Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[Rey Skywalker]

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La La Land (2016)

4

[Raven73]

Another Earth 5/10.
I couldn't get over the fact that a planet as large as ours got so close without causing huge problems for our gravity, tides and other major forces. I read a couple of articles (http://www.livescience.com/33406-another-earth-film-grounded-cutting-edge-physics.html) from science websites claiming that the physics in the movie is sound, and that explanations were omitted from the film to avoid exposition, but I felt this omission hurt the movie overall. According to these websites, quantum physics allows for identical earths, which I frankly find a little disturbing. I was disappointed in the ending.

[Raven73]

Altered States. 4/10.
Scientist experiments with sensory deprivation, has terrifying visions of Hell, but decides to continue the experiments anyways. He gradually devolves into less-intelligent lifeforms. Bizarre.

[mattiasflgrtll6]

Aw man, what? I love Altered States!

[Edge]

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Not a bad film but felt kind of empty without having any of the interesting characters from the original Harry Potter series and the school. Having them replaced with very bland ones and a period piece of New York was no replacement in my opinion. Still the film still managed to entertain in not exactly enthral

[Redwell]

The Day He Arrives (Sang-soo, 2011) 4
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My second outing with Sang-soo feels strangely familiar, as intended. The Day He Arrives is definitely a better funded project than Oki's Movie, but it's the same base equation with some variables changed. From the reviews I've read, that is the point. Sang-soo is a filmmaker who can accurately be described as narrow and repetitive, thus making him the perfect candidate to inspect the meta of the Groundhog Day style purgatory which he inhabits. It's a Choose Your Own Adventure exercise in Chaos Theory. It's fractalized narratives projecting every dimension of his identity. Admittedly, I do enjoy thinking about them a bit more than sitting through them, but unlike with Xavier Dolan per say, watching this guy make the same movie over and over serves a grander purpose. It's ingenious really.

[neiba]

It's a Wonderful Life (F. Capra, 1946)


Another movie that has been on my watchlist for far too long.

Even if this kind of story doesn't usually grab my attention, this is an amazing movie, especially because of the one and only James Stewart. He steals every single scene is in, not because the rest of the cast is bad but because the man simply lived 30 years ahead of his time.
Here, he delivers one of the strongest and most complete perfomances I've seen by him, showing an impressive array of emotions and presence throughout the all movie, never feeling dated or old fashioned. The man was simply a genius.

I liked the ending, gave it a nice Christmasy touch, though the whole angel thing seemed a bit too much, even if I understand where it came from.

rating_4 -

[cricket]

Moonlight (2016)

3.5-

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Well made with strong performances, and I think there's a certain admirable quality in taking the story in the direction they did. I don't think there is anything special or memorable about it, and I do wonder if last years Oscar controversy had something to do with it's best picture win, although I have now seen five of the nominees and I don't think any of them are close to timeless classics. Looking at the best picture winners list, I think the overall quality has taken a big step back since the 90's.

[OdumC]

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rating_1_5

So that's what happened to Adam Sandler and David Spade, they're cranking out direct to Netflix movies.

Now I knew I was in for no Citizen Kane going in, but this thing was a mess. it didn't know what it wanted to be, a comedy, action movie, serious message about big pharma burying cures for diseases for $$$... so it tried to be all those and did none of them well. It received the half popcorn box just for the epic chick fight at the end set to Madonna's "Crazy For You"

[resopamenic]

Elle (2016)
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it has nothing to do with sayin' the movie bad, only we got sick to watch sick persons bcoz we sick already to begin with

2.5

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

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rating_1_5

So that's what happened to Adam Sandler and David Spade, they're cranking out direct to Netflix movies.

Now I knew I was in for no Citizen Kane going in, but this thing was a mess. it didn't know what it wanted to be, a comedy, action movie, serious message about big pharma burying cures for diseases for $$$... so it tried to be all those and did none of them well. It received the half popcorn box just for the epic chick fight at the end set to Madonna's "Crazy For You"

I've been saving that, and The Ridiculous 6 for a rainy day, but I still haven't summed up the courage to watch either of them, I'm sure I'll probably dislike them. I haven't enjoyed any of his movies under his Happy Madison label since Zohan, but it's been a long time, I don't even know if I'd like it now. I guess Grown Ups is fine if you're in the right mood. Sandy Wexler sounds more appealing to me, but my expectations are still very low.

[OdumC]

I've been saving that, and The Ridiculous 6 for a rainy day, but I still haven't summed up the courage to watch either of them, I'm sure I'll probably dislike them. I haven't enjoyed any of his movies under his Happy Madison label since Zohan, but it's been a long time, I don't even know if I'd like it now. I guess Grown Ups is fine if you're in the right mood. Sandy Wexler sounds more appealing to me, but my expectations are still very low.Yeah it was pretty bad, started ridiculous 6, but it was late, I was already tired and dozed off so I'll need to rewatch that...

One of the few upsides, my hometown got a shout out, something that's been happening a lot recently for some reason.. it seems like every third show I watch references Jacksonville Florida for some reason... up til now all I had was the car chase in the original Creature from the Black Lagoon that came through Jax.. now it's everywhere...

[matt72582]

Second-Hand Hearts - 3/10

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[Potter]

Not a bad film but felt kind of empty without having any of the interesting characters from the original Harry Potter series and the school. Having them replaced with very bland ones and a period piece of New York was no replacement in my opinion.

I hope we'll look back at them after five films and say: "Hey, they were almost as awesome as Harry, Ron and Hermione." That'd be good enough for me.

[TokeZa]

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Certain Women (2016) by Kelly Reichardt 3+

[Nestorio_Miklos]

The Neon Demon (2016) 1

After seeing Drive I was really curious how this one would be. The cast was good, screenplay was intriguing, art was beautiful. Other than that, it was dull, empty and egoistic movie. Sometimes even disgusting. I was truly bored.

[Dani8]

The Neon Demon (2016) 1

After seeing Drive I was really curious how this one would be. The cast was good, screenplay was intriguing, art was beautiful. Other than that, it was dull, empty and egoistic movie. Sometimes even disgusting. I was truly bored.

I had the same reaction, Nesto.

[Nestorio_Miklos]

I had the same reaction, Nesto.

Say, what was the meaning of it, let's say that big cat in Jesse's room, or Donnie Darko's gf making it out with a corpse. OK i could speculate about the cat being actually one of the girls, or all three of them being some vampires, but does the movie worth the effort?

[Dani8]

I watched it twice thinking maybe I was in the wrong mood the first time. Still got bored. And I have no idea about the spoiler questions either. I think ruby did it (the first one you asked) but I dont know why. I have no idea about the second question. On first viewing I got to the end and said to myself What the??? I did the same with Valhalla Rising's end but I thought that was a much better movie.

[Dani8]

LOL Nesto, I just saw this review on imdbee

Seriously. What utter garbage. The entire dialogue of this film could fit under 4 pages of written text. I can't believe this was produced. The film does have a suspense art style that makes you think this is going to develop into something interesting. That at any point all this nonsense will elope into something interesting. But instead this film manages to remain a vapid empty shell of nothingness with some shock value thrown in.

Keanu Reeves in this film ..why? After seeing him in John Wick, I kept asking why Keaunu. I guess he needed the paycheck. This is not some artistic movie. It's masturbation of some sort.

One of the worst movies I've seen this year!

[Nestorio_Miklos]

I watched it twice thinking maybe I was in the wrong mood the first time. Still got bored. And I have no idea about the spoiler questions either. I think ruby did it (the first one you asked) but I dont know why. I have no idea about the second question. On first viewing I got to the end and said to myself What the??? I did the same with Valhalla Rising's end but I thought that was a much better movie.

OMG twice?! I just quote General Corman here: "you don't have to prove your courage in any other way" :):):)

[Dani8]

Here's another which resonates with me. Basically what I got out of the movie - nothingness.

In a way, this film is a perfect example of form following function. What better way to show how empty and perverse the model scene in Los Angeles is, than to make an empty and perverse movie about it? If Nicolas Winding Refn wanted to make this point, he has made it loud and clear.

But the question is: did he really want to make this point? Or did he just want to take his cinematographic capabilities one step further, by taking the visual aesthetics to the limit, without bothering about the rest? 'The Neon Demon' is visually stunning, but lacks substance. The story about a 16 year old model being literally devoured by the fashion industry, is nothing more than a vehicle for the visual exuberance of the film. It is like a 'Vogue' magazine: there are many pages, but they are all filled with glamorous pictures, and very little text. You can browse through it, but it doesn't have a message, other than an endless display of beauty.

To accentuate the perversion of it all, Winding Refn had added some horror elements, which almost seem ridiculous, especially at the end of the film. There's also an irritating and very prominent soundtrack. The acting is mostly unnatural and pretentious. But if you like browsing the latest edition of Vogue magazine, perhaps this is the film for you.

[lostonmulholland]

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[Nestorio_Miklos]

Here's another which resonates with me. Basically what I got out of the movie - nothingness.

In a way, this film is a perfect example of form following function. What better way to show how empty and perverse the model scene in Los Angeles is, than to make an empty and perverse movie about it? If Nicolas Winding Refn wanted to make this point, he has made it loud and clear.

But the question is: did he really want to make this point? Or did he just want to take his cinematographic capabilities one step further, by taking the visual aesthetics to the limit, without bothering about the rest? 'The Neon Demon' is visually stunning, but lacks substance. The story about a 16 year old model being literally devoured by the fashion industry, is nothing more than a vehicle for the visual exuberance of the film. It is like a 'Vogue' magazine: there are many pages, but they are all filled with glamorous pictures, and very little text. You can browse through it, but it doesn't have a message, other than an endless display of beauty.

To accentuate the perversion of it all, Winding Refn had added some horror elements, which almost seem ridiculous, especially at the end of the film. There's also an irritating and very prominent soundtrack. The acting is mostly unnatural and pretentious. But if you like browsing the latest edition of Vogue magazine, perhaps this is the film for you.

yeah the guy definitely put some good thoughts together

[Jeff Costello]

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - 4.5 +

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Extended thoughts here - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=48322

[Thursday Next]

Closet Monster (2015)

Pretty much the only thing I needed to know to make me rent this Canadian movie was that Isabella Rossellini plays a hamster called Buffy. Yes, really. (Although now having seen it I have my doubts about whether the hamster was played by an actual hamster as I have never seen one quite that size.) This is a coming of age/coming out drama with a side order of weirdness as the main character - a teenager whose passage into adulthood is threatened by his domineering father, absent mother and recurring flashbacks to a murder he witnessed as a child - hallucinates strange things like a metal rod protruding from his stomach. In my opinion it could have done with more weirdness to balance out the fairly functional coming of age drama stuff to be really special. As it is, it's worth a look.

3.5

[Citizen Rules]

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - rating_4_5 +

Extended thoughts here - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=48322 That's funny as I just watched that movie last night myself. I'll check out your review after I write mine. Though I think you and Raul might have liked it, better than I did:p

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Diabolo menthe (1977) 4.5

I love this French comedy and drama. It's so fresh, pleasant, up-to-date. This is one of the very few films I actually laugh out load. It is also serious. Nice and simple slice of life about teenagers, parents, teachers, relationships, fun, problems, first boyfriend, love. If you can get a copy, check it out.

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[Nausicaä]

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rating_4

Had a lot of fun with this film!

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[Jeff Costello]

That's funny as I just watched that movie last night myself. I'll check out your review after I write mine. Though I think you and Raul might have liked it, better than I did:p

Tbh I was kinda suprised, I liked it that much considering it's not the type of film I usually enjoy.

Looking forward to reading your review btw.

[Sarge]

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What a film!!

Powerful stuff.

Can't believe I have only just seen it.

I was raging for most of the first half of the film.

Really great story telling.

So emotive.

Full review soon.

