Rate The Last Movie You Saw [Archive] - Page 88

matt72582

01-03-16, 05:43 PM

The Deer Hunter - 8/10

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This film brings a lot of memories. I remember the first time I saw it I was in high school. I was north up in a cabin, and me and my cousin picked out a movie. I think we had a couple of beers, and the one time you don't want your senses dulled is during a movie.

I saw it a few times since, but the DVD I had was scratched, and skipped over a lot of parts. I saw some new scenes in this 3 hour version that I never saw, and remember exactly which they were. Most were very short scenes, but still.

I don't care for the wedding scene (or Act I) due to a lot of drunkenness. Lots of weird scenes, or dialogue, or lack of it. For it being 3 hours long, I would have liked to see more interaction between all the characters.

They filmed this movie in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, where I spent 9 days a couple of years ago, so when I saw this movie, I felt even closer, as I had been in the town, and had a room on the balcony of the "real" River Kwei (not Kwai) overlooking the mountains and the bridge.

The movie is very emotional, affecting. One can't help but think about Vietnam and how it was another one of the worst events in modern history, yet we keep making the mistake. The Deer Hunter shows a lot of the horrors of war, during and after. Great cast.

ADD - I just found out from this room Vilmos Zsigmond died, the cinematographer of this movie and many more.

Nausicaä

01-03-16, 06:06 PM

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rating_3_5

This seems to be on a lot of 'worst films of 2015' lists, rather harsh I think...

Steve Freeling

01-03-16, 06:56 PM

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5
Finally got to see this today and I was not disappointed for a second.

neiba

01-03-16, 07:08 PM

Star Wars: The Force Awakens a.k.a. A New New Hope
(J.J. Abrams, 2015)

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*may contain spoilers*

So, I just came from watching this...
The first thing Disney must have told JJ Abrams is "bring back the spirit of the original Star Wars so we could cash some money on fanboys!". Well, I think Abrams took it way too literally!
The Force Awakens resurrects the spirit of A New Hope because IT IS A New Hope. Exact same plot structure with some appearences to nostalgy effect (now that Leia is not a sex symbol anymore, it is possible to see that the woman simply can't act) and where everything seems recycled.
There are some really well orchestrated moments, a good cinematography and good use of CGI but lack of criativity ruin what could be a good experience!

Oh, and the villain is by far the worst of the franchise, what a loser!!! (Darth Maul, we forgive you, come back!)

rating_2 +

matt72582

01-03-16, 10:05 PM

Best Of Enemies - Good documentary. Gore v. Buckley debates, personalities, etc.. For ABC, this was a way to make money from faux controversy. It elevated each man, which was their interest in doing this. I was surprised that in the final debate Gore Vidal mentioned how these debates were useless (probably knew they wouldn't be asked again) and that nothing is really learned, that there isn't enough time in a television format to exchange ideas.

Basically, it becomes ego over truth. Each "side" holds a cloak, a shield over their "party" (subconsciously over themselves).. When someone attacks the group, that individual (who traded their individuality) will take it personally.

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gugubee557

01-04-16, 12:32 AM

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The Hateful Eight
Quentin Tarantino
I don't really know how to feel about this. I thought that the movie was really, really slow at first. The first hour offers no real action, and the character development in its first hour is rather small. I was sitting there in the audience, thinking 'Gosh, am I really going to have to watch another 2 hours of this?'. But then the story kicked in and it got much better. Even if the acting is great (a part from Channing Tatum, who I sincerely have no idea as why they casted him) and the story is good, it's missing that punch, that little something from the other Tarantino films I've watched. It's a good film, yes, but not a great film, atleast not for me.
3.5

False Writer

01-04-16, 12:56 AM

Romeo + Juliet (1996)

This movie offers a very unique approach to one of the most popular stories in history. It was really cool at first, especially the opening sequence, but the novelty seemed to kinda wear off halfway through. It's not really the movie's fault but it does suffer from being anti-climatic because... well... we all know how it ends. Still a pretty enjoyable watch regardless.

3.5

ALSO

The Proposition (2005)

I checked this one out for two reasons: one is that it has Guy Pearce, one of my favorite actors; two, it got some pretty big praise. I really wanted to like it more than I did, but I found some parts kinda boring. It has a very slow and brooding pace. It's is a very melancholic tale that doesn't have much excitement to it. Still, what it does, it does very well. It's a western that shows the ugly side of 19th century Australia, and it shows it with gritty detail. I know there are people that absolutely love this type of movie. This type however isn't really for me.

3.5

AdamUpBxtch

01-04-16, 01:40 AM

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Sherlock: the Abominable Bride (2016) 4.5

I'm putting this here, each episode of Sherlock is the length of a movie anyways and this was a one episode special for before Season 4. I don't wanna go into too many details for those that actually watch the show that maybe haven't seen it yet, but it was good. A little hard to follow at some moments but in the end it was very enjoyable and I am looking forward to Season 4. Cumberbatch and Freeman are easily still the best Holmes-Watson duo I've ever seen.

MovieMeditation

01-04-16, 02:07 AM

foster

01-04-16, 02:12 AM

yup made for all the groupie whores

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err umm i mean fanboys. fanboys.
i have no desire to see it unless it's a button click away with zero inconvenience. then i'll check it out.

The Gunslinger45

01-04-16, 02:13 AM

An update of the movies I have introduced to my lady.

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I like this movie. I don't love it, I like it. It is very good, but I prefer other Kubrick flicks more. That being said, my girlfriend liked it quiet a bit. It was easy for her to follow the dialogue with her ability to speak Russian, so she got a lot of the slang used in the flick. She was also thankful it was not as violent as she was led to believe. She said it was not as needlessly excessive like, and I quote her here, "a Tarantino movie."

4

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One of my top 10 favorite films ever. She liked it too. She said it was one of the most intense movies she has ever seen.

5

Cole416

01-04-16, 03:18 AM

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Right when I get to the theater I find out Hateful Eight is sold out and there is only like 5 seats available for this. Probably not worth the 12 bucks it takes to get in, but it was still kind of funny. The plot just isn't there and the characters make no sense, but there were some memorable lines.

2

Redwell

01-04-16, 03:29 AM

Big Trouble in Little China (1986) 3.5
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A dumbfounding fever dream with Carpenter at his most bizarre. Definitely not the typical action vehicle I was expecting. The 1980s were a helluva time.

http://boxd.it/81qmB

The Gunslinger45

01-04-16, 04:10 AM

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The fact that this would be sleazy and exploitative was a given. But they did a damn good job writing the script. This is a damn good who dunnit murder mystery that will keep ya guessing until the very end. And even when you think you know who did it, you will be floored as to the true motivation for why the murders were done. All the while you have plenty of false leads, creative murders, and oh yeah boobies drenched in the neon lights.

This ranks up as one of my favorite exploitation flicks up there with Vice Squad and Thriller: They Call Her One Eye.

4.5

Sexy Celebrity

01-04-16, 04:12 AM

Interesting, Guns. I wanna see it now.

urkillinmesmalls

01-04-16, 04:19 AM

5/5

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The Gunslinger45

01-04-16, 04:20 AM

Interesting, Guns. I wanna see it now.

I blind bought the Blu Ray on Amazon. Worth the cash IMO.

The Gunslinger45

01-04-16, 04:27 AM

5/5

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Can't see the picture.

Nemanja

01-04-16, 06:57 AM

The Lobster (2015) 3.5

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Mäx

01-04-16, 07:10 AM

Harvey (Henry Koster, 1950) - 3.5+

Entertaining and heartwarming. James Stewart is becoming one of my favourite actors.

Redwell

01-04-16, 08:06 AM

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 5
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An examination of the cold blooded mind, John McNaughton paints a psychopath in league with Travis Bickle. While it is easy to demonize a character, it is hard to strike a balance as to retain empathy for him despite his gruesome behavior. This picture is not simply about a string of violent acts, but the flickering light of humanity being extinguished inside of the person committing them. It's heartbreaking.

http://boxd.it/81w8v

the samoan lawyer

01-04-16, 09:26 AM

Weekend (1967) - 3++
Ilo Ilo (2013) - 3+
That touch of Mink (1962) - 3.5
House at the End of the Street (2012) - 2
The Crying Game (1992) - 3.5
Play (2011) - 2.5
Beyond The Hills (2012) - 3+
The Devil's Double (2011) - 2.5
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - 3.5+
Chappie (2015) - 2.5
Pillow Talk (1959) - 3

earlsmoviepicks

01-04-16, 10:06 AM

Phoenix (2014)

A disfigured woman looks for her husband in postwar Berlin.

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I discovered Nina Hoss in Homeland, and found her odd angst very compelling. There's plenty of that to go around in this one. I can only best describe this as an intimate noir mystery. A fantastic one at that. Really stays with you. Superb ending. 4.5 postwar rubble bricks out of 5 for this one. See it.

matt72582

01-04-16, 12:13 PM

Thunderbolt and Lightning - 7/10

Fun and funny. I liked the chemistry between Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges. George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis are also in this, with a cameo appearance by Gary Busey. Kind of a road/heist movie. Michael Cimino's first movie.
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pukks88

01-04-16, 12:39 PM

Pixels 5/10
Has a great nostalgic rating good to watch with kids but pretty predictable

gugubee557

01-04-16, 01:33 PM

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Captain America : The First Avenger
Joe Johnston
Nothing particularly interesting about this one. Simple and recycled storyline, average actors, but a pretty cool ending. An entertaining watch because of the special effects and the action, but nothing really exciting other than that.
2.5

edarsenal

01-04-16, 02:35 PM

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(several REWATCH) Robin and Marian (1976) 4.5 caught this right at the VERY beginning on TMC last night -- friggin YAY!! my one-pointer from the 70's list.
Its 20 yrs later, Robin Hood has returned from the Crusades to find Marian is a nun and the Sheriff (Robert Shaw) is still running the show.
The show-stealer is Richard Harris who plays King Richard in the opening act of this. Brilliant, brilliant movie.

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The Loft 3.5 five married men buy a loft to fool around in and -- oh, my, really?? Sh@t goes horribly, horribly wrong.
Premise was predictable but the who-dunnit was fun to guess at. Didn't expect the ending and everyone did rather well. Liked it more than I thought I would.

honeykid

01-04-16, 03:12 PM

Which version of The Loft, Ed?

edarsenal

01-04-16, 03:26 PM

2015 with Karl Urban and ensemble

TokeZa

01-04-16, 04:06 PM

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Tangerine (2015) by Sean Baker

This was one of the most interesting / important American movies from the last decade that i have seen. I didn't have high expectations but the whole setup worked really well. The underlying social conscious, in terms of depicting transsexual prostitutes and their intertwined love story on Christmas eve, was something i did not expect. The execution including the use of music was expertly crafted and fitted the feel of the movie perfectly. One of my top choices for 2015!

#BlackTransLivesMatters

4

matt72582

01-04-16, 04:36 PM

The Arrangement - 5/10

Not a good movie. But it's had to hate a movie with Kirk Douglas. His acting was fine, but Kazan's directing was bad, even though he's one of my favorite directors.

