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Guaporense
12-31-13, 02:38 AM
Please, Akira is closer than that.
No, it is not. Akira doesn't have a single main character whose psychological troubles are the focus of the movie. The focus of Akira are the visuals and not the psychological state of the protagonist.
Both Kiki and Taxi Driver focus on the young protagonist and their psychological state of mind. They are more similar to each other than to Akira, a movie which has many protagonists and a very fast paced plot, a very different type of movie than the atmospheric Taxi Driver.
Guaporense
12-31-13, 02:39 AM
I am? You need to stop taking yourself so seriously.
More like stop taking what others post seriously (like yourself).
If you intended that as a joke, I did not see it.
Guaporense
12-31-13, 02:43 AM
Not as much help as I hoped for. A tad confusing too since the violence in the movie seems more sci-fi then anything. Then again as you said the violence is tamed down in the movie.
The movie adapts the first 25% of the manga, the other 75% is the violent part.
Stuff like this:
http://ekostoriesdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/nausicaa-a-filthy-cursed-people.jpg?w=576&h=370
Anyway, you have to read it to understand what I am talking about. Taking a page off is like taking a screenshot of Travis beating the pimp in the movie.
Either way, I think the realistic setting of 1970's NYC works better due to the lack of a fantasy setting. The closer to reality allows the viewer to think it is more likely to happen.
For me fantasy and science fiction do not reduce the impact of fiction. Otherwise I couldn't claim to be a fan of either genre.
Anyway, from a Brazilian point of view, New York of the 1970's is a fantasy setting. When I visited New York in 2010 I felt like in a fantasy environment because everything was so different from home.
In fact it has happened considering Travis was based off the guy who shot George Wallace. You want psychological influences let that sink in.
Guess this comes down to taste.
I am not saying that Taxi Drive is not violent, of course, it's extremely violent. As violent and muscular as films can get.
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 02:45 AM
The movie adapts the first 25% of the manga, the other 75% is the violent part.
Stuff like this:
http://ekostoriesdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/nausicaa-a-filthy-cursed-people.jpg?w=576&h=370
Anyway, you have to read it to understand what I am talking about.
For me fantasy and science fiction do not reduce the impact of fiction. Otherwise I couldn't claim to be a fan of either genre.
Anyway, from a Brazilian point of view, New York of the 1970's is a fantasy setting. When I visited New York in 2010 I felt like in a fantasy environment because everything was so different from home.
I am not saying that Taxi Drive is not violent, of course, it's extremely violent. As violent and muscular as films can get.
Never claimed ya did. :D
Like I said, different tastes.
Mmmm Donuts
12-31-13, 02:51 AM
This was such a bizarre discussion.
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RepentantSky
12-31-13, 02:52 AM
No, it is not. Akira doesn't have a single main character whose psychological troubles are the focus of the movie. The focus of Akira are the visuals and not the psychological state of the protagonist.
Both Kiki and Taxi Driver focus on the young protagonist and their psychological state of mind. They are more similar to each other than to Akira, a movie which has many protagonists and a very fast paced plot, a very different type of movie than the atmospheric Taxi Driver.
If you're saying these movies are similar due to focusing on the lead's state of mind, than Colorful, The Place Promised in our Early Days and Wolf Children are closer, due to having theme's that are a bit darker. Kiki's delivery service is too light-hearted.
The Impossible, which turned out to be sadly very average (I had higher hopes for this movie). It was well-enough acted, well-enough directed, well-enough written... but just lacked that umph to push it over the edge into "good." 6.5/10
The final 30 minutes or so of the movie was very powerful. Nearly made me tear up honestly. The performances were fantastic too.
Miss Vicky
12-31-13, 03:08 AM
Again, you are making a logical fallacy here.
Of course, the movies are different due to the simple fact that they are two movies and not one, but my basic point, that they share many characteristics, stands.
Whatever you claim your "basic point" to be, what you actually said was:
I think that Kiki's Delivery Service is the closest animated movies get in relation to Taxi Driver. Both movies are almost identical.
There is a GIGANTIC difference between "having similarities" and being "almost identical." Quit accusing other people of faulty logic and own up to your own BS.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 03:10 AM
There is a GIGANTIC difference between "having similarities" and being "almost identical." Quit accusing other people of faulty logic and own up to your own BS.
I'll try.
McConnaughay
12-31-13, 07:12 AM
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The most successfully piece ever released by Nickelodeon, directed by Steven Spielberg, I actually had high hopes for The Adventures of Tintin. Whenever I saw the commercials and trailers for it years ago, I'll admit that I was uninterested. The character looked relatively generic, and there wasn't a lot of intrigue worth having about the movie. However, my older brother told me that he really enjoyed it and it reminded him a lot of a classical adventure story.
After watching it, I have to say that I was actually disappointed with the film. The animations were excellently formulated, and some of the action-scenes were legitimately inspired, but the story itself as well as the characters felt cheesy and underdeveloped. They started it awkwardly, and I don't believe that the movie ever found its footing. I am looking for to the sequel, however.
Mr Minio
12-31-13, 07:31 AM
Good God. Less than 12 hours without reading the forums and there's already Guap quarreling with the whole world in a thread. Pretty hilarious comparison, Mmmm Donuts. :d
Cobpyth
12-31-13, 08:04 AM
You don't know the meaning of the English work superficial.
The violence and the R rating material are the superficial elements of Taxi Driver.
The core element is the psychological turmoil that the protagonist deals with while trying to live in society and having difficulty doing so. This is the same core element of Kiki's Delivery Service.
The core element? I would think that the elaboration of the concept of alienation defines the deeper meanings of both films, in stead of simply the fact that they are about alienation. I can make a film about "alienation in society and having difficulty doing so", but that wouldn't make it "almost identical" to Taxi Driver on a NOT-superficial level. Their "psychological turmoils" couldn't be further apart, honestly.
I very well know the meaning of the English worD "superficial", by the way. You're really not in a position to act cocky about English vocabulary, because your knowledge of the language is far from perfect either.
Anyway, to the point:
There are tons of movies that deal with personalities having to deal with alienation in society. That doesn't make them similar to Taxi Driver AT ALL.
Kiki's Delivery Device is about a girl growing up, who hasn't found the true purpose of her life yet. She's starting a new part of her life. She leaves her family and goes to the big city full of hopes and aspirations, but she's disappointed and feels out of place and alone. It's a classic coming of age story. This film is about growing up as a person in a society.
Taxi Driver is not only about alienation. It's also about frustration and the psychological effect it can have on a human being. Travis is a Vietnam War veteran and when he gets back to New York, he sees what's going on in the streets and in the nightlife as a cab driver and feels the rottenness of society crawling everywhere, even inside his own soul.
If you think the fact that both the main characters have a love interest that they can't truly connect with or that both are (in COMPLETELY different ways) alienated from society and in the transportation business, make Taxi Driver and Kiki's Delivery Device "almost identical films", you should start looking at films in a different way than you are now (especially if you ever want to grab the 'core' of what certain films are trying to say), because your statement about them being 'almost identical' is absolutely ridiculous.
Both films are different in every way possible when you look beyond their main premise of following an 'alienated protagonist'.
McConnaughay
12-31-13, 08:25 AM
I hate it when mommy and daddy fight.
Lone Survivor-3.5+. Pretty damn good.Heavy-handed but still a thrilling,and emotional war flick.Very visceral and intense fight sequences.
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RepentantSky
12-31-13, 04:59 PM
Last one I watched was the Avengers. Obviously. that's a 4.5/5. It's a good movie but it focuses on playing a bit too much of the typical secret agent image with it's Shield characters so that hurts it a bit.
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 05:48 PM
This movie sucked.... SUCKED!
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Okay the first two thirds of a movie is actually pretty damn good. Very psychological, well laid out, and well shot. The claustrophobic and tight shots of the plan add to the anxiety greatly! And it is very well acted, especially Jodie Foster who sells her distress. But then the last thirty minutes hits and all that good work gets flushed down the tubes with a BS "plot twist." If you can even call it that. I mean good Lord what a complete dump of logic! What a crap script! This is like a Stephen King mini series! Great build up, but no pay off. This script REALLY needed the third act rewritten!
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The Rodent
12-31-13, 05:49 PM
Yeah, not a good film.
The trailer was better.
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 05:49 PM
Yeah, not a good film.
The trailer was better.
Indeed.
Oh yeah Flightplan. Thanks to the trailer I was always curious to find out what the conclusion or twist was, but never enough to actually watch the film. Always meant to just google it and find out.
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 09:28 PM
Oh yeah Flightplan. Thanks to the trailer I was always curious to find out what the conclusion or twist was, but never enough to actually watch the film. Always meant to just google it and find out.
It's stupid. Skip it anyways.
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12 Years a Slave-4.5+. The best film of 2013, a powerful,mesmerizing film that i might even call a masterpiece.
The Gunslinger45
01-01-14, 12:02 AM
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12 Years a Slave-4.5+. The best film of 2013, a powerful,mesmerizing film that i might even call a masterpiece.
I still need to see it.
Guaporense
01-01-14, 12:08 PM
La Strada - 81/100
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Maybe Fellini's second best after 8 1/2. This is very different from his later movies and more similar to the Italian neorealism genre, with relatable characters and tragedy all over the place.
cricket
01-01-14, 06:38 PM
Snake Eyes 7.5/10
Started out great and then kept up the pace never letting me become disinterested. Nic Cage at his charismatic best.
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Burn after Reading-3.5. Not one of the best Coen Brother films but a still solid and at times hilarious dark comedy about stupid people getting in way over their heads and doing extremely stupid things.
Mr Minio
01-01-14, 07:34 PM
Wow after what Lucas wrote I'm so pumped about 12 Years a Slave! I'm waiting for Blue-Ray release, though.
The Gunslinger45
01-01-14, 08:43 PM
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In the first 20 minutes or so the film sets itself up to be yet another formulaic Disney Princess movie. Based on a Hans Christian Anderson story? Check. A prince charming? Check. Fall in love in under a day? BIG check (closer to 12 hours is more like it). Wish to be married? Check. Animals and inanimate objects coming to life as goofy comic relief side kicks? Double check. Lots of singing? Check. Princess singing a song about wanting more in life? Oh yeah. And then the rest of the film turns that formula on it's head in a very cleverly written script.
Disney is aware of the Disney formula and the reputation its princess movies have and they are trying to change it up to keep these movies fresh, and to silence certain critics who say that Disney princesses are bad role models. But that is a different topic all together. Either way the whole "Prince Charming" thing has a very clever (and dark) twist to it, the main relationship is actually between the two princess sisters, and even the usual antagonistic sibling rivalry deal is actually thrown overboard.
What is left is a very charming and family friendly romp with lots of fun for the whole family. Also, Let it Go better get an Oscar nomination for best original song. I'm just saying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk
It also replaces Saving Mr Banks in my 2013 top ten.