4

[matt72582]

Fires on the Plain - 8/10

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[MovieMeditation]

Suicide Squad (2016)

Even more pathetic than Jared Leto's Joker laugh. Holy crap. And who knew someone like Jai Courtney would end up as probably the best character here? And Will Smith is an acting veteran and it shows, so he's good in it and also gets the most background probably. But there is pretty much no development of characters here. There is no story. There is nothing to this film. And Jared Leto was awful. Just awful. He went full maniac. Never go full maniac. He dropped the ball... and ran after it onto a road and got hit by a truck driven by Lex Luthor in the shape of Jesse Eisenberg. It wad bad. Bad I say.

1.5

[FromBeyond]

I do wonder if last years Oscar controversy had something to do with it's best picture win.

I'm pretty sure I would've wondered the same thing if I hadn't of seen it first and not knowing what it was about or that it would even be up for an Oscar but I was pleased that it won of the choices I have seen so far

[Edge]

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Continuing my vampire run of movies with this uprising film a dark comedy take on what if Max Schreck who played Count Orlok in Nosferatu was actually a real vampire I really enjoyed the film and still believe that Count Orlok is the best design for a vampire to this day.

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Somehow I do not see teenage girls wanting this guy to be their boyfriend or him glowing in the sunlight

[iank]

In Bruges. Genuine classic, one of the best films of the 21st century.

[cricket]

Torso (1973)

3+

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I thought this was an above average giallo/slasher. The story, backstory, and killer were all pretty standard, and that's fine enough for me. It has decent kills and tension. The on location filming in Italy is gorgeous, and there is a very impressive assortment of beautiful victims. Nice score as well.

[Dani8]

Suicide Squad (2016)

Even more pathetic than Jared Leto's Joker laugh. Holy crap. And who knew someone like Jai Courtney would end up as probably the best character here? And Will Smith is an acting veteran and it shows, so he's good in it and also gets the most background probably. But there is pretty much no development of characters here. There is no story. There is nothing to this film. And Jared Leto was awful. Just awful. He went full maniac. Never go full maniac. He dropped the ball... and ran after it onto a road and got hit by a truck driven by Lex Luthor in the shape of Jesse Eisenberg. It wad bad. Bad I say.

1.5

I trust you, MM. This sounds absolutely woeful.

[Fabio2589]

Logan 10/10 i loved it so much, i would actually go pay to see it more than once at the theatres

[Nimrod]

sadistico, a classic one

[False Writer]

Logan (2017)

Pretty much the most "un-superhero" superhero film made thus far. No fancy outfits or flashy powers—just a man and his claws, and a whole lotta blood. I do believe that this is Marvel's Dark Knight, not just because of its quality but also its gritty tone and atmosphere. Amazing film, definitely a must watch.

rating_4_5

[TheUsualSuspect]

Logan (2017)

Pretty much the most "un-superhero" superhero film made thus far. No fancy outfits or flashy powers—just a man and his claws, and a whole lotta blood. I do believe that this is Marvel's Dark Knight, not just because of its quality but also its gritty tone and atmosphere. Amazing film, definitely a must watch.

rating_4_5


Except the film is produced by 20th Century Fox. Marvel sold the rights years ago and have no say in the filmmaking whatsoever.

[False Writer]

Except the film is produced by 20th Century Fox. Marvel sold the rights years ago and have no say in the filmmaking whatsoever.

Right. I'm not exactly referring to Marvel Studios in particular though. Just that it's a movie based on a Marvel character that can rival The Dark Knight (a DC character).

[Whale Song]

The Major and the Minor

4

Never get tired of this great comedy. Probably my favorite Ginger Rogers flick.

Interesting trivia: This was Billy Wilder's American directorial debut.

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[TheUsualSuspect]

Logan

(James Mangold)

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4

These violent delights have violent ends.

Those words ran through my mind while watching the bloody and violent Logan, Hugh Jackman's final outing as the razor sharp Canadian. For years now, Jackman has been trying to get a hard R Wolverine film and after the success of Deadpool, the studio finally agreed to it. This film is so different from the previous X-Men films that it makes you wonder what could have been done with those previous entries. Logan curses, decapitates, slashes, drinks, curses some more, cuts more limbs off, so on and so on. They even manage to through in some boobs. This is no kids flick.

It's the distant future, there hasn't been a mutant born in over 25 years. Mutants are few and far between and the X-Men are no more. Logan is now a limo driver, picking up odd jobs here and there to get enough cash to buy a boat, so he can finally take an ailing Charles Xavier away to live the rest of their lives in solitude and peace. As always, trouble seems to find Logan, as a woman pleads with him to take her and her young daughter across the boarder to Canada. Shady government forces are after the child, who seems to have a lot more in common with Logan than he expects.

After the bloated and rather dullness viewing of the last X-Men film, Apocalypse, it is most definitely a nice change of pace to have Logan be a more grounded and personal film. No longer are the 'big bads' trying to take over the world by destroying cities. The story here is simple and clear cut, protect the girl. The lack of a budget (less than $100 million) meant no in your face CGI or 'been there, seen that' deja vu. Mangold gives the film a sense of visceral realism, something that has been missing from Wolverine films for awhile. Coupled with swan song performances, Logan is one of the better films in the entire series.

Jackman has been playing this character for almost 20 years. It's his defining career achievement and he wants to go out on top. He claims this is his last outing as the character and I hope he stick to his word because Logan is a beautiful send off. He's older, slower, his healing powers are not what they use to be, his body is littered with battle scars. He's done fighting the good fight. Two central characters in the entire series are without question, Wolverine and Professor X. Their dynamic in this film is touching in a father/son sense. These two characters have been through so much together, to see them at their lowest, is somewhat sad. Charles is a broken man, he's no longer the confident professor we all knew him as, yet he still has the ability to impart knowledge from time to time. There is a touching moment between the characters at a dinner table, reminiscing about their special school. Maybe my favourite moment in the film. It's small, it's tender, it's just a few characters eating and talking. The history is what makes this scene more powerful and Stewart and Jackman nail it.

The film is dark, depressing and brutally violent. Within the first few minutes we are treated to a scene where Logan has to literally dispatch a few people trying to steal his rims. In the previous films, he would slice them up, sure, but here he does so with more blood and more limbs falling off. I never thought I needed to see Wolverine's adamantium claws impale someone through the jaw, so we can see said claws through his mouth, but after this film I realized that yes...I did need to see that. So yes, this film does earn the R rating. So much that it felt a bit forced at some points. I mentioned earlier that the film has some nudity, is that really needed? Some woman in the back of the limo flashing her boobs was really necessary? I get that you wanted the R rating, but it just seemed out of left field. Add on the fact that Patrick Stewart throws a few F-Bombs himself and I felt taken out of the film for a moment or two.

At one point in the film, the characters are watching the western film Shane, if you are familiar with the film, you'll immediately see the parallels with Logan. Mangold got his chance to play in the sandbox with this character and he gives us a proper Wolverine film. This is a modern western and nothing about the film comes off as fancy. The film is finally presented like the character, dirty, wild and crazy. The newest addition is the little girl, X-23, played by newcomer Dafne Keen. I'm not a fan of kids in films when they have a substantial role, they tend to get on my nerves. Yet Keen gives as wild and vicious a performance as Jackman. I loved her in this. She doesn't say much, but she can throw down with the best of them. She may even be more lethal than Logan, sporting additional claws and a more limber gymnastic attack style, she can come at you from any angle. Mangold gives us enough scenes with these two taking out bad guys, that I had a smile on my face while they sliced and diced.

I do wish the film connected a bit more with the previous entries. We are given very little on what happened to the X-Men, the film drops little hints here and there but I wish they went a little deeper into it. I understand they want this film to stand on its own, feel different and be different and they accomplish that. Yet, I felt like it needed to complete the circle a bit more, the disconnect with the other films hurts it a bit.

Mangold and Jackman have stripped this film down to its bare adamantium bones. In doing so, they rely less on the flash and more on the personal road that Jackman takes this character on. Without a doubt, Jackman's best performances as the character in the series. While not a perfect film, it's the perfect one for Jackman to end on. This violently dark depressing take on the character is one that will be remembered by the fans.

[Iroquois]

So yes, this film does earn the R rating. So much that it felt a bit forced at some points. I mentioned earlier that the film has some nudity, is that really needed? Some woman in the back of the limo flashing her boobs was really necessary? I get that you wanted the R rating, but it just seemed out of left field.

I'd say yes, especially when you consider the context and maybe contrast it against the use of female nudity in, say, Deadpool. It happens as part of a montage of Logan working his job where he has to drive around some horrible people (such as the frat-boy types chanting "U-S-A" at the immigrants trapped behind the Mexican border) and, in a weird way, it comes across as a dehumanising moment for him. It's not just "some woman flashing her boobs", she's the centre of a bachelorette party so her flashing him comes across as "who cares, he's just the driver, it doesn't matter what I do as long as I'm having fun tonight" and this is borne out by Logan reacting with a sense of discomfort and embarrassment over how these people see him as nothing but a tool and a source of possible amusement. Obviously, it's not 100% necessary, but it's a quick but effective moment that helps to communicate exactly where Logan is at, how he's changed (compared to the guy who wakes up next to a mobster's girlfriend in Days of Future Past), and how he's treated by the ordinary citizens around him in this futuristic hellscape. Plus, it ducks most (if not all) of the issues with female nudity in film - it's not titillating, it's not amusing, it's not even part of some "dark-and-edgy" rape scene. It's a genuinely uncomfortable moment for character and audience alike, and that's why it works.

Anyway...

Scenes from a Marriage - 4

whole lotta Bergman

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

I'd say all of it is a little out of place, especially with the language. Not that I didn't enjoy it, Xavier, and Wolverine swearing up a storm was pure magic, but coming from characters who never dropped the f bomb (at least frequently, in Wolverine's case) in previous films, them just suddenly becoming sailors was a bit strange when you take that into account. But, as I said, it's very satisfying, and since it's largely separated from those previous movies in many ways it gets a pass from me.

[Iroquois]

I guess it ties into his comment about how the adventures seen in the X-Men comics either didn't happen or did but in a totally different manner to the comics' depiction - that and they're in the most desperate situation they've ever been in so there's no real need for social niceties anymore.

[MovieMeditation]

Logan - 4

Review forthcoming.
Guess my expectations for this movie was just too high.

Doesn't help that people call this the new Dark Knight or the best Marvel movie/superhero movie to date etc etc... Anyways, we'll see with a rewatch some time...

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

I guess it ties into his comment about how the adventures seen in the X-Men comics either didn't happen or did but in a totally different manner to the comics' depiction - that and they're in the most desperate situation they've ever been in so there's no real need for social niceties anymore.

Well, the threats were significantly much bigger, and more dire to the entire world in almost every other X-Men movie, I feel like if any f bombs were warranted it'd definitely be in the other ones. :p

[Iroquois]

Guess my expectations for this movie was just too high.

Doesn't help that people call this the new Dark Knight or the best Marvel movie/superhero movie to date etc etc... Anyways, we'll see with a rewatch some time...

Thanks for keeping my expectations low. The sacrifices by both you and CosmicRunaway have been acknowledged.

Also, hyperbole is always a killer. I daresay it will hold up once the hype dies down.

Well, the threats were significantly much bigger, and more dire to the entire world in almost every other X-Men movie, I feel like if any f bombs were warranted it'd definitely be in the other ones. :p

They also were in better shape, had more team members, and better resources.

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

They also were in better shape, had more team members, and better resources.

I'll give you that one.

[MovieMeditation]

I'd say yes, especially when you consider the context and maybe contrast it against the use of female nudity in, say, Deadpool. It happens as part of a montage of Logan working his job where he has to drive around some horrible people (such as the frat-boy types chanting "U-S-A" at the immigrants trapped behind the Mexican border) and, in a weird way, it comes across as a dehumanising moment for him. It's not just "some woman flashing her boobs", she's the centre of a bachelorette party so her flashing him comes across as "who cares, he's just the driver, it doesn't matter what I do as long as I'm having fun tonight" and this is borne out by Logan reacting with a sense of discomfort and embarrassment over how these people see him as nothing but a tool and a source of possible amusement. Obviously, it's not 100% necessary, but it's a quick but effective moment that helps to communicate exactly where Logan is at, how he's changed (compared to the guy who wakes up next to a mobster's girlfriend in Days of Future Past), and how he's treated by the ordinary citizens around him in this futuristic hellscape. Plus, it ducks most (if not all) of the issues with female nudity in film - it's not titillating, it's not amusing, it's not even part of some "dark-and-edgy" rape scene. It's a genuinely uncomfortable moment for character and audience alike, and that's why it works.
Don't think I ever heard someone analyze boobs this elaborate.

