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[FO-totality]

In addtion, to Redline, I always suggest We are the Strange for threads like these. Isn't the best film, but it's a visual tour de force. So impressive this was a one man job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qCSahatkbk

 

[Diabelli]

Some really cool shots in this thread.

I'm watching Nightcrawler for the first time right now and I'm really liking the cinematography. All the darkness combined with a bunch of small light sources is pretty cool:

I'm with you. I loved the look of that movie for the very aesthetic reason you described.

 

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[Imperial]

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo:

 

[Mac_Lane]

I should really see Barry Lyndon one of these days, all the screenshots posted here look like beautiful paintings...

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

I'm with you. I loved the look of that movie for the very aesthetic reason you described.

Yeah those are some great examples of what made it so attractive. Helps that it was a fantastic movie too. Just finished it up and goddamn that finale was electric.

 

[Jaymenardd]

All those Skyfall mentions, no Jarhead?

 

[Discotheque]

^^^best iraq war movie (even though it's gulf war)

that use of jesus walks in the trailer was good too.

 

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[Vindicator]

Dune

 

[Erevador]

From Joe Wright's Atonement, shot by DP Seamus McGarvey.

 

[uniform]

 

[Zeyphersan]

Skyfall is a GORGEOUS movie and the first thing to spring to mind

 

[dbztrk]

Amelie.

 

[red731]

This thread.
Thank you all for your sweet, sweet recomendations.

 

[Fallout-NL]

Ridley Scott's Black Rain (worth a watch for any Blade Runner fan; this shit is gorgeous):

Holy shit, that looks a lot better than I remember.

 

[Chichikov]

A lot of great films already posted, I'll add Black Narcissus.

1947, yo!
Matte painting > CGI.

 

[23qwerty]

Spoiler

sorry not sorry

 

[Fallout-NL]

This shot in Prisoners blew my mind last year (sorry, couldn't find a higher res).

And if you guys want to see something really gorgeous. Try to track down Thief (Micheal Mann) on Blu-Ray, that shit looks fucking amaaaaaazing. 1981, very artfully shot, but it also looks so clean that it could have been filmed yesterday. Like a time capsule.

 

[Octavianus]

Ghost in the Shell

And Metropolis

 

[MisterFalcon]

Skyfall was balls

Funny how this shot is not actually in the movie, he drills a hole in the window before aiming there and you never get this fantastic image.

TRON Legacy was already mentioned but Oblivion from the same maker looks absolutely amazing. The ruined Earth, robot and vehicle design and the fabulous views from the Skytower set.

 

[Juz]

Roger Deakins is a god.

 

[Arondight]

Zhang Yimou's work is really beautiful. Can't find any good house of flying daggers images especially the dance and the autumn to winter transition fight. Kind of surprised when I read it actually happened IRL. Hero and Curse of the Golden flower are incredibly impressive. The former almost painting like at times. Not sure about his recent works though.

Not sure if it's the right thread since there really isn't a cinematography film but when discussing Ghibli, I feel that their older works has a really nice aesthetic to it.The use of colours, shadows, line thickness etc feel soft and pleasing to the eye. Their recent works like the Wind Rises, Poppy on a hill, Ponyo however kind of looks too clean.

Kingdom of Heaven

I've recently kept on watching this film over and over. Great film. The one scene that probably stood out the most was Kerak when Balian wakes up. Love the colours used in that seen and the two armies about to collide.

 

[Sölf]

Goemon is also a visual feast. While basically 99% greenscreen, it looks awesome. Sadly, I can't find a single trailer with a decent HD quality that really captures how good it looks. This is the best I could find. It's one of those movies were you can basically stop the movie anytime and get an artwork.

 

[BeforeU]

Pirates 3
Interstellar in IMAX
Skyfall
Casino Royal

 

[JB1981]

Gone with the Wind. I watched it a few months ago on my new HDTV with smooth motion.

