Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[Emme]

Just watched American Beauty for the first time and I am so emotional and I hate/love this movie now.
Rate: A++

[Derek Vinyard]

Jurassic World (2015) - Colin Trevorrow

https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/jurassic-world.jpg?w=670&h=377&crop=1

- This is by far the best sequel/prequel of the original Jurassic Park movie. Highly entertaining and visually perfect I appreciate this flick and it worth the 124min of viewing. The Storyline and the ending dyno battle was epic. Bryce Dallas Howard is HOT.

3.5+

[MovieMeditation]

First movie watched in a while, since I broke off my movie-a-day back on June 16th.

Anyways, as I sort of predicted, this rewatch made my rating sneak a tiny bit up. By no means is it a perfect film, but if you buy into the fun it's one of the most adrenaline-fueled insane explosive action movies ever made. Holy crap what a ride. The last 30 minutes are still one of the best and most impressive action set-pieces I've seen. And I guess many set pieces in this film could be talked about in that way. Original review to be found here (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1323953#post1323953).

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4-

[dadgumblah]

Cleopatra Jones (1973)

Good actioner from exploitation director Jack Starrett (Race With the Devil, Slaughter). Tamara Dobson is Cleopatra Jones, a "Special Agent"---she flashes her credentials but it doesn't really say which division she works for---probably the DEA since she's going after drug-runners who are loading the streets with hard drugs. There are some good co-stars here; Bernie Casey as Cleo's love who runs a center to help people get off drugs; Antonio "Huggy Bear" Fargas as a local drug lord who tries to maintain his own army; and Shelley Winters as "Mommy," the head drug lord who controls everything. Lots of fistfights, gunfights, car chases, and especially Cleopatra using her karate skills to kick butt all through the movie. Great 70's era fun.

http://www.filmonpaper.com/site/media/2012/11/CleopatraJones_30x40_USA-5.jpg

3.5

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a6/Stonehearst_Asylum_poster.jpg

rating_3_5

[honeykid]

its a normal Asian horror film...

From what little I've seen, I agree. That's why it's fairly boring.

[honeykid]

Man Bites Dog used to be in my Top 10. Glad to know you love it as well, GS. :up:
Still is in my top 10 because it's quality. ;)

dadgumblah, take a look at Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold. I think I prefer it to the first, though it's been a while.

[RepentantSky]

When Marnie was there 5/5. This movie, it just, I don't know, it was so beautiful without relying on being sappy. I love the characters, I love the animation, I love the story, the ending was incredible, it was all around just enjoyable. There might have been a few moments where I wish things weren't so unsolved while the film was happening, but the way it wrapped it all up, I can't even believe how good that was. The last scene with Marnie in it was just so wonderful. When Marnie was there just might be one of Studio Ghibli's crowning achievements. It manages to create great emotions without making you feel like it's being forced, or sappy, or stereotypical or anything other than the amazingness that it was. I have not enjoyed an animated film like that since The Wind Rises, which just proves how wonderful Studio Ghibli is. That film was simply a treat to watch, and I loved every second of it.

[cricket]

The Equalizer (2014)

3.5-

Pretty run of the mill revenge/action/thriller except for the performances of Denzel Washington, who elevates any movie he's in, and Marton Csokas(below with Washington), who plays the main villain. We all know Washington is going to do his thing. The villain is effective because he effortlessly goes back and forth between calm and vicious. The downside of the movie is the action scenes, which are just so standard today. I miss the wow factor of movies like Die Hard and Aliens. If a movie goes big, it's a superhero or transformers type movie. There seems to be not much in-between in recent years. The best parts of this movie are the verbal face-offs and cat and mouse. It gets a little long in the end, but I enjoyed this.

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[the samoan lawyer]

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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Thoughts posted in HoF thread...soon.

rating_4_5

Seconds (1966)

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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.

rating_4+

Especially glad you liked Seconds Gats. I was exactly the same, on repeat viewings its got a 5 from me.

[Tugg]

I thought "The Equalizer" and "John Wick" were totally one sided movies. You have a guy with one reason for revenge going around and shooting all the bad guys. These movies had no room to be good or bad because of lack of complexity. "John Wick" was slightly better, because it made less effort on moral level and stuck to being plain shootout.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Quite brilliant. Curtis and Lancaster put in outstanding performances and some of the best dialog ive seen. Could have watched this for hours on end.

4.5

[Gatsby]

Especially glad you liked Seconds Gats. I was exactly the same, on repeat viewings its got a 5 from me.
Woah, just noticed its in your Top 10. That was a surprise, made me look even more forward to the revisit. :)

[Tugg]

Chappie rating_3


Ex Machina rating_0_5


Avengers: Age of Ultron rating_4


Age of Adeline rating_3_5


Mad Max: Fury Road rating_5


Return to Sender rating_0_5

[False Writer]

American Psycho (2000)

Overall a pretty fun movie but I had a couple gripes. The biggest one is that I really wasn't a fan of Christian Bale's character, he came across as just annoying most of the time as opposed to the cool sadistic sociopath I thought he was gonna be. He did have a couple funny quirks though like the business cards and "I gotta return some videotapes" line. It also doesn't help that I'm just not a huge Christian Bale fan to begin with, I mean he's okay and I don't hate him or anything but I've just never been too crazy about any movie I've seen him in.

The other gripe is that I felt the ending was a little underwhelming, but don't want to spoil that for any who haven't seen it yet.

There are plenty of positives though, a lot of the violence and craziness this film is known for is pretty well-done; the plot itself is pretty good also, I just think that if I liked the leading performance a bit more this is a movie I would've loved, not just liked.

rating_3_5

[matt72582]

Stand By Me - 6/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/74/Stand_By_Me_1986_American_Theatrical_Release_Poster.jpg

[cricket]

Freaks (1932)

4.5-

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Thoughts posted in the 7th Hall of Fame thread.

[Mäx]

On the Waterfront (USA, 1954, Elia Kazan) - 3.5+

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

Chappie rating_3
Ex Machina rating_0_5


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[Tugg]

[/left]
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If I hated a movie, I will rate it accordingly.

[BrowningIdentity]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: 4/10 - Wasn't a good movie, but it launched a good tv series.

Spirited Away: 10/10 - I've finally gotten to watch a Miyazaki film, and I realize how much I've been missing out on!

[mojofilter]

https://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/6/b70-3225






The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966)


Believe it or not, this was the first time for me watching this western classic.


The best thing about the movie is the cinematography and the music. The acting, particularly by Eli Wallach as the Ugly, is brilliant.


The final showdown between Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Wallach was worth the 3 hours.


4

[Steve Freeling]

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5

[bluedeed]

[/LEFT]
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Ex Machina was pretty awful, bro.

[Lucas]

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Hiroshima Mon Amour 4.5-

[seanc]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ce/Smith_goes.jpg/220px-Smith_goes.jpg
2.5

Really wanted to love this. I thought I had seen it in social studies class in high school but I think it was probably just certain scenes. There are two or three scenes in this movie that are really special but besides those it really didn't do a whole lot for me. Even the Stewart charisma that I love so much seemed to be dulled quite a bit for a lot of the film.

[Derek Vinyard]

I absolutely hated Pain and Gain :shrug:

Watch it as a comedy... not a drama because it's completely hilarious especially The Rock on cocaine

[cricket]

The Band Wagon (1953)

2.5

I was enjoying this classic musical a bit, it's fun and lively with nice vivid color, but then it put me to sleep. I couldn't get back into it afterwards. Recommended for musical fans.

http://theblondeatthefilm.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/band-wagon-astaire-arcade-dance.jpg

[mark f]

You sure it wasn't something else that put you to sleep?

[cricket]

Well, I did mow the lawn beforehand:D

[neiba]

Zodiac (David Fincher, 2007)

http://wonderfulcinema.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/2007-zodiac-movie-film-cinema-poster-art-e1393609148857.jpg

A true story about a serial killer told by one the best directors of the thriller genre.
It's not an easy watch: it's over 2 and a half hours and the script is insanely dense, immersing the viewer with new information every minute! The closer we think we are from catching the killer, the more excited we are and with every dead end we get has disappointed as the main characters... The last 40 minutes are great!
I loved the time references used in the whole film, never letting the viewer get lost or forgetting this was a long investigation.
The atmosphere isn't so heavy as in other Fincher movies but that is a good thing: with so much information a heavier atmosphere would be too much to stand! The camera work and cinematography are great, as always and the huge cast has a lot of known faces, all performing quite well!
This is by far the most complex Fincher film and probably one of his few truly masterpieces but I believe I need a couple more rewatches!

3.5

[Citizen Rules]

Cricket try some double shot espresso before watching your next musical;) (just joking)
It's OK you didn't care much for The Band Wagon. I didn't like this next movie and I'm sure most love it and will tell me I'm wrong.....

http://www.emmetsburg.lib.ia.us/images/movies-posters/nashville-poster/image_preview

Didn't like it, I didn't like Altman before and now I really don't like him. I don't know what people see in it, oh well, each to his own I guess.

[Derek Vinyard]

Zodiac (David Fincher, 2007)

http://wonderfulcinema.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/2007-zodiac-movie-film-cinema-poster-art-e1393609148857.jpg

A true story about a serial killer told by one the best directors of the thriller genre.
It's not an easy watch: it's over 2 and a half hours and the script is insanely dense, immersing the viewer with new information every minute! The closer we think we are from catching the killer, the more excited we are and with every dead end we get has disappointed as the main characters... The last 40 minutes are great!
I loved the time references used in the whole film, never letting the viewer get lost or forgetting this was a long investigation.
The atmosphere isn't so heavy as in other Fincher movies but that is a good thing: with so much information a heavier atmosphere would be too much to stand! The camera work and cinematography are great, as always and the huge cast has a lot of known faces, all performing quite well!
This is by far the most complex Fincher film and probably one of his few truly masterpieces but I believe I need a couple more rewatches!

3.5




TOO LOWWWWW !!!!! my second favorite of Fincher

[neiba]

TOO LOWWWWW !!!!! my second favorite of Fincher

The more I think about it, the more I like it! I'm sure my rating will go higher with one more watch but I have to be mentally prepared for it! :p

[edarsenal]

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Jupiter Ascending 3 It wasn't THAT bad, wasn't too good, but..... but, stilll..... etc.


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The Affairs of Annabel 1938 3.5 a young lucille ball showing her comedic chops that would later send her to stardom.


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Mad Max: Road Fury 4.5 SOOO damn happy I went to the theater to watch this adrenaline rush.


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(MULTIPLE REWATCH) Despicable Me 2 4.5 Ahhh, Minions; they do the trouble-making child within me, good

[Nope1172]

https://telstarmedia.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/when-harry-met-sally-poster.jpg?w=680
3.5
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3

[Steve Freeling]

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rating_5

[Nostromo87]

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TITANIC (1997)

every night in my dreams, i see you, i feel you. that is how i know you go on.
far across the distance, and spaces between us, blah blah !
near, far, wherever you are, blah blah blah blah !
you're here ! there's nothing I fear ! blah blah blah !
Best movie of the 90's. Well, except for Batman & Robin (1997) & GoldenEye (1995)

Rating: 4+ 8.5 / 10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHG2oizTlpY

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[grampaglasses]

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Silence of the Lambs

Started noticing the way the camera works in this movie. Lots of POV stuff.

5

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Mean Girls 2

The **** is this ****.

0

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Scream
While A Nightmare on Elm Street is more interesting, this one's all right.
3.5

[Mäx]

Some Like it Hot (USA, 1959, Billy Wilder) - 4

Always fun to watch.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/The_Book_of_Life_%282014_film%29_poster.jpg

rating_2_5

[the samoan lawyer]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/07/Crossfire213.jpg/220px-Crossfire213.jpg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Crossfire213.jpg)
Crossfire (1947)

Robert Ryan is great in this entertaining noir. I didn't love it but its a reminder that I really should watch more noir.

3.5+

[Nemanja]

The Flim-Flam Man (1967) 3.5

http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/CoverArtUnverified/32211.jpg

[Gatsby]

Ivan's Childhood (1962)

http://i.imgur.com/L7QEW4m.jpg

4

[Pewieptete]

Legend (1985)

I had seen this movie before when I was younger but didn't remember anything. I tried watching it hand had to turn it off. It's not bad but it's just...hoaky. Ridley Scott may be one of the best visual directors ever, but damn he can't write dialoug. The human elements of a lot of his movies fall flat, and boy was it ever goofy in this movie. I found myself laughing almost immediately and had to stop. Tom Cruise before he was famous playing basically Peter Pan broke it for me. Don't get me wrong, visually this movie is spectacular, and it has probably the greatest devil costume ever conceived by man. But if you're looking for story, skip this one.

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

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2.5:shrug:

[Mr Minio]

The Wicker Man (1973) - rating_4

http://i.guim.co.uk/static/w-460/h--/q-95/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2013/9/24/1380031796942/Christopher-Lee-in-The-Wi-010.jpg

- He brought you up to be a pagan!
- A heathen, conceivably, but not, I hope, an unenlightened one.

Advantages:
- scarier than most other horrors
- good acting
- Christopher Lee is great as Lord Summerisle
- some memorable quotes
- horrific ending

Disadvantages:
- no bees
- no bear costume
- no Cage goofiness

[Nope1172]

Rewatch on the big screenhttps://classicfilmaficionados.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/citizen-kane2.jpg5

[neiba]

Alien 3 - Special Edition (David Fincher, 1992)

http://adventureamigos.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/alien3post.jpg

And so I conclude David Fincher's filmography. The same way as with Nolan, Kubrick and Aronofsky it finished with their debut movie.
There's a lot of great stuff in here but it's almost impossible to don't compare it to the first one, and in that comparison it's hard for any horror movie to win. However, I believe this one is better than the second one, for two reasons: it's almost impossible to write a worst script than the one of Cameron's Aliens and Fincher is simply a better director than James Cameron, and he proves that on his debut.
The good points: the ability to create incredibly tense atmospheres was already there, and the suspense is there from the moment one, making this very interesting to watch even having a lot less scary moments than the other two movies of the trilogy.
Sigourney Weaver is always great to watch and on this movie I found his perfomance the best of the whole trilogy (this new looks actually works wonderfully!). The whole Ripley carrying the Queen was a very nice touch and the ending was perfectly executed!
The bad points: the whole crazy guy freeing the Alien after the first act seemed pointless.
The new Alien didn't exactly scared me, especially because it didn't save any hostages to lay eggs on, which I believe is the scariest thing of the whole concept, so the lack of a Queen made me lost a bit of interest.
The CGI's of the Alien are pretty bad, though I understand it's 1992...
Finally, it's not the first one... It doesn't create that claustrophobic sensation that stayed with me for days after watching Ridley Scott's masterpiece for the first time.

rating_3-

[cricket]

My Night at Maud's (1969)

3.5

My third film from director Rohmer after La Collectionneuse and Clare's Knee, and I've felt very similar about all three. Unremarkable characters have unremarkable conversations, mostly about love. Except that, with these characters being on each other's level and the way they respond to one another, the unremarkable dialogue becomes fairly remarkable in the context of their limited stories. This movie has a very small cast, basically featuring only four characters, and all four performances are excellent. All three of these movies are beautifully filmed, although this one doesn't have the beautiful outdoor scenery of the other two. Rohmer's movies have crept up on me just at the moments that I thought I had lost interest. These are also movies that leave me thinking a little bit after they're over.

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[mark f]

So you had some caffeine to stay awake this time?

[bluedeed]

*Gene Hackman "paint drying" gif*

[cricket]

So you had some caffeine to stay awake this time?

2 iced coffees, 4 sugars per.

And a V8:p

[mojofilter]

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Terminator Genisys (2015)


The good thing about this sequel is the return of Arnold. The re-enactment scenes of the 1984 original film were pretty cool. However, the many twists and non-stop explosions did not serve the series too well. Even Arnold, after a while, becomes a tired version of his old self- despite the references to his age, some of which are comedic, and the plot's justification for a machine appearing as an old man.


The other actors in the film, Jason Clarke playing John Connor, Emilia Clarke playing Sarah Conner (not sure if they are actually related in real life), and Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese don't seem to have an emotional grab of the audience the way Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, and -dare I say -Edward Furlong had in the previous installments. J.K. Simmons, the recent Oscar winner for Whiplash, is criminally underused in the film, and his role and performance are trivial.


My final verdict: somewhat entertaining and nostalgic 2 hour roller coaster ride, with too many plot twists that become tedious, but, overall, a disservice to the Terminator franchise and what James Cameron established in the first 2 classic films.


rating_2_5


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Ted 2 (2015)


The first Ted was funny, obscene, and original, but flawed.


The second Ted is more of the same, but a little less funny.


I'm not sure if Amanda Seyfried was the right choice to replace Mila Kunis. And Mark Wahlberg's comedic chops have worn out.


rating_3

[MovieGal]

The Wicker Man (1973) - rating_4

http://i.guim.co.uk/static/w-460/h--/q-95/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2013/9/24/1380031796942/Christopher-Lee-in-The-Wi-010.jpg

- He brought you up to be a pagan!
- A heathen, conceivably, but not, I hope, an unenlightened one.

Advantages:
- scarier than most other horrors
- good acting
- Christopher Lee is great as Lord Summerisle
- some memorable quotes
- horrific ending

Disadvantages:
- no bees
- no bear costume
- no Cage goofiness

I wish I could rep you more than once... You know this is my favorite film and to me... the ending was not horrific.. :p

[cricket]

I wish I could rep you more than once... You know this is my favorite film and to me... the ending was not horrific.. :p

I just noticed you changed your top 10. Pretty in Pink, you? Hahahaha

[MovieGal]

I just noticed you changed your top 10. Pretty in Pink, you? Hahahaha

You never go to the Chill Club so of course you would not hear me talk about it...

Yeah, its my favorite movie from when I was a teen...

My friend (movie buddy) made me upset once.. so I made him watch that with me... he was born in 1980 so this film was one he hadnt seen before... he loved it! James Spader is such a d*ck in that film!! I love Jon Cryer.. he's a comic in that film... I can relate to many things that Andi went through.. because my school was very similar to that.

[cricket]

I saw Pretty in Pink at the movies with a bunch of my buddies. We must've looked real cool.

[MovieGal]

I saw Pretty in Pink at the movies with a bunch of my buddies. We must've looked real cool.

hey back in the 80s.. Im sure you did look cool!

[Citizen Rules]

I'm just misunderstood:rolleyes: but whatever!
http://media.giphy.com/media/W8ewoSkd2nYGs/giphy.gif

[mark f]

*Gene Hackman "paint drying" gif*
My comment was in reference to his falling asleep during The Band Wagon although he was enjoying it.

[MovieGal]

I'm just misunderstood:rolleyes: but whatever!
http://media.giphy.com/media/W8ewoSkd2nYGs/giphy.gif

lol CR.. we talk about PiP alot dont we???

[Citizen Rules]

Ha, all of the human arch types are in PIP. I guess thats true for Breakfast Club as well.

[MovieGal]

Ha, all of the human arch types are in PIP. I guess thats true for Breakfast Club as well.

yeah and we talk about that one too!

[The Gunslinger45]

I'm just misunderstood:rolleyes: but whatever!
http://media.giphy.com/media/W8ewoSkd2nYGs/giphy.gif

And then he grew up to become Ultron. :D

[Steve Freeling]

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5

[False Writer]

'71 (2014)

Been wanting to get my hands on this one for a while. Tense and gripping with excellent pacing, very good acting and a gritty atmosphere makes this an outstanding viewing experience. I highly recommend it!

4.5

[dadgumblah]

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975)

Tamara Dobson is back in the follow-up to the first Cleopatra Jones movie and surpasses it although the original was good stuff. This one is obviously bigger-budgeted than the first and has international locales going for it and bigger sets. In this one, Cleo's two friends from the first film, the Johnson brothers, are undercover but get caught by Stella Stevens and her goons, who run all the drugs in Hong Kong (just like Shelley Winters in the first ran all the drugs in L.A.). Cleo makes the scene in Hong Kong and teams up with Ni Tien as a local agent, and the two make a super duo. This almost plays like a James Bond movie with the exotic locations, huge palace casino, chases through the city on motorcycle and by car, gunfights, swordfights, and one huge finale set-piece shootout in the casino. They've upped the ante in this one and it's all the better for it.

http://www.fastweb.be/billybop/REVIEWS/cleopatra_jones_the_casino/cleopatra_jones_the_casino_3.jpg

4

Into the Woods (2014)

Musical that mixes a lot of famous fairy tales together with the story of a witch who wants something from everybody but she won't say what. There are three days to get all the "ingredients" together so the race is on. And of course, everybody sings along the way. From everything I've heard people say about this movie, I was expecting a total disaster and it's far from that. It's far from a classic also. But, it is an entertaining movie if you're in the mood for it. Everybody surprisingly has a decent voice and the story does have a twist in the second half. Meryl Streep, of course, steals the show in her Oscar-nominated role. This all ends up being something I'm glad I saw but I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again. Still, it's decent.

http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Into_the_Woods-763837529-large.jpg

3

[honeykid]

However, I believe this one is better than the second one, for two reasons: it's almost impossible to write a worst script than the one of Cameron's Aliens and Fincher is simply a better director than James Cameron, and he proves that on his debut.
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[neiba]

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Not sure if that pic means you agree or if you think Top Gun a worst script than Aliens! :p

[honeykid]

Top Gun is better than Aliens in every way. :yup:

[neiba]

I still haven't watched it, hence the question! :p

But I'm glad you agree with me! xD

HEY EVERYONE, ME AND HONEYKID ARE AGREEING ON A MOVIE! :D

[the samoan lawyer]

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The Trial (1962)

A difficult one for me to rate. I felt the narrative was quite hard to follow and at times I was lost and completely out of my depth. Or was this exactly what Welles was aiming for? Was this exactly how Josef K felt? Either way, fair dues to Welles because this is definately one film that is impossible to get out of your head. I would go as far to say that its quite possibly one of the most visually stunning films ive ever seen. Long takes, shadows and the lighting all executioned to perfection makes this nightmarish, surrealistic, paranoid mindf*$k of a trip so impressive.

Also, Perkins was so brilliantly casted too. It really did not feel that he was acting at all. He gave the perfect performance of a man trapped in a bleak and disorientated world.

With The Trial, there is probably so much that I have missed or not understood that it is one that I need to go back to as I'm sure my rating will only go higher. (even writing about this now has made me like it more)

4++

[Nausicaä]

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rating_4

[Gatsby]

Top Gun is better than Aliens in every way. :yup:
Aliens 4.5
Top Gun 1.5

:yup:

[The Gunslinger45]

Aliens 4.5
Top Gun 1.5

:yup:

I say your rating of Top Gun is a tad low. I rate it a 3 myself. But Aliens is a way better movie.

[Callum]

Big Hero 6 (Don Hall & Chris Williams, 2014)

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Boring story, about 27 twists, and an hour and ten minutes of nothing but awful conversations, overlong montage/training sequences and a guy flying around on a robot. Haven't got to much to say about the film, it is what it is, a boring film about robots. It doesn't surprise me that it won an Oscar.

rating_1_5

[Nemanja]

Macario (1960) 4

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[Colors]

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Pretty ridiculous at points, but it's the awesome and fun to watch kind of ridiculous. Also pretty funny.

4

[Mäx]

Du zhan Drug War (VRC/HK, 2012, Johnnie To) - 3.5+

A very solid crime movie, beautifully shot. The finale is great!

[gbgoodies]

Into the Woods (2014)

Musical that mixes a lot of famous fairy tales together with the story of a witch who wants something from everybody but she won't say what. There are three days to get all the "ingredients" together so the race is on. And of course, everybody sings along the way. From everything I've heard people say about this movie, I was expecting a total disaster and it's far from that. It's far from a classic also. But, it is an entertaining movie if you're in the mood for it. Everybody surprisingly has a decent voice and the story does have a twist in the second half. Meryl Streep, of course, steals the show in her Oscar-nominated role. This all ends up being something I'm glad I saw but I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again. Still, it's decent.

http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Into_the_Woods-763837529-large.jpg

3


The movie Into the Woods was good, but if you really want to see a great version of Into the Woods, watch the 1991 "American Playhouse" version. It's available on DVD, and it's much better.

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[Derek Vinyard]

Fincher is simply a better director than James Cameron, and he proves that on his debut.

Totally agree

[Derek Vinyard]

Aliens 4.5
Top Gun 1.5

:yup:

Alien is a 4+ for me because the directing is awesome, the alien is great and the whole movie is very creepy
Aliens is a 2.5 it's a weak sequel and I find it boring at some point..
Alien 3 is 3 because it's more horror and it actually has some tense scenes..

[Lucas]

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Eternity and a Day 4

The comparison has already been made a trillion times probably, but this is essentially a companion piece to Wild Strawberries and Ikiru. Following a man during his final days as he comes to terms with the inevitability of his demise. This film isn't nearly as bleak as it sounds, as it is rather hopeful in a sense. This type of film certainly resonates with me as everyone will unfortunately come face to face with eternity. Terrifying thought huh? Bruno Ganz is just a brilliant actor, nothing more need be said. His performance here is just perfect, probably the best I've seen from him. This is definitely a film every person should check out in their lifetime, even if the subject matter seems too "heavy". I think if the viewer invests in the film they will be rewarded. I'll definitely be coming back to this one over my life, it will probably speak to me even more as I get older.

[Mr Minio]

I'm glad you liked it, but TOO LOW! xD

[Lucas]

I'm glad you liked it, but TOO LOW! xD

It didn't have enough explosions.

[Mr Minio]

Toutes les nuits [Every Night] (2001)
dir. Eugène Green

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De Palma is modern Hitchcock.
Green is modern Bresson.

Bresson likes to show hands.
Green likes to show feet.

The guy is incredible. Just like another great film director, Wakamatsu, he never went to a film school. He just imagined everything. Every scene, every movement and wrote about it, but what he wrote was in no way a movie script, it was more like a book. Well, you can see the guy is not too experienced, because he wants the actors to look into the camera! (Chris Marker's Sans Soleil touching words come to mind: How do you tell people I'm making a documentary movie, recording them, but that they can't look into the camera?), but this actually works! So if you're not supposed to do something, but it works, do it! Well, at least in terms of cinema. Don't commit crime!

The acting is very theatrical and has something of Bresson's models to it. The actors don't speak, they recite. However, all three main actors were great and far from just being dummies like in Bresson cinema. Also, I fell in love with Christelle Prot, who is nothing else, but beautiful.

The movie shows lifes of two friends. It starts when they're 17 to follow through 12 another years. One can see how different they are (and are becoming) - almost reverse. In this sense the film feels like a Hollywood epic that shows the passage of time, but in no way is epic (which is not a bad thing) and completely in no way hollywoodish (which is pretty good for an Arthouse Mafia member like me). Sometimes the men meet, but most of the time they correspond using letters, which is an incredible way of telling the story. The cinematography is outstanding, but very minimalistic and austere (Green's fascination with Bresson abides). I found out the guy didn't stop after his debut and made some other films featuring same actors (and actress!). I just have to watch them.

rating_4_5

[Mr Minio]

It didn't have enough explosions. The cinematography gave me an explosion. In my pants!

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

The cinematography gave me an explosion. In my pants!
The same happens to every member of this forum when I log on.:cool:

[matt72582]

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The Trial (1962)

A difficult one for me to rate. I felt the narrative was quite hard to follow and at times I was lost and completely out of my depth. Or was this exactly what Welles was aiming for? Was this exactly how Josef K felt? Either way, fair dues to Welles because this is definately one film that is impossible to get out of your head. I would go as far to say that its quite possibly one of the most visually stunning films ive ever seen. Long takes, shadows and the lighting all executioned to perfection makes this nightmarish, surrealistic, paranoid mindf*$k of a trip so impressive.

Also, Perkins was so brilliantly casted too. It really did not feel that he was acting at all. He gave the perfect performance of a man trapped in a bleak and disorientated world.

With The Trial, there is probably so much that I have missed or not understood that it is one that I need to go back to as I'm sure my rating will only go higher. (even writing about this now has made me like it more)

rating_4++

It's very claustrophobic. There's always guilt in the air with fear. Even in the courtroom, notice how overcrowded it was to show more anxiety. Going from one room to the next (his neighbor). Sounds like Welles wanting to making bureaucracy in of itself guilty, even when there's no "charge". It's not a film I would consider enjoyable. I also attribute Orson being a magician with allusions and illusions.

[MovieMeditation]

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

Didn't like it except for a few highlights here and there. But that church scene though! Daym!

2-

[seanc]

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

Didn't like it except for a few highlights here and there. But that church scene though! Daym!

2-

I have no interest in Kingsman but I might have to see it just because of that scene. I don't think I have seen anyone mention the movie without mentioning that scene.

[honeykid]

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

Didn't like it except for a few highlights here and there. But that church scene though! Daym!

2-

I liked it more than that, but none of it really excited me, including the church scene. I just don't do CGI blood and bullets or modern fight scenes. :shrug:

[MovieMeditation]

I liked it more than that, but none of it really excited me, including the church scene. I just don't do CGI blood and bullets or modern fight scenes. :shrug:
When talking about CGI...

It was downright AWFUL!! 81 million dollar budget and the CGI looks like something out of Syfy channel.

But yeah, I don't really do that overly cgi'd stuff either. Mad Max: Fury Road type of explosive action and Raid type of fight scenes, then I'm down. Oh, and Mad Max for that one fight scene too, beats every one of them in Kingsman.

[Gatsby]

I have no interest in Kingsman but I might have to see it just because of that scene. I don't think I have seen anyone mention the movie without mentioning that scene.
In an interview Matthew Vaughn described the scene as a "the Oldboy corridor fight scene in a classy, British way". I think you'll like it Sean. But the whole movie you'll probably hate. :(

[edarsenal]

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(Rewatch) The French Connection 1971 4 Been AGES since I watched this. Had forgotten that the detective; Eddie Eggan (sp?) that this is based on, actually plays Hackman's boss in the movie. Very cool.


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(COUNTLESS REWATCH) The Three Musketeers 1973 5 I just LOOOVE this version of all the ones out there. From start to finish, the action, the witty dialogue (especially the whispered remarks made between servants) the fight scenes. . . every-frickin-thing.

[edarsenal]

Forgot one,

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Croupier 4+ This is directed by Mike Hodges who wrote and directed the original Get Carter.
I'd been very interested in this one for a rather long time, having no idea about the director, and after seeing another of his films; I'll Sleep When I'm Dead last year, I grew even more intrigued until, finally, I got an opportunity to watch this and was pretty damn pleased with the style and feel of this noir-esque, dialogue driven bit of cinema with a dark turn.
I wouldn't call it intense and it does move on a more relaxed speed, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Having already been prepared for the slow movement of the film after seeing SWID previously.

[cricket]

The Trial (1962)

2.5+

Maybe a little too surreal for me, although it kind of reminded me of a couple movies I really like, Playtime and Seconds. I liked the premise, and I was kept fairly interested throughout, although that interest started to wane as it went along. I've heard a lot about the look of the movie, and that's certainly true. I think it's a movie you have to focus on and be in the right frame of mind for, and maybe I just wasn't tonight. I think it's worth trying at least once, although I think repeat viewings would be beneficial.

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[Cole416]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/Collateral_(Movie).jpg

Collateral (2004) - 3.5-

Thought the Club scene was great, but most of it including Foxx's acting was just OK. Cruise did very well though, as this is probably my favorite Michael Mann film.

[Cole416]

When talking about CGI...

It was downright AWFUL!! 81 million dollar budget and the CGI looks like something out of Syfy channel.

But yeah, I don't really do that overly cgi'd stuff either. Mad Max: Fury Road type of explosive action and Raid type of fight scenes, then I'm down. Oh, and Mad Max for that one fight scene too, beats every one of them in Kingsman.

Both movies suck :shrug:

[AverageWhiteKid]

Both movies suck :shrug:

:coleman:

[Cole416]

:coleman:
Woops, can't say anything about "The Raid".. but I meant Mad Max: FR and Kingsmen.

[The Gunslinger45]

Woops, can't say anything about "The Raid".. but I meant Mad Max: FR and Kingsmen.

You are lucky I like you dude... ;)

[The Gunslinger45]

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Probably my favorite live action musical from the Golden Age of Musicals. Though I admit my favorite musicals are usually animated and or involve time warps and sweet transvestites. But Even taking into account those films Singin' In the Rain is still in my top ten favorite musicals. Gene Kelly is a legend, Debbie is adorable, and Donald O'Conner is hilarious. And together they breath to life a great movie. Plus I am a sucker for movies that involve the behind the scenes of show business in some way. From the dark and mysterious atmosphere of Mulholland Drive, the delusional (and also dark) tale in Sunset Blvd, to the chaotic and hilarious Tropic Thunder. Singin' in the Rain marks Hollywood's move from the silent era to the talkies. Thus changing the medium of cinema forever. Light hearted, funny, and full of fantastic songs and dances. A great film indeed. Have been a huge fan ever since I saw it in film class years ago.

4.5

[Tugg]

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) rating_0_5 , it was awful. Too much violence for violence's sake and no substance. Apart from promising beginning, there was nothing I liked. And Samuel L Jackson looked like he was from horror film.

[dadgumblah]

The movie Into the Woods was good, but if you really want to see a great version of Into the Woods, watch the 1991 "American Playhouse" version. It's available on DVD, and it's much better.

Thanks, GBG! I'll definitely check it out.

[Gatsby]

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) rating_0_5 , it was awful. Too much violence for violence's sake and no substance. Apart from promising beginning, there was nothing I liked. And Samuel L Jackson looked like he was from horror film.
What other films would you give a 0.5?

Personally I don't understand how someone can give Kingsman half a star, even if he/she disliked it.

[Tugg]

Insurgent (2015) rating_3

[AverageWhiteKid]

Insurgent (2015) rating_3

There is no possible way I can believe that someone would give something like Kingsmen a half star, and then go and give one of the most generic ****** tween movies on the market right now 3 stars. Would love to hear what you liked about it so much.

[Tugg]

The Hangover 2 (2011) rating_0_5 So stupid and not funny.


This Is the End (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. Couldn't bare how deranged it was.


Kick- Ass 2 (2013) rating_0_5 So cruel and not funny.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.


Enemy (2013) rating_0_5 I didn't get it.


2013 was the worst year except for "Snowpiercer" and "Prisoners".

[Gatsby]

Really? Zero stars for Enemy and Wolf of Wall Street, the latter being one of the greatest film of the new decade? Ugh. :facepalm:

[AverageWhiteKid]

Really? Zero stars for Enemy and Wolf of Wall Street, the latter being one of the greatest film of the new decade? Ugh. :facepalm:

Pretty sure he is just giving these ratings so they upset people

[Tugg]

There is no possible way I can believe that someone would give something like Kingsmen a half star, and then go and give one of the most generic ****** tween movies on the market right now 3 stars. Would love to hear what you liked about it so much.
"Insurgent" was average, but worth watching. I will explain my rating system in other thread.


Why was it worth watching? Yes, it was full of clichés and boring at times, but there were times it managed to intrigue me. Some twists were all right.

[Tugg]

Really? Zero stars for Enemy and Wolf of Wall Street, the latter being one of the greatest film of the new decade? Ugh. :facepalm:

What is greatest for some, can be worst for others.
Pretty sure he is just giving these ratings so they upset people
I'm not trolling. I'll explain my rating system in other thread.

[Mäx]

I vitelloni (I/F, 1953, Federico Fellini) - rating_2_5

I don't get the love for this movie. Yeah, it's well made but really boring, as well.

Hayat Var (TR/GR/BG, 2008, Reha Erdem) - rating_2

Another really boring movie. The main protagonist wasn't interesting at all.

[MovieMeditation]

Woops, can't say anything about "The Raid".. but I meant Mad Max: FR and Kingsmen.
Well, I'm just creating a contrast here. Hate or love Mad Max: Fury Road, but you got to respect the fact that it was 85% practical work. And if you don't like the car meyhem, then at least the fight scene was done masterfully.

Go see The Raid and its sequel asap, what are you doing you noob!? :D

[doubledenim]

I'm not trolling. I'll explain my rating system in other thread.

Looking forward to that read.

[Cole416]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.


Enemy (2013) rating_0_5 I didn't get it.


2013 was the worst year except for "Snowpiercer" and "Prisoners".
Tugg, I'm gonna PM you a video to help explain Enemy. If you understand it more, it is much more respectable. I recommend that you rewatch the movie after viewing it.


Wolf of Wall Street though, don't know what to say. It was a black comedy that made him look like a badass until the ending. I think even if I hated it i'd give it a 3 just because they made quaaludes look f*cking awesome!

[Cole416]

Well, I'm just creating a contrast here. Hate or love Mad Max: Fury Road, but you got to respect the fact that it was 85% practical work. And if you don't like the car meyhem, then at least the fight scene was done masterfully.

Go see The Raid and its sequel asap, what are you doing you noob!? :D
I'm sorry, it's just me but I don't go to movies to respect action. I'm not a guy that goes to a movie to be wowed by action sequences tbh. I didn't see a clear story and I couldn't give 2 [inappropriate/removed] if Max died/survived or if Theron got away with everything. There didn't seem to be any tension as well, as if I knew what was going to happen before it actually happened.

EDIT: I sound like a jerk in this :p. I just wanted to get my point across :)

[Tugg]

Tugg, I'm gonna PM you a video to help explain Enemy. If you understand it more, it is much more respectable. I recommend that you rewatch the movie after viewing it.


Wolf of Wall Street though, don't know what to say. It was a black comedy that made him look like a badass until the ending. I think even if I hated it i'd give it a rating_3 just because they made quaaludes look f*cking awesome!
Well, maybe I was too harsh towards "Enemy" as I was watching to see what it was all about. I just didn't get the ending.


As for "The Wolf of wall Street", it's just an opinion and the way I rate.

[Cole416]

Well, maybe I was too harsh towards "Enemy" as I was watching to see what it was all about. I just didn't get the ending.


As for "The Wolf of wall Street", it's just an opinion and the way I rate.
Yeah I understand, and that movie you can love it or you can hate it. Just look at the critics, they were split on it. But, I really want you to watch the video. I had the same thoughts as you with Enemy (not nearly as harsh though) and then after I watched the explained video then rewatched it I was amazed.

[MovieMeditation]

I'm sorry, it's just me but I don't go to movies to respect action. I'm not a guy that goes to a movie to be wowed by action sequences tbh. I didn't see a clear story and I couldn't give 2 [inappropriate/removed] if Max died/survived or if Theron got away with everything. There didn't seem to be any tension as well, as if I knew what was going to happen before it actually happened.

EDIT: I sound like a jerk in this :p. I just wanted to get my point across :)
Respect was maybe the wrong word, I'm just speaking crafing quality movies in general. I like to go "wow" at action scenes, but it all comes down to how they are crafted (i.e. the actual talent ib making films) how they are filmed, edited and set-up.

I'm not one of those who would call the new Mad Max flawless in any way, but I think as an action movie through and through, it is masterfully done and a whole lot better than today's CGI messes. Just looking at the fight scene alone in Mad Max is beautiful cheography, perfect cuts and a fun and inventive set-up.

I could go on about its many flaws, but I always see a movie from what it is. I think it was quite clear Fury Road didn't go for story or dialogue, and therefore has its priorites straight on what it wants to accomplish. It would have been a 10/10 if it had all the elements it was missing, but I always think certain elements can outweigh others if the director makes it clear that it is so. That's not going to make me give it a perfect score, but it'll make me judge other elements a bit lighter.

[Cole416]

Respect was maybe the wrong word, I'm just speaking crafing quality movies in general. I like to go "wow" at action scenes, but it all comes down to how they are crafted (i.e. the actual talent ib making films) how they are filmed, edited and set-up.

I'm not one of those who would call the new Mad Max flawless in any way, but I think as an action movie through and through, it is masterfully done and a whole lot better than today's CGI messes. Just looking at the fight scene alone in Mad Max is beautiful cheography, perfect cuts and a fun and inventive set-up.

I could go on about its many flaws, but I always see a movie from what it is. I think it was quite clear Fury Road didn't go for story or dialogue, and therefore has its priorites straight on what it wants to accomplish. It would have been a 10/10 if it had all the elements it was missing, but I always think certain elements can outweigh others if the director makes it clear that it is so. That's not going to make me give it a perfect score, but it'll make me judge other elements a bit lighter.
It didn't try to be something it wasn't.. So I can respect that. I mean they were good action scenes, but I am not that guy like you are. :shrug:

If there was atleast somewhat of a story or some development with the characters I would have enjoyed it much more. Action movies like Die Hard and the Bourne films I mostly enjoyed because there was a story behind all the madness of the action. This, I found to be mindless stuff and that's just not for me.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://bluenred.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/catch-22a.jpg
Catch 22 (1970)

A rather disturbing story of an army pilot trying to convince his leaders that he is insane so that he can get out of his flying missions. However this happens to be totally hilarious and some of the situations some of the characters find themselves in is incredible. Such a great cast too.

4+

[Mr Minio]

The Hangover 2 (2011) rating_0_5 So stupid and not funny.


This Is the End (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. Couldn't bare how deranged it was.


Kick- Ass 2 (2013) rating_0_5 So cruel and not funny.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.


Enemy (2013) rating_0_5 I didn't get it.


2013 was the worst year except for "Snowpiercer" and "Prisoners". Boolean rating system!!!

[Tugg]

=It would have been a 10/10 if it had all the elements it was missing, but I always think certain elements can outweigh others if the director makes it clear that it is so.
It can go the other way too. If a movie makes some half- arsed attempts at something and fails, it diminishes the aspects it was supposed to be focused on. It is better when something is ignored entirely than it diminishing something that is well done.

[Tugg]

Boolean rating system!!!
My most common rating is 7, then 6, then 8.


If I was not to rate any movies 1/10, then there's no point of it. There might as well be only 9 rates.

[Cole416]

My most common rating is 7, then 6, then 8.


If I was not to rate any movies 1/10, then there's no point of it. There might as well be only 9 rates.
Did you get the profile comment I sent?

[earlsmoviepicks]

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I enjoyed this. A hotshot city lawyer goes back to his hometown to defend his curmudgeon judge-dad in a murder case. RDJ is great as RDJ, a wisecracking crackerjack lawyer. Lots of getting-to-know-his-estranged-family stuff. I liked Vera Farmiga too-- she always reminds me of the role of Andie MacDowell -- the standard pretty object of affection. It works. Leighton Meester is very cute as well. These 2 offset the grouchy-men vibe of the house. Dax Shepard has a fresh comic role that shaves off some heaviness. Vincent D'onofrio always adds some nice flavor. Pretty good watch overall. 4/5

[Tugg]

Did you get the profile comment I sent?
Yes, I did. Thank you.

[MovieMeditation]

It can go the other way too. If a movie makes some half- arsed attempts at something and fails, it diminishes the aspects it was supposed to be focused on. It is better when something is ignored entirely than it diminishing something that is well done.
That's basically part of what I'm saying, really. Also the reason I can give the new Mad Max a 4- without feeling stupid about it. But, I will say 10/10 in my personal book of ratings can't really be given to something that misses out on so many elements and basically does only one thing right, if I just put it in black and white here.

But yeah, everybody rate and view stuff differently, so I can't say I disagree with anybody in here.

[Cole416]

Yes, I did. Thank you. So, they both were the same guy in his sub consciousness. OK.
Spiders part is important too if you just shut it off before then

[Miss Vicky]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.


This is BS. Try actually watching movies before you rate them.

[Cole416]

This is BS. Try actually watching movies before you rate them.
I had to leave the theater with around 45 minutes left of Mad Max. I was that disgusted by it :(

I said before that I couldn't give a review though to be fair to the movie because I did that, but I did see enough for me to solidify my opinion on it.

[Miss Vicky]

I had to leave the theater with around 45 minutes left of Mad Max. I was that disgusted by it :(

Then your opinion of MM:FR is BS, too. :shrug:

I've seen movies I've otherwise enjoyed get ruined by a bad ending and movies I've hated get elevated to tolerable by a good ending. It's not fair for him to slap it with a 0.5 rating when he'd only seen 90 minutes of a 3 hour movie.

[Cole416]

Then your opinion of MM:FR is BS, too. :shrug:

I've seen movies I've otherwise enjoyed get ruined by a bad ending and movies I've hated get elevated to tolerable by a good ending. It's not fair for him to slap it with a 0.5 rating when he'd only seen 90 minutes of a 3 hour movie.
Well my opinion is always the right opinion so your opinion is invalid. Opinionception.

[Cole416]

I mean to you my opinion may be invalid, but I feel like I saw enough for me to know I did not like it. I was not interested in anything that was going on and since I didn't, the ending wouldn't mean anything to me.

[Camo]

I agree with MV if you've only seen 45 minutes of a 2 Hour film your opinion is invalid.

[Miss Vicky]

I mean to you my opinion may be invalid, but I feel like I saw enough for me to know I did not like it. I was not interested in anything that was going on and since I didn't, the ending wouldn't mean anything to me.

If you aren't enjoying a movie and choose to switch it off or leave the theater, that's your choice. But it's unfair and is a misrepresentation for anybody to discuss a film and give a rating of it on here when they haven't even bothered to watch the whole thing. It's not that hard to dedicate a few hours to a film.

There are plenty of well loved and well respected films that I hate, but if you see me giving a low rating to something or saying that I hate it, you can be assured that I've based my statements on the entire movie and not just a fraction of it.

[Mäx]

Calvary (IRL/GB, 2014, John Michael McDonagh) - rating_4+

One of my favourite movies of last year. It has great actors, a beautiful cinematography and soundtrack, an interesting story and lots and lots of great dialogue! Really looking forward to McDonagh's next movie ("War On Everyone").

[BlueLion]

There are plenty of well loved and well respected films that I hate, but if you see me giving a low rating to something or saying that I hate it, you can be assured that I've based my statements on the entire movie and not just a fraction of it.

Didn't you stop The Good the Bad and the Ugly halfway through as well?

[Miss Vicky]

There are plenty of well loved and well respected films that I hate, but if you see me giving a low rating to something or saying that I hate it, you can be assured that I've based my statements on the entire movie and not just a fraction of it.

Didn't you stop The Good the Bad and the Ugly halfway through as well?

No. I suffered through the whole thing.

[Thursday Next]

Won't be on your 60s list, then? :)

[Miss Vicky]

Won't be on your 60s list, then? :)

Definitely not. I voted for a different Leone film though.

[donniedarko]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior

That's the point

[Swan]

I had to leave the theater with around 45 minutes left of Mad Max. I was that disgusted by it :(

Around the 50 minute mark Christian Bale comes on screen as Patrick Bateman and saves the day. So you should have stayed. :D

[MovieMeditation]

I had to leave the theater with around 45 minutes left of Mad Max. I was that disgusted by it :(

I said before that I couldn't give a review though to be fair to the movie because I did that, but I did see enough for me to solidify my opinion on it.
Say what, so you didn't even finish it?

Damn. The best part is the last 30 minutes.

[Tugg]

That's the point
It all ends badly, doesn't it?

[Miss Vicky]

That's the point
It all ends badly, doesn't it?
Watch it and find out.

[Cole416]

Around the 50 minute mark Christian Bale comes on screen as Patrick Bateman and saves the day. So you should have stayed. :D

http://media.giphy.com/media/Qeo9S31SuTMpa/giphy.gif

[Cole416]

Say what, so you didn't even finish it?

Damn. The best part is the last 30 minutes.
More action porn? I'll find a free stream for it and suffer through it if it means so much.

[Thursday Next]

I can understand why somebody would find The Wolf of Wall Street morally repugnant. Sure, we're supposed to hate them for their despicable behaviour, but at the same time the film spends a lot of time finding this same behaviour entertaining. There are times when you're not sure whether the film is laughing at them or with them, the irony is so thin that I wonder whether at some points the film (and by extension we as the audience) becomes complicit in its misogyny, gay-bashing, dwarf throwing, and 'aren't drugs and excess actually really cool and hilarious' exploits. The fact that Belfort is making money out of this makes you wonder who is having the last laugh.

That said, I do think people ought to watch films all the way if their rating is going to have any meaning and value.

[Simseboy]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.


http://media.giphy.com/media/5VIjIJ9YO5lyU/giphy.gif

Your review is fairy dust, ITS NOT ****ING REAL!

[Cole416]

Around the 50 minute mark Christian Bale comes on screen as Patrick Bateman and saves the day. So you should have stayed. :D
Wait, what? I stayed for all but 45 mins. I smell a lie. :p

[Tugg]

Your review is fairy dust, ITS NOT ****ING REAL!
Tell me about it.

[Simseboy]

Tell me about it.

It's a fugazi. :cool:

[MovieMeditation]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.

This should've been you when you began to question whether you should get up and leave or not:

http://youtu.be/TP3m22Kzu0k

[Simseboy]

Hahaha we could sit all day and respond to that comment with gifs and videos, it would never bore me :D

[Nope1172]

http://fffmovieposters.com/wp-content/uploads/1445.jpg
4

[Iroquois]

Man, did I miss some Kingsman bashing? I should keep an eye on this thread more often. Also, yeah, while I understand wanting to stop a movie, I still reckon that you can't really rate it if you don't experience the whole thing.

As for the last movie I saw...

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - 0.5

Be sure to check the inevitable review.

[False Writer]

I'm sorry, it's just me but I don't go to movies to respect action. I'm not a guy that goes to a movie to be wowed by action sequences tbh. I didn't see a clear story and I couldn't give 2 [inappropriate/removed] if Max died/survived or if Theron got away with everything. There didn't seem to be any tension as well, as if I knew what was going to happen before it actually happened.

EDIT: I sound like a jerk in this :p. I just wanted to get my point across :)

Geez Cole, we're more different than I thought. I LOVE action sequences, and I LOVE Fury Road! :p

[mark f]

People actually want to read most of this stuff? This site is full of new people splashing the site with lists and reviews, and I don't know anything about them, except they seem to have questionable taste. Maybe they need to share more about themselves before I get overloaded with so many contradictions. Then again, maybe I shouldn't voice an opinion.

[MovieMeditation]

Hahaha we could sit all day and respond to that comment with gifs and videos, it would never bore me :D
We do this to Tugg and make him finish it!

https://ggtriple.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/wolf-of-wall-street-plane.gif?w=700

[Mr Minio]

The Wolf of Wall Street (Jesus, the first time I typed it, it was The Wolf of Grove Street - too much GTA: SA when I was a kid) is indeed a bad film, but half a star is too low. Not to mention you haven't finished it. I forced myself to finish it, but it was a hard task! D:

[Cole416]

I don't think he got to this part

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[Derek Vinyard]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.

2013 was the worst year except for "Snowpiercer" and "Prisoners".

http://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/computer-smash-other-guys-Mark-Wahlberg-angry.gif
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[Cole416]

http://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/computer-smash-other-guys-Mark-Wahlberg-angry.gif
http://24.media.tumblr.com/b31d85ec5f25011ef8e5c28c939f919e/tumblr_mg9ivdJEiM1rjdkero1_500.gif
http://38.media.tumblr.com/14d7e07b7a59d3d580c5513282cff401/tumblr_nizq51mVN81tktijqo1_500.gif
FIFY :)

[neiba]

People actually want to read most of this stuff? This site is full of new people splashing the site with lists and reviews, and I don't know anything about them, except they seem to have questionable taste. Maybe they need to share more about themselves before I get overloaded with so many contradictions. Then again, maybe I shouldn't voice an opinion.

I agree with everything this gentlemen said, except the bold part!

[Sedai]

Legend (1985)

I had seen this movie before when I was younger but didn't remember anything. I tried watching it hand had to turn it off. It's not bad but it's just...hoaky. Ridley Scott may be one of the best visual directors ever, but damn he can't write dialoug. The human elements of a lot of his movies fall flat, and boy was it ever goofy in this movie. I found myself laughing almost immediately and had to stop. Tom Cruise before he was famous playing basically Peter Pan broke it for me. Don't get me wrong, visually this movie is spectacular, and it has probably the greatest devil costume ever conceived by man. But if you're looking for story, skip this one.


Which version did you watch? Did it have a classical score or more of an 80s techno score? I find the Director's Cut (Classical Score and a longer film overall) to be a MUCH better flick. The original theater cut is pretty damn hokey.

[AdamUpBxtch]

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) rating_0_5 Watched half of it. I hated the protagonists for their despicable morals, low life behavior and the film lacked realism, I thought.

2013 was the worst year except for "Snowpiercer" and "Prisoners".

you obviously didn't make it to the Margot Robbie scenes or you would of gave it a 5/5 easily

and I actually didn't like Snowpiercer at all, but I did like Prisoners

[Sedai]

Snowpiercer was TERRIBLE; that flick is way overrated.

Prisoners was great.

[seanc]

Snowpiercer was TERRIBLE; that flick is way overrated.

Nice not to be alone. One of my worst from last year. Outside of the train looked so bad, and I have never heard anyone mention that. Story was not good. Swinton's character who everyone seemed to love, epic fail.

[Swan]

I've heard a lot of negativity about Snowpiercer, so I definitely don't think you guys are alone. Haven't seen it myself though.

[MovieMeditation]

Don't like Snowpiercer either. I don't downright hate it, but it's a below average movie definitely. I've seen it twice and my rating has been the same throughout, and I still don't see what the fuss is all about. When it came out people seemed to go crazy. I loved the creative set designs and a few things here and there, but there were many flaws about it that it should have gotten right. Some of it even basic stuff.

[mojofilter]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/e0/5b/a6/e05ba64f7413f43725efb5fbe066d112.jpg
Something's Gotta Give (2003)

I'm not that into romantic comedies, especially when it's involving old people, but Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton are very good in this that I couldn't help but enjoy the 2 hours this was on TV.


The movie also features Frances McDormand in a rather small and irrelevant role, and Keanu Reeves in a surprisingly mellow and subtle performance.


3

[Sane]

Yeah, Snowpiercer wasn't great. A bit of a misstep from Bong considering the rest of his filmography is very good.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/Love-Is-the-Perfect-Crime-2013-thm.jpg
Love Is The Perfect Crime

rating_3

[seanc]

I guess the internet talk of Snowpiercer was much different. I didn't remember a lot of talk around here about it. Almost everyone on the podcasts I listen to loved it. Even heard it on some top ten lists.

[matt72582]

Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner - 9/10
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8c/The_Loneliness_of_the_Long_Distance_Runner_FilmPoster.jpeg

I've left a review before, so I'll keep this short. Very socially conscious film, and it's to my liking, my direction, how I see things in life, whether it's authority, economics, conformity, honesty, etc...

An amazing film. I'd give it a 10/10 if it was just a tad longer.

[Steve Freeling]

https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/4oAkDzmwmcCzCWFxcuFSa5yOikZ.jpg
5

[MovieGal]

I agree with everything this gentlemen said, except the bold part!

I agree with both Markf and Neiba.. and I noticed they like to trash other's opinions of movies...

[Mäx]

Tartüff (D, 1925, Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau) - 3+

No heavyweight among silent films but a very solid movie, nonetheless. The acting is great!

