Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[Godoggo]

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(Jim Sharman, 1975)
3.5
I don't typically like musicals, but this bizarre, campy, gender-bending cult-classic is unlike any musical I've seen. Hell, it's unlike any movie I've seen. The musical numbers are fantastic. The songs are catchy. Tim Curry is excellent as the "sweet transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania." I laughed consistently throughout the run-time and I had a great time while watching it, so much so that it almost makes me want to dress in drag and join the party. I'm sure Sexy has a corset and some silk stockings that I can borrow.

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Did you see it at a theater? Every once in a while they will play it here. It's a ton of fun to get dressed up and go.

[cricket]

Did you see it at a theater? Every once in a while they will play it here. It's a ton of fun to get dressed up and go.

You're right, I used to go all the time. They still play it in Harvard Square. I've never seen the movie at home.

[Jack1]

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Excellent film about the French Resistance. 8/10.

[MovieGal]

Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki aka Wolf Children (2012) ~ 8.5/10

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I was really impressed with this film. It was beautiful. This was as good as any Studio Ghibli film. I would love to see more done by Studio Chizu. The music, the art, even some of the scenes looked real, not animated. I definitely would watch this again.

[cricket]

The Way We Were (1973) 2.5

It's carried and uplifted by the enormous star power of Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, and an all time great theme song. With nothing else going for it, it eventually starts to wear thin.

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[honeykid]

I remember being really bored by it and turning it off early. This won't be a surprise to many and certainly not mark. :D Streisand and Redford? I'm not a fan of either and, as you said, that and the theme song is all it has. So, for me, it's just the theme song and I can hear that without sitting through the film.

[rauldc14]

Gran Torino on a rewatch. A 9.5/10 film for me.

[cricket]

I remember being really bored by it and turning it off early. This won't be a surprise to many and certainly not mark. :D Streisand and Redford? I'm not a fan of either and, as you said, that and the theme song is all it has. So, for me, it's just the theme song and I can hear that without sitting through the film.

Yea I expected a slow movie but I also expected some emotion, but I didn't get that. I didn't like Redford in The Sting, but I've liked him in everything else I've seen with him. This is my 2nd Streisand movie, after Nuts; I'm not convinced she's a great actress, but I do see a bit of magic with her.

[Miss Vicky]

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(Jim Sharman, 1975)
3.5


Have you seen Hedwig and the Angry Inch? It's another gender-bending musical and is incredibly witty, though far less campy than Rocky Horror. It's not a traditional break-out-in-random-song-and-dance-in-the-middle-of-a-conversation type musical though, which might make it more appealing to someone who doesn't usually care for musicals.

[mark f]

The only time Redford got a Best Actor nom was for The Sting. :)

[cricket]

The only time Redford got a Best Actor nom was for The Sting. :)

I know, I just didn't see his charisma in that movie. It's also a movie that I've liked less, the more I've thought about it.

[Pussy Galore]

Robert Redford is absolutely fantastic in Jeremiah Johnson (I also like him in Butch Cassidy, The Sting and All The President' Men)

[cricket]

Robert Redford is absolutely fantastic in Jeremiah Johnson (I also like him in Butch Cassidy, The Sting and All The President' Men)

I had never heard of Jeremiah Johnson before. I just looked it up and it looks good; I'll add it to my list. I also liked him in Butch Cassidy, All the President's Men, The Horse Whisperer, Sneakers, and Indecent Proposal. I'll probably watch Three Days of the Condor this week.

[Captain Spaulding]

Did you see it at a theater? Every once in a while they will play it here. It's a ton of fun to get dressed up and go.

No, I watched it at home. Now that I know some of the words to the songs and whatnot, I'd love to watch it with a passionate audience.

Have you seen Hedwig and the Angry Inch? It's another gender-bending musical and is incredibly witty, though far less campy than Rocky Horror. It's not a traditional break-out-in-random-song-and-dance-in-the-middle-of-a-conversation type musical though, which might make it more appealing to someone who doesn't usually care for musicals.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been on my watch list for quite some time, but I still haven't gotten around to seeing it.

The Way We Were (1973) 2.5

I just recorded this off of TCM earlier today.

[Miss Vicky]

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been on my watch list for quite some time, but I still haven't gotten around to seeing it.

You should give it a go soon.

I watched it on the recommendation of some of my favorite MoFos. I usually hate musicals and was not expecting Hedwig to be an exception, but - as you can see in my profile - I loved it. I even bought the soundtrack.

[honeykid]

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has been on my watch list for quite some time, but I still haven't gotten around to seeing it.
Do. It's a really good film. SC and I (can't remember if MV had seen it by then or not) managed to get it on the Millennium list. :D And, if you like those two, you might like Repo!: A Genetic Opera, which I thought was rather entertaining, too. It's quite a big jump, though.

[Miss Vicky]

Do. It's a really good film. SC and I (can't remember if MV had seen it by then or not) managed to get it on the Millennium list. :D And, if you like those two, you might like Repo!: A Genetic Opera, which I thought was rather entertaining, too. It's quite a big jump, though.

No, I hadn't. The Millennium List (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=29532&highlight=hedwig&page=4) is what got me to watch it, since you and Sexy voted for it and Mark F said he thought I would like it. It definitely would've taken a much higher spot than #98 on the countdown if I'd seen it in time.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'd like to do a Hedwig commentary with you two (Honeykid and Miss Vicky). And anyone else if they can make it.

If Miss Vicky's too busy, I can always commentate with Honeykid. I commentated for it already with Miss Vicky, but she's welcome to do it again if Honeykid wants to with me.

[Miss Vicky]

As long as the time frame works for me, I'd be up for doing a three way with you guys. ;)

[honeykid]

Sounds like fun. I've got a feeling this week may be a bit all over the place, so I might have to play it by ear.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

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i loved this. godard has so much fun playing with color and with the conventions of cinema, as well as being an interesting look at relationships, but that just seems like icing on the cake. this might be in my top 10.

96/100

[the samoan lawyer]

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Pepe le Moko - 3.5+

Classic tale of a criminal living in the Casbah. Very cool film.

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Dream Home - 3+

Slasher movie from Hong Kong about a young woman who will do anything to get the home of her dreams. Much better than expected. Plenty of gore and some of the killing scenes were hilarious.

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From here to Eternity - 3.5
Excellent war film with great performances from Sinatra and Lancaster.

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The Man who knew too lIttle (1997) - 2

Thats me being generous. Absolute drivel.

[RepentantSky]

The Garden of Words, 4.8/5. The animation in this short film is amazing and since it only had two characters to focus on, it made a 45 minute run time really work to it's advantage. I'd like to see more films willing to take on such a movie without all the filler so many like this one that are full length had. It gets a little off from a perfect score because it follows a story that is rather common in Japanese films, but past that it really was quite enjoyable. I'd recommend it to anyone who is a fan of animation.

[cricket]

The Shootist (1976) 4

I've been up and down on John Wayne so far, but I'd have to say that this is my favorite role of his yet. What really surprised me about this movie was how touching it was. A good part of that probably stems from the fact that Wayne was dying during filming, and in this movie, he plays a dying man. It also has an outstanding supporting cast including Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Jimmy Stewart, and more. I really like the director, Don Siegal, who's credits also include Dirty Harry and The Beguiled. Great ending to this as well, something I find very important in Westerns.

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[cricket]

Grand Hotel (1932) 2

This best picture winner does have it's old movie charms; I just couldn't get into it, unfortunately.

[cricket]

The Andromeda Strain (1971) 3

I thought this was a pretty good deadly virus movie from the top 100 Sci-Fi list. There was a little too much time spent in the lab for my liking, but I was interested throughout. It had suspense and a couple of unsettling moments.

[Miss Vicky]

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(Jim Sharman, 1975)

I had seen this movie once before when I was a teenager, so it's technically a rewatch, but it's been about 15 years since that initial viewing and I thought I'd give it another chance. In general, I hate musicals and I hated this one when I watched it all those years ago. Needless to say, I didn't go into this with very high hopes.

Now that I've seen it again, I'm not sure what to think. I didn't like most of the songs and almost everybody in it annoyed the crap out of me - everybody except Tim Curry. He was fantastic. I absolutely loved his... err... balls out, completely uninhibited performance.

So I give Tim Curry a 4.5+ and everything else a 1.5.

Overall Rating: 3

[Sexy Celebrity]

There is a sequel to it called Shock Treatment. I saw it for the first time two years ago.

I thought it was one of the worst movies I had ever seen. It continues with Brad and Janet, but nobody else, and even they are played by different people. It has songs, but it's nothing like Rocky Horror. I would imagine you wouldn't like it, but I don't know.....

[Miss Vicky]

That sounds really awful.

[The Gunslinger45]

There is a sequel to it called Shock Treatment. I saw it for the first time two years ago.

I thought it was one of the worst movies I had ever seen. It continues with Brad and Janet, but nobody else, and even they are played by different people. It has songs, but it's nothing like Rocky Horror. I would imagine you wouldn't like it, but I don't know.....

I had no idea this was a thing, and it sounds terrible.

[JayDee]

I actually just subjected myself to Rocky Horror for the first time a few days back. Not particularly a fan of it. Would go slightly lower than you Vicky with the rating. And Tim Curry was definitely my favourite part as well.


I'd be up for doing a three way with you guys.

:randy:

[cricket]

I think Rocky Horror is an awful movie, but I had a lot of fun, drunken nights seeing it at the midnight show.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I had no idea this was a thing, and it sounds terrible.

That sounds really awful.

The trailer:

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

[Sexy Celebrity]

Oh, I forgot -- the people who played Riff Raff and Magenta are in it.

But they're not Riff Raff and Magenta.

[The Gunslinger45]

Oh, I forgot -- the people who played Riff Raff and Magenta are in it.

But they're not Riff Raff and Magenta.

Lame

[Miss Vicky]

I couldn't even finish the trailer. No way could I sit through that p.o.s. movie.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It was really unbearable. I'm not even sure how to describe the plot. It was very confusing.

[JayDee]

I can't remember where I read it but a while back I saw someone commenting on Rocky Horror Picture Show and that the film wasn't anywhere near as interesting as the cult that it has inspired. Now that I've seen the film I'd probably agree. The film not so much but the amazing cult of sing-along viewings and dressing up is rather fascinating

[Derek Vinyard]

The Others by Alejandro Amenabar

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GREAT . very great movie , Nicole Kidman is simply brilliant and the storyline is one of the best i've ever seen (horror). Certainly An Instant classic for me .

8.7/10

[Sexy Celebrity]

I can't remember where I read it but a while back I saw someone commenting on Rocky Horror Picture Show and that the film wasn't anywhere near as interesting as the cult that it has inspired. Now that I've seen the film I'd probably agree. The film not so much but the amazing cult of sing-along viewings and dressing up is rather fascinating

Maybe, but from what I've experienced, I don't care for it. I went to a midnight screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show around here one time. It was just the gay guys and their hags from some high school drama club acting silly on Saturday night.

[honeykid]

For those outside the UK (or just those who've never come across it before or made the connection) Richard O'Brian, creator of the play and Riff-Raff, presented a programme called The Crystal Maze.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukrqih5BWx0

[Sexy Celebrity]

He also co-wrote Shock Treatment. What's your point?

[honeykid]

There isn't one, other than to inform those who didn't know. They might like to watch it.

[Captain Spaulding]

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Thor: The Dark World
(Alan Taylor, 2013)
1

I guess all superhero movies are geeky to a certain extent, but the Thor movies seem to turn the geekiness up to level eleven. If Iron Man is the cool nerd that gets invited to parties and wins over the girls with his humor, Thor is the nerd with no friends who spends every Friday night in his parents' basement playing Dungeons and Dragons. Maybe that's why, with all its talk of Norse Gods and Frost Giants and Rainbow Bridges, I disliked the first Thor movie. But the first Thor movie is a masterpiece compared to the steaming pile of excrement that is Thor: The Dark World.

Watching Thor try to adapt to life on earth in the first installment provided a few moments of charm and humor, but the majority of the sequel takes place in Asgard or the Nina Realms or whatever the hell they call that CGI wonderland. The villain is one of the lamest and more boring villains that I've seen in a superhero flick--- a man with a paper bag on his head would've been more menacing. Portman and Hemsworth have no chemistry whatsoever. Most of the performances felt phoned in. The story is dumb. The script is a mess. The movie is completely devoid of anything remotely fun or entertaining. I hated this movie with a passion. Not only is it the worst movie from Marvel Studios, it's one of the worst superhero movies I've ever seen. Move over, Batman and Robin, you've got company.