Why.

 

[jett]

Goemon is also a visual feast. While basically 99% greenscreen, it looks awesome. Sadly, I can't find a single trailer with a decent HD quality that really captures how good it looks. This is the best I could find. It's one of those movies were you can basically stop the movie anytime and get an artwork.

This movie was also kinda decent. He made a western movie that is going straight to VOD.

 

[ZehDon]

I'll throw a vote behind Dark City:

Everything from composition, lighting, symbolism and tone is just expertly put together. Some of the shots from the Neptune's Bounty scenes are just extraordinary.

 

[Bishop89]

Cant find the 'best' shots for the following movies, you guys can do that for me

Just some really amazing looking movies.

 

[sweetvar26]

Using my phone right now so can't access the pictures on the web but how did the first page go through without mentioning this movie.

- Oblivion

Stunning movie of recent times and yes I think visually it is better than Gravity, Prometheus, Star Trek and Interstellar from the recent ones.

 

[IISANDERII]

For something a little different: Room in Rome.
If you do a googl image search, nsfw
I was in awe of the visuals basically the entire time.

 

[gerudoman]

The Fountain:

The Night of the Hunter:

Her:

There Will be Blood:

 

[Sp3ratus]

And Metropolis

Was about to post Metropolis as well. For an almost 90 year old movie, it's still such a striking movie.

For my own contribution; Collateral:

 

[Net_Wrecker]

For my own contribution; Collateral:

Collateral, as with all Mann movies post-Last of The Mohicans, looks better in motion due to how mobile his camera has become over the years. The moving framing and slight handheld bobs add a lot to the aesthetic which wasn't there in his earlier Kubrick influenced stuff.

Also Heat

 

[Renegade Yeti]

Sunshine (could have picked from a few Danny Boyle films)

 

[BTails]

A lot of great films already posted, I'll add Black Narcissus.


1947, yo!
Matte painting > CGI.

I watched this movie about 6-7 years ago knowing absolutely nothing except that it was a classic and had nuns in it... WOW, what an experience. A phenomenally great looking movie.

 

[Fallout-NL]

Also Heat

*Swoon*

 

[Cymbal Head]

Looks like I have to watch Barry Lyndon.

 

[LeeRoyBrown]

I'm sure some on GAF have a bunch of issues with this movie, but..

Gravity:



Is a beautifully shot movie

Can't believe it was filmed in space, what an amazing achievement.

 

[willow ve]

Funny how this shot is not actually in the movie, he drills a hole in the window before aiming there and you never get this fantastic image.

TRON Legacy was already mentioned but Oblivion from the same maker looks absolutely amazing. The ruined Earth, robot and vehicle design and the fabulous views from the Skytower set.

Oblivion was absolutely gorgeous. The way they filmed the scenes in the Sky Tower is really great.

https://youtu.be/9DCkIuv82Q4

 

[NealMcCauley]

Always liked Minority Report.

Also Schindler's List.

 

[JB1981]

I should really see Barry Lyndon one of these days, all the screenshots posted here look like beautiful paintings...

It's an excellent movie. The pacing turns a lot of people off but stick with it. It's worth the journey.

 

[GeordieMark]

Life of Pi is gorgeous.

 

[Anastasia]

Persona (1966)

There are so many amazing shots in Persona. Also many really nice shots of the outdoors too, which you don't really see here. It's probably my favorite Bergman film (that or Fanny and Alexander), and one of my favorite films overall.

 

[Diabelli]

Lawrence of Arabia

 

[ODDI]

Another nod for Oblivion.

Also The Grand Budapest Hotel

 

[Fury451]

Dark City

 

[inm8num2]

Raiders of the Lost Ark. Great article on Slocombe's approach.

Even more impressive is how stunning the film looks in black & white.

 

[nhlducks35]

Interstellar

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

Subbed. Personally, I really like the look of Kill Bill, especially vol. 1.