Rate The Last Movie You Saw [Archive] - Page 143

McConnaughay

08-10-17, 09:35 PM

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I re-watched Donnie Darko, a long-time favorite of mine that I hadn't seen in a few years. The first time I really enjoyed it, the second time, I absolutely fell in love it, whereas, this time is closer to the first. I believe the film is very creative and has an intricately woven narrative, and I love it for those reasons, at the same time, after watching it for a third time, I can really see how the acting and delivery was off with a lot of the characters, even Jake Gyllenhaal, who's in the title role, has a couple of moments where I found his delivery at times a little off-putting. Am I the only one who thinks this? Still, there's something so surreal and unique about the film, and there isn't very many other films I feel this way about. I still think it's a great science-fiction film and that it's among my favorites.

resopamenic

08-11-17, 12:36 AM

Dunkirk (2017)
3.5 ++

Zulu (1964)
3.5 +-

Barry lyndon (1975)
3.5 --

The Gunslinger45

08-11-17, 01:47 AM

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F**k it. I like the movie.

3.5

Cynema De Bergerac

08-11-17, 03:14 AM

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4

Chypmunk

08-11-17, 04:20 AM

Val Kilmer did a nice job in that.
He did, it was a very nicely understated performance that he gave.

Ms. M

08-11-17, 11:14 AM

Here is the Rex Reed review, which has compelled me to wait until I can see it at home --streaming or DVD-- so as to control the volume and whatever else..:cool:
http://observer.com/2017/07/dunkirk-review-christopher-nolan/

~Doc
Thanks for the article. I thought the sound in the cinema was turn up too loud, but after reading the piece i know it's the movie. I like Nolan's movie in generally and maybe that's why my expectations were bigger.

cricket

08-11-17, 11:20 AM

The Bank Dick (1940)

4

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I watched this movie because it's on Ebert's great movies list. I had heard of star W.C. Fields, but I knew nothing about him. I think he's absolutely hysterical. He must have influenced The Three Stooges, and Shemp Howard is in this movie playing a bartender. If you like that kind of humor then I'd definitely recommend this movie. I was surprised how much it pushed boundaries for a movie so old, and I laughed all the way through.

Thursday Next

08-11-17, 11:37 AM

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Not as good as the kids thought it would be, not as bad as I thought it would be. The cast of the original three movies are sadly missed in a road trip from hell that is basically a gross-out movie for kids. It gets a little far-fetched in its slapstick, when its the more plausible everyday humorous situations that are the strength of the franchise.

2

seanc

08-11-17, 11:44 AM

Ms. M

08-11-17, 11:47 AM

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Rewatch.
2.5
I love Woody Harrelson. I do!

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3
Rewatch.
Simply, stupid and funny:D

DrSadistic

08-11-17, 12:00 PM

Thank you for all the positive rep you guys gave me. I'm really enjoying this community!

matt72582

08-11-17, 01:53 PM

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_Me_Up%21_Tie_Me_Down%21) - 7.5/10

Light-hearted kidnapping, but definitely some not-so-good parts.

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FromBeyond

08-11-17, 04:30 PM

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Free Fire
4

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Saban's Power Rangers
3.5

Stirchley

08-11-17, 05:15 PM

33380

Strange little satire about advertising. I liked it. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762138/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)

Nausicaä

08-11-17, 05:32 PM

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2.5

Chypmunk

08-11-17, 06:03 PM

Nordvest [Northwest] (Michael Noer, 2013) 2.5
Raw Danish crime drama that's watchable but quite easy to see in which direction it will go

MovieMeditation

08-11-17, 06:18 PM

Nordvest [Northwest] (Michael Noer, 2013) 2.5
Raw Danish crime drama that's watchable but quite easy to see in which direction it will go
How come you ended up seeing that!? :D

Chypmunk

08-11-17, 06:24 PM

How come you ended up seeing that!? :D
The synopsis sounded like the type of thing herself would like so DVR'd it when it was on recently.

MovieMeditation

08-11-17, 06:26 PM

The synopsis sounded like the type of thing herself would like so DVR'd it when it was on recently.
On? It was actually shown somewhere not in Scandinavia? That's awesome.

I reckon you've seen the Pusher films? If not get going ;)

Chypmunk

08-11-17, 06:39 PM

On? It was actually shown somewhere not in Scandinavia? That's awesome.

I reckon you've seen the Pusher films? If not get going ;)
I've only ever seen the initial Pusher, never actually got round to either of the sequels .... one day I probably will.

Gideon58

08-11-17, 07:02 PM

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Gene Tierney...we're not worthy.

4

Stirchley

08-11-17, 07:37 PM

I reckon you've seen the Pusher films? If not get going ;)

Even the remake is worth watching, though not of the same caliber.

33388

I've only ever seen the initial Pusher, never actually got round to either of the sequels .... one day I probably will.

The entire trilogy is really amazing.

Marco

08-11-17, 07:42 PM

"Message from the King"...I'm a sucker for revenge movies and this did satisfy. A young South African man goes to LA to find out what occurred to his sister. Well shot and the lead is good, reminded me of Terence Stamp in "The Limey"...8/10.

Yam12

08-11-17, 08:28 PM

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Birdman (2014) - 5

Absolutely hilarious satire about Hollywood's reliance on superheroes and blockbusters

matt72582

08-11-17, 08:49 PM

The Collector - 9/10

Thanks @mark f (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=30418) - you know exactly what movies I'd love... I think the lowest rated movie you recommended to me was an 8/10... "Lies My Father Told Me" is another great one you recommended, and the entire thing is on YouTube.

I only wish it was a little longer, more conversations between them, but it's a great movie... Directed by William Wyler, though I would have thought Michael Powell...Surprised I never knew of this movie.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/57/The_collector_1965_film_poster.jpg

EDIT: "The original cut of The Collector ran for three hours.[4] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Collector_%281965_film%29#cite_note-4) Because of pressure from his producers, Wyler was forced to cut the film heavily. This resulted in the complete removal of 35 minutes of prologue material starring Kenneth More (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_More). Wyler said, "Some of the finest footage I ever shot wound up on the cutting room floor, including Kenneth's part."

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 09:52 AM

EDIT: "The original cut of The Collector ran for three hours.[4] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Collector_%281965_film%29#cite_note-4) Because of pressure from his producers, Wyler was forced to cut the film heavily. This resulted in the complete removal of 35 minutes of prologue material starring Kenneth More (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_More). Wyler said, "Some of the finest footage I ever shot wound up on the cutting room floor, including Kenneth's part."

Weird – I never knew that. Not the biggest Kenneth More fan so I can't imagine him making the film better than it already is. It's also interesting that I didn't feel I was missing anything with all the excised material.

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 09:52 AM

Collateral (2004) – 6/10

Iroquois

08-12-17, 10:41 AM

Southern Comfort - 4

One f*cked-up twin to The Warriors.

matt72582

08-12-17, 11:24 AM

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 02:02 PM

Swept Away - 7.5/10

Because of circumstance, a man and woman have their social roles reversed. Definitely original. Funny at times, too.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/Swept_Away_%281974_film%29.jpg

Unusual film. Also as a Flash Gordon fan it was interesting to see Mariangela Melato in a different role :p.

Dirk120

08-12-17, 02:12 PM

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Rewatch. Not as good as the first one, lazy scripting and plot holes are everywhere. This movie is quite overrated by lots of Asians.

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Rey Skywalker

08-12-17, 03:08 PM

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

4

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Love this film and the tagline. If it was made today they totally would make it a romantic movie :D

this_is_the_ girl

08-12-17, 03:45 PM

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Commando (1985, Mark L. Lester)
3

Not the best movie ever made, to put it mildly, but Arnie's magic and classic one-liners make it a magnetizing experience every single time. Pure action fun.

this_is_the_ girl

08-12-17, 03:50 PM

The Apartment

33301

9.5/10 I liked it more than Some like it hot which was was quite good but this movie is really what I needed right now. Hit the feels perfectly and was never bored. Every character felt effective. The romantic leads had great chemistry. I like how it dealt with some really dark and depressing situations even feeling bleak at times but still managed humor and a satisfying ending. Best romamce ive ever seen.
One of my favorite movies of all time. Simply irresistible.

Mr Minio

08-12-17, 04:01 PM

Not the best movie ever made, to put it mildly, but Arnie's magic and classic one-liners make it a magnetizing experience every single time. Pure action fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8-HDUBbtgQ

<3

manram24

08-12-17, 04:41 PM

Robocop 2, not as good as the original but still a cool movie.

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 04:43 PM

Robocop 2, not as good as the original but still a cool movie.

:)

"The people want a paradise – and they will have it".

Dani8

08-12-17, 05:20 PM

Guardians of the galaxy. Cant rate it because I couldnt watch it. The colour editing made my eyeballs bleed.

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 05:39 PM

Guardians of the galaxy. Cant rate it because I couldnt watch it. The colour editing made my eyeballs bleed.

I saw something recently with Al Pacino where he was supposed to have complimented the film. I mean I don't think of him even being aware of such things :p and neither he nor Robert De Niro have ever really ventured into the fantasy and science-fiction area – which is a shame. I liked it that Al was taking an interest though because it's my genre.

I haven't seen it but I imagine it's a bit too fantastical for my tastes. Saying that I quite liked Hellboy.

Dani8

08-12-17, 05:42 PM

I saw something recently with Al Pacino where he was supposed to have complimented the film. I mean I don't think of him even being aware of such things :p and neither he nor Robert De Niro have ever really ventured into the fantasy and science-fiction area – which is a shame. I liked it that Al was taking an interest though because it's my genre.

I haven't seen it but I imagine it's a bit too fantastical for my tastes. Saying that I quite liked Hellboy.

I loved hellboy (huge crush on rony perlman). Dont let me put you off, See. Mr D loved it. I;m just particular about coloour.