[honeykid]

The villain is one of the lamest and more boring villains that I've seen in a superhero flick--- a man with a paper bag on his head would've been more menacing.
Judge for yourself. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoFfLvy3quA

[rauldc14]

I liked Thor 2 :shrug:

[the samoan lawyer]

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Erin Brockovich - 4



I really didnt expect to like this as much as i did. Julia Roberts was excellent.

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The Man in the White Coat (1951)- 4



A film i knew next to nothing about. Alec Guinness is brilliant again in this hilarious story of a man that invents a fabric that cleans and lasts for life. Definately recommend this.
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Too weird to live, and too rare to die.

[Daniel M]

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Erin Brockovich - 4



I really didnt expect to like this as much as i did. Julia Roberts was excellent.

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The Man in the White Coat (1951)- 4



A film i knew next to nothing about. Alec Guinness is brilliant again in this hilarious story of a man that invents a fabric that cleans and lasts for life. Definately recommend this.

I like Erin Brockovich too, mainly because of Julia Roberts, she acts and also looks great in it :cool:

I was going to watch The Man in the White Suit as it was on iPlayer but I forgot, sounds very interesting so I will try and get to it when I can.

[the samoan lawyer]

@Daniel

I concur about Julia Roberts and definately check out TMITWS, its really good, i also found it on the iplayer.

[Captain Spaulding]

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The Sessions
(Ben Lewin, 2012)
3
Primarily a vehicle for John Hawkes to show off his amazing acting prowess by laying into the role of a handicapped man, much like My Left Foot was for Daniel Day-Lewis, if Daniel Day-Lewis had spent most of that movie on his back, prematurely ejaculating to a fully-nude Helen Hunt. The movie isn't as as deep as I'd expected. The director maintains a tender, sensitive, lighthearted approach to the subject matter, emphasizing humor over pathos. I'm surprised Hawkes wasn't nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. He was certainly deserving, and his performance, along with the performance of Helen Hunt, makes the movie worth watching.

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Homefront
(Gary Fleder, 2013)
2
Although most of his movies are mired in mediocrity, I've come to admire Jason Statham. The action heroes I grew up watching--- JCVD, Stallone, Ah-nuld, Norris, etc.---- are collecting social-security checks nowadays, even if they are still stubbornly cranking out the occasional action flick that audiences primarily ignore. Jason Statham seems to be only actor of this generation willing to carry the old-school, action-hero baton, and I applaud him for it. In Homefront, he plays the same basic character that he plays in every movie, and the plot follows the same familiar formula, but there are worse ways to spend two hours than by watching Statham beat and bloody meth-making white-trash.

[cricket]

Walkabout (1971) 3.5

I thought about rating this higher because I'll remember it more than most films. It's kind of slow, but I found it to be captivating and a little freaky. It has beautiful scenery so I'd recommend it to anyone who likes movies like that. I need to watch it again because it's just that kind of movie. It's on the 50 films to see before you die list, but I have one warning: there are numerous animal killings that appeared real.

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[McConnaughay]

I haven't posted in a while. I don't know how long it has been, but I believe it has been almost a month. Here are the movies that I have watched. I haven''t written a review on them, I've been busy getting things ready for my website.

96. Captain America: The Winter Soldier - April 4th (136 minutes)
97. Pathology - April 6th (93 minutes)
98. Stoker - April 8th (99 minutes)
99. The Lucky Ones - April 9th (115 minutes)
100. 21 Jump Street - April 9th (109 minutes)
101. No Country for Old Men - April 10th (122 minutes)
102. Exorcismus - April 10th (101 minutes)
103. The Wolf of Wall Street - April 12th (179 minutes)
104. Judge Dredd - April 13th (96 minutes)
105. Out of the Furnace - April 13th (116 minutes)
106. American Hustle - April 13th (138 minutes)
107. Without a Paddle - April 15th (95 minutes)
108. The Fifth Estate - April 15th (128 minutes)
109. Groundhog Day - April 16th (101 minutes)
110. This is the End - April 16th (106 minutes)
111. Antiviral - April 18th (111 minutes)
112. Visible Scars - April 21st (102 minutes)
113. Subspecies - April 21st (90 minutes)
114. Subspecies 2 - April 24th (106 minutes)
115. The Pit and the Pendulum - April 29th (97 minutes)

[BrowningIdentity]

Let's see...last movie I watched was...Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. I'd say 6.5, maybe 7 out of 10. Second best in the series, in my opinion.

[JayDee]

Maybe, but from what I've experienced, I don't care for it. I went to a midnight screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show around here one time. It was just the gay guys and their hags from some high school drama club acting silly on Saturday night.

I certainly don't have any interest in taking part myself, just find it quite interesting from an outside perspective how such a film (which I thought was pretty crappy) has managed to generate such a devoted following. I'd say that De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise would be much more deserving of such devotion.

[syj]

The Circus (1928), directed by Charlie Chaplin.

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Not my favorite Chaplin silent film, but the trapeze scene and the tramp pretending to be a mechanical man were great. 3.5

[bowsergeek13]

armageddon 8/10

[edarsenal]

The Shootist (1976) rating_4

I've been up and down on John Wayne so far, but I'd have to say that this is my favorite role of his yet. What really surprised me about this movie was how touching it was. A good part of that probably stems from the fact that Wayne was dying during filming, and in this movie, he plays a dying man. It also has an outstanding supporting cast including Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Jimmy Stewart, and more. I really like the director, Don Siegal, who's credits also include Dirty Harry and The Beguiled. Great ending to this as well, something I find very important in Westerns.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Shootist_movie_poster.jpg


this is one I haven't seen since I was a young'un in the late seventies and have it waiting on DVR to watch soon.


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(REWATCH) Rock and Rule (1983) Canada. rating_4 Pure camp, tongue firmly (and with slippery ease) in cheek rock opera. Been a decade or two since seeing this and it STILL makes me chuckle. Gotta love an indulgence that continues to please ;)


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(MULTIPLE REWATCH) Oldboy Korean rating_5 Severely twisted, incredibly dark, morbidly hilarious. . . I just love this movie more and more every time I see it.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Wait until Dark - 3.5+

Great performance from Hepburn as a blind woman terrorised by a home invasion. Only problem for me was it felt a little too slow but still very watchable.

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The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) - 2

British folk horror that i had heard compared with Witchfinder General. Not that i was a huge fan of WG but TBOSC was not even close to that standard, in fact it was pretty awful. Slow, bad acting and a pretty rubbish plot.

[Masterman]

Erin brockovich
3.5

This was actually a pretty good movie. Very interesting, and a great performance from Julia Roberts. "You Got 2 left feet and ugly fu***** shoes".

http://50anosdefilmes.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2000/08/Erin-1-300x200.jpg

[cricket]

Suspiria (1977) 3.5

Great visuals and music to go along with a good creep factor. I liked it more than I thought I would.

[Derek Vinyard]

Erin brockovich
3.5

This was actually a pretty good movie. Very interesting, and a great performance from Julia Roberts. "You Got 2 left feet and ugly fu***** shoes".

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nice boobies btw hehe

[Swan]

You make such insightful posts, Derek.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Sorry, Wrong number - (1948) - 4.5++

Cant recommend this enough. Awesome performance from Stanwyck who plays an invalid that overhears a murder plot. Film was very Hitchcockian, full of suspense.

[MovieGal]

Jug Face - 4.5/10...

Just a low budget piece of horror trash...

[the samoan lawyer]

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Ashes of time - 3

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Mannequin - 3+

[MovieGal]

Flænset (2000) ~ 5/10

A bit upset with this.. considering Thomas Bo Larsen is a great Danish actor. The film lacked in many places.

[Derek Vinyard]

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas by Terry Gilliam

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One of my favorite of all time certainly. I'm not a drug fan but this film is so freaking hilarious . Johnny Depp and Del Toro are amazing in their respective role and want it or not we truly see the real effect of many kind of drugs ... so for me it's really good .

9.3/10

[Lucas]

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The Double

Just got done viewing this, so i'm still trying to gather my thoughts. But I will say that I really enjoyed it. Maybe even loved it.

I can't talk about this without mentioning how stunning the visual style is. Each shot crisp and beautifully composed, the film really does manage to have a very unique art-style. In his review Cobpyth noted that the film has some similarities with Brazil and the films of Lynch, and I definitely see it.There is an underlying sense of unease to The Double, and while hilarious at times this is still a rather dark piece film. In the first few minutes, I could automatically tell that this was a film for me.The Double drew me in right off the bat, and for the next 90 minutes I was completely hooked. It has a hint of Kafkaesque themes, and it is open to many different interpretations. It's going to be impossible for me to write this review without mentioning Enemy. Another film from this year about doppelgangers. While both films are much different in tone and structure ,even I can't deny that there are some striking similarities. But that's a topic for another day I suppose.

Jesse Eisenberg really nails his role err "roles" in the film. Before I always used to confuse him with Michael Cera for some reason, but he's really impressed me with his performance here and in The Social Network. Still not seeing him as Lex Luthor though (shutters). Getting back on track, I'll just end my review by stating that this isn't really a film that's going to work for most people. If what I have written in the review interests you, then certainly check it out. If not, then it's best to avoid the film. I give it a rating of 4. It suits my tastes,and it was an immensely enjoyable film to watch.

[Cobpyth]

So glad you liked it, Lucas! It definitely had something "Kafkaesque" to it indeed. Have you already seen Submarine from the same director? It's not really comparable to this film in terms of atmosphere or themes, but it's also a visually satisfying film in my opinion.

[cricket]

The Conformist (1970) 3

I feel like maybe I'm underrating this because I'm not a huge fan of political/spy thrillers. I loved the look and style of this, and the plot and characters kept me interested enough through the end.

[Daniel M]

Glad you liked it at least, there has been quite a bit of discussion about it it seems recently. In my opinion one of the most beautiful films ever created, fantastic cinematography.

[cricket]

Glad you liked it at least, there has been quite a bit of discussion about it it seems recently. In my opinion one of the most beautiful films ever created, fantastic cinematography.

Yes I would agree with that and I'd like to see it again. I especially liked the scenes set in the snow; it was pretty awesome.

[McConnaughay]

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Holy Colostomy Bag, Batman! How is it possible that nobody seems to have anything nice to say about The Amazing Spider-Man 2? Rabies and frivolous germs, all of my McConvicts know that I love writing with the utmost of passion, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have an absolute love for movies. Movies in-general, I love 'em, love 'em, .. Love 'em, and the superhero genre is a big part of that. I remember seeing the first two Spider-Man movies in theaters, as well as the first Amazing Spider-Man, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, then, more recently, Iron Man 3, Thor 2, and Captain America 2. These are my thoughts over The Amazing Spider-Man 2...

There was a mixed review about the first installment in the Spider-Man reboot.

Personally, while I didn't think it measured up to the first Spider-Man movies, I thought it was a solid film with a charming cast that had a lot of chemistry. In other-words, I enjoyed it and everybody else is a giant booger-ball for not. I approached the sequel with enthusiasm. "This looks like a video-game," an onlooking trailer watcher proclaimed. Meanwhile, I was gleefully jumping up and down with excitement. There's no raining on my parade, not when it comes to the quick-talking wall-crawler. I heard reviews saying that The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the cinematic equivalent of what Joel Schumacher did with the Batman & Robin movie.

After leaving the theater, I'll admit that I was left with a lot of impressions about the film, but nowhere at all did I think it was a terrible movie. It's certainly a flawed film, but I don't believe it's a terrible one. For those in-need of a recap, the film carries on from where The Amazing Spider-Man left off, Peter and Gwen's relationship is facing the aftershock of Captain Stacy's death. This leads to the introduction of Electro, and one or two others that fans indefinitely anticipated after the thousands and thousands of trailers that we saw prior to the movie.

I think one of the biggest fears that I had going into this movie was that it was going to feel cluttered and campy. And it did.

The Amazing Spider-Man felt a lot darker and more serious than the other Spider-Man movies, both visually and from a storyline perspective. This movie is practically the complete opposite of that.

The movie is without a doubt the silliest installment in the Spider-Man franchise. However, I enjoyed and laughed at a lot of the comedy. "This isn't taking the subject-matter serious enough!"

Have you read the comic-books? When Spider-Man isn't assuming everything is his fault, he is making bad joke after another. The villains are also hammy as hell, but there's something about it. They're self-aware at their cheesiness, and it feels like a joke that both the viewer and the movie are in on. I think that Jamie Foxx turned out being hilariously entertaining, and I had goosebumps when he starts hearing goosebumps. While I enjoy Foxx's work in other movies like Django Unchained and Jarhead, I was really worried that he wasn't going to be comfortable in this role.

