Rate The Last Movie You Saw [Archive] - Page 83

Camo

11-12-15, 06:55 PM

Dead Man - 8/10

This was my first Jim Jarmusch film i have Broken Flowers and i'm greatly looking forward to it as i thought this was great. One thing i'll say is that i had the completely wrong idea about this, from the poster i thought Depp was going to be a badass throughout so to say the least i was shocked to see him start off as a nerdy accountant who takes three shots to hit a guy who is 8 feet away. The black and white Cinematography was stunning that coupled with the woods setting worked perfectly for Depps journey. For a film with its fair share of violence i found this film very relaxing, almost hypnotic, which was due to the fantastic score that while present in every scene never got annoying. Any way great film can't wait to try more Jarmusch and to return to this in the future.

Y tu mama tambien - 8/10

This is easily my favourite of the five Cuaron films i've seen. Well shot, great script, soundtrack and acting particularly from Maribel Verdu. I thought the ending was fantastic i really didn't see it coming and it made me reflect back and see some of the scenes and dialogue differently. At the same time it was pretty unpleasant not just for the obvious reason but for the break up of Julio and Tenochs relationship with each other and their girlfriends, it also made that emotionally charged threesome scene pretty dark.

MovieMeditation

11-12-15, 07:27 PM

Camo

11-12-15, 07:34 PM

I've wanted to see Dead Man ever since I stumbled upon it by accident and saw this weird ass plot starring a young Depp filmed in depressing black and white. I was like, THIS IS A MUST!

I'm a huge Cuarón fan, yet I still haven't seen that one. I keep pushing it to the side, though I know for sure I'll like it. Maybe that's it... I know I love it without seeing it, so my interest has dropped. ;)

Awesome watches, Camo! :up:

Dead Man looked really grim and depressing and in some ways it is but i was surprised at the amount of comedy in it.

I'm not actually a big Cuaron fan myself. I didn't like The Little Princess or Children of men. Only seen Azkaban once years ago at the time it was my second favourite (of the four i watched) behind Chamber of Secrects. Gravity i like but it's not a favourite. This is the only one i really loved so far.

Hope you enjoy them when you get around to them :)

Citizen Rules

11-12-15, 08:09 PM

Big fan of Jim Jarmusch here! Loved Dead Man. I've seen 3 total of his films and I'm working on seeing more.

Camo

11-12-15, 08:13 PM

Big fan of Jim Jarmusch here! Loved Dead Man. I've seen 3 total of his films and I'm working on seeing more.

Which others out of interest? And what was your favourite of the three?

Citizen Rules

11-12-15, 10:21 PM

Camo, I've seen these three Jarmusch's films and liked them in that order, I did like all three. Those are links to my reviews.

Deadman (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1185728#post1185728)
Mystery Train (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1211941#post1211941)
Night on Earth (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1238363#post1238363)

carlspackler

11-13-15, 12:01 AM

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August ,Osage County.

Watched this last night.
An enjoyable crazy tale about a fcucked up family from Oklahoma.
Merryl Streep at her best and great performances from the rest of the cast.
Well worth a look.
8/10

edarsenal

11-13-15, 12:03 AM

I had actually seen Deadman when it came out in the theater and like camo and was expecting one thing and got something COMPLETELY different, and I do remember a similar "hypnotic" feeling as I followed Depp's journey.

Haven't seen it since, should remedy that

One of his I really love is Coffee & Cigarettes

Hey, Carl, saw that movie a few months ago; great description, VERY good movie

MovieEagle

11-13-15, 05:49 AM

The Martian. I give it a 10/10. Story line aside, it's rare that I come across a movie that inspires me.

Nausicaä

11-13-15, 09:11 AM

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Me thinks someone was influenced by the film Black Moon Rising for one sequence. :yup::D

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MovieMeditation

11-13-15, 09:24 AM

Lol that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know, Nausicaä! :up: I just went and watched the whole scene, didn't know about that at all. It even has Terminator Chick and Tommy Lee in it and I don't even know the film! Shame on me

Iroquois

11-13-15, 09:57 AM

Don't be ashamed, Black Moon Rising is pretty bad.

Anyway...

Ultraviolet - 1

Good God, it's like the makers of Equilibrium decided to make a rip-off of Equilibrium.

this_is_the_ girl

11-13-15, 10:27 AM

One of his I really love is Coffee & Cigarettes

:up: A lot of people don't seem to think highly of it but I really like it too. Some of the vignettes are absolutely hilarious.

mistique

11-13-15, 12:01 PM

Anyway...

Ultraviolet - rating_1

Good God, it's like the makers of Equilibrium decided to make a rip-off of Equilibrium.

I feel yeah, I hated it too.

Daniel M

11-13-15, 02:29 PM

Second the love for both Dead Man and Coffee and Cigarettes. The latter is one of my favourite comedies and I agree some of the segments are hilarious, I think the Coogan and Molina segment "Cousins?" is my favourite.

The Sci-Fi Slob

11-13-15, 03:24 PM

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Tragic.

0

Gideon58

11-13-15, 04:54 PM

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7/10

Lucas

11-13-15, 05:23 PM

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Canyon Passage 4

It might be too early for me to say this, considering this is only my 3rd film from him, but Tourneur is a really underrated director. Shot beautifully - in tremendous technicolor - Canyon Passage is a truly wonderful western.

honeykid

11-13-15, 05:34 PM

He might be underappreciated by the public, but not by the cine-literate.

doubledenim

11-13-15, 05:35 PM

One of his I really love is Coffee & Cigarettes

:up: A lot of people don't seem to think highly of it but I really like it too. Some of the vignettes are absolutely hilarious.

I could listen to RZA say Bill Murray on an endless loop for the rest of my life :scream:.

matt72582

11-13-15, 08:23 PM

Hondo - 7/10
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Lucas

11-13-15, 08:48 PM

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The Cameraman 3.5+

dadgumblah

11-13-15, 09:50 PM

Without a Trace (1983)

Excellent drama starring Kate Nelligan as a mother whose young child goes missing after she watches him round the corner for the two-block walk to school. Judd Hirsch is the police detective assigned to the case. As time drags on, Nelligan finds people giving up hope more and more, including her best friend (Stockard Channing) and even Hirsch. But Nelligan never gives up and does an awesome piece of acting here. Hirsch is his usual excellent self, but it's Nelligan's ballgame and she knocks it out of the park. Recommended.

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4

Adventures of Don Juan (1948)

While not quite on a Robin Hood level, this is still top-notch Errol Flynn adventure-action. This covers a little of his famous romancing but the bulk of the movie entails his service to the Queen of Spain who is in a loveless marriage to King Philip III of France. In the course of his service, Don Juan and Queen Margaret fall in love but cannot do anything about it. A plot is uncovered by Don Juan involving the evil Duke, who is blackmailing the King to let the Duke become the power behind the throne. Don Juan, along with several of his friends, step in to stop the Duke's evil plans. Lots of fun and action and especially recommended to fans of Flynn.

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4

BrowningIdentity

11-13-15, 10:13 PM

Iron Man 3: 6/10 - Fun action romp, but the weakest film of the Iron Man trilogy. Considering the series seemed to be going the way of Pirates of the Caribbean (that is, dropping in awesomeness with every movie), it's probably best that the film series ended here.

Rocket_Sam74

11-14-15, 12:32 AM

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

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I was never satisfied with my Lion King review, so I haven't posted it yet (I wanted to make a really well-written one like I used to, instead of these "brainstorm" write-ups), but I talked a lot about why that film was where Disney peaked and how it was masterful and carefully crafted throughout. After that, Disney had a hard time coming back with something truly epic, refreshing and magical. Unfortunately, Disney's story about the deformed is not their return to form, nor does it really seperate itself from the norm as you would think....

The biggest flaw of this film in my opinion, is how uneven and uncertain it feels. I caught myself changing my thoughts about this so many times throughout; the opening was grand but hollow, though the ultimate introduction of Quasimodo was well-handled. After that, it stumbles a bit, trying to find out if it wants to be dark or light, quiet or energetic. I realize "the two worlds" have to be different and often portayed from above, but that also makes it very plain and boring - especially because there's not much charm to it. Notre Dame is well-executed though, both the bottom, the roof, the bell-towers and Quasimodo's "home".

When I say uneven, I also mean the fact that I think it switches a lot in quality; some scenes are great and feels like true Disney magic, others are less impressive and feels rushed or not really followed through with. It also seems like Disney had a hard time telling the story of someone very ugly and based on dark and sinister source material. It doesn't help that Disney already made a story about "beauty and the beast" - and did it much better too (even the posters are similar! Hey, even the directors are the same!). I do admire the braveness of the basic outline of this movie; it seems like there is really some potential hidden in here, some brave themes of lust, racism and of course the beauty on the inside. That also remains one of the best things, the actual outline and base for this movie, while the execution just doesn't match it.

Quasimodo is done pretty well and it's easy to see how humble and kindhearted he actually is. The villain is interesting, in the way he is heavily connected to the hero and can manipulate and control him and create his perception of the world and the people in it. Esmeralda was by far my favorite character and I love how Disney departed from the usual stuff and made a female lead, who is not a princess, but a gipsy on the street fighting for food; she is black and very strong and independent. Disney even adds the classic "Prince Charming" but twists his roots and makes him handsome but very human, humble, grounded and kind. He even has an interesting conclusion to his character, which also departs from the usual Disney endings, yet kind of doesn't. So, as I said, many original and exciting things, but they are not all well-handled.

The movie also misses its "Under the Sea", "A Whole New World" or "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". The songs weren't that good in Pocahontas either, but it did have "Colors of the Wind". This has one or two semi-great songs, but non of them really reaches the same highs as previous outings. The animation is uneven also, but several places it looks stunning and once again delivers something groundbreaking throughout.

Ultimately, fairly good entertainment but it never lives up to its potential, themes or daring subjects. It misses personality, magic and charm, but the standout scenes keeps pulling it up from mediocracy and I mostly leave this slightly disappointed, while still thinking of it as fairly enjoyable and fun. But we are really beginning to stumble below Disney standards at this point... hopefully they save themselves in the near future (which is the past lol), but as we all know the coming movies are really hit or miss...

PS: I will say though, that my thoughts on Hunchback might change with a rewatch. I remember being read the Disney book version of the film, but I don't think I've ever actually seen the film. Some Disney movies, like 101 Dalmatians, turned out to be much better for me with a revisit.

rating_3

Feels like MovieMeditation is going back to his childhood :3

Rocket_Sam74

11-14-15, 12:39 AM

Rocket_Sam74

11-14-15, 12:51 AM

X-Men: Days of future past

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Overall, good.

The CGI was kinda good at some scenes and sucked at others like when Magneto gets the wires or whatever in Wolverine's body I still have to admit I was kind of passed off when, at the end... wait... hold on... Wolverine managed to survive AGAIN!! ...

I know, I spoil a lot of things ��

Anyway, it's an entertaining movie and, as always, Fassbender is terrific as young magneto.

Not waning to spend a lot of time writing about this movie (I missed the first 30 mins), I'm gonna rate it a

rating_3_5

Zappho

11-14-15, 02:04 AM

The Guest
3_5

I think the first half of this film might drive some away but it certainly gets interesting. The lead looks to be having fun with the role. The music is great. The script and story becomes rather darkly entertaining once it really gets going and the ending made me chuckle a bit. I recommend it.

SuB

11-14-15, 02:17 AM

I started rewatching Star Wars films in chronological order, so the last movie that I watched was The Phantom Menace.

It's watchable I guess, but overall it is just a gold mine of missed possibilities for something much, MUCH better, but I'm guessing everybody knows that by now.

