Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[Lucas]

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The Raid 2

An incredible action flick, and the best I remember seeing in recent years. Jaw dropping fight sequences with insanely impressive fight choreography. Plus this is the definition of what a good sequel should be. Its bigger,badder, and alot better than it's predecessor.

4

[gugubee557]

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1.5
LOL

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A truly wonderful movie, beautifully filmed and directed. A piece of art.
4

[Lucas]

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Assault on Precinct 13

Awesome.

One of the best action flicks from the 70's. Highly entertaining and it never overstays it's welcome at a mere 90 minutes.

[gbgoodies]

https://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/10/MPW-5292


Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

This is a fun movie if you can get past the fact that it's so unrealistic. The concept of the movie is not the part that's unrealistic. The idea that someone who loses his job, can't get unemployment, can't get food stamps, and can't find another job would turn to a life of crime to make ends meet is a bit far-fetched, but it's somewhat believable. But the way they commit the robberies is completely unrealistic. No masks to cover their faces, no gloves to hide fingerprints, nothing to disguise their voices, and they even use their real names in front of their robbery victims, but somehow they still don't get caught.

George Segal and Jane Fonda play off each other nicely, while giving us some laughs along the way. I recommend this movie to anyone who's just looking for a fun movie to sit back and enjoy it, but if you're the nitpicky type, you may find too much wrong with it to have a good time.

3

[gbgoodies]

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The Out of Towners (1970)

Neil Simon does it again in this very funny movie starring Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis as a couple from Ohio who are going to New York for a meeting about a new job. It's one laugh after another in a series of "anything that can go wrong, does go wrong" events.

If you're a fan of Jack Lemmon, or a Neil Simon fan, add another half a star, and don't miss this great movie.

3.5

[The Gunslinger45]

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My local Cinemark was playing this at the theater today. So I figured, why not watch The Godfather on the big screen? And it was awesome!

4.5

[MovieGal]

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A truly wonderful movie, beautifully filmed and directed. A piece of art.
4

My movie buddy always suggest this to me.. but I have not seen it yet.... I should see it soon.

[Mr Minio]

Fun with Dick Kinky!

[Derek Vinyard]

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The Raid 2

An incredible action flick, and the best I remember seeing in recent years. Jaw dropping fight sequences with insanely impressive fight choreography. Plus this is the definition of what a good sequel should be. Its bigger,badder, and alot better than it's predecessor.

4

I can't wait to see it ! i love the first one !

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1c/Godfather_ver1.jpg

My local Cinemark was playing this at the theater today. So I figured, why not watch The Godfather on the big screen? And it was awesome!

4.5

Your so lucky. Your score is still way to low though.

[The Gunslinger45]

Your so lucky. Your score is still way to low though.

What can I say, I still like Apocalypse Now a lot more.

[Swan]

I'm seeing that and it's sequel on the big screen on Wednesday. I've been meaning to rewatch them, what better way than on the big screen?

[The Gunslinger45]

I'm seeing that and it's sequel on the big screen on Wednesday. I've been meaning to rewatch them, what better way than on the big screen?

Thought about seeing both, but opted against it. Especially since I saw Godfather II just a few weeks ago.

[cricket]

Fantastic Planet (1973) 3.5

I'm not big into animation or Sci-Fi so this was a surprise for me. I think it helped me that it's only 72 minutes long. I didn't love it completely, but found it to be very effective and frightening in parts. The animation didn't look great to me, but it seemed to work well with what they were trying to do. I thought the music score was brilliant. As an added bonus, I now know where Swan got his crazy avatar from.

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[Swan]

Fantastic Planet (1973) rating_3_5

I'm not big into animation or Sci-Fi so this was a surprise for me. I think it helped me that it's only 72 minutes long. I didn't love it completely, but found it to be very effective and frightening in parts. The animation didn't look great to me, but it seemed to work well with what they were trying to do. I thought the music score was brilliant. As an added bonus, I now know where Swan got his crazy avatar from.

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Glad you liked it, seems the average rating round these parts is a rating_3. I agree on the score, it is my favorite of all-time.

[cricket]

Glad you liked it, seems the average rating round these parts is a rating_3. I agree on the score, it is my favorite of all-time.

Oh no kidding, I didn't know that. You know I thought it was pretty brilliant; it's really not my kind of movie or else I'm sure I would've rated it higher.

[Swan]

:up:

[honeykid]

I think it helped me that it's only 72 minutes long.

Really? Is that all? It felt longer. I was struggling with it. Didn't realise it was that short.

[Miss Vicky]

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The Duellists (Ridley Scott, 1977)

3.5-

[MovieGal]

Camila (1984, Argentina) ~ 7.25

If this film was in a novel format, it would be considered a piece of classical literature

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[The Gunslinger45]

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Definitely a more John Waters feel to this then the remake. I do not get to hear "Good Morning Baltimore" but I do get Divine over Travolta. So this is the superior movie.

3.5

[gugubee557]

My movie buddy always suggest this to me.. but I have not seen it yet.... I should see it soon.

Definitely, I don't think you will regret watching it. I was a bit skeptical at first, but the visuals are astonishing and the story is really moving.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Wake in Fright (1971)

Execellent!! Exactly my type of film and will indeed stand a good chance of making my list.

4.5

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The Howling (1981)

Not the biggest fan of comedy-horror - 2.5+

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Mirrors (2008)

Actually better than expected. 3.5

[Hit Girl]

The Quiet Earth (1985)

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7/10

[Nemanja]

Mean Streets (1973)

Easily ranks with Scorsese's best. A true classic 4/5

[Daniel M]

Great to see you still watching loads of 70s stuff Nemanja, I would give Mean Streets and Le Boucher similar ratings to you :)

[cricket]

WR-Mysteries of the Organism (1971) 2

Documentary style that's sometimes interesting and sometimes entertaining. It's not bad at all; it's just not what I'm looking for in a movie.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7a/Wr_mysteries_of_the_organism_dvd.jpg

[Nemanja]

Flesh for Frankenstein (1973)

The film will not be to everybody's taste, but this is a visceral experience to watch.
Cool schlock horror 3.5/5

[windsoc]

I am breaking my own rules here because I only managed 37 minutes of the film but:

Only God Forgives (2013)

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I like Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas is a national treasure for us brits and Nicolas Winding Refn is seen as one of the great directors including Bronson & Pusher but honestly I thought this movie was tat. Yes it was stylish, it was beautifully shot but the story was just slow and long winded I just was very bored very quickly. I can't see me going back to re-watch this to see if I am wrong.

My rating: 3/10

[Mr Minio]

You don't have to go back, because I'm gonna tell ya myself. You are wrong.

[windsoc]

You don't have to go back, because I'm gonna tell ya myself. You are wrong.

In what sense? I am willing to give it a shot based on the opinion of others but I am intrigued why.

[Cobpyth]

It's not a good film (despite its great visual look), but it seems odd that you already have a whole opinion formed about it after merely 37 minutes. You haven't even seen half of it!

[windsoc]

I know what you mean Cob, it's very rare that I will turn off a film or indeed form an opinion that quickly (well aside from LOTR) but this just didn't work for me and failed to hold my interest.

[Mr Minio]

It's not a good film (despite its great visual look) Casablanca is not a good film (despite its great acting and screenplay).

but it seems odd that you already have a whole opinion formed about it after merely 37 minutes. You haven't even seen half of it! One has to perceive the work of art in its entirety to be able to form an adequate opinion about it. Be it positive or negative.

In what sense? I am willing to give it a shot based on the opinion of others but I am intrigued why.

If the visuals and mood do nothing for you just move along and find a movie more in your style.

[BlueLion]

I'd take Only God Forgives over Casablanca any day of the week.

[Swan]

What is even the point of bringing up Casablanca?

[TONGO]

Yeah, I fell into the big star on the cover trap, but ya gotta admit the bait couldnt have been better

http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/_uploads/film_images/5019_3769.jpg

Oh it was bad. It was baaaaad. 2/10 stars

[Cobpyth]

Casablanca is not a good film (despite its great acting and screenplay).

Tell me one thing that's not good about Casablanca, just one thing. I'll always be able to defend the film on every single level or aspect. Anyone who seriously calls Casablanca "not a good film" is just plain wrong. I don't care about 'their opinion', they're just wrong. It's perfect in practically every sense.

Only God Forgives has bad acting, not even the slightest resemblance of a (good) screenplay, it tries to be smart using extremely obvious symbolism that doesn't even truly have any interesting or insightful meaning to it (no, a guy who was abused as a child by his mom and now has severe issues about it, is not particularly interesting if it's not executed well) and the film just tries to get a reaction out of the audience through crazy violence or gore. It looks good and that's why I didn't hate the film, but even visually it was kind of messy and imperfect in many parts, so even in that sense it didn't fully deliver.

[Cobpyth]

I'd take Only God Forgives over Casablanca any day of the week.

I can't believe you're actually proud about that.

[BlueLion]

What do you mean with 'proud'?

I prefer the silent stare of Gosling's character and the long sections of silence in Only God Forgives over Bogart's character and all of the dialogue in Casablanca. Sometimes a moment of silence can say more than a thousand words. Granted, Casablanca is well written, but its dialogue doesn't affect me in any way. I think Only God Forgives required more artistic skill and precision than Casablanca and it was harder to make. I also find it much easier to relate to.

Personally I found Only God Forgives to be a rather interesting experience. Yes, it's f***ed up, weird, and at times it even makes no sense, but I feel like revisiting it for its mood and visuals alone. I don't think I will ever find the desire to rewatch Casablanca. Why? Because I got everything the first time. When I rewatched it more than a year later, I found it dull and uninteresting. It's a really well made film but there's nothing truly impressive about it. I've seen classics with better dialogue, better acting, better photography, list goes on.

[TONGO]

I prefer the silent stare of Gosling's character and the long sections of silence in Only God Forgives over Bogart's character and all of the dialogue in Casablanca.

:eek:

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[seanc]

I think every movie posted in this thread should now be compared to Casablanca. Tongo first. How was your experience with Last Vegas compared to your experience with Casablanca?

[BlueLion]

Obviously I opened a can of worms with that comment. After all, there is a reason why I've decided to use the Movie Tab II thread to merely rate movies, lol.

So... yeah, no discussion from now on, only ratings.

[Mr Minio]

Tell me one thing that's not good about Casablanca, just one thing. It's not metaphysical. xD It's just your usual film. It's a fine craft, but I can't find any bliss and don't get such experience from it as I get from Only God Forgives. Art is perceived through emotions. I can say it was fairly good made and nicely acted, but I don't get a masterpiece vibe from it.

Anyone who seriously calls Casablanca "not a good film" is just plain wrong. I don't care about 'their opinion', they're just wrong. It's perfect in practically every sense. Guaporense - version 2.0 only with Casablanca instead of anime.

