tkarlmann
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I recall seeing this film IN 1959 -- in an actual theater. Every half-decade or so, I rewatch it, even though I have the DVD. I think THIS film is James Stewart's best role/performance ever. I simply cannot fault any part of the film.
Oh, sure, youngsters can quibble about J. Edgar, and peruse his personal failings as a human being, but that's true about ALL of us, save for One Man -- He lived about 2,025 years ago -- perhaps you've heard of Him?
In 1959, I felt so strongly about this film that wanted to become an FBI Agent myself and this strong feeling lasted for decades. Life took me in another direction, but even today I am still moved by this film!
If you watch closely, you will see many parallels with our present FBI, and the efforts of Kash Patel to clean the FBI up, and just plain do good work.
Watch the film.
Oh, sure, youngsters can quibble about J. Edgar, and peruse his personal failings as a human being, but that's true about ALL of us, save for One Man -- He lived about 2,025 years ago -- perhaps you've heard of Him?
In 1959, I felt so strongly about this film that wanted to become an FBI Agent myself and this strong feeling lasted for decades. Life took me in another direction, but even today I am still moved by this film!
If you watch closely, you will see many parallels with our present FBI, and the efforts of Kash Patel to clean the FBI up, and just plain do good work.
Watch the film.
Did the cretons who made this film think, in their wildest dreams, that the Thunderbolts were going to replace The Avengers? Are you serious?
The Thunderbolts are what you get when you start with a wonderful concept like The Avengers and then spend too much time on Tik-Tok while taking brain-numbing drugs!
We need an Alternate TimeLine here. Let the druggy Tik-Tok-ers have their Thunderbolts; but bring back The Avengers. OK, Robert Downey Jr. Has said he "won't come back to the MCU" -- and that is a tremendous loss for everyone.
Yes, I tried to watch him in "Oppenheimer" and could not finish the film -- it was too boring.
So, we get rid of that STUPID "Thanos" and re-start The Avengers!!!! Without "Fat-Thor", with a somewhat dimwitted but GREEN "Hulk" who just wants to smash, and a CA that does NOT go back in time to play with his Girlfriend.
Why not USE a formula that has worked in the Comic Books for Decades???
I wish no ill on the Thunderbolt actors -- they did a fine job -- but the mix just does not work for me. I grew up in the 1970's reveling in each new "Avengers" issue!
"The Avengers" outclass "The Thunderbolts" in every conceivable way; there is NO WAY that these are the "New Avengers"! Just look at your ticket sales to confirm this.
The Thunderbolts are what you get when you start with a wonderful concept like The Avengers and then spend too much time on Tik-Tok while taking brain-numbing drugs!
We need an Alternate TimeLine here. Let the druggy Tik-Tok-ers have their Thunderbolts; but bring back The Avengers. OK, Robert Downey Jr. Has said he "won't come back to the MCU" -- and that is a tremendous loss for everyone.
Yes, I tried to watch him in "Oppenheimer" and could not finish the film -- it was too boring.
So, we get rid of that STUPID "Thanos" and re-start The Avengers!!!! Without "Fat-Thor", with a somewhat dimwitted but GREEN "Hulk" who just wants to smash, and a CA that does NOT go back in time to play with his Girlfriend.
Why not USE a formula that has worked in the Comic Books for Decades???
I wish no ill on the Thunderbolt actors -- they did a fine job -- but the mix just does not work for me. I grew up in the 1970's reveling in each new "Avengers" issue!
"The Avengers" outclass "The Thunderbolts" in every conceivable way; there is NO WAY that these are the "New Avengers"! Just look at your ticket sales to confirm this.
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