Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[The Gunslinger45]

That is one thing I will say about Tarkovsky, even his films I do not like are usually very visually beautiful. Solaris in particular. The cinematography for Stalker in particular I liked quite a bit.

[Guaporense]

Either Rebecca or The Wrong Man. :cool:

According to Akira Kurosawa Hitchcock's best movie was The Birds. :) It's a dark comedy for me and it works very well but I have watched several ones that were better. The least interesting for me was Notorious.

[The Gunslinger45]

And I just ordered Stalker on Amazon. 20 bucks in total with the shipping. A good purchase if you ask me.

[Guaporense]

Just watched Scorsese's Afterhours, it had been over 2 months since I last watched a normal American movie in color. Very good dark comedy, almost like a David Lynch movie in terms of weirdness.

[The Gunslinger45]

Just watched Scorsese's Afterhours, it had been over 2 months since I last watched a normal American movie in color. Very good dark comedy, almost like a David Lynch movie in terms of weirdness.

Certainly is a strange one, but lots of fun.

[Guaporense]

And I just ordered Stalker on Amazon. 20 bucks in total with the shipping. A good purchase if you ask me.

Now that I am living in the US I am also building a DVD/Blu Ray collection (in Brazil these things are too expensive and people there usually rent or download movies).

[Sinny McGuffins]

The least interesting for me was Notorious.Funny, as this is the best for me.

[Guaporense]

I found it incredibly boring.

[Sinny McGuffins]

Weird.

[The Gunslinger45]

Now that I am living in the US I am also building a DVD/Blu Ray collection (in Brazil these things are too expensive and people there usually rent or download movies).

Welcome to the collectors world dude. If you are going to do that Amazon will be your best friend. Usually you can find used DVDs pretty cheap there.

[mark f]

Guap's prejudiced against some films involving Brazil and some with Nazis, and Notorious concerns both. :)

[bluedeed]

Oh not slow as in boring. Just in pace. Hell Taxi Driver is not a fast movie and it is my favorite movie and Tokyo Story (possibly the best movie I have ever seen ever) is slow too. But just because a movie is slow, does not mean it is boring. And I really dug this movie!

I think many people find Ozu boring because his pace is "slow." I don't think Ozu's pacing is slow. Ozu's pacing is wonderfully naturalistic, whereas Tarkovsky's is more deliberate and focused. Maybe that's just because whenever I watch an Ozu film now, I feel like I'm visiting old friend. With Tarkovsky, I feel like I'm being slowly transported into some other universe

[bluedeed]

I think that one problem of Andrei Rublev is that it is black and white and the version I got didn't have a very clear image so I was a bit hard to watch. While Stalker is full of colors (the first parts are not black and white actually but another tone of color) and very intensively visually (Tarkovsky's last 4 movies were visually more beautiful than his earlier ones)>

I hope this remark isn't intended towards all black and white film.

[The Gunslinger45]

I think many people find Ozu boring because his pace is "slow." I don't think Ozu's pacing is slow. Ozu's pacing is wonderfully naturalistic, whereas Tarkovsky's is more deliberate and focused. Maybe that's just because whenever I watch an Ozu film now, I feel like I'm visiting old friend. With Tarkovsky, I feel like I'm being slowly transported into some other universe

Yeah I got that felling and mentioned that in my edit of my original post. Now that I have seen five of Tarkovsky's eight films, I might as well watch the last three.

[Lucas]

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Robocop. 8/10. Movie kicks ass. It's furiously entertaining,violent,fun, and has a bit of solid satire. It's one of the best action flicks ever. It's so 80's.They really don't make em' like they used to.

[Gabrielle947]

Glad to see some Stalker love :up: This movie feels so Russian for me.Since I live close to the country and ,because of history, my country's culture is mixed with Russian,I always felt that I understand Tarkovsky's movies better than some American golden age stuff.When I watched Zerkalo,I didn't understand what's happening yet I still felt more connected to it than with Casablanca,for example.

Anyway,watched Pineapple Express,I'd give it a 2.

[jiraffejustin]

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3.5

If I would have seen this as a child, I would have fallen head over heels for it. What I like about it seeing it as an adult is that I shouldn't like it. It's incredibly cheesy. It's anachronistic. It doesn't bring anything new to the table. However, it's very charming. Very, very charming.

[BlueLion]

Just watched Scorsese's Afterhours, it had been over 2 months since I last watched a normal American movie in color. Very good dark comedy, almost like a David Lynch movie in terms of weirdness.

Second best Scorsese film for me, after Taxi Driver.

[StickyShoes]

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Ender's Game (2013)

I didn't like it at all. The girlfriend loved it. We're both fans of the book.

Mostly, it was the script that killed it for me. I'm also not a fan of Ford as Graff. The timing seemed too quick and the plot was just flying by. I don't know how much I would have gotten had I not read the book. I admit, I was also kind of put-off by the things that were changed from the book. I tend to let that bother me more than it should.

1.5

[The Gunslinger45]

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When I first saw Shaft I was disappointed. Dolemite was okay at best. But it seems I was looking in the wrong place. The soul sistas I love so dearly have yet to let me down.

4

[Sinny McGuffins]

Ender's Game (2013)

I didn't like it at all. The girlfriend loved it. We're both fans of the book.

Mostly, it was the script that killed it for me. I'm also not a fan of Ford as Graff. The timing seemed too quick and the plot was just flying by. I don't know how much I would have gotten had I not read the book. I admit, I was also kind of put-off by the things that were changed from the book. I tend to let that bother me more than it should.

1.5
I felt pretty much the same way. I go into more detail about my thoughts on the changes from the book in THIS (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=33601) spoiler-filled post.

[Lucas]

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Meh. It started out promising enough, but then it turned into this sci-fi extravaganza. I mean the movie is light and charming in some areas, but it's not particularly that funny. I chuckled a few times, but it was never hilarious. It's not an awful film, but I don't really like it to be perfectly honest. It's very forgettable and kind of cumbersome. 2

[The Gunslinger45]

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Meh. It started out promising enough, but then it turned into this sci-fi extravaganza. I mean the movie is light and charming in some areas, but it's not particularly that funny. I chuckled a few times, but it was never hilarious. It's not an awful film, but I don't really like it to be perfectly honest. It's very forgettable and kind of cumbersome. 2

Sounds like my experience with Shaun of the Dead

[Godoggo]

Sounds like my experience with Shaun of the Dead

Yeah, mine too. I was expecting so much more.

[McConnaughay]

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I went to the movies with five of my friends and sat down to watch Thor 2: Dark World, and I have to say that I was greatly impressed with the movie. The first Thor movie was solid, albeit nothing particularly amazing, however, this movie hit all of the write notes. The comedic moments of the movement were arguably some of the funnest ever seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and I have to say that even the brief moments of seriousness were highly enjoyable.

I've never especially liked the Thor character, but Asgard felt so intricately embroidered, and every character was allowed to exploit at least some charm into the flick. I think it's easily the third best movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far behind Iron Man and The Avengers. :)

[yellowjacket1]

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I went to the movies with five of my friends and sat down to watch Thor 2: Dark World, and I have to say that I was greatly impressed with the movie. The first Thor movie was solid, albeit nothing particularly amazing, however, this movie hit all of the write notes. The comedic moments of the movement were arguably some of the funnest ever seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and I have to say that even the brief moments of seriousness were highly enjoyable.

I've never especially liked the Thor character, but Asgard felt so intricately embroidered, and every character was allowed to exploit at least some charm into the flick. I think it's easily the third best movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far behind Iron Man and The Avengers. :)

Agree. I just saw Thor The Dark World as well and it was a pure blast.

I had very high expectations for this film and, for the most part, it did not disappoint. I was so happy with how epic everything felt. It's safe to say that it's an epic adventure pure and simple. This movie truly knows what it wants to be and it delivers.

9/10

[BlueLion]

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3

You disappointed me, Godard.

[Daniel M]

3

You disappointed me, Godard.

Fair enough, although Godard's style is frustrating and won't be very 'enjoyable' for some, I don't think he really aims to please but instead uses his films to commentate on things and create something very different to what people usually know as a film, it might not interest you but I recommend doing a bit of reading around the film, even if you don't agree, I found it interesting. Le Mépris is similar in it's style, although better in my opinion, you probably won't like that either. I am going to try and watch Godard's Bande á Part as my next film from him, it's supposed to be one of his most accessible and looks pretty cool/normal for a Godard film.

[bluedeed]

You disappointed me, Godard.