The Phantom Menace 5/10

It is still better than both Attack of the Clones and "The Clone Wars" animated film, but that is not really saying much. The Phantom Menace is far from being the worst movie that I've ever seen, but it's just so.. mediocre. It genuinely saddens me because of all the potential that a prequel Star Wars trilogy had (and consequently wasted).

doubledenim

11-14-15, 05:27 AM

The Phantom Menace is far from being the worst movie that I've ever seen, but it's just so.. mediocre. It genuinely saddens me because of all the potential that a prequel Star Wars trilogy had (and consequently wasted).

The remakes are coming, the remakes are coming!!!

Rhett Butler

11-14-15, 07:25 AM

The Transporter (2002)
Starring Jason Statham, Shu Qi, François Berléand and Matt Schulze

Jason Statham stars as "The Transporter" who, unknowingly, transports Shu Qi's character in the trunk of his car, which quickly escalates to high voltage, high octane action! Not brilliant, but a lot of fun! Everything I was hoping to see under one title ...

4

mistique

11-14-15, 07:29 AM

Zappho

11-14-15, 07:54 AM

Whiplash
4_5

Third time I've seen this movie and it was just as good as the first.

MovieMeditation

11-14-15, 08:44 AM

Makes me want to watch it.
He's right too, the movie is a lot of fun. You should watch it indeed.

I mean, it's dumb and the plot is not what you should watch it for, obviously, but Jason Statham is brilliant and this is probably his defining character. The action is amazing and has that sense of "realness" to it, even if some stuff is over the top, because at least 90% of it is completely done with practical effects. Awesome fun action film!

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mistique

11-14-15, 08:54 AM

He's right too, the movie is a lot of fun. You should watch it indeed.

I mean, it's dumb and the plot is not what you should watch it for, obviously, but Jason Statham is brilliant and this is probably his defining character. The action is amazing and has that sense of "realness" to it, even if some stuff is over the top, because at least 90% of it is completely done with practical effects. Awesome fun action film!

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I've heardly watched any Jason Statham films, so I might as well start somewhere. At the moment I'm not in the mood for anything serious, so this sounds perfect :up:

FM19

11-14-15, 10:11 AM

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My All-American (2015)

2.5

This film had good intentions, but it was bogged down by bad acting, a cliché plot, and being too sappy in the final third. A little disappointing considering it was directed by the same person who wrote Hoosiers and Rudy, both of which are great films in my opinion.

Zappho

11-14-15, 11:09 AM

The Grand Budapest Hotel
rating_4_5

To say I'm familiar with the work of Wes Anderson would be a lie. The only other film I've seen by him was The Fantastic Mr. Fox and while I recognized the unique way it was presented, this was at a time that I only looked at films as sensory entertainment. Only taking in what my eyes and ears processed and didn't put much thought about what was going on beneath it. Now I feel like I owe that Fox another viewing, as well as other Wes Anderson titles.

The Grand Budapest Hotel is an incredibly beautiful, charming, and entertaining story of friendship and times long gone. Like a third of the shots look good enough to be hung in an art exhibit. The cast is stellar in all their roles with stand outs from Adrian Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, and of course Ralph Fiennes as well as a promising beginning for Tony Revolori. I'm looking forward to seeing more of him in the future. The music was fun and folksy as well as the tone (I can't believe I'm using those words to describe a film that's rated R).

This was an wonderfully enjoyable film and I'm looking forward to seeing it again. Highly recommended.

sumantra roy

11-14-15, 11:42 AM

Hard Candy (2005) - David Slade

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There was an air of predictability about it, and I didn't like those stylized camera movements...but all in all it deserves some credit for somehow managing to hold on till the end...seen some great films on more or less the same plot...

6.5 out of 10

Thursday Next

11-14-15, 11:46 AM

The Invisible Woman (2013)

A bit dull. Fiennes is good as Dickens though.

2.5

sumantra roy

11-14-15, 11:47 AM

Myrin/ Jar City (2006) - Baltasar Kormakur

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Another brilliant Scandinavian thriller...I am loving these...specially smart and too some extent rough presentation...not a nerve wrecking suspense so too speak, but a very hard and real one...

8.5 out of 10

edarsenal

11-14-15, 11:51 AM

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Danny Collins 3.5+ another "feel good" film that started off iffy I really enjoyed. I laughed, I got weepy, I was caught up in the characters. . . .

MovieMeditation

11-14-15, 11:54 AM

Myrin/ Jar City (2006) - Baltasar Kormakur

Another brilliant Scandinavian thriller...I am loving these...specially smart and too some extent rough presentation...not a nerve wrecking suspense so too speak, but a very hard and real one...

8.5 out of 10
The movie is Icelandic, so it's actually from the Nordic region, not Scandinavia... ;)

Scandinavia only consists of 3 countries: Denmark, Sweden and Norway, while the Nordic region has two more added to the bunch: Finland and Iceland. :up:

edit: I did just realize it's one-third Scandinavian, so you're not completely wrong for calling it that. :p

this_is_the_ girl

11-14-15, 12:14 PM

Lust for Life [1956] 3/5

Solid overall but it didn't blow me away.

On a positive note, I thought Kirk Douglas's performance as Vincent van Gogh was very moving, and Anthony Quinn as Paul Gauguin was first rate as well.

doubledenim

11-14-15, 12:21 PM

The Grand Budapest Hotel
rating_4_5

To say I'm familiar with the work of Wes Anderson would be a lie.

The Royal Tenenbaums is the only other one you need to watch then. :)

SuB

11-14-15, 12:59 PM

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...feels like I'm the only one who despised Furious 7
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Trust me, you are not alone. Franchise has good visuals but it has no substance. Besides, they are all the same thing over and over again. :down:

Zappho

11-14-15, 01:21 PM

The Royal Tenenbaums is the only other one you need to watch then. :)

Thanks for the recommendation.

hello101

11-14-15, 02:11 PM

A.I. Artificial Intelligence
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Spielberg directed this, WHAT? The bleakness is more to Kubrick's ways and it's clear he was trying to imitate him as a tribute and to respect the original source, he did an amazing job. I was abit dead inside by the end.

shlomi

11-14-15, 02:21 PM

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the best movie ive ever seen.
this is boyend cinema.

Lucas

11-14-15, 03:23 PM

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Sonatine 4

Starts off fairly typical, just an average gangster film. It then evolves into something much more than that, something much more profound and even existential. At a certain point I forgot that I was even watching a crime film. Should have gotten around to this one sooner. Great film.

Nausicaä

11-14-15, 06:43 PM

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Humm... would have been interesting to see what Pascal Laugier, director of Martyrs, would have done with the remake if he had got to do it. Apparently he wanted to go somewhere really dark and gory with it but the producers wanted PG-13 type horror remake...

Anyway, watched it for the second time after seeing the first three films years ago, I remember preferring the second film far more so will see when I sit down to watch the second again if that's still the case. It's okay but Hellraiser hasn't made its way into my favourite horror films. Sorrrrrweeeeeeeeee. :p

Mr Minio

11-14-15, 06:58 PM

Great film. And that 'Michael Myers becomes a sumo at the beach' music theme...

Nope1172

11-14-15, 11:16 PM

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3.5-
Thoughts posted in the Documentary HoF

MovieBuffering

11-15-15, 03:41 AM

The Gift - 2015

The title of the movie should have been called The Awkwardness instead. Man the first 30 or so minutes of this movie was awkward moment after awkward moment. I hate awkward moments, I can never watch awkwardness. Ironically I am an awkward SOB. Anyways I guess you could say it was good acting because they made me believe it was awkward lol. The acting was pretty good, Hall, Edgerton and Bateman were all excellent. Hall, phew, her haircut was not flattering to her at all in this, yikes. I guess Edgerton wrote it and directed it which I give him props for. Just wasn't really my cup of tea I guess. Each scene was just a build up until the end, and they didn't really hold my attention. The ending was sorta neat but didn't really put me in shock. There was misdirections and tricks, but it was all just kind of 'meh' to me. Nothing really memorable to me nothing that wants me to jump in and watch it again. Worth a gander I suppose if your really into mystery/thriller stuff. A boring mystery/thriller.

I'd give it 2 out of 5. The acting and ideas were neat, just kind of silly and didn't really hold my attention.

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cricket

11-15-15, 08:29 AM

San Andreas (2015)

3.5

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I love disaster movies, and I don't go into them looking for an original story or strong dialogue. This movie is nothing more than a constant barrage of action and special effects, and that's exactly what I wanted. It can be a little over the top at times compared to something like Twister or Dante's Peak, but it was only about the first 3 minutes when I was questioning it enough to let it bother me.

I thought the cast did a great job. I think The Rock is a very likable screen presence, and this is definitely his element. Paul Giamatti is slumming a bit but he lends a taste of dignity. A big key was the characters of the wife, daughter, and the 2 brothers the daughter meets up with. Those are 4 major characters who were very likable, and those actors did a nice job. I was entertained throughout.

sumantra roy

11-15-15, 08:30 AM

Infernal Affairs (2002) - Andrew Lau and Alan Mak

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A spy thriller in a drug racket. It brings nothing new to the table...just that not so noble feeling that you seen it all before...

5.5 out of 10

sumantra roy

11-15-15, 08:33 AM

Saw 1 (2004) - James Wan

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Another waste of time, though it must have to be said that at times the film opened up some possibilities, which of course, it didn't keep...

6 out of 10

sumantra roy

11-15-15, 08:39 AM

Oculus (2013) - Mike Flanagan

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This was, rather, a welcome break and a breath of fresh air...it's always good to find a horror flick that has something new to offer...it is possible to find one or two loopholes in the plot but in the end they don't really matter that much...it might have something to do with fact that it ends well...

8 out of 10

MovieMeditation

11-15-15, 08:58 AM

Oh, you did watch Saw! That's awesome, roy. I give it the same rating, so I can't disagree on that. :up:

And man am I glad to see you really liked Oculus! That movie is so underrated and one of my favorite modern horrors. :cool:

The Sci-Fi Slob

11-15-15, 10:12 AM

And man am I glad to see you really liked Oculus! That movie is so underrated and one of my favorite modern horrors. :cool:One of the best horrors of the last five years. And I'm not just saying that because I have a crush on Karen Gillan.

Lucas

11-15-15, 01:24 PM

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The Big Sleep

3.5+

All the great noir elements are here: Bogey being Bogey, a strong atmosphere, ice-cold dames, shady characters, and a whole lot of razor sharp one-liners.

One problem though...my Blu-Ray player kept freezing. :(

I enjoyed the film a lot, I just need to see it again without any interruptions. Every 15-minutes the disc froze and I had to power off the system and rewind. Hella frustrating.

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matt72582

11-15-15, 01:27 PM

Listen To Me, Marlon - 10/10

It premiered today on Showtime, but I found it online.

Great stuff. I would love to get ALL 200 hours.
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Gideon58

11-15-15, 05:05 PM

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This movie was a hot mess...4/10

Zezza

11-15-15, 05:07 PM

Southpaw - 9/10

MovieMeditation

11-15-15, 05:36 PM

Spy (2015)

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I just can't do these American comedies, especially not Paul Feig's work. There's a few I like (21, 22 Jump Street, Superbad), but they all have the same problems though some handle it better than others. The main problem I have with American comedy is the fact that they always drag the jokes further than an old man's balls hanging to the floor, further than a d*ck up your tight ass you little whiney bitch, further than uranus which means your anus if you get that you limp d*ck motherf*cker c*nt bitch, you got that mr wise guy I-look-like-I-came-out-a-90-year-old-womans-vegina aka bug ass idiot you know who I am god damn bullsh*t fagg*t I f*** your mother bitch... Uh, you get the point now I hope.