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

Don't think I ever heard someone analyze boobs this elaborate.

I strangely feel like Iro needs to do critical, detailed commentaries on porn videos after reading that. I think it's his secret niche.

[MovieMeditation]

I strangely feel like Iro needs to do critical, detailed commentaries on porn videos after reading that. I think it's his secret niche.
10/10 would read that.

[Citizen Rules]

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Spielberg,1982)

I didn't really like it, find out why in my review. Review Link (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1662599#post1662599)
rating_3

[Thursday Next]

Jurassic Park (1993)

Still good. And the dinosaurs still look great. Interesting when you think of the dodgy cgi in some movies released in the 20 odd years since.

4.5

[Coloratura]

Passengers (2016)

I didn't read any reviews going in to see it, and I ended up thoroughly enjoying the film. It had some weak moments, but I was too busy being enamoured with the sumptuous visuals, and adorableness that is Chris Pratt. ♥

rating_4

[Ultraviolence]

http://www.joblo.com/posters/images/full/live-by-night-poster.jpg
rating_2

http://cdn2-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/a-cure-for-wellness/cureforwellness0001.jpg
rating_4

http://www.joblo.com/timthumb.php?src=/posters/images/full/logan-poster.jpg&h=600&q=100
rating_2

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/aYUO7nRBPCU0gkBQaqvNUtsdozf.jpg
rating_2

http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/three-outlaw-samurai-criterion-blu-ray-cover.jpg
rating_4

[cricket]

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

4+

http://www.movingimage.us/images/calendar/media/Treasure_Of_SierraMadre_550x238-detail-main.jpg

I had seen this many years ago and only remembered small bits from after the three men set out on their adventure. What's so great about this movie is that the adventure is almost secondary. The themes of greed, trust, and madness take the movie over the top. Out of what I've seen, this was probably Bogart's most unlikable and least charismatic character, and the movie was better for it. After all, it isn't a one man show, and we get three excellent lead performances. It's a great classic.

[MovieMeditation]

http://www.joblo.com/timthumb.php?src=/posters/images/full/logan-poster.jpg&h=600&q=100
[]rating_2
Another one :up:

That's three 2/5 ratings so far for that movie. I may not be all crazy.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'd say yes, especially when you consider the context and maybe contrast it against the use of female nudity in, say, Deadpool. It happens as part of a montage of Logan working his job where he has to drive around some horrible people (such as the frat-boy types chanting "U-S-A" at the immigrants trapped behind the Mexican border) and, in a weird way, it comes across as a dehumanising moment for him. It's not just "some woman flashing her boobs", she's the centre of a bachelorette party so her flashing him comes across as "who cares, he's just the driver, it doesn't matter what I do as long as I'm having fun tonight" and this is borne out by Logan reacting with a sense of discomfort and embarrassment over how these people see him as nothing but a tool and a source of possible amusement. Obviously, it's not 100% necessary, but it's a quick but effective moment that helps to communicate exactly where Logan is at, how he's changed (compared to the guy who wakes up next to a mobster's girlfriend in Days of Future Past), and how he's treated by the ordinary citizens around him in this futuristic hellscape. Plus, it ducks most (if not all) of the issues with female nudity in film - it's not titillating, it's not amusing, it's not even part of some "dark-and-edgy" rape scene. It's a genuinely uncomfortable moment for character and audience alike, and that's why it works.

Anyway...

Scenes from a Marriage - 4

whole lotta Bergman

I see your point, it makes sense, yet I still can't shake the feeling that since they were given that R rating, they ran with it. To the point where it was noticeable that they were doing it for the sake of doing it. It's a small moment of "what the hell?!?!" in an otherwise, solid flick.

[Iroquois]

I see your point, it makes sense, yet I still can't shake the feeling that since they were given that R rating, they ran with it. To the point where it was noticeable that they were doing it for the sake of doing it. It's a small moment of "what the hell?!?!" in an otherwise, solid flick.

Well, yeah. It's supposed to throw you.

[matt72582]

Million Dollar Baby - 7/10

I saw this once, but it was skipping a lot, so I re-watched it last night before bed.

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

[the samoan lawyer]

Train to Busan (2016) - rating_3
Dead Snow 2 (2014) - 3
Baskin (2015) - rating_3
Ninja Scroll (1993) - rating_3_5
Surrogates (2009) - rating_2

[whyilovemovies,com]

When one of your main powers is putting adamantium claws through people’s skulls, the movie really benefits from having an R rating and it delivers one of the most brutal comic book movies to date. This movie is not only brutal in the violence it portrays, but in the sad conclusion of two of the most beloved movie characters in the Marvel Universe.

I came to watch Logan with very low expectations (since I had been burned before), but it quickly became one of my favorite comic book movies of all time. I never thought I would be sad watching a comic book movie and that’s why I love movie, you never know what you will get.

[Joel]

"Eyewitness" with Sigourney Weaver and William Hurt from 1981.

Not very good. Bad sound editing and film seems in search of a tone. Some good acting. Sigourney was hot. Hurt is usually always decent. Just a dated thriller. Probably much better back in the 80's. Didn't hold up for me.

[resopamenic]

What a Wonderful Family (2016)
https://a.ltrbxd.com/resized/film-poster/3/2/4/4/6/1/324461-what-a-wonderful-family--0-460-0-690-crop.jpg

Love this kind of movie :) , yoji yamada onfire and got ozu's tokyo story reference :O
4.5

[MovieMeditation]

Train to Busan (2016) - rating_3
Baskin (2015) - rating_3
:up:

[matt72582]

The Verdict- 7.5/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Verdict1.jpg

[rasn]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/89/Repulsion_(1965_film_poster).jpg/215px-Repulsion_(1965_film_poster).jpg

I've seen Rosemary's Baby (and The Pianist) so I guess this is not new from Polanski but it's definitely different from what I'm used to, still it was interesting to see the mental state she slowly developed and how she started to live in terror because of things that aren't there.

3.5

http://cdn2-www.superherohype.com/assets/uploads/gallery/untitled-wolverine-sequel/cuaiczwueaaid_w-jpg-large.jpg

I don't need much to be entertained but I liked it a lot, a lot of action-story-action-story with not too much time of each so it doesn't get boring nor excessive.

4

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/pt/5/5a/Zelig.jpg

I'm doing a paper work on Dissociative Disorders and while searching for movies about this matter I found this short but really funny movie from Woody Allen.

4.5

[Yam12]

Minority Report (2002) - 8.5/10

[Whale Song]

The Adventures of Prince Achmed

3.5

Extremely underrated film with a cool animation style. Not for everyone but it's one I always enjoyed.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5674a1b0e0327c06bcc83be3/t/58116cfdebbd1ab354e63db4/1477537028270/

[Mandwa Mona Rudao]

Rambo 3 for the first time. 6.5

[matt72582]

Žert - 6/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b3/The_Joke_video_box.jpg

[Lucas]

Logan 2.5+

One of the better superhero flicks, but, in truth, that ain't saying all too much. It wears its inspirations on its on sleeve: A Perfect World, Unforgiven, and Shane. The biggest issue, for me, is that it perpetually contradicts itself. It's "purportedly" opposed to violence, but it fetishizes the guts and gore and decapitations.

I love the film's stripped down aesthetic and focus on character. The film shines during the slower moments - those rare times the characters can breathe. Yet its genre trappings prevent it from becoming something truly great.

I don't regret viewing it, and it is worth checking out. But this could have been so much more.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/Lespetitsmouchoirs.jpg
Little White Lies

3

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Drag Me to Hell 0.5

Let me give you a brief synopsis:
removable teeth prosthesis, saliva, sputum, insects, domestic fly, glass eye

For me it was nauseating.
Similar or same plot has been seen in so many other horrors.
I only wanted to watch it to see Justin Long as I liked him in Jeepers Creepers and Idiocracy but barely got thru.

[ShannonTriumphant]

We just got Netflix so we're deluged with lots of films we would normally never see. Aside from my surprised, qualified admiration of "The Borgias" (I'm shocked to say that one of my least fave actors, Jeremy Irons, really did carry this series!), I'd say that "Ghost Writer", with Ewan Macgregor, was an excellent film. Sure, I didn't understand much of it, especially why the main character, ex-PM played by Pierce Brosnan, was so in absentia, but aside from that it was pretty attention-getting in a Hitchockian way. On a scale of Hitch-ness, I'd probably rank it below "Identity" and just on a par with the TV show "Bates Motel".

I also expected more from Kim Cattrall, who was so riveting as Tom Hanks' wife in "Bonfire of the Vanities", but she came and went like an October gale. I know they were supposed to be on the PM's vacation house on Martha's Vineyard (Sidebar: WHY would a Brit ever choose a place that so thoroughly approximates his own sceptered isle in winter as a vac house??!...'Nuff said). It didn't look like the Vineyard at all....I was convinced that they were either on the Aran Islands, in Denmark or on the Great lakes! But I must say that they got the Ye Olde New Englande architecture down pat!

I'd have to say that, despite the Worricker-esque implications of PM's mixed up in CIA black sites and torture, it was all safe as milk. Leave the hard stuff to Johnny and gentleman spies like Davy Jones!

I won't go on and ruin the ending for anyone but suffice it to say that I was gobsmacked, surprised, caught out and so on at the ending. It left one feeling like one needed a mint...or maybe more.

As I write this, I am listening to Mendelssohn's incidental music to "Midsummer Night's Comedy" and all I can say is that Woody Allen really should have directed Ghost Writer as he did "Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy" (for there WAS a lot of comedy in this film and Ewan KNEW it!) and NOT Roman Polanski, despite my love of "Chinatown". What shame they drove that guy out of the U.S.!

Still, the steadily gray skies, sea, sand and even towns were quite effective in giving Magregor's purpose some sort of relief...or whatever. I felt like I was watching a very anemic episode of "Wallander" toward the end.

[Gideon58]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/22/QuizShowPoster.jpg/220px-QuizShowPoster.jpg

4

[Sarge]

[SIZE=5][SIZE=4][SIZE=3]http://www.joblo.com/posters/images/full/live-by-night-poster.jpg
rating_3

This might have been one of the worst films I have ever seen. I was offended by how poor it was.

[FromBeyond]

http://georgekelley.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/doctor-strange.pngDoctor Strange
3/5

[matt72582]

The Fifth Monkey - 7.5/10

Very good movie. Accessible, fine pace. Movie about man and animals in Brazil. Rarely will commend a movie for humor, but I laughed out loud at least once.... In a sentence, this movie is about conscience.

I'll put the link down below.. Only 59 people have rated this on IMDB!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b3/The_5th_Monkey_%28film%29.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG0beBTN-bw&t=768s

[TheUsualSuspect]

Drag Me to Hell 0.5

Let me give you a brief synopsis:
removable teeth prosthesis, saliva, sputum, insects, domestic fly, glass eye

For me it was nauseating.
Similar or same plot has been seen in so many other horrors.
I only wanted to watch it to see Justin Long as I liked him in Jeepers Creepers and Idiocracy but barely got thru.

Such an underrated horror flick. This one was a lot of fun with the right amount of humour. Classic Sam Raimi back to his roots in the horror genre.

[The Gunslinger45]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c1/Myrabreckposter.jpg

This film is often listed as one of the worst movies ever made. And yeah it is. And not in a fun way. Just in a bad and uncomfortable way. Rachel Welch is hot though.

