me of reading some of the Boyhood dissents, "no, the film you want would be worse than the film we have, so I'm glad Alfonso Cuaron and Richard Linklater are making films and not you."

Eh, what's the difference between that and "anyone who doesn't get this is an idiot"?

I won't pretend to know the precise camerawork that would make Roma a better film. I do know the one there is failed to involve me with the characters and was constantly calling attention to itself in a bad way.

[Yxklyx]

Lots of criticism here so how did it get 5 stars in this thread - not everyone gave it a star rating?

[Ezee E]

Lots of criticism here so how did it get 5 stars in this thread - not everyone gave it a star rating?

It is now a 4, lol.

[transmogrifier]

Lots of criticism here so how did it get 5 stars in this thread - not everyone gave it a star rating?

I never remember to rate the thread.

[Spinal]

I never remember to rate the thread.

The thread ratings aren't super helpful anyway, since about two-thirds of them settle in at four stars.

[Lazlo]

My boss came to us a couple a weeks ago before the Oscars with the idea of shooting and cutting a "day-in-the-life" of a NASCAR race in the style of Roma. I rolled my eyes pretty hard, thinking of the challenges. But we shot it at Sunday's race in Phoenix and I cut it this week and it turned out to be pretty decent! Sound mix is awesome, headphones recommended. Enjoy!

[Grouchy]

Hah, that's pretty good. I love the idea of applying that movie's style to any subject.

[Lazlo]

Hah, that's pretty good. I love the idea of applying that movie's style to any subject.

Thanks man! Worked out better than I thought it would.

[StanleyK]

This was excellent. I can agree with some criticism about the camerawork being showy or distracting in Children of Men and Gravity, but not here, and I definitely disagree with it being boring or manipulative. Perfect pacing, and the ending affected me even if I knew where it was going.