Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 13, 2005, 05:34:38 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 13, 2005, 05:34:38 PM
I guess Leek's thread about this disappeared?
Four Brothers
Alright, not bad, not great, probably what you can expect from a movie that stars Marky Mark Wahlberg. Fun was had, but I think I annoyed some theatre goers when I burst out laughing during the fistfight in the end. I mean, Jesus. I thought protagonists stopped dropping their guns to engage in fisticuffs with big bosses after the 80s, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Four Brothers
Alright, not bad, not great, probably what you can expect from a movie that stars Marky Mark Wahlberg. Fun was had, but I think I annoyed some theatre goers when I burst out laughing during the fistfight in the end. I mean, Jesus. I thought protagonists stopped dropping their guns to engage in fisticuffs with big bosses after the 80s, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 13, 2005, 06:00:27 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 13, 2005, 06:00:27 PM
Serenity
I never even knew about the TV show this was based on when I saw the preview of it, but I leaned over to my wife and said "That looks like a some shitty TV series they made into a movie." And it turned out it is based on a cancelled TV series. I won't say shitty because I hear the Firefly fans are known to hunt down and ass rape anyone who dares defy the greatness of their show. But the movie itself was, overall, pretty unmemorable. For a scifi movie, it was alright. If it were a made-for-TV movie it would have been great. But for a Hollywood release? It wasn't that good. There's too much they crammed in there, and the previews (which make the movie out to be about this girl who has some cosmic power that can destroy the universe) are misleading. There had the occasional funny line and the space battle sequence was pretty cool, but they should have just finished filming the episodes for a DVD release instead of messing the story up in movie form.
I never even knew about the TV show this was based on when I saw the preview of it, but I leaned over to my wife and said "That looks like a some shitty TV series they made into a movie." And it turned out it is based on a cancelled TV series. I won't say shitty because I hear the Firefly fans are known to hunt down and ass rape anyone who dares defy the greatness of their show. But the movie itself was, overall, pretty unmemorable. For a scifi movie, it was alright. If it were a made-for-TV movie it would have been great. But for a Hollywood release? It wasn't that good. There's too much they crammed in there, and the previews (which make the movie out to be about this girl who has some cosmic power that can destroy the universe) are misleading. There had the occasional funny line and the space battle sequence was pretty cool, but they should have just finished filming the episodes for a DVD release instead of messing the story up in movie form.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 15, 2005, 09:57:43 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 15, 2005, 09:57:43 PM
The Girl Next Door (2004)
3.5/5
It may take a lot from other movies, but the result is a solid "teen" movie lacking the features that make "teen" movies suck. It's intelligent, charming, and overall very entertaining. It has some great characters (great comic acting and timing) and scenarios. It made me laugh. It was a pretty straight-forward story, but it worked well.
I'd say it's main downfall is the choice in music.. Music really adds a lot to a movie, and in this case most of the songs seem too prominent and unfitting to their respective scenes. They're really well known songs and they stick out like a sore thumb, and lower the tone of the movie.. turn it into something mainstreamy and cheap. But if you look past this poor taste in music, the film is still solid.
Overall though, one of the better "teen" flicks. Worth a watch indeed! Almost worthy of a 4 (if it were more original and had better music.. but we can excuse these flaws).
3.5/5
It may take a lot from other movies, but the result is a solid "teen" movie lacking the features that make "teen" movies suck. It's intelligent, charming, and overall very entertaining. It has some great characters (great comic acting and timing) and scenarios. It made me laugh. It was a pretty straight-forward story, but it worked well.
I'd say it's main downfall is the choice in music.. Music really adds a lot to a movie, and in this case most of the songs seem too prominent and unfitting to their respective scenes. They're really well known songs and they stick out like a sore thumb, and lower the tone of the movie.. turn it into something mainstreamy and cheap. But if you look past this poor taste in music, the film is still solid.
Overall though, one of the better "teen" flicks. Worth a watch indeed! Almost worthy of a 4 (if it were more original and had better music.. but we can excuse these flaws).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 17, 2005, 07:15:13 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 17, 2005, 07:15:13 PM
Jerry Maguire: 8/10
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise are good in this movie (like always?). The story drags on kind of slow for a while, but the end makes up for it I guess. It had a strong start, strong finish, but the rest was mediocre. However, it was pretty decent.
Almost Famous: 9/10
This is probably Cameron Crow's best film. It's about a teenage rock journalist in the '70s, who is hired by Rolling Stone Magazine to get a story on the band Stillwater. There is some great acting, and a very intense seen on a plane. Good love story, etc.
Alien: 9.5/10
A superb thriller/horror movie that really has a great plot. It is about a commercial ship (in space) which receives a signal from a planet, and by contract, they are required to investigate it. While down there, one of the crew members is attacked by an alien which just hatched. They bring him back to the ship, and the alien is attached to his face. From there, it really is an awesome movie, with some great killings. If you want to see a similar movie, watch John Carpenter's The Thing (which I personally believe is slightly better than Alien). Anyway, awesome movie.
Magnolia: 8.5/10
First of all, let me say this movie is VERY LONG. I thought it was going to end about an hour before it actually ended. It is a little over 3 hours. The story is very confusing, and I won't even bother going on about it. Let me just say that Cruise and William Macy (Fargo) do very well. Let me warn you though, this movie is very weird, especially the end. However, some things in the movie are to be taken metaphorically, not literally, in the movie, like a Lynch film. However, it is a pretty entertaining drama that has its moments. Good film.
Monster: 7/10
Out of these movies, this is definently the most disturbing film. It is about a suicidal hooker who meets a young lesbian in a gay bar. She makes friends with the lesbian, and eventually becomes one herself. However, this doesn't stop her from being a whore. However, one day she is brutally beaten and raped by one of her clients, and she takes his gun and kills him. After this incident, she truly hates all men. She starts killing every one of her clients, even if they never have sex with her. Anyway, there's some good acting, but it's not that great of a film. By the way, a similar, but much better movie is Mysterious Skin, which I give a 10/10 to. I don't feel like reviewing it right now. I may later, but just believe me, it is an excellent, and disturbing movie.
Oldboy: 10/10!
This is one of the best revenge stories ever told. Oh yeah, and it's a foreign film. It is about a man named Dae-su Oh who is kidnapped and held for fifteen years. He is never told why he was kidnapped while he was in captivity. When he was released, he took it upon himself to get revenge on whoever did this to him. In the process of finding out his who and where his kidnapper was, he finds out more about himself, and why he was kidnapped. The ending is shocking and sickening, and this film showcasing some of the finest acting ever. You MUST see this fim. It is very, very good. If you don't think a movie in subtitles can be good, you're terribly mistaken.
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise are good in this movie (like always?). The story drags on kind of slow for a while, but the end makes up for it I guess. It had a strong start, strong finish, but the rest was mediocre. However, it was pretty decent.
Almost Famous: 9/10
This is probably Cameron Crow's best film. It's about a teenage rock journalist in the '70s, who is hired by Rolling Stone Magazine to get a story on the band Stillwater. There is some great acting, and a very intense seen on a plane. Good love story, etc.
Alien: 9.5/10
A superb thriller/horror movie that really has a great plot. It is about a commercial ship (in space) which receives a signal from a planet, and by contract, they are required to investigate it. While down there, one of the crew members is attacked by an alien which just hatched. They bring him back to the ship, and the alien is attached to his face. From there, it really is an awesome movie, with some great killings. If you want to see a similar movie, watch John Carpenter's The Thing (which I personally believe is slightly better than Alien). Anyway, awesome movie.
Magnolia: 8.5/10
First of all, let me say this movie is VERY LONG. I thought it was going to end about an hour before it actually ended. It is a little over 3 hours. The story is very confusing, and I won't even bother going on about it. Let me just say that Cruise and William Macy (Fargo) do very well. Let me warn you though, this movie is very weird, especially the end. However, some things in the movie are to be taken metaphorically, not literally, in the movie, like a Lynch film. However, it is a pretty entertaining drama that has its moments. Good film.
Monster: 7/10
Out of these movies, this is definently the most disturbing film. It is about a suicidal hooker who meets a young lesbian in a gay bar. She makes friends with the lesbian, and eventually becomes one herself. However, this doesn't stop her from being a whore. However, one day she is brutally beaten and raped by one of her clients, and she takes his gun and kills him. After this incident, she truly hates all men. She starts killing every one of her clients, even if they never have sex with her. Anyway, there's some good acting, but it's not that great of a film. By the way, a similar, but much better movie is Mysterious Skin, which I give a 10/10 to. I don't feel like reviewing it right now. I may later, but just believe me, it is an excellent, and disturbing movie.
Oldboy: 10/10!
This is one of the best revenge stories ever told. Oh yeah, and it's a foreign film. It is about a man named Dae-su Oh who is kidnapped and held for fifteen years. He is never told why he was kidnapped while he was in captivity. When he was released, he took it upon himself to get revenge on whoever did this to him. In the process of finding out his who and where his kidnapper was, he finds out more about himself, and why he was kidnapped. The ending is shocking and sickening, and this film showcasing some of the finest acting ever. You MUST see this fim. It is very, very good. If you don't think a movie in subtitles can be good, you're terribly mistaken.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on October 19, 2005, 04:51:10 PM
Post by: Biblo on October 19, 2005, 04:51:10 PM
Crash
Pretty good. I was very impressed by how impartial the film was. The opinions were clearly those of the characters and even thought they were all racist in some way or another, they all had redeeming qualities as well.
Pretty good. I was very impressed by how impartial the film was. The opinions were clearly those of the characters and even thought they were all racist in some way or another, they all had redeeming qualities as well.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Dr. Watson on October 19, 2005, 05:09:36 PM
Post by: Dr. Watson on October 19, 2005, 05:09:36 PM
Waiting
Good film for fans of the cult-film genre that goes along with Clerks, Mallrats, and anything in that vein. A great cast of people and a whole slew of jokes, from classy snapbacks, penis showing jokes, and things you know you have done or one of your friends have done constantly. It is a whole mess of lowbrow jokes as well, so don't go expecting good christian values jokes, or seeing Chandler from friends in a potato costume, rather you see the nutsack of Luis Guzman in one scene and a Jungle soon after...
Good film for fans of the cult-film genre that goes along with Clerks, Mallrats, and anything in that vein. A great cast of people and a whole slew of jokes, from classy snapbacks, penis showing jokes, and things you know you have done or one of your friends have done constantly. It is a whole mess of lowbrow jokes as well, so don't go expecting good christian values jokes, or seeing Chandler from friends in a potato costume, rather you see the nutsack of Luis Guzman in one scene and a Jungle soon after...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalClock on October 19, 2005, 05:33:57 PM
Post by: DigitalClock on October 19, 2005, 05:33:57 PM
Corpse Bride
9/10
excellent acting and extraordinary animation. tim burton and johnny depp have done it again. would've gotten a perfect 10 but i felt it was a little too short (without credits its about an hour and ten minutes) and a bit predictible.
Shaun of the Dead
9.5/10
brilliant! not since airplane have i seen a better spoof. unlike most spoofs, shaun of the dead takes a different approach with the story by including another sub-story unrelated with the original movie. my favorite part of the movie is the transitions from one scene to another.
9/10
excellent acting and extraordinary animation. tim burton and johnny depp have done it again. would've gotten a perfect 10 but i felt it was a little too short (without credits its about an hour and ten minutes) and a bit predictible.
Shaun of the Dead
9.5/10
brilliant! not since airplane have i seen a better spoof. unlike most spoofs, shaun of the dead takes a different approach with the story by including another sub-story unrelated with the original movie. my favorite part of the movie is the transitions from one scene to another.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 19, 2005, 05:57:51 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 19, 2005, 05:57:51 PM
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
4/5
Short summary of the movie: Better than two, not as good as one. This is probably enough for most people, but I'll go into more detail.
Long Summary: Yes, the movie was a little on the short side. Something like an hour and 40 minutes. However, this movie restored my faith in the Terminator series, which was toppled by the sub-par T2.
Don't get me wrong, T2 is pretty good. But it's hard to think of the terminator as a hero after being the enemy in the first film. This movie was necessary, however, to make the terminator in T3 a more acceptable character.
Personally, I think being a mindless robot is Arnold Shwarzeneger's true calling (he's not too good of an actor as anything else). He plays the part suprisingly well. Aside from him, the movie does have some good acting.
I guess what really got me was the FX. The story is good, I always enjoyed the story of the terminator series. But the Special effects in this movie were incredible. From the Tx's chassis to the atomic explosions, this is some of the best FX work I have ever seen (beats the hell out of any of the Matrix films).
To sum it all up, I would suggest that anyone who is or is not a fan of the Terminator series sees this movie. But go watch the first two before you do, of course.
4/5
Short summary of the movie: Better than two, not as good as one. This is probably enough for most people, but I'll go into more detail.
Long Summary: Yes, the movie was a little on the short side. Something like an hour and 40 minutes. However, this movie restored my faith in the Terminator series, which was toppled by the sub-par T2.
Don't get me wrong, T2 is pretty good. But it's hard to think of the terminator as a hero after being the enemy in the first film. This movie was necessary, however, to make the terminator in T3 a more acceptable character.
Personally, I think being a mindless robot is Arnold Shwarzeneger's true calling (he's not too good of an actor as anything else). He plays the part suprisingly well. Aside from him, the movie does have some good acting.
I guess what really got me was the FX. The story is good, I always enjoyed the story of the terminator series. But the Special effects in this movie were incredible. From the Tx's chassis to the atomic explosions, this is some of the best FX work I have ever seen (beats the hell out of any of the Matrix films).
To sum it all up, I would suggest that anyone who is or is not a fan of the Terminator series sees this movie. But go watch the first two before you do, of course.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on October 19, 2005, 10:52:35 PM
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on October 19, 2005, 10:52:35 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClockTerminator 3: Rise of the MachinesUm, what?
Better than two, not as good as one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Masquatto on October 19, 2005, 11:00:10 PM
Post by: Masquatto on October 19, 2005, 11:00:10 PM
Yeah, seriously, T2 was awesome. T3 and T1 were good, but T2 beat them both.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 20, 2005, 04:28:00 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 20, 2005, 04:28:00 AM
Wow, I totally disagree with that review ;) And I thought Arnold was totally unconvincing in his robotic performance, as opposed to the two other movies.
Session 9
I remember someone had a gif in their signature a while back of David Caruso saying fuck you, and apparently it came from this movie. And while Caruso is cool, this movie is not. It commits the worst crime a movie can make - it's boring as hell. There's an almost interesting premise of a haunted madhouse, but it quickly becomes bad, worse, uninspired. Jesus, I really hate this movie, even though I probably won't remember anything about it next week. Worst part was probably the "satanic ritual syndrome" speech. Rarely seen such terrible writing and acting.
Session 9
I remember someone had a gif in their signature a while back of David Caruso saying fuck you, and apparently it came from this movie. And while Caruso is cool, this movie is not. It commits the worst crime a movie can make - it's boring as hell. There's an almost interesting premise of a haunted madhouse, but it quickly becomes bad, worse, uninspired. Jesus, I really hate this movie, even though I probably won't remember anything about it next week. Worst part was probably the "satanic ritual syndrome" speech. Rarely seen such terrible writing and acting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: KefkaClock on October 20, 2005, 04:40:45 AM
Post by: KefkaClock on October 20, 2005, 04:40:45 AM
The Warriors: 4/5
In a city where gangs outnumber cops 3 to 1, a small gang is blamed for amurder they didnt commit. They are about 20 miles from their turf, their safety. Can they make it? Or are they fucked? This was an awesome movie. The fight scenes were cool. The only issue was it was short.I would have loved to see more gang on gang action (*snicker*) I dont see how the game would work, I hope they dont blow it. See this
Forrest Gump: 5/5
A retard copes with his disabilities, and does alot more than any other man can do in a life time. This move was very heartwarming. Forget about blood spatter from the shitty horror movies that are out, this had some vietnam action. Tom Hanks did an excellent job in this movie. another see it....
More in the morning...
In a city where gangs outnumber cops 3 to 1, a small gang is blamed for amurder they didnt commit. They are about 20 miles from their turf, their safety. Can they make it? Or are they fucked? This was an awesome movie. The fight scenes were cool. The only issue was it was short.I would have loved to see more gang on gang action (*snicker*) I dont see how the game would work, I hope they dont blow it. See this
Forrest Gump: 5/5
A retard copes with his disabilities, and does alot more than any other man can do in a life time. This move was very heartwarming. Forget about blood spatter from the shitty horror movies that are out, this had some vietnam action. Tom Hanks did an excellent job in this movie. another see it....
More in the morning...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: camoclock is a great man on October 20, 2005, 11:16:05 AM
Post by: camoclock is a great man on October 20, 2005, 11:16:05 AM
Shaun of the dead
not a nr.1 movie,but still a good 1
i give it 9 smileys out of ten :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
i lol'd
Back to Gaya
piece of crap DO NOT WATCH
1 angry smiley :mad:
'nuff said
not a nr.1 movie,but still a good 1
i give it 9 smileys out of ten :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
i lol'd
Back to Gaya
piece of crap DO NOT WATCH
1 angry smiley :mad:
'nuff said
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 20, 2005, 11:43:30 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 20, 2005, 11:43:30 AM
Threshold
I've really been scraping the bottom of the barrel lately, I guess it's just not a great time for movies. In its defense, I think it was a made-for-TV movie, so that explains the low budget effects, use of camera angles to avoid needing special effect shots, bad writing, use of stock footage of a space shuttle launching and landing, etc. Pretty much a lukewarm X-Files episode. It's about alien moths incubating in people and turning them into people with pincers in their sides that can apparently come in and out without damaging your clothes. I'd've considered it a complete waste if Jamie Luner's breasts weren't so luscious.
And speaking of movies you should avoid:
The Untold (also known as Sasquatch)
Oh my God. To sum it up in one sentence: someone in a very, very, very unconvincing Bigfoot suit steals the movie's plot device. A plane containing a millionaire's daughter and a machine that can instantly categorize genetic material crashes in the wilderness, so the millionaire organizes a search party to get it. This search party has all the movie basics: the heroic honest guy, the evil trigger-happy guy who you know will end up going crazy and try to kill the others, the slutty chick who takes a bath in a convenient warm spring, etcetera. In the movie's climax it turns out the crashing plane accidentally killed Bigfoot's wife and child, we get a full frontal shot of Biggy that someone really should've edited out on account of it looking ridiculous, and it turns out Bigfoot stole the genetic device because he miraculously knew that it would help people find him and hunt him down. Yes. The millionaire ends up destroying the machine to make peace with... Jesus. Just don't rent it.
Wendigo
This was barely a movie at all, because it didn't really have a plot. A couple and their son move in to a small town where they get in trouble with a local hunting jerk. The kid finds out about the Wendigo legend from an old indian in a store who promptly vanishes, dad gets killed during a sleighride, and eventually the Wendigo comes to kill the jerk. Or something. Avoid at all costs.
I've really been scraping the bottom of the barrel lately, I guess it's just not a great time for movies. In its defense, I think it was a made-for-TV movie, so that explains the low budget effects, use of camera angles to avoid needing special effect shots, bad writing, use of stock footage of a space shuttle launching and landing, etc. Pretty much a lukewarm X-Files episode. It's about alien moths incubating in people and turning them into people with pincers in their sides that can apparently come in and out without damaging your clothes. I'd've considered it a complete waste if Jamie Luner's breasts weren't so luscious.
And speaking of movies you should avoid:
The Untold (also known as Sasquatch)
Oh my God. To sum it up in one sentence: someone in a very, very, very unconvincing Bigfoot suit steals the movie's plot device. A plane containing a millionaire's daughter and a machine that can instantly categorize genetic material crashes in the wilderness, so the millionaire organizes a search party to get it. This search party has all the movie basics: the heroic honest guy, the evil trigger-happy guy who you know will end up going crazy and try to kill the others, the slutty chick who takes a bath in a convenient warm spring, etcetera. In the movie's climax it turns out the crashing plane accidentally killed Bigfoot's wife and child, we get a full frontal shot of Biggy that someone really should've edited out on account of it looking ridiculous, and it turns out Bigfoot stole the genetic device because he miraculously knew that it would help people find him and hunt him down. Yes. The millionaire ends up destroying the machine to make peace with... Jesus. Just don't rent it.
Wendigo
This was barely a movie at all, because it didn't really have a plot. A couple and their son move in to a small town where they get in trouble with a local hunting jerk. The kid finds out about the Wendigo legend from an old indian in a store who promptly vanishes, dad gets killed during a sleighride, and eventually the Wendigo comes to kill the jerk. Or something. Avoid at all costs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Dr. Watson on October 20, 2005, 11:51:37 AM
Post by: Dr. Watson on October 20, 2005, 11:51:37 AM
Alone in the Dark
Uwe Boll, the dreaded director who emotionlessly slaughters every good known game with laughter and delight does it again with this movie. The original Alone in the dark was about a mansion that was up for grabs in the woods and had 2 guests that were to visit, the first was detective edward Carnby, who was to look for reasons what happened to the original owner, if it was murder or suicide, and Aline or Alice was related to the owner. So once you get inside and scope the attic, the house traps you in and thus youre fucked and have to find out how to leave the house and the curse it has placed on you....
NOPE
the movie is about a detective of the supernatural who is out to find out what these artifacts do, and open an underworld full of shadow creatures that kill off everyone, and end the world...
You'd have more fun watching, your pet dog/cat/bird/whatever take a shit...
Uwe Boll, the dreaded director who emotionlessly slaughters every good known game with laughter and delight does it again with this movie. The original Alone in the dark was about a mansion that was up for grabs in the woods and had 2 guests that were to visit, the first was detective edward Carnby, who was to look for reasons what happened to the original owner, if it was murder or suicide, and Aline or Alice was related to the owner. So once you get inside and scope the attic, the house traps you in and thus youre fucked and have to find out how to leave the house and the curse it has placed on you....
NOPE
the movie is about a detective of the supernatural who is out to find out what these artifacts do, and open an underworld full of shadow creatures that kill off everyone, and end the world...
You'd have more fun watching, your pet dog/cat/bird/whatever take a shit...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 20, 2005, 12:23:20 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 20, 2005, 12:23:20 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockWendigoAvoid at all costs.
I agree with this 100%. There's rarely a movie that comes along and makes me think I wasted my time and/or money, but this was one of them. I was looking for a new horror movie and saw this one for $7. A very wasted $7 that I could have bought thumb tacks to decorate my face with.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on October 20, 2005, 07:44:44 PM
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on October 20, 2005, 07:44:44 PM
Has anyone seen Doom yet?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 12:00:44 AM
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 12:00:44 AM
Dreamer
7/10 - It was pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of the cheesy Disney movies, though, so that may have hampered my opinion a bit. Great acting across the board, which brought it a lot farther in my eyes. The story was of a traditional breed (especially for Disney) so that took off a few points. But yeah, overall pretty good.
7/10 - It was pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of the cheesy Disney movies, though, so that may have hampered my opinion a bit. Great acting across the board, which brought it a lot farther in my eyes. The story was of a traditional breed (especially for Disney) so that took off a few points. But yeah, overall pretty good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 22, 2005, 01:31:25 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 22, 2005, 01:31:25 AM
Ed Wood: 8/10
This is a black and white Tim Burton movie which revolves around the unsuccessful career of Ed Wood (Johnny Depp). Ed makes "B" sci-fi movies, and he always has trouble with funding. However, oppourtunities spring up when he meets Dracula star Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau), who is depressed and down on his luck. He is able to get funding from a cheap production company with the star and by telling the manager a secret he's been hiding for his whole life. Meanwhile, this secret causes fued between Ed and his girlfriend (Sarah Jessica Parker). Overall, it was a unique story with great acting from Depp and Landau.
This is a black and white Tim Burton movie which revolves around the unsuccessful career of Ed Wood (Johnny Depp). Ed makes "B" sci-fi movies, and he always has trouble with funding. However, oppourtunities spring up when he meets Dracula star Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau), who is depressed and down on his luck. He is able to get funding from a cheap production company with the star and by telling the manager a secret he's been hiding for his whole life. Meanwhile, this secret causes fued between Ed and his girlfriend (Sarah Jessica Parker). Overall, it was a unique story with great acting from Depp and Landau.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 07:02:05 AM
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 07:02:05 AM
Mean Creek - 4/5
Great acting, realistic/nostalgic/clever writing, nice cinematography! Quality film from a new director!
Batman Begins 4/5
Another great film! Much more logical and serious than the other batman flicks. Very cool direction, with some amazing visuals. For those of you that have seen it, I love the part where Batman confronts Scarecrow and Scarecrow starts tripping. Really cool scene.
What was I saying again? Oh yeah. Really clever take on the original flicks. I love all the little details, how everything ties up and makes sense. I also love the joker tie-in at the end.
Great casting for Batman, too. He's really good. And Liam Neeson does his "qui gon jin" role pretty well. Superb!
Great acting, realistic/nostalgic/clever writing, nice cinematography! Quality film from a new director!
Batman Begins 4/5
Another great film! Much more logical and serious than the other batman flicks. Very cool direction, with some amazing visuals. For those of you that have seen it, I love the part where Batman confronts Scarecrow and Scarecrow starts tripping. Really cool scene.
What was I saying again? Oh yeah. Really clever take on the original flicks. I love all the little details, how everything ties up and makes sense. I also love the joker tie-in at the end.
Great casting for Batman, too. He's really good. And Liam Neeson does his "qui gon jin" role pretty well. Superb!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Snapple on October 22, 2005, 01:03:55 PM
Post by: Snapple on October 22, 2005, 01:03:55 PM
Doom 4/5
I'd easily say that its the best video game movie out there. Though its not saying much, Mortal Kombat did kick ass and Doom beats Mortal Kombat so it means its good enough to go on my DVD shelf.
I'd easily say that its the best video game movie out there. Though its not saying much, Mortal Kombat did kick ass and Doom beats Mortal Kombat so it means its good enough to go on my DVD shelf.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 01:07:32 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 01:07:32 PM
Quote from: LeekClockBatman Begins 4/5
Superb!
Indeed, I just watched it again last night on DVD. I looked all over for the two disc delux edition, which was $5 more, but with those Best Buy bucks from McDonald's I paid about the same price as the standard version. But I am curious as to what the point was taken off for in your review? I didn't see any negative feedback.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 01:09:49 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 01:09:49 PM
I save a 5/5 for best movie of all time type movies. Maybe a 4.5 would have been fairer though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 01:14:42 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 01:14:42 PM
Quote from: LeekClockI save a 5/5 for best movie of all time type movies. Maybe a 4.5 would have been fairer though.
Ah, I understand. That's usually why I use a 10/10 scale. The higher the number, the more specific the review. Batman Begins would, like yours, have received a 9.5/10 on mine. I loved most of it, but there could have been a more memorable score, like the first two movies. Music adds a lot to the feeling of a film, especially in relation to super heroes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 01:16:37 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 01:16:37 PM
Now you mention it, the music didn't really blow me away! There's your half point sir. Take it and get outta here!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 01:18:54 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2005, 01:18:54 PM
Quote from: LeekClockNow you mention it, the music didn't really blow me away! There's your half point sir. Take it and get outta here!
Thank you, good day. I will see you in an hour for our afternoon tea.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 01:41:39 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 01:41:39 PM
Fight Club 4/5
Very Good, great acting all around and a good story. Although some of it is confusing.
Corpse Bride 2.5/5
Absolutely great animation, almost looks CG how smooth it is, but the story lets it down, I didn't really feel it.
Very Good, great acting all around and a good story. Although some of it is confusing.
Corpse Bride 2.5/5
Absolutely great animation, almost looks CG how smooth it is, but the story lets it down, I didn't really feel it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 01:47:09 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 01:47:09 PM
SPOLIER ALERT
Like, when meatloaf meets him and says he cant talk about fight club, even though tyler is the guy who says the rule, and tyler is him.
talk about confusing.
Like, when meatloaf meets him and says he cant talk about fight club, even though tyler is the guy who says the rule, and tyler is him.
talk about confusing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: camoclock is a great man on October 22, 2005, 02:04:49 PM
Post by: camoclock is a great man on October 22, 2005, 02:04:49 PM
another movie
Team America:World Police
i lol'd
11 out of 10 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Team America:World Police
i lol'd
11 out of 10 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 22, 2005, 03:47:19 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 22, 2005, 03:47:19 PM
Quote from: evilberryclockSPOLIER ALERT
Like, when meatloaf meets him and says he cant talk about fight club, even though tyler is the guy who says the rule, and tyler is him.
talk about confusing.
Fight Club is awesome. Watch it again, because it shouldn't be very confusing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 22, 2005, 04:20:30 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 22, 2005, 04:20:30 PM
Quote from: evilberryclockSPOLIER ALERT
Like, when meatloaf meets him and says he cant talk about fight club, even though tyler is the guy who says the rule, and tyler is him.
talk about confusing.
I might not be entirely right here since it's a while since I've seen the movie, but I think at that point in the movie, multiple Fight Clubs have started forming, and other guys besides Tyler have started leading these clubs under him. So, Bob (Meatloaf) has never actually seen Tyler at Fight Club (he thinks Tyler's almost a mythical figure).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 05:25:22 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 05:25:22 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockI might not be entirely right here since it's a while since I've seen the movie, but I think at that point in the movie, multiple Fight Clubs have started forming, and other guys besides Tyler have started leading these clubs under him. So, Bob (Meatloaf) has never actually seen Tyler at Fight Club (he thinks Tyler's almost a mythical figure).
But Bob says that he goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (I think) so it's the same club.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 06:27:31 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on October 22, 2005, 06:27:31 PM
American History X4/5
Very Good movie. Nice cast and an interesting plot.
Very Good movie. Nice cast and an interesting plot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 06:46:41 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2005, 06:46:41 PM
Quote from: LospermanThank you, good day. I will see you in an hour for our afternoon tea.
I just remembered what the other half point is for:
"I gotta get me one of those!". Shudder.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on October 22, 2005, 07:13:08 PM
Post by: Munglai on October 22, 2005, 07:13:08 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockOldboy: 10/10!
This is one of the best revenge stories ever told. Oh yeah, and it's a foreign film. It is about a man named Dae-su Oh who is kidnapped and held for fifteen years. He is never told why he was kidnapped while he was in captivity. When he was released, he took it upon himself to get revenge on whoever did this to him. In the process of finding out his who and where his kidnapper was, he finds out more about himself, and why he was kidnapped. The ending is shocking and sickening, and this film showcasing some of the finest acting ever. You MUST see this fim. It is very, very good. If you don't think a movie in subtitles can be good, you're terribly mistaken.
Whooo! It's like the comeback of film noir only in Korean and colour and with more fight scenes. Well shot films are the best thing ever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 26, 2005, 12:18:11 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 26, 2005, 12:18:11 AM
Downfall: 10/10
Best war movie ever?
Yes.
This movie is about the "downfall" of the Third Reich. The plot follows a woman who becomes secretery for Hitler. However, there are tons of sub-plots throughout the movie. Most of the movie takes place in just a few days in Hitler's underground bunker in Berlin, while the Russians are attacking the city. Throughout the movie, many characters reveal how they have been disloyal to Hitler, and he falls into deeper and deeper depression. Just a warning: this movie has more suicides than any other movie I've seen. From what I hear, it is very historically accurate. Also, the actor who plays Hitler does it extremely well. He is very dramatic and really knows how to portray the dictator.
Anyway, this is definently better than great war movies such as Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan, and Dr. Strangelove. You should really watch it. And oh yeah, the whole movie is in German, but you can use English subtitles.
Best war movie ever?
Yes.
This movie is about the "downfall" of the Third Reich. The plot follows a woman who becomes secretery for Hitler. However, there are tons of sub-plots throughout the movie. Most of the movie takes place in just a few days in Hitler's underground bunker in Berlin, while the Russians are attacking the city. Throughout the movie, many characters reveal how they have been disloyal to Hitler, and he falls into deeper and deeper depression. Just a warning: this movie has more suicides than any other movie I've seen. From what I hear, it is very historically accurate. Also, the actor who plays Hitler does it extremely well. He is very dramatic and really knows how to portray the dictator.
Anyway, this is definently better than great war movies such as Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan, and Dr. Strangelove. You should really watch it. And oh yeah, the whole movie is in German, but you can use English subtitles.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 26, 2005, 04:13:59 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 26, 2005, 04:13:59 PM
Howl's Moving Castle 3.5/5
I had 3 hours free between lectures today so I slunked off to the cinema and this film was showing. Certainly could have found worse ways to spend my time! It was great.
It's a stunningly beautiful japanese animation set in a world of sorcerers and witches and genial scarecrows.
As I said, the story is beautifully told, with a cunning mixture of 3d and 2d work (all made to look 2d... an ever-more-frequent technique used these days).
Being japanese, the characters are pretty wacky (a talking fire... an emo sorcerer... vegemite footsoldiers), and the plot is pretty tedious. It's rather original and charming though, well worth watching if you like a good animation.
I had 3 hours free between lectures today so I slunked off to the cinema and this film was showing. Certainly could have found worse ways to spend my time! It was great.
It's a stunningly beautiful japanese animation set in a world of sorcerers and witches and genial scarecrows.
As I said, the story is beautifully told, with a cunning mixture of 3d and 2d work (all made to look 2d... an ever-more-frequent technique used these days).
Being japanese, the characters are pretty wacky (a talking fire... an emo sorcerer... vegemite footsoldiers), and the plot is pretty tedious. It's rather original and charming though, well worth watching if you like a good animation.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 26, 2005, 04:15:58 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 26, 2005, 04:15:58 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockDownfall: 10/10
Best war movie ever?
Certainly one of them! Great film
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 27, 2005, 11:37:05 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 27, 2005, 11:37:05 PM
Blue Velvet: 9.5/10
To sum it up: a classic David Lynch thriller. Unlike Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive, this movie isn't extremely confusing. "Velvet" is about curious highschool student Jeffry (Kyle MacLachlan), who finds a human ear lying in the grass. He reports it to his neighbor detective. Jeffry is told that is not allowed to know the story behind the ear at the moment, but one day when the story is under wraps, he will tell Jeff. However, he later met with the detective's daughter Sandy (Laura Dern), who helps him find connections to the case. While most of the acting is sub-par, Dennis Hopper is incredible as the main villan. His acting really makes the movie a thriller. The story is great, too. It's not my favorite Lynch film, but it's still excellent.
To sum it up: a classic David Lynch thriller. Unlike Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive, this movie isn't extremely confusing. "Velvet" is about curious highschool student Jeffry (Kyle MacLachlan), who finds a human ear lying in the grass. He reports it to his neighbor detective. Jeffry is told that is not allowed to know the story behind the ear at the moment, but one day when the story is under wraps, he will tell Jeff. However, he later met with the detective's daughter Sandy (Laura Dern), who helps him find connections to the case. While most of the acting is sub-par, Dennis Hopper is incredible as the main villan. His acting really makes the movie a thriller. The story is great, too. It's not my favorite Lynch film, but it's still excellent.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Dr. Watson on October 28, 2005, 12:38:58 AM
Post by: Dr. Watson on October 28, 2005, 12:38:58 AM
Quote from: SnappleDoom 4/5
I'd easily say that its the best video game movie out there. Though its not saying much, Mortal Kombat did kick ass and Doom beats Mortal Kombat so it means its good enough to go on my DVD shelf.
Better than advent children and RE: apocalypse?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Solenoidclock on October 28, 2005, 01:14:07 AM
Post by: Solenoidclock on October 28, 2005, 01:14:07 AM
Sin city - five
De-lovely - zero
Hitchhiker's guide - three
The wall - five
Kim possible- A Sitch in time "in chinese" - two
The leprachaun 4 - two
the demented cartoon movie - one
De-lovely - zero
Hitchhiker's guide - three
The wall - five
Kim possible- A Sitch in time "in chinese" - two
The leprachaun 4 - two
the demented cartoon movie - one
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Masquatto on October 29, 2005, 12:33:20 AM
Post by: Masquatto on October 29, 2005, 12:33:20 AM
Well, today my friends and I rented a movie, and then saw its sequel on openning night.
Saw - 10/10
Really exciting to watch. Had a great ending, and the overall story was very well though-out.
Saw 2 - 10/10
Equally as exciting and awesome.
Watch them both.
Saw - 10/10
Really exciting to watch. Had a great ending, and the overall story was very well though-out.
Saw 2 - 10/10
Equally as exciting and awesome.
Watch them both.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 29, 2005, 01:53:07 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 29, 2005, 01:53:07 AM
(spoilers okay)
Saw 2 - 4/5 All of Lion's Gate Films' movies I've seen (that would be this and Cry Wolf) end with the bad guy revealing he or she's been making puns the entire movie. Cry Wolf must have subconciously put that idea in my head, (that and Jigsaw's stupid "in front of your eyes" wording,) because we spent the whole movie looking for those rediculous puns. "Your son is in a safe place," indeed. The shock ending was suprising, but not entirely fulfilling, as it felt a little too M. Night Shyamalan in nature. The psychotic motherfucker that cut the back of his head was technically playing the game better than anyone else was, even though it didn't seem like it. He had the survival shit down.
Weather Man - 5/5 We made perhaps the luckiest theater hopping choice ever and ended up watching this movie about people throwing things on Nicholous Cage. Rarely do I find "This man's life sucks. Watch it continue to suck." plots to be particularly engaging, but this story had me hook line and sinker. I even got to liking the little fat girl after a while. Michael Cain has the magic ability to make you feel uncomfortable just by talking. This movie is almost worth it just for that.
Saw 2 - 4/5 All of Lion's Gate Films' movies I've seen (that would be this and Cry Wolf) end with the bad guy revealing he or she's been making puns the entire movie. Cry Wolf must have subconciously put that idea in my head, (that and Jigsaw's stupid "in front of your eyes" wording,) because we spent the whole movie looking for those rediculous puns. "Your son is in a safe place," indeed. The shock ending was suprising, but not entirely fulfilling, as it felt a little too M. Night Shyamalan in nature. The psychotic motherfucker that cut the back of his head was technically playing the game better than anyone else was, even though it didn't seem like it. He had the survival shit down.
Weather Man - 5/5 We made perhaps the luckiest theater hopping choice ever and ended up watching this movie about people throwing things on Nicholous Cage. Rarely do I find "This man's life sucks. Watch it continue to suck." plots to be particularly engaging, but this story had me hook line and sinker. I even got to liking the little fat girl after a while. Michael Cain has the magic ability to make you feel uncomfortable just by talking. This movie is almost worth it just for that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Masquatto on October 29, 2005, 11:54:22 AM
Post by: Masquatto on October 29, 2005, 11:54:22 AM
I've never seen Cry Wolf... :0
I thought the whole ending moments tied it together nicely, from the recorded video feed to the father getting captured.
Perhaps working with others is considered a survival skill.
I thought the whole ending moments tied it together nicely, from the recorded video feed to the father getting captured.
Perhaps working with others is considered a survival skill.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 30, 2005, 10:09:22 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 30, 2005, 10:09:22 PM
The Legend of Zorro
4.5/10 - I wasn't the biggest fan of the first movie, but this one was actually worse. The plot and dramatic events were, for the most part, fine. It was the action and comedy that ruined this movie. Choreographed action and fighting scenes are ok with me. Ridiculously over-the-top action and fighting scenes that strain to be as creative and animated as possible are not. I know that most movies are not realistic, and I know that Zorro is a fictional character, but come on. The comedy, likewise, seems forced in many areas, and I got the feeling this was done to acheive a more family-friendly film. The central theme of family might have given it away too, but they hammered at that point all too well. They could just as well made this into a cartoon.
In all, it was alright. I laughed a couple of times. Catherine Zeta-Jones was hot a couple of times. And I even thought that was pretty cool a couple of times. But the cheesy action, predictable comedy, and that annoying son took too much away from it for me to like it.
4.5/10 - I wasn't the biggest fan of the first movie, but this one was actually worse. The plot and dramatic events were, for the most part, fine. It was the action and comedy that ruined this movie. Choreographed action and fighting scenes are ok with me. Ridiculously over-the-top action and fighting scenes that strain to be as creative and animated as possible are not. I know that most movies are not realistic, and I know that Zorro is a fictional character, but come on. The comedy, likewise, seems forced in many areas, and I got the feeling this was done to acheive a more family-friendly film. The central theme of family might have given it away too, but they hammered at that point all too well. They could just as well made this into a cartoon.
In all, it was alright. I laughed a couple of times. Catherine Zeta-Jones was hot a couple of times. And I even thought that was pretty cool a couple of times. But the cheesy action, predictable comedy, and that annoying son took too much away from it for me to like it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BoulderClock on October 30, 2005, 10:22:57 PM
Post by: BoulderClock on October 30, 2005, 10:22:57 PM
Big Fish 10/10
This movie is so great. It touches you in places you never knew you had. You know what? Im not even gonnna tell you what its a bout because i want you all to see this movie for yourselves.
This movie is so great. It touches you in places you never knew you had. You know what? Im not even gonnna tell you what its a bout because i want you all to see this movie for yourselves.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 30, 2005, 10:26:03 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 30, 2005, 10:26:03 PM
Quote from: BoulderClockBig Fish 10/10
This movie is so great. It touches you in places you never knew you had. You know what? Im not even gonnna tell you what its a bout because i want you all to see this movie for yourselves.
My turn
Big Fish 2/5
Ewan McGreggor bores me.
The 2 is for the Buscemi action.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 31, 2005, 12:20:25 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 31, 2005, 12:20:25 AM
Quote from: LeekClockMy turn
Big Fish 2/5
Ewan McGreggor bores me.
The 2 is for the Buscemi action.
Big Fish was great, and deserves a 10/10. I don't know what you're talking about.
Anyway,
Minority Report: 9/10
Taxi Driver: 7/10
If I feel like late it I'll ellaborate on why.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 31, 2005, 08:39:05 AM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 31, 2005, 08:39:05 AM
Quote from: LeekClockMy turn
Big Fish 2/5
Ewan McGreggor bores me.
The 2 is for the Buscemi action.
I liked it :(
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 31, 2005, 11:26:59 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 31, 2005, 11:26:59 AM
Sin City
I missed it in theaters, and it was finally available at the video rental. Aw, mang. I can't remember ever seeing a movie that so strongly defies typical Hollywood compromising with what producers deem the audience demands. Fantastic.
I missed it in theaters, and it was finally available at the video rental. Aw, mang. I can't remember ever seeing a movie that so strongly defies typical Hollywood compromising with what producers deem the audience demands. Fantastic.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on October 31, 2005, 02:50:32 PM
Post by: Munglai on October 31, 2005, 02:50:32 PM
Quote from: LeekClockMy turn
Big Fish 2/5
Ewan McGreggor bores me.
The 2 is for the Buscemi action.
But it's not about Ewan McGreggor :x:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 01, 2005, 04:58:45 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 01, 2005, 04:58:45 PM
Batman Begins
I was waiting for this and Sin City to hit the video store, and here it finally was. Very good, like Leek and Losper said. A great and refreshing realistic take on the Batman concept. Tim Burton's versions have their charm, but Batman Begins definitely sets us up for a new generation of excellent Batman movies, I think. The film also managed to tell a LOT in a short span of time, though the quick montages during the first quarter/third of the movie got me feeling a little hasty occasionally. And though I respect the realism, I would've liked to see Scarecrow in full costume... but I guess he's still out there, so it's possible.
Pretty much all the cast was great, but Michael Caine was very likeable especially.
I was waiting for this and Sin City to hit the video store, and here it finally was. Very good, like Leek and Losper said. A great and refreshing realistic take on the Batman concept. Tim Burton's versions have their charm, but Batman Begins definitely sets us up for a new generation of excellent Batman movies, I think. The film also managed to tell a LOT in a short span of time, though the quick montages during the first quarter/third of the movie got me feeling a little hasty occasionally. And though I respect the realism, I would've liked to see Scarecrow in full costume... but I guess he's still out there, so it's possible.
Pretty much all the cast was great, but Michael Caine was very likeable especially.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 02, 2005, 08:56:01 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 02, 2005, 08:56:01 PM
Broken Flowers - 3/5
Put it this way, if it wasn't Bill Murray, I would have scored it 1/5
Put it this way, if it wasn't Bill Murray, I would have scored it 1/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 02, 2005, 09:00:22 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 02, 2005, 09:00:22 PM
Lord of War
4/5
Nicholas Cage makes a comeback. Not what I expected, but I wasn't disappointed.
4/5
Nicholas Cage makes a comeback. Not what I expected, but I wasn't disappointed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 02, 2005, 09:10:35 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 02, 2005, 09:10:35 PM
The Hole 2/5
Bland, but Keira Knightly tit-shot...
Bland, but Keira Knightly tit-shot...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DurianClock on November 02, 2005, 09:21:54 PM
Post by: DurianClock on November 02, 2005, 09:21:54 PM
Saw II: 4.5/5
They sure do know how to make sequels.
They sure do know how to make sequels.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 05, 2005, 06:23:51 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 05, 2005, 06:23:51 PM
Saw 2: 9.5/10
What an excellent sequel! The movie was very tense, bloody, an horrifying. It really lived up to the first one, however, this movie reminded me more of Cube than Saw 1, in that there were more conflicts among the characters than with the killer. The deaths were very creative and horrific. However, you shouldn't watch this movie if you're squemish.
Anyway, the ending is very shocking. It had me stunned with my mouth open for a long time. Also, the editing in the end made it look like an Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Pi) film. The music score really complemented the whole movie.
Overall, it was great. Go see it now.
What an excellent sequel! The movie was very tense, bloody, an horrifying. It really lived up to the first one, however, this movie reminded me more of Cube than Saw 1, in that there were more conflicts among the characters than with the killer. The deaths were very creative and horrific. However, you shouldn't watch this movie if you're squemish.
Anyway, the ending is very shocking. It had me stunned with my mouth open for a long time. Also, the editing in the end made it look like an Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Pi) film. The music score really complemented the whole movie.
Overall, it was great. Go see it now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 06, 2005, 04:29:04 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 06, 2005, 04:29:04 AM
True Romance: 9.5/10
This movie was very good. The love story really touched me in a way most movies just don't. Also, it was written by Tarantino, so there was much of his signature dailouge. The only thing keeping it short of classic status is that it wasn't written and directed by Tarantino. However, it was very good. Don't watch it expected to see Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs, but it is definently worth seeing.
This movie was very good. The love story really touched me in a way most movies just don't. Also, it was written by Tarantino, so there was much of his signature dailouge. The only thing keeping it short of classic status is that it wasn't written and directed by Tarantino. However, it was very good. Don't watch it expected to see Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs, but it is definently worth seeing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WackyClock on November 06, 2005, 04:57:04 AM
Post by: WackyClock on November 06, 2005, 04:57:04 AM
Quote from: KefkaClockForrest Gump: 5/5
That's probably my favorite movie. Tom Hanks was brilliant! :D :fifen:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 08, 2005, 03:57:52 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 08, 2005, 03:57:52 AM
The Straight Story: 8/10
Heartwarming - not your typical Lynch. It may not seem feasible that David Lynch would create a rated G movie, but he did. The shock value was gone, however, the camera style was still pretty "Lynchy".
This was a pretty good tale, however the ending is a bit unsatisfying. Some parts are a bit slow and boring, but it's pretty decent. Rent The Straight Story if you have to watch a movie with children. It is good for all ages.
Heartwarming - not your typical Lynch. It may not seem feasible that David Lynch would create a rated G movie, but he did. The shock value was gone, however, the camera style was still pretty "Lynchy".
This was a pretty good tale, however the ending is a bit unsatisfying. Some parts are a bit slow and boring, but it's pretty decent. Rent The Straight Story if you have to watch a movie with children. It is good for all ages.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: KefkaClock on November 11, 2005, 05:01:58 AM
Post by: KefkaClock on November 11, 2005, 05:01:58 AM
Office Space
I recently Picked this one up from Hollywood Video, since it seems popular. I have to say that this movie was funny, and good to watch. It had a plot to it as well, work sucks rebell against it. It just was funny to watch, and had a grwat ending..
A :fifen: out of :fifen:
I recently Picked this one up from Hollywood Video, since it seems popular. I have to say that this movie was funny, and good to watch. It had a plot to it as well, work sucks rebell against it. It just was funny to watch, and had a grwat ending..
A :fifen: out of :fifen:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 11, 2005, 05:45:06 AM
Post by: LeekClock on November 11, 2005, 05:45:06 AM
The Brothers Grimm - 1.5/5
Pig swill.
Set in French-Occupied Germany, and all the characters speak with either a regional English accent or a poorly imitated French accent. Full of stereotypes and cheap jokes, the most of which are stolen from somewhere else.
The plot is a garbled mixture of old ideas and stories, forced together in an uninventive manner, relying on the Grimm name to justify it's miserable lack of coherance.
It's a kids film, shut up, leek?
Yeah maybe, but it still stinks. It's every shitty fantasy-movie cliche rolled into one steaming ball of unoriginality and tedium.
I could tell it was going to be crappy, and usually I wouldn't have gone to see it. I recommend you avoid it like the plague.
Pig swill.
Set in French-Occupied Germany, and all the characters speak with either a regional English accent or a poorly imitated French accent. Full of stereotypes and cheap jokes, the most of which are stolen from somewhere else.
The plot is a garbled mixture of old ideas and stories, forced together in an uninventive manner, relying on the Grimm name to justify it's miserable lack of coherance.
It's a kids film, shut up, leek?
Yeah maybe, but it still stinks. It's every shitty fantasy-movie cliche rolled into one steaming ball of unoriginality and tedium.
I could tell it was going to be crappy, and usually I wouldn't have gone to see it. I recommend you avoid it like the plague.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 14, 2005, 12:39:44 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 14, 2005, 12:39:44 AM
The 25th Hour: 10/10
Maybe this is a bit biased because Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors, but this movie was very good. It's about a drug dealer who gets caught and the moments that lead up to him going to prison for 7 years. Norton basicly re-examines his life with his best friends, and it shows the emotional hardship of what it's like to know you're going to go to hell for 7 years.
The "bathroom scene monolouge" was the greatest monolouge I can remember seeing in a movie. You should really see this movie. Norton shines, and the story is good, too.
Maybe this is a bit biased because Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors, but this movie was very good. It's about a drug dealer who gets caught and the moments that lead up to him going to prison for 7 years. Norton basicly re-examines his life with his best friends, and it shows the emotional hardship of what it's like to know you're going to go to hell for 7 years.
The "bathroom scene monolouge" was the greatest monolouge I can remember seeing in a movie. You should really see this movie. Norton shines, and the story is good, too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 14, 2005, 05:38:53 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 14, 2005, 05:38:53 AM
The Machinist - 3.5/5
Quite a weird movie, fantastic performance by Christian Bale here, and yet all the time I was mostly amazed by what he'd done to himself, the incredible weight loss. For the most part the movie was pretty good, I was just stuck with the idea that it didn't offer much new material. I've seen too many movies with the main character becoming acquainted with a bizarre person who turns out to only exist in their head. If not for that feeling I'd give it a 4/4.5. Great ending too, though.
Quite a weird movie, fantastic performance by Christian Bale here, and yet all the time I was mostly amazed by what he'd done to himself, the incredible weight loss. For the most part the movie was pretty good, I was just stuck with the idea that it didn't offer much new material. I've seen too many movies with the main character becoming acquainted with a bizarre person who turns out to only exist in their head. If not for that feeling I'd give it a 4/4.5. Great ending too, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 15, 2005, 01:27:44 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 15, 2005, 01:27:44 AM
Quote from: StrangeClockThe Machinist - 3.5/5
Quite a weird movie, fantastic performance by Christian Bale here, and yet all the time I was mostly amazed by what he'd done to himself, the incredible weight loss. For the most part the movie was pretty good, I was just stuck with the idea that it didn't offer much new material. I've seen too many movies with the main character becoming acquainted with a bizarre person who turns out to only exist in their head. If not for that feeling I'd give it a 4/4.5. Great ending too, though.
Yea, it's a decent movie, but the ending is too predictable. I'd give it a 7.5/10 or so.
Anyway,
Dogville: 9.5/10
Over 3 hours, but not once did I feel anxious for the movie to end. It really went by fast. It's about a woman (Nicole Kidman) who suddenly shows up at the small town of Dogville, and is taken in by Tom Edison (Paul Bettany, and this Edison has nothing to do with the inventor). The most noticable thing about the film is the setting. Every house is invisible, so you can see what people are doing inside them all at once. It is a highly original style, which is hard to understand at first if you're not told about it in advance.
Anyway, I highly recommend this. It really displays Nicole Kidman's talent, and the creativity of the director Lars Von Trier. When the movie is over, it will leave you thinking.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 16, 2005, 05:44:13 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 16, 2005, 05:44:13 PM
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 4/5 (+ brownie points for somewhat-animated intro)
Great, fun movie. Clever script (bordering on smartass/self-indulgent) with great comic acting. The plot gets a little tedious, but there's always something interesting/exciting/funny going on, so the plot ends up not being so important.
Some memorable and hilarious moments.
-1 point because the narration gets a bit overdone, and because the plot is a bit messy. Might have benefitted from some more music too, to season this meaty dish.
It gets brownie points for bringing back the good old ANIMATED TITLE SEQUENCE at the beginning. That was pretty snazzy.
Great, fun movie. Clever script (bordering on smartass/self-indulgent) with great comic acting. The plot gets a little tedious, but there's always something interesting/exciting/funny going on, so the plot ends up not being so important.
Some memorable and hilarious moments.
-1 point because the narration gets a bit overdone, and because the plot is a bit messy. Might have benefitted from some more music too, to season this meaty dish.
It gets brownie points for bringing back the good old ANIMATED TITLE SEQUENCE at the beginning. That was pretty snazzy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 18, 2005, 04:59:50 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 18, 2005, 04:59:50 PM
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - 2/5
...Nah.
It gets two points for managing to be quirky and dull simultaneously.
...Nah.
It gets two points for managing to be quirky and dull simultaneously.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 18, 2005, 11:13:05 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 18, 2005, 11:13:05 PM
Dawn of the Dead (2004): 3/10
Boring, not scary, just plain senseless violence. Perhaps I give it such a low rating because I was drifting in and out of sleep while watching it, but I doubt I'd like it anyway.
Insomnia: 7/10
Not bad... not much to say about this movie, but it's worth a watch if you can't think of any other movie to rent.
Boring, not scary, just plain senseless violence. Perhaps I give it such a low rating because I was drifting in and out of sleep while watching it, but I doubt I'd like it anyway.
Insomnia: 7/10
Not bad... not much to say about this movie, but it's worth a watch if you can't think of any other movie to rent.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 19, 2005, 09:02:02 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 19, 2005, 09:02:02 PM
Sin City - 4/5
Finally got around to seeing it. The only characters I particularly liked were Hartigan, and Marv - Hartigan being the only character who i felt any sort of empathy for. The others read their lines a bit stiffly for the most part. Marv's character had great energy and delivery though. The girls were a bit weak in their delivery, even the hardass oldtown girls.
The visuals blew me away. I loved every aspect of the cinematography.
The plot could have been a bit tighter. Pretty solid film though, i enjoyed it.
Finally got around to seeing it. The only characters I particularly liked were Hartigan, and Marv - Hartigan being the only character who i felt any sort of empathy for. The others read their lines a bit stiffly for the most part. Marv's character had great energy and delivery though. The girls were a bit weak in their delivery, even the hardass oldtown girls.
The visuals blew me away. I loved every aspect of the cinematography.
The plot could have been a bit tighter. Pretty solid film though, i enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 20, 2005, 05:02:18 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 20, 2005, 05:02:18 PM
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 8/10
Pretty good. It was about as good as the 3rd one. I would've rated 10/10, but there's still no sex scenes with Hermione.
Pretty good. It was about as good as the 3rd one. I would've rated 10/10, but there's still no sex scenes with Hermione.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 20, 2005, 05:11:02 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 20, 2005, 05:11:02 PM
Harry Potter GoF - 3.5/5
I agree with chocolate chip, but if you want a needlessly long and dorky review, here she is:
Best film of the four so far. They get better and better (although, like with the books, i predict the next one will be lacklustre).
Mike Newell's direction was a force much appreciated by those of us who like to see FILMS when we go to see a film, and not visualised books. Steve Kloves excelled this time around, with the script. The scripts are becoming more and more structured, which I like. We're getting to the stage now, where he's interlocking each scene with another, and making every minute of screentime count - as opposed to before when i felt the films were ambling along vapidly, struggling to keep up with the book and trying, all the while, to keep all the snotty little fans happy. This time around, they've made a film that's pretty solid in its own right.
The acting has improved in the youngsters, probably thanks to Mike Newell's "start from scratch" approach to their acting. He set up acting workshops for them, which was a good move. Although Radcliffe's performance is still pretty wooden and monotone, the other two leads have perfected their characters rather well I think. It's a shame that Harry's character is the one so poorly conveyed, when he is the centre of the entire saga. Oh well, at least there was so much going on this time, that the focus wasn't always completely on him.
On the whole, I was quite impressed with the film, and I think it's the most solid, emotional, dark and exciting of all four so far. The visuals were great - the graveyard was very powerful. Newell shows great craft with the way he sets up the shots, and composes the scene.
I agree with chocolate chip, but if you want a needlessly long and dorky review, here she is:
Best film of the four so far. They get better and better (although, like with the books, i predict the next one will be lacklustre).
Mike Newell's direction was a force much appreciated by those of us who like to see FILMS when we go to see a film, and not visualised books. Steve Kloves excelled this time around, with the script. The scripts are becoming more and more structured, which I like. We're getting to the stage now, where he's interlocking each scene with another, and making every minute of screentime count - as opposed to before when i felt the films were ambling along vapidly, struggling to keep up with the book and trying, all the while, to keep all the snotty little fans happy. This time around, they've made a film that's pretty solid in its own right.
The acting has improved in the youngsters, probably thanks to Mike Newell's "start from scratch" approach to their acting. He set up acting workshops for them, which was a good move. Although Radcliffe's performance is still pretty wooden and monotone, the other two leads have perfected their characters rather well I think. It's a shame that Harry's character is the one so poorly conveyed, when he is the centre of the entire saga. Oh well, at least there was so much going on this time, that the focus wasn't always completely on him.
On the whole, I was quite impressed with the film, and I think it's the most solid, emotional, dark and exciting of all four so far. The visuals were great - the graveyard was very powerful. Newell shows great craft with the way he sets up the shots, and composes the scene.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on November 21, 2005, 02:13:59 PM
Post by: GreyClock on November 21, 2005, 02:13:59 PM
Quote from: CorpseGrinderClockHi
Why would you need your own thread.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 21, 2005, 10:59:06 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 21, 2005, 10:59:06 PM
Quote from: CorpseGrinderClockJason Issacs, the actor who plays Lucious Malfoy, would have been far better suited to play Voldemort.
They should've had Christopher Walkin, Joe Pesci,or Dennis Hopper... imagine that!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on November 22, 2005, 04:49:24 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on November 22, 2005, 04:49:24 AM
I personally love Ralph Fiennes, and thought he did an excellent job. However, they absolutely raped the books in this one, so it was hard for me to enjoy it. They cut out more than several highly important parts of the book, and added that I'm a edgy teen tongue flick foreshadowing, basically beating the audience over the head with it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 22, 2005, 12:14:41 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 22, 2005, 12:14:41 PM
Quote from: TurtleSoupFear and Loathing in Las Vegas: 10/10
We can't stop here this is bat country.
As your attorny I advise you to.....
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 22, 2005, 02:48:00 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 22, 2005, 02:48:00 PM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
I wouldn't want to compare it to the Gene Wilder version. It's just fun to see the story visualized with a complete new take. Tim Burton's pretty good at making a "fair" kids movie, in that he doesn't give kid characters the breaks most other moviemakers feel they need to so as to not upset anyone. Though, I don't think that was something missing from the old version. I feel that Johnny Depp's funny awkward performance might've been more entertaining to the older audience than the kids, too. Well, there's much I could say about it but I'd just be holding it against the old version or the book. A fun, sweet, dare I say cheeky movie. Tee hee.
I wouldn't want to compare it to the Gene Wilder version. It's just fun to see the story visualized with a complete new take. Tim Burton's pretty good at making a "fair" kids movie, in that he doesn't give kid characters the breaks most other moviemakers feel they need to so as to not upset anyone. Though, I don't think that was something missing from the old version. I feel that Johnny Depp's funny awkward performance might've been more entertaining to the older audience than the kids, too. Well, there's much I could say about it but I'd just be holding it against the old version or the book. A fun, sweet, dare I say cheeky movie. Tee hee.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 23, 2005, 08:53:03 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 23, 2005, 08:53:03 AM
War of the Worlds
Wow, a lot better than I expected. I wish I'd gone to see it in the theatre, I'm a sucker for end-of-the-world type disaster movies. I appreciated that Tom Cruise's character wasn't too likeable for most of the movie, and SPOILER I thought it was pretty ballsy to put in the scene where he, assumably, kills crazy Tim Robbins, off screen as it may be.
There were several moments that made me cringe a little, like SPOILER the son going "I have to see, I have to see" while stuff was blowing up just over the hill (dude, you don't even have a gun! What's your master plan?), him just happening to appear at the end of the movie (yeah, saw it coming, but they could've made at least some effort to make it plausible), the little girl's character being changed every two seconds (after everything she suddenly finds the energy to scream just because a tripod gets shot at the end of the movie), and of course, all the times when Tom Cruise conveniently doesn't get blasted when everybody around him does. The ending was a little weak and unspectacular too.