A question, what do you expect from Godard?

Fair enough, although Godard's style is frustrating and won't be very 'enjoyable' for some, I don't think he really aims to please but instead uses his films to commentate on things and create something very different to what people usually know as a film,

Often, Godard and the French New Wave filmmakers attempt to take a genre and flip it on its head. This definitely can be more frustrating that the American alternative with directors like Scorsese (and the whole New Hollywood bunch) and Tarantino who significantly alter a genre without transforming it. Creating new boundaries for the genre but remaining a part of it.

I am going to try and watch Godard's Bande á Part as my next film from him, it's supposed to be one of his most accessible and looks pretty cool/normal for a Godard film.

But Godard being inaccessible is fun! I don't think we'll ever catch up to Godard, the deranged , reclusive, sexist intellectual, but it sure is a joy to try.

[BlueLion]

A question, what do you expect from Godard?

Something not as pretentious as Breathless or Pierrot le fou. Something as good as Vivre Sa Vie would be nice.

[bluedeed]

Something not as pretentious as Breathless or Pierrot le fou. Something as good as Vivre Sa Vie would be nice.

This doesn't answer my question at all. I couldn't think of Breathless or Pierrot le Fou to be pretentious because I don't think either film presents itself as having any real insight or knowledge. Alphaville I'd probably say is pretentious, but no more pretentious than most other sci-fi films I've seen, it's a major problem of the genre. What I'm looking for is perhaps a little more than just statements of discontent "I found Breathless to be overrated" or "You disappointed me Godard" (which a lot of people on the forum seemed to connect with, darn unsolvable films). I'm interested in why you think about these films this way.

[Mr Minio]

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Barbarella

3.5

Kitschy, kinky and weird, What more would you want from 60s sci-fi movie? Great music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyhcLFtee4o

[BlueLion]

This doesn't answer my question at all.

Um, yes it does. Ask anybody else, they'll say that I gave a perfectly clear answer to your question.

What I'm looking for is perhaps a little more than just statements of discontent "I found Breathless to be overrated" or "You disappointed me Godard" (which a lot of people on the forum seemed to connect with, darn unsolvable films). I'm interested in why you think about these films this way.

Isn't this a totally different question? Anyway, the reasons why I did not like Pierrot le fou and why I found Breathless overrated are quite simple. Breathless to me looks pretty dated and I didn't find it cool at all. The dialogue wasn't that interesting, and I couldn't relate to the characters. It looked as if they knew they were inside a movie. Pierrot le fou was worse, because not only did the characters look like they were inside a movie, they looked like annoying characters who knew they were stuck inside a movie they hated, and they just couldn't escape from it. Belmondo's character is somewhat amusing in Breathless, but in Pierrot le fou he isn't likable or cool at all, nor is he interesting. Anna Karina's character was worse. Overall, Pierrot le fou left me cold and I just didn't enjoy it.

[Daniel M]

Um, yes it does. Ask anybody else, they'll say that I gave a perfectly clear answer to your question.



Isn't this a totally different question? Anyway, the reasons why I did not like Pierrot le fou and why I found Breathless overrated are quite simple. Breathless to me looks pretty dated and I didn't find it cool at all. The dialogue wasn't that interesting, and I couldn't relate to the characters. It looked as if they knew they were inside a movie. Pierrot le fou was worse, because not only did the characters look like they were inside a movie, they looked like annoying characters who knew they were stuck inside a movie they hated, and they just couldn't escape from it. Belmondo's character is somewhat amusing in Breathless, but in Pierrot le fou he isn't likable or cool at all, nor is he interesting. Anna Karina's character was worse. Overall, Pierrot le fou left me cold and I just didn't enjoy it.

That is kind of the point, I think.

[BlueLion]

That is kind of the point, I think.

Then I assume that it is fair to say that I got what the movie is about, but I don't like how it's about it.

[bluedeed]

Then I assume that it is fair to say that I got what the movie is about, but I don't like how it's about it.

If it makes you feel better.

[TokeZa]

This doesn't answer my question at all. I couldn't think of Breathless or Pierrot le Fou to be pretentious because I don't think either film presents itself as having any real insight or knowledge. Alphaville I'd probably say is pretentious, but no more pretentious than most other sci-fi films I've seen, it's a major problem of the genre. What I'm looking for is perhaps a little more than just statements of discontent "I found Breathless to be overrated" or "You disappointed me Godard" (which a lot of people on the forum seemed to connect with, darn unsolvable films). I'm interested in why you think about these films this way.

Why are science fiction films pretentious? Without quite knowing what you define as pretentious, i have a feeling that what you think is pretentious is what i think is the force of that genre...

I guess i can relate to Godards film being pretentious, as they are very self aware and referential (maybe you could say they are conscious about their context), not that it makes them bad.

Breathless and Pierrot le Fou is my favorites so far.

[Daniel M]

I guess i can relate to Godards film being pretentious, as they are very self aware and referential (maybe you could say they are conscious about their context), not that it makes them bad.


Exactly, Godard's films do seem very pretentious, like someone who's trying to show off and be cool through stylistic means, like the jump cuts in Breathless, but a lot of directors do this (show off, attempt to be 'cool') and it doesn't bother me or make their films bad :)

[bluedeed]

Um, yes it does. Ask anybody else, they'll say that I gave a perfectly clear answer to your question.

Isn't this a totally different question?

No, I'm sorry if my question wasn't pointed enough, that's basically what I meant. In asking what you expect from Godard, I was basically asking what makes these movies so bad for you, in addition to why you were disappointed rather than just not content with the film. A comprehensive answer would have followed as "This is what I expect from Godard, but the films were this instead, so I am disappointed." Maybe my question was didn't say enough to get this out of you, but it's what I meant.

Anyway, the reasons why I did not like Pierrot le fou and why I found Breathless overrated are quite simple. Breathless to me looks pretty dated and I didn't find it cool at all. The dialogue wasn't that interesting, and I couldn't relate to the characters. It looked as if they knew they were inside a movie. Pierrot le fou was worse, because not only did the characters look like they were inside a movie, they looked like annoying characters who knew they were stuck inside a movie they hated, and they just couldn't escape from it. Belmondo's character is somewhat amusing in Breathless, but in Pierrot le fou he isn't likable or cool at all, nor is he interesting. Anna Karina's character was worse. Overall, Pierrot le fou left me cold and I just didn't enjoy it.

Alright, thanks for the response. I can't disagree with anything you said because what you've indicated is purely subjective, but I'm noticing that relating to or finding a film's characters likable is a major factor in how much you enjoy the films you watch. Is that fair to say?

[Guaporense]

You disappointed me, Godard.

Among the major directors, Goddard is probably the weakest. His films are most for people that like to torture themselves and like some Marxist inspired social criticism.

[Guaporense]

A question, what do you expect from Godard?

I was expecting something like Tarkovsky when I watched Breathless, some serious art film. Clearly, that wasn't what I got.

I wouldn't call Goddard intellectual but more of a pseudo-intellectual.

[Guaporense]

K-ON the movie (2011)
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Rating: 79/100

Finally! An anime movie that was based on a comic book. Great movie too, concentrated package of cuteness reaching diabetes inducing levels.

Also it's rather an inverse of Lost in Translation: here the main characters go to London from Japan, they are shorter than everybody else, they cannot speak english at all, etc. About the inverse of Lost in Translation where the main character went from the US to Japan and didn't speak Japanese at all, was taller than everybody else, etc...

[BlueLion]

Alright, thanks for the response. I can't disagree with anything you said because what you've indicated is purely subjective, but I'm noticing that relating to or finding a film's characters likable is a major factor in how much you enjoy the films you watch. Is that fair to say?

Not a major factor at all. Like I once said, I hate pretty much everyone in A Clockwork Orange, the protagonist in particular, but I think it's a great movie nonetheless. Same with Goodfellas. Are any of the characters likable in that film? Not really. Still a masterpiece in my book. In Rosemary's Baby I don't really like any of the characters, but it's one of the best horrors that I've seen.

A film doesn't necessarily need to have likable characters, or characters that I can relate to, in order for me to appreciate/enjoy it.

[bluedeed]

Why are science fiction films pretentious? Without quite knowing what you define as pretentious, i have a feeling that what you think is pretentious is what i think is the force of that genre...

I guess i can relate to Godards film being pretentious, as they are very self aware and referential (maybe you could say they are conscious about their context), not that it makes them bad.

Breathless and Pierrot le Fou is my favorites so far.

