Rate The Last Movie You Saw [Archive] - Page 15

Mmmm Donuts

12-04-13, 12:35 AM

Iron Man 3

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I enjoyed this movie for the most part. I was weary going in after hearing some complaints, but I didn't have much problems with it. This movie was all about Tony Stark. Not the suits that he wears (though there were plenty of awesome toys in this one), not even the arc reactor that keeps him alive. But the man himself, and I think they did it in a good way. I love that he was still the same Tony Stark we all know and love, a not at all like some Nolan's Batman knock-off. A good amount of action here and there, and a real sense of danger and threat.

The biggest complaints for the film come from the "twist", and while it didn't bother me as much as other people, I felt it was unnecessary. Also, the motivations of the villains were not developed enough, possibly due to this twist.

Overall, I thought this one was better than 2, and it was a lot of fun. Just a solid Iron Man movie.

8/10

AF.

12-04-13, 03:10 AM

Throw down some ratings for movies I've seen recently:

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Elysium - Not nearly as bad as people have said. Actually thought it was a really good watch. Movie looks superb. Story flows well and Matt Damon does a great job as the lead. Some really good scenes here, pacing was good and I felt the movie was slammed a little too hard because of the directors previous efforts with District 9. 7.5/10

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Drinking Buddies -Very natural, nice flowing movie. Dialogue felt very realistic which was a nice touch. Turns out the movie was entirely improvised, they did a great job on that regard. Really enjoyed this. Olivia Wilde is amazing, and Anna Kendrick always helps. 7.5/10

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Kings of Summer - A very easy watch. Movie was enjoyable enough although I felt like it tried a little too hard to be something more. The story is simple and they tried to go over the top with it which I wasn't a fan of. Otherwise a perfectly fine movie that had some good moments and some strong acting in particular from some young, future stars. 7/10

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21 - Another solid movie to add to my recently watched list. The concept immediately grabbed me as I've always taken an interest in gambling, card games and casino movies. Kevin Spacey owns as the lecturer/part-time casino card counter and the ensemble cast does a fine job. You spend most of the movie wondering how everything is going to eventually screw up and when it does it's glorious. 7.5/10

the samoan lawyer

12-04-13, 04:53 AM

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Twin Peaks Fire walk with me

7/10

ScarletLion

12-04-13, 05:35 AM

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What an extrordinary film. "confessions" is pretty superb film-making. Brilliantly shot. Brilliantly directed. Interwoven stories about revenge and desire. I was riveted.

8.5/10

Daniel M

12-04-13, 09:25 AM

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Twin Peaks Fire walk with me

7/10

3/10 too low, but I'm glad you liked it :p

the samoan lawyer

12-04-13, 09:52 AM

3/10 too low, but I'm glad you liked it :p

you mean 7/10? ;)
i thought id be hearing from you after posting that, maybe i just went in with too high expectations, as you know, i love the series but film was bit of a let down.
what did you rate it?

Daniel M

12-04-13, 10:07 AM

you mean 7/10? ;)
i thought id be hearing from you after posting that, maybe i just went in with too high expectations, as you know, i love the series but film was bit of a let down.
what did you rate it?

No, I mean as in add 3/10 to your rating so it's 10/10 :p When I first watched it I wasn't sure what to make of it, but I have seen it a couple of times and I absolutely love it, it's very different from the series so people disliking - or at least not liking it as much - it is understandable.

There's none of the soap opera elements or humour really that made the series great, but for me it is the perfect visceral representation of the life of Laura Palmer, it's very dark, very loud, and very uncomfortable at times, but that's what she would have felt, to me it is a horror masterpiece and one of the most painful showings of abuse in film.

That and a load of other crazy things, I love David Bowie's weird cameo, that whole seen is superb, the back story with Teresa Banks,

the backstory with Leland

the one armed man scene, and of course more stuff about the Black Lodge, I think the film is more open and explains a lot more than people give it credit it for, with it to me explaining a lot about how the Lodge works in terms of space and time and how people get there (the ring), how the dream sequences are not actually dream sequences but visions of a parralel universe which exists without usual rules etc.

AF.

12-04-13, 10:18 AM

Shame

Wow what a movie. So intense, realistic and frightening. Wasn't expecting anything like this going in, I expected something more along the lines of a light-hearted drama that depicted the life of a sex addict as exciting. What we got was an in-depth look at a serious addiction and it was a thrilling insight. One of the best performances I think I've ever seen by Fassbender. Whilst he didn't say much, his body language and facial expressions told a deep story and made it all the more impact when he did let his emotions out.

8.5/10

Disturbia

A movie I loved as a kid. Shia LeBouf is perfect in this role and the movie is nothing more than a fun thriller. Doesn't try to be over-the-top scary or thrilling, though does a nice job of presenting the story in a thrilling manner.

7.5/10

the samoan lawyer

12-04-13, 11:19 AM

No, I mean as in add 3/10 to your rating so it's 10/10 :p When I first watched it I wasn't sure what to make of it, but I have seen it a couple of times and I absolutely love it, it's very different from the series so people disliking - or at least not liking it as much - it is understandable.

There's none of the soap opera elements or humour really that made the series great, but for me it is the perfect visceral representation of the life of Laura Palmer, it's very dark, very loud, and very uncomfortable at times, but that's what she would have felt, to me it is a horror masterpiece and one of the most painful showings of abuse in film.

That and a load of other crazy things, I love David Bowie's weird cameo, that whole seen is superb, the back story with Teresa Banks,

the backstory with Leland

the one armed man scene, and of course more stuff about the Black Lodge, I think the film is more open and explains a lot more than people give it credit it for, with it to me explaining a lot about how the Lodge works in terms of space and time and how people get there (the ring), how the dream sequences are not actually dream sequences but visions of a parralel universe which exists without usual rules etc.

Ah, that 3/10!!
i do agree with all of this too, i think just not in the same proportion as you do. I thought Sheryl Lee was brilliant but i would have like a bigger role for Cooper. Definately the fact that i knew Laura's fate made it feel even darker at the time. I'll probably need to give this another go.

Lucas

12-04-13, 05:21 PM

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2.5+

Memento Mori

12-04-13, 05:36 PM

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The Odd Couple
8/10

This was a very good surprise for me. Very well acted, funny and a very entertaining.

Nausicaä

12-04-13, 07:32 PM

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As much as I love the director's later work, I knew from the look of it that I might be a little disappointed as it reminded me of his earlier works from the 80s and 90s that I'm not a fan of, ended up not liking it at all. And don't get me started on that horrible 'musical' sequence during the film.

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The Sci-Fi Slob

12-04-13, 07:57 PM

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What the hell did I just watch? I could have written a better script with my eyes closed, using my feet. Even the super fast, seizure inducing, shaky cam fight scenes, were poorly choreographed and boring to watch. Most of the cast looked like stuntman extras from a Jackie Chan film. Hugh Jackman's talents are wasted on such juvenile guff - his Fountain and Prisoners performances are evidence of this. Dog sh*t viewed through 3D glasses is still dog sh*t

0.0001/10 :facepalm:

Daniel M

12-04-13, 08:00 PM

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5

shapeshifter

12-04-13, 08:24 PM

Warrior 8/10 very good even thou a tad predictable , still entertaining

dadgumblah

12-04-13, 09:28 PM

Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Tom Hiddleston is the best part of the movie, but the rest of it is pretty good stuff. Kat Dennings and Stellan Skarsgård are also great in smallish roles...smaller than the first "Thor" film, I believe. Besides them, the action is what counts and it's all great fun.

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4

The Sci-Fi Slob

12-04-13, 10:26 PM

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A classic. 8/10

chaq686

12-04-13, 10:32 PM

Machete Kills just hit on Mexico's theaters. I went to see it yesterday. ****ing rocks, dude. Everything was so funny. I laughed to dead, it ****ing broke me. I had a really good time. 10/10 I gave.

Also me and my friends watched some couple getting busy in the car with tinted windows.

Lucas

12-04-13, 10:49 PM

cricket

12-04-13, 11:10 PM

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4. Great film, and another hit for Paul Thomas Anderson.This movie like Magnolia tells a compelling,intricate story about extremely flawed individuals. PTA manages to have levity and humor in his films alongside extremely dark topics and themes. He weaves from character to character in this film with grace, and by the end you feel like you really know these people.Boogie Nights is a great film.

Glad you enjoyed it; it's one of my favorites. It's because of Boogie Nights that I have made a point to watch PTA's other films, even if the subject matter is uninteresting to me. He really is an exceptional director.

cricket

12-04-13, 11:11 PM

Warrior 8/10 very good even thou a tad predictable , still entertaining

Very predictable is right, and full of cliches. I loved every second of it.

Arcanis

12-05-13, 12:44 AM

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A classic. 8/10

My girlfriend is absolutely obsessed with this movie (her intro to creature features). It is pretty good, though.

I just rewatched Battle Royale, which really improves on the rewatch. The parts that felt silly on first viewing come off as pleasantly Kafkan and surreal the second time around. The deaths were creative, the acting very good and the characters very well written. Plus, what teacher doesn't want to kill a student for talking during class? 8/10

I was able to watch The Painted Veil last night, and I have to agree full-heartedly with a particular review of it that I read: though impeccably made on every level, it leaves you emotionally chilled. The acting, in particular, was excellent. The scenery was breath-taking. The problem was that the film consistantly left you at an emotional arm's length away from the characters. 7.5/10

the samoan lawyer

12-05-13, 04:59 AM

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Scarface (1932)

Brilliant! I really liked Pacino's Scarface but this blew it out of the water. Definately stands the test of time and what a performance from Paul Muni.

9/10

Elena House

12-05-13, 10:51 AM

Elysium 7/10

Sroose

12-05-13, 12:15 PM

Philomena is a really good British film. It is based on a true story. It's about an Irish woman, Philomena Lee, who got pregnant when she was a teenager. She has been rejected by her family and sent to the convent. She's going in search of her son who had been taken away from her fifty years earlier.
It's a perfect mix of humor, drama and intelligence. The film makes you laugh, cry and makes you even angry. In short, a great humanist film.

Juror8

12-05-13, 08:52 PM

The Purge
Very underwhelming experience. Could've been something truly great with such a concept but all the predictability and plot holes brings stupidity to a whole new level. Some pretty awesome moments though (and I really liked Ethan Hawke and Rhys Wakefield).
4/10

Lucas

12-05-13, 09:15 PM

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Jacob's Ladder. Umm i think it's a really good film, but I kinda wish i didn't know the ending before watching it. I give the film a 3.5+, maybe even a 4, I have to let it sink in for a bit. I think the movie excels at being extremely creepy,surreal,and disturbing. It's a psychological thriller, and most of the time you aren't sure what's "real" and "fake" just like the film's main character. It's definitely a really good movie.

