Rate The Last Movie You Saw [Archive] - Page 122

cricket

01-28-17, 11:09 PM

Johnny Got His Gun (1971)

4-

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This movie is about a young man who goes to war, is hit by a shell, and ends up losing his face, his limbs, and his senses. He's kept alive with only his feelings and thoughts. He narrates the movie, and besides his time in the hospital, we are shown his memories, fantasies, and dreams. The film is in color except for the present time in the hospital. This is a heartbreaking and haunting story that manages to mix in some tender moments like remembering back to spending the night with his girlfriend, or being shown compassion by a kind nurse. It is the story that carries the movie. Rock band Metallica own the rights to the movie. They bought them instead of having to continue on paying royalty fees after snippets of the film were featured in their music video for the song One.

The Last Days of Disco (1998)

3

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I've almost watched this a few times in the past, but passed due to it's average IMDb score and the fact that I've never heard much about it. After hearing positive remarks from Cobpyth, I was convinced to give it a try, with mixed results. I'm a sucker for movies set in the 70's and 80's, especially when accompanied by a major soundtrack. For that reason, I enjoyed it. It definitely brought me back to the good old days, although I was a little disappointed in the atmosphere. The music was perfect, but except for occasional small touches, it didn't look or feel like the 80's to me. It also lacks the edge that I had hoped for. Maybe because it's about yuppies, looking for love and all that good stuff. Not much plot, which is fine, because that's not why I watched the movie. I thought it was decent.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

3.5+

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I had seen this a few times, and went into this viewing considering it the most boring movie I've ever seen. It's still not suited to my taste, and I didn't love it, but I finally enjoyed and appreciated it. It is slow and long, and many of the scenes feel like they're going by in slow motion, yet I believe it is masterful filmmaking. I was captivated aurally and visually, and there is a bit of tension that comes with the Hal issue.

Camo

01-29-17, 01:54 AM

La La Land - 3-

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Felt pretty much the same about this as i felt about Whiplash; it had its moments not a film i care about that much though. It wasn't a good start; i despised the cheesy traffic jam song and instantly dreaded more of the same if i'm honest. That was easily my biggest problem the majority of the songs didn't work for me and some i outright hated. I dunno it felt like a Live Action Disney Film during some of the songs to me; people randomly bursting into song and dances is just not something i enjoy usually it takes me right out the film, i can understand why others like it but i don't. The visuals were outstanding certainly can't fault them; it was very stylish and well shot. Gosling and Stone were both pretty good, i didn't find either performance that great though. Absolutely no complaints about either of them but i also don't feel the need to heap praise on them. Wasn't a big fan of how they got introduced; Emma Stone dancing to I Ran at the party was so cringey and with the exception of the singing everything about it felt familiar; the chance unpleasant first meeting, seemingly bumping into each other everywhere, etc, not very interesting. If you take away that first song i'm not even sure how you are supposed to believe they were into each other; they had two unpleasant encounters both times Gosling acted like a complete dick then next time they meet they were suddenly playfully flirting at a party what? Whatever. Their relationship did become more believable as it went on at least, they had good chemistry even though i didn't like the timeskip as soon as they first got together. I felt they should've continued building the relationship instead it was just the theatre scene (which i really liked) where they kiss then it's summer and they are an established couple. Anyway i don't want to continue being negative as there wasn't much more i liked; i felt them not ending up together was a good move and the ending was pretty good.

Yeah, so not for me. The rating is mainly for the cinematography which was excellent throughout. Hope it doesn't win Best Picture but it looks like it will.

Iroquois

01-29-17, 02:35 AM

Resident Evil: Afterlife - 3

Ah, screw it, I might as well admit that I straight-up like these movies.

TheUsualSuspect

01-29-17, 02:56 AM

Resident Evil: Afterlife - 3

Ah, screw it, I might as well admit that I straight-up like these movies.

well....now you have to rank them.

Iroquois

01-29-17, 03:17 AM

Wait until I'm done. Still got to watch the most recent two.

Rey Skywalker

01-29-17, 05:23 AM

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The Birdcage (1996)

4

MovieMeditation

01-29-17, 06:21 AM

Resident Evil: Afterlife - 3

Ah, screw it, I might as well admit that I straight-up like these movies.
Guess this must be your "Crank" in way, because MY GOD did I hate this film...

And actually, I can enjoy the first 2, arguably first 3, but then it became so bad I had to stop with the franchise and I haven't seen the most recent two. After Life was just HORRIBLE. It's really weird seeing you enjoy this franchise so much, but in a way also pretty cool to see that Iro does have a soul. ;)

But really though, I'm 100% positive that you won't like Final Chapter. Again, haven't seen it, but the editing in that looks UNBEARABLE to watch.

matt72582

01-29-17, 08:26 AM

Poor Cow - 7.5/10

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doubledenim

01-29-17, 08:39 AM

Resident Evil: Afterlife - rating_3

Ah, screw it, I might as well admit that I straight-up like these movies.

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in the spirit of being a good internet friend, I'll be Goose

Bihotza

01-29-17, 08:42 AM

The Silence of the Lambs

I don't know how to do the popcorn rating thing but definitely a 5/5. Great movie, great acting and not too pretentious either. Twisted and creepy. I loved it.

doubledenim

01-29-17, 08:44 AM

The Silence of the Lambs

I don't know how to do the popcorn rating thing but definitely a 5/5. Great movie, great acting and not too pretentious either. Twisted and creepy. I loved it.

Eazy Breezy Popcorn Maker (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1524299#post1524299)

this_is_the_ girl

01-29-17, 08:57 AM

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The Prestige (2006, Christopher Nolan)
3.5

Technically, this is an exceptionally well done film, and Nolan's masterful ability of "constructing" a story (non-linear, in this case) using all cinematic tricks at his disposal is on full display here. That said, I felt (as I often do with Nolan's movies) that it just tried too much to impress the viewer with its twists and technical virtuosity, rather than create a believable story that actually makes sense from beginning to end. Toward the ending, it just seemed to crumble a bit under its own pretense. The decision to resort to science fiction (Tesla's clone machine) as the key element that resolved the whole story was disappointingly lame and turned the ending into a train wreck, in my opinion. And that's frustrating because most of the movie up to that point was excellent. I'm not going to go into the plot holes that bothered me toward the end - suffice it to say that the story, while masterfully executed in terms of technical wizardry, was not without its flaws.

Overall, a fairly enjoyable movie, but Memento it is definitely not.

ScarletLion

01-29-17, 09:12 AM

Scarlett here's my I, Daniel Blake post - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1626846#post1626846

Cheers. Great review. I've seen a f films in the last month that I haven't stopped thinking about. This being one. That's the sign of a great film normally.

ScarletLion

01-29-17, 09:18 AM

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'Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants'

This is pretty extraordinary. I don't often watch animated films, this however is something else. It melds real life shots and overlays animated insects on top of them. The story is somewhat similar to star wars and it really is good for young kids. Recommended for the stunning visuals alone. 8.5/10

Iroquois

01-29-17, 09:50 AM

Guess this must be your "Crank" in way, because MY GOD did I hate this film...

And actually, I can enjoy the first 2, arguably first 3, but then it became so bad I had to stop with the franchise and I haven't seen the most recent two. After Life was just HORRIBLE. It's really weird seeing you enjoy this franchise so much, but in a way also pretty cool to see that Iro does have a soul. ;)

But really though, I'm 100% positive that you won't like Final Chapter. Again, haven't seen it, but the editing in that looks UNBEARABLE to watch.

I've always had a soul, but people around here love to focus on the negative. You point out the surprising merits of a straight-to-video Universal Soldier movie and nobody bats an eye, but you trash one Scorsese and everybody loses their minds.

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in the spirit of being a good internet friend, I'll be Goose

Thank you kindly, even if I personally don't rate Top Gun.

Anyway...

Moonlight - 3.5

Movie Max

01-29-17, 09:58 AM

And actually, I can enjoy the first 2, arguably first 3, but then it became so bad I had to stop with the franchise and I haven't seen the most recent two. After Life was just HORRIBLE.

I've seen enough of Afterlife to agree.

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matt72582

01-29-17, 11:36 AM

My Name Is Joe - 7/10

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cricket

01-29-17, 11:54 AM

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

3

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I saw this at the movies as a child and didn't like it. I never had a real desire to see it again but thought I may as well for the upcoming Sci-Fi countdown. There are some good scenes, and what I really like is that it has the nostalgic feel of a blockbuster back when they were something to look forward to, rather then something to avoid. It was also nice to see a vintage Richard Dreyfuss, an actor I've always liked. It also feels like a family film, but a family film that would bore most children. I would have preferred a more serious tone throughout, especially considering it's not exactly a fun movie. I didn't like Roy kissing Jillian when he had a wife back home, even though I wasn't fond of Teri Garr's ditzy character. Overall, it was alright for me.

resopamenic

01-29-17, 03:34 PM

just watched some recently

The Elephant Man (1980)
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john hurt and anthony hopkin were top notch. there's only, idk, just feel not glued enough with eeriness-vibe of lynch blending with straightforward heart-wrenching drama
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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
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again, it's lack from takahata as he's just appear "briefly".
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The Age of Shadows (2016)
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ok, after macaroni war, spageti western, etc we now have a kimchi war - should be said subgenre of suspense/thriller with jason bourne-esque style in japan occupied joseon(old korea) era, hmmm
- 3

Yasashii

01-29-17, 04:25 PM

Trolls (2016)

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It's obnoxiously cutesy, clearly made with toy sales in mind more than anything else, and disguises itself as a simple, harmless story.

Except it's not harmless at all. It's another movie in which the writers went the easy way and sold the "just be happy and everything will work out" story again. It's lies. Life doesn't work that way, and instead of making children realize that and providing some help for them to deal with it, it's all "nope, let's just sing songs, smile and hug and we'll all be fine" kind of message.

The one character who at first seemed to be a reasonable troll who wouldn't just conform to all that for no reason was, of course, an outcast in his society and was told that he needs help implying that there was something wrong with him and not all the rest of suspiciously perpetually happy trolls. And because the writers don't care about anything else other than the catharsis moments in this movie, it is, of course, later revealed that it was a problem with him after all and he then conforms with the rest of the high morons.

And there was a moment which could have saved this movie. The trolls are captured and put into a pot pending being turned into a dish. The princess realizes that they're screwed and no amount of singing is going to change that, consequently changing her bright color (and the others') to grey, which signifies being sad in this world. I thought this would mean that the Bergens (the villains who think they need to eat a troll to be happy) would consider them useless (since a sad troll would, logically, be no good for that purpose) and let them go. Then the message would be that sometimes negative thinking is just as necessary as positive thinking. But no. Deus-ex-lazy-writing shows up and frees them before the Bergens can come to that realization so that we can have our tired happy ending that's no different than those from any other average dead-horse-beating adventure movies.

Oh, and it's a musical, which would be fine except the songs are some weird pseudo-covers of popular songs, not very well executed either. Bleh!

No redeeming features overall.

I hate this f$@%ing movie!