1.5

[Upton]

We just got Netflix so we're deluged with lots of films we would normally never see. Aside from my surprised, qualified admiration of "The Borgias" (I'm shocked to say that one of my least fave actors, Jeremy Irons, really did carry this series!), I'd say that "Ghost Writer", with Ewan Macgregor, was an excellent film. Sure, I didn't understand much of it, especially why the main character, ex-PM played by Pierce Brosnan, was so in absentia, but aside from that it was pretty attention-getting in a Hitchockian way. On a scale of Hitch-ness, I'd probably rank it below "Identity" and just on a par with the TV show "Bates Motel".

I also expected more from Kim Cattrall, who was so riveting as Tom Hanks' wife in "Bonfire of the Vanities", but she came and went like an October gale. I know they were supposed to be on the PM's vacation house on Martha's Vineyard (Sidebar: WHY would a Brit ever choose a place that so thoroughly approximates his own sceptered isle in winter as a vac house??!...'Nuff said). It didn't look like the Vineyard at all....I was convinced that they were either on the Aran Islands, in Denmark or on the Great lakes! But I must say that they got the Ye Olde New Englande architecture down pat!

I'd have to say that, despite the Worricker-esque implications of PM's mixed up in CIA black sites and torture, it was all safe as milk. Leave the hard stuff to Johnny and gentleman spies like Davy Jones!

I won't go on and ruin the ending for anyone but suffice it to say that I was gobsmacked, surprised, caught out and so on at the ending. It left one feeling like one needed a mint...or maybe more.

As I write this, I am listening to Mendelssohn's incidental music to "Midsummer Night's Comedy" and all I can say is that Woody Allen really should have directed Ghost Writer as he did "Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy" (for there WAS a lot of comedy in this film and Ewan KNEW it!) and NOT Roman Polanski, despite my love of "Chinatown". What shame they drove that guy out of the U.S.!

Still, the steadily gray skies, sea, sand and even towns were quite effective in giving Magregor's purpose some sort of relief...or whatever. I felt like I was watching a very anemic episode of "Wallander" toward the end.

Just gonna say I enjoyed reading this

[Iroquois]

The biggest issue, for me, is that it perpetually contradicts itself. It's "purportedly" opposed to violence, but it fetishizes the guts and gore and decapitations.

Huh, I never got the impression that Logan fetishised its violence. The most memorable moment of violence for me was

the scene where Logan kills the mercenaries who have all been immobilised by the Professor's psychic seizure

simply because of how utterly lacking in style and glory it was. None of it ever felt like it was trying to be straight-up "awesome" to watch. But that was my perception, I guess.

Last movie I watched...

Chicago - 1.5

oof

[Rey Skywalker]

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The Burning Plain (2008)

3.5

[lostonmulholland]

Drag Me to Hell rating_0_5

Let me give you a brief synopsis:
removable teeth prosthesis, saliva, sputum, insects, domestic fly, glass eye

For me it was nauseating.
Similar or same plot has been seen in so many other horrors.
I only wanted to watch it to see Justin Long as I liked him in Jeepers Creepers and Idiocracy but barely got thru.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I ****ing loathe this piece of ****. And most of Sam Raimi.

[Ultraviolence]

This might have been one of the worst films I have ever seen. I was offended by how poor it was.

I can see your point! It was a let down in many aspects, everytime I start to think about that movie I enjoy less. :(

[lostonmulholland]

One killer couple, pun intended.

http://horror.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/capture-kill-poster-art-691x1024.jpg

CAPTURE KILL RELEASE is a small gem of the faux-doc/found footage/cinema verite horror genre. The plot is simple, an unhinged couple decide to find the perfect victim and murder them. For the sake of discovery and surprises I'll leave it at that for the virginal viewer.

What really makes this work are the two outstanding performances by Farhang Ghajar and Jennifer Fraser. Fraser in particular is incredibly captivating and horrifying, and yet she is never less than watchable and engaging. But Ghajar doesn't follow far behind as a man watching his significant others obsessions take the best of her.

Grisly, perversely funny (they discuss murder as casually as we discuss films, and her thorough glee in taking part is disturbingly captivating). CKR is an example of horror done right, by keeping it simple, and never once lagging in morbid interest.

Not for the weak of stomach or heart, and the ending is slightly disappointing not to mention a leap in logic that is a bit far fetched. Otherwise this is a sharp, nasty, little entertainment that will have you squirming, cringing, and maybe just a tad queasy.

3 out of 4

[Ultraviolence]

http://cdn3-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/2016/09/TIFF-2016-HEADSHOT-Poster.jpg
rating_3
Not awesome like The Raid, but without Gareth Evans, it's impossible. Waiting for The Raid 3 now!

[Sarge]

I can see your point! It was a let down in many aspects, everytime I start to think about that movie I enjoy less. :(

As with many films. Great premise - poor execution.

[Redwell]

The Stepfather (1987) 3
http://i.imgur.com/ZME3XHC.jpg

Whoever wrote The Cable Guy really owes some money to whoever wrote this, as a big part of the killer's inner mania is predicated on unrealistic standards fostered by wholesome family television programs. This, however, isn't a comedy, but an uneven movie with long stretches of boring melodrama punctuated by discomforting scenes of violence. With 80s horror, I usually feel a twisted giddiness when the murders occur, but there's nothing funny about the deaths here. Very disturbing stuff. Instead, the few chuckles stem from the relatively normal family moments that are rather corny and dated. It's frustrating that the brother is completely wasted in the end, as is the boyfriend to some degree, but I can get past that pretty easily. Even with its shortcomings as a drama, the closing scene is actually really well done and provides some emotional closure that I wasn't expecting. Oh, and that dog scene was brutal to sit through.

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Or (2004) 4

Sad and depressing yet very important drama with a powerful social comment.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzE2MDI4NDg3MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMzYxMDA2MDE@._V1_.jpg

[Movie Max]

Child of God (2013) rating_3+

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53b1300ee4b0732f8676458a/t/53e45c3ee4b00fbaa1a11297/1407474765966/

From pooping to cross-dressing, it was original. I wouldn't watch it twice. I hate Franco and Rogen collaborations, but, if you take Rogen out of the equation, turns out Franco may actually have some talent. Not a bad film. Haze was convincing. Nelson made a good sheriff.

[Movie Max]

Miss Meadows (2014) 3

https://media3.giphy.com/media/PmgUpkoJwNjMY/200.gif#12

A bit slow. Not a lot of action. If you like Holmes, it's watchable. Miss Meadows wears great outfits, has cool tap shoes and lives a very literal existence. Cute, funny and very proper, at times. Almost no gore.

[the samoan lawyer]

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5159fd2ce4b01cd3b022cf44/5287b892e4b016c0d8321525/55d3c120e4b0232c1e50d826/1439940942541/?format=500w
Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974)


2.5

[Edge]

http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/movieposters/3574307/p3574307_p_v8_ad.jpg

Well this film was a bit of a mixed bag, very bizarre at times even considering that that it is a vampire movie. Some of the scenes are very good but then in the next moment will have a scene that just felt out of place and a bit crap to be honest. Still overall glad I watched it even if it is just to take in more of Park Chan-wook work although I did not find it a patch on Oldboy.

[Potter]

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

4

[resopamenic]

over and over and over again..
5
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[Tugg]

https://yifymovie.re/images/screenshots/die-hard-4-live-free-or-die-hard/2007/1080p/large/movie-scene1.jpg
Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (2007) 2
The concept is similar to later "Fast and Furious" releases, but less awesome. John McClane is basically a superhero and it's not cool, bro.
http://img11.nnm.me/3/e/7/e/1/94918c7367de196fa1a7d1af6fa.png
Nine Dead (2010) 3
Nine hostages must tell their captor why they are all captured while he kills one of them every 10 minutes if they don't. The film gets going once hostages introduce themselves. Afterwards intrigue keeps rising until the end as we see how hostages react to "in the dumpster" situation.
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/gokbiloz/NEW%20PHOTOS/5cc591b6.jpg
Panic Button (2011) 3
4 competition winners agree to participate in a game. They soon find out the game isn't fun and they are not exactly winners. The film will do if you like that sort of premise, but movie itself is weaker than "Nine Dead", I thought.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PTS8A5IpX2I/VUZF7-NLSxI/AAAAAAAAFis/HtNlj2GToa0/s1600/Miss%2BMeadows.jpg
Miss Meadows (2014) 3.5
Elementary school teacher moonlights as vigilante. I dug sort of care free tone of this flick where killings seem like a side note in regards to atmosphere even if being center stage plot wise. Protagonist Miss Meadows is well defined with her peculiar quirks and "modus operandi".
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZp3zW8WIAA1DGu.jpg
Circle (2015) 3
50 kidnapped strangers deduce that only one of them will survive as they vote who will be killed next every minute. Once again it starts slow, but pulls rising intrigue as we get to know the ways kidnapped seek to not get voted out next or discuss who deserves to be the last one standing.
http://mblogthumb3.phinf.naver.net/MjAxNjEyMDZfNjEg/MDAxNDgwOTY2MDI5MTQ2.7KXJke-YAhpPhDV3tItJMVGfTDk1WqsmRWMwdFaMgTIg.L5aWiC99-qD6iHRxyudTc6TymCJq_uHUwXWXKMmQ8Ywg.JPEG.jinbengi87/13.jpg?type=w2
Elle (2016) 3
Given high praise I expected more, but non the less I was invested throughout in Elle's life after rape. Sort of spoiler: she doesn't break down and there's much more going on than that. I liked that other characters were also interesting besides the protagonist.

[Slam]

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8/10

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Manchester by the Sea (2016) 4

Drama depicting depression, tragedy and relationships. Good job Casey Affleck!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/films/2017/01/05/manchesterbythesea-large_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqoBoyx_R5Fm8icbD09kIPetoKXK2chs8hQcGyvpCDBFI.jpg

[Redwell]

Nine Dead (2010) 3
Nine hostages must tell their captor why they are all captured while he kills one of them every 10 minutes if they don't. The film gets going once hostages introduce themselves. Afterwards intrigue keeps rising until the end as we see how hostages react to "in the dumpster" situation.
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/gokbiloz/NEW%20PHOTOS/5cc591b6.jpg


That is a very generous review. Some of the worst acting ever put to screen. Offensively bad writing. I'm a little dumbfounded that someone could enjoy it.

[Gideon58]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JQ45QAF2L.jpg

3.5

[Edge]

http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/movieposters/370/p370_p_v8_aa.jpg

Watched the MST3K on their YouTube channel but I still love watching these old B-Monster movies occasionally. This one was entertaining enough with crazy science and who the hell would not want to watch a film that was filmed in NEW Horrorscope!?

[s1n1st3r]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/29/All_Hallows%27_Eve_2013_film_poster.jpg

rating_1_5

I saw the trailer and thought this was promising but I could understand the low score because it looked a little B grade

[Movie Max]

De la part des copains (1970) 3+

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/eb/ColdSweatPoster.jpg/220px-ColdSweatPoster.jpg

You can feel like a real film snob, after watching a movie with such a fancy French title.:skeptical: Has a nice European vibe to it. I don't like the name Fabienne, sounds awful when Bronson says it. Good casting job on the bad guys. Definitely worth 3 stars.
Action! ✔ Thrills! ✔ Suspense! ✔:yup:

[Shagz]

The Accountant (2016) 7/10

This was a good gripping action thriller, great premise, great performance by Ben Affleck.

Dog Eat Dog (2016) 7/10
I really liked the directing in the film, plenty of interesting visuals that reminds me of Natural Born Killers. There Isn't alto of meat to the plot it's a pretty basic generic premise but I liked the directing and the characters, the visuals is what makes this movie. Great beginning and end.

[FromBeyond]

http://www.iceposter.com/thumbs/MOV_bd0611cf_b.jpg
The Unseen
2.5/5

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

The Salesman (2016)

4.5

Incredible. You would have to look hard to find a film as tense as the last act of the film this decade. Farhadi definitely knows how to pace a film, and it slowly gets more tense by the minute. Gives you a lot to think about, in terms of revenge, forgiveness, and crime. Shahab Hosseini, and Taraneh Alidoosti are both outstanding. This is the first I've watched of Farhadi, but I'll definitely be checking out his other films after this.