Right, sorry. How I understand it, pretentious is assuming knowledge or insight without actually possessing it. For example, me telling you that the purpose of life is salmon fishing, not only would that be a very strange response, but it would be a pretentious one since I'd be assuming to know an answer to a most likely unsolvable question.

I find that science fiction typically presents answers to problems in modern society or of the human race that aren't comprehensive or insightful. As I see it, sci-fi as a genre is concerned with amplifying elements of life to unrealistic levels in order to discover some truth about life (I think this definition could apply to melodramas too, actually). In that process, however, many assumptions and simplifications are made that lead to what I would call pretentiousness.

It is important to note, however, that I don't think pretentiousness is necessarily a bad quality. If an answer to an unanswerable question is interesting, who cares, because an answer is more to think about than no answer. So my feeling is that what I consider pretentious in sci-fi is a genre weakness only in the absence of intelligent, provoking thinkers.

[Guaporense]

This doesn't answer my question at all. I couldn't think of Breathless or Pierrot le Fou to be pretentious because I don't think either film presents itself as having any real insight or knowledge.

That's why they are mediocre. I was expecting something like "2001" or Tarkovsky's films, something that looks at me and says: "Hi, I am the greatest movie ever made, ever!"

I'm interested in why you think about these films this way.

Well, I didn't think highly of Breathless because it is just about a retard being filmed in a very amateurish way that is not beautiful in any way. It tries to be cool but ends up being only rather disappointingly dated, lacking in either real substance or coolness that withstands the test of time. I understand why it was groundbreaking at the time but it's nothing special now.

[bluedeed]

Not a major factor at all. Like I once said, I hate pretty much everyone in A Clockwork Orange, the protagonist in particular, but I think it's a great movie nonetheless. Same with Goodfellas. Are any of the characters likable in that film? Not really. Still a masterpiece in my book. In Rosemary's Baby I don't really like any of the characters, but it's one of the best horrors that I've seen.

A film doesn't necessarily need to have likable characters, or characters that I can relate to, in order for me to appreciate/enjoy it.

Those are extreme cases though. Of course you don't like the characters in A Clockwork Orange, they're psychopaths who rape and torture people! It has characters expressly designed to be disliked. Maybe I phrased this wrong. Did you hate the characters in Pierrot le Fou and Breathless, or just dislike them?

[BlueLion]

Did you hate the characters in Pierrot le Fou and Breathless, or just dislike them?

Disliked them, only in Pierrot le fou.

[bluedeed]

Disliked them, only in Pierrot le fou.

Disliked them in Pierrot le Fou but not in Breathless?

[BlueLion]

Disliked them in Pierrot le Fou but not in Breathless?

Nope. I merely found Breathless overrated (I rate it 3.5). But I definitely didn't dislike the characters, or the film for that matter.

[TokeZa]

Right, sorry. How I understand it, pretentious is assuming knowledge or insight without actually possessing it. For example, me telling you that the purpose of life is salmon fishing, not only would that be a very strange response, but it would be a pretentious one since I'd be assuming to know an answer to a most likely unsolvable question.

I find that science fiction typically presents answers to problems in modern society or of the human race that aren't comprehensive or insightful. As I see it, sci-fi as a genre is concerned with amplifying elements of life to unrealistic levels in order to discover some truth about life (I think this definition could apply to melodramas too, actually). In that process, however, many assumptions and simplifications are made that lead to what I would call pretentiousness.

It is important to note, however, that I don't think pretentiousness is necessarily a bad quality. If an answer to an unanswerable question is interesting, who cares, because an answer is more to think about than no answer. So my feeling is that what I consider pretentious in sci-fi is a genre weakness only in the absence of intelligent, provoking thinkers.

That is what i like about them, though i often feel that they are raising more questions than they are actually coming with a solution. I think that doing social commentaries / critique through science fiction is an excellent choice (if is done well). Ie. the speech in Letters from a Dead Man.

To expand on it i think its easier for a science fiction to comment freely on society, than through for instance an essay film or a melodrama because they have the possibility of amplifying the (social) conflicts. Though it can be done rather poorly as in District 9 where it becomes a farce.

[bluedeed]

That is what i like about them, though i often feel that they are raising more questions than they are actually coming with a solution. I think that doing social commentaries / critique through science fiction is an excellent choice (if is done well). Ie. the speech in Letters from a Dead Man.

My problem with science fiction, I usually don't think it's done well.

[bluedeed]

I was expecting something like Tarkovsky when I watched Breathless, some serious art film. Clearly, that wasn't what I got.

I wouldn't call Goddard intellectual but more of a pseudo-intellectual.

Breathless is distinctive French New Wave, I'm guessing then that it was your first FNW film if you thought it would be at all Tarkovsky-esque.

Why would you consider Godard a pseudo-intellectual? I hope this is based off of more than just his first feature.

[Lucas]

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Shame. 4. The movie is extremely well shot, and features jaw-dropping cinematography. Michael Fassbender gives an incredible performance. He really is one of the best actors working today. His performance is subtle and nuanced. This is an extremely dark,nihilistic film and I don't see myself seeing it again. It's still very good, and extremely well made.

[Mr Minio]

Mark in the minority again.

[mark f]

The minority of who? Six or seven weird guys? :)

[The Gunslinger45]

Going to have to see Shame now

[bluedeed]

Mark in the minority again.

Come on Minio, we all know the only thing you like about it is the kinkiness.

[Mr Minio]

I like Fassbender as well. Troolololol

The minority of who? Six or seven weird guys? :) You're weird among weirdos. What does it make you to be?

[StickyShoes]

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Taxi Driver (1976)

This movie has flaws. In particular, I would have liked to see Bickle's character developed in a better, more nuanced way. He seemed to go off the deep end before we even met him. I would have liked to see what drove him there.

Despite this, I still loved the film.

4

[gugubee557]

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I didn't expect to like this film, but I ended up liking it anyway. Great actors (even though their acting is a bit cheesy), simple but effective script, jokes that are still up-to-date. It does have flaws, but it is a great 50s film.
3.5+

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I was expecting a lot from this movie since I've heard lots of great things about it. Yes, the actors are awesome, yes, the dialogue is epic, yes, the effects are great, but I didn't find that story any particuliar. Of course it is a good movie, but I don't think it is anywhere near fantastic. I liked Django Unchained better than this one, to give you an idea.
4

[The Gunslinger45]

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I love Paul Schrader as a writer, George C Scott is an awesome actor, Milius is executive producer, Season Hubley is great in it, and it takes place in the sleazy 70's? It is like this movie is made for me.

4.5

[banddrag]

Django Unchained.

A bit overrated to be honest... I mean, I love the score and the camerawork, but I just felt like it wasn't really a Tarantino film, plus Jamie Foxx's bad acting didn't help...

[bluedeed]

Django Unchained.

A bit overrated to be honest... I mean, I love the score and the camerawork, but I just felt like it wasn't really a Tarantino film, plus Jamie Foxx's bad acting didn't help...

I thought it felt too much like a Tarantino film...

[Mmmm Donuts]

Django Unchained.

A bit overrated to be honest... I mean, I love the score and the camerawork, but I just felt like it wasn't really a Tarantino film, plus Jamie Foxx's bad acting didn't help...

I didn't see anything bad about Foxx's acting , especially considering who he share most of his screen time with.

[Sinny McGuffins]

Taxi Driver (1976)

This movie has flaws. In particular, I would have liked to see Bickle's character developed in a better, more nuanced way. He seemed to go off the deep end before we even met him. I would have liked to see what drove him there.

Despite this, I still loved the film.

4I think it was his experiences with Betsy and Iris that sent him over the edge, as well as being disgusted by the "filth" of the streets (the pimps, hookers, dealers and junkies) and meeting guys like Sport and other scum he encounters on his taxi routes (e.g. Scorsese's cameo). All of these things we saw develop in the film. Plus, he's a Vietnam war vet, which probably left him with some issues. And he also made an attempt at fitting in with society, but was rejected.

Glad you loved it though.

[Sinny McGuffins]

It Happened One Night (Frank Capra, 1934)

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Started off good, but around the half-way mark I started to lose interest. The love-story aspect was poorly executed as well as predictable. Don't know why this is held in such high-regard by so many. Average at best.

2.5

[mark f]

Shame on you. :)

[banddrag]

I didn't see anything bad about Foxx's acting , especially considering who he share most of his screen time with.