Only God Forgives has bad acting
What is good acting? How do you describe good acting? What does it mean that somebody's acting is good? Isn't it, after all, a matter of taste? Wasn't Kristin Scott Thomas good?

not even the slightest resemblance of a (good) screenplay Then again, what does it mean for a screenplay to be good? Movies don't have to follow the same path in terms of screenplay. Casablanca is a film focused more on dialogue and plot, while Only God Forgives focuses on mood and visuals. Whether or not you prefer one over another is the matter of taste, thus it cannot be said which one of these is better.

it tries to be smart using extremely obvious symbolism Does Casablanca have any symbolism? I'm serious. I don't deny it might have. And the incest relationship in OGF is not symbolism. It's a fact spoken about very openly.

and the film just tries to get a reaction out of the audience through crazy violence or gore Are you talking about Only God Forgives or Guinea Pig right now, because I'm lost?

It looks good and that's why I didn't hate the film, but even visually it was kind of messy and imperfect in many parts, so even in that sense it didn't fully deliver. Where was it messy?

Wait a second, you did like Spring Breakers, didn't ya? Can't understand.

The reason I compared these two films is partly randomness. I just found a movie Cobpyth enjoys and shown that in the way he was speaking of OGF you can speak about anything. Man, if not for cinematography, acting, music, director, screenplay and that second unit electrician it would be a piece of crap!

[seanc]

Obviously I opened a can of worms with that comment. After all, there is a reason why I've decided to use the Movie Tab II thread to merely rate movies, lol.

So... yeah, no discussion from now on, only ratings.

I was just horsing around Blue Lion. Sorry. We are all here for the discussion.

[Daniel M]

Yes it's okay to have an opinion, but it's our job to tell you it's wrong :p

[Cobpyth]

What do you mean with 'proud'?

I prefer the silent stare of Gosling's character and the long sections of silence in Only God Forgives over Bogart's character and all of the dialogue in Casablanca.

I didn't even know that was humanly possible.

Casablanca is well written, but its dialogue doesn't affect me in any way. I think Only God Forgives required more artistic skill and precision than Casablanca and it was harder to make. I also find it much easier to relate to. Sometimes a moment of silence can say more than a thousand words.

There are brilliant moments of silence in Casablanca (one of them is visible in my avatar). I also don't get how Only God Forgives can ever be more relatable to anyone than Casablanca. What do you get out of it? There's NOTHING there, except obvious symbolism about uninteresting stuff. Casablanca is about the core of human decency. It's about personal sacrifice for something greater. The film shows us why blind cynicism because of personal dissatisfaction should be overcome. It shows us the importance of doing what you feel is right and meanwhile, it's also the perfect observation of the general human condition. Themes like love, war, the main flaws of humanity, morality, egocentrism, freedom, friendship and much more are brilliantly executed in a seemingly simple story about a man who owns a bar in Casablanca in the middle of WWII and who suddenly gets confronted with the cause of his current state of mind, a woman of his past.

Also, saying that making Only God Forgives is a greater achievement artistically is just absolutely ridiculous. Even I can create a few beautiful-looking shots, there's nothing difficult about that at all. It's much more interesting to use film techniques to evoke subtle emotions, feelings and even ideas. Casablanca is a much more impressive artistic achievement, because it inspires people who are willing to be inspired by it and who are willing to see what the film is really all about.

Personally I found Only God Forgives to be a rather interesting experience. Yes, it's f***ed up, weird, and at times it even makes no sense, but I feel like revisiting it for its mood and visuals alone.[QUOTE=BlueLion;1109415]

There's nothing interesting about it. The themes are merely touched upon and even then they aren't even interesting. That's nothing a few neon-lit hallways, stylishly lit restaurant scenes, or violent moments can fix.

[QUOTE=BlueLion;1109415]I don't think I will ever find the desire to rewatch Casablanca. Why? Because I got everything the first time. When I rewatched it more than a year later, I found it dull and uninteresting. It's a really well made film but there's nothing truly impressive about it. I've seen classics with better dialogue, better acting, better photography, list goes on.

You got everything the first time? I don't think so, because you wouldn't have that reaction if you did. It's one of the most impressive achievements in cinematic history. It tells a story and proclaims a message with so much beauty, integrity, emotion, style and perfection that it should be revisited every once in a while, so the viewer can truly experience again the importance of what this film is all about and what it means to us.
How you can think it's dull or uninteresting is completely beyond me. You must still be surrounded by the web of blind cynicism. :p

[Daniel M]

In fact, I haven't even seen Only God Forgives, but I know you're wrong.

[Mr Minio]

All the American talkies really piss me off at times. I'm not far from saying "can't you just shut up for a minute and contemplate or look at each other without words. You say you love each other so much, so you should be able to communicate without words. At least on the most basic level".

I love how you try to interpet Casablanca and claim Only God Forgives does not have (of course it doesn't, it just can't have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) any deeper meaning.

I'd love to see some of your great shots, Cobpyth. If you create mood as dense as in Only God Forgives I might even buy a ticket for your movie. You're a director, or at least cinematographer if you say so, after all.

You convinced me about the greatness and utter perfection of Casablanca, Cobpyth. I will walk away to watch it every day and whip my body every other day for not perceiving its greatness.

[seanc]

Just shut up and masturbate. Then we can know what your really feeling.

[Mr Minio]

I love you too.

[Captain Spaulding]

:shrug:

I love both Casablanca and Only God Forgives. One has Humphrey Bogart and some of the greatest dialogue in movie history. The other has karaoke and severed limbs.

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[Cobpyth]

@Minio:

I don't prefer straight-forward films over surreal, moody films. I do, however, prefer films that have something interesting to say over films that have absolutely nothing interesting to say. Yes, a film can say something meaningful or envoke interesting themes merely through mood and beauty, but Only God Forgives just doesn't. Even Refn couldn't say anything meaningful about it in interviews (and I've read quite a few of interviews about it, because it was one of my most anticipated movies last year).
Also, the presumption that seemingly straight-forward films can't make any metaphysical statements is WRONG. You just have to look past the facade of the plot that's being told and analyze the themes it truly talks about. It's not very different from surreal or "more indirect" films at all. You just have to be willing to think about it.

About the visuals being messy: I think his frames weren't always chosen well. I often felt that I wanted to see other things that would be more interesting to watch at certain moments, while he was merely showing me the thousandth close-up of Gosling's face (I don't hate Gosling as an actor by the way) or his hands (how many times does Refn think you have to point out that the main character feels guilty before the audience gets it?). I thought one of the best aspects of the film was its environment, but in stead of exploiting the interest I had in that environment, he made me feel claustrophobic by using small frames and when he finally did try to create more space in his shots, the angles were often just not very well chosen, in my opinion (except a few times when they were spot on, but that's not enough to make a film great overall).

[TONGO]

I think every movie posted in this thread should now be compared to Casablanca. Tongo first. How was your experience with Last Vegas compared to your experience with Casablanca?

Yeah I got nothin.

Sorry Blue Lion all in fun, but that could not get a pass ;)

I remember watching Casablanca when I was maybe 15 years old, yknow the time when Arnold & Sly ruled everything at the box office. The sheer simplicity in the story, the dialogue, oh hell great dialogue back then compared to today altogether but Blanca was one of the best. It blew me away, and that ending. forgedaboudit. To not like Casablanca is just not liking drama movies at all.

[BlueLion]

Lol Cobpyth you sound like you just described 2001: A Space Odyssey.

It's one of the most impressive achievements in cinematic history. It tells a story and proclaims a message with so much beauty, integrity, emotion, style and perfection that it should be revisited every once in a while, so the viewer can truly experience again the importance of what this film is all about and what it means to us.

...sounds like something somebody would say referring to Kubrick's masterpiece.

In all seriousness, I'm glad you love it, and I hope you'll always love it, but if ten people who have never seen the film read your description of it and then actually watch the movie, I'm pretty sure at least five of them will find it a pretty underwhelming experience. Honestly I feel as though you're overhyping it.

There's nothing interesting about it. The themes are merely touched upon and even then they aren't even interesting. That's nothing a few neon-lit hallways, stylishly lit restaurant scenes, or violent moments can fix.

Thing is, it's not like I was looking for themes, exactly. You seem to be paying a lot of attention to themes in films, but I look for so much more in a movie. It's not all about themes. What themes does a good comedy like The Big Lebowski have? It's full of hilarious situations and quotable dialogue, but there's nothing really deep about it. I can't disparage that film simply because it isn't profound.

[Cobpyth]

Thing is, it's not like I was looking for themes, exactly. You seem to be paying a lot of attention to themes in films, but I look for so much more in a movie. It's not all about themes. What themes does a good comedy like The Big Lebowski have? It's full of hilarious situations and quotable dialogue, but there's nothing really deep about it. I can't disparage that film simply because it isn't profound.

You could not have chosen a worse example, because The Big Lebowski has plenty of interesting "themes". I can't believe you're saying it doesn't have anything deep about it.

Just watch the last scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYsw0KVRjCM
(it ends a little too early, because normally there's a strike, which makes it even more perfect)

It's not just there for nothing, you know. :p

[Mr Minio]

Also, the presumption that seemingly straight-forward films can't make any metaphysical statements is WRONG. Yet you deny the metaphysicality of OGF. :rolleyes:

You just have to look past the facade of the plot that's being told and analyze the themes it truly talks about. It's not very different from surreal or "more indirect" films at all. You just have to be willing to think about it. I don't care if the director has to say anything. If he wants he just can rape dogs for the rest of his life. I do care about my watching experience and it was glorious. Do you think Casablanca is metaphysical?

About the visuals being messy: I think his frames weren't always chosen well. I often felt that I wanted to see other things that would be more interesting to watch at certain moments Like Bogart talking? Sorry, I had to. :D

while he was merely showing me the thousandth close-up of Gosling's face (I don't hate Gosling as an actor by the way) or his hands (how many times does Refn think you have to point out that the main character feels guilty before the audience gets it?) Really nice mood building.

I thought one of the best aspects of the film was its environment, but in stead of exploiting the interest I had in that environment, he made me feel claustrophobic by using small frames and when he finally did try to create more space in his shots, the angles were often just not very well chosen, in my opinion (except a few times when they were spot on, but that's not enough to make a film great overall). Eventually got it. Well, I thought the visuals were perfect. And yeah, good visuals (and mood?) are not enough for you and you just didn't feel the movie. Alright. I just didn't feel Casablanca.

By the way, I always thought that the main force of film noir was the mood. I'd say OGF is neo-noir in some way. If only for mood.

[Cobpyth]

Yet you deny the metaphysicality of OGF. :rolleyes:

I never did. I do deny that it has anything interesting to say on a metaphysical level. ;)
Other less straight-forward films (and I like quite a few of those) are much better.

I don't care if the director has to say anything. If he wants he just can rape dogs for the rest of his life. I do care about my watching experience and it was glorious. Do you think Casablanca is metaphysical?

Casablanca is definitely metaphysical. It's probably the single most metaphysical movie experience I've ever had. :)
I'm totally unable to correctly put into words what I feel while watching that film.

Really nice mood building.

More like repetitive, 'in the face' symbolism without the substance to excuse it.

Eventually got it. Well, I thought the visuals were perfect. And yeah, good visuals (and mood?) are not enough for you and you just didn't feel the movie. Alright. I just didn't feel Casablanca.