[Redwell]

Night of the Comet (Eberhardt, 1984) 3
http://i.imgur.com/FaAbx37.jpg

A mishmash of Romero tropes with a feminine accent. The core protagonist is surprisingly likable and competent. Her military background isn't exactly organic, but her competitiveness is articulated early on with the arcade game which is rather sly. The biggest flaw of the film is no clear enemy. The zombies are in the background. The anarcho-punk stock boys come out of nowhere, though the leader is effectively captivating for his brief presence. The final boss, so to speak, just kind of appears in the last half hour. This problem is indicative of the disjointed, scatter-brain plotting throughout the picture. Despite that, it's an enjoyable B movie that captures the essence of the 80s right down to the poofy hair, synth score, and soft-focus.

[resopamenic]

Red Cliff
https://a.ltrbxd.com/resized/film-poster/4/4/6/3/1/44631-red-cliff-0-460-0-690-crop.jpg

Well technically I just re-collecting some missing parts.
Back then - in the glory of dinasty warrior's days - I feel that I quite enjoyed these one but now it's feel less grittier(actually it's not - idk how) and less fun than before
2.5

[dadgumblah]

Jeff Costello, glad you seemed to enjoy The Tingler. A favorite of mine from a long time. :)

Movie Max, thanks for the 4 popcorn bag rating for X-Men: Apocalypse as I'll be watching this, probably tomorrow night in my run-up to going to see Logan.

Lostonmulholland, thanks for your good words about Lake Mungo. I believed that I was the only one who had ever seen the movie, much less liked it. :up:

Cricket, thanks for the review on A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I've got that saved on my DVR and will be watching it soon.

Yam12, I agree with you mostly on The Wolverine. I'll be posting my view on it below.

Nausicaä, I give you rep for that awesome flying buzz saw gif. :)

Nestorio_Miklos, I agree with you totally on Drag Me to Hell. I'm no shrinking violet and I love almost all Sam Raimi films, but this wasn't one of them. I laughed at your descrption with Let me give you a brief synopsis:
removable teeth prosthesis, saliva, sputum, insects, domestic fly, glass eye. :laugh: I was totally expecting diarrhea to come flying out of her corpse before the end. I do like Alison Lohman and Justin Long, and even agree that Lorna Raver made a great villain in Mrsl Ganush. But I don't like them enough to like this movie.

The Wolverine (2013)

Fine addition to the mutant series shows Wolverine in the past in WWII, being held in a Japanese prison camp where he watches a certain Japanese soldier with interest. When the Nagasaki A-bomb is dropped just across the river from the camp, Logan saves the soldier, Yashida, using his strength and healing powers.

Cut to years later when a pretty Japanese woman named Yukio (Rila Fukushima) has been sent to take him to Japan to "see an old friend," who turns out to be Yashida, who is very ill. Yashida offers to repay him for saving his life all those years ago. He teases Wolverine with the promise of leading a "normal life"---in other words, not having the healing power anymore, so he can live and die a natural life.

But not all is as it seems. There is a mysterious female American doctor hanging around Yashida, and Yashida has a tempestuous relationship with his son. Also in the mix are his granddaughter, Mariko (a beautiful Tao Okamoto), the Japanese gangsters the Yakuza, ninjas, assassins, etc. There is a super fight between Wolverine and several Yakuza on top of a speeding bullet-train that is eye-boggling. There is something mysterious going on with Mariko being betrothed to a Japanese businessman by her father. Another mystery involves a secret warehouse/factory near the side of a mountain.

A good installment for Wolverine with few mutants involved---notice I said few. We're not left totally without mutanthood (is that real word?) rearing its head. He does battle with a big baddie at the end, with Mariko and Yukio along for the ride, doing their part in battle. I really liked this one.

http://static.ibnlive.in.com/pix/slideshow/03-2013/the-wolverine-first/wol2.jpg

4

[Sarge]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ae/4d/a2/ae4da2758bee7d6583a6058d62280001.jpg

12 Angry men (1957)

Really enjoyed this. So simple but with an underlying complexity.

Will review more thoroughly on my thread.

4

[Ultraviolence]

http://cdn2-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/operation-chromite/operationposter.jpg
Good film
rating_3_5

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/617Ptz3JT5L.jpg
Oh God! :laugh::laugh::dizzy::dizzy:
rating_1_5

[the samoan lawyer]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OvJV6xvUljE/VI3n8QVybsI/AAAAAAAADl4/L63p4uJaq9o/s1600/bottlerocket.jpg
Bottle Rocket (1996)


I'm really not the biggest fan of Wes Anderson and his style of filming and this didn't do much for me at all. It started off quite funny but that didn't last too long. Despite its short running time it quickly grew tiresome and although I quite liked the ending, it just wasn't enough.


2.5

[whyilovemovies,com]

Sabrina is an extremely funny and visually beautiful movie (thanks in part to Hepburn’s dress choices) that hold up to this day. Comedies from the 40s and 50s have a unique feel to them and they are a complete departure from what Hollywood now classifies as comedies. I came into this movie expecting one thing (since it had Bogart on the cover) and received a light-hearted comedy, that had me laughing throughout the entire movie and that’s why I love movies.

[Sarge]

http://www.impawards.com/1980/posters/raging_bull_ver2_xxlg.jpg

Raging Bull (1981)

Still trying to articulate what I think about this film. Will articulate more on my thread.

4

[Gideon58]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d1/West_Side_Story_poster.jpg

4.5

8th Re-watch for the musical hall of fame

[Ultraviolence]

Not a movie, I know, but I have to rate this!
http://ist2-2.filesor.com/pimpandhost.com/1/1/2/0/112024/2/k/1/1/2k11D/TwinPeaksS1.jpg
AMAZING!!
Just finished the first season. Season 2 here I go!
rating_5

[raiden778]

Trading places - 6 out of 10
Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone 2 out of 10
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets 2 out of 10

[TheUsualSuspect]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/617Ptz3JT5L.jpg
Oh God! :laugh::laugh::dizzy::dizzy:
rating_1_5

Now I'm interested in how many of these movies there are.

[FromBeyond]

https://wondersinthedark.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/bicycle-thieves.jpg
The Bicycle Thief

In post war Italy, a fathers only lifeline is the bike he has sold his beds sheets for to be able to work

Wanting to see this for quite a while and a few mentions here finally gave me the push and many thanks, very sweet movie and much to take away from, loved all the actors concerned, the leading actor and the little boy was brilliant, the latter more like a little man, completely surprised and heartened by the non perfect fairytale ending I was coming to expect, it made it so more real, brilliant 4/5


http://www.cinemaholics.se/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/selfishgiant.jpg
The Selfish Giant

"I'm a ****ing scrap man, me!"

Two thirteen year-old working-class friends in Bradford, UK seek fortune by getting involved with a local scrap dealer and criminal. Bleak and startling, heartfelt and an incredible jolting ending, I loved this 4/5

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Nocturnal Animals (2016) 3.5
It was good but slightly insipid.
https://i1.wp.com/teaser-trailer.com/wp-content/uploads/Nocturnal-Animals-2016.jpg?ssl=1

[matt72582]

The Best of Youth - 7/10

The fifth and sixth hours were awful. The two characters (including the girl on the cover) Matteo and Giorgia were the most interesting, and don't have enough time or development. There was a lot of scene dissolving to not have to work (write), a few that I thought would be great scenes turned out to be duds with small-talk..

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5d/BestofYouth.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://i0.wp.com/teaser-trailer.com/wp-content/uploads/Nocturnal-Animals-Movie.jpg?ssl=1

3

[Shagz]

The Rundown (2003) 7/10 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/de/The_Rundown_Movie.jpg/220px-The_Rundown_Movie.jpg
A good fun action comedy, great chemistry between The Rock and Seann William Scott. This Movie should of been a box office hit it had all the makings of one I wonder what happened?.


The Butterfly Effect (2004) 8/10 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/43/Butterflyeffect_poster.jpg/220px-Butterflyeffect_poster.jpg
This was a very interesting and gripping film with a great premise, from start to finish there is always some crazy **** happening which is interesting to watch although the creepy material feels forced and not organic it's still wildly entertaining it is botch funny and creepy at the same time I wasn't sure how to feel at times. The casting was absolutely superb, I was very intrigued and impressed by Elden Hensons performance playing the 3 different versions of himself perfectly, The kids do a brilliant job especially the psycho kid. The scene where he beats up some guy in the theatre is brilliantly done. The editing as well was very well done. Ashton Kutcher does a great job in this film it's a shame he got himself typecast in ****** rom coms he could of been a great actor.

[Steve Freeling]

http://images4.static-bluray.com/movies/covers/142896_front.jpg
5

[Kanji Watanabe]

T-Men (1947) --- 2 1/2 of 5 Stars: As the film itself and the genre it tries to grapple, (Noir). I found T-Men to be quite average at best, sometimes not even living up to average. Noir at it's best contains social commentary with a fair blend of suspense. This film tries to offer the suspense element, but falls short so often because the set up to suspense isn't done well. (We've all heard the story about Hitchcock and the bomb under the table). In this case, the bomb is often times easily diffused and there is no tension on the screen. It's a set up, then immediate release. As far as social commentary, it's a crime film about undercover treasury agents. However, it heavy hands you with it in the beginning with the head of the US Treasury, and narration that seems to go on for about 15 - 30 mins well within the inception. Overall, I was not a fan. There are plenty of other classic noirs that hit the mark better.

[mark f]

T-Men is mediocre scriptwise - common for noir - but it contains the visual dynamics of director Anthony Mann and cinematographer John Alton.
http://baronwolf.com/cinema/T-men1947b.jpg

[BrowningIdentity]

The Godfather Part III - 6/10 - It's a decent film overall, but it doesn't measure up to the first two films.

[Mr Minio]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/617Ptz3JT5L.jpg Doesn't look that bad if you ask me. :cool: Besides it's from the co-director of Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, which is an amazing movie.

[Iroquois]

Kong: Skull Island - 3.5

My kind of blockbuster.

[this_is_the_ girl]

http://images.static-bluray.com/reviews/7351_1.jpg
Cape Fear (1962, J. Lee Thompson)

3
Mitchum was good, and the cinematography was excellent, but otherwise, this was just average and, frankly, dated. It probably packed a punch back in the day but today it comes across as too naive and obvious. Haven't seen Scorsese’s 1991 remake, so I can't comment on that one.

[Sarge]

Kong: Skull Island - 3.5

My kind of blockbuster.

Off to see it this morning. Had heard bad things. You offer a glimmer of hope.

[resopamenic]

https://a.ltrbxd.com/resized/film-poster/2/6/8/4/2684-the-simpsons-movie-0-460-0-690-crop.jpg
Rewatching this with my little nephew
Still a big fun :D
4
_________________
Caught on some classic shorts
and these one
https://a.ltrbxd.com/resized/film-poster/1/2/0/7/0/7/120707-wot-a-night-0-460-0-690-crop.jpg
Still unique and my mood in the right track
3.5

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

Off to see it this morning. Had heard bad things. You offer a glimmer of hope.

Nothing I've read is downright atrocious, mostly just "eh." I can't wait to see all of that supporting talent together, though. Goodman, Reilly, and Jackson is a combination too good to pass up. But, the trailer was cool, and Godzilla had around the same kind of reception, and I really liked that one, so I'm expecting to like it more than not.

[Sarge]

Nothing I've read is downright atrocious, mostly just "eh." I can't wait to see all of that supporting talent together, though. Goodman, Reilly, and Jackson is a combination too good to pass up. But, the trailer was cool, and Godzilla had around the same kind of reception, and I really liked that one, so I'm expecting to like it more than not.

I hope so. Stuckmann (who's views I normally respect) absolutely panned it.

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

I hope so. Stuckmann (who's views I normally respect) absolutely panned it.

C'mon, he gave it a C-, That's not incredibly bad!

I was expecting an A-, though. Because, y'know, it's Stuckmann. :p

[Sarge]

C'mon, he gave it a C-, That's not incredibly bad!