It's just not funny to hear a joke told in 5 different ways in what seems like five different takes which should have been outtakes but somehow ended up in the movie. It's like the director just let his actors and actresses go and made a movie out of on-the-spot humor. Well, of course there are some good jokes in here and I did laugh, but the movie is also way too long for a comedy relying on dragged out jokes and titty humor... This is just not good enough. It's lazy and uninspired and I'd much rather watch a British comedy with intelligent writing that actually sounds like they tried.

But I'm not going to give this a totally hate rating, since I did enjoy at least 1/3 of it and there was some action to entertain as well. But this was a disappointment to me, because it looked pretty good in the trailers. But so did many of Feig's movies and I always end up disliking them. And Melissa McCarthney... I don't hate her, I see a lot of potential in her comedy to be honest, but she can also be annoying and I bet she would be brillant with the right material.

2

matt72582

11-15-15, 05:39 PM

Two For The Road - 7/10

So many 60's films waste time on style, jump-cuts, playing with continuity, being cute, when simple any narrative with great writing is great enough. Drags on at times, but a good film on different levels of the same relationship. Shows that love is fickle, and that perhaps traditional social mores kept people repressed and living a lie. Shows the illusion of marriage and relationships in general, how sex is the primary target, and the rest is an excuse, killing time, pretending they're happy in-between sex.

I noticed the music to "The Way We Were" sounds very much like the theme song to this film.

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honeykid

11-15-15, 06:01 PM

It's like the director just let his actors and actresses go and made a movie out of on-the-spot humor.
Isn't that Judd Apatow?

MovieMeditation

11-15-15, 06:03 PM

Isn't that Judd Apatow?
Him too.

Basically every American comedy these days.

honeykid

11-15-15, 06:16 PM

I think they're all copying him, though. From what (little) I know, that is actually what he does. Lots of improv and ad-libs.

MovieMeditation

11-15-15, 06:55 PM

I think they're all copying him, though. From what (little) I know, that is actually what he does. Lots of improve and ad-libs.
Yeah, he has done it for years too and made 40 year old virgin.

Actually, he is also the only one who have made movies I enjoyed. Ad-libbing and improve can be great, but you need to use it right and have a solid script next to it too instead of relying on a script appearing out of the blue.

That's also why I think Seth Rogan became worse later on, when he departed from a director above him (which was Apatow for a long time) and chose to direct himself. He was missing control and planning and someone to tell him to move along or stick to the script.

Nausicaä

11-15-15, 06:57 PM

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matt72582

11-15-15, 06:57 PM

I think they're all copying him, though. From what (little) I know, that is actually what he does. Lots of improve and ad-libs.

What's to copy? If someone is going to copy, go copy Robert Riskin, Robert Towne, Robert ________... I won't bother watching, but I see a trailer and it seems anything with the name "Sandler" or "Apatow" will make money. They all look like the same movie. I saw a few of them, and gosh they were awful.

honeykid

11-15-15, 06:59 PM

Of course they're awful. People have terrible taste.

BTW, that should be improv, of course. Bloody auto correct. :mad:

Cole416

11-15-15, 07:04 PM

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The Fighter: REWATCH

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Christian Bale, man... no words. His performance was just amazing. I'd consider it a top 5 performance from him easily, and the best of 2010 (Renner in The Town was a very good one as well). Outside of his performance it's a very well done movie and one of my favorites.

4.5

Friendly Mushroom!

11-15-15, 10:44 PM

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4

I'll post thoughts tomorrow.

Camo

11-15-15, 11:07 PM

A top 5 performance from Bale, Cole? Just curious what would the other four be? I personally would only have American Psycho ahead (possibly equal) of it.

Steve Freeling

11-15-15, 11:12 PM

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4.5
Okay, so, whoa. It was even better the second time around.

Citizen Rules

11-15-15, 11:54 PM

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The Great Gatsby (2013)

Ugh! my scathing mini review here:

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1412209#post1412209

False Writer

11-16-15, 12:10 AM

Spy (2015)

Quite surprised how enjoyable this was. Jason Statham was hilarious and stole the show. Strong lead performance by McCarthy also. Great comedy film that's worth a watch.

4

Cole416

11-16-15, 08:21 AM

A top 5 performance from Bale, Cole? Just curious what would the other four be? I personally would only have American Psycho ahead (possibly equal) of it.
It's probably top 3 for me, but I'd say American Psycho is ahead of it, and i'd put it on the level of his performance in Harsh Times and right above American Hustle. I still need to see The Machinist. I've heard how it's one of his best performances as well, but it just looks so disgusting.

this_is_the_ girl

11-16-15, 08:33 AM

The Big Sleep

3.5+

All the great noir elements are here: Bogey being Bogey, a strong atmosphere, ice-cold dames, shady characters, and a whole lot of razor sharp one-liners.

One problem though...my Blu-Ray player kept freezing. :(

I enjoyed the film a lot, I just need to see it again without any interruptions. Every 15-minutes the disc froze and I had to power off the system and rewind. Hella frustrating.

This has been piquing my interest for quite some time now. I've heard it's very convoluted plot-wise - impenetrable, almost. I need to get around to it sometime.

cricket

11-16-15, 09:13 AM

The Wonderful Country (1959)

2+

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From the top 100 Westerns list, despite only having a 6.3 rating on IMDb. I thought it was average to mediocre with Robert Mitchum using a distracting Spanish accent. One highlight was a cameo by baseball legend Satchel Paige.

the samoan lawyer

11-16-15, 09:17 AM

Babette's Feast (1987) - 3.5
Dumb and Dumber Too (2014) - 2.5
Lovelace (2013) - 3
Invictus (2009) - 3
Road House (1989) - 3
This Boy's Life (1993) - 3+
The Drop (2014) - 3.5
The Interview (2014) - 2.5
A Shot in the Dark (1964) - 3+
The Odessa File (1974) - 3.5
Pretty in Pink (1968) - 3+
Death Sentence (2007) - 3+
Cronos (1993) - 3

honeykid

11-16-15, 10:48 AM

It appears you've made a terrible mistake with your rating for Road House, SL. :eek: You are going to feel silly once you notice. :D

sumantra roy

11-16-15, 11:44 AM

Compliance (2012) - Craig Zobel

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After a point of time I was thinking it was kind of impossible for one not to be able to guess that it was not a police procedure at all and that the film was losing it's balance...but then, in the end, it kind of fits. The film is about how far we can go if the authority commands us even if we know that what we are doing is terribly wrong...it's a very convenient picture of a vague, valueless and scared society...

8.5 out of 10

sumantra roy

11-16-15, 11:49 AM

The Spanish Prisoner (1997) - David Mamet

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A film of tricks...very businesslike in making and keeps you hooked on once the story gets kicked...

7.5 out of 10

sumantra roy

11-16-15, 11:54 AM

Interrogation (1989) - Ryszard Bugajski

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A very grim and dark film about interrogation process in communist Poland of the 50's...this is brilliant, just too good

9 out of 10

the samoan lawyer

11-16-15, 11:58 AM

It appears you've made a terrible mistake with your rating for Road House, SL. :eek: You are going to feel silly once you notice. :D

What can I say, I was feeling generous. :D

Lucas

11-16-15, 02:21 PM

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The Steel Helmet 4.5

Essential cinema. So glad to see a war film that isn't a jingoistic exercise in patriotism (i.e. Saving Private Ryan). Or one that demonizes one-side and presents the other in a perpetual state of victimhood (i.e. Come and See).

AdamUpBxtch

11-16-15, 04:51 PM

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Hector and the search for Happiness (2014) 4.5

First movie that has made me cry in a long time. Such a great feel good movie. Simon Pegg is great as he always is. Rosamund Pike was great was well, and the rest of the supporting cast was great as well. I can't believe the rating this has on Rotten Tomatoes.

MovieMeditation

11-16-15, 05:45 PM

Hercules (1997)
rewatch
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Somehow this film seems to represent a strong change in Disney, breaking the chains of traditions and tales of formality

'Hercules' is a rather fast-paced turn-around for the studio, delivering entertainment as we know they can, but it feels more free and alive, like Disney truly believes they can go the distance without falling victim to their own superiorism. Honestly, they succeeded quite well...

The traditional old school musical numbers have been switched out for some up-tempo gospel-inspired songs combined with pop-infused solo numbers. It can throw you off if you expect classic Disney and personally I'm not sure how I feel about the forced narration in the gospel songs and the black mama group appearing out of nowhere at times - but mostly it's acceptable and sometimes even great. I definitely don't mind the turn towards more mainstream pop, since they combine the classic sound with new tones and songs like 'Go the Distance' (despite slightly cheesy) and my favorite 'I won't say I'm in Love' are both great and I accept them with open arms. Of course, the new sound is not completely new, but this movie seems to make it rock solid.

The animation is fun and I admire the "curly designs" they went with, which are different but not perfect. The characters are typically underdeveloped, but all very likeable and I'm surprised at how memorable they all were in the end. Meg is the ultimate femme fetale for Disney and the most strong and "macho" women Disney has ever made if you know what I mean. Also, she's sexy as hell! And oh my (under)God, James Woods does a "Robin Williams" and completely changes the previously envisioned character made by Disney, who was supposed to be slow and menacing, and completely makes the character his own by giving him extreme anger mangement issues, which are nicely visualized, and a great sense of humor and screen presence. Some say Disney "ruined" Hades and the greek mythology with this movie, but hey, how about you take a look back, huh? Disney is rarely true to the source, they let them inspire and I think 'Hercules' turned out just fine.

I don't know how i feel about the heavy use of CGI on the dragon monster, but I'm glad it didn't stick throughout the film, which was mostly traditional 2D also for the other monsters... Oh, and by the way, am I the only one creeped out every time they "cut the life line" of a human? The symbolism is so obvious and direct that I can't help but feel the cut like it was my own heartstring. Ewwwww I say! Talking about death and cut life lines, I really like the ending. I don't refer to the bloated monster battles, but the actual ending with Hercules on an emotional breaking point. So good in my opinion! I'm also glad I liked this movie this time, since my last rewatch (first since childhood) didn't hold up. Thankfully I found the love for it again...

3.5+

matt72582

11-16-15, 06:22 PM

Without Pity - 7/10

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False Writer

11-16-15, 07:12 PM

matt72582

11-16-15, 08:26 PM

I Vitelloni - 7/10

Fine film. Second time watching, this time on the TV, not on a laptop. I saw a film already today, so I wanted to put something I saw already, so I wouldn't have to be so serious. After an hour, my eyes weren't glued to the screen to read the subtitles, as the internet has become a distraction for me.

I love how he leaves the woman he met at the theater.

Early on, when Moraldo tells the kid he meets on the street at 3am "Hey" and then says "Forget it" - did you think what I thought? I think he wanted to ask "Would they hire me" but felt quick shame because he was unemployed while the young boy was working the graveyard shift. He has a sheepish look of embarrassment too.

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BrowningIdentity

11-16-15, 08:50 PM

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990): 4/10 - Acting, story, dialogue, and action scenes were mediocre, but the Ninja Turtle and Splinter were well-made (no doubt thanks to the expertise of Jim Henson).

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze: 2/10 - Everything got worse with this movie compared to the first one, and the new suits for the Ooze monsters working for the Foot Clan didn't look that great. This makes me worry for next week, when I review the third film.

Gideon58

11-16-15, 09:31 PM

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7.5/10

cricket

11-16-15, 11:28 PM

Head-On (2004)

4.5+

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Thoughts posted in the 8th Hall of Fame thread.

Iroquois

11-17-15, 01:09 AM

[CENTER]From the top 100 Westerns list, despite only having a 6.3 rating on IMDb. I thought it was average to mediocre with Robert Mitchum using a distracting Spanish accent. One highlight was a cameo by baseball legend Satchel Paige.

Quite a few of the movies on that list have proved decidedly underwhelming. Speaking of which...

Broken Arrow (1950) - 2.5

Passable attempt to humanise the Natives and add some ambiguity to the so-called white man's burden, but it still feels like a bit of a chore despite its brief running time.

dadgumblah

11-17-15, 01:36 AM

Ella Enchanted (2004)

Movie about a young lady who is "enchanted" as a baby by her fairy Godmother to always be obedient. This backfires as she must do everything anybody tells her to. When she gains a wicked stepmother and two wicked stepsisters, it gets really bad. It's a bit of a takeoff on the "Cinderella" tale, but with some variations and some additions, like ogres, giants and elves. Very entertaining movie that I thought I wouldn't like, but it all works thanks to a totally game cast, some anachronistic songs (ala A Knight's Tale), some nice effects, and overall good direction. Anne Hathaway is especially good singing Queen's Somebody to Love. The rest of the cast includes Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Joanna Lumley, Eric Idle, Minnie Driver, and Aidan McArdle as an Elf who doesn't want to entertain as per the kingdom's edict but wants nothing more than to be a lawyer. Good fun for the whole family and that doesn't make it bad. :)

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4

12 Monkeys (1995)

Excellent Terry Gilliam movie about a prisoner (Bruce Willis) in a poisoned future who "volunteers" to be sent to the past to collect notes and try to find a cure for the disease in the future. Not to stop it, mind you, but just to help society regain the earth's surface in the future. The underground society that rules in the future hasn't got time travel down to an exact science, as Bruce notes wryly, and he ends up in a couple of wrong places at the wrong time before he can even start his mission. But this is just the first part of the movie. Once things get rolling on his mission, I was hooked and the 2+ hours just flew by. The cast includes Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, David Morse, Christopher Plummer, and the late, great Frank Gorshin. The direction by Gilliam is awesome and of course, being a Gilliam movie, the visuals are outstanding. The future world of Willis is great, with animals running loose; particularly great is the image of a male lion on top of Philadelphia's main library, roaring. Simply put, a great movie.

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5

Tugg

11-17-15, 02:10 AM

12 Monkeys (1995)

Excellent Terry Gilliam movie about a prisoner (Bruce Willis) in a poisoned future who "volunteers" to be sent to the past to collect notes and try to find a cure for the disease in the future. Not to stop it, mind you, but just to help society regain the earth's surface in the future. The underground society that rules in the future hasn't got time travel down to an exact science, as Bruce notes wryly, and he ends up in a couple of wrong places at the wrong time before he can even start his mission. But this is just the first part of the movie. Once things get rolling on his mission, I was hooked and the 2+ hours just flew by. The cast includes Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, David Morse, Christopher Plummer, and the late, great Frank Gorshin. The direction by Gilliam is awesome and of course, being a Gilliam movie, the visuals are outstanding. The future world of Willis is great, with animals running loose; particularly great is the image of a male lion on top of Philadelphia's main library, roaring. Simply put, a great movie.

rating_5
I love "12 Monkeys".

Zotis

11-17-15, 02:53 AM

I seriously need to rewatch 12 Monkeys. For some reason all I can remember are vague clips and the ending.

mistique

11-17-15, 04:12 AM

This is why you should rewatch movies! to turn that movie you like, into one you simply adore. Happened to me yesterday with Clueless and Wall-E. Also Romeo and Juliet, step aside, the best romance story is clearly between Wall-E and EVA :love:

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gbgoodies

11-17-15, 04:18 AM

This is why you should rewatch movies! to turn that movie you like, into one you simply adore. Happened to me yesterday with Clueless and Wall-E. Also Romeo and Juliet, step aside, the best romance story is clearly between Wall-E and EVA :love:

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I haven't seen Clueless, but I love Wall-E. :up:

the samoan lawyer

11-17-15, 09:19 AM

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Society (1989)

Young son seemingly has it all, running for high school president, dating a cheerleader and he lives in a Beverly Hills mansion with his own brand new jeep. The one thing Bill doesn't have, is a 'normal' relatinoship with his family. Adamant that he doesn't fit in, Bill sets out to find the truth behind his apparent alienation within the household, only to uncover a world of murder, incest and cannibalistic orgies in this body-horror that makes Cronenberg seem run of the mill.

Still trying to get my head around it but its a lot of fun.

rating_3_5

honeykid

11-17-15, 09:33 AM

I saw that back in 89 or 90, not sure which, and I still have a wtf feeling whenever I think of that film. :D

neiba

11-17-15, 10:07 AM

Garden State (Zach Braff, 2004)
(rewatch)

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I always felt that movie had something special since the first time I watched it, some years ago. I finally rewatched it and, though it's not as good as I remembered, I still like it a lot. Zach Braff is a very interesting writer, a decent actor and not a very good director. Some soudtrack choices seem odd to me and the ending seemed way more beautiful the first time I watched it. I still love the script as I can relate to it very well!

3.5

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Snatch (Guy Ritchie, 2000)
(rewatch)

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It's my 3rd or 4th time watching this and is still, by far, my favourite comedy! Awesome cast, awesome writing, awesome editing and awesome directing from a guy who seemed to have forgotten how to make a movie after this one.

4 +

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Edgar Wright, 2010)

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This one has been on my watchlist for quite some time. I wouldn't call it brilliant though I enjoyed it. The plot did not impress me but the editing did! Great concept really well executed! Also, thumbs up to Ramona - HOT!!! :blush:
A good way to spend 110 minutes.

3

earlsmoviepicks

11-17-15, 10:09 AM

Bad Words (2013)
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An adult man, through a loophole, participates in the national spelling bee for children

Jason Bateman nails it with precision -- foul-mouthed, wickedly sarcastic, and very bright. He expertly gets under his young opponents' skins, infuriates the spelling bee executives, and seriously pisses off the parents. The dialogue is most excellent, raw, smart and funny.

At first this premise might sound gimmicky, and in another world would land as a Saturday Night Live sketch, but it was handled masterfully by all involved. It has meat, will keep you interested -- a perfectly balanced comedy-drama. Great supporting players, particularly young Rohan Chand and Kathryn Hahn. I really liked this one.

4.7 Antidisestablishmentarianism's out of 5

matt72582

11-17-15, 10:18 AM

Capturing The Friedmans - Can't give it a rating.. Difficult to watch, saw another MOFO watch this, said basically the same thing. I actually did turn it off after 5 minutes trying to watch another documentary instead, wasn't working, so I just continued.

Odd how the boys kept defending their dad and the brother. I believe they were both guilty, felt sorry for the mom as she seemed all alone, constantly berated.

Zappho

11-17-15, 12:17 PM

Looper
rating_4

If one can get past the lack of science talk, Levitt's distracting prosthetic makeup, and a couple of coincidences, Looper can prove to be quite an inspired and thrilling action film that's held up by it's two compelling leads, noteworthy supporting cast, and dynamic screenplay.

All Good Things
rating_2_5

An unfortunately underwhelming thriller with a serviceable supporting cast and questionable plot twist, All Good Things depends on the work of it's two leads and while it gets a surprisingly convincing performance by Kirsten Dunst, it finds that Ryan Goslings best years are ahead of him.

The Wolf Of Wall Street
rating_5

The only problem one should find from this tale of greed, debauchery, and mass excess is how much fun this merry band of scum bags appear to be having. Fortunately, the juvenile and reckless nature of the main character we love to hate and the crazed and ridiculous spectacle, seen through the eyes of one Martin Scorsese, that follows him detaches us just enough to enjoy both the highs and the lows. This is mass bipolar disorder captured on an epic scale.

sumantra roy

11-17-15, 12:50 PM

The Body/ El Cuerpo (2012) - Oriol Paulo

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A very satisfying thriller...no complains.

9 out of 10

seanc

11-17-15, 03:47 PM

neiba

11-17-15, 04:55 PM

Whiplash (Damien Chazelle, 2014)
(rewatch)

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Was curious to see if a second watch of this would still make the same impact on me than the first one! Though I can see now some small flaws, it's still an adrenaline fueled masterpiece, with gorgeous editing, soundtrack and acting!
It's amazing how much I can relate to most of the story! The obsession with music that makes all the rest seem unimportant while thinking nobody else understands that! I think every musician had at some point a teacher like Fletcher (of course without all the violence) and every musician recognizes the importance of having someone who's never happy, who keeps pushing to the limits.
The last scene is a continuos explosion of adrenaline, a 10 minutes non-stop orgasm!
If this is the first work by Chazelle, I can't wait to see the rest!

4.5

dadgumblah

11-17-15, 05:24 PM

Also, thumbs up to Ramona - HOT!!! :Blush:

Neiba, although I would give the movie an extra popcorn bag, I totally agree with you on Ramona. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a total babe! Especially like when Scott closes his eyes and opens them and there she is, face-to-face with Scott in all her sumptuous glory. :randy:

Nausicaä

11-17-15, 05:27 PM

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matt72582

11-17-15, 05:35 PM

I think it was me. This is a rough sit. The pedophilia talk in such a matter of fact way. Way creepier than any horror movie I have seen.

Especially the way the oldest son kept defending him retroactively, and taking a statement, twisting it and playing dumb... I'm just curious about the one student (only) who showed his face and said it was a farce.

matt72582

11-17-15, 05:37 PM

The Red Tent - 5/10

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The last scene was very good. I only watched this because I admire the man who recommended it, and I didn't know it was one of those expedition films, which I usually don't like.

A hot bath... Good and honest.

Thursday Next

11-17-15, 06:05 PM

Ikiru (1952)

Life is brief. This film is not.

I wasn't sure I would really get into this at the start, but by the end I thought it was extremely moving.

4

cricket

11-17-15, 08:46 PM

Man on Wire (2008)

4-

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Going in, I felt like I didn't care about some nut walking a tightrope, so big points to this documentary for keeping me very interested. It turned out to be quite exciting, and seeing the construction of the Twin Towers and their overall involvement was rather moving*as well. I would have given an extra half popcorn if he fell.

Iroquois

11-17-15, 10:39 PM

Munich - 2.5 or 3, not quite sure yet

There are good parts, and there are bad parts, and it's probably a bit too long for its own good.

DeadChannel

11-17-15, 10:54 PM

His Name Was King: 5/10

It was okay. Dope soundtrack though.

neiba

11-18-15, 07:05 AM

Food Inc.
(Robert Kenner, 2008)

http://moderndomestic.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/foodinc.jpg

Thoughts posted on the Documentary Hall of Fame.

3.5+

carlspackler

11-18-15, 07:54 AM

the samoan lawyer

11-18-15, 09:41 AM

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eg04Zz3CERw/TTvpR9ONs9I/AAAAAAAAFCg/jRT7XrnBll4/s1600/vlcsnap-00003.png
Altered States (1980)

William Hurt stars as Edward Jessup, a professor who becomes obsessed with sensory deprivation through the use of a water tank. Various hallucinogenic drugs are consumed and it all goes quite psychedelic and at times really bizarre. Some of the effects are a bit dated and the pacing at times slow but if you have a taste for trippy sci-fi-horror with goat headed men then this is the film for you. The fact that Ken Russell directed this comes as no surprise.

3.5

tobias_sk

11-18-15, 10:53 AM

Yes, i just finished If i stay
Man, the end it's sow sad, but its caind of worth it 7/10 ...