Mmmm Donuts

12-05-13, 09:16 PM

That poster is terrifying. :eek:

The Sci-Fi Slob

12-06-13, 10:11 AM

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Pfff.. why do I bother?. Only comparable to Let the Right One In as far as it has children in it. 2/10

rauldc14

12-06-13, 04:31 PM

The Last Emperor- 5.5/10. Not making my 80s list.

gugubee557

12-06-13, 04:54 PM

(500) Days Of Summer
I thought the movie was charming, despite having some flaws (clichés and whatnot).
3.5

Camo

12-06-13, 05:46 PM

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Double Indemnity - 9/10

Really great movie, one that i can't wait to watch again. I can see it's influence on later movies, the manipulative 'damsel in distress' character must take large influence from Stanwycks performance. I know that type of character would have been used before in other movies and obviously the novel but her performance must be the most influential. One movie in particular i watched recently, Body Heat reminds me alot of this movie, Kathleen Turners character seems like a modern day Phyllis imo.

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Quantum of Solace - 4/10

I loved Bond when i was younger but i was right to not watch it this long. I don't think anything was that bad, rather i'm sick of seeing essentially the same movie over and over.

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Skyfall - 6.5/10

Lucas

12-06-13, 09:23 PM

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4+. Terrific crime thriller, and easily one of the best films of the 90's. It features sleek,efficient direction and incredible action sequences. The movie brings a certain level of realism and weight to the gunfights and whatnot, you really feel immersed in the film's world. The performances are strong, the script is tight and the movie never feels boring or tedious. It moves along at a brisk,calculated pace. There are a few minor flaws though. There are some subplots that feel kind of underdeveloped or even left hanging entirely. It's not a big deal, due to the ambition and massive story of the film but it feels as if though maybe 30 minutes or so of the film were cut before release.Still, Heat is an excellent, thoroughly engaging and intelligent thriller.....they don't make em' like they used to.

BlueLion

12-06-13, 09:59 PM

gugubee557

12-06-13, 11:11 PM

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Yes, I've never watched the Star Wars movies. And yes, I disliked this one. Bad acting, bad script, great special effects though.
2.5

Juror8

12-06-13, 11:41 PM

Miller's Crossing
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Fine film, even if it was a little confusing (did anyone else find this?) with such a dense and intricate plot. Then again, unconventional is what the Coens were made for. Felt like some awesome, stylish moments every now and then (forest scene, tommy guns, etc.) loosely strung together by a complicated yet messy plot, but geez were those moments cool. I also wished there was more Steve Buscemi (he makes anything amazing) but that was a nice cameo I guess. Perhaps repeat viewings will clear this problem up for me and seeing as the Coen brothers are some of the best filmmakers in recent memory, even some of their worst films are better than other directors' bests.
3.5/5

rauldc14

12-07-13, 12:23 AM

The Breakfast Club 8/10

Daniel M

12-07-13, 12:39 AM

I love Miller's Crossing, but you're points are valid, the plot is intentionally messy - particularly at the beginning. You never know what anyone's full intentions are, especially Tommy's, until the very end, everyone's double crossing each other and it's like we're watching a jigsaw and trying to piece it together.

Here's part of a Jim Emerson article on it and about how it all fits together (can't get the full article as it was on his now down website):

One more thing: Every scene in Miller's Crossing is essential so that all the pieces may fall into place in the last shot. But although you might think that the film's crucial moment is the one in the ads -- and the one you see here, the climactic execution at the crossing in the woods -- there's actually a very brief earlier scene (the only appearance of Steve Buscemi as a weasley fellow named Mink, excerpted at right) that off-handedly sets up the entire picture. It seems like a throwaway, a chance encounter as Tom is on his way to meet someone else, but so much information is packed into this brief exchange that the mind boggles in retrospect.

Here's what he's referring to: http://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Miller%27s-Crossing.html (SCENE 12)

hardeepsingh84

12-07-13, 01:17 AM

man of steel= 7/10

skizzerflake

12-07-13, 02:15 AM

My wife's turn to pick and it was Philomena, "based on a true story". My wife came from an Irish Catholic family the movie was quite close to home. Judy Dench is an old woman, living in England, who contacts an out of work reporter (Martin Sixsmith, played well by Steve Coogan) about her desire to locate the son she gave up for adoption 50 years ago. These were the bad old days (1950's) of Irish catholicism in which an unwed teen girl was put in a convent where she was a virtual slave and her baby was sold to rich Americans, along with those of the other girls/women in the "convent". Her quest to find out what ever happened to her son is a long odyssey that doesn't reflect well on the church. While the British production was really well produced and well acted, it's not exactly a popcorn movie, but a movie that will arouse your anti-clerical mood. Filmed in England, Northern Ireland, DC and Maryland, the movie is quite effective in having a realistic, you-are-there feel. Recommended if you want a serious movie.

Arcanis

12-07-13, 04:02 AM

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Yes, I've never watched the Star Wars movies. And yes, I disliked this one. Bad acting, bad script, great special effects though.
2.5

Don't let this one shy you away from the rest. Episodes 4-6 are fantastic! 2 is also really bad, but at least 3 gets to be pretty okay (great fight scenes).

gugubee557

12-07-13, 11:44 AM

Yeah, I've heard that the 1st one was actually the worst, will give the other ones a try.
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I really enjoyed this movie. The actors were great, the script was simple but very effective, and I found the messages given throughout the movie to be truly wonderful.
4.5

Mr Minio

12-07-13, 11:55 AM

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Moebius - 4.5

The Sci-Fi Slob

12-07-13, 01:23 PM

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Left me wondering if the film industry has a future.. Also, did not consist of the main constitute parts required to be classed as a film - a plot, acting, characterization or cinematography. This film is an atrocity.

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cricket

12-07-13, 04:49 PM

Wassup Rockers 3

mark f

12-07-13, 05:11 PM

You got a lot more out of it than I did. I gave it 1.5. :)

Gabrielle947

12-07-13, 06:32 PM

Meet Joe Black (1998) - this film was often shown on TV when I was little yet I've watched it for the first time today.I don't really know how should I describe this,I feel that it's either pretentious or I haven't grown up to it. 2

The Gunslinger45

12-07-13, 06:34 PM

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2.5

Disappointed. Watched the trailer and was expecting a thriller. What this movie was lacking was a lot of thrills. It spends the first 50 minutes to an hour to set up the revenge plot. It was pretty good toward the end, but the ultimate pay off at the end was lackluster. Which was sad since the cast is pretty A list and they were in fine form. Not worth theater price.

AF.

12-07-13, 11:18 PM

Heat

4+. Terrific crime thriller, and easily one of the best films of the 90's. It features sleek,efficient direction and incredible action sequences. The movie brings a certain level of realism and weight to the gunfights and whatnot, you really feel immersed in the film's world. The performances are strong, the script is tight and the movie never feels boring or tedious. It moves along at a brisk,calculated pace. There are a few minor flaws though. There are some subplots that feel kind of underdeveloped or even left hanging entirely. It's not a big deal, due to the ambition and massive story of the film but it feels as if though maybe 30 minutes or so of the film were cut before release.Still, Heat is an excellent, thoroughly engaging and intelligent thriller.....they don't make em' like they used to.

I've seen this film once and I instantly put it into my top 10. Great film.

DorianS

12-08-13, 03:38 PM

Invictus (2009)

Considering Nelson Mandela died recently, I decided to sit down and watch Invictus, as sort of a tribute to this great man. And I must say - I wasn't very keen on it. Despite being a very decent movie, Invictus bored me from time to time, especially during the rugby scenes, which isn't a shock considering how I'm not a rugby fan.

3.5

You can read a more detailed review on my website.

Godoggo

12-08-13, 04:43 PM

That's an incredibly high rating for a movie you didn't like all that much.

Daniel M

12-08-13, 04:45 PM

That's an incredibly high rating for a movie you didn't like all that much.

I was about to say the same. I give it a similar rating (maybe slightly lower), from memory (it's been a while), but when I saw it I thought it was a good film.

BlueLion

12-08-13, 06:43 PM

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Love Actually (2003) - 3

Give Hans Gruber a role in your film in order to make it more Christmassy. I see what you did there.

Pussy Galore

12-08-13, 07:51 PM

American History X I rewatched it since It has been a while since I've seen it and it was better than I taught. I think the ending is bad, but other than that excellent film 8.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (the original one from the 50's) I actually preferred this one. The music is great and I think Glenn Ford is better than Russell Crowe as Ben Wade. Since it was my first black and white western I was surprised of how landscape looked great in only black and white I taught it would be bland, but not at all ! 8/10

Arcanis

12-08-13, 07:56 PM

3:10 to Yuma (the original one from the 50's) I actually preferred this one. The music is great and I think Glenn Ford is better than Russell Crowe as Ben Wade. Since it was my first black and white western I was surprised of how landscape looked great in only black and white I taught it would be bland, but not at all ! 8/10

High Noon also looks really great, although that one was less landscape and more town.

Pussy Galore

12-08-13, 08:02 PM

I really want to see this one, but I can't find it !

Gabrielle947

12-08-13, 08:15 PM

Man of Steel (2013) 2

ScarletLion

12-09-13, 07:09 AM

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Borderland (2007). A gruesome tale inspired by true events. It was ok. Nothing special. The ending is all rather predictable and hollywood, which I hate. Some good moments.
6/10

Nausicaä

12-09-13, 08:45 AM

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4 out of 5

the samoan lawyer

12-09-13, 08:53 AM

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Double Indemnitiy - Absolutely fantastic. Great story and acting. Loved it. 9/10

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The Tin Drum - 1979 war/drama featuring an amazing performance by David Bennent as 12 year old Oskar. Really strange and quite harrowing film. 7.5/10

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRV--L3rR1oYrmgDwADIYcYtXzD6q2DCPFBeSGY71bKee7rtalYhQvMz2H (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://dannyisntheremrstorrance.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/the-brood-review/&sa=U&ei=O7ulUpn7OsiN7QbOgoD4DQ&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAA&sig2=MgTRlECH2thmXjWWS-f6VQ&usg=AFQjCNHifcC2Vf3ojObRlh0O1Bemff2Tjw)

The Brood (1979)
Sci Fi horror from Cronenberg. Not one of his best in my opinion but still worth a watch - 6/10

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2AATesQvwAecLMxStIXdMEjTI_RAyVMovFUdBubSsKxEsVo2eAmHcVBa9 (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.skwigly.co.uk/new-uk-disney-frozen-poster/&sa=U&ei=OrylUqGECaKq7QaF54HADw&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAA&sig2=FZb6ji4DOOd2Y4y4PojwMQ&usg=AFQjCNHmTc5U17V9NhTvM562BzIejP-tog)

Frozen (2013)
I was disappointed, i expected much more. I actually preferred both Tangled and Brave. 6/10

BlueLion

12-09-13, 09:39 AM

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/310_to_Yuma_2007.jpg

3:10 to Yuma (2007) - 4

Now this is what I call a damn fine western. Great performances by Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.

