Gugny Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 It recently dawned on me that some of my favorite movies are heavily narrated. The ones that came to mind were: Shawshank Redemption Stand By Me Goodfellas What other heavily narrated movies do you think were good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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145B4IDIE Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 You could have put 'A Bronx Tale' in there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dickleyjones Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Dune, if you count hearing character's inner thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DC Tom Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 The Usual Suspects. Carlito's Way. But Goodfellas is far and away the best use of voiceover narration. Scorcese is an absolute master of that technique (e.g., Casino and Taxi Driver.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WhoTom Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 It's been a while since I've seen it, but I remember "The Gods Must Be Crazy" being heavily narrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BringBackFergy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 “Brighton Beach Memoirs” was a Neil Simon play, turned movie (with Jon Silverman) which has many “asides” which, in essence, is narration. And absolutely hilarious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boca BIlls Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 OMG... We all love being "told" a story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rocket94 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Gugny said: It recently dawned on me that some of my favorite movies are heavily narrated. The ones that came to mind were: Shawshank Redemption Stand By Me Goodfellas What other heavily narrated movies do you think were good? Apocalypse Now! Martin Sheen's haunted voice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plastic Cup Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 The Royal Tenenbaums Raising Arizona American Psycho And, of course..... March of the Penguins @DC Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DC Tom Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, The Plastic Cup said: The Royal Tenenbaums Raising Arizona American Psycho And, of course..... March of the Penguins @DC Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 9 hours ago, DC Tom said: The Usual Suspects. Carlito's Way. But Goodfellas is far and away the best use of voiceover narration. Scorcese is an absolute master of that technique (e.g., Casino and Taxi Driver.) How could I forget The Usual Suspects? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Mark Vader said: How could I forget The Usual Suspects? Because the narration is so seamlessly weaved in to the plot, switching between the interrogation and action, that it barely feels like narration. It was brilliantly done. But it's still no Goodfellas, which was pure voiceover narration that seamlessly and effortlessly blends with the visuals. It's still a crime Goodfellas didn't get Best Picture over "Dances With White Guilt." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 11 hours ago, DC Tom said: The Usual Suspects. Carlito's Way. But Goodfellas is far and away the best use of voiceover narration. Scorcese is an absolute master of that technique (e.g., Casino and Taxi Driver.) That reminds me Casino had heavy narration too I think. 7 hours ago, Gray Beard said: Milo and Otis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Warcodered said: The animal cruelty for cute movies (especially Milo and Otis) is sad. I think people are becoming more aware and it won’t be tolerated so much in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Mark Vader said: How could I forget The Usual Suspects? Kaiser Souzai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 8 hours ago, DC Tom said: Because the narration is so seamlessly weaved in to the plot, switching between the interrogation and action, that it barely feels like narration. It was brilliantly done. But it's still no Goodfellas, which was pure voiceover narration that seamlessly and effortlessly blends with the visuals. It's still a crime Goodfellas didn't get Best Picture over "Dances With White Guilt." That certainly was criminal. I'll also add that Gump beating out Shawshank was utterly ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ned Flanders Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 8/17/2019 at 4:15 PM, Nextmanup said: apocalypse now Saw the 40th anniversary "Final Cut" last week in Imax. Still a great movie, but the French plantation scene serves no purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The Watchmen The Ten Commandments Sunset Boulevard Citizen Kane War of the Worlds The Incredible Shrinking Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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