The movie is about life and purpose, etc., but there's hardly an development. I think Kazan was trying to be someone beside himself - thinking he had to make his movie like other 60's films. A lot of back and forth, past and present. Lots of characters who are sometimes there physically but not mentally, and vice-versa... Way too many scenes. One will start, and a conversation starts, and then they switch back to a time 20 years ago which doesn't help the film any.

I also notice this was made right after Hollywood did away with their "Code" - and notice a chance to exploit and put in nudes of Kirk, or Faye Dunaway. Many other movies did the same, especially for aging stars since they didn't have that right before.

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Senso_68

01-04-16, 05:10 PM

2015 with Karl Urban and ensemble
I haven't seen the American version but the first version is excellent.

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Tours d'exil (2010) : This is a short documentary (52'') directed by Jenny Teng with whom I sympathized (she was my teacher). Her film is about the people who left Cambodia and the Khmers rouges. She shows the daily life in the Chinatown of Paris where everybody seems happy and there are the interviews, the memories of the genocide which are in contrast. It's interesting and touching. I don't know this part of the History very well.

earlsmoviepicks

01-04-16, 05:12 PM

Havoc (2005)
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Bored rich white kids go down to East L.A. to hang out with the hispanic gangs.

Yikes, this was pretty much a bait & switch trainwreck. The cast pulled me in initially --Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a young and very pretty Ann Hathaway, Michael Biehn, and mostly, Raymond Cruz (Training Day and Tuco of Breaking Bad).

It starts as the teens are being interviewed by a friend via videotape, which masked the sub-optimal characterizations for about a minute. Then I realized I was in this mess for the long haul, so I settled in.

I give them some kudos for making an attempt to show the difference between rebellious teenage bluster and genuine coming-of-age awareness, but to me it was too disjointed and fell way short.

Also, the talented cast they had at their disposal was underutilized to say the least.

It seems like the writers learned all they needed to know about the East L.A. culture through that one scene in Training Day. Pretty cringeworthy, and I'm sure embarrassing to East L.A. folk.

All in all, it seemed like a really bad TV movie of the week.

1 Homie out of 5 Homies on this one.

cricket

01-04-16, 05:42 PM

Caged (1950)

3.5+

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Thoughts posted in the 50's Hall of Fame thread.

Gideon58

01-04-16, 07:42 PM

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5/10

matt72582

01-04-16, 08:37 PM

Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine - It's hard for me to judge a documentary - if I don't like the content I'm not gonna watch, and if it's content I like, I'll probably like it.

I never heard the name "Steve Jobs" until he died. This documentary is all I know. Actually no, after he died, I read somewhere how he mentioned that taking LSD was one of the top 3 important events of his life - the only good thing I heard about him. As soon as this guy dies, everyone jumps on the stock bandwagon, what a joke. He seems like a horrible guy with no morals, and I see the i-phone as destructive to society. I'm proud to say my phone doesn't have the internet. Apple is another company that supports state-sponsored slave labor, but pretends to be socially conscious so guilty liberals can feel good about spending money and alleviating their guilt with BS rationalization.

As one woman in the documentary said, "Now we can all be alone together"

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edarsenal

01-04-16, 09:03 PM

I haven't seen the American version but the first version is excellent.

It's a true shame that I didn't know about the original version I would have happily gone into that one blind not knowing the ending. The united states has a way of taking an excellent movie and falling short.
Though I may have to locate the original version and see how this movie SHOULD have been.
Thank you

honeykid

01-04-16, 09:37 PM

There are two previous versions, I think. The Belgian one, which is directed by the man who directed the US remake, and a Dutch version.

edarsenal

01-04-16, 11:13 PM

edarsenal

01-04-16, 11:18 PM

yeah, I noticed there's a total of three; all three with the writer Bart De Pauw. 2010 version looks to be from Netherlands, the 2008 from Belgium. Which, like you say has the same director that did the latest american version on IMDB
Did you see either of the first two, cricket?

hey Senso, which one did you see?

AboveTheClouds

01-04-16, 11:29 PM

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8/10

AdamUpBxtch

01-05-16, 12:55 AM

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Legend (2015) 3

Tom Hardy kills it in the movie, the movie itself was not as good as I was hoping it would be. The pace is off a lot of the movie and the only scenes I really enjoyed were when Hardy is on screen as both brothers as it just shows how talented he really is. Tom Hardy really is the only reason to see this movie because everything else about it is bland and kind of forgettable.

dadgumblah

01-05-16, 01:04 AM

All the Pretty Horses (2000)

Excellent drama starring Matt Damon, Henry Thomas, Penélope Cruz, and Lucas Black. Damon and Thomas are two Texas cowboys in the 40's who travel to Mexico for work after Damon loses his father's ranch. They pick up a straggler along the way (a teen Lucas Black) whom they soon find is trouble. Likable but trouble. After his trouble catches up with them, they have to part ways and Damon and Thomas continue their journey. They soon find work at a rich rancher's (Rubén Blades') place and Damon immediately falls in love with the rancher's daughter. All kinds of trouble begins, with Blades and with the advent of Black's return. A really involving character drama, directed by Billy Bob Thornton. The music is fine and the cinematography is beautiful. The one I watched was almost two-hours long, but I hear there is an almost 3+hour version out there somewhere that has yet to be released. Anyway, recommended.

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4

AdamUpBxtch

01-05-16, 03:21 AM

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Trumbo (2015) 4.5

Fantastic, Bryan Cranston kills it as Dalton Trumbo. The cast is great and the story is compelling.

jamzmaxwell

01-05-16, 03:25 AM

the revenant was the one i last seen.

6/10

jamzmaxwell

01-05-16, 03:27 AM

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Trumbo (2015) rating_4_5

Fantastic, Bryan Cranston kills it as Dalton Trumbo. The cast is great and the story is compelling.

i like it tooo

Holosane

01-05-16, 03:32 AM

Mary and Max

8/10

Mäx

01-05-16, 03:40 AM

Quo vadis? (Mervyn LeRoy, 1951) - 3.5+

What a spectacle! Very entertaining, if you don't mind all that christian stuff. Peter Ustinov as Nero is amazing.

Broken Arrow (Delmer Daves, 1950) - 3.5

Interestingly, a very balanced examination on the war between whites and the apache tribes. Solidly made.

The Gunslinger45

01-05-16, 04:41 AM

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3

See thoughts in the B Movie HOF thread.

The Gunslinger45

01-05-16, 06:13 AM

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3.5

Thoughts in B Movie HOF

the samoan lawyer

01-05-16, 08:48 AM

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A.I (2001)

The movie itself was watchable however Haley Joel Osment's performance was possibly the creepiest thing ive ever witnessed.

3

BloodandGore

01-05-16, 09:03 AM

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5/10
Weird, very weird. 5 stars for Arnald's smiling though.

Nemanja

01-05-16, 09:11 AM

Sicario (2015) 4
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Mäx

01-05-16, 11:24 AM

Rififi (Jules Dassin, 1955) - 4+

A pretty awesome french heist movie. The best part is definetely the 30-minute burglary sequence without any music or dialouge.

Tenshi

01-05-16, 11:34 AM

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

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I was not prepared. It's very worth a watch, but it will leave you breathless!

8.5/10

I don't think I'm ready to go deep into the rate, just how it made me feel.

urkillinmesmalls

01-05-16, 01:24 PM

I am Catholic, but this movie still must be viewed. Biggest eye-opener I've seen in awhile. 5/5

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BOWgoesBOW

01-05-16, 03:28 PM

Joy 5/10

foster

01-05-16, 04:38 PM

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

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8.5/10

I don't think I'm ready to go deep into the rate, just how it made me feel.

Dude you're not supposed to brazenly spoil the endings of movies in this thread. At the very least use a spoiler tag.

Camo

01-05-16, 04:48 PM

Tenshi

01-05-16, 05:32 PM

Dude you're not supposed to brazenly spoil the endings of movies in this thread. At the very least use a spoiler tag.

I'm not a dude :D but anyone who jumps into it without any idea what it is about wont get spoiled, I literally tried to say as little as possible, and now you quoted me so I can't edit it either cause it will stay in your comment -_-

foster

01-05-16, 05:38 PM

I'm not a dude :D

Well in that case..

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okay i edited my post. yeah i probably won't see that one anyway.

Nausicaä

01-05-16, 05:40 PM

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rating_3

Gideon58

01-05-16, 07:19 PM

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7/10

matt72582

01-05-16, 07:59 PM

A Streetcar Named Desire - 8/10

Liked this alot. I remember someone saying Brando here was the finest male performance they have seen, not quite sure if i agree with that but i did think he was fantastic and it is now my favourite performance of his, pretty surprising that he was the only one not to win an Oscar as i thought he was the best then again i haven't seen The African Queen/ Vivien Leigh was also very good, i loved her nervous, nutty character, she was certainly pretty over the top but i felt it fit her relationship with Stanley and Mitch in particular and the story. I also really liked the script. I'm aware it is based on a play so it did come across a bit stagey and unrealistic which is sometimes a problem for me but i loved it here. Some random lines of no importance really cracked me up. "We'll wait til she's through soaking in the tub then i'll inquire if she is acquainted with the Napoleonic Code". :D

Anyway yeah great film, will be in consideration for my 50's list.

I think Brando is the greatest actor ever, and this is one of the best performances. Definitely the first one in it's kind. I thought the exact same about Vivien Leigh.. My favorite line ever is "I've always depended on the kindness of strangers" as it's my barometer for the world.

Have you seen "Next Stop, Greenwich Village"? - the protagonist makes fun of "The Napoleonic Code" and is hilarious. Hell, I might even watch it tonight?

Lucas

01-05-16, 11:58 PM

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Sicario 4+

A rare mainstream film. The type that is unflinching, intelligent, and unafraid of going into dark,uncomfortable areas. Sicario surpassed my expectations, it really did. I was expecting a shallow, semi-competent picture; instead, Sicario is thematically complex and recalls The Searchers and The Human Condition. It's flawed in some areas, however, these flaws are minor in the grand scheme of things. Also,this is easily Villeneuve's best looking film. The editing is graceful, compositions are tight, and the lighting is wonderful.

Blade Runner II is in good hands.

gugubee557

01-06-16, 01:06 AM

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Joy
David O. Russell
What did I just watch. Looks like I watched 5 films instead of just one, since there were so many ideas thrown here and there that have nothing to do at all with the main plot. The characters are boring and lame, the plot is basic and predictable, and the amount of cheese is insane ! What a waste of actors. Probably the worst film I've seen in years.
1.5 (I'm being generous)

gbgoodies

01-06-16, 01:36 AM

Inside Jaws, A Filmumentary (2013)

https://vimeo.com/68400837

This was amazing! This is not for people who have only seen Jaws once or twice. This is for those of us who love the movie, and have seen it more times than we can count.

This is a documentary with commentary from the cast and crew, but it also includes behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, and trivia, and it's all set to a backdrop of the movie playing in the background. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves the movie Jaws.

5.0

gbgoodies

01-06-16, 01:40 AM

Raiding The Lost Ark: A Filmumentary (2012)

https://vimeo.com/36011979

Like the Jaws filmumentary listed above, this is not for people who have only seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark once or twice. This is for those of us who have seen it so many times that we know the movie backwards and forwards.

It's filled with trivia, commentary by the cast and crew, deleted scenes, and behind the scenes footage. All of this is happening while the movie is playing in the background, and the information is all presented where it belongs in the movie.

This is a must-see for anyone who loves Raiders of the Lost Ark.

5.0

Redwell

01-06-16, 03:05 AM

That Most Important Thing: Love (1975) 4.5
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Zulawski is a mad man who throws genre conventions out the window. He'll lead you to a conclusion, let the score swell, and yank the floor right out from under you. It's about love, celebrity, money, God, morals. It's universal. At the same time, it's so personal that it's indecipherable madness. It's emotional chaos with an eye for playing with the audience. The pre-cursor to Lars von Trier. The 70s were great, weren't they?

http://boxd.it/83bSh

Westworld (1972) 3.5
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Imagine if the last third of Jurassic Park was The Terminator. Now slash its budget and make it a really fun tv movie. There you have it and more than a decade before either. Officially casting my vote for what they remake next.

http://boxd.it/83fK7

honeykid

01-06-16, 09:28 AM

I love Westworld.

the samoan lawyer

01-06-16, 09:37 AM

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Hobson's Choice (1954)

The once again fantastic Charles Laughton plays an alcoholic widower with 3 daughters. When the time comes for them to marry, he refuses to let the eldest daughter Maggie, due to her being so important to his bootmaking business, however with her being brought up by her business-savvy father, she has her own ideas that cause a power struggle in the Hobson household.

Excellent comedy from David Lean.

4++

Rocket_Sam74

01-06-16, 12:43 PM

First of all, hello to everyone and happy new year. Hope y'all guys got a sweet holiday :cool:

Now, let's get this started

Do you believe?

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Overall (can't start this without saying this :D), a very well-made, action-packed Christian movie.

Back then when I had loved God's not Dead (the first viewing), I started looking for Pure Flix and learned of the existence of this film. I had the opportunity to see this movie a few days ago.

I have to say this movie is really different from the near-torture thing that is God's not Dead. The elements in this movie are way better place and handled and the acting, even though isn't top-notch, is still pretty good. Also, the car crash scene was very well-handled since it took all the stories at the same place.

Now, the flaws. I have to admit there weren't a lot of those in the movie. Still, I had a hard time understanding that the firefighter's wife is thee same person as the veteran's sister. There was a little personality problem there since she seemed super-Christian when with her brother and then quite agnostic when with her husband. Except that, I can't really think of anything else.

As of the ending, I really appreciated the fact that the guy "came back", it did the happy ending you'd expect from Christian movies.

This movie was way better than God's not Dead and I think is very underrated for being a Christian movie. In all honesty, I give this movie a rating_5

edarsenal

01-06-16, 12:47 PM

Mäx

01-06-16, 12:48 PM

Bride of Frankenstein (James Whale, 1935) - 3.5

River of No Return (Otto Preminger, 1954) - 3+

Mission: Impossible (Brian De Palma, 1996) - 3.5+

Finding Nemo (Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich, 2003) - 4

Monsters University (Don Scanlon, 2013) - 2.5

edarsenal

01-06-16, 01:04 PM

Great movies, Max! Rarely see such love for the first Mission Impossible - bravo!

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Magic in the Moonlight 3.5++ Plays out VERY much like an old time Hollywood film very wonderfully. Some truly beautiful scenery and a solid cast to back up Colin Firth and Emma Stone.
I've rather enjoyed seeing Emma get away from the mainstream films recently and doing so well in them. YAY for her.

Mäx

01-06-16, 01:37 PM

Rarely see such love for the first Mission Impossible
Really? I always thought this movie was well-regarded.

gugubee557

01-06-16, 02:40 PM

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Captain America : The Winter Soldier
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
An entertaining movie, and a better installment than The First Avenger. Chris Evans also did a much better job than in the previous episode. The special effects are great ; however, the script is really predictable and doesn't bring anything new to the table. A fun watch, but nothing more than that.
3

Redwell

01-06-16, 04:51 PM

I love Westworld.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM8HNuRLIBI

A friend pointed this out to me after seeing my review. Get hype.

Captain Steel

01-06-16, 05:18 PM

I watched a movie called Smile (1975) - on TCM On-Demand.

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It wasn't an over-the-top zany comedy, but more a subtle satire about teen beauty pageants with several good chuckle moments.
Its strength lies in its subtlety as many bits of cleverness go right by without being noticed.
I found it brought back memories of life in the mid-seventies.

The cast contained many recognizable faces from the era's TV & movies.
Bruce Dern plays a local used-car-salesman & pageant judge - he is so understated in his raw ability to act without seeming to act. He can convey indescribable levels of emotion simply with a look in his eyes & angle of his head (this goes for all his roles).
Barbara Feldon has a rare movie role as the pageant director.
But what's neat is the fledgling actresses: Annette O'Toole & Joan Plather seem to be the two who carry the story from the contestants' POV. (Some may remember Plather as playing David's wife from Eight is Enough.) Melanie Griffith appears in an early role - I think she is the girl caught topless in a photograph taken by a teenage boy (Eric Shea) who plays Bruce Dern's son & tries to sneak pictures of the girls undressing.

I give it an overall 3 out of 5 (or a 3.5 on the nostalgia scale for people who like 70's satire).

gugubee557

01-06-16, 05:22 PM

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Paul Blart : Mall Cop
Steve Carr
Some movies have villains driving bad-ass cars, mounted with machine guns and the newest technology. And then you have this movie's antagonists, who use skateboards.
1

matt72582

01-06-16, 05:24 PM

Five Easy Pieces - 9/10

(no spoiler, but you shouldn't read this if you haven't seen it)

Probably the fifth time I've seen this movie. I know I didn't like this as much the first time I saw it. I put on the Director's Commentary. I had no plans on seeing this, but as I was printing out my airline tickets, I saw a cute girl right by the movie shelf so I thought of a superfluous question. I asked, "How often do they add movies to the library" and she mentioned how they don't only add new movies, and I wanted to reaffirm of my love for "older" movies. I only go to the library to print, and if there's something to watch, why not. I never saw the special features though. It's nice to see how it compares to my imagination of the movie. The only part I really disagreed with was that I found the family not condescending at all towards Rayette (Karen Black), but that while one is checking out the brother's woman, the other is at least stimulated in the opposite way to his woman. One is serious, intellectual, a bit snotty and the other is down-to-earth, honest, no pretensions, intuitive.

In the past the movie seemed a lot longer, this time it flew by. Once it got towards the end, I thought "it's already finished?" I also noticed a few times not fully listening to the commentary because I was so fixated on the movie.

I kind of identify with Robert Dupea, in that I'll always be searching, and that I don't want any attachments (wife and/or children). But I also realized that I was still "searching" even for a look, a few words with a woman I'd never met before. I could tell this librarian was almost my age, and interesting, probably didn't get into trouble, but fun to talk with. One minute I can swear up and down that I would look straight through a woman, but that's life. I went shopping too, and see the most beautiful people that I never could on TV. There was an older lady, and I tried to check her out, and noticed she didn't have any ring, and I wanted so badly to get to know her. (this is all relative to the movie, maybe that can be my contribution the reviews - digression and free association).

I was surprised to hear again that the audience cheered at the end. Any movies like this?

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Tugg

01-06-16, 06:30 PM

Paul Blart : Mall Cop

Some movies have villains driving bad-ass cars, mounted with machine guns and the newest technology. And then you have this movie's antagonists, who use skateboards.
Could this review be funnier than the movie?

honeykid

01-06-16, 06:39 PM

That post is probably funnier than the movie.

Camo

01-06-16, 06:42 PM

This post is probably funnier than the movie.

Fixed ;)

honeykid

01-06-16, 06:55 PM

Well, I've not seen Paul Blart, so I couldn't be confident that my post was funnier.

Camo

01-06-16, 07:00 PM

It was and i haven't seen it either.

gugubee557

01-06-16, 07:01 PM

Haha, it's that bad of a movie, so yes.

neiba

01-06-16, 07:15 PM

Yeah, I watched half of it the other day on TV, I didn't even write here because I was so embarassed I didn't turn it off after 5 minutes!

gugubee557

01-06-16, 07:24 PM

I'm about to watch the second one because I'm a masochist.

Cole416

01-06-16, 07:24 PM

I'm about to watch the second one because I'm a masochist.
kinky!

Rocket_Sam74

01-06-16, 07:33 PM

The Way

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Overall, a very beautifully crafted movie.

The story is simple: a grouchy old man receives a call stating that his son died while walking on the Santiago de Compostela trek. In memory of his son, which he didn't know well, he decides to finish the trail carrying his ashes in memory of him. During this trail, he will meet people that will tag along with him, having each different reasons to do the trek.

While the imagery and cinematography in this movie is stunning and gorgeous, the acting also is very good, especially Martin Sheen's part and the Dutch guy. The other characters were good also, but those were the ones I really stuck with. The elements and story were well-handled also, as well as the little apparitions of Sheen's son.

There really isn't a lot of flaws I can talk about. Wrapping this up quickly, I give The Way a rating_5

Gideon58

01-06-16, 07:36 PM

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6.5/10

FM19

01-06-16, 10:31 PM

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Concussion (2015)

3.5

Will Smith gave an excellent performance and the film did a good job of shedding some light on this issue, although it was a bit heavy-handed at times, and I felt the script was not as strong as it could have been.

AdamUpBxtch

01-07-16, 12:02 AM

AboveTheClouds

01-07-16, 12:30 AM

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Drag Me to Hell(2009)
Director - Sam Raimi
Cast - Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver
Rating - 8.5/10

One of my favorite horror films of the new millennium, director Sam Raimi does what he does best and scares the crap out of people. The idea for this film is not a new one, as it's a classic tale of morality and consequence. But the way that the story is told and the details woven into it expertly allow the viewer a front row seat to the mental and emotional breakdown and eventual decay of main character Christine(Alison Lohman). Justin Long plays the boyfriend and is by all accounts a by the numbers sort of gig. Lorna Raver as the desperate antagonist really strikes a chord in that damned makeup and plays the role of embittered angry gypsy lady well. With an ending that's just as quality as the rest of the movie, and a twist worthy of a "damn" I always recommend this to people who like horror but haven't seen much.

gugubee557

01-07-16, 12:34 AM

Adam - Could have been a much better movie if it wasn't for the script. Everything was rushed. For 1 hour and a half you think this movie is about a mop, and then in the last 5 minutes, you realize it was supposed to be about the life of Joy.

Derek Vinyard

01-07-16, 12:37 AM

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6.5/10

Love that movie! totally hilarious

Lucas

01-07-16, 12:37 AM

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I walked with a Zombie 4+

Tourneur is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

This is a genuine masterpiece of black & white film aesthetics. Tourneur makes magic with light and shadow, mood and atmosphere.

gugubee557

01-07-16, 02:28 AM

foster

01-07-16, 02:32 AM

Paul Blart 2 is a great shame for fat comedic cops everywhere

BloodandGore

01-07-16, 04:40 AM

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4 / 5

A very frightening film, that beach scene though scared the hell out of me especially when the child is crying after the entire family drowns. You hear stories like that on the news all the time. That image is going to stay with me for a long time.

the samoan lawyer

01-07-16, 08:35 AM

I don't think I've seen this one. Looks very, very worthwhile.