Okay, it wasn't bad acting, it was over-acting. His facial expressions were irritating and in his first scene, it felt like he rushed into the development of his character too quickly.

[cricket]

Disconnect 4

Very well made and acted; it's not extremely entertaining but it drew me in and had me thinking about it when it was over. It's similar to the way I felt about Shame, The Master, and Detachment which I have also seen recently. Just good movies.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Disconnect_poster.jpg

[BlueLion]

http://i.imgur.com/KZKeX7X.png
4
One of the most badass flicks I've seen recently. Also, I just couldn't take my eyes off Olivia Thirlby.

http://i.imgur.com/goOnVIi.png
3
Visually stunning, but not scary at all.

[cricket]

Killing Them Softly 2

I don't mind slow movies but they should have some tension, emotion, or interesting characters. This had none of that; it was just dull.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Also, I just couldn't take my eyes off Olivia Thirlby.


Agreed 100% man. That scene where she reads his mind, and all he's thinking about is :randy:, I was like "I can relate to this bastard!"

[The Gunslinger45]

http://www.nochedecine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nt_13_Sharknado-interior1.jpg

1.5

Crap but not in a fun way. If Man of Steel was a 2 and a polished turd, this is an UN polished turd. But at least I was expecting this, and do not hate it like I do Man of Steel.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Sharknado for me, as well.

3

[The Gunslinger45]

and 0.5 from Miss Vicky

[skizzerflake]

http://www.nochedecine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nt_13_Sharknado-interior1.jpg

1.5

Crap but not in a fun way. If Man of Steel was a 2 and a polished turd, this is an UN polished turd. But at least I was expecting this, and do not hate it like I do Man of Steel.

1.5? I'd rate it at least a 1.6. What more could you ask than the cinematic return of John Heard? Following in the tradition of Sharktopus or Ghost Shark? Some day, people will look back on the movies of the SyFy channel the way we look back at Universal Studios or Fellini.

As I see it, a film maker gets at least a 1 for having a camera, 1.2 for finding some actors willing to act and 1.4 for finding a script. 1.5 came from having some out of work animators doing sharks, but the extra .1 came from that one scene where the guy with the chain saw was swallowed by a big falling shark...dramatic moment of horror....chain saw fires up inside the shark!!!!!!!!

[bluedeed]

As I see it, a film maker gets at least a 1 for having a camera, 1.2 for finding some actors willing to act and 1.4 for finding a script. 1.5 came from having some out of work animators doing sharks, but the extra .1 came from that one scene where the guy with the chain saw was swallowed by a big falling shark...dramatic moment of horror....chain saw fires up inside the shark!!!!!!!!

This rating system seems to be more like that of video game reviews, get at least a 6 (but probably a 7) if the game is functional.

[Godoggo]

http://www.nochedecine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nt_13_Sharknado-interior1.jpg

1.5

Crap but not in a fun way. If Man of Steel was a 2 and a polished turd, this is an UN polished turd. But at least I was expecting this, and do not hate it like I do Man of Steel.

Yeah, Sharktopus it was not Plus, Tara Reid is going to take away most of the fun factor just by being in it. Girl is a mess.

[The Gunslinger45]

1.5? I'd rate it at least a 1.6. What more could you ask than the cinematic return of John Heard? Following in the tradition of Sharktopus or Ghost Shark? Some day, people will look back on the movies of the SyFy channel the way we look back at Universal Studios or Fellini.

As I see it, a film maker gets at least a 1 for having a camera, 1.2 for finding some actors willing to act and 1.4 for finding a script. 1.5 came from having some out of work animators doing sharks, but the extra .1 came from that one scene where the guy with the chain saw was swallowed by a big falling shark...dramatic moment of horror....chain saw fires up inside the shark!!!!!!!!

that was Sexy's favorite scene

[the samoan lawyer]

The African Queen - 8/10
Ordinary People -8/10
Zulu - 7.5/10
Whats eating Gilbert Grape - 7/10

[Arcanis]

I checked out thor: The Dark World over the weekend. It was fantastic fun! It expanded the MCU in a really meaningful way, was sprinkled with a plethora of great Thor / Loki moments (especially the scene where he keeps creating disguises for him and Thor) and was thoroughly entertaining. It was sadly a waste of Chriatopher Eccleston, though. I give it a high 8.5/10 (compared to Thor's low / mid 8).

[Arcanis]

I also rewatched Juno (8/10), The Exorcist (10/10) and Frankenstein (9.5/10), all of which have held up exceedingly well.

[Daniel M]

I watched The Exorcist the other day again too, seen it many times and it's definitely one of the greats of horror. 4

[donniedarko]

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/inspector-bellamy-2011/large_4hpkdpyVR9RRzX9HZ9RjfrD3fKr.jpg
Inspector Bellamy
A stunning, slow French thriller, that creates a beautiful study of humanity. With a great underlining plot, which makes it murky as to who represents who, creating a stunning puzzle once put together.
4

[Juror8]

The New World

I already loved Malick with his previous three films and he seems to be getting better with every film. Some of the most beautiful images ever put in film and a very emotional story as well, and you honestly feel like you're witnessing a "new world". An underrated masterpiece, can't wait for Tree of Life.
5/5

[Mr Minio]

Make sure to watch To the Wonder as well. Visual masterpiece.

[StickyShoes]

I watched the alternate ending of I am Legend (2007) last night with some friends. The weird part is that the alternate ending is exactly the ending I thought I craved when I saw the theatrical ending before, but now that I got what I wanted I realized that I liked the original ending best after all. Interesting.

Original ending: 3
Alternate ending: 2.5

[BlueLion]

http://i.imgur.com/ahiu7SH.png
3.5

Pretty good. Some of it was really slow, though. I don't know... maybe less talk and more suspense would have made me like it a lot more. I believe it's one of those movies that will grow on me.

[bluedeed]

Make sure to watch To the Wonder as well. Visual masterpiece.

Visual masterpiece is basically implied with the name Malick. To the Wonder has many detractors for whatever reason, I think it's great!

The New World

I already loved Malick with his previous three films and he seems to be getting better with every film. Some of the most beautiful images ever put in film and a very emotional story as well, and you honestly feel like you're witnessing a "new world". An underrated masterpiece, can't wait for Tree of Life.
5/5

It's strange to see someone like Malick getting more radical in style as he gets older, it's partly due to digital editing though. I used to think of The New World as weak sauce in comparison to Malick's other works, but I realize now there's no such thing as a minor film in his oeuvre, I love this film more each time I see it.

[Arcanis]

Pretty good. Some of it was really slow, though. I don't know... maybe less talk and more suspense would have made me like it a lot more. I believe it's one of those movies that will grow on me.

I wasn't a fan of the trial run by the criminals, but I thought that the reat of it was fantastic (especially the abduction of the girl in he beginning of the film).

I just finished watching 42. Ultimately, I agree with the critical consensus: it was an entertaining, inspirational and respectful film, if also too conventional and safe. Harrison Ford stole every scene he was in, too, giving my favorite non Star Wars, non Indiana Jones performance of his career. An easy 7.5/10.

[Pussy Galore]

Wings of desire 3 I should rewatch it because I loved some parts, but others were so boring.

Network 4.5 A freaking masterpiece and a new favourite of mine. Mindblowing

[honeykid]

Network 4.5 A freaking masterpiece and a new favourite of mine. Mindblowing
It's always nice to see someone discovering Network. :)

[BlueLion]

http://i.imgur.com/T3dcwEQ.png

4.5

Brilliant, better than The Mirror.

[Eva]

The Bling Ring 5/10
I don't usually like Sofia Coppola. In my opinion she makes really slooow every film (except Lost in Translation, that one is almost perfect for me).
In this case it's almost imposible make the movie slow, but she does. There is no surprises, it's simple and predictable. She wants to highlight the superficial aspect of the society, so she doesn't go deeper.

[Mr Minio]

Brilliant

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1523255/tumblr_m7diig61WG1qe6nyz.gif

better than The Mirror.

http://blog.7pmanywhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/eastwood.gif

[cricket]

Sleepaway Camp 6/10

[cricket]

Year of the Dragon 3/4

It's a shame Mickey Rourke hasn't had more great roles and movies.

[rauldc14]

Captain America 6/10. Not terrible, but it is the worst of the big 8 from Marvel.

[Nagaokaboy]

Don Jon. Witty, raunchy, insightful. Good commentary on the modern male. 4/5.

[WoOdWoRk]

The Wolverine 3/4

I give it a three because it is now my favorite of the x men films.