Wow, a lot better than I expected. I wish I'd gone to see it in the theatre, I'm a sucker for end-of-the-world type disaster movies. I appreciated that Tom Cruise's character wasn't too likeable for most of the movie, and SPOILER I thought it was pretty ballsy to put in the scene where he, assumably, kills crazy Tim Robbins, off screen as it may be.
There were several moments that made me cringe a little, like SPOILER the son going "I have to see, I have to see" while stuff was blowing up just over the hill (dude, you don't even have a gun! What's your master plan?), him just happening to appear at the end of the movie (yeah, saw it coming, but they could've made at least some effort to make it plausible), the little girl's character being changed every two seconds (after everything she suddenly finds the energy to scream just because a tripod gets shot at the end of the movie), and of course, all the times when Tom Cruise conveniently doesn't get blasted when everybody around him does. The ending was a little weak and unspectacular too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 23, 2005, 07:43:56 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 23, 2005, 07:43:56 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockWar of the Worlds
I agree, Strange. It started out awesomely, and then fell flat on its face.
The trailer was really good, too. But the narration is taken pretty much straight from the book, iirc.
Spoylerrrr!!!11
I felt totally SCREWED OVER to find out that that stupid kid was still alive. Like.. oh my god, you're willing to sacrifice the film's integrity and edge, just to get a happy ending? Screw you, hollywood. The ending was totally weak - not just about the kid.
The opening scenes and the invasion scenes were great on the big screen though, with full surround sound and such. Shame it fell apart.
Factotum - 2/5
You're watching it, waiting for something to happen in the plot that will justify its length... But it never comes.
If this were a short film, say 30 minutes, it would have been really great. 4/5 maybe
Something I found odd about the film was that the editor, director, and most of the film crew were norwegians, and the film was made in association with various norwegian film organisations... but it's set in america and stars matt dillon (who was pretty good in it).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 23, 2005, 09:56:55 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 23, 2005, 09:56:55 PM
I didn't really like War of the Worlds... I thought the visuals were extremely unconvincing and cheesy. It looked like Half-Life 2, but not as fun. Also, the ending was just terrible. Not as bad as the Matrix Revolutions, per say, but still bad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 24, 2005, 05:41:21 AM
Post by: LeekClock on November 24, 2005, 05:41:21 AM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockIt looked like Half-Life 2
Ajaja, i had just been playing HL2 at the time before I saw it..
OMGwtfstriders? Run Freeman!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 24, 2005, 02:43:04 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 24, 2005, 02:43:04 PM
It's technically not a movie, but I watched it in one sitting, so:
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Were the animators related to Yoink? Most of the characters had a serious giraffe complex. I felt like I was watching a far less detailed Aeon Flux. I don't really like this curvy/pointy style of art & animation either, nor the strong cliché anime influences (such as excessive posturing, hyperactive movements, and some genuine DBZ moments like Mace Windu AJAJAJAJA punching droids and Anakin looking like a damn saiyan while sacrificing his robot hand to destroy the reactor that was turning the wolf people into lard beavers). The exaggerated, flashy action left me a little numb. I'm definitely not part of its target audience.
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Were the animators related to Yoink? Most of the characters had a serious giraffe complex. I felt like I was watching a far less detailed Aeon Flux. I don't really like this curvy/pointy style of art & animation either, nor the strong cliché anime influences (such as excessive posturing, hyperactive movements, and some genuine DBZ moments like Mace Windu AJAJAJAJA punching droids and Anakin looking like a damn saiyan while sacrificing his robot hand to destroy the reactor that was turning the wolf people into lard beavers). The exaggerated, flashy action left me a little numb. I'm definitely not part of its target audience.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 26, 2005, 07:02:29 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on November 26, 2005, 07:02:29 AM
The Corporation: 10/10
This is the best documentry I have ever seen (even better than Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11). Before seeing this I never really thought how imperialistic and tyrannical most corporations are, but now I realize how much control they really have over the world. The documentry is in three parts. The first part explains how a corporation is considered to be a person by the government, and that every characteristic of a corporation is that of a psycho. Other parts talk about how they target children in advertizing, exploit 3rd world countries, and biological damage. However, it also shows how many people have taken a stand - and won against corporations, to show it is possible. Talking about the movie doesn't really do justice to it, so do yourself a favor and go watch this movie by however means you can possibly find it. It's a very informative, tragic, and powerful film.
This is the best documentry I have ever seen (even better than Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11). Before seeing this I never really thought how imperialistic and tyrannical most corporations are, but now I realize how much control they really have over the world. The documentry is in three parts. The first part explains how a corporation is considered to be a person by the government, and that every characteristic of a corporation is that of a psycho. Other parts talk about how they target children in advertizing, exploit 3rd world countries, and biological damage. However, it also shows how many people have taken a stand - and won against corporations, to show it is possible. Talking about the movie doesn't really do justice to it, so do yourself a favor and go watch this movie by however means you can possibly find it. It's a very informative, tragic, and powerful film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PearClock on December 02, 2005, 05:08:33 PM
Post by: PearClock on December 02, 2005, 05:08:33 PM
Zebraman
Awesome parody on superhero movies , haha ^^ Its about this loser teacher , his wife is cheating on him , his daughter is heading for prostitution and his students dont respect him at all . He watched a superhero show called Zebraman when he was a kid and hes a big fan of that even though the show got cancelled due to too few people watching it . So one day when hes cosplaying as Zebraman he discovers he has Zebraman powers ^^
Alot of wild adventures follow , and in the end the new Zebraman faces the alien of aliens in an attempt to save the world .
Great movie , with corny powerranger-like special effects ^^
Best part has to be when cute little Kazuki * Zebramans son* goes " come on , fly , dammit" mwaha ^^
Zebraman and Zebranurse ( ZEBURANAAAAAAASU)
(http://www.dvdalliance.net/DVD-images/DVD-festivals/deauvilleasie/miike/zebraman.jpg)
Awesome parody on superhero movies , haha ^^ Its about this loser teacher , his wife is cheating on him , his daughter is heading for prostitution and his students dont respect him at all . He watched a superhero show called Zebraman when he was a kid and hes a big fan of that even though the show got cancelled due to too few people watching it . So one day when hes cosplaying as Zebraman he discovers he has Zebraman powers ^^
Alot of wild adventures follow , and in the end the new Zebraman faces the alien of aliens in an attempt to save the world .
Great movie , with corny powerranger-like special effects ^^
Best part has to be when cute little Kazuki * Zebramans son* goes " come on , fly , dammit" mwaha ^^
Zebraman and Zebranurse ( ZEBURANAAAAAAASU)
(http://www.dvdalliance.net/DVD-images/DVD-festivals/deauvilleasie/miike/zebraman.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 02, 2005, 06:57:17 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 02, 2005, 06:57:17 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockIt's technically not a movie, but I watched it in one sitting, so:
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Were the animators related to Yoink? Most of the characters had a serious giraffe complex. I felt like I was watching a far less detailed Aeon Flux. I don't really like this curvy/pointy style of art & animation either, nor the strong cliché anime influences (such as excessive posturing, hyperactive movements, and some genuine DBZ moments like Mace Windu AJAJAJAJA punching droids and Anakin looking like a damn saiyan while sacrificing his robot hand to destroy the reactor that was turning the wolf people into lard beavers). The exaggerated, flashy action left me a little numb. I'm definitely not part of its target audience.
I really like big pointy exaggerated postures and poses and stuff, but the action was a bit more Dragonballish than normal Star Wars action which is more lasery samuraiish. Samuel L. Jackson looked funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: m. marbles on December 03, 2005, 02:51:08 AM
Post by: m. marbles on December 03, 2005, 02:51:08 AM
Pulp Fiction 8/10
Which wallet is it? The one that says bad motherfucker.
Fear and Loathing 20/10
No comment required, none at all.
Battle Royale 7/10
Killing, Chinks, Killing Chinks
Requiem For a Dream 9/10
Cripplingly sad :(
Suck me off
Which wallet is it? The one that says bad motherfucker.
Fear and Loathing 20/10
No comment required, none at all.
Battle Royale 7/10
Killing, Chinks, Killing Chinks
Requiem For a Dream 9/10
Cripplingly sad :(
Suck me off
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on December 03, 2005, 04:09:54 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on December 03, 2005, 04:09:54 AM
Quote from: BluebeetClockPulp Fiction 8/10
That's an awefully low rating for the best movie ever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 03, 2005, 10:36:58 AM
Post by: LeekClock on December 03, 2005, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: BluebeetClockFear and Loathing 20/10
No comment required, none at all.
Overrated; i'd give it a 7.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on December 04, 2005, 11:32:09 AM
Post by: ChickenClock on December 04, 2005, 11:32:09 AM
Der Untergang 10/10
I've seen this one a long time ago but wanted to share my opinion about it. Though I was expecting some more action, it's stil an amazing movie. It greatly visualizes the madness and insanity of the nazis those last few days of the third reich.
The actors are almost authentic to the characters they played. Also I advise to you that you'd watch the original German version, and not the dubbed English version.
I've seen this one a long time ago but wanted to share my opinion about it. Though I was expecting some more action, it's stil an amazing movie. It greatly visualizes the madness and insanity of the nazis those last few days of the third reich.
The actors are almost authentic to the characters they played. Also I advise to you that you'd watch the original German version, and not the dubbed English version.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 04, 2005, 11:51:09 AM
Post by: Munglai on December 04, 2005, 11:51:09 AM
Quote from: BluebeetClockBattle Royale 7/10
Killing, Chinks, Killing Chinks
They're japs you stupid fucking coon.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MapClock on December 04, 2005, 02:08:23 PM
Post by: MapClock on December 04, 2005, 02:08:23 PM
Unbreakable
0/5
This was the most boring movie I have ever wasted my time watching. It had several minutes of any interest, but other than that it was all slow paced and boring.
0/5
This was the most boring movie I have ever wasted my time watching. It had several minutes of any interest, but other than that it was all slow paced and boring.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 04, 2005, 03:20:11 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 04, 2005, 03:20:11 PM
Quote from: MenglaiThey're japs you stupid fucking coon.
I thought chink was a term for all Asians.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 04, 2005, 03:21:48 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 04, 2005, 03:21:48 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClockI thought chink was a term for all Asians.
No a chink is a chinese person. Asian people are fish.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GuillotineClock on December 04, 2005, 03:25:06 PM
Post by: GuillotineClock on December 04, 2005, 03:25:06 PM
Zathura 7/10 it was somewhat good. i wouldnt say great though
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Craisin on December 04, 2005, 07:25:55 PM
Post by: Craisin on December 04, 2005, 07:25:55 PM
Harry Potter 4 : 10/10
This movie was the shit. I can't compare it to the books since I've never read them. However this movie makes me ALMSOT want to go read the next book instead of waiting for it to come to theatres.
Also; even though she is jailbait Hermione is FAP fodder. Believe that.
This movie was the shit. I can't compare it to the books since I've never read them. However this movie makes me ALMSOT want to go read the next book instead of waiting for it to come to theatres.
Also; even though she is jailbait Hermione is FAP fodder. Believe that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 05, 2005, 06:01:04 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 05, 2005, 06:01:04 PM
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
3.5/5
The movie was mildly depressing and hard to relate to at times (I'm sure others would disagree), but overall somewhat good. The acting was probably the highest point in the movie. Johnny Depp's performance as Gilbert was great, in particular. The plot is a bit weak, but just enough to keep me interested. Overall, not too bad of a film, I'd recommend seeing it.
3.5/5
The movie was mildly depressing and hard to relate to at times (I'm sure others would disagree), but overall somewhat good. The acting was probably the highest point in the movie. Johnny Depp's performance as Gilbert was great, in particular. The plot is a bit weak, but just enough to keep me interested. Overall, not too bad of a film, I'd recommend seeing it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: g0nz0 on December 21, 2005, 02:36:46 AM
Post by: g0nz0 on December 21, 2005, 02:36:46 AM
GAY PENGUINS MARCHING
0/5
SUPER GAY AND BORRING, MORGAN FREEMAN SHOULD STOP NARRARATING FILMS
0/5
SUPER GAY AND BORRING, MORGAN FREEMAN SHOULD STOP NARRARATING FILMS
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 21, 2005, 09:15:37 AM
Post by: LeekClock on December 21, 2005, 09:15:37 AM
king kong - 3.5/5
Fantastic adventure movie, but i wasn't completely satisfied by it. Didn't quite hit the spot. Jack Black was actually very good for his role though, and there are some great visuals.
Fantastic adventure movie, but i wasn't completely satisfied by it. Didn't quite hit the spot. Jack Black was actually very good for his role though, and there are some great visuals.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on December 22, 2005, 12:55:02 AM
Post by: Arctic on December 22, 2005, 12:55:02 AM
Quote from: AssholeUnbreakable
0/5
This was the most boring movie I have ever wasted my time watching. It had several minutes of any interest, but other than that it was all slow paced and boring.
Seriously, go kill yourself. I would enjoy that very much.
I just saw Chronicles of Narnia tonight and I'd say overall I really liked the film. I had problems with the story and feeling as though they rushed it to fit it all in. It seemed like a slow paced discovery of the wardrobe and the world and the next minute they're in battle. I wish I could kick that little girl in the face. Worst actor of the year award.
I would also love to bring up Ocean's Twelve because I feel it's highly underappreciated. I didn't get to see it in the theatre's because I predicted it to be a flop and everyone who went and saw it told me it was crap. I saw it on DVD and the cinematography made me jizz my pants. So Wes Anderson-ish. The story wasn't as bad as everyone made it out as. I mean the fact they used Julia Roberts as herself was pretty gay, but I didn't think it was that bad of a film.
Now if anyone can tell me if they've found a way to see thumbsucker or not and if it was any good I'd love you.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on December 22, 2005, 01:29:56 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on December 22, 2005, 01:29:56 AM
Quote from: StrawpegarrotClockSeriously, go kill yourself. I would enjoy that very much.
I would also love to bring up Ocean's Twelve because I feel it's highly underappreciated.
March of the Penguins was pretty decent. However, if Morgan Freeman wasn't narrating it, it definently would have sucked. I'd give it 7.5/10.
I never saw Ocean's 12, but Ocean's 11 was terrible. I have no clue why anyone ever liked that film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on December 22, 2005, 11:49:24 AM
Post by: Losperman on December 22, 2005, 11:49:24 AM
Quote from: StrawpegarrotClockI just saw Chronicles of Narnia tonight and I'd say overall I really liked the film. I had problems with the story and feeling as though they rushed it to fit it all in. It seemed like a slow paced discovery of the wardrobe and the world and the next minute they're in battle. I wish I could kick that little girl in the face. Worst actor of the year award.
For the most part, I have to agree. After the fairly slow beginning, I expected the movie to last longer. Another slight problem I had was the realism. Yes, I know it's a fantasy story for kids. But when I see hundreds of people getting stabbed, clubbed, and sliced and I don't see one drop of blood, something's wrong. Also, the women in this movie are nearly completely useless. The little girl gets a knife. When does she use it? The big girl gets a bow that "never misses". When does whe use it? Once. Pointless. Yes, this movie conveys the traditional Christian belief in forgiveness. It also conveys that men should lead the pack (like a... lion) and women are either whiney and useless, or evil, ice hearted tyrants.
But the queen and her little Oompa Loompa were awesome.
2/5
Edit:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on December 25, 2005, 05:58:09 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on December 25, 2005, 05:58:09 PM
Just Watched SAW (2003) and I give it 8/10
Good acting,story,soundtrack and everything really.
Good acting,story,soundtrack and everything really.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PearClock on December 26, 2005, 01:49:29 PM
Post by: PearClock on December 26, 2005, 01:49:29 PM
7 Samurai / shichinin no samurai
I had my very first Akira Furosawa experience last night . I saw Shichinin no samurai and I loved it ALOT. Even though its a LOOONG movie , it wasnt boring for a sec , and I loved every oen of the 207 minutes of it .
RECOMMENDED!*although everyone has prolly already seen it since its a famous classic n all..*
I had my very first Akira Furosawa experience last night . I saw Shichinin no samurai and I loved it ALOT. Even though its a LOOONG movie , it wasnt boring for a sec , and I loved every oen of the 207 minutes of it .
RECOMMENDED!*although everyone has prolly already seen it since its a famous classic n all..*
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 26, 2005, 04:52:32 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 26, 2005, 04:52:32 PM
Narnia: 7/10
Would have been a lot more enjoyable if I hadn't watched it in a room full of people who kept talking to eachother and getting up and wandering around and trying to catch a cat and also the phone kept ringing. I lost track of what was going on because of all the interruptions.
Would have been a lot more enjoyable if I hadn't watched it in a room full of people who kept talking to eachother and getting up and wandering around and trying to catch a cat and also the phone kept ringing. I lost track of what was going on because of all the interruptions.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on December 27, 2005, 06:23:15 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on December 27, 2005, 06:23:15 PM
Harry Potter 4:
Felt like loads of side material ended up on the cutting room floor (especially stuff featuring the other wizard cup contestants, or just any scene that would've not featured Harry), though the editing was done quite well in my opinion, as the movie had a pleasant flow and didn't feel overly long. Daniel Radcliffe still isn't much of an actor, Emma Watson's probably going to grow up to be a hottie if she tweezes her eyebrows just a little more, and Rupert Grint will no doubt become a great character actor, mainly comedic.
Enjoyable movie. I'm not a great Harry Potter buff though I've read the first five books, but fun was had. Those French girls were pretty hot (onh-honh-honh-honh).
Felt like loads of side material ended up on the cutting room floor (especially stuff featuring the other wizard cup contestants, or just any scene that would've not featured Harry), though the editing was done quite well in my opinion, as the movie had a pleasant flow and didn't feel overly long. Daniel Radcliffe still isn't much of an actor, Emma Watson's probably going to grow up to be a hottie if she tweezes her eyebrows just a little more, and Rupert Grint will no doubt become a great character actor, mainly comedic.
Enjoyable movie. I'm not a great Harry Potter buff though I've read the first five books, but fun was had. Those French girls were pretty hot (onh-honh-honh-honh).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on December 27, 2005, 06:32:25 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on December 27, 2005, 06:32:25 PM
Quote from: StrawpegarrotClockSeriously, go kill yourself. I would enjoy that very much.
I just saw Chronicles of Narnia tonight and I'd say overall I really liked the film. I had problems with the story and feeling as though they rushed it to fit it all in. It seemed like a slow paced discovery of the wardrobe and the world and the next minute they're in battle. I wish I could kick that little girl in the face. Worst actor of the year award.
I would also love to bring up Ocean's Twelve because I feel it's highly underappreciated. I didn't get to see it in the theatre's because I predicted it to be a flop and everyone who went and saw it told me it was crap. I saw it on DVD and the cinematography made me jizz my pants. So Wes Anderson-ish. The story wasn't as bad as everyone made it out as. I mean the fact they used Julia Roberts as herself was pretty gay, but I didn't think it was that bad of a film.
Now if anyone can tell me if they've found a way to see thumbsucker or not and if it was any good I'd love you.
Thumbsucker actually came out in theatres near me and some kid invited me to go but I never did and I regret it every day of my life. Apparently it's supposed to be good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PearClock on December 28, 2005, 09:54:12 AM
Post by: PearClock on December 28, 2005, 09:54:12 AM
FMA the movie : Shanbara wo Yuku Mono
Saw it yesterday . It was good , but not really topping my expectancies . I waited for this so long and was looking forward to a satisfying ending to a great story at last , but the ending was kind of .. Hmm well it was a real ending , but kind of unlogical . Ed couldve just gone back , asked the gypsy chick to destroy the gate and then go thru the gate again and have babies with Winry . IMHO.
Saw it yesterday . It was good , but not really topping my expectancies . I waited for this so long and was looking forward to a satisfying ending to a great story at last , but the ending was kind of .. Hmm well it was a real ending , but kind of unlogical . Ed couldve just gone back , asked the gypsy chick to destroy the gate and then go thru the gate again and have babies with Winry . IMHO.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BitterClock on December 28, 2005, 11:12:43 AM
Post by: BitterClock on December 28, 2005, 11:12:43 AM
Just watched The Chronicles of Narnia . It was decent. As was stated previously with redundancy, yes, very stunted accelaration of the plot then supplemented by a rushed ending left me wanting more, but not willing to give it another go.
The animal CGI was quite neat though, and the Ice Queen was fucking awesome. That hair is everything I've ever wanted in a 7 foot tall dominatrix with magic powers.
The animal CGI was quite neat though, and the Ice Queen was fucking awesome. That hair is everything I've ever wanted in a 7 foot tall dominatrix with magic powers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 29, 2005, 12:39:57 PM
Post by: LeekClock on December 29, 2005, 12:39:57 PM
The Untouchables - 4.5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 01, 2006, 04:50:41 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 01, 2006, 04:50:41 PM
The Ringer:
3.9/5
3.9/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 01, 2006, 07:01:10 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 01, 2006, 07:01:10 PM
The Aviator - 9/10
DiCaprio's acting is perfect in this film. He plays his character as well as Johnny Depp does his. However, I didn't find the ending fulfilling enough, despite how long the movie was (over 3 hours).
The 40 Year Old Virgin - 7/10
Plotwise, this movie just sucks. However, Steve Carrel is a great actor, so he made it pretty funny. I probably would have given it an 8 if it weren't for the outrageously random ending. It was so fucking stupid. But other than it, it's pretty good stuff.
Aliens - 9.5/10
Great sequel to one of the greatest horror films of all time. I think it's almost or just as good as the first.
DiCaprio's acting is perfect in this film. He plays his character as well as Johnny Depp does his. However, I didn't find the ending fulfilling enough, despite how long the movie was (over 3 hours).
The 40 Year Old Virgin - 7/10
Plotwise, this movie just sucks. However, Steve Carrel is a great actor, so he made it pretty funny. I probably would have given it an 8 if it weren't for the outrageously random ending. It was so fucking stupid. But other than it, it's pretty good stuff.
Aliens - 9.5/10
Great sequel to one of the greatest horror films of all time. I think it's almost or just as good as the first.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on January 01, 2006, 08:51:11 PM
Post by: Munglai on January 01, 2006, 08:51:11 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockHarry Potter 4:
Felt like loads of side material ended up on the cutting room floor (especially stuff featuring the other wizard cup contestants, or just any scene that would've not featured Harry)
I remember in the book that she didn't describe what the other contestants did and Harry had to find out from Ron later on or something. I guess they could have improvised to make the film seem more balanced but I guess it would have got a bit long.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BitterClock on January 01, 2006, 08:54:09 PM
Post by: BitterClock on January 01, 2006, 08:54:09 PM
40 year old virgin, enjoyed it very much, but the ending sucked.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on January 01, 2006, 08:54:12 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on January 01, 2006, 08:54:12 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockHarry Potter 4:
Felt like loads of side material ended up on the cutting room floor (especially stuff featuring the other wizard cup contestants, or just any scene that would've not featured Harry)
They said "We'll either make it in 2 movies, or cut out anything that isn't relative to the plot and release it as 1 movie"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on January 02, 2006, 02:06:27 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on January 02, 2006, 02:06:27 AM
10/10 Wet Hot American Summer
Funny.
2/10 Syriana
Not funny enough.
Funny.
2/10 Syriana
Not funny enough.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 02, 2006, 02:46:56 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 02, 2006, 02:46:56 AM
Batman Begins - 9.5/10
This is really a fantastic film. Christopher Nolan is a great director, and it really shows with all the effects he pulls off. This is definently one of the greatest comic book films ever (in fact, I'd say it's second only to Sin City). The acting is great, especially from Cillian Murphey. He is really damn evil.
This is really a fantastic film. Christopher Nolan is a great director, and it really shows with all the effects he pulls off. This is definently one of the greatest comic book films ever (in fact, I'd say it's second only to Sin City). The acting is great, especially from Cillian Murphey. He is really damn evil.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Solenoidclock on January 02, 2006, 03:02:54 AM
Post by: Solenoidclock on January 02, 2006, 03:02:54 AM
Saw 2- Survival horror, above par.
Memoirs of a Geisha- Better than you would expect, me and my girlfriend watched it twice.
Aeon Flux - Weak high-budget action flick, linear plot, etc. Don't pay money to see this.
The Ringer - Great comedy, though nothing revolutionary, I've never seen Johnny Knoxville act like this before, you can tell he wanted some stuntwork, but all he got was a scene with a police attack dog.
Memoirs of a Geisha- Better than you would expect, me and my girlfriend watched it twice.
Aeon Flux - Weak high-budget action flick, linear plot, etc. Don't pay money to see this.
The Ringer - Great comedy, though nothing revolutionary, I've never seen Johnny Knoxville act like this before, you can tell he wanted some stuntwork, but all he got was a scene with a police attack dog.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 02, 2006, 07:36:45 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 02, 2006, 07:36:45 PM
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 10/10 flawless
This movie is incredible. Just go rent it now if you haven't seen it... Jack Nicholson is better than ever, and the rest of the acting is exceptional, too. It is really one of the greatest stories put onto screen.
This movie is incredible. Just go rent it now if you haven't seen it... Jack Nicholson is better than ever, and the rest of the acting is exceptional, too. It is really one of the greatest stories put onto screen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on January 02, 2006, 08:57:37 PM
Post by: Munglai on January 02, 2006, 08:57:37 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockBatman Begins - 9.5/10
This is really a fantastic film. Christopher Nolan is a great director, and it really shows with all the effects he pulls off. This is definently one of the greatest comic book films ever (in fact, I'd say it's second only to Sin City). The acting is great, especially from Cillian Murphey. He is really damn evil.
Yeah really really great directing, it's not that often that you see proper photographic type shots in films but Batman Begins did it quite a lot. The one thing I found annoying though was the fight scenes, the camera angle changed every second or two, which made it really really hard to tell what the hell was going on. When he was fighting thugs and stuff this kinda worked because it conveyed the confusion of the thugs and the speed and bla bla bla of Batman, but when he was fighting the main bad guy (whose name I can't remember now) it would have been a lot better if the camera had been mostly stationary. It was probably to disguise the crappiness of their fighting I guess. The best bit for me was when Bruce wakes up after his first Batman outing and Alfred is stirring a pill into some water and all you hear is the clink of the spoon against the glass really really loud - that's such a great portrayal of waking up with a headache/hangover.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on January 02, 2006, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on January 02, 2006, 09:03:00 PM
Quote from: Menglaibut when he was fighting the main bad guy (whose name I can't remember now)
R'as Al'Ghul?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on January 02, 2006, 09:09:53 PM
Post by: Munglai on January 02, 2006, 09:09:53 PM
Quote from: Hate ClockR'as Al'Ghul?
Yeah that one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 03, 2006, 02:44:15 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on January 03, 2006, 02:44:15 AM
Quote from: MenglaiYeah really really great directing, it's not that often that you see proper photographic type shots in films but Batman Begins did it quite a lot. The one thing I found annoying though was the fight scenes, the camera angle changed every second or two, which made it really really hard to tell what the hell was going on. When he was fighting thugs and stuff this kinda worked because it conveyed the confusion of the thugs and the speed and bla bla bla of Batman, but when he was fighting the main bad guy (whose name I can't remember now) it would have been a lot better if the camera had been mostly stationary. It was probably to disguise the crappiness of their fighting I guess. The best bit for me was when Bruce wakes up after his first Batman outing and Alfred is stirring a pill into some water and all you hear is the clink of the spoon against the glass really really loud - that's such a great portrayal of waking up with a headache/hangover.
Yeah, the fight scenes were really confusing. The camera shots were too up-close, so it was impossible to tell what was really happening until the fights were over. Other than that, it was great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 03, 2006, 02:45:22 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 03, 2006, 02:45:22 PM
Caligula
Good lord :tophat: *monocle falls out*
Also Peter O'Toole is fucking scary.
Good lord :tophat: *monocle falls out*
Also Peter O'Toole is fucking scary.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on January 03, 2006, 04:54:57 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on January 03, 2006, 04:54:57 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockCaligula
Good lord :tophat: *monocle falls out*
Also Peter O'Toole is fucking scary.
Doesn't Caligula have sex with a horse in that movie?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on January 03, 2006, 05:39:01 PM
Post by: Munglai on January 03, 2006, 05:39:01 PM
Mean Girls - Surprisingly entertaining. Lindsay Lohan is still a bastard though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 21, 2006, 07:58:28 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 21, 2006, 07:58:28 PM
little shop of horrors - 22/5
Childhood favourite of mine. Still very entertaining. Steve Martin, Bill Murray, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Jim Belushi are great in it. As are the lesser known characters.
Capote - 4.5/5
Quality film: acting, writing, pacing, directing - all great.
RoboCop 4/5
Paul Verhoeven is one of my favourite filmmakers. Entertaining film with some interesting themes. Lots of clever little nuances.
Childhood favourite of mine. Still very entertaining. Steve Martin, Bill Murray, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Jim Belushi are great in it. As are the lesser known characters.
Capote - 4.5/5
Quality film: acting, writing, pacing, directing - all great.
RoboCop 4/5
Paul Verhoeven is one of my favourite filmmakers. Entertaining film with some interesting themes. Lots of clever little nuances.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 22, 2006, 03:05:51 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 22, 2006, 03:05:51 PM
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (TIM BURTON) - 2.5/5
TOO SIMILAR TO THE OLD MOVIE, and yet lacking all the things that made the old one good.
Although Johnny Depp does experiment with the role of Wonka and create an interesting character, he doesn't have the same intensity or comic genius of Gene Wilder.
TOO SIMILAR TO THE OLD MOVIE, and yet lacking all the things that made the old one good.
Although Johnny Depp does experiment with the role of Wonka and create an interesting character, he doesn't have the same intensity or comic genius of Gene Wilder.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 22, 2006, 03:11:10 PM
Post by: Munglai on March 22, 2006, 03:11:10 PM
Quote from: LeekClockCharlie & The Chocolate Factory (TIM BURTON) - 2.5/5
TOO SIMILAR TO THE OLD MOVIE, and yet lacking all the things that made the old one good.
Although Johnny Depp does experiment with the role of Wonka and create an interesting character, he doesn't have the same intensity or comic genius of Gene Wilder.
Who cares it looked amazing.
a billion/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 22, 2006, 03:13:42 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 22, 2006, 03:13:42 PM
Quote from: MenglaiWho cares it looked amazing.
a billion/10
No doubt it looked great, but that's not enough. Do a new tale instead of recycling old ones.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 22, 2006, 03:21:11 PM
Post by: Munglai on March 22, 2006, 03:21:11 PM
Quote from: LeekClockNo doubt it looked great, but that's not enough. Do a new tale instead of recycling old ones.
I could just watch a load of stuff happening in a row as long as it looked good. To be honest if I want a really good story then I'll read a book.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 22, 2006, 04:22:20 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 22, 2006, 04:22:20 PM
Howl's Moving Castle - 8.5/10
Great animation by the maker of sprited away. It's an adaptation from a book of the same name, but my sister (who's read the book) says it's fairly different. The story is great and has alot of great characters, brough to life greatly by Christian Bale and Billy Chrystal. The animation is fine, and in most parts top-notch.
(http://therem.net/images/covers-jones/howlsmovingcastle.jpg) > (http://apike.ca/images/anime/hmc/howls_moving_castle_postcard1.jpg)
The movie lacks blue guitars but it suffices.
Great animation by the maker of sprited away. It's an adaptation from a book of the same name, but my sister (who's read the book) says it's fairly different. The story is great and has alot of great characters, brough to life greatly by Christian Bale and Billy Chrystal. The animation is fine, and in most parts top-notch.
(http://therem.net/images/covers-jones/howlsmovingcastle.jpg) > (http://apike.ca/images/anime/hmc/howls_moving_castle_postcard1.jpg)
The movie lacks blue guitars but it suffices.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 23, 2006, 10:38:10 AM
Post by: Losperman on March 23, 2006, 10:38:10 AM
V for Vendetta - 10/10
I was expecting this movie to be good, but my expectations were still beat. This is one of those movies that I feel the need to go see in the theater again. As a comic book movie it's awesome, but even as a "regular" film it's amazing. Probably the most clever comic book movie I have ever seen, though. Sin City was visually amazing, but lacked a lot of depth as far as characters and storyline went (although, I think it had to be for the type of film it was). V is filled with characters that are unique and multi-sided, and Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving are perfect as the leads. Weaving's voice and subtle physical acting are superb, and the character V is incredibly strong. The story is also fantabulous. It manages to mix action, drama, romance, mystery and political issues together very smoothly. The political aspect is especially compelling, with tons of mirrors to today's society, both obvious and subtle.
Ok, I think I've jizzed over this movie enough. But I am curious to see what anyone from Britain thinks about it, mainly because it takes place in a futuristic Britain, yet uses parallels to both the U.S. and Britain. And the last scene in particular may stir different feelings for someone who was born and raised in Britain rather than America.
I was expecting this movie to be good, but my expectations were still beat. This is one of those movies that I feel the need to go see in the theater again. As a comic book movie it's awesome, but even as a "regular" film it's amazing. Probably the most clever comic book movie I have ever seen, though. Sin City was visually amazing, but lacked a lot of depth as far as characters and storyline went (although, I think it had to be for the type of film it was). V is filled with characters that are unique and multi-sided, and Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving are perfect as the leads. Weaving's voice and subtle physical acting are superb, and the character V is incredibly strong. The story is also fantabulous. It manages to mix action, drama, romance, mystery and political issues together very smoothly. The political aspect is especially compelling, with tons of mirrors to today's society, both obvious and subtle.
Ok, I think I've jizzed over this movie enough. But I am curious to see what anyone from Britain thinks about it, mainly because it takes place in a futuristic Britain, yet uses parallels to both the U.S. and Britain. And the last scene in particular may stir different feelings for someone who was born and raised in Britain rather than America.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 23, 2006, 10:42:05 AM
Post by: LeekClock on March 23, 2006, 10:42:05 AM
Quote from: LospermanV for Vendetta - 10/10
Ok, I think I've jizzed over this movie enough. But I am curious to see what anyone from Britain thinks about it, mainly because it takes place in a futuristic Britain, yet uses parallels to both the U.S. and Britain. And the last scene in particular may stir different feelings for someone who was born and raised in Britain rather than America.
I've only heard bad things about it, so I'm intrigued by a perfect rating.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 23, 2006, 11:27:41 AM
Post by: Losperman on March 23, 2006, 11:27:41 AM
Quote from: LeekClockI've only heard bad things about it, so I'm intrigued by a perfect rating.
Really? I've only read two reviews and they were pretty good. I will have to do some investigating...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on March 23, 2006, 05:25:17 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on March 23, 2006, 05:25:17 PM
Doom
Eh, so much potential and so little application. I admit I haven't played Doom 3 and so don't know to what length it's styled after that, but I found the monster designs fairly boring, and I hate hate HATE the whole explanation behind their appearance. Why do movies like this always necessitate a long and detailed explanation behind the origin of whatever's wrong? Let the demons just be demons, the teleporter have a side door to hell, and just go from there. Mutating humans just opens a huge can of clichés. At least the movie wasn't too predictable in that the girl didn't really get romantically involved with anyone (who came out alive, anyway), and that Sarge didn't end up being the good guy. I did chuckle at "I'm not supposed to die!" - though of course, he didn't. The gore wasn't too shabby. But ending the movie with a fistfight? Uuuuuuuuuuuugggggghhhhh niggard please. Plus the BFG never hit anything and that made it kind of redundant to be in the movie at all. If they'd had a bit enemy like the Cyberdemon in, they could've actually used it.
Admittedly the FPS scene was awesome, especially because it looked so great as a continuous shot. I would've gone to see it in a movie theater for that scene alone, to share it with other people. It did occasionally look like the monsters were holding back which I guess was necessary for technical reasons, but still a little obvious from time to time. Way too many zombified humans too. And you need an elaborate explanation for the monsters' presence, but there's a chainsaw just lying around on an alien teleportation device facility? Blah, at any rate hearing Karl Urban scream while fighting the Pinky was hilarious and it's cool beans for him that he got a leading role - I root for pretty much any LotR actor breaking into mainstream.
The whole FPS scene also made me think of an idea I've had before of a completey first person-perspective movie about a person with amnesia, about which I wonder if it would be possible to pull off / desirable to see in the first place.
edit: reading all that I guess I'm being a little harsh on an entertaining movie and a very good videogame movie. I just feel like it could've been a cult classic had they made it with today's technology, but more of the mentality of 15-20 years ago.
Eh, so much potential and so little application. I admit I haven't played Doom 3 and so don't know to what length it's styled after that, but I found the monster designs fairly boring, and I hate hate HATE the whole explanation behind their appearance. Why do movies like this always necessitate a long and detailed explanation behind the origin of whatever's wrong? Let the demons just be demons, the teleporter have a side door to hell, and just go from there. Mutating humans just opens a huge can of clichés. At least the movie wasn't too predictable in that the girl didn't really get romantically involved with anyone (who came out alive, anyway), and that Sarge didn't end up being the good guy. I did chuckle at "I'm not supposed to die!" - though of course, he didn't. The gore wasn't too shabby. But ending the movie with a fistfight? Uuuuuuuuuuuugggggghhhhh niggard please. Plus the BFG never hit anything and that made it kind of redundant to be in the movie at all. If they'd had a bit enemy like the Cyberdemon in, they could've actually used it.
Admittedly the FPS scene was awesome, especially because it looked so great as a continuous shot. I would've gone to see it in a movie theater for that scene alone, to share it with other people. It did occasionally look like the monsters were holding back which I guess was necessary for technical reasons, but still a little obvious from time to time. Way too many zombified humans too. And you need an elaborate explanation for the monsters' presence, but there's a chainsaw just lying around on an alien teleportation device facility? Blah, at any rate hearing Karl Urban scream while fighting the Pinky was hilarious and it's cool beans for him that he got a leading role - I root for pretty much any LotR actor breaking into mainstream.
The whole FPS scene also made me think of an idea I've had before of a completey first person-perspective movie about a person with amnesia, about which I wonder if it would be possible to pull off / desirable to see in the first place.
edit: reading all that I guess I'm being a little harsh on an entertaining movie and a very good videogame movie. I just feel like it could've been a cult classic had they made it with today's technology, but more of the mentality of 15-20 years ago.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 24, 2006, 07:26:49 PM
Post by: Munglai on March 24, 2006, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: LeekClockNo doubt it looked great, but that's not enough. Do a new tale instead of recycling old ones.
ALSO LEEKY LEEK-LEEK, it's very hard to get a film made these days unless it's based on something. Producers and film studios and the like are scared of taking risks so if you can say that your film is based on something popular then they will be more likely to fund it and stuff.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 24, 2006, 07:46:26 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 24, 2006, 07:46:26 PM
Then I will make a film company of my very own and fund only original films that make no money. :cool:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 24, 2006, 08:32:44 PM
Post by: Munglai on March 24, 2006, 08:32:44 PM
Quote from: LeekClockThen I will make a film company of my very own and fund only original films that make no money. :cool:
Ho ho. I too would like to see more films with original stories. I found it a little depressing that practically all the films nominated for BAFTAs and Oscars were based on books or bla bla bla. Still, I think Tim Burton is good at chosing intesting thing to make films of.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 25, 2006, 06:51:41 AM
Post by: Munglai on March 25, 2006, 06:51:41 AM
Quote from: LospermanV for Vendetta - 10/10
I was expecting this movie to be good, but my expectations were still beat. This is one of those movies that I feel the need to go see in the theater again. As a comic book movie it's awesome, but even as a "regular" film it's amazing. Probably the most clever comic book movie I have ever seen, though. Sin City was visually amazing, but lacked a lot of depth as far as characters and storyline went (although, I think it had to be for the type of film it was). V is filled with characters that are unique and multi-sided, and Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving are perfect as the leads. Weaving's voice and subtle physical acting are superb, and the character V is incredibly strong. The story is also fantabulous. It manages to mix action, drama, romance, mystery and political issues together very smoothly. The political aspect is especially compelling, with tons of mirrors to today's society, both obvious and subtle.
Ok, I think I've jizzed over this movie enough. But I am curious to see what anyone from Britain thinks about it, mainly because it takes place in a futuristic Britain, yet uses parallels to both the U.S. and Britain. And the last scene in particular may stir different feelings for someone who was born and raised in Britain rather than America.
I saw it last night at the rad new cinema that just opened. I thought it was incredibly successful at feeling like England; the only thing that let it down were the occasional poorly used england words like "I enjoy bla bla as much as the next bloke!" and "we don't want this getting any more bollocksed up than it already is!". I really liked that there were no american characters in the film and that one of the two big stars in it had his face covered the whole time. It was very very weirdly paced though; at points it was going at the speed of an action trailer and at other times it was long and drawn out and didn't seem to amount to anything (the bit in the cells). The funny thing was that it didn't really make the film bad at all, somehow they made it all blend together as if these pieces were just individual chapters or something. When I think back I remember all these pieces that I'd forgotten about because everything changed so much throughout it, the character of Evey for example of completely different at the end from at the beginning. CRACK.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 25, 2006, 09:06:54 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 25, 2006, 09:06:54 PM
V For Vendetta 9.5/10
A superb watch with lots of powerful scenes, great story, a message, great action, philosophy etc. I saw it earlier tonight in the cinema, and I think the use of it's soundtrack was really effective, the song used duting the explosions created great atmosphere. //spoilers// I think the most effective scenes were the marching of the "V"s past the army men, it could be anywhere, and if you've ever been in a protest, it makes you think back, and makes you want to be in another. The "God is in the rain scene" where portman comes out from captivity was great also, the one shot with the CG rain falling was nice and it had a good atmospheric soundtrack in the back. Good cast, good acting from the (northern)Irish actor Stephen Rea. It's kind of funny/coincidental, because his role in Michael collins was him working for the british government, but aiding irish rebellers. And props to portman for getting her hair shaved on camera. (http://www.thrillermagazine.it/imgbank/NEWS/vendetta.jpg) I haven't read the comic to compare, but I plan to. Aparently the main writer didn't seem to like some of the film. Favourite bits : November 5th 1 year later. "It's ANARCHY IN THE UK !!! WOO" scene. And the Rupert grvaes scene with the benny hill song would have been good without the benny hill song... And when portman gets black bagged by V it's a nice efect. Anyways. Great movie, nice anti-thatcher propaganda, pro IRA propaganda and it makes you think. moo
A superb watch with lots of powerful scenes, great story, a message, great action, philosophy etc. I saw it earlier tonight in the cinema, and I think the use of it's soundtrack was really effective, the song used duting the explosions created great atmosphere. //spoilers// I think the most effective scenes were the marching of the "V"s past the army men, it could be anywhere, and if you've ever been in a protest, it makes you think back, and makes you want to be in another. The "God is in the rain scene" where portman comes out from captivity was great also, the one shot with the CG rain falling was nice and it had a good atmospheric soundtrack in the back. Good cast, good acting from the (northern)Irish actor Stephen Rea. It's kind of funny/coincidental, because his role in Michael collins was him working for the british government, but aiding irish rebellers. And props to portman for getting her hair shaved on camera. (http://www.thrillermagazine.it/imgbank/NEWS/vendetta.jpg) I haven't read the comic to compare, but I plan to. Aparently the main writer didn't seem to like some of the film. Favourite bits : November 5th 1 year later. "It's ANARCHY IN THE UK !!! WOO" scene. And the Rupert grvaes scene with the benny hill song would have been good without the benny hill song... And when portman gets black bagged by V it's a nice efect. Anyways. Great movie, nice anti-thatcher propaganda, pro IRA propaganda and it makes you think. moo
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on March 25, 2006, 11:34:40 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on March 25, 2006, 11:34:40 PM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockHowl's Moving Castle - 8.5/10I hated that movie. I think it pales in comparison to Miyazaki's other films.
Great animation by the maker of sprited away. It's an adaptation from a book of the same name, but my sister (who's read the book) says it's fairly different. The story is great and has alot of great characters, brough to life greatly by Christian Bale and Billy Chrystal. The animation is fine, and in most parts top-notch.>
The movie lacks blue guitars but it suffices.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DurianClock on March 26, 2006, 12:21:03 AM
Post by: DurianClock on March 26, 2006, 12:21:03 AM
V for Vendetta gave me chills of awesomeness at the end.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 26, 2006, 04:58:28 AM
Post by: Munglai on March 26, 2006, 04:58:28 AM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockAnd props to portman for getting her hair shaved on camera
Yeah I liked all the little extra-effort-into-the-making-of-the-film bits. At some points I was getting all weirded out because it seemed so real. I hear that the comic fans are a bit upset with it because it was adapted quite a lot to make the film, but really I don't see the problem with adaptations as long as the film is still good. The only thing I get a bit annoyed with when they adapt films is if they miss out good bits but even then it's understandable. Some people are just whiney dicks.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on March 26, 2006, 10:10:38 AM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on March 26, 2006, 10:10:38 AM
Cinderalla Man 9/10
Wonderful movie, a story line that is very touching and beautiful. This movie also has one of the greatest montage's ever. It's thrown in so nonchalantly, that you might not even notice it. The only thing that did not make this movie perfect was the fact that was hard to tell who was hitting who when they were boximg. Besiides that the fightinhg scenes were awesome.
Wonderful movie, a story line that is very touching and beautiful. This movie also has one of the greatest montage's ever. It's thrown in so nonchalantly, that you might not even notice it. The only thing that did not make this movie perfect was the fact that was hard to tell who was hitting who when they were boximg. Besiides that the fightinhg scenes were awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 26, 2006, 08:49:14 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 26, 2006, 08:49:14 PM
Walk The Line 4/5
Powerful, well made movie. Great sound quality. Really helps you understand Cash and his music. The story is tastefully told, and all the actors are great.
Powerful, well made movie. Great sound quality. Really helps you understand Cash and his music. The story is tastefully told, and all the actors are great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 27, 2006, 03:57:13 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 27, 2006, 03:57:13 PM
Here is a torrent for the V for vendetta torrent. Only download if you own it already yada yada ;) http://static.thepiratebay.org/hashtorrent/3457760.torrent/V_for_Vendetta.3457760.TPB.torrent
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on March 31, 2006, 01:36:16 PM
Post by: ChickenClock on March 31, 2006, 01:36:16 PM
The Day After Tomorrow 7/10
Meeeehhhh... I was expecting a lot more from this. The whole part of the dude's father traveling to New York was kind of pointless, seeing that right after when it started to get less cold they immideatly got resqued by chinooks. Nevertheless it was a decent movie for a doomsday theory movie. Wouldn't have been watching it if my geography teacher didn't keep hammering on about it.
Meeeehhhh... I was expecting a lot more from this. The whole part of the dude's father traveling to New York was kind of pointless, seeing that right after when it started to get less cold they immideatly got resqued by chinooks. Nevertheless it was a decent movie for a doomsday theory movie. Wouldn't have been watching it if my geography teacher didn't keep hammering on about it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on April 01, 2006, 09:31:13 AM
Post by: Munglai on April 01, 2006, 09:31:13 AM
Syriana - 1 or 2 or 3 or maybe 4/5
This was a very very strange film. Throughout most of it I had very little idea what was going on. I didn't know what any of the character's personal motives were or what exactly they were doing or why they were doing it. To me it was just a lot of really nicely shot film clips in a row. It's nice to see that someone's trying to make something intellectually challenging and non-linear but you need some kind of a consistant story throughout a film in order for it to even feel like one. Maybe I would have enjoyed it if it was about people instead of politics. I can't really simpathise with oil.
This was a very very strange film. Throughout most of it I had very little idea what was going on. I didn't know what any of the character's personal motives were or what exactly they were doing or why they were doing it. To me it was just a lot of really nicely shot film clips in a row. It's nice to see that someone's trying to make something intellectually challenging and non-linear but you need some kind of a consistant story throughout a film in order for it to even feel like one. Maybe I would have enjoyed it if it was about people instead of politics. I can't really simpathise with oil.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 01, 2006, 03:40:41 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 01, 2006, 03:40:41 PM
Adaptation - 10/10
Wow, this movie is incredible. It's about real screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), played by Nicolas Cage, and his fake twin brother, Donald Kaufman, who is also played by Nicolas Cage. Charlie is trying to adapt a book called "The Orchid Thief" into a screenplay, however, he is getting severe writers block because he does not want to "hollywoodize" it. This movie is very strange, but it reveals a whole lot about human nature and is very inspiring. I highly recommend this. It's one of the most original movies I've seen in a long time.
Wow, this movie is incredible. It's about real screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), played by Nicolas Cage, and his fake twin brother, Donald Kaufman, who is also played by Nicolas Cage. Charlie is trying to adapt a book called "The Orchid Thief" into a screenplay, however, he is getting severe writers block because he does not want to "hollywoodize" it. This movie is very strange, but it reveals a whole lot about human nature and is very inspiring. I highly recommend this. It's one of the most original movies I've seen in a long time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on April 02, 2006, 01:53:55 AM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on April 02, 2006, 01:53:55 AM
Quote from: VikingCinderalla Man 9/10
Wonderful movie, a story line that is very touching and beautiful. This movie also has one of the greatest montage's ever. It's thrown in so nonchalantly, that you might not even notice it. The only thing that did not make this movie perfect was the fact that was hard to tell who was hitting who when they were boximg. Besiides that the fightinhg scenes were awesome.
I thought the "deciding fight" at the very end was lacking. There wasn't a triumphant win or a crippling defeat. I was highly unsatisfied. The movie was pretty good, though.
Pulp Fiction-10/10
I admit it-I only just saw the movie last week. After finishing it, I had no trouble proclaiming that it was the best movie I've ever seen. Just the feel of the movie was enough for me to enjoy it without all of the entertaining dialogue and violence. The movie felt relatively normal, despite the drugs and murder, which was probably Quentin's intention. The movie felt like three real life situations, only intensified and accented by the extralegal. It was like normal life for criminals and gangsters that was suprisingly easy to relate to and I can't see why anyone would find it apalling of offensive. Plus all of the witty dialogue and plot twists which really made it my all time favorite.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on April 02, 2006, 10:47:21 AM
Post by: PirateClock on April 02, 2006, 10:47:21 AM
saw V for Vendetta in the cinema the other day and it is fucking awesome indeed. 9.5/10
also saw Final Destination 3 which was somewhat entertaining but i dind't like it as much as the first part.. and i didn't like that very much to begin with. (hey it was a sneak preview, i didn't know what movie was playing) 6/10
also saw Final Destination 3 which was somewhat entertaining but i dind't like it as much as the first part.. and i didn't like that very much to begin with. (hey it was a sneak preview, i didn't know what movie was playing) 6/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Barquis on April 02, 2006, 02:35:29 PM
Post by: Barquis on April 02, 2006, 02:35:29 PM
Pink Panther Strikes Again 9.5 / 10
This movie had me waddling off to the bathroom many times.
Also note that this movie is from 1976, so no overrated, crappily dramatic acting. Just Peter Sellers hopping off parallel bars and down 2 flights of stairs. And getting back up. And Karate-chopping a suit of armor.
The gay bar scene, though, was a bit disturbing.
Nitro Circus 3
This isn't really a movie, rather than Travis Pastrana and company filming outrageously stupid stunts. (Firework war, anyone?) Oh, and a guy smashes into a bulldozer in midair. No, really.
Wrongfully Accused 3.5 / 5
Fun movie, one of Leslie Nielsen's lesser known ones, I think, but the nonstop gags in the background, like a trash can that said "for hiding" along with others, went a little too over-the-top. It was fun enough for another few watches, though.
This movie had me waddling off to the bathroom many times.
Also note that this movie is from 1976, so no overrated, crappily dramatic acting. Just Peter Sellers hopping off parallel bars and down 2 flights of stairs. And getting back up. And Karate-chopping a suit of armor.
The gay bar scene, though, was a bit disturbing.
Nitro Circus 3
This isn't really a movie, rather than Travis Pastrana and company filming outrageously stupid stunts. (Firework war, anyone?) Oh, and a guy smashes into a bulldozer in midair. No, really.
Wrongfully Accused 3.5 / 5
Fun movie, one of Leslie Nielsen's lesser known ones, I think, but the nonstop gags in the background, like a trash can that said "for hiding" along with others, went a little too over-the-top. It was fun enough for another few watches, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 03, 2006, 09:11:16 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 03, 2006, 09:11:16 AM
Ice Age: The Meltdown - 8/10
Not much to say about this movie. The usual high quality animation and voice work, great humor for both adults and kids, blah blah blah. I think I'm just trying to forget all of the annoying kids in the theater when I saw it. They made me want to have a kid just to take out my aggression on it. Assholes.
Not much to say about this movie. The usual high quality animation and voice work, great humor for both adults and kids, blah blah blah. I think I'm just trying to forget all of the annoying kids in the theater when I saw it. They made me want to have a kid just to take out my aggression on it. Assholes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 06, 2006, 08:48:18 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 06, 2006, 08:48:18 AM
Brokeback Mountain - 8.5/10
What hasn't been said about this movie yet? Great acting, writing, directing... thought provoking subject matter... all around great movie. Of course it was a little dry in places, but I guess that's to be expected with any drama. And I think they could have made the ending (and events directly leading up to) more profound. For what was such a big deal, they sure just kind of dropped it in your lap. So I think that gave the last 20 minutes a kind of loose feeling. Other than that, it deserves all of the praise it has already been getting.
On a side note, you know how when you see certain movies you feel the need to be more like the stars? You see Top Gun you want to be a fighter pilot. You see James Bond you want to be a spy. You see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles you want to be a mutant reptile who kicks ass. Etc. Well after I saw Brokeback Mountain, I wanted to be a gay cowboy. Yes, that's right. Because if you become a gay cowboy you get to sleep with women like this:
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9523/annehathaway095bq.jpg)
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9706/michellewilliams8gm.jpg)
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4294/samantha9lz.jpg)
(http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7623/778d67dc2b1zf.jpg)
Not such a bad deal, me thinks...
What hasn't been said about this movie yet? Great acting, writing, directing... thought provoking subject matter... all around great movie. Of course it was a little dry in places, but I guess that's to be expected with any drama. And I think they could have made the ending (and events directly leading up to) more profound. For what was such a big deal, they sure just kind of dropped it in your lap. So I think that gave the last 20 minutes a kind of loose feeling. Other than that, it deserves all of the praise it has already been getting.
On a side note, you know how when you see certain movies you feel the need to be more like the stars? You see Top Gun you want to be a fighter pilot. You see James Bond you want to be a spy. You see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles you want to be a mutant reptile who kicks ass. Etc. Well after I saw Brokeback Mountain, I wanted to be a gay cowboy. Yes, that's right. Because if you become a gay cowboy you get to sleep with women like this:
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9523/annehathaway095bq.jpg)
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9706/michellewilliams8gm.jpg)
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4294/samantha9lz.jpg)
(http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7623/778d67dc2b1zf.jpg)
Not such a bad deal, me thinks...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 08, 2006, 12:20:26 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 08, 2006, 12:20:26 AM
Run Lola Run - 9.5/10
This film is very, very original. Definently stands out from other movies. It's about a chick who must resolve her boyfriend's situation in 20 minutes, otherwise he is going to die. However, it does not end how she intended, and the story is done again. The same situation happens 3 times. Think of it as a videogame, where if you die, you can just restart. Basicly what the movie is trying to point out is that the world is very unpredictable, and time can be the deciding factor in everything. Anyway, the editing in this film is awesome. There are a lot of really cool shots. Overall a very cool movie. Don't miss it.
P.S. If you liked Trainspotting's soundtrack, you will LOVE this soundtrack. It is very trippy, fast, and cool. One of the best soundtracks I've ever heard.
This film is very, very original. Definently stands out from other movies. It's about a chick who must resolve her boyfriend's situation in 20 minutes, otherwise he is going to die. However, it does not end how she intended, and the story is done again. The same situation happens 3 times. Think of it as a videogame, where if you die, you can just restart. Basicly what the movie is trying to point out is that the world is very unpredictable, and time can be the deciding factor in everything. Anyway, the editing in this film is awesome. There are a lot of really cool shots. Overall a very cool movie. Don't miss it.
P.S. If you liked Trainspotting's soundtrack, you will LOVE this soundtrack. It is very trippy, fast, and cool. One of the best soundtracks I've ever heard.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 08, 2006, 05:02:20 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 08, 2006, 05:02:20 AM
Quote from: LospermanBecause if you become a gay cowboy you get to sleep with women like this:
And as the movie showed, you get special booty priviliges.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 14, 2006, 12:35:14 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 14, 2006, 12:35:14 AM
Being John Malkovich - 10/10
Charlie Kaufman is a goddamn genius. After seeing Adaptation and this, I wonder how I ever didn't like Eternal Sunshien of the Spotless Mind. I'm going to go watch that movie again and see if I like it this time. Anyway, Being John Malkovich is very original. There are a lot of very funny parts, yet others were harrowing. Go watch this movie now.
Charlie Kaufman is a goddamn genius. After seeing Adaptation and this, I wonder how I ever didn't like Eternal Sunshien of the Spotless Mind. I'm going to go watch that movie again and see if I like it this time. Anyway, Being John Malkovich is very original. There are a lot of very funny parts, yet others were harrowing. Go watch this movie now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on April 14, 2006, 02:43:54 AM
Post by: Arctic on April 14, 2006, 02:43:54 AM
It's been a very long time since I posted in this here thread so I'll keep it as short as possible.
Leon the Professional - 7/10
Wasn't what I was hoping at all. Had an extremely strange 12 year old girl / 40 year old man relationship. The endless use of the "dirty cop" stereotype.
Saved! - 6/10
God dammit, why couldn't this movie have been much better and completely mock religion in general? It did to extent mock it, but always gave a backup moral. I thought it'd be good having the chick from Donnie Darko and The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (Jena Malone), but I was ... well wrong. It was obviously aimed towards younger teenagers and stood firmly on the idea of getting their moral views across. MacCauley Caulkin was kinda good in it.
UltraViolet - 2/10
I was like "wow this movie looks unique and fucking cool." Well if you take an old used book, re-release it with a new cover it's still the same old story. It's basically a movie that holds onto a particular objective that a good movie could finish telling about in 5 minutes, and stretches it into a long, boring (yes action-packed... but fuck action in this case) two hour film. Very dissappointed.
Thumbsucker - 8/10
I finally saw it. Another one that wasn't as good as I hoped (go figure). It still told an entertaining story.
V for Vendetta - 6/10
Seems as though I'm the only one not impressed. Parts like everyone in town having a mask and him having a replica of a holding cell in his secret place that were just too hard to believe really irritated me. Too little action for a movie that seemed like it should have plenty. I loved the character though.
Equilibrium - 8/10
This is 1984 put into a very entertaining movie. Although the main actor sucked my balls and was just absolutely annoying at points. The ending was fairly predictable and it followed almost an exact general story as 1984 (besides the ending). But, I did enjoy it very much. Not as good as the first Matrix, however. (as it's compared to)
KungFu Hustle - 9/10
Man this movie rocked my fucking house. My only gripe is the very rare change of enviroment.
Still searching for those movies that can bump their way on my tops list.
Upcoming movies I am going to watch:
Lucky Number Slevin, Hostage, Cinderella Man, Italian Job (haven't seen this yet ok?), Seven Samurai, Silent Hill and Heat.
Leon the Professional - 7/10
Wasn't what I was hoping at all. Had an extremely strange 12 year old girl / 40 year old man relationship. The endless use of the "dirty cop" stereotype.
Saved! - 6/10
God dammit, why couldn't this movie have been much better and completely mock religion in general? It did to extent mock it, but always gave a backup moral. I thought it'd be good having the chick from Donnie Darko and The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (Jena Malone), but I was ... well wrong. It was obviously aimed towards younger teenagers and stood firmly on the idea of getting their moral views across. MacCauley Caulkin was kinda good in it.
UltraViolet - 2/10
I was like "wow this movie looks unique and fucking cool." Well if you take an old used book, re-release it with a new cover it's still the same old story. It's basically a movie that holds onto a particular objective that a good movie could finish telling about in 5 minutes, and stretches it into a long, boring (yes action-packed... but fuck action in this case) two hour film. Very dissappointed.
Thumbsucker - 8/10
I finally saw it. Another one that wasn't as good as I hoped (go figure). It still told an entertaining story.
V for Vendetta - 6/10
Seems as though I'm the only one not impressed. Parts like everyone in town having a mask and him having a replica of a holding cell in his secret place that were just too hard to believe really irritated me. Too little action for a movie that seemed like it should have plenty. I loved the character though.
Equilibrium - 8/10
This is 1984 put into a very entertaining movie. Although the main actor sucked my balls and was just absolutely annoying at points. The ending was fairly predictable and it followed almost an exact general story as 1984 (besides the ending). But, I did enjoy it very much. Not as good as the first Matrix, however. (as it's compared to)
KungFu Hustle - 9/10
Man this movie rocked my fucking house. My only gripe is the very rare change of enviroment.
Still searching for those movies that can bump their way on my tops list.
Upcoming movies I am going to watch:
Lucky Number Slevin, Hostage, Cinderella Man, Italian Job (haven't seen this yet ok?), Seven Samurai, Silent Hill and Heat.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 14, 2006, 05:19:37 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 14, 2006, 05:19:37 PM
scary movie 4 3/10
Don't bother. the best bits are in the adverts you can see for free.
Don't bother. the best bits are in the adverts you can see for free.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 14, 2006, 10:35:00 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 14, 2006, 10:35:00 PM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockscary movie 4 3/10
Don't bother. the best bits are in the adverts you can see for free.
How would you say it stacks up against the other 3?