Also, the animated short before the feature was very cute. Pays homage to the original Disney animation and also uses modern 3D animation.
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cricket
01-01-14, 09:02 PM
Death Proof 7.5/10
Very entertaining in a guilty pleasure sort of way. In my preference of Tarantino films, I put it above Kill Bill 1 & 2, but below the rest.
Skepsis93
01-01-14, 09:39 PM
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American Hustle (David O. Russell, 2013)
Oh, boy. Easily one of the most decadently entertaining movies you can hope to see this year. Lacks on a narrative level but with great characters and a script that allows for plenty of compelling and often extremely funny interplay between them, coupled with energetic cinematography and a superb Scorsese-esque soundtrack, that can be forgiven. It may often feel like a parade of star power and it might lack substance but honestly, this is a just a start-to-finish joy to watch. Louis C.K. and Bradley Cooper might be the most unlikely of comic duos but their scenes together are some of the best of the whole movie.
4.5-
Arcanis
01-01-14, 10:43 PM
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It Happened One Night started off a bit unevenly, but smoothed over by degrees as it went on, finally finding a good stride just before they get back to New York. Witty, well-acted and delightfully Pre-Code, it definitely deserves its lofty reputation. 8/10
Daniel M
01-01-14, 10:56 PM
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American Hustle (David O. Russell, 2013)
Oh, boy. Easily one of the most decadently entertaining movies you can hope to see this year. Lacks on a narrative level but with great characters and a script that allows for plenty of compelling and often extremely funny interplay between them, coupled with energetic cinematography and a superb Scorsese-esque soundtrack, that can be forgiven. It may often feel like a parade of star power and it might lack substance but honestly, this is a just a start-to-finish joy to watch. Louis C.K. and Bradley Cooper might be the most unlikely of comic duos but their scenes together are some of the best of the whole movie.
4.5-
Nice to see you liked it so much, I've also seen it. I thought it was great too, nice to see you mention the soundtrack, thought it was brilliant and also reminded me of Scorsese and what he did with Goodfellas. Elton John, Paul McCartney, David Bowie etc. = Win for me.
Guaporense
01-01-14, 11:04 PM
Gravity - 85/100
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In space nobody can hear you scream. :D
Really, really good movie. Super fast and tense and almost perfectly executed. You see lots of expensive things being destroyed. Probably the best movie of the year (best out of the dozen 2013 movies I watched).
Also shows that good movies with artistic merit can be box office successes: made nearly 700 million dollars at the box office out of 100 million dollars budget. Similar to 2001 in that regard: mainstream minimalistic science fiction film executed without flaw and without silly elements.
rauldc14
01-01-14, 11:07 PM
Glad you liked it Guap, it's a great film, as is It Happened One Night.
Guaporense
01-01-14, 11:08 PM
I did not watch that other one.
Oh yeah, Gravity restored my faith in Hollywood.
cricket
01-01-14, 11:14 PM
Train 6/10
Basically just Hostel on a train, an obvious ripoff. Decent if you like movies like that. If you don't, stay away.
The Gunslinger45
01-01-14, 11:22 PM
I did not watch that other one.
Oh yeah, Gravity restored my faith in Hollywood.
If Hollywood can use 3D like that more then they do then say adding it to any summer blockbuster that does not need the 3D treatment I will stop my anti 3D complaining.
Arcanis
01-01-14, 11:23 PM
Glad you liked it Guap, it's a great film, as is It Happened One Night.
Surprisingly, it's my first Clark Gable film. I'll definitely have to check out some more now.
Also, Gravity is really good.
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Pulp Fiction-4.5. Had a blast watching, so good to see it again. Moviemaking at it's most fun and energetic.Probably Tarantino's best movie overall.
Mmmm Donuts
01-02-14, 01:45 AM
What a fantastic poster! That's one I wouldn't mind putting in a frame and mounting in my bedroom. And of course, no real shocker with the rating. Just one of those movies that has high replay value...
What a fantastic poster! That's one I wouldn't mind putting in a frame and mounting in my bedroom. And of course, no real shocker with the rating. Just one of those movies that has high replay value...
Yeah that really is one badas* poster. Pulp Fiction is just one of those movies you want to rewatch again and again. I see myself viewing it again sometime down the line.
bluedeed
01-02-14, 02:08 AM
Yeah that really is one badas* poster. Pulp Fiction is just one of those movies you want to rewatch again and again. I see myself viewing it again sometime down the line.
Much more badas* than your 12 Years a Slave poster!
12 years a slave
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Pussy Galore
01-02-14, 02:47 AM
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Just watched it and I'm speechless. Maybe the fact that the only thing I knew about Gandhi was the time period he lived in, his nationality and the fact that he had something to do with peace helped the film, but I really feel the same way as the first time I watched It's a Wonderfull Life. I can hardly imagine man a good as Gandhi and the film is really touching and I loved it. It will be on my 80's top 25 4.5
the samoan lawyer
01-02-14, 06:04 AM
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The Place beyond the Pines - Decent movie. I really like Ben Mendelsohn too so that was an added bonus with him in it. Probably ran on a bit to long though. 7/10
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An American werewolf in London - Really enjoyed this. Was funny, gory and has really cheesy acting. May figure highly in 80's list. 8/10
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Walking with Dinosaurs - my daughter loved this as most kids into Dinosaurs probably will but it was pretty awful especially the voices - 5/10
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Witchfinder General - Pretty violent, disturbing tale of a witch finder in Vincent Price - 6/10
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Singin in the rain - I'll admit, im always dubious about musicals, not really my thing, however this may have changed all of that. 9/10
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The Red Shoes (1948) - great ending and story however the ballet went on too long for my taste. 7/10
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Brother (1997) - Russian crime drama about a young ex soldier that goes to live with his brother in St Petersburg and enters a world of violence and crime on the streets. I just happened to come across this on Lovefilm and decided to give it a go. Didnt disappoint, very gritty. 8/10
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Harvey - really good performance by Stewart as usual - 7/10
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The Conversation - Saved the best to last. Brilliant from start to finish. Gene Hackman gives an outstanding performance as a paranoid surveilance expert spying on a couple. 9.5/10 :)
McConnaughay
01-02-14, 08:35 AM
I know that it's not really a movie, but I watched Bo Burnham's newest stand-up special, "what." and I enjoyed it.
I don't know what the public consensus is for Bo Burnham, but I really enjoy a lot of his work, especially whenever he's serious. He's socially-awkward, has low self-esteem that he masks with arrogance, and that's really something that hits home with me. He's quiet, and has a difficult time expressing himself, and that alone is one of the things that makes his content so enjoyable for me. I had already heard a lot of the material from YouTube and whatnot, but he changed it up enough for it come off as new enough. And there's still a lot of wit in there.
He had a show called "Zach Stone's Gonna Be Famous" on MTV that got canceled after one season. The idea was that it was an awkward kid trying to become famous because he desperately desires the acceptance of other people, and it's also a parody of a lot of other reality shows. I won't say that it had the greatest story, but it felt funny, and it felt very real.
McConnaughay
01-02-14, 09:49 AM
I can't believe this was on Hulu... uncut even.
If the goal of this film was to be f**ked up and disturbing… mission accomplished. And from a technical standpoint with the low grade film and the guerrilla style shooting, it made for a very effective film. And the practical effects for some of the mutilations were so good the filmmakers were called before a court charged with obscenity and murder. The director Deodato had to prove his actors were still alive. So from a technical stand point the film is fantastic. And while the film’s actors were not killed, many of the animals filmed were actually killed in the movie. In particular was the very graphic and very drawn out scene where they killed a large turtle. Was there a point to this in the film? No… no there wasn't. Why was it in the film? To be disturbing and shocking. Now I have no problems with killing animals if you are going to eat them. And in the film’s defense I do know that the two squirrel monkeys killed were eaten by the indigenous tribesmen, and the turtle was eaten as well. But when animal killing becomes a recurring event in your movie I think you need to rethink your subject matter. And any social commentary on modern society is lost on me given the fact that as I was watching the film I was too sickened by what was on screen. But then again that was the point of the movie. So like I said, mission accomplished.
I liked the first 50 minutes or so, but when they start viewing the recovered footage and we deal with four horrible human beings, the film quickly starts to become increasingly disturbing. And my interest goes with it.
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I actually watched this with one of my friends a couple of years ago, we watched it, quite honestly, because of exactly what you said. The movie was supposed to be this grotesque monstrosity of disturbing imagery, and at that time, for some reason, that seemed like something worth watching.
As a little bit of an addition to what you said, you're absolutely right with how they actually had controversy because of how realistic it came across, they actually had to proof it wasn't a snuff-film for the courts, and there's is still a lot in question. One thing that they DID do, however, was kill seven or so animals during the movie. And, they didn't just kill them, they ****ing mutilated them. I found that to be intolerable, I've never been a big fan when it comes to hunting, which is, essentially, is a sugar-coated way of killing things for your own satisfaction, but at they aren't ripping the entrails out of them or chopping their heads off with a machete for the sake of "art".
I wouldn't call myself an animal lover, but I find that it to be unnecessary cruelty for the sake of cruelty. While the movie has uncanny realism in-terms of cinematography, everything else is directionless, incoherent, and pathetically captured just like any other exploitation film.
An artistic analysis that compares and contrasts civilized and uncivilized society? Whatever, it's still a ****** movie.
The Gunslinger45
01-02-14, 10:24 AM
I actually watched this with one of my friends a couple of years ago, we watched it, quite honestly, because of exactly what you said. The movie was supposed to be this grotesque monstrosity of disturbing imagery, and at that time, for some reason, that seemed like something worth watching.
As a little bit of an addition to what you said, you're absolutely right with how they actually had controversy because of how realistic it came across, they actually had to proof it wasn't a snuff-film for the courts, and there's is still a lot in question. One thing that they DID do, however, was kill seven or so animals during the movie. And, they didn't just kill them, they ****ing mutilated them. I found that to be intolerable, I've never been a big fan when it comes to hunting, which is, essentially, is a sugar-coated way of killing things for your own satisfaction, but at they aren't ripping the entrails out of them or chopping their heads off with a machete for the sake of "art".
I wouldn't call myself an animal lover, but I find that it to be unnecessary cruelty for the sake of cruelty. While the movie has uncanny realism in-terms of cinematography, everything else is directionless, incoherent, and pathetically captured just like any other exploitation film.
An artistic analysis that compares and contrasts civilized and uncivilized society? Whatever, it's still a ****** movie.
I love exploitation movies and have no beefs with hunting so long as they eat what they kill, but yeah killing something just so it can be in a movie? WTF?
McConnaughay
01-02-14, 10:35 AM
I love exploitation movies and have no beefs with hunting so long as they eat what they kill, but yeah killing something just so it can be in a movie? WTF?
I don't necessarily hate all exploitation films, but I believe damn-near all of them are incoherent, directionless, and pathetically captured, to a degree, that's kind-of the novelty to a exploitation film.