It was visually good, well scripted and acted, Jackman's best IMO and very bloody

The way that this film went makes me excited for all future x-men movies

[StickyShoes]

https://lh3.ggpht.com/-xaP9MYnxjnQ/TnkcRTjLs7I/AAAAAAAABGo/x4c8PRjXiTw/s1600/Sympathy%2Bfor%2BMr.%2BVengeance.jpg

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (Chan-wook Park, 2002)

I really liked this movie. It was like a puzzle that needed to be figured out.

3

[cricket]

The Last House in the Woods 5/10

This could've been really decent if it was made a little better. There are some good, sick moments if that's your thing.

[Juror8]

Catch Me If You Can

Fun stuff! Spielberg's best imo (not a huge fan tbh, but he's made some excellent films) and Leo is terrific as always, stole the show everytime. Tom Hanks wasn't far behind either and Christopher Walken as well, even if he doesn't have too much screen time. Very breezy and entertaining film that I'd definitely watch again.

4.5/5

[movie LOVERS]

Captain America

[ScarletLion]

Triangle (2009)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1187064/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Pleasantly surprised. 7/10

[AF.]

Into The Wild

Great movie. Wish there were more around like it. Just beautiful imagery, music and an overall feel good movie. Emile Hirst owned this movie too. Bright future ahead for the man.

9/10

[BlueLion]

The Seventh Seal (1957)
3.5

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)
0.5

[bluedeed]

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)
0.5

Half and zero stars are usually reserved for something that you not only hated, but were offended by, is this the case?

[Skepsis93]

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)
0.5

http://static.fjcdn.com/comments/Not+sure+if+child+abuse+or+just+lazy+dad+_4deeca61c271b7e4aa7580ff07ca11ea.jpg

[BlueLion]

Half and zero stars are usually reserved for something that you not only hated, but were offended by, is this the case?

In a nutshell, yes. I am extremely disappointed. I don't mind slow-paced movies at all (2001 is one of my all time favorites), but the execution was really poor in this film. I would never watch it again.

[Skepsis93]

What about the execution did you hate so much?

[BlueLion]

What about the execution did you hate so much?

Pretty much everything. The camera work was terrible, it never focused on Aguirre properly. Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now, for instance, that is how you see such a film through one character's eyes. Aguirre: Wrath of God is not a character study, it's not an entertaining film, and it's not a haunting/thought-provoking film either. It isn't even a beautiful film, and a film set in such locations should be. Aguirre is a mess.

[Lucas]

The Seventh Seal (1957)
3.5

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)
0.5

0.5 for Aguirre? please elaborate.

[bluedeed]

In a nutshell, yes. I am extremely disappointed. I don't mind slow-paced movies at all (2001 is one of my all time favorites), but the execution was really poor in this film. I would never watch it again.

This seems somewhat peculiar in the context of your recent appreciation of Solaris, which is intentionally slowly paced (and self conscious of it I think)

[mark f]

0.5 for Aguirre? please elaborate.
See the post above yours. I think it sapped and impurified his precious bodily fluids. :)

[Mr Minio]

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)
0.5

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[wintertriangles]

https://lh3.ggpht.com/-xaP9MYnxjnQ/TnkcRTjLs7I/AAAAAAAABGo/x4c8PRjXiTw/s1600/Sympathy%2Bfor%2BMr.%2BVengeance.jpg

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (Chan-wook Park, 2002)

I really liked this movie. It was like a puzzle that needed to be figured out.

3I rated it 3.5 originally, but it got better every time i saw it

[Sane]

I've only seen a couple of Herzog movies so far, Aguirre being one of them, and I can see reasons for hating them. He's unconventional and that can be hit or miss with people. I felt confused for the first half hour of Aguirre because it felt kind of weird I didn't really get the way the story was told. As with many directors, once I just accepted that Herzog was just telling a story his way, and stopped trying to understand it using conventional movies as reference points, I loved it.

Having seen Aguirre it made me go into Nosferatu with a completely open mind and I loved that also.

0.5/5 seems low for Aguirre but I can see how it would not connect with someone. I feel the same with Welles & Tarkovsky movies - although I don't rate them quite that low :)

[StickyShoes]

I rated it 3.5 originally, but it got better every time i saw it
It was my first Chan-wook Park film. I'm planning on watching the rest of the trilogy in the near future.

[Sane]

It was my first Chan-wook Park film. I'm planning on watching the rest of the trilogy in the near future.

I thought Mr Vengeance was the weakest - but still good. Oldboy & Lady Vengeance are great. If you like them, Thirst is another Park film worth checking out.

[StickyShoes]

I thought Mr Vengeance was the weakest - but still good. Oldboy & Lady Vengeance are great.
I keep seeing people say this same thing, pretty much. I'm really looking forward to the next two!

If you like them, Thirst is another Park film worth checking out.
Thank you, I've added it to my to-be-watched list. Looks good! :)

[The Gunslinger45]

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)

0.5[/I]

I am going to have to watch this this weekend cuz that is what I gave Vasa De Noces

[mark f]

Well, there's no comparison qualitywise.

[The Gunslinger45]

Well, there's no comparison qualitywise.

Hence my confusion. Hard to think a revered classic would be similar to The Pig F**king movie.

[TOP BEST Cinema]

A STIR OF ECHOES

I have seen again "A Stir of Echoes"….and it s a nice scary movie, a bit classical stuff, but very efficient...


it's a 7/10 here and i m hard on it :rolleyes:

[the samoan lawyer]

http://blog.ctnews.com/meyers/files/2011/05/white2.jpg

White Material (2009)

War/drama set in Africa showing racial conflict involving a white plantation worker. Excellent performance by Isabelle Huppert and a superb ending.

8/10

[BlueLion]

The Lives of Others (2006)
4.5

A very well-made film with great performances. It's one of those skillfully constructed thrillers that have the ability to keep you glued to your seat. Even better than Coppola's The Conversation, though not as disturbing.

Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
3

My bodily fluids enjoyed this movie.

[wintertriangles]

I thought Mr Vengeance was the weakest - but still good. Oldboy & Lady Vengeance are great. If you like them, Thirst is another Park film worth checking out.I'd disagree, the first and last had tons of social implications that add so much to the film and the analysis of actions, but Oldboy lacked all of that. It was still enjoyable though.

[StickyShoes]

I have to say that I really enjoyed the social implications to which you're referring.

I also wondered how much of the behavior in the film reflects actual Korean culture and how much is just the quirkiness of Chan-wook Park. For example, the line of four dudes jerking off. Is that something that might actually happen amongst roommates in Korea, or is that just the behavior of these particular characters?

One of the most interesting things about foreign movies for me is seeing cultural differences.

[simopic]

I saw "Platoon" from Oliver Stone yesterday. 8/10.
It's not a nice movie (no war movie ever is). But i like it because it has a message which will be important even in hundreds of years: How do soldiers behave in wars and where is the line between morality and loyality.

Trailer here:http://http://www.simopic.com/movieDB.php?id=Platoon-1986

cheers

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

http://i.space.com/images/i/000/031/137/i02/gravity-movie-poster-closeup.jpg?1374687221

Gravity - 10/10

I would happily watch this film a thousand times in 3D, even though it is awkward to fit the 3D specs over normal glasses. Best Sci-fi film in 15 years.:)

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/mAnTiz_1/AWESOME.png

[cricket]

The Brave One 6/10

[Gabrielle947]

The Bicycle Thieves - it was my second time watching it and I still kind of feel that it is overrated a bit.I like the ending and I liked the scene in the church(?) with the old man but the whole movie does not affect me very much,the whole concept of post war life does not affect me.Maybe I'm more used to Hollywood-ish dramas and I need some forced overdramatic emotions to feel sad about a movie but this just was not as devastating as it is for some people.
However,I already like neorealism from this one movie and I liked it because it's...real.That's the advantage this movie has against American movies of that time.The acting,although felt a bit unrpofessional, was still much more realistic and it didn't have that theatrical expressions which American actors of the 30s and 40s tend to do.Even if I have little experience with realism,I already appreciate it because it's easy to connect with it (even in books,like Dostojevsky).
Overall,a 3 with a minus

[edarsenal]

The Lives of Others (2006)
4.5

A very well-made film with great performances. It's one of those skillfully constructed thrillers that have the ability to keep you glued to your seat. Even better than Coppola's The Conversation, though not as disturbing.


actually caught the first 40 min on youtube, VERY intense vibe. You really felt the tension between the characters and their situations. Definitely need to finish that one

[Godoggo]

The Bicycle Thieves - it was my second time watching it and I still kind of feel that it is overrated a bit.I like the ending and I liked the scene in the church(?) with the old man but the whole movie does not affect me very much,the whole concept of post war life does not affect me.Maybe I'm more used to Hollywood-ish dramas and I need some forced overdramatic emotions to feel sad about a movie but this just was not as devastating as it is for some people.
However,I already like neorealism from this one movie and I liked it because it's...real.That's the advantage this movie has against American movies of that time.The acting,although felt a bit unrpofessional, was still much more realistic and it didn't have that theatrical expressions which American actors of the 30s and 40s tend to do.Even if I have little experience with realism,I already appreciate it because it's easy to connect with it (even in books,like Dostojevsky).
Overall,a 3 with a minus

Have you seen Umberto D , Gabrielle? You may want to give it a try if you haven't. It resonated emotionally with me a lot more than The Bicycle Thieves did.

