I watched that movie when it came out, and I thought it was sad. I know it was supposed to be funny but it didn't boost my mood a bit.
"Treasure Of The Sierra Madre" was the first video I ever bought, and I've watched it many, many times over the years! Humphrey Bogart claimed that Fred C. Dobbs was his favorite role. Alfonso Bedoya, who played Gold Hat, played an outstanding scene in the movie. Gold Hat: "We are the Federales... you know...the Mounted Police." Howard: "If you're the Federales, where are your Badges?" Gold Hat: "Badges?...We don't have no Badges...we don't need no Badges...I DON'T HAVE TO SHOW YOU ANY STINKIN' BADGES!" Hal
Yes, I remember some sad parts in "What About Schmidt" but that makes a movie more realistic and gives it some depth. For me it wasn't too much sadness though. I laughed out loud in some parts and thought it was a good storyline if I remember correctly. I haven't seen it in ages. I watched "The Notebook" again tonight and I had forgotten how sad the ending was regarding alzheimers. I enjoyed the movie but that's the last time I'll watch it. I'm so affected by sad endings. Shoot, I even cried in "Father of the Bride" at the end because Steve Martin couldn't find his daughter, Annie, at the crowded wedding reception to say goodbye before she left for her honeymoon.
No one seems to have mentioned some of my favourite films which gives me a chance to introduce them. Those would include Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and A Few Good Men. I've watched them several times and could do so again if I'm in the right mood and if I get round to it. Notting Hill is great fun watching. Humorous, entertaining with great characters even in secondary roles (e.g. Hugh Grant's (William's) nailbiting colleague in the bookshop played by James Dreyfus), a dense screenplay with love for detail and a good timing of comic scenes (e.g. the dinner scene with William's friends, when William was talking to a fruitarian: "So, these carrots... Have been murdered, yes. Murdered? Poor carrots. How beastly!" This scene is also moving: I wish I had ever been in his shoes...No such luck. A Few Good Men is another great film with a Jack Nicholson at his best. (You want me on that wall, you need me on that wall...You gotta ask me nicely.) It's riveting to follow the plot leading up to the final showdown in the courtroom with an impressive and compelling Tom Cruise cornering Col. Jessup (J.Nicholson): I'm not through with my examination. Sit down.
Has anyone else seen "The List Of Adrain Messenger ? Great "Who done it" suspense film starring George C. Scott and Kirk Douglas.
I, also love The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. I think I once read that Bogart complained he never got to play a role where he "Got the Girl". He was then cast opposite a 19 year old Lauren Bacall in "To Have and Have Not". He got the girl. Good, Lord. Lauren Bacall was smokin' hot at age 19. Great flick ! As you probably already know they, in real life, got married and lived together until his death.
Amazon has several new DVD's of this film for $5.85 - $6.31 P.S. In "hidden" roles, try to find, Burt Lancaster, Robert Mitchum, Tony Curtis, and Frank Sinatra.
Let me add a couple more. I have watched the Wilderness Family movies several times. If I were a movie reviewer, I probably wouldn't rate them highly but they're enjoyable, not particularly demanding, and they put me in a good mood, so I watch them every now and then. There are three of them, I think. Another is The Never Ending Story. There is a part two, as well, and I liked both. I mentioned the Wilderness Family movies in its own thread awhile back.