Zappho

11-18-15, 12:40 PM

Pixels...
rating_1

So I gave Pixels a shot yesterday and I've seen the reviews and I thought maybe they're just being hard on Adam Sandler and maybe if I give it a shot, maybe I'll get some enjoyment out of it. Well all I gotta say is...

BELIEVE THE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!!

Now I'm going to just get this out of the way. The pixelated characters were decent. I got to the battle with the centipede and that actually was really cool to watch. Alright good thing out of the way.

I watched this "comedy" for fifty six minutes and I did not laugh once and I've got a pretty easy funny bone. The jokes made no sense. There's a scene where a grown a$$ woman is drinking alcohol out of a sippy cup and it's not just any grown a$$ woman...it's Michelle Monaghan!!! An actress who has made intelligent career choices in the past (Source Code, Gone Baby Gone, True Detective, freaking Due Date...AN ACTUAL FREAKIN COMEDY!!!!! BENIIEE F***** HANNA!!!!) and you're telling me that she agreed to act that scene out? Now I know why she was on the floor crying! She wasn't acting! They had a gun pointed at her head!!

I knew I should've turned it off right there but I said no! I'm going to keep on watching this crap and for the rest of the time I forced myself to watch this failure of it's genre, it was nothing but eye rolls, exasperating sighs of disappointment, and yelling at my tv. At one point, I had my face in my hands, rocking back and forth, and just begging for it to make me laugh.

The laughs never came.

You sell your film as a comedy, your job is to make people laugh! Your movie can be about whatever you want it to be! JUST MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH!!! When people aren't laughing, guess what?! You're film is not a comedy and you should be sued for false advertisement Happy Madison!

And Peter Dinklage? What were you thinking?! You are a golden globe winner! You're the reason I'm still watching Game Of Thrones and you're just like..."Screw it! Why not star in a film that may ruin the careers of everyone involved?!" Fortunately, Tyrion's still bada$$ enough to over look this plight on cinema and your performance was the most believable out of everybody but...DAMMIT MONEY!!!

And what's up with Josh Gat slapping guys a$$e$ when it's been clearly established that he's obsessed with a "female" video game character? Just what?!

Look I'm not going to keep going like this. This movie's horrible. Don't waste any form of money on it or thought for that matter. It's not worth it and I am now officially throwing both Happy Madison and Adam Sandler in my **** bucket where they'll reside forever along with Eli Roth and Uwe Boll. Congrats Adam!! I hope you enjoy the critical hell you've made for yourself...

JACKA$$!!!

Gideon58

11-18-15, 04:00 PM

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4/10

cricket

11-18-15, 06:55 PM

The Magician (1958)

3

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Max Von Sydow leads a small, traveling performance group that specializes in magic with a supernatural flair. They arrive in a town where some people believe in them, and some think they're scam artists, which is what they may be. They are required to prove their legitimacy before performing for the public.

This is most definitely a lesser film from director Ingmar Bergman, but it is still a pretty amusing watch. I didn't like Von Sydow's performance/character as much as I normally do, but the rest of the cast made up for it.

Nausicaä

11-18-15, 07:02 PM

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Too cute!

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tatmmw2

11-18-15, 07:19 PM

Time Lapse 5

http://taylorholmes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/time-lapse1.jpg
So, I just watched this movie (don't ask how) and what can I say I enjoy it, I guess I love the movies where the end is the missing part that holds everything together, I am not sure if you may understand me :p, like the end explains all the rest of the things, this usually happens in time-machine movies which I could say I love. I could associate this felling with 12 Monkeys, but I like Time Lapse way more, and the end is as disturbing as amazing and sorprising. With that said, it was a great movie that I would watch again but I think it depends on the person who is watching it (And I am not just saying that because I am afraid of comments that don't agree and would say my taste in movies is awful :(. Yes you know I am talking about you >:3!)

And a strange thing happen to me with this movie, I don't know HOW it was on my movie list, I really don't remember where did I get the name. It's like my future me give me the name of the movie as it was so Awesome! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

matt72582

11-18-15, 09:21 PM

The Three Godfathers - 7/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/3_Godfathers_1948_poster.jpg

#13

11-18-15, 10:09 PM

Bad Words (2013)

That movie was funny. Jason Bateman plays that sarcastic a-hole role perfectly.

Last movie I watched was Maze Runner 2. These sort of movies aren't normally my cup of tea but the girlfriend likes them. We saw the first one together and it was eh. Below average. The sequel, for what it's worth, was a little better. Action scenes were pretty good, including a cool glass window scene that I won't assume was ripped directly from Jurassic Park 2.

I'll give it a 2.5 out of 5.

Iroquois

11-18-15, 11:52 PM

The 39 Steps - 3

Pretty solid even though it's pretty obvious what parts Hitchcock would refine with later movies.

Steve Freeling

11-19-15, 12:51 AM

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4

dadgumblah

11-19-15, 05:44 AM

The Lone Ranger (2013)

Fun Western take on the old radio serial and television series. I was a fan of the series as a kid and the movie, although with a few variations, didn't disappoint me. Both Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer are very funny (even though the series was a drama) and the action and acting are top-notch. Lots of good actors in support here, especially William Fichtner as Butch Cavendish, the Ranger's main nemesis. Since there were no credits at the start of the movie, I knew I recognized the actor playing Cavendish, but with all the scars and withered skin they put on Fichtner's face, I was shocked to find out it was him. The cast also includes Tom Wilkinson, Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, Stephen Root, and the beautiful Ruth Wilson, whom I'd never heard of before this film. The horse playing Silver steals every scene he's in, which is no reflection on the actors but an appreciation on how well the horse is trained. The big action is mainly in the first third and the last third, but the middle is great and focuses on Tonto's past quite a bit. Good stuff.

http://quinlan.it/upload/images/2013/07/the-lone-ranger-2013-gore-verbinski-22.jpg

4

Jupiter Ascending (2015)

Thrilling, fast-moving sci-fi adventure, with Mila Kunis a young Earth woman who finds out she may be connected to royalty from other planets. While on Earth, she is rescued by an alien hybrid (played by Channing Tatum) who takes her on a dizzying spin across the skyline of Chicago, aided by gravity-repelling boots he wears, stealing an alien ship that's attacking them, and free-falling towards the ground in the city. This comes in the first thirty minutes and almost made me cross-eyed trying to keep up with every bit of action in this sequence. I had to watch it twice to pick up everything. It slows down a bit as they meet up with Sean Bean, a friend of Tatum's who is stationed on Earth. Things pick up again very fast as Kunis is kidnapped into space with Tatum going for the rescue again. Once she meets the royalty on other planets, she learns a lot about her life or supposed life. No fair giving it all away, because even at this point, there's plenty to find out, and see, as the visuals are outstanding. And this is one of the few movies I've seen in a long time where Sean Bean lives! Really enjoyed it.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/jupiter-ascending10.jpg

4

MovieMeditation

11-19-15, 07:57 AM

That's two VERY surprising ratings for two VERY disliked movies, dadgumblah. :p

I've only seen The Lone Ranger and I hated it. :D

the samoan lawyer

11-19-15, 10:05 AM

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Cobra Verde (1987)

Madman Klaus Kinski is as demented as ever in this story of an infamous bandit named Cobra Verde and his adventure that lead him from Brazil to Africa. In what would become the last collaboration between Kinski and director Werner Herzog, it was evident that there were 'problems' behind the scenes. The flow of the film wasn't as steady like normal from Herzog and Kinski seemed even more crazy than usual. His descent into even more madness rivals that of Aguirre, it really is a sight to behold. It does however have amazingly shot scenery and the work with the extras is particularly impressive due to the huge numbers alone. What Herzog does have a knack for, is how to end a film and again in this, its as devastating as it is fascinating.

4

Thursday Next

11-19-15, 10:19 AM

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

http://www.impawards.com/2015/thumbs/sq_kingsman_the_secret_service_ver7.jpg

Pretty enjoyable. It's pretty hard to criticise a film as knowing and self-aware as this one - casting Harry Palmer and a couple of the guys from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in a spy spoof, with Samuel L. Jackson as the cheeseburger-eating comic book villain, gleefully chewing up cliches and stereotypes and spitting them out again, and breaking the fourth wall, "this ain't that kind of movie". Occasionally it slips down the cracks between comedy and drama, not having quite enough of either, and there are times when, just like in Kick-Ass, the action stops being fun because it's just too violent. Not in a Tarantino fountains of blood kind of a way, but in an oddly uncomfortable kind of way, especially the violence or threatened violence towards children.

I think I enjoyed the spy spoofing all the more for having recently watched SPECTRE.

3.5

edarsenal

11-19-15, 01:13 PM

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The Gunman 3.5 Kinda on the fence about this one. Not captivating, but was entertaining. Solid work from the supporting actors. Worthwhile.

dadgumblah

11-19-15, 03:36 PM

That's two VERY surprising ratings for two VERY disliked movies, dadgumblah. :p

I've only seen The Lone Ranger and I hated it. :D

That's cool. I knew both movies were almost universally hated, and I just don't get it. I mean, I can see disliking them, but out-and-out hating them? Pretty strong reaction, but that's your right. I come from a standpoint of "entertain me first." Whether a movie is a piece of art comes second for me, if at all. That's pretty much why I usually land in the four popcorn bag area for most of my movies. That's for the re-watchable factor, and maybe the buy the DVD factor. If I don't check my watch during the movie, it's good to excellent in my book. :)

MovieMeditation

11-19-15, 03:44 PM

That's cool. I knew both movies were almost universally hated, and I just don't get it. I mean, I can see disliking them, but out-and-out hating them? Pretty strong reaction, but that's your right. I come from a standpoint of "entertain me first." Whether a movie is a piece of art comes second for me, if at all. That's pretty much why I usually land in the four popcorn bag area for most of my movies. That's for the re-watchable factor, and maybe the buy the DVD factor. If I don't check my watch during the movie, it's good to excellent in my book. :)
You are completely allowed to like them as much as you want, but love or hate is up to the individual. I don't know how strong a reaction it is if I disliked most of what's about this film. I gave it 1.5 and I did that because I didn't like the story, I hated the humor (didn't click with me) and the bloated action seemed stupid to me. The movie just hit all the wrong spots.

But out of all people, I personally do enjoy every genre and every subgenre. I mean, I still love the Fast & Furious franchise and always wait impatiently for the next one. I gave the most recent one a 3.5+ so I definitely like my my fair share of dumb fun. The Lone Ranger was just far from good entertainment in my opinion, but I don't care whether or not someone else likes it. We are all different and if you like it you like it, f*ck everybody else's opinions! :D

Rocket_Sam74

11-19-15, 04:23 PM

Princess Mononoke

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Been watching a lot of anime lately :D

Overall, I'm becoming a fan of Hayao Miyazaki. I really enjoyed Castle in the Sky and Howl's Moving Castle (although Castle in the Sky is my favorite) and wanted to watch more of his work. I watched this one and, as soon as it was over, I wanted to watch it again. This movie is an anime epic.

Like I always do after I watch a movie, I sat down to write my good and bad points about the movie and was surprised to see that...I couldn't find any bad points in the movie..

I Really, really, reeeeeeeeeaaaaaally liked this movie and hope Hollywood doesn't ruin it by making a remake/live-action adaptation.

rating_5

Rocket_Sam74

11-19-15, 04:30 PM

Akira
http://betterscifi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/akira.jpg

Overall, very good...although the ending is a little f*cked up. Still, I watched a video saying that the director, who's also the writer/cartoonist of the manga, hadn't finished the manga when the movie was released, so I guess this f*cked up ending is made for people to encourage them to read the manga.