CosmicRunaway

08-12-17, 05:45 PM

Guardians of the galaxy. Cant rate it because I couldnt watch it. The colour editing made my eyeballs bleed.
What didn't you like about the colours? I personally enjoyed the colour quite a bit.

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 05:47 PM

I loved hellboy (huge crush on rony perlman).

He was great – well, when is he not :)? Interesting that I know the new Hellboy from The Equalizer, an actor called David Harbour.

Dont let me put you off, See. Mr D loved it. I;m just particular about coloour.

Well there's plenty of it. I'd probably find Avatar a bit like that too if I'd watched it in one sitting. Haven't seen the whole thing even now.

Mr_TagoMago

08-12-17, 05:50 PM

Twice upon a time

33421

9/10

I watched what said it was a reconstructed version. I know there was issue with the original version being pg but it not dping well so they made a version with R rated language which was superior but done behind the directors back and he didnt like that.

Dani8

08-12-17, 05:51 PM

What didn't you like about the colours? I personally enjoyed the colour quite a bit.

I've always noticed colour in film but I think heavy saturations like that started nauseating me when I was going through chemo. It zaps your brain. I think it also affected my eyes. As I said to See, dont let me put you off, Cos. It;s just a hang up I have. I definitely get a physical reaction in my gut from certain palettes. Mr D thinks I'm insane. He might be onto something :up:

See, I;m big on blue and green so loved Avatar but I get your point.

SeeingisBelieving

08-12-17, 05:58 PM

I've always noticed colour in film but I think heavy saturations like that started nauseating me when I was going through chemo. It zaps your brain. I think it also affected my eyes. As I said to See, dont let me put you off, Cos. It;s just a hang up I have. I definitely get a physical reaction in my gut from certain palettes. Mr D thinks I'm insane. He might be onto something :up:

See, I;m big on blue and green so loved Avatar but I get your point.

That's fascinating about your response to colour during and since your treatment. I've never heard of it before.

Dani8

08-12-17, 06:01 PM

That's fascinating about your response to colour during and since your treatment. I've never heard of it before.

Yeah out of curiosity I must ask my oncologist next time I see him. I only just thought during this conversation about when the change seemed to happen. Chemo does lots of weird and wonderful things to different people so this is just my hunch. Really brightly coloured food can also make me feel off just by looking at it.

Yam12

08-12-17, 08:06 PM

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The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) - 4

cricket

08-12-17, 08:32 PM

Quai Des Orfevres (1947)

3.5

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French film from the top 100 noirs list, although to me it wasn't a noir. It is from the director who made the more famous The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques, and I ended up liking this one more than either of those. The first 20 minutes show no clue to any type of crime film. A man is jealous because of the male attention his wife is getting as she tries to further her career in theater. I would have been happy with nothing much more happening than that as I was really enjoying it. A murder happens, and then we get a strong police procedural with a few twists. I thought it was a very good movie.

Jeff Costello

08-12-17, 08:51 PM

cricket

08-12-17, 08:54 PM

Did you see "Le Corbeau" by Clouzot? If not, I highly recommend it.

No but I'll watch it before I turn in my 40's list, as long as I can find it.

Tugg

08-13-17, 04:34 AM

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Wind River (2017) 3.5
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) 3
Colossal (2016- 2017) 3
The Belko Experiment (2016- 2017) 3
The Circle (2017) 2.5
Dunkirk (2017) 3

dadgumblah

08-13-17, 07:15 AM

The Babadook (2014)

This is a first-rate horror movie but maybe not in the way that most people might expect. First let me state right up front that actress Essie Davis is freaking phenomenal in this movie. I've rarely seen such realistic acting from someone who gives it all she's got from start-to-finish. If I'd seen this when it was first released, I'd have assumed she'd at least be nominated for an Oscar. Too bad she wasn't. But she won quite a few awards around the globe for her performance. Bravo.

Davis plays Amelia, who has lost her husband in a car wreck on the way to the hospital to give birth to her son, Samuel. Several years later we see him played as a young boy by Noah Wiseman. Samuel is afraid of monsters so it's up to Amelia to soothe him at night by checking the closet and under the bed for beasts, then reading him a nice bedtime story, or at least one where the monster gets his in the end. One night he picks a book she's seemingly never seen called "Mr. Babadook," which starts out all right but in the end seems to imply that the Babadook is coming to get Samuel and his mom. He freaks out, naturally. She puts the book out of reach but notices it keeps showing back up. The book seems to change its writing into threats toward mother and son. Samuel is a disturbed young child and he throws fits and tantrums. He is at first a very hard character to like. I wanted him to just walk off the screen and go visit a distant relative. But such is the genius of writer and director Jennifer Kent in making you loathe this little boy. At first. There will come a switch. But before that, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is coming for them and drives his mother to distraction. The movie subtly moves from the mother being irritated to the extreme by Samuel to her believing that the Babadook is real.

Another smart move of this movie is making us wonder if the title character is real. She sees it at one point and the book and her son tell her that the Babadook is in her and one scene hints strongly at this. But for me, this movie portrayed a person (Amelia) slowly descending from depression into mental illness. The movie slowly turns the screws from her son being annoying to me fearing for his safety from the mother. I've seen mental illness close-up from someone I loved (they have since passed away) and Essie Davis must have studied mental illness very closely to prepare for her role because she does things that are completely realistic and reminded me of my own encounter with this horrible illness. Because she was so good, I'm convinced that this is really what the movie was portraying. Yet, the director still plants some doubts in your head.

There are moments where the boy sees things he shouldn't be seeing in reality and we see things that both mother and son see that shouldn't be real. Are they? Depite what I said above in the spoilers, you are never spoonfed exactly what is real but you get a pretty good idea. Some have complained about the ending not being exactly clear but I thought it was. For me, it was psychological terror at its best, with the mother eventually using the "monster" as a coping mechanism to try to control her own fragile mental state.

Not a pleasant movie at all, but one I'm so glad I watched. It was expertly made and surely will be considered a classic movie in the years to come.

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4.5

ScarletLion

08-13-17, 07:43 AM

My Thoughts on 'A Ghost Story' :

https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1753838#post1753838

4.5

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Okay

08-13-17, 11:19 AM

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If there is one word out there that could perfectly describe this film, it would be predictable, I mean there is a definite problem when you are able to literally and correctly guess how the last shot of the film will pan out, an hour before it happens.

On the other hand, Mickey Rourke was really good as the wrestler, without him, the movie would easily crumble into pieces. The cinematography as well was pretty good, but other than that, there isn't much to write home about in here.

One more thing, the daughter of Mickey Rourke's character was just like her performance, AWFUL! I couldn't stand her whatsoever, not even for a second, and I'm not even sure if Darren Aronofsky is aware of how much of a self absorbed brat she came off as, she was without a doubt the worst thing about the film, everytime she came on screen all I wanted to do is punch her in her damn face, but only assuming she has a sex change operation in the time it takes for my fist to connect, because making jokes that include violence against women is wrong :bashful:

Anyway, I'm in a weird spot with Aronofsky right now, it seems like the only kind of movies he can produce are either 10/10's or 6/10's, so it will be quite intresting to see where Mother! will fit in his filmography.

3

cricket

08-13-17, 12:02 PM

That would be a great poster^^if Marisa Tomei was there instead of that other wrestler.

matt72582

08-13-17, 12:09 PM

Robert Mitchum - 10/10

I saw this before in a documentary, and this is the interview with Dick Cavett.... Full video down below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbwK6pAnsnM

Dani8

08-13-17, 01:21 PM

The Babadook (2014)

4.5

I loved this movie. Knew nothing about it except it was horror genre and ended up watching it 4 times back to back.

Yes your thought on what it is about is correct and Jennifer Kent confirmed it, but it can be viewed however the audience sees fit.

As for Samuel, my husband didnt like him but I loved him. Phenomenal little actor. The scene with the

catapult cracked me up. Such an aussie thing to do to use a cricket ball in a movie to whack your mum in the head. And I am yet to forgive that bitch for killing the dog. I just cant help it. That scene made me scream a very bad word or two.

Great review, dad.

Saunch

08-13-17, 03:11 PM

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It's really impressive that a movie about wizards chasing mythical creatures around a period setting could be this dull and numbing.

2

Dani8

08-13-17, 03:12 PM

It's really impressive that a movie about wizards chasing mythical creatures around a period setting could be this dull and numbing.

2

LOL. Thanks for that. I've never seen it and now I know why.

dadgumblah

08-13-17, 06:07 PM

Dani8

08-13-17, 06:17 PM

Dani, thanks for your kind words. And yes, the dog scene I hated. I didn't blame her, but I blame the writer/director for putting that in the screenplay. I'm usually very cautious watching movies that feature dogs prominently because I just know they're going to die. I know another person close to me whose mentally ill mother killed the family dog right in front of her daughter and the daughter (now a grown woman) still has horrible memories of that event. So, I could relate to this movie on so many levels. But, back to the dogs dying in movies, I'm always cautious and when I saw the poster years ago for I Am Legend with Will Smith, his German Shepherd was pictured right beside him on the poster and I thought, "That dog is going to die!" And sure enough. I usually avoid these I have those those suspicions about but it had zombie/vampires in it and I couldn't resist but I still got pissed off when the scene in question happened.

Anyway, I've gone overboard with the spoilers here. :) So, how you doing? :p

It's a common horror trope. I dont blame Jen for putting it in. My bro is good friends with her and he said she's really lovely. She also formed a very strong bond with Noah (little boy), as did Essie. Those horrible scenes between the two of them were never shot with them together so what we're seeing is not what Noah was seeing. As for that other scene, my horror fiend niece watched that with her dad (different brother). He reacted the same way I did.

Good good. Beautiful chilly monday morning here. I hope you're enjoying your weekend. Great movie to watch on a weekend, and the colour palette of that was absolutely stunning (I whine too much about colour palettes so I'm going to talk more about the colour editing I like in future).

