Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[ShakierCleric]

Inside Out: I saw it in standard 2D on Wednesday. I personally think it's the most imaginative movie Pixar has done in years.


4 out of 5 stars.

[neiba]

Inherit the Wind (1960)

rating_4_5


A young schoolteacher is arrested for introducing the Darwin Theory to his students, which is in violation of state law, in a small, highly religious Nebraska town. Fredric March plays the prosecuting attorney, a man who also happens to be a big time bible thumper and former presidential candidate who is adored by the townspeople. The great Spencer Tracy plays the from out of town defense attorney, who also happens to be a long time friend and rival of the prosecutor's. Tracy's character soon learns that he has an uphill battle in this town full of religious fanatics. Gene Kelly plays a big city reporter, and Harry Morgan plays the judge. To complicate matters, the accused teacher is engaged to the daughter of the local Reverend. There is a small amount of well timed comic relief in this movie, but mostly it is great drama. It is a very well executed story with a strong ending, and it is stacked with great performances. Despite it's appearance on the Ebert great movie list and an IMDb rating of 8.2, I've only seen Neiba tout this film here on the forum. I thought it was a fantastic movie, the 4th I've seen from director Stanley Kramer made in the 60's after Judgment at Nuremberg, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, all featuring Spencer Tracy. Hopefully this movie has been seen by enough members to make an appearance on the upcoming 60's list.

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I'm glad you liked it, cricket! :) It'll definitely be high on my list and I hope more people vote for it!

[Steve Freeling]

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5

[AdamUpBxtch]

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The Cobbler (2015) 3.0
Very interesting premise. The story has some interesting parts, but all around the film could of been much better and the ending was kind of meh. Although kudos to Sandler for making something semi-serious and not Grown-Ups 2 bad.

[Steve Freeling]

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4.5

[dadgumblah]

Cricket, I also love Inherit the Wind. Fantastic movie. Spencer Tracy is super, and Fredric March has one of his best roles here. With the way he was made up, I could barely recognize the actor and therefore it was easy to concentrate on the character. I loved the final confrontation between Tracy and Kelly the best.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

Just now seeing this and loving it. Fun, action-filled adventure with Jake Gyllenhaal as an adopted prince (in Persia natch), who stumbles across a fabled dagger that has the ability to turn back time for about the space of a minute or so, but it's enough to change major events. A certain bad guy wants to do something evil with it so he can control the events of his life and the lives of others...it's all about power, as all the big evil baddies strive for. Gyllenhaal is fun as his former street urchin grows up in the palace but retains his childhood street kid ability to bound from building-to-building, rooftop-to-rooftop, Parkour-style. It may seem like an anachronism but this is a fantasy adventure and you just gotta go with it. Gemma Arterton is beautiful and fine as the princess whose temple guards the dagger. Good support from Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell, and Richard Coyle (I'll always remember Coyle from the U.K.'s Coupling). Good stuff and a fine, almost 2-hour entertainment.

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4

[Nemanja]

Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) 3

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[Steve Freeling]

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5

[the samoan lawyer]

Managed to sneak in a few 60's films on my puppy paternity leave:-
Kuroneko (1968) - [rating]4[rating]
The Masque of Red Death (1964) - [rating]3[rating]+
The Insect Woman (1963)- [rating]4[rating]+

[cricket]

Two Rode Together (1961)

2.5

From the top 100 Western's list, John Ford directs this movie about a small town, shady, all for himself Marshal played by Jimmy Stewart, who is recruited by an army guy played by Richard Widmark, to help them buy back long time captives of the Camanches. This is a solid, enjoyable Western with a good cast that balances lighter moments well. I thought it fell short at being memorable or noteworthy in any way, and it doesn't reach it's potential given the talent involved.

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[honeykid]

On the bad side, the acting is subpar (I can't understand all the praise Sinatra got from this movie)

Really? This is the only film I've seen that I like Sinatra in, so I'm not going to tell you he's fantastic (though I don't think he's bad) but Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury are fantastic. Again, from what I've seen those performances are career highs.

Still, at least you liked it. :up:

[neiba]

Really? This is the only film I've seen that I like Sinatra in, so I'm not going to tell you he's fantastic (though I don't think he's bad) but Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury are fantastic. Again, from what I've seen those performances are career highs.

Still, at least you liked it. :up:

To me, he always seemed too artificial. Angela Lansbury's perfomance is quite good, I'll give you that, but Harvey didn't impress me at all!

[AdamUpBxtch]

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The Burbs (1989) 3.5

There were some pretty good comedic elements in this movie. I liked Tom Hanks like I always do as the dad on vacation. The rest of the cast was great and my god Carrie Fischer looks great in this movie.

[martyrofevil]

Samurai Assassin (1965)
dir. Kihachi Okamoto

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After watching Okamoto's wonderful "The Human Bullet" I was pumped for anything with the man's name on it even if it was a samurai film (which I've not historically been favourable towards) and I was certainly disappointed. Very typical (at least from what I've seen) Jidaigeki with a lot of dialog explaining people, places, status and family trees. This was an absolute slog with such a basic story and average acting and cinematography. Fortunately the ending was pretty cool but that's all it really has in its favour.

2

[Thursday Next]

The Way He Looks (2014)

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Really cute Brazilian movie about a blind teenager who finds freedom and love with the new boy at school.

4

[Nausicaä]

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rating_2

[Gideon58]

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5.5/10

[neiba]

Z (1969)

The facts told by this movie have a very disturbing effect on me... It makes me so freaking mad all the repression a left wing party suffered from the politicians and police just because believing in equality and peace was automatically called Communism. It also enfuriates me the fact that people looked at Communism as a horrible thing (and so many still do nowadays, it's unbelievable).
Speaking about the fim, the fact it created in me these feeling is the ultimate proof that it works! The acting is great by everyone involved, the editing is wonderful and there are fantastic details of cinematography and directing.
It starts a bit slow but it picks up a great pace driving to a superb ending! Another masterpiece of the 60's and a highly likely addition to my list!

4+

[teeter_g]

Currently watching on VH1 Classic:


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5
One of my favorite movies ever!

[teeter_g]

And now I have lost the signal on my Dish! Right in the best part of the dang movie!

[False Writer]

Romper Stomper (1992)

This movie is similar to ones like American History X and This Is England, except this one takes place in Australia. It also has a much more gritty and powerful depiction of racially-motivated violence than the two I mention. This was Russel Crowe's breakout role, and the film as a whole was very good. I highly recommend it if you enjoyed AHX or TiE. In fact, I think it's essential since they all kinda seem to work like a trilogy.

rating_4

[MovieGal]

The Wings of The Dove
(1997, USA)
Directed by Iain Softley
6.25/10

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[mojofilter]

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Jurassic World (2015)


The record breaking box office hit is a fun thrilling 2-hour roller coaster ride. Worth watching in the theatre. Some scenes were cheesy, but what movie of such caliber doesn't have its fair share of cheese?


3.5

[Nope1172]

(For the Animated Musical HoF)
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4

[Binho]

I went to the theater to see Jurassic Park with friends, because they told me te movie was really good. It was just a deception, the plot was awful, just like all the other american movies we have seen. It seems that they follow a recipe to creat the movie's story.

But, of course, the movie was awesome in terms of visual effects. But, anyway, a deception.

[seanc]

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3.5

I like this a whole lot but didn't fall into that deep love that I would have liked. The whole movie is manic but the third act suffers a bit because of that in my opinion. Definitely a movie that will be funnier on repeat viewings I think. Russell out acted Grant in a major way for me, anyone else feel that way?

[cricket]

Carry On... Up the Khyber (1968)

2.5

From the top 100 British Film's list is this madcap farce that I understand to be the most successful of the Carry On comedy series, which includes 30 or so films. The plot has to do with British forces in India, but the plot is just an excuse for a constant barrage of jokes, many of which work, and some which went over my head. It's a good watch for some quick laughs, although my thought was that it'd be better suited for television.

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[Friendly Mushroom!]

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3.5

I like this a whole lot but didn't fall into that deep love that I would have liked. The whole movie is manic but the third act suffers a bit because of that in my opinion. Definitely a movie that will be funnier on repeat viewings I think. Russell out acted Grant in a major way for me, anyone else feel that way?

Personally I thought it was a bad movie. Yet again, I don't really remember anything about it.

I prefer the Cary Grant movie I watched right before His Girl Friday (years ago) The Awful Truth. Then again, I remember laughing my ass off but I forgot what I was laughing at.

[MovieGal]

Kumonosu-jô (aka Throne of Blood)
(1957, Japan)
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Nominated by The Gunslinger45 for the Mofo Watch List
6.75/10

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[Mr Minio]

What's wrong? Not kinky enough?

[MovieGal]

What's wrong? Not kinky enough?

That has nothing to do with my rating... so why even bring it up. There are plenty of films that I watch that are not kinky or sexual in any way.

[rauldc14]

No cannibalism.

[The Rodent]

Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium.


Just been on TV.
Erm, yeah, not exactly sure why this got 3/5 on IMDb or even 2/5 on RT. Roger Ebert rating it 4/5 too.