It is enough for me, if it's consistent throughout the film. This was not the case in Only God Forgives. It is far from visually perfect to me.

By the way, I always thought that the main force of film noir was the mood. I'd say OGF is neo-noir in some way. If only for mood.

You're completely right. It tried to aim for that mood, but in my opinion it failed. The brilliance about the best noir films is that the style is accompanied with interesting substance (mostly themes that are transferred through a cool crime plot). This film didn't do such a bad job style-wise (even though it definitely wasn't perfect, like I formerly expressed), but it never succeeded in properly executing or explicating the substance it was trying to go for. The result is a messy film with a few visually interesting scenes, but mostly filled with moments that are terribly frustrating because there's nothing that makes it interesting or thought-provoking. It's a film that is trying to aim for "metaphysical" profoundness, but it ultimately gets stuck in a superficiality it fails to pierce through.

P.S. This is of course how I personally perceived these films, but that also means that I do believe that what I'm saying here is right. :p

[TONGO]

I think this is a generational thing. Im 44, and can appreciate a B&W movie with stage theater level special effects. I doubt many born after 1995 (not all) can even appreciate an episode of I Love Lucy even, so a movie would be out.

[mark f]

I doubt many born after 1995 (not all) can even appreciate an episode of I Love Lucy...
My daughter can, but she has weird genes, good taste and a sense of humor (plus she was born in 1991.)

[windsoc]

Stuck in Love (2012)

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The film is centred around the lives and loves of one family. The father, the daughter and the son who all have different reasons why they cannot seem to connect with others on a deep emotional level but all have one love, the love of writing. It is a bit cliched and it is not faultless but it is a film that held me captivated and that I loved.

My rating: 7/10

[Mr Minio]

I never did. I do deny that it has anything interesting to say on a metaphysical level. ;) Well, what's interesting for you? And what does it mean "to say on metaphysical level"? Metaphysical is not to be said. It's to be felt.

Other less straight-forward films (and I like quite a few of those) are much better. I can say the same with other Hollywood 40-50s films and Casablanca.

Casablanca is definitely metaphysical. It's probably the single most metaphysical movie experience I've ever had. :) I'm totally unable to correctly put into words what I feel while watching that film. I know your feeling, only that I get it from other kind of films.

More like repetitive, 'in the face' symbolism without the substance to excuse it. What's the excuse you need? You say there's symbolism, but no substance. Winding Refn tells his story through the use of images. He's not a kind of director who would force his characters to have very long dialogues and push the plot forward this way. Sometimes silence tells more than words. I'd take a film with not a single word in it over any talkie any time. Valhalla Rising or Drive also were films, in which symbolism and visuals had a major role. Their plots were rather minimalistic. Plot is not everything.

It is enough for me, if it's consistent throughout the film. This was not the case in Only God Forgives. It is far from visually perfect to me. Well, that's like your opinion, man.

The brilliance about the best noir films is that the style is accompanied with interesting substance I don't care about substance that much, personally, but I really like some classic film noir (with Bogart even!). The thing is when I watch these films I sometimes even get some of their atmosphere and enjoy the plot, but to me plot in films isn't the most interesting nor the most important thing. I'd even dare to say that sometimes the plot, especially when characters talk a lot, stops me from experiencing film in the most profound way. In art I'm mostly looking for emotions and feelings and I get them through contemplation. Plot is cool, but not even mandatory!

The result is a messy film with a few visually interesting scenes, but mostly filled with moments that are terribly frustrating because there's nothing that makes it interesting or thought-provoking. It's a film that is trying to aim for "metaphysical" profoundness, but it ultimately gets stuck in a superficiality it fails to pierce through. Casablanca is just your usual movie. If you don't get deep into it, it's just a story and acting. Only God Forgives, no matter the story or themes, is a great piece of atmospheric cinema. The thing is you deny OGF's depth and overestimate Casablanca's.

[gbgoodies]

I think this is a generational thing. Im 44, and can appreciate a B&W movie with stage theater level special effects. I doubt many born after 1995 (not all) can even appreciate an episode of I Love Lucy even, so a movie would be out.


I'm not so sure about the "I Love Lucy" comment. I don't care who you are, or how old you are, this is funny :rotfl: :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9ivqXzmrZ0

[Cobpyth]

Well, what's interesting for you? And what does it mean "to say on metaphysical level"? Metaphysical is not to be said. It's to be felt.

A film is interesting to me if it's able to envoke thoughts that keep me busy for a while. It also has to make me want to think about it. Also, I was using the verb "saying" metaphorically.

I can say the same with other Hollywood 40-50s films and Casablanca.

That's perfectly possible, but I have also substantiated WHY I think others are better. You haven't.

What's the excuse you need? You say there's symbolism, but no substance. Winding Refn tells his story through the use of images. He's not a kind of director who would force his characters to have very long dialogues and push the plot forward this way. Sometimes silence tells more than words. I'd take a film with not a single word in it over any talkie any time. Valhalla Rising or Drive also were films, in which symbolism and visuals had a major role. Their plots were rather minimalistic. Plot is not everything.

Symbolism isn't always substantive. If you repeat a certain "symbol" more than ten times throughout the whole movie and if it means the same exact thing everytime you do it, that's just ridiculous. It's one thing to express yourself and tell a story through images, but if each image is only able to say one word (and mostly the same word over and over again), it just comes across very uninspired and empty. It's not about plot, words or whatever you try to make this argument about, it's about sheer substance. It's about what the film is trying to express or trying to transfer. Only God Forgives fails to deliver anything thoughtful, insightful or interesting AT ALL.

There's a reason why Drive is considered a better movie. That film actually has something interesting to it content-wise and it's also less messy (and frustrating) visually.

I don't care about substance that much, personally, but I really like some classic film noir (with Bogart even!). The thing is when I watch these films I sometimes even get some of their atmosphere and enjoy the plot, but to me plot in films isn't the most interesting nor the most important thing. I'd even dare to say that sometimes the plot, especially when characters talk a lot, stops me from experiencing film in the most profound way. In art I'm mostly looking for emotions and feelings and I get them through contemplation. Plot is cool, but not even mandatory!

Sure, a good plot isn't the only way to transfer substance, you're right about that, but there does have to be substance for me in order make me actually feel something. Even if it's something that I'm not perfectly able to describe into words. Only God Forgives completely failed to do that, because it was making obvious attempts to touch certain themes, but it forgot to actually say something about them (both through images or through words). There's nothing wrong with the methods it used to transfer its content, there just isn't really much to transfer here at all.

Casablanca is just your usual movie. If you don't get deep into it, it's just a story and acting. Only God Forgives, no matter the story or themes, is a great piece of atmospheric cinema. The thing is you deny OGF's depth and overestimate Casablanca's.

Casablanca is just your usual movie? That's probably why it's still widely considered one of the best films ever made, 70 years after it first came out. ;)

Only God Forgives is a great piece of atmospheric cinema? In some parts certainly, but it fails to be consistent in its atmospheric qualities. I'm glad there are some people that at least liked it, but there's a reason why so many people think it's a piece of trash (even people who usually like films that heavily rely on atmosphere or visuals). It's just not a very good film and there's nothing wrong with pointing that out.

I really think it's you who is shutting your eyes for the brilliance certain seemingly conventional films can contain (in this case, Casablanca). It's not me who's hating on films that are unconventional. I love plenty of films that more conservative viewers would hate, but Only God Forgives is just not a very good effort and a very large amount of people agrees with me. You're trying to make this some kind of argument for a certain way of telling a story, but it's not. It's really about this particular film. ;)

[Pussy Galore]

I think this is a generational thing. Im 44, and can appreciate a B&W movie with stage theater level special effects. I doubt many born after 1995 (not all) can even appreciate an episode of I Love Lucy even, so a movie would be out.

I've never watched I Love Lucy, but I adore a lot of black and white films. I agree that I don't know many of my friends who would genuinely watch a black and white movie, but I'm sure that I'm not the only one born in 1996 that loves some of them haha.

[Skepsis93]

You could not have chosen a worse example, because The Big Lebowski has plenty of interesting "themes". I can't believe you're saying it doesn't have anything deep about it.

I can see where BL is coming from. At its core The Big Lebowski is a genre pastiche, and it seems so me as if much of its thematic material is assumed almost accidentally along with the many generic styles it parodies, most prominently film noir and its pessimism, paranoia and the corruption of the American Dream; as well as the musical, war/veteran film and the Western and the various thematic nuggets associated with those - all delivered in the classically ironic Coenesque fashion. Fans of the film (myself included) will tell you the quotable dialogue and wonderfully off-kilter humour is why we consistently revisit it, though, rather than its ideas. But that's not to say they're not there.

I have absolutely no clue how you people are shoehorning Casablanca and Only God Forgives into a comparison, by the way. :p Couldn't find two more different films if you tried.

[Captain Spaulding]

I think it's time Cobpyth and Mr. Minio settle this in the same fashion as in Only God Forgives. I'll stand in the corner and play synthesizer music so you guys can get all moody and atmospheric in the neon glow of this Thai boxing venue.

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http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/only-god-forgives-gosling-fight.jpg

(My money's on Cobpyth, btw.)

[Cobpyth]

I can see where BL is coming from. At its core The Big Lebowski is a genre pastiche, and it seems so me as if much of its thematic material is assumed almost accidentally along with the many generic styles it parodies, most prominently film noir and pessimism, paranoia and the corruption of the American Dream; as well as the musical, war/veteran film and the Western and the various thematic nuggets associated with those - all delivered in the classically ironic Coenesque fashion. Fans of the film (myself included) will tell you the quotable dialogue and wonderfully off-kilter humour that pervades the film is why we consistently revisit it, though, rather than its ideas. But that's not to say they're not there.

Nah. Subconsciously you all like the film so much because it's also just extremely smart. :p

[Skepsis93]

It is extremely smart. But you don't come out of it thinking, "what a brilliant satire of Gulf War-era America." At least, that's not my first reaction. :p

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[bluedeed]

I think it's time Cobpyth and Mr. Minio settle this in the same fashion as in Only God Forgives. I'll stand in the corner and play synthesizer music so you guys can get all moody and atmospheric in the neon glow of this Taiwan boxing venue.

Hmm

[bluedeed]

All the American talkies really piss me off at times. I'm not far from saying "can't you just shut up for a minute and contemplate or look at each other without words. You say you love each other so much, so you should be able to communicate without words. At least on the most basic level".

Mr Minio, future Hawksian!

[Captain Spaulding]

Hmm

Taiwan. Thailand. Close enough.

[bluedeed]

Taiwan. Thailand. Close enough.

I'm shutting down this site fo being racist!

[The Gunslinger45]

I'm shutting down this site fo being racist!

So you were Ray Smith!

