Chilly Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Whats your favorite movie that depresses the hell out of you, but you just love watching it anyway because its *that* good? I'd have to say Requiem for a Dream.
Chilly Posted May 8, 2006 Author Posted May 8, 2006 Second String 686042[/snapback] Heh, didn't know there was a Bills movie called that.
Rico Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 The Magnificent Ambersons. The Bicycle Thief is also very great and even more depressing, but I haven't watched it as much.
Acantha Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 I don't know if I have a favorite, but The House of Sand and Fog was well acted (mostly) and VERY depressing. Good movie.
ans4e64 Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Life as a House is a fantastic movie, has anyone seen it?
The Dean Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Not sure it's my favorite depressing movie, but the unrated version of Bad Lieutenant scares and depresses the hell out of me. (I always think, "There but but the grace of God...")
Gavin in Va Beach Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Empire Strikes Back ""Empire" had the better ending. I mean, Luke gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader's his father, Han gets frozen and taken away by Boba Fett. It ends on such a down note. I mean, that's what life is, a series of down endings. All "Jedi" had was a bunch of Muppets."
The Dean Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Empire Strikes Back ""Empire" had the better ending. I mean, Luke gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader's his father, Han gets frozen and taken away by Boba Fett. It ends on such a down note. I mean, that's what life is, a series of down endings. All "Jedi" had was a bunch of Muppets." 686060[/snapback] IMO, it's the best Star Wars movie. But, I've yet to see a couple of the more recent ones.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 IMO, it's the best Star Wars movie. But, I've yet to see a couple of the more recent ones. They're depressingly bad.
Rico Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 For more recent, mainstream movies that are watchable more than once, Se7en(thanks Mark, spelled it wrong) and Million Dollar Baby are both pretty good and depressing. Leaving Las Vegas was pretty good and depressing, but I don't think I'd ever want to see it again.
The Dean Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Actually, for a great depressing movie, try The Days of Wind and Roses and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. I also like The Addiction (another Abel Ferrara movie).
Mark Vader Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 The Passion of the Christ & Schindler's List are very depressing, although they have uplifting endings. Would Se7en qualify as a depressing movie, mainly for it's ending? I would say Thirteen is depressing. It definitely makes you want to not have kids.
Rico Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Salo is pretty damn depressing, but I can't say I'd watch it because it's good... more like WTF?
The Dean Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Probably should add La Dolce Vita, a GREAT Fellini movie.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Couple good suggestions already, IMO. La Dolce Vita. Days of Wine and Roses was good. House of Sand and Fog was terrific. Leaving Las Vegas was a fabulously made and acted movie, and a personal fave of mine. I just finished watching Maria Full of Grace for the second time, which is pretty depressing, although it has a teeny uplifting moment at the end. 21 Grams was great. And The Sweet Hereafter was amazing, too.
Just Jack Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 The Professional. Everytime I see it, I want Leon to move just a little faster at the end and hopefully get out of the building.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 The Professional. Everytime I see it, I want Leon to move just a little faster at the end and hopefully get out of the building. 686092[/snapback] Natalie Portman was remarkable in The Professional. I remember thinking when I saw it that whoever that actress was is going to be a huge star. She was that good at that young. What, was she twelve or something?
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