Mission Impossible 2 - 7/10
A good movie for what it is, which is an action movie. But after the first one, I was expecting a little more depth and complexity rather than flashy fight scenes. Again, for an action movie it's to be expected, but I was a little disappointed. And the whole romance thing kind of turned me off. I was hoping for a more hardened hero. Maybe in 3...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 14, 2006, 11:07:15 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 14, 2006, 11:07:15 PM
Lucky Number Sleven - (8/10)
This movie's been getting a lot of Tarentino comparisons, but it feels more like Guy Ritchie to me. I liked the hell out of it. It's not very realistic, but it's enjoyable. Critics seem to be blasting this one. They're a bunch of fucking whiners.
Johnny Pneumonic - (6/10)
The people who call it a Matrix inspiration must be I'm a edgy teen or something. This is terrible cyberpunk from beginning to end. The acting is wooden, the plot completely eats it with needless wandering and bland twists, the dialogue is cornball, and the symbolism forcibly grinds it's way by. I still liked it.
Ultraviolet - (clown shoe/fish)
A friend pointed out that if she kept her gravity power on when she was escaping through the rooftop upsidedown she could have just kept going and flew away.
16 Blocks - (9/10)
I think critics just hate Bruce Willis or something. Maybe it was the fact that I just got finished watching a midget in a suit of armor capture a battalion of US troops with a water gun in Ultraviolet, but this was a nice solid movie, with some throwbacks to 90's action movies. Mos Def was adorable, and Bruce <3 Willis :)w:)as:) {{{}}}
This movie's been getting a lot of Tarentino comparisons, but it feels more like Guy Ritchie to me. I liked the hell out of it. It's not very realistic, but it's enjoyable. Critics seem to be blasting this one. They're a bunch of fucking whiners.
Johnny Pneumonic - (6/10)
The people who call it a Matrix inspiration must be I'm a edgy teen or something. This is terrible cyberpunk from beginning to end. The acting is wooden, the plot completely eats it with needless wandering and bland twists, the dialogue is cornball, and the symbolism forcibly grinds it's way by. I still liked it.
Ultraviolet - (clown shoe/fish)
A friend pointed out that if she kept her gravity power on when she was escaping through the rooftop upsidedown she could have just kept going and flew away.
16 Blocks - (9/10)
I think critics just hate Bruce Willis or something. Maybe it was the fact that I just got finished watching a midget in a suit of armor capture a battalion of US troops with a water gun in Ultraviolet, but this was a nice solid movie, with some throwbacks to 90's action movies. Mos Def was adorable, and Bruce <3 Willis :)w:)as:) {{{}}}
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on April 14, 2006, 11:45:39 PM
Post by: Munglai on April 14, 2006, 11:45:39 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockBeing John Malkovich - 10/10
Charlie Kaufman is a goddamn genius. After seeing Adaptation and this, I wonder how I ever didn't like Eternal Sunshien of the Spotless Mind. I'm going to go watch that movie again and see if I like it this time. Anyway, Being John Malkovich is very original. There are a lot of very funny parts, yet others were harrowing. Go watch this movie now.
Anyone who doesn't like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is either really boring or has something wrong with them. Or they could be one of those fags who hates indefinite endings.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 15, 2006, 04:38:43 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 15, 2006, 04:38:43 AM
Quote from: slurpeeJohnny Pneumonic - (6/10)
The people who call it a Matrix inspiration must be I'm a edgy teen or something. This is terrible cyberpunk from beginning to end. The acting is wooden, the plot completely eats it with needless wandering and bland twists, the dialogue is cornball, and the symbolism forcibly grinds it's way by. I still liked it.
I did a google search for this movie hoping to find a picture of that silly scene where he's fighting in cyberspace or something and came up with this on an elementary school webpage. It IS an appropriate image result for that movie yet I have no idea how it got included in the search.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 15, 2006, 05:24:51 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 15, 2006, 05:24:51 AM
Quote from: StrangeClockI did a google search for this movie hoping to find a picture of that silly scene where he's fighting in cyberspace or something and came up with this on an elementary school webpage. It IS an appropriate image result for that movie yet I have no idea how it got included in the search.The image was probably leeched in some tongue in cheek discussion about the movie. Google worked itself some internet magic.
Jones was the best actor in the movie.
Google also informed me of how badly I botched the name of the movie:
Mnemonic - Relating to, assisting, or intended to assist the memory.
Pneumonic - Of, affecting, or relating to the lungs; pulmonary.
:capper:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 15, 2006, 07:15:07 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 15, 2006, 07:15:07 AM
Quote from: LospermanHow would you say it stacks up against the other 3?
I've only seen 1 & 2 and they were both better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on April 15, 2006, 02:25:49 PM
Post by: Arctic on April 15, 2006, 02:25:49 PM
Hostage - 7/10
In this Die Hard movie, Bruce Willis takes the role of Carl Winslow if his family had been kidnapped. The 7 year old boy plays the role of John McClane, in his action packed vent crawling. An idea done to death, but it was mildly entertaining to watch.
Howl's Moving Castle - 8/10
I have to say, I started out really loving this movie. Such imagination, art and enviroment/feel. The movie was heading into an awesome direction, and halfway... BOOM! it hit a wall. The story hit it's limits once they met the "High Priestess" and the fatass got her powers taken away. The war wasn't even cool... and the monster he became wasn't imaginative at all.
Steamboy - 8/10
It would have gotten a perfect score, had it been as imaginative as Howl's Moving Castle. I loved the voice actors in this english version and the graphics are not even explainable. A great movie, besides the fact that it wasn't even about a war, but a demonstration of a war....
In this Die Hard movie, Bruce Willis takes the role of Carl Winslow if his family had been kidnapped. The 7 year old boy plays the role of John McClane, in his action packed vent crawling. An idea done to death, but it was mildly entertaining to watch.
Howl's Moving Castle - 8/10
I have to say, I started out really loving this movie. Such imagination, art and enviroment/feel. The movie was heading into an awesome direction, and halfway... BOOM! it hit a wall. The story hit it's limits once they met the "High Priestess" and the fatass got her powers taken away. The war wasn't even cool... and the monster he became wasn't imaginative at all.
Steamboy - 8/10
It would have gotten a perfect score, had it been as imaginative as Howl's Moving Castle. I loved the voice actors in this english version and the graphics are not even explainable. A great movie, besides the fact that it wasn't even about a war, but a demonstration of a war....
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 15, 2006, 08:13:30 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 15, 2006, 08:13:30 PM
Pi 10/10
fucking genius
fucking genius
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on April 16, 2006, 05:25:16 AM
Post by: PirateClock on April 16, 2006, 05:25:16 AM
ladder 49 8/10
great story. kinda sad at some point. but i also has some great humor when you see the pranks the fireman pull on each other. also loads of great action. it's like backdraft only way better.
great story. kinda sad at some point. but i also has some great humor when you see the pranks the fireman pull on each other. also loads of great action. it's like backdraft only way better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 16, 2006, 05:55:23 AM
Post by: LeekClock on April 16, 2006, 05:55:23 AM
Ghostbusters 10/10
This movie has everything. It was one of my favourite movies as a kid - I must have seen it a hundred times. Although rediscovering it as an ADULT, makes it even better, because now I understand some of the jokes and conversations I didn't understand when I was a stupid kid.
This movie has everything. It was one of my favourite movies as a kid - I must have seen it a hundred times. Although rediscovering it as an ADULT, makes it even better, because now I understand some of the jokes and conversations I didn't understand when I was a stupid kid.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on April 16, 2006, 06:02:19 AM
Post by: PirateClock on April 16, 2006, 06:02:19 AM
Quote from: LeekClockGhostbusters 10/10it has bill murray and dan akroyd what more do you want.
This movie has everything. It was one of my favourite movies as a kid - I must have seen it a hundred times. Although rediscovering it as an ADULT, makes it even better, because now I understand some of the jokes and conversations I didn't understand when I was a stupid kid.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 16, 2006, 06:04:10 AM
Post by: LeekClock on April 16, 2006, 06:04:10 AM
Yeah exactly. Apparently Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis actually wrote it, too. I didn't know that until now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 16, 2006, 06:00:12 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 16, 2006, 06:00:12 PM
V for Vendetta: Awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 18, 2006, 09:51:19 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 18, 2006, 09:51:19 AM
Donnie darko: 10/10
This movie is amazing. It's well acted and directed. It's unnerving, funny, and thought provoking all at the same time. It blew me away.
This movie is amazing. It's well acted and directed. It's unnerving, funny, and thought provoking all at the same time. It blew me away.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 18, 2006, 09:58:31 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 18, 2006, 09:58:31 AM
Chicken Little - 7/10
This is a really good movie, especially for Disney's computer animation team (with no help from Pixar). But there is one problem that pretty much accounts for all the points I took off: length. 74 minutes? What the fuck? I've had orgasms last longer than that. I understand that it's a kids movie, but even when compared to other animated movies (Finding Nemo, the Incredibles, Aladdin, etc) it's still on the short side.
Stay - 6/10
I think if I saw this movie again my score would probably go up by a point or two. But as it stands, I still have no clue what the fuck was going on. I couldn't figure out who was seeing what and in what world. I kept thinking "wow, this movie is really clever," but then I couldn't figure out what it was being clever about. Acting and directing were great, though.
This is a really good movie, especially for Disney's computer animation team (with no help from Pixar). But there is one problem that pretty much accounts for all the points I took off: length. 74 minutes? What the fuck? I've had orgasms last longer than that. I understand that it's a kids movie, but even when compared to other animated movies (Finding Nemo, the Incredibles, Aladdin, etc) it's still on the short side.
Stay - 6/10
I think if I saw this movie again my score would probably go up by a point or two. But as it stands, I still have no clue what the fuck was going on. I couldn't figure out who was seeing what and in what world. I kept thinking "wow, this movie is really clever," but then I couldn't figure out what it was being clever about. Acting and directing were great, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 18, 2006, 01:11:40 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 18, 2006, 01:11:40 PM
Hey Arnold The Movie 9/10
Great animation voices story etc.
Great animation voices story etc.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 18, 2006, 05:45:26 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 18, 2006, 05:45:26 PM
Quote from: LospermanStay - 6/10
I think if I saw this movie again my score would probably go up by a point or two. But as it stands, I still have no clue what the fuck was going on. I couldn't figure out who was seeing what and in what world. I kept thinking "wow, this movie is really clever," but then I couldn't figure out what it was being clever about. Acting and directing were great, though.
SPOILER ALERT
In the end you're supposed to figure out (although I admit it is very confusing, and it took a while to understand) that the main character was just having a dream the whole time because he had just been in a car crash and was knocked out. However, he was more like half-asleep, because the people that were saving his life were appearing in his dream. I thought the movie was really cool. I'd give it a 9/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 18, 2006, 11:21:36 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 18, 2006, 11:21:36 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockSPOILER ALERT
In the end you're supposed to figure out (although I admit it is very confusing, and it took a while to understand) that the main character was just having a dream the whole time because he had just been in a car crash and was knocked out. However, he was more like half-asleep, because the people that were saving his life were appearing in his dream. I thought the movie was really cool. I'd give it a 9/10.
WTF? Then why does the movie center around Ewan McGregor? How do we see all of his actions if it is the kids dream? Argh, so confused. I have to watch it again, dammit. It's like a David Lynch movie all over again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 20, 2006, 07:26:50 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 20, 2006, 07:26:50 PM
The dark 0.2/10
GAH! This was just a horrendous trainwreck of a film. Terrible acting and not scary at all. Waste of my time and it'll be a waste of yours.
GAH! This was just a horrendous trainwreck of a film. Terrible acting and not scary at all. Waste of my time and it'll be a waste of yours.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 21, 2006, 07:38:17 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 21, 2006, 07:38:17 AM
Jack - 9/10
Robin Williams was perfect for this role, and really made the movie. A lot of great humor that will remind most people of their own childhood, and the balance of touching moments was good. And, perhaps most importantly, Diane Lane is hot in this movie. Really hot.
Robin Williams was perfect for this role, and really made the movie. A lot of great humor that will remind most people of their own childhood, and the balance of touching moments was good. And, perhaps most importantly, Diane Lane is hot in this movie. Really hot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 22, 2006, 12:14:13 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 22, 2006, 12:14:13 AM
(spoilers?)
Silent Hill - 3/5
Eh. I was expecting either to be sorely disappointed or to have my mind blown out my ass (where I store it.)
Ended up being somewhere in between. The acting was terrible, and there were a lot of unneccesary changes made, especially in terms of the town itself. There was also way too much exposition. It was obviously there to benefit the mentally deficient audience that couldn't put two and two together, but the long assed "here let me explain every thing that happens in the entire movie" part was a terrible break from the subtlety of the games.
Though, the climax was worth the wait. Haven't seen anything like that since Hellraiser. I would have preferred to have Pyramid Head come in and start fucking things up, though.
Thank You For Smoking - 4.75/5
Awesome, and hilarious. Aaron Eckhart is a fucking rock star.
Silent Hill - 3/5
Eh. I was expecting either to be sorely disappointed or to have my mind blown out my ass (where I store it.)
Ended up being somewhere in between. The acting was terrible, and there were a lot of unneccesary changes made, especially in terms of the town itself. There was also way too much exposition. It was obviously there to benefit the mentally deficient audience that couldn't put two and two together, but the long assed "here let me explain every thing that happens in the entire movie" part was a terrible break from the subtlety of the games.
Though, the climax was worth the wait. Haven't seen anything like that since Hellraiser. I would have preferred to have Pyramid Head come in and start fucking things up, though.
Thank You For Smoking - 4.75/5
Awesome, and hilarious. Aaron Eckhart is a fucking rock star.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mask on April 22, 2006, 06:12:57 AM
Post by: Mask on April 22, 2006, 06:12:57 AM
Primer 4/10
Creepy, complex, horrendously unexplained and unnerving film. Two backyard scientists build a time machine in there garage and play around with the possibilites. Things go wrong after an encounter with a double (I think, I was so fucking confused :3) and everything unravels. Shot in a claustraphobic fly on the wall frame involving two characters (who never change clothes and look like unshaven mormons). Very short but very creepy. Beat "Garden State" and "Napolean Dynamite" for the Sundance Jury Prize for best independant film. You need a good understanding of physics for this one, something I am lacking.
Creepy, complex, horrendously unexplained and unnerving film. Two backyard scientists build a time machine in there garage and play around with the possibilites. Things go wrong after an encounter with a double (I think, I was so fucking confused :3) and everything unravels. Shot in a claustraphobic fly on the wall frame involving two characters (who never change clothes and look like unshaven mormons). Very short but very creepy. Beat "Garden State" and "Napolean Dynamite" for the Sundance Jury Prize for best independant film. You need a good understanding of physics for this one, something I am lacking.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Barquis on April 22, 2006, 11:00:40 AM
Post by: Barquis on April 22, 2006, 11:00:40 AM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockHey Arnold The Movie 9/10
Great animation voices story etc.
I miss that old show. :(
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 22, 2006, 12:37:20 PM
Post by: LeekClock on April 22, 2006, 12:37:20 PM
spoilerz
I agree with most of that, but I saw the film without having played any of the games and without having even seen the trailer, so I didn't have any preconcieved notions of what it might be like.
I found some aspects to be great, and some to be laughably poor. What I found great were the visuals, the use of sound and editing, and the gore/effects. The directing was pretty hot in general, except for the way the characters were directed.
What I found terrible was the writing and the pacing (as you mentioned). I think the acting being bad is always closely linked to the writing being bad. The director seemed pretty good to me, but the writing was quite poor ("Fuck you you stupid cop...!", etc), with lots of clichéd concepts and polarised 2d characters. And that's on top of the fact that the story is just implausible, and that you're forcefed it in a very uncharming and unconvincing manner.
I felt no empathy at all for the main character or her kid. Couldn't give a toss if she died or not. She's ostencibly just some complete idiot/nutjob. And the guy's role in the film makes no difference on the impact of the story other than as a hysterical guide through the town's past.. I found that too obvious and tiring.
It's a poor film overall but there are some great parts in it. The gore was quite creative and disturbingly executed (to use a bad pun). All the scenes with this "pyramid head" guy - incredible. The part where he skins that girl alive is magnificent, and the scene where he cuts the metal door open is very powerful. I liked the gaggle of demented nurses too, that was creepy, how they moved.
2.5/5
Quote from: slurpee(spoilers?)
Silent Hill - 3/5
Eh. I was expecting either to be sorely disappointed or to have my mind blown out my ass (where I store it.)
Ended up being somewhere in between. The acting was terrible, and there were a lot of unneccesary changes made, especially in terms of the town itself. There was also way too much exposition. It was obviously there to benefit the mentally deficient audience that couldn't put two and two together, but the long assed "here let me explain every thing that happens in the entire movie" part was a terrible break from the subtlety of the games.
Though, the climax was worth the wait. Haven't seen anything like that since Hellraiser. I would have preferred to have Pyramid Head come in and start fucking things up, though.
I agree with most of that, but I saw the film without having played any of the games and without having even seen the trailer, so I didn't have any preconcieved notions of what it might be like.
I found some aspects to be great, and some to be laughably poor. What I found great were the visuals, the use of sound and editing, and the gore/effects. The directing was pretty hot in general, except for the way the characters were directed.
What I found terrible was the writing and the pacing (as you mentioned). I think the acting being bad is always closely linked to the writing being bad. The director seemed pretty good to me, but the writing was quite poor ("Fuck you you stupid cop...!", etc), with lots of clichéd concepts and polarised 2d characters. And that's on top of the fact that the story is just implausible, and that you're forcefed it in a very uncharming and unconvincing manner.
I felt no empathy at all for the main character or her kid. Couldn't give a toss if she died or not. She's ostencibly just some complete idiot/nutjob. And the guy's role in the film makes no difference on the impact of the story other than as a hysterical guide through the town's past.. I found that too obvious and tiring.
It's a poor film overall but there are some great parts in it. The gore was quite creative and disturbingly executed (to use a bad pun). All the scenes with this "pyramid head" guy - incredible. The part where he skins that girl alive is magnificent, and the scene where he cuts the metal door open is very powerful. I liked the gaggle of demented nurses too, that was creepy, how they moved.
2.5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on April 22, 2006, 08:20:38 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on April 22, 2006, 08:20:38 PM
Chicken Little 8/10
I was actually shocked on how good this movie is. The animation is stunning, eye candy for all. The V.O. is very good, alot of good actors and whatnot gave thier voices (of course I am a sucker for Zach Braff) There are quite a few funny parts. My only beef with the movie is that it is very cleche. Many predictible characters but hey, its a disney movie. The music is also good.
I was actually shocked on how good this movie is. The animation is stunning, eye candy for all. The V.O. is very good, alot of good actors and whatnot gave thier voices (of course I am a sucker for Zach Braff) There are quite a few funny parts. My only beef with the movie is that it is very cleche. Many predictible characters but hey, its a disney movie. The music is also good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 23, 2006, 01:14:52 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 23, 2006, 01:14:52 AM
Spoilers and biased review ahead
Silent Hill - 9/10
The reason I labelled this as biased is because I was watching the movie from the standpoint of a fan of the series. So of course my view of the movie is going to be skewed because I have more knowledge of the universe and can appreciate a lot of what the director was going for. That said, if I were to view this movie from an actual critical standpoint, I would probably agree with you guys (Leek and slurpee) on many points and have scored it lower. But I didn't. So there.
Having played all of the games, I can tell you the writing, directing, score, etc. are very faithful to the series. This movie could easily be adapted into a game and fit right into the series without anyone casting a glance. I was extremely pleased with the way Pyramid Head was portrayed, but I do agree with slurpee on the church scene near the end. I was so waiting for him to pop up through the floor and start skinning some zealots.
And the director also added tons of small tributes to the games throughout the movie. The radio static, pipes, flashlights, the first enemy encounter... all brought back specific memories of the games. The story wasn't exactly in any of the games, but the overall theme fit into the SH universe. The visuals, sound, characters, etc. were all perfectly cast into this world.
So for a standalone movie, it had its flaws, but for an adaptation it was incredible. Definitely more faithful to the source material than any other movie I've ever seen.
Silent Hill - 9/10
The reason I labelled this as biased is because I was watching the movie from the standpoint of a fan of the series. So of course my view of the movie is going to be skewed because I have more knowledge of the universe and can appreciate a lot of what the director was going for. That said, if I were to view this movie from an actual critical standpoint, I would probably agree with you guys (Leek and slurpee) on many points and have scored it lower. But I didn't. So there.
Having played all of the games, I can tell you the writing, directing, score, etc. are very faithful to the series. This movie could easily be adapted into a game and fit right into the series without anyone casting a glance. I was extremely pleased with the way Pyramid Head was portrayed, but I do agree with slurpee on the church scene near the end. I was so waiting for him to pop up through the floor and start skinning some zealots.
And the director also added tons of small tributes to the games throughout the movie. The radio static, pipes, flashlights, the first enemy encounter... all brought back specific memories of the games. The story wasn't exactly in any of the games, but the overall theme fit into the SH universe. The visuals, sound, characters, etc. were all perfectly cast into this world.
So for a standalone movie, it had its flaws, but for an adaptation it was incredible. Definitely more faithful to the source material than any other movie I've ever seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on April 23, 2006, 02:15:51 PM
Post by: Munglai on April 23, 2006, 02:15:51 PM
The Incredibles 10/10
The best CG animated movie ever in my opinion. Whereas the rest of them rely mostly on the fact that they're 3D to impress people, The Incredibles actually has a really good art style and focusees on that instead of on just trying to make everything look real. Also it's shot really really well so you don't just get cool looking characters and stuff you get some really great art shots. Also Samuel L Jackson is great.
P.S. Awesome soundtrack too.
The best CG animated movie ever in my opinion. Whereas the rest of them rely mostly on the fact that they're 3D to impress people, The Incredibles actually has a really good art style and focusees on that instead of on just trying to make everything look real. Also it's shot really really well so you don't just get cool looking characters and stuff you get some really great art shots. Also Samuel L Jackson is great.
P.S. Awesome soundtrack too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BobbyClock on April 25, 2006, 04:39:42 PM
Post by: BobbyClock on April 25, 2006, 04:39:42 PM
FFVII: Advent Children - 8/10
Now I admit, I'm a total FFVII lover, and couldn't skip the chance to see this straight away, so as soon as I noticed on TV that it was released, I was out down town looking for it. It was definately worth getting, it's a fantastic movie, but if you haven't played FFVII, I doubt it'll make much sense to you, and the story itself isn't really that great I feel, and some of the battles are a little too over the top for my tastes, as is the focus on individual characters.
Animation and graphics are downright amazing, although at times the animation can feel a bit over the top, noticably when one of the battles has a character going at a super-fast speed, which isn't doesn't look all that good. There's a lot of focus on each characters appearance, which is great, they all look fantastic, and the scenery is spectacular, no complaints here.
The overall sound presentation is great, apart from the gunfire using the same tired old gunshot sounds I've heard in numerous games and flash movies. I like all of the voice actors (english), each character sounds just about right, although I feel rude should have a slightly deeper voice, and Vincents is a little off. Of course, lip-syncing isn't that great, but it'll do. Music is great all the way through.
Humour in the movie is pretty rare, but what's there I found hilarious. The Turks are probably 90% of the humour in the movie, and without them, I wouldn't rate this movie anything above a 6.5. They seriously underused the actual party from the FFVII game, which is a shame because they could've created some pretty funny scenes, especially mixed in with the turks., not to mention they only fully fought together once, which is a major drag. Cloud was way overused.
Battles in the movie are presented pretty well, but they are mostly over the top. As I said, Cloud is overused and overpowered, and the party is badly underused, but rightly powered. The best battle in the movie was the one involving the entire party, drawn together with the Turks own fight scene (hooray!). The other numerous fights were, as said, more over the top to the point I couldn't enjoy them as much, I'm not thirteen anymore.
As for the story? Well, I understand it, but it's not the easiest to make sense of, nor really the best. The overall plot of the movie is pretty simple, but there's a lot of other clutter sprinkled ontop of it, and it isn't wrapped up very well. Like I said, if you haven't played FFVII, I doubt you'll understand even half of this movie.
Overall, it's a fucking excellent movie, but too over the top for my tastes, easily made up for by the fact The Turks have a lot of screen time.
Now I admit, I'm a total FFVII lover, and couldn't skip the chance to see this straight away, so as soon as I noticed on TV that it was released, I was out down town looking for it. It was definately worth getting, it's a fantastic movie, but if you haven't played FFVII, I doubt it'll make much sense to you, and the story itself isn't really that great I feel, and some of the battles are a little too over the top for my tastes, as is the focus on individual characters.
Animation and graphics are downright amazing, although at times the animation can feel a bit over the top, noticably when one of the battles has a character going at a super-fast speed, which isn't doesn't look all that good. There's a lot of focus on each characters appearance, which is great, they all look fantastic, and the scenery is spectacular, no complaints here.
The overall sound presentation is great, apart from the gunfire using the same tired old gunshot sounds I've heard in numerous games and flash movies. I like all of the voice actors (english), each character sounds just about right, although I feel rude should have a slightly deeper voice, and Vincents is a little off. Of course, lip-syncing isn't that great, but it'll do. Music is great all the way through.
Humour in the movie is pretty rare, but what's there I found hilarious. The Turks are probably 90% of the humour in the movie, and without them, I wouldn't rate this movie anything above a 6.5. They seriously underused the actual party from the FFVII game, which is a shame because they could've created some pretty funny scenes, especially mixed in with the turks., not to mention they only fully fought together once, which is a major drag. Cloud was way overused.
Battles in the movie are presented pretty well, but they are mostly over the top. As I said, Cloud is overused and overpowered, and the party is badly underused, but rightly powered. The best battle in the movie was the one involving the entire party, drawn together with the Turks own fight scene (hooray!). The other numerous fights were, as said, more over the top to the point I couldn't enjoy them as much, I'm not thirteen anymore.
As for the story? Well, I understand it, but it's not the easiest to make sense of, nor really the best. The overall plot of the movie is pretty simple, but there's a lot of other clutter sprinkled ontop of it, and it isn't wrapped up very well. Like I said, if you haven't played FFVII, I doubt you'll understand even half of this movie.
Overall, it's a fucking excellent movie, but too over the top for my tastes, easily made up for by the fact The Turks have a lot of screen time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AvocadoClock on April 25, 2006, 05:44:47 PM
Post by: AvocadoClock on April 25, 2006, 05:44:47 PM
American Dreamz 3/5
Okay movie. Good up until the weird ending.
Funny moments. Terrorists. Stupid president. USA. Wahoo.
Date Movie 1/5
What were they thinking when they made this?
I don't even want to know
Okay movie. Good up until the weird ending.
Funny moments. Terrorists. Stupid president. USA. Wahoo.
Date Movie 1/5
What were they thinking when they made this?
I don't even want to know
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on April 25, 2006, 08:03:43 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on April 25, 2006, 08:03:43 PM
Quote from: StrawpegarrotClockEquilibrium - 8/10
This is 1984 put into a very entertaining movie. Although the main actor sucked my balls and was just absolutely annoying at points. The ending was fairly predictable and it followed almost an exact general story as 1984 (besides the ending). But, I did enjoy it very much. Not as good as the first Matrix, however. (as it's compared to)
I agree, except I'd say the one aspect of Equillibrium that's better than the Matrix would be the spectacular fight scenes. The ending one was a bit powerplayed, but the fight in front of that patrol car was perfect.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 25, 2006, 08:29:45 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 25, 2006, 08:29:45 PM
She's the Man - Shit/10
Note: I didn't pay to see this. Horrible movie. Amanda Bynes is kind of hot, but has no acting talent and should be allowed to have leading roles. She's not funny (never was), and can't legitimately pretend to be a guy at all. This is one of the most unbelievable movies I've ever seen. There's no way anyone would believe she was a guy. It gets even more ridiculous at the end when the person she's impersonating arrives and no one notices the massive change in height, face, voice, and personality. Not funny, not good in any way.
Note: I didn't pay to see this. Horrible movie. Amanda Bynes is kind of hot, but has no acting talent and should be allowed to have leading roles. She's not funny (never was), and can't legitimately pretend to be a guy at all. This is one of the most unbelievable movies I've ever seen. There's no way anyone would believe she was a guy. It gets even more ridiculous at the end when the person she's impersonating arrives and no one notices the massive change in height, face, voice, and personality. Not funny, not good in any way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 27, 2006, 07:40:04 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 27, 2006, 07:40:04 AM
Aeon Flux - 8/10
Pretty good plot with a couple of ample twists. Almost too predictable, but it was enough. Action was good, although some of the quick cuts were a little too obvious in hiding the fact that there were stunt doubles. Special effects were good, for the most part. As with most futuristic films, there were a few instances where you had to ask yourself "If they have *insert cool futuristic technology*, then why don't they have *insert technology that seems to have stuck around for ages*?" But I have to admit, the big draw for me was Aeon herself. Although I was a little disappointed to see her with more emotion than expected... Charlize Theron was hot, and I would like to personally thank the costume designer.
Pretty good plot with a couple of ample twists. Almost too predictable, but it was enough. Action was good, although some of the quick cuts were a little too obvious in hiding the fact that there were stunt doubles. Special effects were good, for the most part. As with most futuristic films, there were a few instances where you had to ask yourself "If they have *insert cool futuristic technology*, then why don't they have *insert technology that seems to have stuck around for ages*?" But I have to admit, the big draw for me was Aeon herself. Although I was a little disappointed to see her with more emotion than expected... Charlize Theron was hot, and I would like to personally thank the costume designer.
Title: The South Park Movie Bigger Longer and Uncut 10/10
Post by: PrussianHelmet on April 27, 2006, 03:29:39 PM
Post by: PrussianHelmet on April 27, 2006, 03:29:39 PM
It might seem a little strange but that was the last movie i saw but it was one of the funniest movies ive seen if not the funniest especially the song where Cartman sang about Kyle's mom being a bitch hilarious :)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 27, 2006, 04:14:21 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 27, 2006, 04:14:21 PM
Iron Giant 8/10
the Maltese Falcon 8/10
The Killing 7.5/10
Barry Lyndon 9/10
Se7en 10/10
Citizen Kane 9.2/10
Millions 8/10
All about Lily Chou Chou 9.5/10
King of New York 10/10
the Thief and the Cobbler (revised edition by orangecow.com) 10/10
Lord of War 7/10
Hooligans 6.5/10
The Maxx 9.5/10
Pi 10/10
the Maltese Falcon 8/10
The Killing 7.5/10
Barry Lyndon 9/10
Se7en 10/10
Citizen Kane 9.2/10
Millions 8/10
All about Lily Chou Chou 9.5/10
King of New York 10/10
the Thief and the Cobbler (revised edition by orangecow.com) 10/10
Lord of War 7/10
Hooligans 6.5/10
The Maxx 9.5/10
Pi 10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 27, 2006, 04:16:42 PM
Post by: LeekClock on April 27, 2006, 04:16:42 PM
Quote from: Digital-lemonClockIron Giant 8/10
the Maltese Falcon 8/10
The Killing 7.5/10
Barry Lyndon 9/10
Se7en 10/10
Citizen Kane 9.2/10
Millions 8/10
All about Lily Chou Chou 9.5/10
King of New York 10/10
the Thief and the Cobbler (revised edition by orangecow.com) 10/10
Lord of War 7/10
Hooligans 6.5/10
The Maxx 9.5/10
Pi 10/10
tell me why barry lyndon is good
i haven't seen it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 27, 2006, 04:22:14 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 27, 2006, 04:22:14 PM
Quote from: Digital-lemonClockthe Thief and the Cobbler (revised edition by orangecow.com) 10/10
That's out ? Can you please link me to where I can purchase it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 27, 2006, 04:30:42 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 27, 2006, 04:30:42 PM
Quote from: LeekClocktell me why barry lyndon is good
i haven't seen it
Stanley. Kubrick.
It's a combination of a unique storytelling, accompanied by fantastic camerawork and a powerful score. It's how long stories should be adapted to screen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 27, 2006, 04:32:47 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 27, 2006, 04:32:47 PM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockThat's out ? Can you please link me to where I can purchase it.
I emailed him and he hooked me up with one of his earlier cuts
I'm really anxious to see the dvd version though
I think he said it would be ready in may or so
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 28, 2006, 07:38:43 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 28, 2006, 07:38:43 AM
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events - 7.5/10
For a kids movie, this was really good. I like the morbid storyline and was glad to see that they weren't afraid to present kids with things like murder. The acting was great as well, with even the kids pulling off fairly believable characters and Jim Carrey, as usual, providing some great comedic moments. The special effects could have used some work, as it was easy to tell they used a big hunk of money on making a CG baby that almost looked real (but still cartoony) and skimped on a few of the sets. But yeah, pretty good overall.
For a kids movie, this was really good. I like the morbid storyline and was glad to see that they weren't afraid to present kids with things like murder. The acting was great as well, with even the kids pulling off fairly believable characters and Jim Carrey, as usual, providing some great comedic moments. The special effects could have used some work, as it was easy to tell they used a big hunk of money on making a CG baby that almost looked real (but still cartoony) and skimped on a few of the sets. But yeah, pretty good overall.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 28, 2006, 03:20:22 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 28, 2006, 03:20:22 PM
Constantine
Terrible dialogue, what seems like little effort to stay true to the comic (though I've only read sporadic issues of the Hellblazer comics and hated the first few dozen), sub-par performances all round with way too much melodramatically whispered dialogue and Keanu Reeves just looking like crap all over. Still it's one of those crappy, easy to watch movies like the Blade series or the Mummy movies. The only thing I did love about this movie was Tilda Swinton. Great performance and casting choice regardless of the material.
Terrible dialogue, what seems like little effort to stay true to the comic (though I've only read sporadic issues of the Hellblazer comics and hated the first few dozen), sub-par performances all round with way too much melodramatically whispered dialogue and Keanu Reeves just looking like crap all over. Still it's one of those crappy, easy to watch movies like the Blade series or the Mummy movies. The only thing I did love about this movie was Tilda Swinton. Great performance and casting choice regardless of the material.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 28, 2006, 06:43:27 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 28, 2006, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: Digital-lemonClockI emailed him and he hooked me up with one of his earlier cuts
I'm really anxious to see the dvd version though
I think he said it would be ready in may or so
you can hook me up ya? :)
agus
40 year old virgin 8.9/10
Very enjoyable and funny, great performances by Paul Rudd and Steve Carrel. A bit on the long side though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on April 28, 2006, 08:07:16 PM
Post by: Arctic on April 28, 2006, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockyou can hook me up ya? :)
agus
40 year old virgin 8.9/10
Very enjoyable and funny, great performances by Paul Rudd and Steve Carrel. A bit on the long side though.
I liked that about 40 Year Old Virgin. Felt like I got my money's worth and didn't get fucked like Chronicles of Narnia.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 29, 2006, 05:12:52 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 29, 2006, 05:12:52 AM
Quote from: EvilBerryClockyou can hook me up ya? :)
email the dude himself :confused:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on April 29, 2006, 06:30:56 AM
Post by: Munglai on April 29, 2006, 06:30:56 AM
Quote from: StrangeClockConstantine
Terrible dialogue, what seems like little effort to stay true to the comic (though I've only read sporadic issues of the Hellblazer comics and hated the first few dozen), sub-par performances all round with way too much melodramatically whispered dialogue and Keanu Reeves just looking like crap all over. Still it's one of those crappy, easy to watch movies like the Blade series or the Mummy movies. The only thing I did love about this movie was Tilda Swinton. Great performance and casting choice regardless of the material.
I really liked how they showed Satan though. Makes a change from all the suave goateed guys with sleek white suits.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 29, 2006, 09:28:14 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 29, 2006, 09:28:14 AM
ya, the movie had some individual things I liked, like the portrayal of Satan. And the buffalos or whatever they were dropping dead when the guy with the spear passed by, even though it made little sense.
Narnia
hmmm hmmm alright. Tame, fairly predictable. I have yet to read the Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe, but I'm assuming it's not written in this rather obvious format (piece of shit brother nearly gets himself killed as redemption, but everyone saw that coming a mile away because of the magical potion the girl got). The whole crucifixion analogy felt kind of thrust in my face too. Plus the children were very, very ugly. At any rate, nice visuals and I like James Macavoy (the fawn).
Narnia
hmmm hmmm alright. Tame, fairly predictable. I have yet to read the Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe, but I'm assuming it's not written in this rather obvious format (piece of shit brother nearly gets himself killed as redemption, but everyone saw that coming a mile away because of the magical potion the girl got). The whole crucifixion analogy felt kind of thrust in my face too. Plus the children were very, very ugly. At any rate, nice visuals and I like James Macavoy (the fawn).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 29, 2006, 11:18:53 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 29, 2006, 11:18:53 AM
That centaur was a fucking badass.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 29, 2006, 10:40:39 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 29, 2006, 10:40:39 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockNarnia
hmmm hmmm alright. Tame, fairly predictable. I have yet to read the Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe, but I'm assuming it's not written in this rather obvious format (piece of shit brother nearly gets himself killed as redemption, but everyone saw that coming a mile away because of the magical potion the girl got). The whole crucifixion analogy felt kind of thrust in my face too. Plus the children were very, very ugly. At any rate, nice visuals and I like James Macavoy (the fawn).
I agree. And you notice how women are nearly useless in the movie? They both get weapons and between them, they only use it once. Although that scene (the bow shot) is my favorite part of the movie. Only because of the reaction of the person shot at.
Tristan and Isolde - 5/10
Average. Very average. Everything seemed so familiar. The characters, the themes, the dialogue, etc. There were some greats shots and scenery, but not enough to save the plot. And I was a bit confused as to why we were supposed to feel sorry for the conquering country rather than the native people (other than the king) who were having their land invaded. Most of the acting was good, but I can't stand James Franco. Horrible actor hired for his apparent good looks.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 29, 2006, 10:58:21 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on April 29, 2006, 10:58:21 PM
The Godfather - 10/10
Being the huge movie fan I am, it's amazing I haven't seen this before. But I'm glad I did. It was a great movie.
Shaolin Soccer - 9.5/10
This movie is goddamn hilarious. It's basicly a parody of all sports movies, kind of what Shawn of the Dead was to zombie horror. This movie is one of the funniest I've seen in a long time. Great stuff, go rent it now.
Being the huge movie fan I am, it's amazing I haven't seen this before. But I'm glad I did. It was a great movie.
Shaolin Soccer - 9.5/10
This movie is goddamn hilarious. It's basicly a parody of all sports movies, kind of what Shawn of the Dead was to zombie horror. This movie is one of the funniest I've seen in a long time. Great stuff, go rent it now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 30, 2006, 04:45:51 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 30, 2006, 04:45:51 AM
Quote from: LospermanI agree. And you notice how women are nearly useless in the movie? They both get weapons and between them, they only use it once. Although that scene (the bow shot) is my favorite part of the movie. Only because of the reaction of the person shot at.
Haha, yeah. Near the end of the movie I was like "now that I think of it, she hasn't shot a single arrow in bat- oh, there it is. And at about six feet distance. Bravo." The Ice Queen and her dwarf were cool though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 30, 2006, 12:17:39 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 30, 2006, 12:17:39 PM
Well, how good of an archer do you expect her to be after a couple days? Excusing that idiotic scene where the two girls hit the target like they were pros, of course.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 30, 2006, 09:17:19 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 30, 2006, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineWell, how good of an archer do you expect her to be after a couple days? Excusing that idiotic scene where the two girls hit the target like they were pros, of course.
Yet somehow Peter became a master swordsman, able to slice through groups of experienced fighters like they were nothing. I actually just watched the movie again an hour ago and I can't get over how they portray women in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on April 30, 2006, 09:22:05 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on April 30, 2006, 09:22:05 PM
Quote from: LospermanYet somehow Peter became a master swordsman, able to slice through groups of experienced fighters like they were nothing. I actually just watched the movie again an hour ago and I can't get over how they portray women in it.Personaly the only character I liked was the Centuar general. The scene with him and the rhino was the only part I really liked.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Masquatto on May 01, 2006, 01:02:55 AM
Post by: Masquatto on May 01, 2006, 01:02:55 AM
Thank you for Smoking: 4.5/5. Very funny. For whatever reason, it seemed to be missing something, but all in all it's definitely worth seeing.
United 93: 2/5. If you've seen "The Flight That Faught Back," don't see this movie. I'd already seen that Discovery channel docu-drama that was more interesting, so it wasn't too enjoyable for me. I'm sure people who are easily touched by "inspired movies" will like it. It was just iffy for me.
Scary Movie 4: 3/5. Not as funny as 1 or 3, but still alright. Meh.
V for Vendetta: 5/5. Enjoyed it very much. Worth seeing. End.
United 93: 2/5. If you've seen "The Flight That Faught Back," don't see this movie. I'd already seen that Discovery channel docu-drama that was more interesting, so it wasn't too enjoyable for me. I'm sure people who are easily touched by "inspired movies" will like it. It was just iffy for me.
Scary Movie 4: 3/5. Not as funny as 1 or 3, but still alright. Meh.
V for Vendetta: 5/5. Enjoyed it very much. Worth seeing. End.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 01, 2006, 03:21:17 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 01, 2006, 03:21:17 PM
One Night At McCool's
When I first saw this movie in stores, I thought it'd just be some lame romantic comedy crap from seeing the cover. Then my brother rented it and I grudgingly sat down to watch it. It's actually a really funny movie with some great characters. Paul Reiser is fantastic as a pervert lawyer and the ending scene is hilarious.
When I first saw this movie in stores, I thought it'd just be some lame romantic comedy crap from seeing the cover. Then my brother rented it and I grudgingly sat down to watch it. It's actually a really funny movie with some great characters. Paul Reiser is fantastic as a pervert lawyer and the ending scene is hilarious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Barquis on May 01, 2006, 06:23:48 PM
Post by: Barquis on May 01, 2006, 06:23:48 PM
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 7.8/10
This movie was pretty funny, but it didn't entirely seem that it tried too hard. The apathetic Marvin made me laugh several times, as well as when the sperm whale smashed into the ground (the bowl of petunias must apparently be an inside joke that I don't get). And in several places throughout the movie, the ridiculous bureacracy of we Americans was demonstrated by the bumbling Vorgon alien type things.
P.S. Whoever was casted as the voice of the guide itself was well fit to that part.
This movie was pretty funny, but it didn't entirely seem that it tried too hard. The apathetic Marvin made me laugh several times, as well as when the sperm whale smashed into the ground (the bowl of petunias must apparently be an inside joke that I don't get). And in several places throughout the movie, the ridiculous bureacracy of we Americans was demonstrated by the bumbling Vorgon alien type things.
P.S. Whoever was casted as the voice of the guide itself was well fit to that part.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on May 01, 2006, 09:30:46 PM
Post by: Arctic on May 01, 2006, 09:30:46 PM
Walk the Line - 8/10
I liked it a lot, but it resembled any other musician's story put to film. Nothing really creative was done with his life in this film. They introduced his future love early and made sure it was plastered in your head that there would be something going on between the two.
Revolver - 8/10
There are points when you can tell it's a Guy Ritchie movie and other times you're just wondering what the fuck. I still don't understand half the shit, and why they used cartoon shaded 3d at that one particular scene. I liked it, yet I really didn't. Guess I'll have to watch it again.
I liked it a lot, but it resembled any other musician's story put to film. Nothing really creative was done with his life in this film. They introduced his future love early and made sure it was plastered in your head that there would be something going on between the two.
Revolver - 8/10
There are points when you can tell it's a Guy Ritchie movie and other times you're just wondering what the fuck. I still don't understand half the shit, and why they used cartoon shaded 3d at that one particular scene. I liked it, yet I really didn't. Guess I'll have to watch it again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 01, 2006, 11:54:47 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 01, 2006, 11:54:47 PM
Snatch - 7/10
Direction and editing were brilliant, but I felt that the writing wasn't too good. It was cool visual candy, but the plot didn't really appeal to me. Not a bad film, though.
Direction and editing were brilliant, but I felt that the writing wasn't too good. It was cool visual candy, but the plot didn't really appeal to me. Not a bad film, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 03, 2006, 09:36:08 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 03, 2006, 09:36:08 AM
The Butterfly Effect
Damn. I take back... nearly all the bad things I've said about Ashton Kutcher. Fantastic movie.
I thought it was kind of funny at first that the kid Tommy was such a badass, he looked like he walked right out of the Goonies. But he did command respect when he messed up that guy in the movie theater.
Damn. I take back... nearly all the bad things I've said about Ashton Kutcher. Fantastic movie.
I thought it was kind of funny at first that the kid Tommy was such a badass, he looked like he walked right out of the Goonies. But he did command respect when he messed up that guy in the movie theater.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Roman Collar Clock on May 03, 2006, 09:54:56 PM
Post by: Roman Collar Clock on May 03, 2006, 09:54:56 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockNarnia
hmmm hmmm alright. Tame, fairly predictable. I have yet to read the Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe, but I'm assuming it's not written in this rather obvious format (piece of shit brother nearly gets himself killed as redemption, but everyone saw that coming a mile away because of the magical potion the girl got). The whole crucifixion analogy felt kind of thrust in my face too. Plus the children were very, very ugly. At any rate, nice visuals and I like James Macavoy (the fawn).
Trust me, the book's way better. Peter doesn't act like a simpering pussy like he does in the movie during the first fight scenes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 03, 2006, 10:34:26 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 03, 2006, 10:34:26 PM
Dog Day Afternoon - 10/10
This is the best damn heist movie I've ever seen. Pacino really steals the stage here. It's hard to imagine that this was based on a true story with all the crazy twists throughout the movie. At times, the movie is very thrilling, and others it's hilarious. It's excellent stuff. Go rent it.
This is the best damn heist movie I've ever seen. Pacino really steals the stage here. It's hard to imagine that this was based on a true story with all the crazy twists throughout the movie. At times, the movie is very thrilling, and others it's hilarious. It's excellent stuff. Go rent it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Sharp Clock on May 03, 2006, 11:17:27 PM
Post by: Sharp Clock on May 03, 2006, 11:17:27 PM
Get Rich Or Die Tryin - 6/10
My cop friend wanted to see this movie because of all the shootings caused by it in the greater washington area. And halfway through the movie you will feel like shooting someone too, and not completely because the movie sucks. The movie is actually quite entertaining though it realy glorifies the character of 50 cent. You almost can't help but idenitify with or atleast understand the posistions that 50 cent lives through. Also the movie shows a nice progression in the devolopment of the main character as he grows up. If you are drinking a 40 of steel reserve and feel like being gangster it is worth a rent.
Butterfly Effect - 7/10
A enjoyable time travelling movie, that alters the realities of time travel. If you change your history and did not live your past 13 some years of life then you wouldn't remeber that you time traveled at all. (though i have never time traveled so i could be wrong)
My cop friend wanted to see this movie because of all the shootings caused by it in the greater washington area. And halfway through the movie you will feel like shooting someone too, and not completely because the movie sucks. The movie is actually quite entertaining though it realy glorifies the character of 50 cent. You almost can't help but idenitify with or atleast understand the posistions that 50 cent lives through. Also the movie shows a nice progression in the devolopment of the main character as he grows up. If you are drinking a 40 of steel reserve and feel like being gangster it is worth a rent.
Butterfly Effect - 7/10
A enjoyable time travelling movie, that alters the realities of time travel. If you change your history and did not live your past 13 some years of life then you wouldn't remeber that you time traveled at all. (though i have never time traveled so i could be wrong)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 04, 2006, 04:16:09 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 04, 2006, 04:16:09 AM
Quote from: Roman Collar ClockTrust me, the book's way better. Peter doesn't act like a simpering pussy like he does in the movie during the first fight scenes.
ah yes, I couldn't help but laugh when Aslan named Peter "Wolfsbane" just because the wolf JUMPED INTO HIS SWORD. Plus when he said "Peter... clean your sword" I mentally added "but do it off camera. Age ratings. You know how it is."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Roman Collar Clock on May 04, 2006, 06:20:43 AM
Post by: Roman Collar Clock on May 04, 2006, 06:20:43 AM
Quote from: StrangeClockah yes, I couldn't help but laugh when Aslan named Peter "Wolfsbane" just because the wolf JUMPED INTO HIS SWORD. Plus when he said "Peter... clean your sword" I mentally added "but do it off camera. Age ratings. You know how it is."
lol
In the book, Peter actually goes up to the wolf and kills it without holding his sword all the way out like a moron. The part where he breaks up the river when they're attacked is also made up.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 04, 2006, 09:07:25 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 04, 2006, 09:07:25 AM
Last Holiday - 7/10
Although this is your traditional "feel good" movie with morals and values and all that good stuff, I actually found it to be pretty good. Queen Latifah and LL Cool J both did well, and, as always, Alicia Witt was incredibly and undeniably hot. She looks like she's lost a little weight from her already thin frame, though. Still hot. I think I'm going to change this review to a review of how hot Alicia Witt was in the movie. Her rich, red hair remained the focal point... eh, I guess I'll just finish up about the movie. Several cheesy moments and a way too predictable ending is where I took the points away. Other than that, it was a pretty good "feel good" movie. And Alicia Witt was hot. Hot.
Although this is your traditional "feel good" movie with morals and values and all that good stuff, I actually found it to be pretty good. Queen Latifah and LL Cool J both did well, and, as always, Alicia Witt was incredibly and undeniably hot. She looks like she's lost a little weight from her already thin frame, though. Still hot. I think I'm going to change this review to a review of how hot Alicia Witt was in the movie. Her rich, red hair remained the focal point... eh, I guess I'll just finish up about the movie. Several cheesy moments and a way too predictable ending is where I took the points away. Other than that, it was a pretty good "feel good" movie. And Alicia Witt was hot. Hot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 04, 2006, 09:12:17 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 04, 2006, 09:12:17 PM
Quote from: LospermanLast Holiday - 7/10That movie... as soon as I saw the preview, I turned to my friend and said "that can't have a happy ending."
way too predictable ending is where I took the points away.
She's dying, so she borrows a bunch of money and goes on vacation.
She's either going to die or be past her head in debt.
Tell me they didn't fuck this up somehow.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 05, 2006, 07:33:38 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 05, 2006, 07:33:38 AM
Quote from: slurpeeThat movie... as soon as I saw the preview, I turned to my friend and said "that can't have a happy ending."
She's dying, so she borrows a bunch of money and goes on vacation.
She's either going to die or be past her head in debt.
Tell me they didn't fuck this up somehow.
**Spoilers** Well, I wasn't sure if I should put a spoiler alert on a movie no one on this board will probably see, but I didn't want to take the chance. She doesn't borrow money, she cashes in her entire IRA and all of the US bonds her mother left her. And then when she's spending it all she wins like $100,000 gambling, only to later find out she's not dying. And she gets the man of her dreams. And her dream job. And meets her idols. So yeah, it's one of those super happy ending movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 06, 2006, 09:06:24 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 06, 2006, 09:06:24 PM
Mission Impossible III - 9/10
A great action movie. Good acting throughout, with Philip Seymour Hoffman playing one of the best villains in recent memory. The action is nice and crispy, with only one or two WTF moments. The twist was a little predictable, but still provided enough guessing throughout. Overall, better than the second, and... I'm not sure where I'd place it with the first movie yet. I think the first movie was better, but I'd have to see this one again to be sure.
A great action movie. Good acting throughout, with Philip Seymour Hoffman playing one of the best villains in recent memory. The action is nice and crispy, with only one or two WTF moments. The twist was a little predictable, but still provided enough guessing throughout. Overall, better than the second, and... I'm not sure where I'd place it with the first movie yet. I think the first movie was better, but I'd have to see this one again to be sure.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 06, 2006, 09:08:06 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 06, 2006, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: Losperman**Spoilers** Well, I wasn't sure if I should put a spoiler alert on a movie no one on this board will probably see, but I didn't want to take the chance. She doesn't borrow money, she cashes in her entire IRA and all of the US bonds her mother left her. And then when she's spending it all she wins like $100,000 gambling, only to later find out she's not dying. And she gets the man of her dreams. And her dream job. And meets her idols. So yeah, it's one of those super happy ending movies.Jesus Christ that's a feel good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mask on May 07, 2006, 07:54:13 AM
Post by: Mask on May 07, 2006, 07:54:13 AM
Swingers 8/10
I had been meaning to see this for awhile and finally picked it up at the video store on saturday. the casing read "Tarantino meets Seinfeld" and thats an incredibly good analogy of the film, a series of somewhat connected events involving dialogue about inane subjects. But just like seinfeld and tarantino films it really pulls it off. Vince Vaughn's character starts off really annoying but really grows on you over time. The intro was pretty badly put together and there were some really noticible technical goofs (boom mikes, important props dissapearing) but the rest of the film makes up for those.
I had been meaning to see this for awhile and finally picked it up at the video store on saturday. the casing read "Tarantino meets Seinfeld" and thats an incredibly good analogy of the film, a series of somewhat connected events involving dialogue about inane subjects. But just like seinfeld and tarantino films it really pulls it off. Vince Vaughn's character starts off really annoying but really grows on you over time. The intro was pretty badly put together and there were some really noticible technical goofs (boom mikes, important props dissapearing) but the rest of the film makes up for those.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 10, 2006, 06:32:23 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 10, 2006, 06:32:23 AM
Irreversible
Borrowed it from a guy in my film course, and I'm not sure what to think. On one hand its story is fairly uninteresting, and at times the director has made the movie deliberately hard if not impossible to watch (during the first screening, the movie's first half hour contained a background audio noise that evokes nausea and vertigo in some people), which seems to me like focusing on audience reaction beyond any other point of your movie. On the other hand its style is wildly inspiring, with single takes that go on for minutes and bizarre twisting camerawork. The idea of a story unfolding backwards by playing scenes in a reverse order is not new, but as it appears to be limited to six or seven scenes in this movie, it still works.
My first impression of it was kind of like a cinematic cousin of dada - shaking up and irritating the medium by deliberately going against what is expected. It fascinated me in technique, but beyond that I don't think it's a good movie. It does hold points as the first movie I've ever seriously considered turning off at some point because it got too strong for me, though I kept watching - the 'fire extinguisher' scene. I doubt the DVD involved the nauseating background noise that was played at its first screening, but just the culmination of the drunken camerawork, the throbbing, warbling background music, the rancid gay sex going on all round, and then the violence just going on and on. Woo.
Land of the Dead
DENNIS HOPPER SAID THE Z-WORD. :( Has its charm from time to time, some fun feeds (chewing off a bellybutton piercing, lolol), but waaay too much emphasis on the story of the humans and all their characters versus not enough zombie focus, plus I don't care at all for intelligent zombies. Their mindlessness is what adds to their freakiness, just like their slowness. ness. Distracting them with fireworks? And that works everytime? Pfft. No sir. On the plus side, Asia Argento is unspeakably hot. All women should come with a tattoo like hers.
A Sound of Thunder
Not that it came as a surprise, but what a poor, boring, technically inferior in every way, illogical, formulaic piece of dreck. The fact that it's about time travel doesn't help, but I've rarely been so consistently aware of inconsistencies while watching a movie, yet at the same time it's too dull to care much. It's probably one of the overall worst movies I've ever seen.
Borrowed it from a guy in my film course, and I'm not sure what to think. On one hand its story is fairly uninteresting, and at times the director has made the movie deliberately hard if not impossible to watch (during the first screening, the movie's first half hour contained a background audio noise that evokes nausea and vertigo in some people), which seems to me like focusing on audience reaction beyond any other point of your movie. On the other hand its style is wildly inspiring, with single takes that go on for minutes and bizarre twisting camerawork. The idea of a story unfolding backwards by playing scenes in a reverse order is not new, but as it appears to be limited to six or seven scenes in this movie, it still works.
My first impression of it was kind of like a cinematic cousin of dada - shaking up and irritating the medium by deliberately going against what is expected. It fascinated me in technique, but beyond that I don't think it's a good movie. It does hold points as the first movie I've ever seriously considered turning off at some point because it got too strong for me, though I kept watching - the 'fire extinguisher' scene. I doubt the DVD involved the nauseating background noise that was played at its first screening, but just the culmination of the drunken camerawork, the throbbing, warbling background music, the rancid gay sex going on all round, and then the violence just going on and on. Woo.
Land of the Dead
DENNIS HOPPER SAID THE Z-WORD. :( Has its charm from time to time, some fun feeds (chewing off a bellybutton piercing, lolol), but waaay too much emphasis on the story of the humans and all their characters versus not enough zombie focus, plus I don't care at all for intelligent zombies. Their mindlessness is what adds to their freakiness, just like their slowness. ness. Distracting them with fireworks? And that works everytime? Pfft. No sir. On the plus side, Asia Argento is unspeakably hot. All women should come with a tattoo like hers.
A Sound of Thunder
Not that it came as a surprise, but what a poor, boring, technically inferior in every way, illogical, formulaic piece of dreck. The fact that it's about time travel doesn't help, but I've rarely been so consistently aware of inconsistencies while watching a movie, yet at the same time it's too dull to care much. It's probably one of the overall worst movies I've ever seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 10, 2006, 04:50:45 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 10, 2006, 04:50:45 PM
grr MI:3 2/5
I posted my thoughts in the MI3 thread, but here they are again for the record!
Let me first voice my opinion in grunt form, for those of you who cannot read long passages of text: UGHHHHHHH. UGH.
Now for everyone else:
Hoffman was good..
OK FINISHED WITH THE COMPLIMENTS, NOW ABOUT THE REST:
Ok, so at this stage of the film "series" we know as mission impossible, there are certain unavoidable factors which one can expect. Firstly, Masks. Lots of masks. It's like the fucking Scooby-Doo Mysteries. When you go into this movie, just take it for granted that everyone is probably someone else wearing a mask, and that all the good people are bad and the bad people are good.
The story started off quite acceptably. I didn't have high expectations. But I was satisfied. Then the writer went for a drink and got his 15 year old son to finish the script whilst he snorted coke off a stripper's tits. It devolved into an amalgam of all the quirks of the past two movies, and by the end of the film they were resorting to a great deal of cheap ploys in order to surprise viewers... to the point where it degraded whatever credibility the movie had.
Then throw in a ridiculous attempt to be current and intellectual by mirroring the recent political history in America, in such a blatant way as to make me scoff out loud (yeah i scoffed!).
But of course, the only reason you go to see a film like this is for the action, and that was very good. So with that considered, I recommend it. But don't go looking for a particularly engaging story or buckets of originality.
I posted my thoughts in the MI3 thread, but here they are again for the record!
Let me first voice my opinion in grunt form, for those of you who cannot read long passages of text: UGHHHHHHH. UGH.
Now for everyone else:
Hoffman was good..
OK FINISHED WITH THE COMPLIMENTS, NOW ABOUT THE REST:
Ok, so at this stage of the film "series" we know as mission impossible, there are certain unavoidable factors which one can expect. Firstly, Masks. Lots of masks. It's like the fucking Scooby-Doo Mysteries. When you go into this movie, just take it for granted that everyone is probably someone else wearing a mask, and that all the good people are bad and the bad people are good.
The story started off quite acceptably. I didn't have high expectations. But I was satisfied. Then the writer went for a drink and got his 15 year old son to finish the script whilst he snorted coke off a stripper's tits. It devolved into an amalgam of all the quirks of the past two movies, and by the end of the film they were resorting to a great deal of cheap ploys in order to surprise viewers... to the point where it degraded whatever credibility the movie had.
Then throw in a ridiculous attempt to be current and intellectual by mirroring the recent political history in America, in such a blatant way as to make me scoff out loud (yeah i scoffed!).
But of course, the only reason you go to see a film like this is for the action, and that was very good. So with that considered, I recommend it. But don't go looking for a particularly engaging story or buckets of originality.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on May 10, 2006, 04:56:40 PM
Post by: PirateClock on May 10, 2006, 04:56:40 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockSnatch - 7/10your kidding me right, snatch was a great movie.
Direction and editing were brilliant, but I felt that the writing wasn't too good. It was cool visual candy, but the plot didn't really appeal to me. Not a bad film, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 10, 2006, 05:02:05 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 10, 2006, 05:02:05 PM
Quote from: PirateClockyour kidding me right, snatch was a great movie.
7/10 is a generous review. Especially for that movie, which doesn't offer more than its predecessor: Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 11, 2006, 10:26:32 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 11, 2006, 10:26:32 AM
Saw II
It's good, but lacks the punch of the first one. Like someone else said, it reminded me of Cube (which is not one of my favorites). The plot was not as solid. The whole montage at the end seemed overkill, halfway through I was like "yeah, I get it, he was in the safe all along etcetera etcetera". There's probably no way to avoid it, but I felt Jigsaw lost too much mystery with this one. Lastly, the neck cutting scene was like the sequel to the leg cutting scene and lacked its shock element, probably in part because it happens to a bad guy instead of a good guy.
I feel like they honestly used elements from the first one more to 'mirror' them than out of lack of creativity, but still it ended up more conventional. If they're going to make a third, I hope they reach back more to the minimalist situation of the first one, two or maybe three people, and very few scenes outside the actual trap room.
It's good, but lacks the punch of the first one. Like someone else said, it reminded me of Cube (which is not one of my favorites). The plot was not as solid. The whole montage at the end seemed overkill, halfway through I was like "yeah, I get it, he was in the safe all along etcetera etcetera". There's probably no way to avoid it, but I felt Jigsaw lost too much mystery with this one. Lastly, the neck cutting scene was like the sequel to the leg cutting scene and lacked its shock element, probably in part because it happens to a bad guy instead of a good guy.