Gabrielle947
01-02-14, 02:04 PM
Brother (1997) - Russian crime drama about a young ex soldier that goes to live with his brother in St Petersburg and enters a world of violence and crime on the streets. I just happened to come across this on Lovefilm and decided to give it a go. Didnt disappoint, very gritty. 8/10
glad you liked it,there's a decent sequel as well. ;)
The Rodent
01-02-14, 05:07 PM
WALL-E
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c2/WALL-Eposter.jpg/220px-WALL-Eposter.jpg
Rated it one of the few 101% films in my thread way back in 2012... and yes, I would still rate it at 101%.
Simply beautiful.
The Sci-Fi Slob
01-02-14, 05:30 PM
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The Place beyond the Pines - Decent movie. I really like Ben Mendelsohn too so that was an added bonus with him in it. Probably ran on a bit to long though. 7/10
You were too generous with your rating, after all, doesn't that film have Ryan whats his name in it..?:p
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A Fistful of Dollars-4+.
This is some damn good spaghetti. Nobody makes westerns like Sergio Leone.Movie is awesome.Don't you agree Blondie?
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Memento Mori
01-02-14, 06:46 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/pt/f/fb/Rush.jpg
Rush
8/10
Mmmm Donuts
01-02-14, 06:50 PM
You were too generous with your rating, after all, doesn't that film have Ryan whats his name in it..?:p
OMG not you again. :D
Surprisingly, it's my first Clark Gable film. I'll definitely have to check out some more now.
Also, Gravity is really good.
It Happened One Night is great, i'd suggest Gone With The Wind next, which is one of my favourite films.
Gabrielle947
01-02-14, 07:22 PM
The Butler (2013) - starts good until you realize that the film is dedicated to the black people and civil rights movement.It's not a butler's story. 2.5
The Gunslinger45
01-02-14, 07:45 PM
I don't necessarily hate all exploitation films, but I believe damn-near all of them are incoherent, directionless, and pathetically captured, to a degree, that's kind-of the novelty to a exploitation film.
IDK, there are quite of few with plenty of direction. Certainly not as strong in quality but very cool in their own way.
cricket
01-02-14, 09:35 PM
You're Next 5.5/10
It was ok; worth one watch if you like senseless horror as I do. There just wasn't anything special about it. I liked the masks.
gandalf26
01-02-14, 09:37 PM
Serenity 8.5/10
BlueLion
01-02-14, 10:05 PM
http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Rush_2013.jpg
Rush (2013) - 3.5
http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Four_Rooms.jpg
Four Rooms (1995) - 2
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3. Blood Diamond is good, but not nearly as good as it thinks it is.It features gorgeous locations,has good acting, and is well made.....but it's so damn heavy-handed that it becomes a prime example of "oscar-bait". The movie can't decide what it wants to be.It's a summer blockbuster that tries to send a powerful message but the results are mixed.The movie feels so damn derivative lol, and at times it's unbearably obnoxious.Is it worth watching? I suppose and I did enjoy parts of it, but it's nothing that grand. It's as if 12 Years a Slave was made by Roland Emmerich.Yeah let that sink in for a bit.....
The Gunslinger45
01-02-14, 11:39 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e2/ReeferMadnessPoster.jpg
Watching this movie for information about drugs is like watching a Michael Moore documentary hoping for an honest discussion about... anything. This movie is pure propaganda. It skews facts, over plays dangers, lies to the audience, and all to say drugs are bad. But if you know that going in this movie is so over the top and stupid it is very easy to make fun off. Like the mafioso who hangs out with teens at malt shops, how weed acts closer to a combo of crystal meth and angel dust, or how the guy telling the story inserts himself into the story like bad fan fiction.
Currently available on Hulu, if you like to riff on movies MST3K style, give it a shot.
3
rauldc14
01-02-14, 11:57 PM
Up 8.5/10
This was a rewatch but I must say that this is one of my favorite disneys of all time.
Pussy Galore
01-03-14, 01:24 AM
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Pretty good movie and really different performance from De Niro. I liked how Scorsese waited till the end to show Rupert's number. All the way trough the film we thought that Rupert was mentally ill talentless, etc. But at the end he shows s that he's actually funny and we see a really different side of the character. Great character study.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/59/Broadcast_News.jpg/220px-Broadcast_News.jpg52.5
I would give it 8 if it wasn't of the unnecessary ending. I think it's flawless for what it tries to accomplish.
Soul Surfer
01-03-14, 02:27 AM
The first of the trilogy is in the books for me. I can say I enjoyed The Fellowship of the Ring and hope for better things to come in the next two movies. My favorite character has to be Pippin he was really funny and awesome. I give this movie a 7.5/10 and hope that the Two Towers which I will be watching tomorrow will be even better,
Hit Girl
01-03-14, 03:25 AM
The first of the trilogy is in the books for me. I can say I enjoyed The Fellowship of the Ring and hope for better things to come in the next two movies. My favorite character has to be Pippin he was really funny and awesome. I give this movie a 7.5/10 and hope that the Two Towers which I will be watching tomorrow will be even better,
Are you watching the theatrical releases or the extended versions?
the samoan lawyer
01-03-14, 05:03 AM
glad you liked it,there's a decent sequel as well. ;)
Thanks Gabrielle, i'll definately check that out.
the samoan lawyer
01-03-14, 05:05 AM
You were too generous with your rating, after all, doesn't that film have Ryan whats his name in it..?:p
haha. i actually have to admit i dont mind 'whats his name' anymore after watching Drive.
the samoan lawyer
01-03-14, 05:08 AM
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTgBMkHtHWhvfXeXDNymUD_-dzX4cfmHVTvKplR54Dme4mgEAldKhNz8w (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_narcissus/&sa=U&ei=3X3GUoDGOcGAhAeHsIDgCQ&ved=0CDIQ9QEwBA&sig2=9qNuLvmfy5TosakePSItyA&usg=AFQjCNHQwInWT_A6ZEZZSMHMzG3g6oxzjA)
Black Narcissus - 7/10
honeykid
01-03-14, 05:44 AM
It's as if 12 Years a Slave was made by Roland Emmerich.Yeah let that sink in for a bit.....
That's a great line, whether it's true or not. :)
Currently available on Hulu, if you like to riff on movies MST3K style, give it a shot.
I'm pretty sure there is a MST3K track for it. If not, then there's definitely a Rifftrax.
The first of the trilogy is in the books for me. I can say I enjoyed The Fellowship of the Ring and hope for better things to come in the next two movies.
Well, you're out of luck, but I hope you like them anyway. :)
Soul Surfer
01-03-14, 06:16 AM
Are you watching the theatrical releases or the extended versions?They are the theatrical releases.
McConnaughay
01-03-14, 07:09 AM
The first of the trilogy is in the books for me. I can say I enjoyed The Fellowship of the Ring and hope for better things to come in the next two movies. My favorite character has to be Pippin he was really funny and awesome. I give this movie a 7.5/10 and hope that the Two Towers which I will be watching tomorrow will be even better,
I think you'll enjoy the other ones more, I didn't like Fellowship of the Ring too much, whereas I thought the second and third were drastic improvements, in the same way that The Hobbit 2 was an amazing improvement over the first. (Although, Fellowship of the Ring is much better than the first Hobbit.)
The Gunslinger45
01-03-14, 07:28 AM
I'm pretty sure there is a MST3K track for it. If not, then there's definitely a Rifftrax.
I am confident there is, Lord know this is ripe for parody.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/46/8Mezzo.jpg
8 1/2 - 3.5
Cobpyth
01-03-14, 09:09 AM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/46/8Mezzo.jpg
8 1/2 - 3.5
http://s.mlkshk.com/r/KMX2
Should be higher.
Then take a few tokes!
http://factsanddetails.com/media/2/20120527-cannabis%20ReeferMadness_09.JPG
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 02:03 PM
My rating of La Strada and 8 1/2 is currently both 1.5.
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The Rodent
01-03-14, 02:57 PM
Junior
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e2/Juniorposter.jpg
Kinda funny, kinda touching, lacks something.
Verdict: Not as good as Twins. Certainly not as touching or stylish.
Cobpyth
01-03-14, 03:18 PM
My rating of La Strada and 8 1/2 is currently both 1.5.
There goes my belief in your cinematic taste. :s
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8 1/2 is pretty damn boring though, so i understand why Mr.Minio rated it so low. Like I respect the film, and I think it merits a 3.5 but I never want to rewatch it and I dont think it will ever become one of my favorites.
Boring? Minio lives for that. He'll stare into a cup of coffee for hours (or long enough to make a movie better than Fellini) :)
RepentantSky
01-03-14, 03:47 PM
Happy Feet. 4.8/5. It was a little winded and it took some slightly odd turns in the 3rd act, but all in all it was good. It was also nice to see a movie with humans and animals in it where the humans weren't all evil and out destroy nature minus a few good ones on the animals side. You don't see that very often.
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2.5. I am really glad this movie is over, these 90 minutes were a chore.Movie is pretentious as hell, it feels superficial and its an exercise in tedium. Yeah the movie has sharp cinematography and it's made well, but so boring and pointless.
The Rodent
01-03-14, 03:50 PM
Boring? Minio lives for that. He'll stare into a cup of coffee for hours (or long enough to make a movie better than Fellini) :)
Or for so long the friction makes it stay warm.
You can read what some MoFos think of Last Year at Marienbad and some other Resnais here (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=16076). Marienbad is at the bottom of page 1 and continues on page 2.
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 05:04 PM
I am really glad this movie is over, these 90 minutes were a chore.Movie is pretentious as hell, it feels superficial and its an exercise in tedium. Yeah the movie has sharp cinematography and it's made well, but so boring and pointless.
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Boring? Minio lives for that. He'll stare into a cup of coffee for hours (or long enough to make a movie better than Fellini) :)
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I'd fall asleep watching 8 1/2 if it wasn't annoying :D
There goes my belief in your cinematic taste. :s
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Daniel M
01-03-14, 05:09 PM
I don't get why so many of you guys here hate 8 1/2, it's a film about life, dreams, creativity and most importantly FILMS. Everyone who loves films and directing should love the film, it's the 'film to end all films' ;)
Soul Surfer
01-03-14, 05:11 PM
Just finished the Two Towers and well actually I liked the Fellowship of the Ring a little better. Still the movie was visually stunning but there were spots that I was finding myself wandering off and being a little bit bored. I still would give the movie a strong 7/10. Hoping Return of the King can bring it home with a splash.
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 05:11 PM
Yeah, Pulp Fiction is also supposed to be a masterpiece, but I don't like it. I think we all have some highly regarded movies we personally don't like.
bluedeed
01-03-14, 05:13 PM
Yeah, Pulp Fiction is also supposed to be a masterpiece, but I don't like it. I think we all have some highly regarded movies we personally don't like.