I recommend that if/when you have a rewatch, go in holding on to what you know of the relationship between the two and see if that gives you a different outlook about him. Interesting exercise to see if you change your mind or not. Just for fun.

dadgumblah

08-13-17, 09:24 PM

Oh, I'm sure he's a lovely kid. Like I said, I was of the opinion that the director purposely wanted us to despise him, if even a little bit, so we would reexamine our opinion later when certain things happen.

Yeah, I realize that's it's a common horror trope concerning what we were talking about, but I've seen it in dramas and family movies, and for the crappy reason to only manipulate you into tears. That's why I haven't seen Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), Marley & Me (2008), or A Dog's Purpose (2017) because I asked close friends who had seen them and they affirmed my suspicions. And I accidentally saw the tail end of My Dog Skip (2000) and was absolutely gutted by what I saw. Aggh! Even the memory slays me. Now I can deal with movies like Old Yeller (1957) because he dies honorably after saving the lives of his human family (although he gets sick from the horrible rabies)---I mean honorably in that he saved his family and his own master puts him down to again save his family. Because his little brat brother almost lets the now-vicious Yeller out, so Travis has to do it. Still, as a rule, I can't stand dogs dying in movies because I've had more dogs die in my lifetime than family (and I'm not saying dogs are better than humans...although some are). ;)

I'd better get off this subject or we're going to have to open a pet clinic thread. :)

Steve Freeling

08-14-17, 12:17 AM

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4.5
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4.5
Okay, so, I liked it. I liked it a whole lot. You may or may not enjoy it as much as I did, but my advice is to ignore everything that's been said about it and decide for yourself whether it's good or bad.

Dirk120

08-14-17, 12:47 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/Annabelle-poster.jpg

It's not as bad as I thought it would be.

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Dirk120

08-14-17, 12:49 AM

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Watched this in the theatre, some parts are quite jumpy.

The score on IMDB is expected to drop.

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Iroquois

08-14-17, 01:58 AM

Brain Damage - 2

Flat-out nasty.

Fabulous

08-14-17, 05:33 AM

Paterson (2016)

3.5

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/paterson-2016/hero_Paterson-2016.jpg

this_is_the_ girl

08-14-17, 07:47 AM

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Metropolis (1927, Fritz Lang)
4.5

Every time I watch a film like this, I try to put myself in the shoes of someone watching it for the first time - all those years ago, with the bulk of cinema history still unwritten. But that doesn't always help, and, no matter how hard I try, I often end up being thoroughly disappointed.

So if I told you I was blown away by the entire 150+ minutes of this sprawling proto-sci-fi classic, that, of course, would be a lie. There were some naive moments (the ending, for example), and the expressionistic style of acting takes a bit of getting used to, although I've found it does add (in an effective way) a degree of unintentional creepiness to certain scenes (this also caught my attention in Murnau's Nosferatu). But the ambitious scope of the film, its riveting visual style and the power and prescience of its message more than make up for the technical limitations of the era. State-of-the-art special-effects/CGI trickery won't help you create scenes as genuinely thrilling and eery as, for example, the iconic dance sequence, or the catacomb chase scene - unless you've got that certain something (a vision, maybe?). Whatever it is, Fritz Lang had it in spades.

Ms. M

08-14-17, 11:40 AM

Birdman (2014) - rating_5

Absolutely hilarious satire about Hollywood's reliance on superheroes and blockbusters

Precisely:yup:

Redwell

08-14-17, 12:54 PM

http://i.imgur.com/vC4NYrt.png

Precisely:yup:
Seksmisja tonight!

Dani8

08-14-17, 01:14 PM

http://www.freemovieposters.net/posters/milk_2008_4353_poster.jpg

Holy hell that was AMAZING! What took me so long. Incredible acting, fantastic retro look without being OTT. My only complaint - not enough Dennis O'Hare. Freaking fantastic, and in the greater scheme of things, not actually that long ago yet there is still no marriage equality.

Woah I heart this movie. Sean Penn blew my socks off.

Ms. M

08-14-17, 01:27 PM

Seksmisja tonight!

Yeah! :up::up::up: Have fun:D I hope you enjoy it.

Ms. M

08-14-17, 01:28 PM

Woah I heart this movie. Sean Penn blew my socks off.

Hard to deny it :yup:

Dani8

08-14-17, 01:34 PM

Hard to deny it :yup:

Now THAT is acting. Well deserved awards. I was utterly convinced by his character, and of Denis as the bigot politician. Emile Hirsch was outstanding, and I even loved James Franco which surprised me. I'm going to give him a second chance. And why have I never heard of Diego Luna before.

I had to laugh initially at Denis portraying an anti gay bigot. Bravo, Mr O'Hare!

WorldFilmGeek

08-14-17, 01:37 PM

https://worldfilmgeek.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/eastsidesushi.jpg?w=326&h=482
East Side Sushi (Anthony Lucero, 2014)

A culture clash involving a Mexican-American single mom who must overcome equality from both a racial and gender viewpoint when she takes a job as an assistant at a Japanese restaurant. This is a very heartwarming film about one woman's determination to find herself after struggling to make ends meet for both her father and young daughter. The head sushi chef starts out as a mentor to the young woman only for the bond to grow to a very enduring friendship. Great performances from lead Diana Elizabeth Torres and co-star Yutaka Takeuchi as her mentor/friend make this a beautiful culinary delight of a film with a lesson in equality as a whole.

Final Rating: A

Ms. M

08-14-17, 01:39 PM

Now THAT is acting. Well deserved awards. I was utterly convinced by his character, and of Denis as the bigot politician. Emile Hirsch was outstanding, and I even loved James Franco which surprised me. I'm going to give him a second chance. And why have I never heard of Diego Luna before.
You're right. Every of them was brilliant. Maybe thanks to director? Emile Hirsch became a really good actor. And I also struck Diego Luna thanks to this movie:)

Dani8

08-14-17, 01:41 PM

You're right. Every of them was brilliant. Maybe thanks to director? Emile Hirsch became a really good actor. And I also struck Diego Luna thanks to this movie:)

I dont do favourite movies but I gotta say, if push came to shove this would be at the top of faves for movies watched in 2017 so far.

McConnaughay

08-14-17, 03:41 PM

Spider-Man: Homecoming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMYKd_LpEIA

Ultraviolence

08-14-17, 05:25 PM

That would be a great poster^^if Marisa Tomei was there instead of that other wrestler.

Lmao

Dani8

08-14-17, 05:49 PM

Another fantastic film

http://onwallhd.info/wp-content/uploads/pic-big/dirty-pretty-things_5.jpg

Gideon58

08-14-17, 06:02 PM

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/FileLibrary/ProductResources/Images/174525-L-LO.jpg

4

Chypmunk

08-14-17, 06:05 PM

Wild (Jean-Marc Vallée, 2014) 3
Fairly enjoyable watch but already beginning to take a hike out of my memory

SeeingisBelieving

08-14-17, 06:10 PM

First let me state right up front that actress Essie Davis is freaking phenomenal in this movie. I've rarely seen such realistic acting from someone who gives it all she's got from start-to-finish. If I'd seen this when it was first released, I'd have assumed she'd at least be nominated for an Oscar. Too bad she wasn't. But she won quite a few awards around the globe for her performance. Bravo.

Yeah, that's my kind of Oscar winner.

She scared the hell out of me. There's that one, I think cutaway, shot of her that's so hideous it's like behind-the-sofa time :).
Reading your thoughts there reminded me of the Doctor Who episode Fear Her, which isn't very popular but I like it. The slight similarity to The Babadook hadn't occurred to me before, but also if anyone hasn't seen it, think of that moment with the old woman in the painting in Roald Dahl's The Witches and you'll get the general idea.

Dani8

08-14-17, 06:13 PM

Yeah, that's my kind of Oscar winner.

She scared the hell out of me. There's that one, I think cutaway, shot of her that's so hideous it's like behind-the-sofa time :).

Jog my memory?

I freaked out when

she climbed the door frame

SeeingisBelieving

08-14-17, 06:24 PM

Jog my memory?

It's fairly late in the film,

where she's behind a window I think, looking out. She has this really menacing kind of grimace. Incredible to be able to project that feeling like she did.

I freaked out when

she climbed the door frame

Yeah, me too –

because it's so primal. As you know I saw Oculus recently and I appreciated the similar things Katee Sackhoff did but was always thinking about Essie Davis, who was so off-the-scale terrifying in this film.

Dani8

08-14-17, 06:27 PM

I dont remember that but yes to your next comment - very primal. Another scene that freaked me out and I dont know why was the police station.
something very weird about the cops' movement, plus it looks like a coat and hat are the babadook hanging on a hook

Well done to Jennifer Kent. I;m so happy she tied it up (legally) so it will never become a franchise. She refuses to sell out to hollyweed.

SeeingisBelieving

08-14-17, 06:32 PM

I dont remember that but yes to your next comment - very primal. Another scene that freaked me out and I dont know why was the police station.
something very weird about the cops' movement, plus it looks like a coat and hat are the babadook hanging on a hook

Yeah, all that corner of your eye stuff. Love that. It was a beautiful creation – it gets me thinking about Ivan Bilibin's illustrations of Slavic folklore.

Well done to Jennifer Kent. I;m so happy she tied it up (legally) so it will never become a franchise. She refuses to sell out to hollyweed.

Oh yes, that's good to hear.

Rey Skywalker

08-14-17, 06:32 PM

https://68.media.tumblr.com/4c3dda3b4bd626ebc2bf3a0a2b0172be/tumblr_omr5d2bBPH1tfg6jso3_r8_1280.jpg

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 (2010)

4.5

Dani8

08-14-17, 06:35 PM

Yeah, all that corner of your eye stuff. Love that. It was a beautiful creation – it gets me thinking about Ivan Bilibin's illustrations of Slavic folklore.