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Gideon58

01-29-17, 04:59 PM

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Nausicaä

01-29-17, 05:42 PM

'Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants'

This is pretty extraordinary. I don't often watch animated films, this however is something else. It melds real life shots and overlays animated insects on top of them. The story is somewhat similar to star wars and it really is good for young kids. Recommended for the stunning visuals alone. 8.5/10 ^ The French series(think there are two series) that came before the film is amazing too. Only about 2 minute long episodes but still wonderful like the film.

Watched this last night:

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rating_3

MovieMeditation

01-29-17, 06:36 PM

Westworld (1973)

Amazing concept, cool characters, weirdly fascinating visuals and a wildy entertaining ride!

Unfortunately, the plot holes are extreme, the explanations are so faint and several things are left out in the open. It's such a shame, but even so I had so much fun with it. Good build up that is slow and nicely paced, actually, and the final act has some thrilling moments. That said it's set up so poorly. The relaxed reactions from the technicians of the robots going haywire is so weird. Your robots are killing off your guests for the first time ever and you are just "hm, we better shut it down". Anyways, Yul Brynnet, man... the original terminator!

So yeah, this wins on the rating scale purely for concept and entertainment value. But I'm not sure if I can be just as kind the next time. Either the stupidity and plot holes are gonna stick out a lot, or else I'm gonna love being back in this world and the simplicity of it and thrilling fun will make this a great cult classic to revisit from time to time... we'll see.

4-

Camo

01-29-17, 08:35 PM

The Edge of Seventeen - 3+

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I liked this. It wasn't very original at all, it felt similar to loads of other coming of age films and films focused on teenage girls; the one thing it had that made it stand out was Hailee Steinfeld. I thought she was excellent, this is only the second time i've seen her after True Grit which is one of my favourite performances of the decade, very promising talent. Woody Harrelson was really good too, he was hilarious. God his extremely straightforward putdowns and sarcasm were brilliant. Hailee's interactions with him were some of my favourite scenes in the film. Really liked her and Erwins relationship too, i think because he was so naturally awkward and how she didn't really think of him as a potential boyfriend made it feel very natural. Plus some of it was hilarious like the ferris wheel scene and her "i see you as a really old man" comment. One problem i had was that i could see most things coming way in advance. The moment her dad was introduced as a very important person to her i could tell he was going to die, with her jealousy of her brother i could tell way before it happened that her friend would end up with him, etc. Other than that it was just general awkwardness which was of course intentional.

Good film. I don't think it was particularly original or had anything new to say but Steinfeld was excellent, Harrleson was very good and it was pretty funny.

Iroquois

01-29-17, 09:45 PM

I've seen enough of Afterlife to agree.

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If it was Colin Firth in a bespoke suit doing that, people would love it.

Besides, weren't you the one telling me that I gave out too many low ratings and should try "gravitating towards my preferences"?

Anyway...

Alien - 4.5

Movie Max

01-29-17, 10:56 PM

I support you liking something, for a change. I also happen to agree with MM's post. Among your 911+ ratings, I found a few movies you and I agree on.

FromBeyond

01-30-17, 12:57 AM

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Wendy And Lucy
4/5

Camo

01-30-17, 01:46 AM

Manchester By The Sea - 4+

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Great film. Top four of 2016 for me so far. I'm pretty tired right now so i don't have that much to say but anyway.

Casey was great he deserves the praise he's been getting. I thought the flashback structure was used to great effect, showing how happy and just genuinely lively Lee was before compared to his current day lifeless self was a good move. Everybody in Manchesters reaction to hearing about him "the Lee Chandler?", etc, really created genuine intrigue to finding out what happened and went well with the flashbacks. The film took a sharp turn when i found out what happened, up to that point the film had had a sombre tone but of course that heavily escalated it. The actual scene was great, the music and the cutting between the most horrible moment in his life and the present where he has to make this enormous decision which is even bigger here because it means he'll have to trust himself to have responsibility again, how it completely explained why he is the way he is now, the gun, etc, really excellent scene. Lucas Hedges was very good too, think he deserves his Oscar nom. I loved how through his constant prodding and his own problems he forced some life back into Lee. His breakdown scene at seeing the freezer for example, that was legitimately unsettling i thought at first he may have been having a heart attack; wasn't sure if his fathers disease was hereditary or not but that's definitely what went through my head at first, well acted by Hedges. He was a real smartass too, loved some of his interactions with Lee "what happened to your hand?" "I cut it." "Oh, for a moment there i didn't know what happened." :D.

Overall it had a great cast. Quite a few people popped up that i wasn't expecting; Matthew Broderick, Tate Donovan, Kara Hayward, etc. Got to be honest though, the one thing i don't completely agree with is the praise for Michelle Williams. She was fine i just didn't find anything special in her performance and i really don't understand why everyone else apparently did. That's not to say i didn't like their scenes together though; her apologizing scene was fantastic and practically everything after that was very powerful. Great film.

Swan

01-30-17, 02:05 AM

My favorite part of that movie is the scene where you find out why Affleck's character is so damaged. Heartbreaking moment.

Camo

01-30-17, 05:12 AM

My favorite part of that movie is the scene where you find out why Affleck's character is so damaged. Heartbreaking moment.

Same here. The Williams apology scene too, seeing her completely destroyed because she knows partially because of her actions even though they were 100% understandable Lee will never be the same again. Just the thought that at that moment he needed to be told it wasn't his fault, it was an accident, and he wasn't off the person he needed it most from was heartbreaking. Especially because you can't fault her in anyway for reacting that way; such a horrible situation.

ScarletLion

01-30-17, 05:16 AM

Got to be honest though, the one thing i don't completely agree with is the praise for Michelle Williams. She was fine i just didn't find anything special in her performance and i really don't understand why everyone else apparently did. .

Ah man, I thought she was sensational. Lonergan said (for THE BIG SCENE) - she turned up, took her coat off did that scene in 1 take and they wrapped it. He said she was astounding. That was one of the most well acted, most gutwrenching scenes I have ever seen in cinema. She nailed it and I wept like a 4 year old schoolgirl who's lost her mum.

I thought she gave a huge performance, every moment she was on screen. Although she's achingly similar in 'Blue Valentine' too.

Swan

01-30-17, 05:16 AM

That was one of the most well acted, most gutwrenching scenes I have ever seen in cinema.

Really?

Camo

01-30-17, 05:18 AM

She was very good in that scene i agree, just didn't know if it was just for that scene since it was only a few minutes and she wasn't great/wasn't in much else. She was better overall in Certain Women i though.

Swan

01-30-17, 05:19 AM

Really?

Not meant as a slight to you by the way SL, I'm just genuinely surprised. I'll have to pay more attention next time I see it. Certainly well-acted, but not a scene that blew my head off.

Camo

01-30-17, 05:19 AM

If i'm honest Casey got to me more in that scene. Probably because that was the first time he'd really shown any emotion in the present time and he was trying to fight it off.

ScarletLion

01-30-17, 05:22 AM

Really?

Yes. Really.

ScarletLion

01-30-17, 05:24 AM

Not meant as a slight to you by the way SL, I'm just genuinely surprised. I'll have to pay more attention next time I see it. Certainly well-acted, but not a scene that blew my head off.

I was an emotional wreck before that scene. After it I was nearly in danger of not being able to concentrate on the movie. Not neccesarily a confirmation of a great movie but yes I was affected by that scene in particular.

Swan

01-30-17, 05:27 AM

I was an emotional wreck before that scene. After it I was nearly in danger of not being able to concentrate on the movie. Not neccesarily a confirmation of a great movie but yes I was affected by that scene in particular.

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ScarletLion

01-30-17, 05:30 AM

Lion (2016)

7.5/10

Through the 2nd act of this move I thought it was going to be another sentimental Slumdog Millionaire type trainwreck. But it ended being quite good. The story is quite incredible, and I think you'd have to be cold hearted not to find a little grit in your eye at the end. I did groan at Rooney Mara skipping on the opposite street - a scene which wouldn't have been out of place in the p1ss take scene in 500 Days of Summer. And although Nicole Kidman was terrific, her teary speech towards the end was a little too deep and felt somewhat forced. That said, it is a good film, the first act is wonderful. It entertained me. That's all I was after.

cricket

01-30-17, 07:47 AM

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

3+

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This is a recreation of the tragic 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It's a pretty solid action film, but a good step below the previous Mark Wahlberg/Peter Berg collaboration, Lone Survivor. Joining Marky Mark is Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, and Kate Hudson in the thankless role of the wife at home worrying. I don't know what happened to her career. Director Berg is very good with the explosions, and I think films like this in general. I think the material is a bit limiting in potential. What was a major news story doesn't sound that interesting to me in this format, and I think would be a better watch as a documentary. The guys try to save themselves and each other and that's about it. I think it turned out about as good as one could expect, but I think the movie will be easily forgotten. There was a nice tribute at the end for the men who lost their lives.

Iroquois

01-30-17, 08:52 AM

Nowhere (1997) - 3

Good Lord.

the samoan lawyer

01-30-17, 09:21 AM

Key Largo (1948) - 4
Listen to me Marlon (2015) - 4
The Reef (2010) - 2
Trolls (2016) - 2.5

Tugg

01-30-17, 09:49 AM

Deepwater Horizon (2016)

3+
The biggest problem with this movie is that we didn't get to know the people on the rig beyond Mark Wahlberg's cliché web cam "I love you"'s. It was fine for one watch... , I suppose with conviction.

Clazor

01-30-17, 12:10 PM

Videodrome

The first film ever to physically hurt me.

Let me explaine...

Early in the movie, James Woods' character gets ahold of a tape explaining a mysterious broadcast called "Videodrome". As he walk over to the Betamax deck to put it in...it starts breathing, buckling in and out. That's where this movie hurt me...because I jumped backwards in my seat, smacking the back of my head into a concrete wall hard enough for me to see stars dancing in front of my eyes.

After an icepack, some painkillers, some choice swear words and a doctor comfirming I didn't have a concussion, I sat back down to finish the movie. Can't say it was worth it, unfortunately.

2

CosmicRunaway

01-30-17, 02:00 PM

Too bad you didn't enjoy Videodrome. If you thought the tv breathing was creepy enough to make you jump, maybe don't watch any of Cronenberg's other earlier films haha.

Roy C.

01-30-17, 02:03 PM

SILVER STREAK (1976)
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MovieMeditation

01-30-17, 02:09 PM

resopamenic

01-30-17, 02:14 PM

Nine-teen Eighty Four (1984)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/Nineteen_Eighty_Four.jpg

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Clazor

01-30-17, 02:15 PM

Too bad you didn't enjoy Videodrome. If you thought the tv breathing was creepy enough to make you jump, maybe don't watch any of Cronenberg's other earlier films haha.

This was my fourth Croenenberg to date, and of all four I thought Videodrome was the least good; not because of the effects (after that first one caught me off guard there was no problem), 'cause Rick Baker did an amazing job as allways, but because I just didn't find it very interesting or entertaining. It was one gory torture-porn scene after another with a meh plot trying to tie them together. I've liked the other stuff I've seen from him (History of Violence, Spider, Eastern promises), but there the stories were better. I've seen bits and pieces from The Fly, and what I've seen looks far more interesting. Looks to me that I'd like that one better. We'll have to see if I'll manage to squeeze that one into the time I got left before the deadline, but I'll preorotize the stuff I got lined up first.