I feel like they honestly used elements from the first one more to 'mirror' them than out of lack of creativity, but still it ended up more conventional. If they're going to make a third, I hope they reach back more to the minimalist situation of the first one, two or maybe three people, and very few scenes outside the actual trap room.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 11, 2006, 10:34:33 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 11, 2006, 10:34:33 AM
Nanny McPhee - 7/10
Not my kind of movie, but I try and rate them for what they are rather than what they're not. So, for a kids movie that borrowed heavily from the central plot of Mary Poppins, this was a pretty good movie. The acting was only so-so, with a few instances of over-acting, but for a kids movie I guess it's understandable. Emma Thompson and Colin Firth were both great, though. And Angela Lansbury played her role well. There were a few funny parts, and they actually did a pretty good job of avoiding the "baby talk" that a lot of kids movies use to help drag the smaller humans of a lesser IQ through the plot.
Not my kind of movie, but I try and rate them for what they are rather than what they're not. So, for a kids movie that borrowed heavily from the central plot of Mary Poppins, this was a pretty good movie. The acting was only so-so, with a few instances of over-acting, but for a kids movie I guess it's understandable. Emma Thompson and Colin Firth were both great, though. And Angela Lansbury played her role well. There were a few funny parts, and they actually did a pretty good job of avoiding the "baby talk" that a lot of kids movies use to help drag the smaller humans of a lesser IQ through the plot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AvocadoClock on May 12, 2006, 02:23:58 AM
Post by: AvocadoClock on May 12, 2006, 02:23:58 AM
Walk the Line 3/5
I just couldn't see its greatness. It had sex, drugs, and rock n' roll, but it didn't have enough of any of it. The drugs were minor, and the sex was off screen, and the rock n' roll was half country. I know that a lot of other people enjoyed the movie, but I needed something more to enjoy it. I felt like there wasn't enough driving the plot... wait, what was the plot?
I just couldn't see its greatness. It had sex, drugs, and rock n' roll, but it didn't have enough of any of it. The drugs were minor, and the sex was off screen, and the rock n' roll was half country. I know that a lot of other people enjoyed the movie, but I needed something more to enjoy it. I felt like there wasn't enough driving the plot... wait, what was the plot?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on May 13, 2006, 04:14:23 AM
Post by: Arctic on May 13, 2006, 04:14:23 AM
Quote from: AvocadoClockWalk the Line 3/5
I just couldn't see its greatness. It had sex, drugs, and rock n' roll, but it didn't have enough of any of it. The drugs were minor, and the sex was off screen, and the rock n' roll was half country. I know that a lot of other people enjoyed the movie, but I needed something more to enjoy it. I felt like there wasn't enough driving the plot... wait, what was the plot?
Speaking of music films... I recently watched these again:
The Doors - 8/10
Ok, the movie, probably tempted me to take acid. Besides that, it gave an entertaining tale and kept me interested the whole film. Wasn't amazing though.
Almost Famous - 9/10
Even if they didn't stress drugs or sex enoug in my opinion, this movie is just entertaining, fucking period. They developed the kid's character exceptionally well. I don't think I liked the ending too much though.
I also went on a Kevin Smith binge:
Clerks - 8/10
I always liked this one, but a lot of the actors were just plain out fucking horrible. Maybe because it was New Jersey. This movie sets up a lot of the connecting material used in Smith's other movies as well. (i.e. Jay and Silent Bob, the girl who died in mid backtroke at the YMCA gym, the girl who fucked a dead guy, the quick stop store, etc..)
Mallrats - 10/10
Absolutely my favorite of all of his films. Fucking love the multiple storylines and characters.
Chasing Amy - 9/10
Intro to the Bluntman comics. I enjoy this story a lot, but I fucking hated the end.
Dogma - 7/10
This one is a stretch from the previous movies. I still enjoyed it.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back - 9/10
This pulls all the other movies into one massive jizz of a comedy movie. Funny shit.
Jersey Girl - 8/10
Ok, first off, the best thing about this movie is the fact that Jennifer Lopez's character dies within the first ten minutes. The little girl has an almost addicting charm and liv tyler is hot. I sadly enjoyed this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 13, 2006, 01:06:00 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 13, 2006, 01:06:00 PM
I think Kevin Smith is a mediocre director at best, but he has an amazing ear for dialogue.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 13, 2006, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 13, 2006, 01:45:29 PM
Quote from: StrawpegarrotClockChasing Amy - 9/10
Intro to the Bluntman comics. I enjoy this story a lot, but I fucking hated the end.
Amen. It was like he had a fairly mature story going down about a guy who was too uptight to forget his girlfriend's past, and then he suddenly fucks it up completely by having the main character suggest a threesome as the solution to all their problems. I don't know whether Kevin Smith just has a fucked up concept of relationships or wanted to be controversial.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 13, 2006, 10:33:12 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 13, 2006, 10:33:12 PM
Mallrats - 9/10
Great comedy!
Kevin Smith writes brilliant dialouge. However, some of the acting was a bit ridiculous. Otherwise, it's hilarious stuff and definently worth the watch.
Great comedy!
Kevin Smith writes brilliant dialouge. However, some of the acting was a bit ridiculous. Otherwise, it's hilarious stuff and definently worth the watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 13, 2006, 11:18:02 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 13, 2006, 11:18:02 PM
Poseidon - 6.5/10
I don't see what all of the bad reviews are about. Well, I guess I do, but what do the critics expect from from a remake of a campy movie? Although most of the action happens in the last half of the movie, I liked the first half much better. They got things going pretty well with the characters, but they never really developed them like they should have. Especially Richard Dreyfuss. He and his character seem like wasted potential. Also, one thing I liked about the original was missing in this one: the splitting up of the group. But most of the acting was decent and the special effects were great. If they only continued with the characters rather than snowball the cheesy action bits in the last half this would have been a great movie.
Napoleon Dynamite - 8.5/10
I will refrain from using any of his trademark expressions of joy to describe this movie, but I really liked it. I laughed hysterically at a couple of parts, but I found myself at least chuckling through the entire movie, which is what makes it better than a lot of comedies out today. I wouldn't say it's one of the funniest movies I've seen, but it's enjoyable to the point of being able to watch it several times in a month and not getting sick of it.
I don't see what all of the bad reviews are about. Well, I guess I do, but what do the critics expect from from a remake of a campy movie? Although most of the action happens in the last half of the movie, I liked the first half much better. They got things going pretty well with the characters, but they never really developed them like they should have. Especially Richard Dreyfuss. He and his character seem like wasted potential. Also, one thing I liked about the original was missing in this one: the splitting up of the group. But most of the acting was decent and the special effects were great. If they only continued with the characters rather than snowball the cheesy action bits in the last half this would have been a great movie.
Napoleon Dynamite - 8.5/10
I will refrain from using any of his trademark expressions of joy to describe this movie, but I really liked it. I laughed hysterically at a couple of parts, but I found myself at least chuckling through the entire movie, which is what makes it better than a lot of comedies out today. I wouldn't say it's one of the funniest movies I've seen, but it's enjoyable to the point of being able to watch it several times in a month and not getting sick of it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MapClock on May 13, 2006, 11:22:46 PM
Post by: MapClock on May 13, 2006, 11:22:46 PM
Animal House 9/10
I know its old :/ But i stll think it was a hilarious movie. I lauged almost constantly.
I know its old :/ But i stll think it was a hilarious movie. I lauged almost constantly.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on May 13, 2006, 11:58:17 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on May 13, 2006, 11:58:17 PM
Derailed 8/10
Great move. They do a great job of making you guess whats going on, and still intrigue you. The acting was great, Clive Owens did the same kind of roll he did in Sin City (all ways a :fifen: for me there) but the only 2 bad actors are the 2 dumbass rappers who are only in this movie as a gimmick. They also questioned the polices intelligence a bit too much for my liking, but hey, still an awesome movie.
Great move. They do a great job of making you guess whats going on, and still intrigue you. The acting was great, Clive Owens did the same kind of roll he did in Sin City (all ways a :fifen: for me there) but the only 2 bad actors are the 2 dumbass rappers who are only in this movie as a gimmick. They also questioned the polices intelligence a bit too much for my liking, but hey, still an awesome movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on May 14, 2006, 06:55:11 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on May 14, 2006, 06:55:11 AM
Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children - 8.9/10
A good nostalgic movie for me, animation and graphics were top notch, cream of the crop. The story was alright as far as it went but it wasn't anything that interesting. Some kind of avalanche terrorism action would have been cool. I think I'm gonna go play the game again...
A good nostalgic movie for me, animation and graphics were top notch, cream of the crop. The story was alright as far as it went but it wasn't anything that interesting. Some kind of avalanche terrorism action would have been cool. I think I'm gonna go play the game again...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 14, 2006, 07:54:03 AM
Post by: LeekClock on May 14, 2006, 07:54:03 AM
Groundhog day 4.5/5
<3 Ramis
<3 Ramis
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 16, 2006, 08:21:06 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 16, 2006, 08:21:06 PM
Hellraiser: Deader
SPOILERS
A maverick, slightly corrupt cop solves the lament configuration. He finds the hooker he slept with murdered and tries to get to the bottom of the grisly murders that seem to be affecting all the people he gets close too. In the end it turns out he's in hell.
Storyline: A pretty good story, not that bad at all. It was actually quite original as far as sequels go. The problem was that we don't get to see Pinhead until the very end and there is virtually no gore as opposed to the other films which sort of kills the point of any fan seeing it. 3/5
Acting: Not at all bad, infact, quite good, especially the star of the film. 4/5
Effects: Great. Very dreamlike and disorientating at times. 5/5
Direction: Very well done. We are given a provokative and often isturbing film, even with the lack of gore or Pinhead. As i said with the effects, the director is able to pull off a very interesting visual look and feel. 4/5
4/5
SPOILERS
A maverick, slightly corrupt cop solves the lament configuration. He finds the hooker he slept with murdered and tries to get to the bottom of the grisly murders that seem to be affecting all the people he gets close too. In the end it turns out he's in hell.
Storyline: A pretty good story, not that bad at all. It was actually quite original as far as sequels go. The problem was that we don't get to see Pinhead until the very end and there is virtually no gore as opposed to the other films which sort of kills the point of any fan seeing it. 3/5
Acting: Not at all bad, infact, quite good, especially the star of the film. 4/5
Effects: Great. Very dreamlike and disorientating at times. 5/5
Direction: Very well done. We are given a provokative and often isturbing film, even with the lack of gore or Pinhead. As i said with the effects, the director is able to pull off a very interesting visual look and feel. 4/5
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 17, 2006, 08:14:04 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 17, 2006, 08:14:04 AM
The Ringer - 8/10
Pretty funny all the way through with a good amount of pretty hilarious parts. Johnny Knoxville played his part decently, but could have done better. Everyone else did fairly well, especially Steve's uncle. My only gripe is the ending. It really seems like they took the easy way out, especially after all of the developing they did. A better ending would have given it a 9 or more in my book.
Pretty funny all the way through with a good amount of pretty hilarious parts. Johnny Knoxville played his part decently, but could have done better. Everyone else did fairly well, especially Steve's uncle. My only gripe is the ending. It really seems like they took the easy way out, especially after all of the developing they did. A better ending would have given it a 9 or more in my book.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 17, 2006, 03:57:37 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 17, 2006, 03:57:37 PM
Tank Girl
Surprisingly good. It suffers from some 80s movies elements like a weak plot (though as I understand it, Tank Girl comics were so chaotic it was hard to refine much of a plot from it) and it's kind of hard to justify that the Rippers are such extremely feared killing machines when you see they're just a handful of Teenage Mutant Ninja Kangaroos. And Malcolm McDowell, God love the man and wish he'd get more (and better) parts, has a really godawful big boss part. Finally, it's definitely overly long.
Set against that, Tank Girl and Jet Girl are awesome characters, Lori Petty is incredible, and the costume/set design (apart from the Rippers, but I guess that's to blame on outdated make-up and special effects) is spectacular. Plus despite the cheesy plot the movie is surprisingly bold with regards to language and action. I think if I'd seen in 10 years ago it might've become one of my favorite movies. For that matter, it's too bad they didn't wait a few more years and catch the wave of comic book movies so they'd have had a bigger budget, better technology and probably a tighter plot.
Surprisingly good. It suffers from some 80s movies elements like a weak plot (though as I understand it, Tank Girl comics were so chaotic it was hard to refine much of a plot from it) and it's kind of hard to justify that the Rippers are such extremely feared killing machines when you see they're just a handful of Teenage Mutant Ninja Kangaroos. And Malcolm McDowell, God love the man and wish he'd get more (and better) parts, has a really godawful big boss part. Finally, it's definitely overly long.
Set against that, Tank Girl and Jet Girl are awesome characters, Lori Petty is incredible, and the costume/set design (apart from the Rippers, but I guess that's to blame on outdated make-up and special effects) is spectacular. Plus despite the cheesy plot the movie is surprisingly bold with regards to language and action. I think if I'd seen in 10 years ago it might've become one of my favorite movies. For that matter, it's too bad they didn't wait a few more years and catch the wave of comic book movies so they'd have had a bigger budget, better technology and probably a tighter plot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on May 21, 2006, 08:26:31 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on May 21, 2006, 08:26:31 AM
Paradise Now
9/10
It's a movie about two palestinian guys who get chosen to carry out a suicide bombing. It provides a very nice look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It's definatly worth watching.
9/10
It's a movie about two palestinian guys who get chosen to carry out a suicide bombing. It provides a very nice look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It's definatly worth watching.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 21, 2006, 12:04:42 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 21, 2006, 12:04:42 PM
The Da Vinci Code - 8/10
I haven't read the book, so I can't offer any comparisons, but it was a good movie. Acting and all that was good. My only problem was the pacing. It's kind of backward. It starts out pretty fast paced, rushing to fill in backstories that are probably gone into pretty deeply in the novel. But then the last twenty minutes just kind of drag on, slogging between plot points. Still, a pretty good flick.
I haven't read the book, so I can't offer any comparisons, but it was a good movie. Acting and all that was good. My only problem was the pacing. It's kind of backward. It starts out pretty fast paced, rushing to fill in backstories that are probably gone into pretty deeply in the novel. But then the last twenty minutes just kind of drag on, slogging between plot points. Still, a pretty good flick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 21, 2006, 07:40:07 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 21, 2006, 07:40:07 PM
Broadcast News - 4/5
Clever comedy-drama, well written/acted/directed.
Clever comedy-drama, well written/acted/directed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 22, 2006, 09:46:22 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 22, 2006, 09:46:22 AM
9.5/10 - Rushmore
If you've seen any other Wes Anderson films you'll know what to expect, excellent nonetheless.
9/10 - La Cité des enfants perdus
Bizarre and awesome
7.5/10 - Rio Bravo
John Wayne :cowboy:
9/10 - Magnolia
Really great actors
6/10 - Night at the Golden Eagle
Not a bad film, but the dialogue and characters weren't great, and the grittyness was distracting at times.
If you've seen any other Wes Anderson films you'll know what to expect, excellent nonetheless.
9/10 - La Cité des enfants perdus
Bizarre and awesome
7.5/10 - Rio Bravo
John Wayne :cowboy:
9/10 - Magnolia
Really great actors
6/10 - Night at the Golden Eagle
Not a bad film, but the dialogue and characters weren't great, and the grittyness was distracting at times.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 23, 2006, 08:45:26 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 23, 2006, 08:45:26 PM
the king
4/5
A well told story. Predictable, but told in such a way as to make you think about the issues and themes at hand. I enjoyed it because it allowed my mind to wander.
4/5
A well told story. Predictable, but told in such a way as to make you think about the issues and themes at hand. I enjoyed it because it allowed my mind to wander.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 23, 2006, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 23, 2006, 08:53:00 PM
Castle in the Sky - 8/10
Porco Rosso - 9/10
These are the first two Miyazaki films I have seen, and I definitely want to check out more. Castle was a whimsical, fun fantasy movie with some decent action scenes, especially the ones featuring the robots, and Porco was a great movie in general with an awesome main character. The pig thing didn't seem out of place at all, and the scene where he tells the story about the war was amazing. I preferred Porco Rosso, but they were both great examples of how anime can be so much more than badly animated schlock with a real artist at the helm.
Porco Rosso - 9/10
These are the first two Miyazaki films I have seen, and I definitely want to check out more. Castle was a whimsical, fun fantasy movie with some decent action scenes, especially the ones featuring the robots, and Porco was a great movie in general with an awesome main character. The pig thing didn't seem out of place at all, and the scene where he tells the story about the war was amazing. I preferred Porco Rosso, but they were both great examples of how anime can be so much more than badly animated schlock with a real artist at the helm.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 24, 2006, 07:41:55 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 24, 2006, 07:41:55 AM
BloodRayne - 3/10
I began watching this movie with an open mind. That mind has now been soiled with filth. Horrid acting, even from some good actors. Throughout the movie I had to keep asking myself "Did these actors know what they were doing? " In many cases it seems like they only did one take and moved on. The movie had potential, but it was all wasted away with shitty dialogue and made-for-TV sets and special effects. The gore was awesome. Not in the "wow that looks realistic" way, but more in the "holy shit that's over the top and cheesy" kind of way. Other than that and a few decent scenes, this movie was terrible.
I began watching this movie with an open mind. That mind has now been soiled with filth. Horrid acting, even from some good actors. Throughout the movie I had to keep asking myself "Did these actors know what they were doing? " In many cases it seems like they only did one take and moved on. The movie had potential, but it was all wasted away with shitty dialogue and made-for-TV sets and special effects. The gore was awesome. Not in the "wow that looks realistic" way, but more in the "holy shit that's over the top and cheesy" kind of way. Other than that and a few decent scenes, this movie was terrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on May 24, 2006, 11:51:02 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on May 24, 2006, 11:51:02 AM
Quote from: LospermanBloodRayne - 3/10
I began watching this movie with an open mind. That mind has now been soiled with filth. Horrid acting, even from some good actors. Throughout the movie I had to keep asking myself "Did these actors know what they were doing? " In many cases it seems like they only did one take and moved on. The movie had potential, but it was all wasted away with shitty dialogue and made-for-TV sets and special effects. The gore was awesome. Not in the "wow that looks realistic" way, but more in the "holy shit that's over the top and cheesy" kind of way. Other than that and a few decent scenes, this movie was terrible.
Uwe Boll has never made a good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 24, 2006, 11:57:06 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 24, 2006, 11:57:06 AM
Quote from: Hate ClockUwe Boll has never made a good movie.
So it seems. The fact that BloodRayne is his best movie is really, really sad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 26, 2006, 03:51:53 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 26, 2006, 03:51:53 AM
Along Came Polly
I wouldn't call it terrible. But it's just really, really boring and not ever really funny. Producing it was a waste of money, watching it was a waste of time.
Corpse Bride
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, in a way I don't think CGI can capture. Afterwards I kept thinking how much I'd like to see a Grim Fandango movie done in this way (though, at the same time I feel Grim Fandango was so right in its genre, remaking it as a movie would probably only detract from it), or Curse of Monkey Island. Music and songs didn't feel as memorable as Nightmare Before Christmas, and the story seemed a bit straightforward (no great twists or surprises), but a joy to watch.
I wouldn't call it terrible. But it's just really, really boring and not ever really funny. Producing it was a waste of money, watching it was a waste of time.
Corpse Bride
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, in a way I don't think CGI can capture. Afterwards I kept thinking how much I'd like to see a Grim Fandango movie done in this way (though, at the same time I feel Grim Fandango was so right in its genre, remaking it as a movie would probably only detract from it), or Curse of Monkey Island. Music and songs didn't feel as memorable as Nightmare Before Christmas, and the story seemed a bit straightforward (no great twists or surprises), but a joy to watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AvocadoClock on May 26, 2006, 02:39:44 PM
Post by: AvocadoClock on May 26, 2006, 02:39:44 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineCastle in the Sky - 8/10
Porco Rosso - 9/10
These are the first two Miyazaki films I have seen, and I definitely want to check out more. Castle was a whimsical, fun fantasy movie with some decent action scenes, especially the ones featuring the robots, and Porco was a great movie in general with an awesome main character. The pig thing didn't seem out of place at all, and the scene where he tells the story about the war was amazing. I preferred Porco Rosso, but they were both great examples of how anime can be so much more than badly animated schlock with a real artist at the helm.
Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away are golden and definitely worth it. Mononoke is an actionish movie with a nature theme and morals to it, and Spirited Away is like Alice in Wonderland. Atleast an 8+/10 on each.
I had a friend watch Princess Mononoke who didn't even like anime, and he enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 26, 2006, 06:52:08 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 26, 2006, 06:52:08 PM
X-Men: The Last Stand - 7.5/10
True, it's not as good as the first two, but I wouldn't say it's bad. My only real gripes are that it was too short, and the generic mutants hogged the space that some of the cooler mutants should have had. Angel, Juggernaut and Colossus were not used to their full potential at all. I mean where was the Juggernaut vs Colossus fight? Oh well. Besides those shortfalls, I guess it ended the trilogy well. I'm sure we'll see another movie, but it won't be an actual "X-Men" movie. Wolverine? Gambit? I dunno, but I'm hoping they keep the quality at least as high as this movie...
True, it's not as good as the first two, but I wouldn't say it's bad. My only real gripes are that it was too short, and the generic mutants hogged the space that some of the cooler mutants should have had. Angel, Juggernaut and Colossus were not used to their full potential at all. I mean where was the Juggernaut vs Colossus fight? Oh well. Besides those shortfalls, I guess it ended the trilogy well. I'm sure we'll see another movie, but it won't be an actual "X-Men" movie. Wolverine? Gambit? I dunno, but I'm hoping they keep the quality at least as high as this movie...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on May 26, 2006, 10:35:51 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on May 26, 2006, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: LospermanX-Men: The Last Stand - 7.5/10Yeah the no Gambit thing was a big let-down.
True, it's not as good as the first two, but I wouldn't say it's bad. My only real gripes are that it was too short, and the generic mutants hogged the space that some of the cooler mutants should have had. Angel, Juggernaut and Colossus were not used to their full potential at all. I mean where was the Juggernaut vs Colossus fight? Oh well. Besides those shortfalls, I guess it ended the trilogy well. I'm sure we'll see another movie, but it won't be an actual "X-Men" movie. Wolverine? Gambit? I dunno, but I'm hoping they keep the quality at least as high as this movie...
But is it truly the end I mean the movie kind of ended at a cliff hanger, especially if you wait until after the credits.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on May 26, 2006, 10:37:58 PM
Post by: Kombucha on May 26, 2006, 10:37:58 PM
Quote from: Strange ClockCorpse Bride was really good.Agreed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 26, 2006, 11:18:28 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 26, 2006, 11:18:28 PM
Quote from: VikingYeah the no Gambit thing was a big let-down.
It shouldn't have been, you've been told a hundred times he won't be in the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 27, 2006, 12:34:58 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on May 27, 2006, 12:34:58 AM
X-Men: The Last Stand - 3/10
The writing for this movie completely ruined it for me. There was line after line of cheesy cliches. There were a lot of cheap laughs, too (kick in the balls and other stupid shit like that). The acting simply could not save the terrible writing. Also, it probably would have been better if Bryan Singer had directed it.
The writing for this movie completely ruined it for me. There was line after line of cheesy cliches. There were a lot of cheap laughs, too (kick in the balls and other stupid shit like that). The acting simply could not save the terrible writing. Also, it probably would have been better if Bryan Singer had directed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PossumClock on May 27, 2006, 12:46:17 AM
Post by: PossumClock on May 27, 2006, 12:46:17 AM
X-Men 3. Vary good. I liked the story line, but they left out some of the mutants from 2, i.e. Nightcrawler. I'd give it a 9 out of 10, being vary adventurous, and loads of cool explosions.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on May 27, 2006, 02:46:54 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on May 27, 2006, 02:46:54 AM
Quote from: AvocadoClockPrincess Mononoke and Spirited Away are golden and definitely worth it. Mononoke is an actionish movie with a nature theme and morals to it, and Spirited Away is like Alice in Wonderland. Atleast an 8+/10 on each.
I had a friend watch Princess Mononoke who didn't even like anime, and he enjoyed it.
Howls Moving Castle is also a great movie by him.
In other news
Mission Impossible 3 5/10
A movie where a situation where knocking two people out cold to complete the objective finds explosions and deaths. Most of it is pretty dumb but acting is actually alright on cruises part.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 27, 2006, 03:48:16 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 27, 2006, 03:48:16 PM
See No Evil- 1/10 as a horror movie, 8/10 as a dark comedy.
This had a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
We watched it with absolutely no intention of taking it seriously, and it didn't disappoint. This movie was a roflfest.
Don't get me wrong: It's graphic as hell, but after a character jams a pipe into Kane's head, seeing Kane gently pat the maggot-filled hole back into place before continuing the chase earned a dark laugh from most of the people in the very very small theater it was playing in. Another time, another character is being slowly lowered by a friend out of a 7th story window with Kane fast approaching. She suddenly stops her descent, and everybody laughs because we know Kane is up there and now he's pulling her back up.
This had a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
We watched it with absolutely no intention of taking it seriously, and it didn't disappoint. This movie was a roflfest.
Don't get me wrong: It's graphic as hell, but after a character jams a pipe into Kane's head, seeing Kane gently pat the maggot-filled hole back into place before continuing the chase earned a dark laugh from most of the people in the very very small theater it was playing in. Another time, another character is being slowly lowered by a friend out of a 7th story window with Kane fast approaching. She suddenly stops her descent, and everybody laughs because we know Kane is up there and now he's pulling her back up.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 27, 2006, 04:18:28 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 27, 2006, 04:18:28 PM
xmen3 4/5
entertainment
entertainment
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 28, 2006, 01:56:32 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 28, 2006, 01:56:32 PM
A History of Violence
Damn, harsh. I like how David Cronenberg works. Four or five times through the movie I was like "damn!" and "shit!" (not "that is whack!" though). The only thing that seemed out of place was the son suddenly destroying the asses of high school bullies. Since when is being a skilled killer a hereditary trait? Very, very good ending though - I like how it ends rather open and fair to realism as opposed to happy.
Also, hot as Maria Bello may be and moreso in a cheerleader outfit while showing off the goods, I was laughing till I cried when they were 69ing and the soundtrack was all romantic. I'm not saying consentual oral sex isn't beautiful, I just don't see me and my sweetie cuddling up while two people scramble for each other's genitals.
Damn, harsh. I like how David Cronenberg works. Four or five times through the movie I was like "damn!" and "shit!" (not "that is whack!" though). The only thing that seemed out of place was the son suddenly destroying the asses of high school bullies. Since when is being a skilled killer a hereditary trait? Very, very good ending though - I like how it ends rather open and fair to realism as opposed to happy.
Also, hot as Maria Bello may be and moreso in a cheerleader outfit while showing off the goods, I was laughing till I cried when they were 69ing and the soundtrack was all romantic. I'm not saying consentual oral sex isn't beautiful, I just don't see me and my sweetie cuddling up while two people scramble for each other's genitals.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on May 29, 2006, 08:15:43 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on May 29, 2006, 08:15:43 PM
Quote from: VikingYeah the no Gambit thing was a big let-down.
But is it truly the end I mean the movie kind of ended at a cliff hanger, especially if you wait until after the credits.
What happens after the credits? I completely forgot to stay.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 30, 2006, 08:13:28 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 30, 2006, 08:13:28 AM
In Her Shoes - 8.5/10
I liked the writing and character development a lot. Being a simple movie about simple people, it wasn't an altogether spectacular movie, but it was strong in pretty much every aspect. Sometimes it made me wish I could be an old person for a day so I could spout random gibberish.
Madagascar - 6/10
These CG animal movies are beginning to get on my nerves. But it wasn't a bad movie. It had a couple of funny parts, and some of the animation was good. The story was a bit stale, though. And most of the humor was aimed at kids, with only the few aforementioned parts that adults might find funny.
I liked the writing and character development a lot. Being a simple movie about simple people, it wasn't an altogether spectacular movie, but it was strong in pretty much every aspect. Sometimes it made me wish I could be an old person for a day so I could spout random gibberish.
Madagascar - 6/10
These CG animal movies are beginning to get on my nerves. But it wasn't a bad movie. It had a couple of funny parts, and some of the animation was good. The story was a bit stale, though. And most of the humor was aimed at kids, with only the few aforementioned parts that adults might find funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on May 30, 2006, 10:13:26 PM
Post by: Munglai on May 30, 2006, 10:13:26 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockCorpse Bride
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, in a way I don't think CGI can capture. Afterwards I kept thinking how much I'd like to see a Grim Fandango movie done in this way (though, at the same time I feel Grim Fandango was so right in its genre, remaking it as a movie would probably only detract from it), or Curse of Monkey Island. Music and songs didn't feel as memorable as Nightmare Before Christmas, and the story seemed a bit straightforward (no great twists or surprises), but a joy to watch.
I don't think they could make a movie version of Grim Fandango but I'm pretty certain that Tim Schafer could write and direct one set in the Land of the Dead with all the same art style and stuff and it would be awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on May 31, 2006, 03:21:13 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on May 31, 2006, 03:21:13 PM
The Deer Hunter-10/10
An incredibly well acted movie. Robert Deniro and Christopher Walken are amazing in it. The transition to Vietnam is almost surreal, what with the previous scene depicting a wedding. The russian rulette scene is probably the most intense thing I've seen in a movie. The music, what little there is, is haunting by the end of the film. Definately worth seeing.
An incredibly well acted movie. Robert Deniro and Christopher Walken are amazing in it. The transition to Vietnam is almost surreal, what with the previous scene depicting a wedding. The russian rulette scene is probably the most intense thing I've seen in a movie. The music, what little there is, is haunting by the end of the film. Definately worth seeing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ShastaClock on June 03, 2006, 11:59:08 PM
Post by: ShastaClock on June 03, 2006, 11:59:08 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockX-Men: The Last Stand - 3/10
The writing for this movie completely ruined it for me. There was line after line of cheesy cliches. There were a lot of cheap laughs, too (kick in the balls and other stupid shit like that). The acting simply could not save the terrible writing. Also, it probably would have been better if Bryan Singer had directed it.
Holy shit was this a bad movie. It was just two hours of HEY LOOK AT MY POWERS! COOOOOOOOL. They added way too many sub-plots for themselves to keep up with, actually, they added too much everything to keep up with. Just an all around horrid experience.
Quote from: AvocadoClockwas half country.
It is a Johnny Cash film...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 04, 2006, 11:50:28 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 04, 2006, 11:50:28 AM
Munich-Filmgasm/10
This movie is the most moving, disturbing, and graphic movie I have ever seen. The acting is good, the camera work and directing especially, are masterful. Steven Speilberg has outdone himself.
This movie is the most moving, disturbing, and graphic movie I have ever seen. The acting is good, the camera work and directing especially, are masterful. Steven Speilberg has outdone himself.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 04, 2006, 06:15:47 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 04, 2006, 06:15:47 PM
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
3/5
It seems like there's something missing. It had many individual moments of brilliance, but as a whole, it was lacking something. I might pinpoint exactly what it is and edit my post later. But I don't think it quite lived up to its potential. Highly enjoyable film though. Mostly down to Adams.
Didn't like Martin Freeman in it. Seems a bit wooden and unimaginative with his performance. I realise his character is supposed to be pretty boring and benign but it seems like Freeman isn't very versatile in his range of responses.
3/5
It seems like there's something missing. It had many individual moments of brilliance, but as a whole, it was lacking something. I might pinpoint exactly what it is and edit my post later. But I don't think it quite lived up to its potential. Highly enjoyable film though. Mostly down to Adams.
Didn't like Martin Freeman in it. Seems a bit wooden and unimaginative with his performance. I realise his character is supposed to be pretty boring and benign but it seems like Freeman isn't very versatile in his range of responses.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SIC on June 06, 2006, 11:47:43 AM
Post by: SIC on June 06, 2006, 11:47:43 AM
the Descent 2/10
seriously...who makes a movie about some crazy cannibal guys who live underground?
seriously...who makes a movie about some crazy cannibal guys who live underground?
Title: I'm Xenomorph_Lock:
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 08, 2006, 09:15:10 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 08, 2006, 09:15:10 AM
Quote from: SICthe Descent 2/10
seriously...who makes a movie about some crazy cannibal guys who live underground?
Are you the same SIC on the LL forum? If so, this is Xenomorph.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SIC on June 08, 2006, 10:06:26 AM
Post by: SIC on June 08, 2006, 10:06:26 AM
Quote from: PredatorAre you the same SIC on the LL forum? If so, this is Xenomorph.
yep its me :)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 10, 2006, 09:21:22 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 10, 2006, 09:21:22 AM
Quote from: SICthe Descent 2/10
seriously...who makes a movie about some crazy cannibal guys who live underground?
Well they already made one about cannibals in:
Forest (Wrong Turn)
Desert (The hill Have Eyes)
Texas (TCSM)
The list goes on. Caves could work.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on June 10, 2006, 09:16:57 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on June 10, 2006, 09:16:57 PM
Quote from: PredatorWell they already made one about cannibals in:
Forest (Wrong Turn)
Desert (The hill Have Eyes)
Texas (TCSM)
The list goes on. Caves could work.
Cannibal Holocaust (most fucked-up movie of all time)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SIC on June 11, 2006, 06:00:08 AM
Post by: SIC on June 11, 2006, 06:00:08 AM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockCannibal Holocaust (most fucked-up movie of all time)
oh yeah that movie was SIC!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 11, 2006, 10:23:00 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 11, 2006, 10:23:00 AM
Jesus is Magic-10/10
An incredibly funny movie. Actually, it's more of a hybrid of movie and stand up. It stars a racist Jewish comedian, who disscusses (and sings about) her seven year old recently out of the closet lesbian neice, how Jewish people driving german cars is gay, why ron jeremy mastubates with his pinky out, how her 96 year old nana was raped and killed, and how jesus was killed by blacks. MS paint penises included.
An incredibly funny movie. Actually, it's more of a hybrid of movie and stand up. It stars a racist Jewish comedian, who disscusses (and sings about) her seven year old recently out of the closet lesbian neice, how Jewish people driving german cars is gay, why ron jeremy mastubates with his pinky out, how her 96 year old nana was raped and killed, and how jesus was killed by blacks. MS paint penises included.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on June 14, 2006, 06:35:32 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on June 14, 2006, 06:35:32 PM
Running Scared 9.5/10
I love this movie, its a definate must see movie. The story is very well done, with a great plot twist at the end. Plenty of sterotypes too. I say go see it now.
I love this movie, its a definate must see movie. The story is very well done, with a great plot twist at the end. Plenty of sterotypes too. I say go see it now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on June 14, 2006, 09:52:44 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on June 14, 2006, 09:52:44 PM
I hate when people announce there's a twist at the end of a movie, and they think they didn't do anything because they didn't say what it was. Revealing that there's a twist is just a bit shy of saying what it was, because a good portion of the surprise is gone because you're expecting something crazy to happen even if you don't know what.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on June 17, 2006, 04:38:15 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on June 17, 2006, 04:38:15 AM
Quote from: Bender 1Fast and the Furious 3: Tokyo Drift - 0/10
Shitty fucking movie I want my $10 and 2 hours back.
Was it 2 hours? I hate how shitty movies nowadays can make the 2 hour or more mark. Shitty movies as a rule should be no longer than 90 minutes.
American Pie 3
Crap, but if laid next to it, the Scary Movie series is definitely 100 times worse than American Pie. Granted, I've only seen Scary Movie 1 and then trailers for the others but I stand by my statement.
While it's a little silly to analyze such a dumb movie, they really overdid it with Stifler's character in this one, and Kevin might as well have not been there, the movie didn't need another straight man. Stupid and not very funny but not something I'd turn off the TV for like Scary Movie.
Underworld: Evolution
A lot more like Blade than the first one and Blade sucks Wesley Snipes's beestung dick, but stomachable. Surprisingly violent. Micheal was again a very uninteresting character, just served a twofold purpose - a guy for Kate Beckinsale to get naked for and a super incredible werevamp to tear apart enemies. For that matter, the movie got kind of drunk on godmoding. It's silly to have characters who for only slightly explained reasons can survive all kinds of huge wounds. Plus the first werewolf could've looked more interesting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 18, 2006, 01:53:30 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 18, 2006, 01:53:30 PM
Bananas-9/10
A wonderfully absurd comedy. Well directed and extremly funny. It has some wonderfully original moments. J. Edgar Hoover disguised as a black woman, sports coverage of an assassination, a raid on a general store, and the United Jewish Appeal in the middle of a warzone.
A wonderfully absurd comedy. Well directed and extremly funny. It has some wonderfully original moments. J. Edgar Hoover disguised as a black woman, sports coverage of an assassination, a raid on a general store, and the United Jewish Appeal in the middle of a warzone.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on June 18, 2006, 01:56:32 PM
Post by: PirateClock on June 18, 2006, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockUnderworld: Evolutioni want to see this movie.
A lot more like Blade than the first one and Blade sucks Wesley Snipes's beestung dick, but stomachable. Surprisingly violent. Micheal was again a very uninteresting character, just served a twofold purpose - a guy for Kate Beckinsale to get naked for and a super incredible werevamp to tear apart enemies. For that matter, the movie got kind of drunk on godmoding. It's silly to have characters who for only slightly explained reasons can survive all kinds of huge wounds. Plus the first werewolf could've looked more interesting.
also you guys should check out frailty http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264616/
it's an amazing story and i can't tell you to much about it cause it will ruin the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on June 18, 2006, 02:16:13 PM
Post by: Arctic on June 18, 2006, 02:16:13 PM
Quote from: PirateClocki want to see this movie.
also you guys should check out frailty http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264616/
it's an amazing story and i can't tell you to much about it cause it will ruin the movie.
It's a tad old (2001), but I loved it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on June 18, 2006, 02:50:58 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on June 18, 2006, 02:50:58 PM
Quote from: PirateClocki want to see this movie.
There's no actual Kate Beckinsale nudity in the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on June 18, 2006, 02:53:55 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on June 18, 2006, 02:53:55 PM
they take it pretty far. At one point the fun bits are only just obscured by the guy's arms and legs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 19, 2006, 06:15:01 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 19, 2006, 06:15:01 AM
Walk the Line - 8.7/10
The acting and all around production of the movie was amazing, but it felt kind of empty.
Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain - 9/10
This director is becoming one of my favorites, I love his movie magic
Boondock Saints - 7.7/10
This was a nice surprise, I didn't expect anything more than a simple cliche action movie, but it turns out it's filled with good acting and silly stuff. Willem Dafoe was awesome as always.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - 9/10
Great music, great story, great David Bowie
The acting and all around production of the movie was amazing, but it felt kind of empty.
Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain - 9/10
This director is becoming one of my favorites, I love his movie magic
Boondock Saints - 7.7/10
This was a nice surprise, I didn't expect anything more than a simple cliche action movie, but it turns out it's filled with good acting and silly stuff. Willem Dafoe was awesome as always.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - 9/10
Great music, great story, great David Bowie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 19, 2006, 03:05:19 PM
Post by: Losperman on June 19, 2006, 03:05:19 PM
Duece Bigalow: European Gigalow - 2/10
The first movie seemed to get a lot of harsh criticism, but I actually liked it. This one, however, deserves the shit it gets. The same stale story and jokes, with little deviation. Acting was pretty bad as well. There may have been a couple of funny parts, but they must not have been that funny because I can't recall them at the moment.
The Island - 8/10
A pretty good movie, in my opinion. The dramatic action scenes near the end were a little far fetched, though, and there was some horribly obvious ads thrown throughout the movie, but overall still good. Acting, plot, visuals, all great. Some nice humor as well. Yeah. Good.
The Lake House - 6/10
Nothing great, but I guess it was an interesting twist on romance stories. It just kept seeming a little too romance-novally for me, though. Especially with cheesy scenes like the snow scene near the beginning. Blah. Pretty good, though.
The first movie seemed to get a lot of harsh criticism, but I actually liked it. This one, however, deserves the shit it gets. The same stale story and jokes, with little deviation. Acting was pretty bad as well. There may have been a couple of funny parts, but they must not have been that funny because I can't recall them at the moment.
The Island - 8/10
A pretty good movie, in my opinion. The dramatic action scenes near the end were a little far fetched, though, and there was some horribly obvious ads thrown throughout the movie, but overall still good. Acting, plot, visuals, all great. Some nice humor as well. Yeah. Good.
The Lake House - 6/10
Nothing great, but I guess it was an interesting twist on romance stories. It just kept seeming a little too romance-novally for me, though. Especially with cheesy scenes like the snow scene near the beginning. Blah. Pretty good, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on June 19, 2006, 03:09:28 PM
Post by: GreyClock on June 19, 2006, 03:09:28 PM
The Omen 666 6.6/10 (LOL!!!)
Pretty enjoyable, though the end was gay!
Pretty enjoyable, though the end was gay!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChevyClock on June 19, 2006, 03:15:23 PM
Post by: ChevyClock on June 19, 2006, 03:15:23 PM
Nacho libre - 10/10
I laugh so freakin' hard at this movie, I had tears coming down my face.
I laugh so freakin' hard at this movie, I had tears coming down my face.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jolt Clock on June 19, 2006, 09:47:32 PM
Post by: Jolt Clock on June 19, 2006, 09:47:32 PM
Praire Home Companion (For Father's Day): Makes MN look like fags (Which sucks, since I'm from there, have seen the show live, and don't have an accent), makes old people (those who are watching the movie) feel better about dying, and tries to be the actual show, without being a show nor a movie with a plot (Very difficult to obtain).
1/10 Since Garrison Keilor's voice is good, but face looks like downs.
1/10 Since Garrison Keilor's voice is good, but face looks like downs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 27, 2006, 05:09:21 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 27, 2006, 05:09:21 AM
The Omen (2006) - 6/10
This movie's been getting a lot of flack for being a shot-by-shot remake with inferior acting. One critic went on about how Damien shouldn't be portrayed as emotionless, and that he should be cheery on occasion to contrast with the shocking evil moments. For me, though, The Omen works better as a horror of inevitability. Every major plot point is predetermined, and Damien as an obviously evil little shit adds to the feeling of helplessness. This kid is going to fill out Revelations regardless of any attempts to stop it.
Dark City - 7.5/10
I was a little disappointed at the lack of closure, but the movie up until Keifer Sutherland removes all ambiguity during the boat ride is fantastic.
This movie's been getting a lot of flack for being a shot-by-shot remake with inferior acting. One critic went on about how Damien shouldn't be portrayed as emotionless, and that he should be cheery on occasion to contrast with the shocking evil moments. For me, though, The Omen works better as a horror of inevitability. Every major plot point is predetermined, and Damien as an obviously evil little shit adds to the feeling of helplessness. This kid is going to fill out Revelations regardless of any attempts to stop it.
Dark City - 7.5/10
I was a little disappointed at the lack of closure, but the movie up until Keifer Sutherland removes all ambiguity during the boat ride is fantastic.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marrow on June 27, 2006, 05:23:19 AM
Post by: Marrow on June 27, 2006, 05:23:19 AM
Fun with Dick and Jane - 7/10 - It was good but some parts were really well thought up, but some of the jokes were just based on Mexican stereotypes. I can't really say a lot, Jim Carrey didn't really seem to be putting in his best effort, but other than that it was a solid movie with some very funny scenes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 28, 2006, 08:37:51 AM
Post by: Losperman on June 28, 2006, 08:37:51 AM
Failure to Launch - 8/10
Much better than I had expected. It had it's silly moments and expected outcome, but the humor and dialogue was there. The physical comedy was mediocre, but everything else was funny. The constant little twists was what made me like it, though. Seats kept changing and the film didn't hold your hand through most of it, which was good. So yeah, pretty good movie.
Annapolis - 3/10
Sadly, this movie was also better than I had expected it to be. That's not saying much, though. I personally think James Franco is a pretty shitty actor, and his performance in this movie didn't do much to change my mind. He also has a tendancy to play whiney characters, which he also does in this movie.
And the character development for most people in the movie was pretty terrible. I understand they want their characters to be realistic and "3D", but they could have done a better job with it. The fat guy (who is eerily similar to the fat guy from Full Metal Jacket) is nice, but won't give up junk food. The Asian guy is smart, but overbearing. The hispanic guy is dedicated but hotheaded. The main character is inspired but emotionally torn. Fucking Christ, give me a break on the cinematic cliches. One of the only characters that doesn't really have any flaws is the god damn main "villain". How I'm a edgy teen is that?
But some of the acting wasn't so bad, and there were a few moments that weren't too hard to watch. But yeah, this movie pretty much sucks ass. Smelly ass.
Much better than I had expected. It had it's silly moments and expected outcome, but the humor and dialogue was there. The physical comedy was mediocre, but everything else was funny. The constant little twists was what made me like it, though. Seats kept changing and the film didn't hold your hand through most of it, which was good. So yeah, pretty good movie.
Annapolis - 3/10
Sadly, this movie was also better than I had expected it to be. That's not saying much, though. I personally think James Franco is a pretty shitty actor, and his performance in this movie didn't do much to change my mind. He also has a tendancy to play whiney characters, which he also does in this movie.
And the character development for most people in the movie was pretty terrible. I understand they want their characters to be realistic and "3D", but they could have done a better job with it. The fat guy (who is eerily similar to the fat guy from Full Metal Jacket) is nice, but won't give up junk food. The Asian guy is smart, but overbearing. The hispanic guy is dedicated but hotheaded. The main character is inspired but emotionally torn. Fucking Christ, give me a break on the cinematic cliches. One of the only characters that doesn't really have any flaws is the god damn main "villain". How I'm a edgy teen is that?
But some of the acting wasn't so bad, and there were a few moments that weren't too hard to watch. But yeah, this movie pretty much sucks ass. Smelly ass.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on June 28, 2006, 09:45:21 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on June 28, 2006, 09:45:21 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeDark City - 7.5/10
I was a little disappointed at the lack of closure, but the movie up until Keifer Sutherland removes all ambiguity during the boat ride is fantastic.
IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHY I'M IN YOUR MEMORIES IT'S BECAUSE I PUT MYSELF THERE
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 29, 2006, 07:44:32 AM
Post by: Losperman on June 29, 2006, 07:44:32 AM
Superman Returns - 8/10
They did a great fan service with this movie, and the new guy works well as Supes. Acting was all good, as were the special effects. Story was pretty good, and I was glad to hear the theme music return. But it still wasn't as good as I expected it to be. In fact, there were several parts where I just thought "Damn, this is kinda boring." Especially in the first 30 minutes. They had a lot of explanatory things in the beginning that didn't need to be there. They wanted to stay away from origin-type stuff, so why do we need to see Superman as a kid? And they didn't explain enough for people who haven't seen/don't remember the old movies. So they could have traded off in those terms. Other than that, awesome movie.
They did a great fan service with this movie, and the new guy works well as Supes. Acting was all good, as were the special effects. Story was pretty good, and I was glad to hear the theme music return. But it still wasn't as good as I expected it to be. In fact, there were several parts where I just thought "Damn, this is kinda boring." Especially in the first 30 minutes. They had a lot of explanatory things in the beginning that didn't need to be there. They wanted to stay away from origin-type stuff, so why do we need to see Superman as a kid? And they didn't explain enough for people who haven't seen/don't remember the old movies. So they could have traded off in those terms. Other than that, awesome movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on June 29, 2006, 11:35:50 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on June 29, 2006, 11:35:50 PM
Blow - 8.5
Great drama. Johnny Depp is awesome. This is a pretty good story and you really get attached to the characters.
12 Monkeys - 10/10
I recommend watching this while completely baked. This movie was fucking crazy. Brad Pitt is brilliant, and Bruce Willis is very good. This thriller definently fucks with your mind. Very good stuff.
Also, in case you didn't know, the director of this movie also directed Monty Python & the Holy Grail and Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. This is definently one of his best.
Great drama. Johnny Depp is awesome. This is a pretty good story and you really get attached to the characters.
12 Monkeys - 10/10
I recommend watching this while completely baked. This movie was fucking crazy. Brad Pitt is brilliant, and Bruce Willis is very good. This thriller definently fucks with your mind. Very good stuff.
Also, in case you didn't know, the director of this movie also directed Monty Python & the Holy Grail and Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. This is definently one of his best.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 04, 2006, 03:35:09 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 04, 2006, 03:35:09 AM
Superman Returns - 10/10
I could rant about this movie for hours. In a good way. The passing mention of Gotham already has me itching for a World's Finest crossover with the Batman Begins franchise. Probably my only complaint about the movie is that Superman didn't catch the Daily Planet globe with one hand and give a kid a balloon with the other.
Love me some Superman.
12 Monkeys - 10/10
Great movie. I love how many times the movie reveals it's not about what you thought it was about.
Gilliam is god.
I could rant about this movie for hours. In a good way. The passing mention of Gotham already has me itching for a World's Finest crossover with the Batman Begins franchise. Probably my only complaint about the movie is that Superman didn't catch the Daily Planet globe with one hand and give a kid a balloon with the other.
Love me some Superman.
12 Monkeys - 10/10
Great movie. I love how many times the movie reveals it's not about what you thought it was about.
Gilliam is god.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on July 04, 2006, 03:42:45 AM
Post by: Arctic on July 04, 2006, 03:42:45 AM
Nacho Libre - 8/10
It was a funny movie and all, but because it was made by Nickelodeon it seemed to lack a small amount of adult humor which limited them a bit. Loved his partner dude, don't remember his name though.
P.S. 12 Monkeys has been on my top 10 list for years, good to see other people love it as well.
It was a funny movie and all, but because it was made by Nickelodeon it seemed to lack a small amount of adult humor which limited them a bit. Loved his partner dude, don't remember his name though.
P.S. 12 Monkeys has been on my top 10 list for years, good to see other people love it as well.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on July 05, 2006, 05:17:08 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on July 05, 2006, 05:17:08 PM
Wild at heart - 9/10
Classic Lynch, this was a really good movie, great acting, script, directing, soundtrack. Everything about it was great.
Classic Lynch, this was a really good movie, great acting, script, directing, soundtrack. Everything about it was great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on July 06, 2006, 01:22:07 AM
Post by: ChickenClock on July 06, 2006, 01:22:07 AM
Cars 6/10
Another cliché Pixar movie with a cliché story, cliché ending and cliché stereotypes.
Lightning the frat sportscar finds himself lost on the road to his big game. He eventually ends up in a town full of stereotyped cars, like a hillbilly (the comic relief), an army jeep and a 60s hippy van. Of course there's the inevitable chick who doesn't like Lightning at first but all of this changes in an epic plot twist. He eventually learns from his mistakes in this town and sees that the championship isn't really everything.
I should probably give you a spoiler warning, but were you really expecting something else?
Nevertheless I enjoyed this movie. Like most animation movies it had some jokes only adults would get. Pixar did an outstanding job on the animation and graphics.
Another cliché Pixar movie with a cliché story, cliché ending and cliché stereotypes.
Lightning the frat sportscar finds himself lost on the road to his big game. He eventually ends up in a town full of stereotyped cars, like a hillbilly (the comic relief), an army jeep and a 60s hippy van. Of course there's the inevitable chick who doesn't like Lightning at first but all of this changes in an epic plot twist. He eventually learns from his mistakes in this town and sees that the championship isn't really everything.
I should probably give you a spoiler warning, but were you really expecting something else?
Nevertheless I enjoyed this movie. Like most animation movies it had some jokes only adults would get. Pixar did an outstanding job on the animation and graphics.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 08, 2006, 12:42:47 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 08, 2006, 12:42:47 PM
Highlander 7/10
Want plot?
//www.angryalien.com/0905/highlanderbuns.asp
Great movie with guy from Mortal Kombat as Highlander.
Want plot?
//www.angryalien.com/0905/highlanderbuns.asp
Great movie with guy from Mortal Kombat as Highlander.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 09, 2006, 08:54:30 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 09, 2006, 08:54:30 AM
Syriana: 1st viewing-7/10
It was pretty good, but very hard to follow. There are about five plots which I can only vaguely connect. There is a scene where a kid gets electrocuted in a pool though, which was awsome. I'm probably gonna watch it again and see if I can make sense of it.
It was pretty good, but very hard to follow. There are about five plots which I can only vaguely connect. There is a scene where a kid gets electrocuted in a pool though, which was awsome. I'm probably gonna watch it again and see if I can make sense of it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on July 09, 2006, 09:10:23 AM
Post by: Arctic on July 09, 2006, 09:10:23 AM
Waking Life - 10/10
Awesome + Rotoscoping (some really cool styles).
Rushmore - 9/10
Love Wes Anderson. Great movie of course.
Awesome + Rotoscoping (some really cool styles).
Rushmore - 9/10
Love Wes Anderson. Great movie of course.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 09, 2006, 10:03:36 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 09, 2006, 10:03:36 PM
Racing Stripes - 3/10
Pretty bland. Most of the humor was pretty stale, save a few genuinely funny parts. The story was different, yet the same as any other underdog racing horse story. That's probably why they added the talking farm animals. Oh wait. That's not very original either. My biggest problem was with the one sided characters, though. We've seen them all before.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - 9/10
I read a lot of pretty bad reviews of this movie, and personally I have no idea which movie they're seeing. One of the biggest complaints I see is that people say it's just setting up for the third movie. Wow. Imagine that. A planned trilogy has the second movie set up for the third. Surprising, to be sure. Smack. I liked pretty everything about this movie, but the best thing it has going for it is continuity. They were able to capture, with incredible success, the same look and feel of the first movie, with all returning cast members and even some old familiar haunts. The first twenty minutes is kinda cheesy and weak, but once things pick up it stays strong throughout.
Edit:
The Devil Wears Prada - 8/10
This actually surprised me at how good it was. Again, the first 30 minutes or so were a bit heavy on the corny fashion jokes, but there was a lot of good, subtle humor throughout the movie. Acting was great all around. Even Adrian Grenier (who is normally fucking terrible) didn't do too bad of a job. The characters were also pretty nicely written. They weren't cliche, which surprised me a bit. Especially Miranda (Streep), who not only remains nearly untouched at the end (in terms of "character redemption") but also seems like she very well could be a real person. And Anne Hathaway is pretty hot in it. Yeah.
Edit #2:
Exorcist: The Beginning - 6/10
As both a movie and a prequel, it was decent. Not great, but alright. They started off slowly, which was ok considering they were trying to build tension. The build up to the climax was great. They fit a lot of creepy stuff in there to set up for the final conflict with Lucifer. It was this conflict, however, that disappointed me. The whole thing just seemed kind of cheesy and not very scary at all. They could have done much better.
Pretty bland. Most of the humor was pretty stale, save a few genuinely funny parts. The story was different, yet the same as any other underdog racing horse story. That's probably why they added the talking farm animals. Oh wait. That's not very original either. My biggest problem was with the one sided characters, though. We've seen them all before.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - 9/10
I read a lot of pretty bad reviews of this movie, and personally I have no idea which movie they're seeing. One of the biggest complaints I see is that people say it's just setting up for the third movie. Wow. Imagine that. A planned trilogy has the second movie set up for the third. Surprising, to be sure. Smack. I liked pretty everything about this movie, but the best thing it has going for it is continuity. They were able to capture, with incredible success, the same look and feel of the first movie, with all returning cast members and even some old familiar haunts. The first twenty minutes is kinda cheesy and weak, but once things pick up it stays strong throughout.
Edit:
The Devil Wears Prada - 8/10
This actually surprised me at how good it was. Again, the first 30 minutes or so were a bit heavy on the corny fashion jokes, but there was a lot of good, subtle humor throughout the movie. Acting was great all around. Even Adrian Grenier (who is normally fucking terrible) didn't do too bad of a job. The characters were also pretty nicely written. They weren't cliche, which surprised me a bit. Especially Miranda (Streep), who not only remains nearly untouched at the end (in terms of "character redemption") but also seems like she very well could be a real person. And Anne Hathaway is pretty hot in it. Yeah.
Edit #2:
Exorcist: The Beginning - 6/10
As both a movie and a prequel, it was decent. Not great, but alright. They started off slowly, which was ok considering they were trying to build tension. The build up to the climax was great. They fit a lot of creepy stuff in there to set up for the final conflict with Lucifer. It was this conflict, however, that disappointed me. The whole thing just seemed kind of cheesy and not very scary at all. They could have done much better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 16, 2006, 05:26:27 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 16, 2006, 05:26:27 PM
Good night and good luck: 8.5/10
A little boring and hard to follow at times, but the acting and directing was great!
Keeping up with the steins: 3.5/10
This movie was directed by fucking nazis, I swear to god. I doubt more than three cast members were Jews. And you know who the main character was? The little fucker from Spy Kids. Fucking Spy kids! There were a few funny moments, but overall not worth seeing. Unless you like seeing 5000 years of Jewish tradition bastardized over the course of two and a half hours.
2001: a space oddessy: 9/10
I loved the visuals and the camera work. Stanley Kubrick is an amazing director. It developed very slowly, but the end product was phenominal.
A little boring and hard to follow at times, but the acting and directing was great!
Keeping up with the steins: 3.5/10
This movie was directed by fucking nazis, I swear to god. I doubt more than three cast members were Jews. And you know who the main character was? The little fucker from Spy Kids. Fucking Spy kids! There were a few funny moments, but overall not worth seeing. Unless you like seeing 5000 years of Jewish tradition bastardized over the course of two and a half hours.
2001: a space oddessy: 9/10
I loved the visuals and the camera work. Stanley Kubrick is an amazing director. It developed very slowly, but the end product was phenominal.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 16, 2006, 05:31:19 PM
Post by: LeekClock on July 16, 2006, 05:31:19 PM
the parole officer - 7/10
Highly formulaic and unoriginal, but fairly entertaining. Steve Coogan carried it along. Funny bastard.
And I'm pretty sure that the policewoman he falls in love with in this film is the same actress who plays the traffic cop in those indigestion tablet ads.. You know the one where she spontaneously breaks into song and dance? "I CAN FEEL IT!".
who's harry crumb? 8/10
Clever and well executed comic set pieces and a cool plot! Characters are a bit dull though, except for the two main ones, played by John Candy and Jeffrey Jones. Comic genii.
Highly formulaic and unoriginal, but fairly entertaining. Steve Coogan carried it along. Funny bastard.
And I'm pretty sure that the policewoman he falls in love with in this film is the same actress who plays the traffic cop in those indigestion tablet ads.. You know the one where she spontaneously breaks into song and dance? "I CAN FEEL IT!".
who's harry crumb? 8/10
Clever and well executed comic set pieces and a cool plot! Characters are a bit dull though, except for the two main ones, played by John Candy and Jeffrey Jones. Comic genii.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 16, 2006, 06:25:42 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 16, 2006, 06:25:42 PM
Superman Returns - 7/10
Superman's a really lame superhero and a lot of the humor with Jimmy Olsen fell flat. Bryan Singer is still a great director however, and I actually found myself caring about what happened to Superman even though he's boring as hell, plus I thought Kevin Spacey was good. It was sort of lame how Superman never actually fought anyone, he just stopped disasters and got the shit kicked out of him, but it was still relatively exciting.
A Scanner Darkly - 10/10
Completely brilliant movie. The visual technique used to give it its look was very cool and interesting to watch; the dialogue, especially the lines spoken by Woody Harrelson and Robert Downey Jr. was side-splitting; and Keanu Reeves was very effective playing the lead in a thought provoking movie about the harm caused by drugs with some interesting sci-fi stuff going on. Just a real pleasure to watch, one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
Superman's a really lame superhero and a lot of the humor with Jimmy Olsen fell flat. Bryan Singer is still a great director however, and I actually found myself caring about what happened to Superman even though he's boring as hell, plus I thought Kevin Spacey was good. It was sort of lame how Superman never actually fought anyone, he just stopped disasters and got the shit kicked out of him, but it was still relatively exciting.
A Scanner Darkly - 10/10
Completely brilliant movie. The visual technique used to give it its look was very cool and interesting to watch; the dialogue, especially the lines spoken by Woody Harrelson and Robert Downey Jr. was side-splitting; and Keanu Reeves was very effective playing the lead in a thought provoking movie about the harm caused by drugs with some interesting sci-fi stuff going on. Just a real pleasure to watch, one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 17, 2006, 04:10:48 AM
Post by: LeekClock on July 17, 2006, 04:10:48 AM
empire of the sun 9/10
steven spielberg + tom stoppard + insanely good child actor christian bale = :thumbs:
steven spielberg + tom stoppard + insanely good child actor christian bale = :thumbs:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on July 18, 2006, 07:34:25 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on July 18, 2006, 07:34:25 PM
Pirates of the Carribean 2 - 5/10
Okay, not only was this movie a huge letdown, but a whole bunch of shit ruined it for me. First of all, my friend and I were going to go see the midnight showing. However, we had some time to kill, so we went to a friend's house by the theater to go smoke a few bowls before the movie. However, when we got to the house, my friend (who was driving) was going to flip a bitch, but he hit the curb really hard and it completely fucked up his front right tire. So we tried using our friend's jack, but the tire would not come off because a couple of lug nuts got stripped. So we took another car to the theater and refunded our tickets (it was past 12 by the time we got there). We came back, called AAA, and they sent out a mechanic. Anyway, he fixed it up and I crashed at the guy's house. However, the next day, my friend forgot that he put on the emergency break on so that the mechanic could work on the car while it was on the jack. We drove for like 20 minutes with it on, and then the breaks went out. In the end, he had to pay $250 to get the breaks fixed.