Thankfully, I think he did a very good job.

In-fact, everybody had a commendable part in this film, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone doing as tremendous as ever, and Dane DeHaan also did really well. They had a fantastic cast in this film, and the cast was allowed to breath and show their talents.

Unfortunately, the structuring of the film itself leaves a lot to be desired. While everybody does well, the film is disproportionately constructed in such a way that damn-near kills all of the effort. They spend all of this time building toward one idea before building toward a new idea entirely, and by the end of the movie, those ideas hardly mesh together seamlessly. In-fact, a lot of the time, it feels like an incoherent mess. I remember telling one of my friends that the first movie felt like it didn't have very many memorable moments. This movie rectified that problem, because leaving the theater, there are at least three or four moments that I am going to remember and be talking about for years to come.

The problem is that, the minute after going from one thing, they went to the next, and it just felt long-winded, as if the movie never took the time to breath. If you know anything about the comic-books, you'll also realize how predictable the "big" moment is. However, if you watch the film, it's really, really easy to see where they were going within the first ten minutes. To their credit, they handled the "big" moment a lot better than I thought that they were going to. All of my friends and I were expecting it, but we were still thinking, "Holy ****!"

In conclusion, I can't really say that this movie is better than the first from a storyline perspective. Honestly, it isn't as consistent of a narrative, and in-fact, inconsistency is probably the biggest flaw about this film. It is filled with an amazing cast of actors and actresses, but the story with spun together in such a bizarre and long-winded way that it's difficult to digest all of the stuff that is happening on the screen. Even still, I do think that I prefer this film, slightly to the first. Andrew and Emma were as comfortable as ever in their roles, and the villains were a large improvement over the Lizard. The movie was cluttered, but very entertaining and visually astounding.

Thanks for joining me on this edition of Double-O F Lite, and I will see you next time with whatever else that I review.

[The Gunslinger45]

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3

Once again this was not amazing. Particularly for the majority of the film. The movie is over stuffed with too many sub plots it feels very scatter brained. I did not like Jamie Foxx as Electro, and this marks the second time I watched a Spider Man movie and I am distracted by a doopy hair cut. Thankfully it was not Spidey's. I will say on the positive side Andrew Garfield is very good as Spider Man, particularly with his banter with the bad guys. His chemistry with Emma Stone was excellent (though they are dating so that is to be expected). And the end was very good! Iconic if you know the Spider Man mythos.

[Captain Spaulding]

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A Dangerous Method
(David Cronenberg, 2011)
1.5
This talkative, slow-paced period-piece from Cronenberg is an adaptation of a stage play titled The Talking Cure. I think The Talking Cure for Insomnia would've been more apt, since I struggled to stay awake, and I wasn't even tired when I sat down to watch it. Cold and clinical to a fault, the movie is the cinematic equivalent of sitting in a waiting room with a magazine draped across your lap, browsing the side-effects listed at the bottom of an advertisement for the latest depression medication while occasionally glancing at the clock on the wall, wishing you could get the hell out of there. The movie felt like something a teacher would've forced me to watch back in school. Knightley overacts in most of her scenes, and Viggo and Fassbender, as talented as they are, don't have much of a chance to shine when restricted by such dour characters.

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Beginners
(Mike Mills, 2011)
2.5
Christopher Plummer comes out of the closet at age 75, finds himself a much younger boyfriend, then contracts cancer and dies a few years later. His son, Ewan McGregor, mopes around a lot, reflects on earlier periods of his life, dates the adorable Melanie Laurent, breaks up with her for no reason, then wants to get back together. And um . . . yeah. That's the movie in a nutshell. Not surprisingly, the best scenes involve Plummer, but the movie focuses much more on his son. The witty script is stronger than average, but occasionally too clever for its own good. According to Wikipedia (and when is Wikipedia ever wrong?), the movie is based on the director's personal life, which isn't surprising, since the movie feels personal. I'm sure it was cathartic for him to write and direct, but it felt a little too self-absorbed and self-indulgent to me.

[MovieGal]

6.5/10

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[cricket]

Gun Crazy (1950) 3

A quick, enjoyable movie, and definitely the oldest lovers on the run/crime spree movie I've ever seen.

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[cricket]

The Panic in Needle Park (1971) 3.5

I found this to be a very realistic depiction of heroin addicts, with excellent performances. What strikes me most is how nothing has changed in 40+ years. This movie could be made the exact same way today, and it would still be realistic. It's sad that still nothing has been done to really help these people.

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[babu]

Pompeii
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7.0/10

Pretty average film. It's the same old Gladiator story all over again. Expected it to be much better, more like the original novel. But still it's good to watch thanks to Kit Harrington, Emily Browning and nice direction from Paul W.S. Anderson. This movie has some nice special effects. Wish I could see it in 3D.

Winter Soldier

One of the best Marvel movie i have seen so far, only complain I have about this movie is that the awesome, badass Winter Soldier was under-utilized, Could've been given a little bit more screen time. 8.0/10

Yes Man (2008)
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9.0/10

Great performance from Jim Carry here, the story is also great, imagine Jim going on a "Yes" spree, saying "Yes" to everything, even if the situation asks to "hand over all your money to a stranger". Despite some of the awkward scenes (nanny blowjob *WTF !*), i enjoyed the movie throughly.

[gugubee557]

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Great movie, although the ending was a bit disappointing.
4.5

[antbull]

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3.5

Not quite as good as the Lone Wolf and Cub series - but still worth checking out.

[The Gunslinger45]

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5

This is one of my all time favorite movies, so the rating should come as no surprise. But my experience with seeing this film on the big screen was incredible! I have stated before certain movies should be seen on a big screen. This is one of those examples. The theatrical experience magnifies the power and scale of the film! The circus in Jerusalem and the city of Rome becomes gigantic, the chariot race becomes even more thrilling, and the rumble of the theater under the hooves of the horses only add to the experience! I was very fortunate to see this movie at the Cinemark in nearby Temple.

I would have saw The Ten Commandments there as well three weeks ago, but some jackass decided to drive like an idiot and choose to get into a car wreck with me. :furious: But with a fresh set of wheels I was able to see this film in all it's splendor on the big screen. It was worth the trip.

[Swan]

Hey, I'm seeing Ben-Hur on the big screen on Wednesday. It's playing today too. Great film.

[nebbit]

The Panic in Needle Park (1971) 3.5

I found this to be a very realistic depiction of heroin addicts, with excellent performances. What strikes me most is how nothing has changed in 40+ years. This movie could be made the exact same way today, and it would still be realistic. It's sad that still nothing has been done to really help these people.


Thats for sure :yup: I probably haven't seen this since the 70's :eek:

[The Gunslinger45]

Hey, I'm seeing Ben-Hur on the big screen on Wednesday. It's playing today too. Great film.

Indeed. Thank you Cinemark Classic Series!

[Masterman]

Yes Man (2008)
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9.0/10

Great performance from Jim Carry here, the story is also great, imagine Jim going on a "Yes" spree, saying "Yes" to everything, even if the situation asks to "hand over all your money to a stranger". Despite some of the awkward scenes (nanny blowjob *WTF !*), i enjoyed the movie throughly.

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[donniedarko]

The Panic in Needle Park (1971) 3.5

I found this to be a very realistic depiction of heroin addicts, with excellent performances. What strikes me most is how nothing has changed in 40+ years. This movie could be made the exact same way today, and it would still be realistic. It's sad that still nothing has been done to really help these people.

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This looks interesting, I'll try to watch this soon.

[cricket]

Dead Man (1995) 1.5

I found this to be completely lacking in style and atmosphere, as well as achingly boring. The look of the film is very bland and it looked as though much of it could've been filmed in my back yard. I also hated the score by Neil Young, who I love. It had a couple good moments, and I liked some of the characters, but overall this was a dud for me.

[Daniel M]

Ah damn, that's a horrific rating. Disappointing obviously that you didn't enjoy it considering it's one of my favourite films. I know a lot of people find it boring, critics included (Ebert) but I honestly think it's quite a fast pace film with a decent linear story. Maybe the aesthetics are a bit bland but I think that is what Jarmusch goes for, and I think the electric score is weird and wonderful. There's also the interesting, symbolism, humour (Gary Farmer is great), and wonderful smaller roles (Byrne, Molina and Mitchum).

[mark f]

My first reaction was closer to cricket's, but unlike several other Jarmuschs, I've come to enjoy the quirkiness and visuals on repeat watches, That means I raised my rating from 2 to 3.

[JayDee]

You probably won't be surprised that I'm much more in cricket's camp than yours Daniel! :D Though I wasn't as negative with the score. Think I'd have gone about rating_2_5. It's not so much that I hated or disliked it, I was just bemused by it. I'm sure that Jim Jarmusch had a reason behind everything in the movie, I just wasn't that clued in to what it was. And when you're not exactly sure what a scene or moment is trying to say then it has a tendency to come off like the film is being quirky just for the sake of being quirky.

Ah damn, that's a horrific rating. Disappointing obviously that you didn't enjoy it considering it's one of my favourite films. I know a lot of people find it boring, critics included (Ebert) but I honestly think it's quite a fast pace film with a decent linear story.

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[Daniel M]

I am being serious I never got the 'boring slow paced' complaint. People act like you have to get the symbolism to enjoy it. The story itself without symbolism is straightforward, and honestly I feel, fast paced. It's the 'leader' of a town trying to catch a murderer who is wounded as he attempts to escape. What is so weird about that. There's not many scenes like some art house films that use static cameras, long takes, or slow meditative type scenes with a lot of silence.

I stand by my statement.

[Captain Spaulding]

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The Passenger
(Michelangelo Antonioni, 1975)

3.5

I admire verbose writers like Faulkner and Cormac McCarthy, whose sentences tend to go on and on and on (and then on and on some more), but sometimes I prefer to read a writer like Hemingway, with his less-is-more philosophy, who practices a spare, sparse style devoid of bells and whistles. Antonioni takes the same minimalistic approach. This script, in the hands of a different director, would've played like a fast-paced thriller, but Antonioni slows it down. He allows each scene to breathe, emphasizing silence and drawing attention to the wide-open spaces. As a result, this would-be thriller turns into something deeper and more existential.

I think many of us, myself included, occasionally grow bored with the day-to-day monotony of our lives. So what would it be like to leave everything behind--- all of our demands and responsibilities and baggage--- and swap lives with someone else? Instead of being the driver of your own life, you can let go of the wheel and become a passenger in the life of someone else. Imagine the sense of freedom and re-birth and the endless possibilities that open up in front of you. No more nine-to-five. No more nagging wife. No more bills to pay. Every day becomes an adventure. You can fly to another part of the world or fall in love again or do whatever you want.

Jack Nicholson's character seizes such an opportunity when a man bearing a slight resemblance to him dies in an adjacent hotel room. Unfortunately for Nicholson, however, the man is a gunrunner for rebels in a nearby civil war. What should be an open door to a life full of new and exciting possibilities instead turns into a dangerous race for survival. Nicholson gives an excellent, understated performance (no 'crazy eyebrows' here), which isn't surprising, since this film was released during his unheralded string of hot-streak performances in the 70's. Some scenes--- particularly the more typical action-oriented scenes--- feel a bit out of place in the picture, probably due to the differences in tone between the script and Antonioni's approach to the material.

No doubt that this is quality film-making, however; the kind of film that deserves and invites multiple viewings. Modern audiences might struggle with the pace, and, honestly, I wish I'd liked the movie more myself. I can't see myself ever loving this movie, but I definitely think my rating will increase after a re-watch. I'm tempted to increase my rating just because of the seven-minute tracking shot near the end of the film, which is easily one of the most beautifully-constructed and technically-proficient scenes I've ever seen. This "forgotten" film deserves a wider audience, even if it's just for that one scene alone.

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[bluedeed]

I am being serious I never got the 'boring slow paced' complaint. People act like you have to get the symbolism to enjoy it. The story itself without symbolism is straightforward, and honestly I feel, fast paced. It's the 'leader' of a town trying to catch a murderer who is wounded as he attempts to escape. What is so weird about that. There's not many scenes like some art house films that use static cameras, long takes, or slow meditative type scenes with a lot of silence.

I stand by my statement.

Spoken like a true Lynchian

[Miss Vicky]

Great to see that I'm not alone in not loving Dead Man. I didn't hate it and would probably give it a 3 if I'm feeling generous, but I don't think it's anything special. I also found Young's score really irritating.

[Daniel M]

Another great review Captain Spaulding, I must say I have really enjoyed reading your movie thoughts recently. Looks like a film I would like myself, and with it being 70s Nicholson, I'll definitely have to try give it a viewing before submitting my 70s list :)

[Swan]

I for one think Dead Man has a fantastic theme.