Bad acting, not sure what Hoffman and Portman were thinking signing onto this.
Boring, lacking any sort of "magic" that it was apparently filled with and a convoluted script.


0.5
Good for ages 0-3.

[MovieGal]

No cannibalism.

You are not funny either

[Iroquois]

Mad Max: Fury Road - 4

In hindsight, I regret not trying to break my "movie that I've seen in cinemas the most" record with this movie.

[Mr Minio]

No cannibalism.
You are not funny either

Pretty funny for me. :D

[Cole416]

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Ted 2

Not as bad as what I was thinking. Had some great moments and was funny throughout the whole 1st half of the movie. 2nd half spiraled down as they tried to make it serious again like the end of the 1st but I thought it was dumb. Definitely not deserving of the bad RT grade.

3.5-

[Nazcar]

If I stay 4/10. Too many underwhelming and unmemorable family and romantic cliches. Felt like fast forwarding all the way through.

[matt72582]

Lost Horizon - 8/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a0/1937LostHorizonPoster.jpg

Great movie about allusion, about an idealistic world in Shangri-La...

[Nope1172]

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/26/MPW-13112
3.5

[Lucas]

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My Little Loves 4+

Those years when the youthful innocence begins to fade, never to return. The tactics used to entertain in days of old no longer apply, as friends slowly drift away. The world though odd seems to make more sense, even if only in small doses. The young kid goes from being a child, finally transitioning into a young man.

This is a magnificent coming-of-age film, stripping away rose-tinted nostalgia and melodrama. Eustache paints a heartfelt portrayal of youth that feels sincere, genuine, and empathetic.

[False Writer]

Mallrats (1995)

A fun and nostalgic film by Kevin Smith about two friends hanging out at a mall after both their girlfriends dumped them. While it is very funny, throughout the film a handful of jokes kinda felt dated. It's just that in this day and age, they were jokes and gags that have been repeated a thousand times over the years, though I'm aware that they were very fresh at the time this movie came out, so I kind of gave it a break; yet it's also weird since the first Clerks, which came out a year before didn't really feel dated when I recently watched it.

Also just found out that a sequel is being made to this movie, both a Mallrats 2 and Clerks 3 coming out is pretty cool!

3.5

[neiba]

The Dirty Dozen (1967)

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The movie that inspired Tarantino's Basterds.
With the exception of the last 30 minutes which I think it dragged a bit, it's an amazing film! Outstanding cast, witty dialogue, great action scenes, a lot of suspense and loads of fun!
One of the best war movies of the 60's and a probable addition to my list.

rating_4 +

[KorbenDallas82]

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas on Netflix: 8/10 nice movie! i saw this in theaters and enjoyed it, a fun dark comedy from Terry Gilliam that is a nice adaptation of the book. Johnny Depp is fantastic as Raoul Duke and Bencino Del Toro as Dr. Gonzo, nice cast.

Con Air: 9/10 one of my fave action movies and looks great on Blu-ray! i saw this 4 times in theaters at 15 and been a fave of mine since.

[Brick Bardo]

Magic (1978)
8/10 Anthony Hopkins is great in this movie. I have a weird obsession with evil dolls.

[cricket]

1408 (2007)

2.5

John Cusack plays an author who checks out supposedly haunted places, and then writes horror stories about them. He's a nonbeliever in ghosts and supernatural happenings and such, when he goes to a New York City hotel to stay in a room where a lot of bad things have happened. The hotel manager, played by Sam Jackson, warns him that it's going to hit the fan, and it does. The movie starts out pretty well being effectively creepy, but I thought it wore out it's welcome about half way through. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and I feel that this would've made a better short film or Tales From the Crypt episode. It was ok.*

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[AdamUpBxtch]

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 3.5

When I heard Michael Rooker played a serial killer in a movie I had to see it(Being a big fan of his), and Netflix provided it like *snaps fingers* that . I gotta say, this movie is pretty disturbing, but I liked it. The tone was great in it. This is a bit more gory and adult themed than a lot of serial killer movies I've seen(Aside from Silence of the Lambs lol) and there's a few weird ass moments that may make you uncomfortable if you know what's going on but Henry's descent throughout was interesting to watch. I always like getting to the core of serial killers in movies and seeing what made them become what they are. (One of the reasons Dexter is in my top 5 favorite tv shows I loved that show), and if you are looking for Serial Killer movies this is one to watch.

[Derek Vinyard]

1408 (2007)

2.5

John Cusack plays an author who checks out supposedly haunted places, and then writes horror stories about them. He's a nonbeliever in ghosts and supernatural happenings and such, when he goes to a New York City hotel to stay in a room where a lot of bad things have happened. The hotel manager, played by Sam Jackson, warns him that it's going to hit the fan, and it does. The movie starts out pretty well being effectively creepy, but I thought it wore out it's welcome about half way through. It's based on a Stephen King short story, and I feel that this would've made a better short film or Tales From the Crypt episode. It was ok.*

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/01e666469b6247f5685e854d2f013cb5/1408.jpg

only that for 1408 ? wow I'm suprised I totally dig it

[KorbenDallas82]

Magic (1978)
8/10 Anthony Hopkins is great in this movie. I have a weird obsession with evil dolls.


I saw that on video when me and my family first arrived in our new house in St Louis when i was 4 years old 29 years ago and one of the first movies my family rented and it scared me ********, that movie and Making Contact aka Joey (remember that one as well with the evil dummy with the monicle?) both made me scared of dummies as a kid until i was 11 when i conquered my fear of them but the dummies in Making Contact aka Joey and Magic still give me the creeps.

[Nope1172]

(For the Animated Musical HoF)
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4

[tatmmw2]

Clue (1985) A really good movie, better than I expected. I LOVE movies of mysteries like this, then I have to look up that one movie that was pretty old and like this but it had a chinese old man and a snake. I didn't understand if the final end was the true one or if it's just a refference of the table game where it can be anyone. rating_4
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[Gatsby]

Before Sunrise (1995)

http://i.imgur.com/qXdVZTL.jpg

Thoughts posted in HoF thread.

4+

[False Writer]

Road House (1989)

This is one of my mom's favorite movies. Finally got around to watching it. If 80's was an actual genre, this would be a perfect fit. It's a movie that has many of those fun 80's elements; cheesy dialogue, over-the-top violence, and a rockin soundtrack! Very good, and I can definitely see why my mom loves it so much lol.

4

[martyrofevil]

Inside Out
dir. Pete Docter & Ronaldo Del Carmen

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The films biggest problem is that it has way too many story lines and as a result none of them are properly developed. It definitely could have been an emotionally effective film if most of the run time wasn't dedicated to the generic children's adventure plot that was completely by-the-numbers. On the plus side, the score is really nice but that's one of the few positives I could really take away from Inside Out. Here's hoping "The Good Dinosaur" is a stronger film for Pixar but after hearing about all the production issues, I'm not expecting much.

rating_2

[KorbenDallas82]

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 3.5

When I heard Michael Rooker played a serial killer in a movie I had to see it(Being a big fan of his), and Netflix provided it like *snaps fingers* that . I gotta say, this movie is pretty disturbing, but I liked it. The tone was great in it. This is a bit more gory and adult themed than a lot of serial killer movies I've seen(Aside from Silence of the Lambs lol) and there's a few weird ass moments that may make you uncomfortable if you know what's going on but Henry's descent throughout was interesting to watch. I always like getting to the core of serial killers in movies and seeing what made them become what they are. (One of the reasons Dexter is in my top 5 favorite tv shows I loved that show), and if you are looking for Serial Killer movies this is one to watch.

I saw that when i was 10 with my big brother on video after hearing great reviews in magazines even Fangoria and i thought it was one of the most horrifying movies i've seen, even my mom thought it was good but a bit shocking for her.

[Babushka420]

I watched "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" for the first time, and the praise it gets is completely deserved, everything about it I loved, and is in my top ten easily, this is the first Sergio Leone film I've seen, and I am kicking myself for not seeing this film sooner, the characters were great, the dialogue was great, if I could describe the movie in one word it would be "great".

I'd give this movie a 9/10, and I look forward to seeing more Leone films.

[grampaglasses]

https://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/43/MPW-21788

Heathers

There's only one thing I can say about this movie.

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5

[Miss Vicky]

Lick it up, baby. Lick it up! :up:

[Steve Freeling]

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4.5
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4.5

[foster]

Smiles of a Summer Night
3/5

I guess I'm just not a igmar fan.. I've seen 3 of his films now and I like them but I don't see what others see. I'm not sure why this is on time magazines top 100 films of all time.

[Nemanja]

Hunger (1966) 4.5 This film describes like no other movie a feeling of desperation, hunger and life's meaninglessness. Simply a great piece of art, with beautiful black and white photography... I would recommend this film!

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[JMTurner]

My wife and I watched "Running All Night" last night with Liam Neeson. It was a great movie. It is by far Neeson's best. One of those action packed from beginning to end.
:)

[NatashaR]

The Terminator (1984) - 8/10
I've seen this before but I want to watch the entire series before the new one comes out. It was fun even on the second watch... haven't seen the rest yet

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Terminator1984movieposter.jpg

[cricket]

The Passion of Anna (1969)

4

I thought this was a pretty powerful film, and unlike many others from director Bergman, it's power starts early. I loved the look and the sound of this movie, and the performances are outstanding. One strange thing-the film is intercut with quick interviews of cast members. I don't like this technique in theory, but it worked just fine. This movie, Shame, and The Virgin Spring ended up being my favorite Bergman films of the 60's.