After all the drama with the car and shit, which wouldn't have happened if we didn't want to see Pirates of the Carribean, we went to see the movie. I was really dissapointed. It felt like the Matrix Reloaded of the Pirates series. There was just too much action and not enough story, and a lot of cheap laughs. Also, I didn't really like the visual effects on Davey Jones' crew. So my friend ended up paying $250 and we went through a bunch of drama just to see a shitty movie. Fantastic -_-
Princess Mononoke - 10/10
This movie has it all. It is visually stunning, has a great story, and I really fell in love with the characters. Ashitaka is one of the most admirable and intelligent heros I've ever seen in a movie. This definently is one of my favorite animes now.
Rain Man - 8.5
Dustin Hoffman is brilliant in this movie, and Tom Cruise is an asshole (like always). I really enjoyed the movie. It was funny and sad. However, the ending really leaves you hanging, which I didn't like. I wish it had concluded the story more.
Session 9 - 6.5/10
This definently isn't a bad movie, but it's not that great either. I didn't find it that scary, but some parts are pretty creepy. It's a pretty typical psychological thriller/horror. Sometimes the acting was a bit overdramatized, but it's worth a watch if you're a serious horror fan.
Okay, not only was this movie a huge letdown, but a whole bunch of shit ruined it for me. First of all, my friend and I were going to go see the midnight showing. However, we had some time to kill, so we went to a friend's house by the theater to go smoke a few bowls before the movie. However, when we got to the house, my friend (who was driving) was going to flip a bitch, but he hit the curb really hard and it completely fucked up his front right tire. So we tried using our friend's jack, but the tire would not come off because a couple of lug nuts got stripped. So we took another car to the theater and refunded our tickets (it was past 12 by the time we got there). We came back, called AAA, and they sent out a mechanic. Anyway, he fixed it up and I crashed at the guy's house. However, the next day, my friend forgot that he put on the emergency break on so that the mechanic could work on the car while it was on the jack. We drove for like 20 minutes with it on, and then the breaks went out. In the end, he had to pay $250 to get the breaks fixed.
After all the drama with the car and shit, which wouldn't have happened if we didn't want to see Pirates of the Carribean, we went to see the movie. I was really dissapointed. It felt like the Matrix Reloaded of the Pirates series. There was just too much action and not enough story, and a lot of cheap laughs. Also, I didn't really like the visual effects on Davey Jones' crew. So my friend ended up paying $250 and we went through a bunch of drama just to see a shitty movie. Fantastic -_-
Princess Mononoke - 10/10
This movie has it all. It is visually stunning, has a great story, and I really fell in love with the characters. Ashitaka is one of the most admirable and intelligent heros I've ever seen in a movie. This definently is one of my favorite animes now.
Rain Man - 8.5
Dustin Hoffman is brilliant in this movie, and Tom Cruise is an asshole (like always). I really enjoyed the movie. It was funny and sad. However, the ending really leaves you hanging, which I didn't like. I wish it had concluded the story more.
Session 9 - 6.5/10
This definently isn't a bad movie, but it's not that great either. I didn't find it that scary, but some parts are pretty creepy. It's a pretty typical psychological thriller/horror. Sometimes the acting was a bit overdramatized, but it's worth a watch if you're a serious horror fan.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 18, 2006, 07:43:22 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 18, 2006, 07:43:22 PM
Time Bandits - 7.3 ~ 10
It was a pretty enjoyable movie. It was directed by Terry Gilliam, and the whole time it has a bunch of midgets running around. How awesome is that?
Anyway, some kids parents are watching TV while this kid is reading about ancient Greece. He goes to bed, when, all of a sudden, a horse crashes out of his wardrobe and into a forest that appeared in place of his wall (all in bad, crashing audio quality). The kid gets in trouble.
The next day, he goes to bed early, and prepares for whatever happened again. Soon, some midgets creep out of his wardrobe, and are chased by some kind of god. The kid follows the midgets, and falls into some warzone. He soon finds out he is in a town being invaded by Napoleon (who loves to see people shorter than he).
He inquires about how he went from present to past, and finds out the midgets are following a map and are going through portals through time and robbing people in different time periods.
The movie is pretty long, and ends quite weird. It was a pretty enjoyable flick, if not boring at times. Some parts you knew had to happen, some you didn't quite expect.
Also, a couple Monty Python members make hilarious cameos.
It was a pretty enjoyable movie. It was directed by Terry Gilliam, and the whole time it has a bunch of midgets running around. How awesome is that?
Anyway, some kids parents are watching TV while this kid is reading about ancient Greece. He goes to bed, when, all of a sudden, a horse crashes out of his wardrobe and into a forest that appeared in place of his wall (all in bad, crashing audio quality). The kid gets in trouble.
The next day, he goes to bed early, and prepares for whatever happened again. Soon, some midgets creep out of his wardrobe, and are chased by some kind of god. The kid follows the midgets, and falls into some warzone. He soon finds out he is in a town being invaded by Napoleon (who loves to see people shorter than he).
He inquires about how he went from present to past, and finds out the midgets are following a map and are going through portals through time and robbing people in different time periods.
The movie is pretty long, and ends quite weird. It was a pretty enjoyable flick, if not boring at times. Some parts you knew had to happen, some you didn't quite expect.
Also, a couple Monty Python members make hilarious cameos.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on July 19, 2006, 03:36:28 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on July 19, 2006, 03:36:28 AM
Zombie Movie
It was free on Steam, so I downloaded it. A pretty funny 15 minute low budget horror comedy from New Zealand, it's about three guys (bogans, for you NZ-ers), stuck in a car with no gas while zombies shuffle around outside. Almost the whole movie takes place in the car, where they have to deal with starvation and such. Cheap and not always convincing make-up, but innovatively used. Worth downloading.
It was free on Steam, so I downloaded it. A pretty funny 15 minute low budget horror comedy from New Zealand, it's about three guys (bogans, for you NZ-ers), stuck in a car with no gas while zombies shuffle around outside. Almost the whole movie takes place in the car, where they have to deal with starvation and such. Cheap and not always convincing make-up, but innovatively used. Worth downloading.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 19, 2006, 04:10:03 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 19, 2006, 04:10:03 AM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockSometimes the acting was a bit overdramatized,In Session 9? Nooooo.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 19, 2006, 07:49:14 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 19, 2006, 07:49:14 AM
Quote from: chocolatechipclockPrincess Mononoke - 10/10
This movie has it all. It is visually stunning, has a great story, and I really fell in love with the characters. Ashitaka is one of the most admirable and intelligent heros I've ever seen in a movie. This definently is one of my favorite animes now.
I loved that movie. Then my sister started constantly renting it and it sort of died for me after seeing it a million times. Most of Miazaki's stuff is great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on July 20, 2006, 02:01:11 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on July 20, 2006, 02:01:11 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeIn Session 9? Nooooo.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on July 20, 2006, 09:35:26 AM
Post by: Kombucha on July 20, 2006, 09:35:26 AM
Zathura: 4/10
Because of extremely shitty physics. If not for the shitty physics, I would have given it a seven.
A Sound of Thunder: 5/10
Again, really shitty physics. However, this movie has no hope of being saved from shitty physics, because the entire movie was based around them. The only thing keeping me from giving this a two is the DINO MONKEYS AND I LIKE DINO MONKEEEEEEEEEEEEYSSSSSS!!!!
Because of extremely shitty physics. If not for the shitty physics, I would have given it a seven.
A Sound of Thunder: 5/10
Again, really shitty physics. However, this movie has no hope of being saved from shitty physics, because the entire movie was based around them. The only thing keeping me from giving this a two is the DINO MONKEYS AND I LIKE DINO MONKEEEEEEEEEEEEYSSSSSS!!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on July 21, 2006, 05:10:59 PM
Post by: Arctic on July 21, 2006, 05:10:59 PM
A Scanner Darkly - 10/10
Great movie. The somewhat predictable ending doesn't detract from the movie. Not sure how to describe the movie other than just saying it's a movie about drugs.
Great movie. The somewhat predictable ending doesn't detract from the movie. Not sure how to describe the movie other than just saying it's a movie about drugs.
Title: Detroit Rock City
Post by: Topcatyo on July 22, 2006, 05:11:49 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 22, 2006, 05:11:49 PM
Detroit Rock City - 9/10
Detroit Rock City is about 4 best friends who desperately want to see a KISS concert. The only problem is, one mom thinks KISS is devil music. She finds the tickets and destroys them the day of the concert. The friends set out on a quest to Detroit to see the concert after one friend wins (or so they think) tickets and backstage passes. However, when they get there, they find out the friend never gave his address and phone number when he won the tickets, so the friends were disqualified.
The rest of the movie takes place with all 4 friends going their seperate ways to find tickets.
The movie is pretty good. It has some good cinematography, and it's pretty fun to watch. Each characters' experiences are unique, and in the end, ***SPOILER ALERT*** things conveniently work out for them, and all of the friends get a girl.***END SPOILER***
Overall, the movie was a pretty fun watch. It started out slowly, and then it began to pick up speed. Pretty fun to watch if you don't want realistic.
Detroit Rock City is about 4 best friends who desperately want to see a KISS concert. The only problem is, one mom thinks KISS is devil music. She finds the tickets and destroys them the day of the concert. The friends set out on a quest to Detroit to see the concert after one friend wins (or so they think) tickets and backstage passes. However, when they get there, they find out the friend never gave his address and phone number when he won the tickets, so the friends were disqualified.
The rest of the movie takes place with all 4 friends going their seperate ways to find tickets.
The movie is pretty good. It has some good cinematography, and it's pretty fun to watch. Each characters' experiences are unique, and in the end, ***SPOILER ALERT*** things conveniently work out for them, and all of the friends get a girl.***END SPOILER***
Overall, the movie was a pretty fun watch. It started out slowly, and then it began to pick up speed. Pretty fun to watch if you don't want realistic.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 22, 2006, 08:42:44 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 22, 2006, 08:42:44 PM
Lady in the Water - 6/10
I'll probably have to see this one again to make a more fair assessment. I think I was holding M. Night's recent efforts against him, which may have made me like this less. Overall, I thought it was ok. Funnier than I expected, but with a lot of predictability. Paul Giamatti and Bryce Dallas Howard were great, and most of the rest of the odd characters were good. The ending kinda sucked, but I guess there wasn't much else for them to do. Overall, pretty good movie.
I'll probably have to see this one again to make a more fair assessment. I think I was holding M. Night's recent efforts against him, which may have made me like this less. Overall, I thought it was ok. Funnier than I expected, but with a lot of predictability. Paul Giamatti and Bryce Dallas Howard were great, and most of the rest of the odd characters were good. The ending kinda sucked, but I guess there wasn't much else for them to do. Overall, pretty good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 30, 2006, 12:47:52 PM
Post by: LeekClock on July 30, 2006, 12:47:52 PM
Thank You For Smoking 8/10
A well crafted film.. Well written and paced. The characterisations were splendid.. the only character that I found lacking charisma was the son of the main character.. which is a shame but it didn't have a major effect on my enjoyment of the film. Funny stuff.
A well crafted film.. Well written and paced. The characterisations were splendid.. the only character that I found lacking charisma was the son of the main character.. which is a shame but it didn't have a major effect on my enjoyment of the film. Funny stuff.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 30, 2006, 09:19:33 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 30, 2006, 09:19:33 PM
John Tucker Must Die - ?/10
I can't give this movie a fair rating because the entire audience was made up of a field tripping I'm a edgy teen class. Fucking dicks.
But I can say that there were several stupid parts. A couple of hot chicks. And I think I might have laughed once. Before hearing the goat behind me nearly choke collapsing a lung with her honk laugh and almost killing myself, that is.
I can't give this movie a fair rating because the entire audience was made up of a field tripping I'm a edgy teen class. Fucking dicks.
But I can say that there were several stupid parts. A couple of hot chicks. And I think I might have laughed once. Before hearing the goat behind me nearly choke collapsing a lung with her honk laugh and almost killing myself, that is.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SchnozzberryClock on July 31, 2006, 02:22:15 PM
Post by: SchnozzberryClock on July 31, 2006, 02:22:15 PM
Miami Vice 6.8/10
Could have been alot better.
One of the things I couldn't stand was the fact that the plot was impossible to keep track of. Miss one little keyword, POOF, your lost for the rest of the movie.
The biggest problem was half of the movie was just a pointless sub-plot of Collin Farrell and some asian chick going to Cuba for two days and having sex three times. This took up half the entire film.
It did have a few little shining moments. (Skin-heads being shot in the face.) Other than that, it was very weak.
Could have been alot better.
One of the things I couldn't stand was the fact that the plot was impossible to keep track of. Miss one little keyword, POOF, your lost for the rest of the movie.
The biggest problem was half of the movie was just a pointless sub-plot of Collin Farrell and some asian chick going to Cuba for two days and having sex three times. This took up half the entire film.
It did have a few little shining moments. (Skin-heads being shot in the face.) Other than that, it was very weak.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 31, 2006, 03:43:18 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 31, 2006, 03:43:18 PM
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - 9.7/10
What can I say? I ended up really liking this movie. The characters were great, the narration was hilarious, and the dialogue was well written.
Some guy is a small-time crook, but when he trips an alarm robbing a store, he hides in a casting office and ends up accidentally getting the part to a movie.
He travels to LA, and gets detective training, and meets his crush from High School at a party. When he goes for detective training, he gets wrapped up in a murder mystery, along with his trainer. I won't go on, but the movie is great. As I said, it's funny and well-written (with the main character getting injured all the time). My only gripe is that at the end, when they find out the whole deal behind the murders, I had no idea what had happened. Maybe because my hearing is bad and we had the volume down, but I didn't understand what happened at the end. Though, I like the movie enough to rewatch it, so that's not really much of a problem.
So, it's a different take murder mysteries and whatnot with a narrator who forgets to include what happened earlier until later on in the movie. I recommend watching it.
What can I say? I ended up really liking this movie. The characters were great, the narration was hilarious, and the dialogue was well written.
Some guy is a small-time crook, but when he trips an alarm robbing a store, he hides in a casting office and ends up accidentally getting the part to a movie.
He travels to LA, and gets detective training, and meets his crush from High School at a party. When he goes for detective training, he gets wrapped up in a murder mystery, along with his trainer. I won't go on, but the movie is great. As I said, it's funny and well-written (with the main character getting injured all the time). My only gripe is that at the end, when they find out the whole deal behind the murders, I had no idea what had happened. Maybe because my hearing is bad and we had the volume down, but I didn't understand what happened at the end. Though, I like the movie enough to rewatch it, so that's not really much of a problem.
So, it's a different take murder mysteries and whatnot with a narrator who forgets to include what happened earlier until later on in the movie. I recommend watching it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 31, 2006, 06:03:54 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 31, 2006, 06:03:54 PM
Dead man's shoes 9.5/10
Quite simply the best British film since Trainspotting.
Paddy Considine kicks all ass and kills a bunch of northern guys that tormented his I'm a edgy teen brother while he was away in the army. Great horror/revenge/drama with plenty of blood and is full of twists, turns and all that crap.
Watch it now.
Quite simply the best British film since Trainspotting.
Paddy Considine kicks all ass and kills a bunch of northern guys that tormented his I'm a edgy teen brother while he was away in the army. Great horror/revenge/drama with plenty of blood and is full of twists, turns and all that crap.
Watch it now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on August 02, 2006, 01:53:58 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on August 02, 2006, 01:53:58 PM
Aeon Flux
boooorrrrrriiiiing. Even though it's only 90 minutes it felt overly long, nothing new or fresh or interesting. I'm gonna go download some of the cartoon episodes.
Cellular
Fairly good thriller. I thought it was pretty tense. It could've used a lot of smaller and bigger touches to be great, though. The little comedy elements could've been thrown out for my taste, and it's irritating how movies tend to exaggerate modern trends, ie literally everyone on the pier using a cellphone. And the end credits were really just sad... a montage with credits shown on close-ups on the cellphone screen. Yuck.
boooorrrrrriiiiing. Even though it's only 90 minutes it felt overly long, nothing new or fresh or interesting. I'm gonna go download some of the cartoon episodes.
Cellular
Fairly good thriller. I thought it was pretty tense. It could've used a lot of smaller and bigger touches to be great, though. The little comedy elements could've been thrown out for my taste, and it's irritating how movies tend to exaggerate modern trends, ie literally everyone on the pier using a cellphone. And the end credits were really just sad... a montage with credits shown on close-ups on the cellphone screen. Yuck.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 04, 2006, 07:04:19 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 04, 2006, 07:04:19 PM
A Scanner Darkly: 9/10
A little confusing, but with some incredible performances. Robert Downey Junior was incredible. Keanu Reaves was shit, but very appropriate in some of the ending scenes. The visuals were splendid shifting from looking like live action almost, to cgi, to traditional animation.
A little confusing, but with some incredible performances. Robert Downey Junior was incredible. Keanu Reaves was shit, but very appropriate in some of the ending scenes. The visuals were splendid shifting from looking like live action almost, to cgi, to traditional animation.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 04, 2006, 09:22:58 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 04, 2006, 09:22:58 PM
You know you're just saying that because of his reputation. Keanu was fine in that movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 05, 2006, 12:12:40 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 05, 2006, 12:12:40 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineYou know you're just saying that because of his reputation. Keanu was fine in that movie.That was the first movie I've ever actually seen Keanu Reeves in. He was good in some parts, but he's bad at acting out casual converstion (a large part of his role). As a brainwashed druggie he's good. Thats all I'm saying.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on August 05, 2006, 01:05:46 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on August 05, 2006, 01:05:46 PM
Renaissance
7/10
Okay, first off, beautifull. I mean it, just as good if not better than Sin City. They REALLY got the whole noir thing perfect. Onto the plot, at times can be hard to follow, but pretty intersting and will keep you guessing. In the end, there were many questions unaswered, or answered so vaguely you still won't fully understand. Also, I'd like to note it has one of the coolest methods of suicide I've seen.
7/10
Okay, first off, beautifull. I mean it, just as good if not better than Sin City. They REALLY got the whole noir thing perfect. Onto the plot, at times can be hard to follow, but pretty intersting and will keep you guessing. In the end, there were many questions unaswered, or answered so vaguely you still won't fully understand. Also, I'd like to note it has one of the coolest methods of suicide I've seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 06, 2006, 03:16:24 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 06, 2006, 03:16:24 PM
Quote from: pyromancer_clockThat was the first movie I've ever actually seen Keanu Reeves in. He was good in some parts, but he's bad at acting out casual converstion (a large part of his role). As a brainwashed druggie he's good. Thats all I'm saying.
...
That is truly inconceivable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on August 07, 2006, 03:57:28 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on August 07, 2006, 03:57:28 PM
Miami Vice - 7/10
I was surprised how it didn't suck alot. It was a bit long, and a bit confusing, but was pretty good all in all.
I was surprised how it didn't suck alot. It was a bit long, and a bit confusing, but was pretty good all in all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on August 08, 2006, 05:46:53 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on August 08, 2006, 05:46:53 PM
Exorcism of Emily Rose
Dreadful. Turned it off halfway through and I was already bored of it for a half an hour.
Dreadful. Turned it off halfway through and I was already bored of it for a half an hour.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 10, 2006, 11:05:06 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 10, 2006, 11:05:06 AM
Quote from: Adrenaline...I dont see to many movies.
That is truly inconceivable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 10, 2006, 12:29:15 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 10, 2006, 12:29:15 PM
Still... the Matrix? Bill & Ted? Speed? Nothing?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 21, 2006, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 21, 2006, 07:59:00 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockExorcism of Emily Rose
Dreadful. Turned it off halfway through and I was already bored of it for a half an hour.
Can you really pass judgement on something you didn't really see through? I mean, I didn't think I'd like the new Charly and the Chocolate Factory when I saw it from the 2nd third of it until the end, but when I watched it all the way through, it actually kind of grew on me. Which reminds me:
Charley and the Chocolate Factory:
WARNING!! SMALL SPOILERS!!
FANS DO NOT BE MISLEAD!! This is NOT a remake of the 1970s musical, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It is a new adaptation of the original book. The film itself is much more true to the book then the original adaptation was, but that in itself did not make it better.
While the film is often smart, funny, and very entertaining, I couldn't help but wonder why some of the plot elements were in the movie at all. Some aspects of the plot are introduced, but never resolved. For instance: Later on in the film, Willy Wonka comes to the conclusion that since he feels terrible, his candy has turned terrible, but we are never introduced to this concept early on in the film.
The next flaw is with the characters. The films characters are just as smart and funny as the rest of the film, but one can't help but feel that these characters don't get the attention they deserve, manly the child characters. The film is called Charley and the Chocolate Factory, but half way through the film, the attention switches suddenly to Willy Wonka. True, Willy is a crucial character, but once he is introduced, do we really need to know him any better? The child actors in this film portray their characters much better then the ones in the original, but they are not given nearly enough screen time to show that aspect off. Plot elements like Wonkas origins (told in flashbacks, accompanied by the narrator) only take up screentime that could be used in developing characters. The only plot elements that were added to the first film were simply to express the purity of Charlie's purity of heart, which is sorely lacking in the other children. Although, Charlie's crandparents are very well portrayed.
Although Johnny Depp portrays Wonka very well, the story of the film portrays him as a character with severe emotional issues that need to be worked out, but Gene Wilder's characters of Wonka was portrayed as a fun-loving, slightly crazy, child at heart man, whose only desire is to pass on his gift to the most deserving child. Gene Wilder's character has a sense of magic and wonder to him, Depp's character is unmagically insane.
One thing I enjoyyed about the film was the effects. They are all top notch, and we really get the feeling of being inside not just a factory, but an all new world!
Also, the singing numbers by the Oompa Loompas are vastilly entertaining (If only the second time around).
So, while the film has character, the story is just two complicated to have the simplicity that should come with a movie based on a Roald Dahl childrens book. This film is riddled with comical modern day subtext, which, ultimately, doesn't need to be there and just takes up time. Charlie mentions in the film that:
"Candy doesn't have to have a point, that's why it's candy."
The original film got this idea perfectly, with a simple yet emotionally driven film. The new film has comedy, a great cast, and wonderful effects, but Tim Burton seems hell bent on proving a point to us that we don't even care about. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was a smooth, creamy sensation! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is like a bowl of wipped cream, chocolate syrup, and all types of sprinkles, but just a small teaspoon sized scoop of ice-cream underneath it all. That my friend, is not true candy. And, although highly enjoyable, niether is the film.
6/10 for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (just barely passing).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on August 22, 2006, 04:26:30 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on August 22, 2006, 04:26:30 AM
Quote from: PredatorCan you really pass judgement on something you didn't really see through? I mean, I didn't think I'd like the new Charly and the Chocolate Factory when I saw it from the 2nd third of it until the end, but when I watched it all the way through, it actually kind of grew on me. Which reminds me:
I think if a 2 hour movie doesn't manage to become interesting during the first hour, it's safe to say it's a bad movie. It's not going to turn over on its ass during the second half, and even if it does, it's still a bad movie for being boring for so long.
Besides, it became clear quickly that it had only moderate horror elements and was mostly a very boring courtroom drama. I applaud filmmakers for trying to mix genres, but these two don't mix.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 22, 2006, 12:07:26 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 22, 2006, 12:07:26 PM
Quote from: StrangeClockI think if a 2 hour movie doesn't manage to become interesting during the first hour, it's safe to say it's a bad movie. It's not going to turn over on its ass during the second half, and even if it does, it's still a bad movie for being boring for so long.
Besides, it became clear quickly that it had only moderate horror elements and was mostly a very boring courtroom drama. I applaud filmmakers for trying to mix genres, but these two don't mix.
That's exactly what I thought about Napoleon Dynamite and Anchorman, but i sat through and ended up really enjoying them.
But, live and let live, right?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 22, 2006, 12:22:50 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on August 22, 2006, 12:22:50 PM
The godfather: 9.5/10
Brilliantly directed. Almost every scene is masterfully done. Coppla does does an incredible job of building suspense. The actors are top notch, all of them do a spectacular job.
Snakes on a plane: Fucking awsome/ten
need I say more?
Brilliantly directed. Almost every scene is masterfully done. Coppla does does an incredible job of building suspense. The actors are top notch, all of them do a spectacular job.
Snakes on a plane: Fucking awsome/ten
need I say more?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on August 22, 2006, 12:31:11 PM
Post by: GreyClock on August 22, 2006, 12:31:11 PM
Step Up
totally ga y/10
(it was a sneak preview ok, we didn't know what we were going to see)
totally ga y/10
(it was a sneak preview ok, we didn't know what we were going to see)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Muffin Fellow on August 22, 2006, 12:31:18 PM
Post by: Muffin Fellow on August 22, 2006, 12:31:18 PM
Snakes on a Plane is excelent when everyone in the theatre is intoxicated.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on August 22, 2006, 11:03:05 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on August 22, 2006, 11:03:05 PM
Quote from: Muffin FellowSnakes on a Plane is excelent when everyone in the theatre is intoxicated.
yeah I watched it while pretty baked, it was great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Starman on August 28, 2006, 09:02:52 PM
Post by: Starman on August 28, 2006, 09:02:52 PM
Dawn Of The Dead
This movie had a very good idea, but didn't pull its full capability out. This movie should have been scarier, though it was a total gorefest. The effect were good, and a good story line.
3.5/5
This movie had a very good idea, but didn't pull its full capability out. This movie should have been scarier, though it was a total gorefest. The effect were good, and a good story line.
3.5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on August 28, 2006, 09:05:27 PM
Post by: Kombucha on August 28, 2006, 09:05:27 PM
V for Vendetta: 9/10
Very good movie.
Ultraviolet: 7/10
Good but not so good.
Very good movie.
Ultraviolet: 7/10
Good but not so good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on August 29, 2006, 11:52:49 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on August 29, 2006, 11:52:49 AM
Blade: Trinity
So absurdly, wretchedly, farfetchedly bad! I just laughed my ass off at how bizarrely tasteless the whole thing is. Unlike the first two, it's no longer written for a I'm a edgy teen audience, apparently - it's now written by a I'm a edgy teen audience. The attempts at jokes were embarassing, but the sheer amount of pointless out of place swearing and internet forum-bred insults... like ten recent Kevin Smith movies. The godawful posing, the ratio of bad-guys-hit-nothing, good-guys-hit-everything, the plotholes that reach straight through the earth to China, the sad tragic hipster product placement for Alienware and iPods, the unspeakably vile soundtrack, the overuse of sound effects (like when the chick pops the earphones into her ears at the end)... Is there some kind of Lifetime Achievement Razzie award? This movie so deserves it. It only just misses the "so bad, it's good" mark.
I spent most of the movie laughing in disbelief, the only scenes that actually served their intended purpose were the ones with the vampire dogs. So bad! God!
the Descent
A bunch of chicks decide to go spelunking for fun and get trapped with underground vampire people. If the plot sounds familiar, it's probably because the movie "the Cave" was also released last year, and it was the same thing, just with a bigger budget, less credible story and more guys. Anyway, this movie surprised me, I wouldn't call it good, but worth a rent on a rainy day. The special effects are quite nice, and the sound work especially impressed me. Like when one of the girls gets her throat chewed by one of the creatures. (http://www.clocktopia.com/sig/hollyhead.mp3) I think someone here mentioned it was by the same director as Dog Soldiers? Sounds about right, neither are amazing movies, but good fun nonetheless.
They Live
Haha. Great bit of sci-fi pulp. The story reminds me of classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, minced in with a fun script that just doesn't care and professional wrestler-level acting, which is to say not very good.
So absurdly, wretchedly, farfetchedly bad! I just laughed my ass off at how bizarrely tasteless the whole thing is. Unlike the first two, it's no longer written for a I'm a edgy teen audience, apparently - it's now written by a I'm a edgy teen audience. The attempts at jokes were embarassing, but the sheer amount of pointless out of place swearing and internet forum-bred insults... like ten recent Kevin Smith movies. The godawful posing, the ratio of bad-guys-hit-nothing, good-guys-hit-everything, the plotholes that reach straight through the earth to China, the sad tragic hipster product placement for Alienware and iPods, the unspeakably vile soundtrack, the overuse of sound effects (like when the chick pops the earphones into her ears at the end)... Is there some kind of Lifetime Achievement Razzie award? This movie so deserves it. It only just misses the "so bad, it's good" mark.
I spent most of the movie laughing in disbelief, the only scenes that actually served their intended purpose were the ones with the vampire dogs. So bad! God!
the Descent
A bunch of chicks decide to go spelunking for fun and get trapped with underground vampire people. If the plot sounds familiar, it's probably because the movie "the Cave" was also released last year, and it was the same thing, just with a bigger budget, less credible story and more guys. Anyway, this movie surprised me, I wouldn't call it good, but worth a rent on a rainy day. The special effects are quite nice, and the sound work especially impressed me. Like when one of the girls gets her throat chewed by one of the creatures. (http://www.clocktopia.com/sig/hollyhead.mp3) I think someone here mentioned it was by the same director as Dog Soldiers? Sounds about right, neither are amazing movies, but good fun nonetheless.
They Live
Haha. Great bit of sci-fi pulp. The story reminds me of classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, minced in with a fun script that just doesn't care and professional wrestler-level acting, which is to say not very good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 01, 2006, 11:54:43 AM
Post by: LeekClock on September 01, 2006, 11:54:43 AM
Caché (hidden)
Good french thriller. I like the direction a lot. I like how the story is crafted. It allows you to become involved.
Also, the dvd extras are really great if you're interested in the filmmaking process, or if you want to understand the director's motives and way of working, and how he feels about the story.
Film: 4/5
Extras: 4.5/5
Good french thriller. I like the direction a lot. I like how the story is crafted. It allows you to become involved.
Also, the dvd extras are really great if you're interested in the filmmaking process, or if you want to understand the director's motives and way of working, and how he feels about the story.
Film: 4/5
Extras: 4.5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on September 05, 2006, 10:12:07 AM
Post by: Losperman on September 05, 2006, 10:12:07 AM
The Wicker Man - 7/10
I liked a lot of the acting, and the story/writing was mostly solid. Nicolas Cage's character was great. My biggest complaint is with the ending. I won't ruin anything, but it's way too predictable, and shows it's dependance on Hollywood trends. It didn't exactly ruin the movie, but it is a drawback. Maybe I will have a different opinion a few years down the line, when the film stands on it's own, but right now it's too much of a clone.
Hairspray - 4/10
John Water's movies get better over time, which isn't saying much. But as terrible as they usually are, they also manage to wedge a space in your heart. Hairspray started to create that wedge, but I think it only made it halfway in. Some of the acting was actually terrible, and not just campy, like it should have been. And there were far too many silent shots of pointless dancing that could have been used more productively.
I liked a lot of the acting, and the story/writing was mostly solid. Nicolas Cage's character was great. My biggest complaint is with the ending. I won't ruin anything, but it's way too predictable, and shows it's dependance on Hollywood trends. It didn't exactly ruin the movie, but it is a drawback. Maybe I will have a different opinion a few years down the line, when the film stands on it's own, but right now it's too much of a clone.
Hairspray - 4/10
John Water's movies get better over time, which isn't saying much. But as terrible as they usually are, they also manage to wedge a space in your heart. Hairspray started to create that wedge, but I think it only made it halfway in. Some of the acting was actually terrible, and not just campy, like it should have been. And there were far too many silent shots of pointless dancing that could have been used more productively.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on September 05, 2006, 10:15:28 AM
Post by: Kombucha on September 05, 2006, 10:15:28 AM
A Beautiful Mind: 9/1o
Great movie okay?
Sphere: 8/10
Also good.
Great movie okay?
Sphere: 8/10
Also good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on September 05, 2006, 12:49:50 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on September 05, 2006, 12:49:50 PM
Quote from: PredatorThat's exactly what I thought about Napoleon Dynamite and Anchorman, but i sat through and ended up really enjoying them.
But, live and let live, right?
If you didn't enjoy Napoleon Dynamite the first hour how did you enjoy the last 30 minutes? Same for Anchorman.
I thought the Descent achieved some nice points; it made me succesfully claustrophobic at times, it had some very well composed shots that made the the hour long chickflick part of the movie bearable, and the the first few times they encounter the enemy is fucking scary as shit.
Well anyway, that's how I experienced it on Lowlands festival, outside with 500 people, in the rain, stoned out of my mind.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on September 08, 2006, 08:00:04 AM
Post by: Losperman on September 08, 2006, 08:00:04 AM
Crank - 9/10
This movie was ridiculous, but it didn't take itself seriously, so it kind of balanced out. Jason Statham was awesome, as usual, although he's still being typecast in his roles. Amy Smart was pretty hot, especially in the Chinatown scene. The action was good and the gore was great. Not too many complaints about this one.
This movie was ridiculous, but it didn't take itself seriously, so it kind of balanced out. Jason Statham was awesome, as usual, although he's still being typecast in his roles. Amy Smart was pretty hot, especially in the Chinatown scene. The action was good and the gore was great. Not too many complaints about this one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Shadz on September 08, 2006, 02:02:52 PM
Post by: Shadz on September 08, 2006, 02:02:52 PM
Lil Miss Sun Shine
6/10
Not the funniest movie I ever seen, the plot was a bit stupid but some parts were hilarious.
Accepted
8/10
Yet another teen movie. Nice plot and characters were cool. I laughed at like every 5 mins.
6/10
Not the funniest movie I ever seen, the plot was a bit stupid but some parts were hilarious.
Accepted
8/10
Yet another teen movie. Nice plot and characters were cool. I laughed at like every 5 mins.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on September 08, 2006, 02:55:52 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on September 08, 2006, 02:55:52 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClockWell anyway, that's how I experienced it on Lowlands festival, outside with 500 people, in the rain, stoned out of my mind.
That's probably the best way to see a movie!
Funny enough I first saw Dog Soldiers at Lowlands, though it was an inside showing.
seriously though Blade Trinity why would a police sergeant use an Alienware laptop? Does he play Elder Scrolls: Oblivion when he's not hunting tasteless actors? I could write a book about this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on September 08, 2006, 05:43:53 PM
Post by: Munglai on September 08, 2006, 05:43:53 PM
Quote from: LospermanCrank - 9/10
This movie was ridiculous, but it didn't take itself seriously, so it kind of balanced out. Jason Statham was awesome, as usual, although he's still being typecast in his roles. Amy Smart was pretty hot, especially in the Chinatown scene. The action was good and the gore was great. Not too many complaints about this one.
I thought Crank was brilliant. That and Snakes on a Plane are the best proper action films that have been done for ages. They've got all that same kind of extreme Die Hard/Speed feel to them but with enough new ideas and likeable characters and stuff to make them not just a shitty ripoff of those films (or the Matrix) like all action films for ages have been. Also Crank was really interestingly directed with all really cool visual stuff stuck into it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on September 08, 2006, 11:11:24 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on September 08, 2006, 11:11:24 PM
Quote from: PistolI thought Crank was brilliant. That and Snakes on a Plane are the best proper action films that have been done for ages. They've got all that same kind of extreme Die Hard/Speed feel to them but with enough new ideas and likeable characters and stuff to make them not just a shitty ripoff of those films (or the Matrix) like all action films for ages have been. Also Crank was really interestingly directed with all really cool visual stuff stuck into it.
I'm going to have to see Crank again. I mean I liked it, but I didn't like it as much as I think I shouldve. I had a pretty bad headache.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on September 08, 2006, 11:35:45 PM
Post by: Munglai on September 08, 2006, 11:35:45 PM
Quote from: Hate ClockI'm going to have to see Crank again. I mean I liked it, but I didn't like it as much as I think I shouldve. I had a pretty bad headache.
It's probably not a good film to watch with a headache because it's basically just an angry cockney smashing stuff for two hours.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on September 08, 2006, 11:39:21 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on September 08, 2006, 11:39:21 PM
Quote from: PistolIt's probably not a good film to watch with a headache because it's basically just an angry cockney smashing stuff for two hours.
I thought the pacing was just a little bit off, and he needed to do everything faster. There were some parts where the action kind of slowed down and I wouldve liked the whole movie to just be this insane killing spree. Also there werent enough straight up BRAWLS.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 09, 2006, 01:41:54 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 09, 2006, 01:41:54 AM
Quote from: ShadzLil Miss Sun Shine
6/10
Not the funniest movie I ever seen, the plot was a bit stupid but some parts were hilarious.
Accepted
8/10
Yet another teen movie. Nice plot and characters were cool. I laughed at like every 5 mins.
.... You're insane. Switch the ratings. Accepted was another average teen movie, Little miss sunshine wasn't really a comedy, but it was awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on September 09, 2006, 10:37:53 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on September 09, 2006, 10:37:53 PM
The Godfather Part 2: 10/10
As good, if not better, than the original. The plot is complex and somewhat hard to follow at the beggining, but it sorts itself out in time. Great performances all around.
Waynes World: 10/10
Wonderfully absurd. One of the best comedies I've ever seen.
Alien: 10/10
Yet another awsome movie. I had pretty much spoiled it for myself via wikipedia, but what I saw went above and beyond my expectations. The atmosphere is chilling, the characters are all very real, and the alien, damn is that fucker creepy. I loved how you saw so little of it. It didn't strike like a viper, darting out of a corner and nabbing you, but was much more subtle. He creeps up slowly, almost barely noticable, like when Brett is looking for Jonesy and the camera pans down from the ceiling and you see the alien, right? There is absolutly no emphasis on it. Like it's just part of the background. Fucking. Awsome.
As good, if not better, than the original. The plot is complex and somewhat hard to follow at the beggining, but it sorts itself out in time. Great performances all around.
Waynes World: 10/10
Wonderfully absurd. One of the best comedies I've ever seen.
Alien: 10/10
Yet another awsome movie. I had pretty much spoiled it for myself via wikipedia, but what I saw went above and beyond my expectations. The atmosphere is chilling, the characters are all very real, and the alien, damn is that fucker creepy. I loved how you saw so little of it. It didn't strike like a viper, darting out of a corner and nabbing you, but was much more subtle. He creeps up slowly, almost barely noticable, like when Brett is looking for Jonesy and the camera pans down from the ceiling and you see the alien, right? There is absolutly no emphasis on it. Like it's just part of the background. Fucking. Awsome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on September 10, 2006, 09:34:28 AM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on September 10, 2006, 09:34:28 AM
The New World 2/10 (I believe thats the name)
Incase you forgot about this movie, it was that new Pocahontas with Colin Farrel. This movie was as awful as they come, Avoid at all costs. The story didn't make any sense, the cammera was seisureiffic throughtout the whole thing and people in the movie said maybe 5 lines total. And the acting, jesus that was bad. You could tell that Colin Farrel did not want to be there filming this, that or he was extreamly drunk the entire time. Never ever go near this movie for any reason at all.
Incase you forgot about this movie, it was that new Pocahontas with Colin Farrel. This movie was as awful as they come, Avoid at all costs. The story didn't make any sense, the cammera was seisureiffic throughtout the whole thing and people in the movie said maybe 5 lines total. And the acting, jesus that was bad. You could tell that Colin Farrel did not want to be there filming this, that or he was extreamly drunk the entire time. Never ever go near this movie for any reason at all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 10, 2006, 09:37:32 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 10, 2006, 09:37:32 AM
Wallace & Grommit: The Curse of the Were-rabbit
While many people may think this is a "just-for-kids-movie," others may be pleasently surprised to find that This Wallace and Grommit film can appeal to people of alll ages. The characters are funny and well developed, as are the jokes (which at no point become corney). The clay-mation work in this film is outstanding, even better then some CGI graphics I've seen.
Horror film lovers will be happy to find that this film makes it's own share of references and spoofs of the werewolf mythos.
Unlike many family films, the story and premise never runs thin, which means we can thoroughly enjoy the middle and end of the film as we have enjoyed the beginning. It stays clean but never becomes cutesy. Also, unlike many so-called "family-films," The Curse of the Were-Rabbit doesn't leave the adult audience in boredom for the simple perpous of keeping children entertained.
The best aspect of this movie is that it's the first film in a long time that I came out of feeling very good and perfectly content with the story. The film was heart-warming and funny, yet still serious. It truly is a feel-good picture that I'm sure all who see it will enjoy.
I give Wallace & Grommit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit a perfect 10/10.
While many people may think this is a "just-for-kids-movie," others may be pleasently surprised to find that This Wallace and Grommit film can appeal to people of alll ages. The characters are funny and well developed, as are the jokes (which at no point become corney). The clay-mation work in this film is outstanding, even better then some CGI graphics I've seen.
Horror film lovers will be happy to find that this film makes it's own share of references and spoofs of the werewolf mythos.
Unlike many family films, the story and premise never runs thin, which means we can thoroughly enjoy the middle and end of the film as we have enjoyed the beginning. It stays clean but never becomes cutesy. Also, unlike many so-called "family-films," The Curse of the Were-Rabbit doesn't leave the adult audience in boredom for the simple perpous of keeping children entertained.
The best aspect of this movie is that it's the first film in a long time that I came out of feeling very good and perfectly content with the story. The film was heart-warming and funny, yet still serious. It truly is a feel-good picture that I'm sure all who see it will enjoy.
I give Wallace & Grommit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit a perfect 10/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on September 10, 2006, 06:32:08 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on September 10, 2006, 06:32:08 PM
Dream Catcher: 7/10
not nearly as bad as I had expected. Some of the plot didn't add up in the end. Kind of surreal at some points. A fun thing to watch on a lazy sunday afternoon.
not nearly as bad as I had expected. Some of the plot didn't add up in the end. Kind of surreal at some points. A fun thing to watch on a lazy sunday afternoon.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on September 14, 2006, 09:42:47 PM
Post by: Arctic on September 14, 2006, 09:42:47 PM
Beerfest 10/10
Thumbs up to Broken Lizard once again.
Thumbs up to Broken Lizard once again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on September 15, 2006, 05:43:24 PM
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on September 15, 2006, 05:43:24 PM
Fight Club (Yes I just watched it.)- 10/10
Amazing cinematography, Brad Pitt is great, thought provoking concept. I don't know why I haven't watched this earlier.
Millenium Actress- 8/10
Anime can make good movie material and this one is a jewel. Highly emotional with a very unique narrative. If you've watched Perfect Blue or Paranoia Agent, then you're in for a treat since it's the same director.
Amazing cinematography, Brad Pitt is great, thought provoking concept. I don't know why I haven't watched this earlier.
Millenium Actress- 8/10
Anime can make good movie material and this one is a jewel. Highly emotional with a very unique narrative. If you've watched Perfect Blue or Paranoia Agent, then you're in for a treat since it's the same director.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 16, 2006, 02:09:05 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 16, 2006, 02:09:05 AM
Bad Education - ?/10
All I have to say is what the fuck. It's basicly a movie within a movie about transexuals blackmailing a preist who molested them as kids... or something like that? This movie really confused the hell out of me. It was definently interesting, but I don't know what to say about it. Check it out if you have an open mind.
All I have to say is what the fuck. It's basicly a movie within a movie about transexuals blackmailing a preist who molested them as kids... or something like that? This movie really confused the hell out of me. It was definently interesting, but I don't know what to say about it. Check it out if you have an open mind.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on September 17, 2006, 07:01:53 PM
Post by: VanillaPepsiClock on September 17, 2006, 07:01:53 PM
V for Vendetta- 9/10
Hugo Weaving is amazing. It blows the mind how much emotion he can put into a constantly masked character. V's dialogue is some of the best I've ever heard in a movie providing thought yet being completely badass at the same time. Cinematography is powerful, especially the montage cutting back and forth between the dominoes near the end of the movie. My only complaint is how the backstory was changed to fit the present day Iraq war.
Hugo Weaving is amazing. It blows the mind how much emotion he can put into a constantly masked character. V's dialogue is some of the best I've ever heard in a movie providing thought yet being completely badass at the same time. Cinematography is powerful, especially the montage cutting back and forth between the dominoes near the end of the movie. My only complaint is how the backstory was changed to fit the present day Iraq war.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 18, 2006, 11:06:25 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 18, 2006, 11:06:25 PM
Quote from: pyromancer_clockDream Catcher: 7/10
not nearly as bad as I had expected. Some of the plot didn't add up in the end. Kind of surreal at some points. A fun thing to watch on a lazy sunday afternoon.
Yesterday my friend put that movie on top of his car while we went into a mall and to target for about 1-2 hours to see if anyone would steal it. Suprisingly, nobody did. I bet someone went up to it and was like "Dreamcatcher, why would I want to watch this piece of shit?" Keep in mind that I live in southern California.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on September 22, 2006, 01:55:07 AM
Post by: ChickenClock on September 22, 2006, 01:55:07 AM
Zwartboek (Blackbook) 8/10
I don't care what the reviews say, I really enjoyed this movie.
I don't care what the reviews say, I really enjoyed this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on September 22, 2006, 05:38:53 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on September 22, 2006, 05:38:53 AM
Quote from: StrangeClockThat's probably the best way to see a movie!
Funny enough I first saw Dog Soldiers at Lowlands, though it was an inside showing.
seriously though Blade Trinity why would a police sergeant use an Alienware laptop? Does he play Elder Scrolls: Oblivion when he's not hunting tasteless actors? I could write a book about this movie.
yeah there was a cinema tent aswell but you aren't allowed to smoke there and it was pretty crowded
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 22, 2006, 04:37:04 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 22, 2006, 04:37:04 PM
Evil Dead II - 10/10
God I love this movie. It is a great gore fest with lots of scares. My favorite scene was probably where everything in the room was lauthing at Ash. I wanna watch this movie on shrooms.
God I love this movie. It is a great gore fest with lots of scares. My favorite scene was probably where everything in the room was lauthing at Ash. I wanna watch this movie on shrooms.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on September 23, 2006, 05:25:56 PM
Post by: Losperman on September 23, 2006, 05:25:56 PM
Stick It - 7/10
This was actually pretty good. Of course you have all of the cliche characters and relationships you would expect, and an ending taken from... well, every other movie like this. But the acting was good and there were some pretty funny parts in it. And who doesn't like watching chicks jump around in tight spandex?
The Tommyknockers - 5/10
I loved the story and the writing... but everything else was pretty crappy. The acting was hit or miss, with decent performances from the lead actors, but many of the minor characters were shit. Traci Lords was hot, as always. I think this movie would be great if they made it for the big screen rather than TV.
This was actually pretty good. Of course you have all of the cliche characters and relationships you would expect, and an ending taken from... well, every other movie like this. But the acting was good and there were some pretty funny parts in it. And who doesn't like watching chicks jump around in tight spandex?
The Tommyknockers - 5/10
I loved the story and the writing... but everything else was pretty crappy. The acting was hit or miss, with decent performances from the lead actors, but many of the minor characters were shit. Traci Lords was hot, as always. I think this movie would be great if they made it for the big screen rather than TV.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on September 23, 2006, 05:26:11 PM
Post by: Munglai on September 23, 2006, 05:26:11 PM
Quote from: Hate ClockI thought the pacing was just a little bit off, and he needed to do everything faster. There were some parts where the action kind of slowed down and I wouldve liked the whole movie to just be this insane killing spree. Also there werent enough straight up BRAWLS.
I think the general public likes car chases more than fights and Crank was supposed to be an all round action film so they had to cater to everyone in a very general way or something.
I went to see Talladega Nights yesterday. I was with my very anal friend who gets really worked up about product placement in films so he was making little pained noises all the way through, which was very funny. I don't really mind product placement and I'm not sure if they overdid it so much because they were mocking all the adverts in NASCAR or just because they wanted to make money but it got to the point where it was just ridiculous. Anyway besides the dodgy adverts throughout the film, it was pretty shit anyway. Most of the jokes just weren't very funny and most of them were very badly pased and predictable. I liked Sacha Baron Cohen's character for a while because he was so ridiculous but they couldn't really keep him funny. Also the joke of kids saying naughty things was really annoying and the kids were really awful actors.
What's weird is that the film seems to have been really well received with people comparing it to Anchorman and stuff. I don't know, what did everyone else think?
4/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 23, 2006, 06:49:40 PM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 23, 2006, 06:49:40 PM
Jackass Number 2 - 9.5/10
I never would have imagined giving this movie such a good rating, but it really exceeded my expectations. Some of the stunts and pranks they did were just genius. If you're squemish to male nudity or gross female nudity, don't see it. Otherwise, enjoy.
I never would have imagined giving this movie such a good rating, but it really exceeded my expectations. Some of the stunts and pranks they did were just genius. If you're squemish to male nudity or gross female nudity, don't see it. Otherwise, enjoy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 23, 2006, 06:57:31 PM
Post by: LeekClock on September 23, 2006, 06:57:31 PM
"Click" starring adam sandler - 0/5
I'm happy to say that i haven't actually seen this movie. I just saw a trailer for it, and I wept.
Perfume - 1.5/5
That was really silly. And not in a good way. The plot was like something I would have written when I was 12 for a creative writing assignment. The only good thing, really, was the photography.
superman returns - 4/5
Really cool movie.. Works on many levels. I liked the plot. Quite an inventive McGuffin in there!
the girl from the water (or whatever...) by m night shyamalan - 0.5/5
tripe. the plot was dumb. the script was dumb. everything was.. dumb. unoriginal. pointless. unentertaining. and shyamalan gives himself a big fat cameo with which to display his wonderful range of "normal guy" to "normal guy is somewhat bemused".
I'm happy to say that i haven't actually seen this movie. I just saw a trailer for it, and I wept.
Perfume - 1.5/5
That was really silly. And not in a good way. The plot was like something I would have written when I was 12 for a creative writing assignment. The only good thing, really, was the photography.
superman returns - 4/5
Really cool movie.. Works on many levels. I liked the plot. Quite an inventive McGuffin in there!
the girl from the water (or whatever...) by m night shyamalan - 0.5/5
tripe. the plot was dumb. the script was dumb. everything was.. dumb. unoriginal. pointless. unentertaining. and shyamalan gives himself a big fat cameo with which to display his wonderful range of "normal guy" to "normal guy is somewhat bemused".
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on September 23, 2006, 08:01:44 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on September 23, 2006, 08:01:44 PM
Trainspotting 9/10
I was expecting Requiem for a Dream with this, but I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained by it. It has a great energy and wit, hilarious writing, great characters, and really imaginative imagery (Renton's withdrawl hallucination was crazy). I should pick it up; I loved it.
Being John Malkovich 8/10
My first experience with Charlie Kaufman, and a new benchmark in cinematic storytelling. I've seen it before, but it's still very good the second time. On top of the innovative tale, the movie has a delightfully low-key aesthetic to it that makes the story seem more serious, and a wonderful cast (I particularly liked Craig; he's so devestatingly pathetic).
I was expecting Requiem for a Dream with this, but I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained by it. It has a great energy and wit, hilarious writing, great characters, and really imaginative imagery (Renton's withdrawl hallucination was crazy). I should pick it up; I loved it.
Being John Malkovich 8/10
My first experience with Charlie Kaufman, and a new benchmark in cinematic storytelling. I've seen it before, but it's still very good the second time. On top of the innovative tale, the movie has a delightfully low-key aesthetic to it that makes the story seem more serious, and a wonderful cast (I particularly liked Craig; he's so devestatingly pathetic).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on September 24, 2006, 08:53:46 AM
Post by: Munglai on September 24, 2006, 08:53:46 AM
Quote from: LeekClockthe girl from the water (or whatever...) by m night shyamalan - 0.5/5
tripe. the plot was dumb. the script was dumb. everything was.. dumb. unoriginal. pointless. unentertaining. and shyamalan gives himself a big fat cameo with which to display his wonderful range of "normal guy" to "normal guy is somewhat bemused".
Did it have a really silly twist?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 24, 2006, 09:00:45 AM
Post by: LeekClock on September 24, 2006, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: PistolDid it have a really silly twist?
Naturally!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on September 24, 2006, 03:13:28 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on September 24, 2006, 03:13:28 PM
Clerks II
Quite good, some funny moments.
Quite good, some funny moments.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 26, 2006, 11:02:48 AM
Post by: LeekClock on September 26, 2006, 11:02:48 AM
river of no return 4.5/5
pretty solid old film. cool story, cool dialogue & characters.
(http://www.goatview.com/Mitchum.jpg)
robert mitchum plays a kickass know-it-all cowboy daddy, and has some cool lines
pretty solid old film. cool story, cool dialogue & characters.
(http://www.goatview.com/Mitchum.jpg)
robert mitchum plays a kickass know-it-all cowboy daddy, and has some cool lines
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 26, 2006, 03:33:47 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 26, 2006, 03:33:47 PM
Poseidon (the new one) 3/10
A pretty lame movie, even it's neat special effects couldn't save it from being bad. The plot was terribly predictable (I actually picked out who would die half way through the movie and was right except for the old homosexual who lived) and the characters were uninteresting and cliched. All the deaths that you thought would be so dramatic never were, which you'd think would be refreshing but it really just makes the movie worse. I've never watched the old one, but I'm sure you should watch that one instead.
A pretty lame movie, even it's neat special effects couldn't save it from being bad. The plot was terribly predictable (I actually picked out who would die half way through the movie and was right except for the old homosexual who lived) and the characters were uninteresting and cliched. All the deaths that you thought would be so dramatic never were, which you'd think would be refreshing but it really just makes the movie worse. I've never watched the old one, but I'm sure you should watch that one instead.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on September 27, 2006, 05:12:11 PM
Post by: Munglai on September 27, 2006, 05:12:11 PM
Quote from: LeekClockNaturally!
They had M Nighty Night down for directing the Life of Pi film for a while but then Jean-Pierre Jeaunet who's a billion times more awesome took over instead. Apparently M Night Shymalan decided not to do it because he felt he was being labeled as a TWIST GUY and Life of Pi has a big twist to it. I'm glad he decided not to because it's not really a twist at all and he would completely rape all the subtlety out of it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on September 27, 2006, 07:59:13 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on September 27, 2006, 07:59:13 PM
Quote from: PistolThey had M Nighty Night down for directing the Life of Pi film for a while but then Jean-Pierre Jeaunet who's a billion times more awesome took over instead. Apparently M Night Shymalan decided not to do it because he felt he was being labeled as a TWIST GUY and Life of Pi has a big twist to it. I'm glad he decided not to because it's not really a twist at all and he would completely rape all the subtlety out of it.
Also he's one of the worst directors of our decade.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on September 29, 2006, 11:52:47 AM
Post by: Munglai on September 29, 2006, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: Hate ClockAlso he's one of the worst directors of our decade.
See I don't think he's that bad a director but he is a pretty awful writer.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on September 29, 2006, 11:59:34 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on September 29, 2006, 11:59:34 AM
Quote from: PistolSee I don't think he's that bad a director but he is a pretty awful writer.
Either way, considering the direction his career is going right now, if he had directed Life of Pi it would probably be a piece of shit. The M. Night curse is that each movie he puts out gets progressively worse. Since Lady in the Water was utter garbage I can't even imagine what his next movie is going to be like.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: camoclock is a great man on September 29, 2006, 12:27:03 PM
Post by: camoclock is a great man on September 29, 2006, 12:27:03 PM
Quote from: Hate ClockEither way, considering the direction his career is going right now, if he had directed Life of Pi it would probably be a piece of shit. The M. Night curse is that each movie he puts out gets progressively worse. Since Lady in the Water was utter garbage I can't even imagine what his next movie is going to be like.Unbreakable Sixth Signs In The Water
The silly twist is that a geiser erupts when the baddie is standing on it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 30, 2006, 01:40:38 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on September 30, 2006, 01:40:38 AM
Last House on the Left - 8.5/10
This is a great 70's gore flick. It's basicly about 2 hippie chicks that go to a stranger to "score some grass", as a matter of fact, an ounce of columbian weed for $20 (remember, this movie was released in 1972). This movie works great as an anti-marijuana commercial.
The supposed dealers they go to have no plans of selling grass. They are kidnapped, taken to a forest, raped, tortured, and murdered. All of this coincidently takes place across the street from the main character's home. After killing the two girls, the killers ask if they can stay at the girl's parent's house, neither party knowing who the other really is, at least for a while...
My favorite thing about this movie is the soundtrack. It is always happy and kind of reminds me of scooby-doo when the killers are chasing down the girls in the forest. This movie is like no other horror I've seen. Go check it out if you aren't disturbed easily.
This is a great 70's gore flick. It's basicly about 2 hippie chicks that go to a stranger to "score some grass", as a matter of fact, an ounce of columbian weed for $20 (remember, this movie was released in 1972). This movie works great as an anti-marijuana commercial.
The supposed dealers they go to have no plans of selling grass. They are kidnapped, taken to a forest, raped, tortured, and murdered. All of this coincidently takes place across the street from the main character's home. After killing the two girls, the killers ask if they can stay at the girl's parent's house, neither party knowing who the other really is, at least for a while...
My favorite thing about this movie is the soundtrack. It is always happy and kind of reminds me of scooby-doo when the killers are chasing down the girls in the forest. This movie is like no other horror I've seen. Go check it out if you aren't disturbed easily.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 30, 2006, 09:31:20 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 30, 2006, 09:31:20 AM
Quote from: CamoClockUnbreakable Sixth Signs In The Water
The silly twist is that a geiser erupts when the baddie is standing on it.
I thought Unbreakable was an awesome movie. It really gives a great new spin on the superhero genre. I liked the Sixth Sense, it was the second of his movies where I didn't see the twist coming a mile away (the first being Unbreakable). The Village had a fantastic story and visual style, but the acting was so bland and horrible, I really expected better of Sigourney Weaver. I also like Signs very much, simply because it didn't really have a stupid twist at the end, and it was genuenly scary.
One bone I have to pick with him is that he constantly makes cameos in his movies. Even though Quentin Tarantino does it alot too, he does it with a certain sense of modesty, that only he could do that role. With Night it's why bother.
Speaking of Tarantino:
Kill Bill:
I am going to write about both volume one and two, because the director obviously meant it to be as one epic story. I enjoyed this film on a level that I don't think I can say for other action/black comedy films I've seen, let alone action. The acting is superb, you really feel like you get to know all the characters on an emotional level, even if they are a murdering bastard (I practically cried when Bill died at the end; Oh come on, like the title doesn't make the outcome obvious enough).
Fans of his past work will appreciate the fact that this film is split into chapters, not all taking place in chronological order, as he has done with his past films. But because we have a narration to go with it, the story is much easier to follow then, say, Pulp Fiction).
The way this film looks visually is also very unique. It's almost like we're watching an old sixties or seventies action show. Even some of the little actual score that appears in the film sounds like the campy, over-exagerated tv show music we would expect from back then.
The story and direction are so strange that you can't help but enjoy yourself, even in the ultra-violent fight (or just plain slaughter) scenes. The film is shown in an ultra-modern setting, but told as a japanese comic book, but directed in the sixties tv style mixed with the look that is so distinctly Tarantinos. Even a whole 15 minutes of the film is done in anime form, showing that Tarantino is still the enciecopedia of pop-culture he was before. Multiple genres are also thrown in for good measure: sphaggeti western, italian giello, japanese/chinese fantasy epic, etc.
Fans of Lady Snowblood will immediately recognise the similar look of the first part of this film to the earlier, especially during the battle with Oren-Ishi. Bruce Lee fans will be pleased to see that the outfit the Bride wears is a go-go disco version of the outfit he wore in his uncompleted film: The Game of Death.
At the end of the films, we see an end credit very similar to old action films, showing the actor in one scene and then listing the character they played. There is also a second end credit sequence for the actors done in the style of the opening credits for a fifties film, and then the actual end credits (don't worry, it looks too good to be boring).
If there is any flaw with the film, it is that when we get to the volume two part, we find it hard to believe we are watching the same story, the style and look are so different.
In the end, Tarantino has once again made a fantastic film, one too keep old fans, new fans, and regular viewers alike entertained. I may even watch it again, I most likely will, I definetly will, it's just so enjoyable.
9.9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on September 30, 2006, 05:51:36 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on September 30, 2006, 05:51:36 PM
Little Miss Sunshine - 9/10
Great ,great movie. Go watch it right now.
Great ,great movie. Go watch it right now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on September 30, 2006, 07:21:06 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on September 30, 2006, 07:21:06 PM
Aliens: 9.5/10
James Cameroon delivers one kick ass, balls to the wall, edge of your motherfucking seat, damn good sequel of a movie. It isn't the horror movie Alien was, but it's the scifi-action film that everything else strives to be. Although it departs from alien in direction style, it bears the many of the same traits. Vibrant characters, badass sets, and our faviorite acid bleeding friend, Harry Q. Xenomorph. Also, Vasquez and Apone are fucking badass.
James Cameroon delivers one kick ass, balls to the wall, edge of your motherfucking seat, damn good sequel of a movie. It isn't the horror movie Alien was, but it's the scifi-action film that everything else strives to be. Although it departs from alien in direction style, it bears the many of the same traits. Vibrant characters, badass sets, and our faviorite acid bleeding friend, Harry Q. Xenomorph. Also, Vasquez and Apone are fucking badass.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 02, 2006, 06:43:03 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 02, 2006, 06:43:03 PM
Everything is Illuminated 1.5/5
Liev Schreiber tries his hand at writing and directing, and as far as i'm concerned, fails.
I really disliked the writing style. It was like a bad american sitcom to begin with. Somewhere in the middle it devolved further from a poor "finding-oneself" comedy into a poor "dealing-with-war" drama.
The story was not in the least compelling. None of the characters are very likable (nor could one relate to them very well) aside from the grandfather, but the story is so dumb that I was filled with a whitewash hatred for everything about it. Even though I quite liked the photography.
Also, personally, from a language student's point of view, I disliked the way he handled the Ukranian character's pidgin English. It wasn't very believable.
Liev Schreiber tries his hand at writing and directing, and as far as i'm concerned, fails.