Oh yes, that's good to hear.

After my 4th viewing I emailed my bro to say the cinemaotgraphy was superb but he would have been perfect for it. He said Jen offered it to him first but he had scheduling conflicts in US. Dayum! Great job by the DoP. Stunning.

What happened to the lovely old woman next door? I havent rewatched it since 2015

SeeingisBelieving

08-14-17, 06:37 PM

After my 4th viewing I emailed my bro to say the cinemaotgraphy was superb but he would have been perfect for it. He said Jen offered it to him first but he had scheduling conflicts in US. Dayum! Great job by the DoP. Stunning.

Oh really – so he works in the industry?

What happened to the lovely old woman next door? I havent rewatched it since 2015

Not a lot I don't think.

I can't remember exactly unless the relationship just carries on as normal.

Dani8

08-14-17, 06:40 PM

Oh really – so he works in the industry?

Not a lot I don't think.

I can't remember exactly unless the relationship just carries on as normal.

Yeah he worked on hitman's bodyguard which I keep plugging. Comes out this month. 18th for muricans, end of the month for us. See every chance I get, BUT I'M NOT A SHILL. Tight bastard only gives me a t shirt or poster.

I had a sudden memory flash she died but I might be mixing that up with another movie.

SeeingisBelieving

08-14-17, 06:50 PM

Yeah he worked on hitman's bodyguard which I keep plugging. Comes out this month. 18th for muricans, end of the month for us. See every chance I get, BUT I'M NOT A SHILL. Tight bastard only gives me a t shirt or poster.

That's what I like about you Dani – I'm always catching up on the lingo :D.

I had a sudden memory flash she died but I might be mixing that up with another movie.

Yeah, I just remember her concern for the family and then it all goes fuzzy :).

Dani8

08-14-17, 06:51 PM

That's what I like about you Dani – I'm always catching up on the lingo :D.

Yeah, I just remember her concern for the family and then it all goes fuzzy :).

LOL I didnt know what a shill was until it became a dirty word on imdb. Hell, I'd love to get paid for plugging movies.

SeeingisBelieving

08-14-17, 06:55 PM

LOL I didnt know what a shill was until it became a dirty word on imdb. Hell, I'd love to get paid for plugging movies.

Still, you've got your t-shirt and poster :).

Dani8

08-14-17, 06:56 PM

Still, you've got your t-shirt and poster :).

t shirt died but poster is hanging on the wall. I've also got some great photos of actors strangling him lol

Stirchley

08-14-17, 07:00 PM

33463

Excellent documentary.

Yam12

08-14-17, 07:36 PM

https://myworldvsthemovies.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/vruvl.png

Bronson (2008) - 4

HashtagBrownies

08-14-17, 08:19 PM

33473

This is one of the most edge of your seat, nail-biting, nerve wracking movies I've ever seen.I was sweating like mad and even jumped a few times.

If you get the chance to see one of the performances of the play, please do, I'll envy you so badly.

Also, watch this movie in total darkness with the only light coming from the TV. Trust me, you'll thank me later. ;)

9/10

GulfportDoc

08-14-17, 08:21 PM

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=33463

Excellent documentary.
I couldn't read the title. Would you kindly write it? Thanks.

~Doc

Stirchley

08-14-17, 09:07 PM

I couldn't read the title. Would you kindly write it? Thanks.

~Doc

The Decent One

matt72582

08-14-17, 10:11 PM

Interrogation - 8/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Przesluchanie_%28Interrogation%29_English_DVD_Cover.jpg

Mr Minio

08-14-17, 10:17 PM

33473 A great film, but:

1. 3 Days of a Blind Girl > Wait Until Dark
2. Veronica Yip > Audrey Hepburn
3. Anthony Wong > Alan Arkin

Sorry.

mark f

08-14-17, 10:27 PM

Yes - you are. :busey:

dadgumblah

08-15-17, 12:02 AM

had a sudden memory flash she died but I might be mixing that up with another movie.

Dani and SiB, the last we see of her character is when she comes to door, asking if everything is all right, then we never see her again. The mom kind of allayed her concerns, then went back to, well, you know. :eek:

Siddon

08-15-17, 01:33 AM

Fabulous

08-15-17, 03:25 AM

Blow-Up (1966)

3

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/blog_post/primary_image/interviews/david-hemmings-ready-for-his-blow-up/primary_EB19670226PEOPLE702260301AR.jpg

s1n1st3r

08-15-17, 03:44 AM

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3

It was alright, I'm a bit conflicted because it's the new take on Die Hard but we've seen three other Die Hards (John Wick, The Raid, Snowpiercer) and they all looked better, their worlds where more defined and I felt the need to watch them again. This was good but I'll never revisit it and I'm a little surprised at the hype.

Did you see the original? Also I am not sure about the Die Hard comparison, I get that it is one man against set enemies in a enclosed location but I still think it is different. Karl Urban I think did a great job and I like to revisit this every 6 months or so as I think it is another take on the action genre.

nebbit

08-15-17, 04:07 AM

👎Ghost in the Shell

https://cdn.traileraddict.com/content/paramount-pictures/ghost-in-the-shell-poster-8.jpg

Siddon

08-15-17, 04:28 AM

Did you see the original? Also I am not sure about the Die Hard comparison, I get that it is one man against set enemies in a enclosed location but I still think it is different. Karl Urban I think did a great job and I like to revisit this every 6 months or so as I think it is another take on the action genre.

Yeah I didn't see it as anything new or different, it actually felt like an 80's science fiction/action film.

And it's a different variation on the Die Hard theme not to say it's a rip off but after Die Hard came out it was Die Hard on a Boat (Under Siege), Die Hard on a mountain (Cliff Hanger), Die Hard in a prison (The Rock), Die Hard on a prison plane (Con Air),Die Hard on a plane (Executive Decision), Die Hard on a plane with a black guy (Passenger 57), Die Hard on President Plane's (Air Force One), Die Hard at the Presidents home (White House Down).

I can understand if you didn't grow up in the 90's this being something refreshing but for people of my generation this was Sunday afternoon matinee type stuff. At no point during the movie was I wowed.

MovieMeditation

08-15-17, 05:04 AM

The Crying Game (1992)

Oh cock.

4

TokeZa

08-15-17, 06:21 AM

http://thefanzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/blossoming_450_2.jpg

Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975) by Masahiro Shinoda 3.5+

HashtagBrownies

08-15-17, 07:13 AM

A great film, but:

1. 3 Days of a Blind Girl > Wait Until Dark
2. Veronica Yip > Audrey Hepburn
3. Anthony Wong > Alan Arkin

Sorry.

Sorry Minio, I'm not into super underground, unknown Asian films.

CosmicRunaway

08-15-17, 08:27 AM

Did you see the original?
I think it's better to call the 1995 Judge Dredd the first attempted adaptation, rather than "the original". The 2012 Dredd is a new take on the source material, and is not a remake or related to the Stallone flick.

Yeah I didn't see it as anything new or different, it actually felt like an 80's science fiction/action film.
It might remind you of older action films because the source material predates them. It's an adaptation from the 2000 AD comics, which have been in publication since the mid-late 70s.

Mr Minio

08-15-17, 08:42 AM

Sorry Minio, I'm not into super underground, unknown Asian films. It's neither underground nor unknown. As a matter of fact I never heard about the Hepburn movie prior to watching 3 Days of a Blind Girl and reading about the resemblance.

HashtagBrownies

08-15-17, 08:47 AM

It's neither underground nor unknown. As a matter of fact I never heard about the Hepburn movie prior to watching 3 Days of a Blind Girl and reading about the resemblance.

Some people discover films in different ways than others I guess.

matt72582

08-15-17, 09:22 AM

Escape from New York - 5/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4b/EscapefromNYposter.jpg

Iroquois

08-15-17, 09:24 AM

bruh

the samoan lawyer

08-15-17, 09:25 AM

https://media.wmagazine.com/photos/58da8fb5609930561b0fade7/16:9/pass/a_ghost_story.jpg
A Ghost Story (2017)

I don't have the time nor the mental capacity today to write a review, as much as I would love to. This will surely be one of the most divisive films of 2017 and after seeing it, A Ghost Story is usually a film that I wouldn't like but I loved it. I walked out thinking, 'yeah it was good but nothing special' and as time has went on and the more I've thought about it (which is what I've done for the last few days) I now consider it one of the best films that I've seen for a while. I got so much out of it. There are funny moments, scenes that will make you jump, scenes of grief, hope, despair, everything. Of course, your perception of a film will depend on your mood etc, recently my close friend passed away, so I will admit that due to that, I felt like I could really connect to the film and probably rated it higher than I would otherwise.

Anyway, go watch it and see for yourself. The less known the better.

4.5

Iroquois

08-15-17, 09:28 AM

Roger Waters: The Wall - 3

Trying to determine if I'd like this more or less if I hadn't actually been to one of these concerts.

Chypmunk

08-15-17, 11:09 AM

Almost Famous (Cameron Crowe, 2000) 3.5+
Eminently likeable drama that's rock 'n' roll but with soul

wayno

08-15-17, 12:59 PM

Alien: Covenant -- 3

A fairly decent continuation from Prometheus, IMHO getting back to the roots of the Alien franchise. Nothing spectacular here, just a crew that encounters more xenomorphs and gets chewed up. No spoilers, but you figure out pretty quickly how the show will end, and who will survive.

What's missing for me was the horror of the first two films. With this, yeah, lots of blood and violence, but not that impending sense of doom and fear from the crew members -- it failed to bring me into their world.

Overall, a fun flick, no regrets.

