Rate The Last Movie You Saw

N3wt, do you pay no attention to me? I've been recommending that to all and sundry for the majority of my time here.

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Get Carter (1971)

I know that I'm probably gonna get blasted for this review, and I only watched this movie because a bunch of people here gave it a good review, but I just don't see what you guys see in the movie. I like Michael Caine, but I thought this movie was not one of his better movies. This movie felt like two hours of senseless violence and gratuitous nudity.

The story itself wasn't too bad, about a guy following the clues to avenge the death of his brother, but the characters are the weakest part of the movie. We have a dead brother who we never met, so we don't feel bad that he's dead. The main character, Jack Carter, is a killer and a womanizer. He is clearly an a-hole, so we don't like him, and we have no reason to care about him. I realize that the whole point of the movie was that we weren't supposed to like him, and he was avenging his brother's death using the only methods he knows, but it just didn't work for me.

Carter goes from one scene to the next interrogating someone, finding out what they know about his brother's death, killing that person, and then on to the next victim. There's no character development at all. There's no way to start at the beginning of the movie trying to figure it out before getting to the big reveal of the murderer at the end. It's just a very linear story, and that just makes it boring.

Sorry you didn't like it, gbgoodies.

Thanks, but it's okay. It's not the first movie that I've watched that I didn't like, and I'm sure it won't be the last. I'd rather watch a movie and not like it, than never watch it at all. If I watch it, at least I know what I'm not missing.

I forgot to add, wait until you read my review of the other movie that I watched last night.





Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971)

I watched this movie because it stars Rock Hudson and Angie Dickinson, with Telly Savalas and Roddy McDowell in supporting roles, and it was written and produced by Star Trek's creator Gene Roddenberry. I figured that was enough to make this movie worth watching, but sadly, I was wrong.

The first word that came to my mind after I watched this movie was "creepy". This movie is a dark comedy / murder mystery, but it feels more like a soft-core porn movie. The only part of the movie that I liked was the ending, but unfortunately, it was too little, too late.

Rock Hudson is much better suited for his rom-com roles with Doris Day, or even his later role as Mac in the TV show "MacMillan and Wife". He was just kind of sleezy in this movie, and it's hard to believe that he could get all those girls. Telly Savalas was basically his Kojak character, just with a different name.

Sadly, I can't recommend this movie.

I think it's a good thing that we don't like him. Often in very violent movies we have a likable main character that kills people and we don't care about it. By having this ass hole who is in no way lovable we have a real account of violence, of this underground dark criminal world which is achieved greatly in that case I think.

The movie is all about style, quietness, violence, distrust, etc. The point is not to over develop the characters it's actually the opposit. To show how ruthless and careless this world is and yet again it shows it greatly. I see your points and I know this genre is not for everyone, but I love those dark crime movies!

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Blue Ruin

An expertly crafted revenge thriller. Very bleak but with a Coen Brother's touch, it reminded me a bit of No Country For Old Men and Blood Simple. I'd definitely say its worth checking out, one of the more interesting films to have come out this year so far.

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i've wanted to see this for a couple of years now and everything you've said there just makes me want to see it more. However, after what you said about Get Carter, I'd have never recommended this film for you.

I probably wouldn't have watched "Pretty Maids All in a Row" based on the synopsis, but I was searching through TCM's schedule, and I saw Gene Roddenberry's name on it. I also like Rock Hudson and Roddy McDowell, so I figured it was worth a try.

Sometimes even the best people in Hollywood can let you down.

Well, there you go. What more do you need? Oh, and Michael Caine is badass.

Watched It's My Party today...8/10.

I was just asking my movie friend the other night if he has seen this.. we were watching "Under The Skin" at the time..

Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

I'm not going to say this is a bad movie but it's just not in the ballpark of something I like. It was probably the most difficult film for me to ever sit through-3 hours long doesn't help at all.

TREMORS (1989)
I've seen this first in 1990 and it was okay. Seen it again on tape in 1997 and it was okay. Seen it on Video CD in 2001 and it was quite okay. Seen it last week (2014) on DVD and I felt great. Worth my money and time cos I've bought it already last year but postponed watching it in favour of my other DVD movies in mind.

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I'd like to rate this movie but don't know how. Where do I find those popcorns, anyway?

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What a brilliant film.

It can be both cynical at the flaws and evil and decietfulness of man, and also hopeful that man can be redeemed from its evil ways. Truly a groundbreaking masterpiece that inspired generations of filmmakers and film watchers. Highly reccomended.

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The magician longs to see
One chants out between two worlds:
Fire walk with me.

Two of my all time favorite you have watched today!

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i also got seven samurai on the blu ray criterion collection from the library recently and will probably watch it soon

That one is in my top 10. Hope ya like it.

Glad you liked Rashomon. Truly a great,great film.