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I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« on: February 16, 2009, 12:28:50 AM »
The reason I like M. Night Shyamalan's films is one simple thing that most other films don't have : ATMOSPHERE.

EVERY M. Night Shyamalan film has atmosphere, even Lady In The Water and The Happening. And to me, atmosphere is the MOST important thing about a film, especially if its supposed to be a suspense-thriller.

As far as I'm concerned, M. Night Shyamalan IS the atmosphere master.


Anyone agree or disagree?
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2009, 11:28:45 AM »
To me, Lady In The Water has even the strongest Night feeling, even though the story isn't actually that good (compared with his previous 4 movies). With The Happening I had no Night feeling at all...
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 11:43:35 AM »
Quote from: Erik on February 16, 2009, 11:28:45 AM
To me, Lady In The Water has even the strongest Night feeling, even though the story isn't actually that good (compared with his previous 4 movies).

Yes man yeah exactly.

I didn't think 'Lady In The Water' was one of his best in terms of plot but it did have a lot of Night 'feeling' which meant for me it was still better than most other films.

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With The Happening I had no Night feeling at all...

Yeah me neither man I was hurt :'(
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 05:05:42 PM »
Quote from: trufan3 on February 16, 2009, 12:28:50 AM
The reason I like M. Night Shyamalan's films is one simple thing that most other films don't have : ATMOSPHERE.

EVERY M. Night Shyamalan film has atmosphere, even Lady In The Water and The Happening. And to me, atmosphere is the MOST important thing about a film, especially if its supposed to be a suspense-thriller.

As far as I'm concerned, M. Night Shyamalan IS the atmosphere master.


Anyone agree or disagree?

I agree. That's why I adore his movies.
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 11:43:50 PM »
Quote from: trufan3 on February 16, 2009, 12:28:50 AM
The reason I like M. Night Shyamalan's films is one simple thing that most other films don't have : ATMOSPHERE.


yeah the reason you get great atmosphere is the long, slow shots. Maybe you can see more in those crazy 45 cut per minute action films, but you have no sense of actually being there because it is so un-natural. With shyamalan, however, you might as well be looking in through a window, or sitting in the middle of the scene. the natural camera movements and sound are meant to make you feel like the action is happening to you, and you are feeling the emotions of the characters.
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 02:52:47 PM »
I agree completely with what everybody else has said.  Night is the master of atmosphere, now there are other reasons why I like his films, but his camera movement and lighting is amazing.
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2009, 01:54:12 PM »
Quote from: Namaste on February 17, 2009, 11:43:50 PM
Quote from: trufan3 on February 16, 2009, 12:28:50 AM
The reason I like M. Night Shyamalan's films is one simple thing that most other films don't have : ATMOSPHERE.


yeah the reason you get great atmosphere is the long, slow shots. Maybe you can see more in those crazy 45 cut per minute action films, but you have no sense of actually being there because it is so un-natural. With shyamalan, however, you might as well be looking in through a window, or sitting in the middle of the scene. the natural camera movements and sound are meant to make you feel like the action is happening to you, and you are feeling the emotions of the characters.

Well put
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2009, 11:36:09 PM »
ty, im good at sounding like i know what im talking about  ;D  ( nah, i really have had a couple film classes, plus i absorb everything from everywhere ;x )
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2009, 01:20:16 PM »
Lady In The Water was an amazing job by the cinematographer.  If I wasn't going to be a director, I would want to be a composer or cinematographer.
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2009, 11:38:17 PM »
"Perfection is overrated."
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 01:25:42 PM »
Why do you say that?
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 04:34:56 PM »
It's a quote I heard once.   
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2009, 06:55:45 PM »
"wabi sabi"
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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2009, 12:00:54 PM »
I am finally get the chance to share my part in regards to the atmosphere.

I have seen many movies old and new. The camera movement in Night movies are different. Specifically in LADY IN THE WATER - the slow camera movement from behind the branches or the shot of grass and sudden spraying of sprinklers.

The Village scene also amazes me and I feel that it is happening to me when camera shots are taken behind the bushes or tree barks.

One poster from THE VILLAGE is beautifully printed. It is shot from the CREATURES point of view of THE VILLAGE behind the branches.

And also,  a beautiful shot at the very beginning of THE VILLAGE. The Villagers standing at the funeral. It was shot from behind the villagers and in reality it is the audiences point of view also which makes us part of the villagers.

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Re: I Think Shyamalan Is Underrated, Especially Lately
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2009, 03:28:46 PM »
Yeah, Rohan, I noticed that with the opening shot of The Village, so right from the start you're drawn in.
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