Clazor

01-30-17, 02:17 PM

That rating is all wrong.

Maybe you hit your head or something? ;):D

Is it one of Croenenbergs more beloved films? I have not heard much about it here on the site. Or is it a personal favourite?

CosmicRunaway

01-30-17, 02:21 PM

The Fly and Videodrome are definitely among the most well-regarded.

I actually rewatched Videodrome this weekend, and didn't like it quite as much as the last time I saw it. I still thought it was good though.

Swan

01-30-17, 03:20 PM

Long live the new flesh!

http://i.imgur.com/H6guqZz.gif

Gideon58

01-30-17, 07:02 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/Florence_Foster_Jenkins_(film).jpg

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matt72582

01-30-17, 07:30 PM

The Magnificent Ambersons - 7/10

Could have been great. Great theme, not enough time dedicated to the "important" stuff, but a lot towards the silly and the sentiments of weather. For an 88-minute, too much time is spent on boots, garment, mirrors, little kids fighting, again, minor things with no importance. I also didn't think the acting was very good; Agnes Moorhead was awful especially.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/74/Magnificent_ambersons_movieposter.jpg

Iroquois

01-30-17, 10:34 PM

Resident Evil: Retribution - 3, maybe 3.5

I don't think anyone is too surprised at this point.

TheUsualSuspect

01-30-17, 11:02 PM

Resident Evil - 2.5

Iro inspired me to watch the original again. Interesting to see the series so confined and at its basics.

Siddon

01-30-17, 11:03 PM

A Man Called Ove

This one was a bit of a shocker for me, this is sort of a dark comedy/dramedy about a bitter old man who is trying to kill himself. Throughout the film we get flashbacks which help explain how Ove went from being a slightly autistic sort to a nightmare of a person. But while we're getting the explanation for why Ove is the way he is, you also have this cheerful yet domineering neighbor who's slowly using him but also bringing him back to civilization.

In other cases the movie might be a bit to sentimental but the horrors of Ove's old life unfolds in a refreshing way that you do come to like him. This is a difficult thing for most movies to get right. You understand why he hates people, with people who can be easy to hate.

This is one of those movies that really makes you laugh and cry, one of the best films of the year.

9/10

Movie Max

01-30-17, 11:10 PM

Chaplin (1992, 2nd rewatch) rating_3_5

http://moviescounter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Chaplin-1992.jpg

It was ok. Nothing spectacular. Decent acting. I wasn't a fan of old Chaplin's make-up or scenes.

Camo

01-30-17, 11:44 PM

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 12:39 AM

2046 - 3.5 +

http://i65.tinypic.com/2ld9bfq.jpg

This was my fourth Wong Kar Wai, very good film. I'm really tired so can't be bothered posting much about it. Mostly i thought it had a very interesting story and interesting if quite exhausting at times story structure, as well as some powerful moments and good performances. i didn't like it as much as In The Mood For Love but i liked it about the same or maybe slightly less than Chungking Express.

Have you watched Happy Together? That's my personal favorite of his.

Manchester by the Sea (2016)
4.0
I didn't know if I was going to like this one as much as everyone else did. You Can Count On Me is a movie I liked, mainly for it's writing, and it's acting, but nothing I would rave about. This one has the same strengths as that film, but I got into this one more. I think it's because Casey Affleck was just so damn convincing that elevates the already good script even further. The best scenes are with Lucas Hedges, they work great together. It's by no means a game changer, or anything, but it wasn't ever trying to be. Just a good, non manipulative drama that succeeded at winning me over based on it's restraint, even when it had the opportunity to go full on melodrama so many times, all the way to it's satisfying, anticlimactic end.

Camo

01-31-17, 12:46 AM

Have you watched Happy Together? That's my personal favorite of his.

Not yet, i've seen 2046, In The Mood For Love, Chungking Express and Fallen Angels. Don't really remember Fallen Angels though.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 12:48 AM

Not yet, i've seen 2046, In The Mood For Love, Chungking Express and Fallen Angels. Don't really remember Fallen Angels though.

Falling Angels is good. Your next one should be Days of Being Wild, for sure, that's one of his best. :p

Camo

01-31-17, 12:50 AM

Falling Angels is good. Your next one should be Days of Being Wild, for sure, that's one of his best. :p

Was already planning on watching that one next since it is part of a thematic trilogy with In The Mood For Love and 2046.

BrowningIdentity

01-31-17, 01:13 AM

I Know Who Killed Me - 1/10 - Had a friend over who loves horror/thriller films, and she knew I was looking for a movie to review. So, we turn on my PS3 and go to this app called "Crackle". Watch movies for free, but dang it! An ad every 5-10 minutes. Well, while watching this movie, we were glad for the ads!

The acting is horrendous, the story and dialogue are trash, and the horrid misuse of the colors red and blue was too much! Seriously, the movie was bad enough, did the editor want to make it unwatchable?!? If so, congrats, you did it! You made it vomit-inducing!

Seriously though, I don't know what exactly what they were thinking, especially with a rather misleading title! If you've seen it, you know why I say it's misleading. If you haven't...well, you can ask me about it privately, or watch the movie yourself (which isn't recommended, but I can't stop you).

TheUsualSuspect

01-31-17, 01:49 AM

Ghostbusters

(Paul Feig)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/32/Ghostbusters_2016_film_poster.png/220px-Ghostbusters_2016_film_poster.png

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This film doesn't deserve all the hate it is receiving. Don't get me wrong, it's a terrible film, but people are hating it for the wrong reasons. Who cares that they reboot the film with women? As long as the film is funny, entertaining, tells a good story and has likeable characters with a strong antagonist. Ghostbusters, has none of these things.

I don't know where to really start, but let me just say that everything about this film feels uncomfortably forced. The cameos, the call backs, the winks and nods...everything. I cringed at every little "hey, look at us acknowledging the original" comedy bit. Seeing Dan Aykroyd exclaim how 'He ain't afraid of no ghost' is not funny, but sad. You can tell that they tried to 'honour' the original, but it doesn't feel honoured in the slightest.

When the film was announced and the female cast was revealed, the internet trolls went on a sexist tirade. So what does Feig and company do? They incorporate it all into the story. First, they introduced Kevin, played by Chris Hemsworth and make him the stupidest character cinema might has ever seen. A bit where he covers his eyes not to hear something is used twice within 2 minutes. Second, they quote actual youtube comments when they post a ghost online. Third, Jones pulls the female AND race card when she crowd surfs and no one catches her. If they wanted to tackle the hate head on, they needed to make a stronger film to shut these people up, not half assed comedy remarks and hateful attacks on a gender out of spite.

Jones does her angry black woman schtick that she uses on SNL, maybe if I didn't know who she was or what she does, I might find her tolerable? Wig plays up the awkward comedy bits that she does so well and McCarthy does her female Chris Farely physical comedy bits. People seem to be praising Kate McKinnon, but I found her character to be zany for the sake of tired comedy antics. She says and does something zany and then introduces a new ghost busting tool for them to use. That's the extent for her character. She has the best 'look' down, but nothing else stands out.

I'm trying to remember the villain here, but he was so dull and boring that I forgot everything about him. Seriously, they couldn't of thought of something interesting for this movie? You have a lot of creative ideas at your disposal for a villain that deals with ghosts and we're given whatever the hell they want to call it here. I give the filmmakers props for the ghost designs, that's one aspect of the movie that I did find interesting. The rest of the film is a mess of epic proportions.

Iroquois

01-31-17, 02:13 AM

lol (http://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1546738-ghostbusters.html)

Roy C.

01-31-17, 02:40 AM

Ghostbusters

(Paul Feig)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/32/Ghostbusters_2016_film_poster.png/220px-Ghostbusters_2016_film_poster.png

rating_1

This film doesn't deserve all the hate it is receiving. Don't get me wrong, it's a terrible film, but people are hating it for the wrong reasons. Who cares that they reboot the film with women? As long as the film is funny, entertaining, tells a good story and has likeable characters with a strong antagonist. Ghostbusters, has none of these things.

I don't know where to really start, but let me just say that everything about this film feels uncomfortably forced. The cameos, the call backs, the winks and nods...everything. I cringed at every little "hey, look at us acknowledging the original" comedy bit. Seeing Dan Aykroyd exclaim how 'He ain't afraid of no ghost' is not funny, but sad. You can tell that they tried to 'honour' the original, but it doesn't feel honoured in the slightest.

When the film was announced and the female cast was revealed, the internet trolls went on a sexist tirade. So what does Feig and company do? They incorporate it all into the story. First, they introduced Kevin, played by Chris Hemsworth and make him the stupidest character cinema might has ever seen. A bit where he covers his eyes not to hear something is used twice within 2 minutes. Second, they quote actual youtube comments when they post a ghost online. Third, Jones pulls the female AND race card when she crowd surfs and no one catches her. If they wanted to tackle the hate head on, they needed to make a stronger film to shut these people up, not half assed comedy remarks and hateful attacks on a gender out of spite.

Jones does her angry black woman schtick that she uses on SNL, maybe if I didn't know who she was or what she does, I might find her tolerable? Wig plays up the awkward comedy bits that she does so well and McCarthy does her female Chris Farely physical comedy bits. People seem to be praising Kate McKinnon, but I found her character to be zany for the sake of tired comedy antics. She says and does something zany and then introduces a new ghost busting tool for them to use. That's the extent for her character. She has the best 'look' down, but nothing else stands out.

I'm trying to remember the villain here, but he was so dull and boring that I forgot everything about him. Seriously, they couldn't of thought of something interesting for this movie? You have a lot of creative ideas at your disposal for a villain that deals with ghosts and we're given whatever the hell they want to call it here. I give the filmmakers props for the ghost designs, that's one aspect of the movie that I did find interesting. The rest of the film is a mess of epic proportions.

Hollywood really needs to stop reboots/remakes all together. They're usually awful and awkward. They are getting so lazy these days, they can't devise anything else.

I've never seen this reboot, but just looking at the poster/cover makes me think they should have named it Ghostbusters: Hipster Edition

TheUsualSuspect

01-31-17, 02:52 AM

lol (http://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1546738-ghostbusters.html)

I knew you rated it on the positive side. Which is why I thought it could potentially be tolerable. But....ghost balloons? Come on.

Iroquois

01-31-17, 02:59 AM

At the very least, it's vastly more tolerable than Sausage Party.

Roy C.

01-31-17, 03:06 AM

At the very least, it's vastly more tolerable than Sausage Party.

I'd rather watch Hamburger: The Motion Picture. At least it doesn't have Melissa McCarthy.

TheUsualSuspect

01-31-17, 03:09 AM

I believe I have Sausage Party a slightly better rating.

Don't know if that would hold up on a potential rewatch.

Iroquois

01-31-17, 03:10 AM

I'd rather watch Hamburger: The Motion Picture. At least it doesn't have Melissa McCarthy.

First, I had to look that up to see if that was a real movie. Second, it still doesn't look particularly watchable.

Roy C.

01-31-17, 03:20 AM

First, I had to look that up to see if that was a real movie. Second, it still doesn't look particularly watchable.

