Film Trash Review (Review A Day, Video Review A Week)

[Film Trash Review]

This is Film Trash Review where I (Alex Wagner) will review a new film every single day. As well as have a video review of a wide release film for that week. The name Film Trash Review comes a part of my video reviews where I take a top reviewer from the mainstream media and tell you why they are giving you a "Trash Review."

Please feel free to comment on any of my reviews or let me know what you think of the film.

Enough about the reviews and the show. To start it off here is my top five films of all-time. (My top five is constantly changing so even though most are newer titles trust me I love some old films too.

1. The Social Network
2. Let The Right One In
3. Win Win
4. Spirited Away
5. Super 8

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‎Daydream Nation - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VYpFjdLGXM

I felt like I really was in a daydream watching Daydream Nation possibly it was the set design and amazing sound that made the film 100 percent artful or possibly it was the fact that for over fifty minutes of the hour and a half long film I just sat there half asleep waiting for something to happen. It's artful but it is boring!

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‎Thor - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOddp-nlNvQ

Thor blends mythology and superhero together so well that at times you forget which one is which. This is a must see for any person planning on watching The Avengers. However if your not a true fan of comic book films its better that you pass on this one.

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Hall Pass - 5/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvqbOPX3wBs

Hall Pass has some great laughs. However, it falls short in it's misguided artful meaning. Nudity is minimal and because of this it can't even be placed with other sexual comedies. It's just boring!!!

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Fast Five (Fast & Furious Five) - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf4oDjHUmkY

Fast Five is definitely the best made of the fast films so far. I have always been a fan but I can completely understand now why the critics are giving it good reviews. Sadly I am one that will be begging for Fast Six now!

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‎Bridesmaids - 9/10
This Film Became #24 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrRd2QSsGc4

Don't let the name Bridesmaids fool you. I am calling it now this is hands down the best comedy of 2011. Kristen Wiig and Rose Byrne shine in the female. Anchorman except with a better story line!!! So new and refreshing!

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‎That's What I Am - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6R9EFc2mvo

I will give it credit. That's What I Am is a huge step up in the right direction for distribution company WWE Films however the mixed story line and unclear ending leaves a slightly bitter taste in my mouth.

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‎The Conspirator - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LzovRI4zig

It tells the story Mary Surratt very well with dazzling imagery and great dialog. To bad that the story itself at times isn't all the interesting. The film is the best that it could possibly be.

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‎Diary of a wimpy kid Rodrick Rules - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbqqYuG1TCM

Far better then the original. The cheesy family friendly comedy in this sequel is refreshing and borderline shocking. A huge step up in family film!

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‎The Hangover: Part II - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1eFEMNLtao

Part 2 is The Hangover. Simply this is a reboot more then a sequel. Still fans of the first film will appreciate some new jokes in this second addition. It is not better or worse then the first film but it is the same film so just like the hipster next door I have to say the original was so much better!

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‎Kung Fu Panda 2 - 6/10

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

The film has some small funny moments but it's physical comedy and dulled down storyline are better left for the kids to watch on DVD night rather then good money waisted at a theater.

[Yoda]

You might wanna pace yourself there, guy.

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‎Rango - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-OOfW6wWyQ

Who said animation has to just be for kids. The film tries to run with this idea but falls short with a overall childish plot. I have to give credit where credit is due, though the plot was lacking the film stayed true to western film culture leaving a child friendly 21st Century wester that can be cherished and because of that it gets a bump from 5 to 7.

[Film Trash Review]

You might wanna pace yourself there, guy.

I'm just trying to catch up with the reviews I already did I only have like 15 more. Am I aloud to post them all at once like this or do I have to wait and how long?

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Unknown - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-lDfKb2SBA

The mystery and suspense is there but it takes a backseat to random action. Clues are given randomly and huge gaps in story line are treated with explosions and gun fights to continue the viewers interest. Overall this film is just trying to hard to be TAKEN and the plot just isn't as good.

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X-Men - 8/10
This Film Became #97 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl0TGVBPKQ4

It has been a while since I have seen any of the X-Men Movies and I have to admit that I am a sucker for them. Overall the original was amazing and the only problem with the film is the limited amount of likable characters. The only one person that I cared for was Sookie Stackhouse from True Blood who always ends up hanging out with these strange crowds.

[Yoda]

You're allowed, I just don't know how much feedback you'll get on each specific one if you post them all at once. And if they're just a few sentences, for that matter. But if you just want to house them here knock yourself out.

[Film Trash Review]

You're allowed, I just don't know how much feedback you'll get on each specific one if you post them all at once. And if they're just a few sentences, for that matter. But if you just want to house them here knock yourself out.

Yeah most of them are simple and old just wanting to store them. Hope for feedback on the new ones once I get up to date. Thanks for the advice though. :)

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‎Just Go With It - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz5Ubqhru7g

See past the horrible physical comedy and predictable story line and you will find a few laughs hidden within. It's nothing more then the simple romantic comedy but there are reasons we still enjoy them and this film doesn't miss out on those opportunities. However the plot is ignored entirely.

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X-Men 2 - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QotW3n9P3N4

This film stands as a 2 hour filler spot between films one and three. The point of the second movie as well as the plot and character development are completely bone dry. Even with all this said the film stands as one of the better super hero sequels of modern day. X-Men First Class it theaters 45 minutes ago.

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X-Men First Class - 9/10
This Film Became #17 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8ccSiH4olo

The X-Men franchise should have started with this film and saved themselves the embarrassment of making X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This film had everything from an amazing cast and beautiful set to a rare form of comedy mixed with action that is lacks in more of these films. The film was a little long but still it is the best dose of superhero your going to get this summer!!!

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‎Hanna - 4/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zd4zGt13IE

The only thing this movie did was waste a hour and a half of my life. The filmmakers try to play with the governmental twists and turns of a modern day thriller but fail greatly. For the first hour and twenty minutes the film explained nothing and by the time the big payoff came, I just didn't care anymore.

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‎Jackass 3.5 - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlXa5JizMvs

Far better then the crappy jokes and gay references of the Jackass 3. Jackass 3.5 brings you back to the roots of what made Jackass funny in the first place. Stupid people doing stupid stuff.

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‎Paul - 5/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hljxH-QJq1g

Pegg and Frost lost the physical comedy that made there films so enjoyable and replaced it with foul language laughs that are better left to Will Farrell and Company. Those that love a cheesy comedy will still enjoy this overall piece of pure silliness.

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‎Take Me Home Tonight - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gYL9znVmGs

Another forgettable 80's satire film with few laughs and the simple of simple plots. However for me this film was still enjoyable and not once did I say please let this end.

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‎Source Code - 9/10
This Film Became #27 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTrG-gpIzE

I have been waiting a long time for a mind bending thriller and I finally found it in Source Code. Not only is it a great physiological thriller it is also one of the better ones ever made. With quotable lines, likable characters and an amazing plot that you can really get hooked into, Source Code is the greatest first quarter release I have ever seen.

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‎Super 8 - 10/10
This Film Became #5 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrt82fDRCA0

With dazzling special effects and set design this is more then just a monster flick. It is the greatest monster flick ever! A picture perfect period piece and not too much alien this film will satisfy any audience member who watches it. It's and better, more advanced, twenty-first century telling of E.T. (With a little more fright and a little less family fun)

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‎Too Big To Fail - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXQ5VfBTNpg

With overall story line and dialog written straight out of a wall street textbook, this film is confusing to the average american viewer. However, people that understand the collapse of 2008 will enjoy it but then again they already witnessed this incident first hand.

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‎Little Fockers - 2/10

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

Little Fockers gets only one award and that is the award for most predictable film of all time. The lack of laughs and story doesn't help the film either. Overall it is completely pointless to take the hour and a half to watch this film ever and it is sad that the people behind the film couldn't take more time to develop ideas.

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The Tillman Story - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaMAVAqef7I

The Tillman Story is great but after about an hour it just gets repetitive. I get it we all look for answers from our government and sometimes they cover things up. After finding out the coverup, the film just turns into a simpathic bit to morn Pat Tillman's life.

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‎Fab Five (Part of ESPN's 30 for 30) - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6aQe4zLN2w

The film was great and really did an amazing job of showing the story of the Fab Five. However I felt that the film took to long to develop on the ideas laid out in the first five minutes of the film and because of this some of the day to day life was over shadowed with "What's Going To Happen."

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‎Life in a Day - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMxuocCN1O0

Life in a day tries to capture human condition, compassion and culture all in less the two hours. The idea is there however it doesn't fully pay off. Commentary and the ability to stay connected too the few interesting stories reviled in the film would have made this film a much more enjoyable documentary.

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‎Saw VII - 2/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1IwmygKN6c

I want to love this film and Saw has this manipulative way. You to forget about everything and watch the next film. However this time, what was done cannot be forgotten. Horrible acting performances, borderline pointless story line and deaths that happen so quick and often that you can't even possible connect with any individual character. Worst movie that I have seen this year!!!

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‎Green Lantern - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6yJmTz3Zq0

Even though the film tries it's hardest to be serious, it's not. The amount of CGI a low fueling plot lines make this film a dumbed down pointless mesh of superhero nerdiness. The acting is great but the story or lack of make this film unbearable for some.

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An Invisible Sign - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x2RzV1UrW8

I really don't understand why critics are trashing the film so bad. I have to say the first twenty minutes or so are very, very strange but as soon as the story picks up it is very interesting. Invisible Sign has great moments and when the story isn't so great Jessica Alba helps carry the viewer. Overall a very strange quirky dark comedy and was interesting enough to satisfy.

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Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WldZazpFy7I

Highly democratic in nature, the film still gives a great timeline and portrait of what happened to Governor Spitzer. Many excuses are bright to the table but with Eliot on record in the documentary he owns up to all that was done in dramatic fashion.

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RED - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayFfMfN5AvE

RED takes action films to a new level never discovered before. Pure badassness that will have any Michael Bay fan screaming in his seat is impressive but to do it without having an explosion around every corner as well as developing a story line that will let everyone else enjoy the film, is just 100% impressive.

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Going The Distance - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGDx2cAdMo

I am a complete sucker for these cheesy romantic comedies. Did I say cheesy that must of slipped the tong because I am shockingly surprised that this one is not. Overall great supporting cast performances from Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day allow the story to go the distance of a feature length film without boring the audience at all.

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Good Neighbors - 6/10

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

The Film is full of cheep thrills but every single one of the twists happen predictably and a bit to late. I didn't even know that this film was set in 1995 until I read the description. Sick and twisted horror good enough; there are to many questions unanswered to deem this film successful in any way shape or form.

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‎Bad Teacher - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzt_-wkqsrw

This film shows that there is a new breed of Rated R comedies that has started up this summer. The film isn't on par with Bridesmaids but it comes pretty close in some aspects. Cameron Diaz has her best performance sense "Something about Marry" however be warned Justin Timberlake plays a minimal part in the film and has hardly any conversation with Diaz.

[MovieMan8877445]

So based on your first statement in your Green Lantern review, are you saying anyone that gives a trash rating of something is in the mainstream media? What if something is just generally bad?

[Dog Star Man]

Super 8 #5 "All-Time"?

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So based on your first statement in your Green Lantern review, are you saying anyone that gives a trash rating of something is in the mainstream media? What if something is just generally bad?

No I pick a mainstream media representative that is giving a "Trash Review" (A review that is pointless, stupid, silly or just plain wrong)

As for when a movie is generally bad and all of the reviews for the film are bad I try to pick out the one that has false information. In the case of the Green Lantern review, it failed. :rolleyes: haha :)

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Super 8 #5 "All-Time"?

My top 30 is always changing and basically it's how I feel at the end of every given week. As of right now it is in my top five because it's the best and most refreshing film I have seen this year so far. Except for Win Win which is I think number 3 or 4 on my list.

[Dog Star Man]

My top 30 is always changing and basically it's how I feel at the end of every given week. As of right now it is in my top five because it's the best and most refreshing film I have seen this year so far. Except for Win Win which is I think number 3 or 4 on my list.

Not saying your wrong, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but when I think of "All-Time" I think movies from 1880-Present Day, not just films within the last decade. It seems kind of sort sighted to say The Social Network is the "All-Time" greatest film when many "All-Time" films have come before it. That's just my thought.

[Film Trash Review]

Not saying your wrong, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but when I think of "All-Time" I think movies from 1880-Present Day, not just films within the last decade. It seems kind of sort sighted to say The Social Network is the "All-Time" greatest film when many "All-Time" films have come before it. That's just my thought.

I find "The Social Network" to be a complete remastering of Citizen Kane. The soundtrack and the visual undertone of the film in my eyes are completely perfect. But again most of us wouldn't agree that Citizen Kane should be number one on AFI. Were all going to have our own best film I think mine is just discredited as too new.

As for your number one 2001? Really?!?

I love 8 1/2 and Rear Window but I guess my top is very...in progress haha ;)

[Harry Lime]

As for your number one 2001? Really?!?


He's not alone.

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He's not alone.

Soon as I saw the the food trays I said no to the film. haha. Just my opinion.

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The Switch - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEYqgyXyk9A

As horrible as the name is the film is incredibly entertaining. I am shocked to find out that this film was getting horrible reviews. I get it the story line is predictable as they come but it is a completely different take on romantic comedies of past. Overall this film is a must grab at the redbox but fell short at the box office as it should have.

Tomorrow Night's Film:
Rubber (2010)

[Harry Lime]

Soon as I saw the the food trays I said no to the film. haha. Just my opinion.