I really disliked the writing style. It was like a bad american sitcom to begin with. Somewhere in the middle it devolved further from a poor "finding-oneself" comedy into a poor "dealing-with-war" drama.
The story was not in the least compelling. None of the characters are very likable (nor could one relate to them very well) aside from the grandfather, but the story is so dumb that I was filled with a whitewash hatred for everything about it. Even though I quite liked the photography.
Also, personally, from a language student's point of view, I disliked the way he handled the Ukranian character's pidgin English. It wasn't very believable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 05, 2006, 12:40:56 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 05, 2006, 12:40:56 AM
Dawn of the Dead (original) 9/10
Great gore, action, and pretty smart, too. It's nice to see an old horror movie where they don't kill off the black guy. Other than the grotesquely large walkie-talkies, it felt like a pretty modern movie. I liked it a lot more than the new Dawn of the Dead. This is one of my favorite zombie movies now.
Great gore, action, and pretty smart, too. It's nice to see an old horror movie where they don't kill off the black guy. Other than the grotesquely large walkie-talkies, it felt like a pretty modern movie. I liked it a lot more than the new Dawn of the Dead. This is one of my favorite zombie movies now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: cokezeroglock on October 05, 2006, 07:36:53 PM
Post by: cokezeroglock on October 05, 2006, 07:36:53 PM
Poseidon Adventure (the new one) 10/10
I saw it on an aeroplane, and I was actualy listening to a Jazz station, and it is extremely funny looking at the ship sinking and such while listening to some light Chicago Jazz.
I saw it on an aeroplane, and I was actualy listening to a Jazz station, and it is extremely funny looking at the ship sinking and such while listening to some light Chicago Jazz.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 05, 2006, 07:50:23 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 05, 2006, 07:50:23 PM
Quote from: chocolatechipclock. It's nice to see an old horror movie where they don't kill off the black guy.
I think there's an alternate ending in which he does die :D
But not until the end
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on October 05, 2006, 08:13:06 PM
Post by: Arctic on October 05, 2006, 08:13:06 PM
Malcolm X - 8/10
I'm running out of things to watch.
I'm running out of things to watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 07, 2006, 03:02:04 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 07, 2006, 03:02:04 PM
Quote from: AmontilladoPoseidon Adventure (the new one) 10/10
I saw it on an aeroplane, and I was actualy listening to a Jazz station, and it is extremely funny looking at the ship sinking and such while listening to some light Chicago Jazz.
That movie is so awful I can't believe you didn't burst into flames when you gave it a 10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on October 07, 2006, 04:49:34 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on October 07, 2006, 04:49:34 PM
The Science of Sleep- 2/5
The main character was incredibly unlikable and impossible to relate to and the plot was nearly non-existent. Honestly 90% of the movie seemed like the writer masturbating and the other 10 percent was Michel Gondry going, "Hey wouldn't it be cool if..." The movie left me feeling unsatisfied. Nothing was at stake and nothing was accomplished. There were some interesting visuals but other than that I didn't like it.
Eternal Sunshine was better.
The main character was incredibly unlikable and impossible to relate to and the plot was nearly non-existent. Honestly 90% of the movie seemed like the writer masturbating and the other 10 percent was Michel Gondry going, "Hey wouldn't it be cool if..." The movie left me feeling unsatisfied. Nothing was at stake and nothing was accomplished. There were some interesting visuals but other than that I didn't like it.
Eternal Sunshine was better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on October 07, 2006, 07:20:14 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on October 07, 2006, 07:20:14 PM
Akira: 10/10
Probably the best animated movie (anime or otherwise) I've ever seen. Flat out incredible. The animation was incredible, the music was incredible, the setting was incredible etc.[/rave review]
Probably the best animated movie (anime or otherwise) I've ever seen. Flat out incredible. The animation was incredible, the music was incredible, the setting was incredible etc.[/rave review]
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 07, 2006, 09:51:07 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 07, 2006, 09:51:07 PM
Employee of the Month - 3/10
I was amazed at the amount of jokes that fell flat in this movie. Not only that, but the fact that they kept using the same make-fun-of-the-fat-people or someone-gets-hurt joke over and over. The three points I gave it break down as follows: 1 for one of Jessica Simpson's breasts. 2 for the other breast. 3 for a funny anal joke. And that's about it.
I was amazed at the amount of jokes that fell flat in this movie. Not only that, but the fact that they kept using the same make-fun-of-the-fat-people or someone-gets-hurt joke over and over. The three points I gave it break down as follows: 1 for one of Jessica Simpson's breasts. 2 for the other breast. 3 for a funny anal joke. And that's about it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 07, 2006, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 07, 2006, 10:30:00 PM
Quote from: LospermanEmployee of the Month - 3/10
I was amazed at the amount of jokes that fell flat in this movie. Not only that, but the fact that they kept using the same make-fun-of-the-fat-people or someone-gets-hurt joke over and over. The three points I gave it break down as follows: 1 for one of Jessica Simpson's breasts. 2 for the other breast. 3 for a funny anal joke. And that's about it.
I still don't get why they thought a movie starring two non-actors was a good idea.
Quote from: Hate ClockThe Science of Sleep- 2/5
The main character was incredibly unlikable and impossible to relate to and the plot was nearly non-existent. Honestly 90% of the movie seemed like the writer masturbating and the other 10 percent was Michel Gondry going, "Hey wouldn't it be cool if..." The movie left me feeling unsatisfied. Nothing was at stake and nothing was accomplished. There were some interesting visuals but other than that I didn't like it.
Eternal Sunshine was better.
Gondry wrote it, so the WHOLE movie is him masturbating. He needs Kaufman to write his movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on October 08, 2006, 05:47:17 AM
Post by: GreyClock on October 08, 2006, 05:47:17 AM
A Simple Plan 5/5
I loved it, the plot was great. I can't say much about it without ruining stuff so I won't. Watch this.
I loved it, the plot was great. I can't say much about it without ruining stuff so I won't. Watch this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 08, 2006, 05:51:11 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 08, 2006, 05:51:11 AM
Quote from: LospermanEmployee of the Month - 3/10Dang. I was holding out for this to be another 40 Year Old Virgin.
I was amazed at the amount of jokes that fell flat in this movie. Not only that, but the fact that they kept using the same make-fun-of-the-fat-people or someone-gets-hurt joke over and over. The three points I gave it break down as follows: 1 for one of Jessica Simpson's breasts. 2 for the other breast. 3 for a funny anal joke. And that's about it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 08, 2006, 09:56:45 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 08, 2006, 09:56:45 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeDang. I was holding out for this to be another 40 Year Old Virgin.
PG-13? No cast? Fat chance.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 08, 2006, 08:39:14 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 08, 2006, 08:39:14 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeDang. I was holding out for this to be another 40 Year Old Virgin.
Not even close. 40 Year Old Virgin is one of those movies where you see something new and hilarious every time you watch it. Employee of the Month is one of those movies you wonder why you're even bothering to watch a second time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 09, 2006, 01:08:22 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 09, 2006, 01:08:22 PM
The Departed
see this movie
edit: immediately
see this movie
edit: immediately
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 09, 2006, 02:54:22 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 09, 2006, 02:54:22 PM
Quote from: LeekClockThe Departed
see this movie
edit: immediately
Can't wait to do so
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 09, 2006, 05:40:20 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 09, 2006, 05:40:20 PM
Quote from: LeekClockThe Departed
see this movie
edit: immediately
yeah
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on October 09, 2006, 07:04:09 PM
Post by: Arctic on October 09, 2006, 07:04:09 PM
Quote from: LeekClockThe Departed
see this movie
edit: immediately
Saw it last night and I give it a strong 8 out of 10. I felt the story was not very original, but the execution of it was good. The movie was rather long for the story it told and it could have actually stood to be more gruesome and crude. The thing that I liked the best was surprisingly the thing my cousin said he hated, the ending. Music ranging from dropkick murphys to a horrible cover of pink floyd. And my final thought, Leonardo DiCaprio's acting bothered me. I would almost like it better if Matt Damon and him had switched roles.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 09, 2006, 07:15:07 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 09, 2006, 07:15:07 PM
I saw Monster House.
Got to tell you, it was better than I expected. Kind of thing I'd take my kids to see, if I hadn't eaten them. For contrast, I wouldn't wish any other non-Pixar 3d movie released in the last decade on baby Hitler.
Got to tell you, it was better than I expected. Kind of thing I'd take my kids to see, if I hadn't eaten them. For contrast, I wouldn't wish any other non-Pixar 3d movie released in the last decade on baby Hitler.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on October 09, 2006, 09:12:40 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on October 09, 2006, 09:12:40 PM
Lord Of War: 8.5/10
A good movie. Nicholas Cage is good, and the black comedy is superb. The begginning was a little weak, but once it got started it didn't stop. I think it might also have the guy who played Ash in Alien in it, although he bled red and not cum.
A good movie. Nicholas Cage is good, and the black comedy is superb. The begginning was a little weak, but once it got started it didn't stop. I think it might also have the guy who played Ash in Alien in it, although he bled red and not cum.
Title: the passion of the christ
Post by: john lennon on October 11, 2006, 06:42:52 PM
Post by: john lennon on October 11, 2006, 06:42:52 PM
i swear to god i want to force mel gibson to read the bible before he makes a movie about the last hours of jesus, that movie was so innacurate, it sucked
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 11, 2006, 06:43:48 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 11, 2006, 06:43:48 PM
Quote from: waffles-and-pancakesthat movie was so innacurate
so's the bible
zing zong zang
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on October 11, 2006, 09:38:31 PM
Post by: Kombucha on October 11, 2006, 09:38:31 PM
Lorenzo's Oil: 8/10
Yep.
Yep.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: buttplug on October 11, 2006, 09:41:19 PM
Post by: buttplug on October 11, 2006, 09:41:19 PM
House of D
7.5/10
Heartwarming or something. The retarted guy was cool.
7.5/10
Heartwarming or something. The retarted guy was cool.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on October 13, 2006, 11:53:45 AM
Post by: CrustClock on October 13, 2006, 11:53:45 AM
Thank you for smoking:
Very funny, not in a "laugh out loud" repeat-quotes-to-your friends funny but the kind of funny that you snigger knowingly at. A clever and topical script with great casting. Five shocked expressions out of five.
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Very funny, not in a "laugh out loud" repeat-quotes-to-your friends funny but the kind of funny that you snigger knowingly at. A clever and topical script with great casting. Five shocked expressions out of five.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Ingram-J/WristbandClock on October 13, 2006, 01:28:15 PM
Post by: Ingram-J/WristbandClock on October 13, 2006, 01:28:15 PM
I saw Stealth a few days ago, verdict:
It sucked. It lacked action, it made no sense whatsoever, and those planes sure were ugly. Also notice how those "Su-37s" are Su-30MKIs? (They have 2 seats, an Su-37 has only 1). IT WAS THE WORST AVIATION MOVIE EVER!
2/10
It sucked. It lacked action, it made no sense whatsoever, and those planes sure were ugly. Also notice how those "Su-37s" are Su-30MKIs? (They have 2 seats, an Su-37 has only 1). IT WAS THE WORST AVIATION MOVIE EVER!
2/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on October 13, 2006, 01:32:58 PM
Post by: GreyClock on October 13, 2006, 01:32:58 PM
Quote from: waffles-and-pancakesi swear to god i want to force mel gibson to read the bible before he makes a movie about the last hours of jesus, that movie was so innacurate, it suckedfuck jesus
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SamFisherKlawk on October 14, 2006, 08:20:48 AM
Post by: SamFisherKlawk on October 14, 2006, 08:20:48 AM
Omen 2006:
It wasn't as good as I expected. ;D
It wasn't as good as I expected. ;D
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 14, 2006, 08:03:00 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 14, 2006, 08:03:00 PM
The Grudge 2 - 2/10
What the fuck. I actually liked the first movie and I was more worried about them using the same storyline and scares from the first instead of coming up with new stuff. Now I'm wishing they had. They had such a convoluted and loosely tied together story, and there were only one or two parts that could actually be considered creepy. My 2 is for hot Asian nurses and cheerleader uniforms.
What the fuck. I actually liked the first movie and I was more worried about them using the same storyline and scares from the first instead of coming up with new stuff. Now I'm wishing they had. They had such a convoluted and loosely tied together story, and there were only one or two parts that could actually be considered creepy. My 2 is for hot Asian nurses and cheerleader uniforms.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 15, 2006, 10:50:16 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 15, 2006, 10:50:16 PM
Quote from: Ingram-JAlso notice how those "Su-37s" are Su-30MKIs?I don't think anybody I know would have enough knowledge about military aircraft to notice something like that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on October 16, 2006, 01:55:19 PM
Post by: Munglai on October 16, 2006, 01:55:19 PM
Quote from: Ingram-JI saw Stealth a few days ago, verdict:
It sucked. It lacked action, it made no sense whatsoever, and those planes sure were ugly. Also notice how those "Su-37s" are Su-30MKIs? (They have 2 seats, an Su-37 has only 1). IT WAS THE WORST AVIATION MOVIE EVER!
2/10
neeeeeerd
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on October 16, 2006, 04:05:48 PM
Post by: GreyClock on October 16, 2006, 04:05:48 PM
Click 7.5/10
Not your typical Adam Sandler movie (which I like) It was surprisingly deep and stuff. There were even some fags crying at some of the scenes. Cool.
Not your typical Adam Sandler movie (which I like) It was surprisingly deep and stuff. There were even some fags crying at some of the scenes. Cool.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2006, 05:23:23 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2006, 05:23:23 PM
The Usual Suspects
Awesome.
Awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 18, 2006, 07:38:27 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 18, 2006, 07:38:27 PM
Quote from: topkatyoThe Unusual Suspects
Awesome.
The first film that captures the history of today's dance music, and how it has changed not only the dance-floor, but the world.
sounds like not very awesome at all
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hazelnut on October 18, 2006, 07:50:45 PM
Post by: Hazelnut on October 18, 2006, 07:50:45 PM
Quote from: Ingram-JI saw Stealth a few days ago, verdict:How did it lack action? Unless you were expecting some super hyper stick fight it was a great movie. And those planes made you hard, admit it.
It sucked. It lacked action, it made no sense whatsoever, and those planes sure were ugly. Also notice how those "Su-37s" are Su-30MKIs? (They have 2 seats, an Su-37 has only 1). IT WAS THE WORST AVIATION MOVIE EVER!
2/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2006, 07:51:02 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2006, 07:51:02 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClockThe first film that captures the history of today's dance music, and how it has changed not only the dance-floor, but the world.Fuck, made a typo.
sounds like not very awesome at all
Fixed now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 18, 2006, 08:14:58 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 18, 2006, 08:14:58 PM
Quote from: topkatyoFuck, made a typo.
Fixed now.
now you're very much right
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 19, 2006, 12:31:36 AM
Post by: chocolatechipclock on October 19, 2006, 12:31:36 AM
Interview with the Vampire - 8.5/10
Brad Pitt is great as always. Cruise is good too. A young Kirsten Dunst makes a great child vampire. I really enjoyed it all except the ending, which seemed a bit ridiculous. I read the book a long time ago, but don't remember much, so it was a good refresher.
Brad Pitt is great as always. Cruise is good too. A young Kirsten Dunst makes a great child vampire. I really enjoyed it all except the ending, which seemed a bit ridiculous. I read the book a long time ago, but don't remember much, so it was a good refresher.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 19, 2006, 06:43:19 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 19, 2006, 06:43:19 PM
The Omen - 5/10
Eh, kinda boring, not as creepy as it could have been, and the plot was a little dull. They had some unfulfilled potential with all the history and stuff they had going for them. There was some nice gore, and the few creepy parts were actually nice and creepy. Oh well. Maybe next time.
Eh, kinda boring, not as creepy as it could have been, and the plot was a little dull. They had some unfulfilled potential with all the history and stuff they had going for them. There was some nice gore, and the few creepy parts were actually nice and creepy. Oh well. Maybe next time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 20, 2006, 09:34:04 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 20, 2006, 09:34:04 AM
"The Butterfly Effect"
An underated gem, this film was an extremely good entry into the science fiction/fantasy drama. It takes an out-there premise and sturs it in with incredible acting and plot developement. I found it a compeling and disturbing film. I really didn't expect this type of role from someone like Ashton Kutcher. I also like the hidden references in the film. Evan Trebron is a play on "Event Reborn".
Just for nerds, the title of this film references the short story, The Sound of Thunder, where people go back in time to hunt dinosaurs. One of the characters kills a butterfly, which somehow has disastorous effects on the future.
I give this movie and excelent 9/10
An underated gem, this film was an extremely good entry into the science fiction/fantasy drama. It takes an out-there premise and sturs it in with incredible acting and plot developement. I found it a compeling and disturbing film. I really didn't expect this type of role from someone like Ashton Kutcher. I also like the hidden references in the film. Evan Trebron is a play on "Event Reborn".
Just for nerds, the title of this film references the short story, The Sound of Thunder, where people go back in time to hunt dinosaurs. One of the characters kills a butterfly, which somehow has disastorous effects on the future.
I give this movie and excelent 9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on October 20, 2006, 10:35:27 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on October 20, 2006, 10:35:27 AM
Quote from: Predator"The Butterfly Effect"
An underated gem, this film was an extremely good entry into the science fiction/fantasy drama. It takes an out-there premise and sturs it in with incredible acting and plot developement. I found it a compeling and disturbing film. I really didn't expect this type of role from someone like Ashton Kutcher. I also like the hidden references in the film. Evan Trebron is a play on "Event Reborn".
Just for nerds, the title of this film references the short story, The Sound of Thunder, where people go back in time to hunt dinosaurs. One of the characters kills a butterfly, which somehow has disastorous effects on the future.
I give this movie and excelent 9/10
Nah.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 20, 2006, 11:35:09 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 20, 2006, 11:35:09 AM
Quote from: Hate ClockNah.
To each his own, Hate; to each his own.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on October 20, 2006, 11:48:45 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on October 20, 2006, 11:48:45 AM
Quote from: PredatorTo each his own, Hate; to each his own.
Nah.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on October 20, 2006, 12:09:48 PM
Post by: Arctic on October 20, 2006, 12:09:48 PM
Quote from: Predator"The Butterfly Effect"
An underated gem, this film was an extremely good entry into the science fiction/fantasy drama. It takes an out-there premise and sturs it in with incredible acting and plot developement. I found it a compeling and disturbing film. I really didn't expect this type of role from someone like Ashton Kutcher. I also like the hidden references in the film. Evan Trebron is a play on "Event Reborn".
Just for nerds, the title of this film references the short story, The Sound of Thunder, where people go back in time to hunt dinosaurs. One of the characters kills a butterfly, which somehow has disastorous effects on the future.
I give this movie and excelent 9/10
When I first saw that movie, it was like when I watched War of the Worlds, there were so many things in it that conflicted with each other and made no sense. I don't quite remember what they were, being like 3 years ago, but I'm just one of those people who watches a movie and if all the peices don't fit nicely together I absolutely hate it. That movie had so many problems.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 21, 2006, 01:30:08 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 21, 2006, 01:30:08 PM
Meeting People is Easy 3/5
It's a film about radiohead. It's basically a compilation of videos from their live performances and a lot of behind-the-scenes, off-stage stuff - all mixed together in a sort of arty farty un-narrated way. It's great for fans who are looking for more insight into their favourite band. As a fan myself, i found it interesting to see how they coped with their success after OK COMPUTER, and just to see more of their personalities, since you don't see them much aside from their performances. It's quite hypnotically/tastefully/creatively compiled - it gives you space to consider the material whilst you watch.
However, if you knew nothing of radiohead, or were not a fan, this dvd probably wouldn't convert you, or even interest you at all.
The History Boys 4/5
Excellent film - I really enjoyed it, and appreciated the passion put into it. The script is very intelligent, and amusingly true (and witty at times) - and the actors pulled it of flawlessly. Apparently they're the same actors who did the stage version of the story, and so they knew their characters inside out. It showed - the characters all come across as very charismatic and they all have their own personalities. There was a very tight structure to the story - no filler or excess characters. Quite moving!
It's a film about radiohead. It's basically a compilation of videos from their live performances and a lot of behind-the-scenes, off-stage stuff - all mixed together in a sort of arty farty un-narrated way. It's great for fans who are looking for more insight into their favourite band. As a fan myself, i found it interesting to see how they coped with their success after OK COMPUTER, and just to see more of their personalities, since you don't see them much aside from their performances. It's quite hypnotically/tastefully/creatively compiled - it gives you space to consider the material whilst you watch.
However, if you knew nothing of radiohead, or were not a fan, this dvd probably wouldn't convert you, or even interest you at all.
The History Boys 4/5
Excellent film - I really enjoyed it, and appreciated the passion put into it. The script is very intelligent, and amusingly true (and witty at times) - and the actors pulled it of flawlessly. Apparently they're the same actors who did the stage version of the story, and so they knew their characters inside out. It showed - the characters all come across as very charismatic and they all have their own personalities. There was a very tight structure to the story - no filler or excess characters. Quite moving!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2006, 12:24:31 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2006, 12:24:31 PM
Hostel
So my big brother intends to see Saw III, so he decides he wants to see the first two movies before then. He sees Saw over at a friends house and then goes to Blockbuster to rent Saw II. Well, fuck his luck, they're fresh out. So, he decides to pick up this little number instead. Unlike him, I am more enthusiastic about seeing this film, so, the next morning, I do.
Thank god my parents and family were out when I watched this. This film has some intense sexual content, almost to the point of being soft-porn at times (there is a point in the film where the guys have a conversation with another guy and two people are having sex in the background while this takes place). This movie is like the horror equivalent of Euro Trip.
Anyway, after seeing it all the way through, I think I can safely say people are way overly critical of this film. The acting in this film was good (enough) and I thought the premise of the story was an interesting one. This film, in the end, proves very entertaining, whether you laugh or scream or vomit or do nothing. There were some scenes in this film that were genuanly scary and shocking, which should please its target audience (as should the sex, since most of the target audience is just a bunch of degenerate perverts like myself).
But this film does have its flaws. As with many films in the genre, it has a very good premise, but is just ruined by cheap thrills and gore. The story centers around a group of friends traveling through Europe. For what reason? What else is their? Drugs and sex. Unfortunately for these guys, instead of stumbling upon the greatest sex of their lives with women who apparently will automatically screw any american, all they get is a group of sick, twisted people with all the rusty weapons and driping wall rooms you could think of (not gonna' give the exact premise that made it really interesting, just gonna' hafta' see). While this premise promises us some genuine scares and gore, it comes up short. The main reason being is that there really isn't that much gore to speak of. Most of the "unrated" content of this film comes from the extensive sexual shenanigans of our main characters, which may upset many gore-hounds expecting non-stop blood as in Saw. This leads to another problem with the films overall story. Despite how horrible the torture scenes in this movie are, I really could care less about what happens to these people. If I'm supposed to show unlimited sympathy for these perverts and horror at the torture they're put through, this film does a pretty poor job.
People looking for more gore in the unrated addition will be sad to know that there are only two brief second clips of gore and one briefly extended scene.
But do all these problems make Hostel the worst horror movie ever as people make it out to be? Hell no. Sure, it isn't The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Psycho, but its a much better movie then others you could be watching. With all of its flaws the story is very suspenceful and drawn-out, and what little gore there is is enough to make you squirm in your seat. Besides, its quite a step up from Eli Roth's earlier film, Cabin Fever.
Hostel gets an average 7/10, and is worth seeing, even if just for the tits (which are HUGE by the way).
Looking foward to reviewing An American Werewolf and Evil Dead later.
See ya'!
So my big brother intends to see Saw III, so he decides he wants to see the first two movies before then. He sees Saw over at a friends house and then goes to Blockbuster to rent Saw II. Well, fuck his luck, they're fresh out. So, he decides to pick up this little number instead. Unlike him, I am more enthusiastic about seeing this film, so, the next morning, I do.
Thank god my parents and family were out when I watched this. This film has some intense sexual content, almost to the point of being soft-porn at times (there is a point in the film where the guys have a conversation with another guy and two people are having sex in the background while this takes place). This movie is like the horror equivalent of Euro Trip.
Anyway, after seeing it all the way through, I think I can safely say people are way overly critical of this film. The acting in this film was good (enough) and I thought the premise of the story was an interesting one. This film, in the end, proves very entertaining, whether you laugh or scream or vomit or do nothing. There were some scenes in this film that were genuanly scary and shocking, which should please its target audience (as should the sex, since most of the target audience is just a bunch of degenerate perverts like myself).
But this film does have its flaws. As with many films in the genre, it has a very good premise, but is just ruined by cheap thrills and gore. The story centers around a group of friends traveling through Europe. For what reason? What else is their? Drugs and sex. Unfortunately for these guys, instead of stumbling upon the greatest sex of their lives with women who apparently will automatically screw any american, all they get is a group of sick, twisted people with all the rusty weapons and driping wall rooms you could think of (not gonna' give the exact premise that made it really interesting, just gonna' hafta' see). While this premise promises us some genuine scares and gore, it comes up short. The main reason being is that there really isn't that much gore to speak of. Most of the "unrated" content of this film comes from the extensive sexual shenanigans of our main characters, which may upset many gore-hounds expecting non-stop blood as in Saw. This leads to another problem with the films overall story. Despite how horrible the torture scenes in this movie are, I really could care less about what happens to these people. If I'm supposed to show unlimited sympathy for these perverts and horror at the torture they're put through, this film does a pretty poor job.
People looking for more gore in the unrated addition will be sad to know that there are only two brief second clips of gore and one briefly extended scene.
But do all these problems make Hostel the worst horror movie ever as people make it out to be? Hell no. Sure, it isn't The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Psycho, but its a much better movie then others you could be watching. With all of its flaws the story is very suspenceful and drawn-out, and what little gore there is is enough to make you squirm in your seat. Besides, its quite a step up from Eli Roth's earlier film, Cabin Fever.
Hostel gets an average 7/10, and is worth seeing, even if just for the tits (which are HUGE by the way).
Looking foward to reviewing An American Werewolf and Evil Dead later.
See ya'!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 22, 2006, 12:48:24 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 22, 2006, 12:48:24 PM
7/10 is good. 5/10 is average.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2006, 01:21:12 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2006, 01:21:12 PM
Quote from: Adrenaline7/10 is good. 5/10 is average.
5/10 is 50%. Thats a fail. 7/10 is a 70%. That's average you piss-licker.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 22, 2006, 03:20:24 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 22, 2006, 03:20:24 PM
No, that's school grading. This isn't school. 7/10 means it did most things right but was flawed, a pretty good movie.
When Ebert gives something 3 stars out of 4, do you think he thinks it's average? No, he thinks it's good but not amazing, 2 out of 4 is average. Most critics give bad movies between 0 and 30 percent.
When Ebert gives something 3 stars out of 4, do you think he thinks it's average? No, he thinks it's good but not amazing, 2 out of 4 is average. Most critics give bad movies between 0 and 30 percent.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 22, 2006, 08:25:39 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 22, 2006, 08:25:39 PM
The Departed 10/10
Arguably the best movie I've ever seen, go watch it if you haven't already.
Arguably the best movie I've ever seen, go watch it if you haven't already.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2006, 08:45:38 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2006, 08:45:38 PM
The Break Up - 6/10
This movie has a few funny moments, but nothing too memorable. I liked the characters a lot, though. The ending kind of sucked, but I guess it could have been worse.
This movie has a few funny moments, but nothing too memorable. I liked the characters a lot, though. The ending kind of sucked, but I guess it could have been worse.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2006, 08:46:26 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2006, 08:46:26 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineNo, that's school grading. This isn't school. 7/10 means it did most things right but was flawed, a pretty good movie.
When Ebert gives something 3 stars out of 4, do you think he thinks it's average? No, he thinks it's good but not amazing, 2 out of 4 is average. Most critics give bad movies between 0 and 30 percent.
I have been shown the light by a prophet, his name is Adrenaline. _praiz_
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 22, 2006, 08:51:20 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 22, 2006, 08:51:20 PM
Your momma
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 24, 2006, 06:27:08 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 24, 2006, 06:27:08 AM
Quote from: AdrenalineYour momma
My momma what?
Subsitute teaches? Eats? Breathes?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 27, 2006, 09:13:25 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 27, 2006, 09:13:25 AM
Halloween Resurrection:
(SPOILERS ALERT! EXTREME CAUTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SEEN HALLOWEEN)
I really watched this film over two nights, I saw the first half one night, and then the second half the other night. And I must say this is one god awful movie.
But first, lets do a little recap, shall we. Halloween was a film directed by horror master John Carpenter (The Thing). It tells the story of a girl who is being stalked by a serial killer named Michael Myers, who, for no explained reason, comes on Halloween and just starts killing teenagers. Since I doubt anyone will have a problem recognizing this formula in slasher films, I won't hold back on plot details. Michael is eventually shot out from a window and falls two stories to his death (but anyone who recognizes the slasher formula will know that doesn't last very long). The only other explanation for Michael is that he killed his baby sister (I can't remembe exactly) on Halloween so many years ago and, according to Dr. Loomis (a psychology expert who, for no explained reason, feels it is his duty to finally kill Michael) tells us he is pure evil. Well, wouldn't you know, Michael isn't laying on the ground dead when Loomis checks again, he's vanished.
4 years later, a sequel was made taking place at the same time as original, where the girl, Laurie Strode, is rushed to a hospital, where the doctors are as over-sexed as the ones in Grey's Anatomy. She seems to be in some sort of frightened coma. During which, we see flashbacks that reveal she is, in fact, Michael's brother, and he is hell-bent on killing her. He fails yet again, and the sequel actually ends on a happy note.
Since both films take place on the same night, it is often classified as being simply two parts of a saga, so in reviews for Halloween, they often reveal that Laurie is his sister, though this is not revealed until the sequel. A number of sequels followed that attempted to explain Michael's psychotic behavior, and why he is incapable of dieing, only to have a film called Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, which ignores the events of all the films except the first two, where Michael is alive and still trying to kill his sister (played by the same actress, Jamie Lee Curtis).
This movie takes place directly after the events of H20, well, sorta. Laurie Stode is in an insane asylum, aparently in another comatose state, after she had decapitated a man she thought was Michael! That's right! That wasn't even Michael in the last movie at the end, just a poor guy that Michael dicided to descise as him. He also crushes his wind-pipe so he can't reveal his true identity! What a twist! Michael Myers, the character who has constantly been passed down as a stupid brute like Jason, is actually an inteligent and stratigizing killer! For the first time in a long time, I felt nothing could go wrong, they had added an interesting twist on Michael's character. It made me fear him all the more. Even when Laurie is about to finally kill Michael, again, she has a conflict of concionse. What if this is not the real Michael, but I am being tricked again. The man in the mask even seems to plead for Laurie to not kill him, moaning in distress and flailing violently, certainly not the composed Michael from the past. She goes to take off the mask, to discover the truth. This can't possibly be Michael. WRONG! It is him. This was all a well fomulated trap, and, finally, after many years of tryying, Michael finally kills Laurie.
"Wow," you're probably thinking. "What a fantastic film."
Once again, it seems, Michael and whoever wrote this movie have surprised us. These events take place over the first 10 minutes of the film. The director and writer, rather than stretching this thrilling and pulse pounding plot idea into an entire film and finally provide a climatic end to the series, seem to think that it would be better to just kill off Laurie at the beginning of the film and then just set up the stupidest excuse for a plot with the most annoying actors ever so that Michael can just start killing people again.
A group of students are chosen to be part of an online broadcast of their escapades in a randomly picked haunted place or scary house, which, of course, is Michael Myers's old house. This happens to be on Halloween, so Michael returns to his home and begins killing the people in his home.
From the end of the first 10 minutes to the end of the film, this movie is in no way scary. Events constantly switch from a the house, to the point of view of the characters, to the point of view of the cameras the characters have wraped around their heads for the web broadcast, to people at the party watching the web broadcast. The fact is I can not begin to tell you how incomprihensable and stupid this plot is. In fact, I would rather not like to go indepth, because it pains me to remember this horrible hunk of shit. It baffles me how the director took something so original (the first 10 minutes) and thought it was okay to just end that part of the story there and then move on to a completely unrelated setting. The acting is bad, the story is bad, and the director obviously has no idea how to effectively use a camera and not make us vomit out of disoriantation while watching this film. What a sad excuse of celluloid.
See it only for the perpous of seeing the first 10 or so minutes. Then, just stop there.
0.5/5.
(SPOILERS ALERT! EXTREME CAUTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SEEN HALLOWEEN)
I really watched this film over two nights, I saw the first half one night, and then the second half the other night. And I must say this is one god awful movie.
But first, lets do a little recap, shall we. Halloween was a film directed by horror master John Carpenter (The Thing). It tells the story of a girl who is being stalked by a serial killer named Michael Myers, who, for no explained reason, comes on Halloween and just starts killing teenagers. Since I doubt anyone will have a problem recognizing this formula in slasher films, I won't hold back on plot details. Michael is eventually shot out from a window and falls two stories to his death (but anyone who recognizes the slasher formula will know that doesn't last very long). The only other explanation for Michael is that he killed his baby sister (I can't remembe exactly) on Halloween so many years ago and, according to Dr. Loomis (a psychology expert who, for no explained reason, feels it is his duty to finally kill Michael) tells us he is pure evil. Well, wouldn't you know, Michael isn't laying on the ground dead when Loomis checks again, he's vanished.
4 years later, a sequel was made taking place at the same time as original, where the girl, Laurie Strode, is rushed to a hospital, where the doctors are as over-sexed as the ones in Grey's Anatomy. She seems to be in some sort of frightened coma. During which, we see flashbacks that reveal she is, in fact, Michael's brother, and he is hell-bent on killing her. He fails yet again, and the sequel actually ends on a happy note.
Since both films take place on the same night, it is often classified as being simply two parts of a saga, so in reviews for Halloween, they often reveal that Laurie is his sister, though this is not revealed until the sequel. A number of sequels followed that attempted to explain Michael's psychotic behavior, and why he is incapable of dieing, only to have a film called Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, which ignores the events of all the films except the first two, where Michael is alive and still trying to kill his sister (played by the same actress, Jamie Lee Curtis).
This movie takes place directly after the events of H20, well, sorta. Laurie Stode is in an insane asylum, aparently in another comatose state, after she had decapitated a man she thought was Michael! That's right! That wasn't even Michael in the last movie at the end, just a poor guy that Michael dicided to descise as him. He also crushes his wind-pipe so he can't reveal his true identity! What a twist! Michael Myers, the character who has constantly been passed down as a stupid brute like Jason, is actually an inteligent and stratigizing killer! For the first time in a long time, I felt nothing could go wrong, they had added an interesting twist on Michael's character. It made me fear him all the more. Even when Laurie is about to finally kill Michael, again, she has a conflict of concionse. What if this is not the real Michael, but I am being tricked again. The man in the mask even seems to plead for Laurie to not kill him, moaning in distress and flailing violently, certainly not the composed Michael from the past. She goes to take off the mask, to discover the truth. This can't possibly be Michael. WRONG! It is him. This was all a well fomulated trap, and, finally, after many years of tryying, Michael finally kills Laurie.
"Wow," you're probably thinking. "What a fantastic film."
Once again, it seems, Michael and whoever wrote this movie have surprised us. These events take place over the first 10 minutes of the film. The director and writer, rather than stretching this thrilling and pulse pounding plot idea into an entire film and finally provide a climatic end to the series, seem to think that it would be better to just kill off Laurie at the beginning of the film and then just set up the stupidest excuse for a plot with the most annoying actors ever so that Michael can just start killing people again.
A group of students are chosen to be part of an online broadcast of their escapades in a randomly picked haunted place or scary house, which, of course, is Michael Myers's old house. This happens to be on Halloween, so Michael returns to his home and begins killing the people in his home.
From the end of the first 10 minutes to the end of the film, this movie is in no way scary. Events constantly switch from a the house, to the point of view of the characters, to the point of view of the cameras the characters have wraped around their heads for the web broadcast, to people at the party watching the web broadcast. The fact is I can not begin to tell you how incomprihensable and stupid this plot is. In fact, I would rather not like to go indepth, because it pains me to remember this horrible hunk of shit. It baffles me how the director took something so original (the first 10 minutes) and thought it was okay to just end that part of the story there and then move on to a completely unrelated setting. The acting is bad, the story is bad, and the director obviously has no idea how to effectively use a camera and not make us vomit out of disoriantation while watching this film. What a sad excuse of celluloid.
See it only for the perpous of seeing the first 10 or so minutes. Then, just stop there.
0.5/5.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 27, 2006, 12:46:30 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 27, 2006, 12:46:30 PM
Silent Hill
Having not played the games, I can't judge it as an adaptation thereof, but as a horror movie I found it very cool. Not really scary, not overly gross, but very, very creative monster design. Of course much of that is to the credit of the game designers. Great use of CGI and soundscaping. The burning children, armless creature and dark nurses were very cool, and though I thought it was a shame he seemed completely CGI, Pyramid Head's ripping off a woman's skin ruled. The final appearance of Alessa was nice too. Bad points would be the occasional ridicutarded behavior of the mother, Rose (speeding off like it's her only chance when the cop first halts her), the overly archaic and VERY repetitive dialogue of the villagers (how many times can you make Alice Krige say "demon"?), and especially near the end, too melodramatic.
Nevertheless, I liked it a lot.
Oh, I also finally watched The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for the first time a few days ago, which is of course a shameful and unforgivable thing to admit to especially for one who claims to love and hopes to one day make his own movies. I'll not disgrace myself further by attempting to review it but will say that the climax is still utterly powerful (who will live?) and that it made me wish so hard I'd been born 50 years ago so I could've watched it in a theater. Well. There's probably still places where I could do that, but then it would've been completely new.
Having not played the games, I can't judge it as an adaptation thereof, but as a horror movie I found it very cool. Not really scary, not overly gross, but very, very creative monster design. Of course much of that is to the credit of the game designers. Great use of CGI and soundscaping. The burning children, armless creature and dark nurses were very cool, and though I thought it was a shame he seemed completely CGI, Pyramid Head's ripping off a woman's skin ruled. The final appearance of Alessa was nice too. Bad points would be the occasional ridicutarded behavior of the mother, Rose (speeding off like it's her only chance when the cop first halts her), the overly archaic and VERY repetitive dialogue of the villagers (how many times can you make Alice Krige say "demon"?), and especially near the end, too melodramatic.
Nevertheless, I liked it a lot.
Oh, I also finally watched The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for the first time a few days ago, which is of course a shameful and unforgivable thing to admit to especially for one who claims to love and hopes to one day make his own movies. I'll not disgrace myself further by attempting to review it but will say that the climax is still utterly powerful (who will live?) and that it made me wish so hard I'd been born 50 years ago so I could've watched it in a theater. Well. There's probably still places where I could do that, but then it would've been completely new.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 27, 2006, 01:32:53 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 27, 2006, 01:32:53 PM
Quote from: PredatorWay too much to type about an intentionally shitty movie
Dude, what's the name of this thread?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 27, 2006, 09:10:05 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 27, 2006, 09:10:05 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineDude, what's the name of this thread?
Uh... no hablo engles, senor. :sombrero:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FluxCapacitorClock on October 27, 2006, 10:48:45 PM
Post by: FluxCapacitorClock on October 27, 2006, 10:48:45 PM
The Prestige
Original/interesting plot. I'd give it a 9/10 and I highly recommend seeing it.
SAW 3
The best of the 3 in my opinion. 9.8/10 and I highly recommend this as well.
Original/interesting plot. I'd give it a 9/10 and I highly recommend seeing it.
SAW 3
The best of the 3 in my opinion. 9.8/10 and I highly recommend this as well.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 27, 2006, 10:52:09 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 27, 2006, 10:52:09 PM
Nacho Libre - 7/10
I liked the atmosphere of this movie, and there were some really funny scenes. The acting was also top notch, and I loved the characters. I was still a little disappointed, though. I guess I expected more funny scenes, and the plot didn't seem to completely fill out like it could have. Overall, still pretty good. And the nun was hot.
I liked the atmosphere of this movie, and there were some really funny scenes. The acting was also top notch, and I loved the characters. I was still a little disappointed, though. I guess I expected more funny scenes, and the plot didn't seem to completely fill out like it could have. Overall, still pretty good. And the nun was hot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ZombieClock on October 28, 2006, 12:38:56 AM
Post by: ZombieClock on October 28, 2006, 12:38:56 AM
Saw 3
I must say, I liked this one the best over the other two. And finally, CLOSURE! If you even kind of liked 1 or 2, go see this one.
8.6/10
I must say, I liked this one the best over the other two. And finally, CLOSURE! If you even kind of liked 1 or 2, go see this one.
8.6/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 28, 2006, 08:28:09 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 28, 2006, 08:28:09 PM
Slither - 8/10
I really like campy horror movies, especially when they're purposeful, like this movie and Cabin Fever. So they did a really good job with this one. There could have been a few more funny jokes, but the writing and acting was mostly good. Special effects were good. I guess my main complaint is that it could/should have been longer. The climax came too soon. And for my obligatory hot chick remark, Elizabeth Banks is really hot, as always.
I really like campy horror movies, especially when they're purposeful, like this movie and Cabin Fever. So they did a really good job with this one. There could have been a few more funny jokes, but the writing and acting was mostly good. Special effects were good. I guess my main complaint is that it could/should have been longer. The climax came too soon. And for my obligatory hot chick remark, Elizabeth Banks is really hot, as always.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on October 29, 2006, 11:25:41 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on October 29, 2006, 11:25:41 AM
The Manchurian Candidate (2004 remake): 8/10
A nice little thriller. Denzel Washington is great. A lot of nice surrealism in there. Not everything adds up in the end, but it does make for an excellent blend of suspense and creepiness.
A nice little thriller. Denzel Washington is great. A lot of nice surrealism in there. Not everything adds up in the end, but it does make for an excellent blend of suspense and creepiness.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 29, 2006, 11:50:30 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 29, 2006, 11:50:30 AM
Final Destination 3
Kinda sucked. All these movies really have going for them are the originality angle of death coming after people as a force, but they really missed the mark with this one. The characters were insane stereotypes, even for a horror movie. The airhead bimbos, the aggressive black jock who swears excessively, the socially handicapped gothy boy and girl who quote statistics at awkward times, ugh. The paths leading up to deaths were way too farfetched this time, and the deaths themselves were never very impressive or original. Just a splatter of CGI blood and bye. Aside from a select few moments (guy getting squished between the subway and wall at the end, for instance), it sucked. It took ridiculously long to get underway too, like an hour, and the opening rollercoaster scene has nothing on the shock of part 1's exploding airplane or part 2's fantastic crash scene.
The uh redhaired girl was hot as hell though.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006 remake, unrated)
I liked it. All the horrible shit that happened to the main characters made me really feel for them when they started fighting back. Great effects. I felt they could've given the main guy some mean one-liners during his kills though.
Kinda sucked. All these movies really have going for them are the originality angle of death coming after people as a force, but they really missed the mark with this one. The characters were insane stereotypes, even for a horror movie. The airhead bimbos, the aggressive black jock who swears excessively, the socially handicapped gothy boy and girl who quote statistics at awkward times, ugh. The paths leading up to deaths were way too farfetched this time, and the deaths themselves were never very impressive or original. Just a splatter of CGI blood and bye. Aside from a select few moments (guy getting squished between the subway and wall at the end, for instance), it sucked. It took ridiculously long to get underway too, like an hour, and the opening rollercoaster scene has nothing on the shock of part 1's exploding airplane or part 2's fantastic crash scene.
The uh redhaired girl was hot as hell though.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006 remake, unrated)
I liked it. All the horrible shit that happened to the main characters made me really feel for them when they started fighting back. Great effects. I felt they could've given the main guy some mean one-liners during his kills though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hazelnut on October 29, 2006, 12:09:11 PM
Post by: Hazelnut on October 29, 2006, 12:09:11 PM
Saw 3, we meowed during the brain surgery.
Good movie, series seems to become more plot-based with each movie.
Good movie, series seems to become more plot-based with each movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 29, 2006, 01:09:38 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 29, 2006, 01:09:38 PM
Saw II
I haven't seen one (GASP!!!), but I hope to soon. This movie had a really interesting plot. It just had too many characters in it. I really didn't feel like I was getting to know these people as well as I should. It had some amazing shocks, but nothing that I really found at all scary. The acting itself was pretty bad, but to be expected of horror movie/sequel. The twist at the end made it all worth it though. I really enjoyed myself.
3/5
I haven't seen one (GASP!!!), but I hope to soon. This movie had a really interesting plot. It just had too many characters in it. I really didn't feel like I was getting to know these people as well as I should. It had some amazing shocks, but nothing that I really found at all scary. The acting itself was pretty bad, but to be expected of horror movie/sequel. The twist at the end made it all worth it though. I really enjoyed myself.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: yinyangclock on October 29, 2006, 01:26:17 PM
Post by: yinyangclock on October 29, 2006, 01:26:17 PM
Quote from: PredatorSaw II
I haven't seen one (GASP!!!), but I hope to soon. This movie had a really interesting plot. It just had too many characters in it. I really didn't feel like I was getting to know these people as well as I should. It had some amazing shocks, but nothing that I really found at all scary. The acting itself was pretty bad, but to be expected of horror movie/sequel. The twist at the end made it all worth it though. I really enjoyed myself.
3/5
If you watch the first one you'll understand the second one a lot more (because I can think of a few things that must be pretty confusing for you at the moment), and you'll probably like it more because there's a whole lot less characters and you learn a lot more about them.
I don't think it really tries to be scary, as such. I know it won't ever lose the 'horror' label but it's really more of a thriller than anything else.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Folder on October 29, 2006, 03:16:56 PM
Post by: Folder on October 29, 2006, 03:16:56 PM
The Prestige: 9.75
This movie was incredible. The characters were well defined, the plot was amazing, the acting was phenomenal, and everything was spectacular. While it's confusing as hell when it starts off, you'll understand everything at the very end.
Saw III: 8.5
I may just be a fanboy on this one, but you can't beat the first. While I liked this one better than the second, it paled in comparison to the first. The plot wasn't interesting, the characters were poorly defined, but the theatrics and gore won me over.
This movie was incredible. The characters were well defined, the plot was amazing, the acting was phenomenal, and everything was spectacular. While it's confusing as hell when it starts off, you'll understand everything at the very end.
Saw III: 8.5
I may just be a fanboy on this one, but you can't beat the first. While I liked this one better than the second, it paled in comparison to the first. The plot wasn't interesting, the characters were poorly defined, but the theatrics and gore won me over.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 29, 2006, 09:08:04 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 29, 2006, 09:08:04 PM
Quote from: YinYangClockIf you watch the first one you'll understand the second one a lot more (because I can think of a few things that must be pretty confusing for you at the moment), and you'll probably like it more because there's a whole lot less characters and you learn a lot more about them.
I don't think it really tries to be scary, as such. I know it won't ever lose the 'horror' label but it's really more of a thriller than anything else.
Actually, I'm not at all very confused. I'm sure the girl who becomes his apprentice was in the previous film, right?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 30, 2006, 11:32:36 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 30, 2006, 11:32:36 PM
An American Haunting - 7/10
I liked this movie for the most part. Most of the acting was good (with the exception of one or two over-actors), the scares were mostly quality, and the story was interesting. [Possible kind-of-sort-of spoilers ahead] I have kind of a love hate relationship with the ending. On the one hand I think it sucks for bringing real world issues in on fucking ghost stories. On the other, it does cause me to think back a lot on the movie and remember how certain things relate to the ending. I liked that aspect. As for my traditional hot chick comment... well, I could say the daughter is hot, but that would be wrong. She is, though. Just for clarification.
I liked this movie for the most part. Most of the acting was good (with the exception of one or two over-actors), the scares were mostly quality, and the story was interesting. [Possible kind-of-sort-of spoilers ahead] I have kind of a love hate relationship with the ending. On the one hand I think it sucks for bringing real world issues in on fucking ghost stories. On the other, it does cause me to think back a lot on the movie and remember how certain things relate to the ending. I liked that aspect. As for my traditional hot chick comment... well, I could say the daughter is hot, but that would be wrong. She is, though. Just for clarification.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 31, 2006, 11:42:20 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 31, 2006, 11:42:20 AM
Evil Dead:
This movie kicked ass. Period. I loved the action and gore and I found many of the scenes genuenly scary (rare in this type of film, which is manly meant to shock and not scare). The acting was pretty awful, which is the only reason this isn't getting a 5/5.
Loved it: 4/5
This movie kicked ass. Period. I loved the action and gore and I found many of the scenes genuenly scary (rare in this type of film, which is manly meant to shock and not scare). The acting was pretty awful, which is the only reason this isn't getting a 5/5.
Loved it: 4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 31, 2006, 02:24:54 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 31, 2006, 02:24:54 PM
Coffee and Cigarettes 4/5
It's a bunch of short segments in which we see various people (often familiar faces, including tom waits, bill murray, the white stripes, iggy pop, steve coogan, etc etc) shooting the shit over coffee and cigarettes. Each segment usually offers an interesting (at least) or funny observation on social interaction amongst different types of people.
Great character acting, and pretty sharp writing too. And the scenes change before you get bored of any particular couple.
I found it very watchable and highly entertaining. Partly because it's amusing to see some of the known actors playing a somewhat askew version of themselves. My favourite scene is with Steve Coogan and Albert - no - Alfred Molina.
It's a bunch of short segments in which we see various people (often familiar faces, including tom waits, bill murray, the white stripes, iggy pop, steve coogan, etc etc) shooting the shit over coffee and cigarettes. Each segment usually offers an interesting (at least) or funny observation on social interaction amongst different types of people.
Great character acting, and pretty sharp writing too. And the scenes change before you get bored of any particular couple.
I found it very watchable and highly entertaining. Partly because it's amusing to see some of the known actors playing a somewhat askew version of themselves. My favourite scene is with Steve Coogan and Albert - no - Alfred Molina.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 03, 2006, 04:46:02 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 03, 2006, 04:46:02 PM
Borat
LMAO out of 10
This is a clock crew movie, check it out!
LMAO out of 10
This is a clock crew movie, check it out!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: buttplug on November 04, 2006, 01:03:59 PM
Post by: buttplug on November 04, 2006, 01:03:59 PM
Quote from: LeekClockBoratI wanted to see this last night, but it wasn't up at the theatre. We saw man of the year instead.
LMAO out of 10
This is a clock crew movie, check it out!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 04, 2006, 01:05:01 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 04, 2006, 01:05:01 PM
Quote from: ButtplugI wanted to see this last night, but it wasn't up at the theatre. We saw man of the year instead.
What are you doing at your computer desk? You should be out trying to find a theatre that shows this film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 04, 2006, 01:12:27 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 04, 2006, 01:12:27 PM
Quote from: LeekClockBorat
LMAO out of 10
This is a clock crew movie, check it out!
I was hoping it would be!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 04, 2006, 11:25:04 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 04, 2006, 11:25:04 PM
Dreamcatcher (reaasessment): 10/10
Arguably the most absurd movie ever. It starts with an attempted suicide, utilizing psychic powers to find a woman's keys/hit on woman (which she only finds moderatly bizzare), etc. Four lifelong friends then go on a camping trip and we learn a retard from outer space gave them telepathy (in a lenghthy childhood flashback which is completly out of place), not to mention a scene inside one of the character's memory. Then everything gets even more weird when the guy from "My Name Is Earl" gets mauled by a killer turd. The captain from "band of brothers" is possesed by flesh eating ET, Morgan Freeman and friends blow up a starship, John Wayne is mentioned, a guy pees in the snow, another killer turd, everybody gets freckles, a guy takes down a helicopter with a pistol, a I'm a edgy teen guy turns into a mass of teeth and claws from hell, and two aliens turn into fetuses. Win.
Arguably the most absurd movie ever. It starts with an attempted suicide, utilizing psychic powers to find a woman's keys/hit on woman (which she only finds moderatly bizzare), etc. Four lifelong friends then go on a camping trip and we learn a retard from outer space gave them telepathy (in a lenghthy childhood flashback which is completly out of place), not to mention a scene inside one of the character's memory. Then everything gets even more weird when the guy from "My Name Is Earl" gets mauled by a killer turd. The captain from "band of brothers" is possesed by flesh eating ET, Morgan Freeman and friends blow up a starship, John Wayne is mentioned, a guy pees in the snow, another killer turd, everybody gets freckles, a guy takes down a helicopter with a pistol, a I'm a edgy teen guy turns into a mass of teeth and claws from hell, and two aliens turn into fetuses. Win.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on November 04, 2006, 11:29:32 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on November 04, 2006, 11:29:32 PM
Borat
It's hard to rate it out of 10, as it's not a normal movie at all. But I will say it's one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time.
It's hard to rate it out of 10, as it's not a normal movie at all. But I will say it's one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Pin Clock on November 04, 2006, 11:35:44 PM
Post by: Pin Clock on November 04, 2006, 11:35:44 PM
my little bro and sis begged me to see
Piglett's big movie
One of the strangest movies of all time. the music was a bit annoying. part of it is still in my head. But for a kiddie movie, it was alright. nothing I'd normally see, of course, but alright. It also had that winnie the pooh charm. Not :queer: charm, but :o charm.
Piglett's big movie
One of the strangest movies of all time. the music was a bit annoying. part of it is still in my head. But for a kiddie movie, it was alright. nothing I'd normally see, of course, but alright. It also had that winnie the pooh charm. Not :queer: charm, but :o charm.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 04, 2006, 11:54:24 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 04, 2006, 11:54:24 PM
Homecoming: 8/10
Kind of corny for a horror movie but it rips into the current government so in that aspect I enjoyed it.
Dark Crystal: 8/10
Mmmmmm...
Monster House: 8/10
Rather funny and a decent story. I liked the old man.
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.: 7.5/10
Lol @ giant Caterpies.
Halloween: 9.5/10
I expected this to be good. It was. It was funny how nearly everyone in the movie besides Michael Myers acted I'm a edgy teen.
Kind of corny for a horror movie but it rips into the current government so in that aspect I enjoyed it.
Dark Crystal: 8/10
Mmmmmm...
Monster House: 8/10
Rather funny and a decent story. I liked the old man.
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.: 7.5/10
Lol @ giant Caterpies.
Halloween: 9.5/10
I expected this to be good. It was. It was funny how nearly everyone in the movie besides Michael Myers acted I'm a edgy teen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on November 05, 2006, 06:12:52 PM
Post by: Losperman on November 05, 2006, 06:12:52 PM
The Prestige - 9/10
I was very much looking forward to this movie going in, so I was a little nervous that I was going to be disappointed after the first 15 minutes turned out to be a little slow. But once things picked up and the "dueling" began, it was great. I think my favorite aspect was the twists. I'd guess something, realize that I was wrong, go back to thinking that I was right, realize I was wrong, etc. And great acting all around. Oh, and Scarlett Johansson is hot. And Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Hot.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose - 9/10
I was skeptical about this one. Some of my friends said it was scary, and some said it was mostly boring courtroom drama. Well there was courtroom drama, but I didn't think it was boring. I think the integration with the possession parts was excellent. Also, I think the use of background noise and silence was used very effectively to evoke fear, rather than cheap scares. The lead actress also really played the role well, especially the physical aspect. I don't think anyone in this film was particularly hot. But for continuity, I'll say Emily wasn't too hard on the eyes.
I was very much looking forward to this movie going in, so I was a little nervous that I was going to be disappointed after the first 15 minutes turned out to be a little slow. But once things picked up and the "dueling" began, it was great. I think my favorite aspect was the twists. I'd guess something, realize that I was wrong, go back to thinking that I was right, realize I was wrong, etc. And great acting all around. Oh, and Scarlett Johansson is hot. And Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Hot.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose - 9/10
I was skeptical about this one. Some of my friends said it was scary, and some said it was mostly boring courtroom drama. Well there was courtroom drama, but I didn't think it was boring. I think the integration with the possession parts was excellent. Also, I think the use of background noise and silence was used very effectively to evoke fear, rather than cheap scares. The lead actress also really played the role well, especially the physical aspect. I don't think anyone in this film was particularly hot. But for continuity, I'll say Emily wasn't too hard on the eyes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FluxCapacitorClock on November 05, 2006, 06:30:38 PM
Post by: FluxCapacitorClock on November 05, 2006, 06:30:38 PM
Edward Scissorhands - It's my girlfriend's favorite movie, and she made me watch it with her. I can see where people are coming from when they say it's a good movie, but personally I hated it with a passion. I felt like it was just a movie where a bunch of people be douchebags to another person for 2 hours with no real conclusion to it all. Nothing changed at the end, the townspeople were still cockfaces, so it seemed like the entire movie was pointless. All it did was make you feel bad for the protagonist from start to finish.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 06, 2006, 07:26:55 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 06, 2006, 07:26:55 AM
Quote from: FluxCapacitorEdward Scissorhands - It's my girlfriend's favorite movie, and she made me watch it with her. I can see where people are coming from when they say it's a good movie, but personally I hated it with a passion. I felt like it was just a movie where a bunch of people be douchebags to another person for 2 hours with no real conclusion to it all. Nothing changed at the end, the townspeople were still cockfaces, so it seemed like the entire movie was pointless. All it did was make you feel bad for the protagonist from start to finish.
Meh, it's Tim Burton. What are you gonna' do? I personally liked the film, but I see where you're comming from. It's much more of an art-house film, like alot of his films.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 06, 2006, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 06, 2006, 11:00:00 AM
Quote from: FluxCapacitorEdward Scissorhands - It's my girlfriend's favorite movie, and she made me watch it with her. I can see where people are coming from when they say it's a good movie, but personally I hated it with a passion. I felt like it was just a movie where a bunch of people be douchebags to another person for 2 hours with no real conclusion to it all. Nothing changed at the end, the townspeople were still cockfaces, so it seemed like the entire movie was pointless. All it did was make you feel bad for the protagonist from start to finish.
Everyone was mean to someone at my school, then they died. The kids at my school are still dicks.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 06, 2006, 06:14:42 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 06, 2006, 06:14:42 PM
Went the Day Well?
An excellent film made in 1942 - shaped by the Ministry of Information in England - designed to shock people into not being complacent about the war. So that people would look at the idyllic english village portrayed in the movie and, firstly, remember how great their country is, and how wonderfully free and quaint everything is and, secondly, to inspire a fighting spirit in them.
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It's extremely violent for the time - the more impact the better, in order to get the idea across.
It was filmed when a Nazi invasion was a possibility, and before the war was over, but from the perspective of a time after the war had been won by Britain (wishful thinking paid off?). It's an insight into the wartime mentality of the time, and the plot (if somewhat let down by an obvious hole.. which i still can't think of a good excuse for) is brilliantly entertaining.
Highly recommended. 4/5
An excellent film made in 1942 - shaped by the Ministry of Information in England - designed to shock people into not being complacent about the war. So that people would look at the idyllic english village portrayed in the movie and, firstly, remember how great their country is, and how wonderfully free and quaint everything is and, secondly, to inspire a fighting spirit in them.
(http://www.fugazi.net/plugin/articles/went_the_day_well01.gif)
It's extremely violent for the time - the more impact the better, in order to get the idea across.
It was filmed when a Nazi invasion was a possibility, and before the war was over, but from the perspective of a time after the war had been won by Britain (wishful thinking paid off?). It's an insight into the wartime mentality of the time, and the plot (if somewhat let down by an obvious hole.. which i still can't think of a good excuse for) is brilliantly entertaining.
Highly recommended. 4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 06, 2006, 07:02:47 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 06, 2006, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist ClockEveryone was mean to someone at my school, then they died. The kids at my school are still dicks.
It's kinda' like what that guy said in The Butterfly Effect. You can't change who someone is without changing who they were, and that's impossible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on November 07, 2006, 10:51:52 PM
Post by: Losperman on November 07, 2006, 10:51:52 PM
Cars - 8/10
I don't believe Pixar can do much wrong. I would rank this movie among their worst, although it's still great, so that doesn't mean much. Great voice acting, amazing animation, some pretty funny lines. I didn't like that they seemed to waste a few characters, though. They set it up as though everyone in town was special in their own way, and then they proceed to only focus on half of them. Other than that, the story was a little cliche and predictable. But overall, excellent film. And, uh... the Porsche is hot. Or something.
I don't believe Pixar can do much wrong. I would rank this movie among their worst, although it's still great, so that doesn't mean much. Great voice acting, amazing animation, some pretty funny lines. I didn't like that they seemed to waste a few characters, though. They set it up as though everyone in town was special in their own way, and then they proceed to only focus on half of them. Other than that, the story was a little cliche and predictable. But overall, excellent film. And, uh... the Porsche is hot. Or something.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 12, 2006, 10:29:36 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 12, 2006, 10:29:36 PM
Blade Runner: 9/10
Slightly confusing, but still a brilliant film. Harrison Ford gives a great performance. Ridley Scott's skills with suspense are still as sharp as when he directed Alien. A must see.
Slightly confusing, but still a brilliant film. Harrison Ford gives a great performance. Ridley Scott's skills with suspense are still as sharp as when he directed Alien. A must see.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Industrial Bitch on November 13, 2006, 12:00:31 AM
Post by: Industrial Bitch on November 13, 2006, 12:00:31 AM
3/10
The Covenant
It's a movie you bring your girlfriend to see in your big sporty car after a long hard day of charging on daddie's credit card and shopping at the mall. It's about 4 boys who are in a convenant who happen to be male witches... I know what your thinking "Oh my God must go and see! well... rent anyways" it sucked it's about these preps and there cutesy little college and how it's getting all screwed up because another dude witch is hanging around. Trust me, don't waste the money.