Trust me, it's barely watchable, much like Hot Dog: The Movie. But I'd rather sit through that movie again than view the new Ghostbusters flick. And any movie Melissa McCarthy is in immediately repels me.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 03:22 AM

I'd give the new Ghostbusters about a 3.0, which still upsets me, because that series deserves to be more than average after that long of a hiatus.

Iroquois

01-31-17, 03:26 AM

I also gave it a 3, but for context I should say that I currently hold the original at about a 2 or 2.5.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 03:30 AM

I also gave it a 3, but for context I should say that I currently hold the original at about a 2 or 2.5.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V5G7i1sut54/V77W0la9MXI/AAAAAAAAAdc/YdVpf0DoSNUQU80KcWl14oBywFxcY0gewCLcB/s1600/Horowitzinlieswetrust.29y_small.gif

Roy C.

01-31-17, 03:31 AM

I also gave it a rating_3, but for context I should say that I currently hold the original at about a rating_2 or rating_2_5.

:# The original rips it to shreds! Blows it away! The original Ghostbusters is top sirloin and the new one is rump roast.

Iroquois

01-31-17, 03:31 AM

I'm just full of surprises.

Iroquois

01-31-17, 03:32 AM

:# The original rips it to shreds! Blows it away! The original Ghostbusters is top sirloin and the new one is rump roast.

Sure it does.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 03:33 AM

Out of curiosity, what do you like more about the new film?

Also, what's your opinion on the second one?

Roy C.

01-31-17, 03:35 AM

Sure it does.

You certainly have some zany tastes. ;):rolleyes::tsk::facepalm::confused::|:mad:

Iroquois

01-31-17, 03:38 AM

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 03:45 AM

Just to cover all the bases, here are my reviews of all three movies...

GB84 (http://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1250956-ghostbusters.html)

GB2 (http://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1250960-ghostbusters-ii.html)

GB16 (http://www.movieforums.com/reviews/1546738-ghostbusters.html)

I completely agree with your thoughts on the 2016 Ghostbusters. The other two? Well, when you're wrong, you're wrong, eh? Don't beat yourself up. :p

All joking aside, you obviously have your reasons. I respect someone who isn't just going to give a movie a pass simply because it's considered a "classic."

Iroquois

01-31-17, 03:59 AM

Yeah, like the difference should indicate that I like the original's concept and even liked the movie itself ages ago but for me it really doesn't hold up these days.

iank

01-31-17, 04:12 AM

In A Valley of Violence. Ethan Hawke is a loner, bar his loyal dog, who drifts into a rundown little town in the Old West where a jackass picks a fight with him for no apparent reason, only to come off the worse for it. The jackass turns out to be the son of the town Marshal (John Travolta) who sends him on his way with no real hard feelings. But said jackass just can't let it be, and together with his mates ambush Hawke, kill his dog and leave him for dead. As anyone who's seen John Wick will attest, bad idea. Soon Hawke is on his way back to town, and he's not leaving until everyone involved is dead - including the Marshal if he gets in his way... Karen Gillan co-stars in this largely unremarkable but still pretty watchable and entertaining enough Western revenge thriller.

rossowen

01-31-17, 06:09 AM

Moonlight 5/5

A powerful coming of age film that has a stark correlation to today's society to be able to be true to oneself in a world that struggles to accept and nurture each individual for who they are.

Ultraviolence

01-31-17, 07:12 AM

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07/10
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08/10
Love this one! And this is the last movie of this franchise... There's no other ones!!!
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10/10
How the Hell I didn't watched this before???
That intro battle!!!!:eek:
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06/10
What the f**k was this?
:|:rotfl::rotfl:
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05/10
Jet Li badass. But something was wrong with this one...

the samoan lawyer

01-31-17, 07:19 AM

http://paidis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TELEYTAIOTANGO520_b-e1424296783229.jpg
Last Tango in Paris (1972)

Dark and gloomy with one of Brando's best performances. Loved it.

4+

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 07:21 AM

Get Shorty (1995)
3.0+

This movie is really fast, and all over the place, which seemed intentional. It works more in it's favor than not, but sometimes I wished it took a breather to flesh itself out more. It's full of coincidences, and there's really no believable reason a lot of these characters should've encountered each other, which I found annoying, they really should have took their time with that. The romance between Travolta, and Russo is laughably forced, and they don't seem to care about it either. I think in terms of plot it's really well pieced together, especially with how much is going on, but I found it was rushed, most definitely in the final 10-15 minutes. I looked at the running time, and I thought to myself "woah, how are they going to wrap all of this up?" They do, but it could've bene done better.

There's some good acting in here. Gene Hackman is incredibly entertaining, he's such a weasel in this. I love when he tries to take charge after he learns a few tricks from Travolta, that phone conversation with Farina is hilarious. Easily the best part of the whole movie. I wouldn't say Travolta has much of an interesting character in this, but it's one of his roles he plays so cool you enjoy it anyways. Everyone else does their job well, although there's a few wasted roles, like DeVito, who clearly has an entertaining character, but is underused. I didn't even know Gandolfini was in this until it appeared on the screen, I wish they gave him more to do with his role.

Overall, there's some good lines, and some fun to be had, I did enjoy it. But I don't like it nearly as much as everyone else does. I might even check out Be Cool one of these days. I've heard bad things, but who knows.

Rey Skywalker

01-31-17, 09:43 AM

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Maggie's Plan (2016)

3.5

Iroquois

01-31-17, 09:46 AM

Patrick - 2.5

Gotta love how Patrick looks like if Joaquin Phoenix was in The Blue Lagoon.

http://media1.aso.gov.au/titles/patrick/patrick1_.jpg

Gideon58

01-31-17, 10:52 AM

I believe I have Sausage Party a slightly better rating.

Don't know if that would hold up on a potential rewatch.

I watched about 15 minutes of Sausage Party and turned it off.

Bihotza

01-31-17, 02:39 PM

Casablanca, I'd give it a 6,5-7. I don't understand why people say it's one of the best movies of all time.

MovieMeditation

01-31-17, 03:01 PM

Citizen Rules

01-31-17, 03:20 PM

Casablanca, I'd give it a 6,5-7. I don't understand why people say it's one of the best movies of all time.

You could have been loving it on first watch... but I'll say that rewatch(es) will make the case even more obvious. It is endlessly quotable; the script is so well-written and the romance is so well put forward. It has an extremely unique atmosphere to it that I love to "hang out" in.

Bihotza, my first time watching Casablanca, I had expected to be blown away, as everyone said how great it was...But no movie can live up to those type of expectations. So I felt like you, the movie was only OK for me on the 1st viewing.

But like MM just said, the movie dramatically improved on my second watch, and for the reasons he gave. I'm about to watch it for the third time, for the 12 Hof, so I'll see what I think.

But one thing, if a person isn't use to watching older films from the 1940s, it can be a bit of cultural shock as the style of acting and film making was different than today.

Ultraviolence

01-31-17, 03:28 PM

https://www.cinematerial.com/media/posters/sm/5p/5peehb3q.jpg?v=1456725425
Oh boy...this movie sucks! :(
05/10 for Elena Anaya and his beautiful butt!

Gideon58

01-31-17, 04:02 PM

Casablanca, I'd give it a 6,5-7. I don't understand why people say it's one of the best movies of all time.

Have never seen Casablanca...have always had the feeling that it would be one of those classics that doesn't live up to its rep but I'm going to give it a go someday.

ShopkeeperTriumph

01-31-17, 06:30 PM

The Founder (2016)
3.5+

This one reminds me of a certain Fincher film. They should've just called it The Sandwich Network. It's a movie about greed, and deceit for a different time, but at least in terms of bite it holds up on it's own, at least in terms of it's script. Hell, it's probably even darker. But, of course, this is a John Lee Hancock film, so definitely not in tone. I sometimes wish someone who could've matched the script's seediness, but I make the argument that, intentional or not, the more "cheery" direction mirrors the whole story; everything looks like it's going well on paper, but it's of course not as it seems.

Do I even have to say Keaton is fantastic? He creates a monster, one you at first sympathize with, but at the end all you want to do is punch him, and that's all on Keaton. Easily one of his best performances.

All in all, I can't say it's going to give you more than you were expecting, it does follow the standard biopic formula that we've all watched countless times. But, giving Hancock's track record, it does surprise me a bit that it doesn't seem like he attempted to make anything more nice, or redeemable. He's been known to chuck any sort of harsh emotional realism out of his movies for the sake of make a crowd pleaser. Who knows how accurate this is to the real story itself, but it's appropriately mean, ugly, and unfair, and thank god he realized that's what it needed to be in order to be more successful. Nobody is talking about this movie, which honestly I think is kind of a shame, because it is a lot better than I expected. I definitely recommend it.

TheUsualSuspect

01-31-17, 08:53 PM

La La Land - 3.5

I don't know what else to add that hasn't already been said. While it didn't blow me away, it's an extremely well crafted film that showcases strong talent from Chazelle. I'd love to see him stray away from a music dominated film, just to see if he can stretch his talents elsewhere.

Good performances from two people that have good chemistry, 3 films in, they'd better. Gorgeous colour palettes and costumes. Count me in the liked it club.

rauldc14

01-31-17, 11:22 PM

Have never seen Casablanca...have always had the feeling that it would be one of those classics that doesn't live up to its rep but I'm going to give it a go someday.

You've never seen Casablanca!?!?! Get on it!!!

Guaporense

02-01-17, 04:27 AM

https://myanimelist.cdn-dena.com/images/anime/7/72531.jpg

It's a pretty boring movie overall. But I am finding myself without the patience and attention span to consume films these days. I think that manga is better suited for me since I can fully control the speed and pace in which I consume it. I guess that's the fundamental reason why people say books are better than moviss: in a book the reader is the "director" and so it's consumption is already personally tailored.

Guaporense

02-01-17, 04:28 AM

Casablanca, I'd give it a 6,5-7. I don't understand why people say it's one of the best movies of all time.

You are not alone. Although we should understand that each person is different I think that more than half of the stuff regarded as "boat" is not tailored for my tastes.

Camo

02-01-17, 04:35 AM

It's a pretty boring movie overall. But I am finding myself without the patience and attention span to consume films these days. I think that manga is better suited for me since I can fully control the speed and pace in which I consume it. I guess that's the fundamental reason why people say books are better than moviss: in a book the reader is the "director" and so it's consumption is already personally tailored.

You're kind of half there but then you are conflating two independent ideas. Time management is a major factor in preference of books, so is the fact that books give you much more information though always. There's no movie version of a book that gives you more info without completely creating a new story.

Camo

02-01-17, 04:38 AM

You are not alone. Although we should understand that each person is different I think that more than half of the stuff regarded as "boat" is not tailored for my tastes.

Yah, i don't care about Casablanca either. It's a well made film but i'm not a big fan and have no intention of seeing it again.

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 05:12 AM

Yah, i don't care about Casablanca either. It's a well made film but i'm not a big fan and have no intention of seeing it again.
Friendship = over.

Swan

02-01-17, 05:33 AM

Yah, i don't care about Casablanca either. It's a well made film but i'm not a big fan and have no intention of seeing it again.

I'm with ya. And I've given it a few chances.

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 05:43 AM

Okay. Two of my homies just let me down big time here.