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[Gideon58]

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Huston and Bening totally rocked this movie....8/10

[matt72582]

pocketful of miracles (capra) - horrible...

[Camo]

How To Train Your Dragon - 8/10

Really loved this. This was the highest film I'd yet to see on the Animated list, if I'd seen it back then it would have made mine. Toothless is such a great character. Loved the training and bonding scenes between him and Hiccup, it was a nice touch having Hiccup use all he had learned from Toothless to subdue the other dragons. Also the flying and battle scene with the queen dragon were phenomenal, nice ending too. My only problems were that I felt the human characters were a bit underdeveloped, wasn't really a fan of the adult viking voice acting either. Other than that great movie. DreamWorks best IMO.

Looking forward to the sequel.

[doubledenim]

I watched "Zero Theorem" and "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind".

These two could probably not be more different. While ZT didn't deliver a great story, it was visually and emotionally great.

CoaDM features one of my favorite actors and an intriguing story. I was disappointed with how boring and stiff it was.

What's interesting is to see how a site like RT rates these two. Basically, if you don't like Gilliam's work, don't bother with ZT. CoaDM was reviewed like twice the movie I saw.

RT will say CoaDM is the better movie. At least ZT was entertaining despite its flaws.

[cricket]

Secret Window (2004)

4

A troubled horror writer in the middle of a divorce gets a visit from a creepy hick, who claims that he stole one of his stories. Things go downhill from there. I thought this had an outstanding cast for a horror movie with Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello, Timothy Hutton, and Charles Dutton, and I enjoyed all of the performances. This movie kept me guessing until it's fantastic conclusion.

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[Derek Vinyard]

Hell Yeah same rating!! Glad you like it, one of my favorite Depp performance

[Steve Freeling]

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4.5

[Camo]

Frozen - 6/10

Decided to watch this as I've been on a bit of an Animation kick lately. Liked it more than I expected too, the problems I had were the ones I was expecting. It was a bit too saccharine for me personally and quite a few of the songs irritated me. Despite this I did enjoy some of it. The film looked amazing and I liked most of the characters, particularly Olaf who cracked me up. I also liked what happened with Hans, before Kristoff was introduced I thought it was going to be another generic prince character as the love interest.

Good movie that I would have liked alot more when I was younger.

[Steve Freeling]

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5

[foster]

The Good Lie 2014
4.5

This is the best movie I've seen in 8 months.
:eek::eek::eek:

I don't remember what I was watching on hbo, but this came on after it.
What luck I was on the computer and not changing the channel.

[dadgumblah]

Julia Misbehaves (1948)

Nice, slick little comedy concerning a woman (Greer Garson) who comes back into the life of the daughter (Elizabeth Taylor) she hasn't seen since the daughter's infancy. Also, she and her husband (Walter Pidgeon) in the couple of decades since, haven't bothered to get a divorce despite not seeing each other. Also complicating things is Cesar Romero, who is in love with Julia and follows her around with his mother in tow. One of those stacked-deck comedies where everything gets somehow solved by the end. For me it was a delight to see the normally stoic Garson play a comedic part. She may have done more, I just haven't seen all her movies. A good time if you're feeling stressed and want a movie that goes down easy.

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3.5

[Cole416]

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LA Confidential

The first half was just ok to me, but it picked up so much in the 2nd half. The ending was perfectly done and they made it seem realistic and not going for some fluffy happy ending. Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe both have amazing performances in this that I couldn't help but be in shock that I haven't seen Pearce in nearly any movie in this millennium. This makes me want to see Memento more as well.

4

[Tugg]

I hesitated watching "LA Confidential" for years. Now that I have watched it,- the hype is justified, I think. It was very good.

[Mäx]

The Graduate (USA, 1967, Mike Nichols) - rating_3_5

Seen it for the first time and i liked it. I wasn't overwhelmed, though because while the first 40 minutes were pretty great, it got downhill when Elaine entered the movie. I thought here character wasn't convincing, at all. And while i like Simon & Garfunkel, i thought the soundtrack was extremely uninspired: The Sound of Silence - The Sound of Silence - Scarborough Fair - Scarborough Fair - Scarborough Fair - Scarborough Fair - Mrs Robinson - Mrs Robinson - Mrs Robinson - Mrs Robinson - The Sound of Silence. But i'm a fan of Dustin Hoffman.

[Cole416]

The Graduate (USA, 1967, Mike Nichols) - rating_3_5

Seen it for the first time and i liked it. I wasn't overwhelmed, though because while the first 40 minutes were pretty great, it got downhill when Elaine entered the movie. I thought here character wasn't convincing, at all. And while i like Simon & Garfunkel, i though the soundtrack was extremely uninspired: The Sound of Silence - The Sound of Silence - Scarborough Fair - Scarborough Fair - Scarborough Fair - Scarborough Fair - Mrs Robinson - Mrs Robinson - Mrs Robinson - Mrs Robinson - The Sound of Silence. But i'm a fan of Dustin Hoffman.
Glad you sort of liked it.. One of my favorites.

[False Writer]

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LA Confidential

The first half was just ok to me, but it picked up so much in the 2nd half. The ending was perfectly done and they made it seem realistic and not going for some fluffy happy ending. Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe both have amazing performances in this that I couldn't help but be in shock that I haven't seen Pearce in nearly any movie in this millennium. This makes me want to see Memento more as well.

rating_4

Glad you liked it Cole! I did like the 1st half exploring the three main guys since I thought all of them gave great performances, but yeah the 2nd half is outstanding!

Memento is a great film as well, and Pearce's most recent film is The Rover, which I really liked.

[Cole416]

Yeah and now I just saw Memento is really high on the millennium list. I'm adding that to my watchlist, even if no one else had nominated it :)

[False Writer]

Yeah and now I just saw Memento is really high on the millennium list. I'm adding that to my watchlist, even if no one else had nominated it :)

Yeah it just missed my 100 but it was in my "25 other favorites" that I did when I finished my initial list. :p

[Memento Mori]

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Nashville
4.5

First movie from Robert Altman that i really liked.

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Brief Encounter
4

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Walkabout
4.5

[Derek Vinyard]

Open Water (2003) - Chris Kentis

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- Underrated horror drama of the 2000's. I love this film and I love scuba-diving (even if I live in Quebec :p). Performance are great and it's far from being boring. Thumbs Up.
4

Elephant (2003) - Gus Van Sant

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- Disturbing and provocative movie about High-school shooting of Columbine. It's very realistic and the pictures are brutal. Perfectly demonstrate the effect of intimidation on a teenager life.

3.5+

[Pewieptete]

Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl (2015). I went in blind and it was honestly a pleasant surprise.

[cricket]

Zombie (1979)

3.5

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I don't love these movies quite as much as I used to, but this has to be a top five zombie flick. I mean come on, it has a zombie vs shark fight, and one of the all time great eye-gouge scenes. It's a lot of fun, but also has some scenes of great terror.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tjtw_Q1kL2M/VCO7xkffSKI/AAAAAAABcYY/bQfZimb5ttE/s1600/b.png

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[Cole416]

OH so that's where Swan's old avy was from.

[MovieGal]

Zombie (1979)

3.5

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I don't love these movies quite as much as I used to, but this has to be a top five zombie flick. I mean come on, it has a zombie vs shark fight, and one of the all time great eye-gouge scenes. It's a lot of fun, but also has some scenes of great terror.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tjtw_Q1kL2M/VCO7xkffSKI/AAAAAAABcYY/bQfZimb5ttE/s1600/b.png

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/e287f24c1fa594c02c6af4c74b540cde/zombi-2.jpg

I think my Danish Zombie flick is the best... might be low budget and unknown but it kicks some butt on the gore side...

[Derek Vinyard]

this movie is nice and highly enjoyable! I like it too :)

[dadgumblah]

Avid zombie fan that I am, I sadly admit I've not seen this yet. I've wanted to but put it off. But after seeing these pics that cricket posted I must have it now! :)

[Swan]

Everyone needs some Fulci in their lives.

[edarsenal]

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22 Bullets aka L'immortel (French) 4 Have been and continue to be a huge fan of Jean Reno and this is easily added to the list of great movies he's in. Loosely inspired by a French godfather who was shot multiple times, lives and gets revenge; it is a solid, well done film.


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The Imitation Game 4.5 Had very high hopes for this one and was happily rewarded.


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The Judge 3.5 While it does follow the basic recipe of "dysfunctional family finding themselves and one another through hardship", much like a familiar melody when played well, is still a joy. The cast does just that.


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Inside Out 4 I don't think I have been able to get to the movie theater since seeing The Avengers and was able to make it out to see this with my room mate. We laughed. We cried. We smiled as we left the theater.

[dadgumblah]

Everyone needs some Fulci in their lives.

