For fans of the movie Heat...

**SteyrAUG** · 02-28-23, 20:02

Originally Posted by titsonritz

The Most Dangerous Game (1934) - Starring Fay Wray and filmed on the same exact locations as King Kong. Got it
Lost Horizon (1937) - One of the last, "lost world" films and probably the best. I'll have to check that one out, sounds like a goodie
The Razor's Edge (1984) - One of the few times the remake is better than the original, although I recommend also watching the 1946 version. I've seen the original but not the remake, most suck so I typically don't go out of my way to check them out unless it is recommended to me.
Hope and Glory (1987) - The London Blitz from a kids perspective, if you liked "Empire of the Sun" you'll like this one. haven't seen this one either
The Dogs of War (1980) - Maybe the best "merc" film ever and blows the book away. Got it, great movie
Marlowe (1969) - James Garner as the coolest private eye ever with Bruce Lee as a bad guy enforcer. Got it, along with most all of the Marlowe movies. The one that surprised "The Long Goodbye" because I'm not much of an Elliot Gould fan. Yeah, the Bruce scenes rocked, tearing up Marlowe's office and taking that long step off the roof...classic.

Thanks for the suggestions.

When you watch the remake of The Razor's Edge, just accept that Bill Murray is doing a serious film without the slapstick comedy. If you can get your head past that, it's actually a good film. Another Murray sleeper is "Quick Change" (1990) which isn't as good but interesting to see Murray in a Crime Drama with comedic elements.

The scene where the police negotiators contact him and he drops "I was in 'Nam with a jerk like you" was brilliant. Everyone hated it because it wasn't Meatballs or Caddyshack but it's better than some of his other films that people thing are wonderful.

Oh and "Three Days of the Condor" (1975) if we are talking about movies that surprise.

**titsonritz** · 02-28-23, 23:01

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

When you watch the remake of The Razor's Edge, just accept that Bill Murray is doing a serious film without the slapstick comedy. If you can get your head past that, it's actually a good film. Another Murray sleeper is "Quick Change" (1990) which isn't as good but interesting to see Murray in a Crime Drama with comedic elements.

The scene where the police negotiators contact him and he drops "I was in 'Nam with a jerk like you" was brilliant. Everyone hated it because it wasn't Meatballs or Caddyshack but it's better than some of his other films that people thing are wonderful.

Oh and "Three Days of the Condor" (1975) if we are talking about movies that surprise.

It must suck for comedians that want to put out serious roles but get stuck with B.S. stigma

Another good one I got. "Three Days of the Condor" (1975)

**SteyrAUG** · 03-01-23, 01:37

Originally Posted by titsonritz

It must suck for comedians that want to put out serious roles but get stuck with B.S. stigma

Another good one I got. "Three Days of the Condor" (1975)

Ironically, that's what makes his version of The Razor's Edge work. There is nothing goofball in that film, the character of course has a sense of humor but Murray did a great job keeping it in check and made a reasonable film about the meaning of life.

And if you find you like "Hope and Glory" as much as I think you will, John Boorman directed a few other really good ones. I'm sure you have seen Excalibur (1981) but few people have seen The Emerald Forest (1985). He also did Zardoz (1974) which is conceptually interesting and explores what happens when bored, immortals have dominion over primitive "mortal" men. The special effects aren't terribly special and Sean Connery in hooker boots is kind of hard to watch but the bizarre elements aside, it's still worth a watch.

**titsonritz** · 03-01-23, 02:10

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

Ironically, that's what makes his version of The Razor's Edge work. There is nothing goofball in that film, the character of course has a sense of humor but Murray did a great job keeping it in check and made a reasonable film about the meaning of life.

And if you find you like "Hope and Glory" as much as I think you will, John Boorman directed a few other really good ones. I'm sure you have seen Excalibur (1981) but few people have seen The Emerald Forest (1985). He also did Zardoz (1974) which is conceptually interesting and explores what happens when bored, immortals have dominion over primitive "mortal" men. The special effects aren't terribly special and Sean Connery in hooker boots is kind of hard to watch but the bizarre elements aside, it's still worth a watch.

Yep got Excalibur, I remember when The Emerald Forest came out but that was forever ago. Zardoz is a classic, I've seen but not in a long time and don't have it, probably should add it to the collection.