To sum it all up:
Gay
Anyone here actually care for the film?
Btw thank you to:
Lospterman and Predator for their reviews on The Prestige and Evil Dead
The Covenant
It's a movie you bring your girlfriend to see in your big sporty car after a long hard day of charging on daddie's credit card and shopping at the mall. It's about 4 boys who are in a convenant who happen to be male witches... I know what your thinking "Oh my God must go and see! well... rent anyways" it sucked it's about these preps and there cutesy little college and how it's getting all screwed up because another dude witch is hanging around. Trust me, don't waste the money.
To sum it all up:
Gay
Anyone here actually care for the film?
Btw thank you to:
Lospterman and Predator for their reviews on The Prestige and Evil Dead
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 13, 2006, 12:07:06 AM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 13, 2006, 12:07:06 AM
Quote from: Industrial Bitch3/10
The Covenant
It's a movie you bring your girlfriend to see in your big sporty car after a long hard day of charging on daddie's credit card and shopping at the mall. It's about 4 boys who are in a convenant who happen to be male witches... I know what your thinking "Oh my God must go and see! well... rent anyways" it sucked it's about these preps and there cutesy little college and how it's getting all screwed up because another dude witch is hanging around. Trust me, don't waste the money.
To sum it all up:
fabulous
I'm honestly not suprised.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Industrial Bitch on November 13, 2006, 12:12:10 AM
Post by: Industrial Bitch on November 13, 2006, 12:12:10 AM
I should've figured when the leading character looked like runway models instead of actual people. But I bout the damn ticket anyway. I really want to go see that movie out with Hugh Jackman... Forgot the title but damn it looks good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Folder on November 13, 2006, 03:06:31 PM
Post by: Folder on November 13, 2006, 03:06:31 PM
Borat: 8/10
This Shock-Comedy gives pretty much everyone the short end of the stick. From Homosexual Bashing to Stereotyping, You name it he does it. While if you can laugh at yourself/others without being incredibly offended, this is a great comedy for you, but if you can't stand anything that is offensive in the slightest way, stay miles away from this movie. While I found it slightly disappointing, I also loved it.
The Benchwarmers:3/10
Ugh, trying to ride on the success of Dodgeball, another "Underdog" story targeted to children rather than a wider audience, it was far from funny and the plot was incredibly stupid.
This Shock-Comedy gives pretty much everyone the short end of the stick. From Homosexual Bashing to Stereotyping, You name it he does it. While if you can laugh at yourself/others without being incredibly offended, this is a great comedy for you, but if you can't stand anything that is offensive in the slightest way, stay miles away from this movie. While I found it slightly disappointing, I also loved it.
The Benchwarmers:3/10
Ugh, trying to ride on the success of Dodgeball, another "Underdog" story targeted to children rather than a wider audience, it was far from funny and the plot was incredibly stupid.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 18, 2006, 04:51:51 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 18, 2006, 04:51:51 PM
The Page Turner ("La Tourneuse de Pages") 4/5 - highly recommended!
Great psychological thriller.. If i were to say anything about the plot it would probably either give the story away, or make it sound boring (even though it is intense and well directed and acted).
Music is used really well by the director throughout the film. Innovatively and effectively - which is crucial for a thriller. Particularly a thriller set in the world of music, as this one is. I think I read that the director has a background as a composer or conductor... A musician certainly.
I will say that if you have ever learned a musical instrument (piano in particular), you will relate to the film on a deeper level. But it's definitely worth watching even if you haven't.
The ending is really great!
By the way, that's page turner, as in "the person who turns pages for a musician", not as in "a good book".
Great psychological thriller.. If i were to say anything about the plot it would probably either give the story away, or make it sound boring (even though it is intense and well directed and acted).
Music is used really well by the director throughout the film. Innovatively and effectively - which is crucial for a thriller. Particularly a thriller set in the world of music, as this one is. I think I read that the director has a background as a composer or conductor... A musician certainly.
I will say that if you have ever learned a musical instrument (piano in particular), you will relate to the film on a deeper level. But it's definitely worth watching even if you haven't.
The ending is really great!
By the way, that's page turner, as in "the person who turns pages for a musician", not as in "a good book".
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 18, 2006, 06:44:31 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 18, 2006, 06:44:31 PM
Whale Rider: 6/10
Pretty meh, as was the book. If I cared about it following the book, I would have given it a lower score considering how far away it was from the book, but I don't care. This is really just a warning to people who get pissed off by stuff like that.
Pretty meh, as was the book. If I cared about it following the book, I would have given it a lower score considering how far away it was from the book, but I don't care. This is really just a warning to people who get pissed off by stuff like that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on November 20, 2006, 02:30:51 PM
Post by: Losperman on November 20, 2006, 02:30:51 PM
Click - 9/10
I thought this movie was a lot better than most people had told me. Of course it's not as crude and inside-jokish as most of his other movies, but it's still really funny (with some good drama as well). And he does still use some of his trademark jokes. The story itself is pretty interesting as well, even if it is kind of based off of the Scrooge story at it's core. Acting is great all around (Christopher Walken is particularly hilarious) and, yes, Kate Beckinsale is freaking hot.
The Return - 2/10
Fuck. Ing. Sucks. The director needs to learn to tell a story using film. There are so many misused lines of silence and a needlessly confusing plot. Some movies know how to string you along and get you to try and guess the outcome. Not this one. This one knows how to throw random information out there that doesn't have to do with anything and then throw a rushed ending out there in a poor attempt to tie everything together. But Sarah Michelle Gellar is hot.
I thought this movie was a lot better than most people had told me. Of course it's not as crude and inside-jokish as most of his other movies, but it's still really funny (with some good drama as well). And he does still use some of his trademark jokes. The story itself is pretty interesting as well, even if it is kind of based off of the Scrooge story at it's core. Acting is great all around (Christopher Walken is particularly hilarious) and, yes, Kate Beckinsale is freaking hot.
The Return - 2/10
Fuck. Ing. Sucks. The director needs to learn to tell a story using film. There are so many misused lines of silence and a needlessly confusing plot. Some movies know how to string you along and get you to try and guess the outcome. Not this one. This one knows how to throw random information out there that doesn't have to do with anything and then throw a rushed ending out there in a poor attempt to tie everything together. But Sarah Michelle Gellar is hot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 20, 2006, 06:33:45 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 20, 2006, 06:33:45 PM
Doom:
Alright. I know I have a tendancy to make reviews too long, so I'm gonna' try to sum this up as much as I can. Anyone hoping for a movie at all true to the game will be severely disapointed. Anyone hoping to see just some good old guns, monsters, and action will by severely disapointed. The story line of this film is so incoherent that it really makes you wonder why they used it. What few monsters are in the film share little to no resemblence to creatures in any of the actual Doom games. The acting is so horrible that I think I got brain cancer watching this hunk of shit. There is absolutely NO REASON to see this movie.
0/10
Alright. I know I have a tendancy to make reviews too long, so I'm gonna' try to sum this up as much as I can. Anyone hoping for a movie at all true to the game will be severely disapointed. Anyone hoping to see just some good old guns, monsters, and action will by severely disapointed. The story line of this film is so incoherent that it really makes you wonder why they used it. What few monsters are in the film share little to no resemblence to creatures in any of the actual Doom games. The acting is so horrible that I think I got brain cancer watching this hunk of shit. There is absolutely NO REASON to see this movie.
0/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 20, 2006, 06:38:31 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 20, 2006, 06:38:31 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show - 8/10[/U]
This is a movie that has deeply disturbed me. I don't know how to explain it. I lost track of the plot right about when I saw that Butler from Clue in drag. Then I lost track of the plot I had just understood when Brad Majors "encountered" Frank N. Furter. I then just stopped trying to follow the plot when everyone was in drag and the house blew up and... what happened now?
This is a movie that has deeply disturbed me. I don't know how to explain it. I lost track of the plot right about when I saw that Butler from Clue in drag. Then I lost track of the plot I had just understood when Brad Majors "encountered" Frank N. Furter. I then just stopped trying to follow the plot when everyone was in drag and the house blew up and... what happened now?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 21, 2006, 02:39:01 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 21, 2006, 02:39:01 PM
Pulp Fiction: 10/10
Amazing. It's hillarious and suspensful at the same time. The characters are great and Samuel L. Jackson is the epitome of badass. Quentin Tarantino has outdone himself.
Amazing. It's hillarious and suspensful at the same time. The characters are great and Samuel L. Jackson is the epitome of badass. Quentin Tarantino has outdone himself.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on November 21, 2006, 05:45:40 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on November 21, 2006, 05:45:40 PM
Quote from: GonzoClockPulp Fiction: 10/10
Amazing. It's hillarious and suspensful at the same time. The characters are great and Samuel L. Jackson is the epitome of badass. Quentin Tarantino has outdone himself.
How could he have outdone himself when it was the movie that defined his career?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 21, 2006, 08:30:33 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on November 21, 2006, 08:30:33 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineHow could he have outdone himself when it was the movie that defined his career?lack of a better word, I dunno
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 21, 2006, 09:35:57 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 21, 2006, 09:35:57 PM
Quote from: AdrenalineHow could he have outdone himself when it was the movie that defined his career?
Doesn't that honor really belong to Resevoir Dogs?
Hmm. Naw, in retrospect, I guess that was just his first film. It really was Pulp Fiction that did it.
I read the screenplay for Kill Bill. Exactly the way you think he'd talk, that's how he writes, which is funny and demistifying at the same time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on November 26, 2006, 11:32:53 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on November 26, 2006, 11:32:53 AM
Oh fuck, 500th post.
The last 3 movies I saw were Borat, Casino Royale, and The Departed, and they were all excellent. Looks like the movie industry might be headed in the right direction.
The last 3 movies I saw were Borat, Casino Royale, and The Departed, and they were all excellent. Looks like the movie industry might be headed in the right direction.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 27, 2006, 08:13:21 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 27, 2006, 08:13:21 PM
Rio Bravo
This Howard Hawks directed Western ticks all the boxes! All I can say is..
DUDE!111 Check it out. Highly entertaining
This Howard Hawks directed Western ticks all the boxes! All I can say is..
DUDE!111 Check it out. Highly entertaining
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 27, 2006, 08:36:44 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 27, 2006, 08:36:44 PM
The last three movies I've seen are Borat, Date Movie, and Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny.
Date Movie sucked.
Date Movie sucked.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 28, 2006, 07:27:44 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 28, 2006, 07:27:44 AM
Borat: Cultural Learnnings in America for Make Benefit Beautiful Nation of Kazakstan
This is the single most offensive film I've seen in my entire life. I loved it. It was funny as hell, and even though it was filled with really crude humor, it was also a very intelligent film. This is not for the skemish or easily offended, though. You have to have pretty broad tastes to enjoy this movie fully.
10/10
This is the single most offensive film I've seen in my entire life. I loved it. It was funny as hell, and even though it was filled with really crude humor, it was also a very intelligent film. This is not for the skemish or easily offended, though. You have to have pretty broad tastes to enjoy this movie fully.
10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on November 28, 2006, 11:57:31 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on November 28, 2006, 11:57:31 AM
The Prestige - 9/10
A wonderful period piece depicting the spectacle and trickery of turn-of-the-century stage magic, the art of the turn, the pledge, and the prestige, with the new wonders of electricity courtesy of David Bowie as Nikola Tesla thrown in for good measure. It's also a gripping mystery and a harrowing tale of obsessive oneupmanship; you can never expect each new punch just around the corner, as they steadily climb in destructiveness. I just wish the whole thing didn't hinge on something as preposterous as that silly machine.
A wonderful period piece depicting the spectacle and trickery of turn-of-the-century stage magic, the art of the turn, the pledge, and the prestige, with the new wonders of electricity courtesy of David Bowie as Nikola Tesla thrown in for good measure. It's also a gripping mystery and a harrowing tale of obsessive oneupmanship; you can never expect each new punch just around the corner, as they steadily climb in destructiveness. I just wish the whole thing didn't hinge on something as preposterous as that silly machine.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 28, 2006, 06:25:39 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 28, 2006, 06:25:39 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
I always have a hard time finding people to go to movies with; I don't know if it's just a thing of the people I know or of the Dutch as a whole, but everyone seems to think of going to a movie theater as a special thing you don't do more than once every two months or so. As I watched this movie I was kicking myself that I didn't just go see it alone, something I think I'll start doing more often - I'm not much about the company aspect of watching a movie anyway, and the stigma attached to going to the theater alone is crap.
But, the movie. Grand, spectacular, everything a movie should be. Good writing, acting, effects, action, great music and great characters. Stellan Skarsgard and Bill Nighy are excellent additions and fit their parts well, and the voodoo lady is pretty cool too. The parallels to Monkey Island seem almost too blatant to ignore, ie the dog with the prison keys in his mouth from Monkey Island 2. Drama and intrigue are dosed well. I wondered if maybe they could've made the CGI a bit more subtle by using more prosthetics for Davy Jones's crewmen, but maybe this is cheaper on such a grand scale, though I think CGI of this kind is very pricy. I seem to remember from the Two Towers director's commentary that they were going to make a slime Balrog CGI sequence that would've cost like tens of thousands of dollars. It certainly beats the first one, which was already a great movie. It certainly got me pumped to see the next (last?) one as well.
One thing that did slightly bug me was how quickly, in the end, they set it up for Jack Sparrow's 'rescue'. It's like, let's drink to his death, but oh by the way he can be saved, well let's do it then! And, didn't Barbarossa get shot or stabbed at the end of the first movie? I'm sure it'll be explained in the sequel, but I immediately wondered. I briefly thought I was going to see Keith Richards coming down the stairs.
I always have a hard time finding people to go to movies with; I don't know if it's just a thing of the people I know or of the Dutch as a whole, but everyone seems to think of going to a movie theater as a special thing you don't do more than once every two months or so. As I watched this movie I was kicking myself that I didn't just go see it alone, something I think I'll start doing more often - I'm not much about the company aspect of watching a movie anyway, and the stigma attached to going to the theater alone is crap.
But, the movie. Grand, spectacular, everything a movie should be. Good writing, acting, effects, action, great music and great characters. Stellan Skarsgard and Bill Nighy are excellent additions and fit their parts well, and the voodoo lady is pretty cool too. The parallels to Monkey Island seem almost too blatant to ignore, ie the dog with the prison keys in his mouth from Monkey Island 2. Drama and intrigue are dosed well. I wondered if maybe they could've made the CGI a bit more subtle by using more prosthetics for Davy Jones's crewmen, but maybe this is cheaper on such a grand scale, though I think CGI of this kind is very pricy. I seem to remember from the Two Towers director's commentary that they were going to make a slime Balrog CGI sequence that would've cost like tens of thousands of dollars. It certainly beats the first one, which was already a great movie. It certainly got me pumped to see the next (last?) one as well.
One thing that did slightly bug me was how quickly, in the end, they set it up for Jack Sparrow's 'rescue'. It's like, let's drink to his death, but oh by the way he can be saved, well let's do it then! And, didn't Barbarossa get shot or stabbed at the end of the first movie? I'm sure it'll be explained in the sequel, but I immediately wondered. I briefly thought I was going to see Keith Richards coming down the stairs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on November 30, 2006, 03:21:25 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on November 30, 2006, 03:21:25 PM
Jesus Camp
This was posted about in Youwhore; a documentary about an evangelical bible camp where children of Christian fundamentalists are programmed about the notion that church and state should become one body again.
Saw this today at the IDFA (International Documentary Festival Amsterdam). I was expecting to be less amused and more disturbed. At times fascinating, but mostly just funny cause you're looking at wacky people. Unfortunately the filmmaker got stalled or something and he wasn't there to answer questions and give commentary about his documentary.
This was posted about in Youwhore; a documentary about an evangelical bible camp where children of Christian fundamentalists are programmed about the notion that church and state should become one body again.
Saw this today at the IDFA (International Documentary Festival Amsterdam). I was expecting to be less amused and more disturbed. At times fascinating, but mostly just funny cause you're looking at wacky people. Unfortunately the filmmaker got stalled or something and he wasn't there to answer questions and give commentary about his documentary.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 30, 2006, 03:27:43 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 30, 2006, 03:27:43 PM
Braindead (by peter jackson)
There's a sort of naivity and/or theatrical bent to Jackson's earlier films which I find sort of distractingly twee, and somehow charming at the same time.
Once you get over the fact that plot and acting clearly aren't what you should be focusing on, you can see the film in a much nicer light. It's enjoyable for what it is: an entertainingly innovative and over-the-top gorefest.
Recommended if you like gore or peter jackson or zombies or all three.
There's a sort of naivity and/or theatrical bent to Jackson's earlier films which I find sort of distractingly twee, and somehow charming at the same time.
Once you get over the fact that plot and acting clearly aren't what you should be focusing on, you can see the film in a much nicer light. It's enjoyable for what it is: an entertainingly innovative and over-the-top gorefest.
Recommended if you like gore or peter jackson or zombies or all three.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on November 30, 2006, 05:57:09 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on November 30, 2006, 05:57:09 PM
the Squid and the Whale (http://imdb.com/title/tt0367089/) 8/10
Really amazing perfomances all around, especially the kids. The way of thinking portrayed in this film; the desperate clenching to intellectualism, is one i've observed in a lot of people, and is very amusing to see. The ways of coping with circumstances and the consequential effects on eachother play out really nice and make it a nice, whole film.
Clerks II (http://imdb.com/title/tt0424345/) 4.5/10
I kind of liked the the first one when I saw it years and years ago, but this one seems to have made no progress at all. The production, when released from it's financial bounds, starts to crack and wither.
American Splendor (http://imdb.com/title/tt0305206/) 8.5/10
Effective use of the comic-movie interaction and the footage and narration of the actual peekar add a lot to an already impressive and enjoyable film.
the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (http://imdb.com/title/tt0010323/) 9/10
1920's era silent german expressionist film. You can see where Tim Burton got his inspiration for Edward Scissorhand's appearance. A great film.
Really amazing perfomances all around, especially the kids. The way of thinking portrayed in this film; the desperate clenching to intellectualism, is one i've observed in a lot of people, and is very amusing to see. The ways of coping with circumstances and the consequential effects on eachother play out really nice and make it a nice, whole film.
Clerks II (http://imdb.com/title/tt0424345/) 4.5/10
I kind of liked the the first one when I saw it years and years ago, but this one seems to have made no progress at all. The production, when released from it's financial bounds, starts to crack and wither.
American Splendor (http://imdb.com/title/tt0305206/) 8.5/10
Effective use of the comic-movie interaction and the footage and narration of the actual peekar add a lot to an already impressive and enjoyable film.
the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (http://imdb.com/title/tt0010323/) 9/10
1920's era silent german expressionist film. You can see where Tim Burton got his inspiration for Edward Scissorhand's appearance. A great film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 30, 2006, 10:03:22 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 30, 2006, 10:03:22 PM
Metropolis (1927)
I had heard many good things about this movie before I got it for my birthday. Now that I've finally watched it, I must say I am astonished at the shear mastery with which this film was produced. The special and visual effects of this film are phenominal in every concievable way. The cinematography is far ahead of its time. The acting in the film is superb. Fritz Lang turns what would have been made in America now-a-days as a generic SFX light show with no substance into a gothic masterpiece. That being said, I did find that though the themes of the plot are provocative and important, I don't think the storyline was formulated in a respectable enough way to make the film have total coherent sense. One minute it's a movie about class seperation, next it's a movie about religion and cooperation, than it's a love story. It doesn't seem like they really integrated the different plot elements so much as they skipped from one plot to another. But this film is still fantastic and aweinspiring to watch. It really puts the science fiction movies we see in the modern day into real perspective.
8/10
I had heard many good things about this movie before I got it for my birthday. Now that I've finally watched it, I must say I am astonished at the shear mastery with which this film was produced. The special and visual effects of this film are phenominal in every concievable way. The cinematography is far ahead of its time. The acting in the film is superb. Fritz Lang turns what would have been made in America now-a-days as a generic SFX light show with no substance into a gothic masterpiece. That being said, I did find that though the themes of the plot are provocative and important, I don't think the storyline was formulated in a respectable enough way to make the film have total coherent sense. One minute it's a movie about class seperation, next it's a movie about religion and cooperation, than it's a love story. It doesn't seem like they really integrated the different plot elements so much as they skipped from one plot to another. But this film is still fantastic and aweinspiring to watch. It really puts the science fiction movies we see in the modern day into real perspective.
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 07, 2006, 09:50:42 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 07, 2006, 09:50:42 PM
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
The first known adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel, Nosferatu combines a nightmarish villian with gothic imagery to make a film that it totally creepy. The film is a classic, which is not to say that it holds up pretty well compared to more recent horror films. It's incredibly dated, and might even be considered cliche nowadays. But Nosferatu left me feeling a certain ammount of respect for the people who made it. Without a doubt, this is the movie that shaped horror.
That being said, it does have some flaws. The movie is true to the book to a certain degree. Many of the characters have been renamed for the German audience. However, it is still easy to see who the characters represent. However, the film seems to decide to keep characters even when they serve no real purpose in the story. The character representing Van Helsing only gets a few seconds of screen time, and all of it does nothing to further the story. We never get to see him as the brilliant scientist/Dracula's worst nemesis as he will appear in later films. Why would you keep a character when he serves no purpose at all to your story? Also, I found the ending wholey dissapointing. What a sucky way for such a cool villian to go.
However, flaws aside, the film is still a classic, with good acting and incredible cinematography. It's definetly worth a see.
7/10
The first known adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel, Nosferatu combines a nightmarish villian with gothic imagery to make a film that it totally creepy. The film is a classic, which is not to say that it holds up pretty well compared to more recent horror films. It's incredibly dated, and might even be considered cliche nowadays. But Nosferatu left me feeling a certain ammount of respect for the people who made it. Without a doubt, this is the movie that shaped horror.
That being said, it does have some flaws. The movie is true to the book to a certain degree. Many of the characters have been renamed for the German audience. However, it is still easy to see who the characters represent. However, the film seems to decide to keep characters even when they serve no real purpose in the story. The character representing Van Helsing only gets a few seconds of screen time, and all of it does nothing to further the story. We never get to see him as the brilliant scientist/Dracula's worst nemesis as he will appear in later films. Why would you keep a character when he serves no purpose at all to your story? Also, I found the ending wholey dissapointing. What a sucky way for such a cool villian to go.
However, flaws aside, the film is still a classic, with good acting and incredible cinematography. It's definetly worth a see.
7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 09, 2006, 08:15:40 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 09, 2006, 08:15:40 PM
Terminator 2: Judgement Day: 6.5/10
I was expecting better. The opening scene with the war was pretty awesome and all and the T-1000 was pretty cool. Other than that, it really wasn't that great. The acting was a mixed bag (although the person who played sarah connor was good in the crazy scenes), Arnold Shwarzenegger's failure to actually kick ass sucked (Not a SINGLE kill outside of the T-1000) and the little kid was annoying. It tries to have some kind of lesson about violence being bad and shit, but it really fails in its delivery. I really was expecting more from the man who made Aliens.
I was expecting better. The opening scene with the war was pretty awesome and all and the T-1000 was pretty cool. Other than that, it really wasn't that great. The acting was a mixed bag (although the person who played sarah connor was good in the crazy scenes), Arnold Shwarzenegger's failure to actually kick ass sucked (Not a SINGLE kill outside of the T-1000) and the little kid was annoying. It tries to have some kind of lesson about violence being bad and shit, but it really fails in its delivery. I really was expecting more from the man who made Aliens.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 10, 2006, 04:19:12 AM
Post by: Slurpee on December 10, 2006, 04:19:12 AM
Quote from: GonzoClockTerminator 2: Judgement Day: 6.5/10WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU.
I was expecting better. The opening scene with the war was pretty awesome and all and the T-1000 was pretty cool. Other than that, it really wasn't that great. The acting was a mixed bag (although the person who played sarah connor was good in the crazy scenes), Arnold Shwarzenegger's failure to actually kick ass sucked (Not a SINGLE kill outside of the T-1000) and the little kid was annoying. It tries to have some kind of lesson about violence being bad and shit, but it really fails in its delivery. I really was expecting more from the man who made Aliens.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 08:08:36 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 08:08:36 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeWHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU.
QUOTED FOR TRUTH
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 10, 2006, 12:05:37 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 10, 2006, 12:05:37 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeWHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU.I was expecting something like this.
I will readily admit that the mental hospital scenes were great and the T-1000 was super cool. However, alot of the action was plain stupid. The scene with the minigun: stupid. The highway car/helicopter chase: stupid. The finale: stupid (except for the part where the T-1000 reforms. That was cool). It also looses points for the kid, who was an annoying faggot, and pacifist Arnold, which was lame. It was a fun movie, I will give you that, but that does not keep it from being anything but an okay movie in my eyes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 01:45:29 PM
Quote from: GonzoClockI was expecting something like this.
I will readily admit that the mental hospital scenes were great and the T-1000 was super cool. However, alot of the action was plain stupid. The scene with the minigun: stupid. The highway car/helicopter chase: stupid. The finale: stupid (except for the part where the T-1000 reforms. That was cool). It also looses points for the kid, who was an annoying faggot, and pacifist Arnold, which was lame. It was a fun movie, I will give you that, but that does not keep it from being anything but an okay movie in my eyes.
WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on December 10, 2006, 02:23:48 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on December 10, 2006, 02:23:48 PM
Quote from: GonzoClockI was expecting something like this.
I will readily admit that the mental hospital scenes were great and the T-1000 was super cool. However, alot of the action was plain stupid. The scene with the minigun: stupid. The highway car/helicopter chase: stupid. The finale: stupid (except for the part where the T-1000 reforms. That was cool). It also looses points for the kid, who was an annoying faggot, and pacifist Arnold, which was lame. It was a fun movie, I will give you that, but that does not keep it from being anything but an okay movie in my eyes.
THE THUMB.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 04:30:30 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 04:30:30 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist Clock
THE THUMB.
DOWN
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 10, 2006, 05:25:03 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 10, 2006, 05:25:03 PM
Apocalypto-7.5/10
It was a fantasic movie with brilliant cinematography which was obviously bred for greatness. It's too bad it was nearly ruined by a corny and predictable ending which was probably historically inaccurate. If Mel Gibson wants to make a great movie he shouldn't give it a lame ending.
Oh and also
It was a fantasic movie with brilliant cinematography which was obviously bred for greatness. It's too bad it was nearly ruined by a corny and predictable ending which was probably historically inaccurate. If Mel Gibson wants to make a great movie he shouldn't give it a lame ending.
Oh and also
Quote from: SlurpeeWHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU.I'd have to second this because T2 was the best one
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 05:28:12 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 10, 2006, 05:28:12 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClockI'd have to second this because T2 was the best one
Thank you!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 15, 2006, 09:28:06 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 15, 2006, 09:28:06 PM
Amadeus: 9/10
A brilliantly directed and acted piece of film. Humorus, tragic, and thought provoking. So go see it.
A brilliantly directed and acted piece of film. Humorus, tragic, and thought provoking. So go see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 16, 2006, 05:48:10 AM
Post by: LeekClock on December 16, 2006, 05:48:10 AM
Casino Royale: 4/5.
Definitely check it out. The best Bond in years. The other recent Bond movies are comicbook abortions - their main saving grace being Pierce Brosnan who at least has some style and intelligence.
I liked Daniel Craig as Bond in this one. The fact that he had blond hair and blue eyes didn't distract me at all from the fact that he is Bond. My main gripe was that he didn't have much charisma - I know he perhaps isn't meant to yet, but I don't know if he could pull it off if he plays Bond for any further roles.
The action was terrific, and for the most part it was much more realistic (read: intelligent) than in other recent bond movies.
Munglai is enamored with the title sequence animation. Who else has seen it? I like some aspects of it, but overall it doesn't feel as finished as it should... I like all the intricate and ornate designs and stuff. But some of it seemed incongruous and clumsy... Trace Bitmap anyone? That has never looked good to my eyes. And their tweens were lazy. LOl. And the changing from real graphics to 2d didn't feel necessary or right.
The script was generally pretty great. Except for a couple of terrible cringeworthy lines...
"OH BABY IF YOU WERE ALL ASPLODED, AND ONLY YOUR MOUTH AND LITTLE FINGER WUZ LEFT... THEN I'D STILL LUV U ^___^
WHY? CUZ U KNOW I'D STICK DEM IN YO HOLEZ?".
And the structure was really odd.
I lost count of the amount of acts in this film. Usually there's four.. What was there here.. 7? The film kept "ending", and then not ending. It was Return of The King again, except, with this film, I wasn't disappointed when I realized that the movie wasn't actually ending.
Definitely check it out. The best Bond in years. The other recent Bond movies are comicbook abortions - their main saving grace being Pierce Brosnan who at least has some style and intelligence.
I liked Daniel Craig as Bond in this one. The fact that he had blond hair and blue eyes didn't distract me at all from the fact that he is Bond. My main gripe was that he didn't have much charisma - I know he perhaps isn't meant to yet, but I don't know if he could pull it off if he plays Bond for any further roles.
The action was terrific, and for the most part it was much more realistic (read: intelligent) than in other recent bond movies.
Munglai is enamored with the title sequence animation. Who else has seen it? I like some aspects of it, but overall it doesn't feel as finished as it should... I like all the intricate and ornate designs and stuff. But some of it seemed incongruous and clumsy... Trace Bitmap anyone? That has never looked good to my eyes. And their tweens were lazy. LOl. And the changing from real graphics to 2d didn't feel necessary or right.
The script was generally pretty great. Except for a couple of terrible cringeworthy lines...
"OH BABY IF YOU WERE ALL ASPLODED, AND ONLY YOUR MOUTH AND LITTLE FINGER WUZ LEFT... THEN I'D STILL LUV U ^___^
WHY? CUZ U KNOW I'D STICK DEM IN YO HOLEZ?".
And the structure was really odd.
I lost count of the amount of acts in this film. Usually there's four.. What was there here.. 7? The film kept "ending", and then not ending. It was Return of The King again, except, with this film, I wasn't disappointed when I realized that the movie wasn't actually ending.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 16, 2006, 10:26:18 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 16, 2006, 10:26:18 AM
Quote from: GonzoClock;612029Amadeus: 9/10
A brilliantly directed and acted piece of film. Humorus, tragic, and thought provoking. So go see it.
I heard that movie was historically inaccurate. But I'm not one of those people who doesn't go see a movie just because it isn't exactly ture to the source material. I'll see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on December 16, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on December 16, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Stranger Than fiction.
Quite good, interesting and funny. Worth a viewing.
Quite good, interesting and funny. Worth a viewing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Folder on December 16, 2006, 05:44:14 PM
Post by: Folder on December 16, 2006, 05:44:14 PM
Casino Royale: 4/10[/I]:
Blugh, I hated this. I could barely detect any plot until the end where they threw in random plot twists that were hard to grasp because very little had been revealed near the first 2 hours of the movie. Way longer than it should be as well, I saw about 100 potential ending points but they HAD to make it longer.
2001: A Space Odyssey; 9.75/10[/I]
Brilliant, Confusing, and Awesome as hell all at the same time, parts of it seem unnecessarily long, but the whole plot and acting, etc is brilliant. But the ending made absolutely no sense but I loved it.
Blugh, I hated this. I could barely detect any plot until the end where they threw in random plot twists that were hard to grasp because very little had been revealed near the first 2 hours of the movie. Way longer than it should be as well, I saw about 100 potential ending points but they HAD to make it longer.
2001: A Space Odyssey; 9.75/10[/I]
Brilliant, Confusing, and Awesome as hell all at the same time, parts of it seem unnecessarily long, but the whole plot and acting, etc is brilliant. But the ending made absolutely no sense but I loved it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 16, 2006, 05:54:12 PM
Post by: LeekClock on December 16, 2006, 05:54:12 PM
Quote from: FolderClock;613504Casino Royale: 4/10:
Blugh, I hated this. I could barely detect any plot until the end where they threw in random plot twists that were hard to grasp because very little had been revealed near the first 2 hours of the movie. Way longer than it should be as well, I saw about 100 potential ending points but they HAD to make it longer.
2001: A Space Odyssey; 9.75/10
Brilliant, Confusing, and Awesome as hell all at the same time, parts of it seem unnecessarily long, but the whole plot and acting, etc is brilliant. But the ending made absolutely no sense but I loved it.
So Casino Royale is terrible because you can't understand what's going on, but 2001 is amazing because you can't understand what's going on. Got it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 16, 2006, 06:16:14 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 16, 2006, 06:16:14 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;613515So Casino Royale is terrible because you can't understand what's going on, but 2001 is amazing because you can't understand what's going on. Got it.
It's funny, because not one, but TWO complaints of Casino Royale, confusion and being too long, are both evident in 2001, yet 2001 is apparently much better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 16, 2006, 09:52:01 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 16, 2006, 09:52:01 PM
Quote from: Adrenaline;613528It's funny, because not one, but TWO complaints of Casino Royale, confusion and being too long, are both evident in 2001, yet 2001 is apparently much better.
Oh Irony, thy name is FolderClock.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Folder on December 17, 2006, 01:28:23 AM
Post by: Folder on December 17, 2006, 01:28:23 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;613515So Casino Royale is terrible because you can't understand what's going on, but 2001 is amazing because you can't understand what's going on. Got it.
No no no, not at all.
2001 had a detectable and entertaining plot until the last 20 minutes or so, making the better part of the movie understandable. Casino Royale, on the other hand, had very little plot detectable until the last third of the movie. For example, I could completely understand what occured in 2001 UP UNTIL Dave reached the monolith in orbit of Jupiter, but I couldn't find a major plot in Casino Royale up until midway through the poker game, and even then it seemed to totally cancel out the first half of the movie before he arrived. Casino Royale also seemed to be padded out with action sequences and classic bond love scenes. Don't get me wrong, I know this is typically the Bond formula, but from what I've seen in earlier Bond movies, this padding seemed irrelevant to the plot, or just because they hadn't revealed enough about it in the earlier part of the movie. Maybe I'm just judging in on prior experience in bond, maybe I just prefer science fiction. You can't change my opinion.
EDIT: Plus, in 2001 any parts that would confuse you early on would be revealed as significant later in the movie, rather than in bond, (I didn't seem to catch) the majority of plot details seemed to be left out.
Maybe it's because I saw Casino with a large group of people.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 17, 2006, 01:51:22 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 17, 2006, 01:51:22 AM
I simply don't see your problem with Casino Royale's plot having any merit, because it was definitely there.
Also, Predator, I'd appreciate it if you eased up on the posts that make me want to punch you.
Also, Predator, I'd appreciate it if you eased up on the posts that make me want to punch you.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 17, 2006, 02:26:53 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 17, 2006, 02:26:53 PM
Airplane: - Great
Airplane was a great movie with a lot of strange humor, as well as a lot of puns. The plot of ridiculous, and it works great. As always, Leslie Nielsen just make the movie 10 times better. I suggest watching it.
Airplane was a great movie with a lot of strange humor, as well as a lot of puns. The plot of ridiculous, and it works great. As always, Leslie Nielsen just make the movie 10 times better. I suggest watching it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 17, 2006, 02:38:12 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 17, 2006, 02:38:12 PM
Creepshow:
This film is an absolute gem. From beginning to end it's either horrifying or a laugh-out-loud riot. I love how Stephen King and George A. Romero were able to take this film and exploit the completely out-there and over-the-top story ideas that you found in fifties comic books but still make them into something that'll scare the hell out of you. I think this has to be the number one (if only) trully effective horror-comedy. The cinematography and visual effects really made me feel like I was reading a comic book come to life. There's some pretty bad acting in it, but it's still very enjoyable, especially the segment with Leslie Nielson, "Hold Your Breath."
If you want to be scared out of your mind, see Creepshow. If you want to laugh uncotrolably, see Creepshow. If you want to see Stephen King and George A. Romero at some of their best, see Creepshow.
9/10
This film is an absolute gem. From beginning to end it's either horrifying or a laugh-out-loud riot. I love how Stephen King and George A. Romero were able to take this film and exploit the completely out-there and over-the-top story ideas that you found in fifties comic books but still make them into something that'll scare the hell out of you. I think this has to be the number one (if only) trully effective horror-comedy. The cinematography and visual effects really made me feel like I was reading a comic book come to life. There's some pretty bad acting in it, but it's still very enjoyable, especially the segment with Leslie Nielson, "Hold Your Breath."
If you want to be scared out of your mind, see Creepshow. If you want to laugh uncotrolably, see Creepshow. If you want to see Stephen King and George A. Romero at some of their best, see Creepshow.
9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 17, 2006, 07:05:48 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 17, 2006, 07:05:48 PM
The Warriors - Awesome
I played the game before I got the movie simply because the game got to me first. However, Rockstar did a spot-on job with the movie.
The movie is about The Warriors being blamed for a major gang-leader's death. They then try and make it home while every cop and gang in New York is looking for them.
All the characters are cool, the chase scenes are well done, and the fight scenes are spectacular. A great movie all-around. Watch it now if you haven't.
I played the game before I got the movie simply because the game got to me first. However, Rockstar did a spot-on job with the movie.
The movie is about The Warriors being blamed for a major gang-leader's death. They then try and make it home while every cop and gang in New York is looking for them.
All the characters are cool, the chase scenes are well done, and the fight scenes are spectacular. A great movie all-around. Watch it now if you haven't.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 20, 2006, 09:12:57 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 20, 2006, 09:12:57 PM
This Is Spinal Tap: 11/10
Arguably the best comedy I've ever seen. Wickedly funny and original. Stonehenge is awesome too.
Arguably the best comedy I've ever seen. Wickedly funny and original. Stonehenge is awesome too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PossumClock on December 21, 2006, 03:33:19 AM
Post by: PossumClock on December 21, 2006, 03:33:19 AM
Rocky Balboa
I reccomend it, but you could live without it. Basically, the whole first hour is about how everyone aged since episode 5, and how much they're lives have grown apart and stuffs. The last half hour is about him getting an eight pack and beating the shit out of a blak man.
P.S. Mike Tyson is in it. :3
I reccomend it, but you could live without it. Basically, the whole first hour is about how everyone aged since episode 5, and how much they're lives have grown apart and stuffs. The last half hour is about him getting an eight pack and beating the shit out of a blak man.
P.S. Mike Tyson is in it. :3
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on December 21, 2006, 08:57:52 AM
Post by: CrustClock on December 21, 2006, 08:57:52 AM
[IMDB]Wild Things[/IMDB]
A ridiculous crime drama boasting an all-star cast including Matt Dillon, the lovely Neve Campbell and Denise Richards, Kevin Bacon and Bill Murray. You could probably make a nice drinking game with this movie: "drink every time there's a major plot-twist".
The film begins as a tale of a college lecturer who is accused of rape by two of his students (Campbell and Richards). But it quickly turns into the story of an elaborate con and an officer's (Bacon) plan to reveal them. Throughout the movie are countless double-crosses and shifts in the balance of power. I don't want to ruin the ending in case you ever intend on seeing this movie but I will say that squashed into the last 15 minutes of the movie there are 3 major plot twists. The story is incredibly convoluted, but in a kind of no-brainer kind of way - not to be taken seriously in any way at all.
6/10 - good fun for it's wealth of stars and ott plot. But don't expect anything that'll keep you glued to your seat, despite it's twists.
[IMDB]Paris, Texas[/IMDB]
Beautifully shot and directed. Ry Cooper's simple yet brilliant score fits perfectly with the film's more beautiful imagery. Touching and very well acted, a must-watch.
9/10
:hi5:
A ridiculous crime drama boasting an all-star cast including Matt Dillon, the lovely Neve Campbell and Denise Richards, Kevin Bacon and Bill Murray. You could probably make a nice drinking game with this movie: "drink every time there's a major plot-twist".
The film begins as a tale of a college lecturer who is accused of rape by two of his students (Campbell and Richards). But it quickly turns into the story of an elaborate con and an officer's (Bacon) plan to reveal them. Throughout the movie are countless double-crosses and shifts in the balance of power. I don't want to ruin the ending in case you ever intend on seeing this movie but I will say that squashed into the last 15 minutes of the movie there are 3 major plot twists. The story is incredibly convoluted, but in a kind of no-brainer kind of way - not to be taken seriously in any way at all.
6/10 - good fun for it's wealth of stars and ott plot. But don't expect anything that'll keep you glued to your seat, despite it's twists.
[IMDB]Paris, Texas[/IMDB]
Beautifully shot and directed. Ry Cooper's simple yet brilliant score fits perfectly with the film's more beautiful imagery. Touching and very well acted, a must-watch.
9/10
Quote from: Dr. Gonzo;620123This Is Spinal Tap: 11/10
Arguably the best comedy I've ever seen. Wickedly funny and original. Stonehenge is awesome too.
:hi5:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on December 23, 2006, 12:40:12 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on December 23, 2006, 12:40:12 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;620668[IMDB]Paris, Texas[/IMDB]
Beautifully shot and directed. Ry Cooper's simple yet brilliant score fits perfectly with the film's more beautiful imagery. Touching and very well acted, a must-watch.
9/10
:hi5:
[IMDB]Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind[/IMDB]
9/10
Wonderfully acted and shot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on December 23, 2006, 04:56:39 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on December 23, 2006, 04:56:39 PM
Quote from: FolderClock;614207No no no, not at all.
2001 had a detectable and entertaining plot until the last 20 minutes or so, making the better part of the movie understandable. Casino Royale, on the other hand, had very little plot detectable until the last third of the movie. For example, I could completely understand what occured in 2001 UP UNTIL Dave reached the monolith in orbit of Jupiter, but I couldn't find a major plot in Casino Royale up until midway through the poker game, and even then it seemed to totally cancel out the first half of the movie before he arrived. Casino Royale also seemed to be padded out with action sequences and classic bond love scenes. Don't get me wrong, I know this is typically the Bond formula, but from what I've seen in earlier Bond movies, this padding seemed irrelevant to the plot, or just because they hadn't revealed enough about it in the earlier part of the movie. Maybe I'm just judging in on prior experience in bond, maybe I just prefer science fiction. You can't change my opinion.
EDIT: Plus, in 2001 any parts that would confuse you early on would be revealed as significant later in the movie, rather than in bond, (I didn't seem to catch) the majority of plot details seemed to be left out.
Maybe it's because I saw Casino with a large group of people.
I had no problem discerning what was going on Casino Royale, and I had absolutely no problem with all the action and fucking. Because thats what makes great film, death and sex.
You might just have sort of learning disability. Like downs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 23, 2006, 05:16:37 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 23, 2006, 05:16:37 PM
I saw Little Miss Sunshine, I won't rate it because that seems more and more pointless, but it was very good. Very funny characters and dialogue, and despite the dark humor it was still a nice movie with people you cared for and it makes you appreciate family.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on December 23, 2006, 05:24:55 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on December 23, 2006, 05:24:55 PM
Quote from: Adrenaline;623702I saw Little Miss Sunshine, I won't rate it because that seems more and more pointless, but it was very good. Very funny characters and dialogue, and despite the dark humor it was still a nice movie with people you cared for and it makes you appreciate family.
Quality post, this was one of my favorite movies. It made me feel really good inside, like how I'd probably feel if I ever donated money to charity or starving children in Africa.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 23, 2006, 10:12:51 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on December 23, 2006, 10:12:51 PM
Un Chein Andalou
...
wierdest sixteen minutes of my life. I want to say it's brilliant, but it was just so...weird. I'm going to need to watch it again.
Mulholland Dr. 10/10
One of the most thrilling and surreal films I have ever seen. I'm still trying to make sense of it. It's brilliant, but extremely confusing.
...
wierdest sixteen minutes of my life. I want to say it's brilliant, but it was just so...weird. I'm going to need to watch it again.
Mulholland Dr. 10/10
One of the most thrilling and surreal films I have ever seen. I'm still trying to make sense of it. It's brilliant, but extremely confusing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 23, 2006, 10:49:34 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 23, 2006, 10:49:34 PM
So a film can get a 10/10 while being extremely confusing but Casino Royale is majorly flawed because of it? Royale is at least 300% more coherent than anything Lynch has done.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PossumClock on December 25, 2006, 09:00:04 PM
Post by: PossumClock on December 25, 2006, 09:00:04 PM
Lost Boys: 9/10
Just saw this movie. Great movie. And no, i'm not saying this because of my Keifer Sutherland fetish. Lots of great deaths in this movie, i.e. Death by Stereo.
Just saw this movie. Great movie. And no, i'm not saying this because of my Keifer Sutherland fetish. Lots of great deaths in this movie, i.e. Death by Stereo.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on December 26, 2006, 03:10:12 AM
Post by: CrustClock on December 26, 2006, 03:10:12 AM
Quote from: Hate Clock;623649You might just have sort of learning disability.Like lmfao
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FrankClock on December 26, 2006, 05:11:37 AM
Post by: FrankClock on December 26, 2006, 05:11:37 AM
I just saw The Good Shepard in the movie theathers. It was pretty good. Matt Damon plays a cold Ivy League cast into the role of starting what is now known as the CIA. I don't want to give away too much but something happens when he is a child which gives him this cold demenor. He has a child via Angelina Jolie's character, yet he doesn't see his kid until he is 5 or 6. This make his son bitter and apparently want to join his father and goes to the same process of Ivy League, Skull n Bones, CIA. Alot of people said how the guy (a british actor) didn't look like Matt or Angelina. But I thought he had Damon's teeth and Jolie's lips so it was viable that he was their child. Either way, it is a dark look into the life of some one that does what needs to be done. How he got there and what he did. De Niro (atleast with this film) shows that he is as good a director as he is an actor.
9.5/10
Also, I got Clerks 2 on DVD and rewatched it again along with the 90 min making of documentary along with 27 minutes of unused footage, along with the 10 best (out of 75) Train Wrecks they put together. This is a really good movie. Period. Kevin Smith always makes fun of the fact that he is not a film maker. Well, I agree with him. He is a story teller and a great one at that. I mean its got its normal Kevin Smith humor and what not (enlarged clits, Ass To Mouth and Donkey Shows) but it also has heart. The Jail House scene is probably one of the best scenes ever in film. Atleast I think so. The way Randel pours his heart out. Behind every jerk faced kinda guy Randel is to people, there is a hidden want to be needed. And Randel needs Dante as much as Dante needs Randel.
10/10
9.5/10
Also, I got Clerks 2 on DVD and rewatched it again along with the 90 min making of documentary along with 27 minutes of unused footage, along with the 10 best (out of 75) Train Wrecks they put together. This is a really good movie. Period. Kevin Smith always makes fun of the fact that he is not a film maker. Well, I agree with him. He is a story teller and a great one at that. I mean its got its normal Kevin Smith humor and what not (enlarged clits, Ass To Mouth and Donkey Shows) but it also has heart. The Jail House scene is probably one of the best scenes ever in film. Atleast I think so. The way Randel pours his heart out. Behind every jerk faced kinda guy Randel is to people, there is a hidden want to be needed. And Randel needs Dante as much as Dante needs Randel.
10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on December 26, 2006, 02:49:10 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on December 26, 2006, 02:49:10 PM
Happy Feet
Beautiful CGI nature - absolute garbage story. I can accept that it's centered around the usual cliché of a character with a useless talent that eventually turns out to save the world, but it being a kids' movie is no excuse for the insanely simplified ending. "Gasp! That penguin in our zoo tapdances! Thus... penguins must be preserved thus the UN must vote to stop all fishing around the arctic AND we must release the penguin in the wild with a transmitter." I would've expected them to stick the penguin in a circus or at least abuse him for a marketing scheme. There's no end to the leaps of logic, and must it be so goddamn crowded? I swear, it's like at all times there must be three characters talking through each other, and the wild rides through arctic tunnels don't end. Crap!
I seriously did not want to see this movie, but my family wanted to go see one and I didn't want to be a stick in the mud, especially because there were almost no movies I wanted to see at all (Charlotte's Web, no thanks, Flushed Away, mweh) -- I haven't seen Casino Royale or Borat yet but neither seems a good movie to go see with my family.
2001: a Space Odyssey
Ssssooooo slowwwww it takes some concentration to keep watching it. Cinematically fascinating and wonderful effects for its time. Made me respect Kubrick more, but it'll never be one of my favorites.
Amélie
Very cute. The movie too. HAH. The French seem to have a slightly immature sense of humor, maybe that explains their love of Jerry Lewis. Lovely story and form though, and Audrey Tautou is mouthwatering.
Beautiful CGI nature - absolute garbage story. I can accept that it's centered around the usual cliché of a character with a useless talent that eventually turns out to save the world, but it being a kids' movie is no excuse for the insanely simplified ending. "Gasp! That penguin in our zoo tapdances! Thus... penguins must be preserved thus the UN must vote to stop all fishing around the arctic AND we must release the penguin in the wild with a transmitter." I would've expected them to stick the penguin in a circus or at least abuse him for a marketing scheme. There's no end to the leaps of logic, and must it be so goddamn crowded? I swear, it's like at all times there must be three characters talking through each other, and the wild rides through arctic tunnels don't end. Crap!
I seriously did not want to see this movie, but my family wanted to go see one and I didn't want to be a stick in the mud, especially because there were almost no movies I wanted to see at all (Charlotte's Web, no thanks, Flushed Away, mweh) -- I haven't seen Casino Royale or Borat yet but neither seems a good movie to go see with my family.
2001: a Space Odyssey
Ssssooooo slowwwww it takes some concentration to keep watching it. Cinematically fascinating and wonderful effects for its time. Made me respect Kubrick more, but it'll never be one of my favorites.
Amélie
Very cute. The movie too. HAH. The French seem to have a slightly immature sense of humor, maybe that explains their love of Jerry Lewis. Lovely story and form though, and Audrey Tautou is mouthwatering.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 27, 2006, 09:14:36 PM
Post by: LeekClock on December 27, 2006, 09:14:36 PM
Home Alone
Everyone has seen this movie, of course, but I just watched it again for the first time in years. And I still think it's a great film... Maybe partially due to a nostalgic bias. Watched it a million times as a kid. Everything, down to the intonation of the actors voices as they deliver their lines, has stuck in my mind.
Chris Columbus directs people well, I guess: Making funny observations on family relationships and getting an alarming amount of charisma and humour out of Macaulay Culkin.
The script is great too. Perfect tight structure, and full of dialogue that you can tell had a lot of thought and consideration put into it. And a lot of the family observations ring very true.
Everyone has seen this movie, of course, but I just watched it again for the first time in years. And I still think it's a great film... Maybe partially due to a nostalgic bias. Watched it a million times as a kid. Everything, down to the intonation of the actors voices as they deliver their lines, has stuck in my mind.
Chris Columbus directs people well, I guess: Making funny observations on family relationships and getting an alarming amount of charisma and humour out of Macaulay Culkin.
The script is great too. Perfect tight structure, and full of dialogue that you can tell had a lot of thought and consideration put into it. And a lot of the family observations ring very true.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 28, 2006, 12:18:37 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 28, 2006, 12:18:37 AM
Grandma's boy - Fuckin' hilarious[/U]
Grandma's Boy is not a movie to watch if you want a mature movie. It's not the movie to watch if you're looking for any kind of plot. It is the movie you're looking for a movie about getting high, having parties, people acting stupid, and jerking-off on your best friend's mom. The movie is not by any means good, but you'll laugh your ass off at the movie (Peter Dante especially) if you approach it with an open mind and be open for lowbrow humor.
Dead Alive - Fucking gross
I have never seen Saving Private Ryan. I've not seen any movie gorier than that either (or, at least, how gory I'd expect it to be) until today. The goriest movie I had seen up until about 9 o'clock was Shaun of the Dead. That's nothing compared to this. This is a zombie movie by Peter Jackson, and it is so gory it astounded me that I wasn't throwing up (barf bags were sold at theaters showing this). From limbs being blended to 30 zombies being chopped up with a lawnmower to a guy being attacked by intestines, Dead Alive shows no mercy. Watch it if you're looking for splatter porn. Don't watch it if you're looking for a plot.
Also, Dead Alive is known as Braindead to you clocks from across the pond.
Grandma's Boy is not a movie to watch if you want a mature movie. It's not the movie to watch if you're looking for any kind of plot. It is the movie you're looking for a movie about getting high, having parties, people acting stupid, and jerking-off on your best friend's mom. The movie is not by any means good, but you'll laugh your ass off at the movie (Peter Dante especially) if you approach it with an open mind and be open for lowbrow humor.
Dead Alive - Fucking gross
I have never seen Saving Private Ryan. I've not seen any movie gorier than that either (or, at least, how gory I'd expect it to be) until today. The goriest movie I had seen up until about 9 o'clock was Shaun of the Dead. That's nothing compared to this. This is a zombie movie by Peter Jackson, and it is so gory it astounded me that I wasn't throwing up (barf bags were sold at theaters showing this). From limbs being blended to 30 zombies being chopped up with a lawnmower to a guy being attacked by intestines, Dead Alive shows no mercy. Watch it if you're looking for splatter porn. Don't watch it if you're looking for a plot.
Also, Dead Alive is known as Braindead to you clocks from across the pond.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: cokezeroglock on December 28, 2006, 03:55:31 AM
Post by: cokezeroglock on December 28, 2006, 03:55:31 AM
The Italian Job (1969)
This is the real one, not that shitty remake they did.
Simply, utterly amazing. Sleek 60's style, an amazing chase scene, and great humour to boot. If you haven't seen it, see it. Now.
This is the real one, not that shitty remake they did.
Simply, utterly amazing. Sleek 60's style, an amazing chase scene, and great humour to boot. If you haven't seen it, see it. Now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on December 28, 2006, 05:08:52 AM
Post by: CrustClock on December 28, 2006, 05:08:52 AM
[imdb]Hollow Man 2[/imdb]
I'll admit it, I took a guilty pleasure in watching the original "Hollow Man". It was full of Verhoeven's trademark fast-paced storylines and big, dumb special effects, not a film without it's flaws but nevertheless still very entertaining. The sequel, directed by Claudio Fäh, tries to be suspenseful with an engaging plotline but for me it just came off as a shoddy cash-in of the original with none of it's charm.
For a start, the main character is a jackass. You can't stand the guy. Instead of keeping his big nose out of this big invisible-man conspiracy he decides that he 'must find out the truth!' The killer has literally no interest in him so why does his decide that it's his duty to 'get to the bottom' of it? The only reason given is that his partner gets killed by the invisible killer (played by Christian Slater) and somehow this is a good enough reason to try and track him down to avenge her death apparently (despite being thrown off the case).
The dialogue is awfully hammy and badly thought out. The pace is very slow, the whole movie just seems to be "run away from the killer while he kills inconsequential characters every now and again". You feel nothing for the characters. I wasn't at all interested in whether any of them lived or died, watching this movie was a tiresome chore.
1/10 - Don't watch this. Watch the original instead.
I'll admit it, I took a guilty pleasure in watching the original "Hollow Man". It was full of Verhoeven's trademark fast-paced storylines and big, dumb special effects, not a film without it's flaws but nevertheless still very entertaining. The sequel, directed by Claudio Fäh, tries to be suspenseful with an engaging plotline but for me it just came off as a shoddy cash-in of the original with none of it's charm.
For a start, the main character is a jackass. You can't stand the guy. Instead of keeping his big nose out of this big invisible-man conspiracy he decides that he 'must find out the truth!' The killer has literally no interest in him so why does his decide that it's his duty to 'get to the bottom' of it? The only reason given is that his partner gets killed by the invisible killer (played by Christian Slater) and somehow this is a good enough reason to try and track him down to avenge her death apparently (despite being thrown off the case).
The dialogue is awfully hammy and badly thought out. The pace is very slow, the whole movie just seems to be "run away from the killer while he kills inconsequential characters every now and again". You feel nothing for the characters. I wasn't at all interested in whether any of them lived or died, watching this movie was a tiresome chore.
1/10 - Don't watch this. Watch the original instead.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on December 28, 2006, 02:52:57 PM
Post by: Losperman on December 28, 2006, 02:52:57 PM
So many movies, so little time...
Night at the Museum - 8/10
I was surprised by how much I liked this movie. It reminded me a lot of Jumanji and Zathura, which is not a bad thing since it wasn't a blatant rip off. I especially liked the Brokeback Mountain joke, but apparently no one in the theater had seen that movie or gotten the joke because I was the only one laughing.
Little Miss Sunshine - 8/10
I'm almost positive that if I watched this movie again it would be funnier. I think it's one of those films you have to see a few times to really appreciate. But it was hilarious the first time. I love the characters, especially Steve Carell and the grandpa.
Zathura - 5/10
I liked this movie for the most part. Yes, it was basically Jumanji in space. That's what kept bugging me. But it still had some merit on it's own. Humor for kids and adults. Ok movie.
And a bunch of other movies that I can't remember at the moment.
Night at the Museum - 8/10
I was surprised by how much I liked this movie. It reminded me a lot of Jumanji and Zathura, which is not a bad thing since it wasn't a blatant rip off. I especially liked the Brokeback Mountain joke, but apparently no one in the theater had seen that movie or gotten the joke because I was the only one laughing.
Little Miss Sunshine - 8/10
I'm almost positive that if I watched this movie again it would be funnier. I think it's one of those films you have to see a few times to really appreciate. But it was hilarious the first time. I love the characters, especially Steve Carell and the grandpa.
Zathura - 5/10
I liked this movie for the most part. Yes, it was basically Jumanji in space. That's what kept bugging me. But it still had some merit on it's own. Humor for kids and adults. Ok movie.
And a bunch of other movies that I can't remember at the moment.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 30, 2006, 01:04:19 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 30, 2006, 01:04:19 AM
Night At the Museum - S'alright
I don't know why my dad wanted to see it so much, but we went.
It was alright. One of those flicks you'd watch on a Saturday if you're at a relative's house with nothing to do.
Oh, and is it me, or does this guy look exactly like Eli Vance from Half-Life 2? I'm talking about the face. (http://imdb.com/name/nm0167850/)
Also, the one short security guard who constantly insulted Larry reminded me of Billy or whatever his name was from The Ringer.
"You scratched my CD you know."
They sound kind of the same when they talk.
I don't know why my dad wanted to see it so much, but we went.
It was alright. One of those flicks you'd watch on a Saturday if you're at a relative's house with nothing to do.
Oh, and is it me, or does this guy look exactly like Eli Vance from Half-Life 2? I'm talking about the face. (http://imdb.com/name/nm0167850/)
Also, the one short security guard who constantly insulted Larry reminded me of Billy or whatever his name was from The Ringer.
"You scratched my CD you know."
They sound kind of the same when they talk.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on December 30, 2006, 03:45:08 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on December 30, 2006, 03:45:08 PM
Superman Returns
Much better than I expected! The whole thing gave me a good feeling, a movie that seemed fair to the audience, and very respectful and loving towards the original movie(s). The plot mostly managed to tiptoe along the backstory, kind of leaving it up in the air which of the many Superman adaptations serves as origin here, which I liked. Most of the little jokes in the movie ("Wlois Wlane!") made me laugh (except for the ones already shown in the trailer), Jimmy Olsen managed to be funny rather than annoying for me. Kevin Spacey fullfilled if not exceeded my expectations as Lex Luthor, and Brandon Routh makes a mighty fine Supes (it helps that I can't remember seeing him any other role before this). Only problem was that the plot felt slightly unresolved because Luthor technically got away.
Much better than I expected! The whole thing gave me a good feeling, a movie that seemed fair to the audience, and very respectful and loving towards the original movie(s). The plot mostly managed to tiptoe along the backstory, kind of leaving it up in the air which of the many Superman adaptations serves as origin here, which I liked. Most of the little jokes in the movie ("Wlois Wlane!") made me laugh (except for the ones already shown in the trailer), Jimmy Olsen managed to be funny rather than annoying for me. Kevin Spacey fullfilled if not exceeded my expectations as Lex Luthor, and Brandon Routh makes a mighty fine Supes (it helps that I can't remember seeing him any other role before this). Only problem was that the plot felt slightly unresolved because Luthor technically got away.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 30, 2006, 04:26:45 PM
Post by: LeekClock on December 30, 2006, 04:26:45 PM
[IMDB]Me and You and Everyone We Know[/IMDB]
Haven't enjoyed a film so much in a long time! It's a charming, philosophical, and beautifully crafted film. I think Clocks will be able to appreciate the daring humour and social observations.
It's provocative. It gives you a lot to think about, but every aspect of the story fits together so well that you don't feel like the scenes are just disjointed ideas used to provoke a certain response. There are messages to be interpreted... but it's not a pretentious, thematic free-for-all.
That's down to great writing and directing by this new director, Miranda July, who also stars in the film. She had experience doing lots of dialogue-heavy short films, so the dialogue and situations are always interesting.
AND
The DVD is great, too. It's got a great interview with the director, in which she talks all about the process of making the movie, and how it was for her as a first time director of a feature film. She talks about the writing, the funding, the actors... all the interesting aspects of the film that you will have probably been pondering about while watching the movie. And she's beautiful. :)
The DVD also has some behind the scenes footage and cast interviews.
Haven't enjoyed a film so much in a long time! It's a charming, philosophical, and beautifully crafted film. I think Clocks will be able to appreciate the daring humour and social observations.
It's provocative. It gives you a lot to think about, but every aspect of the story fits together so well that you don't feel like the scenes are just disjointed ideas used to provoke a certain response. There are messages to be interpreted... but it's not a pretentious, thematic free-for-all.
That's down to great writing and directing by this new director, Miranda July, who also stars in the film. She had experience doing lots of dialogue-heavy short films, so the dialogue and situations are always interesting.