I was expecting an A-, though. Because, y'know, it's Stuckmann. :p

Exactly C- from Stuckmann is as bad as it gets :D

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

Exactly C- from Stuckmann is as bad as it gets :D

True, he's usually pretty positive. I think he was the only critic I know of that really liked A Cure for Wellness, a movie I liked a decent amount myself.

[Sarge]

True, he's usually pretty positive. I think he was the only critic I know of that really liked A Cure for Wellness, a movie I liked a decent amount myself.

I don't agree with all of his views on films but he loves films without trying to be pretentious about it.

[Rey Skywalker]

https://68.media.tumblr.com/812e971617ce30572413cc05dab45c9b/tumblr_om433cITrG1tfg6jso4_1280.jpg

Passengers (2016)

2

[MovieMeditation]

Kong: Skull Island - 3.5

My kind of blockbuster.
Old Iro would have given this a 2 tops.

[Sarge]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51WDCMNMCGL.jpg

Watched it 10 years ago but could barely remember anything about it so watched it again.

A kind of Tarantino, Ritchie hybrid tribute.

Some very good things about the film but I feel that it had some delusions of grandeur.

Worth a watch though

3

[Ultraviolence]

One more night without sleep ;)
http://www.impawards.com/1972/posters/snoopy_come_home.jpg
rating_4
The introduction to Woodstock! I love him :p

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/A_Goofy_Movie_poster.jpg
A trip back to my childhood! This is one of my favorites!
rating_4

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/pixar/images/c/ca/Bugs_life_ver5_xlg.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110515135005
A really nostalgic night!
rating_3_5

your slurping, eyesight and sleeping problems. 😊
http://www.cityonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/61ltVtPAZ4L.jpg
Don't worry, this is the last one! :rolleyes:
rating_2
I don't no how I'm alive after watching all of them! :D

[Iroquois]

I hope so. Stuckmann (who's views I normally respect) absolutely panned it.

Stuckmann gave Deadpool an A+ so I tend to take his approval (or lack thereof) with a grain of salt.

Old Iro would have given this a 2 tops.

Again with this?

[TheUsualSuspect]

http://www.cityonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/61ltVtPAZ4L.jpg
Don't worry, this is the last one! :rolleyes:
rating_2
I don't no how I'm alive after watching all of them! :D

When you posted #3, I thought, oh they made a trilogy. But now this...they need to make one more. This is my new favourite series without having seen a single shot. Based only on your recent ratings of each frickin' one.

[Tugg]

Stuckmann gave Deadpool an A+ so I tend to take his approval (or lack thereof) with a grain of salt.

Again with this?
His top 15 movies of 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KveyY_GOKA0)was one of the better I've seen.

[FromBeyond]

http://cdn-static.denofgeek.com/sites/denofgeek/files/styles/main_wide/public/2016/10/jack-reacher-never-go-back.jpg?itok=xoplUluF
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back... to watch this movie

Some okay fight and action scenes couldn't make up for how average it was and a story I didn't really care about and Tom Cruise with one facial expression throughout the whole thing. Waste of time

2/5

[MovieMeditation]

Stuckmann gave Deadpool an A+ so I tend to take his approval (or lack thereof) with a grain of salt.



Again with this?
Can't help it. :p

[the samoan lawyer]

https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/nocturnal-animals.jpg?w=670&h=377&crop=1
Nocturnal Animals (2016)


I thought this was great! A dark, psychological thriller that benefits greatly from superb performances from all the cast, not just Adams and Gyllenhaal. Its about intersecting stories but the films still stays well structured. Tom Ford has done a great job making it very stylish.


4

[Sarge]

http://cdn1-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/kong-skull-island/15129492_374368546234900_7223248855726283478_o.jpg

Kong Skull Island (2017)

Expectations were low due to various factors.

Was pleasantly surprised.

More details on my thread.

3

[Mr Minio]

Don't worry, this is the last one! :rolleyes:
rating_2
I don't no how I'm alive after watching all of them! :D Oh, come on! A movie called Reipu zombi can't possibly be that bad!
http://i.imgur.com/i31cObh.png
I thought it's a j-splatter film, but looks like a pinku movie (EVEN BETTAH!!!). Generally, this kind of film isn't for everyone. I'm personally a big fan of j-splatter & trash cinema from Japan. The worst of this kind I saw was Bloodbath at Pinky High and I rated it 2.5, but it was a tough one, bros! Like a totally wild and out-of-blue take on school girl pinky violence genre with some atrocious comedy bits, but Asami and boobies made me finish it. Also, it has one of the best quotes I heard in cinema in 2016:
https://e.snmc.io/lk/o/u/2fa7a6ed0acdc496d380ce4b51a0130b/6265579.jpg

[Ultraviolence]

Oh, come on! A movie called Reipu zombi can't possibly be that bad!
http://i.imgur.com/i31cObh.png
I thought it's a j-splatter film, but looks like a pinku movie (EVEN BETTAH!!!). Generally, this kind of film isn't for everyone. I'm personally a big fan of j-splatter & trash cinema from Japan. The worst of this kind I saw was Bloodbath at Pinky High and I rated it rating_2_5, but it was a tough one, bros! Like a totally wild and out-of-blue take on school girl pinky violence genre with some atrocious comedy bits, but Asami and boobies made me finish it. Also, it has one of the best quotes I heard in cinema in 2016:
https://e.snmc.io/lk/o/u/2fa7a6ed0acdc496d380ce4b51a0130b/6265579.jpg

I love the j-splatter & trash cinema from Japan too, when I say that it's 'bad', that's actually an compliment hahaha
Bloodbath at Pinky High
Added to my watchlist ;) this and Gunwoman! I will watch this weekend!

[Mr Minio]

Beware! It's the worst from the genre (and not in the best way)!

Looks like I found two other masterpieces from Japan!

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqaKwX2Y5h0/WKuinmhdVXI/AAAAAAAAukE/tIYa8PWymwo17qYzwX6uNtQHKnNJG2x-wCLcB/s1600/ingloriouszombiehunters.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qD1bYXKEBmA/WL9h5BH1lBI/AAAAAAAAu_w/8bAOaW2NngIoPQUjpsBAi4efHdc5BUWYgCLcB/s1600/sadisticyoga.jpg

[Movie Max]

Kill Command (2016) rating_3_5

https://media.giphy.com/media/n78Y1ZnJKE92w/giphy.gif

Surprisingly good acting. I'm sure the low budget prevented the overuse of CGI in this film. That's probably why it turned out so well. I really liked it and would definitely check out a sequel. Just a well done indie sci-fi flick. I really have no complaints.:blush:

A special thanks to the MoFo with the Kill Command eyes poster as an avatar, for inspiring my curiosity. :)

[Dani8]

Mr Sleaze, what does Pinku mean? Yes I know I could consult google but I'd rather ask a real person.

[Ultraviolence]

Beware! It's the worst from the genre (and not in the best way)!

Looks like I found two other masterpieces from Japan!

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xqaKwX2Y5h0/WKuinmhdVXI/AAAAAAAAukE/tIYa8PWymwo17qYzwX6uNtQHKnNJG2x-wCLcB/s1600/ingloriouszombiehunters.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qD1bYXKEBmA/WL9h5BH1lBI/AAAAAAAAu_w/8bAOaW2NngIoPQUjpsBAi4efHdc5BUWYgCLcB/s1600/sadisticyoga.jpg

Both are 'horrendous good' :D
Inglorious zombie hunters I watched years ago. Sasa Handa, sex, gore, and high school girls! Nice one!
Sadistic Yoga it's a 'drama', well, at least they tried!
Oh God, I'll never forgot the shower scene, more haunting than Psycho :indifferent:
hahaha

[Mr Minio]

Wow, you're quite a connoisseur!
Mr Sleaze, what does Pinku mean? Yes I know I could consult google but I'd rather ask a real person. You can read my pinku eiga 101 I wrote years ago here (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=31701&page=3&p=1342552).

[Dani8]

Thanks mate. Will grab a coffee and have read.

[Edge]

http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/movieposters/2821/p2821_p_v8_aa.jpg

Another film where I watched the MT3K version which made it more bearable as this was clearly a B-movie which lacked that something that turns some of them into something really watchable and fun. It did however feature the most scary premise known to man a woman that wont stop talking even if you cut her head off lol.

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Elle (2016) 2.5
.
Insalata francese with far too many ingredients.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/films/2016/05/20/97480933elle2-large_trans_NvBQzQNjv4Bqc3IxSbjMmXltPISQXxZkALdpyyh6PwjZeA7A5dp2BRg.jpg

I think there is something wrong with Paul Verhoeven.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/44/Hunt_for_the_Wilderpeople.png

rating_3_5

[MovieMeditation]

A Fistful of Dollars (1964)

Second watch. Still a whole lot of fun and a great start to an iconic trilogy!

3.5++

[cricket]

I love the j-splatter & trash cinema from Japan too, when I say that it's 'bad', that's actually an compliment hahaha
Bloodbath at Pinky High
Added to my watchlist ;) this and Gunwoman! I will watch this weekend!

Gun Woman isn't very good.

[FromBeyond]

Mr Sleaze, what does Pinku mean? Yes I know I could consult google but I'd rather ask a real person.

I consulted google and got this "sexed up, bad girl action films"

[Iroquois]

Super - 1.5

Almost makes me think that I was too harsh on Kick-Ass. Almost.

[whyilovemovies,com]

This is Spinal Tap

This movie is so freaking funny, that while I was writing-up this review I couldn’t stop laughing recalling all the things I wanted to highlight. This movie review is one of my shortest since, I can’t honestly find fresh ways to keep saying how funny this movie is, it’s just funny through and through. This is the type of humor that I like the most and it has inspired countless more in the same vein (Best in Show and What we do in the Shadows to name at least two), and this is why I love movies.

[Kanji Watanabe]

T-Men is mediocre scriptwise - common for noir - but it contains the visual dynamics of director Anthony Mann and cinematographer John Alton.
http://baronwolf.com/cinema/T-men1947b.jpg

I'd disagree. Sure noir often times boils down to pulp fiction, but just because the novella or cinematic effort is done on the cheap doesn't mean there's a compromise. I again go to Hitchcock, quoting that he loved working within the confines of restrictions. Heck, I'd even go as far as to say Rear Window is his best picture. Noir thrives on restrictions, by that very element comes many of it's aesthetics. Noir is one of, if not, my favorite genre for the kinds of complex screenplays done on a pennies budget.

Where I will take your bone is the compositional elements of Anthony Mann. However, are we going to salute the parts that make the whole or ask if the parts in question that make up a piece somehow transcend it's work? My philosophy is in the latter. Some films can still hold beauty but miss the mark.

[Mr Minio]

Gun Woman isn't very good. Naked Asami smeared in blood CAN'T be bad.

[MovieMeditation]

Super - 1.5

Almost makes me think that I was too harsh on Kick-Ass. Almost.
Aaaand he's back!

[Iroquois]

I was never gone.

[this_is_the_ girl]

https://scalarama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/image-w1280.jpg
Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974, Jacques Rivette)
5

Truly a brilliant piece of filmmaking by Jacques Rivette. Suffice it to say, it was 3 hours long, but it somehow managed to keep me interested throughout - something I didn't really expect going in. Celine and Julie are, in essence, us, the audience, sitting there with magic green candies in our mouths trying to make sense of this beautifully immersive, dreamy, psychedelic exercise in non-linear storytelling - and enjoying getting their minds bent in the process. The incredibly inventive "movie within a movie" narrative structure, realized through remarkable cinematography and editing, helps Rivette explore the unbridled creative nature of filmmaking (as well as film viewing) in a wildly enigmatic and often hilariously 'trippy' manner. Rivette created a unique world that continues to fascinate audiences to this day, and, although it seems to primarily appeal to young girls' sensibilities, any film buff will find something of interest in it. I sure did and loved every second of it.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://www.asu.edu/cfa/wwwcourses/art/SOACore/time_interact/Lloyd/Lloydclock.jpg
Safety Last! (1923)


This is probably my favourite silent film. For me this beats any Chaplin or Keaton that I've seen so far (which isn't many) and would rank as one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. Special praise goes to the building climb scene.