TokeZa

08-15-17, 01:39 PM

http://pages.stolaf.edu/russian261-fall2014/files/2014/12/ikiru2.jpg

Ikiru (1952) by Akira Kurosawa 4.5

Okay

08-15-17, 01:41 PM

Elena (2011):
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/04/1c/d5/041cd5d6a416c667096fc11c24d5f198--minimal-movie-posters-sam-smith.jpg

So after initially watching "Elena" a couple of months ago, I've always planned on revisiting it again, the exceptional cinematography alone should be a reason to return to the film multiple times, trust me, it is so pleasing to the eye. Director Andrey Zvyagintsev who's notably known for his debut feature film "The Return", proves once again how much of an expert at his craft he is, in fact, I find "Elena" to be his visual masterpiece, and how can I not when every single scene feels meticulously calculated. The lingering shots of quietude have an increased level of substance once there is not only purpose behind them but also beauty. If you haven't guessed already, I was pretty blown away by how phenomenal the film looked!

As for the story, I wouldn't necessarily call it complicated, on the contrary, it is very simple and easy to follow, but there is definite depth and layers under its surface. Elena lives in a luxurious apartment with her luxuriant spouse Vladimir, they lead routine urban bourgeois lives, which is the complete opposite of the life lived by Elena's son and his struggling family. Our main character is found caught in the middle of two worlds, classes and men, and she fights to balance the two opposing and incompatible branches of her life.

It seems like the vast majority of Russian films, from what I've seen at least, love to depict this inescapable contrast between the divided classes of Russia's modern society, and this theme also appears in Zvyagintsev's 2014 film "Leviathan". The director showcases this subject in a blunt, truthful and almost objective manner that refrains from sugar coating the reality, every character that appears on screen including the one we follow is heavily flawed, and they all contribute to a never ending cycle of corruption. On the other hand, we have Elena's innocent and oblivious newborn grandson, who is unaware of the ugliness committed around him, he may be an indication of possible hope for the next generation, or just another apple that will most likely not fall far from the tree, and grow to be a typical member who'll learn nothing but contribution to the depravity.

"Elena", is certainly a character study, not necessarily of the main character, but more so of society and how low it is willing to go and act, just for its own selfish benefits, this is all perfectly put together and portrayed with a fantastic accompanying score by Philip Glass, the music is scattered sparingly while also hitting the perfect amount. My issues with the film are just three minor nitpicks that would seem unfair if mentioned. This happens to be my favourite entry by Zvyagintsev, who is not only currently one of my favourite modern directors, but also seems to be a promising master who's name will be stamped on cinema's history.

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

4

Chypmunk

08-15-17, 03:19 PM

Play (Ruben Östlund, 2011) 1.5
Swedish socio-drama that doesn't hit anywhere near as hard as it should

cricket

08-15-17, 05:08 PM

Zoolander 2 (2016)

2.5

http://i.onionstatic.com/avclub/5706/99/16x9/1200.jpg

My wife picked this one out as she liked the first. She didn't even know there was a sequel until a couple weeks ago when we saw some previews before another movie. It is completely idiotic, but I was amused and laughed throughout. I liked all the cameos too.

cricket

08-15-17, 07:41 PM

A Letter to Three Wives (1949)

4

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/84/1a/36/841a36f606d635aa418c05c747898f92--film-stills-a-letter.jpg

Three married women from an average city set out on a day trip with some underprivileged children. As they're boarding the boat, a courier brings them a letter from a 4th friend. The letter says that she is leaving town with one of their husbands, but she doesn't say which one. I thought this was a brilliant set-up that brought mystery and a cliffhanger without the usual crime. With the three woman away from home for the day, they each look back at their marriage and the issues that it has, and they wonder if it's them that will be without a husband when they get home. This is a great cautionary tale for women; treat your men right! This is from the same director as All About Eve, and I liked this just as much. I don't quite feel an intense passion for the movie after my first viewing, but it was outstanding and I think it would grow if I watched it again.

Joel

08-15-17, 08:03 PM

Joel

08-15-17, 08:05 PM

Escape from New York - 5/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4b/EscapefromNYposter.jpg

But he (John C) meant to do that

Joel

08-15-17, 08:06 PM

The Crying Game (1992)

Oh cock.

4

More like a chinese noodle, but yeah..:p

MovieMeditation

08-15-17, 08:24 PM

More like a chinese noodle, but yeah..:p
More like a spring roll,

that **** jumped right in my face yo

Joel

08-15-17, 08:28 PM

More like a spring roll,

that **** jumped right in my face yo

My first thought was a soft mushroom...and only now, as a full grown adult, am I wondering, "well, if they were getting frisky, why was it soft?", that disturbs me. Deeply. I'm sorry. Horrible...

MovieMeditation

08-15-17, 08:33 PM

My first thought was a soft mushroom...and only now, as a full grown adult, am I wondering, "well, if they were getting frisky, why was it soft?", that disturbs me. Deeply. I'm sorry. Horrible...
I see the mushroom. I'll try to unsee it though. I like mushroom. :(

Anyways,I did actually know the twist beforehand. But the movie was really good still. That's how you do twists right. You mustn't rely on it. It's a bonus, that extra edge, not your entire fundament...

Joel

08-15-17, 08:43 PM

I see the mushroom. I'll try to unsee it though. I like mushroom. :(

Anyways,I did actually know the twist beforehand. But the movie was really good still. That's how you do twists right. You mustn't rely on it. It's a bonus, that extra edge, not your entire fundament...

I agree, although I'm not sure I can 100% get on board with a noodling spring rolled mushyroom being a bonus, but I know what you mean.:p:p

MovieMeditation

08-15-17, 09:06 PM

I agree, although I'm not sure I can 100% get on board with a noodling spring rolled mushyroom being a bonus, but I know what you mean.:p:p
Oh ****... cant come back from that one...

Cynema De Bergerac

08-15-17, 11:05 PM

https://fanart.tv/detailpreview/fanart/movies/330459/movieposter/star-wars-rogue-one-57feb6347866a.jpg
2nd Watch Rating: 2.5

dadgumblah

08-16-17, 02:23 AM

TokeZa, as soon as I saw that pic from Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees, I instantly knew that was Tomisaburô Wakayama carrying the woman on his back. Upon many an occasion he'd carried his son on his back in the Lone Wolf and Cub series of movies, which are some of my favorite flicks. Strangely enough, even though I loved him in those movies, I never followed his career in anything else. So I went to the IMDB and was surprised that he was in Black Rain (1989), the Michael Douglas movie, which I loved. I may have to revisit that movie soon to catch him in it, but thanks for posting that picture from the movie you reviewed so I would know he's in it. :cool:

Ms. M

08-16-17, 07:54 AM

Interrogation - 8/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Przesluchanie_%28Interrogation%29_English_DVD_Cover.jpg
You've got a huge plus from me for watching polish movie.👍👍👍👍👍👍
This one is really great, BTW.

Ms. M

08-16-17, 08:02 AM

https://i1.fdbimg.pl/hjew6gv1/1917x2778_oa5d3u.jpg
4
Danish movies are never obvious.

Ms. M

08-16-17, 08:27 AM

Baby Bump(s)
http://1.fwcdn.pl/po/21/43/782143/7798569.2.jpg
4
It was funny. I had a laugh. Really!

FromBeyond

08-16-17, 08:54 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/88/Jug_Face_Movie_Poster.jpg/220px-Jug_Face_Movie_Poster.jpg
Jug Face

rating_2

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Bed Of The Dead

rating_2

http://cdn-2.abudhabi2.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/masterminds-movie-2015.jpg
Masterminds

rating_3_5

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/18/Captain_ron_poster.jpg
Captain Ron
rating_3_5

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/874652278464155648/5HLSpNYu_400x400.jpg
Wakefield
5

the samoan lawyer

08-16-17, 08:59 AM

Play (Ruben Östlund, 2011) rating_1_5
Swedish socio-drama that doesn't hit anywhere near as hard as it should

Agree. Excellent premise but so disappointing.

the samoan lawyer

08-16-17, 09:03 AM

http://www.drjatthemovies.com/reviews/1999/angash.jpg
Angela's Ashes (1999)

Grim but good.

3+

matt72582

08-16-17, 11:41 AM

You've got a huge plus from me for watching polish movie.👍👍👍👍👍👍
This one is really great, BTW.

It was great.Thank you!

I love to watch movies from every country, every decade.. We have members from all over the world, and would love to spread more recommendations geared toward each member.

cricket

08-16-17, 11:48 AM

Ball of Fire (1941)

3.5-

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UQnnY8EL9gY/VkeTMbtoCUI/AAAAAAAAB08/Ey-ySQealks/s1600/Ball%2Bof%2BFire1.jpg

I watched this rom-com because it's on the top 100 laughs list. There is a lot of talent involved with Howard Hawks as director, Billy Wilder as one of the screenwriters, and stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Dana Andrews, and Dan Duryea. I liked the story, and even though it's not my kind of movie. I enjoyed it. I think it's probably better than I could give it credit for, and I'd recommend it to fans of the old rom-coms in the vein of His Girl Friday and Bringing Up Baby.

matt72582

08-16-17, 12:34 PM

Sayonara - 7/10

I wish Marlon Brando didn't adopt a southern accent..

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Original_movie_poster_for_the_film_Sayonara.jpg

Stirchley

08-16-17, 03:28 PM

33523

Atrocious movie.

Ms. M

08-16-17, 04:57 PM

https://mr.comingsoon.it/imgdb/locandine/235x336/41117.jpg
1.5
I couldn't watch it to the end. I just couldn't...:sick:
1 For John Corbett, who I love in every movie.
0.5 for reminding me this song (which doesn't fit to any scene from this movie:rolleyes:):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7gdC6XWIoU

Nausicaä

08-16-17, 05:24 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c7/The_Girl_with_All_the_Gifts_poster.jpg

3

Dani8

08-16-17, 05:45 PM

We have members from all over the world, and would love to spread more recommendations geared toward each member.

I'm doing my bit for Denmark. :up:

Gideon58

08-16-17, 06:03 PM

https://thehumanist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LucyMoviePoster.jpg

2

Yam12

08-16-17, 08:40 PM

33554

Heathers (1988) - 4.5

Stirchley

08-16-17, 10:04 PM

33563

Horrible movie.

AboveTheClouds

08-17-17, 03:48 AM

https://blogs-images.forbes.com/scottmendelson/files/2017/06/ANNABELLE_CREATION_POSTER-1200x1778.jpg?width=960

So I went to a later showing thinking I'd get some peace and quiet, but I forgot that the kids still have a couple weeks before school resumes. So I was treated to a theater full of gasping teenagers who physically assault the seats when frightened (the girl behind me kicked my chair in fright about a dozen times), and two stupid couples who decided to bring small children into a horror movie. Imagine my surprise when little Tommy starts sobbing at the top of his lungs because damn is that doll spooky. This really hindered my enjoyment of the film, but at the very least I can say it's a better film than it's sequel and it actually does a decent job at filling in the gaps from the first film. Barring what I felt were a few unnecessary characters, some cheesy dialogue and flimsy acting, this is better than most of the other big budget horror titles I've seen lately. But the Conjuring films are entirely better than the Annabelle films.
rating_3

Ms. M

08-17-17, 03:51 AM

https://static.intelimedia.pl/sub/bc14432.jpg
4.5

Larry

08-17-17, 04:32 AM

33554

Heathers (1988) - 4.5

Um I havent seen this movie but I had a quick look and its set in a high school yea? Why are they all wearing semi suits/pant suits? Is that what American teenagers wear to high school?

AboveTheClouds

08-17-17, 05:17 AM

Um I havent seen this movie but I had a quick look and its set in a high school yea? Why are they all wearing semi suits/pant suits? Is that what American teenagers wear to high school?
https://media.giphy.com/media/U0B6zOYlc2tuU/giphy.gif
Back in the 1980's and early 90's this was considered fashionable. It is no longer so, most high school students look like this.http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-huVtkuj8XCk/UZy2UZJAm-I/AAAAAAAAeJE/yiOLA_ovNVk/s1600/Mackay+High+School+Class+of+2013.jpg

iank

08-17-17, 05:23 AM

Annabelle. In which a young married couple inherit the ugliest doll in the history of the world, which to no one's surprise but theirs turns out to be inhabited by a very nasty demon. I avoided this prequel to The Conjuring when it came out on account of very poor reviews, but the recent Annabelle Creation was enjoyable enough to make me interested in seeing this. Oh dearie me, it didn't half deserve the drubbing. This may be the longest 95 minutes I've experienced in a long time. Dull characters, dull story, not many scares, yawn, yawn, yawn, yawn.
Creation was 20 times better than this.

matt72582

08-17-17, 08:00 AM

https://media.giphy.com/media/U0B6zOYlc2tuU/giphy.gif
Back in the 1980's and early 90's this was considered fashionable. It is no longer so, most high school students look like this.http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-huVtkuj8XCk/UZy2UZJAm-I/AAAAAAAAeJE/yiOLA_ovNVk/s1600/Mackay+High+School+Class+of+2013.jpg

Oh yeah, when Lisa Turtle was allergic to her "school" husband, Screech.

the samoan lawyer

08-17-17, 09:33 AM

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) - 3.5
The Quiet Ones (2014) - rating_1

WorldFilmGeek

08-17-17, 09:34 AM

https://worldfilmgeek.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/archietoriverdaleandbackagain.jpg?w=334&h=492
Archie: To Riverdale and Back (1990) - perhaps made to capitalize on both the 50th anniversary of Archie and the success (at the time) of NBC's cartoon series The New Archies, which depicted the Riverdale kids as middle schoolers, someone came up with the idea of having the Riverdale gang being grown up and attending their 15-year high school reunion.

Archie became a lawyer and instead of choosing Betty or Veronica, he has a fiancee in a third party who could care less about the old days. Betty became a teacher who tends to be bullied by her current boyfriend. Veronica is well..Veronica, a four-time divorcee who still pines for Archie. Jughead is a divorced psychiatrist who is trying to have a relationship with his son, who he gained custody of. Reggie is still Reggie, only he is now a gym owner.

As the reunion moves on ahead, the classic love triangle starts to re-emerge while Reggie, with approval from Mr. Lodge, plans to evict Pops from his iconic soda shop so he can expand his gym. In the midst of all the chaos, Archie finds a sense of nostalgia that may make him change his mind about leaving Riverdale.

It's harmless fun, the jokes and hijinks are like that of the comics and the core gang are nearly reminiscent of their comic counterparts. A polar opposite of the current CW series Riverdale, this is one just harmless mindless family fun with a bit of adult humor done in a tasteful manner.

Final Rating: B

Iroquois

08-17-17, 09:51 AM

Indie Game: The Movie - 3.5

nerds

doubledenim

08-17-17, 09:59 AM

33554

Heathers (1988) - 4.5

Is that what American teenagers wear to high school?

Only the cool ones that know how to get away with smoking at school.

cat_sidhe

08-17-17, 10:37 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/56/Creep_%282014_film%29_poster.jpg

3.5 or 4 Can't decide. :(

Joel

08-17-17, 10:44 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/56/Creep_%282014_film%29_poster.jpg

3.5 or 4 Can't decide. :(

This caught me way off guard. So whacky.

Joel

08-17-17, 10:48 AM

The Hateful Eight 3+

Still waiting for Quentin to hit puberty but he has mondo talent and does great work when he's not trying to do violent porn. His dialog is still funny and elaborate. I loved the way this movie looked. Performances were all super. I enjoyed it. Jackie Brown I thought he had a good idea with the romantic writing between Max Cherry and Jackie, but he never revisited that. I wish he would. I guess people don't think it mixes good with blood lust. It gave me something better to look at but, whatever. I'm getting off track.

FromBeyond

08-17-17, 10:50 AM

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The Emperor's Club

Kevin Kline stars as Arthur Hundert, a dedicated and inspiring classics professor who has devoted his life to teaching at a prep school for boys. New student Sedgewick Bell, the headstrong son of a powerful senator, joins his class and inexorably alters Mr. Hundert's life. It is a clash of wills and personalities as these two people seemingly battle for the hearts and souls of the other students at St. Benedictus

Among the students are a young Jesse Eisenberg and Paul Dano who we also see 25 years later played by different actors, they should of had the young Jesse Eisenberg play himself 25 years later as he would have nailed it

3.5

Dirk120

08-17-17, 10:52 AM

Dirk120

08-17-17, 10:55 AM

Dirk120

08-17-17, 10:58 AM

https://media.tenor.com/images/549ccce927093b68843d4714f40d844d/tenor.gif

Saw this last night in the theatre for the very first time. Then I realized how much of a masterpiece this is when I saw it was made in 1959. :eek:

rating_4

Dirk120

08-17-17, 11:02 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/Detroit_teaser_poster.jpg

This movie was long, but I enjoyed it, A LOT.

Great acting all around, and as someone who didn't know too much about the background story, I was completely hooked during the entire movie.

For you to compare:
Detroit rating_4
The Hurt Locker rating_4
0 Dark 30 rating_3_5

cat_sidhe

08-17-17, 11:06 AM

This caught me way off guard. So whacky.

Exactly, which is why I may lean towards a 4 as a final rating. I was expecting a pleasant time-filler while I farted around on my phone, but it grabbed my attention.

matt72582

08-17-17, 11:08 AM

Still waiting for Quentin to hit puberty

Hahahahahahahaha!

Rey Skywalker

08-17-17, 01:07 PM

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 (2011)

rating_4

TheUsualSuspect

08-17-17, 03:15 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/56/Creep_%282014_film%29_poster.jpg

3.5 or 4 Can't decide. :(

I liked this one enough to give it a 3 I watched it as part of the October Horror Movie Challenge (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1583970#post1583970)

Chypmunk

08-17-17, 03:20 PM

The Wolf Of Wall Street (Martin Scorsese, 2013) 3+
Mainly entertaining bio-drama but just too bloated and ott in places

TheUsualSuspect

08-17-17, 03:36 PM

Eagle Eye

(D. J. Caruso)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/15/Eagle_eye_poster.jpg/220px-Eagle_eye_poster.jpg

2

Eagle Eye is the second outing for D.J. Caruso and Shia LaBeouf. Their first collaboration was the modernized version of Rear Window, the boringly average Disturbia. This time around they both are playing on a bigger scale. More action, more special effects, more of the same stuff we've seen before. Eagle Eye is a run of the mill action thriller flick that tries to be bigger than it actually is. The way the film plays out, I expected some big conspiracy theory, and was let down by the route they decided to go.

LaBeouf has done some interesting work recently. He has finally decided to act it seems. Look at his prior work though; a troubled young teen or adult that screams at people while he runs around. Crystal Skull, Transformers 1 and 2 and now Eagle Eye. I don't see a difference between any of these characters, but maybe the script never calls for one. Thankfully he's gone off the deep end and in return we are getting some (at the very least) interesting performances.

Monaghan plays the female lead and is lured in by the classic "do this or the kid dies" mumbo-jumbo. Until the end reveals that it's all a part of this elaborate plan to do something pretty simple. This leads into a problem I have with this film. Everything is so elaborate to the point that things just don't make sense.

Some scenes were really ridiculous, such as the electrical wires killing the one guy in the Se7en location rip-off and the way the voice helps them get away every single time. The chase scenes are thrilling, to a point, then it becomes tedious. Billy Bob Thorton's appearance is random, doesn't seem natural and his character transition doesn't seem real. Rosario Dawson plays the role of the one cop who suspects something is up. Again nothing new or memorable. She serves the role about as much as she needs or wants to.