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[Captain Spaulding]

Another great review Captain Spaulding, I must say I have really enjoyed reading your movie thoughts recently. Looks like a film I would like myself, and with it being 70s Nicholson, I'll definitely have to try give it a viewing before submitting my 70s list :)

Thanks, Daniel. Judging by your ratings for other films, I'm confident that you'll find plenty to admire in The Passenger. It's the kind of film that JayDee, rauldc, Miss Vicky and a few other mofos would probably hate, so I think it'll be right up your alley. ;)

[rauldc14]

Thanks, Daniel. Judging by your ratings for other films, I'm confident that you'll find plenty to admire in The Passenger. It's the kind of film that JayDee, rauldc, Miss Vicky and a few other mofos would probably hate, so I think it'll be right up your alley. ;)

Me hating a Nicholson film? That would be something new.

[Miss Vicky]

It's the kind of film that JayDee, rauldc, Miss Vicky and a few other mofos would probably hate, so I think it'll be right up your alley. ;)

I love it when people think they know my tastes. Very few of you MoFos ever seem to get it right.

[Daniel M]

It's the kind of film that JayDee, rauldc, Miss Vicky and a few other mofos would probably hate, so I think it'll be right up your alley. ;)

Haha, that's brilliant. I love how you're new and you know the forum perfectly already :p

[Daniel M]

I knew that Miss Vicky would reply that you're wrong, that Raul would say he likes Nicholson, now we just need JayDee to pop up and be angry that we have 'another one of those posters like Daniel'. :p

[rauldc14]

The only Nicholson film I haven't liked is Anger Management.

[rauldc14]

I love it when people think they know my tastes. Very few of you MoFos ever seem to get it right.

Your tastes are very easy to predict. If I like it, you'll hate it. If I hate it, you'll like it. If it has Joaquin, you'll love it.:D

[Captain Spaulding]

I love it when people think they know my tastes. Very few of you MoFos ever seem to get it right.

This might be a bit of a generalization, but it seems like the better the movie, the lower your rating.

Me hating a Nicholson film? That would be something new.

If you're a fan of his more understated roles, like in FIve Easy Pieces and The Last Detail, then you might like it, but I kind of doubt it.

[Miss Vicky]

I'm not saying he's wrong. I haven't seen the movie yet, so I certainly might hate it. I just find it really irritating when people think they know my tastes in movies, because most of the time they don't.

[Miss Vicky]

This might be a bit of a generalization, but it seems like the better the movie, the lower your rating.

Wow. That's not insulting or anything.

[rauldc14]

Well Captain, I'll just have to watch it before the 70s countdown then.

[Captain Spaulding]

Wow. That's not insulting or anything.

I don't think that's insulting, or at least I don't mean it to be insulting. You like what you like, and that's fine, but during my short time here I've seen you give some very low ratings to several great movies, whether it was Mulholland Drive or Boogie Nights or whatever.

Even if Joaquin Phoenix was in The Passenger instead of Jack Nicholson, I still think you'd hate it. Too slow. Too boring. Too empty. Too pretentious. Those would probably be some of the criticisms thrown its way.

[Miss Vicky]

Even if Joaquin Phoenix was in The Passenger instead of Jack Nicholson, I still think you'd hate it. Too slow. Too boring. Too empty. Too pretentious. Those would probably be some of the criticisms thrown its way.

Enough with the Joaquin BS, people. It's really tiresome.

And I don't think I have EVER called a film pretentious.

[Captain Spaulding]

Enough with the Joaquin BS, people. It's really tiresome.

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[mark f]

People tease other people in so many different ways. :)

[Captain Spaulding]

The Panic in Needle Park (1971) 3.5
I found this to be a very realistic depiction of heroin addicts, with excellent performances. What strikes me most is how nothing has changed in 40+ years. This movie could be made the exact same way today, and it would still be realistic. It's sad that still nothing has been done to really help these people.

Movies that deal with addiction tend to strike a chord with me, so I feel like I should probably seek this movie out, but the PG-rating throws me for a loop. That just seems . . . odd, for a movie dealing with heroin addiction.

[cricket]

Movies that deal with addiction tend to strike a chord with me, so I feel like I should probably seek this movie out, but the PG-rating throws me for a loop. That just seems . . . odd, for a movie dealing with heroin addiction.

Yea I also get into movies that deal with addiction as well. I didn't realize it was a PG movie; it didn't feel like one, so I wouldn't let that stop you.

I was probably too harsh on my Dead Man rating so I'm changing it to 2 I didn't hate it because I wasn't expecting to like it in the first place, so there was no disappointment.

[mark f]

I've only seen an R-rated version, so a PG one would be edited.

[Kakarot89]

Flowers of War

Batman, what are you doing in a Zhang Yimou film?

While I don't feel this is one of Zhang's stronger films, it is a very interesting film. The story kept me intrigued and managed to keep me on the edge of my seat a few times. I did like Bale's character arc but felt it was a bit played out. A good film though.

3

Scent of a Woman

I'd seen bits and pieces of this before and thought it seemed like a good movie so managed to finally sit down and watch it from beginning to end. Pacino is great (which can be left unsaid) and the story is interesting enough. Pacino really does steal the show though and plays a great @$$ hole who you do feel sympathy for
3.5

The Quiet Duel

Wow! I went into this one knowing absolutely nothing about it but the director and the main actor. It was really good. Toshiro Mifune is really sympathetic and commendable for going through his life the way he does.

4

Cloud Atlas

The makeup effects people really made this movie. If they sucked at their jobs, this movie would have lost a lot of interest right there and then. That said, I did enjoy the movie too. It was really cool tying the different events to one another throughout the film and looking at the reincarnation belief passing throughout the film. There were a few parts where it felt kinda slow but I enjoyed it over all.

3.5

[rauldc14]

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The Last Picture Show

8.5/10 great film, great performances. Glad I watched this one!

[edarsenal]

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(REWATCH) Titus (1999) rating_4_5 Arguably one of the most darkest of Shakespeare's, this rendition has a modernized backdrop creating a powerful and visually wild movie with very solid, strong performances across the board


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A Werewolf Boy (Korean) rating_4 A beautiful and very touching film that brought both laughter and tears in equal pleasure


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Cronos (1993) rating_3_5 One of Guillermo del Toro's earlier endeavors that, while in it's self was pretty basic, there was a subtly to several aspects of it that make it quite worthwhile. The grandfather and his granddaughter Aurora who scarcely spoke but said FAR more with her presence is at the top of that list.


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The Hobbit; Desolation of Smaug rating_3_5 Being a huge fan of the actual book since childhood I can't help the prejudice I have to the HUGE @SS additional storylines, characters and countless references to the trilogy that WASN'T in the original making it sound more like a prequel than the stand alone story it initially--- oh, forget it. FAR TOO EASY To go on a frickin fan rant and miss out an actually enjoyable, though WAY TOO FRICKIN LONG - THREE MOVIES?!?!? SERIOUSLY?!-------

okay, deep breaths, count to ten. . .


My roommate made the best remark to let the other aspects slide and simply enjoy the ride, "Think of if as Fan Fiction,"
and that does help
kinda

[cricket]

Love Story (1970) 3

Most of the movie is just an ok love story with 2 appealing leads. Of course it turns into a tearjerker, which I'm a sucker for. Ryan O'Neal did some good work in the 70's.

[cadra]

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About Time
3
This movie had heart, but it really felt hurried at times. The most touching part of the movie, the relationship between the father and son, they focused on a bit too late, but the parts they did show were really sweet.

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Gimmie Shelter
2.5
Vanessa Hudgens was so beautiful in this movie. I've never seen her in whatever teeny movie she was in before (high school musical?) but her performance was pretty great, although more than a little melodramatic - but I think that was a product of the script. The movie itself was ok. It held my attention and I felt interested in her fate. The supporting cast was made up of stereotypical caricatures (abusive mother, distant and rich father, nurturing social worker, too-cool teen moms) and I felt uncomfortably like they were not being true to the real-life people they were representing. Sometimes felt like an after school special.

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12 years a slave
4
God, this movie. It was as difficult and beautiful to watch as everyone said it was. I felt so much for Northup and worried so much about his well-being (and I fell a little bit in love with Chiwetel Ejiofor), and my heart broke for the beautiful Patsey. I dreaded each time they introduced a new white person on screen, because I wasn't sure if I could trust them or not. I was completely pulled into the story and was so despairing to know that this was based on a true story.

[cricket]

Scarecrow (1973) 3.5

I thought this was a very good buddy/road movie. I wouldn't say it's particularly great or special in any way, but I enjoyed everything about it-except the ending. It's a good showcase for Gene Hackman and Al Pacino; if you like them, as I do, it is hard to go wrong with this one.

[Derek Vinyard]

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Cast Away (2000)
4.5
Very Nice movie . Tom Hanks is Amazing and the relation between him and the volleyball ball is very touching in my opinion .Certainly one of the best survival movie of all time .

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Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
3.5
Completely hilarious . Jay and Silent Bob are on the top in this movie my favorite one with both of them (Mallrats is also pretty good).

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I Am Legend (2007)
4
Great Zombie movie not the best but Will Smith give one hell of an incredible performance . I very don't like the ending but the other part save the movie . I cry 10 minutes when the dog died ...

[Spaghetti QT]

El Mariachi 9/10
what an inspiring movie for every young cinephile who dreams of becoming a filmmaker! and with such low budget !

[cricket]

Nashville (1975) 4

It's hard to say why I liked it so much because there's really no story. It felt very authentic, almost like I was there, rather than just watching. I enjoyed all the different characters, loved the atmosphere, and liked the music. There were bits and pieces of emotion here and there, and It felt very much like a PTA movie to me. I knew it was long and that some people think it's boring, so I watched it in 4 40 minute sets. That worked well for me. I doubt it will make my 70's list, but I thought it was pretty great.

[Captain Spaulding]

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The Debt
(John Madden, 2011)
3
A tense, suspenseful thriller that's well-acted and well-directed and more intelligent than most films of its ilk. The flashbacks are handled with poise and fit seamlessly into the narrative. The present-day scenes aren't quite as compelling, but maybe that's just because I'd rather stare at the beautiful Jessica Chastian than Helen Mirren, despite her immense talent. Recommended for fans of spy films.

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Delivery Man
(Ken Scott, 2013)
1
Delivery Man fails in every aspect. It isn't funny. It isn't moving. Everyone in the cast is grating and obnoxious. The story is ridiculously contrived. The script is horrid. Possibly the worst film I've seen from last year. It's as cheap and emotionally hollow as a Hallmark card.

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Epic
(Chris Wedge, 2013)
2.5
There's an annoying tendency in mainstream animation nowadays to hire celebrities instead of much more deserving vocal talent. It takes me out of a movie to hear someone like Steven Tyler randomly appear as an animated character. Instead of paying attention to the story and investing in the characters, I'm like, "Oh, that's Beyonce's voice. And is that . . . yeah, that's Pitbull. What the hell is he doing in this movie?" The animation is pretty, but the story is derivative and reminded me of Ferngully. Regardless, this is a decent family movie. I enjoyed its adventurous spirit more than expected, and I'm sure kids will probably love it since it hits all the familiar beats of a modern-day, play-it-safe, by-the-numbers family flick.

[Cobpyth]

Nashville (1975) 4

It's hard to say why I liked it so much because there's really no story. It felt very authentic, almost like I was there, rather than just watching. I enjoyed all the different characters, loved the atmosphere, and liked the music. There were bits and pieces of emotion here and there, and It felt very much like a PTA movie to me. I knew it was long and that some people think it's boring, so I watched it in 4 40 minute sets. That worked well for me. I doubt it will make my 70's list, but I thought it was pretty great.

You get it! Very glad you liked it. ;)

[dark]

The Shining - 8/10

Bad acting, not very scary but, Jack Nicholson saved it with his hilariously crazy character.

[cricket]

Wake in Fright (1971) 3.5

This Australian film did a great job at creating tension and uneasiness. It's probably more memorable than good, and I mean that as a compliment. The kangaroo massacre will be in my mind for a long time. It's a major coincidence that I watched this and Walkabout a week apart. They would make a great double feature.

[MovieGal]

Le Sang d'un Poète (1930) ~ 7/10

Cocteau has a way with his films. I love his artistic style and how he creates his characters. The fluid movement of his characters are very graceful. This was a very good film but La Belle et La Bete will always be my favorite Cocteau.

[Pussy Galore]

The Shining - 8/10

Bad acting, not very scary but, Jack Nicholson saved it with his hilariously crazy character.