Man... :(

Swan

02-01-17, 05:44 AM

I thought you already knew it hasn't impressed me yet?

Camo

02-01-17, 06:02 AM

Okay. Two of my homies just let me down big time here.

Man... :(

I like Casablanca fine and think it is a good film read this - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1626858#post1626858

I'm just not a fan really; look away if you're a fan of Akira though because i wasn't really.

Camo

02-01-17, 06:06 AM

Akira - 2.5

http://i68.tinypic.com/10qmidc.jpg

This was pretty good i suppose. It felt the most like a Hollywood film out of all the Anime films i've seen which is why it is so popular among western audiences i guess. By that i mean the general character interactions felt very American it still had a weird story. I thought it was way longer than it should have been though and mostly it was way too loud; it's one of the most obnoxious films i've ever seen i nearly turned it off at least three times because it was full of big revving engines and people shouting and screaming. Thankfully, it wasn't constant or i just wouldn't have bothered watching it but yeah it annoyed me alot. The animation, music and story were pretty great for the most part which countered that though. I'd say i enjoyed alot of it but it is not a new favourite by any means because at times i really didn't want to watch it anymore. Dunno maybe i just wasn't in the right mood but i'm not a fan of this right now. It gave me a headache.

resopamenic

02-01-17, 06:42 AM

As I remember I am not have much grip neither story nor characters too, but the spectacles or in this case the animated works and design was pretty dope.

ScarletLion

02-01-17, 06:47 AM

Camo

02-01-17, 06:57 AM

Casablanca is one of the best movies of all time you fools! The brilliant usage of music, actual footage, newsreels and of course the character of Rick forgoing his own love and life for his significant other. It's epic.

I didn't call it a bad film; again read the post i linked to MM. I think it's a good film i just don't like it much.

Bihotza

02-01-17, 08:16 AM

hahaha it wasn't my intention to break up friendships!

Iroquois

02-01-17, 08:42 AM

Stalker - 4.5

Pretentious garbage.

rossowen

02-01-17, 09:32 AM

Hacksaw Ridge 4.5/5

Hacksaw Ridge tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector, whom serves his country not through the killing of enemies but by saving his fellow soldiers in battle.
This dramatic and gory depiction delivers a grotesque reality to the audience and Mel Gibson has successfully encapsulated the brutality of the war through various scenes of the film.

Andrew Garfield can successfully bid The Amazing Spider Man a fond farewell now, with this raw portrayal of emotion that is genuinely conveyed to the audience.

Overall a great return for Mel Gibson and a major step up for Andrew Garfield

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-01-17, 09:34 AM

Dogville (2003)

I'm still digesting it. I can't honestly give it a rating right now. Maybe I'll do a full review later on it.

But, as with most Lars Von Trier films, I did have a pretty strong reaction towards it. I guess saying I liked it wouldn't be the best thing to say, because it's quite repulsive. But, of course. This is the guy that also did Antichrist.

Swan

02-01-17, 10:47 AM

Casablanca is one of the best movies of all time you fools! The brilliant usage of music, actual footage, newsreels and of course the character of Rick forgoing his own love and life for his significant other. It's epic.

Like Camo said it's not bad, I gave it a three on my last viewing (rating system has changed since then and I'm a bit different now, don't know how it would fare at this time) and I'm always up for trying it again just to see if it will click, but it hasn't yet, and it does turn me off of the film when everyone gets so damn precious about it.

resopamenic

02-01-17, 11:05 AM

Agguire, The Wrath of God (1972)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/AguirreGermanPoster_.jpg

I must say, a hell of filmaking werner herzog did back then, with a stolen camera lol.

4

Bihotza

02-01-17, 11:47 AM

Hannah and her Sisters
8/10

I really liked it because it became pretty existential with Woody's arch. That's classic Woody and what I love about his movies. The dialogue was good, the story was alright, nothing spectacular but I didn't expect this movie to be about the story anyway.

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 12:43 PM

I'm just not a fan really; look away if you're a fan of Akira though because i wasn't really.
I'm not. I semi-hated it actually.

So you good. :)

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-01-17, 12:49 PM

Kanye West would've slapped you both silly if he heard such nonsense. Akira is one of his favorites.

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 12:51 PM

Kanye West would've slapped you both silly if he heard such nonsense. Akira is one of his favorites.
If you come to Kanye for any advice other than how to be more like Kanye, then you have the wrong role model. ;)

Miss Vicky

02-01-17, 12:51 PM

I'm not. I semi-hated it actually.

Seconded.

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-01-17, 12:55 PM

If you come to Kanye for any advice other than how to be more like Kanye, then you have the wrong role model. ;)

Wow. I didn't know we criticized other people's religions on this forum.

resopamenic

02-01-17, 01:20 PM

But I don't have kardashian's ass

Chypmunk

02-01-17, 01:23 PM

But I don't have kardashian's ass
That's good - last I heard she still needs it :)

Blix the Goblin

02-01-17, 01:35 PM

Watched this gem last night:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q104/midvalley9/leopard1.jpg

I loved it, and I thought it was noticeably better than Cat People. My only issue is the pat ending that feels a bit rushed, but then again this was the 1940's so it's par for the course. I plan to watch more Val Lewton after this.

9/10

Sarge

02-01-17, 01:55 PM

Hi there. New to the site.

Watched 'Split' today.

Not a bad watch but could have been so much more.

Man with 23 separate personalities abducts some girls.

The premise is good, as is the case with most of Shyamalan's films but I feel it crosses the line into the ridiculous as is the case with most of Shyamalan's films.

Tense thriller, and if it has remained a bit more believable then it would have been excellent, but as I say it just crossed that line for me.

McAvoy is superb .

Some will love it, some will hate it. I thought it was ok :)

matt72582

02-01-17, 02:36 PM

Stalker - rating_4_5

Pretentious garbage.

Why such a high score?

Tugg

02-01-17, 02:37 PM

Alone in Berlin (2016) 2.5
http://jiff.com.au/wp-content/uploads//2016/10/Alone-In-Berlin_4-750x506.jpg
Train to Busan (2016) 3.5
https://i1.wp.com/berkreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14525_poster.jpg?fit=816%2C269
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) 3.5
https://extraimage.net/images/2017/01/21/291b0bf01cb2f047cdb372615bb00f2c.png
The Edge of Seventeen (2016) 3
https://table9mutant.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/img_4594.jpg
Arrival (2016) 5
http://current.ecmpublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/11/Arrival-2-1024x683.jpg

matt72582

02-01-17, 02:38 PM

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 02:50 PM

What's repulsive about it?
(I gave it a 7.5/10)
Trier is quite repulsive in general. He's one of the few instances where the word is both positive and negative. :D

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-01-17, 03:08 PM

What's repulsive about it?
(I gave it a 7.5/10)

http://images.politico.com/global/2012/08/120816_ryan_a_ap_605_605.jpg

We both saw that ending.

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 03:27 PM

We both saw that ending.
He did nazi that coming, appearently...

Swan

02-01-17, 03:30 PM

WILD MOVIEMEDITATION OUT OF NOWHERE!

http://i.imgur.com/QlaOPFq.gif

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-01-17, 03:30 PM

He did nazi that coming, appearently...

http://img2-azcdn.newser.com/square-image/129321-20140204103845/lars-von-trier-actually-im-not-sorry-for-hitler-nazi-jokes-at-cannes.jpeg

matt72582

02-01-17, 03:58 PM

Trier is quite repulsive in general. He's one of the few instances where the word is both positive and negative. :D

I was referring to "Dogville"... The other movie of his I saw was "Breaking the Waves" which didn't seem different from many other movies. I don't count the song after each chapter, but I'd love to find that version of "Child in Time".

Movie Max

02-01-17, 04:04 PM

Black Rain (1989, multiple rewatch) 3.5+

https://media.giphy.com/media/4y6IrOEqLnRhm/giphy.gif

I've always liked this movie.:yup:

MovieMeditation

02-01-17, 04:06 PM

I was referring to "Dogville"... The other movie of his I saw was "Breaking the Waves" which didn't seem different from many other movies. I don't count the song after each chapter, but I'd love to find that version of "Child in Time".
'Dogville' could also be described as repulsive though, whether you personally found it to be repulsive or not...

I mean, chained up, slave, multiple rape, baby killing... I mean seriously.

AdamUpBxtch

02-01-17, 05:00 PM

http://static.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/hacksaw-ridge-2016-images-andrew-garfield.jpg
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) 4.5
Some of the best action sequences I've seen since Saving Private Ryan's Normandy scenes.

https://world.wng.org/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero/public/field/image/Manchest%20by%20the%20sea-w.jpg?itok=csUPJ-6F
Manchester By The Sea (2016) 4
Fantastic acting all around really liked it.

matt72582

02-01-17, 05:53 PM

Phone Booth - 6.5/10

Acting isn't good, lots of cliches, but it's an original idea, and it's a short movie.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/Phone_Booth_movie.jpg

Nausicaä

02-01-17, 06:07 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/Il_racconto_dei_racconti_poster.jpg

rating_3

iank

02-01-17, 07:18 PM

s1n1st3r

02-01-17, 08:39 PM

http://pre12.deviantart.net/4708/th/pre/f/2016/159/6/2/lights_out_movie_poster__2016__by_johnyisthedevil-da5g865.jpg

Lights Out

I had heard a lot of good things about this movie being a top notch horror. I do think it is solid but I feel it is not on the level as horror movies like the conjuring (in recent times). I must say this is the most intelligent horror created in terms on the characters actually believing straight away in regards to this being haunting them. I was thinking there was going to be good jump scares but they played it a bit too safe on that front. Maria Bello was an odd choice to use because she is hardly in it and has not much impact. They could have cast a no name to do the same job. Overall it was enjoyable enough to watch but I probably wont rewatch for a couple of years.

6/10 Stars

Iroquois

02-01-17, 09:56 PM

Why such a high score?

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/992/404/7f2.jpg

FM19

02-01-17, 10:10 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/The_Founder_poster.png
The Founder (2016)

4

cricket

02-02-17, 09:17 AM

Bad Santa 2 (2016)

2.5

http://nerdist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bad-Santa-2-featured.jpg

There's plenty of laughs in this but it's nowhere near as good as the first movie. For everything I thought was funny, there was just as much that wasn't. It started out promisingly enough, but at a certain point the nonstop barrage of crude jokes feels forced and redundant. If you don't like crude humor, don't watch this movie. It's always nice to watch Billy Bob and the little guy, while Christina Hendricks and Kathy Baker were fun to watch in supporting roles.

Rey Skywalker

02-02-17, 10:00 AM

https://68.media.tumblr.com/032cfa3ffcd6e361af0e5c983ee6198b/tumblr_ok4i3iXhHX1tfg6jso6_1280.png

Amelie (2001)

4

AdamUpBxtch

02-02-17, 11:26 AM

Spooks: The Greater Good. Passable enough movie version of the long-running BBC series. Peter Firth is as good as ever as Harry Pierce, as is Tim McInnerny, also reprising his recurring role from the series in hilariously sleazy fashion (and he has a spectacular scene looking a gun-toting terrorist in the eye and unrepentantly verbally ripping him to shreds). There's no real reason for this to be a film rather than a TV special, though, other than the obvious (money).