AF.

12-09-13, 09:57 AM

Prisoners

Hands down the best thriller I've seen in a long LONG time. I wish more movies were as thought provoking and gritty as this. Jackman and Gylenhall do an amazing job here, and this feels a lot like a Fincher movie (Zodiac and Se7en in particular) with how well the movie stems from one scene to another. A nice lengthy movie that is definitely up there with one of the best movies I've ever seen.

9/10

Spring Breakers

Certainly wasn't expecting the movie we got. It was artsy, visually impressive and honestly, I enjoyed it. The girls were stunning and played their roles well. Franco absolutely owned in this movie, easily the standout. If anything, the ending was one of the major negatives. I won't give anything away, but considering the nature of the movie I found it highly unrealistic. The scene with Britney Spears' 'Everytime' is amazing also.

7/10

gugubee557

12-09-13, 10:08 AM

http://www.theforce.net/collecting/posters/aotc/images/aotc-b.jpg
This one was actually much better than the first one, although I still hated the acting. The first hour and a half was pretty long, but it go much better during the final hour.
3

Daniel M

12-09-13, 02:01 PM

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You're rating doesn't seem to be showing.

3:10 to Yuma (2007) - 4

Now this is what I call a damn fine western. Great performances by Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.

Agreed, very good modern Western.

Double Indemnitiy - Absolutely fantastic. Great story and acting. Loved it. 9/10

Frozen (2013)
I was disappointed, i expected much more. I actually preferred both Tangled and Brave. 6/10

I give Double Indemnity the same rating, disappointed to see Frozen get a lowish rating (although still decent), I liked Tangled, Brave and Princess and the Frog.

cricket

12-09-13, 02:02 PM

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 3/4

Really cool

Mmmm Donuts

12-09-13, 05:34 PM

Citizen Kane

http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Posters/C/Poster%20-%20Citizen%20Kane_13.jpg

9.5/10

jiraffejustin

12-09-13, 05:58 PM

Glad you seem to love Kane, Mr. Donuts. It deserves it's place in movie history.

wintertriangles

12-09-13, 06:13 PM

Just watched that again for the first time in many years. Still just alright. It has not aged well.

bluedeed

12-09-13, 06:16 PM

Just watched that again for the first time in many years. Still just alright. It has not aged well.

If only there were more components to a film other than performance.

Lucas

12-09-13, 06:18 PM

Citizen Kane

http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Posters/C/Poster%20-%20Citizen%20Kane_13.jpg

9.5/10

Nice. High score for a first time watch. One of the definitive cinema masterpieces, just as achingly relevant today as it was over 70 years ago! Best directorial debut ever?Yup

Mmmm Donuts

12-09-13, 06:44 PM

Glad you seem to love Kane, Mr. Donuts. It deserves it's place in movie history.

It really is a fantastic movie. I'm quite the rookie when it comes to "classics", but even I could tell there was something special about it right away.

-KhaN-

12-09-13, 06:57 PM

Guys,I watched The Usual Suspects one week ago or something like that,i didnt post it here so i will do it now.This is a masterpiece,if you didnt watch it go and watch it!
I won't post any spoilers so feel free to read,thrillers are my fav genre,and this was huge,i mean really,evrybody who watched it know what I'm talking about,i mean really that twist,aaaa can't belive it!!!Acting,it was perfect,that scene near the end,epic just epic!I really don't know what else to say,it was epic,story,twists,acting,perfect,just perfect,and when you watch it second time it is even better,because you are ohhh that is how he done this and that...This is going in my fav movies!

VERDICT 10-10-MASTERPIECE!

wintertriangles

12-09-13, 07:50 PM

If only there were more components to a film other than performance.Who said I was talking about that...

Lucas

12-09-13, 07:53 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Amadeusmov.jpg

4+. Excellent film. Excellent acting, tight script, and incredible sets and costumes. One of the best films of the 80's, shame I submitted my list already. This should have been on there.

Pussy Galore

12-09-13, 07:58 PM

Than I'll watch it before I send mine :P

bluedeed

12-09-13, 08:58 PM

Who said I was talking about that...

That's almost always the complaint with respect to dated movies except maybe pacing, a very subjective concept (and I don't think an indicator of quality). If it's neither of those things I'd like to hear what it is.

BlueLion

12-09-13, 09:10 PM

http://i.imgur.com/ztw55av.png

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - 3

Quite charming.

cricket

12-09-13, 10:22 PM

Asylum Blackout 5/10

If you like violent movies, it is ok. If you don't like violent movies, there is nothing here for you.

wintertriangles

12-09-13, 10:41 PM

That's almost always the complaint with respect to dated movies except maybe pacing, a very subjective concept (and I don't think an indicator of quality). If it's neither of those things I'd like to hear what it is.Because any work that is interesting purely for innovative purposes doesn't age well, since the story is quite unremarkable, just about in every way. Many people have said, like Truffaut and Welles himself, that the music was mostly why it succeeded, and while I can see this perspective a bit more, since that score in particular did help move away from the 'hide the music' mentality and more towards the music being a "character" as it were, it's still interesting for technical purposes alone, especially considering the main theme was stolen from Rachmaninoff, who I'd rather listen to.

bluedeed

12-09-13, 11:32 PM

Because any work that is interesting purely for innovative purposes doesn't age well, since the story is quite unremarkable, just about in every way.

As I've said before, I don't care one way or another about Citizen Kane's innovation, it's a godd*mn well crafted movie. While I would certainly characterize a lot of Welles' output as obvious showiness, most notably that Touch of Evil opening shot that's ever praised. What better way to show your desire for showmanship above all else than with an impressive shot that wholly disconnects from the rest of the film's language (See Scorsese vs. De Palma). Citizen Kane might be the most wholly focused effort at showing off by Welles, what differentiates it from purely self-centered craftsmanship is that it's also a concerted effort at thematic resonance on a shot-by-shot basis. I think it's difficult to find a shot in Kane that doesn't have something interesting (or at least something) to say about the narrative. Again, Kane, is quite commonly mistaken for a purely seminal film in reputation, which it certainly isn't.

Many people have said, like Truffaut and Welles himself, that the music was mostly why it succeeded, and while I can see this perspective a bit more, since that score in particular did help move away from the 'hide the music' mentality and more towards the music being a "character" as it were, it's still interesting for technical purposes alone, especially considering the main theme was stolen from Rachmaninoff, who I'd rather listen to.

I find your last sentence a bit conflicting in argument. First you talk about music's role as a component of a film, and then reject Kane's score on account of it being inferior to the original piece. Would you rather the original piece be used throughout the film instead of Hermann's copy, or are you just stating general (non visually accompanied) preference for Rachmaninoff? Because that second purpose (which seems more likely the real one) seems irrelevant in talking about the film.

wintertriangles

12-10-13, 12:51 AM

As I've said before, I don't care one way or another about Citizen Kane's innovation, it's a godd*mn well crafted movie. While I would certainly characterize a lot of Welles' output as obvious showiness, most notably that Touch of Evil opening shot that's ever praised. What better way to show your desire for showmanship above all else than with an impressive shot that wholly disconnects from the rest of the film's language (See Scorsese vs. De Palma). Citizen Kane might be the most wholly focused effort at showing off by Welles, what differentiates it from purely self-centered craftsmanship is that it's also a concerted effort at thematic resonance on a shot-by-shot basis. I think it's difficult to find a shot in Kane that doesn't have something interesting (or at least something) to say about the narrative. Again, Kane, is quite commonly mistaken for a purely seminal film in reputation, which it certainly isn't.Well-crafted doesn't really mean anything for a reaction to the story itself. I find the story to be a lesser version of a good theatrical tragedy since men like Kane don't merit my sympathy, and no one else in the story is interesting, so it's practically a chore to sit through, as focused as it is, but you can say it's a mistake all you wish I suppose.

I find your last sentence a bit conflicting in argument. First you talk about music's role as a component of a film, and then reject Kane's score on account of it being inferior to the original piece. Would you rather the original piece be used throughout the film instead of Hermann's copy, or are you just stating general (non visually accompanied) preference for Rachmaninoff? Because that second purpose (which seems more likely the real one) seems irrelevant in talking about the film.Holy jeez you love to make assumptions. I talk about it as a component the same way I talk about the film's technical aspects, they're interesting on a theoretical level alone. No I'd rather not have Isle of the Dead be in the film, it was just a side note.

the samoan lawyer

12-10-13, 04:52 AM

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSmJHMs3NuybujA0hR-MxelCSvGzN5fHwtfvkNBqKufXqDd_Xe0l_hAxrLU (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://retropopplanet.com/2012/05/30/the-marx-brothers/&sa=U&ei=ANamUtHLIYmihgem3oHAAg&ved=0CDAQ9QEwAw&sig2=S20BZcGRuAIv4lvm8m-gHA&usg=AFQjCNHxQouRsRTVwaYdzZaAEjNJTf1DsQ)

A Night at the Opera (1935)

My first Marx brothers film and definately not my last. Absolutely hilarious! 9/10

Daniel M

12-10-13, 10:53 AM

Well-crafted doesn't really mean anything for a reaction to the story itself. I find the story to be a lesser version of a good theatrical tragedy since men like Kane don't merit my sympathy, and no one else in the story is interesting, so it's practically a chore to sit through, as focused as it is, but you can say it's a mistake all you wish I suppose.

Holy jeez you love to make assumptions. I talk about it as a component the same way I talk about the film's technical aspects, they're interesting on a theoretical level alone. No I'd rather not have Isle of the Dead be in the film, it was just a side note.

But Citizen Kane is one of the most interesting, complex and fascinating character studies I have ever seen. Kane doesn't require our sympathy, the story is layered and told in such an interesting way that despite numerous viewings we will never be able to fully understand his character no matter how much we know about him, that is the beauty of it.

I don't understand why people purely rate it on being innovative, it has one of the greatest written stories and characters ever, and it is extremely interesting. As a film, the techniques employed in order to tell this story and expand the character without the need of dialogue or obvious actions in particular scenes are remarkable, and a joy to behold.

cricket

12-10-13, 11:48 AM

Broken City 7/10

I may be the only one, but I quite liked this. It probably helped that I had very low expectations.

wintertriangles

12-10-13, 11:49 AM

But Citizen Kane is one of the most interesting, complex and fascinating character studies I have ever seen. Kane doesn't require our sympathy, the story is layered and told in such an interesting way that despite numerous viewings we will never be able to fully understand his character no matter how much we know about him, that is the beauty of it.That may be true for all you, and good on ya, it's your enjoyment that counts, but for me it's a very simple situation, the man had no childhood, and for the rest of his life he was a child in an adult's body, making elementary mistakes on all social levels, and he never chose to acknowledge it. So, in other words, he's like most adults in that regard, and I don't find those people fascinating, I find them to be asses.