[honeykid]

It's not a good film (despite its great visual look), but it seems odd that you already have a whole opinion formed about it after merely 37 minutes. You haven't even seen half of it!
Really? Seems perfectly normal to me. :p

Yeah, I fell into the big star on the cover trap, but ya gotta admit the bait couldnt have been better

http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/_uploads/film_images/5019_3769.jpg
Oh it was bad. It was baaaaad. 2/10 stars
A friend of mine really liked this and was recommending it. I couldn't believe it because... Well, look at it! Look at the title! It's all terrible and screams mortgage payment.
Yes it's okay to have an opinion, but it's our job to tell you it's wrong :p
No, it's my job, but sometimes I deputise. :D

[OxFlick]

How to train your dragon 2,

6/10 - not bad, just cartoon that's why is 6.

[mark f]

"Just cartoon" is a criticism? :)

[honeykid]

:yup::D

[Sensei]

Crystal Fairy (2013)
3/10
Weird weird weird! With next to no soundtrack what so ever this movie makes for a strange experience. After reading the movie description which said it to be a "drug-fueled road trip movie" I was expecting something abit like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, with funky special effects but boy was I wrong. The only good thing about this movie was that due to the fact that there was no soundtrack, you kinda felt as if you weren't watching a movie but you were in fact there irl!

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fe/Stepfordwivesposter.jpg/225px-Stepfordwivesposter.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Stepfordwivesposter.jpg)
The Stepford Wives (1975)

Entertaining and well paced sci-fi comedy (?). Ending was maybe a bit of a letdown but all in all i really liked it.

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/62/MothersDay2010Poster.jpg/220px-MothersDay2010Poster.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MothersDay2010Poster.jpg)
Mothers Day (2010)

Ive not seen the original yet but this wasnt great.

2.5

[Daniel M]

But most 'art house' people even think Only God Forgives is a bit of a failure.

edit: Maybe I should stop, but seriously though people have tastes that just conform with general things and people they follow, don't like films because they are American or standard classics or don't have loads of themes or whatever, just because a film is 'artistic' doesn't mean it's automatically good and meaningful (this is like when Mark talks about Lynch :p )

I feel sorry for people who can't enjoy films like Chinatown, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, and half the time these dislikes are predictable just to try and be out there. I don't know why people feel the need to give certain type of films special treatment.

[Mr Minio]

A film is interesting to me if it's able to envoke thoughts that keep me busy for a while. It also has to make me want to think about it. Also, I was using the verb "saying" metaphorically. That's interesting (pun intended), because OGF made me think about it. Made me think about the symbolism and its atmosphere. I couldn't forget the way it was made stylistically, but I didn't think about the substance that much. Honestly, as I said before I don't think about substance that much. You can say it means I'm ignorant or stupid, but for example Brakhage abstract films have no substance yet they invoke certain feelings in certain viewers. I'm far from saying they contain God himself in them, or something die-hard Brakhage fans imply, but I'd say these flickering colours, besides being eye-candies, have something interesting to them. Something abstract is like something you're not able to comprehend by usual means and you can only experience it in a transcendental way. To me an interesting film invokes good emotions that are hard to name and OGF did. Casablanca didn't.

That's perfectly possible, but I have also substantiated WHY I think others are better. You haven't. I feel more connected to the characters and I like plot more.

Only God Forgives fails to deliver anything thoughtful, insightful or interesting AT ALL. Why is a movie supposed to deliver any message? It can work purely on audiovisual level and invoke emotions.

There's a reason why Drive is considered a better movie. I think I like OGF a little more.

That film actually has something interesting to it content-wise Just as with OGF, Drive has a very minimalistic plot. It's about a modern day hero who helps a woman. That's not much. The main pros of Drive are music, visuals and its vibe. Same with OGF. The same "style over substance" movie as some would call it.

Sure, a good plot isn't the only way to transfer substance, you're right about that, but there does have to be substance for me in order make me actually feel something. And here's the main difference between us. I don't need substance to feel something. OGF has substance. Maybe not much, but it still does, but even if it didn't if the movie speaks to me on audiovisual level it's enough for me. It's just like with paintings. I can contemplate a painting not being aware what all the stuff on it stands for, but still enjoy looking at it. Then I can think about the symbolism and interpret it my way.

Casablanca is just your usual movie? That's probably why it's still widely considered one of the best films ever made, 70 years after it first came out. ;) Both Drive and OGF will be considered classics in 70 years. Then again, the sheer fact that a movie is considered a classic doesn't say anything about its quality. And what is 'the best movie ever made' more than an opinion?

Only God Forgives is a great piece of atmospheric cinema? In some parts certainly, but it fails to be consistent in its atmospheric qualities. In my opinion it does not fail.

It's just not a very good film and there's nothing wrong with pointing that out. I could say that Casablanca is only a decent film and there's nothing wrong with pointing that out. The thing is that, besides pissing you off, what I said is my opinion, because I perceive art in other way than you do.

I really think it's you who is shutting your eyes for the brilliance certain seemingly conventional films can contain (in this case, Casablanca I'm not shutting my eyes for brilliance of White Heat, It's a Wonderful Life, Double Indemnity, The Maltese Falcon, or Rope, because in my eyes these films are brilliant and Casablanca is not. You can't love eveything, but I still have a very diverse taste and love almost every kind of movies. PS: I remembered that I rated Hitchcock's Notorious rating_3 as well, but I'm not gonna say it. Don't want to piss you out. Oh, wait. I just said it! :)

It's not me who's hating on films that are unconventional. I love plenty of films that more conservative viewers would hate, but Only God Forgives is just not a very good effort and a very large amount of people agrees with me. You're trying to make this some kind of argument for a certain way of telling a story, but it's not. It's really about this particular film. ;) Firstly, I'm not hating on Casablanca. I rate it rating_3 which means a decent film. Secondly, I'd love to know what these films are. Thirdly, the fact that a lot of people dislike it means nothing. Judging by IMDB the majority of people thinks The Shawshank Redemption is the best movie ever made, but neither of us agree, do we? Then if it's for this certain film. OGF uses visuals to tell a minimalistic story. That's it. I love it, you don't. :)

[BlueLion]

I feel sorry for people who can't enjoy films like Chinatown, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, and half the time these dislikes are predictable just to try and be out there. I don't know why people feel the need to give certain type of films special treatment.

But Citizen Kane is superior to those movies in every possible way. Shouldn't have put them on the same sentence.

[cricket]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/62/MothersDay2010Poster.jpg/220px-MothersDay2010Poster.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MothersDay2010Poster.jpg)
Mothers Day (2010)

Ive not seen the original yet but this wasnt great.

2.5

I actually liked that a bit. I thought it was kind of a nasty movie.

[cricket]

The Hireling (1973) 3

I really enjoyed this for the most part, although I would've liked to have seen it end a bit differently. Robert Shaw and Sarah Miles both give very good performances.

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[the samoan lawyer]

I actually liked that a bit. I thought it was kind of a nasty movie.

It had its moments, like the part when they went to the ATM, I enjoyed that. But the acting overall annoyed me too much.

[cricket]

It had its moments, like the part when they went to the ATM, I enjoyed that. But the acting overall annoyed me too much.

Yea I don't think it was high quality. I found it to be kind of disturbing, yet campy.

[Nemanja]

Stalker (1979)

...is a beautiful film, but incredibly gripping. This is a great art film! 4/5

[AF.]

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Extremely enjoyable. All the nostalgia from the original came flooding back.

7.5/10

Attack the Block

A solid movie. Doesn't take itself too seriously.

7/10

[Cobpyth]

@Minio:

You're not pissing me off. :)

We were just having an ordinary discussion and I think we both made our points now. It's pretty much all there in our posts. I'm not withdrawing from any statements I made in them and I can deduce that you don't either, which means that this argument is over. If we would proceed, we would just start talking in circles and repeat the same arguments over and over again (not very different from the repetitious attempts at symbolism in Only God Forgives ). :p ;)

[Mr Minio]

Cool discussion. Thanks.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/American_Splendor_film.jpg

I think I got to start reading collections of this comic.

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[n3wt]

Watched 'The Pit' aka 'Jug Head'
http://stigmatophiliablog.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/the-pit-dvd.jpghttps://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9JN30qPwtvZWf0zsGeZIuXn8jp8u5UpSHLuZrYTmxBCH1kInp

Really enjoyed this film its original and a decent watch. 4.5

[The Gunslinger45]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/96/e8/c2/96e8c2781053825360f01126807ea5b1.jpg

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A look at the life of the famous star of many a John Waters movie.

[Daniel M]

The thing I don't like about this is there are certain films that people always attack over and over again to evoke reactions. Casablanca was deliberately brought up and there are a number of other films that as soon as they're mentioned the poster knows they're igniting storm and it's really childish half the time.

Anyway, to be on topic:

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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Shane Black, 2005) 3

Will post more when I do my Movie Tab post :D

[windsoc]

Coming to America (1988)

http://www.impawards.com/1988/posters/coming_to_america_xlg.jpg

I am going to keep this as concise as possible as I intend to do a review on this later but I love this film to bits. It is not a film I watch often but I think that is why I like it. I watched it today for the first time in a long time on a whim because it was recommended to me by NetFlix and it still makes me laugh and smile every single time. The end even brought a tear to my eye.

My rating: 10/10

[TONGO]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/American_Splendor_film.jpg

I think I got to start reading collections of this comic.

rating_4

I read some of one once. He just tells stories about his life very candidly, and doesnt mince the fact he's usually in the wrong most the time. In his twenties he was already becoming a cranky old man.

[Lucas]

http://www.filmblerg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/under-the-skin-poster.jpg

Under the Skin

???

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[Swan]

Under the Skin

???

Yep that pretty much sums it up.

[windsoc]

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Shane Black, 2005) rating_3

Will post more when I do my Movie Tab post :D

WONDERFUL film. I knew virtually nothing about this before I saw it but someone talked me into giving it a go and I was not upset I did.

[cricket]

Gates of Heaven (1978) 3

I'm not big on documentaries, but as an animal lover, I enjoyed this more than most. I thought it was more comical than anything.

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[dadgumblah]

Skyfall (2012)

http://www.screenslam.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Skyfall-poster-slice.jpg

I'd heard that the latest Bond movie was one of the best and I have to agree. From start to finish, it never lets up. There are several cool surprises in the movie, some involving Bond's background, some involving M, a great supporting role by Javier Bardem, a suprise role by Albert Finney (which is not a spoiler, but I must admit I didn't recognize him at all when I first saw him), and all kinds of goodies I can't really reveal. If your a Bond fan, I think you'll like this one...it really makes you look forward to the next one.

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[Sensei]

Non Stop (2014)
5/10
Your typical American action movie with the perfect combination of murder, a rough past, and a little romance at the end.
It does however, oddly enough, make you laugh every now and then due to it's predictability and typical theme. All in all I kind of enjoy these movies because they make for a fun watch when you're not in the mood for something heavy, hence the 5point score! :up:

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b3/Play_misty_for_me.jpg/220px-Play_misty_for_me.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Play_misty_for_me.jpg)

Play Misty for me. (1971)

Excellent psychological thriller starring Clint Eastwood. Someone here recently stated that Jessica Walter's character in this was much scarier then Glen Close's in Fatal Attraction and i agree with that 100%.

