Man On Fire

4p · 11 Oct 2011 at 19:40

Just watched this again last night, forgot all about it.

On a bit of a Denzel hype at the moment, going to watch the Great Debaters later :cool:

If you haven't seen man on fire, go NOW

Such an amazing film.

semi-pro waster · 11 Oct 2011 at 19:53

You're right, it is a very good film and not unsurprisingly a very strong performance from Mr Washington. In fact I think it's probably about as good as he's ever been, for my money it was more deserving of an Oscar than Training Day was although that's a decent film.

ElliorR · 11 Oct 2011 at 20:09

Mr Washington is up there in my favourite actors list and he was great in Man On Fire.

As for Training Day I'd have to say he was every bit as good in that as in MOF.

In the trailer for training day he delivers the line

"King Kong ain't got nothing on me"

and I thought that line was great, the way he delivered it. Then I see the film and the line is

"King Kong ain't got **** on me"

and, for me, the line lost all it's potency.

Remember kids, swearing isn't always cool. Just 95% of the time.

Stumble Bum · 11 Oct 2011 at 20:29

My favourite film.

Love it.

Nate75 · 11 Oct 2011 at 20:34

Training Day is awesome as is Man On Fire.

With MOF I love the way its shot. So much colour and scenery. It a stunning film to view as well as a top drawer gripping thriller.

Great stuff.

Sin_Chase · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:24

I re-watched Man on Fire again recently as I (luckily!) had forgotten most of the plot. Such an epic watch with a stunning musical score

4p · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:35

Aye, i forgot almost everything except the ending, which is so deep it's 6 feet underground.

edit: American gangster is getting watched at the weekend, that is up there with the best. Russell Crowe <3

azamc · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:55

'king kong aint got **** on me' is infinitely better and more fitting than 'king kong aint got anything on me'

Kosmiche · 11 Oct 2011 at 23:57

Not quite as good as Taken, but that would be very high praise.

smit101 · 12 Oct 2011 at 00:30

Haven't watched MOF for a while but seem to remember really enjoying my first viewing of it, DW always convinces in his roles, saw him recently in The Taking of Pelham 123 with John Travolta, both of 'em gave great performances, DW very convincing as ever.

Munimentum · 12 Oct 2011 at 02:02

One of the few films I could watch every day, awesome film. I couldn't choose between it and Taken though, they're both unbelievably good

Droolinggimp · 12 Oct 2011 at 08:08

Not seen this for a while and my Missus has never seen it so its on order from LoveFilm. I should get it today. I am looking forward to watching it again, especially on BluRay.

NathanE · 12 Oct 2011 at 08:20

Man on Fire has an alternate ending

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf8QetCUbvo

antijoke · 12 Oct 2011 at 09:08

It is indeed an awesome film, as is Training Day.

My favourite bit in Training Day is at the start in the cafe when he gets officer Hoyt to tell him a story.

Cosimo · 12 Oct 2011 at 09:19

It's a very good film, for me he's better in Training Day. If there was a top five then I'd add American Gangster, Glory and Malcolm X to that list.

fabkat · 12 Oct 2011 at 09:25

Superb movie, aint watched it for years, may have to seek it out.

Tummy · 12 Oct 2011 at 12:02

One of my favourite films ever.

Love it.

It's like Takens bigger more badass brother.

the shadow · 12 Oct 2011 at 13:12

I didn't enjoy Taken very much, but Man on fire gets me every single time.
i will rewatch MOF at the weekend :cool:

cuRvv · 12 Oct 2011 at 13:22

Both Man on Fire and Taken are very good films, Taken just gets me with Liam Neeson and his threatening line down the telephone. Can't beat it

Nate75 · 12 Oct 2011 at 14:02

Taken was OK. Man on Fire for me!