Doomsday is a better movie than No Country for Old Men. at iconogeek

Go ahead flame away. When your done ranting continue on and read my explanation.

First off, I love movies dearly. To me what makes a movie better than another is entirely subjective. What brings me satisfaction may be entirely different than what works for you.

I thought NCFOM was an excellent movie. I think it deserves its exceptional reviews and awards. I also agree with all of the people that said Doomsday was an over the top gorefest with a scattered story. I have the ability to check reality at the door when I sit down to watch a movie and Doomsday requires that. If you can manage that much and you can get into the excessive nature of it, you’ll enjoy it too.

The characters in NCFOM were rich and nuanced. Doomsday… not so much. The story in NCFOM was filled with suspense and drama. Doomsday… maybe a little? The script in NCFOM was exceptional. Doomsday… c’mon, seriously.

So why in the name of all that is holy would I say that Doomsday is the better movie? For me the Holy Grail is always entertainment. I saw two movies this weekend, one being Doomsday and the other No Country for Old Men. I simply was more entertained by Doomsday. When I sit down to watch a movie I want to be taken to another place. I am much more interested in seeing an apocalyptic outbreak and post apocalyptic society gone awry than watching an aging man lament about how the world has moved on. You can keep your well developed story and characters and give me Rhona Mitra** in black spandex chopping off the heads of Mad Max rejects.

I guess this boils down to the age old situation in Hollywood. Is it a ‘film’ or is it a ‘movie’. NCFOM is clearly the better ‘film’ but Doomsday is the ‘movie’ I would rather watch.

** As of late we have seen a lot of female protagonists heading up action movies. Milla Jovovich, Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckinsale, etc… but after seeing Doomsday I’m hoping to see Rhona Mitra leading the way. She was not just the requisite eye candy, but actually gave a sense of real strength to her role. She’s in awesome condition conjuring Linda Hamilton in her Terminator 2 days. When this woman hits some thundering lug, you believe it will hurt. This is in stark contrast to the too lady-like and dainty approach of many other actresses. She’s tough and fit enough to make it believable, yet still remains feminine and sexy even when battered, bruised and dirty.

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6 Responses to “Doomsday is a better movie than No Country for Old Men.”

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1 Chuck
March 17, 2008 at 9:20 am

But when you really think about it, isn’t the world portrayed in Doomsday no country for old men?
2 Brett
March 17, 2008 at 10:23 pm

You’ve really left no opening to argue with you b/c you’ve stated that this is simply your personal preference. I can’t say I agree with you’re general outlook on life. But I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt considering you did post your POV so eloquently.
I also, haven’t seen/likely will not see Doomsday, but No Country was a very solid flick. I can’t say it’s the most astounding Best Picture winner in recent memory (Departed, Return of the King?), but certainly Javier Bardem fits that catagory.
3 Kevin BigBuzz
March 18, 2008 at 9:43 am

OK, I am seeing this no matter how good or bad anyone says, Rona Mitra is on my top 3 list! I will follow her anywhere.
Oh wait, can any see this posting? Ah my wife knows Rona is on my top 3 list.
4 jason
March 20, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Just read that Rhona Mitra will be starring in the new Underworld movie in production. It’s a prequel that focuses more on the Lycans (werewolves).
5 Chuck
August 25, 2008 at 7:49 pm

Wow. Well, what can I say about Doomsday? Holy crap! This was probably one of the…wait for it…

w o r s t

movies I’ve ever seen. Seriously, J, I’m sorry, but I gotta dump a huge big steaming load on this piece of shit.

Not taking anything away from the incredibly hot Rhona Mitra – let’s break down the stinkatudes of this film.

First, There was nothing original about it in any way, shape, or form. Let’s take an accounting of the rip-offs shall we?

1. Mad Max, specifically the opening scene with the Nightrider
2. Road Warrior, specifically Wez, the Lord Humongous, Motorcycle riders (and stunts) and serious DIY vehicles. The only thing they were missing was the fucking Gyro Caption and “guzzoline”
3. Mad Max 3, specifically Thunderdome and Master Blaster
4. Dawn of the Dead (puke spewing fun!), 28 Weeks later (another stinker), Resident Evil (Ass kicking heroine) or any other movie that has a “Virus” wiping out a shitload of people and then “coming back”
5. The Stand (OK, OK, OK, I’ll give you “homage” on this one)
6. Any Bentley commercial
7. Pulp Fiction, specifically the Gimp.
8. Escape from New York. My guess is the only reason the movie is set in Scotland is that John Carpenter had the rights to a wall around Manhattan.
9. Raising Arizona – exploding bunnies! Wooohoo!

Okay, so that’s the rip-off list. Next up…PLOT CONTRIVANCES! Holy crap, there were more convenient coincidences in this film than fat people in Wall•E. Jeesus, the plot couldn’t move along without one ridiculous scenario following another. Several times during this movie I felt the urge to turn it off.

Transparent characters abound in this movie, their with motivations less predictable than my 4 year old deciding he has to pee right as we walk out the door. Seriously, corrupt politicians…really, again? come on. The movie also didn’t know what era it wanted to be in. At least Timeline had a reason to go to the middle ages.

Uugh, see this movie if you feel like torturing yourself, better yet, watch the trailer, it’s better.