[mark f]

That's because of the dog. :)

[Gabrielle947]

No,I haven't seen it but I seriously consider whether to watch movies involving animals.I just get way too emotional. :))

[Arcanis]

I happily caught Men In Black on AMC last night, which I haven't seen in years. I was surprised how well the special effects held up since 1997 (and discovered that I somehow missed that the redneck-disguised alien was played by Vincent D'Onofrio). It's both several shades too comedic and too buddy cop for my tastes, but was thoroughly enjoyable all the same. 7.5/10

[StickyShoes]

https://lh3.ggpht.com/_za6Sew4U4NM/S9Xd11pB_jI/AAAAAAAAAqA/UsHnTVfL-GI/s1600/vlcsnap-369717.png

Werckmeister Harmonies (Béla Tarr, 2000)

This movie surprised me. I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting. I loved the long takes moving slowly through crowds and along streets. Seeing mundane activities and intimate interactions through these long takes somehow made the characters seem more real. Very interesting.

3.5(+)

[TokeZa]

https://lh3.ggpht.com/_za6Sew4U4NM/S9Xd11pB_jI/AAAAAAAAAqA/UsHnTVfL-GI/s1600/vlcsnap-369717.png

Werckmeister Harmonies (Béla Tarr, 2000)

This movie surprised me. I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting. I loved the long takes moving slowly through crowds and along streets. Seeing mundane activities and intimate interactions through these long takes somehow made the characters seem more real. Very interesting.

3.5(+)

Glad you enjoyed it!

The hospital scene is the single most outstanding scene in cinema, that i have seen.

[StickyShoes]

TokeZa, do you have any recommendations for similar films? I have Satantango ready to watch, but I admit that I am daunted by it. :dizzy:

[bluedeed]

The hospital scene is the single most outstanding scene in cinema, that i have seen.

Yeah, definitely the most astonishing single shot I've ever seen. It just keeps unraveling and moving and surprising.

TokeZa, do you have any recommendations for similar films? I have Satantango ready to watch, but I admit that I am daunted by it. :dizzy:

Damnation is much less of an undertaking and while less impressive, it's still a great film; a very interesting film about observation (something we see in all Tarr films). I wasn't very much impressed by The Man from London save the extraordinary opening shot. The Turin Horse was my favorite film from 2011, as Jim Emerson acutely put it, the film is "the end of the world in real time"

[TokeZa]

As Bluedeed i would recommend The Turin Horse.

Otherwise i dont know, Bela Tarr is quite unique. Albeit not quite in the same vein, i could recommend Alexander Sokurov (Maybe mother and son, Faust etc,) and maybe some Tarkovsky (definitely start out with Ivan's Childhood).

[StickyShoes]

Thanks, guys. I'm on the hunt! :)

[mark f]

The Turin Horse (http://viooz.co/movies/11478-the-turin-horse-2011.html)

[Mr Minio]

The hospital scene is the single most outstanding scene in cinema, that i have seen. The cinema of Bela Tarr has a lot of such precious moments, but this is without a doubt the most impressive shot ever in any Tarr film*, if not the best ever. Then again, the opening and ending shots are extremely powerful (although not as technically impressive), so it's really hard to judge which one is the best. Let's just say that the movie as an entire thing is an unbelievable.

When it comes to recommendations: If you already have Satantango ready to be seen - go for it, but if you prefer to take your steps slowly, you might consider watching either Damnation or Man from London first. The Turin Horse is nothing short of genius, but probably the most challenging one as well.


On second thought, the one hour long (!!!) shot in Macbeth is a genius thing, but is it better?

[BlueLion]

Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971)
1

Tarantino included this in his list for last year's Sight & Sound poll, so I decided to give it a go. Hopefully he didn't really mean it, and did it just for the lulz.

[Cobpyth]

Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971)
1

Tarantino included this in his list for last year's Sight & Sound poll, so I decided to give it a go. Hopefully he didn't really mean it, and did it just for the lulz.

Tarantino is a big fan of trashy exploitative movies. He sure meant it.

[mark f]

Written by Gene Roddenberry and directed by Roder Vadim, it is a cult item, and I kinda liked it. :)

[The Gunslinger45]

Tarantino is a big fan of trashy exploitative movies. He sure meant it.

To be honest his inclusion of The Bad News Bears stood out the most, even though I know it is one of his favorite movies.

[mark f]

I like that a lot more. :)

[The Gunslinger45]

I like that a lot more. :)

This I believe.

[Lucas]

http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/467963.1020.A.jpg

2.5. It's fun but nothing truly special. It's a slightly above average film in my eyes. It's moderately entertaining and somewhat clever. It's ight.

[Camo]

http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1020/467963.1020.A.jpg

2.5. It's fun but nothing truly special. It's a slightly above average film in my eyes. It's moderately entertaining and somewhat clever. It's ight.

I have really been put off this film now, because i've noticed that me and you agree on which films are bad ;) .

[The Gunslinger45]

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

3

Excellent scenery, very nice soundtrack, and great atmosphere, but other then that nothing that special to me.

[mark f]

What about Kinski's demented performance, the surrealism and the dark humor?

[The Gunslinger45]

His performance was very good, but the humor was kinda lost on me save for a few instances. And any surrealism was minimal save for the scene with the monkeys. It was an okay movie for me.

[gugubee557]

http://custodianfilmcritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The-Godfather-Posters.jpeg
A good film, but one that just doesn't do it for me. Putting feelings aside, the movie is good in every aspect, but it just isn't one of those films I love.
4-

[Godoggo]

That's because of the dog. :)

Yes, that's actually very true. :)

No,I haven't seen it but I seriously consider whether to watch movies involving animals.I just get way too emotional. :))

I'm the same way but this is too good of a movie to miss.

[TOP BEST Cinema]

I was unfortunate, I ve seen "a teacher", which is pretty boring but could have been more tragic...:rolleyes:

and gets a 2/10 here..:mad:

but there is a great song by Lee Moses at the end …better than nothing

[TOP BEST Cinema]

http://custodianfilmcritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The-Godfather-Posters.jpeg
A good film, but one that just doesn't do it for me. Putting feelings aside, the movie is good in every aspect, but it just isn't one of those films I love.
4-


Well, nice feedback. We all are different, cause, I love this movie like crazy.

To me the storyline is amazing, directing and acting just perfect… soundtrack memorable…in brief, subtle, intriguing, beautiful and powerful…for those who likes this kind of mafia movie.

The Godfather will always remain in my top 10…

That is SERIOUS stuff :D

[Gabrielle947]

I'm the same way but this is too good of a movie to miss.
I'll watch it tonight if it's on Netflix :)

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

The Thin Red Line - 8/10

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/Quatre_coups2.jpg

3.5

[Lucas]

http://wiki.tarantino.info/images/206674~Blow-Out-Posters.jpg

4+ Really,really good movie. The cinematography and direction was absolutely stunning. The use of light,color and shot composition was incredible. This film really is a looker. The story was great and keeps you involved throughout it's run-time. The film's closing scenes are haunting and especially memorable and I feel they'll linger in my mind for a while to come.This really is a great movie and one of the best of the 1980's. The film's atmosphere is kind of a mix of Suspiria and Taxi Driver. Movie is great.

