The Great Movie Tournament - 2010s: Octofinal 5 of 8

[mae]

During the sixth round of The Great Movie Tournament, please vote for one film you would like to move onto the next round. The top film will be moving on. Keep in mind that the percentage of the vote a given film receives will determine its standing going forward.

The poll will run for seven days. Discussion is greatly encouraged!

The nominees are (please let me know if any video doesn't play for you):


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Arrival%2C_Movie_Poster.jpg
Arrival (2016) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(film))
Directed by Denis Villeneuve


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFMo3UJ4B4g

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/23/Deadpool_%282016_poster%29.png/220px-Deadpool_%282016_poster%29.png
Deadpool (2016) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool_(film))
Directed by Tim Miller


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB0YRDkUlnk

[fernandito]

Arrival.

[webstar1000]

i LOVED Arrival.. but Deadpool really knocked it out the park. They did something THAT every comic movie before them.. was scared to do. You all cannot give credit to Cabin in the Woods for that... yet ignore it here:(

[Mattrick]

Arrival without a hint of deliberation.

[fernandito]

i LOVED Arrival.. but Deadpool really knocked it out the park. They did something THAT every comic movie before them.. was scared to do. You all cannot give credit to Cabin in the Woods for that... yet ignore it here:(

I don't disagree with you, I think Deadpool is one of the ballsiest movies a studio has made considering the price tag and the fact that CBMs movies are considered risks if they're not aimed at the four-quadrant crowd. Plus, it's just a blast and Reynolds plays the part to perfection. He will be to Deadpool what Jackman is to Wolverine and Downey Jr. is to Iron Man.

Having said that, Arrival is a masterfully crafted sci-fi roller coaster that's really, ultimately a love story. Its aesthetics, score, powerful emotional core. Its message about the importance of communication. It all combines into such a great package. I would not be upset at all actually if Arrival took the whole tournament.

[mae]

Arrival is absolutely a masterpiece. Deadpool was fun but that's it.

[Iwritecode]

I tried to watch Arrival on a plane ride from Japan a few years ago. Slept through most of it.

[webstar1000]

i LOVED Arrival.. but Deadpool really knocked it out the park. They did something THAT every comic movie before them.. was scared to do. You all cannot give credit to Cabin in the Woods for that... yet ignore it here:(

I don't disagree with you, I think Deadpool is one of the ballsiest movies a studio has made considering the price tag and the fact that CBMs movies are considered risks if they're not aimed at the four-quadrant crowd. Plus, it's just a blast and Reynolds plays the part to perfection. He will be to Deadpool what Jackman is to Wolverine and Downey Jr. is to Iron Man.

Having said that, Arrival is a masterfully crafted sci-fi roller coaster that's really, ultimately a love story. Its aesthetics, score, powerful emotional core. Its message about the importance of communication. It all combines into such a great package. I would not be upset at all actually if Arrival took the whole tournament.

Hey love Arrival but I do not believe its the best of the tourney.... I think INCENDIES is a better film of his.

[amd013]

So if I have seen neither, should I vote for the one I want to see but haven't, or abstain? So far I have abstained through out the tournament in these situations, but just wondering what others do.

[DoctorZaius]

Deadpool

[mae]

More Arrival love needed, :panic: Two to tie, three to move ahead :panic:

[mae]

So if I have seen neither, should I vote for the one I want to see but haven't, or abstain? So far I have abstained through out the tournament in these situations, but just wondering what others do.

I would suggested seeking out both and watching. You still have plenty of time and both are great, but of course Arrival is much much better.

[webstar1000]

So if I have seen neither, should I vote for the one I want to see but haven't, or abstain? So far I have abstained through out the tournament in these situations, but just wondering what others do.

I would suggested seeking out both and watching. You still have plenty of time and both are great, but of course Arrival is much much better.

Arrival is not much better. If it was... it be ahead by 'much better'. lol

[mae]

So if I have seen neither, should I vote for the one I want to see but haven't, or abstain? So far I have abstained through out the tournament in these situations, but just wondering what others do.

I would suggested seeking out both and watching. You still have plenty of time and both are great, but of course Arrival is much much better.

Arrival is not much better. If it was... it be ahead by 'much better'. lol

Here is my list of Top 30 of 2016: https://letterboxd.com/maemiddleton/list/top-30-films-of-2016/#

Arrival is #1 and Deadpool is #30 :tongue:

[webstar1000]

So if I have seen neither, should I vote for the one I want to see but haven't, or abstain? So far I have abstained through out the tournament in these situations, but just wondering what others do.

I would suggested seeking out both and watching. You still have plenty of time and both are great, but of course Arrival is much much better.

Arrival is not much better. If it was... it be ahead by 'much better'. lol

Here is my list of Top 30 of 2016: https://letterboxd.com/maemiddleton/list/top-30-films-of-2016/#

Arrival is #1 and Deadpool is #30 :tongue:

So.. thats not here. THIS is the be all end all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[St. Troy]

Arrival

[Jon]

DP

[fernandito]

smh

[mae]

smh

Yeah I agree, at this point Deadpool shouldn't be in contention, especially not against Arrival, which is indeed a masterpiece. It's such an interesting exploration of language, which we all as readers should deeply appreciate.

[mae]

The poll has closed. Deadpool moves on and Arrival is eliminated.

[OldCrow88]

It seems of the two heartwarming love stories, Deadpool was preferred.