4++

[n3wt]

Non Stop (2014)
5/10
Your typical American action movie with the perfect combination of murder, a rough past, and a little romance at the end.
It does however, oddly enough, make you laugh every now and then due to it's predictability and typical theme. All in all I kind of enjoy these movies because they make for a fun watch when you're not in the mood for something heavy, hence the 5point score! :up:

Im looking forward to seeing this :up:

[Nemanja]

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 1974

Great character study... It's a film not to miss. 3.5/5

[Sensei]

Pain and Gain (2013)
8/10
A hilarious movie based on a true story. I must admit that I was intoxicated while I watched this but do believe I'd have had just as much fun if I weren't! Quite contrary to most comedies nowadays (especially the American ones) this movie does not pack a life-lesson or something similar in the end. Pedal to the metal all the way to the end, and the wackiness just escalates. A laughter-filled couple of hours indeed! Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne "the rock" Johnson, and Anthony Mackie carries out the acting very well and you can almost see the word "stupid" written all over their foreheads. I'm still quite baffled when I think of the fact that this is (roughly) a true story :dizzy:

[Tango23]

Blood Ties 2013 - 8/10 :)

GREAT movie, had't on my hard drive for a while I finally decided to watch it, now I regret why I haven't watched it erlier.

Clive Owen delivered god acting as usual, but wat cought my attention is Marion Cotillard, I don't know what this lady is doing in all those comercial movies! she definitley should do more movies like Blood Ties.

All actors did thier parts great, film had no boring moments at all, I really did enjoy it.

I'm sure going to check it's director out and wait for his next flick.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5e/Adaptation._film.jpg

The first half is basically Kaufman telling how he is suffering with writers block. It is slow and boring. Like 8 1/2 staring Nic Cage (though he is awesome). Then when they go to New York it gets a lot better.

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[Daniel M]

I thought the opposite, but then again I think 8½ is a masterpiece.

[The Gunslinger45]

I thought the opposite, but then again I think 8½ is a masterpiece.

Yeah I never got into Fellini.

[Cobpyth]

I thought the opposite, but then again I think 8½ is a masterpiece.

Pretty much this. The ending of Adaptation is supposed to be a Hollywood blockbuster satire ending, though, so the comical aspect of the third act definitely adds to the experience, in my opinion.

[Tango23]

just done watching The Contract 2006, John Cusack & Morgan Freeman

an OKAY movie, I won't recomend it unless you are a fan of John or Morgan

I'd say it's a 6/10, I did enjoy it though :)

[gbgoodies]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y1USaJemzSs/TNMNXt2RRdI/AAAAAAAAFWY/RZP-PheFWws/s1600/candidate.jpg

The Candidate (1972)

I don't have much of an interest in politics, but I decided to give this movie a try anyway because of Robert Redford. I was very pleasantly surprised. Following him on his campaign trail was entertaining from start to finish. Redford was perfect in the role of an inexperienced, young candidate who doesn't have a chance at beating his highly favored opponent who has been in office for years. We watch him as he learns how to use every tool in his arsenal to try to win an election that he's guaranteed to lose. The movie has a few slow spots, but it has an excellent cast, and it will keep you rooting for Redford's Bill McKay all the way.

3.5

[Cobpyth]

Rooting for him is not really the point of the movie, though. :p

[gbgoodies]

Rooting for him is not really the point of the movie, though. :p


I know that, but I can't help rooting for him. Have you seen him? He's gorgeous! :love:

[mark f]

Well, between the two candidates, I'd definitely vote for McKay. He may not know what he's doing but he's certainly more likable and capable of doing what's right more than the old-timer.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7c/Lifeaquaticposter.jpg

Well I liked it better then when I saw it last. But I still do not think it is that good. I liked it better then Rushmore though.

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[Tango23]

rating_3[/rating]

I liked it better the second time too

It's definitley one of my top 3 Wes Anderson flicks

[cricket]

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 1974

Great character study... It's a film not to miss. 3.5/5

Glad you thought highly of it; it doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/27/Meet_Me_In_St_Louis_Poster.jpg

Now this is a classic musical!

4

[MovieGal]

The Garden of Words (2013) ~ 7/10

Very good for a short animated film.

http://www.watchcartoononline.com/thumbs/The-Garden-of-Words-English-Dubbed.jpg

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Manhattan-poster01.jpg/220px-Manhattan-poster01.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Manhattan-poster01.jpg)
Manhattan (1979)

Really enjoyed this. Much more than i thought i would after the first 20 mins or so. Amazingly shot, it makes me want to go to New York now. Im not sure if it beats Annie Hall for me, but its close.

4

[Nemanja]

Young Frankenstein (1974)


It's not brilliant or anything, it just makes for good entertainment, but falls apart by the end. 3/5

[Tango23]

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Hearts in Atlantis 2001

7/10

https://sp3.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608047294912462927&pid=15.1&H=239&W=160&P=0

don't you people just love the acting of this man, Anthony's acting is just brilliant, but this movie is not just about the awesomeness of Mr. Hopkins, movie is good and worth watching, very thouching.

[Deadite]

Needed more Gosling.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a1/Brokeback_mountain.jpg/220px-Brokeback_mountain.jpg

You're telling me this lost to Crash? WTF Academy?!?!?!?!?

4

[gbgoodies]

http://images.moviepostershop.com/the-great-waldo-pepper-movie-poster-1975-1020213862.jpg


The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)

This is another exciting movie starring Robert Redford. It's not his best movie, but it has its moments. The aerial scenes are exciting to watch, but there are some minor character flaws, and the movie has some down moments too. It has a nice early film appearance by Susan Sarandon, and a very exciting ending. If you have an interest in aviation you can probably add at least a half a star.

3

[gbgoodies]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3xNI8MBOYpQ/TkvJg0zOKhI/AAAAAAAABqE/ADrTxj_suOY/s1600/Hot+Rock+1.jpg


The Hot Rock (1972)

This is a fun heist movie with a great cast. You'll love watching this comedy of errors as the team learns "if at first you don't succeed, try and try again" as they try to steal the same diamond over and over again. It's an exciting movie from start to finish, with twist and turns, and even some laughs along the way. If you like heist movies, this is one that you should definitely see. You'll enjoy every minute of it.

3.5

[gbgoodies]

Young Frankenstein (1974)


It's not brilliant or anything, it just makes for good entertainment, but falls apart by the end. 3/5


I'm glad to see that someone else didn't think this movie was as great as the reviews say it is. I watched it recently, and I thought the same thing, but every review that I read about this movie talked about how funny the movie is. I couldn't figure out what I was missing that everyone else got. It's nice to know that I'm not crazy. :)

[gbgoodies]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a1/Brokeback_mountain.jpg/220px-Brokeback_mountain.jpg

You're telling me this lost to Crash? WTF Academy?!?!?!?!?

4


I agree. "Brokeback Mountain" was so much better than "Crash".

[The Gunslinger45]

I agree. "Brokeback Mountain" was so much better than "Crash".

I mean one is a tragic love story, and the other one is a convoluted mess pressing white guilt. There is no comparison!

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/92/Requiem_for_a_dream.jpg

Some good imagery but did not do much for me. I have seen enough movies about drugs and addiction.

3.5

[Derek Vinyard]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/92/Requiem_for_a_dream.jpg

Some good imagery but did not do much for me. I have seen enough movies about drugs and addiction.

3.5

i don't really understand but it's ok ! that's not for everybody

[The Gunslinger45]

Seen Trainspotting. Very good movie.

[endyourif]

hmmm listen to Basketball diaries , Trainspotting or Panic in Needle Park...

Basketball diaries, now that takes me back.

DiCaprio as always played the role so well.

[Lucas]

http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/shelikestowatch/files/2012/08/Deliverance-Poster.jpg

Deliverance 4

[dadgumblah]

The Conjuring (2013)

http://pop-break.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/the-conjuring-poster.jpg

I know this was touted as one of the scariest movies in a long, long time by critics and by people I know, but as I've stated before, I've never been actually scared by a movie. Some I find creepy, some give me jolts (like Jaws but I don't consider that being actually scared, just a "Boo!" type of jump-jolt). Some movies, can however, creep me out. I mean, I get a bit tense, and think the movie has a spooky atmosphere, but it doesn't haunt me for days or anything like that.

That said, I find The Conjuring to fall under my "spooky atmosphere" category. It was very spooky almost all the way through. What really sold it for me was the acting, particularly by the two female leads, Vera Farmiga and Lily Taylor. They were pretty dang awesome. And everyone in the movie really held their own, down to the youngest daughter. And I liked that the movie left off with a hint of maybe another movie to come, with a famous supposed haunted house that I'm sure you've heard of, but you have to see the movie to figure out which one they're talking about, 'cause I ain't telling! :)

4

[honeykid]

I'm glad to see that someone else didn't think this movie was as great as the reviews say it is. I watched it recently, and I thought the same thing, but every review that I read about this movie talked about how funny the movie is. I couldn't figure out what I was missing that everyone else got. It's nice to know that I'm not crazy. :)

Oh, you're not alone. I didn't like it at all. But then, it's Mel Brooks, so that's what I expect.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/28/AStrainposter.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AStrainposter.jpg)

The Andromeda Strain (1971)

A really strong beginning and ending but for me, the middle was a bit of a drag. As a whole the movie felt too long.

2.5

[Nemanja]

Days of Heaven (1978)

...is a beautiful film with fantastic panoramic cinematography, but I need more than nice pictures to enjoy a film, and this one just didn't do it for me. 3.5/5

[n3wt]

A Night in the Woods 1.5

Picked this up along with a few other dvds the other day and we watched this one. I thought it was ok, very much like the Blair Witch if im honest. It involves a couple and her cousin who go for a night in the woods camping and the plot between the three characters was enjoyable if not obvious what was going to happen. Once the 'scary stuff' starts to happen it goes off to the running in the woods with camera and the finale someone being pulled off and dropping the camera and then credits. Think my review is fair, not really a film I would rush back to see, maybe a film for being in the background while chatting or doing something else.

[Nemanja]

Walkabout (1971)

A very beautiful film of the cultural clash between nature and civilisation...
Really high on my list! 4.5/5

[mark f]

Days of Heaven (1978)

...is a beautiful film with fantastic panoramic cinematography, but I need more than nice pictures to enjoy a film, and this one just didn't do it for me. 3.5/5

Walkabout (1971)

A very beautiful film of the cultural clash between nature and civilisation...
Really high on my list! 4.5/5
What do you think is the difference, content-wise and thematically, between the two?

[Nemanja]

Sorry, my English is very poor, cannot participate in discussion.:(

Walkabout is a unique and remarkable film, it presents the greatest contrast I've ever seen between Humankind and Nature. Movie with many levels...

[gbgoodies]

http://www.filmsgraded.com/posters/00/7/0/7/35a.jpg


The Sting (1973)

This was a re-watch of a movie that I've seen before, but it just gets better every time I watch it. It's one of the greatest con job movies in movie history, and it is a must see movie for everyone. It's fun. it's exciting, and you couldn't ask for a better cast. It's a movie that you'll want to watch again and again just to pick up on some of the clues that you missed the first time around. I highly recommend this movie, and it should be on everyone Top 1970s Movie List.