Potemkin
The Gunslinger45
01-03-14, 05:16 PM
Yeah, Pulp Fiction is also supposed to be a masterpiece, but I don't like it. I think we all have some highly regarded movies we personally don't like.
You and me see eye to eye on both of those movies.
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 05:19 PM
Potemkin You didn't like Shame as well. :(
McConnaughay
01-03-14, 05:19 PM
I don't get why so many of you guys here hate 8 1/2, it's a film about life, dreams, creativity and most importantly FILMS. Everyone who loves films and directing should love the film, it's the 'film to end all films' ;)
In your opinion. You're worse than a Gamefly commercial.
"What," Daniel says confused.
Oh, come on! I can't be the only one that sees a Gamefly commercial say, "If you're a real gamer, you gotta have Gamefly."
I mean, well, ****, I guess I better take my one-hundred and fifty games back because evidently unless I go to Gamefly, I am not really a gamer.
UGH.
"Go away," Daniel responds.
Oh.
bluedeed
01-03-14, 05:28 PM
You didn't like Shame as well. :(
That's different, Shame is just bad
The Rodent
01-03-14, 05:29 PM
That's different, Shame is just shameful
That's better
bluedeed
01-03-14, 05:30 PM
I love bluedeed
Woah, woah man
Daniel M
01-03-14, 05:31 PM
In your opinion. You're worse than a Gamefly commercial.
"What," Daniel says confused.
Oh, come on! I can't be the only one that sees a Gamefly commercial say, "If you're a real gamer, you gotta have Gamefly."
I mean, well, ****, I guess I better take my one-hundred and fifty games back because evidently unless I go to Gamefly, I am not really a gamer.
UGH.
"Go away," Daniel responds.
Oh.
You got me :(
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 05:31 PM
That's different, Shame is just bad
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The Rodent
01-03-14, 05:31 PM
Careful, Bluedeed. SC will get bitchy.
Cobpyth
01-03-14, 05:46 PM
I assumed that you actually liked Pulp Fiction and 8 1/2 as they are both pretty 'kinky' at some points, Mr. Minio. :p
What were your issues with these films, if I may ask?
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 05:56 PM
I already stated it somewhere, but let's go for it once more.
8 1/2 I just found very annoying. Same goes for La Strada. In La Strada the girl was pretty annoying. In 8 1/2 I can't remember, but believe everything was. I can't recall anything from it except after it ended I was exhausted and pretty angry.
Pulp Fiction I admit I've seen ages ago and after I liked both Kill Bills, Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained I thought I could give it another chance, but then turned on a random scen of Reservoir Dogs and felt I wouldn't like it as much as I wouldn't like PF after a rewatch. I really didn't like its vulgarity, although it's not something I care about in other films.
Probably before I die (if you don't slit my throat earlier for not liking these two) I will watch them again, but no certainty I will like them.
Cobpyth
01-03-14, 06:10 PM
Probably before I die (if you don't slit my throat earlier for not liking these two) I will watch them again, but no certainty I will like them.
Don't worry, I won't. ;)
I think you have a very specific, but generally cool style of films that you like and I was just wondering why you weren't a fan of these two, because they pretty well fit your tastes (as far as I know).
RepentantSky
01-03-14, 06:12 PM
Megamind 4.6/5. The movie is actually really good but a few of it's jokes fall pretty flat. Other than that, it looks great, the characters are good, it was an overall good time.
The Rodent
01-03-14, 06:14 PM
Yeah, I wasn't impressed by Megamind... though it was entertaining it's nothing that'll sweep the boards.
I'd rate it around 70% myself.
RepentantSky
01-03-14, 06:18 PM
Yeah, I wasn't impressed by Megamind... though it was entertaining it's nothing that'll sweep the boards.
I'd rate it around 70% myself.
I can see that actually. It's probably mostly down to my adoration of animated films that I rated it like I did. That said, I could totally rip apart that snow queen movie that's trying to cash in on Frozen before it comes out on Blu-ray and DVD. I guess as long as something is decent in animation I'll give it a good go, and in turn I rip the bad in half.
The Rodent
01-03-14, 06:19 PM
Ah, they're one of the many Clone Wars...
RepentantSky
01-03-14, 06:21 PM
Ah, they're one of the many Clone Wars...
There are so many clone movies out there. I can't believe there's actually an Atlantic Rim and movie called "Wings". That one actually really bothers me, because planes isn't even that good. I have no idea what someone is thinking ripping off of something that's already considered bad.
The Rodent
01-03-14, 06:33 PM
Some are made by The Asylum like Transmorphers Vs Transformers or Battle Of Los Angeles Vs Battle: Los Angeles.
But others are blatant Clone Wars. For instance Armageddon Vs Deep Impact or Dante's Peak Vs Volcano... another is the recent Snow White films.
There were two that were released recently, one has emotionless Kristen Stewart and the other one was just as forgettable.
I forget the names of them :D but I reckon you'll know what I'm on about.
But yeah, Asylum are just as bad with their Mockbusters.
RepentantSky
01-03-14, 06:35 PM
Yeah I know the snow white ones. They both looked horrible so I didn't even bother with them.
The Gunslinger45
01-03-14, 07:03 PM
Okay so yesterday before I sat through Reefer Madness I saw Frozen again in the theater. What can I say the music numbers are great and it is pretty funny.
This time I opted for the 3D experience. I will say that I find the only time I will shell out extra money for the 3D experience on a regular basis is if the movie is using the three dimensional animation style. Now I generally hate seeing movies in 3D mostly because Hollywood generally throws on the 3D look to a movie that has no business being a 3D movie. Making it a waste of money. The only exception I made for that was for The Avengers, and that was solely to get the box office up on my part. But a Disney Animation Studios, movie like Wreck It Ralph, Pixar, or a Dreamworks movie? These are the kinds of movies that are very good stand alone, but are REALLY enhanced by the 3D experience.
3D can be a very new and exciting cinematic trick if more movies try to do what Gravity did and made a very good movie and used 3D in the way it should be used. Not just rereleasing Jurassic Park as a 3D movie or slapping on 3D to a movie like GI Joe. Otherwise I say give me schlocky psuedo exploitation and B movie ventures like Drive Angry or just use it for 3D animation.
4.5
BlueLion
01-03-14, 07:10 PM
That's different, Shame is just bad
It's better than anything I've seen from Godard personally. :D
That's not exactly a compliment.
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 07:22 PM
It's better than Jaws. Is it now?
Not the way you "say" it. Here's something for you to keep warm in.
http://www.biggerbids.com/members/images/7040/public/2141829_straight-jacket.jpg
I rewatched Rocky IV a few days ago. Blatant Cold War propaganda, but surprisingly well-edited and, as always, very inspiring. I feel like wrestling a bear while climbing a mountain when watching the film.
Daniel M
01-03-14, 07:47 PM
Okay so yesterday before I sat through Reefer Madness I saw Frozen again in the theater. What can I say the music numbers are great and it is pretty funny.
This time I opted for the 3D experience. I will say that I find the only time I will shell out extra money for the 3D experience on a regular basis is if the movie is using the three dimensional animation style. Now I generally hate seeing movies in 3D mostly because Hollywood generally throws on the 3D look to a movie that has no business being a 3D movie. Making it a waste of money. The only exception I made for that was for The Avengers, and that was solely to get the box office up on my part. But a Disney Animation Studios, movie like Wreck It Ralph, Pixar, or a Dreamworks movie? These are the kinds of movies that are very good stand alone, but are REALLY enhanced by the 3D experience.
3D can be a very new and exciting cinematic trick if more movies try to do what Gravity did and made a very good movie and used 3D in the way it should be used. Not just rereleasing Jurassic Park as a 3D movie or slapping on 3D to a movie like GI Joe. Otherwise I say give me schlocky psuedo exploitation and B movie ventures like Drive Angry or just use it for 3D animation.
4.5
Good to hear this Gunslinger, I also loved Gravity although haven't seen much else in 3D. By the way, I've been meaning to ask, could the removed top 10 mean possibly a new top 100 or something? If so, I'm looking forward to it :D
Mr Minio
01-03-14, 07:50 PM
Not the way you "say" it. Here's something for you to keep warm in.
http://www.biggerbids.com/members/images/7040/public/2141829_straight-jacket.jpg
That's kinky!
thracian dawg
01-03-14, 07:52 PM
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Tomboy (2011) - Sciamma - 4
Ten year old Laure has just moved into the neighborhood during summer vacation, and no one knows her. The film is kind of sweet and quietly dramatic―as each day brings a another obstacle that has to be overcome in her quest to live as a boy.
http://s29.postimg.org/mz4xkby47/lafaute2.jpg
Blame it on Fidel (2006) - Gavras- 4.5
When her uncle disappears into Generalissimo Franco's torture mill, her father steals across the border and brings his wife and child to live with them in France. From this, her parents begin to get interested and actively involved in politics. Nine year old Anna begins to slowly leave behind her picture perfect, privileged life style. She's got a great petulant little girl face with which she registers her disapproval to this change.
The Gunslinger45
01-03-14, 08:01 PM
Good to hear this Gunslinger, I also loved Gravity although haven't seen much else in 3D. By the way, I've been meaning to ask, could the removed top 10 mean possibly a new top 100 or something? If so, I'm looking forward to it :D
Expect a new top 50 (maybe 100) around my one year mark.
Daniel M
01-03-14, 08:13 PM
Expect a new top 50 (maybe 100) around my one year mark.
I've been planning a new one for ages now, hence the themed top 10s, might do it sometime this year when I'm fully content with the 100 films, just I watch so many great films it's always changing :D
The Gunslinger45
01-03-14, 08:21 PM
My list has changed a bit as well. I will say this, I have re-evaluated my movies to not only just say what are my favorite films, but also where my journey with them started and where major turns were made.
The Sci-Fi Slob
01-03-14, 08:29 PM
The Worlds End - 8/10
Assault on Wall Street - 5/10
Upstream Color - 9/10
Alien 3 - 8/10
Memento Mori
01-03-14, 09:08 PM
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American Hustle
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Very good film in many ways: great directing, screenplay, great acting and soundtrack. Christian Bale was amazing in this movie, the proof of the great actor he is.
bluedeed
01-03-14, 09:22 PM
It's better than anything I've seen from Godard personally. :D
Well, it's far less (inspired) radical
That's not exactly a compliment.
I think that Hong Sang-soo is better than Shane Carruth
It's better than Jaws. Is it now?
Nope
Nostromo87
01-03-14, 09:26 PM
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4.5 (9.0/10)
this was the theatrical version, but i also have access to the restored version based on Orson Welles' notes
what are your guys thoughts along those lines?
Restored version is better. I give it 3.
Cobpyth
01-03-14, 10:06 PM
Restored version is indeed better!
I give it 5.
rauldc14
01-03-14, 10:21 PM
Just saw Captain Phillips. A very solid 7.5/10 and Hanks gave a very notable performance to add to his resume.