ScarletLion

12-10-13, 12:07 PM

Until the Light takes us (2007) : Documentary on the Black Metal music scene and related murders. It's, nice summation of it all. 6.5/10

bluedeed

12-10-13, 12:31 PM

Well-crafted doesn't really mean anything for a reaction to the story itself. I find the story to be a lesser version of a good theatrical tragedy since men like Kane don't merit my sympathy, and no one else in the story is interesting, so it's practically a chore to sit through, as focused as it is, but you can say it's a mistake all you wish I suppose.

Well, if you want to react to a story and then to the craft, that's a very unique way to watch films, because I think that most people react to the story because of the craft. There are films with fascinating stories and no technical skill (I think of Synecdoche, New York, a technically messy film) and technically accomplished films with as dull a story as can be (I think Playtime here, possibly the most perfect film ever made, but the film purposely doesn't supply any interesting narrative), but the vast number of movies build themselves on technique and fundamental cinematic devices. If in retrospect you dissect a film, certainly the plot and technical elements become more easily separable because of the way we think, but while watching, a combination of technical components and narrative are what make the story, so describing the film in technical parts seems no less important than in narrative terms.

Anyway, this still hasn't gotten to my original concern. What is dated about Citizen Kane, or, what makes it more dated for you than other films of that time?

mark f

12-10-13, 01:23 PM

Perhaps these posts should be moved to The MoFo Movie Club Discussion: Citizen Kane (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=21889). :)

wintertriangles

12-10-13, 01:30 PM

Well, if you want to react to a story and then to the craft, that's a very unique way to watch films, because I think that most people react to the story because of the craft.

If in retrospect you dissect a film, certainly the plot and technical elements become more easily separable because of the way we think, but while watching, a combination of technical components and narrative are what make the story, so describing the film in technical parts seems no less important than in narrative terms.

Anyway, this still hasn't gotten to my original concern. What is dated about Citizen Kane, or, what makes it more dated for you than other films of that time?I already responded to all of these, for me the only interest in the film is the technical elements, which, having been expounded upon for 70+ years, makes this film much less interesting.

PS: Synecdoche is intentionally messy, sort of the idea of the movie.

Perhaps these posts should be moved to The MoFo Movie Club Discussion: Citizen Kane.
Il a raison

Mmmm Donuts

12-10-13, 03:00 PM

Everyone should just calm down. It really doesn't matter if one person loves something and someone else hates it.

Daniel M

12-10-13, 04:28 PM

Everyone should just calm down. It really doesn't matter if one person loves something and someone else hates it.

Calm down? It's a movie forum, such debates/discussion/arguments should be encouraged! :p

bluedeed

12-10-13, 04:51 PM

PS: Synecdoche is intentionally messy, sort of the idea of the movie.

I know that, my point is that it doesn't really have anything formally interesting to it.

honeykid

12-10-13, 05:11 PM

Everyone should just calm down. It really doesn't matter if one person loves something and someone else hates it.
Calm down? It doesn't matter? Are you new to the internet or something? :D

wintertriangles

12-10-13, 05:27 PM

Everyone should just calm down. It really doesn't matter if one person loves something and someone else hates it.What. Discussing something isn't allowed now?

Mmmm Donuts

12-10-13, 07:19 PM

Calm down? It's a movie forum, such debates/discussion/arguments should be encouraged! :p

Definitely, I agree. I love a good old fashioned debate as much as the next guy. But at some point, it becomes the matter of an unstoppable force trying to push an immovable wall, and things start getting repetitive and coincidently pointless. That's what I was seeing at that point, which is why I waited till then.

Calm down? It doesn't matter? Are you new to the internet or something? :D

I just don't think this is the right thread to go one about a movie for this long.
Something like this could go on for several pages, without a real end. People are just trying to rate the last movie they saw, and move on.

What. Discussing something isn't allowed now?

My bad, I forgot that I was trying to stop a discussion involving wintertriangles. I should have realized that there's no point in this.

Lucas

12-10-13, 07:47 PM

http://hiddenconnections.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/synecdoche-new-york-poster.jpg

3.

s1n1st3r

12-10-13, 08:33 PM

http://cdna.tid.al/ef31b1109ae39a36424e820cfa1e5e2df920d34a_600.jpg

ARGO

I enjoyed this film, not really because of the hype but because everything worked well. You can tell it is a Hollywood incarnation of mostly true events but that didn't matter. Casting was good (especially Alan Arkin), I did like Ben Affleck but his role in The Town was better.

Solid film - 4/5 stars

Mmmm Donuts

12-10-13, 08:35 PM

http://hiddenconnections.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/synecdoche-new-york-poster.jpg

3.

So the movie was a little less than what you were expecting, or was it still good for you?

Lucas

12-10-13, 08:47 PM

@Mmmm Donuts. It was an okay film but not nearly as good as I thought it was going to be. The movie really bored me in it's final hour and the point of the film is convoluted in my eyes. I just didn't click with it.

The Gunslinger45

12-10-13, 09:36 PM

Calm down? It's a movie forum, such debates/discussion/arguments should be encouraged! :p

Yeah it is more fun that way!

Frightened Inmate No. 2

12-10-13, 09:43 PM

cricket

12-10-13, 09:57 PM

Ichi the Killer 3/4

My only real complaint is that some of the blood is over the top to the point of being silly. I think this is a common theme in violent Asian films.

Mmmm Donuts

12-10-13, 09:58 PM

this discussion is nowhere near as interesting as countless posts of random members assigning arbitrary rankings that you're gonna forget about in 30 seconds to movies you don't care about. good job stopping those trolls, donuts.

Well, I actually am interested in seeing how people rate the movies they've seen, even if I might not be interested in the movie itself. Even if the member isn't a regular.

If you people want to keep going back and forth on Citizen Kane (despite Mark F posting an excellent thread dedicated to that exact topic), then by all means, go for it. I'm no longer interested in that.

the samoan lawyer

12-11-13, 05:20 AM

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT22EvIyB4Bn8L_B9Ss96lUHMgrvC5zgpdjL4F1g-Xh_CDWzJswmIFq-og (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://cliched-monologues.blogspot.com/2011/09/autumn-sonata-1978.html&sa=U&ei=ES6oUtG5OYirhQfbmIHABg&ved=0CEgQ9QEwDw&sig2=bssC6P7OREUzK3U7gMkdiw&usg=AFQjCNGwfhyt1bqOoBW4HWjhgjak9MNYjQ)

Autumn Sonata - 7/10

ScarletLion

12-11-13, 05:34 AM

The Call.

This is a bad movie. I'm not sure who it was aimed at. Ridiculous plot. Rubbish bad guy. Just poor.

4/10

If it wasn't for Halle Berry's ass it would have got 3/10.

Lucas

12-11-13, 09:53 PM

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs44/i/2009/071/9/2/Watchmen_1440_x_900_widescreen_by_AdeRossi.jpg

ummm did not expect to like this film as much as I did. Watchmen is a genuinely intelligent and unique take on the superhero genre. It features really nice visuals,has solid action sequences, has a tight script and is rather intelligent compared to other works in the genre. The film actually tackles morally ambiguous themes, and the tone of the film is mature.It has it's detours into generic territory, but it immediately rebounds. It's not perfect, and there are some flaws but in sum this is a really good film. It's crazy to think that the man who made a solid film like this made Man of Steel. I give Watchmen a 4

Mmmm Donuts

12-11-13, 10:02 PM

Yes, hoped you would like it!

Gabrielle947

12-11-13, 10:56 PM

Behind The Candelabra (2013) 4

Guaporense

12-12-13, 12:17 AM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9f/Faces_poster.jpg/215px-Faces_poster.jpg

Arrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggggggggggggggg.............................

Worst. Movie. Ever. Made.

0/100

Why? Crappy camera work, zero for cinematography, boring as hell, nothing interesting going on, just watch (with a terribly ugly cinematography and direction) a bunch of drunken idiots blabbing nonsense for over two hours. It appears it took about as much time to make this as it takes to watch it. Of course, it wasn't probably written before filmed: the actors were probably improvising the whole time and they later decided to edit and screen that stuff.

Plain 130 minutes of torture. Indeed I think this can be used as torture device to interrogate prisoners of war and spies.

thracian dawg

12-12-13, 12:58 AM

Family Weekend (2013) - Epps - 4
Although quirky and kinda sweet, the humor falls just on the other side of being not quite suited for a family comedy, but bang on for a satirical look at a well off suburban family that hasn't been close knit or happy for a long time.

http://s27.postimg.org/sh7qdb56r/family4.jpg

ScarletLion

12-12-13, 07:34 AM

The World's End.

Disappointing. Nowhere near as many laughs as the other 2. Big shame - 5/10

Arcanis

12-12-13, 12:12 PM

The World's End.

Disappointing. Nowhere near as many laughs as the other 2. Big shame - 5/10

Really? The people that I saw it with all agreed (some begrudgingly) that it was the best of the trilogy.

Rosemary's Baby - I enjoyed this movie immensely more this second time around. Mia Farrow was exceptional as Rosemary (I especially liked the way that he eyes bugged out when she saw her baby for the first time). Her choice to raise her baby, knowing full well what it is, is both chilling and profound (which is echoed in the more recent We Need to Talk About Kevin). 7.5/10

Fargo - A true testament of "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." Smartly written, splendidly acted and capably directed, it's already become a favorite of mine. I could honestly listen to their mousy, Minnesotan dialect all day. It was the perfect chaser to Rosemary's Baby. 8.5/10

Mud - I just watched this last night, and though it went in a different direction than I assumed it would (based on the trailer), it's comfortably settled in as my third favorite movie of the year so far (sandwhiched between #2 Much Ado About Nothing and #3 Gravity). While I was really pleased with McConaughey's performance, Tye Sheridan really stole the show. He very well might have given my favorite performance by a child actor here and I look forward to anything else that he might choose to do. 8.5/10

ScarletLion

12-12-13, 12:15 PM

Really? The people that I saw it with all agreed (some begrudgingly) that it was the best of the trilogy.

I'm surprised anyone would think that. It's really not very good. They've gradually worsened throughout the trilogy IMO.

There were large swathes of the film where I didn't even raise a smile. Infact in parts the movie was teetering from being a comedy into some poor sci-fi drama.

Arcanis

12-12-13, 12:27 PM

I guess it's one of those "to each their own" things.

I have to agree that there were some stretches (especially during the whole "we're getting the band back together" setup) that were much more awkward than funny and could have benefitted from an additional joke or two. But I felt that it was only a few shades less funny than Shaun of the Dead on the whole. I really enjoyed watching Simon Pegg and especiall Nick Frost tackle meatier roles than as typical for them. I felt that it compared favorably to The Avengers in one very specific way: there is a surprising amount of character development in all of the main guys (except for Martin Freeman's character, who, like Hawkeye, is turned into a villain too soon to allow for that), despite being so many of them. Even the ending, which was a dramatic and rapid departure from the tone of the rest of the movie, earned its epicness.

-KhaN-

12-12-13, 06:44 PM

Shutter Island,i must say it was great movie,i was on the edge whole time,they never let me get bored.I mean twist wow,there is one thing i dont understand,DONT READ IF YOU DIDNT WATCH! So this is how i understand the ending,he is mentally ill and he imagined all of this,but in the end he still goes for that lobotomy,and lighthouse is last scene in the movie, i mean didn't he talked whole movie about lobotomy,is that legal?So i whould want to know how you guys saw the ending,let's get back on the topic,acting was perfect,i really felt like we are back in 50s,atmosphere and that music,chills... Good movie,i will probably watch it again and try to see,points where he is going insane,and moments where they are letting him etc if that was the case,i will also need to watch The Usual Suspects again,also to see how he pulled it off.

VERDICT---8.5-10

Mmmm Donuts

12-12-13, 06:59 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Khan. I thought it was a fantastic thriller, despite what some critics have said. The ending was definitely my favourite part.

-KhaN-

12-12-13, 07:06 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Khan. I thought it was a fantastic thriller, despite what some critics have said. The ending was definitely my favourite part.
SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS!!!!!
Yea i enjoyed it,big fan of thrillers,but i must ask you something,that ending,i can't say i was confused,but in the end he still goes for lobotomy is that ok,i mean can you do that to someone,just like that,they were just like ok he is insane go do him,so that means he was right whole time?He was probably ill,I'm probably just over thinking this,and in start of the movie he was coming to the island,so did they let him go then brought him back or what?I dont know why but if you can remember he did take those drugs,it was really fun movie,i mean this is biggest proof that this movie is good,it ended but I'm still going on and on about it :D

Lucas

12-12-13, 08:46 PM

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3.5+ Stylish entertaining crime thriller. Wasn't able to watch Captain Phillips so looked under Netflix Instant and decided to check this out. Hella fun and entertaining.

Arcanis

12-13-13, 01:38 AM

I Spit on Your Grave - to date, this contains the 25 most uncomfortable minutes of film for me to watch, which is saying something. The revenge scenes are pretty brilliant, especially the castration scene and the image of the protagonist barrelling toward the camera in a motorboat while wielding a hatchet. 7.5/10

ScarletLion

12-13-13, 06:35 AM

I really enjoyed watching Simon Pegg and especiall Nick Frost tackle meatier roles than as typical for them. I felt that it compared favorably to The Avengers in one very specific way: there is a surprising amount of character development in all of the main guys (except for Martin Freeman's character, who, like Hawkeye, is turned into a villain too soon to allow for that), despite being so many of them. Even the ending, which was a dramatic and rapid departure from the tone of the rest of the movie, earned its epicness.

The Avengers is my all time worst movie of all time ever. Of all time. After Slumdog Millionaire.

I don't think The World's End was the movie for "meatier roles". The trilogy needed to be finished with an epic comedy. Not a comedy drama.

the samoan lawyer

12-13-13, 09:16 AM

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Berberian Sound Studio

Really disappointing. I had been looking forward to this but found myself pretty bored. Acting not great and a weak story line. 5/10 :mad:

mostafa01

12-13-13, 10:25 AM

before sunrise - 8/10

AF.

12-13-13, 11:55 AM

Cloverfield

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f1/Cloverfield_theatrical_poster.jpg

Camera annoyed me. Characters annoyed me. Got bored after 20 minutes. Expected a lot more. Bad example of shaky cam. I might go watch Chronicle to wash the bad taste out of my mouth after seeing how poorly this movie was shot.

4/10

Arcanis

12-13-13, 12:01 PM

Cloverfield

Camera annoyed me. Characters annoyed me. Got bored after 20 minutes. Expected a lot more. Bad example of shaky cam. I might go watch Chronicle to wash the bad taste out of my mouth after seeing how poorly this movie was shot.

4/10

They definitely over-did the camerawork. A friend sitting next to me in the theater nearly threw up on me because of it. It was used way too often and way too intensely, making it a physical ordeal to see. In short, I generally agree (although I think that I found the rest of it more interesting than you did).

Lucas

12-13-13, 08:12 PM

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3.5. Good film. The dialogue and interaction felt natural and sweet, and they feel like actual characters. Light,good film.Look forward to seeing the rest in the trilogy.

Now on to Wild At Heart......

Pussy Galore

12-13-13, 08:17 PM

the image doesn't work :P

The Sci-Fi Slob

12-13-13, 08:26 PM

BlueLion

12-13-13, 09:04 PM

It's Before Sunrise.

The Gunslinger45

12-13-13, 10:02 PM

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3.5

A definite improvement on the first Hobbit film. While it does add stuff to it that was not in the book (namely Legolas) and there are still certain parts that make me scratch my head, the movie was still very entertaining. Even if I was taken a back a bit by the barrel scene (which was from the book) but was then turned into a very large and very over the top action scene that made the scene in the Goblin's den seem restrained. Also? Ends at the worst possible time! WTF Jackson? But still lots of fun, and looking forward to the final installment.

gugubee557

12-13-13, 11:46 PM

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A great improvement on the first two episodes. Really liked this one, although I was not convinced by the acting.
4

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Great flick, with great actors, amazing special effects and an original storyline. The only thing I didn't like was its ending.
4

skizzerflake

12-14-13, 02:23 AM

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3.5....Ends at the worst possible time! WTF Jackson? But still lots of fun, and looking forward to the final installment.

Saw it tonight...that was one sudden ending, all of sudden, credits...time to clean up the popcorn and hit the bathrooms.

The Gunslinger45

12-14-13, 09:37 AM

Saw it tonight...that was one sudden ending, all of sudden, credits...time to clean up the popcorn and hit the bathrooms.

Had they solved that issue I would have given the movie a 4

Lucas

12-14-13, 12:19 PM

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3.5+. Pretty damn good, alot better than what I was expecting. The movie is oddball,weird, and quite possibly batsh*t insane and you know what.... it works. This obviously isn't Lynch's best film, but it's definitely solid. A extremely weird and abnormal love story that works.It's rather alienating if you haven't seen too many Lynch films, but me being a fan I felt right at home. It's entertaining too.

tashalb

12-14-13, 01:33 PM

the conjuring.
and if you want me to rate this movie on the basis of Horrific work
i must definitely give them a 9.5 out of 10.
what an awesome work they have done at the last scene.
when the devil is actually out.

Memento Mori

12-14-13, 01:42 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/pt/a/ac/Gravity.jpg

Gravity 8,5/10

Great movie and solid performance by Sandra Bullock.

Arcanis

12-14-13, 02:39 PM

I showed a bunch of friends Drive last night. It's still one of my favorite movies, not to mention the overall coolest. It has phenomenal acting, great direction and good, understated writing. I especially like how scenes that take place at different points of time are intercut together. 9.5/10

Mmmm Donuts

12-14-13, 03:20 PM

Yeah, but did you friends enjoy it?

Lucas

12-14-13, 03:32 PM

Yeah, but did you friends enjoy it?

If they didn't then they're not real human beings. I would think that the movie would have them under a spell,either way Refn is a real hero for making this brilliant film.

Mmmm Donuts

12-14-13, 05:04 PM

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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This movie just isn't for me, but I guess I knew that going in. It's fairly enjoyable regardless. I liked all of the main characters of the most part. The exception would be the lead girl, who represents things that I dislike. The movie wasn't very funny, but seeing Sean Penn act like a Stoner put a smile on my face. I like how they threw in several random twists as the year progressed, but some of them felt underdeveloped and ended abruptly.

Overall, an alright way to spend an hour and a half.

6.5/10

Godoggo

12-14-13, 05:12 PM

I didn't like Fast Times... nearly as much as I thought I would. I like Amy Heckerling, I loved Clueless and I tend to love movies similar to it, but I just thought it was alright.

Lucas

12-14-13, 06:56 PM

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4.5. An astonishing film classic,right up there with your Vertigo's and Citizen Kane's. Sunset Blvd. is a captivating, and layered film about the nature of Hollywood and the actors involved. The film features a small cast of characters, who are all extremely well realized and life-like.Right from the get-go I knew that this film is something special.

The movie has a vast array of themes yet the two biggest ones are the nature of Hollywood and living in the past. The film features a washed up actress whose living in the past and reminisces for the days when she was the biggest star in Hollywood.People have all but forgotten about her, and movies have moved on without her. Sunset Blvd.'s portrayal of Hollywood is both satirical yet painfully honest.Films are eternal, but are the actors involved?

Overall I feel Sunset Blvd. should be watched by everyone on this site. It's an eternal classic.

cricket

12-14-13, 11:40 PM

Stoker 6/10

McConnaughay

12-15-13, 12:04 AM

The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug

I watched The Hobbit 2: Desolation of Smaug, and I have to say that it exceeded all of my expectations. I will admit that with the first movie, while I found it to be very enjoyable, I found a lot of it to be very impersonal. As if to say that it lacked the heart and soul that could be found in the original trilogy. The other problem was about the special-effects which made the movie itself look fake and even more remote from reality than what was intended. This movie, however, I didn't make that observation, at least not about the special-effects. The world looked intricately embroidered, and I really enjoyed what they did with the decor and set-design. The movie did feel as remote as before, but the difference is that it seemed more intentional, and liked it worked to the movie's benefit. Gandalf and Bilbo didn't feel like the sole main-characters in this movie, and it really just felt like a journey.

The story was crisper and more profound, and the world seemed more robust and well-thought out than I had thought before. Also, the fight-scenes were extremely entertaining which isn't something that I ever thought during a Middle-Earth movie before. A lot of humor in them, and yeah, it was a pretty damn good movie.

The Gunslinger45

12-15-13, 01:15 AM

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Finally saw this. I have read the comic, which is a classic. And while the film does change certain scenes (Rorschach's method of killing the child killer and the lack of the giant vagina looking alien) overall it was a damn good movie and very faithful to the source material. Sure certain things were not as flushed out in the comic, but that was mostly do to the time restraints, and this film pushes three hours regardless. And there will always be changes in any adaptation. So long as the changes are not stupid and stay respectful to the source material. And Snyder did that in Spades! Regardless... excellent film!

4

Mmmm Donuts

12-15-13, 01:55 AM

Already a couple of people watching Watchmen this season, tempting me to rewatch it myself. :D

Lucas

12-15-13, 10:57 AM

The Gunslinger45

12-15-13, 11:28 AM

Glad you enjoyed it man. It really is some high quality stuff. So refreshing to see such an ambitious superhero film that actually has depth.