Isn't that the stuff that helps flush out your...oh, you mean Lucio Fulci! I get your meaning. ;)

[MovieGal]

North and South
(2004, UK)
6.75/10
Mini-Series

This is very much like most novels written in that era. Rich snobbish men and head strong women who dislike each other at first then realize at the last minute they are in love.

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[AdamUpBxtch]

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Jumanji (1995) 3.5

Been watching some oldies from Robin Williams and this was always one of those ones I loved when I was a kid. The dated Effects and the painful acting from the two kids has waned my love for this film slightly but it was still enjoyable to watch nonetheless.

[Camo]

Continued my animation spree with these two.

The Lego Movie - 6.5/10

Quite hard to rate this one. I thought at certain times this was hilarious, it had a good record of catching me off guard with witty one liners. My favourite characters were Batman (Will Arnett was born to imitate Bales Batman voice :D), and 80s Space Guy. Emmett was also a pretty good protagonist, the scene he built the bunkcouch while the submarine was being attacked cracked me up. The Will Ferrell scenes though :rolleyes:, in theory I think it was a decent idea but it brought nothing to it for me at least. Good, fun movie with some great action scenes and hilarious moments.

Surf's Up - 5/10

I thought this was decent. Nothing special but there was nothing wrong with it either. Just an easy fun one time watch for me. One thing though, Chicken Joe was fudging brilliant :D. I loved his journey into the woods to find Cody as well as him wnning the competition even though it was a bit obvious.

[Miss Vicky]

Sad you didn't like Surf's Up more than that. It's one of my all time favorites.

[BrowningIdentity]

Bad Boys II: 3/10 - A poor follow-up to Bad Boys (which I ranked a 7/10).

[Steve Freeling]

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4.5
This is one remake that surprised me. Almost as good as Manhunter.

[Matteo]

Foxcatcher (2014, Bennett Miller)

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I decided to give this a rewatch last week. It's a masterful work, and one of - if not the best - film of last year. Ruffalo, Tatum and Carell are towering in their performances, and Miller exhibits some truly remarkable technical dexterity behind the camera. It engenders a real visual fluidity, thanks in large part to its rhythmic and cogent editing, and admirable photographic composition and framing. The pacing may seem ponderous and stagnant to some, but I appreciated the slow and steady sensibilities of the work.

The film makes some intriguing observations on American exceptionalism whilst also summoning as an intimate and perturbing character study of a lonely, deranged man whose own affluence isolated him from the real world. This, particularly, is a rarity. That is, finding a work that is thematically rich enough to be both personal and small on one level but also quite all-encompassing and universal on another. Foxcatcher can be discerned just as much as an allegory for American patriotism and jingoism as it it can an exploration into alienation, fatherhood and family. I hate to use this word, but it's truly an example of multi-layered, complex, and well developed storytelling.

This is perhaps a work I appreciate more than most because it's exactly the type I found I value, particularly in terms of how Miller brought this dejecting and bleak story to life. Each frame is impeccably constructed, and the type of visual aesthetic Foxcatcher engendered is only attainable with the distinctive, organic beauty of photochemical film. Indeed, Miller was initially going to shoot digitally (primarily because of studio pressure), but after many hours of test shooting, he simply realised that digital provided too much of a polished, vivid and clear image. Certainly, a type of image that just would not be apposite to the nature of the story being told. Ultimately, it's a masterpiece, both technically and narratively. It also has a remarkable OST.

[Daniel M]

I really enjoyed Foxcatcher too, and thought it was a great film. I agree with you that the pacing and overall atmosphere helped it delever its thematic messages and tell a story both personal and universal. From the minute John Du Pont enters the film there's a dark feeling of inevitably the lurks inevery frame, something unsettling that seems like it could explode at any moment. I've heard people say they don't understand why he was 'crazy' or felt it captured the man well, but I thought it did, and certainly got the feeling of alienation and the want to become an independent, strong-minded father figure to break away from the dominance of his mother and prove himself to himself and others. I just thought it was the type of film that was always going to suffer because of its ending, it needs one, but when a movie is such a slow, thoughtful study, introducing a more typical narrative ending to wrap things up often becomes problematic and seems slightly out of place.

[Matteo]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Daniel.

I just thought it was the type of film that was always going to suffer because of its ending, it needs one, but when a movie is such a slow, thoughtful study, introducing a more typical narrative ending to wrap things up often becomes problematic and seems slightly out of place.

I see what you mean here, and I think Miller actually understood this. This is why I believe Miller was very careful with the climatic act - it's rather understated and cautious in its execution, and there isn't much exposition regarding Mark's life after the incident (i.e., his MMA career). I have no major problem with it, though.

[KorbenDallas82]

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4.5
This is one remake that surprised me. Almost as good as Manhunter.

It's not a remake, it's a new adaptation of the same book and not a remake of the earlier film. To me, a remake is when it's based on a motion picture produced earlier and it's screenplay like say Ocean's 11.

[KorbenDallas82]

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The Killer (1989): 10/10 on netflix, this is one of my favorite action films since i rented it as a young teen and it's Woo's masterpiece all the way. Very violent, unique and well done.

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Horror of Dracula (1958): 10/10 one of Hammer's best achivements and one of the best Dracula adaptations ever, Christopher Lee's greatest performance ever. I saw this on TV when i was 5 and thought it was scary and excellent.

[the samoan lawyer]

Star Wars - The Phantom Menace - 3.5
Attack of the Clones - 3
Revenge of the Sith - 3.5
A New Hope - 4
The Empire Strikes Back - 4
Return of The Jedi - 4+

[Camo]

So I guess Jedi is your favourite SL? I'd have it.

1.Empire
2.Star Wars
3Jedi
4.Revenge
5.Phantom
6.Clones

[honeykid]

3 1/2 for The Phantom Menace? What have you done with SL?!?!??! :mad: :D

[the samoan lawyer]

Yeah Camo, Jedi just edged it. If had to rank them i'd go;-
1. Jedi
2. Empire
3. New Hope
4. Sith
5. Phantom
6. Clones

Ive watched them all several times before but this was the first time in order, well, I think it was in order.

[the samoan lawyer]

3 1/2 for The Phantom Menace? What have you done with SL?!?!??! :mad: :D

Same SL im afraid HK, maybe having a puppy is changing the way I look at things. ;)

(cue smart remake from HK)

[Camo]

Also while we are chatting. Enjoy Wuthering Heights that's my mums fav movie ;)

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Star Wars - The Phantom Menace - rating_3_5

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[the samoan lawyer]

Also while we are chatting. Enjoy Wuthering Heights that's my mums fav movie ;)

Cheers Camo, i'm looking forward to it. You like it?

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

My ratings:

Empire - rating_5
Jedi - rating_5
A New Hope - rating_4_5
Sith - rating_4
Clones - rating_3_5
Menace - rating_2

[honeykid]

Same SL im afraid HK, maybe having a puppy is changing the way I look at things. ;)

(cue smart remake from HK)

Don't worry, SL. I never remake remarks. No matter how smart. :p:D

[Gatsby]

Even a 2 is high for Menance. It surely is a menance indeed. *shudder*

What's worse, I saw it in theaters. I had 3 trips to the bathroom, just to escape. :mad:

[Camo]

Cheers Camo, i'm looking forward to it. You like it?

Yeah I think it was the first Black and White film I watched as a kid with my mum. I also watched it again two or three years ago and really enjoyed it. Love the book too.

[Cole416]

Menace was better than Clones :shrug:

Atleast that one had Darth Maul

[honeykid]

I had 3 trips to the bathroom, just to escape. :mad:

Did they lock the doors or something? Surely you could just leave. :D

[seanc]

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4

Another Noir viewing, another movie to love. This is one I will want to see a couple more times. Very plot heavy and I tend to enjoy those a bit more when I know where the chess pieces are going to move. This film was very engaging and I love the chemistry between the two leads. A better transfer would be nice so I am off to see if it is available on blu-ray.

[Used Future]

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Nightcrawler (Dan Gilroy, 2014) 3.5+
Finally got around to this and enjoyed it quite a lot. Elements of Network, Taxi Driver, and Mary Harron's American Psycho - I suspect Gyllenhaal (who is excellent in the film) may have studied Bale's performance as Bateman. Yup, very enjoyable stuff indeed.

[AdamUpBxtch]

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World War Z (2013) 3.5

When I first watched this movie back when it came out I was livid by it but upon a second viewing last night I've warmed up to it. Its not as bad as I previously conceived.

[gbgoodies]

The Tournament (2009) 3
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Does what it says on the tin, an action flick that is fun in places but it's completely predictable and has nothing to elevate it above just an entertaining watch.


Is that Robert Carlyle, (Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on "Once Upon A Time"), in that picture?

[Cole416]

Is that Robert Carlyle, (Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on "Once Upon A Time"), in that picture?
Yes.

[gbgoodies]

Is that Robert Carlyle, (Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold on "Once Upon A Time"), in that picture?

Yes.


Thanks. I love him in "Once Upon A Time", and I've been looking for some of his movies. The only movie I've seen him in was one of the James Bond movies.