Another thing that surprised me is the amount of graphic violence in this movie. I've seen violent stuff in movies and mangas alike, but I somehow wasn't prepared completely for this. In the previous anime I watched, Princess Mononoke, there was also a fair amount of graphic violence, but it still objected on showing a lot of blood. In this one the deaths are horrible, and, my, they are gory.

To conclude, I gave this movie a 9.8 taking .2 away because of the ending. Since there is nothing so close in here, I'll give it a

rating_5

Lucas

11-19-15, 04:42 PM

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Our Hospitality 4

False Writer

11-19-15, 04:59 PM

Princess Mononoke

rating_5

Akira

rating_5

Agreed with both scores! 2 of my favorite anime movies, both in my top 100.

Rocket_Sam74

11-19-15, 05:01 PM

Clue
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/ejfofhxmf5g7npeewbhe.jpg

I saw the ratings they gave this movie, and I was SHOCKED! This had been on my watchlist for a long time, and I really enjoyed this movie. I thought the fact that the actors didn't act comically intentionally. The fact that they don't laugh and do comical things, or few, I think is even more hilarious.

However, it seems not all people think like me, so...well...I guess I have to accept it.

Overall, I enjoyed the movie. I laughed at almost everything and I think the fact that there are separate endings for different killers. The acting was very good, especially by Tim Curry. The story was good, the filming and even the spooky feeling at the beginning.

Not being a perfect movie, I still enjoyed it, so I give it a
rating_4_5

Rocket_Sam74

11-19-15, 05:28 PM

The Lone Ranger (2013)

Fun Western take on the old radio serial and television series. I was a fan of the series as a kid and the movie, although with a few variations, didn't disappoint me. Both Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer are very funny (even though the series was a drama) and the action and acting are top-notch. Lots of good actors in support here, especially William Fichtner as Butch Cavendish, the Ranger's main nemesis. Since there were no credits at the start of the movie, I knew I recognized the actor playing Cavendish, but with all the scars and withered skin they put on Fichtner's face, I was shocked to find out it was him. The cast also includes Tom Wilkinson, Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, Stephen Root, and the beautiful Ruth Wilson, whom I'd never heard of before this film. The horse playing Silver steals every scene he's in, which is no reflection on the actors but an appreciation on how well the horse is trained. The big action is mainly in the first third and the last third, but the middle is great and focuses on Tonto's past quite a bit. Good stuff.

http://quinlan.it/upload/images/2013/07/the-lone-ranger-2013-gore-verbinski-22.jpg

rating_4

Yes! I agree with you! I saw all the reviews and massacres of this movie and when my mom arrived home saying: "I want to see this movie!", I was expecting a really bad movie.

I was surprised thinking, after we watched it,: "Actually it wasn't that bad. Thumbs up man! (I'd say keep on like that, but don't continue watching movies critics say they're bad 'cause obviously you're gonna find one that's actually bad) Watch all Verbinski movies though, they're awesome (except POT 3 (except for the final sequence))

Opengangs

11-19-15, 05:37 PM

The Hottie and the Nottie - 2.5
To be quite honest, I came in thinking it was going to be horrendous - cheesy lines, unfunny jokes, and just pure horrible acting. After all, it was rated as one of the worst movies of all time.

But, truth be told, I actually quite enjoyed it. The acting was mediocre, at best. The jokes were mildly humorous, and the story was somewhat intriguing. It's not a perfect movie - The Hottie and the Nottie still has flaws - but I did find it somewhat enjoyable to watch.

matt72582

11-19-15, 05:52 PM

The Innocents - 6/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/The_Innocents_Poster.jpg

honeykid

11-19-15, 06:32 PM

I'd be interested to hear some thoughts on The Innocents from you, matt. :)

Iroquois

11-19-15, 06:32 PM

The Last Boy Scout - 3

Finally, a likable Tony Scott movie that isn't True Romance.

cricket

11-19-15, 07:35 PM

28 Days Later (2002)

4.5

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/d682bdd9cdc4ba67a274280893105c7a/28-days-later.jpg

Thoughts posted in the Sci-Fi/Horror Hall of Fame thread.

honeykid

11-19-15, 07:52 PM

The Last Boy Scout - 3

Finally, a likable Tony Scott movie that isn't True Romance.

Likeable? I'll be interested to read your write up for this one. :)

doubledenim

11-19-15, 08:49 PM

Clue
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rating_4_5

The precursor to the modern day video game adaptation movie, except they nailed it here. I think part of my affinity stems from the board game at my grandmother's that was missing pieces.

The Gunslinger45

11-19-15, 09:06 PM

Been slacking a little in this thread. Here are the last two flicks me and the GF saw on date nights.

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I love this flick. I have for a long time. My lady liked it too, but cringed whenever the Russian was spoke. The language used and grammar was fine, but the pronunciation was apparently very painful. But she thought the movie was still good.

5

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

My GF adored this movie. Thought it was great. I warned her it was a dark comedy, but she was down for it. Plus it was on her list of flicks to see. Anyway my lady is laughing so hard at certain parts I gotta pause the flick so she could compose herself. Especially when Slim Pickens is reading out the contents of the survival kit, she starts dying. I was very glad she liked it so much since it is one of my top ten favorite movies.

5

False Writer

11-19-15, 10:45 PM

http://villageatmammoth.com/sites/villageatmammoth.com/files/events/northbynorthwest.jpg

North by Northwest (1959)

Top-notch film making by one of the greatest directors.

5

matt72582

11-19-15, 10:50 PM

The Night of the Hunter - 8/10

Second viewing, but not sure if I noticed one of the most beautiful parts in the film. When the boy John finally opens up, holds Ms. Cooper by the hand, and finally warms up to her after being so shy. Lots of great one-lines. Wish Laughton would have directed more - more to choose from, and from an actor's point of view.

I've been distracted, might watch it again. I thought since I saw it before, I didn't have to have my eyes glued to the TV like I'd like to, which is why I didn't want to watch another new film, since I did that earlier.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Nightofthehunterposter.jpg

dadgumblah

11-20-15, 12:06 AM

...but I don't care whether or not someone else likes it. We are all different and if you like it you like it, f*ck everybody else's opinions! :D

Damn skippy! I'm with you in that I like what I like. And yes, "f*ck everybody else's opinions!" except that I AM interested in other peoples' opinions, just to see what it is about a movie that makes people like or dislike them. MM, I liked that you told what you hated about The Lone Ranger. I like other points of view.

I'm glad to see love recently for Night of the Hunter and Clue although I need to re-watch Clue as I haven't seen it in years. Remembered loving it, though.

Steve Freeling

11-20-15, 01:14 AM

DeadChannel

11-20-15, 03:33 AM

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance:

I wrote a review!

Another Korean flick, another masterpiece. Granted, it's one that seems to be divisive, but immediately I'm in love. Up until this point, I'd only seen Chan-wook Park's Oldboy, which lead me to expect something entirely different from what I got. I was anticipating a raw, violent, tense revenge thriller, but instead I got this sad, surreal, but still very violent revenge drama. There were legitimately a few moments that I started choking up.

See, the film sets off as a brilliant surrealist tragedy, and remains a tragedy until about two thirds in, when, after about an hour and a quarter of melancholic tension building, it explodes into a shower of gore. But this isn't the irreverent yet no holds barred violence of something like I Saw the Devil. No! However shocking, however brutal, it's almost poetic.

Perhaps the film is at times alienating. The first part seems poised to bore some who'd be attracted by the second part. The second part might scare away those attracted by the first. The way the film plays freely with narrative and style might be too much for typically mainstream audiences to stomach. However, when you put all of these elements together you get something nearing perfection: you get Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance.

It might be worthy of a 10/10. I'll get back to you on that.

Zappho

11-20-15, 03:43 AM

I felt the same way after the first time I watched Silver Linings Playbook. I went in thinking I was going to hate it and ended up giving it five stars on Netflix. Jennifer Lawrence was good but Oscar worthy? To be honest, I thought she was serviceable at best and that she put more effort into American Hustle. Then again, I've only seen it once so I'll have to watch it again sometime.

Steve Freeling

11-20-15, 04:11 AM

Hey, I understand. Like I said, in my honest opinion.

The Sci-Fi Slob

11-20-15, 08:32 AM

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/19793/18938591_1.jpg?v=8D0F9B7C7D079E0
This is about an hour too long and mostly boring. The story of a well educated middle class brat, who hated his parents and rejected life in general, spends most of the film spouting his hippy philosophy and eventually ends up starving to death alone in the middle of nowhere. The film's cinematography is its only saving grace.

3

cricket

11-20-15, 08:36 AM

Society (1989)

3-

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A high school boy who doesn't quite fit in with his high society family, finds out that they're not who he thought they were. This is a strange body horror film that I would have loved if I saw it when it came out.

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Nausicaä

11-20-15, 08:47 AM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/En_chance_til_2015_Susanne_Bier_poster.jpg
A Second Chance

rating_3

the samoan lawyer

11-20-15, 09:04 AM

The Innocents - 6/10

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/12/The_Innocents_Poster.jpg

I gave you rep for the film not the score, thats far too low.

the samoan lawyer

11-20-15, 09:14 AM

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Woyzeck (1979)

Here Kinski plays Woyzeck, a luckless and introvert soldier living in a small town in Germany. Constantly trampled upon and mocked its only a matter of time before Woyzeck erupts and this he does in fine Kinski style. Again driven to madness, its difficult to tell if he's even acting, his facial expressions alone show a man going insane.

Plot wise, its not a strong Herzog as most of the time not much really happens and a lot is left unexplained, which although can sometimes work, here it just felt somewhat lost at times. On the other hand maybe this was the intention of the director to get the viewer into the mindset of Woyzeck, but nevertheless, it did get a bit distracting.

One thing I would advise to someone planning on a first viewing of this, is to try and go in blind. Typical of Herzog-Kinski, the ending is worth the wait.

3.5

seanc

11-20-15, 09:15 AM

The Sci-Fi Slob

11-20-15, 09:30 AM

This seems like a good opportunity for an always interesting star rating debate. 3 stars for a movie where you only like the cinematography?Alright then, let's all stay calm now. 2 stars is my revised rating. :D

seanc

11-20-15, 11:40 AM

Alright then, let's all stay calm now. 2 stars is my revised rating. :D

I just like the minutiae of a good star debate. I like to know how people are thinking when they give out ratings. A podcast I listen to talks about this quite a bit. They give a whole lot of ratings out from 3.5-5. Whenever they are asked about it they say they like to use the whole spectrum of ratings and don't see the point of having only a select few movies with a perfect rating. In theory I agree with this philosophy but they very rarely give a movie a very low rating. So they basically just waste the opposite end of the spectrum. When I give out a 1/5 objectively I know there are probably much worse movies. I don't watch a lot of TV movies or B movies though, so those don't really enter my mind when giving out a rating. I kind of rate the kind of stuff I watch against each other that way I use the whole rating system.

Oh and Into The Wild is a 3.5, just so you know. ;)

honeykid

11-20-15, 11:43 AM

If into The Wild is as annoying as I fear it would be (and SFS thoughts on it mirror what I fear) then it'd do well to get a 2 from me.

Gideon58

11-20-15, 12:38 PM

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/Duplex_film.jpg

5/10

Pussy Galore

11-20-15, 12:44 PM

I watched Brief Encounter yesterday, great film, an easy 8,5/10

edarsenal

11-20-15, 03:05 PM

edarsenal

11-20-15, 03:07 PM

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5
First time seeing this. It was even better than I expected it to be. Go figure. On a sidenote, yes, Jennifer Lawrence did deserve her Oscar, if you want my honest opinion anyway.