[Juror8]

Trance (2013)
Wow, that was pretty bad, especially by Danny Boyle.
2/5

[TOP BEST Cinema]

yeah !

very disappointing Trance.:mad:

[Miss Vicky]

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/MoFoPics/12years.jpg

12 Years A Slave 3.5

[Juror8]

Band of Outsiders
Fun, very entertaining Godard. Had such a blast watching this one and I look forward to finally seeing Breathless.
4/5

[cricket]

Frailty 7/10

[-KhaN-]

Sleepy Hollow 7.7-10.One of those movies that you can watch thousand times,Johnny is good as always,story is good,so many twists,just an awesome movie! This was my third time watching it,heehhe :)

[bluedeed]

Band of Outsiders
Fun, very entertaining Godard. Had such a blast watching this one and I look forward to finally seeing Breathless.
4/5

Good to see Godard is getting some love on the forum!

[cricket]

The last Days of Disco 3

Enjoyable to watch with a fun soundtrack. But not much happens; it could've been edgier.

[BlueLion]

A Separation (2011)
4

[doctorjoker]

The movie I last watched was probably 'The Family': De Niro, Pfeiffer, Agron, Jones and D'Leo

I thought it was a pretty good flick, its basically a black comedy that uses elements of Goodfellas.

7/10

[The Rodent]

Peter Pan (2003)


Probably the best screen outing so far of the story...


... yet for all its pros in look and atmosphere, the running time of less than 2 hours feels like it drags on to the point I felt like I've just sat and watched all 3 LOTR Extended Cuts in one go.

Nicely made, just one of the worst chores to sit through 2

[Lucas]

The Princess Bride 3.5. Fun movie in my opinion. Light-hearted,fun, and entertaining.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Lost_in_Translation_poster.jpg

3.5

[-KhaN-]

Babylon A.D.
It was ok for me,story is ok,straight forward movie,get the girl from point A to point B with some dudes who will get kicked by Vin Diesel,he is good in the movie.
It was not that good but it is not bad, 6.5-10 from me,if Vin Diesel was not in this one it whould be even lower.

[cricket]

RocknRolla

I won't give it a rating because I shut it off after about 50 minutes. Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels are both favorites of mine, but I found this to be extremely dull. This is the kind of movie made solely to entertain; it didn't work at all for me.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Man of Steel

http://manofsteelwallpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Man-of-Steel-Creative-Poster.png

I started to write some thoughts on it, but it just got way too big, for this thread at least. I'll save a full review for when I make my own thread.

Basically, I didn't hate this movie, but it wasn't that great, either. It felt too generic for a superhero film, but I think they can fix their mistakes in the sequel. I didn't see anything that would kill the franchise, so there's that. I wasn't too angry about the extreme action (total skyscrapers collapsing), and Superman didn't cause as much of it as that as I thought he would. So I'll say it passes, but they need to pick it up in the sequel.

6.8/10

[Lucas]

^Cool dude. Looking forward to maybe hearing your full review of it.

Oh and I hope Batman's new suit has neck protection.

[The Gunslinger45]

10 bucks says they mine for fanboy squee and go The Dark Knight Returns.

[bighuey]

Warriors of Heaven and Earth. A Chinese movie, not bad, the action scenes were very good and also the photography, but it had too many characters to keep track of. It was kind of muddled, but other than that it was quite entertaining.

[Lucas]

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Chronicle 4. Awesome popcorn flick. Very entertaining and for once I have to say the found-footage style actually benefited the movie. This is legitimately one of the better superhero films I've seen.If you guys are looking for a entertaining,satisfying action sci-fi flick this is damn good choice.

[cricket]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x58lj4qAaR4/TzCSXB3-gvI/AAAAAAAAAoM/od9dGAfNfjQ/s1600/chronicle-3.jpg

Chronicle 4. Awesome popcorn flick. Very entertaining and for once I have to say the found-footage style actually benefited the movie. This is legitimately one of the better superhero films I've seen.If you guys are looking for a entertaining,satisfying action sci-fi flick this is damn good choice.

Agree 100%; this was a nice surprise.

[cricket]

Take Shelter 3/4

Very slow paced but I was never bored. Great performances from Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.

[gugubee557]

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A good, really slow-paced film.
3.5

[BlueLion]

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/American_Beauty.jpg

American Beauty (1999) - 4.5

Truly great. I should give it a full rating but for now a 9 will suffice. I remember not knowing what to make of it when I first saw it, and now after seeing it for the third time, I loved it. I was in the perfect mood for it and thoroughly enjoyed every second. Spacey owned in the 90s.

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Bicycle Thieves (1948) - 4

A really simple film. That's the best way I can describe it. I loved the scene at the restaurant. Good, but not great. It is one of those films that even if you don't love it, you can't not appreciate it. Or, you can, but that will mean you don't have your heart in the right place.

[gugubee557]

+Rep for American Beauty, brilliant film.

[The Gunslinger45]

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2

[Sexy Celebrity]

Yeah, I didn't think Badlands was all that great.

[The Gunslinger45]

I knew you would like that rating. I read your review of the movie. The movie was pretty dull. I like a slow movie if it has great atmosphere or good characters. Sheen was wooden as hell.

[mark f]

Wooden isn't the right word. His character is an enigmatic sociopath. :)

[The Gunslinger45]

Wooden enigmatic sociopath.

[BlueLion]

+ he looks like James Dean.

[Sexy Celebrity]

No, he looks like Martin Sheen.

[bluedeed]

Badlands is slow?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Badlands is slow?

Very. I had a short bus pull up outside while I was watching it.

[bluedeed]

Very. I had a short bus pull up outside while I was watching it.

You should definitely watch some Hong Sangsoo and Bela Tarr then. Badlands isn't nearly slow cinema

[The Gunslinger45]

Badlands is slow?

For a 90 minute flick it sure felt it. Then again that could just be my reaction to the director.

[BlueLion]

None of the four Malick films that I've watched seemed slow to me. Not even The Thin Red Line, which is almost 3 hours long.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I didn't like Days of Heaven, either, and now I have zero interest in watching The Tree of Life.

Well, unless I'm in a Brad Pitt mood.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Badlands offered nothing intriguing and unique as a story about a psycho killer and his young girlfriend. Maybe it was cool for its time, but the only things I cared about it when I watched it were the visuals, especially Martin Sheen. Had some ugly guy played that character... it would be utterly worthless, 'cause Sissy Spacek can't even save it in any fashion.

[bluedeed]

Badlands offered nothing intriguing and unique as a story about a psycho killer and his young girlfriend. Maybe it was cool for its time, but the only things I cared about it when I watched it were the visuals, especially Martin Sheen. Had some ugly guy played that character... it would be utterly worthless, 'cause Sissy Spacek can't even save it in any fashion.

I think Badlands presents the characters' psychopathic nature in a different light than I've ever seen done in a movie. It's a strange kind of look at it that fits Malick's specific worldview expressed further in Days of Heaven.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Oh, please. His worldview is bananas. And it didn't seem all that different to me. It just looked like a childish, immature form of being a psychopath. Nothing new.

[bluedeed]

Oh, please. His worldview is bananas. And it didn't seem all that different to me. It just looked like a childish, immature form of being a psychopath. Nothing new.

I'm not saying his worldview isn't bananas. It's not immaturity at all, it's innocence.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm not saying his worldview isn't bananas. It's not immaturity at all, it's innocence.

They're not innocent. They're monsters.

[bluedeed]

they're not innocent. They're monsters.

k

[Sexy Celebrity]

They are. You can't just go around calling all the young psychos "innocent." Innocent means YOU DON'T KILL.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_boxshots/710-d3cfaae18a5f4b18c729f4d70ff581f0/134_box_348x490_original.jpg

Haxan (1922)

Silent horror showing im assumming the start of the horror genre, some pretty disturbing scenes for a film made so long ago.

7/10

[Skepsis93]

Silent horror showing im assumming the start of the horror genre.

In cinema? You're looking at about 25 years before that.

[ScarletLion]

Requiem for a Dream (2000)

6/10 - I thought it was a well directed film and I was engaged throughout. The message is a good one. But overall I just thought it wasn't entertaining enough. There was a limited plot (yes I get that is the point), and the subject is a truly horrifying one - but at no point was I truly riveted to the screen. I think it was an extremely ambitious, difficult movie to make, especially from such a young Director. But ultimately as a viewer it doesn't quite hit the spot for me I'm afraid.

[the samoan lawyer]

In cinema? You're looking at about 25 years before that.

Really? thats a loooong time ago. Excuse my ignorance, i wasnt really prepared to check it out and investigate. Film was pretty good though.

[ScarletLion]

Take Shelter 3/4

Very slow paced but I was never bored. Great performances from Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.