4.5

[gbgoodies]

https://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/86/MPW-43150


Obsession (1976)

I watched this movie mainly because it's a Brian De Palma thriller, and I'm a Cliff Robertson fan. I had high hopes for this movie because most reviews compare it to the Alfred Hitchcock classics, but it just wasn't that good. It was kind of slow, and a bit boring at times, and the ending was way too predictable.

However one of the reasons that the ending may have been predictable was because any other ending would have made John Lithgow completely wasted in the movie, but he wasn't the big star in the 1970s that he is today, so it may just not stand up to the test of time because Lithgow is such a good actor.

Unless you're a really big fan of either Brian De Palma or one of the stars of the movie, this is one thriller that doesn't really thrill, and unfortunately it can easily be missed.

2.5

[rauldc14]

It's a shame people don't take to Days of Heaven. That movie is great.

[Lucas]

http://www.amoeba.com/admin/uploads/blog/Eric_B/BlackChristmas

Ah Christmas. A wonderful time for family,warmth,presents, and of course Murder. Can't forget that.

Black Christmas is splendid. It is one of the most atmoshperic films I've seen in quite some time. Atmosphere, mood,ambiance, whatever you wanna call it, this has in spades. This film slowly casts a spell over you, a creepy,haunting little spell and you can't quite look away. It's definitely one of the best 70's horror flicks and I just might have to add this to my ever fluctuating list of favorite 70's films.

Give this one a shot guys, as the countdown is near.I'm giving it a 4+, but depending on mood this can easily be a 4.5. Its damn good

:cool:

[B. Frank]

3:10 to Yuma 8.5/10 - Great movie. Made me think

[MovieGal]

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) ~ 6.5/10

http://sensesofcinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Picnic-at-Hanging-Rock2.jpg

Winter's Tale (2014) ~ 6/10

I actually liked it.

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[mrtylerdurden]

http://thoughttester.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/atonement11.jpg




4.3/5

[Tango23]

http://www.yourmoviepal.com/images/movie-posters/What-About-Bob-Movie-Poster.jpg

What About Bob? 1991 :D

7.5/10

Good comedy, a must for Bill Murray fans
I think it's fun to watch it with family

[Kaplan]

Stranger Than Fiction. B

Really good performances from Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson and a great premise, but the romance is dull and really brings down the film.

[Tango23]

Stranger Than Fiction. B

Really good performances from Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson and a great premise, but the romance is dull and really brings down the film.

I love it when actors do something different of what the usually do it always turn out to be good, like what Will Ferrell did here

[Daniel M]

I actually agree with Nemanja on both those ratings, whilst Days of Heaven is very good I feel that the story telling is a bit muddled as a result of the editing, it's too short in my opinion. Where as Walkabout feels calm, transcendent (for want of a better word) and not in a hurry to show you any climatic story through constant action, but instead the beautiful images.

[cricket]

Solaris (1972) 2.5

I thought it was a very good and fascinating film, but it just drags too much for my taste. I felt the same way about The Mirror and Stalker. This director seems to make films that require a lot of thought and patience. I have some patience but I watch movies so that I don't have to think. Gold for some; respect and appreciation from me.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7tL14RSnRimJIf2Xt4WzAqlf16raof-za0lsxD5jxekJXAvsDIZI4srtb

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/98/IAmoviepost.jpg


So I record this off the TV, I sit down to watch it; and wouldn't ya know it, this film is a dub! And not just a dub, but a dub with some terrible voice over artists. The story and plot are all there but the voice over really hurts the movie. I think I will like this a lot better if I see it in Chinese with subtitles. I won't even rate it because I want to judge the film as it is intended to be seen.

[The Gunslinger45]

You recorded athlete's foot spray?

That was a mistake, that was the last picture I put on the site. It is now fixed.

[Miss Vicky]

That was a mistake, that was the last picture I put on the site. It is now fixed.

Yeah, you fixed it right as I was responding. I was like "Tinactin? WTF?"

[The Gunslinger45]

Yeah, you fixed it right as I was responding. I was like "Tinactin? WTF?"

LOL Forgot I I copied that URL and lost the Infernal Affairs one.

[sickgirl]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51heh7LDyZL.jpg

3.5

[gbgoodies]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GIchwvJ-aNk/SnI-vnhBGwI/AAAAAAAAKOE/2hrckrU20ik/s800/The+Great+Race+movie+poster.jpg


The Great Race (1965)

Does anyone else remember the old Saturday morning cartoon "Wacky Races"? This movie is like watching a very funny, live-action version of that cartoon. Jack Lemmon and Peter Falk are Dastardly and Muttley, Tony Curtis is Peter Perfect, and Natalie Wood is Penelope Pitstop. The movie even has some of the crazy vehicles that are similar to the ones in the cartoon.

The movie is not a deep, thought-provoking movie. It's just a fun movie that will have you laughing from start to finish. Jack Lemmon and Peter Falk are hilarious as the inept villains who will do whatever they can to stop the rest of the racers from winning the race. There's a great pie fight scene that is probably the highlight of the movie. It's not Blake Edwards' best movie, but it's definitely worth seeing. If you're in the mood for a fun movie, try "The Great Race". This all-star cast doesn't disappoint.

3.5

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/08/The_Signs_movie.jpg

2

Some good, some bad, some unintentionally hilarious, and no emotion.

[Miss Vicky]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/08/The_Signs_movie.jpg

2

Some good, some bad, some unintentionally hilarious, and no emotion.

:(

[The Gunslinger45]

I know this will put me at odds with more then a few people who like this movie.

[Swan]

Signs was a huge influence on me around when it came out, I was obsessed with it, but watching it now it's definitely flawed and I can't blame Gunslinger for not liking it, even if I still like it. I just enjoy that atmosphere and the impending sense of doom.

Funny story, I first saw it in theaters with my dad and one of my sisters. All the talk in the film about the end of the world literally made me puke. I was absolutely terrified of Armageddon at that age. Then, I got it for Christmas, and I watched it and its special features constantly, obsessed about it, and really got into filmmaking, making my own stuff. I owe Shyamalan a lot for that. He was my favorite director at that age.

[The Gunslinger45]

Oh the atmosphere was spot on, just not so much some of the dialogue.

[Swan]

Oh the atmosphere was spot on, just not so much some of the dialogue.

Some of the dialogue is so cringe-worthy.

[gbgoodies]

I know this will put me at odds with more then a few people who like this movie.


Actually, I think your rating was too high for "Signs". I saw the movie in the theater when it was released, and I thought it was the beginning of M. Night Shyamalan's spiral downward. He started off great with "The Sixth Sense" and "Unbreakable", but he's gone steadily downhill since then.

[mrtylerdurden]

HOLY CRAP EDGE OF TOMORROW WAS AWESOME


Thats my rating of Edge of Tomorrow

[MovieGal]

The Girl with the Pearl Earring (2003) ~ 6.75/10

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z1qkyPC14vw/TTI6KZ-oOZI/AAAAAAAABLM/jstfT68tZyY/s1600/GirlWithPearEarring1.jpg

Under the Skin (2013) ~ what the heck???

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6Hhj591S2Q/U4u2MFBpIQI/AAAAAAAAMZE/aoW4vPv7I5Q/s1600/tumblr_n0v4i6OkHw1rx0jh2o4_500.png

[Lucas]

He started off great with "The Sixth Sense" and "Unbreakable", but he's gone steadily downhill since then.

Yeah that seems to be the general consensus. Shame really. He obviously had some talent.

[cricket]

The American Friend (1977) 3.5

This was my first Wim Wenders film and I was pretty impressed. It doesn't look remotely it's age and kept me interested throughout. Bruno Ganz and Dennis Hopper give very good performances, as does the rest of the cast. I liked how it was set in multiple cities with multiple languages.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/04/AmericanFriendPoster.jpg

[dadgumblah]

Gbgoodies, good pick on The Great Race. Still one of my favorite comedies. "Push the button, Max!" :)

Kick-Ass 2

http://www.anime.marumegane.com/blog3/kick_ass2.jpg

Was eager to see this sequel and was not disappointed. While the surprise, or "new-factor" may be gone, the characters continue to grow, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz repeating their fine work as Kick-Ass and Hit Girl, respectively. Jim Carrey has a smallish but fun role as a "super-hero" who gets others to join his cause of fighting crime. Christopher Mintz-Plasse returns, having his former Red Mist persona taken away (you'll have to watch to see how) and now goes by a name that I cannot even type out. Go to IMDB and you'll see his new name. Anyway, he's pretty hilarious here. And there's a character named Mother Russia that you have to see to believe. A very good time to be had here, with comedy and action galore, also a little serious drama thrown in, like the first movie. Recommended.

4

[Nemanja]

The Clockmaker of St. Paul (1974)

...is a psychological portrait of a man at the crossroads of despair. This is a good flick. 3.5/5

[n3wt]

HOLY CRAP EDGE OF TOMORROW WAS AWESOME


Thats my rating of Edge of Tomorrow

Looking forward to seeing this :yup:

[Kaplan]

The American Friend (1977) rating_3_5

This was my first Wim Wenders film and I was pretty impressed. It doesn't look remotely it's age and kept me interested throughout. Bruno Ganz and Dennis Hopper give very good performances, as does the rest of the cast. I liked how it was set in multiple cities with multiple languages.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/04/AmericanFriendPoster.jpg

I like this movie quite a bit, but it was The Talented Mr. Ripley that really turned me on to the Ripley books and to the author Patricia Highsmith. Dennis Hopper is completely miscast, and yet it works in this film. Purple Noon is another notable Ripley movie. Ripley's Game with John Malcovich as Tom Ripley isn't as good, but it's so-so.

[cricket]

I like this movie quite a bit, but it was The Talented Mr. Ripley that really turned me on to the Ripley books and to the author Patricia Highsmith. Dennis Hopper is completely miscast, and yet it works in this film. Purple Noon is another notable Ripley movie. Ripley's Game with John Malcovich as Tom Ripley isn't as good, but it's so-so.

I didn't know anything about the books, but I have seen The Talented Mr. Ripley, and I loved that.

[cricket]

Mon Oncle Antoine (1971) 2

It started out ok and it was filmed very nice, but I quickly lost interest and never got it back.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/DePalma_body_double.jpg

Brian De Palma has been a hit or miss director for me for years.

Did not like Mission Impossible, Snake Eyes was meh, REALLY did not like Casualties of War and Scarface, but I like The Untouchables and Carlito's Way. But between Blow Out and Body Double I think I have been watching the wrong De Palma films all these years!

This film is heavily influenced by Hitchcock. Particularly Rear Window and Vertigo. From the crippling phobia, to the crazy camera work to show said phobia, the theme of voyeurism and spying on your neighbors, Brian De Palma makes an excellent thriller in a very Hitchcock sort of way. Only sleazy. Which is not a bad thing as it fits here.