What do you mean by bad acting?

[cricket]

The Goodbye Girl (1977) 2.5

I didn't dislike anything necessarily, but found it a bit bland and forgettable. It looked a lot more modern than 1977. It was ok.

[yellowjacket1]

3/10

Amazing Spider-Man 2 - I'm stunned at how bad it turned out. As bad of a genre film as I've seen in years. Shallow, cheesy and poorly written.

[dark]

What do you mean by bad acting?

Have you noticed how many facial expressions Jack Nicholson would make when speaking?

Nobody change facial expression five times per sentence in the real world.
I think he tried way too hard to express how his character felt.

It did make his character seem crazier at the right moments but, most of the time, it wasn't necessary.

The little boy wasn't great either but, it's to be expected considering his age.

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Salo, or The 120 Days of Sodom - 9/10

It's gore but, nowhere near what I expected after reading the reviews.
It still made me cringe a few times though.
I would have given it a higher rating if there were less gay scenes.

[mark f]

Who are these people?

[dadgumblah]

Edarsenal, I kinda see where you're coming from about the Hobbit films. I know Peter Jackson defends his adaptation of the short novel by Tolkien into three films by saying he included material from the appendices and books like Unfinished Tales, but I'm not buying all that. I, too, know which parts he plopped into the films that where totally invented by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and himself. Still, I enjoy them for what they are. That said, I will not buy the extended editions. They are extended enough.

Well, dark, I have to disagree about the "bad" acting in The Shining for the most part. The only person who annoyed me at all was Shelley Duvall. And I've liked Shelley Duvall in other things, just not this movie.

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Gunga Din (1939)

1939 has been called by many "the Golden Age of Hollywood," and there are many classics to back up that claim. Gunga Din is certainly near the top of the list. I'd seen it as a youngster but had forgotten almost everything but the ending. So watching it again was like seeing it brand new. What a great movie.

If you haven't seen it, it involves three British soldiers on duty in British-occupied India in the 1800's. They are Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. They're aided by their Indian waterboy, Gunga Din. Dispite the title, the movie is not mostly about Din. The three soldier friends and Din share about equal screentime. They are sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a regiment in a small town and needless to say, they get caught up in fighting and adventure. It's almost like an Indiana Jones picture and I didn't realize how much until I saw it again. I see where Lucas and Spielberg were inspired by this film to include certain things into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

There is the Thuggee Cult of India, who excel at strangling people (Indy fights one in his room, then the Thugs are the main baddies of the film); there's the rope bridge, which is cut, sending many cult members to their death; and one shot that seemed lifted wholesale from this movie is when the cult chief/guru is sitting atop the roof of the temple outside and slowly turns his head towards the camera very slowly, smiling. In TOD, the character of Mola Ram does the exact slow turn, looking at the camera, smiling, and looks almost exactly like the actor in Gunga Din. I know Lucas and Spielberg were inspired by the old cliffhangers and serial movies of the 30's and 40's but I know this one had to inspire them.

It didn't take me out of the movie at all, in fact it made it more fun for me, recognizing things from TOD that were in the previous movie. All the actors are great, but Grant, with his love of gold, is terrific. And Sam Jaffe is super as the waterboy Din, who wants to be a soldier in the British Army more than anything. This is a classic and I highly recommend it. If you see it, tell me if you see the Indiana Jones parts I did.

5

[cricket]

Lovelace (2013) 2.5

This was an ok story of Linda Lovelace, star of the porn hit, Deep Throat. The story mostly focuses on her relationship and marriage to Chuck Trainer. Amanda Seyfried as Linda, and Peter Sarsgaard as Chuck, are thankfully both pretty good, and that's what saves the movie. His pressure, control, and abuse of her, is convincing. The rest of the cast is mostly wasted except for Juno Temple in a small role. After seeing her in this, and Killer Joe, I'm developing a serious crush on this girl. I also liked the idea of the cameo for Chloe Sevigny, as kind of a nod to her Brown Bunny role. Robert Patrick is wasted as her father, and Sharon Stone as her mother is somewhat unrecognizable, and frankly not very good. Chris Noth is pretty good as a porn bigwig, but I have a hard time taking that actor seriously. James Franco is again terribly miscast as Hugh Heffner. The movie has a great soundtrack, as you would expect of a movie set during that era. The big problem with this movie is simply that it lacks any pizzazz or snappy dialogue. This was a let down because I love movies set during this era, with the style and the music, especially true stories. After being disappointed by this and Blow, I believe a law should be enacted stating any movie like this must be directed by someone with the last name Scorsese, Anderson, or Russell.

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[cricket]

El Topo (1970) 2

I certainly didn't think this was a bad movie. In fact, it was made a lot better than I thought it would be. It's simply not my kind of movie.

[Captain Spaulding]

Gunga Din (1939) 5

Bob Dylan gives Gunga Din a shout-out in "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere." I assume that means he's a fan of the movie as well.

El Topo (1970) 2 I certainly didn't think this was a bad movie. In fact, it was made a lot better than I thought it would be. It's simply not my kind of movie.

If you get a chance, check out Jodorowsky's avante-garde masterpiece The Holy Mountain. I think it's a much better film than El Topo. Oh, and to enhance the experience and allow the movie to really blow your mind, smoke some of your wife's weed beforehand. The movie's unlike anything you've ever seen. Just check out some of these screenshots:

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I'm rooting hard for this movie to make it onto the 70's countdown, but I'm not very optimistic of its chances.

[cricket]

I've got Holy Mountain on my radar too, but if I take even one puff, I'll be fried.

[cricket]

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) 3.5

This was a nice surprise for me. I was kind of expecting an artsy type of movie with deep meaning. To me, it was just a beautifully shot adventure film with a compelling main character. I'll take that.

[Daniel M]

I'm rooting hard for this movie to make it onto the 70's countdown, but I'm not very optimistic of its chances.

I own it on DVD and will watch it before I submit my list, if that gives you slightly more hope :D

[Lucas]

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There will be Blood 5

[Deadite]

Soldiers Of Fortune, on Netflix Instant.... Poorly written, poorly acted, and lame action. Plus a ridiculous scene where a dude has a staring contest with a tank and loses. Shockingly, it has a cast including the likes of Sean Bean and James Cromwell. I'll give it a 3 out of 10 for unintentional hilarity.

[MovieGal]

I've got Holy Mountain on my radar too, but if I take even one puff, I'll be fried.

have you seen Jodorowsky's "Santa Sangre"?

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[Bigdaddybry]

The notebook (forced to watch it by my lady and I surprisingly enjoyed it) 7/10

[The Gunslinger45]

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Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie

An animated feature directed by animator Steve Stark, written by Kevin Smith as a possible comic book, and produced by Jason Mewes himself! Did not get to see this flick during the touring phase, but I now can watch it whenever I want on iTunes. And while technically not a Smith film, it does feature plenty for View Askew faithful. Including lots of typical Smith humor. Not as good as Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back or the Clerks cartoon series, but still plenty fun if you're a fan.

3.5

[Swan]

Bob Dylan gives Gunga Din a shout-out in "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere." I assume that means he's a fan of the movie as well.



If you get a chance, check out Jodorowsky's avante-garde masterpiece The Holy Mountain. I think it's a much better film than El Topo. Oh, and to enhance the experience and allow the movie to really blow your mind, smoke some of your wife's weed beforehand. The movie's unlike anything you've ever seen. Just check out some of these screenshots:

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I'm rooting hard for this movie to make it onto the 70's countdown, but I'm not very optimistic of its chances.

have you seen Jodorowsky's "Santa Sangre"?

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This talk of Jodorowsky is making me happy.

[cricket]

Wolf Creek 2 (2013) 3

Not in the same class as the original, which was tense and unsettling. This is still fun thanks to the returning villain who has a great combination of personality and nasty. This is the 2nd night in a row that I've watched a movie in which several kangaroos are massacred; how random is that?

[Sexy Celebrity]

I didn't like the first Wolf Creek, so I will definitely pass on the sequel.

[cricket]

I didn't like the first Wolf Creek, so I will definitely pass on the sequel.

Yea I think maybe less than 10% of MoFos would like it. You might like the kangaroo scene though-

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[Sexy Celebrity]

Eh. *waves it off*

Not really. Poor things.

[cricket]

Don't watch Wake in Fright then, much worse.

[mark f]

Poor CGI roos and blood. :)

[Camo]

Some recent movies i watched. All of the 70's ones are in consideration for my list, except Love Story.

All The Presidents Men - 7.5/10

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Picnic At Hanging Rock - 7.5/10

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Toy Story (Rewatch) - 7/10

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Aguirre The Wrath of God - 8.5/10

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Love Story - 5/10

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[the samoan lawyer]

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In Time - 3
Probably a bit better than i was expecting but it could be so much better.

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Passport to Pimlico (1949) - 4
Probably my favourite Ealing Comedy ive watched so far. The ending to these films are always hilarious.

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Chariots of Fire - 3+
I ran my first marathon on Monday past so i thought i would give it a go the night before. Pretty inspirational story but the film itself didnt really do much for me.

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Fright Night - (1985) 4+

Definately up there with the best horror-comedies. Great 80's soundtrack to it also.

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Paper Moon - (1973) 4.5

Loved it, however its going to be tight making my 70's list.

[cricket]

Sounder (1972) 3.5

It sort of reminded me of The Straight Story in that it's a simple, beautiful story set in a rural setting. I think anyone would enjoy this one from the top 100 cheers list.

[Captain Spaulding]

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House
(Nobuhiko Obayashi, 1977)
2
When preparing for the 70's Countdown, I made a list of films that I wanted to watch. House was not one of them. But after seeing several MoFos praise the film, and especially after seeing some of the zany images posted from the film, my curiosity was piqued. I'm glad I watched it, and I understand its appeal, but I did not enjoy this film whatsoever. I would rather be eaten by my television or my couch or any other item from my house than willingly sit and watch it again.

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Visually, House is unlike anything I've ever seen, and that's a great compliment to pay any film. I admire its playful spirit, its manic energy, its use of color. I respect how daring and innovative it all is. But, for me, it was just too damn much. As the minutes ticked (slowly) by, and the director continued to throw every possible thing that he could at the screen, using every film technique known to man (and probably inventing a few techniques along the way), my admiration for the film turned into annoyance. I felt like I was driving a car with an ADD kid in the backseat who has a sugar rush and keeps kicking the back of my seat while screaming at the top of his lungs.

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Most of the ideas for the film came from the director's young daughter, which isn't surprising. That's why we get pianos that eat people and mattresses that attack people and other bizarre events that could only come from a child's imagination. The film isn't scary in the slightest, nor do I think it really tries to be. Although many viewers classify House as a horror film, I'd consider it more of a fantasy film with horror/macabre elements. According to the special features on the DVD, the film was despised by critics upon its release, but beloved by children. Again, not surprising, since the film is so cartoonish and imaginative. (Picture Scooby-Doo on acid and filtered through Japanese culture.) Maybe if I was eight-years-old I would've liked this film. And maybe I'll enjoy it more if I give it a re-watch sometime in the future. But after my first initial viewing I found House to be too grating and too obnoxious. But hey, at least the cat was cute!

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[Daniel M]

A shame since I love it but I can understand why some people would find the barrage of crazy visual effects off putting, but I embraced and loved them, it's like nothing I have ever seen.

[MovieGal]

del Toro's "Hellboy"

6.5/10

His spanish speaking films are much better than english speaking ones, imo.

[Captain Spaulding]

A shame since I love it but I can understand why some people would find the barrage of crazy visual effects off putting, but I embraced and loved them, it's like nothing I have ever seen.

'Barrage' is a good word choice, since I felt overwhelmed and assaulted by so much craziness being thrown at the screen. I liked some of the individual scenes (and I love the many .gifs floating around out there), but, as a whole, it was just sensory overload.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

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An interesting mix of found-footage and traditional filming. The characters may have been infuriating at times and the ending all too predictable, but the The Sacrament is a well-made and disturbing edition the Ti West filmography.
3.5

[LukeKenney]

Robocop (1987) 8/10

[Derek Vinyard]

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 by Marc Webb

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Very Nice sequel ! I just pretty like this movie director Marc Webb surprise me in this one . The Casting is great , the story-line is very interesting and Electro (Jamie Foxx) is awesome . Andrew Garfield > Tobey Maguire in my opinion

8.2/10

[KnoKoneser]

Papusza (2013) - 8/10

[cricket]

A Single Shot (2013) 2.5

I thought this was a pretty solid all around movie, but nothing memorable, and it started to lose me towards the end.