[honeykid]

Thanks. I love him in "Once Upon A Time", and I've been looking for some of his movies.
I think you'd like Carla's Song and The Full Monty. I think they're about the only films he's been in that you'd like. However, if you're willing to look at TV, then Hamish Macbeth may well be right up your street.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_Macbeth_(TV_series)

He gives an absolutely brilliant performance in the episodes of Cracker he was in, but I think it's borderline as to how you'd respond to it.

[gbgoodies]

I think you'd like Carla's Song and The Full Monty. I think they're about the only films he's been in that you'd like. However, if you're willing to look at TV, then Hamish Macbeth may well be right up your street.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_Macbeth_(TV_series)

He gives an absolutely brilliant performance in the episodes of Cracker he was in, but I think it's borderline as to how you'd respond to it.


Thanks. I've never heard of Carla's Song, and I may have a hard time finding the BBC series, but I'll try to find both of those.

I have The Full Monty on DVD, but I've never watched it. I heard it was very funny, but it didn't really sound like my kind of movie, so I just never got around to it. But I didn't know that Robert Carlyle was in it, so that will definitely push it up on my watchlist.

[gbgoodies]

Sorry Gbg, posted and logged out. You'd not enjoy The Tournament but definitely push The Full Monty up your queue - one of my wife's favourite films and a decent chance you'd enjoy it I think.


Thanks for the info.

[Nausicaä]

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rating_2

[Gatsby]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

http://i.imgur.com/SQ5H6Qx.jpg

Best comedy ever made.

This scene still makes me laugh real hard no matter how many times I see it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g

5+

[seanc]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Treasuremadre.jpg/220px-Treasuremadre.jpg
3.5

I was expecting the original Indiana Jones. Instead I got a much more nuanced adventure flick with flawed characters and deep themes. I really enjoyed this. I wish we got more adventure films like it today.

[Cole416]

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Enemy - I needed a rewatch on this after I got it explained to me. Enjoyed it very much, even if the people I was watching it with didn't.

4

[AdamUpBxtch]

I rewatched the Star Wars movies not too long ago after seeing the trailer for the new one. They are not my favorite Sci-Fi work (This may be because I was first introduced to this franchise through the Phantom Menace when I was younger and it came out right when I started going to the cinema and started to develop a taste) but I appreciate them for what they are.
SW: The Phantom Menace 1.5 (Gets a 1.5 because of Liam Neeson & Darth Maul)

SW: Attack of the Clones 1.0 (Gets a 1 because of Christopher Lee.....that is all. Ewan was slowly getting better through this one but you can't really blame him as almost everybody in the prequels was a cardboard cutout pretty much, Lee and McGregor were just the least terrible)

SW: Revenge of the Sith 2.5 (gets a 2.5 because Ewan McGregor was the shining light of these prequels and was pretty good in the third movie and the saber battle at the end between him and Anakin was actually pretty good)

SW: A New Hope 3.5

SW: Empire Strikes Back 4.5

SW: Return of the Jedi 4.0

[Cole416]

I thought Ewan McGregor was very good as a young obi-wan

[Camo]

Ewan was the only half decent thing about that trilogy :D

[GrindHouse]

Conan the barbarian 1982- 8/10

[Steve Freeling]

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5

[dadgumblah]

Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

I've missed a couple of of the Freddy Kreuger films despite being a fan of the series. I haven't seen Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)---I think I might have dodged that one because Roseanne Barr was in it---can't stand her!; and I haven't seen Freddy vs. Jason (2003) yet. But I rectified missing one last night and that is the one mentioned at the top of the page here.

I really enjoyed this one. Although I think I prefer the joking Freddy, I consider the original a classic horror film and I like that they went back to the dark theme of the first one. If you don't know, actress Heather Langenkamp of the first and third movie plays herself in this one, dealing with strange happenings concerning her young son, mysterious phone calls, and some people from the first movie acting strange. Of course Freddy is involved but I don't want to say how as to not spoil any surprise. Langenkamp is very good in this, in fact I think it's the best she's been in all the Freddy movies. There is gore but it doesn't go overboard for those who dislike it. There is a good mystery going on here and lots of tension. One of my favorite entries in the series.

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4

Despicable Me (2010)

At last I get to see this one, that's up to three movies now if you count the upcoming Minions movie. I loved this flick. The animation is super and the voice work is excellent, especially Steve Carell as Gru, the villain who wants to be a better bad guy than he is. Three children come into his life and gum up his plans for greater villainy. It's easy to see where the story is headed but it's the execution of it that makes it shine. The minions of Gru are of course scene stealers but don't hog all of the action. Still, they came out of this as stars and started showing up everywhere online. Anyway just a fun, fun film.

http://www.themovienerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/despicable_me.jpg

4.5

[gbgoodies]

Despicable Me (2010)

At last I get to see this one, that's up to three movies now if you count the upcoming Minions movie. I loved this flick. The animation is super and the voice work is excellent, especially Steve Carell as Gru, the villain who wants to be a better bad guy than he is. Three children come into his life and gum up his plans for greater villainy. It's easy to see where the story is headed but it's the execution of it that makes it shine. The minions of Gru are of course scene stealers but don't hog all of the action. Still, they came out of this as stars and started showing up everywhere online. Anyway just a fun, fun film.

http://www.themovienerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/despicable_me.jpg

4.5


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[Nausicaä]

(1991)---I think I might have dodged that one because Roseanne Barr was in it---can't stand her!She's hardly in it from what I can remember. :)

[honeykid]

Nausicaa's right, she's barely in it.

[Nope1172]

http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Posters/N/Poster%20-%20Notorious_05.jpg
3.5

[neiba]

Midnight Cowboy (1969)

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The last movie I saw before submitting my 60s list.
It didn't make the cut but it was close. A great soundtrack, impressive cinematography and editing and perfect acting from the 2 main actors, especially Dustin Hoffman who never ceases to surprise me.
It manages to portrait reality without hiding the ugly parts or glorifying the good ones. There are some resemblances to Requiem for a Dream, but without being neurotic.
Overall it's an impressive aural and visual experience that I truly enjoyed.

rating_3_5+

[neiba]

Les quatre cents coups a.k.a. The 400 Blows (1959)

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/the-400-blows-1959/large_yKMjkJP5HXApN8CHLJupeJUZl5s.jpg


After some time focusing on the 60s, it's time to return to my watchlist and The 400 Blows was on top of it for quite some time, especially due to its obvious historic importance.
It's a visually stunning film who, thanks to a powerful acting by Léaud and a brilliant direction by Truffaut, never loses its simplicity while conveying a very powerful message.
I didn't connect with Antoine as much as I was expecting but I can definitely see why this is held in such a high regard.
Great movie overall!!!

rating_3_5

[the samoan lawyer]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0a/Wuthering_Heights_%281939_film%29.jpg/220px-Wuthering_Heights_%281939_film%29.jpg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wuthering_Heights_(1939_film).jpg)
Wuthering Heights (1939)

4+

[Mäx]

Go West (USA, 1925, Buster Keaton) - 2+

Along with Three Ages the "worst" movie i've seen of Keaton. "Worst", because they're not bad films but very boring with only a few funny scenes in it.

[dadgumblah]

She's hardly in it from what I can remember. :)

Nausicaa's right, she's barely in it.

Cool! I'll watch it now with the hope that Freddy slices and dices her. :) Nah, I really don't despise her, I just can't stand that grating voice. It's like Freddy's steel claws on a chalkboard.

[Mäx]

My Dinner with André (USA, 1981, Louis Malle) - 3.5+

I really liked this conversation! I mean, the first 30 minutes were a bit dry because i wasn't interested in André's stories but when they turned to the sozial and philosophical themes, the discussion got really interesting.

[Nope1172]

Rewatchhttp://www.filmonpaper.com/site/media/2011/03/TheBigLebowski_quad-1.jpg
4.5
http://cinepivates.gr/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/3541d817_Chinatown1974-Paramount-half.jpg
4

[False Writer]

Inside Out (2015)

This was a very good and original movie that I think deserves its hype. A very creative plot with all the humor and emotion that you expect from Pixar. Definitely worth a watch.

Kinda having trouble rating it but I'd say between 4 and 4.5

[Nope1172]

http://www.foodincmovie.co.uk/images/Food_Inc_Quad.jpg
3.5

[MovieBuffering]

Going try and catch Me Earl and The Dying girl some point before the weeks out. It's playing at the theater here but who knows for how long. Been dying to see it after it killed at Sundance.

I shall report back when I do.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

http://www.midnightonly.com/wp-content/plugins/grou-random-image-widget/posters/blow-out-movie-poster-1020206674.jpg

Great mystery thriller, but Nancy Allen's performance was terrible - probably the most annoying character ever!

4.5

[the samoan lawyer]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/La_Strada_Poster.jpg/220px-La_Strada_Poster.jpg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La_Strada_Poster.jpg)
La Strada (1954)

4+

[Mäx]

Speed (USA, 1994, Jan de Bont) - 3.5+

[Gatsby]

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

http://i.imgur.com/3xvA4Ci.jpg

Full review on my review thread:
http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1344058#post1344058

1+

[Nope1172]

http://www.pastposters.com/cw3/assets/product_full/R/third-man-1999-cinema-quad-movie-poster-(3).jpg
4

[Steve Freeling]

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rating_4_5
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rating_5

[Mr Minio]

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) - 4

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K20tTQ05LC8/TfVHDSeSI9I/AAAAAAAAAqI/oRcP30jHNEg/assault-on-13-precenct.gif

!!!