[the samoan lawyer]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b7/Love_Story_%281970_film%29.jpg/220px-Love_Story_%281970_film%29.jpg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Love_Story_(1970_film).jpg)
Love Story (1970)

3.5+

[Gatsby]

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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

My thoughts posted in the HoF thread:

Inglourious Basterds (Tarantino, 2009)

http://i.imgur.com/wcoDg6t.gif

As I mentioned before, this should have been made into a TV series instead of a single 2 hour 30 min movie. The world of the basterds is so large and interesting that it becomes its own weakness. It feels like something is missing, for example, the motives and origins of certain characters. Inglourious Basterds is a film that is very episodic, a film connected by the bloody highlights of a TV season, thankfully flowing well thanks to QT's writing, but nevertheless tends to have a pacing problem and is a bit spontaneous.

On the flip side, the acting shows immense flexibility and subtle comicness, whether it's the silly accent of Aldo Raine or the sly menace of Hans Landa. Speaking of Hans Landa, the first moment of flexibility in emotion is shown in the famous first scene, where a smoking of a pipe turns Landa into a true villain.

So the film starts of tremendously well, then starts to tumble down, but doesn't descend into a level of bad. It stays flat and has a few bounces due to some memorable conversations and actions. Overall a decent to good film that once again... should be made into a TV series, Please QT, I would watch every episode of it.

3.5-

[Mäx]

Orlacs Hände (A, 1924, Robert Wiene) - rating_3_5+

I think the story of this movie is terrific and the amazing soundtrack combined with the visuals and Conrad Veidt's performance make for an incredible atmosphere! But since i watched the 2008 Kino International version (20fps instead of 24fps), the movie is just too long (112 instead of 92 minutes). I think i'd rate the original version a 4 out of 5.

[MovieMeditation]

QT should do like Peter Jackson and release extended versions of his films later on, with the digital and physical releases... I hate how he tells us he actually had enough story in both Inglourious and Django to make a mini-series. I would gladly watch both!

[Gatsby]

QT should do like Peter Jackson and release extended versions of his films later on, with the digital and physical releases... I hate how he tells us he actually had enough story in both Inglourious and Django to make a mini-series. I would gladly watch both!
Agreed. Have you seen the CSI episode QT directed? To this day the repetitive traits of a dragging series transformed into brilliance by one talented man amazes me. Not only is QT mini series a good idea, but it also has good reasons.

[MovieMeditation]

Agreed. Have you seen the CSI episode QT directed? To this day the repetitive traits of a dragging series transformed into brilliance by one talented man amazes me. Not only is QT mini series a good idea, but it also has good reasons.
Unfortunately not.

Can you watch it without having been following the entire show?

[Tugg]

Can you watch it without having been following the entire show?
Yes, you can. Most CSI episodes can be watched on their own. Tarantino did two episodes of one storyline.

[MovieMeditation]

Yes, you can. Most CSI episodes can be watched on their own. Tarantino did two episodes of one storyline.
Great! I will definitely check those two out!

[Iroquois]

QT should do like Peter Jackson and release extended versions of his films later on, with the digital and physical releases... I hate how he tells us he actually had enough story in both Inglourious and Django to make a mini-series. I would gladly watch both!

I think he wanted to make Basterds a mini-series in the first place but was convinced to keep it a film.

Last film...

Audition - 4

[GrindHouse]

The Psychic- 9/10

[AdamUpBxtch]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/DvP4beamwZw/maxresdefault.jpg
True Story (2015) 3.0

An alright True Story (pun intended). Nothing special though. the tone and Atmosphere was pretty decent though. And the acting between Franco & Jonah Hill was good.

[MovieGal]

The Man From Nowhere (Ajeossi)
(2010, South Korea)
Directed by Jeong-beom Lee
Recommended by Foster for the Mofo Watch List
6.5/10

http://images.amcnetworks.com/ifc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/09272010_nowhere1.jpg
http://www.movingimage.us/images/calendar/media/the-man-from-nowhere_WellgoUSA2-detail-main.jpg

[Pewieptete]

I, Robot (2004) 6/10

Most of the CGI is dated even though this movie came out only 10 years ago. There are some cool concepts but the people involved didn't know how to handle them. It's not terrible and it can be fun at times, but I can see this bugging a lot of people. It's just Hollywood making money with little effort put in.

[cricket]

The Others (2001)

3.5

I'm not a big fan of ghost story horror movies anymore because they mostly all seem alike. This one felt a bit different though. I loved how it sets things up and moves slowly; it's hard to tell it's a horror movie at first. Nice performances and well done. I think it's one of the best movies of it's type.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/4c669edc6d7da9a1d3e3578ca384aada/the-others.jpg

[AdamUpBxtch]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mPyYEqYSo9A/maxresdefault.jpg
Spy (2015) 4.0

very clever & funny I really liked it and I usually don't like Melissa McCarthy's comedy.

[Emme]

I just finished watching Lost in Translation and I cried. This is the first movie in a while that has really left an impression on me. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson are amazing together, wonderful acting, and with such small, understated speaking parts. Cinematography was beautiful. I'm sorry I'm going on and on.... but I LOVE THIS MOVIE.:love:
Rate: A++++

[MovieGal]

Vale
(2015, Spain)
Directed by Alejandro Amenábar
6.25/10

http://img02.lavanguardia.com/2015/06/15/Vale-con-Dakota-Johnson-y-Quim_54432845497_53699622600_601_341.jpg
http://www.estrelladigital.es/media/estrelladigital/images/2015/06/16/2015061610551694136.jpg

[zedlen]

https://i.imgur.com/A5Ih4ln.jpg

Mad Max Fury Road 2015

Expected it to be a good film but not a great film. My favourite film this year. Worth the hype.

5

[dadgumblah]

Watched two movies with Vincent Price, who's one of my favorite actors.
The first was The Bribe (1949). It stars Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Vincent Price (natch!), and the great Charles Laughton. Good, but not great noirish flick with undercover cop Taylor in Central America, trying to track down whoever is stealing plane engine parts. Everyone is good in their parts, but it's pretty easy to figure out who the bad guy is even before the revelation about halfway through the movie. It's a bit slow-moving, but always interesting. There is good action at the climax with a chase/shootout through a carnival-type fireworks celebration. The real interesting thing (at least for me) is that several scenes from this movie were used in the Steve Martin movie Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid. In the Martin movie, there is also the clue "Friends of Carlota" that keeps coming up. In The Bribe, Carlota is the name of the island that Robert Taylor investigates. Now that I've seen this movie, the Steve Martin comedy will just be all the better.

http://torontofilmsociety.org/files/2014/01/Bribe-2.jpg

3

The second Price movie was Champagne for Caesar (1950). Price, as usual until the 60's and 70's, got second or third billing, even if he had more screen time than certain actors. Here, it's third billing but he has a large role. The lineup is Ronald Colman, Celeste Holm, Vincent Price, Art Linkletter (a famous talk-show/game-show host from the 50's through the 70's in America), and Barbara Britton as Colman's sister. This is a hilarious movie where super-intellect Colman works his way onto to a quiz show hosted by Linkletter (NOT playing himself). He gets every question right all the time. But, he refuses the money, which continues to build up. This drives network owner Price crazy and he tries to sabotage Colman for fear of losing his station to him. It's really a kick seeing usually serious actors Colman and Price play it for laughs. Price especially takes the cake as the greedy, scheming studio boss. He's not really a bad guy, but he does do bad things. Is that a contradiction? :) And oh, by the way, Caesar is an alcoholic parrot that Colman and his sister own and who is voiced by Mel Blanc! Non-stop fun.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_z-_JaoPgWoY/TBgDojw6VoI/AAAAAAAAAF4/4Ygdk-VXA2k/s1600/champagne+for+caesar.jpg

4.5

[MovieMeditation]

The Others (2001)

3.5

I'm not a big fan of ghost story horror movies anymore because they mostly all seem alike. This one felt a bit different though. I loved how it sets things up and moves slowly; it's hard to tell it's a horror movie at first. Nice performances and well done. I think it's one of the best movies of it's type.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/4c669edc6d7da9a1d3e3578ca384aada/the-others.jpg
Glad to hear yoy liked it despite of its ghostly subgenre!

Now how about that twist upon a twist? I really didn't see it coming. Maybe the first, but definitely not the second.

[Tugg]

The Others (2001)

rating_3_5

I'm not a big fan of ghost story horror movies anymore because they mostly all seem alike. This one felt a bit different though. I loved how it sets things up and moves slowly; it's hard to tell it's a horror movie at first. Nice performances and well done. I think it's one of the best movies of it's type.

I like how tension and insanity builds gradually.

[neiba]

Se7en (David Fincher, 1995)

(rewatch)


http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/se7en-poster-391x600.jpg


Probably Fincher's best film.
The soundtrack, the camera angles, the cinematography, the lightning, the ever raining decaying set... Everything works to create a thrilling atmosphere that alone makes of this film a suspense masterpiece.
Add to that a great script, amazing acting by Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and especially Kevin Spacey and a poetic and a cruel final twist and you have the reason why Fincher is one of the best directors of the moment.

rating_4

[The Gunslinger45]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c8/Playtimeoriginalposter.jpg

The choreography is astounding, the shots are wonderful, but unlike 2001 A Space Odyssey this movie can't hold the awe for the entire movie. Still worth seeing though. But t would not have made my 60's list.