Yeah but it still is overshadowed by the comic IMO. But trying to out do that is a fool's task. I am just glad it was damn close to the source material.

cricket

12-15-13, 11:59 AM

The Big Lebowski

I've seen it before and give it a solid 8/10. I watched it this morning because my wife hasn't seen it. I didn't ask her to rate it, but she enjoyed it thoroughly.

Lucas

12-15-13, 03:35 PM

Daniel M

12-15-13, 03:59 PM

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This is a film that's tough for me to rate. It's extremely difficult,hard to follow, and it's rather ambiguous in everything that unfolds on screen. It's cinematography is absolutely gorgeous. Tarkovsky in my eyes is a visual filmmaker. His films are more about the images and atmosphere than they are stories or meanings. This is the film's strength and weakness. It's a great film, but I'm not quite sure how to feel about it.I give it a 3.5 atm, I usually allow complicated films of this nature to sink in for a bit before I give them a finite rating.

I felt similarly, I found this quote from Tarkovsky that I thought was brilliant.

One day, during a public debate organized after a screening the discus*sion dragged on and on. After midnight, a cleaning woman arrived to clean the screening room, wanting to throw us out. She had seen the film earlier and she didn’t understand why we were arguing for such a long time about The Mirror. She told us, “Everything is quite simple, someone fell ill and was afraid of dying. He remembered, all of a sudden, all the pain he’d inflicted on others, and he wanted to atone for it, to ask to be pardoned.” This simple woman had understood it all, she had grasped the repentance in the film.

Pussy Galore

12-15-13, 05:27 PM

Rio Bravo 4

Thor 2 2.5

BlueLion

12-15-13, 05:29 PM

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The Polar Express (2004) - 2.5

Some nice visuals but they made the humans look like zombies.

Lucas

12-15-13, 05:40 PM

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The Polar Express (2004) - 2.5

Some nice visuals but they made the humans look like zombies.

Maybe it's because this is a "childhood film" for me, but I always felt the opposite. To me this film felt very human and it captures the magic aura of Christmas brilliantly.

BlueLion

12-15-13, 05:49 PM

Maybe it's because this is a "childhood film" for me, but I always felt the opposite. To me this film felt very human and it captures the magic aura of Christmas brilliantly.

I probably would have liked it a lot more had I watched it during my childhood. Seeing it as an adult, I thought it was alright. And when I say they made the humans look like zombies, I am not implying that the film doesn't feel human, I am merely criticizing the animation.

Lucas

12-15-13, 05:51 PM

I probably would have liked it a lot more had I watched it during my childhood. And when I say they made the humans look like zombies, I am not implying that the film doesn't feel human, I am merely criticizing the animation.

Nah man I get you, if I viewed it right now for the first time I'd probably think the same. I just remember watching this movie for the first time many years ago as a kid and being blown away.It was pure escapism.It's one of my favorite Christmas flicks no doubt about it.

BlueLion

12-15-13, 05:54 PM

Nah man I get you, if I viewed it right now for the first time I'd probably think the same. I just remember watching this movie for the first time many years ago as a kid and being blown away.It was pure escapism.It's one of my favorite Christmas flicks no doubt about it.

I see. I feel the same way about Home Alone.

-KhaN-

12-15-13, 06:19 PM

Cube,some minor SPOILERS are in here...Good movie,It was not boring,ending could be better but ok,I mean I'm ok with the person but i wanted to see where the cube is.Some persons that you really don't want to get trapped with,math girl,Worth and Kazam(if this is correct) are only persons that done something that helped.And that boot plan worked good,it is funny when they found out where they needed to go whole time :D,they probably didn't find it funny as much as I did.First time when i saw that ill guy i thought he will be there only to keep them back,but that twist hehehe good one.I understand that cop at least until he dose some things,in first half of the movie I'm with him,he wants to keep them calm etc but after it is just getting bad,escape artist was probably my fav person in this movie,i mean he told them what his plan is just at the start,simple,he whould still need help of math girl.

VERDICT 7.5-10

MFMT82

12-15-13, 07:13 PM

Killing Them Softly 4

Much better than I have expected.

Gabrielle947

12-15-13, 07:22 PM

Seven Pounds (2008) 1.5

The Gunslinger45

12-15-13, 08:17 PM

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4.5

Mmmm Donuts

12-15-13, 08:18 PM

Elf

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I'm in love I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!

8/10

the samoan lawyer

12-16-13, 05:24 AM

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRSepyKlwfGooQ6LFtNPd5mltDXwCMy2nlx1FUE4dMJQDVV9ahxQfYDrXA (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.criterion.com/films/317-this-is-spinal-tap&sa=U&ei=YcOuUpTAM4nLhAentYHIAw&ved=0CDQQ9QEwBQ&sig2=_3e95X2ameq2FFrql-1E4g&usg=AFQjCNGSb6guZn-tTI3IFSKHmUk-N6Km5g)

This is Spinal Tap - Some very funny moments in this and a really good mockumentary. Just expected a bit more. 7/10

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQl_D8jYjNdbA1lcCRnaWoOZGPSTsofZVfNlUVJzzBo5laRvW7m6BWtT-A (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_(1995_film)&sa=U&ei=-MOuUv6fG4OihgeQxIG4CA&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAA&sig2=LyhCznq9N6JEO3C3WJiZ-w&usg=AFQjCNGiR_6WqoLqPjRSczV3jixOONBLxA)

Safe (1995) - My favourite performance from Julianne Moore, not a brilliant film but she absolutely made this. 7.5/10

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQXYYhT4xMg8LbbVQTwKiG18pzflDxOueh3FBMYiXvqL3BmsMPMRwoQgc0 (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://collider.com/compliance-movie-review/&sa=U&ei=ecSuUpXTI4XJhAfFxYG4Bg&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAA&sig2=Qu3GPUKmx82QPPwQGJivLQ&usg=AFQjCNG6Bhz1p91f-iMqLc4hnyQ9E0FYVw)

Compliance - Its hard to believe that this is based on a true story, to be honest thats the only factor that made me continue watching as it was pretty rubbish. 5/10

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQMOarKNAz-iKiyKFbUfDeXEAG5yoCooOX9bMbgxD4MjjXw-kZYmOkC8Q (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Lampoon's_Christmas_Vacation&sa=U&ei=9MSuUoejA4K3hQftn4G4Aw&ved=0CDgQ9QEwBw&sig2=bjHnf16o0JJ00D5OmpMlcg&usg=AFQjCNHCaqIdfnDrBUiGSTagqceH6XkNUQ)

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation - I hadnt watched this in so long it was like i was watching it for my first time. As far as Christmas movies go in my opinion its one of the funniest about. 8/10

the samoan lawyer

12-16-13, 06:37 AM

Forgot about this one...

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKoFsdYKVqXuInv8wk0VNNdN5i03FhmvZEP-tv1UYiSI4w8kcw2dzOxHc (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-boondock-saints/images/653316/title/boondock-saints-wallpaper&sa=U&ei=vNeuUqSNNeup7QavoIHQDw&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAA&sig2=-oJHxf8rAZQX22dKlTEd-w&usg=AFQjCNHNI8UM-kN0f4NE6p9-KuhaFZyD5A)

The Boondock Saints

7/10

ScarletLion

12-16-13, 08:24 AM

I watched Contact (1997) again last night. For a big sentimental hollywood sci-fi, it really is quite good. I don't normally like films like that.

7.5/10

-KhaN-

12-16-13, 05:15 PM

Primer,Eh my feelings are mixed, I don't know did i liked it or hate it.It was confusing,half of the time i didnt know what are they talking about,I'm not talking about time lines,that is ok,that should be fuc#ed up like that but dialogs are just boring...I can't say acting was good,cuz movie didn't have any big scenes,they get all my respect for learning that dialog :DDD.They are pretty calm and cold for someone who invented time travel.If they all died I whould be like "eh ok they are dead"...Boring,some good parts.

VERDICT---6.0-10

Sane

12-16-13, 05:33 PM

Mr Minio

12-16-13, 05:35 PM

And director's second effort is even more impressive...

Sane

12-16-13, 05:42 PM

And director's second effort is even more impressive...
Will give it a look.

Lucas

12-16-13, 09:02 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d7/District_nine_ver2.jpg

Now this is how you make a popcorn flick! District 9 is an action-packed sci-fi flick with some substance and actual heart. It's allegorical nature is kinda obvious and there are shortcomings, but this is still an ambitious and extremely fun sci-fi movie.The documentary style camerawork takes a bit to get used to, but once you do this is a wholly immersive experience.I give it a 3.5, basically a 7.5/10.

the samoan lawyer

12-17-13, 05:06 AM

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQkIcn8WvLa5BIVfZfLkCdHS-mgts-G0LqA07wKhzyy4Pa4cl-BOmFFN30 (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Legacy&sa=U&ei=pxOwUrKZNoeohAey4oC4Aw&ved=0CCoQ9QEwAA&sig2=7bQoDNLru9SHUGHWgeaoaw&usg=AFQjCNEEqfZyTqLRacB9Dg6bCKKiMgkcEg)

Tron Legacy (2010)

The original Tron was a childhood favourite of mine although its been a while since i last watched it. Legacy was actually better than expected.

7/10

dadgumblah

12-17-13, 06:48 AM

The Band Wagon (1953)
Starring the debonair Fred Astaire and the gorgeous Cyd Charisse, who could match Fred dance step for dance step. Solid, old-fashioned entertainment. In fact, this movie is where the song "That's Entertainment" came from. Loads of fun and recommended.

http://timelife.com/system/cover_images/box_arts/000/000/429/full/Bandwagon_DVD.jpg?1364311142

4.5

Arcanis

12-17-13, 11:54 AM

Drive - Even now, after my 7th viewing, this is still one of my favorite movies, meshing high art with grindhouse aesthetics. It's brutal, unrelenting and brilliantly understated. I honestly have no idea why my girlfriend dislikes it so much (even she can't really say, when asked). 9.5/10

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod Poeple - A solidly hilarious entry into the MST3K catalog. The parts where they made fun of Trumpy were easily the best of the lot (even though there were a some very close runner ups for that). 7.5/10

The Sci-Fi Slob

12-17-13, 02:31 PM

Drive - Even now, after my 7th viewing, this is still one of my favorite movies, meshing high art with grindhouse aesthetics. It's brutal, unrelenting and brilliantly understated. I honestly have no idea why my girlfriend dislikes it so much (even she can't really say, when asked). 9.5/10

It would be a good film if Ryan Gosling wasn't in it. Hes the most overrated actor ever. I'd rather rub salt on my hemorrhoids then watch him act.

mark f

12-17-13, 02:35 PM

Have you tried that salt treatment?

Mmmm Donuts

12-17-13, 02:40 PM

It would be a good film if Ryan Gosling wasn't in it. Hes the most overrated actor ever. I'd rather rub salt on my hemorrhoids then watch him act.