Liked it more than Halloween and They Live. Only The Thing is better!

The ice truck scene is disturbing! Does anyone know if there was a similar scene before in American cinema? I mean Hays Code was long gone, but it was still impressive the producer agreed to keep this scene.

Also, the ending is the best thing ever. Seriously, the scene with the policemen in the fog, and then the trio ready for a melee fight! And the one liner. AWESOME!

The movie is pretty straightforward thriller/action, but it's so genuine and made with heart put into it, it becomes something more.

[earlsmoviepicks]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff435/kwamie42/movies/john_wick_ver3_zpsb4ef67d2.jpg

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
Last night on Netflix. Perfectly paired with a bowl of Cheez-It crackers. Hitman's car is stolen and puppy killed, so he goes on an all-out killing spree. Great action, good martial arts, shooting, stabbing, and fun cameos. I like the kind of alternate killer-world, particularly the Continental Hotel, where killers check in for a rest. (Chuckle.)

Granted, this vengeance movie shamelessly panders to the justified rage of a righteous, loving man. He has hitman skillz though, and his puppy was killed, so he's not a psychopath. I think being cut in front of in a Starbucks line would've been a more compelling motivation and set a different tone, but that's just me.

4 out of 5. Way stupid and enjoyable, but hey, I'm an American.

[Derek Vinyard]

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) - 4

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K20tTQ05LC8/TfVHDSeSI9I/AAAAAAAAAqI/oRcP30jHNEg/assault-on-13-precenct.gif

!!!

Liked it more than Halloween

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[mark f]

Of course it's better. :cool:

[Derek Vinyard]

Of course it's better. :cool:

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[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9e/It_Follows_%28poster%29.jpg

rating_3_5

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Itg4gjtts

[mark f]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/9f/e4/d0/9fe4d00eec520b9a6d2b5193d8a3f880.gif
There, there, it's OK.

[Mr Minio]

You better tell me if there was some child-killing in American cinema before that, mark f!

[honeykid]

Hold on. We're going to the judge's scorecard.

82. Assault On Precinct 13 (1976)

93. Halloween (1978)

There we go. While close, Assault On Precinct 13 is indeed the better film. We thank you for your patience. :)

[GrindHouse]

Deathstalker- 7/10

[rauldc14]

Hold on. We're going to the judge's scorecard.



There we go. While close, Assault On Precinct 13 is indeed the better film. We thank you for your patience. :)

Not if I have anything to say about it.

Assault on Presinct 13 4
Halloween 4.5+

Both are top 3 Carpenters for me though.

[matt72582]

The Train (Frankenheimer) - too late to rate... Focused way too much time seeing bolts getting screwed, literally...

[cricket]

The General (1926)

4

If I would've known beforehand how little I would laugh during this movie, I would've thought it a complete failure. I could not have predicted the amount of excitement this movie has, even by today's standards. I can't get over how beautifully filmed it is, and the soundtrack is also excellent. It's not quite an upper-echelon favorite for me now, but I wonder if that has to do with it being something I didn't expect. I think I'll like it even more when I watch it again.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/8b1d97582f489175a0eb09d5486c3f54/the-general.jpg

[seanc]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/54/The-Philadelphia-Story-%281940%29.jpg/220px-The-Philadelphia-Story-%281940%29.jpg
3.5

Stewart is just the greatest, I never don't love him. The other players are good to and the story is pretty fun. Not completely engaging for me but a very good watch.

[Pewieptete]

Terminator Genysis

Rating: 5/10

Overview: I found it to be genuinely entertaining at parts, and I feel like some of the people involved were actually trying with the production. But it tried waaaay too hard to cash in on people's nostalgia. It's not as bad a 3, but I probably wont see it again for a long time. Comparatively, I think I prefer this movie to the new Jurassic Park. But that's not saying much.

[Nope1172]

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2

[MovieGal]

http://www.finalreel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Far-From-the-Madding-Crowd-UK-Quad-Poster-1024x772.jpg
2

Nope, have you ever seen any other film that the actual story was written by the author Thomas Hardy?

They can be very depressing story. I have an older version of this film and out of the other films I have seen based off his novels.. I think this is one of the weaker ones.

[tatmmw2]

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02268/magicmike_2268823b.jpg
rating_3_5

Here in the forum instead of studying at 1:00 am. I watch yesterday Magic Mike, I usually watch viral videos and the Magic Mike's new movie XXL's trailer was there. So I found it on netflix and watched.

I don't know many actors but I saw the b*tch from breaking bad, the funniest mexican Gabriel Iglesias and Mr. Matthew long-last-name-but-won-an-oscar-last-year. I saw the box office and it's quite impressive for a movie of that budget. I don't understand why a movie of stripper guys is so popular, I mean it was good yes but it wasn't wow though.

[Steve Freeling]

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rating_5
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rating_4

[Mäx]

Seven Chances (USA, 1925, Buster Keaton) - 3.5+

A shallow but charming and very entertaining movie. The chase scene at the end is great!

[cricket]

The Prowler (1981)

3

I thought for the most part that this was a fairly average slasher, that could've benefited from a better cast. What sets the movie apart in a positive way, is that it has a truly outstanding collection of kills. The girl getting pitch-forked in the shower is one of my new all time favorites.

http://aslashabovedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/874674674674.jpg?w=1160

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6uhv-rJoFWM/T1OHTN50vUI/AAAAAAAABt8/h1iz8Elr7Ho/s1600/The+Prowler+4.jpg

[Mäx]

Labyrinth (GB/USA, 1986, Jim Henson) - 1.5+

Those 100 minutes felt like an eternity. The story is absolutely boring and sometimes even annoying. The design was nice, though.

[honeykid]

It's pleasing to see a proper review of Labyrinth. :D It's about time someone saw it as I do.

[GrindHouse]

The Warrior and the Sorceress- 8/10

[the samoan lawyer]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fa/The_Serpent%27s_Egg.jpg/190px-The_Serpent%27s_Egg.jpg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Serpent%27s_Egg.jpg)
The Serpent's Egg (1977)

The first Bergman ive not enjoyed. Really hard to get into.

2.5

[Camo]

Frankenweenie - 7.5/10

This is now my favourite Burton film. Overall that is not high praise since I don't usually love any of his movies. Which is frustrating since I really like the Gothic look of his films but there's always something missing. Well I felt it all came together for me here. I really bought Victor and Sparkys relationship and loved the supporting cast, especially Edgar. I'd like to watch this at a later time after I've seen the Frankenstein movies to get some of the references I'm sure I missed.

[Mr Minio]

The Serpent's Egg (1977)

The first Bergman ive not enjoyed. Really hard to get into.

rating_2_5

Well, I love it myself. The scene with a priest is genius.

[the samoan lawyer]

Well, I love it myself. The scene with a priest is genius.

If anything it makes me appreciate his other work much more now. Still loads to see from him too. Whats your favourites of his Minio?

[Mr Minio]

It would be easier to say what are not my favourites, but as far as favourites go, Persona and Fanny and Alexander are my favourites.

[The Gunslinger45]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bc/Terminator_Genisys.JPG

1

Profanity laden review here (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1344552#post1344552)

[AdamUpBxtch]

https://amonymousblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/colin-firth-nicole-kidman-and-mark-strong-in-before-i-go-to-sleep.jpg
Before I Go To Sleep (2014) 4.0

Very well done I must say. Never was the biggest fan of Kidman but she was pretty good in this. On the other hand I am a fan of Mark Strong & Colin Firth and they were great in this movie (As they were in Kingsman earlier this year). A Great Thriller, many twists and turns.

[cricket]

Throne of Blood (1957)

4

I may have screwed myself a little with my expectations for this one. As great as I thought it was, I was looking for an all time favorite. I thought it slightly dragged at times, and that it didn't quite have the consistent power of Kurosawa's very best. Toshiro Mifune gives a very intense performance, it's a good story, and the cinematography is brilliant.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/31fa2724ff98a70e3dffb5c2ba36d9ac/kumonosu-jo.jpg

[Lucas]

https://zuts.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/notorious-poster.jpg

Notorious 4-

[Citizen Rules]

http://onlinemovie.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Song-One-2014-watch-free-online.jpg

Song One (2014) a very simple, low key, indie film shot in semi documentary style. The trailer link below gives a good idea of the film. This might look like a romance movie but it's about the exploration of music. There's lots of original music in the film. I think anybody with artistic or musical endeavors might find some truth in the film.

Trailer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ihdJgH757A0

[neiba]

Network (1976)

The best description about TV and what's wrong with society nowadays. It's as actual now as it was in 1976, and that's one of the biggest praises one can give to a art work.
The acting started by confusing me a bit but I eventually understand most acting choices. Very solid direction and cinematography. And most of all, an absolutely perfect script!!!
Great Lumet movie!!!