Caruso does have an eye for some suspense, this film might be able to entertain someone on a basic level. Yet as a whole the film fails to deliver on the grand spectacle that it wants to. It seems to be about bigger things than it actually is, which makes it pretty empty inside. I could care less about the people involved or the events that take place.

AboveTheClouds

08-17-17, 04:01 PM

Oh yeah, when Lisa Turtle was allergic to her "school" husband, Screech.

I have fond memories of watching that show after school, and I had a massive crush on Kelly Kapowski. When I got older and saw Showgirls I just remember thinking how upset Jessie would have been at herself.

TokeZa

08-17-17, 04:34 PM

https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/cow-blog3.jpg

The Cow (1969) by Dariush Mehrjui 4

https://itpworld.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/agantuk2.jpg?w=540&h=405

The Stranger (1991) by Satyajit Ray 4

Excellent movie night with these rare melodramas.

TheUsualSuspect

08-17-17, 05:08 PM

I have fond memories of watching that show after school, and I had a massive crush on Kelly Kapowski. When I got older and saw Showgirls I just remember thinking how upset Jessie would have been at herself.

https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/2013/10/14/843/n/1922283/c19439fcce6a0893_giphy-4.xxxlarge.gif

Nausicaä

08-17-17, 05:21 PM

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

Second viewing - 3

https://media.giphy.com/media/UACWsr4dT0nT2/giphy.gif

I. Rex

08-17-17, 05:26 PM

Gilliams most difficult watch (and thats saying a lot!):

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"Silly kissers!!"

7/10

Saunch

08-17-17, 05:27 PM

Inadvertent paranoia double feature.

33585

I'd been itching to revisit this one. I'm still finding things I love about it. Something that stuck out this time was Prideoux and Haydon's relationship. Strong emits such deep melancholy while Firth is equally amiable though distant throughout. Their glance at one another near the end (no, not that bit, the flashback prior) really sunk on me. Seems a shame they're usually cast in opposite roles than those here.

33586

How f'n crazy is that this is Coppola's (arguably) fourth best film?

Gideon58

08-17-17, 06:03 PM

http://www.bootlegvideos.com/dazed_confused.jpg

3.5

Gideon58

08-17-17, 06:04 PM

33586

How f'n crazy is that this is Coppola's (arguably) fourth best film?

I know I'm probably alone on this, but I think it's Coppola's best film...Hackman's too.

AboveTheClouds

08-17-17, 06:24 PM

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4

Absolutely solid.

Saunch

08-17-17, 06:55 PM

I know I'm probably alone on this, but I think it's Copolla's best film...Hackman's too.

Certainly his tightest narrative. I actually know a few people who place it above both Godfathers. Apocalypse is hard to beat for me, though. The latter is, as I've said before, the ultimate exertion of everything 70s cinema.

Larry

08-17-17, 07:01 PM

Only the cool ones that know how to get away with smoking at school.

They definitely look very cool lol :cool:

Yam12

08-17-17, 07:22 PM

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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - 4

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I would've also liked Fincher to adapt the other two books in the series :(

cricket

08-17-17, 09:36 PM

The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)

4

https://assets.mubi.com/images/film/622/image-w1280.jpg?1481118539

I think I'll love this more the next time I see it. I thought it started a bit slow, but it wouldn't have felt that way had I known what was to come. It's a sell your soul to the devil movie in case you've been living under a rock. I guess I've been living under a rock since I didn't know going in. I loved all the performances and it has great atmosphere and creepiness.

GulfportDoc

08-17-17, 09:40 PM

The Conversation - 1974
I know I'm probably alone on this, but I think it's Copolla's best film...Hackman's too.
I agree with you. One of my all time favorite films. Everything was just right. The haunting solo piano score by David Shire is memorable, and was perfect for the movie.

~Doc

mark f

08-17-17, 09:55 PM

The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)
4
Have you read my review (https://www.movieforums.com/reviews/416795-the-devil-and-daniel-webster.html) yet? :cool:

cricket

08-17-17, 10:05 PM

Have you read my review (https://www.movieforums.com/reviews/416795-the-devil-and-daniel-webster.html) yet? :cool:

I have now

gbgoodies

08-17-17, 10:52 PM

Dirk120

08-18-17, 01:19 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/Spider-Man_Homecoming_poster.jpg

I just saw this on IMAX, and I wanted to like it so much, but I just couldn't...

Checking on the reviews here and there, people seem to LOVE it.

I ended up giving it a rating_3, and I knew I was being generous even.

Reasons I didn't like it:

1) It's not funny when Marvel tries to be funny in every 2 minutes.
2) Villain starts strong, but falls easy at the end. This is in every Marvel movies pretty much.
3) Some action scenes are done very lazy. This is also in every Marvel movies pretty much.
4) Spidey's movement is too CGI, doesn't have any gravity feel
5) Other than Spidey and villain, I didn't like or care about any other characters
6) Spidey seems incompetent in this movie without Iron Man's suit and help. Also his motive is to be cool or to impress others, which seems lame and selfish.

Fabulous

08-18-17, 05:21 AM

His Girl Friday (1940)

3.5

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2009/2/19/1235046407940/Cary-Grant-and-Rosalind-R-001.jpg

SeeingisBelieving

08-18-17, 08:12 AM

Locke (2013) – 6/10

TheUsualSuspect

08-18-17, 08:36 AM

Fear dot com

(William Malone)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a9/FeardotCom_poster.jpg/220px-FeardotCom_poster.jpg

0

If there ever was a film that was specifically designed to be a rip-off, this is it. Coming out the same year as the American remake of The Ring, fear dot com treads familiar water. This time, instead of an unmarked videotape, we have a website. Scary???? Four bodies are found in New York City. They are eerily connected, as they all died 48 hours after logging onto the website, FEARDOTCOM.COM Yup...it's feardotcom.COM

After seeing the opening sequence, I was expecting the film to be mediocre at best. I was wrong. This film is atrocious. It borrows heavily from the previously mentioned film, let's take a look shall we?

Both films showcase people dying after witnessing video/website

Both films have the lead female character discovery a dead body in the water

That dead body belongs to a little girl that you see before you die.

After each person dies, they are stuck with a terrified look of horror on their face.

I could go on, but that would mean thinking about this film more often than one should.

I'm a fan of Stephen Dorff, but he's not good enough to elevate trash to garbage. Jeffery Combs is criminally underused here as well. The film has these genre actors, even Udo Kier pops up, but it does nothing with them. The direction of the film is directionless. It goes in circles not knowing where to stop, or even begin for that matter.

Let me list the things you can do instead of watching fear dot com:

Watch paint dry.
Take a nap.
Watch a second coat of paint dry.
Take a calculus exam.
Flip a coin and guess how it lands.
Sit an at airport for 6 hours.
Stay on hold for 4 hours.
Never be able to connect to your house wifi.
Be stuck in traffic.
Listen to a Kardashian talk about evolution.
Do your tax returns.
Take heath advice from Gwyneth Paltrow

In summary...this movie stinks.

the samoan lawyer

08-18-17, 09:08 AM

http://1.fwcdn.pl/wv/28/45/42845/snap1.42845.4.jpg
Okja (2017)

3.5

cricket

08-18-17, 09:12 AM

Intruder in the Dust (1949)

3+

https://twentyfourframes.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/intruder.png

In a small racist town a black man is falsely accused of killing a white man. Fortunately, he has a boy, an old woman, and a lawyer to fight for him. It's a very solid film about racial injustice, even if I don't think it is especially memorable.

Ms. M

08-18-17, 10:06 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/10/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Temple_of_Doom_PosterB.jpg/220px-Indiana_Jones_and_the_Temple_of_Doom_PosterB.jpg
5
23th rewatch:D
It was on TV yesterday and I couldn't resist... The most amousing part of whole series, IMO.
"Fortune and glory".

GulfportDoc

08-18-17, 10:42 AM

His Girl Friday (1940)

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2009/2/19/1235046407940/Cary-Grant-and-Rosalind-R-001.jpg
This is a great film which is not only at the zenith of the screwball comedy style, but one that far exceeds those boundries.

Howard Hawks direction is superb, but it is the dazzling acting and chemistry between Grant and Russell that dominate the picture. It would be difficult to imagine an actress and actor --past or present-- who could have succeeded in bringing these characters home with such an array of technique and pacing. I've often wondered how many takes that some of those lightning dialogue scenes must have required, along with how much rehearsal.

It's a breathtaking production, which will bring continual smiles to all but the stone-faced..;)

~Doc

Dirk120

08-18-17, 04:20 PM

Nausicaä

08-18-17, 05:47 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b7/The_Transfiguration_2016.jpg

2.5

Memento Mori

08-18-17, 07:34 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Monsieur_Hire.jpg
Monsieur Hire 4

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cb/A_Man_for_All_Seasons_%281966_movie_poster%29.gif
A Man for All Seasons 4

Achoo42

08-18-17, 07:54 PM

Hard Boiled: 8/10 purely for the action sequences alone.
https://cdn.traileraddict.com/content/freestyle-releasing/hardboiled.jpg

The plot is mediocre, and the script is average, but my God does this movie have superb action.

Multiple times I found my jaw on the ground after watching a scene. Some sequences are so awesome that you'll find yourself asking yourself, "Did that just really happen? That was amazing!"

For this reason I am glad I did not see it in a theater, I wouldn't be able to rewind and rewatch scenes.

matt72582

08-18-17, 10:24 PM

I'm doing my bit for Denmark. :up:

favorite classic Danish movies?

matt72582

08-18-17, 10:27 PM

I have fond memories of watching that show after school, and I had a massive crush on Kelly Kapowski. When I got older and saw Showgirls I just remember thinking how upset Jessie would have been at herself.

Right, lol.. First the caffeine pills, now this... I watched that show every single school day after school, even the old "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" episodes, The College Years, the beach episodes, wedding....

I think I heard about a possible re-union... Kelly and Jessie were pretty good looking, I should take a look at them now after all these years.