You turned off the film because of the food trays in it?

[Film Trash Review]

You turned off the film because of the food trays in it?

No haha. I am just saying that after seeing the ridiculous squared foods I knew it was just another cliche futuristic film. New and different for the 70's but were not in the 70's anymore.

I was saying after seeing that I knew it wasn't making my top 100. ;)

[Harry Lime]

cliche futuristic film.

Using that phrase to describe 2001 is one of the dumbest statements I've ever read on this forum, and that's saying a lot.

[nebbit]

Finally caught up with your trashy reviews :yup:

[Film Trash Review]

Finally caught up with your trashy reviews :yup:

Thanks man haha.

[Film Trash Review]

Using that phrase to describe 2001 is one of the dumbest statements I've ever read on this forum, and that's saying a lot.

I don't know why your saying it's dumb at all. 2001 did things that no other film ever before it had done, so every film after it copied the exact same principle thus making everything in 2001 cliche. I am not saying that 2001 wasn't a great film for it's time but it's time is up and it's time to move on. It's the reason we still watch movies to find something new, interesting and hopefully better then the last one.

There is a reason that the oscars are held annually and only allow films from the past year to compete. The films of old have pasted and it's time for new ones. Even with All-Time lists, to keep the same film on top year after year is not only boring but narcissistic.

Again I am not saying 2001 isn't a great movie. I am just saying it has been done over and over again to the point where I am just tired of the same trend and fantasy.

[MovieMan8877445]

I don't know why your saying it's dumb at all. 2001 did things that no other film ever before it had done, so every film after it copied the exact same principle thus making everything in 2001 cliche. I am not saying that 2001 wasn't a great film for it's time but it's time is up and it's time to move on. It's the reason we still watch movies to find something new, interesting and hopefully better then the last one.

If 2001 started the trend, that doesn't make everything in the film a cliche. It makes everything that copied it afterwards a cliche.

[Skepsis93]

To start it off here is my top five films of all-time. (My top five is constantly changing so even though most are newer titles trust me I love some old films too.

1. The Social Network
2. Let The Right One In
3. Win Win
4. Spirited Away
5. Super 8

Nope, don't get how you can call this your "All Time" list. Are movies automatically better if they're newer? Not trying to be combative here but surely a better fitting name would be "Top 5 Movies that came out this year"? Either that or 2011 has been a damn amazing year for you in terms of film.

[Film Trash Review]

Nope, don't get how you can call this your "All Time" list. Are movies automatically better if they're newer? Not trying to be combative here but surely a better fitting name would be "Top 5 Movies that came out this year"? Either that or 2011 has been a damn amazing year for you in terms of film.

Social Network 2010
Let The Right One In 2008
Spirited Away 2001

I don't think I could say they all came out this year...Two of them did though.

I will admit movies get better with time. Practice makes perfect. Though with film for some reason if you don't have movies that are made in the 70's or earlier then your not credible. What the DUH!!!:rolleyes:

If you look I have plenty of films that are older including "12 Angry Men" Just because my top 5 is newer doesn't mean I hate everything that is old or that I don't understand it's true value in the history of cinema.

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‎Cars 2 - 1/10

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

I don't think I have ever or will ever again give a 1 out of 10 but Cars 2 deserved it. I mean Troll 2 and The Room were at least funny when they were bad. This film made me want to vomit. Larry The Cable Guys dumbed down stupid jokes are only funny for a little while then they just become borderline retarded. Don't ever waste your money on such a horrible film.

Went to the drive in tonight sadly.

Tomorrow's Review: Rubber

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Rubber - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G5pyFhmAqE

An amazing sense of style and wit rubber does what nothing before it has ever done, tries to make the worst film of all-time. Along the way the film about a killer tire redefines non sense by creating one of the smartest comedies ever. The sweat and sexy DSLR camera action also helps propel this indie to the next level. WARNING: The film is not for those that can't bare it's premise.

Next Film: Never Let Me Go (2010)

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Never Let Me Go - 8/10
This Film Became #93 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kymQcM4ej3w

A simple love story. Still films like Atonement and this one bring new elements, twists and turns to the table. Making for a more enjoyable experience as we continue to think about the human condition. There is no need for a screenplay on this one, the director of this film took it page by page through the story. Refreshing and new, this film will please all fans of the award winning novel.

The Next Film: Transformers 3 (2011)

[ash_is_the_gal]

I am not saying that 2001 wasn't a great film for it's time but it's time is up and it's time to move on. It's the reason we still watch movies to find something new, interesting and hopefully better then the last one.

There is a reason that the oscars are held annually and only allow films from the past year to compete. The films of old have pasted and it's time for new ones. Even with All-Time lists, to keep the same film on top year after year is not only boring but narcissistic.

i don't get what "it's time is up and it's time to move on" means. are you saying you think future generations should just stop watching 2001? should people instead only focus on watching newer movies, is that what this means? should movies that are from a before certain time period no longer be allowed to stay on "best movies of all time" lists?

Again I am not saying 2001 isn't a great movie. I am just saying it has been done over and over again to the point where I am just tired of the same trend and fantasy.

then isn't that a good reason to not watch all the lame copycat versions and stick with the film that did it right to begin with? :skeptical:

I will admit movies get better with time. Practice makes perfect. Though with film for some reason if you don't have movies that are made in the 70's or earlier then your not credible. What the DUH!!!:rolleyes:

no, "practice makes perfect" is not an applicable phrase when you describe movie making. films become less relevant because times change and people change. circumstances, what people care about, what people want to see and discuss turns into something else. films always reflect the time period which they were made in. this isn't the same thing as being better - just more relevant and less relevant.

but this is all subjective, anyway. a lot of people - people on this forum for example - treasure "classic" movies or find them more relevant for lots of different reasons - nostalgia, history, culture, art, perception. it's smart to view forms of art through all ages of time. it gives one a well-rounded perspective.

and besides, flashy CGI or loud explosions isn't everything.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Rubber - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G5pyFhmAqE

An amazing sense of style and wit rubber does what nothing before it has ever done, tries to make the worst film of all-time. Along the way the film about a killer tire redefines non sense by creating one of the smartest comedies ever. The sweat and sexy DSLR camera action also helps propel this indie to the next level. WARNING: The film is not for those that can't bare it's premise.

Next Film: Never Let Me Go (2010)

I went in loving the premise and hating the film. It was utterly boring and not anywhere near as clever as it should have been.

[Film Trash Review]

i don't get what "it's time is up and it's time to move on" means. are you saying you think future generations should just stop watching 2001? should people instead only focus on watching newer movies, is that what this means? should movies that are from a before certain time period no longer be allowed to stay on "best movies of all time" lists?



then isn't that a good reason to not watch all the lame copycat versions and stick with the film that did it right to begin with? :skeptical:



no, "practice makes perfect" is not an applicable phrase when you describe movie making. films become less relevant because times change and people change. circumstances, what people care about, what people want to see and discuss turns into something else. films always reflect the time period which they were made in. this isn't the same thing as being better - just more relevant and less relevant.

but this is all subjective, anyway. a lot of people - people on this forum for example - treasure "classic" movies or find them more relevant for lots of different reasons - nostalgia, history, culture, art, perception. it's smart to view forms of art through all ages of time. it gives one a well-rounded perspective.

and besides, flashy CGI or loud explosions isn't everything.

I am not saying that future generations should stop watching 2001 because it is old. It is always important to know where things came from in order to create better films in the future. Your opinion is that practice doesn't make perfect with films. Basically you are saying anything that is new is taking from the old so it cannot possibly be better then the old. Films reflex the time that they were made so wouldn't that mean that films created to day are my relevant to our lifestyle of today?

BTW why, because I like new films do you consider me a michael bay fan. I hate michael.

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Video Review Coming Tomorrow

‎Transformers : Dark Of The Moon - 8/10
This Film Became #100 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H8bnKdf654

A dull plot, yes but we already knew that coming in. Transformers 3 is visual eye candy that will allow all that see it to enjoy it if they want to. The first one straight up action film that I have ever truly enjoyed. Far better then Transformers 2. Still if you are looking for a story line you are going to the film for all the wrong reasons.

Next Film: Horrible Bosses (2011)

[ash_is_the_gal]

Your opinion is that practice doesn't make perfect with films. Basically you are saying anything that is new is taking from the old so it cannot possibly be better then the old.

no, that isn't what i said at all. read it again.

Films reflex the time that they were made so wouldn't that mean that films created to day are my relevant to our lifestyle of today?

yes. that was my whole point in saying that.

i already stated why people should watch old movies and new movies, so i advise you to read my post again.

[Deadite]

Saying that old movies are "practice" is a pretty dumb generalization. I'm not a huge fan of old films like some of my friends and family but still, my god, you can't dismiss all films as irrelevant or mere practice because of their age.

[Harry Lime]

Saying that old movies are "practice" is a pretty dumb generalization. I'm not a huge fan of old films like some of my friends and family but still, my god, you can't dismiss all films as irrelevant or mere practice because of their age.

Hey, one day modern filmmakers will reach perfection with this practice and on that day the cinema will die. Then, we won't have to read reviews by people with opinions that are absurd. Oh wait, I don't have to read it anyway. Bye thread.

[Deadite]

Hey, one day modern filmmakers will reach perfection with this practice and on that day the cinema will die. Then, we won't have to read reviews by people with opinions that are absurd. Oh wait, I don't have to read it anyway. Bye thread.

Wait, don't go! Stay here with us, forever. And ever.

And ever.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pgT2usDovso/TVLeSDBr5nI/AAAAAAAAAAw/-nfNobkvu98/s1600/the-shining-danny-lloyd-and-the-twin-ogrady-sister1.jpg

[Yoda]

Certain things are timeless. We get better at some things, sure, but they are almost invariably technical things. We get better at special effects, or large-scale action sequences, or other things of the sort. I don't think we get better at acting or storytelling, however.

The idea of modern films getting the benefit of "practice" only applies in a few areas, and they're not the areas that can, all by themselves, make for good films. The acting in Casablanca does not help any modern director make his movie better. He will benefit from many things by being born more recently, but not the things that most determine the quality of a movie.

[Deadite]

Take for instance, Strangers on a Train. It has one of the most intense special fx sequences put to film, the merry-go-round finale.

[Film Trash Review]

Saying that old movies are "practice" is a pretty dumb generalization. I'm not a huge fan of old films like some of my friends and family but still, my god, you can't dismiss all films as irrelevant or mere practice because of their age.

I am not saying they are practice at all. I am just saying that don't dismiss new films saying that they can't possibly be better because the original did it first. There will always be a new film old films that are good. My only argument is that something is NEVER good just because it's old or because it's new; because it did it first or revamped an original story. They are great because they are great interesting films. They both have there advantages, Old films have stood the test of time making them even more impressive but new films relate to the culture that we live on in a more personal manner.

It's pretty much all about what you enjoy.

[Film Trash Review]

Hey, one day modern filmmakers will reach perfection with this practice and on that day the cinema will die. Then, we won't have to read reviews by people with opinions that are absurd. Oh wait, I don't have to read it anyway. Bye thread.

Bye then.

[ash_is_the_gal]

i don't think anyone here is dismissing new films.

[Film Trash Review]

Wait, don't go! Stay here with us, forever. And ever.

And ever.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pgT2usDovso/TVLeSDBr5nI/AAAAAAAAAAw/-nfNobkvu98/s1600/the-shining-danny-lloyd-and-the-twin-ogrady-sister1.jpg

Haha. #82 on my list but I only like new movies.

http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

[Film Trash Review]

Certain things are timeless. We get better at some things, sure, but they are almost invariably technical things. We get better at special effects, or large-scale action sequences, or other things of the sort. I don't think we get better at acting or storytelling, however.

The idea of modern films getting the benefit of "practice" only applies in a few areas, and they're not the areas that can, all by themselves, make for good films. The acting in Casablanca does not help any modern director make his movie better. He will benefit from many things by being born more recently, but not the things that most determine the quality of a movie.

AGREED!

That brings up another argument though. I have trouble re-watching older films that pride themselves on special effects and CGI I just cringe when I see it...Such as Jurassic Park. Then other films such as The Shining do it to a such a miniscule level that it's hardly ever noticed.

Films like Jurassic Park, Spiderman, X-Men, Matrix and even Avatar have a harder time down the line because the prided themselves on technology instead of using it when needed. They wanted to woo the crowd and now will suffer later. Just my opinion.

[Film Trash Review]

i don't think anyone here is dismissing new films.

Well then there is no argument haha.

[MovieMan8877445]

AGREED!

That brings up another argument though. I have trouble re-watching older films that pride themselves on special effects and CGI I just cringe when I see it...Such as Jurassic Park. Then other films such as The Shining do it to a such a miniscule level that it's hardly ever noticed.

I'm sorry, what? Jurassic Park has far better special effects than most films that come out today, for the sheer purpose that they used robotics instead of CGI. I can still go back and watch the original Jurassic Park today and those dinosaurs look pretty real.

[Deadite]

I am not saying they are practice at all. I am just saying that don't dismiss new films saying that they can't possibly be better because the original did it first. There will always be a new film old films that are good. My only argument is that something is NEVER good just because it's old or because it's new; because it did it first or revamped an original story. They are great because they are great interesting films. They both have there advantages, Old films have stood the test of time making them even more impressive but new films relate to the culture that we live on in a more personal manner.