It certainly is. Especially with the 50's list looming, I reckon another watch of this and I would probably enjoy it even more.

the samoan lawyer

01-07-16, 08:47 AM

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Obsession (1976)

Apart from a rather poor ending, I quite enjoyed this. Obviously it doesn't come close to Vertigo on any level and in some parts it is just downright silly but overall it was entertaining and in no way boring. ;)

3.5

Thanks for the rec HK :D

Senso_68

01-07-16, 08:50 AM

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Property Is No Longer A Theft, Elio Petri (1973), with Ugo Tognazzi and Daria Nicolodi (!) : A stylized film about the money which drives crazy (like L'Argent of Robert Bresson but which is more an austere film) inspired by the theories of Proudhon (What Is Property?) and the first part of The Trilogy of Neurosis (The Working Class Goes To Heaven and Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion). An interesting film but sometimes too demonstrative.

Redwell

01-07-16, 03:52 PM

Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972) 4.5
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The tranquility of nature devours a group of conquistadors deluded by grandeur. Herzog's restraint is a thing to behold, stripping his film of cheap affectation. Klaus Kinksi emotes with the prowess of a silent era star. One of the greatest opening shots of all time.

http://boxd.it/83VDd

What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) 3
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Woody Allen used to be funny?! A fun little experiment in the screenwriter as the auteur. There are some quality jokes here. Overall, a goofy and light experience.

http://boxd.it/83NDz

Lucas

01-07-16, 03:58 PM

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The Lady Eve 4

One heck of a charming picture from Mr. Sturges!

The story is a bit far-fetched, sure, but I found the movie irresistible. Razor-sharp Hawks'eque dialogue and a career-best performance from Stanwyck.

"They look too much alike to be the same".

Used Future

01-07-16, 04:35 PM

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The Terminal Man (Mike Hodges, 1974) 3-
Another early seventies Crichton adaptation that goes for the same methodical science procedural as Robert Wise's The Andromeda Strain, but which lacks the taut urgency of that film. Here we never really get to know Segal's softly spoken test subject beyond 'tortured genius prone to violent seizures' and are simply left to admire the deliberately clinical visuals - a monochromatic parade of gleaming white labs and minimal-futurist apartments. After an almost unbearably slow first hour this does begin to get interesting, but for the fact Segal's 'blackouts' bear more resemblance to something out of Woody Allen's Sleeper than a tense thriller.

Derek Vinyard

01-07-16, 04:57 PM

The Descendants (2011) - Alexander Payne
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https://iamsupercarla.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/the-descendants-2.jpg
- This is one hell of a great human and intelligent movie and I didn't even expect to like it at first... Very sharp and full of emotions movie that I highly appreciate. The cast is awesome and the storyline was quite very impressive. One of my favorite movie with George Clooney in it. I like the whole cheating back-story in the movie and every supporting actor are nice. I cry at the end and didn't even expect to cry... Solid direction from Payne and A flick that I can recommend to everybody.
4

Swan

01-07-16, 04:58 PM

Did you cry COMPLETELY?

Derek Vinyard

01-07-16, 05:01 PM

Did you cry COMPLETELY?

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Camo

01-07-16, 05:52 PM

It Follows - 8/10

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Barely ever watch modern Horror films but i'm glad i listened to the hype and checked this one out as it was really good. Of course it wasn't scary but it had the right amount of creepiness and the soundtrack was outstanding, really enhanced every scene giving it a really tense atmosphere. Another thing i thought was that this was unintentionally hilarious at times something i wasn't expecting, and not in a campy way more of a shock laugh reaction. Like at the start i felt awful but i cracked up when the camera panned out and the girls leg was broken pointing skywards, or the scene were Jay lets her sister into the room it is obvious someone is going to walk in after her but i wasn't expecting an extremely tall guy with a massive head. And who can forget their genius plan of waiting in the water for IT in a room with a seemingly endless supply of electrical equipment to toss :D . Loved the ending too, liked how it was left ambiguous as to whether it was just a random or IT following them, he was just too far away that it could've been Paul or just someone dressed similiarly.

Great movie, think it is now my second favourite from last year after Going Clear.

ScarletLion

01-07-16, 06:13 PM

Beasts of No Nation - 9/10. Sublime.

MovieMeditation

01-07-16, 06:41 PM

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Paul Blart : Mall Cop 2
Andy Fickman
My favorite scene was probably the part when the screen went black and some white names started rolling. Very interesting scene, however it should have been placed a lot earlier in the movie.
0.5+

Lol, seriously, I haven't seen the movie, but I bet the joke which makes out this review was a whole lot better than any in the entire movie. :laugh:

Although one could argue the movie itself is the biggest joke of all :p

Guaporense

01-07-16, 10:11 PM

Breakfast at Tiffany's

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Pretty bland for me. Lacks anything to make it interesting for me, specially because I am not particularly interested in romantic comedies at the moment.

gbgoodies

01-07-16, 10:15 PM

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Pretty bland for me. Lacks anything to make it interesting for me, specially because I am not particularly interested in romantic comedies at the moment.

I was surprised when I saw you post this on the "Movie You're Watching Tonight" thread. It didn't sound like your type of movie.

Guaporense

01-07-16, 10:18 PM

gbgoodies

01-07-16, 10:35 PM

Camo

01-07-16, 10:36 PM

Agreed on Breakfast At Tiffanys, i was very disappointed by it since i do really like old Hollywood Rom-Coms. It was my first Audrey movie too.

Citizen Rules

01-07-16, 10:38 PM

It's cool that you guys checked it out. I really liked Breakfast at Tiffany's the one time I seen it, years ago. I really need to watch that one again.

sleightofhand

01-07-16, 10:39 PM

Bridge of Spies - 9/10. I didn't think I'd care for it, but I loved it (especially Mark Rylance's performance).

Steve Freeling

01-07-16, 10:49 PM

Rocket_Sam74

01-07-16, 11:27 PM

My Fair Lady

https://watchinsomemovies.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/37-my-fair-lady1.jpg

Overall, this may be one of the few musicals I actually appreciated.

I don't usually watch musicals, since I got traumatized early in my life by repeated family views of Sound of Music and other Disney musicals. I mean, that was a total overkill of musicals for me.

However, during the holidays, I went to my aunt's house and we started watching this 1964 movie. By halfway though the movie, I realized "Hey, I'm actually enjoying this movie a lot!". One of the reasons why I enjoyed this movie that much is because I can totally relate to one of the main characters which is masterfully played by Rex Harrison. Also I liked the fact that only a few locations are used.

There were, of course a few, I won't call them flaws, but things I didn't understand. Like in the beginning of a scene where everybody stops and just stays still until a precise moment where everybody starts moving again. I later was told that this is actually a musical play, so I can't really judge without having seen the play.

To sum things up, the acting is terrifyingly good and the songs are well-interpreted and well-written (especially the let a woman in your life one with which I can totally agree :D). I still disagreed with the final moments where the girl feels rejected and stuff. I mean, they all did an equal job by learning and teaching. They went through the same stressing moments and were equally embarrassed when something bad happened. Still the end was pretty satisfying for me.

I would totally recommend this movie, and I give it a rating_5

foster

01-07-16, 11:32 PM

Wow two audrey in a row! I've seen nearly 20 of her features.. breakfast and fair lady are both great.
My personal favorite is Charade. Roman Holiday also fantastic.

Guaporense

01-08-16, 01:39 AM

It's a shame that you didn't like it, but I gave you +rep for going outside your comfort zone and giving it a try. :up:

Well I don't think I have a comfort zone. In fact, when I watched Miyazaki's kiddie cartoon Spirited Away for the first time it was way out of the usual stuff I watched (action movies) and I was taken completely by surprise. After that I decided to watch movies from any genre, country, year or medium.

I get bored many times but other times I ended up blown away, like Tarkovsky's movies or some obscure TV anime like Haibane Renmei. Though I noticed that I am usually blown away by metaphysical stuff, heavily focused on beautyful visuals and sound. That applies both Tarkvosky and Miyazaki, who are apparently very different otherwise.

bluedeed

01-08-16, 02:42 AM

Its a famous movie and I saw it on Netflix so I decided to give it a shot.

I try to be open minded regarding films, books, TV shows and manga. Although I am less open minded recently than I was when I joined this forum when I watched absolutely everything. Thing is that now my time is more restricted.

Thing about this film is that I don't like the way old Hollywood movies are directed, specially in terms of pacing and the camera never does anything interesting, modern hollwyood movies manage to be entertaining even if they are romantic comedies. It is as if I was watching some theater play. Since the topic is also not my favorite (romantic comedy) I couldn't get into it.

However, I can never know if I will like or dislike something before I watch if.

Old Hollywood movies aren't all directed the same, they vary massively. I'd recommend any Lubitsch movie if you're looking for entertaining romantic comedies, where every gesture is an innuendo. Or Sternberg movies, which have some of the most lavish cinematography ever incepted in Hollywood and every gesture in Sternberg is like a window to a world. Even "stagey " or "theatrical" Hollywood movies are very worthwhile and my favorite Hollywood director (Howard Hawks) fits neatly into that category many times.

the samoan lawyer

01-08-16, 09:33 AM

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Vanishing Point (1971)

Cool movie, very cool car.

4

Guaporense

01-08-16, 10:08 AM

Old Hollywood movies aren't all directed the same, they vary massively. I'd recommend any Lubitsch movie if you're looking for entertaining romantic comedies, where every gesture is an innuendo. Or Sternberg movies, which have some of the most lavish cinematography ever incepted in Hollywood and every gesture in Sternberg is like a window to a world. Even "stagey " or "theatrical" Hollywood movies are very worthwhile and my favorite Hollywood director (Howard Hawks) fits neatly into that category many times.

Of course. I was talking about this movie in particular. I was mistaken in saying that I don't like the directing style of "old Hollywood", I like many movies from the same time as Tiffany's like Paths of Glory.

edarsenal

01-08-16, 10:39 AM

Really? I always thought this movie was well-regarded.

hmm, perhaps I'm mistaken. Could have sworn I remember hearing otherwise. I truly hope I am wrong.

Redwell

01-08-16, 11:15 AM

Mistress America (2015) 3.5
http://i.imgur.com/P6tby1A.jpg?1

Mistress America is a spirited coming of age picture that manages to capture the beginning and end of that journey. Baumbach and Gershwig continue to understand youth culture and do interesting things with it. They make picking a movie to watch with the girlfriend so much easier.

http://boxd.it/84HyZ

Illumination (1973) 3
http://i.imgur.com/8FaiYp1.jpg?1

The ascent to 30 told in a scrap book-like structure, Zanussi's picture has the reach but not the grasp. This search for meaning is too scatter brained. While the scientific angle is handled very effectively, the attempts at family and religion aren't as convincing. These aspects of the film feel obligatory as opposed to inspired and the short run time doesn't let them breathe appropriately. Not to mention that they are handled much the same way as their factual counterpart in an almost clinical manner. Thusly Illumination approaches the existential question asymptotically, too ambitious for its own good. Still, this might be the closest I ever come to watching John Williams' Stoner adapted for the screen. That's something.

http://boxd.it/84BxV

earlsmoviepicks

01-08-16, 12:01 PM

The Revenant (2015)
http://dl9fvu4r30qs1.cloudfront.net/1c/76/d3563aa54b5cb0f1475e354d9319/the-revenant-leonardo-dicaprio-alejandro-innaritu-tom-hardy-09-29-at-9.38.16-AM.jpg

Housekeeping note -- my local cinema was a little chilly, and this movie will make you feel very cold, so take along a warm outer garment.