I had rather low expectations when I saw this as well, and was VERY surprised and VERY pleased about seeing it.
Need to do a re-watch at sometime

tatmmw2

11-20-15, 06:01 PM

Kill Bill3.5

I was better than I expected and the end makes me wanna watch the second movie, but first I have to finish watching the AHS Hotel and TWD episodes I have recorded. I like the animation of the asian killer (don't remember his name :/) And I hope they keep telling the story of each killer. However, there is this odd thing, I watch the trailer and saw the classic japonese bearded sensei and thought it was going to be on the movie, but he didn't :(. Maybe it will be in the second one, but still weird they add that scene in the first trailer

DeadChannel

11-20-15, 06:55 PM

matt72582

11-20-15, 09:30 PM

Reflections in a Golden Eye - 5/10

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It only gets a 5 because Brando is in it, but the film is junk. The best part of this film was seeing Elizabeth Taylor's arse. It's a weird movie, but nothing interesting. You might be paying attention, but once it was over, I thought "Where was the film?"

Again, I should have FF'd the intro by TCM. I think we all agree, but I don't want to know if the film has a weird ending, and weird people. Robert Osborne said it reminded him of a Tennessee Williams adaptation, and if I hadn't known otherwise, I would have agreed. He seems to always have films about homosexuality, and any regular sexual relationships have to be devious.

Brando's character and performance isn't nothing to talk about. Clift died, and Brando replaced him, probably because he wants to show how open and liberal he is. I'd like to see one film where a homosexual is just a character, and whose sexuality isn't constantly on display. It's that, or repression (American Beauty).. The odd thing is some people might think it's great only because it's "risque" - which is a stupid reason. It's not progress, quite on the contrary, I think it's exploitation if anything, but I'm guessing gay people loved it just because. Reminds me of the Cheerios commercial I never watched. I prefer talent over affirmative action.

I think the film would have been much better if the nude weirdo riding the horse died in the first scene, along with the "crazy" woman's fairy.

Zappho

11-20-15, 09:50 PM

Drive
rating_5

Touching yet tragic storyline, deep characters played by a talented cast, beautiful cinematography, and uniquely fitting music. Couldn't find a single negative. Absolutely loved it. Kind of makes me feel less for Only God Forgives.

It Follows
rating_3_5

While It Follows commits one of the cardinal sins of horror movies by not being that scary (there was one scare that worked real well though) and has some pacing issues in the middle, the areas it does focus on (atmosphere, music, cinematography, characters) worked well and I liked the unique twist they used with the classic slasher theme.

Citizen Rules

11-20-15, 10:40 PM

Reflections in a Golden Eye - 5/10 That's how I seen that film too. The title was the best part. To bad it wasn't a James Bond flick.

Iroquois

11-20-15, 10:54 PM

Kingdom of Heaven - 2

Must be one hell of a director's cut that is able to redeem a film that is pretty standard for Scott.

carlspackler

11-20-15, 11:36 PM

I watched Layer Cake last night.

A more than watchable British gangster flick.
Kenneth Cranham and Michael Gambon accompanies Daniel Craig in a fast moving story around the theft of 5 million ecstasy pills.
The soundtrack is also excellent with Sienna Millar looking delishus in black lingerie.
8.5/10

edarsenal

11-21-15, 12:38 AM

Layer Cake is a DAMN GOOD film

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A Bittersweet Life (KOREAN) 5 Every single thing was spot on. The cinematography, the dialogue, the acting, the fights and the shoot outs, the pacing - everything. Just a truly excellent film from the very beginning to the very end.

AdamUpBxtch

11-21-15, 01:30 AM

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5
First time seeing this. It was even better than I expected it to be. Go figure. On a sidenote, yes, Jennifer Lawrence did deserve her Oscar, if you want my honest opinion anyway.

This movie was my introduction to Jennifer Lawrence, it was quite the first impression.

AdamUpBxtch

11-21-15, 01:34 AM

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King Kong (2005) 4.5

Rewatched this again. If only every remake was this good. I don't even care if it is an hour too long, a great update to King Kong. I cannot wait for Skull Island and King Kong vs Godzilla. The monster movie lover inside of me's thirst will be quenched.

sumantra roy

11-21-15, 03:25 AM

I...Comme Icare/ I As In Icarus (1979) - Henri Verneuil

http://picpusdan3.free.fr/I/i%20comme%20icare.jpg

Very businessman like in its making, tense and gripping...the ending is rather obvious but that doesn't spoil anything...

8.5 out of 10

sumantra roy

11-21-15, 03:31 AM

Borgman (2013) - Alex van Warmerdam

http://www.chicagonow.com/cinemajaw-movies/files/2015/02/borgman1.jpg

This I found very interesting...a rather puzzling experience. Many interpretations are probably possible. I see it mostly as the worst nightmare of the 'Haves' to lose all that they possess...and the film slowly but surely makes that nightmare a reality...

8.5 out of 10

Iroquois

11-21-15, 09:06 AM

Empire of the Sun - 3

Can't decide whether or not the fact that a lot of Spielberg's more serious films tend to be 3 quality is a good thing or not.

cricket

11-21-15, 11:24 AM

Hoop Dreams (1994)

3.5

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Very good documentary, but I didn't find it to be as dramatic as I expected. The two boys are pretty good boys, but I kind of thought they were underachievers. I was rooting for them, but I didn't feel that they worked as hard as they could, to be the best that they could be. This prevented me from being completely involved with their characters. Of course, they're dealing with a very tough environment. I remember Cabrini Green from growing up in Chicago. Mayor Jane Byrne spent a night there once back in 1981, and a song came out about it. I remember that it went-Cabrini Green where the mayor sleeps.....It was very funny, but I can't find it anywhere. I found it very interesting seeing the recruitment process play out, and also how the families supported their sons. Those were my two favorite aspects of the movie. It's a little long at just a shade under three hours.

Lucas

11-21-15, 02:57 PM

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Husbands 4-

Haven't seen a film this vile since Hard to be a God.

Tugg

11-21-15, 03:12 PM

Ant-Man rating_3
Hidden (2015) rating_3_5

doubledenim

11-21-15, 04:11 PM

Gideon58

11-21-15, 06:04 PM

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6/10

cricket

11-21-15, 06:13 PM

The Football Factory (2004)

3

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I like crime/thug movies set in England, and this one is about hooligans. It's not one of the best, but it has lively characters, a few recognizable actors I like, colorful language, and a few major brawls. A nice recommendation by HK.

Nausicaä

11-21-15, 06:35 PM

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Second viewing of this film, wasn't that keen on it this time around.

rating_3

tatmmw2

11-21-15, 08:01 PM

@tatmmw2: yeah, the bearded guy appears in part two.

Btw, have you seen Lady Snowblood?
OMG She is just like O-ren ishii!!

neiba

11-21-15, 09:27 PM

Tropa de Elite a.k.a. Elite Squad (José Padilha, 2007)
(rewatch)

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Probably the best movie about brazilian slums.
First, a mention to acting: Wagner Moura as Capt. Nascimento is the true definition of badass, forget any Hollywood actor! I also liked the development of Andre Ramiro's character development.
Overall, this movie has amazing action scenes, great plot and above all a perfect script! I feel lucky I understand Portuguese. The copy of the film I watched has english subtitles and it's so far away from making justice to the amazing dialogues on this film!
The gritty cinematography and camera work gave it an extra realistic look!
Another rewatch to organize my Top 100 and this will certainly be there!

4.5 -

cricket

11-21-15, 10:25 PM

That^^and it's sequel are on my watchlist. Not sure how they got there; maybe from you, Neiba?

mark f

11-21-15, 10:46 PM

Read my review in my Profile link. :cool:

MovieBuffering

11-22-15, 12:08 AM

Jurassic World - 2015

What this movie showed me is that Dinosaurs should be the new leading men/women of Hollywood. How else can this movie break all those box office records? This was a great summer blockbuster but a god awful film. First off who in their right minds would go to a theme park like that knowing that the dinosaurs have escaped and killed people before? Meh, I'll just send my kids there. Anyways I digress. All the characters were terrible and not fleshed out at all. The child actors were not good. The villain was laughably bad. So many scenes were cringe worthy when it just involved the characters of the film. I felt them acting. I will give Pratt credit he definitely reaffirmed he can be an action star. He did well with what he was given. It was just a bad film, I mean the action and dinosaurs were cool, but dear lord everything else couldn't hold a candle to Jurassic Park.

I don't know. I thought it was a mess. It was an entertaining mess I will give it that. Didn't see why it broke all those records but hey don't strokes for different folks.

2/5

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cricket

11-22-15, 12:51 AM

Read my review in my Profile link. :cool:

Very nice!

Lucas

11-22-15, 02:10 AM

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Honkytonk Man 4.5

Absolutely incredible. A simple tale told masterfully. Eastwood's direction is assured and full of passion; this might be his greatest masterpiece.

Lucas

11-22-15, 02:12 AM

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High Plains Drifter 3.5

Lucas

11-22-15, 02:13 AM

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Ted 2 1.5

that cameo made me chuckle

Strangelove

11-22-15, 05:53 AM

Chaplin (1992) - it's just another Oscar bait movie. Too predictable.
5/10

cricket

11-22-15, 08:00 AM

Jurassic World (2015)

2.5

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I don't watch these movies for the story, but this had me wondering why they didn't even try. That, plus the movie being devoid of any interesting characters made the first 40 minutes a complete waste of time. None of the actors did anything to make themselves stand out. Vincent D'Onofrio is the one actor in the movie that I really like, and he did nothing here to indicate that he has any talent. I'm easily entertained by Dinosaurs and destruction, so I was fine once the action started, but besides that, I thought this was poor.

neiba

11-22-15, 08:47 AM

That^^and it's sequel are on my watchlist. Not sure how they got there; maybe from you, Neiba?

Not sure. I talked about them here a couple of times but I wasn't the only one. I think you'll like it cricket! The sequel is also great!

cricket

11-22-15, 10:27 AM

The Big Combo (1955)

3.5-

http://peterburnett.info/images/film_stills/noir/the_big_combo_04.JPG

From the top 100 noirs list, which is a genre I normally undervalue, but I really liked this one. I would have to make a guess that Tarantino is a fan of this one due to some possible influences. The bad guys were great in this one, and some nice dialogue and memorable scenes.

http://peterburnett.info/images/film_stills/noir/the_big_combo_05.JPG

Lucas

11-22-15, 04:32 PM

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The Burning 4-

A Friday the 13th knock-off that's actually a lot better than Friday the 13th.

That canoe scene was legit.

Lucas

11-22-15, 04:33 PM

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French Cancan 3.5+

Colorful, fun, and wildly entertaining. A little light on substance though.

honeykid

11-22-15, 04:37 PM

A Friday the 13th knock-off that's actually a lot better than Friday the 13th.

That canoe scene was legit.
I do like to see others agree with me. :D

Lucas

11-22-15, 04:38 PM

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3 Bad Men 3.5+

The Fordian elements and themes which would be used throughout his career are all here: redemption through sacrifice, the eternal struggle of good vs. evil, the idea of the 'Promised Land', the vast, untameable American landscape,etc. The imagery in this film is striking, absolutely striking. What Ford was able to achieve here is worthy of much admiration. It's a very funny movie as well. I think this one will grow on me as time goes by. Worth revisiting in the future.

neiba

11-22-15, 05:05 PM

A Friday the 13th knock-off that's actually a lot better than Friday the 13th.