4

[cricket]

Some Like it Hot (1959)

4.5

https://filmgrab.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/4566.jpg?w=1110&h=

It took me so long to watch this because I just wasn't that interested. I must've had the wrong idea because two of my favorite television shows are Three's Company and Bosom Buddies, shows with similar themes. It's a simple movie, but it's just the type of situational comedy I like. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are perfect in their roles, and I'm not sure how good an actress Marilyn Monroe is, but she is mesmerizing to watch and was great in this. The whole cast seemed to be having fun while performing, and that translates to the viewer. This movie was the perfect respite from the dark movies I normally watch, and I just had a great time watching it.

https://filmgrab.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/4466.jpg?w=740&h=

[rauldc14]

:up:. One of my favorites of all time Cricket.

[cricket]

I think because of the screenshots I've seen, I thought that it was going to be more musical. There was a small musical element to it, but I loved that part of it too. I also thought it was going to be zanier, but it never crossed that line.

[RepentantSky]

Inside Out, 5/5. Oh my god this film is so good. Like with Wreck-It-Ralph and Frozen, it's not a perfect film, but every short coming it has is so overshadowed by what's great about it, that they don't even matter or hurt the film. The casting is great, the characters are fun, despite the fact that it's about 75% inside the head, and the rest outside, it manages to keep a likable, and reasonable balance between everything going on, which is not an easy feat considering that it basically tackles 3 points of perspective at once. The transitions between them though, are excellent. When it's funny, it's really funny, and even though it uses the same joke multiple times, it's always perfectly timed for great laughs. I will say that I didn't like the scene we once got a trailer for about the father being out of tune with Riley's emotions as well as his wife's, mostly because the father never acted like that again, and it was all just to add up to a few simple jokes, but the payoff later in the film made that scene a bit more worth it. The originality, the cast, the setting, the way Joy and Sadness ended up working so, so well at the film's conclusion, everything was great. I can't say I cried like a lot of people have said they did, but I get why people might. This film is so good. Anyone who has ever enjoyed an animated film at any point needs to see this, because animated films like this, need to be the standard in the industry. It's seriously the best animated film I've seen this decade.

[tatmmw2]

Jurassic Park (1993) rating_5

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070315192616/jurassicpark/images/2/27/JP-WhenDinosaursRuled.jpg

Being part of the MoFo's family gives me the need to watch movies. I just finish watching the first Jurassic Park a super classic that I have never seen and after reading the plots of the other 3 movies I can wait to see them all.
It was pretty fascinating the originality of the movie, a park of dinosaurs, to clone them by the blood in the mosquitos, to murder Wayne Knight, and specially the last one made this movie deserve a 5/5 Mr. Popcorns

[Gatsby]

That adds cricket to our band of Some Like it Hot lovers - an awesome minority.

[The Gunslinger45]

That adds cricket to our band of Some Like it Hot lovers - an awesome minority.

I better be included in this band!

[tatmmw2]

That adds cricket to our band of Some Like it Hot lovers - an awesome minority.
If that goes to me I would love some details :lol:

[Gatsby]

That adds cricket to our band of Some Like it Hot lovers - an awesome minority.
If that goes to me I would love some details :lol:
Well, for starters, have you seen the film?

[tatmmw2]

Well, for starters, have you seen the film?
I wonder if we are talking about the same topic.

[Mäx]

Our Hospitality (USA, 1923, Buster Keaton/John G. Blystone) - 2.5

[Daniel M]

That adds cricket to our band of Some Like it Hot lovers - an awesome minority.

Minority? Really :p

[honeykid]

No, it's true, Daniel. I disagree with them, therefore, they're in the minority. :D

[Mäx]

Bad Boys (USA, 1995, Michael Bay) - 3.5

Always fun to watch. Tea Leoni is terribly annoying, though.

[AdamUpBxtch]

Jurassic Park (1993) rating_5

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070315192616/jurassicpark/images/2/27/JP-WhenDinosaursRuled.jpg

Being part of the MoFo's family gives me the need to watch movies. I just finish watching the first Jurassic Park a super classic that I have never seen and after reading the plots of the other 3 movies I can wait to see them all.
It was pretty fascinating the originality of the movie, a park of dinosaurs, to clone them by the blood in the mosquitos, to murder Wayne Knight, and specially the last one made this movie deserve a 5/5 Mr. Popcorns

:up: :up: :up: :up: :up: :up:

[The Gunslinger45]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bb/Independence_day_movieposter.jpg

4.5

[Derek Vinyard]

Pain & Gain (2013) - Michael Bay

https://leboxofficepourlesnuls.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/pain_and_gain-1.jpg

- Completely hilarious movie for me it's by far the best movie from Michael Bay and definitely one of the best comedy of the decade. Big Dwayne on cocaine is one of the most memorable thing that I have ever seen. Marky Mark is also great in the movie. Thumbs Up.

4

[Gatsby]

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

http://i.imgur.com/UZ6sp7D.jpg

Thoughts posted in HoF thread...soon.

4.5

Seconds (1966)

http://i.imgur.com/19BQTcF.jpg

The cinematography at first traps you in, then the acting and carefully constructed editing and movement of characters, looming over in a quasi-noir trance never lets you out. Great film. Didn't expect to like it very much.

... but damn the cinematography. I haven't liked a film's cinematography this much since Woman in the Dunes. I'm pretty sure my rating for this film will go up on repeat viewing.

4+

[neiba]

Find Me Guilty (2006)


https://lukegeddes.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/find-me-guilty.jpg?w=521&h=295

Another movie by Lumet, a director who's gradually becoming a favourite of mine with each new watch!
I knew Lumet always made his cast perform beyond what everyone expects from them but on this one he did the impossible: he made Vin Diesel actually act!!!
It's a movie about loyalty with an incredible script based on a true story on which the viewer gradually becomes looking to a real life criminal as a hero! Very nice directing from one of America's best directors ever!

rating_3_5

[cricket]

John Wick (2014)

3+

I liked the set up, and then the rest is just balls to the wall constant action. Not really anything for a plot, just kill or be killed. That's just fine for an action movie, but of course a good plot would make it better. The action is not spectacular, but it's solid and consistent. I would prefer a little more gritty and realistic action movie, but the editing and stunts are not so overly obnoxious as to ruin it. I've always liked Keanu Reeves, and he does a good job here. It's not that he's a great actor obviously, but I think he's likable and charismatic, and he's been in quite a few enjoyable movies.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/00242650f7dd8505a2bc086c8cc740c2/john-wick.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

I dug John Wyck. A 4

[Derek Vinyard]

I dug John Wyck. A 4

same rating as you! Love John Wick

[Cole416]

I absolutely hated Pain and Gain :shrug:

[The Gunslinger45]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/85/Terminator2poster.jpg

THE best action movie.... EVER! Excellent script, Arnie in his best role, revolutionary effects, lots of practical ones too, superb villain, action galore, and a very touching ending. This is where the movies should have stopped. And the sad part about it is, the effects in this movie are way better then in Genisys. Easily one of my all time favorite films.

5

[doubledenim]

Just finished Nightcrawler. Really impressed with what a psycho Gyllenhaal was. Hard to believe at times, but great nonetheless.

4

I would also like to make a confession. The other day I watched the last Transformers movie. When my thoughts parallel internet venom, I usually keep them to myself. Here's an exception.
This is one of the most highly polished, unwatchable movies I have EVER seen...coming from a guy that still has a collection of G1 under the stairs.

<0

:(

[The Gunslinger45]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e6/Dr._Strangelove_poster.jpg

5

My second favorite film of all time. And the Blu Ray transfer was great! Lots of really cool special features to check out too.

[doubledenim]

Stretch

Started off with so much promise...then it seemed liked the script got tired. Entertaining, but you've seen the second half of this movie 20x's before.

3

[AdamUpBxtch]

https://digitalshortbread.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/independence-day.jpg
Independence Day (1996) 5.0

Love this movie and I watch it again every year at least once....

[Mäx]

Night of the Living Dead (USA, 1968, George A. Romero) - 4

I absolutely dug this movie. What a great atmosphere!

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/The_Giver_poster.jpg

rating_2_5

[cricket]

Wolf Children (2012)

4+

http://alexkittle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/wolf_children_review_screenshot-1.jpg

Thoughts posted in the 7th Hall of Fame thread.

[Mäx]

Modern Times (USA, 1936, Charlie Chaplin) - 4+

A great movie! The themes it handles are well done but i really loved the love story between Chaplin and Goddard. Very compelling and Goddard is absolutely gorgeous!

[seanc]

Two watches yesterday. One that has been in the que for a long time and another that was a spur of the moment Netflix watch with my mom & dad.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/39/Leviathan_2014_poster.jpg/220px-Leviathan_2014_poster.jpg
3

Despite being bleak this was a rather easy watch. I was expecting more of an emotional punch after hearing all the reviews late last year. I like it but was expecting much more.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cf/God%27s_Not_Dead.jpg
0.5

Every couple of years I watch a Christian film to remind me why I don't watch Christian films. They are basically Disney channel movies for the Christian crowd. It always amazes me how well they are liked by believers. The scripts are horrible, there is absolutely no nuance in the characters. All the plot points are contrived and unrealistic. The cinematography is as bland as...well a Disney channel show. Half a star because it has two songs in it that I like.