4.5

[MovieMeditation]

About Safety Last, I realized once that I had rated the movie on IMDb, though I'm sure I've never seen it. I better get around it for real soon. :p

[Thursday Next]

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Rewatch in preparation for the new version. I think I forgot how good this was. Some of the animation in this is stunning. Not all of it. The rooftop fight between Gaston and The Beast is the best part.

4.5

[Ultraviolence]

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rating_2_5
Say what you will about Snyder, at least he doesn't do shaky cam.
The movie looses me in the ending,
that doomsday fight sucks and Luthor was a huge mistake.
Predictable... but there's good things in this film. They really should stay with that dark version of Batman, I loved! that nightmare scene was very cool.
The 'serious' tone of the movie was nice too, I really hope that in JL they don't try to be the next comedy marvel movie... If they learn with all the mistakes (this and that huge mistake Suicide S**t) they can do a very good film (with more light during the fights please)...

[Ultraviolence]

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rating_4_5
One of the best Batman animations ever!

[Potter]

In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

3

[Citizen Rules]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=29352&d=1489114140

Loving (2016)

One of the more under watched films of 2016. Not perfect, but thanks to it's disturbingly true story of an interracial couple who were arrested and jailed in Virginia 1959 for being married, the film's subject is memorable. rating_3_5

My review Loving (2016) (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1665277#post1665277)

[Redwell]

Red Eye (Craven, 2005) 4
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Wes Craven's sleeper masterpiece. One part early 2000s romantic comedy, one part 90s airplane thriller, and one part Craven slasher. Sure, dyeing Rachel McAdams' hair brown doesn't make her a new age business woman, and Cillian Murphy rocking the Batman voice is ridiculous. This is a movie that celebrates its buffoonery with a wink. The way its tone transitions from saccharine to suspenseful to hysterical can accurately be described as jarring, but the absurdity of the transformation is irresistible. It's schizophrenic, B movie gold.

[Sarge]

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So much that I love about this film.

The cast, the acting, the characters all top drawer.

Walter :cool:

A few little things stop me really loving it.

The dream sequences mainly just irritate me



3

[Ultraviolence]

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rating_4_5
They need to revive this character!

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rating_5
Fanservice at his best! This film delivers everything that I love in Dragon Ball. Great fun and my favorite Dragon Ball ̶f̶i̶l̶l̶e̶r̶ movie.

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Le professionnel (1981) 4.5

Far far beyond any current action film. Plus who doesn't like Ennio Morricone and Jean-Paul Belmondo. I saw it so many times but it still keeps me engaged.

https://www.cinemotions.com/affiche.Le-Professionnel.2344.jpg

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Leijonasydän (2013) (Heart of a Lion) 3.5

http://media.finnkino.fi/1012/Event_9059/landscape_large/Leijonasydan_670.jpg

The movie is about Teppo, Nazi looser, who falls in love with a woman, Sari. After while she reveals having a son Rhamadhani with her black ex- boyfriend. Then the troubles start. How to reconcile the extremist racism ideology versus the colored stepson? Teppo agrees and decides to accept Rhamadhani as his own however faces troubles with his Nazi tribe and mainly with himself. He can hide and keep it secret in front of his comrades at the beginning but later he needs to decide. Then his brother (also the member of Nazi tribe) enters his life revealing the secret. That's the moment of Teppo's disunity. He is torn apart between two worlds and he needs to make a final decision. One world is to belong to his group where he's already built the group's respect, where he feels purpose in his life and another world, his new family. He needs to decide. He cannot serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other (allusion to Mt 6). I like the scenes how Teppo and Rhamadhani are building their relationship, mutual respect and love. It is painful for both of them.

Final decision is accompanied with his brother suicide and funeral, his girlfriend coming home from hospital, his brethren renouncing him and literally taking away the symbols (tattoos) that he doesn't deserve any more (according to his tribe). They scraped his swastika tattoo with a grinder. It must've hurt like hell but Teppo is happy. Happy to his new family, happy to make a final statement, happy to make it alive, happy to finally decide.

The message of this movie is crucial and true. We need idealistic movies like this one. Especially today when extremism is no longer extreme, becoming normal. However the cinematography was not that great and it is still a movie as a whole that I'm reviewing here.

[Nausicaä]

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rating_3

[Jeff Costello]

Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) - 4.5 +

http://filmfanatic.org/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Judgment-at-Nuremberg-Poster.jpg

You can read my write-up here - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1665843#post1665843

[Redwell]

The Ice Storm (Lee, 1997) 5
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Ang Lee examines the humor and cruelty intertwined with sexuality, how growing up is a construction that obfuscates the challenges you face all of your life, the pettiness of the mechanisms which create life driving people apart, the intimacy and consolation observed in the destruction of life, and existential meditations on the cyclical nature of existence. A really subtle, tender picture. Incredible stuff.

[mark f]

I knew they're were other reasons why I didn't especially care for that. :cool:

[Jimbo53]

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4

Across 110th Street (1972)

I read somewhere that this was one of Elvis Presley's favorite films.

[ShopkeeperTriumph]

Two Days, One Night (2014)

4+

The Dardenne brothers are just so damn good at what they do. This is one of them that easily could be the most melodramtic, Lifetime-esque film possible, but, like The Kid with a Bike, they pull through, thanks to their dedication to realism, and honesty. Marion Cotillard gives one of the best performances I've seen this decade. Everytime she briefly smiles, or has a small little victory, you really do feel like cheering. A fantastic movie.

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Enter the Dragon (1973) 3.5

Good Saturday morning movie. Acting is mediocre, story predictable but who cares:). The movie is immortal! And you gotta love Bruce Lee's whaaaaaa noises :):):)👍👍👍

http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/galleries/x701/82881.jpg

[Sarge]

Enter the Dragon (1973) 3.5

Good Saturday morning movie. Acting is mediocre, story predictable but who cares:). The movie is immortal! And you gotta love Bruce Lee's whaaaaaa noises :):):)👍👍👍

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Superb

"Boards don't hit back..."

[cricket]

Red Angel (1966)

4.5-

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Nishi is a Japanese army nurse during wartime with China. Besides dealing with the usual war devastation, she has to deal with disease, men who haven't been around women in a while, drug addiction, and more. That doesn't mean there isn't time for love. It's about the morality of it all. You feel like you're there and the performances are very good. It's not for the squeamish. It's a great hidden gem and a great recommendation from The Samoan Lawyer.

[Nestorio_Miklos]

[CENTER]Red Angel (1966)

4.5-



Nishi is a Japanese army nurse during wartime with China. Besides dealing with the usual war devastation, she has to deal with disease, men who haven't been around women in a while, drug addiction, and more. That doesn't mean there isn't time for love. It's about the morality of it all. You feel like you're there and the performances are very good. It's not for the squeamish. It's a great hidden gem and a great recommendation from The Samoan Lawyer.

I remember this one. Gotta re watch

[FromBeyond]

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Theeb
1/5

[Yam12]

Zodiac (2007) - 5

This is definitely one of the most unsettling films I've seen

This is definitely Fincher's masterpiece

[matt72582]

Equus - 8/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/04/Equusposter77.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b6/Tenacious_d_in_the_pick_of_destiny_ver3.jpg

2.5

[Rey Skywalker]

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You Only Live Once (1937)

4.5

[Jeff Costello]

Leon Morin, pretre (1961) - 4 +

http://content9.flixster.com/rtmovie/10/36/10367_gal.jpg

My write-up is here - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1666432#post1666432

[cricket]

Equus (1977)

3.5

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The great Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist whose new patient, a 17 year old boy, blinded 6 horses. This is a weird and dark movie that would seem to suit a director like Ken Russell more than Sidney Lumet. It's slow paced and takes some getting into it, but it's a very good flick.

[Yam12]

Miller's Crossing (1990) - 4.5

[TokeZa]

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Une collection particulière (1973) by Walerian Borowczyk

3.5

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Listen to Britain (1942) by Humphrey Jennings and Stewart McAllister

3+

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Le Plaisir (1952) by Max Ophüls

4.5

[mark f]

Equus (1977)

3.5

The great Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist whose new patient, a 17 year old boy, blinded 6 horses. This is a weird and dark movie that would seem to suit a director like Ken Russell more than Sidney Lumet. It's slow paced and takes some getting into it, but it's a very good flick.
I know it's got awards, a pedigree and a naked Jenny Agutter, but it really is boring and preposterous as filmed realistically by Lumet. The whole bizarre point of the play's abstractness, which was its real justification because otherwise the mystery is so obvious, was overturned and it seemed more like an alternative version of Exorcist II: The Heretic, which came out the same year, than Equus the play.

[cricket]

I know it's got awards, a pedigree and a naked Jenny Agutter, but it really is boring and preposterous as filmed realistically by Lumet. The whole bizarre point of the play's abstractness, which was its real justification because otherwise the mystery is so obvious, was overturned and it seemed more like an alternative version of Exorcist II: The Heretic, which came out the same year, than Equus the play.

There were points in the first half while I was still struggling with it that I wondered if I could almost burst out into laughter.

[Edge]

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Struggled with this one at the start being a love story a musical and featuring Jazz as the subplot three things I am not over enamoured about I did not think I would like it, however the film was stunningly made a real work of art and Emma Stone I find to be extremely attractive and these element were helping me to get through the film but by the end I was also really enjoying the story lines as well and ended up thoroughly enjoying the whole experience highly recommended.

[Movie Max]

The Impossible (2012) rating_3_5-

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Even in this, they managed to show Watts topless.:D It was ok, pretty much what I expected. A lot of slow parts, because the entire CGI budget was eaten up in a matter of minutes.

[Movie Max]

Anthropoid (2016) rating_4_5+

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=29395&stc=1&d=1489279452

My kind of war film. Very nicely cast. Anna Geislerová deserves a mention.:yup: Good pace. True story.

[JayDee]

I know it's got awards, a pedigree and a naked Jenny Agutter, but it really is boring and preposterous as filmed realistically by Lumet. The whole bizarre point of the play's abstractness, which was its real justification because otherwise the mystery is so obvious, was overturned and it seemed more like an alternative version of Exorcist II: The Heretic, which came out the same year, than Equus the play.

I read this whole paragraph but the only thing that really entered into my mind was "a naked Jenny Agutter". The rest just went in and straight back out! :D

[mark f]

A naked Jenny Agutter is the only memorable thing in the movie. I tried to keep it vague. I saw the play before the movie and I didn't think much of the play, but the staging was avant-garde and really the only reason to watch it. The horses were played by actors and often naked. The movie could apparently only be filmed if it was done realistically, but since that made the whole thing seem more about animal cruelty and not the boy's weird internal twisting of sex and horses, the whole thing was laughably-silly because the poetry was gone and there was only left an easily-solved "mystery".

[Camo]

All i got out of it was "alternative version of Exorcist II The Heretic" which convinced me to never watch the film.

[Raven73]

Hacksaw Ridge. 8.5/10. Enjoyed this movie which is based on a true story. I even got a little teary near the end. A good example of how a hero isn't always a person seeking retribution.
The only part I found a little difficult to believe was when Desmond swatted away not one but two grenades within the space of about 5 seconds.

[Steve Freeling]

http://images.static-bluray.com/movies/covers/158869_front.jpg
5
And the award for "Most Underrated Movie of 2016" goes to...

[FromBeyond]

http://cinema10.com.br/upload/filmes/filmes_10620_anti4.jpg
Antibodies

Jack the Ripper is world-famous, and for what? Five bitches. Five!