Yeah, gotta admit only watched this film because Kit Harington from Game of Thrones stars in it and I wanted to see how good he'd do outside of Jon Snow (not watching Pompeii heard it wasn't good). Kit was alright but the movie was pretty underwhelming in my opinion. Never watched the TV Series or even knew it was based off a TV Series, and I watch a lot of British TV shows.

WorldFilmGeek

02-02-17, 12:12 PM

Citizen Rules

02-02-17, 01:50 PM

Gold Diggers of 1933 - an excellent classic thanks to Busby Berkeley's elaborate musical numbers and a very good romance story that changes the bourgeois' views on show girls. Great cast and all fun! A in my book. Well hot damn! somebody else appreciates the charm of Ruby Keeler other than myself:p I love that movie:)

Ultraviolence

02-02-17, 02:02 PM

http://i67.tinypic.com/28sms5e.jpg
06/10

matt72582

02-02-17, 03:36 PM

Neal Brennan: 3 Mics - 7/10

It's mostly him talking about his violent father and dealing with depression.

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Nausicaä

02-02-17, 05:29 PM

Spooks(or MI:5 I believe in America) was a brilliant British series, film was decent but not as good as most of the television run, it got to ten series before they finished it.

----------------------------

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Gods_of_Egypt_poster.jpg

rating_2

I had to rewind the film about four times towards the end because I nodded off every time I tried to finish it.

MonnoM

02-02-17, 05:56 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Gods_of_Egypt_poster.jpg

rating_2

I had to rewind the film about four times towards the end because I nodded off every time I tried to finish it.

Every now and then a movie comes along that would better serve as a torture device than anything resembling entertainment. Add this to the list.

I just really, really hate that movie.

Raven73

02-02-17, 08:29 PM

The BFG ... 5/10

Ben Hur (2016) ... 7/10

Hunt for the wilderpeople ... 7/10

TheUsualSuspect

02-02-17, 09:17 PM

Iroquois

02-02-17, 09:51 PM

La chinoise - 3.5

too real

Yasashii

02-02-17, 10:25 PM

Arrival (2016)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Arrival%2C_Movie_Poster.jpg

This movie rocked my world today. I expected it to be something like Interstellar. Clever on the surface, but not much to cover for it when you dig into it. I went into it with those low expectations, and it turned out to be something very different indeed.

I think that was the intention in a way. I remember the trailer being largely underwhelming. The poster makes it look like just another garden variety alien movie. But then I heard it being praised on the internet. I checked out the RottenTomatoes ratings and that finally compelled me to see it. When you start watching it, you can't help but notice the very dark cinematography, which makes it look kind of cheap, as if it's going to be another one of those sad aliens-came-and-frakked-stuff-up stories.

Then, weird stuff starts happening. The main character starts feeling weird around the alien craft. It's not acknowledged. Then we start seeing some kind of visions involving the main character. They appear to be flashbacks but wouldn't make any sense if they are. That too is not really acknowledged.

The story unfolds in an increasingly non-linear way and only at the end do we learn there's a good reason for that. Might sound pretentious and confusing but it actually works in the movie's favor.

It manages to capture the uncertainty and the strangeness of the situation of aliens landing on this planet. It delves into the thought process of the aliens, as well as the human reaction to it. It approaches the topic at an unexpected angle.

There have been so many alien movies, and yet this one proves that it's still possible to make one and give the audience an experience they haven't had before. Interstellar tried to do something like this and people ended up making jokes about Hans Zimmer falling asleep on his organ. People actually remember Arrival for the right reasons.

5

FromBeyond

02-02-17, 11:34 PM

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/freebirds-newtrailer.jpg
Free Birds (2013)

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. A turkey gets pardoned at thanksgiving by the President (not Donald Trump) and goes to live with the president and his daughter who has a very short attention span and falls to sleep often... the turkey is abducted by another turkey, maybe it's a chicken... anyway these chickens discover a time machine called Steve that happens to be shaped like a egg and is voiced by George Takei... anyway they decide to go back to the first ever thanksgiving and stop the turkey eating tradition from ever happening. There's lot's of fun characters and the story is generous.... the funniest moments came from a rivalry between two alpha chickens that grows into respect and mutual admiration..

4/5

Rey Skywalker

02-03-17, 06:32 AM

http://68.media.tumblr.com/45ebd6343ababdcab05265a6f944e344/tumblr_oksny7Fhqn1tfg6jso1_1280.jpg

Groundhog Day (1993)

3

Ultraviolence

02-03-17, 07:27 AM

http://i2.wp.com/doom-generation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/936full-bedevilled-poster.jpg?fit=936%2C1191&w=640
Poor Kim Bok-nam :,(
07/10

ScarletLion

02-03-17, 08:06 AM

Poor Kim Bok-nam :,(
07/10

That is a good movie. I loved it. Brutal in places.

Ultraviolence

02-03-17, 08:43 AM

That is a good movie. I loved it. Brutal in places.

Brutal and sad :[

Sarge

02-03-17, 09:06 AM

Whiplash

A friend had been telling me for a while that he thought that I would like this film but I just didn't think I would.

Finally watched it today and turns out he was right.

Firstly the two leads JK Simmons and Miles Teller are really good in this film.

The music in the film is also a big plus and has led me to deduce that I need more Jazz in my life.

It is a film about loss, drive, sacrifice, learning what is important, overcoming and not giving in to 'bullies' as well as drumming and Jazz.

JK Simmons character evoked feelings of anger and affection and caused me to laugh at the very same time.

A good good film

8/10

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-03-17, 09:52 AM

Babe: Pig in the City (1998) *rewatch*
5
They just put both of them on Netflix. I love this movie. One of my all time favorite sequels.

Iroquois

02-03-17, 09:53 AM

Rhys

02-03-17, 10:33 AM

Groundhog Day - 4-

doubledenim

02-03-17, 10:42 AM

davincis

02-03-17, 10:56 AM

last movie i watched is "the vacation"

i can give that movie 7/10

edarsenal

02-03-17, 12:08 PM

Well, he SORTA did. Saying it was a kind of safe place hiding behind Dave and out of the spot light, if I remember correctly.

MovieMeditation

02-03-17, 12:48 PM

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter - 2

Not quite as bad as I was expecting, but still...I was just starting to really like these movies, too.

It's almost impressive how easily I got used to the objectively appalling editing, though - and at least you get Ser Jorah chewing the scenery with aplomb.
Yeah, I mean after I said you probably wouldn't like it because of the editing, I began looking up the reviews for the film, which were almost just posted...

And man, I'm surprised they aren't worse. I guess it's better than what the trailers/marketing/reputation make/could make it out to be. Personally though, I still think I'm done with the series. I don't have the desire to continue. But you never know.

matt72582

02-03-17, 01:19 PM

Well, he SORTA did. Saying it was a kind of safe place hiding behind Dave and out of the spot light, if I remember correctly.

Exactly... Even though they both wrote the stuff, being in front of the camera, you have to make it funny, and Chappelle has that.

matt72582

02-03-17, 01:20 PM

The Battle of Algiers - 10/10

Probably my 10th viewing.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/aa/The_Battle_of_Algiers_poster.jpg

Ultraviolence

02-03-17, 03:21 PM

https://i.jeded.com/i/suicide-club-jisatsu-saakuru.26532.jpg
I wanted to kill myself with that musics :(
05/10

Movie Max

02-03-17, 04:27 PM

50/50 (2011) rating_3_5-

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28672&stc=1&d=1486153519

I remember wanting to see this movie. Finally, I got a chance. It's ok. I'm not that responsive to Rogen's comedy. Kendrick is just another face for me, nothing special. I do like Gordon-Levitt and Dallas Howard. I laughed a few times.:)

Gideon58

02-03-17, 05:08 PM

FromBeyond

02-03-17, 05:12 PM

https://www.cineworld.co.uk/xmedia-cw/repo/feats/posters/HO00002784.jpghttp://cdn5.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/landscape_928x523/2014/08/goob_venice_film_still_a_l.jpg
The Goob

A gritty well crafted slice of life in a depressed area of rural Norfolk in the UK that is all too real

4/5

Nausicaä

02-03-17, 05:25 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/Jason_Bourne_%28film%29.jpg

3

hell_storm2004

02-03-17, 05:55 PM

Moonlight - 6/10
La La Land - 6.5/10
Silence - 6.5/10
Miss Sloane - 6.5/10
A Man Called Ove - 7.5/10
Fences - 6.7/10
Hacksaw Ridge - 7/10
Hidden Figures - 7.5/10
Manchester by the Sea - 6.5/10
Hell or High Water - 5/10

Mostly most Oscar movie... meh!

Citizen Rules

02-03-17, 11:09 PM

https://mgtvwkrg.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/12186541_896438823774883_828607913234690716_o.jpg?w=650
USS Indianapolis: Men Of Courage

Straight of the bat this was awful, immediately we are thrown into a battle that the Syfy channel would be proud of. Then it just got more sketchy, . I knew it would be bad but I had some faint glimmer of hope, considering the hefty story it would have some redeeming features... nope. Directed by Mario Van Peebles.... you did hear that correctly. Avoid at all costs.

0/5 I just added this to my Netfix queue. After reading your review, I'm thinking about skipping it.

Has anybody else seen this one?

TheUsualSuspect

02-03-17, 11:16 PM

I just added this to my Netfix queue. After reading your review, I'm thinking about skipping it.

Has anybody else seen this one?

No, but the trailer made me want to skip it.

Iroquois

02-04-17, 12:30 AM

Yeah, I mean after I said you probably wouldn't like it because of the editing, I began looking up the reviews for the film, which were almost just posted...

And man, I'm surprised they aren't worse. I guess it's better than what the trailers/marketing/reputation make/could make it out to be. Personally though, I still think I'm done with the series. I don't have the desire to continue. But you never know.

I imagine that if you're going to go to the effort of seeing the sixth Resident Evil movie while it's still in theatres then chances are you're either in for the long haul or not particularly fussed about what you watch so you're probably going to go easy on it. I think a lot of the disappointment for me comes from how radically different it is from Retribution (which I would probably count as the series' high point and would genuinely recommend despite your existing reservations about the series). Retribution had an appreciably weird set-up and a fairly polished execution, so Final Chapter going the greatest-hits route and settling for less in terms of action was always going to be a let-down. The harsh thing is that it actually does have some promising set-pieces (fortress siege, tank fight, etc.) that only make the tight camerawork and choppy editing seem especially pronounced. Wikipedia says that it had a $40m budget (as opposed to $60m for Afterlife or $65m for Retribution, and that's without adjusting for inflation) so I wonder how much of the problems can be blamed on that.

That being said, I'm still not sure if it's actually the worst one. Its only real competition is Apocalypse, but for some reason I'm actually having trouble deciding.