The Gunslinger45
01-04-14, 12:11 AM
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5
Bad Grandpa-Hilarious film, an excellent watch if you are in the mood for a irreverant comedy. Probably the funniest film I've seen from 2013. 3
Nostromo87
01-04-14, 01:13 AM
the first and third acts of this film are gold
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Full Metal Jacket
4.5+ (9.5/10)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmILOL55xP0
Glad you liked FMJ, it is a very good war film. I do however prefer Paths of Glory to FMJ though.
cricket
01-04-14, 02:04 AM
Bad Grandpa-Hilarious film, an excellent watch if you are in the mood for a irreverant comedy. Probably the funniest film I've seen from 2013. 3
I was a jackass long before Jackass came out so I look forward to this.
honeykid
01-04-14, 05:41 AM
Hoping Return of the King can bring it home with a splash.
It does, but it's still not as good as Fellowship. BTW, there'll come a point where you think it's ending. It's not. This will then happen another 20 times or so. before it's finally over.
I think we all have some highly regarded movies we personally don't like.
Oh, you know it. :D
Potemkin
Yep, that's one of them.
I can't believe there's actually an Atlantic Rim
Yeah, Atlantic was out before Pacific. I'm actually more interested in seeing Atlantic. :D
Hit Girl
01-04-14, 05:59 AM
I have been watching some ghost stories adapted from works by M. R. James. I understand that these have been traditionally shown on British tv around Chrsitmas. There's no blood or gore, so if you're looking for slasher fare go somewhere else. If, however, you're like me and prefer an atmosphere of dread, creepy visions of things that may not be human and other other-worldly phenomena, these might be of interest.
A Warning to the Curiious (1972) 8.5/10
The Treasure of Abbott Thomas (1974) 7/10
The Ash Tree (1975) 6.5/10
Stigma (1977) 7/10
A View from a Hill (2005) 8.5/10
Whistle and I'll Come to You (1968/ remake 2010) 9.5/10 remake 8.5/10
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Enjoy!
I don't know why, but I feel advised to share this excellent film. It is easily one of the most dismal, tragic, real, bleak, and harrowing films I have ever seen, and a very honest and poignant depiction into incest and how it impacts people. It is very haunting and emotive - the cold, isolated atmosphere and the overall sense of alienation this film spawns. It is also directed by Tim Roth, who I am sure most of you have heard of. I can not believe this is his only directing credit to date.
I just feel as if more people need to see this film. It is so terribly underrated and deserves more recognition. Here is a link to the film in its entirety:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXOp9Rp5ekg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXOp9Rp5ekg
Here is the IMDb plot, as well:
Tom (Freddie Cunliffe), an alienated 15 year old boy, finds the that opportunity for close observation of his father, after their move from London to rural Devon and the birth of a new baby, reveals a world run through with darkness and pain. Tom is unable to reconcile the life he's known what he sees with his own eyes, and blames his 18 year old sister, Jessie (Lara Belmont). Both Tom and Jessie struggle to find some path to truth and sanity as the human forces around them work in polarity with their isolation to either assist them, or destroy them.
Obviously it is a pretty distressing experience, especially to those who are particularly sensitive towards the subjects of incest, but this is a very audacious and daring piece. Enjoy to whoever might watch it.
Mr Minio
01-04-14, 09:29 AM
Yeah, Atlantic was out before Pacific. I'm actually more interested in seeing Atlantic. :D Is there Indian Rim? xD
cricket
01-04-14, 10:16 AM
Bad Ass 4.5/10
Danny Trejo is bad ass but this movie was lame ass.
BlueLion
01-04-14, 10:22 AM
Bad Ass 4.5/10
Danny Trejo is bad ass but this movie was lame ass.
song is bad ass too :cool:
Amour-3.5
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Guaporense
01-04-14, 04:07 PM
My rating of La Strada and 8 1/2 is currently both 1.5.
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While you don't like me I like that you are not afraid of trusting your own tastes and rating badly movies that are as well regarded as masterpieces such as Fellini's two main movies. Some people here think that you always should love certain movies otherwise your taste is "inferior".
Soul Surfer
01-04-14, 05:02 PM
The Trilogy is complete. Just finished watching the third movie in the Lord of the Rings series Return of the King and I have to say this one was the best of the bunch. 8.5/10
Mmmm Donuts
01-04-14, 05:57 PM
The Trilogy is complete. Just finished watching the third movie in the Lord of the Rings series Return of the King and I have to say this one was the best of the bunch. 8.5/10
Glad you enjoyed this trilogy as a whole. It totally blew my mind the first time I saw it, and I was about the same age as you are now haha.
So what's next for you? Apart from the great list that others have made for you, I would also like to recommend the Harry Potter Series. I'm sure that plenty of people here would disagree with this choice ;), but I think those kinds of movies fit with your current tastes.
It's up to you, though.
Mr Minio
01-04-14, 06:04 PM
While you don't like me I like that you are not afraid of trusting your own tastes and rating badly movies that are as well regarded as masterpieces such as Fellini's two main movies. Some people here think that you always should love certain movies otherwise your taste is "inferior".
Because you shou... ekhm, I mean, yeah, yeah, you're right. Thanks! :) I'm more and more convinced to give Fellini another chance. Should rewatch 8 1/2 I guess. I might start watching 8 1/2 and turn it off if I still don't like it. Wouldn't like to torture myself with it to the end if I didn't like it again.
And it's not true I don't like you. You're OK, if only quite controversial with your post (honestly, some of them are inane xD) and I like to use it to post some funny gifs and so on.
Glad you enjoyed this trilogy as a whole. It totally blew my mind the first time I saw it, and I was about the same age as you are now haha.
So what's next for you? Apart from the great list that others have made for you, I would also like to recommend the Harry Potter Series. I'm sure that plenty of people here would disagree with this choice ;), but I think those kinds of movies fit with your current tastes.
It's up to you, though.
I second this. Soul Surfer you would adore the Harry Potter films.
The Gunslinger45
01-04-14, 06:15 PM
I know you said you were going to see them, but I think you would like The Hunger Games if you have not already.
I can't comment on the Harry Potter movies since I have not read the books or seen the movies.
Miss Vicky
01-04-14, 06:17 PM
I'll second both The Hunger Games and Harry Potter for Soul Surfer. I personally can't stand the Harry Potter movies, but if you like Lord of the Rings, they're probably up your alley. I enjoyed both Hunger Games movies, though I don't love them.
Mr Minio
01-04-14, 06:22 PM
I didn't like Harry Potter films. Then again I only saw 3 or 4 first installments.
bluedeed
01-04-14, 06:29 PM
I didn't like Harry Potter films. Then again I only saw 3 or 4 first installments.
Don't keep going with them, why eat a fifth cheeseburger if you didn't like the first four you ate? The third one (with Cuaron's direction) is the best anyways.
Mmmm Donuts
01-04-14, 06:31 PM
I didn't like Harry Potter films. Then again I only saw 3 or 4 first installments.
I feel like they've improved somewhat with each new installment, but I don't think to a point where you would find yourself really enjoying it.
If she likes the first one (which has some seriously outdated looking CG), she should be fine.
Daniel M
01-04-14, 06:33 PM
Don't keep going with them, why eat a fifth cheeseburger if you didn't like the first four you ate? The third one (with Cuaron's direction) is the best anyways.
Yeh 3rd one is best by far for me - only one that I think is actually great as a stand alone film and not part of a series which doesn't intend for them to be 'great films' in a way that some do, if that makes sense. I don't dislike any but I wouldn't choose to watch them again if I had the chance, they are what they are and I think you you know exactly what you're getting going in. I would recommend them to you and people who like similar sorts of fantasy films, for what they are, they're done well.
Cobpyth
01-04-14, 06:35 PM
The third one is the best of the series (the last one came close), but they are all enjoyable to a certain point, in my opinion. The Harry Potter films and books are very much part of my youth, though, so I might be biased.
I watched Enough Said yesterday. The film that is known as James Gandolfini's last on-screen performance before his unexpected, tragic death. It is a very quick-witted, mature observation on middle-age relationships and all of its idiosyncrasies, but it felt a bit uneven at times. Nonetheless, a nice little slice of romantic comedy, and a film I would recommend. Pretty well-written, too.
Huh,hi guys,lets get back in to this...I watched The Game yesterday for a 3 or 4th time,so this is what I think about it...I must say one thing before we start,they need to be really rich in order for this plot to work I mean they need to have so much money that they can wipe ass with it,I don't mean rich,they need to be very,very,very,very,very rich...OK,I might post few spoilers but nothing big,some minor stuff...
I do like how he gets in contact with that company,cuz let's be honest with all his money he still had boring life and he could use his money to get something that he didn't had for years(not sex),so i can buy that.But I have a problem with that company having whole city working for them,but let's say that they can pull it of,plan they had in mind could go bad at so much points in the movie,who approved plan with so many wholes???Ending was total CRAP!I watched whole movie and that is how it ends,really?If someone done that **** to me...Well let's just say i whould go all Joker style on him...It was so poor ending,all of a sudden he was like "ah ok that **** just happend,I almost died,let's party with 100 people(he knows only 10)...Acting was good,story was ******,plot twist,God why that happend...Don't get me wrong this movies was ok,it is ending that made it bad for me,I saw that it is good ranked on IMD,some people maybe don't have same opinion...This is thriller not a fiction so i just can't buy this movie...
VERDICT--- 6-10
^I'd give The Game a 3.5 personally. It's a great thriller, but the film's final act is awful because it spoonfeeds the viewer and doesn't leave any room for interpretation.
^I'd give The Game a 3.5 personally. It's a great thriller, but the film's final act is awful because it spoonfeeds the viewer and doesn't leave any room for interpretation.
I can see what parts of movie you did like...If ending was not that bad i whould give it 7-10,but ending was so bad,so so so bad...Spoonfeeding part 100% correct :) :D
Skepsis93
01-04-14, 07:28 PM
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Peter Jackson, 2013)
Decent entertainment and probably wonderful if all you're looking for is spectacle, but Jackson's The Hobbit is still a weak imitation - a parody, at times - of The Lord of the Rings. The best that can be said is that it's better than the first instalment, but not by much.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Peter Jackson, 2013)
Decent entertainment and probably wonderful if all you're looking for is spectacle, but Jackson's The Hobbit still a weak imitation - a parody, at times - of The Lord of the Rings. The best that can be said is that it's better than the first instalment, but not by much.
3-
Eh,I don't see it as a copy,it is about Sauron,Dwarfs and Middle Earth you can't change it that much,I'm with you on rating part,but I just don't see it as a copy.
Daniel M
01-04-14, 07:34 PM
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Peter Jackson, 2013)
Decent entertainment and probably wonderful if all you're looking for is spectacle, but Jackson's The Hobbit is still a weak imitation - a parody, at times - of The Lord of the Rings. The best that can be said is that it's better than the first instalment, but not by much.