Zotis

08-18-17, 11:08 PM

http://is4.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Video/v4/43/e6/f5/43e6f595-375f-9634-e099-ea7b089466ad/source/1200x630bb.jpg

Divergent (2014)

This Sci-fi action movie was entertaining with more meaningful content than your average blockbuster. I enjoyed it for what it was, but it was a terrible movie. It had Lousy acting, an implausible plot, overabundance of deus ex machinis, a sappy childish fantasy notion of how the world is and how things happen, and the worst martial arts fighting stance I have ever seen in my life. I could bash it more, it was such an awful film, but I actually enjoyed it a lot. It was very entertaining.

2.5

Fabulous

08-18-17, 11:22 PM

Alien: Covenant (2017)

3

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/alien-covenant-2017/hero_alien-covenant-DF-14740_rgb.jpg

Dani8

08-18-17, 11:45 PM

favorite classic Danish movies?

What's your definition of classic danish films, matt? Most of the Danish films I've seen in recent times are with Mads Mikkelsen or Danish film mkers but moviemeditation has given me a list of more to see. I just think danish cinema right now is fantastic, and my eldest brother watches nothing but. He's so addicted he subscribed to a danish film channel.

Fabulous

08-19-17, 02:27 AM

Operation Avalanche (2016)

3

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/operation-avalanche-2016/hero_Operation-Avalanche-2016.jpg

dadgumblah

08-19-17, 04:48 AM

AboveTheClouds:Absolutely solid.

ATC, I'm glad you watched and enjoyed that movie. It's in my Top 10 of all-time and I've been trying to get people that I know to watch it for years. I've watched it over and over, not only to see how things you'd think weren't important are (even small little scenes) but to see the awesome acting, especially Stacy Keach and Scott Wilson. Love this movie.

Fabulous

08-19-17, 05:30 AM

Life (2015)

3

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FromBeyond

08-19-17, 09:16 AM

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Goodnight Mommy
4
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Partisan
4.5

Ms. M

08-19-17, 10:17 AM

More like rating_2_5 to me.
:eek: You should watch it once again... and again... and again. When You watch it 23 times You will give 5;)

Ms. M

08-19-17, 10:32 AM

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5
A cult classic polish comedy about middle-life crisis of eductated man.
"What a grim absurde... To decide about own life in your youth, when you are totally moron".

CosmicRunaway

08-19-17, 12:59 PM

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The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) - rating_3

The great chemistry and amusing banter between the two leads more than makes up for an otherwise bland action comedy film, as long as you don't mind the over-used tropes.

The film is a bit longer than it needs to be, and is completely predictable, however it's still quite entertaining and I would definitely watch it again. I love buddy cop flicks, and while neither Samuel L. Jackson nor Ryan Reynolds play a police officer, the comparison to films like Lethal Weapon is hard not to make. It worked for me thanks to the charisma of those two actors, and my willingness to go along with the film's sometimes insane scenarios, but if you're extremely tired of typical action clichés, you might want to skip this one.

Dani8

08-19-17, 01:36 PM

Oh I forgot Hitmans Bodyguard was opening over your way on 17. Not here until 31. Nooooo, I wont be skipping it, you Mofo!!! I love Samuel and cant wait to see Salma as his hot wife.

The Witch. I found it very bleak, total slow burn, and couldnt understand the father so left it probably when it was just getting going. Will finish it some other time. Good creepy atmosphere enhanced by the score, though.

Yam12

08-19-17, 02:00 PM

Oh I forgot Hitmans Bodyguard was opening over your way on 17. Not here until 31. Nooooo, I wont be skipping it, you Mofo!!! I love Samuel and cant wait to see Salma as his hot wife.

I've been wondering, why do you have that in your favourites despite it only being released recently

Dani8

08-19-17, 02:04 PM

I've been wondering, why do you have that in your favourites despite it only being released recently

LOL because I was playing around testing for yoda one morning so I posted movies where I know the filmmakers. I dont know what my favourites are.

Rey Skywalker

08-19-17, 03:13 PM

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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

4

rollinsince

08-19-17, 03:51 PM

Movie> Oldboy(2013)
Rate> 4.5star

Gideon58

08-19-17, 04:25 PM

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3.5

HashtagBrownies

08-19-17, 04:54 PM

33686

If you watch Bronson and this back to back, you probably wouldn't in a million years think the main characters were done by the same actor. That just shows how amazing Tom Hardy is.

8.5/10. Maybe 9/10 if I'm feeling really generous.

Nausicaä

08-19-17, 05:41 PM

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4

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dpizzle

08-19-17, 05:52 PM

The Gift with Jason Bateman (B+)

HashtagBrownies

08-19-17, 07:57 PM

33689

If you don't understand economic jargon, you'll probably hate this movie.
If you're fairly caught up with your economic jargon, you'll probably love this movie.

4

Yam12

08-19-17, 08:17 PM

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Badlands (1973) - 4.5

Terrence Malick's solid debut. If this is anything to go off then I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of his filmography

The Gunslinger45

08-19-17, 08:24 PM

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Why this movie is at 18% on Rotten Tomatoes I will never know. Then again high RT scores and good movies are not one and the same.

F**k the critics I like this movie. Is it on par with say First Blood? No. But who cares? It is Stallone in aviators with a 1911 and a Jatimatic wasting blatantly evil Hollywood action movie meat fodder. Not the richest on story or plot, and full of already done action movie tropes, but heavy on the action and one of my favorite action movie one liners.

"You're a disease. And I'm the cure."

Criminally underrated action flick.

4

GulfportDoc

08-19-17, 09:37 PM

AboveTheClouds:

ATC, I'm glad you watched and enjoyed that movie. It's in my Top 10 of all-time and I've been trying to get people that I know to watch it for years. I've watched it over and over, not only to see how things you'd think weren't important are (even small little scenes) but to see the awesome acting, especially Stacy Keach and Scott Wilson. Love this movie.
Hi DBG-- what year was Above the Clouds? There are quite a few with that title. Thanks.

~Doc

MovieMeditation

08-19-17, 10:28 PM

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015) rewatch

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad movie.

3.5

Iroquois

08-19-17, 11:18 PM

Magic Mike XXL - 3.5

What's better than this...guys being dudes.

Fabulous

08-20-17, 03:45 AM

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

4

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Dani8

08-20-17, 04:50 AM

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

I think that's the first 'horror' movie I ever saw. Scared the absolute caca out of me (I was about 4 or 5. god knows why my parents let me watch it)

Finished The Witch. I guess I just didnt get it. I still have no idea what it was about other than the mother went insane and the father had a speech impediment.

iank

08-20-17, 04:57 AM

Creepshow 2. Pretty average late 80s horror anthology. The second story was the best with the raft and the killer oilslick (!).

cat_sidhe

08-20-17, 05:31 AM

That just shows how amazing Tom Hardy is.

And then there's his badass takedown of a moped thief. This guy. <3

dadgumblah

08-20-17, 05:50 AM

Hi DBG-- what year was Above the Clouds? There are quite a few with that title. Thanks.

~Doc

Doc, AboveTheClouds is a person. I was jazzed that they watched and reviewed the movie The Ninth Configuration. You might check a few pages back and see their comment. :)

matt72582

08-20-17, 06:57 AM

What's your definition of classic danish films, matt? Most of the Danish films I've seen in recent times are with Mads Mikkelsen or Danish film mkers but moviemeditation has given me a list of more to see. I just think danish cinema right now is fantastic, and my eldest brother watches nothing but. He's so addicted he subscribed to a danish film channel.

Dreyer is my favorite..."Ordet" and "Day of Wrath" are my favorites of his.

Okay

08-20-17, 09:26 AM

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4.5 - I'm probably among the minority with thinking that Bergman's performance was better than Ullmann's, nonetheless, they were both fantastic, just like the film itself.

Iroquois

08-20-17, 10:45 AM

In the Shadow of the Moon - 2.5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4DUWXLt7xE

matt72582

08-20-17, 11:30 AM

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rating_4_5 - I'm probably among the minority with thinking that Bergman's performance was better than Ullmann's, nonetheless, they were both fantastic, just like the film itself.

I agree with you... I also think this is one of Bergman's underrated movies.

TokeZa

08-20-17, 11:48 AM

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The Other Side of Hope (2017) by Aki Kaurismäki

A deeply humanistic, albeit a bit romanticized, reflection on the current migrant crisis in Europe. Kaurismäki has a very distinct style and his characters are fine caricatures of humans which underlines the trajectory of the story. A very pleasant watch.

3.5+

matt72582

08-20-17, 12:53 PM

Cat People - 6/10

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matt72582

08-20-17, 02:28 PM

The Man from Earth - 6/10

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edarsenal

08-20-17, 02:45 PM

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Cloud Atlas 3.5+++ Everything is connected. Connecting several storylines, nevermind running them concurrently is NOT an easy thing to pull off, but Cloud Atlas does. Will be revisiting this at some point to better enjoy the nuances, which, at that point, most likely, it will make a 4 popcorn rating.

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Three Days in Havana 3+++ A very common plotline: a common man caught up thrown into a very dangerous scenario with very dangerous folks while drinking, very heavily, in Cuba. Enjoyed how it all worked out and the build up wasn't slow or tedious at all.

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(REWATCH) Stars Wars: Rogue One 4.5++ Loving this more and more. For me, it delivers even MORE than Star Wars Episode 7 (The Dysfunctional Offspring of an Iconic Couple).
Perhaps its my love of espionage styled movies, who knows, but I DO know I really love this movie.

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The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies 3.5+++ Based on True Events, regarding an elder scholar wrongfully portrayed by media for a murder he didn't commit. Simply because of his eccentricities.
While very slow paced, I was very caught up in this. And that has to do with the extraordinary portrayal of Jeffries, himself. A hidden gem on Netflix.