I loved this movie. Michael Shannon is extraordinary in it. Great actor.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Cargo (2009) - 7/10

[-KhaN-]

American Psycho,again :).One of my fav movies...Bale is just awesome,story is so good,acting perfect... 8.7-10(i dont give 8 so easy) just awesome movie!


http://schmoesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/american_psycho.jpg

[Pussy Galore]

Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources

both a solid 4

The only little problem I had with it is that I speak French and the accent was so strong that I sometime had hard time to hear what the characters were saying. Beautiful story about greed and a beautiful representation of nature !

[Gabrielle947]

Just saw Silence of the Lambs for the second time.Wow,enjoyed much more than the first time.Really loved Jodie Foster especially in the climax of the film,she portrayed fear and determination so well,absolutely worth her Oscar.
Now,as for Dr. Lecter,I still think that he is a bit overrated.I'm not sure what exactly I don't like about him but I find Buffalo Bill much more creepier and overall,I liked him more.
Can't put finger on what was extremely good aboutthe film but it was veeery interesting to watch. 4

Hm,I will watch more acclaimed stuff which I've seen once only and disliked. :D

[Skepsis93]

Really? thats a loooong time ago. Excuse my ignorance, i wasnt really prepared to check it out and investigate. Film was pretty good though.

Yup. In case you're at all interested, Méliès' Le Manoir du Diable (The House of the Devil, 1896) is the oft-cited "start" of cinematic horror.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBArxsdF2rs

[ScarletLion]

The Secret in their eyes. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305806/

This is a very good movie. 8/10 I loved the directing. The shot of the soccer stadium was stupendous as the angle lead up to the leading actor. Also, the position of the roses on Irene's desk and how they are in each frame is a great touch in that scene.

[Juror8]

Tree of Life
I'm speechless... wow. Absolute masterpiece and one of the greatest movies I've ever seen, no kidding. Not for everyone's tastes (like the rest of Malick's films), but for me, geez, this was so good that it hurts.
5/5

[rauldc14]

Broadcast News 6/10

Broken Blossoms 4/10

[BlueLion]

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Masculin_Feminin.jpg

Masculin, Feminin (1966) - 4

When I say "I want to see an unpretentious Godard film", this is what I mean.

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Adaptation.jpg

Adaptation. (2002) - 3.5

Good, but Charlie Kaufman still isn't my thing.

[skizzerflake]

God help me, Thor: The Dark World. Thor looks good, fights a lot of critters while big things go crash and boom. Dark Elves, Asgard, Odin, lots of hair and armor and the snide smirk of Loki had to be endured without the additional horror of 3D (in the theater I went to). When I left the 7 PM show, I assumed that it must be at least 11 PM, but was shocked to find out that the movie was only about 2 hours. I did actually enjoy it since I was in the mood for a brainless FX extravaganza and I certainly did get THAT. Suffice to say, I don't think that I now know anything about Norse mythology that I didn't know going in. If you like this sort of thing, you could do worse.

[jiraffejustin]

Yup. In case you're at all interested, Méliès' Le Manoir du Diable (The House of the Devil, 1896) is the oft-cited "start" of cinematic horror.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBArxsdF2rs


I love this short.

[Arcanis]

I've actually been pretty aggressive on the movie feont lately.

Gravity is, thus far, the best directed movie that I've seen fromt his year (also featuring the best actress' preformance thus far). It was visually spectacular, especially wih the dibris storms and atmospheric reentry. 8.5/10

Dr. No was good, though a little disappointing on the Bond front. Still, the plot was followable (sometimes a stretch for spy movies) and everyhing ranged from average to good. 7/10

Summer Wars really holds up on the rewatch. I still maintain that it would have been far better as a series, giving time to develop and expand upon such a rich and wide cast of charactwrs. 7.5/10

Airborne was a pretty messy horror flick that tried to do way too many different things without any real focus. It was a pretty convoluted mess. 3.5/10

[tivyfan]

I saw Insidious 2, rating : 6.5/10

[the samoan lawyer]

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The man who shot Liberty Valance

Brilliant film, its right up there with my favourite Westerns (not that ive seen that many). Excellent cast and great performances

9/10

[gugubee557]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/CrazyFilm.jpg
A hidden gem from my hometown. The director has a unique style and uses it to the fullest in this film. The ending is simple but great too.
4

[Tyler1]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/The_Man_Who_Shot_Liberty_Valance.jpg

The man who shot Liberty Valance

Brilliant film, its right up there with my favourite Westerns (not that ive seen that many). Excellent cast and great performances

9/10

My 2nd favourite Ford film right there. :up:

[StickyShoes]

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Quills (Philip Kaufman, 2000)

I quite enjoyed this movie!

3.5



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Oldboy (Chan-wook Park, 2003)

I'm not sure whether I liked Oldboy or Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance better. I'll finish off the trilogy next Monday evening.

3.5(+)

[cricket]

Iron Man 3 4

I really enjoyed all 3 films; definitely one of my favorite series.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2010/02/25/dazed.jpeg

Dazed and Confused.

Ive never been a fan of McConnaughy but last 2 ive watched with him are this and Killer Joe and he's been brilliant. Also, kudos for a great soundtrack!!

8/10

[StickyShoes]

Dazed and Confused is awesome fun! :yup:

[cricket]

http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2010/02/25/dazed.jpeg

Dazed and Confused.

Ive never been a fan of McConnaughy but last 2 ive watched with him are this and Killer Joe and he's been brilliant. Also, kudos for a great soundtrack!!

8/10

I also loved Killer Joe and have suddenly become a fan of Matthew McConaughey-I never thought that would happen.

[yellowjacket1]

http://media.sinematurk.com/film/d/73/36a3619ca571/35809_1.jpg

Yeah, over the air TV gives access to films long forgotten!

4/10

Just a doppey film yet what they got the dog Benji to do was facinating. Benji was actually a better actor than Chevy Chase. Very young Jane Seymour was an amazing beauty.

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Gravity 3.5

Annual trip to the cinema. Well worth it though. Visually stunning in 3D - made for the bid screen and some tense moments, make for good viewing.

[JayDee]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x58lj4qAaR4/TzCSXB3-gvI/AAAAAAAAAoM/od9dGAfNfjQ/s1600/chronicle-3.jpg

Chronicle 4. Awesome popcorn flick. Very entertaining and for once I have to say the found-footage style actually benefited the movie. This is legitimately one of the better superhero films I've seen.If you guys are looking for a entertaining,satisfying action sci-fi flick this is damn good choice.

Loved this film when I saw it in the cinema. :yup: Found it to be a real blast. I actually need to give it a rewatch to see if it could possibly sneak onto my top 100 list or not.

Take Shelter 3/4

Very slow paced but I was never bored. Great performances from Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.

Glad you liked it. I thought it was a great film. Great atmosphere and performances.

[cricket]

Maniac(2012) 7/10

One of the better horror remakes of recent years.

[Sexy Celebrity]

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjAzMTYxMjc1Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTE1ODkxMQ@@._V1_SY317_CR4,0,214,317_.jpgQuills (Philip Kaufman, 2000)

I quite enjoyed this movie!

3.5

Oh, no. Miss Vicky's claimed another victim.

[StickyShoes]

I guess she has. hehe

I like period pieces in general, though.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I like period pieces in general, though.

Maybe you should check out Carrie.

[StickyShoes]

:laugh:

I really like the Brian De Palma film. When does the new one come out?

[Lucas]

http://www.chicagonow.com/hammervision/files/2013/09/prisoners_ver6.jpg

This is probably the best 2013 film I've seen so far this year. It's an incredibly engaging, beautifully shot,compelling drama. It grips you immediately and never quite lets go. The performances are excellent, and you become lost in the story. It's not a perfect film, and there are some issues. Mostly the final act being a bit so-so. Disregarding that however, this is a very good film and probably the best film of the year that I've seen.I give it 4+

[Sexy Celebrity]

Prisoners is very good. Best Jake Gyllenhaal movie since Source Code.

[Lucas]

^Hugh Jackman kills it in this movie as well. I've never seen the man give a performance quite like this.

[StickyShoes]

Was Source Code any good? I had been avoiding it.

[gugubee557]

I liked Source Code !
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Great movie. Awesome acting, and I liked the ending. But once again, this movie won't have me thinking for days like my 4.5 rated movies would.
4

[Godoggo]

Was Source Code any good? I had been avoiding it.

I didn't really like it, but then the sci-fi thriller type movie really has to blow me away for me to like it. This did not.