[MovieGal]

"Pacific Rim" (2013) 6.5/10

Still like del Toro's foreign films better.

[Captain Spaulding]

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Wild Things
(John McNaughton, 1998)
2.5
There's a certain scene from this movie, involving Denise Richards, Neve Campbell, and a pool, that I've seen quite a few times, but this was my first time watching the movie as a whole, and it's even sexier and trashier than I'd imagined. The movie knows that its nothing but pulp, and it never takes itself too seriously. Deliciously ludicrous, loaded with naughty dialogue, full of twists and turns and an appropriately sweaty soundtrack. The camera leers at every chance it gets. Even Kevin Bacon temporarily loses his mind and decides to show off his flaccid penis to the rest of the world. Not a good movie by any stretch, but it was an entertaining piece of junk.

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Starship Troopers
(Paul Verhoeven, 1997)
3
Denise Richards also stars in this movie, but, sadly, she doesn't make out with any of the giant bugs while topless in a pool. I didn't expect to like this movie very much, to be honest, but I was pleasantly surprised by its depth. At first glance it's just a big, dumb, sci-fi/action flick made for teenage boys, but beneath its macho exterior is a movie rife with deceptively intelligent metaphors and scathing satire about fascism, military propaganda, American imperialism and the general oorah! brainwashing that happens to so many young people in our society. The special-effects have held up surprisingly well. At times I felt like I was watching a video-game, with the constant spray of blood and guts and severed limbs that rains during the numerous battles against the seemingly endless hordes of giant bugs, but I mean that in a good way. Simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking.

[LukeKenney]

Léon: The Professional (1994) 6/10

[the samoan lawyer]

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Naked - 4+

Brilliant! Such a great performance from Thewlis. Totally dark, black comedy from director Mike Leigh. I'll definately watch this again.

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Frightmare (1974) - 3.5

Very good British horror. It wont make my 70's list but deserves a watch from any horror fans.

[chucknorris]

Pineapple Express - 1/5 because I'm not in it.

[Watch_Tower]

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Naked - 4+

Brilliant! Such a great performance from Thewlis. Totally dark, black comedy from director Mike Leigh. I'll definately watch this again.

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Frightmare (1974) - 3.5

Very good British horror. It wont make my 70's list but deserves a watch from any horror fans.

What's Naked about? Mike Leigh is a good director.

Just recently watched:

A Few Good Men

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One of the very best courtroom dramas I've ever seen, this was superb. Brilliantly scripted and perfectly cast, the way Cruise, Moore and Pollak bounce off of each other is just so much fun to watch. What could have been a dreary drama becomes an entertaining picture with darker, deeper moral dilemmas, all thanks to the chemistry of all the main actors. I found Jack Nicholson to be a tad underused but he got his moment in the sun with thw final scene, so intense!

8/10

[the samoan lawyer]

@ Watch Tower - Thewlis plays a nihilistic and self destructive yet intelligent drifter, who travels to London to crash at his ex girlfriend's place. Its pretty bleak and depressing but if you like Leigh or liked Withnail and I then you'd enjoy this. Check it out even for Thewlis alone.

[MovieGal]

The Eagle (2011) ~ 7/10

[Deadite]

Pineapple Express - 1/5 because I'm not in it.

I'm pretty sure you were an extra in it during that one pot-smoking scene. You remember the one? No? That's because you were in it. :rolleyes:

[rauldc14]

Hausu is definitely not for everyone Captain. But I like the film.

[Watch_Tower]

@ Watch Tower - Thewlis plays a nihilistic and self destructive yet intelligent drifter, who travels to London to crash at his ex girlfriend's place. Its pretty bleak and depressing but if you like Leigh or liked Withnail and I then you'd enjoy this. Check it out even for Thewlis alone.

I'll give it a watch at some point over the next couple weeks!

[Kakarot89]

del Toro's "Hellboy"

6.5/10

His spanish speaking films are much better than english speaking ones, imo.

I agree. I like his English ones for their action scenes but his Spanish ones are definitely superior in the story telling department.

[cricket]

The Counselor (2013) 2.5

I can see why this was a flop. It's a decent movie, but it's not typical Hollywood entertainment like many would expect. It's a dark, slow paced thriller, which is the kind of movie I like. It's directed well, and I liked all of the performances, much of the dialogue, and the scenes of violence. The problem for me is that it doesn't seem to know what it is. The first hour has a lot of sexual dialogue that seems forced, and in the end, pointless. By the time the movie completely focuses on the plot, it's a little too late. I thought it was good, but not consistently enough to recommend. I did love the early nod to Body Heat.

[Nostromo87]

the Thing (1982), John Carpenter

my sister-in-law gives it a rating_4+ 8.5 / 10, she liked how John Carpenter intentionally doesn't let you get close enough to relate with any of the characters in the 1st act... so that when the plot develops, you aren't sure who to trust. she is cool in my book

i enjoyed it more than ever, i give it a rating_5

http://media.giphy.com/media/SLXwLmZG2y2sw/giphy.gif

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfcc9U35hPY

[Nausicaä]

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Volume 1: rating_3

Volume 2: rating_4

[mojofilter]

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rating_5


Great children's classic from Disney.


This was actually my first time watching it while on a field trip with elementary students and I enjoyed it a lot.

[Hit Girl]

The Shootist - 1976

John Wayne's last film was a fitting tribute to the man himself.. A solemn movie about the last days of a famous gunfighter and the ending of an era.

7.5/10

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Bringing Up Baby - 1938

A Howard Hawks movie, so expect to be entertained. Has the same tone as His Girl Friday. At times very stagey, but packs quite a few laughs.

8/10

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[cricket]

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 2.5

There's nothing wrong with this movie; it's probably great for people who love Westerns and John Wayne. I just like Westerns and John Wayne, so I liked the movie.

[rauldc14]

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) 2.5

There's nothing wrong with this movie; it's probably great for people who love Westerns and John Wayne. I just like Westerns and John Wayne, so I liked the movie.

I didn't think it was great either. But I gave it 6.5/10.

[Derek Vinyard]

Thir13en Ghosts by Steve Beck

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Not Great but for me it's a good decent horror movie . Matthew Lillard performance is very good. Not a very appreciate movie but me I see potential in this one .

7.8/10

[Captain Spaulding]

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Permanent Midnight
(David Veloz, 1998)
2
I don't have a problem with Ben Stiller. I've enjoyed some of his comedic roles. However, when it comes to his more dramatic turns, I think he's better suited for neurotic roles--- like in 2010's Greenberg, for example--- than as the too-cool-for-school, heroin-addicted television writer that he plays in this adaption of Jerry Stahl's memoir. The movie lacks substance, the script is shallow, the framing device is far too contrived, and the miscast Stiller only brings attention to these numerous faults. A few scenes rise above the muck, however. The scenes where Stiller, suffering from withdrawals, drives around the city at night looking for a score, his newborn daughter in the passenger seat, is heartbreaking. And there's a great metaphor for the rush and thrill and danger of getting high during a scene where Stiller and another character smoke crack, then continually throw themselves against a window that is several stories high. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie rings false, resulting in a fairly forgettable viewing experience.

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Mannequin
(Michael Gottlieb, 1987)
1
Only the 80's could have produced this ridiculous piece of crap. Rita Kempley, of The Washington Post, summed it up better than I can: "a movie by, for and about dummies." The worst aspect, beyond the lame script, is the offensive, stereotype-laden caricatures. You could argue that the movie is extremely sexist, as well, although I doubt that the people involved with the making of the film are smart enough to realize it.

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Monsters University
(Dan Scanlon, 2013)
3
I haven't watched Monsters Inc. in over a decade, so that might have lessened by enjoyment of this film a tad, since I think there were several nods and callbacks to the original that went over my head due to my poor memory. However, I still enjoyed this prequel quite a bit. It's very entertaining and there are several genuinely funny and heartfelt moments. The voice work is excellent. Pixar seems to have lost a lot of their ambition lately, and this film doesn't come close to reaching the heights of Wall-E or Up or the Toy Story franchise, but it's a still a good movie.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Birdcage-movie-05.jpg

4

[cricket]

House (1977) 2

It's actually not that bad of a rating from me considering it's not at all my type of movie. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I really liked the sounds of the movie, whether it was the sound effects or the music. I also thought a lot of the visuals were pretty cool. I hate weird more when it's mixed with serious; at least in this film, I knew what I was getting. The problem for me was that it got monotonous. If it was any 30 minute span of the movie, I probably would have given it a 3/5. 90 minutes of it wasn't too bad though.

[honeykid]

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Mannequin
(Michael Gottlieb, 1987)
1
Only the 80's could have produced this ridiculous piece of crap. Rita Kempley, of The Washington Post, summed it up better than I can: "a movie by, for and about dummies." The worst aspect, beyond the lame script, is the offensive, stereotype-laden caricatures. You could argue that the movie is extremely sexist, as well, although I doubt that the people involved with the making of the film are smart enough to realize it.
Hey, SC! Have you seen this rating?

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Monsters University
(Dan Scanlon, 2013)
3
I haven't watched Monsters Inc. in over a decade, so that might have lessened by enjoyment of this film a tad, since I think there were several nods and callbacks to the original that went over my head due to my poor memory.
I've not seen this, but from what I've heard, it's probably better that you've not seen Monster's Inc in so long. It doesn't sound as if it'd withstand the comparisson well.

[Sexy Celebrity]

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Mannequin
(Michael Gottlieb, 1987)
rating_1
Only the 80's could have produced this ridiculous piece of crap. Rita Kempley, of The Washington Post, summed it up better than I can: "a movie by, for and about dummies." The worst aspect, beyond the lame script, is the offensive, stereotype-laden caricatures. You could argue that the movie is extremely sexist, as well, although I doubt that the people involved with the making of the film are smart enough to realize it.


I despise reviews like this one, which chirp the same old, same old politically correct crap -- "This is sexist! This film is filled with OFFENSIVE STEREOTYPES!"

I know who they're talking about --

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=14522&stc=1&d=1399850606

And the only thing offensive is saying Hollywood Montrose (Meshach Taylor) is "offensive."

People, let's live in reality -- YES, there are "normal" gay guys. But there are also flamers like this one who happen to be store window dressers. Instead of trying to shoo them away and act like they don't exist, GET THE F OVER IT. Hollywood OWNS this damn movie. And he owns the sequel -- he was the only returning character from the first film.

Interestingly, I had a weird dream the other night that Mannequin 3 and Mannequin 4 (which don't exist) were being made, with new characters and a new flaming gay guy. I love the two Mannequin movies. I need to do a Mannequin commentary.

[rauldc14]

Sorry you didn't love House cricket.

[cricket]

Sorry you didn't love House cricket.

But it's cool because even though it's not the kind of movie I like, I didn't dislike anything about it. So I find no fault with the movie; I just chalk it up to my taste.

[cricket]

September 30, 1955
(1977) 2.5

I liked it and thought it was solid all around. It seemed a bit nostalgic, kind of like a Saturday afternoon special I might have watched when I was younger. There were just no wow moments for me that would've made me like it more.

[Sexy Celebrity]

September 30, 1955 (1977) rating_2_5

I liked it and thought it was solid all around. It seemed a bit nostalgic, kind of like a Saturday afternoon special I might have watched when I was younger. There were just no wow moments for me that would've made me like it more.

Still haven't seen it, yet, but I wasn't expecting it to be all that great. Just mainly want to see it because of the actors and because it deals with James Dean.

[cricket]

Still haven't seen it, yet, but I wasn't expecting it to be all that great. Just mainly want to see it because of the actors and because it deals with James Dean.

I certainly don't have any complaints about it.

[mark f]

It plays out pretty much like a James Dean movie. Just melodramatic enough, costumes, sets, music (Leonard Rosenman who did East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause did the original score) all perfect, and a good cast of up-and-comers who later became popular. It'd been awhile since I'd seen it, so I was happy to see it still holds up.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Really? I thought it was supposed to be something like a cheap TV movie.

[cricket]

No, not cheap, and I like TV movies. It was good but just didn't stand out for me.

[Captain Spaulding]

I despise reviews like this one, which chirp the same old, same old politically correct crap -- "This is sexist! This film is filled with OFFENSIVE STEREOTYPES!"


Even if it isn't sexist or offensive (which it is), Mannequin is still a terrible film. It's a romantic comedy that isn't romantic or funny or entertaining. I didn't expect it to be great or anything, but I thought it would at least be charming and fun.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Even if it isn't sexist or offensive (which it is)

Why? What are your reasons?

