tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post655340662839342392..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 5 Kevin Costner FilmsDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-51423359109149143062013-06-14T10:46:01.491-05:002013-06-14T10:46:01.491-05:00Another comment that I should have responded to fo...Another comment that I should have responded to forever ago. How can someone hate the Princess Bride? I love Field of Dreams and think it might move up to #3 if I watched both of those again. Breaking the top two would be tough. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-32139345722683959222011-10-20T18:54:36.173-05:002011-10-20T18:54:36.173-05:00I would have had Field of Dreams at the top. I...I would have had Field of Dreams at the top. I've only ever met one person who hated this movie and she's also the only person I've ever met who hated The Princess Bride.Chiphttp://tipsfromchip.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-81302457589417021182011-08-08T21:23:35.435-05:002011-08-08T21:23:35.435-05:00Dylan, I really need to check out Robin Hood again...Dylan, I really need to check out Robin Hood again. It's been a while. Tin Cup is one of those movies that's on TV a lot, and I never grow tired of seeing it. I definitely feel like it gets forgotten by a lot of people.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-6697915539043166252011-08-08T18:52:43.157-05:002011-08-08T18:52:43.157-05:00There's so much of his work that I haven't...There's so much of his work that I haven't seen <i>lately</i> that I almost feel disqualified in answering. I will echo some love for Robin Hood...at first glance (and maybe even second and third), it appears a cheesefest, but smirnoff's description is right on.<br /><br />Bull Durham would be at or near the top of my list (I barely recall The Untouchables or JFK, and haven't seen Dances), but I love your placement of Tin Cup so highly. It's the one Costner (and Shelton) flick that's of high quality yet I feel is still underestimated or not taken seriously enough.Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337478312308606554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-72798915493056474562011-07-16T13:20:31.531-05:002011-07-16T13:20:31.531-05:00Interesting. I haven't heard about Fandango, ...Interesting. I haven't heard about Fandango, so I'll have to check into that one. It sounds like Open Range is definitely the real deal. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-40765143361000159152011-07-15T20:01:09.588-05:002011-07-15T20:01:09.588-05:00My number 1 is Open Range, everything that Smirnof...My number 1 is Open Range, everything that Smirnoff said about is true and can't be improved upon.<br /><br />#2 would have to be Field of Dreams. I was, at one time, the biggest baseball fan ever.<br /><br />#3 is Dances With Wolves, sure it's heavy handed at times and the scenes where Costner looks like he had his hair blow dried and coiffed drove me nuts. But it's still a great film.<br /><br />#4 is definitely Bull Durham, for the same reasons as Field of Dreams.<br /><br />And finally, #5 is a little seen film by most , called Fandango. It was made when Costner still was below the radar of superstar status and his performance is pretty good. Plus you get to look at Suzy Amis in her prime.Antaresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-57248343794571437692011-07-15T19:21:08.337-05:002011-07-15T19:21:08.337-05:00I haven't seen Revenge and agree that Costner ...I haven't seen Revenge and agree that Costner gets a bad rap. It seems like he's still hurt by the reputation from Waterworld and The Postman. And I agree that while being a disaster, The Postman does have its certain charm.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-47799927159861578162011-07-15T16:01:57.972-05:002011-07-15T16:01:57.972-05:00I pick Revenge as my all time Costner fave. It'...I pick Revenge as my all time Costner fave. It's too bad his star power has waned and he takes a lot of crap from people these days. I think he's a great actor and great director. For some strange reason....I even like The Postman....just a little.MarkusWelby1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12516702877086692298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-57322274905190384562011-07-15T15:43:59.511-05:002011-07-15T15:43:59.511-05:00Thanks Castor. There were a few movies that I enjo...Thanks Castor. There were a few movies that I enjoyed, but they fell just short of this list because of various reasons. Dances with Wolves fits in that category, along with Thirteen Days. Dances is a solid movie and has some great scenes, but I felt like certain moments were too heavy-handed and obvious.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-5731585682624023582011-07-15T15:25:59.147-05:002011-07-15T15:25:59.147-05:00Nice list Dan. I take it you aren't that big o...Nice list Dan. I take it you aren't that big of a fan of Dance with Wolves? Definitely do see Open Range, it's a classic!Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/moviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-56082180203242103332011-07-15T15:03:13.217-05:002011-07-15T15:03:13.217-05:00It's been a long time since I've seen Robi...It's been a long time since I've seen Robin Hood. I saw it in the theaters when I was 15 and then again a few years later, but it's been a long time. I probably need to visit it again, despite the Bryan Adams pain (ha!). I also haven't seen Open Range, though I've heard good things. It seems like we're on the same page with the others mostly (except Tin Cup). Thanks for the comment!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-10347833043871201072011-07-15T14:12:30.299-05:002011-07-15T14:12:30.299-05:00I'm right with you on #1 - JFK for me as well....I'm right with you on #1 - JFK for me as well. Very few films this length have kept me so interested throughout.<br /><br />#2 - Robin Hood Prince of Thieves - A perfect adventure film in my opinion. It's sometimes gritty and realistic, and other times a gay ol' swashbuckler. Costner is confident enough to make it all work. So many great scenes. Could rewatch endlessly (skipping the end credits each time). Damn you Bryan Adams!<br /><br />#3 Open Range - One of the finest westerns of this generation. Like 2010's True Grit there's a level of control and purpose to each scene that imo puts it on another level. There's no slack in the dialogue, no unnecessary scenes, no sour notes whatsoever. The craftsmanship is something to behold. Also endlessly rewatchable.<br /><br />#4 - Untouchables - I enjoy the story. It's unique and the production quality is high. Memorable moments, great cast. <br /><br />#5 - Bull Durham - Good times. Costner is good but I think Saradon steals the show.<br /><br />I haven't seen your 4 or 5, and I can't handle #2 because of Rene Russo (I just don't like her, ever). I'm always happy to see Costner in a movie though. :)smirnoffhttp://noffload.netnoreply@blogger.com