How so? Have you even watched Half-Nelson? For an actor to communicate without speaking, that is a great skill, and Gosling certainly has that.

And he's Canadian. Case closed.

Cobpyth

12-17-13, 02:41 PM

The Band Wagon (1953) 9/10
Starring the debonair Fred Astaire and the gorgeous Cyd Charisse, who could match Fred dance step for dance step. Solid, old-fashioned entertainment. In fact, this movie is where the song "That's Entertainment" came from. Loads of fun.

I agree. Amazing film.
Especially 'The Girl Hunt' is an amazing musical sequence and of course the 'Dancer in the Dark' scene is wonderful too. One of the best musicals I've seen.

Arcanis

12-17-13, 03:34 PM

I do not have any particular love of Ryan Gosling in general (although I haven't yet seen Half Nelson), but I think that he was able to pretty thoroughly / convincingly embody the character of The Driver.

gugubee557

12-17-13, 04:44 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/87/StarWarsMoviePoster1977.jpg/220px-StarWarsMoviePoster1977.jpg
I hope people will not hate me for what I am about to say. Anyways, I have to admit that I was extremely disappointed by this one. Yes, the special effects were great, but in my opinion, the script was unoriginal. I mean, the storyline for the entire franchise is great, and the beginning of this movie was convincing, but I thought it got cheesy after an hour or so. I also hated Hamill's acting : I think that's what ruined the movie for me. Overall, I didn't hate it, just didn't love it.
3.5-
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I liked this one better, but still not as much as I liked the third episode. The acting was much better in this one, and the special effects were amazing too. I thought some parts were pretty cheesy, although I enjoyed the storyline much more. The soundtrack was great too.
4-

Arcanis

12-17-13, 04:52 PM

Personally, I think that The Empire Strikes Back was the best of the series, with A New Hope coming in at #2. I think that the series didn't quite know what direction it wanted to take in the first movie which, though good, does feel a bit more simplistic and a bit less focussed that what came afterwards.

I'm curious to see what you think of Return of the Jedi, whose action seems pretty tame at first, but is really a lot more brutal in retrospection.

Lucas

12-17-13, 04:56 PM

I too think Empire Strikes Back is the strongest point in this classic series, but the other parts are absolutely incredible as well. Any faults these films have I can overlook due to how fun and adventurous they are. The physicality of the sets and locations alone makes them a million times better than the inferior prequel saga.

Lucas

12-17-13, 08:17 PM

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Don Jon-3 Fun comedy film and a solid directorial debut for JGL. Nothing outstanding nor extremely memorable but a solid comedy with some laughs and heart. Wanted to a solid comedy and got one.

Nostromo87

12-17-13, 08:56 PM

i'll probably always think Star Wars (1977) is the best of that franchise... although Empire is also very good

yet i can also see how people who watch these today through a modern lense would see them as typical, simplistic, or that type of thing

and it's bc they were so successful that the template used in these films has been used again and again and again... bc it works. leading to exhaustion and that type thing

the reason i put Star Wars (1977) above the others in the franchise is bc it's the only one that i believe truly stands on its own. i can watch it, and let my imagination run wild on where they could have taken the story... and all the possibilities it opens up

Gabrielle947

12-17-13, 09:23 PM

I'm on Nostromo's team. :))

cricket

12-17-13, 09:43 PM

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I'll Sleep When I'm Dead 3

Well done with a nice turn by Clive Owen. I liked the fact that I had no idea about a major plot point. I didn't mind the slow pace but found the ending to be unsatisfying.

rauldc14

12-17-13, 10:47 PM

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind- 6/10

Didn't get it to be honest.

wintertriangles

12-17-13, 10:52 PM

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind- 6/10

Didn't get it to be honest.Get what, exactly?

honeykid

12-17-13, 11:22 PM

I meant to ask this. Do you mean why people feel the way they do about it (being so great, etc) or you didn't get the story?

rauldc14

12-17-13, 11:24 PM

I meant to ask this. Do you mean why people feel the way they do about it (being so great, etc) or you didn't get the story?

Why people feel the way they do about it. It's ok, but hardly a masterpiece.

honeykid

12-18-13, 12:38 AM

I'm with you on that one. :yup:

gugubee557

12-18-13, 12:48 AM

Felt like it was good, but not a masterpiece either.
To be honest the girl kind of pissed me off sometimes.

AF.

12-18-13, 02:02 AM

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

What an unexpected delight! Was expecting something similar in style to the LOTR trilogy, but this went in a completely different direction and it really resonated with me in doing so. The light-hearted tone of the movie is definitely a positive. Nothing ever feels over-dramatic, nor does anything really feel as epic as the LOTR trilogy, but 'epic' was not what I was looking for in a film like this. All the characters are likeable and funny. The humor is really down-pat and fits the upbeat tone of the movie. Looking forward to seeing DoS after this.

8/10

blackmagicmusic

12-18-13, 04:28 AM

Out of the furnace

Best movie ive ever seen

the samoan lawyer

12-18-13, 05:08 AM

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Day of Wrath (1943)

Only my second Carl Dreyer. I enjoyed this but i think i preferred Ordet. Anyway, looking forward to seeing some more of his work.

8/10

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Pi

Excellent thriller from Darren Aronofsky. I had been looing forward to watching this for some time and it didnt disappoint.

8.5

Brother Blue

12-18-13, 07:23 AM

http://infolab.stanford.edu/~prasanna/dmc/mexico/lonestar.jpg

3.5+

The Rodent

12-18-13, 09:12 AM

Tron
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/Tron_poster.jpg

Highly confusing, some people may take a couple attempts to get the gist of it even though the story is incredibly simple.
Cutting edge effects for the time, though they have dated a little but watching the sequel actually makes them work even better, decades ahead of its time though in substance, immensely entertaining and filled with some iconic scenes and action sequences when those bikes are used..

4.5

Tron Legacy
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Tron_Legacy_poster.jpg

Almost an improvement on the original.
Cutting edge visuals yet again... Jeff Bridges all CG'd up so he looks like he did in 1982 (not perfect but damned close)... pretty decent acting throughout.
Still may take a couple attempts to get the gist but again the story is excruciatingly simple that once you get the hang of it, it's another joyful popcorn flick that delivers.

Probably one of the few times the sequel lives up to the original and in some ways is actually better, and in a way, with technology changing in real life and the films being so different visually, the sequel actually makes the dated elements of the original make sense.

4.5 again.

Two great films.

Addition: Beats The Matrix, hands down.

Arcanis

12-18-13, 11:51 AM

I love the TRONs (especially when Tron fights for the user). It was really fun to watch how often the sequel references the original. The de-aged Jeff Bridges looked really creepy to me, though.

Primal Fear was amazing! Edward Norton was absolutely phenomenal in the duelist role of Aaron / Roy, which is especially impressive when you realize how little film experience he had at the time. I can't believe that Cuba Gudding Jr. was able to beat out William H. Macy and Edward Norton in the same year for Best Supporting Actor. 8/10

BlueLion

12-18-13, 04:58 PM

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

Elf (2003) - 3

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Scrooged (1988) - 2.5

-KhaN-

12-18-13, 07:17 PM

Inception SPOILER ALERT!...Nolan dude you are a dick!!! WHY????I didn't want that to happen,near the end i was like "this **** will happen" but at the last scene i wanted that **** to stop,wind or something just take the **** down!!!I was so happy when he woke up,but then,eh...I love dark movies but this was not dark,this was cruel,Nolan you are genius and idiot at the same time!But if you look ending without emotions it was epic,so many things to look at in second viewing.This movie was epic,acting was epic,story epic,ending epic,after this and Shutter Island,when someone says DiCaprio i will be like "yea Shutter Island and Inceptions,oh yea and he was in that,how you call it,yea Titanic".I was on the edge whole time,you all know that moments when you want good things to happen.And thanks Nolan now i will need to spin things evry morning...I could talk about this movie whole night,but I just finished watching it,maybe I will post something tomorrow when my head is clear...Oh God this was awesome!
MAJOR SPOILERS!
Someone said that this was "real world"ending but,that is not possible,first of all spining ****,second kids are the same age,same clothes,evrything was same,so if time passed they should age or something,that is why i think ending was Limbo.

VERDICT -9.9-10---I wanted to see 10 more seconds,cuz it seems like that **** was going down.(sry for bad language I just watched this epic movie,so yea...)

Mmmm Donuts

12-18-13, 07:19 PM

I'm glad you...enjoyed it LMAO :up:

-KhaN-

12-18-13, 07:24 PM

I'm glad you...enjoyed it LMAO :up:

I really did enjoy it,I just watched it so yea...That is why I was writing about some stuff that i probably shouldnt but,who gives a fu#k :P.That was honestly what i thought about the movie... :D

DSled

12-18-13, 07:44 PM

Full Metal Jacket 4/10

I didn't see the point in it.

mark f

12-18-13, 07:53 PM

There was no point to the Vietnam War, so I guess you got it. You need to work on your ratings now.:)

The Sci-Fi Slob

12-18-13, 07:55 PM

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

Scrooged (1988) - 2.5A completely libellous rating.:(

Cobpyth

12-18-13, 07:59 PM

@Gugubee: you really should've started with the original Star Wars... Prequels that are made later than an original film are also meant to be seen after that original film.

I always like to separate the original Star Wars films from the prequels as the original trilogy has such a wonderful story with undissolved layers and still one of the biggest twists of all time.

I'm not the kind of person that completely hates the prequels, as I watched them in cinema when I was a kid and because I grew up with them (it's my generation). I always thought they were a lot of fun and had some awesome action scenes (especially the third one), but the storyline just doesn't compare to the originals.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind- 6/10

Didn't get it to be honest.

I rated it a little bit higher, but I also think it's kind of "overrated". It has an inventive and interesting premise, but that's mostly all there is to it.

I thought Adaptation and especially Being John Malkovich were much more interesting, profound and deeply layered films from Charlie Kaufman, while Eternal Sunshine seems to be more interested in the art of expressing the depth, rather than actually exploring it.
It doesn't always use its premise in the most thought-provoking way, in my opinion.
I will see it again in the future, though, to give it a second chance at greatness. It is by no means a bad film!

Lucas

12-18-13, 08:33 PM

Full Metal Jacket 4/10

I didn't see the point in it.

http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/17-long-neck-reaction-guy.png

It's one of the weaker Kubrick films but a 4/10? No way in hell.The boot-camp section of the film is absolutely incredible, and the second half of the film while not as strong is still damn solid. One of the better films about the Vietnam war.

Arcanis

12-18-13, 09:20 PM

Full Metal Jacket 4/10

I didn't see the point in it.

That's actually my favorite Kubrick film (barely inching out over A Clockwork Orange). The second third of it was a bit lackluster, but the opening and closing thirds were absolutely brilliant. Also, Vincent D'onofrio looks spot on like a friend of mine, which made it additionally unsettling.