3-
Sounds pretty bad, unfortunately, a real shame especially considering how much I know you like The Lord of the Rings, Skepsis. Didn't realise you disliked the first of the trilogy either, what rating do you give that?
Skepsis93
01-04-14, 07:42 PM
2.5 if I remember right. I still think Jackson is a good director but I have no idea why he thinks he can make something on the same emotional and physical scale of LOTR with drastically different source material. Doomed from the start, if you ask me.
Skepsis93
01-04-14, 07:44 PM
Eh,I don't see it as a copy,it is about Sauron,Dwarfs and Middle Earth you can't change it that much,I'm with you on rating part,but I just don't see it as a copy.
Not really the point I'm making. He's not remaking LOTR but he is trying to recreate the formula that made it so brilliant. The problem is that this time around he's trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
Not really the point I'm making. He's not remaking LOTR but he is trying to recreate the formula that made it so brilliant. The problem is that this time around he's trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
Ah,that is another story,yep you are right there,I was thinking about something else,never mind...Yep it fells sometimes a bit odd but yea...As I said i whould give it same rating as you did.
Cobpyth
01-04-14, 08:21 PM
Huh,hi guys,lets get back in to this...I watched The Game yesterday for a 3 or 4th time,so this is what I think about it...
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This is thriller not a fiction so i just can't buy this movie...
VERDICT--- 6-10
On the contrary. It is 100% fiction.
The Game isn't really meant to be taken too literally. It's more like an idea that is thrown into the mold of a thriller.
It worked pretty well for me. I'd give it a 3.5(+). It's also a very entertaining first viewing.
BlueLion
01-04-14, 08:59 PM
^I'd give The Game a 3.5 personally. It's a great thriller, but the film's final act is awful because it spoonfeeds the viewer and doesn't leave any room for interpretation.
Not only did I feel that I was spoon-fed, in a way I also felt as though Fincher slapped me in the face with my own hand. It's like he went: "hahaha, how about this for a twist you fool. Now give me your hand. Slap, slap, slap". Fincher is basically Sean Penn's character, and we're Michael Douglas.
Not a bad thriller though.
Memento Mori
01-04-14, 09:02 PM
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12 Years a Slave
8,5/10
Amazing movie.
RepentantSky
01-04-14, 09:40 PM
Gran Torino. An awesome film, 4.9/5. There were a few slow moments but otherwise it was just great watching all of the characters grow and change as and give what they did to the film. The characters just played off of each other really well, and the ending, what an ending. I dare not spoil such a terrible yet great event. Anyone who hasn't seen it really needs to.
cricket
01-04-14, 10:13 PM
Eden 7.5/10
It plays like a made for cable movie, but it's well done. I give it extra points for spotlighting a real problem that many people are blind to.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6c/Eden_Poster.jpg
http://images.fandango.com/images/fandangoblog/theatrical-release-poster.jpg
Dallas Buyer's Club-3.5+
rauldc14
01-04-14, 11:18 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4f/The_Hobbit_-_The_Desolation_of_Smaug_theatrical_poster.jpg
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Peter Jackson, 2013)
Decent entertainment and probably wonderful if all you're looking for is spectacle, but Jackson's The Hobbit is still a weak imitation - a parody, at times - of The Lord of the Rings. The best that can be said is that it's better than the first instalment, but not by much.
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I gave it a 7/10 today. I liked the 1st one better.
The Gunslinger45
01-04-14, 11:40 PM
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A re telling (or reimagining) of the ancient Greek myth in Brazil during Carnival. A good movie enhanced if you are familiar with the myth. Otherwise enjoy the excellent scenery of Rio, the beautiful shots, and beautiful girls!
4
I watched The Children Are Watching Us. In typical De Sica fashion, it ends on a rather cynical note (and it has this dismal undercurrent throughout), but its bleak and honest message is unfortunately obscured and smothered by the rather schmaltzy acting and unevent script.
Not one of his best, but passable.
Frightened Inmate No. 2
01-05-14, 01:01 AM
the game is so much fun. the ending is kinda bad, but there was virtually no plausible way to end it, besides leaving it open-ended, but that would probably have felt pretty lazy. it's just a great ride. 88/100
Soul Surfer
01-05-14, 01:27 AM
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey reminded me somewhat of the Fellowship of the Ring. It had its moments and the best parts were with Gollum. I still am looking forward to the 2nd part of The Hobbit so it wasnt that bad of a movie. 7/10
RepentantSky
01-05-14, 01:53 AM
Madagascar 4.8/5. Some of the animation wasn't even able to match Toy Story which considering how many years there were between the two of them there was no reason for that. Or at the very least it annoyed me a bit. That said, it was actually a pretty funny movie. I thought a lot of the jokes were going to be weak but I laughed when I wasn't expecting to. The characters are a lot of fun as well. I need to see the other two now because these were well worth watching.
Pussy Galore
01-05-14, 03:10 AM
The Wages of Fear (1953) Henri-Georges Clouzot
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53.5 I's a fantastic film. It's totally a genre movie, but made by a top class french director. The action scenes are better than most CGI modern day action scene for my personnal liking because it's real and I actually ask myself: How did they do this? Which was one of the main asset of films in the 50's because they didn't have all the technology we have now. So (to my knowledge) they had to do pretty much all the stunts for real which is definitely the case in this film. I also really liked the ending it made me think a lot.
Ace in the Hole (1951) Billy Wilder
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52.5 It's a really good film and it's probably way ahead of it's time, but for me in 2013 it's nothing new really. Someone who's greedy and self centered doing horrible things. It's really well done and it has a certain film noir aspect to it even though I don't think it's a film noir. it was pretty good, but it's definitely the weakest Wilder I've seen.
^ Ace in the Hole holds more social relevance now than what it did 60 years ago. I think it is one of the greatest films that deals with journalistic integrity and how the media can distort our perceptions on what is really happening. It is also a fairly cynical character study, and Wilder really shies away from any sentimentality or glossy endings.
I'd recommend you watch The Front Page if you haven't already. It is also directed by Wilder and is pretty thematically relevant (albeit more comical and lighthearted), but nevertheless a great film.
Spykakos
01-05-14, 05:24 AM
Hotel Transylvania was the last movie I saw the day before yesterday, and it was actually pretty good! I rate it with a 9/10
mojofilter
01-05-14, 05:37 AM
I saw The Descendants for the second time on DVD earlier tonight.
4.5
Flight - 4
It held my attention from the first to the last second
Scarface (Brian De Palma, 1983)
4
Great crime film, over the top sometimes but always fun, loved Al Pacino in it. Instant favourite.
On the contrary. It is 100% fiction.
The Game isn't really meant to be taken too literally. It's more like an idea that is thrown into the mold of a thriller.
It worked pretty well for me. I'd give it a 3.5(+). It's also a very entertaining first viewing.
I dont know,it was ok movie for me as I said,rating whould be 7-10 if ending was better,but with ending that bad I can't give it better rating,just poor ending for a thriller...
the game is so much fun. the ending is kinda bad, but there was virtually no plausible way to end it, besides leaving it open-ended, but that would probably have felt pretty lazy. it's just a great ride. 88/100
Kinda bad? Hehehe,ok,ok we all have our opinions,it was ok movie,some bad parts ,but that ending just destroyed it for me,I think some people didn't understand what i wanted to say,I don't think this was shi* movie or anything like that,but i just think some parts were bad,ending was idiotic that is all. :D
rauldc14
01-05-14, 03:01 PM
My 2nd viewing of Crimson Tide. It was a lot better the second time around. 7/10
McConnaughay
01-05-14, 03:02 PM
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I finally got around to watching The Prestige. I didn't really know what to expect about the movie whenever I heard reviews and people's praise about the movie, but I recognized some of the variables. Christopher Nolan is the director, and has brought us commendable movies like The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Inception, all of which find their place in my top one-hundred and fifty favorite movies of all-time. Then, there's Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Cain, all three being very good actors, all oddly enough connected to the superhero genre.
I didn't expect it to be as good of a movie as it was, not even close, everything about it was well execute, the story, the atmosphere, and the portrayal of the characters. Was it Christian Bale's best performance? Perhaps, but I know for certain it was Hugh Jackmans' who did absolutely amazing at seemingly losing himself in his mad obsession to the point where his principles became blurred. I thought it was witty, clever, and well-done to a perfect extent. I loved it.
I think it may have been one of my favorite movies that I have ever seen.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d2/Prestige_poster.jpg/220px-Prestige_poster.jpg
I finally got around to watching The Prestige. I didn't really know what to expect about the movie whenever I heard reviews and people's praise about the movie, but I recognized some of the variables. Christopher Nolan is the director, and has brought us commendable movies like The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Inception, all of which find their place in my top one-hundred and fifty favorite movies of all-time. Then, there's Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Cain, all three being very good actors, all oddly enough connected to the superhero genre.
I didn't expect it to be as good of a movie as it was, not even close, everything about it was well execute, the story, the atmosphere, and the portrayal of the characters. Was it Christian Bale's best performance? Perhaps, but I know for certain it was Hugh Jackmans' who did absolutely amazing at seemingly losing himself in his mad obsession to the point where his principles became blurred. I thought it was witty, clever, and well-done to a perfect extent. I loved it.
I think it may have been one of my favorite movies that I have ever seen.
I didn't though you will like it that much,I find it good but not that good, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nostromo87
01-05-14, 03:14 PM
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Return of the Jedi
4.5 (9.0/10)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCHYTILGez8
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McConnaughay
01-05-14, 03:37 PM
I didn't though you will like it that much,I find it good but not that good, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I love Christopher Nolan's cinematic projecting in-terms of directing, as well as Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Cain's acting, it was the best of both worlds in that sense. I also love when magic is incorporating into anything, like in Now You See Me, albeit, this movie has much more depth and character development. Hugh's portrayal of obsession, kind-of like how he was in Prisoners, really made the movie larger than life. Some people don't like the "real" magic in it, but I didn't mind it.
The Dead Zone-3.5+ . Damn solid thriller from Cronenberg.
BlueLion
01-05-14, 04:15 PM
My 2nd viewing of Crimson Tide. It was a lot better the second time around. 7/10
It's much better than The Hunt for Red October imo. Also, the score by Hans Zimmer is goosebump-inducing.
rauldc14
01-05-14, 04:31 PM
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I finally got around to watching The Prestige. I didn't really know what to expect about the movie whenever I heard reviews and people's praise about the movie, but I recognized some of the variables. Christopher Nolan is the director, and has brought us commendable movies like The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Inception, all of which find their place in my top one-hundred and fifty favorite movies of all-time. Then, there's Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, and Michael Cain, all three being very good actors, all oddly enough connected to the superhero genre.