They really should have named it "The Passion of the DiCaprio" on account of watching Leo endure the tortures of the dammed for 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Let me get this out of the way-- depictions of the grim, wet world, the cold, and particularly the outdoor action scenes were intense and masterful.

All this virtuosity in service of a simple revenge story weakens it as a whole for me.

French Trappers, American Trappers, Guides, Indians, Louisiana Purchase, etc. Could not a more robust plotline come from these rich sources?

Anywhoo, Tom Hardy channels his best Tom Berenger and nails it once again as the heavy. I f%^ing love this guy.

I give it a 7.5 bear claws out of 10 for lack of a really good story.

neiba

01-08-16, 12:46 PM

Gegen die Wand a.k.a. Head-on (Fatih Akin, 2004)

http://i.jeded.com/i/head-on-gegen-die-wand.154-22744.jpg

Thougts posted on the 8th HoF thread.

rating_4

Guaporense

01-08-16, 03:29 PM

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Love Live: the movie!

Like K-On! the movie, this is very Japanese stuff. Its superior to K-On! the movie in some ways as well, it's more diverse and dramatic. Main gripe was the J-pop song and dance numbers spread out through it, though I can almost enjoy it.

Derek Vinyard

01-08-16, 03:56 PM

The Notebook (2004) - Nick Cassavetes
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http://www.asset1.net/tv/pictures/movie/the-notebook-2004/the-notebook-DI-02.jpg
- I feel cheesy as hell but I LOVE that flick and I don't even like romance movie usually... This movie was an awesome emotionnal experience for me even If this kind of love is no longer here today. The storyline was beautiful and many part break my hear appart (didn't believe I actually said that). The cast is amazing and the connection between Gosling and McAdams is truly admirable. I cry during 20min at the end no joke... Cannot denied that it's cheesy but it deliver perfectly for me. A new movie in my Top 75.
4.5

this_is_the_ girl

01-08-16, 04:00 PM

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) 3.5/5

Second viewing, and sure enough it failed to engross me as much as it did the first time I saw it. It was still pretty good, though. I haven't watched Purple Noon yet, but I might check it out sometime just for the sake of comparison.

Thursday Next

01-08-16, 05:49 PM

I haven't watched Purple Noon yet, but I might check it out sometime just for the sake of comparison.

You definitely should, great film.

Gideon58

01-08-16, 06:05 PM

http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/precious-files/poster.jpg

8/10

matt72582

01-08-16, 07:24 PM

Ragtime - 4/10

I only saw this because it was the only movie Cagney did, 20 yrs after his last one. I wish I hadn't saw this movie especially considering there are handfuls of movies I could have watched instead that I have at home. This does have about 20 well-known (and some fine) actors but wasn't good enough.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fb/Ragtime_film.jpg

doubledenim

01-08-16, 07:33 PM

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High-grade nature porn. Loved Hardy as much or more than DiCaprio. I was left confused by why all the reviews say the end was a mess...ended like I thought it would. Maybe I'm the mess.

3.5

Mäx

01-09-16, 06:57 AM

Dracula (Ted Browning, 1931) - rating_3

Cinderella (Clyde Geronimi/Wilfred Jackson/Hamilton Luske, 1950) - rating_1_5+

Singin' in the Rain (Stanley Dolen/Gene Kelly, 1952) - rating_3+

Mission: Impossible II (John Woo, 2000) - rating_2

Lucas

01-09-16, 10:52 AM

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Black Narcissus 4

Makes one realize just how bland and forgettable the films coming out today look. I'm tired of these "dark", colorless films that look sterile, flat,and cold.

One of the most gorgeous films I've ever seen; the color in this particular movie reminds me of Renoir's color features.

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cricket

01-09-16, 11:15 AM

I Spit on Your Grave 3: Vengeance is Mine (2015)

2.5

http://www.bmoviesheroes.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/651-ispitonyourgrave32.jpg

The three key ingredients in this^^ scene are a pipe, an anus, and a sledgehammer.

honeykid

01-09-16, 11:37 AM

I can just not get into Black Narcissus, but it's gorgeous to look at.

gugubee557

01-09-16, 12:55 PM

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The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three
Joseph Sargent
A very entertaining 70's film, with some great actors and really interesting actors. Although some scenes made me cringe a little, the film delivered some great action scenes. Even if the storyline is basic, it is very well-paced and the ending compensates for it. However, I did think that the movie tried too much at being funny, resulting in some unnecessary characters.
3+

Captain Steel

01-09-16, 02:57 PM

Alice In Wonderland (1933)
As you can probably tell, I usually check out what is in the TCM On-Demand list before looking at premium channels!

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W.C. Fields as Humpty Dumpty

This film was said to be amazing for it's time and it is a similar "head trip" to other renditions of the story, but it has the added limitations of the era it was made that adds to the surreal aspect of the story. Some say it's one of the truest film adaptations to Lewis Carroll's literary work, but like all film adaptations it does take certain liberties.
Interestingly, the film has several big name stars, but they are all covered by costumes, masks or make-up (notably, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, W.C. Fields).
Some of the masks lend a feeling of grotesqueness to the film because they are so archaic looking.
So, it's hard to rate it on overall quality because it has to be measured in the context of age & era. From a film history & novelty point of view it is quite fantastic. From a sheer entertainment POV, it is quite less so.

matt72582

01-09-16, 03:13 PM

The Incident - 9/10

I saw the end of this film years ago, and remembered the plot line and found it! An amazing thriller with a lot of characters with their own issues. It's nice to see how their behavior changes depending on who is around. It reminds me of the system. Even though a tiny percentage runs the world, that apathy is impossible to fight, and allowing injustice to go on and on because it doesn't concern you is the problem. Most people conform or think it's none of their business - until it hits them directly, when it's usually too late.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/The_Incident_%281967_film%29.jpg

Redwell

01-09-16, 04:20 PM

Cries and Whispers (1972) 5
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Red. The color of love, anger, and pain all buried under a puritanical facade, bubbling and volatile. Bergman's Cries and Whispers is repressive chamber drama masterfully executed.

http://boxd.it/85z0H

Trainwreck (2015) 3
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Apatow helps Amy Schumer bring her stage persona to life. He's still afraid to kill his darlings or at least hire somebody to do it for him, but I can deal with 15 minutes of overkill and dubbing every possible joke into the final cut. That's his signature at this point and in the comedic movie drought thanks to television, it's kind of grown on me. I'd like to see him launch more talent this way. I wouldn't mind seeing the Jesselnik equivalent of this sometime in the future.

http://boxd.it/85sB7

The General (1926) 4
http://i.imgur.com/5VgWNGt.jpg?1

This was my introduction to the legendary Buster Keaton and it did not disappoint. While I'm always wary that comedy will age like milk, this is fine wine. His knack for physical high jinks is universal. I really enjoyed myself though it runs out of steam a bit in the final act.

http://boxd.it/85aF1

Gideon58

01-09-16, 04:24 PM

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7.5/10

Mäx

01-09-16, 04:27 PM

Fear and Desire (Stanley Kubrick, 1953) - rating_2

It has some good moments and ideas but the editing is just awful and the storytelling isn't that good, either.

Die Brücke (Bernhard Wicki, 1959) - rating_4

German WWII-movie about a group of 16-year old students who were enlisted only a few days before the end of the war. Very effective! The Oscar-nomination (best foreign language) it received was totally deserved.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Steven Spielberg, 2008) - rating_1_5+

I've only seen about half of Spielbergs filmography but i can't imagine he made a worse movie than this.

Rey Skywalker

01-09-16, 06:12 PM

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Terminator: Genisys (2015)

Where do I start with this film. Even the title sucks. I guess I'll start with the casting because these characters are so iconic. The casting department really messed up, Jai looks completely opposite of Kyle Reese and Emilia looks like a teenager and for someone who is training to kill terminators her entire life she doesn't like very strong or in shape. Emily Blunt in 'Edge of Tommorrow' comes to mind as someone who would be better suited for the part of Sarah Connor.
However, as someone who has suffered trough five seasons of Clarke's terrible acting in 'Game of Thrones' I have to say her acting was okay in this. She was only bad in a few scenes. The other Clarke was really bad tho. How are we supposed to be suprised at the twist when John Connor acts like a psychopath from the start of the film?

Let's get to the script. It's messy and full of plot holes. Sarah Connor builds a time traveling machine in her basement? :rolleyes:
I know exposition is necessary in this kind of film, but come on, don't have a robot deliver it. That was really cringey. There are attempts at humor, but they don't work at all. I didn't even chuckle once.

That being said, it does have good parts, but all of them are literally copied from T1 and T2!

I'm gonna give it 6/10..Despite all the criticism I turned off my brain and was entertained for two hours. I will probably never watch it again tho.

p.s. still not as bad as 'Age of Ultron'!

neiba

01-09-16, 08:57 PM

Fear and Desire (Stanley Kubrick, 1953) - rating_2

It has some good moments and ideas but the editing is just awful and the storytelling isn't that good, either.

The movie Kubrick wanted to destroy... Yeah, I can see why! That and the one after that are simply awful.

Guaporense

01-09-16, 10:18 PM

https://chinesecartoons.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/dirty-pair-project-eden.jpg

A classic for a reason. Nearly 30 years old and shows indeed that animation's golden age has passed. It's far superior and more mature than that Love Live movie I watched yesterday. Also has a lot of pop music but it's glorious 80's pop and rock! :eek: A masterpiece of it's genre and one of the finest science fiction comedies ever made.

Lucas

01-09-16, 11:31 PM

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Confidential Report aka Mr. Arkadin 4

One of the best film-noirs I've seen in a long time and, honestly, might be one of my favorite Welles films. The narrative is somewhat incoherent and dizzying, but that helps evoke a dreamlike, lucid atmosphere. A hidden gem.

AboveTheClouds

01-10-16, 12:33 AM

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A bit over hyped but I really did like it a lot, the casting was very well done and the actors did their namesakes proud for playing their parts so well, and for the most part they were pretty consistent with facts I've read and heard so it's nice to see/hear actual members of the group correlate some of these truths (Ice Cube and Dr Dre acted as producers, as did Eazy-E's wife Tamika Wright) The movie itself is a journey from the house in the hood with broken AC all the way to the mansions and excess and eventually the consequences and tragedies that follow. Will watch again for sure.