[Sexy Celebrity]

12 Reasons Why "Mannequin" Is An Awesome Film. (http://petercollins.info/2013/05/1-reasons-why-mannequin-is-an-most-awesome-film/)

[Captain Spaulding]

Well, if someone made a film and inserted a black character that ate fried chicken and watermelon in every scene while drinking kool-aid and talking about dealing drugs and being on welfare and whatever other stereotypes exist, that would be deemed offensive. The gay character in Mannequin is the same thing for homosexuals. Everything about his cartoonish character--- his mannerisms, his dialogue, his voice, his wardrobe, his "jazz hands," etc.--- are ill-conceived stereotypes. If you're gay, and that's how you want people to think every gay person is like, then alright, but I think a lot of gay people would be offended by such a representation. I'm from the south, so it irks me when a film portrays every southern character as a dumb redneck who sleeps with his cousins. I think if you're watching a film and you see your race, sexual orientation, nationality, or whatever represented in a demeaning manner, that's going to rub certain people the wrong way.

[Captain Spaulding]

The most offensive thing about Mannequin is its quality, but considering that Jack and Jill is in your top 100, I'm not surprised that you also love Mannequin.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Well, if someone made a film and inserted a black character that ate fried chicken and watermelon in every scene while drinking kool-aid and talking about dealing drugs and being on welfare and whatever other stereotypes exist, that would be deemed offensive.

I could actually imagine ways this wouldn't have to be as offensive as you think, and sure there are going to be people who feel all offended, but there are ways to create these characters and not have to immediately dismiss them as offensive stereotypes. Stereotypes, afterall, are based on reality and what has been witnessed and observed in different types of people. Just because there are some people in a group who don't fit a stereotype DOESN'T MEAN they have to speak for the whole group.

Hollywood is a stereotype, but I don't think he's offensive. He's offensive if you're super sensitive or in the closet or think your way of seeing the world is so high and mighty. Largely, people scream out that he's offensive because some gays want more acceptance from the mainstream -- for all gays -- and they feel this "negative" portrayal hurts them, when it doesn't. Many gays DO get all swishy and campy and yeah, Hollywood may have been VERY swishy and campy, but that HELPED the movie. It didn't lessen it. Oh my god. Nobody would care about Mannequin today if Hollywood's gayness had been toned down and played more low key. They made a sequel and brought HIM back and no one else! Some say they toned him down for the sequel, but he was still a huge flamer.

The gay character in Mannequin is the same thing for homosexuals. Everything about his cartoonish character--- his mannerisms, his dialogue, his voice, his wardrobe, his "jazz hands," etc.--- are ill-conceived stereotypes. If you're gay, and that's how you want people to think every gay person is like, then alright, but I think a lot of gay people would be offended by such a representation.

I'm from the south, so it irks me when a film portrays every southern character as a dumb redneck who sleeps with his cousins. I think if you're watching a film and you see your race, sexual orientation, nationality, or whatever represented in a demeaning manner, that's going to rub certain people the wrong way.

Too bad.

I feel that these things only help. As noted in that link I shared, Hollywood actually brought some serious visibility to the gay world and Mannequin even allowed him to be an openly gay man in a movie with a husband/partner and people were okay with it.

Sure, back then gays weren't as visible as they are now, and maybe it seems like creating such a stereotype was low, but when people remember this movie, they remember Hollywood. Hollywood took off the Mannequin franchise -- a big deal for a gay character at the time. I saw the movie as a kid and NEVER thought the character was something horrible - and I still don't. People I knew who also saw the movie loved him. The flaming queen appeared before us and said, "This is how it is. I'm super gay and I'm proud of it!" It is everyone else who has a problem -- everyone who is uncomfortable with the reality of him. You don't have to like Hollywood, of course, but saying he's offensive to gays everywhere is ridiculous. To many gay men, I'm sure Hollywood was a hero and still is. The man was like a contestant or judge on RuPaul's Drag Race decades before we even saw something like it.

[cricket]

I'd have to disagree with you on this one Captain. I think just about every movie has some type of stereotype in it, whether it's a rebellious teen, a cop, a redneck, a homosexual, or someone from a given race or religious orientation. The fact of the matter is that all of these people actually do exist, and to totally omit them from films is unrealistic. When I see a character like the one from Mannequin, I don't find it offensive because I don't find the character offensive. I don't think there's anything wrong with people like that in any way, so could it be just the way that you look at people who act like that? And couldn't you also say that Captain Spaulding is a stereotype? I would say that Eddie Murphy pretending to be gay in Beverly Hills Cop is actually more offensive than portraying an actual gay character. Of course, I'm very difficult to offend.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I would say that Eddie Murphy pretending to be gay in Beverly Hills Cop is actually more offensive than portraying an actual gay character.

And if you don't know what he's talking about....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmNJ03s2ZuM

[The Gunslinger45]

Well, if someone made a film and inserted a black character that ate fried chicken and watermelon in every scene while drinking kool-aid and talking about dealing drugs and being on welfare and whatever other stereotypes exist, that would be deemed offensive.

Spike Lee made that movie, it was called Bamboozled. Then again I don't think you would find that movie funny either. I sure as heck didn't.

[Sexy Celebrity]

The Madea movies are filled with black stereotypes, I think, and they are wildly successful, especially with black people.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

the madea movies suck though, and a big reason for that is because they are just filled with lazy stereotypes.

[Sexy Celebrity]

the madea movies suck though, and a big reason for that is because they are just filled with lazy stereotypes.

Doesn't matter. We're not talking about opinions of the movies themselves.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Madea movies, though, sure are successful for such "low quality" and "poor taste."

I still need to get around to watching A Madea Christmas and Madea's Witness Protection.

[cricket]

http://www.moviestillsdb.com/media/pictures/m/c9/c927fadb31bd4dc622c5a1f988054dfa.jpg

I wish more movies would try to offend

[Sexy Celebrity]

Offending people is healthy.

[cricket]

Offending people is healthy.

What a queer thing to say:)

[Captain Spaulding]

First of all, that one minute clip from Beverly Hills Cop was more enjoyable than the entire 90 minutes of Mannequin. I'll take Norbit or Meet Dave or any other terrible film Murphy has made in recent years over Mannequin.

I'm not personally offended by anything in Mannequin. I just think it's a sh!tty film, and stereotypes are a result of lazy, unoriginal writing, regardless of whether or not those stereotypes can be deemed offensive. I think Cricket confuses archetypes for stereotypes. I know that flamboyantly gay people exist. I know that there are rednecks out there who sleep with their cousins (if not, then I wouldn't be here . . . wait, what?). I hate how politically correct our society has become. I laugh at jokes that are offensive and/or insensitive. But if I watch a movie or read a book that relies on stereotypes, I consider that a negative.

[Captain Spaulding]

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[jiraffejustin]

Let's be honest though, flamboyant gays exist and they are hilarious.

[jiraffejustin]

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Just added Mannequin to my watchlist.

[Sexy Celebrity]

First of all, that one minute clip from Beverly Hills Cop was more enjoyable than the entire 90 minutes of Mannequin. I'll take Norbit or Meet Dave or any other terrible film Murphy has made in recent years over Mannequin.

I'm not personally offended by anything in Mannequin. I just think it's a sh!tty film, and stereotypes are a result of lazy, unoriginal writing, regardless of whether or not those stereotypes can be deemed offensive. I think Cricket confuses archetypes for stereotypes. I know that flamboyantly gay people exist. I know that there are rednecks out there who sleep with their cousins (if not, then I wouldn't be here . . . wait, what?). I hate how politically correct our society has become. I laugh at jokes that are offensive and/or insensitive. But if I watch a movie or read a book that relies on stereotypes, I consider that a negative.

Well, to me, this hasn't been about defending the artistic value of Mannequin. I'm not angry that it didn't sweep the 1987 Oscars -- although, the song.... THE SONG!!!!!!!!

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

Can't believe I forgot about the song until now.

Anyway, I believe that song did win Best Original Song at the Oscars.

I don't know how Mannequin all came together, but God Bless Hollywood Montrose. The movie would have been so much worse without him. *I* might not even like the movie if he hadn't been there. I mean, just thinking about Mannequin without Hollywood... it would be so boring. I mean, it's gotta be why they included him in the sequel.

One more video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knav2FUJQgE

[Sexy Celebrity]

You might not wanna watch the above video if you haven't seen Mannequin. I think it's all the Hollywood scenes.

[cricket]

No I'm not confusing archetypes with stereotypes at all. Any type of character has a stereotype; it doesn't have to be a negative. You seem to be backtracking a little because you did call the movie offensive. I respect your opinion but I just disagree a bit on that one.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Watching the scenes with Hollywood now, I don't even think he's really all that shocking anymore. Yes, he's flamboyant, but how can you scream "OFFENSIVE!" to that now? He's just a very, very eccentric character. Yes, if you haven't seen many gays, Hollywood is very outer limits. He seemed that way to me as a kid -- but that's why he's so captivating.

I dare say I even see traits in Hollywood that are sort of masculine and manly. He's really not as effeminate and girly as he could possibly be. There's a sort of tough, macho, street smart, New York/African-American side to him. He's FIERCE!

As he says in Mannequin 2 to a bad guy with a gun: "Only one little gun?! Honey, I am from NORTH PHILADELPHIA!"

Anyway, this almost needs to be moved to a separate "Hollywood Montrose" thread.

[mark f]

Sometimes you just need a sense of humor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZRePZ1OqQE

[Captain Spaulding]

Sometimes you just need a sense of humor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZRePZ1OqQE

2.5

[mark f]

I gave Amazon Women on the Moon that too. Also Mannequin. I even told my daughter today that Baby Geniuses was piss-poor, but any movie with Kim Cattrall can't be all bad.

[Camo]

Let's be honest though, flamboyant gays exist and they are hilarious.

Flamboyant? Gay? No wait he clearly is gay :D . I ask anyone to attempt to fill SC'S place here, i wouldn't be surprised if Yoda wrote his comments into the sites script :eek::D .

[Captain Spaulding]

No I'm not confusing archetypes with stereotypes at all. Any type of character has a stereotype; it doesn't have to be a negative. You seem to be backtracking a little because you did call the movie offensive. I respect your opinion but I just disagree a bit on that one.

How am I backtracking? This is what I initially said: "The worst aspect, beyond the lame script, is the offensive, stereotype-laden caricatures. You could argue that the movie is extremely sexist, as well, although I doubt that the people involved with the making of the film are smart enough to realize it."

My only point has been that Mannequin is a crappy film, and in my short write-up about why I didn't like it, I chose to illustrate the stereotypes and sexism that stood out to me when watching it. That's my biggest criticism of the film. I could've talked about numerous other aspects as well, like how painfully unfunny it is, or how McCarthy and Cattrall share zero chemistry, or how the movie relies too much on dumb slapstick, etc., etc., etc. I'm not personally offended by Hollywood Montrose, and I'm glad Sexy isn't either, but I could easily see a lot of gay people being offended by such a cartoonish representation.

Every character in Mannequin is a stereotype, though, not just Montrose. The dumb, hapless security guard is almost just as bad. How many times have we seen that character in a film? That's my point. Mannequin is a poorly-made, lazily-written film that relies on stereotypes instead of doing anything original. None of the characters act like real people. They're caricatures stuck in a formulaic plot.

Cricket, I agree that not all stereotypes are negative, but only if those stereotypes are given depth and turned into something more, which is rare. A lot of films, like Mannequin, throw in the stereotypes and leave it at that. But take The Sopranos, for example, or several of Scorsese's gangster movies. They deal with mobsters of Italian descent and they feature stereotypes of those kind of people, but because of masterful directing and strong writing and great performances, those stereotypes turn into fleshed-out human beings. Instead of just being a laundry list of stereotypes, those characters have depth and substance and they feel like real people.

As for the sexist claim that I threw at Mannequin, it's for the same reason that so many women get upset about Twilight. Women think that the Twilight books and films set a bad precedent for young girls, since Bella's sole existence is tied to the attention of Edward, as if her only purpose in life and and her only reason for existing is to be loved by a boy. Forget about having a career or an identity of your own.The books teach that nothing else should matter in a girl's life but the attention of the opposite sex. A lot of (bad) romantic-comedies are guilty of the same thing, and I think that aspect is even more evident in Mannequin due to the nature of the plot. With the exception of the opening scene in Egypt (which was pretty much the only scene from the movie that I somewhat enjoyed), the only time Kim Cattrall is on screen-- the only time she's a real woman-- is when McCarthy is around to dote on her. It's basically the exact literal representation of what feminists complain about in Twilight.