ScarletLion

02-04-17, 05:24 AM

Moonlight - 6/10
La La Land - 6.5/10
Fences - 6.7/10
Hacksaw Ridge - 7/10
Manchester by the Sea - 6.5/10
Hell or High Water - 5/10

Some, er, controversial ratings there!

cricket

02-04-17, 08:10 AM

Cabin Fever (2016)

2.5

http://gamona-images.de/682649/bbfd859c3b57dcbd730599e10de8a7c8.jpg

I look at anything made this millennium as a new movie, so I thought this remake was especially pointless. Being a big fan of the original, I was really hating this at first. There are very few differences other than the quality. The new pancakes kid is terrible, and everything about it is inferior. However, once the mayhem got going I started to enjoy myself. I ended up liking it, and the key ended up being not trying to compare the two movies all the way through.

this_is_the_ girl

02-04-17, 08:12 AM

https://livelovecinema.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/unnamed-11.jpg?w=685
Deepwater Horizon (2016, Peter Berg)

3
A decent 'based on true events' disaster movie with some great visual effects. The mud explosion scene and then the actual big explosion - when all hell breaks loose - are exceptionally well done. That's the best part of the movie, hands down. Otherwise not much about it really stands out but... it's still fairly enjoyable.

Movie Max

02-04-17, 10:01 AM

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) rating_4

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28682&stc=1&d=1486216791

Very good. Kept me glued to the screen. Many surprises. I refused to watch Cloverfield, so, I'm actually glad I gave this movie a chance. This movie is very watchable and reminds me of Signs (2002).

ShopkeeperTriumph

02-04-17, 10:12 AM

John Goodman is so good in that.

Pretty obvious spoiler ahead.

I really wish it wasn't called 10 Cloverfield Lane so the reveal with the obvious connection to the original would've been truly shocking at the end, being a big fan of Cloverfield, and all. It really killed any surprise going in. It's a pretty solid movie, though.

Movie Max

02-04-17, 10:23 AM

I don't read about movies, until after I've seen them. I turned Cloverfield off quite early, so, I still don't know what the obvious connection might be. I can't believe this movie is better than Signs, and only on a $5 000 000 budget. Must be Joaquin that is bringing down that Signs rating.:D

MovieMeditation

02-04-17, 11:49 AM

Retribution (which I would probably count as the series' high point and would genuinely recommend despite your existing reservations about the series).
Well sh*t, I guess I'ma give it a go then.

doubledenim

02-04-17, 11:56 AM

Some, er, controversial ratings there!

Moonlight - 6/10
La La Land - 6.5/10
Silence - 6.5/10
Miss Sloane - 6.5/10
A Man Called Ove - 7.5/10
Fences - 6.7/10
Hacksaw Ridge - 7/10
Hidden Figures - 7.5/10
Manchester by the Sea - 6.5/10
Hell or High Water - 5/10

Mostly most Oscar movie... meh!

http://img2.tvtome.com/i/u/6e4a6b2528fc4bfccb6690533bca5ccb.gif (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwj40Jf45vbRAhWBKCYKHcBiCMoQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tv.com%2Fshows%2Fhow-to-get-away-with-murder%2Fcommunity%2Fpost%2Fhow-to-get-away-with-murder-season-1-episode-4-lets-get-to-scooping-review-141356042054%2F&bvm=bv.146094739,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGAWN4zs6QEWt7c6_YgWCsz1axdpg&ust=1486310125385722)

Movie Max

02-04-17, 11:59 AM

Well sh*t, I guess I'ma give it a go then.

I watched it and I won't waste my time rating it. It is what it is. Many gamers and prepubescent boys love it, and for good reason. No need to crap on their parade.

matt72582

02-04-17, 01:27 PM

Au Revoir Les Enfants - 7.5/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/Goodbye%2C_children_film.jpg

FromBeyond

02-04-17, 01:43 PM

I just added this to my Netfix queue. After reading your review, I'm thinking about skipping it.

Has anybody else seen this one?

Bro just watch the first 10 minutes and then you will skip it.. unless you like torture.

this_is_the_ girl

02-04-17, 02:06 PM

Have never seen Casablanca...have always had the feeling that it would be one of those classics that doesn't live up to its rep but I'm going to give it a go someday.

I was hugely underwhelmed, if not bored, by it, to be honest. Overrated was the first word on my mind after it ended.
Not saying it's bad - I just didn't get what the whole fuss was about.

Sure, Bogart's charismatic screen presence was riveting to watch as was Ingrid Bergman's ethereal beauty, but I just didn't connect with the story all that much.

edarsenal

02-04-17, 02:32 PM

two comics/cartoon related documentaries, kung fu and an action sequel. . . such was my previous week

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I Know That Voice (Documentary) 3.5++ This was rather interesting. Going through a variety of voice talents it delved , rather deeply into both the "technical" aspects of their trade, but the "emotional" as well. Fun, informative - rather liked the concept of how they set the particulars of "voicing" a script as if it was a sheet of music - that was pretty cool.

http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/browbeat/2013/11/13/calvin_hobbes.jpg.CROP.promovar-mediumlarge.jpg

Dear Mr. Watterson (Documentary) 4 This was more of a love letter TO the creator/artist/writer of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip since Bill Watterson has been, and remains a reclusive who never merchandised his work and kept it in strip form only. Found this rather endearing in format, as both old and new fans paid homage, along with other comic strip artists, including Breathed who did Bloom County/Opus/Outland sharing some of their correspondence that always included artwork to one another.
I found this while searching for the first doc and was rather happy to have stumbled across it. Now I need to pull out one of my Calvin and Hobbes books and reread this fanciful, and at times, philosophical strip who's soul motive was to: Go Exploring.

God Bless You, Mr Watterson - where ever you are

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Rise of the Legend (China) 3.5+ While I did enjoy seeing old time great, Sammo playing the villain, this was the usual vengeance faire as the antagonist moles his way into the leading dock gang. Some very decent fights and not so decent wire work but still entertaining all the same.

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Jack Reacher; Never Go Back 3 I really would have enjoyed this a WHOLE lot more if they didn't go the fail-safe way of humanizing the character by bringing in a teenage girl for him to protect and care about. This budding franchise REALLY didn't need a liberal dose of saccharine, so early in the game.
Otherwise, I could have fully enjoyed this as I did the original.
The Bastards.

cricket

02-04-17, 02:49 PM

American Honey (2016)

4

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I'm not sure how I would describe this, maybe a free-spirited road trip look at white trash America. I felt like I shared an experience more than watching a movie. It's two hours and forty minutes long but I was never bored. I think all of the actors did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. It was a weird mix of depressing and uplifting.

edarsenal

02-04-17, 03:06 PM

"a weird mix of depressing and uplifting"

hmmm, that does sound intriguing

Swan

02-04-17, 03:08 PM

I started that the other day, got about fifteen minutes in, really liking it. My favorite thing so far is it's use of modern music. It is seriously refreshing to see an artistic film embrace that kind of music.

Little Devil

02-04-17, 03:15 PM

The last movie I watched was Arrival.

I can't say I expected much and I didn't get much either. I didn't read th book so I can't say if it's faithful to it or not [not that it even matters, I'm quite ok with certain liberties as long as they make sense].

It's not a bad movie at all, just not that wonderful either. Has a good premise though.

Movie Max

02-04-17, 03:36 PM

The Witch (2015) rating_2-

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28684&stc=1&d=1486236657

No, not everything. The subtitles were very helpful.:rolleyes:

This thing is like a broken Shakespearean tragedy. A movie about trying to get a glimpse of boobies, crying, praying and lamenting. After that, they blame the goat. Way too much talking, but not regular talking, it's mostly religious drivel. There are a few very brief appearances by a crow, two ghosts and some witches. Waste of my viewing time and patience.:tsk:

Iro's rating was right on this one.:D

Citizen Rules

02-04-17, 03:55 PM

Little Devil

02-04-17, 03:57 PM

The Witch (2015) rating_2-

No, not everything. The subtitles were very helpful.:rolleyes:

This thing is like a broken Shakespearean tragedy. A movie about trying to get a glimpse of boobies, crying, praying and lamenting. After that, they blame the goat. Way too much talking, but not regular talking, it's mostly religious drivel. There are a few very brief appearances by a crow, two ghosts and some witches. Waste of my viewing time and patience.:tsk:

Iro's rating was right on this one.:D
My favorite movie of the year.

TokeZa

02-04-17, 04:02 PM

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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) by Fritz Lang

4+

Iroquois

02-04-17, 04:16 PM

Well sh*t, I guess I'ma give it a go then.

Indeed.

I watched it and I won't waste my time rating it. It is what it is. Many gamers and prepubescent boys love it, and for good reason. No need to crap on their parade.

Yeah, well...

The Witch (2015) rating_2-

Iro's rating was right on this one.:D

...shows what you know (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1616013#post1616013).

Anyway...

Lethal Weapon 4 - 2

I'm too old for this sh*t.

Movie Max

02-04-17, 04:25 PM

The Harvest (2013) rating_2

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/the-harvest-2015/large_ndlRRAQh2S3tMLII8N6MrIPIqZS.jpg

Weak Drama. Weak Horror. Weak Mystery. BLEH! :bored:

Mr Minio

02-04-17, 04:31 PM

The Witch (2015) rating_2- You've just been added to the blacklist by me and Swan.

Movie Max

02-04-17, 04:53 PM

You've just been added to the blacklist by me and Swan.

If I was an Asian teenage girl, you wouldn't be this mean.:p

MovieMeditation

02-04-17, 05:08 PM

Movie Max

02-04-17, 05:10 PM

I considered you for my Top MoFos list for a while...

I guess that's an over and done thing now...

I know, sorry to disappoint, one bag of popcorn too much?:D

Nausicaä

02-04-17, 05:32 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7b/Vendetta_%282013_film%29.jpg

rating_2_5

One of the better straight to dvd/blu-ray films(don't think it got a cinema release) starring Danny Dyer.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81mbRohXr1L._SY445_.jpg

rating_3_5

Mr Minio

02-04-17, 07:00 PM

If I was an Asian teenage girl, you wouldn't be this mean.:p Yes. Then you would go to my yellow list.

matt72582

02-04-17, 08:17 PM

Tell Them Willie Boy is Here - 7.5/10

Not enough scenes with Robert Blake (Willie) and way too many of Redford playing hide and seek, which gets very boring. It started out so great, then kinda went down. The writing was great, when it was there.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d3/Tell_them_willie_boy_is_here_poster.jpg

cricket

02-04-17, 11:38 PM

Sully (2016)

3.5

http://entertainment.ie//images_content/rectangle/620x372/Sully-Film-Still.jpg

This movie was probably about as good as I could have hoped for, although I would prefer something a little more ambitious from a director/actor combo like Eastwood and Hanks. I should mention that Aaron Eckhart is an actor I usually don't like, but I thought he did a nice job here as the co-pilot. My wife and I certainly enjoyed the movie, but it's not the type that will stay with me.

The Gunslinger45

02-04-17, 11:51 PM

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While I won't say it is a masterpiece like some people are calling it, but La La Land and director Damien Chazelle are proof that cinema is not dead. While there is plenty of crap to be found, there are still artists who are willing to push the medium and bring something new to the table.

I really liked Whiplash in 2014 and La La Land shows that Chazelle is really big into both film and music. Especially jazz. And Chazelle's films are infused with a brimming passion for both. This film has plenty of homages to the Golden Age of Hollywood and old school musicals from posters, to dance and tap sequences, to one final scene towards the end of the movie that is pure old school musicals. And like in Whiplash, there are several really good musical numbers of jazz and a genuine love for the musical genre. And the passion shows on scene.