7.5/10

False Writer

01-10-16, 12:42 AM

The Revenant (2015)

http://dl9fvu4r30qs1.cloudfront.net/80/9f/a6afc7384cc1acb88de59c4d2d34/revenant-leo.jpgHonestly... one of the best films I've ever seen. I'm not sure if a re-watch would change that but as of right now, I was blown away. Everything clicked for me with this one. So many amazing scenes including the legendary bear attack that was absolutely perfect. The thing I liked the most is hands-down the cinematography. IMO, this is on par with Days of Heaven as one of the best-shot films in history. The acting from Leo and Tom Hardy was stellar, I would like to see at least one of them win an Oscar for this. One of the main knocks on it I hear is that it's too slow, I didn't think that at all though. I thought the pacing was perfect for this story about a man struggling to survive in the harsh wilderness.

It's still fresh in my mind, but I can't think of anything else to say other than it's a masterpiece.

rating_5

LukeyMomo

01-10-16, 01:04 AM

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz97/Kradswodahs/4aa5efb8-1.jpg

Time really flies when you're having fun.

Absolutely fantastic film, I loved so much of it. The score was incredible, I thought the cinematography was great and the ending was so awesome. It definitely makes me want to watch more of the types of movies, as I had so much fun watching it. I may write more about it in my review thread, but I think I'm going to spend my time watching a bunch more spaghetti western movies for now.

And that harmonica... damn.

4.5

EDIT: Now #10 on my top 10.

TheUsualSuspect

01-10-16, 01:08 AM

The Revenant (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1436382#post1436382)

Fifteen minutes into the film, right after the Native attack that opens the story, two people next to me got up and left the theatre. It was about ten minutes after that that I looked over to my wife, she seemed bored out of her mind. As the credits rolled, I asked her what she thought. She went on to list off all her problems with the film, mainly the length and how 'boring' she found it.

So what did I think???

dadgumblah

01-10-16, 02:13 AM

Matt, I liked your review of The Incident. I saw it on TV years ago and knew nothing about it, just who was in the cast. And everybody did a terrific job, especially whoever played the lead thug (it's been so long and I can't find a name on IMDB that rings a bell for him or his character) and Beau Bridges. Heck, even Ed McMahon did a great job as the dad trying to protect his family (only not trying too hard!). And it's one of the most tense movies I've ever seen and I had to blow out my breath at the end when justice was served up. Greatness!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014}

Of course, this is the third installment (or the first half of the third installment) of the Hunger Games series and this one, in my opinion is the best so far. Things are so much more serious this go-round and Jennifer Lawrence is excellent as always, especially when being filmed by cameras after witnessing the slaughter of innocent people, or the aftermath of a destruction of a District. The District she's rescued by is not above using her to promote the revolution to rile the other Districts up to fight the Capital. While most of the film takes place in the new setting, there are sequences where Lawrence gets to fight and destroy some baddies, and by extension the rebels do their part. There is more drama and tension than outright action but it's all very good and we get a cliffhanger (duh-dum!), too! This is my favorite one so far, but then again, I'm a fan of the series.

http://www.blackfilm.com/read/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/The-Hunger-Games-Mockingjay-Part-1-Jennifer-Lawrence-as-Katniss.jpg

4.5

MovieEagle

01-10-16, 03:12 AM

Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I give it a 13/10!

Tugg

01-10-16, 05:49 AM

Jurassic World rating_3_5
Minions rating_2_5
Straight Outta Compton rating_3
The Martian rating_3_5

mark f

01-10-16, 06:02 AM

And everybody did a terrific job, especially whoever played the lead thug (it's been so long and I can't find a name on IMDB that rings a bell for him or his character)...
Tony Musante.

Nemanja

01-10-16, 07:18 AM

Four Nights of a Dreamer (1971) 3.5
http://altscreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Editors-Pick-Four-Nights-of-a-Dreamer.jpg

Mr Minio

01-10-16, 08:22 AM

Write more about it in Arthouse Mafia thread.

Lucas

01-10-16, 08:50 AM

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McCabe and Mrs. Miller 2

There's no grace or poetry here, Altman tries to "deconstruct" the idea of a western but fails to understand what makes a western good in the first place. The anti-capitalism message is blunt, obvious, and Altman's photography is damn uninteresting, too. The performances are great, though, but that's to be expected. The whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth. It'll be a while before I watch another Altman.

Disappointing.

Lucas

01-10-16, 08:51 AM

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Pather Panchali 3.5+

Thursday Next

01-10-16, 10:07 AM

Suite Francaise (2014)

I thought this would make a good film, and they definitely picked the thread of the story which would make most sense as a thrilling story for a film, yet somehow without the background it loses some of its power and depth. I wasn't convinced by Michelle Williams as Lucille, either.

3

Slow West (2015)

I can see why people had problems with this film, there are aspects of the story that don't fully make sense, but it does seem almost as if it supposed to be more allegorical or impressionistic than strictly realistic in some ways. I actually liked it enough to forgive it its flaws. It looks fantastic, it's well acted and it doesn't outstay its welcome. Worth watching.

4

Cole416

01-10-16, 10:12 AM

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I cannot pick out many flaws about this movie. This easily is my favorite of the year (barring Hateful 8 topping it). Leo has an amazing performance and my god the cinematography is breathtaking. Maybe they could have cut a bit out, but other than that it was just great. Watch it in theaters! It is worth it for the bear scene.

4.5-

MovieMeditation

01-10-16, 10:21 AM

Damn, all these The Revenant posts makes me so excited. :(

I'm going to see it Wednesday, which is the earliest possible showing of this in Denmark. I'm going to the press screening on the 13th, but the actual premiere here isn't until the 21st of January - which is also my birthday. :p Anyways, guess seeing it some time before is an early birthday present to myself. :D

Nemanja

01-10-16, 10:44 AM

Hot Cat? (Kuuma kissa?) 1968 3

http://titlovi.com/images/posters/Kuuma-kissa-aka-Hot-Cat_c7226ac6.jpg

matt72582

01-10-16, 11:20 AM

honeykid

01-10-16, 11:47 AM

I've not seen it, matt, but dialogue doesn't sound like it's strong point.

False Writer

01-10-16, 11:56 AM

For those who have seen "The Revenant" - how was the dialogue? If I had to guess, I would think it doesn't have much. I never watch a movie for cinematography. I'm guessing a few of you have this seen this movie probably know if I'd like it, and if you think so, let me know, I might think about it.

You're right it doesn't have a ton, but there is a good bit of it and it's done well. A bit of it is in an Indian language and a little in French.

If there's one film that you should watch for the cinematography, it's this one.

Cole416

01-10-16, 12:03 PM

If there's one film that you should watch for the cinematography, it's this one.
This ^. I'd be fine saying that it had some of the best cinematography that i've ever seen. I thought Lubezki was pretty good in Gravity (haven't seen many of his other movies), but he blew me away in this.

Raven73

01-10-16, 01:08 PM

Revenant 9 /10 Awesome movie.

MovieMeditation

01-10-16, 01:15 PM

This ^. I'd be fine saying that it had some of the best cinematography that i've ever seen. I thought Lubezki was pretty good in Gravity (haven't seen many of his other movies), but he blew me away in this.
Man, Gravity was too much CG to really show what Chivo can do with a camera.

His work with Malick, in particular Tree of Life, and his earlier work with Cuarón on Children of Men, now THAT'S Lubezki on his A game and in all his glory! :up: there's a reason he's my fav DP

Redwell

01-10-16, 01:54 PM

Kagemusha (1980) 2
http://i.imgur.com/uzLaaeF.jpg?1

The orchestration of battle on such a scale with such a tasteful palette almost makes you forget people are dying in a goofy Prince and The Pauper melodrama. Human suffering is largely ignored until there is an emotional climax that needs to be reached. It's closer to synchronized swimming than warfare, no matter how impeccably composed the shots are. The layers of the frame often compliment each other so well with contrasting movement, color, etc. It's a shame such brilliance should feel so out of place.

http://boxd.it/86DP7

Mr Minio

01-10-16, 02:08 PM

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Lesbian Rape: Sweet Honey Juice - rating_4

A glorious movie. The 'gifs' above were made by me from some screencaps I took, hence the lack of fluency. I made some more GIFs, but they're too kinky to post here.

edarsenal

01-10-16, 02:19 PM

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13 Assassins (Japan) 4 while the story line is a well worn one it is still VERY well done in every way. Excellent movie.

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Only Lovers Left Alive 4+ Jim Jarmusch brings depth and intellect to the recent shallow vampire genre.
Using both Tangiers and Detroit for parts of the story brought some incredible contrasts and similarities. Wanted more as the black screen came up.

https://mgtvwkrg.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/grind.jpg?w=650&

Mississippi Grind 3.5++ and a 5 for the blues soundtrack. A road trip film of two gamblers that beautifully delves into the loneliness of the soul without wallowing in remorse.

Mäx

01-10-16, 03:41 PM

Rashomon (Akira Kurosawa, 1950) - 4

Alive (Ryuhei Kitamura, 2002) - 2

Frozen (Chris Buck/Jennifer Lee, 2013) - 2.5

matt72582

01-10-16, 03:44 PM

Johnny Belinda - 8/10

Great emotional movie.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/16/X-johnnybelindalenda48-jjp.jpg

Gideon58

01-10-16, 04:00 PM

http://images.moviepostershop.com/noises-off-movie-poster-1992-1020194413.jpg

5/10

Citizen Rules

01-10-16, 04:03 PM

Johnny Belinda - 8/10

Great emotional movie.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/16/X-johnnybelindalenda48-jjp.jpg I have got to see that, the name Johnny Belinda keeps coming up.

Mr Minio

01-10-16, 05:06 PM

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LOL

That's my kind of humour in this brilliant Sato flick.

MovieGal

01-10-16, 05:53 PM

I have got to see that, the name Johnny Belinda keeps coming up.

because I mentioned it to you!

neiba

01-10-16, 07:05 PM

Camo

01-10-16, 07:18 PM

The Exorcist (William Friedkin, 1973)

http://cdn.quotesgram.com/img/82/9/1679851759-the-exorcist-poster.jpeg

Felt pretty underwhelmed with this. There were some good scenes and when it seemed that it was gaining momentum, it lost atmosphere and tension, which was kind of frustrating.
Now, I understand what this must have been in 1973. It's surely something very different from what was done back then, and the fact that it tries to focus on the story to be scary and not on cheap frights it's something I liked. But it could have been better made, in my opinion.

rating_2_5

Ah.. so saddened by your rating there :(.

When did it lose momentum specifically? Just curious, and i must say i despise the it must've been good in 1973 comment!!! It is good now, if you don't like it then you don't like it doesn't mean the rest of us are living in 1973 by liking it. man.... :rolleyes:

One of the most common veiled insult comments i always see on this site.

Nausicaä

01-10-16, 07:30 PM

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rating_3

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlUH5O3nxRE

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Infini_poster.png

rating_2_5

Honeykid - Ex Neighbours actor in this. :D

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4l_lHGMhlw

neiba

01-10-16, 07:37 PM

Ah.. so saddened by your rating there :(.

When did it lose momentum specifically? Just curious, and i must say i despise the it must've been good in 1973 comment!!! It is good now, if you don't like it then you don't like it doesn't mean the rest of us are living in 1973 by liking it. man.... :rolleyes:

One of the most common veiled insult comments i always see on this site.