It's pretty much all about what you enjoy.

Well, that sounds more sensible, anyway. :)

[Yoda]

Yeah, that's a shade more reasonable.

That said, I have a very complicated relationship with remakes. On one hand, it does feel like a film should be docked a few points for being less original, not conceiving of something itself, etc. On the other hand, it obviously doesn't matter, inherently, from an entertainment standpoint. If you see the remake first, should it really affect your enjoyment retroactively when you learn about the original? Obviously not. So it's not really clear how to account for this sort of thing.

For example, I've seen both The Departed and Infernal Affairs, and I think Marty's take on it is better in almost every way. Should it matter that he got his framework from another film? It would certainly make the script, itself, less impressive, but I don't know if I should penalize the film for it at all.

[Film Trash Review]

Yeah, that's a shade more reasonable.

That said, I have a very complicated relationship with remakes. On one hand, it does feel like a film should be docked a few points for being less original, not conceiving of something itself, etc. On the other hand, it obviously doesn't matter, inherently, from an entertainment standpoint. If you see the remake first, should it really affect your enjoyment retroactively when you learn about the original? Obviously not. So it's not really clear how to account for this sort of thing.

For example, I've seen both The Departed and Infernal Affairs, and I think Marty's take on it is better in almost every way. Should it matter that he got his framework from another film? It would certainly make the script, itself, less impressive, but I don't know if I should penalize the film for it at all.

Completely feel the same way. Except for shot by shot remakes such as "Psycho" That's just completely pointless. haha

[Film Trash Review]

I'm sorry, what? Jurassic Park has far better special effects than most films that come out today, for the sheer purpose that they used robotics instead of CGI. I can still go back and watch the original Jurassic Park today and those dinosaurs look pretty real.

True, what do you think Steven will decide to do for the fourth film. His robots have been quit magical however I haven't seen a robot on film in a long long time.

[Film Trash Review]

Transformers : Dark Of The Moon - 8/10
This Film Became #100 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F48gJt-TRGg

A dull plot, yes but we already knew that coming in. Transformers 3 is visual eye candy that will allow all that see it to enjoy it if they want to. The first one straight up action film that I have ever truly enjoyed. Far better then Transformers 2. Still if you are looking for a story line you are going to the film for all the wrong reasons.

Next Film: Horrible Bosses (2011)

[MovieMan8877445]

True, what do you think Steven will decide to do for the fourth film. His robots have been quit magical however I haven't seen a robot on film in a long long time.

If Spielberg ever does make a fourth film, which I would be extremely excited for, he probably wouldn't use CGI. He hates using CGI, so I think he'd still use the robotics. That said though, Stan Winston is dead now, so I don't know if he'd still use the robotics.

[Deadite]

The first Transformers was a pretty fun movie. The second was far worse, very stupid, obnoxious, a mess. I sort of expected it, though. I'll just stick with the first one whenever I'm in the mood for some juvenile sci-fi action with giant robots.

I doubt I'll be seeing the third any time soon. :D

[Deadite]

Interesting/amusing reviews, though, Filmtrash. :)

[Film Trash Review]

If Spielberg ever does make a fourth film, which I would be extremely excited for, he probably wouldn't use CGI. He hates using CGI, so I think he'd still use the robotics. That said though, Stan Winston is dead now, so I don't know if he'd still use the robotics.

He keeps hinting at it and as long as War Horse is good I see him doing it.

[Film Trash Review]

The first Transformers was a pretty fun movie. The second was far worse, very stupid, obnoxious, a mess. I sort of expected it, though. I'll just stick with the first one whenever I'm in the mood for some juvenile sci-fi action with giant robots.

I doubt I'll be seeing the third any time soon. :D

If you do don't expect it to be anything more then it is a movie about big destructive robots haha.

[Film Trash Review]

Interesting/amusing reviews, though, Filmtrash. :)

Thanks Man! :)

[Film Trash Review]

Video Review Coming Tomorrow

‎Horrible Bosses - 6/10

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

It's funny, no doubt about that. It's likely to be the most I laugh at a film this summer. However, it's borderline pointless story is absolutely mind numbing and overall at times the film just tries to be too funny. Besides trying too hard the film also tip toes it's way threw sexual situations and overall aggression making the confrontation that does take place, boring.

Next Film: Trust (2010)

[Film Trash Review]

‎Horrible Bosses - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-SNCpHgPc

It's funny, no doubt about that. It's likely to be the most I laugh at a film this summer. However, it's borderline pointless story is absolutely mind numbing and overall at times the film just tries to be too funny. Besides trying too hard the film also tip toes it's way threw sexual situations and overall aggression making the confrontation that does take place, boring.

Next Film: Trust (2010)

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/23)

[MovieMan8877445]

It's not really up to Bateman to make the Arrested Development movie. That all relies on the creators and the studio.

[Film Trash Review]

It's not really up to Bateman to make the Arrested Development movie. That all relies on the creators and the studio.

I get that, I was just pretty much saying that he needs to stop accepting these cliche rolls.

[Film Trash Review]

Trust - 8/10
This Film Became #94 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9J3fBSpXwc

The story of a family's struggle after there daughter becomes a victim of a predator. Shockingly this film doesn't have the life lessons and sappy undertone message that most of these female victim films have. The interesting and impressive drama will live long at the top and all because the filmmakers weren't afraid to tell it like it is.

Next Film: Pulp Fiction (1994)

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/23)

[Film Trash Review]

Pulp Fiction - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE9Qm8mShik

Some films are looked in high standard just because they have been looked at in high standard for a long time. However, this film is not one of them. It felt like you spent an entire day with the characters and at over 2 and a half hours it’s no wonder. I didn’t mind though and it’s always refreshing to relive the reasons why Travolta and Jackson are forever considered great actors. The only problem I had with the film was in some places it chose guns over story.

Next Film: A Clockwork Orange

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/23)

[Film Trash Review]

A Clockwork Orange - 9/10
The Film Became #1 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Xc-9YeWE4

Innovative, spectacular and refreshing the strange acts and a perfect art department make this film stand out above the rest. I wasn't completely impressed with the film until nearly two hours in. I felt it was an artistic piece with little to no meaning. However, A Clockwork Orange is a portrait of modern day rebellion and the reality of life.

Next Film: The Ward (2011)

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/23)

[Loner]

I don't know why your saying it's dumb at all. 2001 did things that no other film ever before it had done, so every film after it copied the exact same principle thus making everything in 2001 cliche. I am not saying that 2001 wasn't a great film for it's time but it's time is up and it's time to move on. It's the reason we still watch movies to find something new, interesting and hopefully better then the last one.

A Clockwork Orange - 9/10

Innovative, spectacular and refreshing the strange acts and a perfect art department make this film stand out above the rest. I wasn't completely impressed with the film until nearly two hours in. I felt it was an artistic piece with little to no meaning. However, A Clockwork Orange is a portrait of modern day rebellion and the reality of life.

A Clockwork Orange was so 40 years ago. Don't you have something fresh to review like that 2001: A Space Odyssey rip-off The Tree of Life?

[Film Trash Review]

A Clockwork Orange was so 40 years ago. Don't you have something fresh to review like that 2001: A Space Odyssey rip-off The Tree of Life?

Oh come on I am sure The Tree of Life isn't just a rip-off of 2001. Yes, it does have some of the same kinds of shots but at the end of the day I think Terrence is trying to use the new eye popping high end cameras to make a art film that will last for years. As 2001 did with Standard Def Cameras.

I haven't seen it yet because I can't find it anywhere around me but once I find it I differentially will be reviewing it.

[Film Trash Review]

The Ward - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwsl12lX1oQ

It's not John Carpenters fault but simply this story has been told a thousand times, making it unoriginal and boring. Many questions are built up throughout the film and non are answered until the last 10 minutes.

Next Film: A Film Unfinished

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/23)

[Film Trash Review]

A Film Unfinished - 8/10
This Film Became #98 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khut0kKn-c8

What is advertised as a shocking tail of a propaganda film is more or less a telling of the day to day life at the Warsaw Ghetto. I just wish the filmmakers understood how golden the stories and relationships of the survivors to the ghetto were. At times it feels as though the documentary is trying to be more of a conspiracy piece, placing twists and turns that are way to knowledgeable to the viewer to gain the gasps that they are working for.

Next Film: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/9)
Another Earth (7/12)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/16)

[Dog Star Man]

Hey, one day modern filmmakers will reach perfection with this practice and on that day the cinema will die. Then, we won't have to read reviews by people with opinions that are absurd. Oh wait, I don't have to read it anyway. Bye thread.

Yes, I too am a bit baffled about this and thus, for the most part, have left this thread alone. Saying classic films are practice for modern film making is absurd. Let's use music for example, was Beethoven "practice" for 20th and 21st Century music, and we've come to Lady Gaga? I assure you not all modern is better, and in the case of a genius like Beethoven, there is no comparison to a pop icon like Gaga. I'm not ruling out modern film making, I have quite a few favorite contemporary directors such as Baldwin and Kar-Wai... but sometimes a classic piece, much like Yoda mentioned, is timeless because the genius behind it never fades. He at once compared The Social Network to Citizen Kane. I question how much film grammar he knows or whether or not the basis of this accusation was in the tale it told, rather than how it was told. Having recently viewed The Social Network, there wasn't any withstanding technical or aesthetic achievement that I haven't seen in other film under a different context. The formal style is characteristic of the "AB..." formation as well as contemporary temporal order. Much of the inter-cutting between this temporal order is reminiscent of Kane, as well more modernly in the context of the New Wave directors such as Godard. The film is not making new statements, it's making aesthetic statements already presumed. It's not a bad film, it's a good one actually, but to qualify it as "the best film ever made" I'd at least expect it to put forth a new proposal to the table to gain such recognition. Anyway, maybe I'm picking on the guy and I don't want to do that. I'll just leave it at the statement of, "We all need to watch more films."

[Yoda]

I think it's been pretty well established that art is exempt from the same kinds of "practice makes perfect" philosophy we apply elsewhere. The statement might have been a little careless but Film Trash has since clarified pretty adequately.

[Pyro Tramp]

I didn't think Horrible Bosses was out yet

[Film Trash Review]

Yes, I too am a bit baffled about this and thus, for the most part, have left this thread alone. Saying classic films are practice for modern film making is absurd. Let's use music for example, was Beethoven "practice" for 20th and 21st Century music, and we've come to Lady Gaga? I assure you not all modern is better, and in the case of a genius like Beethoven, there is no comparison to a pop icon like Gaga. I'm not ruling out modern film making, I have quite a few favorite contemporary directors such as Baldwin and Kar-Wai... but sometimes a classic piece, much like Yoda mentioned, is timeless because the genius behind it never fades. He at once compared The Social Network to Citizen Kane. I question how much film grammar he knows or whether or not the basis of this accusation was in the tale it told, rather than how it was told. Having recently viewed The Social Network, there wasn't any withstanding technical or aesthetic achievement that I haven't seen in other film under a different context. The formal style is characteristic of the "AB..." formation as well as contemporary temporal order. Much of the inter-cutting between this temporal order is reminiscent of Kane, as well more modernly in the context of the New Wave directors such as Godard. The film is not making new statements, it's making aesthetic statements already presumed. It's not a bad film, it's a good one actually, but to qualify it as "the best film ever made" I'd at least expect it to put forth a new proposal to the table to gain such recognition. Anyway, maybe I'm picking on the guy and I don't want to do that. I'll just leave it at the statement of, "We all need to watch more films."

I completely understand where you are coming from. My statement earlier about "Practice makes perfect" wasn't to be taken in as a statement to override all old films because new ones have made them better. The statement was purely stating that all new films need the old films, all new directors need to watch the old directors to create perfect. The practice of film can only make film better. There are always exceptions.

However, look at Steven Spielberg, David Fincher and even the director that I would consider the greatest of all-time (even though I don't understand some of his works) Stanley Kubrick. They all started out with shorts or documentaries and never created there best work first. There will always be one hit wonders in art and that's what makes it exciting but for the must part, the greats, take years of practice to create their best work. Kubrick took over twelve years before he created his first masterpiece "Dr. Strangelove" Most cases you do still need practice and films that were made before are practice in that case. They are used as practice when watching for directors to mold there craft.

As for the references to Kane. I was strictly talking about the powerful messages conveyed, the special meaning that facebook has to us can be referenced to the paper then. Besides that they are both portraying the arrogance and greed that overwhelm our country. Technically and visually this film doesn't stand out like Kane did. However, the mastering of sound is how this film breaks new ground.

[Film Trash Review]

I think it's been pretty well established that art is exempt from the same kinds of "practice makes perfect" philosophy we apply elsewhere. The statement might have been a little careless but Film Trash has since clarified pretty adequately.

Just to sum this up.

I am not saying films are practice for new films. I am saying that filmmakers must use the films (watching them) as practice to even have a chance of creating anything better then the average film.

[Film Trash Review]

I didn't think Horrible Bosses was out yet

It's not, I went to an advanced screening of the film. It comes out this Friday. ;)

[Film Trash Review]

‎Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - 9/10
This Film Became #28 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nSdYGuQ6wk

Innovative special effects and picture perfect child acting. I am proud to say that this film is the greatest children's movie of all-times. Don't believe me? Watch the film and see if you don't enjoy it. Few films can take a children's novel and make it a serious contender for greatness but Chris Columbus does it and does it well!!!