3.5

[Gatsby]

Little Big Man (1970)

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

This is a great film, a great western, and a great satire. Should not be dismissed because of the cheesy poster. Dustin Hoffman, the Indian hatin' US calvary depicted as villains, a hidden anti-Vietnam message and Arthur Penn, a director I love is all I needed.

4.5-

[tramp]

Inside Out / Pixar

Amazing. Brilliant. Tears just flowed.

Seriously, these guys at Pixar blow me away. This film was beyond amazing. Smart. Funny.

5/5

(don't remember how to do popcorn or even post pics, lol. old age, I guess…)

[seanc]

Little Big Man (1970)

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

This is a great film, a great western, and a great satire. Should not be dismissed because of the cheesy poster. Dustin Hoffman, the Indian hatin' US calvary depicted as villains, a hidden anti-Vietnam message and Arthur Penn, a director I love is all I needed.

4.5-

I love this movie and forgot how much till I re-watched most of it a few weeks ago on TV. So many great characters. Really funny movie. We are in good company, it's one of Markf's favorites.

[cricket]

Massacre at Central High (1976)

3

I thought this was a horror movie, but it's a high school revenge film. It does have a horror movie feel at times, but I thought it was closer to movies like Tuff Turf and The New Kids. It's fairly low budget, and the kids don't look young enough to be high school age, but I think that adds to it's charm. One strange thing is that there are no adults in the movie; no teachers, no parents, no police, none at all. It's cheesy and I enjoyed it.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IT4tibtWB1k/TvXwxrOXLGI/AAAAAAAACk8/T1SqN407kzs/s350/massacre-at-central-high-cult-movies-blog.gif

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[F.U.T]

Hate88 10/10

[MovieMeditation]

https://007fanart.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/lald4.jpg

A really weird and unbalanced bond, with a hint of blaxploitation and a squint of campiness. Fun at times, but also a little silly and rather messy thrown together.

2

[Camo]

That one has my vote for the worst Bond MM. Pretty sure its one that HK likes :D

[Mr Minio]

^ I remember it had some wacky voodoo stuff going on. Pretty cool Bond. :)

[Derek Vinyard]

The Others (2001)

3.5

I'm not a big fan of ghost story horror movies anymore because they mostly all seem alike. This one felt a bit different though. I loved how it sets things up and moves slowly; it's hard to tell it's a horror movie at first. Nice performances and well done. I think it's one of the best movies of it's type.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/4c669edc6d7da9a1d3e3578ca384aada/the-others.jpg

glad you like it Crick' !! That twist-ending tho man one of the best in my opinion

[Camo]

I really liked The Others. Personally the twist has almost nothing to do with that though.

[Swan]

I really liked The Others. Personally the twist has almost nothing to do with that though.

Same. I already knew the twist when I saw it so that is certainly not what made it so good, at least for me.

[Derek Vinyard]

I really liked The Others. Personally the twist has almost nothing to do with that though.

for me the twist at the end cares a lot but it's only me... I'm certainly not the best cinephile here but movie like The Others , Identity , Secret Window are special for me mainly because of that unexpected finish.

[cricket]

Platform (2000)

3.5+

http://deeperintomovies.net/journal/image10/platform2.jpg

Thoughts posted in the Hall of Fame thread.

[Camo]

for me the twist at the end cares a lot but it's only me... I'm certainly not the best cinephile here but movie like The Others , Identity , Secret Window are special for me mainly because of that unexpected finish.

Don't get me wrong the twist wasn't a bad thing. It just didn't effect my opinion on it positively or negatively.

[MovieGal]

You all who liked The Others need to watch other films directed by Alejandro Amenabar...he's films are very very good...

[Derek Vinyard]

You all who liked The Others need to watch other films directed by Alejandro Amenabar...he's films are very very good...

I seen Abre Los Ojos because Pussy Galore recommended it to me and it was pretty good !

[Camo]

Amenebar always wins or at least gets nominated for Goya Award. I was looking through them the other day.

[MovieGal]

Amenebar always wins or at least gets nominated for Goya Award. I was looking through them the other day.

I can not stand Javier Bardem... but I own and enjoyed "The Sea Inside"

"Agora" is one of my favorites

"Tesis" was very good.... and it has Eduardo Noreiga in it... anything of his is watchable (He's in "Open Your Eyes" as well) and I watched his short film "Vale" last night..

[Derek Vinyard]

I can not stand Javier Bardem... but I own and enjoyed "The Sea Inside"

"Agora" is one of my favorites

"Tesis" was very good.... and it has Eduardo Noreiga in it... anything of his is watchable (He's in "Open Your Eyes" as well) and I watched his short film "Vale" last night..

Have you seen ''No Country For Old Men''??? This movie is great and his performance is totally astounding!

I'm very interested in ''Tesis'' btw

[Gatsby]

The true way to convice someone that Bardem is brilliant is through recommending Biutiful by Inarritu. But I think MG has seen it before.

[MovieGal]

The true way to convice someone that Bardem is brilliant is through recommending Biutiful by Inarritu. But I think MG has seen it before.

Have not seen it but own it.. and I own No Country for Old Men and still have not seen it..

I even own Goya's Ghost which has Bardem but still have not watched it...

again he's an actor like Ben Stiller ... I cant stand to view him....

[Derek Vinyard]

Have not seen it but own it.. and I own No Country for Old Men and still have not seen it..

I even own Goya's Ghost which has Bardem but still have not watched it...

again he's an actor like Ben Stiller ... I cant stand to view him....

at least you can stand Ed Norton MG!! :p

[Gatsby]

If you still don't like Bardem after seeing the film, you'll still enjoy the film because of the gloomy brutality that from what I see suits your taste. It's expressed beautifully but can drag for a bit too much.

[MovieGal]

It was due to the James Bond film that I started disliking Bardem.. there was another film of his that added to my dislike but I cant think of it now...

[Camo]

Bardem was the only thing I liked about No Country. Even then like is a strong word, I felt he gave a brilliant performance and for anyone who got more out of it I could see his performance becoming an all time favourite.

Sorry MM and basically everyone else on the site but No Country is a film I really don't like.

[Cole416]

Have not seen it but own it.. and I own No Country for Old Men and still have not seen it..

I even own Goya's Ghost which has Bardem but still have not watched it...

again he's an actor like Ben Stiller ... I cant stand to view him....
You should fill out your lists so I don't feel bad that you give so many great recommendations and I can return the favor :)

[MovieGal]

Bardem was the only thing I liked about No Country. Even then like is a strong word, I felt he gave a brilliant performance and for anyone who got more out of it I could see his performance becoming an all time favourite.

Sorry MM and basically everyone else on the site but No Country is a film I really don't like.

MM was all over me about watching "No Country" but I still havent done it yet.. perhaps if my movie buddy watches it with me .. I will..

[Camo]

MM was all over me about watching "No Country" but I still havent done it yet.. perhaps if my movie buddy watches it with me .. I will..

You should watch it wouldn't be surprised if you ended up liking it. Its a well made film just not one I enjoy.

What have you seen from The Coens and what did you think of them?

[MovieGal]

I liked Raising Arizona... and Unbroken...

Coen Brothers films are not really my type of films...

[Derek Vinyard]

Bardem was the only thing I liked about No Country. Even then like is a strong word, I felt he gave a brilliant performance and for anyone who got more out of it I could see his performance becoming an all time favourite.

Sorry MM and basically everyone else on the site but No Country is a film I really don't like.

I don't really like it the first time I see it too... but then I rewatch it and ended up to really like it. I think it's the kind of movie that need a rewatch to really appreciate it

[Camo]

Unbroken? Haven't heardof that one. Raising Arizona is great, one of my favs from them.

[Camo]

I don't really like it the first time I see it too... but then I rewatch it and ended up to really like it. I think it's the kind of movie that need a rewatch to really appreciate it

I have watched it three times Derek ;). Its clearly not for me:).

[Derek Vinyard]

I have watched it three times Derek ;). Its clearly not for me:).

ohh then I have nothing to say more :p but you have clearly great movie taste looking at your top 10

[Cole416]

I have watched it three times Derek ;). Its clearly not for me:).
Sounds like movies aren't for you then :leo:


*goes back to his corner*

[Camo]

Thanks, I guess :p.

[Camo]

Sounds like movies aren't for you then :leo:


*goes back to his corner*

Return your videotape of No Country :p

[seanc]

Camo has great taste, we forgive him for his ignorance here. I figure he probably has been watching No Country with HK.

[MovieGal]

Unbroken? Haven't heardof that one. Raising Arizona is great, one of my favs from them.

Seriously Camo??

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1809398/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The movie just came out this past Christmas.. about the Olympic runner who fought in WW2 and was in the Japanese Concentration Camp??

[seanc]

It's not Coen bros though

[MovieGal]

its listed under their films.. they wrote the screenplay and Angelina directed it...

[Cole416]

It's not Coen bros though
They were executive producers iirc.

edit: jk they were the screenwriters

[MovieGal]

I googled "Coen Brothers films" and here is what came up

https://www.google.com/#q=coen+brothers+films

[MovieGal]

I googled "Coen Brothers films" and here is what came up

https://www.google.com/#q=coen+brothers+films

then I clicked on the wikipedia page...

[Cole416]

I don't think I have disliked a Coen film that I have seen. Then again I haven't seen Bad Santa or The Ladykillers

[seanc]

Yeah, they wrote Bridge Of Spies as well.