Yeah, I think I expressed myself in a wrong way. I meant it must have had a different impact then than now because it was so imitated since 1973 that most of things became common.

There were some scenes where I really loved the atmosphere, the arriving of the priest in the fog is a brilliant scene, but I missed more of that heavy atmosphere. Maybe it wasn't the point but I was expecting that.

matt72582

01-10-16, 07:40 PM

Bridge On The River Kwai - 6/10

I only saw this because I rode a motorbike on the REAL bridge at least 100 times.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f2/The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai_poster.jpg

Citizen Rules

01-10-16, 07:40 PM

Classic horror films don't age well. They can still be awesome but most folks won't find them as effective as todays horror films.

neiba

01-10-16, 07:42 PM

Classic horror films don't age well. They can still be awesome but most folks won't find them as effective as todays horror films.

I wasn't looking to be scared... I love Rosemary's Baby and it's even previous to The Exorcist. I just think is much better done! ButI see what you mean! :)

Camo

01-10-16, 07:52 PM

Yeah, I think I expressed myself in a wrong way. I meant it must have had a different impact then than now because it was so imitated since 1973 that most of things became common.

There were some scenes where I really loved the atmosphere, the arriving of the priest in the fog is a brilliant scene, but I missed more of that heavy atmosphere. Maybe it wasn't the point but I was expecting that.

Sorry if you thought i was talking about you there, i get what you mean but i just hate that it makes it seem like it should be graded as an old horror movie that wouldn't work now, all i meant was if you dislike the movie say so; don't blame it on its age because it is a little insulting to people like me who love the movie and think it is a great Horror movie or just movie regardless of when it was made. Halloween was made a few years later and noone says that is a decent movie for its time but we have had better Slashers since, The Exorcist is a great movie if you don't like it then fine, but there are alot of Horror movies that are dated alot worse and i'm only thinking of 90s Horrors here :p

MovieGal

01-10-16, 07:55 PM

Classic horror films don't age well. They can still be awesome but most folks won't find them as effective as todays horror films.

I enjoy old horror probably more than current horror that is cheaply made.

Camo

01-10-16, 07:59 PM

I enjoy old horror probably more than current horror that is cheaply made.

Except 80s ;)

Citizen Rules

01-10-16, 08:00 PM

I enjoy old horror probably more than current horror that is cheaply made. Me too of course.

I hope no one misunderstood what I was trying to say. I wasn't talking about myself but the general audiences of today and I think their senses can become overloaded and their expatiation level raised so high, that when they see something like the Exorcist it doesn't strike the same effect as it did when it first came out. That's neither right or wrong, just the way is.

Myself I prefer psychological classic horror.

neiba

01-10-16, 08:00 PM

Sorry if you thought i was talking about you there, i get what you mean but i just hate that it makes it seem like it should be graded as an old horror movie that wouldn't work now, all i meant was if you dislike the movie say so; don't blame it on its age because it is a little insulting to people like me who love the movie and think it is a great Horror movie or just movie regardless of when it was made. Halloween was made a few years later and noone says that is a decent movie for its time but we have had better Slashers since, The Exorcist is a great movie if you don't like it then fine, but there are alot of Horror movies that are dated alot worse and i'm only thinking of 90s Horrors here :p

Oh, I never intended to say it is a dated movie. I don't believe in quality loss through time... I just understand the importance of this movie at the time it came, and that's a good thing, not a bad one :)
The things I didn't like in the movie are not date related. As I said, Rosemary's Baby, is in my opinion, a better movie (with a similar structure) and it's from 1968.

And about Halloween... I hated it! :shifty: (sorry Mofos) - again, not because it's old or dated.

Citizen Rules

01-10-16, 08:02 PM

Rosemary's Baby, is awesome.

Halloween... I seen it first run at the theater, I didn't care for it. It's more of a popcorn movie, watched for fun.

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:04 PM

Except 80s ;)

Yes 80's horror is cheese..

now late 60's early 70's horror is good

but I do prefer horror from 1900 to 1949

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:05 PM

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/degrassi/images/e/eb/Exorcist_PukeGIF.gif/revision/latest?cb=20130101201522

Derek Vinyard

01-10-16, 08:05 PM

I enjoy The Exorcist way more than Rosemary's Baby tho and in my opinion The Exorcist is more influential than Rosemary's Baby

Camo

01-10-16, 08:05 PM

Yes 80's horror is cheese..

now late 60's early 70's horror is good

but I do prefer horror from 1900 to 1949

Youir Top Ten 1900-1901 Horrors?

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:07 PM

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:09 PM

Youir Top Ten 1900-1901 Horrors?

well I have seen some silent horror films from that early...

like this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo2EKNRIQlE

AboveTheClouds

01-10-16, 08:09 PM

In a genre where it seems like lately at least one in ten titles has "Possession" or "Exorcism" in it I can see how someones opinion of the movie (especially after their first viewing) would be less enthusiastic than someone who saw this originally when this sort of thing wasn't so prominent. Over exposure to story concepts and plot lines ultimately change public opinion of whats scary and whats not, so in today's market a film that was effective 40 years ago isn't as effective today, because the subject matter is better explored in the medium and not so unknown and therefore less spooky.

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:11 PM

hey I can see that stuff happening in The Omen... being so devoted to someone to kill yourself for them...

and come on.. the glass window scene could have happened back then...

Camo

01-10-16, 08:11 PM

I enjoy The Exorcist way more than Rosemary's Baby tho and in my opinion The Exorcist is more influential than Rosemary's Baby

Don't think people who prefer Rosemarys Baby would actually disagree with that. I'll say that The Exorcist was influential in a bad way though, just about every Demonic Possession film since has been awful.

In non film terms it was a travesty because the amount of interest it drummed up in the paranormal allowed The Warrens to swoop in and exploit everybody.

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:12 PM

And Camo... you dont have to be a jerk about it....

I enjoy all the classic "Phantom of the Opera", "Hunchback of Notre Dame" etc from the 1920s....

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:14 PM

and I have seen "Haxan", "Faust", "The Phantom Carriage" and "Vampyr".

Derek Vinyard

01-10-16, 08:14 PM

you all know my favorite 60's - 70's horror film ??

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqrq7fr_C-I/USZUPFO-W2I/AAAAAAAB1F4/4NdscK4nxXo/s1600/to08.gif
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rFsDSiFnqDw/U7_iT9SOWLI/AAAAAAAAKIo/6Mp62Ehig9k/s1600/omen+hang.gif

I really though it was

https://49.media.tumblr.com/2255397bb7529d3a8762bf197f0418d3/tumblr_mtqi8u3JqO1qd0g7eo1_500.gif
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/nvvbxmhhneovrokvwjs5.gif

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:15 PM

Well the Wicker Man holds a bigger place in my heart... for the Pagan reasoning.... I truely believe that the early Pagan tribes of Briton and Celtic areas (including France, Spain and Portugal) did human sacrifices.. as well as the Vikings....

Derek Vinyard

01-10-16, 08:17 PM

Don't think people who prefer Rosemarys Baby would actually disagree with that. I'll say that The Exorcist was influential in a bad way though, just about every Demonic Possession film since has been awful.

In non film terms it was a travesty because the amount of interest it drummed up in the paranormal allowed The Warrens to swoop in and exploit everybody.

I disagree... not every Demonic Possession film are awful. There's a bunch of great one like The Shining, The Conjuring, Deliver Us From Evil, The Evil Dead, etc.

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:17 PM

Don't think people who prefer Rosemarys Baby would actually disagree with that. I'll say that The Exorcist was influential in a bad way though, just about every Demonic Possession film since has been awful.

In non film terms it was a travesty because the amount of interest it drummed up in the paranormal allowed The Warrens to swoop in and exploit everybody.

The worst Possession film I have seen is "Possession" with Sam Neill

Derek Vinyard

01-10-16, 08:19 PM

The worst Possession film I have seen is "Possession" with Sam Neill

watch The Devil Inside (2012) that's the worst possession movie I've ever seen

Camo

01-10-16, 08:19 PM

well I have seen some silent horror films from that early...

like this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo2EKNRIQlE

Thanks for that, it was pretty creepy.

These were the two haunted houses in my area as a kid -

http://i65.tinypic.com/2hcfhqh.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/2cnic0h.jpg

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:20 PM

Thanks for that, it was pretty creepy.

These were the two haunted houses in my area as a kid -

http://i65.tinypic.com/2hcfhqh.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/2cnic0h.jpg

Camo, I love early cinema.... from 1880s to 1949....skip the 1950s and go to mid 1960 thru most of the 1970s.. then jump to the 1990s for me...

Redwell

01-10-16, 08:22 PM

I wasn't looking to be scared... I love Rosemary's Baby and it's even previous to The Exorcist. I just think is much better done! ButI see what you mean! :)

Watch Zulawski's Possession (1980)

mark f

01-10-16, 08:23 PM

HA!

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:23 PM

The only 1980s films I like are teen movies!!!

By the way.. Cinemark is showing .... on February 14th..

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https://media.giphy.com/media/131ZGuAoXnBZ8Q/giphy.gif

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:24 PM

Derek Vinyard

01-10-16, 08:28 PM

The Conjuring 2 is gonna be a blast.

In James Wan We Trust!

honeykid

01-10-16, 08:30 PM

The Exorcist (William Friedkin, 1973)

But it could have been better made, in my opinion.
I know everyone has their own opinions and everything.... But no. No, it couldn't. It's the best made horror film of all time.

neiba

01-10-16, 08:32 PM

Nope... That would be Shining! :p But we agree to disagree!

Camo

01-10-16, 08:33 PM

Camo, I love early cinema.... from 1880s to 1949....skip the 1950s and go to mid 1960 thru most of the 1970s.. then jump to the 1990s for me...

Thanks but i'm checking the 50s out right now for Rauls upcoming Countdown. What is wrong with 50s films? I'm actually asking, you and HK seem to dislike the decade, Swan likes to say he hates the 50s to annoy Raul :D. I don't get it!. actually i do get Swans part in all of this madness.

I think the only person who regularly posts with a valid view of the 50s is Mark, and it seems to be one of his favourites. Me and everyone (i imagine) who hasn't seen much will go by the critically acclaimed films or by recs, not sure what anyone else thinks but so far i think it is pretty great like every decade, a few Acclaimed films i don't like but overall i'm enjoying it as much as any other.

Derek Vinyard

01-10-16, 08:34 PM

I know everyone has their own opinions and everything.... But no. No, it couldn't. It's the best made horror film of all time.

HK you know the best horror movie as been made by the director you hate the most :p and I'm talking about this man:
https://acasadevidro.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/kubrick21.jpg
http://www.stanleykubrick.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/633-3375_IMG.jpg

THE SHINING IS THE BEST HORROR MOVIE EVER.
http://awesomenator.com/content/2012/12/jack-gif.gif
http://45.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu59cfYDCr1qj7u8ao1_500.gif

Camo

01-10-16, 08:35 PM

I know everyone has their own opinions and everything.... But no. No, it couldn't. It's the best made horror film of all time.

HK is correct, and he isn't even a big fan of it :up:

Citizen Rules

01-10-16, 08:39 PM

I think the only person who regularly posts with a valid view of the 50s is Mark, and it seems to be one of his favourites.... I guess I need to type in a bigger font then;) I love the 50s, I've said that since the first day I got to MoFo.