I didn't expect it to be as good of a movie as it was, not even close, everything about it was well execute, the story, the atmosphere, and the portrayal of the characters. Was it Christian Bale's best performance? Perhaps, but I know for certain it was Hugh Jackmans' who did absolutely amazing at seemingly losing himself in his mad obsession to the point where his principles became blurred. I thought it was witty, clever, and well-done to a perfect extent. I loved it.
I think it may have been one of my favorite movies that I have ever seen.
Its a masterpiece. I get a lot of flack but it is my favorite Nolan film.
Pussy Galore
01-05-14, 04:48 PM
^ Ace in the Hole holds more social relevance now than what it did 60 years ago. I think it is one of the greatest films that deals with journalistic integrity and how the media can distort our perceptions on what is really happening. It is also a fairly cynical character study, and Wilder really shies away from any sentimentality or glossy endings.
I'd recommend you watch The Front Page if you haven't already. It is also directed by Wilder and is pretty thematically relevant (albeit more comical and lighthearted), but nevertheless a great film.
I don't know if it's that relevant now. It's a little exaggerated, I don't think that today's journalist wants to create stories to be famous. (maybe because the journalistic industry I know is the one from Quebec and that it's much smaller than most of the USA newspaper)
The Gunslinger45
01-05-14, 04:57 PM
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Solid entertainment.
3.5
donniedarko
01-05-14, 06:06 PM
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5
Hell ya another Hobo With a Shotgun lover, it's almost a top ten movie for me. So much more than a grind house film
McConnaughay
01-05-14, 06:14 PM
Its a masterpiece. I get a lot of flack but it is my favorite Nolan film.
Agreed.
The Gunslinger45
01-05-14, 06:39 PM
Hell ya another Hobo With a Shotgun lover, it's almost a top ten movie for me. So much more than a grind house film
I really like how despite the very over the top villains are, Rutger Hauer plays this very straight. This easily could have been full of lots of winks to the audience, but Rutger gives it his all! He is terrifying when he goes nuts, but before all that he is just a humble bum, like in that scene where he is making the cardboard sign.
RepentantSky
01-05-14, 07:45 PM
Hoodwinked 3/5. While I can forgive the animation for the most part because of how old the movie is, I'm so tired of the kind of story where everyone retells the most important event of a film in a different way. I got tired of that back when rugrats did it. Also, some of the jokes were funny, but mostly, they were pretty flat to me.
The Sci-Fi Slob
01-05-14, 07:45 PM
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Carrie (2013)
The cinematic bilge pumps have been operating at maximum capacity to produce this specimen.
0/10 :sick:
McConnaughay
01-05-14, 07:52 PM
Carrie (2013)
The cinematic bilge pumps have been operating at maximum capacity to produce this specimen.
0/10 :sick:
I wouldn't call it a great movie, or even a good one, but a zero? Really? I wouldn't even call Mortal Instruments, Twilight, Dahmer vs. Gacy, or Getaway a zero, and Carrie was better than all of them.:eek:
McConnaughay
01-05-14, 07:55 PM
Speaking of Getaway, that's the movie that I last saw, and it was, absolutely terrible. I wouldn't say that it's deserving of the two-percent that it got on Rotten Tomatoes, but I'd say it's nowhere higher than a three out of ten. Ethan Hawke isn't the greatest actor, although, I haven't seen the "After" films, and Selena Gomez absolutely sucks. She was extremely irritating, and made me want to rip my hair out at points.
The Sci-Fi Slob
01-05-14, 08:04 PM
I wouldn't call it a great movie, or even a good one, but a zero? Really? I wouldn't even call Mortal Instruments, Twilight, Dahmer vs. Gacy, or Getaway a zero, and Carrie was better than all of them.:eek:
Oh please.. It was absolutely horrendous! A completely pointless remake that did nothing new or exiting with the source material, and was practically an identical clone of the original, only worse.
McConnaughay
01-05-14, 08:12 PM
Oh please.. It was absolutely horrendous! A completely pointless remake that did nothing new or exiting with the source material, and was practically an identical clone of the original, only worse.
"Oh please..."
Oh, that's funny, I thought you were the Sci-Fi Slob, not the Sci-Fi Snob.
Bazinga.
You said that it was a pointless remake, and I'll agree with you in that sense. The movie didn't bring anything new to the idea as a whole, but the fact is that the idea itself was a great idea to begin with, so I don't see how it amounts to a zero. Also, the actress who played Carrie was very capable, and by no means do I believe it equals a "zero". It had absolutely no qualities whatsoever? At the end of the day, you can believe whatever you want, but I think there are more deserving titles like Dahmer vs. Gacy, The Puppet Master, Mortal Instruments, and whatnot.
Zodiac-Before we start,I must say I'm a fan of puzzles,cracking codes,passwords,I love to think fast and to solve things fast etc,I'm talking about this because you maybe don't find this movie as good as I did.Let's start.
First of all acting was good,not epic but good,atmosphere was nice,I love how they all get on with lifes,they all moved forward or backward but they moved,only one person wanted to solve this.Also it shows that even if you are positive about something you can get fuc*ed if you don't have one paper...It is really creepy,imagine if you need to live your life and you know he is out there,he know your name,he knows where you live but you don't know him,chills...Some parts of movie are slow,but i don't mind,it is not action movie,they never tried to be that.They showed how one guy can help,one guy can be important,ending credits are just awesome,I love that kind of ending so much,when something was true I want to see how that people lived their lives.I must say this,it is probably nothing and this is just a movie so yea,probably didn't happen like this in real life,that guy that comes when they record Zodiacs voice,he is having one leg kinda fuc*ed up,he is wearing glasses,I think that is enough to check him at lest a bit,I mean he had all cop info so yea,just my thought on that 10seconds of movie,let's move on...Some funny scenes,that part when they are calling cops from other towns is awesome heheheh,I liked codes,puzzle parts of the movie,they showed how some people can cope with pressure while others can't.I could talk about this movie for a long time,so let's rate it,this will be hard,cuz as i said some really slow parts,but I did like it ehh...
VERDICT-8.8-10(I think that is fair)
"Oh please..."
Oh, that's funny, I thought you were the Sci-Fi Slob, not the Sci-Fi Snob.
Bazinga.
You said that it was a pointless remake, and I'll agree with you in that sense. The movie didn't bring anything new to the idea as a whole, but the fact is that the idea itself was a great idea to begin with, so I don't see how it amounts to a zero. Also, the actress who played Carrie was very capable, and by no means do I believe it equals a "zero". It had absolutely no qualities whatsoever? At the end of the day, you can believe whatever you want, but I think there are more deserving titles like Dahmer vs. Gacy, The Puppet Master, Mortal Instruments, and whatnot.
Im with you on this one,this was horrible movie but not a 0,if this is a 0 then some other movies are -5...It was bad but 0 really? For me it was 2.5 smthing like that.
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Cache-This is a tough film to rate, I'm not sure how to feel about it yet. It's one that I'll have to think about a bit so the next time I do a Movie Tab I'll write a full review.I liked the film, but I'm not sure as to what extent.....
I don't know if it's that relevant now. It's a little exaggerated, I don't think that today's journalist wants to create stories to be famous. (maybe because the journalistic industry I know is the one from Quebec and that it's much smaller than most of the USA newspaper)
Today's journalism is all about hyperbole, sensationalism, and exaggeration in order to attract profit, viewership, and attention. So many stories are skewed, maneuvered, and even fabricated to fit an agenda or some type of bias. I know journalism has always been flawed, but it has gotten considerably worse in recent years.
BlueLion
01-05-14, 10:06 PM
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12 Years a Slave (2013) - 4
Really good, despite its flaws. Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers a convincing performance, the direction is good, and the rest of the cast is solid too.
The score is very, very similar to that of The Thin Red Line and Inception. But it works, so I can't complain. McQueen is obviously a Hans Zimmer fan, since even in Shame he used a theme quite similar to The Thin Red Line. But it worked in that film too, so I can't complain about that either.
Pussy Galore
01-05-14, 10:38 PM
Today's journalism is all about hyperbole, sensationalism, and exaggeration in order to attract profit, viewership, and attention. So many stories are skewed, maneuvered, and even fabricated to fit an agenda or some type of bias. I know journalism has always been flawed, but it has gotten considerably worse in recent years.
Oh, maybe in the US, but I don't think it's the case everywhere. But I see your point.
bluedeed
01-05-14, 10:54 PM
Oh, maybe in the US, but I don't think it's the case everywhere. But I see your point.
US has Aljazeera America now though, which is far more fact based than a vast amount of modern American journalism.
cricket
01-05-14, 11:22 PM
The Lords of Salem 6/10
I liked it a little more than I thought I would. I don't normally like movies about witches and such, but it had some creepy moments and a lot of cool visuals. I always like Sheri Moon Zombie, and Rob Zombie films always have a very good soundtrack and musical score.
US has Aljazeera America now though, which is far more fact based than a vast amount of modern American journalism.
America also spawns a lot of interesting investigative journalism. Al Jazeera is probably the most neutral and objective state-funded network, alongside the BBC.
RepentantSky
01-06-14, 04:03 AM
Madagascar 2, 4.8/5. I rate it the same as the last one because while the animation is greatly improved, it wasn't as funny. It was also was more character focused and the new characters were all pretty good. It was very enjoyable.
the samoan lawyer
01-06-14, 05:37 AM
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In the mood for love.
Outstanding!! Brilliant, beautiful and tragic. This film has stayed in my head for days. My first Kar Wai Wong film and i'll definately be seeking more
9/10
mojofilter
01-06-14, 06:56 AM
I saw The Family on DVD tonight. What a waste of talent! The movie wasn't sure what it wanted to be, a violent gangster film or a comedy. If it was going for black comedy, it failed miserably.
Luc Besson has got to be one of the most overrated and weirdest directors of our time. And it just seems that Deniro is not taking himself seriously as an actor in most of the movies he's making nowadays. I hope he gets a call from Scorsese very very soon! Bring on The Irishman already!
1.5
Cobpyth
01-06-14, 10:28 AM
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In the mood for love.
Outstanding!! Brilliant, beautiful and tragic. This film has stayed in my head for days. My first Kar Wai Wong film and i'll definately be seeking more
9/10
I agree. In the Mood For Love is Kar Wai's masterpiece, but practically everything he has done is interesting to watch. He has a great feeling for visuals and style.
I strongly recommend Chungking Express, Fallen Angels and Days of Being Wild. :)
McConnaughay
01-06-14, 10:32 AM
Today's journalism is all about hyperbole, sensationalism, and exaggeration in order to attract profit, viewership, and attention. So many stories are skewed, maneuvered, and even fabricated to fit an agenda or some type of bias. I know journalism has always been flawed, but it has gotten considerably worse in recent years.
Yesterday's journalism was the same way, filled with nonsensical propaganda, as well as hyperbole. And I don't think it has gotten worse. (At least not in the spectrum of the last one-hundred years, in the last thirty, maybe.) :cool:
the samoan lawyer
01-06-14, 10:43 AM
I agree. In the Mood For Love is Kar Wai's masterpiece, but practically everything he has done is interesting to watch. He has a great feeling for visuals and style.
