What are some movies that you watch and enjoy, that you think are either good(or even great), but that you just can't help but think what might have been?
For me, it's Gangs of New York. Gangs of New York had everything in its favor. The subject matter is extremely appealing. A level director, the true A+ actor of our generation, all star cast, unbelievable setting, etc. And the movie was really damn good. But every time I watch it, I just think "damn, that movie should have been a top 10 of all time movie. Why wasn't it?"
I don't even have the exact answers for why it missed the mark seemingly. But it just did. I felt like it really had potential to be truly iconic.
Weirdly enough, #2 on my list may be The Departed. Not a knock on Marty. Both great films, but I feel both almost deserved to be better.
What are some that come to mind for you?
For me, it's Gangs of New York. Gangs of New York had everything in its favor. The subject matter is extremely appealing. A level director, the true A+ actor of our generation, all star cast, unbelievable setting, etc. And the movie was really damn good. But every time I watch it, I just think "damn, that movie should have been a top 10 of all time movie. Why wasn't it?"
I don't even have the exact answers for why it missed the mark seemingly. But it just did. I felt like it really had potential to be truly iconic.
Weirdly enough, #2 on my list may be The Departed. Not a knock on Marty. Both great films, but I feel both almost deserved to be better.
What are some that come to mind for you?