4.5

[cricket]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/90/DePalma_body_double.jpg

Brian De Palma has been a hit or miss director for me for years.

Did not like Mission Impossible, Snake Eyes was meh, REALLY did not like Casualties of War and Scarface, but I like The Untouchables and Carlito's Way. But between Blow Out and Body Double I think I have been watching the wrong De Palma films all these years!

This film is heavily influenced by Hitchcock. Particularly Rear Window and Vertigo. From the crippling phobia, to the crazy camera work to show said phobia, the theme of voyeurism and spying on your neighbors, Brian De Palma makes an excellent thriller in a very Hitchcock sort of way. Only sleazy. Which is not a bad thing as it fits here.

4.5

If you haven't seen it, I'd say go for Dressed to Kill next.

[The Gunslinger45]

If you haven't seen it, I'd say go for Dressed to Kill next.

That is actually what I am sitting down to watch. Have it on the TV.

[Nemanja]

Performance 1970

The entire story is very entertaining and original (sex, drugs, and violence) All in all, a very atmospheric film 4/5

[honeykid]

Dressed To Kill is much better than Body Double, IMO.

[The Gunslinger45]

Dressed To Kill is much better than Body Double, IMO.

We shall see.

[Tango23]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OICjPVXFRXM/TL_fzdsqNiI/AAAAAAAAAT8/ZRXZNPH8-FM/s1600/Layer_Cake_Poster.JPG

Layer Cake 2004 Watched it yesterday

6.5/10

nothing is wrong with it, acting, storyline, twists, ...... are all ok, I guess I just don't appreciate this type of a movie very much, to me it's between OK and Good. it has some similarities to Guy Ritchie movies.

[mojofilter]

http://www.ramascreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/The-Grand-Budapest-Hotel-poster.jpg
4.5


The movie is a riot.


Wes Anderson's sense of what's fun and funny is contagious.

[Movies_Fan]

Law Abiding Citizen 9/10 - one of the best movie staring Gerard Butler

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/Dressed_to_kill.jpg

Fantastic! An excellent film! I have definitely been watching the wrong De Palma flicks all these years. Expect me to watch more of his movies in the years to come.

Now between this and Body Double, I think I give a slight edge to Dressed to Kill for now. Body Double is awesome, but the movie did get a tad silly at the middle of the film (during the murder), while Dress to Kill is strong from beginning to end.

Either way both are very thrilling, suspenseful, and each is sleazy to a degree. Body Double much more so. But I have to say Dressed to Kill is the better movie. And I think Nancy Allen is really hot.

4.5

[cricket]

I think you've probably seen all the essential De Palma except for maybe Carrie and Sisters. It sounds like your top 4 from him are the same as mine-Carlito's Way, Blow Out, Body Double, and Dressed to Kill.

[Derek Vinyard]

Yeah that seems to be the general consensus. Shame really. He obviously had some talent.

I never like Shyamalan personally ... The Sixth Sense is a B+ player movie and Unbreakable is nothing ''special'' ... Signs is a little bit better but nothing more .

[Derek Vinyard]

Law Abiding Citizen 9/10 - one of the best movie staring Gerard Butler

very good movie no doubt !

[The Gunslinger45]

Watching Carrie next. Will have to see Sisters and Obsession soon.

[honeykid]

Law Abiding Citizen 9/10 - one of the best movie staring Gerard Butler
Now that's what I call damning with faint praise.

[honeykid]

Watching Carrie next. Will have to see Sisters and Obsession soon.

Obsession is bad. Really, really bad. It's rare you see a film so dull and boring. I didn't think much of Sisters, but it's not boring.

[The Gunslinger45]

Well you were right on Dressed to Kill being better. I will be on my guard with Obsession.

[gbgoodies]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_5fOpYtEV6Y/TsKE4j0zztI/AAAAAAAADGw/DDK-Ci_M2G0/s1600/Rollerball0.jpg

Rollerball (1975)

I almost didn't watch this movie because I thought it would be too violent for me, but in this movie, the violence is necessary to the story, and it actually makes the story work better. It's hard to explain why without giving away any spoilers, but I'll just say that there's a whole storyline going on off the Rollerball track, and you have to pay close attention to the scenes between the action scenes. James Caan is great in this movie, as he overcomes every obstacle that the corporation throws at him.

I recommend this movie, but only if you're going to actually pay attention to the whole movie. The scenes off the Rollerball rink are not for getting food or going to the bathroom. They're some of the most important scenes in the movie.

3.5

[cricket]

Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) 3

I actually thought this was about the IRA but it turned out to be a love triangle with 2 dudes with one of the dudes in the middle. They were played expertly by Peter Finch and Murray Head of One Night in Bangkok fame. So needless to say, I was a little surprised when Head visited Finch for the first time, and they started making out-what a cute couple! Anyway, it's a strong movie all the way around, although slow at times. It's a very mature movie from the director of Midnight Cowboy and Marathon Man. Not what I expected, but it was good.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Sundaybloodysunday.jpg

[gbgoodies]

https://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/85/MPW-42818

Kiss Me Goodbye (1982)

After watching James Caan in the violent movie "Rollerball", I decided to watch him in one of my favorite movies. I think "Kiss Me Goodbye" is probably the most underrated movie of James Caan's career. I've probably seen this movie over 100 times, and I'm sure that I'll watch it more than 100 more times. I fell in love with James Caan in this movie.

This movie is a romantic comedy starring James Caan, Sally Field, and Jeff Bridges. It is not a "laugh out loud" type of comedy. You won't be rolling on the floor laughing. There are some very funny scenes, but it's basically smiles and chuckles throughout the movie.

If you're in the mood for a nice, light rom-com, I highly recommend this wonderful movie.

4

[Tango23]

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Just watched Only God Forgives 2013

5/10

I thought this film would follow the footsteps of Drive, but sadly it didn't.

To be fair, I don't think it was boring, maybe because I was always waiting for that scene that would change the tune of the film, but this scene never came.

The dark theme, the slow motions, were okay but absolutely not to that extent. I appreciate the camera angles though.

Acting and story were not really good, the only reason I'm rationg this movie 5/10 and not less is because of the violance in the movie, I always appreciate violance.

[Mr Minio]

Acting and story were not really good, the only reason I'm rationg this movie 5/10 and not less is because of the violance in the movie, I always appreciate violance.

http://www.memehumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Philosoraptor-violence-is-not-the-a-e1298243854673.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

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

Okay so this is not my favorite De Palma flick, but this has nothing to do with De Palma (who still makes a good movie) and has to do with a few beefs I have with Stephen King. Carrie is filled with more then a few over used troupes that seem to make it's way into a lot of his works, and subsequently his film and TV adaptations of his works. The bullies with no redeeming qualities, the religious zealot, psychic protagonists, etc. They get reused so much in his stuff they have made a drinking game out of it. Hell I think the reason The Shining was so awesome was because Kubrick decided to what he wanted with the material and created something that was all his own. And it worked.

But I will say this, at least this has an ending that delivers.

3.5

[cricket]

Captain Blood (1935) 3

I didn't love it like I did The Adventures of Robin Hood, but it's still a fun adventure and Errol Flynn is a great movie star.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/88/Captain_Blood.jpeg

[cricket]

THX 1138 (1971) 2.5

The directorial debut of George Lucas is one for true Sci-Fi fans. For me, it was decent. Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence give good performances.

http://www.moviestillsdb.com/media/pictures/m/71/71ad93fcfc5b7239b48b8a9c8f920a65.jpg

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/52/Longest_yard_1974.jpg/220px-Longest_yard_1974.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Longest_yard_1974.jpg)
The Longest Yard (1974)

3

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Friday the 13th Part 2

3

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/44/Friday3.jpg/220px-Friday3.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Friday3.jpg)
Friday the 13th Part 3

3+

[Nemanja]

Carrie 1976

...is a classic horror film, with a fantastic 70's atmosphere.
Every horror fan should watch... 4/5

[n3wt]

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2014/03/13/WOLF-CREEK-2-poster_1280x864.jpg

I watched Wolf Creek 2 last night and as im fan of the first one I was very excited to see this sequel and straight off the bat it didnt disappoint. I really enjoyed this film nearly as much as the first one. Mick is a brilliant character and he is even more crazy in this one he is also one of the best villians in a horror film I have seen in a long time.

http://www.morbidlyamusing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wolf-creek-2-mick-taylor-350x200.jpg

5

[Nemanja]

Alice Sweet Alice (1976)

...is definitely a film I would recommend to every horror fan.
I personally think this film is a little gem. 4/5

[n3wt]

Alice Sweet Alice (1976)

...is definitely a film I would recommend to every horror fan.
I personally think this film is a little gem. 4/5

Cool :up: I will keep my eye open for it :yup:

[honeykid]

N3wt, do you pay no attention to me? I've been recommending that to all and sundry for the majority of my time here. :D

[gbgoodies]

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Get Carter (1971)

I know that I'm probably gonna get blasted for this review, and I only watched this movie because a bunch of people here gave it a good review, but I just don't see what you guys see in the movie. I like Michael Caine, but I thought this movie was not one of his better movies. This movie felt like two hours of senseless violence and gratuitous nudity.

The story itself wasn't too bad, about a guy following the clues to avenge the death of his brother, but the characters are the weakest part of the movie. We have a dead brother who we never met, so we don't feel bad that he's dead. The main character, Jack Carter, is a killer and a womanizer. He is clearly an a-hole, so we don't like him, and we have no reason to care about him. I realize that the whole point of the movie was that we weren't supposed to like him, and he was avenging his brother's death using the only methods he knows, but it just didn't work for me.

Carter goes from one scene to the next interrogating someone, finding out what they know about his brother's death, killing that person, and then on to the next victim. There's no character development at all. There's no way to start at the beginning of the movie trying to figure it out before getting to the big reveal of the murderer at the end. It's just a very linear story, and that just makes it boring.

2

[honeykid]

Sorry you didn't like it, gbgoodies.

[gbgoodies]

Sorry you didn't like it, gbgoodies.


Thanks, but it's okay. It's not the first movie that I've watched that I didn't like, and I'm sure it won't be the last. I'd rather watch a movie and not like it, than never watch it at all. If I watch it, at least I know what I'm not missing.

[gbgoodies]

I forgot to add, wait until you read my review of the other movie that I watched last night.


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Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971)

I watched this movie because it stars Rock Hudson and Angie Dickinson, with Telly Savalas and Roddy McDowell in supporting roles, and it was written and produced by Star Trek's creator Gene Roddenberry. I figured that was enough to make this movie worth watching, but sadly, I was wrong.

The first word that came to my mind after I watched this movie was "creepy". This movie is a dark comedy / murder mystery, but it feels more like a soft-core porn movie. The only part of the movie that I liked was the ending, but unfortunately, it was too little, too late.

Rock Hudson is much better suited for his rom-com roles with Doris Day, or even his later role as Mac in the TV show "MacMillan and Wife". He was just kind of sleezy in this movie, and it's hard to believe that he could get all those girls. Telly Savalas was basically his Kojak character, just with a different name.