That canoe scene was legit.
I do like to see others agree with me. :D

Oh, do you? XD I thought your goal in life was to be against the world all the time! :D

honeykid

11-22-15, 05:26 PM

Oh, do you? XD I thought your goal in life was to be against the world all the time! :D

Oh, no. Not at all. I want to be completely in sync with the world. The problem is you're all wrong so often. :p:D

FM19

11-22-15, 06:36 PM

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Into the Woods (2014)

3.5

Good film adaptation of the Sondheim musical with good singing/acting (especially Meryl Streep), an enjoyable story, and excellent cinematography. There are a few plot holes, and a lot of the humor seems forced, but overall it's a good show.

Steve Freeling

11-22-15, 09:05 PM

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5

Iroquois

11-22-15, 09:08 PM

Glory - 4

I am genuinely surprised by how much I liked this.

Lucas

11-22-15, 10:37 PM

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The Long Gray Line 4.5

Ford, one of the greatest artists in the history of the medium, has crafted many masterpieces throughout his career. The Long Gray Line is one of those masterpieces. A tale of generations, family, loyalty, and honor; just as humane and profound as his other works. My 22nd film from him.

Rocket_Sam74

11-22-15, 11:18 PM

Super 8
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Overall, I was glad the crash scene was at the beginning since I had already seen it.

It's a good movie and I was surprised by some elements that it didn't follow like the other monster/alien-thriller movies that include kids.

Basically this movie is about an underground...(?) alien who wants to build his spaceship back and go home. You'd usually think: "It's gonna be like E.T. and they (the kids) are gonna help him build the spaceship back. Well you're wrong. They barely meet the alien and they almost get eaten by it (for 2 of them).

We also barely see the alien as itself in broad daylight. It's always hidden by darkness or is only given glimpses of, which serves up more tension.

This movie entertained me and I thought it was a good concept to do a movie with kids + alien + action + thriller without shaky cam or found footage.

There are still some flaws and, yes, a LOT of flares (even though not as much as in Star Trek), but still, Imma give it a
rating_4

Rocket_Sam74

11-22-15, 11:24 PM

Hot Shots: Part Deux
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Overall, I died laughing. It is, in my opinion, the funniest movie parody I have ever seen, although I haven't seen the original one.

There is no way of taking this movie seriously and I think has to be viewed without the criticizing eye. It's just plain fun. This movie is in fact a ½-hour long collection of every action movie cliché and 1 hour of parodies of it.

I enjoyed the movie a lot and is listed in one of my favorite "funny" movies (I don't consider it a comedy since it's not the actor's words that make you laugh but the ridiculousness of the actions).

As I said, there's no point of seeing this movie with the critics' eye, so I give it a rating_5 of pure entertainment.

Rocket_Sam74

11-22-15, 11:38 PM

The Last Stand
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Overall, surprising. I saw the 6.4 IMDb rating and kinda regretted having bought it. I watched, and I felt a whole lot different.

Certainly enough, there were some stupid elements, like when the deputies go look for an old man that was killed only because the man hadn't done the milk delivery and the fact that the car with the prisoner was hijacked with a magnet-equipped crane in the middle of the town where there wasn't even work/repair to do in the building the crane was placed. You have to admit it's pretty dumb.

However, the gunfight sequences were masterfully crafted. Using practical fake-blood in a lot of occasions and not having so much hard-editing...until the final fight. I found the final one the most disappointing since it's filled with unrealistic CGI and really HARD editing. I gave me a headache.

Still the movie pleased me and I think is quite underrated for an action film. Imma give it a
rating_4

TheUsualSuspect

11-23-15, 01:07 AM

Wrecked

(Michael Greenspan)

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/45/Wrecked_Poster.jpg/220px-Wrecked_Poster.jpg

Brody's one man show

A man wakes up, badly injured, in a horrible car accident in the middle of the wilderness. There's a dead body in the backseat and he has no memory of who he is, or what happened. He struggles to survive the harsh elements of the wild and his own hallucinations.

This being a Canadian thriller, one can automatically accept the idea that it is low budget. This was clearly written with that in mind. The film itself has very little dialogue, very little action and relies heavily on the shoulders of the one character, played by Adrien Brody. The entire film is Brody trying to survive not only his own injuries, but the elements outside of his car. Wild animals, hunters and in many scenes, his own broken mind. Reportedly, he decided to stay in the car wreck over night in the Canadian wilderness while the crew went back to their warm and cozy hotel rooms. That dedication shows on the screen, Brody does carry the film. The film just doesn't match what Brody delivers.

There is a mystery in this film, but it never really feels compelled or driven by any of it. It's more concerned with the survival elements. Which really don't do much to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. The entire production feels like it could really be a short story, but was dragged out into a feature for unknown reasons. By the end of the film, we know who he is, who the dead guy in his back seat was and what really did happen, but it never reaches any point of interest to be honest. I just didn't care about any of it.

Small film with a simple story, Wrecked will entertain very few people looking for either a mystery or a survival tale. Despite having both elements be key parts of the film, it never fully realizes what it wants to be. So the end results in an uneven film that won't find its place on anyone's radar.

2

Horroist

11-23-15, 02:08 AM

III (2015)

A Russian horror-drama. Though at times it was kind of like watching Tarsem Singh's Silent Hill (!) but nothing that great either actually. The ending was the major disappointment.

--: 6/10

Landmine Goes Click (2015)

An okay rape & revenge flick, liked the ending.

--: 6/10

Extraordinary Tales (2015)

A beautifully done animated anthology of 5 Poe stories....The Fall of the House of Usher (Narrated & voice by Sir Christopher Lee), The Tell-Tale Heart (Narrated by Bela Lugosi), The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (Narrated & voice by Julian Sands), The Pit and the Pendulum (Narrated by Guillermo del Toro) and The Masque of Red Death. Even the wraparound story, inspired by The Raven was also delight to watch.

--: 7/10

the samoan lawyer

11-23-15, 09:05 AM

My Best Friend (1999) - 4+
Yellow Sky (1948) - 3.5+
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) - 3+
Prince Of Darkness (1987) - 3
Mean Creek (2004) - 3
Anastasia (1997) - 3

Thursday Next

11-23-15, 10:31 AM

Shelter (2007)

3

Basically just like a long gay episode of Home and Away... sorry, wrong thread.

BrowningIdentity

11-23-15, 01:13 PM

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: 4/10 - Mediocre film with bad acting and dialogue, but the feudal Japan costumes are decent and the martial arts was a major improvement over the first two films. If I had to pick a favorite from the trilogy, it would be this one.

Zappho

11-23-15, 03:20 PM

The Devil's Advocate
rating_4_5

This one aged well. Al Pacino is incredibly entertaining. Charlize Theron shows amazing range way before she became a big name. Keanu Reeves worked well in his last serious role before The Matrix gobbled him up. The story is genuinely compelling and is actually more enjoyable with multiple viewings once realized what the focused theme and plot really is. The subplots strengthen the main storyline. Nothing feels wasted. Part of the ending feels like it goes longer than it should but that's a small nitpick compared to the rest of the movie. Just really well done on multiple levels and I knew there were more reasons why I loved this movie after all these years other than getting to see Charlize Theron naked (even though that scene is actually really disturbing and sad and I should get my head checked).

foster

11-23-15, 03:23 PM

Broken Arrow 2

Started off really strong but I got extremely bored in the second half. Turned it off with 20 minutes left.
I've seen this movie before like 20 years ago or whenever it came out.

MovieMeditation

11-23-15, 05:34 PM

The Searchers (1956)

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Sorry Ford fans. Here arriving at my second Ford feature, his movies still don't do much to me as of yet...

Mainly I think the tone in his movies are a bit off-putting and despite people talking about subtle greatness and an endless amount of depth I still see it being too surfaced and missing some proper weight.

To end on a positive note, the opening and closing shots are great.

3-

honeykid

11-23-15, 05:45 PM

I agree. It's all those shots in between that are the problem. :yup:

Gideon58

11-23-15, 06:38 PM

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7/10

Lucas

11-23-15, 09:10 PM

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Life of Oharu 4+

Lucas

11-23-15, 09:15 PM

[CENTER]The Searchers (1956)

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Sorry Ford fans. Here arriving at my second Ford feature, his movies still don't do much to me...

Really? My apologies if I sound rude, but how can you judge a director by only viewing two of his films? Come back and view How Green Was My Valley, Seven Women, Young Mr. Lincoln, Wagon Master or The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

I don't think Ford is infallible - I don't think too highly of Judge Priest or The Quiet Man. Still, no other director in film history has created as many great films as Ford did. I agree that the humor in his films is somewhat broad, but that's such a minor qualm, in all honesty.

Lucas

11-23-15, 09:17 PM

I agree. It's all those shots in between that are the problem. :yup:

Boooooooo!

:p

Daniel M

11-23-15, 09:22 PM

Yeah, what other film have you seen? Was it Stagecoach? I can't remember sorry.

I can understand someone struggling with The Searchers but you shouldn't feel so pessimistic about a director after only two viewings. I think a lot of people jump in and watch The Searchers expecting to be blown away by an obvious masterpiece, but are left underwhelmed. I thought it was a great film when I first saw it, but couldn't really explain much beyond the beautiful cinematography (and the fact that I already loved Westerns as a genre helped), but when I saw it again more recently I realised that true magic and poetry behind it. I think the film has great meaning and is more powerful when viewed in the context of Ford's whole body of work, especially the myth-making earlier stuff (Stagecoach, Young Mr. Lincoln, The Sun Shines Bright etc.), I think it feels like a swansong in some ways in how it combines those elements and the analytical side of it legendary storytelling too (Liberty Valance, Two Rode Together, Fort Apache etc.), along with how it is shot and feels in general like an "epic".

cricket

11-23-15, 09:37 PM

Candy (2006)

3.5

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Not quite great, but a very good movie about drug addiction. When done well, it's a subject that always makes me feel something. Excellent performances from Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, and Geoffrey Rush.

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edarsenal

11-23-15, 09:53 PM

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Wizard of Oz 5 caught this a few minutes in on TV last night. A favorite from childhood

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Beyond The Sea 3.5 Kevin Spacey starred and directed this lil amusing biopic of Bobby Darrin that tipped its hat to old hollywood style moviemaking.

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Riptide (1934) 3.5++ Quite the delightful flick with an always enjoyable Norma Shearer getting caught up in a scandal with a former boyfriend played by Robert Montgomery. All to the chagrin of straight-laced husband; Herbert Marshall. Witty dialogue

The Gunslinger45

11-23-15, 10:28 PM

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3.5

A step up from the last one, but a step down from the first two. At least the movies are over.

Nope1172

11-23-15, 10:41 PM

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What a piece of ****
1.5

Steve Freeling

11-23-15, 11:00 PM

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5

MovieBuffering

11-23-15, 11:30 PM

The Night Before- 2015

Well. I went to this movie on Sunday afternoon instead of watching my fantasy team keep underperforming. Good choice. When this movie was announced I was extremely excited. Because it reunited Levine, Rogen and JGL from a movie I really enjoyed 50/50. Sony really pumped the money into marketing this thing. So did it meet my expectation? Honestly, probably not, but my expectation were probably unrealistically high. I was expecting a classic Xmas movie when in fact it will be played over and over again during the holidays but just missed the mark on classic. I did enjoy the flick, it is a very funny comedy. I laughed multiple times at it. And I enjoyed the characters and the story. However, the characters were not as deep as they could have been and resulted in the end being sorta unsatisfying character development wise. For example the history of the main relationship between Lizzy Caplan's character and JGL's is sort of just skimmed. So the end doesn't give that emotional impact it should. And that goes with a lot of the characters. It's what prevents it from becoming a classic. Notch under a classic.

Don't get me wrong I recommend it for a good laugh and a funny holiday movie to watch. Probably be Comedy Central's go to xmas movie for years.

3.3/5
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