After a serial killer is arrested, a small-town policeman gets to interrogate him (not shy about naming its influences, this serial killer does a nasty, taunting little Hannibal Lecter impression but movie very much stands on it's own) the interview challenges the cop's beliefs.. I Blame CosmicRunaway for that German movie thread, I picked this at random and well pleased I did, my only critique would be one case of wildly convenient happenstance but which leads to an exciting climax so I can't complain, I was really gripped in the final half

4/5

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Leon Morin, pretre (1961) - 4 +

http://content9.flixster.com/rtmovie/10/36/10367_gal.jpg

My write-up is here - http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1666432#post1666432

This is one beautiful film I have to rewatch. :):):)

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Anthropoid (2016) rating_4_5+

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=29395&stc=1&d=1489279452

My kind of war film. Very nicely cast. Anna Geislerová deserves a mention.:yup: Good pace. True story.

Anna Geislerová is awesome

[resopamenic]

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3.5

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at first i got nausea by the style but the slowly it become more used by it tho' itstill...
seems like it could be a typical movie that's the appeal will grow by another(or another) try

still these a gourgeus shot with interesting soundtrack - new wallpaper :)
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3.5

[dadgumblah]

Cricket, I finally got around to watching A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) and I agree with your view on it. It wasn't what I was expecting either, it was better. The story of a struggling family in early 1900's Brooklyn as told through the eyes of the young woman coming of age, was very heart-tugging. It was bittersweet for the most part with the uplifting or hopeful ending making what came before all the more worth it. The acting was excellent and Peggy Ann Garner was the star of the movie, no matter what the billing. Not to take away from Dorothy McGuire, James Dunn, or Joan Blondell at all, but this is Garner's movie all the way. Lloyd Nolan is also great as the kindly neighborhood beat cop. Garner deserved her "Special Juvenile Oscar" for outstanding child actress, although I wish they hadn't clapped the "Juvenile" logo on it. Still, it was nice that the Academy used to award that. And just as a little goofy side note: I kept thinking that Peggy Ann Garner reminded me a bit of a young Saoirse Ronan. Then I remembered that Saoirse was also in a movie with Brooklyn in the title. Hmmm....nahhh! :)

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4.5

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Finished my X-Men run of movies in preparation for Logan and I'm very satisfied with this one. The alleged very first mutant, Apocalypse is betrayed in Ancient Egypt and buried beneath the earth, although protected by some kind of force field. Thousands of years later, Dr. Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne) is snooping around Egypt and evidence leads her to the place where Apocalypse is buried. He is accidentally released and decides that the world is too corrupt to exist as is, so he decides to do a makeover, with the help of four other mutants that he talks into helping him. As he is all-powerful, he boosts their power and they are more than eager to do his bidding. The one he really takes advantage of is Magneto (Michael Fassbender), who has suffered a great personal loss. MacTaggert tells Professor X (James McAvoy) about the disturbance in Egypt and the game is on. Several of the young generation X-Men return with the same actors playing them, but there are several new ones introduced including Scott Summers/Cyclops (Tye Sheridan), Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), and Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee). But for me, the best mutant is the returning Quicksilver (Evan Peters). As in the previous X-Men movie, he is given a show-stopping "fast" scene, where we see his point-of-view where he seems to be moving slowly and rearranging objects and saving lives. One shot in particular is hilarious where Quicksilver scoops up a French Bulldog and is running right at the camera with the dog's eyes bugging out while it's eating a pizza slice. Just a small spot in a good movie that supposedly wraps up the "X-Men When They Were Young" trilogy. But Fox will most certainly recast a few parts and keep the franchise going. We shall see.

http://aroundmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/X-Men-Apocalypse_2016-21.jpg

4

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Zodiac (2007) 4

Great film! All that hunt, dedication and perseverance reminds me of JFK.
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[Louise1956]

Viceroy's House. Lovely film, beautiful and moving and sad with touches of humour. 9/10

[Nestorio_Miklos]

Equus (1977)3.5

Amazing insight to a troubled soul however with a story lacking the power. Burton's performance definitely shooting up the ratings. I would have missed this Lumet's piece if not for Matt and Cricket posts on the previous page.

http://worldcinemaparadise.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Equus-3.jpg

[Redwell]

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) 3
http://i.imgur.com/5gYoEDK.jpg

"Let's get the **** outta here."

Science and reason confront the supernatural in a scary movie which reminds us that body horror doesn't need many thrills outside of (relatively) typical human anatomy. Refreshingly bright characters dealing with a grief that feels less like cinematic shorthand than dealings with mortality that are essential to the core ideas of the picture. Unfortunately, the revelations toward the end of the film erupt like word salad that drown out the thematic and emotional weight it had built to previously. A movie that could have easily been great would it have left more questions unanswered and better respected its audience. The third act is just too conventional, supplying lowbrow, expository satisfaction which auteurs like David Fincher and M. Night have inflicted a second rate version of upon our idea of prestige television. What a pity.

[cricket]

Equus (1977)3.5

Amazing insight to a troubled soul however with a story lacking the power. Burton's performance definitely shooting up the ratings. I would have missed this Lumet's piece if not for Matt and Cricket posts on the previous page.

http://worldcinemaparadise.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Equus-3.jpg

A pretty random movie for 3 members to watch in the same 24 hour span.

[matt72582]

A pretty random movie for 3 members to watch in the same 24 hour span.

It was just on TCM -- I DVR'd it (wonder if everyone else saw it that way). Richard Burton is the star of the month.

[cricket]

It was just on TCM -- I DVR'd it (wonder if everyone else saw it that way). Richard Burton is the star of the month.

I didn't even realize that. I already had it on my Netflix queue.

[cricket]

Fort Apache (1948)

3.5

http://s11.postimage.org/o81uz0az7/Fort_Apache1948c04.png

In trying to continue to watch a wide variety of movies, I randomly plucked one from the 40's off the westerns list to add to my Netflix queue. It was only yesterday, when I posted it's poster in the movie you're watching tonight thread that I knew anything about it. When I saw it was a John Ford movie starting Henry Fonda, John Wayne, and Shirley Temple, I figured I picked a good one. A lot of the movies on those lists can be very average depending on the viewer. This movie is your typical old time cowboys and Indians crap, except as I've learned a little more about history over the years, that "crap" has come to have some more meaning to it. It would be an ordinary movie in ordinary hands, but in the hands of Ford, and with an excellent cast, every aspect of the movie is done very well. If you like old westerns, it is well worth watching.

[Seer123]

I woke up and watched road warrior at 3 in the morning. I no rate

[Whale Song]

Office Christmas Party (20160)

3

Funny as sh*t. A lot better than I expected and the reviews said it was.

In a Lonely Place (1950)

5

Possibly my favorite film noir flick. Watch it at least once a year.

Suspiria (1977)

4

One of the 10 best horror movies of all-time? Maybe, although it may be closer to top twenty. Still a classic in the genre.

Moon (2009)

3.5

Unique science fiction film that flew under the radar. Even if you're not a fan of the genre check it out.

[MonnoM]

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) rating_3
http://i.imgur.com/5gYoEDK.jpg

"Let's get the **** outta here."

Science and reason confront the supernatural in a scary movie which reminds us that body horror doesn't need many thrills outside of (relatively) typical human anatomy. Refreshingly bright characters dealing with a grief that feels less like cinematic shorthand than dealings with mortality that are essential to the core ideas of the picture. Unfortunately, the revelations toward the end of the film erupt like word salad that drown out the thematic and emotional weight it had built to previously. A movie that could have easily been great would it have left more questions unanswered and better respected its audience. The third act is just too conventional, supplying lowbrow, expository satisfaction which auteurs like David Fincher and M. Night have inflicted a second rate version of upon our idea of prestige television. What a pity.

I couldn't agree more. I said it before, the movie would've been great if it all took place in that one room and the story unfolded solely through the autopsy. Obviously with some tweaks.

[this_is_the_ girl]

http://the-culture-counter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/stairway-to-heaven.jpg
A Matter of Life and Death (1946, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger)
2.5

For all I know, this movie probably has some historical significance, and I admit there were a few touching moments here and there but unfortunately the rest of it was just silly, dated, and at times annoying. The whole "heavenly trial" segment, in particular, lost me completely with its pompous political agitprop. I don't usually like calling films overrated but in this case I just can't help it - the amount of critical acclaim this film has gotten over the years is, frankly, baffling.

[Derek Vinyard]

I couldn't agree more. I said it before, the movie would've been great if it all took place in that one room and the story unfolded solely through the autopsy. Obviously with some tweaks.

it's a big 4.5+ for me amazing flick.

The Autopsy Of Jane Doe

[Dani8]

it's a big 4.5+ for me amazing flick.

The Autopsy Of Jane Doe

I thought it was pretty refreshing, and the acting was great, but I must admit I fell asleep for the reveal and pretty happy about that. For me it would have spoilt it a bit, I think.

[Edge]

http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/movieposters/12292/p12292_p_v8_aa.jpg

Absolutely enjoyable trash. One of those movies that is so bad that it is good, so laughable and what other film could you ever see what amounts to a terminator spanking a high school student?

[mark f]

A Matter of Life and Death (1946, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger)
2.5

For all I know, this movie probably has some historical significance, and I admit there were a few touching moments here and there but unfortunately the rest of it was just silly, dated, and at times annoying. The whole "heavenly trial" segment, in particular, lost me completely with its pompous political agitprop. I don't usually like calling films overrated but in this case I just can't help it - the amount of critical acclaim this film has gotten over the years is, frankly, baffling.
I'm happy you're watching great films but I find your reaction to the awesome cinematic creativity on display far more baffling.

[MovieMeditation]

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) REwatch

I tried, Iro.

1

[Dani8]

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) REwatch

I tried, Iro.

1

LOL we saw one the other night. I dont even remember which one it was because I only lasted about 15 minutes.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm happy you're watching great films but I find your reaction to the awesome cinematic creativity on display far more baffling....Wouldn't it be much better if you pointed out the reasons why you appreciate a film?...as opposed to criticizing those who don't share your views?

Or you could give some background history or insight into what the director was trying to achieve in a movie. That might make a person take a second look at a film that they initially dismissed.

I would think as MoFo's Master of the Movies, you would be trying to encourage others with your love for cinema. The negative approach only turns potential cinema fans off. I know you love cinema, try sharing that love with others.

[matt72582]

So Big - 6/10

Long time span, and then so many characters that had no development. Very stock. One of those no-risk movies.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/So_Big%21_%281932_film%29.jpg

[Thursday Next]

Moana (2016)

I hadn't had much interest in seeing this, but for all its story is nothing new, I was surprisingly entertained. The songs are great.

4

[TokeZa]

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Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Ken Lonergan 3

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One Missed Call (2003) by Takashi Miike 2+

[Okay]

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Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Ken Lonergan 3


FINALLY ! Someone who isn't up this film's *******.

[Dani8]

FINALLY ! Someone who isn't up this film's *******.

I'm not sure if I want to even see it at the moment. I keep seeing people say it's depressing.

[Okay]

I'm not sure if I want to even see it at the moment. I keep seeing people say it's depressing.

After my first watch of "Manchester By The Sea", I ended up kinda loving it....for a minute, once I thought about it and watched it again, it was really manipulative, bland and pandering, it's nothing special in my eyes.

[Dani8]

Yeah I'm not really sure it's my cuppa tea (I've only just read the synopsis. People kept recommending Silver Linings Playbook to me nd when I finally got around to it I kind of wish I hadn't. Great acting IMO but I really didn't like any of the characters, and i feel MbtS will leave me feeling the same way.

[cricket]

FINALLY ! Someone who isn't up this film's *******.

Even though I enjoyed it, I nominated it for most overrated for the MoFo film awards:shifty:

[Joel]

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I had seen this back in the early 2000's on dvd. I liked it then, even though I could not grasp it.

The scenes each had such an incredible mood to them, that it did not matter in the least if sense was to come of them.

This most recent time, I deduced that it was a dream, linked by a symbolic key, but that's as far as I got. It was a dream by a failed actress, and a key and box showed up in the dream as an indicator of delusion. But that's it. It's an enormous film that really puts Lynch up there with some of the best surrealist film makers ever. The only detriment is that today, all these great riffs have been carried over and someone younger may not recognize the history. But who cares about that? Not me.