Not that I really give a crap, however. My only reason for pointing it out and bringing attention to it is because it's one of the many examples or how much Mannequin sucks. I enjoy plenty of movies that could be deemed much more offensive and/or sexist than anything in Mannequin, but those other movies are at least entertaining and feature strong directing or writing or performances or whatever that makes me enjoy them.

I named myself Captain Spaulding, for Christ's sake. It's not like I'm parading around as some holier-than-thou figure ready to strike down any and all films that contain offensive elements. My only point has been that, not only is Mannequin a crappy film, but that it could easily be viewed as offensive and sexist, making it even worse than it already is. If the movie had entertained me, if it had made me laugh, if I had enjoyed the romance, etc., I never would've pointed out the offensiveness or the sexism. I doubt I would've even noticed those elements of the film. But because I sat there bored out of my mind for 90 minutes, hating the film, I started to realize that if you peel back the superficial layers of the film, its core is even uglier than I'd imagined. I maintain that such an observation is a valid criticism of the film.

[Captain Spaulding]

And I can't believe I've just written that much about Mannequin. I feel like Guap defending his anime or something. WTF have you people done to me?

[the samoan lawyer]

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Suddenly (1954)

Sinatra does a decent job of playing a murderous psychopath - 3+

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Straw Dogs (1971)

I dont think i enjoyed this as much as most on here but I still liked it. Brilliant last 20 mins or so but it really wasnt as disturbing as i was expecting. It wont be making my 70's list.

3.5

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World War Z

Surprisingly decent and easy to watch. Yeah, its pretty stupid and filled with plot holes but i found it fun to watch.

3

[Sexy Celebrity]

With the exception of the opening scene in Egypt (which was pretty much the only scene from the movie that I somewhat enjoyed), the only time Kim Cattrall is on screen-- the only time she's a real woman-- is when McCarthy is around to dote on her. It's basically the exact literal representation of what feminists complain about in Twilight.

So Mannequin degrades women now, you say.

Here is what I think about Mannequin:

First of all, I need to watch it again. Urgently. But I've seen it a million times already. But it's been awhile.

Second, Mannequin is SO PRO-WOMEN THAT IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY. Well, actually it is funny.

First of all... the Egypt scene. We learn that Emmy (Kim Cattrall's character) wants to escape her life in Egypt because she has no freedom, no independence. Her mother is seen and we learn that she wants to give Emmy away to a man -- a man she does not know and does not love.

Emmy somehow magically disappears from Egypt. During the animated opening credits (and this is addressed more later in the film), we learn that Emmy traveled through time and visited many places and had different lovers. She basically found independence this way -- escape from the restricted life in Egypt. Her time traveling was like her being a woman and entering the dating scene and doing her own thing. She left time periods when she became unsatisfied and went to new time periods and explored new people and new things. During this time, she was often a muse to people, a muse to men. But that's not degrading. That is Emmy being so powerful and so inspiring that she allows men to create through her.

Anyway, so she winds up in 1980's Philadelphia and now she's a store mannequin. An extremely soft, almost effeminate man -- Andrew McCarthy -- gets the fortune of being the next to meet Emmy when her mannequin body comes to life. Interestingly, his character, Jonathan, is the one who actually builds her -- he first has a job of putting together mannequin parts and he puts together Emmy.

So he gets the job at the department store after doing various jobs and never lasting anywhere for long. He's so not really manly in any way -- EXCEPT -- he is -- but his talents are different. He does a heroic act early in the film by saving Estelle Getty's life -- she works for the department store and because of what he did, she hires him and keeps him employed.

He winds up meeting Hollywood Montrose and basically becomes an assistant to him. Jonathan and Hollywood get along with each other because, although Jonathan is straight, he's very sensitive and soft, almost feminine -- this works well with Hollywood. They're like two women working in a department store together, except they aren't, 'cause they're two men. But it's like they're gal pal co-workers in a way.

Anyway, so there's all this female energy going on in Mannequin. Not only do we have Jonathan and Hollywood and Emmy, but there's also Mrs. Timkin, the character played by Estelle Getty.

Mannequin is so damn feminine that it's practically A LESBIAN LOVE STORY.

Seriously, now -- Hollywood is practically THE ONLY MAN in some ways. The only other real butch, manly character is the night security watchman played by G.W. Bailey of Police Academy fame. The owner of the department store is played by James Spader in a very non-masculine, creepy, desexualized/asexualized/androgynous kind of role. There is the owner of the other department store, Illustra -- he was manly. And of course -- ARMAND! ("Armand is the wind!")

But these men are all DUDS!

Armand goes to bed with Roxy -- Jonathan's bitchy former girlfriend -- and CAN'T GET AN ERECTION.

G.W. Bailey's character is a joke cop.

THERE'S, LIKE, NO REAL MEN IN THIS MOVIE.

Jonathan ends up being the only real man. And Hollywood!

If anything, Mannequin is more anti-male, not anti-female.

Men only get redeemed through Jonathan, who shows masculine strength and character BY BEING AN ARTIST. Mannequin is a movie about a sensitive young man -- sensitive young men actually, if you include Hollywood -- who find masculinity in the most un-masculine places. Hence Jonathan works in the women's department and gets stuck with the female mannequins and ends up meeting his Emmy mannequin -- the mannequin he originally created.

Mannequin is a great movie -- a great fun little movie -- for men who do the odd jobs and have talents that aren't butch. Emmy is sort of like a creative guide -- an angel muse who says to these men: "YES! Make window displays! Put clothes on mannequins! BE ARTISTIC! Be artistic if that is your talent!" She -- as well as Hollywood and Mrs. Timkin -- they are the GREEN LIGHTS telling Jonathan -- "GO! GO! GO AND DO WHAT YOUR HEART WANTS TO DO! Be sensitive! Be an artist! GO!"

And you think Emmy isn't a real woman?

First of all -- feminists -- DON'T LISTEN TO THEM.

Typical feminists shun fashion and beauty and say it's women being treated like cattle. THAT'S NOT TRUE. Fashion and beauty for a woman is elegance, power, and freedom. Models and actresses both walk the runway of divinity. This is captured in Emmy -- this is why she is a mannequin, because a mannequin is basically a model. She's the star of the store -- she is Jonathan's leading lady.

Models and actresses inspire the world. We look to models, actresses, beautiful women -- for inspiration. For ideas. For pleasure. For comfort. For solace. For hope. Just look at the many female beauty threads we've got going at Movie Forums -- look at all of the male MoFos -- AND EVEN FEMALE MOFOS -- daily looking at the models, the actresses. Look at Honeykid and his muse, Drew Barrymore.

Mannequin is all about this. It's about the power of female beauty and the desire to honor it. This is what Jonathan is called to do -- that is his calling. Emmy (Kim Cattrall) is like a female God coming to Jonathan and showing him direction in his life. This is why the movie is so mysterious, so full of mystical elements, Egypt (where they understood women's beauty).

So for you to be saying that Mannequin is anti-woman is totally rubbish. You don't know what you're talking about.

And the very gay character of Hollywood is important -- he's an extremely stereotypical gay because MANNEQUIN is PRO-DIFFERENCE. It's a movie for gays. It's a movie for men who are different, who are sensitive, who have talents in areas that society thinks should be more suited for women. It's a movie for women, too -- anybody at all -- but it's good for men who are out of the ordinary. There is a vast history all throughout the world of male artists, male painters, male sculptors, male designers -- Mannequin celebrates this. It celebrates that and it also celebrates the female aspects and women.

At the end of Mannequin, Emmy decides to live in the time period without having to turn into a mannequin anymore. As she has helped Jonathan -- and fallen in love with him -- she has also made the choice to be with him. THIS is the man she wants to marry. She is not like her mother who lives in a world ruled by barbaric men -- barbaric men which still hang around in 1980's Philadelphia as the night security watchman and the department store owners. And even Armand, although he wasn't as barbaric, especially since he was impotent.

So Emmy gets married and now she's found her own place in life.

Mannequin is a great film. Sure, it's not "brilliant" but it succeeds on a level that most people are missing. I mean, this is a movie where an Egyptian woman magically teleports through time -- and you're worried about how real everyone is?

You didn't get the movie. Mannequin is a different kind of film. It's unique and special in different ways, much like its characters.

[Sexy Celebrity]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6gpndlepiM

Trailer for Mannequin.

[honeykid]

Has JD possessed SC? :D

And I can't believe I've just written that much about Mannequin. I feel like Guap defending his anime or something. WTF have you people done to me?
Don't worry, Captain, it happens to us all at some point.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Captain Spaulding's post infuriates me. He is trashing Mannequin on grounds that it's sexist and offensive. His other reasons don't bother me too much, but his views about this are totally wrong. He is just listening to the herd.

[Cobpyth]

Lazy stereotypes without any depth are simply boring.

[Green]

Running Scared 3.5/5
I'd give it a 4, but imo it wasn't very well acted over all. That scene with the kidnappers though, holy crap! That is freaking awesome, and very well acted.

[Derek Vinyard]

Clerks 2 by Kevin Smith
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-One of my favorite comedy of all-time! I freaking love it Randall and Dante are on top .
9/10

The Thing(1982) by John Carpenter
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-An Incredible achievement . One of the best horror movie and one of the best movie from 1980's . Kurt Russel ROCK !
9.3/10

Face/Off by John Woo
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-This movie is incredible in my opinion . Cage and Travolta are astounding . It's funny and at the same time amazing action pack scene .Brief , I recommand it
9/10

[Mr Minio]

Face/Off by John Woo 9/10

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[Captain Spaulding]

Mannequin is also offensive to mannequins.

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[Sexy Celebrity]

Mannequin is also offensive to mannequins.

Actually, stereotypes are very fitting for Mannequin.

Mannequins represent stereotypes. They are one dimensional, hollow, all-surface creatures. There's nothing going on inside of them. They are just what you see. And yet mannequins stand proudly before us and tell a story -- give us art -- give us representation. They wear the clothes of certain people they are trying to sell to. They represent groups.

This is why there are stereotypes in Mannequin. The stereotypes you see are IMPORTANT. Hell, if you wanna get really deep and esoteric, you can say that everybody in the film WAS A MANNEQUIN.

But these stereotypes were important. As I said, the film isn't to be taken extremely seriously. It is cartoonish. It's about a time traveling Egyptian who winds up a mannequin in 1980's Philadelphia. The world of Mannequin isn't like our own. Insanity is allowed. All of these stereotypes you see are allowed to run around. Meanwhile, the film is also celebrating the unusual. Giving importance to things that are different, that are creative, that are outside the norm.

It really quite brilliant in its own way. I've never even seriously thought about all of this stuff before, but now even I am seeing Mannequin as smarter than I had noticed. I highly encourage that everyone watch it.

[Swan]

Sometimes you just need a sense of humor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZRePZ1OqQE

Great movie, and that's my favorite segment.

[Captain Spaulding]

Sexy, I think it's time we move on from Mannequin. Let's discuss how Jack and Jill is a beautiful, hard-hitting movie that tackles the issue of gender inequality.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Sexy, I think it's time we move on from Mannequin. Let's discuss how Jack and Jill is a beautiful, hard-hitting movie that tackles the issue of gender inequality.

If you're going to keep talking about Mannequin yourself, then I will respond. Don't patronize me -- Mannequin is serious business and you needed to be slapped for your views on it.

[Captain Spaulding]

If you're going to keep talking about Mannequin yourself, then I will respond. Don't patronize me -- Mannequin is serious business and you needed to be slapped for your views on it.

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[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Face/Off by John Woo
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0c/FaceOff_(1997_film)_poster.jpg
-This movie is incredible in my opinion . Cage and Travolta are astounding . It's funny and at the same time amazing action pack scene .Brief , I recommand it
9/10

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[Derek Vinyard]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/gallery/wtf/this-cannot-be-real.gif

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8AiWu4P198

[Mr Minio]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPyiMO0eOBw

[Derek Vinyard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPyiMO0eOBw

hahhahahahahahah wow

[Godfather9t4]

Axed (2012) - Jonathan Hanslers performance was surperb for a person that has not done that many films. 6/10
Thinner (1996) - Wow Stephen King, just wow. 8/10

[VFN]

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6/10 Plot driven short-story feature solely in service to a twist I saw immediately. Entertaining enough due to Giamatti and Norton, both singular actors.

[cricket]

The Day of the Jackal (1973) 4

A smart cat and mouse thriller from the top 100 British films list. It's a little long for my liking, but it's a terrific film.

We're the Millers (2013) 3

Unfortunately, I don't love these types of comedies the way I used to, but I thought it was a little above average. The cast was very likable, and I especially liked Ed Helms in a small role. My wife liking it helped my enjoyment of it. It's a bit corny and predictable at times, but it delivers well enough.