I strongly recommend Chungking Express, Fallen Angels and Days of Being Wild. :)
All been added to the list, cheers.
BlueLion
01-06-14, 11:38 AM
Luc Besson has got to be one of the most overrated and weirdest directors of our time.
I'm not sure how good Besson is nowadays, but let's be honest, in the 90s he kicked ass.
Brother Blue
01-06-14, 11:54 AM
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I liked it a lot. Didn't love it. Worth checking out just for Christian Bale's performance which is pretty much just a fairly decent Robert DeNiro impression. 3.5+
Arcanis
01-06-14, 12:41 PM
Walking with Dinosaurs was nothing short of a hot mess: an unnecesary live action frame story, awkward documentary-esque moments that didn't seem to know exactly who theyw were aimed for. I only went because it's what my girlfriend wanted to do for her birthday, and even she was apologizing to me throughtout the movie for dragging me along. 3.5/10
Frankenweenie was every bit the movie that ParaNorman (though also good) wanted to be. It was funny, charming and filled with clever, intelligent references to old horror movies. It was an incredibly fun watch. 7.5/10
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Touch of Evil-Touch of Evil is.....(yawns). Touch of Evil is....(yawning intensifies). Touch of ev-zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz(Lucas falls into a deep sleep)
(5 hours later)
Oh hey, where was I. Oh I was talking about Touch of Evil huh? Well the movie is just boring, probably the most boring film I've seen in a very long time. My god I am so relieved it's over.Man this movie is tedious, what a clumsy,awkward piece of film-noir. Chinatown this is not. I give it a 2.5 I guess, not much good here. Clumsy camera-work,questionable acting, and a convoluted script that goes nowhere.Gonna have to watch some Die Hard now or something,get that adrenaline pumping.Fu-zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Daniel M
01-06-14, 10:09 PM
I repped your post as I saw the poster, then I actually read you review, which I completely disagree with. Your points are of course your opinion, but clumsy camera work? You actually think that? Wow.
bluedeed
01-06-14, 10:10 PM
Yo, that's wrong Lucas
mirror mirror
Year of release
2012
Directed by
Jake Schreier
Starring
Frank Langella
Peter Sarsgaard (voice)
James Marsden
Liv Tyler
Susan Sarandon
Robot & Frank
4
I found this to be really quite delightful little film. On the one hand it's a fun, quirky little indie, while on the other it's a deep, bitter-sweet film about ageing. I found the whole thing to be entertaining, wryly funny and really very touching. The laughs come from Frank and his robot companion who make for a very amusing double act, with the robot proving to be the straightest of straight men. The one reason why I'd recommend this film to anyone is the exceptional performance of Frank Langella. In the role of Frank Weld he is just fantastic. Some of the little moments that capture the ailing condition of his character are just heartbreakingly beautiful. Early on we see him talking to his children but there is just no sign of recognition or emotional connection there, he doesn't realise who they are. We see him walking through town with a baffled look on his face as if he's landed on an alien world. My gran has dementia and is getting really bad now and I thought the film captured a lot of it really well, such as the frustration and anger that it causes for both the individual suffering from it and their family around them. It's a truly horrible thing. And because Langella's performance was so affecting it really drew me into the story and made sure that a couple of the emotional punches carried quite a wallop. Through Frank's relationship with the robot the film is able to relate to and comment about father-son relationships. In the role of his kids, both James Marsden and Liv Tyler also impress. Susan Sarandon is a very warm presence, while Peter Sarsgaard's voice works wonderfully for the robot. Greatly recommended.
I don't even care if you guys disagree. Movie is a complete bore, and I'm being extremely open-minded and generous by even giving it a 2.5. To each his own right? I wanted to like it,but It did not do anything for me.
Pussy Galore
01-06-14, 10:17 PM
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If... I'm not a fan of ultra violence in general, but in this case it didn't bothered me that much because I think it was more symbolic. It was a movie about how religious schools are repressive for the students and I guess that Lindsay Anderson by having this very particular ending wanted to reject this oppression of the teachers to the student. I definitely see Alex from Clockwork Orange in Malcolm McDowell's performance. Kubrick probably based his choice on this film.4
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I didn't liked it as much as I thought I would. It was a lot like Kagemusha, but a little better. It's visually beatutiful for sure and the fight scenes are really well made, but the story of King Lear I guess I don't really care for it. On the criterion DVD there's a botus feature where Sidney Lumet talk about the film. Maybe I missed something because he really really really loves it, but it's one I'll rewatch in maybe 2 or 3 years to see if I got it wrong or not. Nonetheless it wasn't bad, but nothing like his movies from the 50's. 3.5
bluedeed
01-06-14, 10:25 PM
To each his own right?
Nah, still wrong
s1n1st3r
01-06-14, 10:29 PM
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The Aviator
First off I would like to say, how did DiCaprio not get an Oscar for this movie? I really like this biopic about Howard Hughes, part of the movie did make me uneasy cause I know people with OCD and it can take over your life. All the actors were good in this and Scorsese is at his best with this. I do prefer Scorsese's gangster film and he is my favourite director but for good reason.
4/5 stars
Skepsis93
01-06-14, 10:29 PM
You're not alone in finding Touch of Evil somewhat tedious, Lucas. But I definitely would not use the word "clumsy" to describe the camerawork, in fact, that and the rest of the visuals are wonderful.
McConnaughay
01-06-14, 10:58 PM
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I had to approach Schindler's List in a different way than a lot of the other movies that I have watched over the years. The length isn't solely what I am referring to, which was a winded three and a half hours, but the stylization, pacing, and cinematography itself. The movie is relatively long, but that wouldn't mean very much if it was say, Lord of the Rings, or something like that, in-which a lot happens. Truth be told, while a lot technically happens during Schindler's List, it isn't in the same way.
I treated this movie as a documentary over a lot of the events that happened during the Holocaust with an added narrative. Schindler isn't a bad character, and their story isn't necessarily a bad one either, but it is ultimately too long in the shuffle and it was more powerful and enjoyable for me whenever I took it this way. I liked a lot of the symbolism that I saw, the dark and dreary camera-work, as well as the little moments of color added in, but more than that, I appreciated the hollowing events that were displayed.
I was excruciatingly bored for a lot of the movie, but somewhere along in the second-hour I got a second-wind. Before all of this, there was harrow demonstrations of cruelty, but by the time that they started showing the gas-chambers, the thought of what this was all about stop being so remote, and the movie became a lot realer. So yes, I don't take this as much of a movie, but as a documentary and an insight into the horrors that we allowed happen, and a good one.
Cobpyth
01-06-14, 10:59 PM
Clumsy camera work? Boring?
I don't know what film you watched, but it's definitely NOT Touch of Evil.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg8MqjoFvy4
This is probably one of the most awesome (long) opening shots EVER and you call the camera work clumsy? I think it's pretty close to perfection.
Lucas, you need some sleep and then you have to watch it again. :p
Also, watch the 1998 re-release, which is the best version. I hope you watched that one.
Pussy Galore
01-06-14, 11:00 PM
I think the movie should be more centered on Oskar Schindler himself instead of on the jews
Soul Surfer
01-06-14, 11:13 PM
12 Angry Men: If one word could describe this movie it would be brillance. For 12 actors in a black & white film to keep a 13 year olds attention for 1 hour and 30 minutes is just pure brillance. Each actor gave a spectacular performance which added to this movie being something I think anyone of any age should see. It is going in my Top 10 movies and I rate it 10/10.
Mmmm Donuts
01-06-14, 11:18 PM
12 Angry Men: If one word could describe this movie it would be brillance. For 12 actors in a black & white film to keep a 13 year olds attention for 1 hour and 30 minutes is just pure brillance. Each actor gave a spectacular performance which added to this movie being something I think anyone of any age should see. It is going in my Top 10 movies and I rate it 10/10.
Awesome review! :up: I'm very impressed that someone of your age decided to watch something like this, as you pointed out. Even I haven't watched it yet.
(sighs) fine the camerawork was nice....I still don't like the movie though.Maybe I'll give it another chance sometime in the future.
Oh and Donuts go watch 12 Angry Men. Movie is brilliant. :)
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Highly experimental filmmaking on display. One of the most purely surrealist films I have seen. Intricately edited and nicely shot (especially for its day), but none of the imagery really stuck with me. In other words, the film did not evoke anything out of me other than the geek in me saying "this is interesting". Then again, I did not expect anything particularly enthralling (from a truly 'impacting' standpoint) since the film is 84 years old, but it is nonetheless a very interesting piece, and arguably one of the figurehead avant-garde films.
Mmmm Donuts
01-06-14, 11:32 PM
Oh and Donuts go watch 12 Angry Men. Movie is brilliant. :)
I know *sigh*. I'm so far behind in my movie watching lately. I'm starting school tomorrow, so I expect I'll have even less time. You also said that you were starting in January, right?
s1n1st3r
01-06-14, 11:38 PM
I still have to watch Schindler's List heard it goes for a while and can be boring in parts.
I know *sigh*. I'm so far behind in my movie watching lately. I'm starting school tomorrow, so I expect I'll have even less time. You also said that you were starting in January, right?
Yeah I'm back in school as of today. I'm still going to try to see at least 3-4 movies a week, that's the goal at the moment.
I still have to watch Schindler's List heard it goes for a while and can be boring in parts.
No boredom.
McConnaughay
01-06-14, 11:44 PM
I still have to watch Schindler's List heard it goes for a while and can be boring in parts.
Quite a bit of boredom. Good flick though.
s1n1st3r
01-06-14, 11:46 PM
I don't mind Liam Neeson as an actor so that might entice me to watch it sooner rather than later.
Powdered Water
01-06-14, 11:47 PM
Schindler's List is a must see. Pretty important flick, really.
McConnaughay
01-06-14, 11:50 PM
Schindler's List is a must see. Pretty important flick, really.
Agreed, but I still think there is PLENTY of boring moments in it. I won't kid myself in thinking other-wise.
Pussy Galore
01-06-14, 11:53 PM
As far as WW2 movie goes I think the best one if Judgment at Nuremberg :P
s1n1st3r
01-06-14, 11:54 PM
Schindler's List is a must see. Pretty important flick, really.
No doubt it is important but sometimes I have to prepare myself for movies like this.
cricket
01-07-14, 12:15 AM
Dead Man Down 7.2/10
I thought it was good all around, but not great in any regard. Good acting, story, and atmosphere.
As far as WW2 movie goes I think the best one if Judgment at Nuremberg :P
That is a great film, I agree. Tops the list as one of the best courtroom dramas out there.
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Donnie Darko
The hell did I just watch?
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bluedeed
01-07-14, 12:58 AM
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Which is 78/65 in ASCII! That's impressive
I didn't know whether to give it a 5 or a 1. Movies like these aren't for me.
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