And while I admit the film started out a tad awkward, the film as a whole was great. The music was on point, the cinematography was out of sight, and I really liked the writing. While the film does do a story that we have seen before (two up and coming artists fall in love) the film's execution is superb; and the fusion of a love of jazz and musicals is totally unique. I expect this movie to get a lot of love come Oscar night.

4.5

TheUsualSuspect

02-05-17, 12:04 AM

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - 3

I was surprised at how well put together the first film was. I was also surprised that they were making a sequel to the flick. I knew they were not going to strike lightning twice though. Well, I was mostly right, as the film takes on a more action-heavy role than the first and doesn't feel as tight in the script department. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is competent enough to hold your attention for the running time. A solid performance from Cruise, a weird subplot involving a teenager that doesn't ring true, a lacking villain and a forced side-kick role for Cobie Smulders, leaves the film as a mixed bag. More positive than negative in the long run as those action sequence are fun and Cruise is still an entertaining star.

Movie Max

02-05-17, 12:29 AM

Uncle John (2015) rating_3_5+

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kiMe5qx3zxc/Vpg-csBeu4I/AAAAAAAFRlU/a0haU_qbugc/s1600/033%2BUncle%2BJohn%2B%25282015%2529.jpg

Ashton, or should I say Sgt. Taggart from Bevery Hills Cop, is excellent in the role of Uncle John. He's a very serious guy in this film. This is my kind of independent flick. :yup: Gives a very precise example of "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust".:furious: The cover and poster art is also pretty good.

http://screenmag.com/media/cache/68/bf/68bffc95cf00044997e3df694bca3436.jpg

zissou

02-05-17, 04:13 AM

:):):):(

"Allied" with Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard (who is about as pretty as they come!)

resopamenic

02-05-17, 04:43 AM

Chungking Express (1994)

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My jiejie was so kewl in it

Faye.Wong

Henchman

02-05-17, 06:03 AM

La La Land

I'm pretty sure people are praising it just because there hasn't been a good muscial in quite some time

Rey Skywalker

02-05-17, 06:35 AM

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The Reader (2008)

rating_4

manram24

02-05-17, 06:37 AM

Donnie Brasco 7.5/10

resopamenic

02-05-17, 11:11 AM

Django (1966)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/Djangofilm.jpg

must be something if I watched it along ago with red scorpion as a kid, I know.

2

matt72582

02-05-17, 12:31 PM

The Damned - 7.5/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/01/The_Damned_Poster.jpg

this_is_the_ girl

02-05-17, 01:59 PM

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Arrival (2016, Denis Villeneuve)

2

Just an utterly forgettable, second-rate, cliche-ridden melodrama with sci-fi elements. Basically, a snooze-fest all the way through, aside from a couple of moments (that first entry into the ship was promising). Too much maudlin sentimentality and complete lack of a convincing, interesting story. Obviously, the intent was to create something profoundly moving and cathartic but it fell dismally flat (imho). I was never really invested in what was going on at any point in the movie, and at the end I felt as emotionally numb as I was at the beginning.

Yoda

02-05-17, 02:00 PM

Whaaaaaat.

ScarletLion

02-05-17, 02:07 PM

Movie Max

02-05-17, 02:23 PM

Cardboard Boxer (2016) 3.5

http://www.undertheradarmag.com/uploads/review_images/cardboardboxer.jpg

Definitely one of the more interesting homeless guy movies I've seen over the years.

this_is_the_ girl

02-05-17, 02:45 PM

I just do not get this at all. The concept of the reveal blew my mind. It's scintillating.
I'm glad you liked it, but it didn't strike me that way, to be honest. In fact, I found the whole thing terribly predictable and uninvolving.

For the record, I'm not that wild about "twists". With twist-driven movies, once the novelty is gone, all you're left with is the rest of the film, and if it's lacking, well, you've got a problem.

matt72582

02-05-17, 04:09 PM

Boys Town - 7/10

Very accessible movie.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/Boys_town.jpg

Sarge

02-05-17, 04:50 PM

'It's kind of a funny story'

Decent

6.5

Movie Max

02-05-17, 11:37 PM

Rudderless (2014) rating_4

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Well done, Macy!

Crudup, Yelchin and Fishburne are all excellent. Gomez is an insignificant presence in the form of three cameo-like appearances. It turned out to be a very good film. Quality acting.:yup:

cricket

02-06-17, 12:03 AM

Mommy (2014)

4.5

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I never heard of this movie before hearing Camo mention it, and that's when I put it on my watchlist. After seeing a great review of it from Okay, I moved it up to the top.

The story is simple; a single milf trying to raise her hell raising teenage son. He's out of control and she's up against it. Obviously he's missing a father figure and she's not the greatest example for him. Usually in a movie like this, if the kid was going to straighten out, I think it would come from either an older male coming into his life, or a girl he's interested in. Instead, a female neighbor around his mother's age comes in to help. He responds, but there's no quick fixes. I loved the characters. They are imperfect people with real troubles. They are not that likable, but I came to care for them. Fine acting, technically strong, and emotionally powerful. I thought it was great.

Mäx

02-06-17, 01:55 AM

Terrific movie!

Derek Vinyard

02-06-17, 03:55 AM

Iroquois

02-06-17, 04:03 AM

Aliens - 4.5, maybe 4

The music kind of annoys me and I'm not so fussed about it in terms of action, but I can't bring myself to hate it. Also kind of like Terminator 2 in that it seems like every flaw this movie has gets exacerbated to hell and back by wave after wave of imitators.

dadgumblah

02-06-17, 04:26 AM

Hotel for Dogs (2009)

When you watch a movie with this title, you pretty much know what you're going to get: a kid's movie with lots of dogs in a hotel, some complications, and a happy ending. So, watching it, I got just that. And I'm cool with it. A sister and brother are in the system, having lost their parents, and are currently with two bozos (Kevin Dillon, Lisa Kudrow) as their foster parents. Knowing that the foster folks wouldn't accept him, they have to keep their family dog hidden. Don Cheadle plays their caseworker who cares for them but doesn't know what to do with them. While hiding out from the law after shoplifting, the kids discover a deserted hotel that used to be one of those "Grand Hotel" type of things but has gone to pot. They discover a couple of dogs who already live there, and decide to hide their dog there. There are various complications, like the kids picking up strays on the street and lodging them at the hotel; the kids dodging the mean old dog catchers who wonder where all the dogs are going; the population of the dogs growing to epic proportions because they don't have the heart to turn them away, and so on.

Good performances by a cast who don't mind being in a light kid's movie and working with both children and animals. Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin play the sister and brother and they're both good young actors, and Roberts has gone on to bigger fame---not sure about Austin, I'll have to look him up. But he's fun in this as he's a preteen mechanical whiz kid who puts his talent to great use for the dogs' needs at the hotel. Fun stuff.

http://www.superiorpics.com/movie_pictures/mp/2009_Hotel_for_Dogs/2009_hotel_for_dogs_018.jpg

3.5

The Nice Guys (2016)

This is a great movie, written and directed by Shane Black, who also wrote and directed the excellent Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. This has his usual touch of sex, violence, and hilarious situations and one-liners. Russel Crowe is seen as a down-on-his-luck enforcer who takes cheapo jobs on-the-quiet to make ends meet, while Ryan Gosling is a private detective without a sense of smell (he can't sniff out clues, get it?), who really can put things together when he's not drinking himself silly. When a porno actress is killed, their two respective cases are joined, and after a "meet-rough" situation, they decide to team up for hopefully a big payday. Joining them is Gosling's hard-headed little preteen daughter, played by Australian actress Angourie Rice, with nary a hint of an Aussie accent. She is excellent in the movie, defying her dad at every turn and ending up being a better detective than him at times. These three manage to put everything together by the movie's end but not without slam-bang action all along the way. The last third in particular is almost non-stop action and I haven't been so thrilled by a "buddy cop" last section of a movie in a long, long time.

Kim Basinger shows up as a woman with some clues to help the guys (and little girl), and Keith David is great as a thug who tries to throw them off the trail. Come for the action and stay for the laughs!

http://www.revistacinefagia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/the-nice-guys-1.jpg

4.5

iank

02-06-17, 04:29 AM

Split. Three teenage girls are abducted by a man who appears to have a couple of dozen split personalities, who promises them that a new personality he calls "the Beast" is about to be born... Disappointing thriller/chiller from M Night Shyamalan that started off okay but never developed into anything particularly interesting. Not bad as such, but very ordinary. For a split personality psycho thriller, forget this and go watch John Lithgow chewing the scenery in the far more entertaining early 90s Brian De Palma flick Raising Cain instead.

Camo

02-06-17, 06:09 AM

Silence - 3.5-

https://s28.postimg.org/3yr8d1b71/silencio.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/z5pvgxz3d/)

Disappointing for a Scorsese but still pretty good. It wasn't bad by an means just not completely for me, thought it was way too long there were pretty significant stretches where i was bored which never happens with even the Scorsese films i don't like. There was alot of good too though; it was gorgeous and some of it was pretty riveting, my biggest surprise was that i actually liked Garfield for once. Going in i thought he could potentially ruin the film for me since i usually don't like him; he was actually one of my favourite things about the film though.

Also just want to say Cricket has been killing it the past few days :up: Always nervous about what he'll think of my favourites and American Honey is my #1 of 2016 and Mommy is my #1 of 2014 :up:

Iroquois

02-06-17, 06:11 AM

With that formatting, I thought that was a Cricket post at first.

Camo

02-06-17, 06:17 AM

With that formatting, I thought that was a Cricket post at first.

There's many differences between me and Crickets posts. He posts the year and he puts the rating below the title instead of next to it and... yeah that's about it.

Iroquois

02-06-17, 06:39 AM

It was the increase in the title font size that threw me.

Ultraviolence

02-06-17, 07:22 AM

Hell or High Water - rating_4_5
SPL: KILLZONE - rating_5
SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES - rating_4_5
A BLOODY SPEAR ON MOUNT FUJI - rating_4

HOPE - rating_5 - 10000/10 :)
http://www.hancinema.net/photos/fullsizephoto341834.jpg
This is it! I cried A LOT!
This movie is beautiful!!
https://cinemacinesakura.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/cinesakura_hope_sowon_mate1.jpg?w=474&h=203
Best childrens in a movie ever!
I have to watch again!

WorldFilmGeek

02-06-17, 10:19 AM

https://worldfilmgeek.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/runningwild.jpg?w=299&h=436

Running Wild - officially getting a release this Friday (one of the perks of being a film blogger is getting to see screeners early), this is the tale of a widow who learns she is left with virtually nothing and will have to give up her family's ranch in 90 days. Her ranch hand comes up with an idea to bring in inmates of a correctional facility to help them rehabilitate wild horses so they can auction them off to breeders to save the farm. The film has a really good story about redemption with Sharon Stone playing another ranch owner who, due to misconceptions from her scheming sister, attempts to stop the widow and inmates from succeeding. The story has a lot of heart. I even got to interview the co-writer and co-producer of the film, who based the film on things she experienced (she also plays Sharon's scheming sister in the film).

Final rating: B+