The Gunslinger45

12-18-13, 09:53 PM

So I saw The Desolation of Smaug again while I was getting my car worked on. Saw it with the 3D and High Frame Rate by accident. The 3D was good, but the high frame rate really does kill a good deal of the cinematic feel for a lot of the movie. It made some of the action scenes REALLY kick ass and smooth, but when I am watching to people talk and eat at a table, it feels more like a video game, or like I am watching the movie on fast forward.

If they want to do this, use the high frame rate for PARTS of a movie like the action scenes only. But NOT for the rest of the damn movie!

Gabrielle947

12-18-13, 10:05 PM

El Topo 1

Lucas

12-18-13, 10:15 PM

El Topo 1

Woah. Haven't seen this yet but I plan to eventually. Are you a fan of avante garde/surreal films or no?

Lucas

12-18-13, 10:48 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/60/Rush_movie_poster.jpg

3.5. Damn solid film, easily one of the best of 2013. The racing sequences are fast and exhilarating as well as well captured. The performances are solid and it's interesting to see the rivalry between these two great drivers develop over the course of the film. It does have it's predictable beats, and there is a mild feeling of deja-vu as you'll notice in most sports biopics, but in sum Rush is a lean,mean well-oiled machine that I enjoyed thoroughly.

Godoggo

12-18-13, 10:55 PM

Woah. Haven't seen this yet but I plan to eventually. Are you a fan of avante garde/surreal films or no?

She's not, if she doesn't mind me answering for her. I can do surreal, but I hated El Topo as well.

T_L_P

12-18-13, 11:12 PM

War of the Worlds (2005) 3.5

It was better than I remember but the ending was still quite weak and some of the characters were terrible.

Excellent visuals!

Gabrielle947

12-18-13, 11:35 PM

Woah. Haven't seen this yet but I plan to eventually. Are you a fan of avante garde/surreal films or no?
no,not really.I'm not into arthouse and especially not into surrealism but I wouldn't call this film surreal. :)

Mr Minio

12-19-13, 04:26 AM

El Topo 1

http://www.tiburon-acupuncture.com/images/1JODOROW.gif
What?!

the samoan lawyer

12-19-13, 04:47 AM

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSlYGjhrqF4v22hCT_aDFKVT7q6yIbs1hjcenw068epszwT_ZZ6dDFgbQ4 (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/evildead/&sa=U&ei=ebGyUqSlL4nChAe17YG4Dg&ved=0CCwQ9QEwATgU&sig2=vh4KtNEI73oV2ywu9g_Hsg&usg=AFQjCNHe3BkhCTO8j7KHBEpkuUT9oxzq-A)

Evil Dead (2013)

Obviously not as good as the original but as far as new horror's go its as good as ive seen. 9/10

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Robot and Frank

I doubt any other mofo's will agree but i thought this was excellent. Great performances from Langella and Sarandon. That robot would be well handy.
9/10

cricket

12-19-13, 06:33 AM

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4

I would have to say my favorite from Spike Lee.

Skepsis93

12-19-13, 07:04 AM

My Summer of Love (Pawel Pawlikowski, 2004) 3+

Intriguing but patchy execution.

Gabrielle947

12-19-13, 08:52 AM

What?!
:DD oh please,I don't like that kind of stuff.My friend is a fan of kinky weird films,so she insisted me on watching Holy Mountain but I said I'll start with El Topo.And then she says: "Well,it's good too but you don't know what you're missing." You people scare me. :D

Brother Blue

12-19-13, 09:22 AM

http://filmjournal.net/100films/files/2011/03/the-big-heat-original.jpg
It was alright... 3

Arcanis

12-19-13, 11:48 AM

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians - the title really is misleading, because Santa Claus doesn't really conquer much of anything: he is captured by the Martians' strength of arms and returned by their leave. The makeup (which, though green, makes them almost look like they're in blackface), costumes (which make them look like The Great Gazoo), props and set pieces are all terrible. Both the writing and direction is incredibly unfocussed and the Martians themselves mostly imbecilic. Still, it was hilarious to watch and worth it for the title alone. I definitely need to see the MST3K version of this. 3/10

mark f

12-19-13, 12:08 PM

And don't forget - a young Pia Zadora is in it! (center below)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GIjIxZ9InwE/ULJdWUGpVCI/AAAAAAAANhw/lwENxREr2zQ/s1600/insane-1.jpg

honeykid

12-19-13, 12:18 PM

Now go and watch the even worse Santa Claus (1959)

The Rodent

12-19-13, 12:19 PM

I've been half watching Hulk Hogan in Santa With Muscles as it's on the TV in the background on Movie Mix.

Better than most other Santa films.

DSled

12-19-13, 01:36 PM

There was no point to the Vietnam War, so I guess you got it. You need to work on your ratings now.:)

Well what I mean was that I didn't see any followable (is that a word?) story-line or plot in the whole movie. I was just waiting for something to tie the movie together but it never really happened.

Mr Minio

12-19-13, 02:24 PM

:DD oh please,I don't like that kind of stuff.My friend is a fan of kinky weird films,so she insisted me on watching Holy Mountain but I said I'll start with El Topo.And then she says: "Well,it's good too but you don't know what you're missing." You people scare me. :D

Ohohoho! I think I would get along with her pretty well. We could do kinky stuff together. :D

Gabrielle947

12-19-13, 06:02 PM

Sadly,she already has her kinky man ;)

Watched Little Caesar today.I give it 2.5

Lucas

12-19-13, 08:01 PM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GO5QAsWZU0/TswmHc2paII/AAAAAAAAFPA/V3aq0cit4Q0/s1600/before%2Bsunset.jpg

Before Sunset-3.5. The 2nd entry in this series is just as sweet and insightful as the first one. I thought it started to drag a bit in the middle, but it immediately rebounded and we got to see even more layers in two very dynamic and interesting characters. I'm looking forward to watching what I believe is the final entry in this trilogy.

bluedeed

12-19-13, 09:27 PM

I'm looking forward to watching what I believe is the final entry in this trilogy.

I don't think there was anything final about the third one, the ending was cynical (in my estimation), but certainly not resolute. Whether it is the final movie really depends on interest and availability of the actors and director.

honeykid

12-19-13, 09:43 PM

I feel I really gained something from having Before Sunrise be a stand alone film. No mention or thought of another, let alone two more. Just one perfect moment.

bluedeed

12-19-13, 09:45 PM

I feel I really gained something from having Before Sunrise be a stand alone film. No mention or thought of another, let alone two more. Just one perfect moment.

Before Sunrise was the only film in the series I didn't care for

Frightened Inmate No. 2

12-19-13, 09:58 PM

that trilogy is so perfect. i'm glad there isn't supposed to be another one, although i wouldn't mind if they made one 45 years from now, when they're in their 80s, assuming hawke, delpy, and linklater are still alive.

Godoggo

12-19-13, 11:02 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5e/Summer_Of_Sam_%28movie%29.jpg

4

I would have to say my favorite from Spike Lee.

I think my favorite is probably The 25th Hour but I do like Son of Sam a lot.

mark f

12-19-13, 11:04 PM

Ick. :)

BlueLion

12-20-13, 11:52 AM

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

Don Jon (2013) - 3.5

Really cool. Joseph Gordon-Levitt knew what he was doing (or not... have you ever heard of incognito mode you noob?). Some funny moments, accompanied by some wtf moments. I didn't really buy the ending, and Jon's relationship with Juliane Moore's character felt quite awkward. Still, it works, mainly because the film never really takes itself too seriously.

Oh and for the record, I still think Scarlett Johansson is overrated.

Arcanis

12-20-13, 01:11 PM

I rewatched White Christmas last night while baking cookies (about as Christmasy as you could hope for). It's definitely a product of the 50s (a musical that cares far more about dancing than about singing), but it's well acted, written and directed enough to overcome its focus on dancing. It also has some great one-liners (my favorite being "You know, in some ways you're far superior to my cocker spaniel"). 7/10

Cobpyth

12-20-13, 01:52 PM

Don Jon (2013) - 3.5

Really cool. Joseph Gordon-Levitt knew what he was doing (or not... have you ever heard of incognito mode you noob?). Some funny moments, accompanied by some wtf moments. I didn't really buy the ending, and Jon's relationship with Juliane Moore's character felt quite awkward. Still, it works, mainly because the film never really takes itself too seriously.

Oh and for the record, I still think Scarlett Johansson is overrated.

I thought it didn't completely work as it did take itself too seriously at the end. It came across as a little bit preachy even. I also didn't buy the relationship with Julianne Moore, by the way. Maybe she helped him to grow as a person in some kind of way, but it wasn't transfered in a subtle and insightful enough manner to satisfy me.

The build up of the film's theme is more interesting than the supposed conclusion of it.
Nevertheless it was an OK debut for JGL.

Pussy Galore

12-20-13, 06:23 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5a/The_mission.jpg/220px-The_mission.jpg

4 +++ great movie

-KhaN-

12-20-13, 07:15 PM

Eh,let's do this...The Untouchables,this is one of those movies where you are like "oh i just woke up,I'll turn TV on while I'm making coffee"and this one is on...I can't say i enjoyed it,but it is not ****** movie,if you compare it to The Godfather etc ofc it will suck,I think acting was bad,they are like some stone guys...Eliot is good guy,he hates evil etc,he is like a superhero or something and Capone is villain,pure evil killing just for fun etc,but I think that is not how you make gangster movie,that tax guy,wtf is he a hitman or something I mean he is like"oh **** lets kill some people rage mod on",that bridge scene is just lame,they are going strait at them with horses and guns,and Capones mans are having TOMMYS!!!,they are on the bridge,they are coming strait at them how are you missing????Tommys vs guns and horses...Story is just lame,DeNiro was only good part of this movie,I did enjoy some parts of the movie but they are really short.They are showing Capone and his man as some stupid retards,morons,dialog ,what dialog?I really don't know what to say here...

VERDICT 5-10(better than Batman and Robin that was pure ****,that is why I'm not calling this movie like that)

Mr Minio

12-20-13, 07:32 PM

A Railway Station for Two

http://files.myopera.com/svetski/blog/vokzal%20dlya%20dvoikh%201982%20%2816%29.jpg

4

Mmmm Donuts

12-20-13, 08:32 PM

E
VERDICT 5-10(better than Batman and Robin that was pure ****,that is why I'm not calling this movie like that)

Wow, a 5/10! I haven't watched that movie yet, but it sounds bad...

Lucas

12-20-13, 08:36 PM

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3.5. Tarkovsky movies just don't get easier I'll just start by saying that. It's a rather "cold" film and I'm not quite sure what to think of it yet but I do respect it if that makes sense. It's definitely very bleak, and heavily depressing. Just as perplexing and challenging as the two other films I've seen. I'm going to have to let this one sink in for a bit. It's a good film, but I dont know If I would call it great.