Next Film: Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/9)
Another Earth (7/12)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/16)

[MovieMan8877445]

I prefer the darker films later in the series.

[Film Trash Review]

Guys I was seriously about to ask what the fireworks were for on the homepage. Wow! I feel stupid right now haha.

[ash_is_the_gal]

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is so not the greatest child-acting movie of all time. not even close. if there was such a thing as 'Top 100 Greatest Child Performances', it wouldn't even make the cut.

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is so not the greatest child-acting movie of all time. not even close. if there was such a thing as 'Top 100 Greatest Child Performances', it wouldn't even make the cut.

What would you consider the great. How can you say it won't even make the top 100. Your telling me that you have seen at least 100 better movies with all child main characters.

[ash_is_the_gal]

well, yeah. i'm allowed to voice a differing opinion, aren't i?

[Yoda]

I don't know if I could come up with 100 but I wouldn't have the first Potter film anywhere near a top 10 list. I like the choices overall but in the first film most of them are just pretty good. Radcliffe, in particular, takes a couple of movies to get comfortable. Emma Watson's been good pretty much the entire time, though.

[ash_is_the_gal]

ew, i disagree. she's the worst of the lot.

[Yoda]

Well, now you're just a crazy nuts insane lady that I can't even talk to at all.

[ash_is_the_gal]

Emma Watson has really forced and lazy acting. Radcliffe i'm kind of indifferent too; Rupert whats-his-name is pretty good, though.

[Dog Star Man]

Guys, can I state that we might be picking on him a bit too much? He's new here and we're hopping on him like he's a disease or something. We don't want to drive him away now do we? Even though I fundamentally disagree with him, it appears he enjoys writing and creating his video reviews, which are all opinions on facts to begin with. Even Pauline Kael wasn't right all the time, give this guy a break. He's doing his best.

Listen, FTR, I appreciate what you're doing here. And perhaps you can carve a niche here for yourself writing about contemporary cinema, as I have with underground, experimental, and avant-garde cinema, (because that's what I like and this is obviously what you enjoy). Follow your bliss. I hope I was not perceived earlier as mocking or demeaning you. I actually just wanted to propose questions, hopefully you understand.

Forget the nay-sayers, keep 'em coming. Tell me about your world of cinema so I can see it from another perceptive.;)

[ash_is_the_gal]

i haven't picked on him. i just disagreed with one point. i didn't realize this review thread was supposed to be an echo chamber. i haven't said a thing about the way he chooses to run his review thread (not a fan of it, but i don't care). but sure, i'll speak up if i disagree and want to say so; i'll also say something if he were to write a good review, too.

i won't assume it my fault if he becomes disappointed that people disagree with some of what he writes in here. not everyone agrees with me all the time, either.

:shrug:

[Yoda]

Agree completely, for the record. :) I think he's taken the criticism in stride and done his best to clarify things, and I hope he sticks around.

[Film Trash Review]

well, yeah. i'm allowed to voice a differing opinion, aren't i?

Sure, I was just questioning the realism of your statement that there are 100 better child films. That's all.

[Film Trash Review]

I don't know if I could come up with 100 but I wouldn't have the first Potter film anywhere near a top 10 list. I like the choices overall but in the first film most of them are just pretty good. Radcliffe, in particular, takes a couple of movies to get comfortable. Emma Watson's been good pretty much the entire time, though.

Yeah I think that Emma Watson was the only one truly prepared to step into a roll of a big time star. I said this was my number one child film because it's one of those that I grew up with. Kinda like a lot of people would say E.T. Also because after the second film I don't think they are children films anymore.

[Skepsis93]

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is so not the greatest child-acting movie of all time. not even close. if there was such a thing as 'Top 100 Greatest Child Performances', it wouldn't even make the cut.

Got to agree there. I don't know about 100, but I can think of several that blow the Potter actor's performance out of the water. Natalie Portman in Leon, Chloe Moretz in Kick-Ass and Abigail Breslin in Little Miss Sunshine for example. Radcliffe, Watson and Grint's performances even in the latest HP films don't hold a candle to those.

As for Emma Watson, well, all we know thus far is that she does a good Hermione. She's far from being a proven actress.

[Film Trash Review]

Guys, can I state that we might be picking on him a bit too much? He's new here and we're hopping on him like he's a disease or something. We don't want to drive him away now do we? Even though I fundamentally disagree with him, it appears he enjoys writing and creating his video reviews, which are all opinions on facts to begin with. Even Pauline Kael wasn't right all the time, give this guy a break. He's doing his best.

Listen, FTR, I appreciate what you're doing here. And perhaps you can carve a niche here for yourself writing about contemporary cinema, as I have with underground, experimental, and avant-garde cinema, (because that's what I like and this is obviously what you enjoy). Follow your bliss. I hope I was not perceived earlier as mocking or demeaning you. I actually just wanted to propose questions, hopefully you understand.

Forget the nay-sayers, keep 'em coming. Tell me about your world of cinema so I can see it from another perceptive.;)

No, It is completely fine I don't feel that everyone is picking on me. Every time someone posts on this threat it just bumps my reviews up so that more people see the. Plus the discussion is great.

I know that it's just my opinion and that others will differ with it. However I have to point out that Roger Ebert gave the first Harry Potter and 100. Check metacritic if you don't believe me. At least I am not giving this film a perfect score.

[Film Trash Review]

i haven't picked on him. i just disagreed with one point. i didn't realize this review thread was supposed to be an echo chamber. i haven't said a thing about the way he chooses to run his review thread (not a fan of it, but i don't care). but sure, i'll speak up if i disagree and want to say so; i'll also say something if he were to write a good review, too.

i won't assume it my fault if he becomes disappointed that people disagree with some of what he writes in here. not everyone agrees with me all the time, either.

:shrug:

I completely agree with you being entitled to your opinon. We I question it though it would be better to have a discussion and not just an anger in your tone as if I insulted you.

[ash_is_the_gal]

i'm not angry, though. it isn't like i was rude to you, i just disagreed.

[Film Trash Review]

Got to agree there. I don't know about 100, but I can think of several that blow the Potter actor's performance out of the water. Natalie Portman in Leon, Chloe Moretz in Kick-Ass and Abigail Breslin in Little Miss Sunshine for example. Radcliffe, Watson and Grint's performances even in the latest HP films don't hold a candle to those.

As for Emma Watson, well, all we know thus far is that she does a good Hermione. She's far from being a proven actress.

To clarify I said "Greatest Children's Film" Not child acting performance. I would never say that. There is the Shining, Six Sense and many others that blow it out of the water.

[ash_is_the_gal]

To clarify I said "Greatest Children's Film" Not child acting performance. I would never say that. There is the Shining, Six Sense and many others that blow it out of the water.

oh. well, i disagree with that even more heartily. :p

[Film Trash Review]

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington - 8/10
This Film Became #40 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thmxB3-L0gc

What can I say about Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Well it's the ultimate fourth of july film and one of the greatest patriotic films of all time. Bold and brave, it's simple and unlike films of the same nature after it, it's simplicity is it's best quality.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/16)

[JayDee]

Mr Smith Goes to Washington is a great film. :yup: Was close to making my top 100 list but decided to leave it off until I gave it a repeat viewing.

[Film Trash Review]

After much debate (Inside my mind) and my daily hunt for special features to this film. My new number one film is "A Clockwork Orange"

My top 100
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

[MovieMan8877445]

Now that's a number 1 film.

[Film Trash Review]

‎Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 8/10
This Film Became #87 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

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

There is no doubt in my mind that Columbus does better with the second film. The story line for the second film just isn't as good and because of that at times a felt bored. Still an amazing film itself, it's just sad that it will have to forever be compared to the others.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 8/10
This Film Became #97 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdTeZt2n9XY

So the third film takes a much darker route then the first two. I don't mind the darkness and acclaimed best Potter film but this is the shortest and yet it feels like the longest of the films. This film was dumbed down to Hollywood standard and honestly I don't feel that this director saved the series at all. The twists in this film are a lot better then "The Chamber of Secrets" and the new look of Harry Potter is visually stunning but I still feel that the filmmakers thought audience members were stupid. They included a pointless segment of the Willow Tree just to show the changing of season. We dealt without this in the first two films, why do we need it now? The only reason that I can think of is the fact that the art direction was completely lacking in this film. We couldn't tell the changing of seasons without those pointless Willow Tree shots and on top of that every character seems to now be wearing fashionable clothing. When watching the behind-the-scenes of this film I found out that the actors were allowed to choose what they wanted to wear. I feel in doing this, Alfonso and his crew wanted to make a summer blockbuster more then the wanted to make a good fantasy film.

Next Film: (Special Feature of My 1st Short Film)

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)

[LuDiNaToR]

Cars 2, 1/10 it can't be that bad can it. I love the first cars movie so ime still gonna check the new one out still.

[Film Trash Review]

Cars 2, 1/10 it can't be that bad can it. I love the first cars movie so ime still gonna check the new one out still.

It was just an over the top Mader stupid fest!!!! haha.

[Film Trash Review]

Hey everyone. No movie review today because I am going to be at the screening of Friends With Benefits.

So if you guys could please check out my first student short film and let me know what you think that would be amazing and greatly appreciated.

The film was accepted to:
MUDD Festival
Illinois Film Festival
and was in the top ten in the nation at yourindiefilm.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKClUm9-awE

Sarah has seen her share of struggles being a single parent of a little boy. Though she loves him deeply, she is excited to spend a weekend with her boyfriend camping in the nearby woods. What should have been a fun filled trip turns into a chilling night of unthinkable actions.

Next Film: Friends With Benefits

Video Review Schedule:
Friends With Benefits (7/10)
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)

[palmira]

Hi film trash have you come across the movie Anima and Persona this film is said to have won grand jury award at world premiere on 30 October 2010 at the South Asian International Film Festival

[Film Trash Review]

Hi film trash have you come across the movie Anima and Persona this film is said to have won grand jury award at world premiere on 30 October 2010 at the South Asian International Film Festival

No I haven't heard of it but just added it to my watch list. It got it's first limited watch back in June in India. So unless it does poorly we most likely wont see a limited release of this film until November at earliest.

Trailer looks really cool and I think everyone should at least check out the shovel shot at 53 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th20IzRY2r4

[Film Trash Review]

Video Review Coming Tomorrow!!!

Friends With Benefits - 9/10
This Film Became #34 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJS-wWqVAyk

It's a romantic comedy that much is true but it doesn't really work itself to hard when it comes to staying in the genre. Friends with Benefits is a unique experience divided into two parts. Part one is making fun of everything that is wrong with romantic comedies and the second part is showing hollywood how to do it right. Sure they sometimes slip into the same cliches that they once made fun of but it is forgiven. The film is smart and very well written. It will have you laughing and still give you the taste of romantic comedy that you haven't had this summer yet. This is Justin Timberlake's perfect roll and this film will now open doors for him that were otherwise closed. This will be new and refreshing to romantic comedy loves and enjoyable for everyone else. I would go so far as to say, Friends with Benefits is the best all-time romantic comedy only if you exclude Jerry Maguire and 500 days of summer of course.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

Video Review Schedule:
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)

[Film Trash Review]

Friends With Benefits - 9/10
This Film Became #34 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

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

It's a romantic comedy that much is true but it doesn't really work itself to hard when it comes to staying in the genre. Friends with Benefits is a unique experience divided into two parts. Part one is making fun of everything that is wrong with romantic comedies and the second part is showing hollywood how to do it right. Sure they sometimes slip into the same cliches that they once made fun of but it is forgiven. The film is smart and very well written. It will have you laughing and still give you the taste of romantic comedy that you haven't had this summer yet. This is Justin Timberlake's perfect roll and this film will now open doors for him that were otherwise closed. This will be new and refreshing to romantic comedy loves and enjoyable for everyone else. I would go so far as to say, Friends with Benefits is the best all-time romantic comedy only if you exclude Jerry Maguire and 500 days of summer of course.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

Video Review Schedule:
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNDfBcIdf4k

The films are still good but it was hard to make another great film after three in a row. The problems with "Goblet of Fire" are simple. The book was too long to condense into one film. Parts were just skipped and this film just felt like a recap of the story. The love interests and connection that Mike Newell was brought in to bring out just didn't happen. No connection what so ever.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix

Video Review Schedule:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 8/10
This Film Became #59 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14KlsramMHg

A huge step up from Goblet of Fire, Phoenix has a great story line that is easy to follow. Dedicated to staying true to the novel in every way and by far the best acted film of the franchise thus far. The only problem with the film is that the end seems to abrupt and the final climatic moments were simply, boring.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

Video Review Schedule:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 9/10
This Film Became #29 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYLdTuL9Wjw

The best film in the Harry Potter Franchise so far. Half-Blood Prince is exciting, refreshing and stands on it's own. Some of the Potter films lack whither it is story line or direction. The Half-Blood Prince finally completes the triple threat well acted, perfectly directed with a killer script.

Next Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Video Review Schedule:
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - 8/10
This Film Became #59 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EC2tmFVNNE

It's a great film and the latest in the franchise. It's amazing that it is able to still hold it's own after six films. I know it's pretty redundant to say but the film does feel incomplete and because of that it gets a slightly lower score. It is just part one but if you make a film, I expect to see a complete one not just part of one.

Next Film: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Video Review Schedule:
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (7/12)
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)

[Skepsis93]

I'm curious to know whether or not you've read the books, because as someone who has read them several times over I've never thought the films have even come close to capturing the (forgive the pun) magic Rowling put on those pages. Perhaps The Philosopher's Stone almost sorta gave it a good go but that's the closest the series has come for me.

I think those who have read them invariably (and rightly) judge the films as adaptations, whereas those who haven't will judge them as stand-alone movies, which they aren't. Aggregated ratings and general opinion will always be skewed because of that.

[Yoda]

I think the last two have come closest, probably followed by Cuaron's Prisoner of Azkaban. But to be honest, everything from the third on has been awfully good, to me. I really think they found their bearings around then, and I've been satisfied with every installment from three onward.

And aye, I've read the books.

[ash_is_the_gal]

i thought the third had potential to be good, but was kind of a mess. the most entertaining were the 4th and 6th. the 5th, predictably so, was a borefest.

looking forward to the last movie. also a little sad it's over. poor Daniel Radcliffe.

[MovieMan8877445]

I think the last two have come closest, probably followed by Cuaron's Prisoner of Azkaban. But to be honest, everything from the third on has been awfully good, to me. I really think they found their bearings around then, and I've been satisfied with every installment from three onward.

And aye, I've read the books.

You thought the sixth one came closest, Yoda? They changed so much from the book, including the ending.

[Skepsis93]

I think the last two have come closest, probably followed by Cuaron's Prisoner of Azkaban. But to be honest, everything from the third on has been awfully good, to me. I really think they found their bearings around then, and I've been satisfied with every installment from three onward.

And aye, I've read the books.

Oh, I've almost always been satisfied. That's exactly what the films have always been from my point of view, just satisfactory, never really great. But then I think the books are pretty much perfect, so perhaps that's always been a foregone conclusion for me. I always without fail subconsciously end up comparing them to the books, so maybe I need to start seeing them as stand-alone pieces of entertainment if I want to enjoy them more.

poor Daniel Radcliffe.

Oh yeah, poor stinking rich, booze-soaked Daniel Radcliffe. :p

[ash_is_the_gal]

yeah! is he an alcoholic now, too? that's worse than i thought.

[Skepsis93]

yeah! is he an alcoholic now, too? that's worse than i thought.

Well, to be fair he's apparently given up now. Same old child-star-whirlwind-of-fame-turns-to-alcohol story. Pretty boring after that Macaulay Culkin fiasco. That dude set the bar for child star breakdowns.

[Film Trash Review]

I'm curious to know whether or not you've read the books, because as someone who has read them several times over I've never thought the films have even come close to capturing the (forgive the pun) magic Rowling put on those pages. Perhaps The Philosopher's Stone almost sorta gave it a good go but that's the closest the series has come for me.

I think those who have read them invariably (and rightly) judge the films as adaptations, whereas those who haven't will judge them as stand-alone movies, which they aren't. Aggregated ratings and general opinion will always be skewed because of that.

I only ready the first four books. After that I put them down and decided to wait until the films were over to finish the series. Basically because i didn't have time.

I like to always judge films as standalone pieces rather then a video version of a novel already written. The idea my not come fresh from production but they still have the job or writing a screen play and deciding how to tell the story making it an original work all there own.

[Film Trash Review]

I think the last two have come closest, probably followed by Cuaron's Prisoner of Azkaban. But to be honest, everything from the third on has been awfully good, to me. I really think they found their bearings around then, and I've been satisfied with every installment from three onward.

And aye, I've read the books.

I felt that the first two were the closest to the books. However they needed to change that tone in order to make the series new and not redundant.

[Film Trash Review]

i thought the third had potential to be good, but was kind of a mess. the most entertaining were the 4th and 6th. the 5th, predictably so, was a borefest.

looking forward to the last movie. also a little sad it's over. poor Daniel Radcliffe.

I think the 3rd has a little to much hype to live up to. I don't see it as a greatly better film then the rest even though lots of people seem to think so. I hated the 4th one because it seemed like a recap and just went way to fast threw a semi pointless story line. I loved the 5th and 6th ones though. They were great and I know not a lot of people like the 5th one but I really like the rebellion undertone in it.

[Film Trash Review]

yeah! is he an alcoholic now, too? that's worse than i thought.

This was actually a trivia question at the premiere tonight. haha. :)

[Film Trash Review]

Well, to be fair he's apparently given up now. Same old child-star-whirlwind-of-fame-turns-to-alcohol story. Pretty boring after that Macaulay Culkin fiasco. That dude set the bar for child star breakdowns.

True he did, True he did.

[Film Trash Review]

Video Review Coming Tomorrow!!!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - 10/10
This Film Became #7 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NYt1qirBWg

I cannot believe how great this film was. I am a huge fan of the Potter series but I have to say even I wasn't expecting this. Part Two goes farther then any other film in the franchise and saves the best for last. Comedy, Drama, Excitement, Adrenaline and just pure Awesomeness is the only way to describe what this film is. Let me make this clear, this was the perfect way to end one of the most highly rated series of all-time For the first time there was no gap or dead space, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part Two is one hundred percent entertainment one hundred percent of the time.

Next Film: 13 Assassins (2010)

Video Review Schedule:
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)
Sarah's Key (7/20)

[Film Trash Review]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - 10/10
This Film Became #7 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BowqAGMYjI

I cannot believe how great this film was. I am a huge fan of the Potter series but I have to say even I wasn't expecting this. Part Two goes farther then any other film in the franchise and saves the best for last. Comedy, Drama, Excitement, Adrenaline and just pure Awesomeness is the only way to describe what this film is. Let me make this clear, this was the perfect way to end one of the most highly rated series of all-time For the first time there was no gap or dead space, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part Two is one hundred percent entertainment one hundred percent of the time.

Next Film: Insidious

Video Review Schedule:
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)
Sarah's Key (7/20)

[Pyro Tramp]

Not that there's really anything inherently wrong with any films in your top 10 but have you literally just started watching films? It's pretty absurd the majority are from last few years bar one.

[Film Trash Review]

Not that there's really anything inherently wrong with any films in your top 10 but have you literally just started watching films? It's pretty absurd the majority are from last few years bar one.

No I haven't however my top 100 is constantly changing. I tent to give higher credit to films within the year. Then they tend to fall down to the rightful place by the end of the year.

I have plenty of older films in my full list.
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

However most are considered newer as I have a personal taste for films created after 1950.

[Pyro Tramp]

Created after 1950? Most are created after 2008. There's nothing wrong with disliking studio films (particularly, i'm not a massive fan) but nothing on that list suggests a preference to post-1950 over pre. Have you seen any other pre-90s films not on your top 100? I'm baffled by your preference system.

[Film Trash Review]

Created after 1950? Most are created after 2008. There's nothing wrong with disliking studio films (particularly, i'm not a massive fan) but nothing on that list suggests a preference to post-1950 over pre. Have you seen any other pre-90s films not on your top 100? I'm baffled by your preference system.

I will make it simple. I tend to like newer films because I feel that I can relate to them on a more personal level. I do enjoy other films besides ones that were created within the last two years. Hell my number one is Clockwork Orange and 12 Angry Men is in my top 30.

[Pyro Tramp]

Seems you 'relate' far too much to the most recent film you see in the cinema. Guessing objectivity hasn't become a part of your life.

[Film Trash Review]

Seems you 'relate' far too much to the most recent film you see in the cinema. Guessing objectivity hasn't become a part of your life.

Well being a freelance writer and film reviewer. I tend to look at the new and not worry about much of the old. Comparing films isn't what I plan on ever doing. Instead I review a film based on if its enjoyable.

This is most likely the reason that my lists carry far to the new side.

[Pyro Tramp]

I don't see how being a freelance reviewer/film writer is an argument or justification?

But whatever, i'm not knocking your reviewing or suggesting you should always compare them, just the bizarreness of your priorities regarding 'all-time' choices

[Loner]

Well being a freelance writer and film reviewer.

You and everybody else at MoFo.

[Film Trash Review]

I don't see how being a freelance reviewer/film writer is an argument or justification?

But whatever, i'm not knocking your reviewing or suggesting you should always compare them, just the bizarreness of your priorities regarding 'all-time' choices

Ranking films is truly a childish game anyway. To be fair the only reason I do it is so that I can show how much I like a film.

I would much rather list 100 films alphabetically but I don't feel that people would understand that there isn't more value in number 1 compared to number 100.

I do rank films and list my top ten favorite films. However, I am not here writing reviews for that game. AFI makes a much more detailed and greater list.

I am not a film ranker, I am a film critic.

[Film Trash Review]

You and everybody else at MoFo.

I don't intend for it to sound arrogant. I am just saying I am here for reviews and to write and do my show about reviews. Not to rank films. I am not a professional film ranker.

[Film Trash Review]

Insidious - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_y_HO5WTV4

Insidious is a modern day portal of the Haunted House Movie. It's nothing we haven't seen before. Sprits linger around and everyone freaks out trying to save a young kid. It's really that simple. There are a few complex twists and turns but it's no wonder that the producer of Paranormal Activity would produce another film just like it. (Arn't the sequels enough to punish us with?)

I will give credit where credit is due, but only where credit is due. Insidious did something that must horror films of today cannot, it made me jump. That's all it did though. For the first time sense The House of the Devil back in 2009 I felt scared watching a film. It surprised me at first and I was taken into the story line. However, the last forty minutes of this film were so random, out there and completely ridiculous that I could no longer enjoy the film. I sat through the last twenty minutes begging for it to just be over.

James Wan the director of Saw has swam in the glory of the franchise ever since it launched his career in 2004, but after his last failed attempt with Dead Silence back in 2007 did any of us really expect anything more from James Wan with Insidious. Sure he successfully got Oren Peli to produce the film but after the success of Paranormal Activity this guy has been throwing himself at everything horror. The simple conclusion is that the names advertised with this film are a bunch of one hit wonders.

The film was as cheesy as they come with a dumb down completely ridiculous story line. I could hardly even bare watching the last twenty minutes. However, for the first time in almost two years I was scared. It made me jump and if that's the only reason that you watch horror movies then this film is for you. That's all it's going to do though, it will just make you jump. Insidious is a film for the hardcore horror fans that love films like poltergeist. Everyone else this film is TRASH

Next Film: Soul Surfer

Video Review Schedule:
Tree of Life (7/17)
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)
Sarah's Key (7/20)

[Film Trash Review]

Video Review Coming Sunday!!!

This Film Became #16 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

The Tree of Life - 9/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXRYA1dxP_0

The film is a religious avant-garde film trapped inside a narrative story line about a boy who learns the reality of life and faith. Sound confusing? Well it is but that is it's only flaw. It’s an artful and meaningful masterpiece but if you’re going to this film for the basic narrative, let me be clear this film is not for you. Its risky and beautiful and almost perfect.

Next Film: Soul Surfer

Video Review Schedule:
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)
Sarah's Key (7/20)
Life In A Day (7/20)

[iluv2viddyfilms]

Ranking films is truly a childish game anyway. To be fair the only reason I do it is so that I can show how much I like a film.

I would much rather list 100 films alphabetically but I don't feel that people would understand that there isn't more value in number 1 compared to number 100.

I do rank films and list my top ten favorite films. However, I am not here writing reviews for that game. AFI makes a much more detailed and greater list.

I am not a film ranker, I am a film critic.

Holden Pike once posted a detailed description over at moviejustice.com of how he ranks films. As that site's been disbanded and the post is lost in cyberspace, I can't find it to link for you. But his method did make sense.

I agree with you in part that it is difficult to rank films, but it is possible. Though can a person exactly say why their 75th favorite film of all time is better than their 79th favorite film of all time, I'm not certain.

[Film Trash Review]

Holden Pike once posted a detailed description over at moviejustice.com of how he ranks films. As that site's been disbanded and the post is lost in cyberspace, I can't find it to link for you. But his method did make sense.

I agree with you in part that it is difficult to rank films, but it is possible. Though can a person exactly say why their 75th favorite film of all time is better than their 79th favorite film of all time, I'm not certain.

I wish I was able to see this. I would love to find a systematical way of ranking movies...because as everyone has clearly stated on here. I am not very good at it haha :)

[Film Trash Review]

At first I gave this film a 9 out of 10 but after seeing that this film has brought many critics as well as movie goers together to interpret there own meaning behind the film I decided to change it. A film with this much discussion where every person is picking out at least one thing that they just didn't like, does exactly what it was intended to do.

Video Review Coming Sunday!!!

This Film Became #16 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

The Tree of Life - 10/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXRYA1dxP_0

The film is a religious avant-garde film trapped inside a narrative story line about a boy who learns the reality of life and faith. Sound confusing? Well it is but that is it's only flaw. It’s an artful and meaningful masterpiece but if you’re going to this film for the basic narrative, let me be clear this film is not for you. Its risky and beautiful and almost perfect.

Next Film: Soul Surfer

Video Review Schedule:
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)
Sarah's Key (7/20)
Life In A Day (7/20)

[Film Trash Review]

Working on my official site for film reviews. Can't wait to share it with you!

Hopefully you guys like it.

Here is my other sites gkcogs.com and gkstudioproductions.com not much to do with film...but that will all change soon.

[Skepsis93]

Just finished up Let The Right One In. Not gonna say it breaks the top 10, but what a wonderful little movie.

[Film Trash Review]

Just finished up Let The Right One In. Not gonna say it breaks the top 10, but what a wonderful little movie.

I know great film! I am always happy whenever anyone takes the time out to see that one. ;)

[Film Trash Review]

At first I gave this film a 9 out of 10 but after seeing that this film has brought many critics as well as movie goers together to interpret there own meaning behind the film I decided to change it. A film with this much discussion where every person is picking out at least one thing that they just didn't like, does exactly what it was intended to do.

This Film Became #16 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

The Tree of Life - 10/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMR9hQJvkA

The film is a religious avant-garde film trapped inside a narrative story line about a boy who learns the reality of life and faith. Sound confusing? Well it is but that is it's only flaw. It’s an artful and meaningful masterpiece but if you’re going to this film for the basic narrative, let me be clear this film is not for you. Its risky and beautiful and almost perfect.

Next Film: Soul Surfer

Video Review Schedule:
Winnie The Pooh (7/17)
Sarah's Key (7/20)
Life In A Day (7/20)

[Film Trash Review]

Soul Surfer - 5/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWeOjBCi3c4

Soul Surfer is the story of a young surfer girl that was bitten by a shark and lost her harm. The most exciting part of this film was watching and waiting for that scene to happen. After her arm was gone this film turned into one of those mellow drama stories of faith and prayer. Sometimes I felt like this movie was trying to be what it is not; A motivational disney sports story. Lets just say this story is great but when you don't have the right script or people behind it (Disney) then even a story like this can fail on many levels.

Next Film: Winnie The Pooh

Video Review Schedule:
Sarah's Key (7/20)
Life In A Day (7/20)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/21)

[Film Trash Review]

Winnie The Pooh - 10/10
This Film Became #16 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adm47LtN4XQ

Taking it back to the roots of 2D animation, Winnie the Pooh and Disney do something that is rare and exciting in film. They make a picture perfect family friendly film that everyone in the house will enjoy. The cartoon like animation is funny and super charming at moments. A well written script helps, but a great script makes this a great film; clean humor that is super rare in cinema. My favorite animated film of the year so far.

Next Film: I Saw The Devil

Video Review Schedule:
Sarah's Key (7/20)
Life In A Day (7/20)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/21)

[Film Trash Review]

http://www.iphonealley.com/images/storyimages/july09/netflixlogo.jpg

Netflix Instant: Pick Of The Week

I Saw The Devil - 9/10
This Film Became #39 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

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

Torture porn, revenge fantasy, the darkest of comedies; these are all words the describe this film but none of them in my opinion accurately portray what this is. The film Hostel broke new ground but this film ranks high above it but still cares over Hostel's tendencies. This is not for the weak of heart and if you even think that you might be able to bare it, don't because this film will at some point make you cringe. It's pretty much a requirement to close your eyes. Where films like hostel fail horribly this film succeeds. Brilliant action and writing will have you laughing one moment, cheering the next and possibly crying by the end. A mixture of emotions this is a roller-coaster ride for any fan of artistic cinematography, mind blowing action or horror in general. It might be a foreign film but please don't miss out on this amazing overall experience. This film right now is on Netflix Instant so please check it out!!!

Next Film: Sarah's Key

Video Review Schedule:
Sarah's Key (7/20)
Life In A Day (7/20)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/21)

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Sarah's Key - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzDZ9e3mGRE

WWII films have almost become as cliché as Romantic Comedies in the past decade. Sarah's Key offers nothing new to the genre. A story about a Journalist that is looking back on a little girl’s story during the holocaust as she hunts for the girl years later.

The story is split into two parts, the story of the journalist and the story of the little girl. These stories are told like chapters going back and forth and it comes as no surprise that this film was based on a book of the same title. Sometimes it is great to dedicate yourself to a novel as director Chris Columbus did with Harry Potter. In the case of Sarah’s Key sometimes it’s okay to step away from it.

Let me make sure I am very clear here. I am a sucker for holocaust films involving children. This film set’s itself up to be great but then forces the audience to sit through the mind-numbing hour of this journalist seeking a story. No one cares for her or her pregnancy that she has to talk about constantly and every second we spend with this character feels like a commercial in a way because the only reason we continue to watch is to get to the other story; Sarah’s story, the story we are interested in and involved with.

The film plays out like a mystery trying to find out what happens to this little girl by the name of Sarah. Is she even still alive? You find out what happens to Sarah who is the centralized character just a little over halfway through the film. At this point I just wanted to leave the theater.

Lets break it down. Overall Sarah’s Key is a great adaptation to its novel. It is well acting as well as emotionally compelling. It’s just a shame that the director of this film wasn’t able to bring us truly into the journalist story.

The story of the journalist life is trash but Sarah’s Key is okay.

Next Film: Captain America: The First Avenger

Video Review Schedule:
Sarah's Key (7/22)
Life In A Day (7/22)
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/22)

[iluv2viddyfilms]

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Netflix Instant: Pick Of The Week

I Saw The Devil - 9/10
This Film Became #39 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

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

Torture porn, revenge fantasy, the darkest of comedies; these are all words the describe this film but none of them in my opinion accurately portray what this is. The film Hostel broke new ground but this film ranks high above it but still cares over Hostel's tendencies. This is not for the weak of heart and if you even think that you might be able to bare it, don't because this film will at some point make you cringe. It's pretty much a requirement to close your eyes. Where films like hostel fail horribly this film succeeds. Brilliant action and writing will have you laughing one moment, cheering the next and possibly crying by the end. A mixture of emotions this is a roller-coaster ride for any fan of artistic cinematography, mind blowing action or horror in general. It might be a foreign film but please don't miss out on this amazing overall experience. This film right now is on Netflix Instant so please check it out!!!



Good call. I watched this on Netflix the other day and enjoyed it quite a bit. I kept thinking the whole catching him and letting him go was going to be a mistake.

[Film Trash Review]

Good call. I watched this on Netflix the other day and enjoyed it quite a bit. I kept thinking the whole catching him and letting him go was going to be a mistake.

Still it's such a fun and inventive way to look at how to torture someone. ;)

[Film Trash Review]

Video Review Coming Tomorrow!!!

Captain America: The First Avenger - 8/10
This Film Became #100 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J3HfllvXWE

Another marvel film lives up to it’s hype. Captain America is the latest from superhero studio giant marvel and one of the most anticipated summer blockbusters of the year.

A scrawny Brooklyn boy played by Chris Evans is as weak as they come but after five failed attempts to join the army and fight the Nazi’s this skinny little kid becomes a man’s man, thee man, Captain America.

I have to admit after seeing the trailer for the first time during the super bowl this year I wasn’t too excited. Slow motion walks, guns blazing, and explosions filling the screen this looked like it was shaping up to be a Michael Bay homage. As I walked in the theater I began to prey for this film to at least be decent. The attendance was shockingly low for a press screening and for the life of me I couldn’t believe how many little children were in the theater. Sure, it’s a superhero film but it’s also a WWII film. As soon as the movie started though, I knew I was getting more then I ever hoped for.

The film starts out slow and reminds me of the first spider-man in the way that comedy and the story is delivered. Before it reached the fifteen-minute mark it had everyone in the theater laughing. I have to give marvel props on the very well written script. This script is what carried the movie for me; if it didn’t have a great and well-structured plot it was going to fail. For the first time scenes Remember The Titans this film captivates that “go get ‘em” attitude that I can only wish all super hero movies had.

About halfway through the film Captain America started to show it’s flaws. To many explosions and badly choreographed nineties style action turned what could have been successful turning points in plot into a huge sloppy mess. The sometimes-horrible CG work left me cringing for the action scenes to be over.

This wasn’t the worst end of the visual either though. Please I beg you don’t go and see this film in 3D. The badly traced 3D conversion almost took me out entirely. The 3D conversion designers placed objects in front that were in front but as 2D cinematography would teach you; when creating a two shot on a conversation the back of the persons head is out of focus in order to focus solely on the character talking at the time. Well with this 3D conversion out of focus objects and backs of heads are laid over the characters that the filmmakers wanted you to focus on making the film at times unwatchable.

Lets break it down. Captain America is and will be the best superhero movie of 2011. The visual effects might be sloppy but the plot and comedy make up for it. If you’re wanting to see The Avengers this is a must see movie for you as it is pretty much a prequel to that film. Even if your confused by my explanation of the 3D just listen to my warning and stay away from it as it is not only a money waster but a film torturer as well.

The 3D and visual effects are trash. Still, Captain America: The First Avenger is pretty damn good.

Next Film: How To Die In Oregon

Video Review Schedule:
Captain America: The First Avenger (7/23)
Sarah's Key (7/23)
Life In A Day (7/23)

[Film Trash Review]

Captain America: The First Avenger - 8/10
This Film Became #100 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tW_kLapz8I

Captain America is and will be the best superhero movie of 2011. The visual effects might be sloppy but the plot and comedy make up for it. If you’re wanting to see The Avengers this is a must see movie for you as it is pretty much a prequel to that film. Even if your confused by my explanation of the 3D just listen to my warning and stay away from it as it is not only a money waster but a film torturer as well.

The 3D and visual effects are trash. Still, Captain America: The First Avenger is pretty damn good.

Next Film: How To Die In Oregon

Video Review Schedule:
Sarah's Key (7/24)
Life In A Day (7/24)
30 Minutes or Less (7/29)

[Film Trash Review]

How To Die In Oregon - 8/10
This Film Became #94 On My All-Time List

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbhoYK5inaE

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How To Die In Oregon is a gripping documentary about the everyday mental trails of people dealing with legalized physician-assisted suicide. The documentary doesn’t necessarily focus on the issue of assisted suicide directly. However, it tells both sides of the debate (or at least tries to) through first hand accounts of the issue.

For me there were some flaws. For starters the edit seems completely linier because at the beginning you are with a social worker and then start jumping around person to person until we come across the women. The woman that when we first lay eyes on her, we as an audience know she is going to be the most important key to unlocking this film.

It’s no wonder that these problems of focus and confusion arose within the edit; the editor is the same person who directed the film. Sometimes it’s a good idea to edit your own work; in this case it was a bad one. How To Die In Oregon felt just as much a documentary about self-discovery from an unknown filmmaker as it did about the issue itself. There were times where I was thinking this doesn’t work and the next scene that character is dropped. The process of making the film shouldn’t have been so obvious. Centering on the one female character that interested me as well as the filmmaker the most would have been more then satisfying.

Besides the editing choices this film tries to be more then it ever will be. Grabbing interviews for the other side of the issue and trying to present a compelling discussion of the topic. This fails miserably as the other side (The side not dying) doesn’t care passionately enough to bring the other side of the argument to the table. It’s not the filmmaker’s fault for trying; it is his fault for letting us know that he was trying and failed.

Next Film: Submarine

Video Review Schedule:
Saturday I Will Be Catching Up By Releasing The Following Video Reviews:
Life In A Day
30 Minutes or Less
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Cowboys & Aliens
The Warrior

Monday we are back up to date and releasing my review of CHANGE-UP

[mark f]

Another Review, Another Top 100 Movie.

[ManOf1000Faces]

Reviews Are Often Good But Some Might Kill The Film

[Film Trash Review]

Another Review, Another Top 100 Movie.

haha lol.

This could be an easier way to explain what my top 100 his. Basically the number represents a ranking of how I feel that movie ranks among the best. Not necessarily truly in my top 100 favorite films of all time.

[Film Trash Review]

Reviews Are Often Good But Some Might Kill The Film

What do you mean? I try my best to not spoil if I do though could you please tell me so that I can try to improve. Thanks :)

[Film Trash Review]

Sarah's Key - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5NSlVp0QLY

Overall Sarah’s Key is a great adaptation to its novel. It is well acting as well as emotionally compelling. It’s just a shame that the director of this film wasn’t able to bring us truly into the journalist story.

Next Film: Submarine

Video Review Schedule:
Life In A Day (7/29)
Cowboys & Aliens (7/30)
Crazy, Stupid, Love (7/30)
30 Minutes or Less (7/31)
The Warrior (8/1)
The Change-Up (8/2)

[Film Trash Review]

Submarine - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-WCCdkVDr4

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Submarine is the story of a young high school level boy in England. Within the structured three chapter format the struggles of average teenage life become apparent as the main character named Oliver Tate (What a brilliant name by the way, it will stick with you even after the film) sees his relationship with a young girl struggle. This makes his parent’s problems much more apparent to young Oliver as he tries to rescue the dull sparks left in his parent’s marriage.

I have to admit there are a lot of British films that are really great but for the life of me I just can’t wrap my head around most of them. People talk about The Red Riding Trilogy all the time but I just don’t relate to good British cinema. Most of the reason that this happens is because I can’t understand there dialect or don’t relate to the situations they are in. However, Submarine is completely different. This film has the look and feel of indie comedy written all over it. I am shocked to say this was just as good if not better then one of my favorite indie comedies of all-time Rocket Science.

The vintage 70’s feel of indie films has been over played way too much in the past few and honestly I am getting tired of it. Submarine continues this trend but does it in such a minimal way that characters will be seen wearing fashionable clothing and the film still gives off the vintage vibe. Something that few set designers have ever been able to pull off.

Next Film: Life In A Day

Video Review Schedule:
Life In A Day (7/30)
Cowboys & Aliens (7/31)
Crazy, Stupid, Love (7/31)
30 Minutes or Less (8/1)
The Warrior (8/2)
The Change-Up (8/3)

[Film Trash Review]

Life In A Day - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDw5d6aQ-Io

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Life in a day tries to capture human condition, compassion and culture all in less the two hours. The idea is there however it doesn't fully pay off. Commentary and the ability to stay connected too the few interesting stories reviled in the film would have made this film a much more enjoyable documentary.

Next Film: Cowboys & Aliens

Video Review Schedule:
Cowboys & Aliens (8/4)
Crazy, Stupid, Love (8/5)
30 Minutes or Less (8/6)
The Warrior (8/7)
50/50 (8/8)

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Crazy, Stupid, Love - 9/10
This Film Became #46 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcmLLVXuM6Q

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Not just another romantic comedy. This film is exactly what Friends with Benefits should have been. Its the perfect dose of drama and comedy. Mixed with a killer mellow soothing soundtrack. This blockbuster has an indie film that makes it a special treat at the box office this summer. Unpredictable and completely smart!!!

Next Film: Cowboys & Aliens

Video Review Schedule:
Cowboys & Aliens (8/5)
The Rise of The Planet of The Apes (8/6)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
The Whisleblower (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

[Film Trash Review]

Cowboys & Aliens - 4/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-PjSJoZF_s

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The most disappointing film of the summer. The streak of good movies had to end somewhere. This was complete stupid, dumbed down, action. The worst film I have seen that wasn't directed by michael bay. Hell I think Michael Bay could have done a better job with this. Explosion, Explosion, Explosion isn't as fun when it isn't Transformers. This movie is just plain dumb!!!

Next Film: Warrior

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
The Whistleblower (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

[Film Trash Review]

Warrior - 9/10
This Film Became #44 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54vrgCP5nlc

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There is no doubt in my mind that this film is as cliche as they come. However, anyone who enjoyed Rocky or The Fighter will come out more then satisfied with this movie. It puts a modern day twist on the sports story explored and gives the audience new and exciting performances from breakout actors. I was more then impressed with Warrior as a sports film.

Next Film: Last Play at Shea

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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The Last Play At Shea - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWa01ElaOI8

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This documentary ranks up there with the top musical docs of all-time. More a look back at Billy Joel's Career then the stadium itself, The Last Play At Shea captures the hearts of sports and music fans alike. It's informational, inspirational and most of all just down right fun to watch. A great movie night film!

Next Film: American: The Bill Hicks Story

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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American: The Bill Hicks Story - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fifayd7rIwY&ob=av3e

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The story of a legendary comedian that wasn't all that legendary that died young. The film could have been great if they didn't make his death such a big deal. The lead up to his death was incredibly mysterious and then once you find out what happened to him they tip toe around the issue; talking for another forty minutes about random history and issues. It's funny just not that funny.

Next Film: Cold Weather

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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Cold Weather - 5/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jji4NM_c0vU

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A great indie feel and trust me I love indie. However, the basic plot of a real life "cool" Sherlock Holmes novel is just completely stupid. As long and drawn out as the story might be. Unlike classics like "A Clockwork Orange" this story never and I repeat NEVER pays off.

Next Film: 50/50

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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50/50 - 10/10
This Film Became #3 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMaJET7mD0M

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Amazingly well acted and the most emotionally involved film of 2011. Girls will cry but I hate to break it to you, guys will as well. It's the funniest and most well thought out comedy of the year. Seth Rogan's best performance ever!!! To sum this film up, it could be classified as a sequel/prequel to 500 days of summer. Everyone will love it!!!

Next Film: Smurfs

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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Smurfs - 2/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7emiua3X4p4

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I know the film was going to be dumb but I didn't know it was going to be stupider then Garfield and the Chipmunks combined. Its lame its horrible and the amount of references to the word smurf is just annoying. It's smurftarded!!!

Next Film: Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives - 5/10

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

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I understand asian culture and how they relate to death and ghosts in a whole other way. However, I just can't get pass this simple fact. How can your dead daughter appear next to you and you not be shocked and then your dead son turn into a monkey and you act as if that isn't a big deal either. What the hell is going on in asia!!!

Next Film: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

[Film Trash Review]

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - 8/10
This Film Became #97 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaK6khs8aMw

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I don't know if it lives up to the hype but it does present a very well written concept. They explain everything and leave no questions. Its as blockbuster as they come, I am just glad that it had a good story line as well. Make sure to stay after the first ten or so credits there is a stinger scene that is complete crucial to Planet of the Apes. Any fan of the series won't be disappointed at all.

Next Film: The Beaver

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/8)
Warrior (8/9)
50/50 (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)

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The Beaver - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttv-gvOzaPw

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The Beaver is strange, different and pretty complex. So complex that this film will go over a lot of people's heads. It tries to grab the charm of indie film however it never truly feels indie. The Beaver tries way to hard to grab ahold of deep means and because of this it falls short on my levels.

Next Film: Meek's Cutoff

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/9)
Warrior (8/10)
50/50 (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
Senna (8/14)

[littlefoot]

I rented this movie Rango yesterday and loved it. Jake the rattle snake was scary. So realistic. I actually cringed when he was on the screen. Got a few laughs out of it too even though it took me a while to get into it. I d say an older kids movie as some of the dialogue was adult.

[nebbit]

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - 8/10
This Film Became #97 On My All-Time List
Any fan of the series won't be disappointed at all.

I wasn't :nope:

[littlefoot]

I am enjoying your reviews, so called spoilers and all. I look through and read to see what a movie is about and decide from there if I d like to see it even if you don t like it and I think I might. Thanks for a great read.

[Skepsis93]

I'm curious as to why your number one film, A Clockwork Orange, is rated 9/10 when your 8th ranked movie, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is rated 10/10.

[Film Trash Review]

I'm curious as to why your number one film, A Clockwork Orange, is rated 9/10 when your 8th ranked movie, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is rated 10/10.

At first I rated A Clockwork Orange a 9 and then after finding myself searching for bonus features and watching the film three times in one weekend. I decided that it was even better then I thought to begin with. I gave it then a ten out of ten. If somewhere it still says 9 out of ten thats because at first it was.

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Meek's Cutoff - 10/10
This Film Became #16 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rhNrz2hX_o

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Before watching this film please understand that was is depicted in the film is based on true events. If you keep that mindset and understand the direct artistic intentions of the camera work, acting and story line you will be able to appreciated this film for what it is; a true work of art. Not for the every day film goer; this film could become a serious contender to upset at the Oscars this year.

Next Film: Midnight In Paris

Video Review Schedule:
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (8/8)
30 Minutes or Less (8/9)
Warrior (8/10)
50/50 (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
Senna (8/14)

[Film Trash Review]

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qVjumyBqDE

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I don't know if it lives up to the hype but it does present a very well written concept. They explain everything and leave no questions. Its as blockbuster as they come, I am just glad that it had a good story line as well. Make sure to stay after the first ten or so credits there is a stinger scene that is complete crucial to Planet of the Apes. Any fan of the series won't be disappointed at all.

Next Film: Midnight In Paris

Video Review Schedule:
30 Minutes or Less (8/9)
Warrior (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)

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Midnight In Paris - 7/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYRWfS2s2v4

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A film that sadly doesn't live up to it's hype. Sure, seeing Woody Allen go back to his roots with Owen Wilson that can become a spot on copycat of Allen himself at times is great. However, Wilson's charm isn't enough to film the multiple gaps in realism that a film of this fantasy and magnitude needs. Simply, Midnight In Paris tries to be an artsy magical fantasy for adults but falls apart because of the carelessness of the script.

Next Film: Final Destination

Video Review Schedule:
30 Minutes or Less (8/9)
Warrior (8/10)
Senna (8/11)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)

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Final Destination - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD_MAz96L70

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The original in the series offers up a great concept but is lost among a sloppy story line as well as horrible acting. However, the film did open up doors for it's later and semi greater sequels. It might be boring at times but with less gore and more mystery it does lay out a great foundation.

Next Film: Final Destination 2

Video Review Schedule:
30 Minutes or Less (8/10)
Warrior (8/11)
Senna (8/12)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)

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Final Destination 2 - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEUYk2xU4R0

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A slight step up from the original. Well acted and a more developed plot helps redeem the status of the Final Destination franchise. The thing that makes this film stand out more then the original is that it has a clear beginning, middle and end. More mystery better deaths and higher production value. It's a pretty good cliche horror film.

Next Film: 30 Minutes or Less

Video Review Schedule:
30 Minutes or Less (8/10)
Warrior (8/11)
Senna (8/12)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)

[Film Trash Review]

I just can't handle it anymore guys. I tried to watch all four tonight before catching the new one tomorrow. I can't believe how horrible these films are. Not as fun the second time around EVER!!!

[Film Trash Review]

30 Minutes or Less - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUQ4rhhL3go

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Sometimes it felt like it tried to hard but then the film settled and it was straight up raw, nasty, fun. The greatest thing was it's unpredictability and willingness to go farther then most comedies will ever try.

Next Film: Prom

Video Review Schedule:
Warrior (8/11)
Senna (8/12)
Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)
The Myth of the American Sleepover (8/16)
The Whistleblower (8/17)

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Prom - 7/10

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The film itself is horrible garbage its like a full length film on Secret Life. It's lame and cliche with the dullest of dull acting. The only people that will relate to this film are people planning on going to prom within the few weeks after watching this film. However, Aimee Teegarden's performance shined brightly allowing the rest of us to somewhat enjoy the film. Her performance was so good that I would say this film gets a 2 without her but gains 5 points based strictly off her performance. Its enjoyable if you force yourself to enjoy it, as I did.

Next Film: Final Destination 5

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Warrior (8/11)
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Final Destination 5 (8/12)
Meek's Cutoff (8/13)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)
The Myth of the American Sleepover (8/16)
The Whistleblower (8/17)

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Final Destination 5 - 8/10

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Walking to the film I was completely upset the fourth film was called The Final Destination. Walking out of 5 I didn't even care. The film is like a real life version of the movie "Stab" from Scream 2. It's silly, stupid and just purely entertaining. If fun and that's all it needs to be but then, just when you think the writers were completely absent in this installment BAM at the last second this film turns itself into the greatest 3D horror film of all-time.

Next Film: The Help

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Warrior (8/13)
The Help (8/13)
Final Destination 5 (8/13)
Meek's Cutoff (8/14)
50/50 (8/14)
Midnight In Paris (8/15)
The Myth of the American Sleepover (8/16)
The Whistleblower (8/17)

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The Help - 10/10
This Film Became #16 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_ajv_6pUnI

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The Help may be a little to long for some viewers but for the ones that stay emotionally invested in its interesting story line it more then pays off. The strongest performance by Emma Stone in her young career, thats not the shocking part; she is out shined by performances from Bryce Dallas Howard and Octavia Spencer. These actors in my mind are deadlocked as nominees for Supporting Actress of the year. This is my second pick for for motion picture of the year!

Next Film: The Change-Up

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Warrior (8/14)
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The Help (8/15)
Final Destination 5 (8/15)
The Change-Up (8/15)
Midnight In Paris (8/16)
Glee 3D (8/17)
Meek's Cutoff (8/18)
The Myth of the American Sleepover (8/19)
The Whistleblower (8/20)

[Film Trash Review]

‎The Change-Up - 4/10

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Let me make this as clear as possible, this movie was about as good as...it wasn't I can't even say it was good. It was horrible and on my list this is the worst comedy I have seen this year. Still I will give it four points because we do get to see Leslie Mann's **** (Nipples). Seriously even if I was a women this would be the best part of the film. It was that bad. Why? Lets just say the actors forgot that they were suppose to switch bodies. Oops!!!

Wait we can't swear on here? What's the point of free speech!

Next Film: The Myth of the American Sleepover

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Warrior (8/14)
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The Help (8/15)
Final Destination 5 (8/15)
The Change-Up (8/15)
Midnight In Paris (8/16)
Glee 3D (8/17)
Meek's Cutoff (8/18)
The Myth of the American Sleepover (8/19)
The Whistleblower (8/20)

[Film Trash Review]

Warrior - 9/10
This Film Became #47 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RNU1Y2lvX8

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There is no doubt in my mind that this film is as cliche as they come. However, anyone who enjoyed Rocky or The Fighter will come out more then satisfied with this movie. It puts a modern day twist on the sports story explored and gives the audience new and exciting performances from breakout actors. I was more then impressed with Warrior as a sports film!

Next Film: Heartbeats

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50/50 (8/16)
Conan The Barbarian (8/17)
Meek's Cutoff (8/18)
The Myth of the American Sleepover (8/19)

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Netflix Instant: Pick Of The Week

Heartbeats - 9/10
This Film Became #50 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhWbCiEJGr0

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I wanted to see this film badly back in October of last year at the Chicago International Film Festival but for whatever reason I just never got the chance to. Since that day I have been waiting for a limited release or press release of the film. Heck, even a screener would be nice. Months of anticipation and out of the blue the film shows up on netflix instant under new releases. No wide release, no press release, no limited release, no theater release in the US at all. I am just confused. Still, with all of that said this is my Netflix pick of the week!

The story itself may start out confusing to most. The reason, well this film is foreign and the most common way for a film to open up is with it’s main character or at least a side character that is important. No spoilers here I am just trying to help you understand where the film is going; The people in the first five minutes have nothing to do with the story in the film, they work as a sort of narration to the issues evolving within the relationship. With all of that said Heartbeats is pretty simple. Two best friends Marie and Francis fall in love with the same guy Nicolas and chaos ensues.

The story line isn’t what drew me to the film, rather the Cinematography and artistic choices made for the film. If you are a fan of movies like 500 days of summer and Rocket Science this film isn’t going to disappoint on a visual level because it goes above and beyond just “Indie Feel.” I never found one flaw in the look of this film, it was spot on conveying not only emotion but convoluted integrity and guidance. Every single shot was predetermined with some very serious thought. Some of the choices are avant-garde in nature but all and I mean all have true meaning. I feel that this is one of those films that you can watch over and over again and take away a different meaning or thought every time.

The Cinematography and artistic views drew me to this film, but the plot was interesting enough to make me stay. The culture of the french is much different then ours and knowing that they are the most sexually active in the world was a huge plus coming into this story. Let yourself go and feel the relationship blossom and trust me you wont be disappointed but if you continue to dismiss the idea that something like this could happen in life, you will find yourself bored and ready to shut this thing off. It’s a very real and seriously mesmerizing portrayal of a love triangle and Monia Chokri, Niels Schneider and Xavier Dolan perform well enough to make the audience believe in there characters. Lets not even get started on the fact that Xavier Dolan directed, wrote and acted in this film. We all know thats an amazing feat and deserves everyones attention for that sole fact alone. It’s the perfect foreign romance and the best foreign film I have seen all year.

Next Film: Glee 3D

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50/50 (8/16)
Fright Night (8/18)
Meek's Cutoff (8/19)
Don't Be Afraid of The Dark (8/23)
Senna (8/24)

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Glee 3D - 6/10

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So sure it was a decent concert film but felt like more of a great big giant commercial to sell everyone on Glee then a concert event for fans. Don't get me wrong I am a huge fan of glee its one of my favorite shows on TV but Ryan Murphy how can you state that glee is about "Being yourself and not caring what others think" but then each and every person stays in character for the entire event. It's just annoying!!!

Next Film: Fright Night

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50/50 (8/16)
Fright Night (8/18)
Meek's Cutoff (8/19)
Don't Be Afraid of The Dark (8/23)
Senna (8/24)

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50/50 - 10/10
This Film Became #3 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om7EucOOLs8

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Amazingly well acted and the most emotionally involved film of 2011. Girls will cry but I hate to break it to you, guys will as well. It's the funniest and most well thought out comedy of the year. Seth Rogan's best performance ever!!! To sum this film up, it could be classified as a sequel/prequel to 500 days of summer. Everyone will love it!!!

Next Film: Fright Night

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Senna (8/24)

[Skepsis93]

it could be classified as a sequel/prequel to 500 days of summer

Tom loses Summer then gets cancer? How depressing.

[Film Trash Review]

Tom loses Summer then gets cancer? How depressing.

I know right! haha. I've already seen it twice now and will most likely see it again once it gets released and I am not one to watch movies over and over again. It's really freaking good :D

[Film Trash Review]

Fright Night - 8/10

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It explores the realm of horror meets comedy very well. It also helps that there were a hand full of great performances by the cast. The 3D in this film was surprisingly great and I hate to say this but its the best 3D I have seen besides 2009's Avatar. The film gets a 7 because at points it was far to dramatic. However it gets a bump up to an 8 because the great detail in 3D technology.

Next Film: Fright Night Review

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Senna (8/24)
Meek's Cutoff (8/25)

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Fright Night - 8/10

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It explores the realm of horror meets comedy very well. It also helps that there were a hand full of great performances by the cast. The 3D in this film was surprisingly great and I hate to say this but its the best 3D I have seen besides 2009's Avatar. The film gets a 7 because at points it was far to dramatic. However it gets a bump up to an 8 because the great detail in 3D technology.

Next Film: Everything Must Go

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Don't Be Afraid of The Dark (8/23)
Senna (8/24)
Meek's Cutoff (8/25)
Drive (8/27)

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Everything Must Go - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auISHpdkQ7k

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We wait he entire time for a pay off by Will Farrells character but it just never happens. The film is a out of focus random drama fest. Sure it is indie but just way to boring. Trust me when I say this is by no means Farrells fault he plays the character well and you root for him the entire time, it's just a shame that by rooting for this character you are just wasting an hour and a half of your life (Just like the drunken loser that he plays) Enjoyable but pointless.

Next Film: Grave Encounters

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Don't Be Afraid of The Dark (8/23)
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Drive (8/27)

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Grave Encounters - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8FBRATbJoA

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So I am looking at the screener and thinking there is no way it can bring anything new to the mockumentary horror genre but it does. The story follows a group of paranormal investigators who trap themselves in a hospital to film a tv show. They mix the silliness of reality tv for some killer comedic moments and then right when you think all is safe, crap gets real and I am talking realistic real compared to other horror films. Great!

Next Film: The Myth of The American Sleepover

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Don't Be Afraid of The Dark (8/23)
Senna (8/24)
Meek's Cutoff (8/25)
Drive (8/27)

[Film Trash Review]

The Myth of The American Sleepover - 5/10

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So on one night every person that is in high school is at some form of sleepover, including the twins who left for a college one. It's your basic mellow drama and offers up nothing new at all. It's interesting at point but is destroyed by horrible acting. I spent more time thinking of catchy ways to trash this film then I did interested in it's lame plot. Overall, its basically a super long and horrible episode of Degrassi mixed with a little 90210.

Next Film: Atrocious

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Meek's Cutoff (8/24)
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Seven Days In Utopia (8/30)

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Atrocious - 5/10

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

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Watch the first five minutes then rewind to the last five minutes and there is the film in a nutshell. It's "The Shining" meets "Blairwitch" Sounds like a cool idea right? WRONG!!! This film has the nothingness of blairwitch with it's mockmentary style but then becomes plain boring when the concept is revealed to be claustrophobia. The end is shocking but trust me when I say, you could have a lot more fun making your own scary movie then watching this one.

Next Film: Life of Reilly

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Seven Days In Utopia (8/30)

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Netflix Instant: Pick of The Week

The Life of Reilly - 8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3G-envKrYk

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I admit I have been waiting to see this documentary for a while now. Created in 2007 and never leaked online with a 100 on rottentomatoes and no trailer I really don't know what I was in for. I am very surprised, this is a very different and unique experience. Shocking and amazingly funny. This is hands down one of the best stage performances I have ever seen. It's a must see for anyone in the arts/entertainment industry and right now available, netflix instant.

Next Film: TrollHunter

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Drive (8/27)
Meek's Cutoff (8/28)
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Senna (8/31)

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TrollHunter - 6/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9dgeYkYOZA

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You know a film with this title is going to be a comedy it has to be. The problem with TrollHunter is that you can't tell when the comedy begins and the drama of a situation ends. Don't get me wrong there are some very funny lines like "Why couldn't he just say he was Christian." However these funny moments are rare leaving me to question the exact intentions of such a silly silly concept.

Next Film: Drive

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Drive (8/27)
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Senna (8/31)

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Drive - 10/10
This Film Become #5 On My All-Time List
http://www.imdb.com/list/Q9VNpfdHQYM/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrDRdna-Rxg

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The coolest man in hollywood Ryan Gosling in what could be the coolest movie of 2011. We have our competition for motion picture of the year. Drive is the only film that comes close to 50/50. The electronic soundtrack, gory blood fest and gangster attitude mixed with amazing acting performances make this, in my eyes the best action film I have ever seen and the best soundtrack sense The Social Network.

Next Film: Senna

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Senna

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Reservoir Dogs - 8/10

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Boring and not the least bit exciting, Reservoir Dogs puts a modern day spin on the 12 Angry Men format and keeps the audience entertained. I am not saying is a bad film its just straight up indie and way to self indulgent for the modern average film viewer. However most filmmakers and critics will enjoy its overall mellow theme.

Next Film: Marwencol

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Drive
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Seven Days In Utopia
Senna

[nebbit]

Reservoir Dogs - 8/10
Reservoir Dogs puts a modern day spin on the 12 Angry Men format and keeps the audience entertained.
Sorry but cannot see any comparison to Twelve Angry Men :nope:

[Film Trash Review]

Sorry but cannot see any comparison to Twelve Angry Men :nope:

Sitting in an isolated room trying to figure out "Who did it!!!"

I mean sure they have the flashbacks and everything but it feels like that same mellow yet interesting feel.

[MovieMan8877445]

You say it's boring and not the least bit exciting, yet you give it an 8?

[honeykid]

I'm with MM on this one. WTF is that about?

[Film Trash Review]

You say it's boring and not the least bit exciting, yet you give it an 8?

Something can be boring and not exciting but still be a great film. Look at Gone With The Wind, Titanic ext.

I don't mean that these films aren't entertaining or good films because they are. I am just saying they are long mind numbing films that should be watched when time is on your side. Not knowing what you are walking into you might find the film annoying because it is very very dull. Artistic but dull.

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Seven Days In Utopia - 8/10

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Let me get this off my chest, this is not the average sports film and the movie sells itself like a sports film in its trailer but its not at all. Everyone that plays the game of golf will love this film for the rest of us we have to pray on Lucas Black's performance and thank god he did it right. It's powerful yet completely unmotivational. Don't walk into the movie looking for the Friday Night Lights of golf. Instead go into it ready to watch a mellow drama about self discovery and golf and you will be satisfied.

Next Film: Marwencol

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Footloose

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Marwencol - 7/10

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Marwencol is a touching story of a man that lost everything in a bar fight. He now creates the world that he never had with action figures and barbie dolls in great detail. It's an interesting story and any filmmaker would pick up on such a unique centerpiece for a film. However sometimes it seems that the film tells us more about what hasn't happened and less about what has. Still a great documentary.

Next Film: Trouble The Water

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Footloose

[honeykid]

Something can be boring and not exciting but still be a great film. Look at Gone With The Wind, Titanic ext.

I don't mean that these films aren't entertaining or good films because they are. I am just saying they are long mind numbing films that should be watched when time is on your side. Not knowing what you are walking into you might find the film annoying because it is very very dull. Artistic but dull.
Ummm.. No. How are boring and/or unexciting films entertaining? I'd agree that someone can think films considered good or great to be boring or unexciting. But that's not the same thing.

There's plenty of films considered good/great/classics that I don't like and wouldn't give a high or even good rating to. If you're going to rate highly rated films highly, even if you didn't enjoy/like them, then maybe you shouldn't give your own opinion and simply talk about them academically.

[Dog Star Man]

I've tried to hold my tongue on this thread, and not comment, much like Lime, god bless him. But Honeykid is absolutely right. The reviews posted his have followed the formula of "I've watched this movie, and it was good/not good, and that's as far as my opinion will go." Which is perfectly fine. But when your grading on something that is purely academic or historic, please don't take this the wrong way, but I feel you're out of your element. It has been made perfectly clear that you want to stick with contemporary, fine do that, but if you want to have an academic or historical punch to your reviews, you'll have to bite the bullet and get out of your comfort zone. If Reservoir Dogs is boring, but still "historically" or "academically" great. Please clarify.

Let's start by asking a few questions:



Did it illustrate Formulism or Realism or did it combine the elements?
What was the Film Formal System?
What was the presiding Narration, (Narrative Format)?
What is in the Mise-en-Scene & Montage and their relation to Temporal Space?
Lastly, can you explain to me why these, and other basic cinematic grammar do, or do not, apply as to why Reservoir Dogs is a boring but "Great" film? (Keep in mind there were a many great number of cinematic critics, aware of cinema's academia and history, who didn't think it was a "Great" film.)


Lastly, I can understand your clarification on 12 Angry Men. But there was no admitted influence, and it seems still way off the mark.

[honeykid]

I've tried to hold my tongue on this thread, and not comment, much like Lime, god bless him. But Honeykid is absolutely right.

Ha-ha! Yes! In your face world. I'm right. Not just right, "absolutely right." :cool:

[Skepsis93]

Something can be boring and not exciting but still be a great film. Look at Gone With The Wind, Titanic ext.

I don't mean that these films aren't entertaining or good films because they are. I am just saying they are long mind numbing films that should be watched when time is on your side. Not knowing what you are walking into you might find the film annoying because it is very very dull. Artistic but dull.

I know Reservior Dogs is considered "great". The purpose of this thread is to tell us what you think, not what 1) everyone else thinks and 2) what we already know. If you thought it was boring, give it a 4 or a 5 or whatever. It's like you're scared to give "classics" low ratings.

[Film Trash Review]

Ummm.. No. How are boring and/or unexciting films entertaining? If you're going to rate highly rated films highly, even if you didn't enjoy/like them, then maybe you shouldn't give your own opinion and simply talk about them academically.

Again I think people are starting misunderstand what I am trying to say and again I think it is most likely my own fault. I think I should have used the words "Dry or Unentertaining" I like the film if I didn't I would say it was crap. I think 2001 is crap. :eek: haha. I shouldn't have used the word boring because that makes others think that I didn't enjoy it and I did.

[Film Trash Review]

I've tried to hold my tongue on this thread, and not comment, much like Lime, god bless him. But Honeykid is absolutely right. "I've watched this movie, and it was good/not good, and that's as far as my opinion will go."

First off I want to thank you so much for taking the time out to reply in such detail. Please don't hold your tongue, let your opinions loose, I really do appreciate them. I hate when I can't have a detailed conversation with people because all they say is "your wrong" or "gay" haha. This forum has be great for me and I get very excited when I am able to defend myself to such great detailed responses.

As for my opinion not going very far. I usually try short and simple as they are posted on my facebook fan page every single day. I tend to keep the more detailed reviews for my videos but sometimes I do write out full reviews on my blog and post them here.

[Cream]

I like the film if I didn't I would say it was crap. I think 2001 is crap. :eek: haha.

You think it's boring, therefore it's crap. boring=crap.