Camo

01-10-16, 08:40 PM

And Camo... you dont have to be a jerk about it....

I enjoy all the classic "Phantom of the Opera", "Hunchback of Notre Dame" etc from the 1920s....

Just noticed this because someone repped one of my posts above this.

When was i a jerk exactly?

I hope Neiba has thicker skin than you, sorry for being a jerk but it kind of called for it i doubt you will follow that up by showing where i was a jerk exactly.

Camo

01-10-16, 08:40 PM

I guess I need to type in a bigger font then;) I love the 50s, I've said that since the first day I got to MoFo.

You too forgot about you ;)

matt72582

01-10-16, 08:44 PM

After the 70s, I think the 50s are my next favorite.

neiba

01-10-16, 08:45 PM

Come on people, relax! Discuting opinions on movies is what we are here for! :)

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:57 PM

when you asked for my top 10 from 1900 to 1901... they didnt make many horror back then as cinema was still new... if you want.. Im sure I could go 1900 to 1930 or so

and why dont i like the 50's... because 1950s was the time of American Film Noir and Low budget cheese sci films...

I would say there are a few from the 1950s that I dont mind..... like Ben Hur, All about Eve, the original The Fly, House of Wax.... some more...

MovieGal

01-10-16, 08:57 PM

Come on people, relax! Discuting opinions on movies is what we are here for! :)

yes.. Discuting what everyone else is saying!!

neiba

01-10-16, 09:00 PM

yes.. Discuting what everyone else is saying!!

sorry, I meant discussing! the word in Portuguese is discutir, hence my mistake!

Camo

01-10-16, 09:27 PM

My apologies MG, honestly :). Can i ask your favourite Horror of 1949 though?

MovieGal

01-10-16, 09:39 PM

I wont put them in a specific order... but Vampyr (1932)
http://49.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m24v5tSW3J1qcay1ao1_500.gif
Dragonwyck (1946)
https://49.media.tumblr.com/565a6d712d10b22c05d7c1e55b5083c2/tumblr_mjhgbuNXFr1r3idioo1_500.gif
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
https://49.media.tumblr.com/02b4fbb7ed357150a1c2139e74863d4e/tumblr_ndh8iaem9Y1qlny4mo1_400.gif
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945),
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd515/flicheri/my%20album/my%20album/ROCK1/ROCK1001/The-Picture-Of-Dorian-Gray9h_zps61e7c9cb.jpg
The Uninvited (1944).. just to name a few....
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e9/ea/fc/e9eafc1e546fa813cb20b3ce70fb4720.gif

Camo

01-10-16, 09:41 PM

1949 - BOOM!

No good Horrors apparently.

MovieGal

01-10-16, 09:47 PM

hmmm I like Horror from 1949 and up... most are more current stuff

I do enjoy films with Vincent Price but I dislike Hammer Horror.... Have you seen "Bloody Pit of Horror" with Micky Hargitay?

Rocket_Sam74

01-10-16, 11:00 PM

Let's start by the beginning:

Ant-Man

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRvTs_PtoegY0eToOxODXT12cfV-AipOD6GftFO0ze7wbociMNB

Overall, ridiculously entertaining.

Come on guys, don't tell me you weren't laughing at the scene where Paul Rudd's in a pipe riding an ant-boat and grabs an ant-rope. Right? Anyway, I did quite enjoy the movie, even though I felt sometimes that the scenes weren't large enough. I love Paul Rudd from both Anchormans and also love Edgar Wright from...everything he did. I'm sad that Edgar left the project since he had worked intensely on it apparently.

Anyhow, the other guy did a good enough job. There were a few things in the film that surprised me, like the visuals. I was amazed by the suitcase scene. I mean they totally nailed it, all the elements in the suitcase just flying around, I mean...perfect! Ant-man's shrinking scenes also were quite impressive. The bathtub scene also offered some interesting visuals.

Still, it's a very silly story...since the character's concept is still very silly in itself. There were a few things I thought were less worked-on, like the villain's character. I didn't really think he was a very good villain, and the acting wasn't so good from Corey Stoll. Some other characters weren't so deep either.

In brief, I give Ant-man a rating_4 for being so damn entertaining.

cricket

01-10-16, 11:57 PM

The Boy Next Door (2015)

2.5

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/dceb5f828d301c991cc43e4b191a5d1f/the-boy-next-door.jpg

I got this movie for my wife because she likes all those crazy Lifetime movies, and I figured this would be something similar. Well, she thought it sucked and I enjoyed it. It is dumb as hell, but I thought it was funny and easy to watch. It reminded me a lot of The Guest, and I would say they're fairly comparable in terms of quality. J Lo looked good in this too.

Redwell

01-11-16, 01:29 AM

Watch Zulawski's Possession (1980)

is that the one with Sam Neill?... I think I just said it was the worst... and it is..

believe me.. I seen some good horror and some sick horror... and that was ****...
I didn't see that lol. I've yet to watch a film by a Polish Master that wasn't at least pretty good. I have to disagree with you there.

Redwell

01-11-16, 01:48 AM

Rashomon (1950) 3
http://i.imgur.com/kD4YkjY.jpg

Kurosawa's fable is a milestone in nonlinear story telling that explores the fragility of truth. The assist from Miyagawa on the camera and Hayasaka laying the score make it a technical masterpiece, elevating a rather simple story into a spectacle. While this is my favorite Kurosawa picture yet, I can't help but to feel that the universality of his stories prevent me from connecting with them on a personal level.

http://boxd.it/87AxB

Mr Minio

01-11-16, 03:13 AM

Possession is pretty good. It's just MovieGal prefers gore horror.

Senso_68

01-11-16, 06:26 AM

The Voice Of His Master (1978), Nicolas Phillibert & Gérard Mordillat

http://www.docsurgrandecran.fr/sites/default/files/la_voix_de_son_maitre-13.jpg

The Voice Of His Master is a series of interviews - sometimes boring - of French CEO (L'Oréal, Waterman...). The film is not very interesting for its esthetic form but for the sociological dimension. The speeches and other things (clothes, desk...) of the CEO reveals the habitus of the high social class. The film is a bit dated but shows the transition to neoliberalism at the end of the seventies. The Voice Of His Master is still censored on the TV.

http://www.nicolasphilibert.fr/media/objets_telechargeables/La%20voix%20de%20son%20maitre-04.jpg

the samoan lawyer

01-11-16, 09:43 AM

'71 (2014) - rating_3_5 Being from fairly close to Belfast and growing up there, I was rather sceptical about this going in but it was better than expected and a decent offering of 'the troubles'.
Heli (2013) - rating_3
The Fury (1978) - rating_3
Exam (2009) - rating_1_5
Winchester 73 (1950) - rating_3_5+

Rocket_Sam74

01-11-16, 11:52 AM

Alien

http://i2.wp.com/moeatthemovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130303-093614.jpg

Overall, even though I'm not a horror guy, I have to admit it was pretty intense.

I had heard of this movie and its sequel. I knew it was a horror film but also thought it was going to have some action. Well, if I was disappointed on that point, I wasn't on the gorgeous cinematography point. Ridley Scott did a good job on that point.

The acting was good and convincing especially Sigourney Weaver's. The tense moments were well directed and always escalated to the culminating point that was 99% of the time a jump scare. Still, it was made back when jump scares were still good. The special effects, I mean make-up and animatronics and suits, were amazingly made. It was hard at time for me to guess what was a small-scale model and what was a real-size thing. The inside-spaceship setting was amazingly done.

I can't think of any mistakes/flaws either that the one where Ridley placed us in a world that already existed without explanation, ex: the robot. That was one plot-twist I didn't see coming since...I didn't know robots existed in that universe.

To settle this, I have to say it is a very well-crafted movie with superb acting and terrifying creatures. I give Alien a rating_4_5 well-deserved since it's only Ridley Scott's second major picture.

Rocket_Sam74

01-11-16, 12:14 PM

Aliens

http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/movieposters/9384/p9384_p_v7_as.jpg
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Overall, one of the few sequels better than the original.

I had seen cuts and parts of the movie and thought people exaggerated it saying it was an amazing movie. I decided to give it a shot yesterday after seeing Alien. It kinda takes the same shots, pacing and acting as the first one, but still improves. I was pleased since this one is a horror/action movie. Still, after seeing this movie, I think that a lot of Avatar props and guns are very VERY similar to those used in this movie.

I really liked the suspense in this movie since there is a lot of things we don't know since we weren't introduced to the colony in the first Alien. Many of the Xenomorphs' characteristics were used well and more profoundly. The action sequences are masterfully crafted, even though I didn't like the big guns' sound effect. As always, Bill Paxton did an amazing job in this movie, switching from harsh, funny and confident in the beginning to scared and paranoid at the end.

Like the first one, there isn't really a lot of flaws in this movie. Everything is handled with an expert hand.

To wrap this up, this movie was excellent and I highly recommend it to sci-fi fans. I give it a rating_5

Rocket_Sam74

01-11-16, 12:34 PM

Edge of tomorrow

http://s1.dmcdn.net/IQTLL.jpg

Overall, a very surprising, well-crafted movie.

When the first trailer came out, I was like: "Well this looks boring and stupid. I mean a guy who lives, dies, lives, dies and so on, and so on". I watched it yesterday with a friend since he told me it was "too complicated for him". By that time, my opinion had diverged a little, since the movie had had very good ratings and opinions.

The CGI is very good and realistic in this movie, the acting is fabulous and the plot is, even though confusing, well thought. I heard it was kinda "Groundhog Day" mixed with "Source Code" with aliens in the middle. Anyway. Once again, Bill Paxton did a very good job in this movie. I found the CGI-ed aliens very cool and realistic. The war sequences, which are almost ¾ of the movie, were very intense and surprisingly realistic for a "future war" scenario.

So,...damn, it's been the 3rd movie without obvious flaws that I watched in a row. The only thing I can say is that Emily Blunt's character sometimes kinda knows what happened...in the other...day...whatever.

The ending, I have to admit it, kinda confused me at first and is not quite clear in my mind still. There were also surprisingly funny moments & editing throughout the movie.

Overall, this was a real surprise for me and that's why I give it a rating_5

Rocket_Sam74

01-11-16, 02:01 PM

Big Game

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXw3JS78PFppWZNzV90VjXCEFivwFlT5j_-hTr9suEBQRMw1Y2

Overall, I didn't even finish it.
I watched maybe the first 20 mins and then quit because this movie is so AWEFULLY BAD!!

The main thing in the movie is Samuel L. Jackson, who doesn't even do a good job. Poor you SLJ! This movie is just filled with cheap action clichés. They didn't even bother to hide the fact that the bad guy was the helper (...oops, spoiler!). No, from the moment we see him, we can guess he is in fact the bad guy because...THE FRICKIN' TRAILER SHOWED IT! Talking 'bout the trailer, it spoiled everything, that's why I didn't really care to see the rest of this movie.

Let's talk about flaws...wow...everything. No kidding. Everything SUCKED in this movie.

To wrap this up quickly, this is one of the WORST movies of 2014. I give it a rating_0_5