[Citizen Rules]

I've seen a couple Christian organization made films, that were pretty decent. I've seen others that were pretty poorly made. The last good one I watched was:

Alleged (2010) about the famous Scopes 'Monkey Trial' where a teacher is arrested in Tennessee for trying to teach evolution in 1925. The production values were like a made for TV movie, good but not great. The take on the Scopes evolution trial was interesting as the media is portrayed as stirring the pot and causing the problems. All movies slant history one way or another and I thought this was at least an interesting film with and interesting view point....Has anybody seen this?
http://godawa.com/images/AllegedPoster.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

Wow... I thought God's Not Dead was okay for what it was. Incredibly flawed and hamfisted like you said, but not half a popcorn bad. I gave Termonator Genisys a higher rating...

Then again if I want a movie that has a message of faith in it I generally recommend Ben-Hur or The Ten Commandments.

[seanc]

I've seen a couple Christian organization made films, that were pretty decent. I've seen others that were pretty poorly made. The last good one I watched was:

Alleged (2010) about the famous Scopes 'Monkey Trial' where a teacher is arrested in Tennessee for trying to teach evolution in 1925. The production values were like a made for TV movie, good but not great. The take on the Scopes evolution trial was interesting as the media is portrayed as stirring the pot and causing the problems. All movies slant history one way or another and I thought this was at least an interesting film with and interesting view point....Has anybody seen this?
http://godawa.com/images/AllegedPoster.jpg

Haven't heard of it Citizen. I may have to check it out.

[rauldc14]

I think Ben-Hur is the best of those types of movies that I've seen. I've been meaning to REWATCH it too.

[Citizen Rules]

I actually seen a movie last night that had a strong message about faith, humanity and the artistic spirit, The Agony and the Ecstasy. I didn't expect it to be so good...It wasn't your typical sword and costume historical epic....Instead it deeply focused on Michelangelo struggle to complete the Sistine Chapel and his conflicts with Pope Julius II. Very impressive, rating_4_5

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[seanc]

Wow... I thought God's Not Dead was okay for what it was. Incredibly flawed and hamfisted like you said, but not half a popcorn bad. I gave Termonator Genisys a higher rating...

Then again if I want a movie that has a message of faith in it I generally recommend Ben-Hur or The Ten Commandments.

Yeah, these new Christian movies are really quite a different thing than what your talking about. These movies are not just about people of faith, they are message movies. My biggest problem with them is you can't recognize anybody in them, it all feels so artificial. That goes for the portrayal of believers and unbelievers in the films.

[The Gunslinger45]

Yeah, these new Christian movies are really quite a different thing than what your talking about. These movies are not just about people of faith, they are message movies. My biggest problem with them is you can't recognize anybody in them, it all feels so artificial. That goes for the portrayal of believers and unbelievers in the films.

Tends to be very black and white. Kinda makes you wish Cecile B DeMille was still alive. And often times the message trumps the movie making process. You can have your message but the craft needs to be good too.

Then again I still think God's Not Dead was fine. Then again I saw The Omega Code 2: Meggido in theaters... I mean Gunny and Michael Biehn and Michael York can do better.

[cricket]

Punishment Park (1971)

4.5

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During the Vietnam War, groups of anti-government/draft dodger/protester types are brought to a sort of makeshift court after being arrested. They are allowed to have their say, and then are quickly sentenced. They are then given the option of completing their federal prison sentence, or going to Punishment Park. The Park means three days in the sweltering desert, where they are set free, and have 50 miles to walk to reach an American flag. They have a two hour head start on the police and National Gaurdsmen who will try to capture them, but if they reach the flag, their prison sentence will be taken away. Violence occurs. This is not an action movie; this is shot documentary style. The situations and acting all seem very real. It is very powerful and intense, and was controversial in it's time. It is a movie that is still very relevant today, and a movie that I would recommend to anyone.

http://www.cinefamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/punishmentpark4_website.jpg

[Mäx]

Reazione a catena (I, 1971, Mario Bava) - 2.5

Cinematography and soundtrack are great. Unfortunately, the movie isn't thrilling at all.

[dadgumblah]

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Fun, but not really funny movie about a daydreamer (Ben Stiller) who works at the Time/Life building processing pictures for an elusive photographer, and who provides some of the great photos for the cover of Life. His fantasies tend to get in the way of his day-to-day conversations and relationships with people. He is attracted to a co-worker (Kristen Wiig) but this movie is not exactly a romantic comedy. It's more of a man finding himself and what he wants out of life. He actually has adventures in foreign countries and the cinematography is lush and the countries are beautiful. For me, this was the best part of the film. Good acting from Stiller and Wiig and Adam Scott as a douche bag of a boss doing a corporate takeover. Much better film than I expected.

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4

John Wick (2014)

An almost non-stop action film with Keanu Reeves as the title character, out to get revenge on the young punk who kills his dog and steals his car. Yep, that's what he did. It may seem like a job for the police, except Wick is a former hitman who takes it personally when this crime is committed. Good support from the always great Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, Michael Nyqvist, Lance Reddick, and the beautiful Adrianne Palicki. Tough, hardhitting, and never dull stuff. A must for action film lovers.

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4

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

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The plot is too reliant on coincidence. Plenty of gore, though.

rating_3

[Nausicaä]

This was shown on television here tonight, so thought I'd take a look at this 'spoof':

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f6/A_Deadly_Adoption_Poster.jpg/540px-A_Deadly_Adoption_Poster.jpg

rating_2_5

[neiba]

Panic Room (David Fincher, 2002)

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My 8th Fincher's film (I just need to watch Alien 3 and Zodiac to complete his filmography, which I am expecing to do this week).
I read about this being the worst Fincher movie and I totally disagree! In my opinion this is among the top 4 films I've seen from him, especially because it doesn't become pretentious halfway through like Fight Club does.
It doesn't get into deep knowledge of each character and the plot is pretty simple. Its only goal is to thrill, and boy, mission accomplished.
We have Fincher's trademark dark atmosphere really well created, great acting especially by Foster, and a lot of insanely thrilling scenes (the slow motion one made me scream with excitement and adrenaline). This is like Fincher's homage to Hitchcock and the master would definitely be proud.

I'll probably right a more detailed review on this one.

rating_3_5+
(I'm using a more stric way of evaluating films; from now on just the ones who I think are masterpieces will receive 4 popcorns or higher. Films like this one can get 3,5+ at most, even though I'd rate it 4 or 4,5 for the fun I had)

[cricket]

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

2.5+

This is a movie for fans of the traditional musicals. That's not me, but I ended up enjoying it anyway. It didn't hurt that it was shorter than many of the other classic musicals I've seen.

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[cricket]

Dumplings (2004)

3.5-

A rich, aging actress goes to a woman whose dumplings are rumored to be like the fountain of youth. It turns to be true, and these dumplings are made from baby fetuses. This movie teaches in great detail the best ways to chop, serve, and consume these baby fetus dumplings. I also learned that first born and inbred baby dumplings are best, and the second trimester is the perfect time to feast. The woman's husband impregnates his mistress, adding to the fun. Some people may find this movie disgusting, but it is also darkly humorous. It is very well made, with excellent acting. Starring Bai Ling and directed by Fruit Chan, that's right, Fruit Chan.

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[seanc]

God Cricket. I repped that post before reading. That movie sounds repulsive.

[MovieGal]

God Cricket. I repped that post before reading. That movie sounds repulsive.

Its actually pretty cool... I enjoyed it..

[The Gunslinger45]

Wow that does sound dark. Like Johnathan Swift dark...

[MovieGal]

Wow that does sound dark. Like Johnathan Swift dark...

its a normal Asian horror film...

[mark f]

I guess Seven Brides for Seven Brothers stopped too soon - before the big production number where everyone made and ate their dumplings. Damn Hays Office.

[AdamUpBxtch]

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Reservoir Dogs (1992) 3.0

pretty good heist movie...well technically you don't see the actual heist in the movie but it was a good enough film. Not one of my favs from Tarantino though....

I liked the film overall but I didn't like the ending.....felt too clear cut for my liking.

[seanc]

Its actually pretty cool... I enjoyed it..

Cool huh, I think I'm fine with my geeky movies then.

[donniedarko]

Punishment Park (1971)

4.5

http://www.cinefamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/punishmentpark1_website.jpg

During the Vietnam War, groups of anti-government/draft dodger/protester types are brought to a sort of makeshift court after being arrested. They are allowed to have their say, and then are quickly sentenced. They are then given the option of completing their federal prison sentence, or going to Punishment Park. The Park means three days in the sweltering desert, where they are set free, and have 50 miles to walk to reach an American flag. They have a two hour head start on the police and National Gaurdsmen who will try to capture them, but if they reach the flag, their prison sentence will be taken away. Violence occurs. This is not an action movie; this is shot documentary style. The situations and acting all seem very real. It is very powerful and intense, and was controversial in it's time. It is a movie that is still very relevant today, and a movie that I would recommend to anyone.

http://www.cinefamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/punishmentpark4_website.jpg

I really need to watch this

[The Gunslinger45]

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5

[Gatsby]

Man Bites Dog used to be in my Top 10. Glad to know you love it as well, GS. :up: