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Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-13-06
Replies: 12
10 Films That Were Better than the Books
Posted By Veronica
Well, my list may be a bit less "mature" than the...

Well, my list may be a bit less "mature" than the list above, mostly focusing on the adaption of children's novels for film, but I love them just the same.

Anne of Green Gables
Kinda blasphemy...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-13-06
Replies: 7
Which poseidon do you guys like better the original or the remake?
Posted By Veronica
I adored the original and it was the first real...

I adored the original and it was the first real disaster movie, so we have to give it props. But the remake had some very good things to it.

I think Josh Lucas did an excellent job with the role...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-13-06
Replies: 37
The weddings crashers vs. Borat
Posted By Veronica
Wedding Crashers is definately the funnier of the...

Wedding Crashers is definately the funnier of the two. I have seen both and laughed at both, but I have seen WC about 6 times and it is still funny. I believe Borat would wear on me after a while....
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-30-06
Replies: 44
Very Sexy Movies
Posted By Veronica
Why, when we try to think of a sexy movie, does...

Why, when we try to think of a sexy movie, does it have to have sex in it? Rhetorical by the way. I agree that sex does make a movie sexy (or trashy depending on the film), but can't a movie be sexy...
Replies: 91
Movies You Want To See On DVD, Or A Better Edition.
Posted By Veronica
G.I. Jane Its on DVD, but its just the...

G.I. Jane

Its on DVD, but its just the movie and the trailer. Its one of my all time favourite movies (I watch it like once a month) but it needs to be released in a special collectors edition...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-29-06
Replies: 135
Vampire Movies
Posted By Veronica
I watched this after reading the book and I...

I watched this after reading the book and I thought the whole film was laughable. The only good thing was Antonio Banderas and Kirsten Dunst, who played their characters to a tee. Brad Pitt and Tom...
Replies: 55
As If More Proof Was Needed: Americans Are Morons
Posted By Veronica
I have said it before on this board, and I will...

I have said it before on this board, and I will say it again. I am the average movie goer. I don't want a movie to be insight on the human condition...I want to be entertained. I want explosions,...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-31-06
Replies: 108
Star Trek XI
Posted By Veronica
Although, one thing I am okay with is J.J. Abrams...

Although, one thing I am okay with is J.J. Abrams directing it. I loved the early seasons of Alias and Lost is just fantastic, so he does have some talent. I haven't seem M1:3 yet though.

On...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-25-06
Replies: 108
Star Trek XI
Posted By Veronica
I am conflicted over this prequel with studio...

I am conflicted over this prequel with studio understanding and fangirl annoyance. I am a devotee to Star Trek (yes, I've been to conventions) and I grew up watching Next Generation but my favourite...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-24-06
Replies: 14
Best Picture?
Posted By Veronica
United 93 DaVinci Code

United 93
DaVinci Code
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-24-06
Replies: 21
Steve Martin is overrated?
Posted By Veronica
I enjoy Steve Martin's comedies alot and I think...

I enjoy Steve Martin's comedies alot and I think he performs best when he has someone else equally as entertaining to bounce off of (such as Bonnie Hunt, Queen Latifa, or Eugene Levy). When he has...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-24-06
Replies: 30
Which Actors or Actresses Can "Carry" A Film?
Posted By Veronica
I agree with you on all fronts except for...

I agree with you on all fronts except for Harrison Ford. I think he used to be able to carry a film, but not anymore. He's lost his edge, his uncanny ability to pull the audience in, and he is really...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-23-06
Replies: 59
movies to seriously avoid seeing
Posted By Veronica
Wow, really? I enjoyed it quite a bit, I even...

Wow, really? I enjoyed it quite a bit, I even bought it. I've never heard anybody say that.

Richard Roxburough was fantastic as Dracula, and probably the sexiest Drac I've seen on film. =)
...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-23-06
Replies: 59
movies to seriously avoid seeing
Posted By Veronica
I didn't go to an American high school either...

I didn't go to an American high school either (hello Canadian) but I still thought it was a more accurate portrayal of it than most teen movies.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-22-06
Replies: 120
Top Ten Favorite Movies...EVER
Posted By Veronica
This was hard. I have so many movies that I love...

This was hard. I have so many movies that I love dearly.

10: Serenity and Bend it Like Beckham
9: Red Eye and Bridget Jones the Edge of Reason
8: Pirates of the Caribbean
7: Moulin Rouge
6:...
Replies: 5
King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition
Posted By Veronica
Did we expect anything else from mastermind Peter...

Did we expect anything else from mastermind Peter Jackson. I probably won't be buying the deluxe version, but I did enjoy the movie alot. Adien Brody was wonderful.

Universal has let you know, eh?
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-20-06
Replies: 59
movies to seriously avoid seeing
Posted By Veronica
When you are watching ND, you're thinking 'what...

When you are watching ND, you're thinking 'what the bleep am I watching?' but afterwards you understand how wonderful it was and how funny. I agree with B-Card, it does portray high school life...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-20-06
Replies: 3,158
What was the last movie you saw at the theaters?
Posted By Veronica
Last movie I saw in theatres was Pirates of the...

Last movie I saw in theatres was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which was AMAZING.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-17-06
Replies: 59
movies to seriously avoid seeing
Posted By Veronica
I just saw Ultraviolet, and it was pretty bad....

I just saw Ultraviolet, and it was pretty bad. Bad cinematography, bad plot (heck there wasn't one), bad acting, etc. It was just bad. They didn't explain anything. The best part was her hair when it...
Replies: 53
Poll: Do You Buy Used DVDs?
Posted By Veronica
If I buy a movie, I almost always buy it used or...

If I buy a movie, I almost always buy it used or I wait for a copy to become available used. My favourite used place is The Beat Goes On, which can be accessed on the web (beatgoeson.com). It has...
Replies: 8,201
What was the last DVD you bought and why?
Posted By Veronica
Dirty Dancing 2 : Which I shamelessy enjoyed over...

Dirty Dancing 2 : Which I shamelessy enjoyed over and over again. It took me two years to actually rent the darn thing, but I was surprised at how good it was.

Romancing the Stone: I love 80s...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-13-06
Replies: 59
movies to seriously avoid seeing
Posted By Veronica
That was a bit harsh, I am not a slug. I don't...

That was a bit harsh, I am not a slug. I don't mind though, everyone has their own movie tastes and their right to an opinion. But I feel the need to defend myself.

I am the typical movie goer....
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-13-06
Replies: 166
Characters You Could Fall For
Posted By Veronica
Johnny Depp ofcourse in any incarnation. And John...

Johnny Depp ofcourse in any incarnation. And John Cusack

- Gilbert Blythe from Anne of Green Gables played by Jonathan Crombie.
- Peter Colt from Wimbledon played by Paul Bettany
- I agree with...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-12-06
Replies: 30
Which Actors or Actresses Can "Carry" A Film?
Posted By Veronica
I agree with Johhny Depp. He is wonderful. ...

I agree with Johhny Depp. He is wonderful.

There are a few up and coming stars that I feel could carry a movie, despite a relatively short resume. Racheal McAdams has a star vibe to her and...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-12-06
Replies: 59
movies to seriously avoid seeing
Posted By Veronica
Solaris with George Clooney. I usually love the...

Solaris with George Clooney. I usually love the George, but I didn't even stay to watch the whole movie, I left the room.

Punch Drunk Love with Adam Sandler. This movie had NO point to it. I was...