Spork3245 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I've never seen the movie, I'm a big history fan and buff for WW1 and WW2, so this movie has always intrigued me but I never got around to watching it. Yesterday, my internet and TV went out for like 7 hours, but was only supposed to be for 2 hours initially (Comcast kept pushing the "we'll have it fixed by" time, first it was 1:30-2:30pm, then it was suddenly "by 7pm" ), I have a digital copy of this (on a HDD) and went to put it on but saw it was nearly 4 hours long (WTF) so decided to hold off (had I known my internet + TV were going to be out for the length of time that they were I may have gone ahead with watching it, especially since I felt under the weather as it was). So, my question is... is this movie worth 4 hours of my time and life? I'd certainly be more willing if it's at least somewhat historically accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 OH GOD YES! IT'S THE GREATEST MOTION PICTURE EVERY MADE! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 There's an intermission so you don't have to watch it all in one go. But if you're a real man you will! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I saw it for the first time a couple years ago. I guess I appreciated it as a product of its time. It’s a landmark cinematic achievement or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamusha Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 It's one of the few classics I've never got around to watching because it has the reputation of being a movie you have to see on the big screen. I'm sure it still works at home but the scale wouldn't have the same impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Kamusha said: it has the reputation of being a movie you have to see on the big screen I can sit really close to my 77" TV if that helps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, Kamusha said: It's one of the few classics I've never got around to watching because it has the reputation of being a movie you have to see on the big screen. I'm sure it still works at home but the scale won't be the same. You're absolutely correct that the theatrical experience represents the ultimate way to watch this film. However, with the advent of UHD home theater systems, that gap has narrowed significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 It's on my list of "10/10 Bangers" that I need to watch. I have every confidence I will rate it appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Also, funny enough in relation to this thread, the first time I saw it I believe it was an on demand watch from the cable company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamusha Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: You're absolutely correct that the theatrical experience represents the ultimate way to watch this film. However, with the advent of UHD home theater systems, that gap has narrowed significantly. My "home theater" could not even close to doing this movie justice but if I ever run across someone with a nice wall projector I may just settle on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just rewatched it a month or two ago and can confirm that it's worth your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moa Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 The only problem is the actual history is much wilder than the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Moa said: The only problem is the actual history is much wilder than the movie. I think the movie actually does a decent job, all things considered. It's a little too "white man saves the noble savages," and T.E. Lawrence knew enough that there was no way he thought the Brits would ever willingly give up control, but he didn't know anything about the Sykes-Picot agreement until after it came out in the papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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