Sadly, I can't recommend this movie.

1.0

[Pussy Galore]

Get Carter (1971)

I know that I'm probably gonna get blasted for this review, and I only watched this movie because a bunch of people here gave it a good review, but I just don't see what you guys see in the movie. I like Michael Caine, but I thought this movie was not one of his better movies. This movie felt like two hours of senseless violence and gratuitous nudity.

The story itself wasn't too bad, about a guy following the clues to avenge the death of his brother, but the characters are the weakest part of the movie. We have a dead brother who we never met, so we don't feel bad that he's dead. The main character, Jack Carter, is a killer and a womanizer. He is clearly an a-hole, so we don't like him, and we have no reason to care about him. I realize that the whole point of the movie was that we weren't supposed to like him, and he was avenging his brother's death using the only methods he knows, but it just didn't work for me.

I think it's a good thing that we don't like him. Often in very violent movies we have a likable main character that kills people and we don't care about it. By having this ass hole who is in no way lovable we have a real account of violence, of this underground dark criminal world which is achieved greatly in that case I think.


Carter goes from one scene to the next interrogating someone, finding out what they know about his brother's death, killing that person, and then on to the next victim. There's no character development at all. There's no way to start at the beginning of the movie trying to figure it out before getting to the big reveal of the murderer at the end. It's just a very linear story, and that just makes it boring.

The movie is all about style, quietness, violence, distrust, etc. The point is not to over develop the characters it's actually the opposit. To show how ruthless and careless this world is and yet again it shows it greatly. I see your points and I know this genre is not for everyone, but I love those dark crime movies!

[Lucas]

http://www.impawards.com/2014/posters/blue_ruin.jpg

Blue Ruin

An expertly crafted revenge thriller. Very bleak but with a Coen Brother's touch, it reminded me a bit of No Country For Old Men and Blood Simple. I'd definitely say its worth checking out, one of the more interesting films to have come out this year so far.

3.5-

[honeykid]

I forgot to add, wait until you read my review of the other movie that I watched last night.


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51v5xZ4oP2L._SX342_.jpg


Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971)

I watched this movie because it stars Rock Hudson and Angie Dickinson, with Telly Savalas and Roddy McDowell in supporting roles, and it was written and produced by Star Trek's creator Gene Roddenberry. I figured that was enough to make this movie worth watching, but sadly, I was wrong.

The first word that came to my mind after I watched this movie was "creepy". This movie is a dark comedy / murder mystery, but it feels more like a soft-core porn movie. The only part of the movie that I liked was the ending, but unfortunately, it was too little, too late.

Rock Hudson is much better suited for his rom-com roles with Doris Day, or even his later role as Mac in the TV show "MacMillan and Wife". He was just kind of sleezy in this movie, and it's hard to believe that he could get all those girls. Telly Savalas was basically his Kojak character, just with a different name.

Sadly, I can't recommend this movie.

1.0

i've wanted to see this for a couple of years now and everything you've said there just makes me want to see it more. :D However, after what you said about Get Carter, I'd have never recommended this film for you.

[gbgoodies]

i've wanted to see this for a couple of years now and everything you've said there just makes me want to see it more. :D However, after what you said about Get Carter, I'd have never recommended this film for you.


I probably wouldn't have watched "Pretty Maids All in a Row" based on the synopsis, but I was searching through TCM's schedule, and I saw Gene Roddenberry's name on it. I also like Rock Hudson and Roddy McDowell, so I figured it was worth a try.

Sometimes even the best people in Hollywood can let you down. :indifferent:

[Kaplan]

http://spectrumculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/get-carter-michael-caine-1971-poster.jpg


Get Carter (1971)

I know that I'm probably gonna get blasted for this review, and I only watched this movie because a bunch of people here gave it a good review, but I just don't see what you guys see in the movie. I like Michael Caine, but I thought this movie was not one of his better movies. This movie felt like two hours of senseless violence and gratuitous nudity.



Well, there you go. What more do you need? ;) Oh, and Michael Caine is badass.

[Gideon58]

Watched It's My Party today...8/10.

[MovieGal]

THX 1138 (1971) 2.5

The directorial debut of George Lucas is one for true Sci-Fi fans. For me, it was decent. Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence give good performances.

http://www.moviestillsdb.com/media/pictures/m/71/71ad93fcfc5b7239b48b8a9c8f920a65.jpg

I was just asking my movie friend the other night if he has seen this.. we were watching "Under The Skin" at the time..

[cricket]

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) 1.5

I'm not going to say this is a bad movie but it's just not in the ballpark of something I like. It was probably the most difficult film for me to ever sit through-3 hours long doesn't help at all.

[AEGEAN]

TREMORS (1989)
I've seen this first in 1990 and it was okay. Seen it again on tape in 1997 and it was okay. Seen it on Video CD in 2001 and it was quite okay. Seen it last week (2014) on DVD and I felt great. Worth my money and time cos I've bought it already last year but postponed watching it in favour of my other DVD movies in mind.

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I'd like to rate this movie but don't know how. Where do I find those popcorns, anyway?

[BlueLion]

[ rating]4[ /rating] 4

[ rating]2.5[ /rating] 2.5

without the spaces

[mrtylerdurden]

http://www.rrr.org.au/assets/rashomon_sp2.jpg

What a brilliant film.

It can be both cynical at the flaws and evil and decietfulness of man, and also hopeful that man can be redeemed from its evil ways. Truly a groundbreaking masterpiece that inspired generations of filmmakers and film watchers. Highly reccomended.

5

[The Gunslinger45]

http://www.rrr.org.au/assets/rashomon_sp2.jpg

What a brilliant film.

It can be both cynical at the flaws and evil and decietfulness of man, and also hopeful that man can be redeemed from its evil ways. Truly a groundbreaking masterpiece that inspired generations of filmmakers and film watchers. Highly reccomended.

5

Two of my all time favorite you have watched today!

[mrtylerdurden]

i also got seven samurai on the blu ray criterion collection from the library recently and will probably watch it soon

[The Gunslinger45]

That one is in my top 10. Hope ya like it.

[Lucas]

Glad you liked Rashomon. Truly a great,great film.

[mrtylerdurden]

Glad you liked Rashomon. Truly a great,great film.

It blew me away. I was almost driven to tears at the heartbreaking and yet hopeful ending. I loved the symbolism and message and loved the characters and how they conveyed different view points of humanity. brilliantly poignant film

[Chardee MacDennis]

Rashomon was my first Kurosawa. Despite how awesome the majority of his other films are, i've yet to come another of his as good as Rashomon.

[mrtylerdurden]

Rashomon was my first Kurosawa. Despite how awesome the majority of his other films are, i've yet to come another of his as good as Rashomon.
This is my first kurosawa too! I haven't seen his others but I plan on watchong some of them. I certainly am impressed with what I've seen so far.

[Chardee MacDennis]

Ah you lucky MoFo (Am i doing it right?).

I wish I had the opportunity to go back a year or two and watch all his stuff for the first time.

[mojofilter]

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rating_5


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rating_4_5


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rating_4_5


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4

[LiaBens]

Yesterday I watched Transformers: Age of Extinction and this movie deserve 10 out of 10.
Will go one more time this weekend.

http://www.moviecricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/transformers-4-optimus-prime-first-full-trailer.jpg

[R P McMurphy]

The Fan: Wesley Snipes and Robert De Niro. Quite similar in themes to 'King of Comedy' but without much of the black comedy which made that film so great. 5/10.

[Nemanja]

The French Connection 1971
4/5

[mrtylerdurden]

http://www.showfilmfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/paths-of-glory-poster.jpg

This was a really great film. Kirk Douglas gives an amazing performance and the story was great. I was truly angered by the story, but in a good way. This movie should make you angry at the inconsistency of war and the hypocritical men of power sitting in their comfy mansions while the true men are out fighting the war. A haunting and boldly honest war film. I just wish it was longer because I was really getting into the story when it sort of abruptly ended.

One more thing, for those who have seen it, what was the song they were singing at the end of the movie?

rating_4_5
4.8/5 because I wish it was longer.

[Mr Minio]

Didn't you miss the graphical "violance"?

EDIT: Oh, wait a second. Wrong guy. Hahaha.

[Daniel M]

One more thing, for those who have seen it, what was the song they were singing at the end of the movie?


"The Faithful Hussar" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faithful_Hussar) and it's actually Stanley Kubrick's wife who plays the German lady singing it.

[mrtylerdurden]

"The Faithful Hussar" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faithful_Hussar) and it's actually Stanley Kubrick's wife who plays the German lady singing it.

Thanks! and whats the symbolism behind it and how do all the soldiers know it?

[Daniel M]

I see at as the men continue to haggle but she battles through and in the end the beauty shines through, kind of symbolic of the war that is happening, despite their differences, everyone is human and moved by it. I haven't seen the film in a while though. How they know it? I dunno, I'd guess they'd just heard it many times before, maybe it is popular and sung many times by the Germans, in that bar and such I guess?

[Jack1]

The French Connection 1971
4/5

I've just watched that as well. Given a review of it in my thread.

[mark f]

One more thing, for those who have seen it, what was the song they were singing at the end of the movie?
The French soldiers hummed, not sang, the song. It reminded them of the simple, good things in life, mostly home, family and peace.

[McConnaughay]

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I Saw the Devil - I wrote a review of it on my website, which is available in my signature. Although, of course, I will summarize my thoughts and rate it here.

The film brings a solid performance from Choi Min-si, who is other-wise known for his work in Oldboy. The film is unrelenting in some of the violence and subject-matter, so you'd be forgiven if you though that it would end up being nothing more than a splatter film. However, it isn't one. There's a lot of emotion and depth with the story, and while the characters aren't extremely developed, the same can't be said for the immense amount of hatred between them.

Rating: 8.0

[mrtylerdurden]

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Wow. This has to be the most personal and human war film I have ever seen. The philosophy and symbolism is beautiful and poetic. You see the toll that war has on a man and what it does to the human soul.
Breathtakingly gorgeous shots of nature and its beauty are connected with scenes of horrifying violence, showing that it is not the world that is evil, but the people who inhabit it. A shot of a baby bird with an injured wing struggling to move while the sounds of gunshots and death are heard behind symbolize that our children are entering into a violent world, where the purest things, like a baby bird, are hurt by our tendency to violence. That is just one shot of the movie. This movie is jam packed with symbolism. Very good film that leaves you thinking. Also, amazing cast even though most of the main characters aren't that famous.

rating_5

[mark f]

I think it's good, but it's twice as long as Paths of Glory and only half as good. :)

[mrtylerdurden]

I think it's good, but it's twice as long as Paths of Glory and only half as good. :)

Paths of glory was great and all, but it didn't have that emotional element that The Thin Red Line had to it. I was much more moved by The Thin Red Line and felt it had more substance to it than Paths of Glory. But that's just my opinion. I can see why some would love Paths of Glory more. :)

[Mr Minio]

Thin Red Line and Paths of Glory are both 4 films for me. No need to start thinking which one is better since they are different yet both brilliant!