AND
The DVD is great, too. It's got a great interview with the director, in which she talks all about the process of making the movie, and how it was for her as a first time director of a feature film. She talks about the writing, the funding, the actors... all the interesting aspects of the film that you will have probably been pondering about while watching the movie. And she's beautiful. :)
The DVD also has some behind the scenes footage and cast interviews.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 02, 2007, 05:01:39 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 02, 2007, 05:01:39 PM
Being John Malkovitch - Fucking weird
I start off the new year with this movie, and boy was it weird.
But, I'll go in-depth about the movie.
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Malkovitch.
Anyway, the movie was weird, from the 7 1/2 floor (which is read on the floor plan 7 1/2 minutes into the movie), to the puppets, to the being in John Malkovitch part, to the end. It's weird.
It's the only movie that confused the hell out of me while I knew what was going on.
I start off the new year with this movie, and boy was it weird.
But, I'll go in-depth about the movie.
Malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch malkovitch.
Malkovitch.
Anyway, the movie was weird, from the 7 1/2 floor (which is read on the floor plan 7 1/2 minutes into the movie), to the puppets, to the being in John Malkovitch part, to the end. It's weird.
It's the only movie that confused the hell out of me while I knew what was going on.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 03, 2007, 04:29:37 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 03, 2007, 04:29:37 AM
the Departed: yeah it's nicely put together, yeah the story is pretty interesting but the movie doesn't invest enough into the characters to make you care for them squirming endlessly around eachother babbling about rats and rodents.
Little Miss Sunshine: put a bunch of annoying depressed character in a car and ride them over a track of dissapointment and fucking ridiculous interaction and you have a predictable, ugly film which you want to turn off
Children of Men: even though this film didn't leave me with a feeling of awesome, or even that of a good film, it does get credit for breaking with a lot of conventions and giving a pretty interesting future. That is not to say it wasn't boring at times and was still pretty predictable.
Brick: This movie I enjoyed, but I can't help but wonder if it couldn't have been more than a high school noire detective, but points for good effort.
Clerks II: the characters have been for some time tiresome and trivial, and the new characters have even less dimension. Add to that the worthless humor and you're not off to a very good start. What it did have was a revisitation on themes from the first movie, which I understand can be to big fans of first films reason enough to forget this movie's bad aspects, but not to me.
Miami Vice & the Island: what the fuck why did i watch these
Little Miss Sunshine: put a bunch of annoying depressed character in a car and ride them over a track of dissapointment and fucking ridiculous interaction and you have a predictable, ugly film which you want to turn off
Children of Men: even though this film didn't leave me with a feeling of awesome, or even that of a good film, it does get credit for breaking with a lot of conventions and giving a pretty interesting future. That is not to say it wasn't boring at times and was still pretty predictable.
Brick: This movie I enjoyed, but I can't help but wonder if it couldn't have been more than a high school noire detective, but points for good effort.
Clerks II: the characters have been for some time tiresome and trivial, and the new characters have even less dimension. Add to that the worthless humor and you're not off to a very good start. What it did have was a revisitation on themes from the first movie, which I understand can be to big fans of first films reason enough to forget this movie's bad aspects, but not to me.
Miami Vice & the Island: what the fuck why did i watch these
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 03, 2007, 04:59:42 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 03, 2007, 04:59:42 AM
Black Christmas (2006) - 3 out of whatever.
I think, in the absense of entertainment, my brain begins searching for some, because I found myself laughing when nothing was funny. Like when the guy's eyes kept appearing in the bathroom floor. It was like 'wtf is he doing looking lmao'
Hate this dumb movie.
I think, in the absense of entertainment, my brain begins searching for some, because I found myself laughing when nothing was funny. Like when the guy's eyes kept appearing in the bathroom floor. It was like 'wtf is he doing looking lmao'
Hate this dumb movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 03, 2007, 08:09:28 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 03, 2007, 08:09:28 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;639478the Departed: yeah it's nicely put together, yeah the story is pretty interesting but the movie doesn't invest enough into the characters to make you care for them squirming endlessly around eachother babbling about rats and rodents.
Little Miss Sunshine: put a bunch of annoying depressed character in a car and ride them over a track of dissapointment and fucking ridiculous interaction and you have a predictable, ugly film which you want to turn off
Wow, in one post you insured I'll never take your word for anything for the rest of time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on January 03, 2007, 08:16:36 AM
Post by: Hate Clock on January 03, 2007, 08:16:36 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;639500Black Christmas (2006) - 3 out of whatever.
I think, in the absense of entertainment, my brain begins searching for some, because I found myself laughing when nothing was funny. Like when the guy's eyes kept appearing in the bathroom floor. It was like 'wtf is he doing looking lmao'
Hate this dumb movie.
I had a nightmare about going to see this movie, but instead of the plot that it was supposed to have it was "Stay Alive," which I actually saw. The whole nightmare revolved around me being afraid to go see the movie because I didn't want to get nightmares from it. Wacky.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 03, 2007, 09:54:01 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 03, 2007, 09:54:01 PM
Quote from: Adrenaline;639597Wow, in one post you insured I'll never take your word for anything for the rest of time.
that´s a mean thing to say without any sort of argument
i couldnt find a post from you about the departed so i´ll just go from your Little Miss Sunshine one:
Quote from: AdrenalineI saw Little Miss Sunshine, I won't rate it because that seems more and more pointless, but it was very good. Very funny characters and dialogue, and despite the dark humor it was still a nice movie with people you cared for and it makes you appreciate family.
Ok so why was it funny to you? Maybe if you haven't seen any of the hundreds of dark tales of suburban life, the horrible stereotyping of the famiy members, the blatant hollowness of such a staged combination of people, only existing because it makes for easy recognizable drama that people can relate with and the easy humor that is associated with it.
Hello I am the teenage boy and i am a misunderstood pseudo-intellectual. Ask me about my whacky and outragious philosophical views!
Hello I am the elderly character and im totally wild and full of life! I live by forune cookie life lessons and am supposed to be funny because im counter-intuitive for no reason!
Hello I am the mother character, I am stressed out and disillusionate about the future! I also have recognizable motherly and wife traits!
Hello I am the Dad character, I am a failure and only exist to either restrain or force the other characters! Also HAHAHA BELIEVE IN THE PLAN!!!
Hello I am the homosexual uncle played by funny guy #167, I am here to fill the stereotype gaps in the other characters
Hello I am the little girl who is here to embody the spirit of the film and contribute nothing
Together we are the a predictable cast to a predictable movie, trying to transcend a genre that never should have existed! The bastard child of confused and pretentious people.
Seriously tell me how this film is good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 03, 2007, 09:57:06 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 03, 2007, 09:57:06 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;633492[imdb]Me and You and Everyone We Know[/imdb]
Haven't enjoyed a film so much in a long time! It's a charming, philosophical, and beautifully crafted film. I think Clocks will be able to appreciate the daring humour and social observations.
It's provocative. It gives you a lot to think about, but every aspect of the story fits together so well that you don't feel like the scenes are just disjointed ideas used to provoke a certain response. There are messages to be interpreted... but it's not a pretentious, thematic free-for-all.
That's down to great writing and directing by this new director, Miranda July, who also stars in the film. She had experience doing lots of dialogue-heavy short films, so the dialogue and situations are always interesting.
AND
The DVD is great, too. It's got a great interview with the director, in which she talks all about the process of making the movie, and how it was for her as a first time director of a feature film. She talks about the writing, the funding, the actors... all the interesting aspects of the film that you will have probably been pondering about while watching the movie. And she's beautiful. :)
The DVD also has some behind the scenes footage and cast interviews.
By the way, this is the film that the clip in my signature is taken from. I had quite a few people inquire as to what movie my signature clip was from.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 03, 2007, 11:39:17 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 03, 2007, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;640612misguided fun
Wasn't aware of the plethora of gay uncle characters. pChya right.
Anyway, yes, the characters weren't hyper-original, but that doesn't stop the execution from being good. The movie is filled top-to-bottom with great, funny exchanges and dialogue, and absurd situations, such as the theft of the dead body, which I didn't predict, although you apparently did. It had its own sense of unique, awkward interactions between characters that don't quite mix right and presented dozens of darkly humorous moments. It was funny as hell throughout, and like I already said, still managed to make you feel nice inside. If you can't get past familiar character types (Uptight dads and stressed moms aren't very common to see in real life and used often in movies for a good reason, right?), then so be it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 04, 2007, 05:42:29 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 04, 2007, 05:42:29 AM
Quote from: Adrenaline;640624Wasn't aware of the plethora of gay uncle characters. pChya right.
Anyway, yes, the characters weren't hyper-original, but that doesn't stop the execution from being good. The movie is filled top-to-bottom with great, funny exchanges and dialogue, and absurd situations, such as the theft of the dead body, which I didn't predict, although you apparently did. It had its own sense of unique, awkward interactions between characters that don't quite mix right and presented dozens of darkly humorous moments. It was funny as hell throughout, and like I already said, still managed to make you feel nice inside. If you can't get past familiar character types (Uptight dads and stressed moms aren't very common to see in real life and used often in movies for a good reason, right?), then so be it.
Haha yes because gay characters played by comedians are normally included because they add such range and depth to a movie, not to simply have a few hahah gay jokes.
When you have cheap, unoriginal characters, the only interaction between them that you will see is cheap and unoriginal. I don´t see what´s good about the dialogue, it doesn´t mean anything, it doesn´t add anything, it´s predictable and worst of all it doesn´t have any comedic timing.
Grandpa: "Are you listening kid? Fuck a lot of women! You hear me? fuck a lot of women!"
This is just trying to shock people into a few laughs
Little girl: "What are you guys talking about?"
Grandpa: "Politics"
A cheap, poorly delivered gag, without any sort of meaning whatsoever
So much for the diagogue
All it has left beyond that is the absurdities which again are executed poorly and without any originality. I've seen at least 5 movies that have dealt with the taking of bodies as some sort of hilarious situation, where the Big Lebowski was the only one where it added anything to the film.
I might not have seen it coming per se, because how exactly do you see random absurdities coming, but it isn´t anything i hadn´t seeb before.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 04, 2007, 04:08:29 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 04, 2007, 04:08:29 PM
The politics thing wasn't really a joke, he was just getting her to put her headphones back on...
Look, you're not going to convince me that movie wasn't funny. If you didn't like it, that's fine, I'm just saying I will never see your opinion as any sort of factor when it comes to anything.
Look, you're not going to convince me that movie wasn't funny. If you didn't like it, that's fine, I'm just saying I will never see your opinion as any sort of factor when it comes to anything.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 04, 2007, 04:34:05 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 04, 2007, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: Adrenaline;641190The politics thing wasn't really a joke, he was just getting her to put her headphones back on...
Look, you're not going to convince me that movie wasn't funny. If you didn't like it, that's fine, I'm just saying I will never see your opinion as any sort of factor when it comes to anything.
wow
ok have fun with your opinion
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Hate Clock on January 04, 2007, 05:09:39 PM
Post by: Hate Clock on January 04, 2007, 05:09:39 PM
Digital Lemon Clock is obviously right because most critics agree with him! (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/little_miss_sunshine/)
Oh.
Oh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 04, 2007, 05:52:08 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 04, 2007, 05:52:08 PM
Quote from: Hate Clock;641324Digital Lemon Clock is obviously right because most critics agree with him!
Oh.
you're either clueless or you have a weird sense of humor
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 05, 2007, 02:40:35 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 05, 2007, 02:40:35 AM
Just came in this thread. Little miss Sunshine was a great movie, and if you cannot see that in it, then I advise you to see Night at the Museum.
OH NO! A joke in a movie has been done before!
OH WAIT.
Surely EVERY joke has been done before? If thats your logic then you probably hated Blues Brothers or Groundhog day.
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;640847All it has left beyond that is the absurdities which again are executed poorly and without any originality. I've seen at least 5 movies that have dealt with the taking of bodies as some sort of hilarious situation, where the Big Lebowski was the only one where it added anything to the film.
OH NO! A joke in a movie has been done before!
OH WAIT.
Surely EVERY joke has been done before? If thats your logic then you probably hated Blues Brothers or Groundhog day.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 05, 2007, 02:54:02 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 05, 2007, 02:54:02 AM
Quote from: Poltergeist Clock;642136OH NO! A joke in a movie has been done before!
OH WAIT.
Surely EVERY joke has been done before? If thats your logic then you probably hated Blues Brothers or Groundhog day.
Look how stupid you are
Why reply if you cannot even comprehend my fucking post
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 05, 2007, 07:09:55 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 05, 2007, 07:09:55 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;642145Look how stupid you are
Why reply if you cannot even comprehend my fucking post
Seeing as your the only one on your side, and simply respond with "UR DUMB LOL" I don't really feel insulted by that post.
Anyway, the characters aren't winning any awards for being original, but then again, who does these days? I ask you to find one character in a movie released in the last ten years that was original.
I expect your reply to be "stfu u ghay fagut"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 05, 2007, 12:55:43 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 05, 2007, 12:55:43 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist Clock;642221Seeing as your the only one on your side, and simply respond with "UR DUMB LOL" I don't really feel insulted by that post.
Anyway, the characters aren't winning any awards for being original, but then again, who does these days? I ask you to find one character in a movie released in the last ten years that was original.
I expect your reply to be "stfu u ghay fagut"
so you're not even wondering why i said you didnt comprehend my post?
because you still don't
and what good would it do me to make you feel insulted, that would only drag on this pointless conversation
try to actually argument something, anything, and actually adress a point I make, and I might not reply with ironic catchprases
Title: Night at the Museum
Post by: Maltese on January 05, 2007, 01:52:21 PM
Post by: Maltese on January 05, 2007, 01:52:21 PM
It's funny, could have been better.
Owen Wilson's roles never change
Ben Stiller is good
Robin Williams makes a kick-ass Roosevelt
the rest of the cast was pretty much unknowns
the plot was predictable
Owen Wilson's roles never change
Ben Stiller is good
Robin Williams makes a kick-ass Roosevelt
the rest of the cast was pretty much unknowns
the plot was predictable
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on January 05, 2007, 02:38:23 PM
Post by: Biblo on January 05, 2007, 02:38:23 PM
Ghost In The Shell
haven't seen it yet, but i had enough people give out to me for not owning it
haven't seen it yet, but i had enough people give out to me for not owning it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on January 05, 2007, 02:54:35 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on January 05, 2007, 02:54:35 PM
Quote from: Biblo-FUCKIN-saurus;642577Ghost In The Shell
haven't seen it yet, but i had enough people give out to me for not owning it
manga force no doubt.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on January 05, 2007, 04:44:38 PM
Post by: Biblo on January 05, 2007, 04:44:38 PM
Apocalypto
Pretty darn good. A little long but enjoyable nonetheless. Despite his foolosh rants and controversial opinions on the Jewish people and the fructose content of women's breasts, Mel Gibson can really create an atmosphere.
Deja Vu
Ok, not amazing. Up until a point I thought they were going for a big 12 Monkeys ending and I thought that was the whole friggin point of the movie, but then suddenly it changed. It contained a "more cowbell" reference, so for that I applaud.
Pretty darn good. A little long but enjoyable nonetheless. Despite his foolosh rants and controversial opinions on the Jewish people and the fructose content of women's breasts, Mel Gibson can really create an atmosphere.
Deja Vu
Ok, not amazing. Up until a point I thought they were going for a big 12 Monkeys ending and I thought that was the whole friggin point of the movie, but then suddenly it changed. It contained a "more cowbell" reference, so for that I applaud.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 06, 2007, 09:26:53 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 06, 2007, 09:26:53 PM
[imdb]Re-Animator[/imdb]
Masterful gore and shock-horror. Creative ideas. Starts off well. Herbert West is a great character.
The other characters are all a bit 2d and weak. The science involved is impossible - often distractingly and frustratingly so (for me at least).
Pretty good film though overall, for the genre. A few great scenes. Enjoyed it.
omg mega edit:
House of Re-Animator (2008) (announced (http://pro.imdb.com/r/legacy-inprod-name/inproduction/)) .... Herbert West
New film, with Jeffrey Combs returning as Herbert West!
Jeffrey Combs was great in The Frighteners (Peter Jackson)
Masterful gore and shock-horror. Creative ideas. Starts off well. Herbert West is a great character.
The other characters are all a bit 2d and weak. The science involved is impossible - often distractingly and frustratingly so (for me at least).
Pretty good film though overall, for the genre. A few great scenes. Enjoyed it.
omg mega edit:
House of Re-Animator (2008) (announced (http://pro.imdb.com/r/legacy-inprod-name/inproduction/)) .... Herbert West
New film, with Jeffrey Combs returning as Herbert West!
Jeffrey Combs was great in The Frighteners (Peter Jackson)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 07, 2007, 06:06:43 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 07, 2007, 06:06:43 AM
The Fountain:
This movie was everything I expected and more, best movie of 2006
This movie was everything I expected and more, best movie of 2006
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 09, 2007, 10:39:51 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 09, 2007, 10:39:51 AM
Being John Malkovitch: 10/10
Bizzare, hillarious, and tragic. The acting is spendid. The humor is witty. The plot is original to an almost unhealthy degree. A brilliant study of identity and relationships. So see it.
Bizzare, hillarious, and tragic. The acting is spendid. The humor is witty. The plot is original to an almost unhealthy degree. A brilliant study of identity and relationships. So see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 11, 2007, 10:00:43 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 11, 2007, 10:00:43 AM
[IMDB]Slither[/IMDB]
I thought I remembered reviews praising it as one of the sickest, goriest movies in ages? Must've been mistaken or they were just people who generally don't watch these kind of movies. Some very poor CGI, and kind of sinks into a very generic flick near the end, but still very funny. The sober attitude of the cops towards everything that's happening is something different, and the main character delivers his lines hilariously. Good for a laugh.
[IMDB]the Story of Ricky[/IMDB]
I'd already seen it reviewed in great detail, but nothing beats actually watching it. Rogan's "Bastard! You're really pissing me off today!" is one of my favorite quotes, but the movie's littered with them. Garbage of the gods.
I thought I remembered reviews praising it as one of the sickest, goriest movies in ages? Must've been mistaken or they were just people who generally don't watch these kind of movies. Some very poor CGI, and kind of sinks into a very generic flick near the end, but still very funny. The sober attitude of the cops towards everything that's happening is something different, and the main character delivers his lines hilariously. Good for a laugh.
[IMDB]the Story of Ricky[/IMDB]
I'd already seen it reviewed in great detail, but nothing beats actually watching it. Rogan's "Bastard! You're really pissing me off today!" is one of my favorite quotes, but the movie's littered with them. Garbage of the gods.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 11, 2007, 05:34:38 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 11, 2007, 05:34:38 PM
Quote from: StrangeClock;652419[IMDB]Slither[/IMDB]
I thought I remembered reviews praising it as one of the sickest, goriest movies in ages? Must've been mistaken or they were just people who generally don't watch these kind of movies. Some very poor CGI, and kind of sinks into a very generic flick near the end, but still very funny. The sober attitude of the cops towards everything that's happening is something different, and the main character delivers his lines hilariously. Good for a laugh.
I often find that what people think is gory these days doesn't even touch on what I'd even consider to be grotesque. I heard about how Hostel was so gory and found it a bit tame (in blood standards, that is, not sexual content). Saw II was a dissapointment too. I just feel like so many films that I go to just for the blood always sell themselves way short of what they can achieve. Are people afraid to show gore anymore?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 12, 2007, 03:00:18 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 12, 2007, 03:00:18 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;639500Black Christmas (2006) - 3 out of whatever.this review fits perfectly with your avatar.
I think, in the absense of entertainment, my brain begins searching for some, because I found myself laughing when nothing was funny. Like when the guy's eyes kept appearing in the bathroom floor. It was like 'wtf is he doing looking lmao'
Hate this dumb movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 12, 2007, 03:48:34 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 12, 2007, 03:48:34 AM
Quote from: Predator;653036I often find that what people think is gory these days doesn't even touch on what I'd even consider to be grotesque. I heard about how Hostel was so gory and found it a bit tame (in blood standards, that is, not sexual content). Saw II was a dissapointment too. I just feel like so many films that I go to just for the blood always sell themselves way short of what they can achieve. Are people afraid to show gore anymore?
I think a great part of it is that some people are more easily spooked by CGI than others. To me it never touches on the kind of stuff a good and creative make-up/special effects artist can do on set.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 12, 2007, 04:13:07 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 12, 2007, 04:13:07 AM
Quote from: StrangeClock;653820I think a great part of it is that some people are more easily spooked by CGI than others. To me it never touches on the kind of stuff a good and creative make-up/special effects artist can do on set.Speaking of that, I just watched John Carpenter's The Thing.
This fucking movie...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 12, 2007, 04:53:54 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 12, 2007, 04:53:54 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;653825Speaking of that, I just watched John Carpenter's The Thing.
This fucking movie...
/i call dibs on the first one for an avatar when this becomes a fad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 12, 2007, 05:14:26 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 12, 2007, 05:14:26 AM
Funny enough I'm downloading that movie right now!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 12, 2007, 03:24:53 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 12, 2007, 03:24:53 PM
One of the main reasons I'm finding that I want to be a director is to show people the fool extent to which violence can go. I'm not saying I want to do violence for the sake of violence (that lacks both artistic originality or talented thinking). I just want to make films that will have good plots and acting, but still reinvigorate people's lust for gore.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on January 12, 2007, 03:55:45 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on January 12, 2007, 03:55:45 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;653825Speaking of that, I just watched John Carpenter's The Thing.
This fucking movie...
I've had that movie for my whole life but I have yet to watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 12, 2007, 04:58:33 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 12, 2007, 04:58:33 PM
Quote from: Predator;654344One of the main reasons I'm finding that I want to be a director is to show people the fool extent to which violence can go. I'm not saying I want to do violence for the sake of violence (that lacks both artistic originality or talented thinking). I just want to make films that will have good plots and acting, but still reinvigorate people's lust for gore.
I dunno I'd rather see honest violence for the sake of violence
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on January 12, 2007, 11:32:55 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on January 12, 2007, 11:32:55 PM
Just finished this one for the first time...
Shaun of the Dead - 9/10
"Get the car, get mum, get Liz, and hide out in the Winchester until this all blows over." Sounds simple enough, doesn't it?
My tastes have never run towards zombie films, but I can't resist a good British comedy, and now I got a fantastic one of both in this one movie.
Some really good writing and photography here; I especially loved the title sequence with the "zombies" at the beginning and the long track shot of Shaun going to work Z-Day Eve, and then the same shot on Z-Day. The movie starts off pretty slow but dry, with Shaun and his gang taking this pretty casually, until they get to the Winchester, and now I truly understand why zombie movies are such a good fright. Then it's right back to the dry wit at the film's end, after the massive carnage, massive grief, massive decisions, and massive bravery. I loved the film; I practically sunk into it.
And I've just noticed that Edgar Wright, the director, is working with the same cast and crew for his new picture, Hot Fuzz, coming out this April. The trailer looks fantastic. (http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/trailers/hotfuzz_trailer_large.php)
Shaun of the Dead - 9/10
"Get the car, get mum, get Liz, and hide out in the Winchester until this all blows over." Sounds simple enough, doesn't it?
My tastes have never run towards zombie films, but I can't resist a good British comedy, and now I got a fantastic one of both in this one movie.
Some really good writing and photography here; I especially loved the title sequence with the "zombies" at the beginning and the long track shot of Shaun going to work Z-Day Eve, and then the same shot on Z-Day. The movie starts off pretty slow but dry, with Shaun and his gang taking this pretty casually, until they get to the Winchester, and now I truly understand why zombie movies are such a good fright. Then it's right back to the dry wit at the film's end, after the massive carnage, massive grief, massive decisions, and massive bravery. I loved the film; I practically sunk into it.
And I've just noticed that Edgar Wright, the director, is working with the same cast and crew for his new picture, Hot Fuzz, coming out this April. The trailer looks fantastic. (http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/trailers/hotfuzz_trailer_large.php)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 12, 2007, 11:56:11 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 12, 2007, 11:56:11 PM
Quote from: Town Clock;654976And I've just noticed that Edgar Wright, the director, is working with the same cast and crew for his new picture, Hot Fuzz, coming out this April. The trailer looks fantastic.
It does look fantastic :bio:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 13, 2007, 09:12:04 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 13, 2007, 09:12:04 PM
Posted this in Town's thread earlier...
[imdb]Pan's Labyrinth[/imdb]
I think this was marketed extremely badly. In the trailers it looks like a pretty unoriginal, darker, "narnia". But there's much more to it than that!
I saw it today and I was very impressed! It's a sharp, intelligent, stylish fairy tale. Strictly for grown-ups, I might add. There are some very graphic scenes of violence in there.
The fairytale nature of it is contrasted with very chilling realism. The fairytale aspect of it is basically just a beautiful and intelligent metaphor for what's going on in the real story.
I highly recommend this film. It's one of the best films of 2006, for sure.
[imdb]Pan's Labyrinth[/imdb]
I think this was marketed extremely badly. In the trailers it looks like a pretty unoriginal, darker, "narnia". But there's much more to it than that!
I saw it today and I was very impressed! It's a sharp, intelligent, stylish fairy tale. Strictly for grown-ups, I might add. There are some very graphic scenes of violence in there.
The fairytale nature of it is contrasted with very chilling realism. The fairytale aspect of it is basically just a beautiful and intelligent metaphor for what's going on in the real story.
I highly recommend this film. It's one of the best films of 2006, for sure.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on January 14, 2007, 12:41:00 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on January 14, 2007, 12:41:00 AM
A History of Violence - 7/10
Viggo Mortensen tries to not be Aragorn, and instead is Tom Stall, small-town diner owner who roughs up two dangerous thugs, which draws attention from some unsavoury company.
It's good that the movie has such a subdued photographic style, to make it very obvious that the movie is not meant to be splashy or glamourous. Ed Harris stays mostly out of the spotlight, but his moments are good, well up to Ed Harris' calibur.
I like that Tom's violent act had affected people closest to him the most, like how his son Jack pounds the class asshole when usually he would have gotten rid of him with a good witticism. His father's demonstration of the power of violence has made it seem like it's a more effective deterrent, at least to people that only understand violence, like the mob boss that he shotguns in the chest to save his father's life (yet he still resents Dad for his violent past).
Sex with Edie has also gone from playful to violent, possibly because she hates him but is turned on by all the violence he can do, like how the alpha male that gets all the girls is the one that can kill the most competition. It perhaps shows how two primeval animal instincts, sex and and violence, tie into each other.
It's a good examination on the nature of violence as a part of human nature, but I'm a bit bummed that it was tied together by a fairly trite "coming to terms with the past" sort of story, with a bit of a cheesy mafia motif thrown in, and it keeps a rather slow pace throughout. But a good aesthetic, nice direction, lifelike acting making for a more character-driven story makes this an enjoyable film.
Viggo Mortensen tries to not be Aragorn, and instead is Tom Stall, small-town diner owner who roughs up two dangerous thugs, which draws attention from some unsavoury company.
It's good that the movie has such a subdued photographic style, to make it very obvious that the movie is not meant to be splashy or glamourous. Ed Harris stays mostly out of the spotlight, but his moments are good, well up to Ed Harris' calibur.
I like that Tom's violent act had affected people closest to him the most, like how his son Jack pounds the class asshole when usually he would have gotten rid of him with a good witticism. His father's demonstration of the power of violence has made it seem like it's a more effective deterrent, at least to people that only understand violence, like the mob boss that he shotguns in the chest to save his father's life (yet he still resents Dad for his violent past).
Sex with Edie has also gone from playful to violent, possibly because she hates him but is turned on by all the violence he can do, like how the alpha male that gets all the girls is the one that can kill the most competition. It perhaps shows how two primeval animal instincts, sex and and violence, tie into each other.
It's a good examination on the nature of violence as a part of human nature, but I'm a bit bummed that it was tied together by a fairly trite "coming to terms with the past" sort of story, with a bit of a cheesy mafia motif thrown in, and it keeps a rather slow pace throughout. But a good aesthetic, nice direction, lifelike acting making for a more character-driven story makes this an enjoyable film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Folder on January 14, 2007, 12:51:45 AM
Post by: Folder on January 14, 2007, 12:51:45 AM
That Thing You Do-7.5/10
Pretty good movie about a garage band that made it to the top of the billboards. Has a lot of cliche bits in it and some of the acting was poor and flat, but still a movie worth a watch.
Pretty good movie about a garage band that made it to the top of the billboards. Has a lot of cliche bits in it and some of the acting was poor and flat, but still a movie worth a watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 14, 2007, 10:37:45 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 14, 2007, 10:37:45 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show: fucking amazing/10
It's hard to describe. All you need to know is that it's amazing and that you should see it. immediatly.
It's hard to describe. All you need to know is that it's amazing and that you should see it. immediatly.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on January 15, 2007, 01:26:58 AM
Post by: Arctic on January 15, 2007, 01:26:58 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;656175Posted this in Town's thread earlier...
[imdb]Pan's Labyrinth[/imdb]
I think this was marketed extremely badly. In the trailers it looks like a pretty unoriginal, darker, "narnia". But there's much more to it than that!
I saw it today and I was very impressed! It's a sharp, intelligent, stylish fairy tale. Strictly for grown-ups, I might add. There are some very graphic scenes of violence in there.
The fairytale nature of it is contrasted with very chilling realism. The fairytale aspect of it is basically just a beautiful and intelligent metaphor for what's going on in the real story.
I highly recommend this film. It's one of the best films of 2006, for sure.
That's reassuring. I've been dieing to see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 15, 2007, 12:09:36 PM
Post by: CrustClock on January 15, 2007, 12:09:36 PM
Quote from: Dr. Gonzo;658079Rocky Horror Picture Show: fucking amazing/10A review normally consists of more than just a vauge indication of how much you liked it, and how badly we should see it.
It's hard to describe. All you need to know is that it's amazing and that you should see it. immediatly.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 15, 2007, 12:18:53 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 15, 2007, 12:18:53 PM
Quote from: Dr. Gonzo;658079Rocky Horror Picture Show: fucking amazing/10
It's hard to describe. All you need to know is that it's amazing and that you should see it. immediatly.
It's fun to see that in an actual cinema, were people have got a little cult thing going on (throwing rice at the wedding, etc.)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 15, 2007, 09:10:50 PM
Post by: Slurpee on January 15, 2007, 09:10:50 PM
Oh, man. Speaking of extremely bad marketing, we went to see Primeval last night.
They advertise it like it's a dramatization of a real serial killer, right? It's all Zodiac killed 1 person, Burkowitz killed like 2, but Gustave killed a HUNDRED BAZILLION. I thought it would be, at best, an extremely bad Texas Chainsaw Massacre pastiche.
Instead I got a movie about political strife in Africa and a giant fucking crocodile that fluctuates in size from unspeakably gargantuan to just big enough to eat a guy.
It was... well, I don't want to say it was worth watching, because it wasn't. It was a giant crocodile movie. Why on earth was it a giant crocodile movie?
They advertise it like it's a dramatization of a real serial killer, right? It's all Zodiac killed 1 person, Burkowitz killed like 2, but Gustave killed a HUNDRED BAZILLION. I thought it would be, at best, an extremely bad Texas Chainsaw Massacre pastiche.
Instead I got a movie about political strife in Africa and a giant fucking crocodile that fluctuates in size from unspeakably gargantuan to just big enough to eat a guy.
It was... well, I don't want to say it was worth watching, because it wasn't. It was a giant crocodile movie. Why on earth was it a giant crocodile movie?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 15, 2007, 09:17:39 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 15, 2007, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;658605A review normally consists of more than just a vauge indication of how much you liked it, and how badly we should see it.
If you look at some of my posts earlier in this thread I think you'll quickly realise I suck balls at this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on January 16, 2007, 12:13:29 AM
Post by: Kombucha on January 16, 2007, 12:13:29 AM
Left Behind: 7/10
Lol religion.
Lol religion.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on January 16, 2007, 12:46:11 AM
Post by: AMPEEEM on January 16, 2007, 12:46:11 AM
Me And You And Everyone We Know - Great, I could really relate to this movie. Go see it. A fine independent film. I've already seen it 3 times. Thx leek
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 19, 2007, 05:53:15 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 19, 2007, 05:53:15 PM
Zwart Boek / Black Book
Outstanding! Paul Verhoeven doing what he does best... Sex, Violence, Corruption. A thrilling film! And very moving - more so than I've felt about his other films. This is clearly a theme that is close to his heart - and it's in Dutch, his native language (with subtitles)!
As well as it being in Dutch, there's also some German in there (and a couple of lines of English). That was a pleasant novelty for me since i'm studying Dutch and German.
One of its strengths is perhaps that the different strands of the story are so tightly woven, and there's no excess flab that might drag down the pacing... That might be also seen as a weakness though, by some: I, for one, became conscious that every side-comment and seemingly-minor happening would have ramifications later in the film, and so I sometimes was able to predict some of the twists.
But that's nitpicking. It's a great film. If you like any of his other films (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000682/) (Total Recall, Starship Troopers, Robocop, etc), I highly recommend it!
Three times! Wow, I've only seen it once (and I love it). If you really like it, maybe you should get the DVD. It has some cool interviews on there. Particularly the one with the director/writer/star - she's great.
Outstanding! Paul Verhoeven doing what he does best... Sex, Violence, Corruption. A thrilling film! And very moving - more so than I've felt about his other films. This is clearly a theme that is close to his heart - and it's in Dutch, his native language (with subtitles)!
As well as it being in Dutch, there's also some German in there (and a couple of lines of English). That was a pleasant novelty for me since i'm studying Dutch and German.
One of its strengths is perhaps that the different strands of the story are so tightly woven, and there's no excess flab that might drag down the pacing... That might be also seen as a weakness though, by some: I, for one, became conscious that every side-comment and seemingly-minor happening would have ramifications later in the film, and so I sometimes was able to predict some of the twists.
But that's nitpicking. It's a great film. If you like any of his other films (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000682/) (Total Recall, Starship Troopers, Robocop, etc), I highly recommend it!
Quote from: ampm;659707Me And You And Everyone We Know - Great, I could really relate to this movie. Go see it. A fine independent film. I've already seen it 3 times. Thx leek
Three times! Wow, I've only seen it once (and I love it). If you really like it, maybe you should get the DVD. It has some cool interviews on there. Particularly the one with the director/writer/star - she's great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Golfball on January 19, 2007, 08:00:47 PM
Post by: Golfball on January 19, 2007, 08:00:47 PM
The pursuit of happyness
A bit emotionally draining and depressing for the most part, but will smith and his son are such lovable characters its still a good movie. The ending is a tear jerker too :'(
it deserves better reviews than what it got imo
A bit emotionally draining and depressing for the most part, but will smith and his son are such lovable characters its still a good movie. The ending is a tear jerker too :'(
it deserves better reviews than what it got imo
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 19, 2007, 10:07:09 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 19, 2007, 10:07:09 PM
Idiocracy
AMERUKKA IS STUPIT!! !!
What a fucking drag.
If you liked Office Space, this is nothing like it.
AMERUKKA IS STUPIT!! !!
What a fucking drag.
If you liked Office Space, this is nothing like it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on January 19, 2007, 10:58:39 PM
Post by: Kombucha on January 19, 2007, 10:58:39 PM
Bulletproof Monk: 8/10
Do a barrel roll!
Do a barrel roll!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 21, 2007, 07:37:49 AM
Post by: LeekClock on January 21, 2007, 07:37:49 AM
[imdb]Das Leben Der Anderen[/imdb] / [imdb]The Lives of others[/imdb]
Very thrilling! Very sharp! Very moving!
Especially recommended for those already (even vaguely) familiar with Germany's post war history.
Sebastian Koch (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0462407/) was really good in his role - and he is also very good in Black Book (as a Nazi officer), which i reviewed a few posts back (http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showpost.php?p=664349&postcount=602).
Very thrilling! Very sharp! Very moving!
Especially recommended for those already (even vaguely) familiar with Germany's post war history.
Sebastian Koch (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0462407/) was really good in his role - and he is also very good in Black Book (as a Nazi officer), which i reviewed a few posts back (http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showpost.php?p=664349&postcount=602).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 21, 2007, 09:59:19 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 21, 2007, 09:59:19 AM
[IMDB]Final Destination 3[/IMDB]
Almost certainly the weakest of the three movies. The production values were much lower than the other films and the plotline can almost be ignored seeing as if you're watching this movie you're probably only watching it for the ingenious and very gory deaths. Despite some great set-pieces which keep you guessing when or how the inevitable deaths will happen, the movie lacks any real character development or memorable characters and pales in comparison to it's superior predecessors.
2/5
Almost certainly the weakest of the three movies. The production values were much lower than the other films and the plotline can almost be ignored seeing as if you're watching this movie you're probably only watching it for the ingenious and very gory deaths. Despite some great set-pieces which keep you guessing when or how the inevitable deaths will happen, the movie lacks any real character development or memorable characters and pales in comparison to it's superior predecessors.
2/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on January 22, 2007, 03:41:18 AM
Post by: GreyClock on January 22, 2007, 03:41:18 AM
Quote from: Down Syndrome Kenshi;653843Funny enough I'm downloading that movie right now!Next Sunday, 22:20, Veronica.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 22, 2007, 06:09:02 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 22, 2007, 06:09:02 PM
[IMDB]Infamous[/IMDB]
I was going to avoid this movie; from the trailer, it looks as if nothing has been added to "Capote" besides a new, glitzier cast. "They can't be thinking that they are actually making a better film than Capote, since it was so good", I thought, "so they must be out to make a quick buck"
However... I did see the movie anyway, as it happens, and I found that this is not just a cheap rehash of the same movie that we have seen and enjoyed! It is intelligently done, and it does take a different approach to Capote - not in the plot, which is essentially the same, but in the characters and the storytelling techniques.
If you liked Capote, check out Infamous, if only to see the great performance by Toby Jones (playing Truman), and to see a new take on a captivating story. This film isn't, overall, as good as Capote... but almost. There are some aspects that I enjoyed more.
[IMDB]Billy Liar[/IMDB]
I related to the main character: a lad, out of school, not sure what to do with himself, can't commit himself to his job, always daydreaming, fancies himself as a screenwriter, but doesn't know where to begin. Never gets anything written.
He's also a compulsive liar, and this gets him into all sorts of trouble, with everyone. (I could relate to this too, but for me it's more a case of lying to myself).
By the end, you really feel his exasperation.
Great film from the British new wave... Very funny, innovative (for this time in British cinema at least) storytelling. Heartfelt acting, sharp writing. I really enjoyed it.
I was going to avoid this movie; from the trailer, it looks as if nothing has been added to "Capote" besides a new, glitzier cast. "They can't be thinking that they are actually making a better film than Capote, since it was so good", I thought, "so they must be out to make a quick buck"
However... I did see the movie anyway, as it happens, and I found that this is not just a cheap rehash of the same movie that we have seen and enjoyed! It is intelligently done, and it does take a different approach to Capote - not in the plot, which is essentially the same, but in the characters and the storytelling techniques.
If you liked Capote, check out Infamous, if only to see the great performance by Toby Jones (playing Truman), and to see a new take on a captivating story. This film isn't, overall, as good as Capote... but almost. There are some aspects that I enjoyed more.
[IMDB]Billy Liar[/IMDB]
I related to the main character: a lad, out of school, not sure what to do with himself, can't commit himself to his job, always daydreaming, fancies himself as a screenwriter, but doesn't know where to begin. Never gets anything written.
He's also a compulsive liar, and this gets him into all sorts of trouble, with everyone. (I could relate to this too, but for me it's more a case of lying to myself).
By the end, you really feel his exasperation.
Great film from the British new wave... Very funny, innovative (for this time in British cinema at least) storytelling. Heartfelt acting, sharp writing. I really enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 22, 2007, 08:43:28 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 22, 2007, 08:43:28 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;668305[IMDB]Infamous[/IMDB]
I was going to avoid this movie; from the trailer, it looks as if nothing has been added to "Capote" besides a new, glitzier cast. "They can't be thinking that they are actually making a better film than Capote, since it was so good", I thought, "so they must be out to make a quick buck"
However... I did see the movie anyway, as it happens, and I found that this is not just a cheap rehash of the same movie that we have seen and enjoyed! It is intelligently done, and it does take a different approach to Capote - not in the plot, which is essentially the same, but in the characters and the storytelling techniques.
If you liked Capote, check out Infamous, if only to see the great performance by Toby Jones (playing Truman), and to see a new take on a captivating story. This film isn't, overall, as good as Capote... but almost. There are some aspects that I enjoyed more.
It's not a rehash at all, they were filmed at the same time but Infamous was pushed back so it wouldn't release at the same time as Capote.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 23, 2007, 05:05:35 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 23, 2007, 05:05:35 AM
[IMDB]Spirited Away[/IMDB]
I wish I knew more movies like this - anime that doesn't involve major Japanimation clichés (sweatdrops, loser male + violent moodswing female), and while being mystifying, doing so in a way that is enjoyable rather than making you feel left out. Wonderful story and characters. Those rolling heads and soot creatures are awesome.
[IMDB]Fantastic Four[/IMDB]
Not that anybody didn't already know it, but garbage. The FF are superheroes with some of the most boring and bland personalities anyway, so I didn't think it was a good idea to make a movie out of it in the first place, but eugh. I was cinematically disgusted. Godawful dialogue, incredibly childishly written characters, sloppy continuity, extremely poorly motivated actions. I wish Michael Chiklis would've crushed Johnny's head between his hands. Not his Thing hands, his regular hands.
(edit, just saw this) Me And You And Everyone We Know
I feel all hollowed out after watching this, I was glued to the screen having almost no conscious thought through the whole thing. There's something intensely mesmerizing about a movie that almost throws out people judging each other, calling each other on weird or embarassing behavior, and people not being afraid of that and just doing what they feel they must/need/want to do.
I wish I knew more movies like this - anime that doesn't involve major Japanimation clichés (sweatdrops, loser male + violent moodswing female), and while being mystifying, doing so in a way that is enjoyable rather than making you feel left out. Wonderful story and characters. Those rolling heads and soot creatures are awesome.
[IMDB]Fantastic Four[/IMDB]
Not that anybody didn't already know it, but garbage. The FF are superheroes with some of the most boring and bland personalities anyway, so I didn't think it was a good idea to make a movie out of it in the first place, but eugh. I was cinematically disgusted. Godawful dialogue, incredibly childishly written characters, sloppy continuity, extremely poorly motivated actions. I wish Michael Chiklis would've crushed Johnny's head between his hands. Not his Thing hands, his regular hands.
(edit, just saw this) Me And You And Everyone We Know
I feel all hollowed out after watching this, I was glued to the screen having almost no conscious thought through the whole thing. There's something intensely mesmerizing about a movie that almost throws out people judging each other, calling each other on weird or embarassing behavior, and people not being afraid of that and just doing what they feel they must/need/want to do.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Golfball on January 23, 2007, 11:49:33 AM
Post by: Golfball on January 23, 2007, 11:49:33 AM
Quote from: Down Syndrome Kenshi;668820[IMDB]Spirited Away[/IMDB]
I wish I knew more movies like this - anime that doesn't involve major Japanimation clichés (sweatdrops, loser male + violent moodswing female), and while being mystifying, doing so in a way that is enjoyable rather than making you feel left out. Wonderful story and characters. Those rolling heads and soot creatures are awesome.
The whole studio ghibli series is pretty unique like that. You'll probably like Princess Mononoke and Grave of the fireflies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on January 23, 2007, 12:44:22 PM
Post by: PirateClock on January 23, 2007, 12:44:22 PM
Blood Diamond 9/10
Apocalypto 7/10
Apocalypto 7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 23, 2007, 12:52:00 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 23, 2007, 12:52:00 PM
Quote from: Golfball;668938The whole studio ghibli series is pretty unique like that. You'll probably like Princess Mononoke and Grave of the fireflies.
I've seen (and loved) Princess Mononoke, but thanks for mentioning the other one!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 24, 2007, 12:57:58 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on January 24, 2007, 12:57:58 PM
Quote from: Down Syndrome Kenshi;668976I've seen (and loved) Princess Mononoke, but thanks for mentioning the other one!
See the following:
Castle in the sky
Nausicaa of the valley of the wind
good shit right there
Miazaki is a brilliant animator
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on January 24, 2007, 07:07:33 PM
Post by: Kombucha on January 24, 2007, 07:07:33 PM
Deck the Halls: 8/10
K.
K.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 25, 2007, 03:01:54 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 25, 2007, 03:01:54 AM
[imdb]Scary Movie 4[/imdb]
The story cobbles together 'War of the Worlds', 'Saw', 'The Village' and 'The Grudge', sliding from on spoof to another almost seamlessly. Dumb but oddly admirable for it's disregard for plot and it's unabashed lowbrow humour.
6/10
The story cobbles together 'War of the Worlds', 'Saw', 'The Village' and 'The Grudge', sliding from on spoof to another almost seamlessly. Dumb but oddly admirable for it's disregard for plot and it's unabashed lowbrow humour.
6/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 25, 2007, 08:25:47 AM
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 25, 2007, 08:25:47 AM
Factory Girl - 7-8/10
It was quite a good film, it tells the life of Edie Sedgwick, her involvement with Andy Warhol and her apparent relationship with Bob Dylan. There was some marvelous acting from Guy Pearce and even that Hayden Christensen didn't ruin it.
It was quite a good film, it tells the life of Edie Sedgwick, her involvement with Andy Warhol and her apparent relationship with Bob Dylan. There was some marvelous acting from Guy Pearce and even that Hayden Christensen didn't ruin it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 25, 2007, 03:20:15 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 25, 2007, 03:20:15 PM
[IMDB]Rescue Dawn[/IMDB]
Werner Herzog's telling of the story of his friend, fighter pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale), who got shot down over Vietnam, captured by Vietcong and escaped.
Slightly disappointing. I can't tell if it's too dramatized, or not dramatized enough. The fact that this film is set before the war in Vietnam erupted publically might explain why Bale's Dengler is so chipper and positive, but it insanely enough makes his captivity seem much less horrible (the fact that we don't see any abnormal torture, which is somewhat of a staple of Vietnam films, adds to this). The speed at which the movie begins also makes it harder to emphatize with him, and the ending feels uneventful and classically clichéd. A good and entertaining film, but doesn't feel like anything special or new.
Werner Herzog's telling of the story of his friend, fighter pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale), who got shot down over Vietnam, captured by Vietcong and escaped.
Slightly disappointing. I can't tell if it's too dramatized, or not dramatized enough. The fact that this film is set before the war in Vietnam erupted publically might explain why Bale's Dengler is so chipper and positive, but it insanely enough makes his captivity seem much less horrible (the fact that we don't see any abnormal torture, which is somewhat of a staple of Vietnam films, adds to this). The speed at which the movie begins also makes it harder to emphatize with him, and the ending feels uneventful and classically clichéd. A good and entertaining film, but doesn't feel like anything special or new.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on January 27, 2007, 04:56:52 AM
Post by: Losperman on January 27, 2007, 04:56:52 AM
28 Days Later - 7/10
I was a little disappointed in this movie. Not that it was bad, I just didn't think it lived up to all of the hype I kept hearing about it. The first half was slow, and sometimes the low budget showed. The almost documentary-style camera did add a bit of realism, though. And the last half of the movie picked up, especially once they got to the checkpoint. Overall good, but could have been better.
I was a little disappointed in this movie. Not that it was bad, I just didn't think it lived up to all of the hype I kept hearing about it. The first half was slow, and sometimes the low budget showed. The almost documentary-style camera did add a bit of realism, though. And the last half of the movie picked up, especially once they got to the checkpoint. Overall good, but could have been better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 27, 2007, 12:35:52 PM
Post by: CrustClock on January 27, 2007, 12:35:52 PM
[imdb]Labyrinth[/imdb]
It's been years since i've seen this movie and after watching it today I can happily say that it completely lived up to all I remembered it to be. Everyone's seen this film so I won't bore you with a synopsis, the acting is wonderfully camp and the puppets/set designs are still stunning today. Everything in this film exudes imagination and creativity, a fantastic film for all ages.
9/10
It's been years since i've seen this movie and after watching it today I can happily say that it completely lived up to all I remembered it to be. Everyone's seen this film so I won't bore you with a synopsis, the acting is wonderfully camp and the puppets/set designs are still stunning today. Everything in this film exudes imagination and creativity, a fantastic film for all ages.
9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 28, 2007, 09:39:08 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 28, 2007, 09:39:08 PM
Epic Movie: Absolute Zero/10
This movie is a disgrace against all that is good in comedy. To call it a shitstorm would be to compliment it. It does all the things which films of this framework (Scary Movie 1-4, Date Movie) did before: parody as many movies as fucking possible with a mishmashed plot, with as many crude jokes as can be fit into it. In the cases of some of the earlier films, this came closer to working out, occasionally being spot-on. In this film, however, it fails miserably. I haven't seen Date Movie, but I can't imagine it being much worse than this. This movie parodies movies which don't need to be parodied, relies heavily on dated pop culture references, as well as crude humor a five-year-old could have thought of, and stolen material. Not a "reference," as some would have it, but stolen material (no exaggeration: a joke is lifted from an LF cartoon, just to cite one of the more extreme examples). To see this movie is to waste money and commit an act of intellectual self-sacrifice. It's at the top of the IMDb estimated grossing list for this week; proof that the industry is declining, and, once again, that people are total idiots. To close, I'll cite a quote from Pinky and The Brain, which I think is more that applicable in this situation:
"Do you know what sells a sitcom?"
"The word 'butt?'""
{written on behalf of Predator by a friend, the bastard better be damn grateful for this}
This movie is a disgrace against all that is good in comedy. To call it a shitstorm would be to compliment it. It does all the things which films of this framework (Scary Movie 1-4, Date Movie) did before: parody as many movies as fucking possible with a mishmashed plot, with as many crude jokes as can be fit into it. In the cases of some of the earlier films, this came closer to working out, occasionally being spot-on. In this film, however, it fails miserably. I haven't seen Date Movie, but I can't imagine it being much worse than this. This movie parodies movies which don't need to be parodied, relies heavily on dated pop culture references, as well as crude humor a five-year-old could have thought of, and stolen material. Not a "reference," as some would have it, but stolen material (no exaggeration: a joke is lifted from an LF cartoon, just to cite one of the more extreme examples). To see this movie is to waste money and commit an act of intellectual self-sacrifice. It's at the top of the IMDb estimated grossing list for this week; proof that the industry is declining, and, once again, that people are total idiots. To close, I'll cite a quote from Pinky and The Brain, which I think is more that applicable in this situation:
"Do you know what sells a sitcom?"
"The word 'butt?'""
{written on behalf of Predator by a friend, the bastard better be damn grateful for this}
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 28, 2007, 10:08:12 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on January 28, 2007, 10:08:12 PM
Quote from: Down Syndrome Kenshi;671298[IMDB]Rescue Dawn[/IMDB]
Werner Herzog's telling of the story of his friend, fighter pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale), who got shot down over Vietnam, captured by Vietcong and escaped.
Slightly disappointing. I can't tell if it's too dramatized, or not dramatized enough. The fact that this film is set before the war in Vietnam erupted publically might explain why Bale's Dengler is so chipper and positive, but it insanely enough makes his captivity seem much less horrible (the fact that we don't see any abnormal torture, which is somewhat of a staple of Vietnam films, adds to this). The speed at which the movie begins also makes it harder to emphatize with him, and the ending feels uneventful and classically clichéd. A good and entertaining film, but doesn't feel like anything special or new.
have you seen any other of Herzog's films, and if so does this one hold up to them at all?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 28, 2007, 10:28:53 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on January 28, 2007, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: Predator;675720It's at the top of the IMDb estimated grossing list for this week; proof that the industry is declining, and, once again, that people are total idiots.
Did you not contribute to this idiocy? Why did you even see it in the first place? Unless you pirated it, which is very very wrong.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 29, 2007, 04:14:32 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 29, 2007, 04:14:32 AM
Quote from: Fulgore;675751have you seen any other of Herzog's films, and if so does this one hold up to them at all?
I haven't, but afterwards I was talking with a friend who has seen some Herzog movies (and didn't see this one), and he was surprised that I felt it was kind of clichéd, since that's completely against what he feels Herzog is about.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 29, 2007, 04:32:50 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 29, 2007, 04:32:50 AM
Quote from: Predator;675720no exaggeration: a joke is lifted from an LF cartoon, just to cite one of the more extreme examplesThis strikes me as tremendously unlikely.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on January 29, 2007, 05:59:01 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on January 29, 2007, 05:59:01 AM
Any joke LF tells comes from some other cartoon or sitcom.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 29, 2007, 02:31:28 PM
Post by: CrustClock on January 29, 2007, 02:31:28 PM
I hate it when the Simpsons steal LegendaryFrog's jokes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 29, 2007, 05:33:15 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 29, 2007, 05:33:15 PM
[imdb]Hollywoodland[/imdb]
Tasteful direction. Based on an inherently interesting story (which I presume is mostly true). Acting was great (apart from Adrien Brody... not enough attitude for his character, I felt).
But yet not a very satisfying movie experience.
Where I feel it falls down is its rather limp-dicked pacing/structure/storytelling. The film's needlessly long, and it relies on a bunch of flashbacks and a weak subplot (Brody's broken marriage... Yawn) to keep it alive for the full 162 minutes. Why not just make a shorter, sharper movie?
Tasteful direction. Based on an inherently interesting story (which I presume is mostly true). Acting was great (apart from Adrien Brody... not enough attitude for his character, I felt).
But yet not a very satisfying movie experience.
Where I feel it falls down is its rather limp-dicked pacing/structure/storytelling. The film's needlessly long, and it relies on a bunch of flashbacks and a weak subplot (Brody's broken marriage... Yawn) to keep it alive for the full 162 minutes. Why not just make a shorter, sharper movie?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on February 01, 2007, 11:54:22 AM
Post by: CrustClock on February 01, 2007, 11:54:22 AM
[imdb]Idiocracy[/imdb]
Highly recommended! An incredibly watchable movie; Wilson is very funny and likable, the plot moves at a terrific pace and the jokes are mostly successful (although the ones that don't seem to drag on forever). There really is very little to dislike about it; it doesn't take itself seriously in the slightest and the jokes are wonderfully dumb. Highly recommended for fans of Mike Judge.
Highly recommended! An incredibly watchable movie; Wilson is very funny and likable, the plot moves at a terrific pace and the jokes are mostly successful (although the ones that don't seem to drag on forever). There really is very little to dislike about it; it doesn't take itself seriously in the slightest and the jokes are wonderfully dumb. Highly recommended for fans of Mike Judge.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on February 01, 2007, 12:02:54 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on February 01, 2007, 12:02:54 PM
Quote from: Predator;675720"Do you know what sells a sitcom?"
"The word 'butt?'""
Pinky and the brain?
Also, waiting for someone to give the movie an Epic Failure/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on February 02, 2007, 03:26:16 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on February 02, 2007, 03:26:16 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;675766Did you not contribute to this idiocy? Why did you even see it in the first place? Unless you pirated it, which is very very wrong.
I am writing on behalf of my friend who wrote this review. It was not in any way his choice to see the film. His mother saw the trailers and it seems she was utterly convinced it was worth the time and money. I told him his mom was a tool for even being slightly convinced by the commercials to see the film.
Quote from: Slurpee;675987This strikes me as tremendously unlikely.
I too found this unlikely... and my friend does have a past of misenterpreting material as stolen and if so from where it was stolen. He is a very hard person to please and often does compare similar jokes and then arrives at the conclusion they were stolen. He is very picky about his humor which makes it awefully hard as the writing half of our flash production team.
However he has convinced me not to see the film and to possibly avoid it (even if it means killing myself).
Pursuit of Happyness
8/10
I found this film incredibily enjoyable and worthwhile. I think with all of the films that portray the dark side of America its nice to see something that really affirms your faith and confidence in the whole "american dream" idea. It is abbly played by all the actors. I must say my favorite actor was Will Smith's son, who completely stole the picture from his father who just seems to try too hard with this one at times.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on February 02, 2007, 10:18:21 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on February 02, 2007, 10:18:21 PM
Anybody seen inland empire?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on February 03, 2007, 04:59:09 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on February 03, 2007, 04:59:09 PM
12 Angry Men - 10/10
Incredible film, I'm not too much into the fifties but this was remarkable. It's focus is on a jury who decide the life on a man accused of killing his father and the performances are stunning. It also has quite unique writing, it many points in the film focusing on an unimportant subjects to feel real.
Incredible film, I'm not too much into the fifties but this was remarkable. It's focus is on a jury who decide the life on a man accused of killing his father and the performances are stunning. It also has quite unique writing, it many points in the film focusing on an unimportant subjects to feel real.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on February 03, 2007, 09:07:53 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on February 03, 2007, 09:07:53 PM
Quote from: Soundwave;682008Anybody seen inland empire?
I haven't, but if you're looking for common opinion it seems that it's another one of his heavily symbolic pieces and has some tie-ins with his Rabbits series, combine that with what has been said a very unique use of digital camera and you get people walking out.
I however really am excited for it.
Salo
The 120 Days of Sodom
The movie takes place in fascist-era Italy and depicts 4 powerful officials who capture a group of Italian youths to degrade and brutalize them in numerous of unimaginable ways.
When the four parts that a movie are split up in are called "Antechamber of Hell", "Circle of Obsessions", "Circle of Shit" and "Circle of Blood" you know you're in for a good ride.
I won't spoil too much of this film, since it really is a must-see.
7.5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 03, 2007, 09:26:41 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 03, 2007, 09:26:41 PM
Quote from: RadioTubeClock;682805I've seen that [12 Angry Men] and I agree, its a great movie.Me too, although I found the ending a bit hilarious.
"What's your name?"
"[guy says his name]."
"Oh.
...
Bye."
Also, the "I don't EEEEEEEEEEEEEH think he's guilty" threw that scene off.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on February 04, 2007, 08:44:16 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on February 04, 2007, 08:44:16 AM
Smokin' Aces.
6.5/10
It was good but should have been better.
6.5/10
It was good but should have been better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on February 06, 2007, 03:00:38 AM
Post by: CrustClock on February 06, 2007, 03:00:38 AM
[imdb]doa: Dead or Alive[/imdb]
Straight up: this is an awful, awful movie. The plot sounds like something from 'Totally Spies', the acting is a joke and is probably on par with 'Street Fighter' as the worst videogame movie licence ever.
The gist of the story is that the best fighters in the world are invited to the d.o.a tournament where they must fight each other until one of them is crowned the d.o.a champion and wins the mindblowing sum of $10m bux. Needless to say there's some shady conspiracy involving some shady shades, but it's so fantastically ridiculous that I won't ruin the bemusement for you.
You might think that it's ok for a movie based on the doa games to have a shitty plot as long as the fight scenes are kickass. But they're not. They're repetitive, boring, full of stolen ideas (house of flying dagger's blatantly ripped off in the jungle fight scene) and just plain uninspired.
You'd think that with a movie with about 500 producers and executive producers, one of them would have the guts to nip this in the bud and save everyone involved the embarassment. Trash.
0/10
Straight up: this is an awful, awful movie. The plot sounds like something from 'Totally Spies', the acting is a joke and is probably on par with 'Street Fighter' as the worst videogame movie licence ever.
The gist of the story is that the best fighters in the world are invited to the d.o.a tournament where they must fight each other until one of them is crowned the d.o.a champion and wins the mindblowing sum of $10m bux. Needless to say there's some shady conspiracy involving some shady shades, but it's so fantastically ridiculous that I won't ruin the bemusement for you.
You might think that it's ok for a movie based on the doa games to have a shitty plot as long as the fight scenes are kickass. But they're not. They're repetitive, boring, full of stolen ideas (house of flying dagger's blatantly ripped off in the jungle fight scene) and just plain uninspired.
You'd think that with a movie with about 500 producers and executive producers, one of them would have the guts to nip this in the bud and save everyone involved the embarassment. Trash.
0/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on February 12, 2007, 12:58:59 PM
Post by: Arctic on February 12, 2007, 12:58:59 PM
Children of Men 8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on February 12, 2007, 07:36:24 PM
Post by: LeekClock on February 12, 2007, 07:36:24 PM
Boogie Nights
Required viewing
Required viewing
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on February 12, 2007, 11:43:57 PM
Post by: Kaijuclock on February 12, 2007, 11:43:57 PM
the departed
actually kicked ass
actually kicked ass
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on February 13, 2007, 12:10:20 AM
Post by: Kombucha on February 13, 2007, 12:10:20 AM
I have no idea what year it is. :(
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 10/10
Wins for fucked-upness.
Team America World Police: 9/10
Funny.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 10/10
Wins for fucked-upness.
Team America World Police: 9/10
Funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on February 16, 2007, 09:33:27 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on February 16, 2007, 09:33:27 PM
Transformers The Movie: 8/10
In a word: Awesome. As a diehard fan of the decepticons I got what I asked for. Soundwave kicked some ass, Megatron kicked some ass (I contend that he won against prime), Galvatron kicked some ass, and Unicron (played by Orson Welles) kicked a shitload of ass. However, this movie loses points for Bumblebee's failure to die, that annoying little shit Daniel, and the Decepticons loosing in the end. Other than that, a great peice of animation.
In a word: Awesome. As a diehard fan of the decepticons I got what I asked for. Soundwave kicked some ass, Megatron kicked some ass (I contend that he won against prime), Galvatron kicked some ass, and Unicron (played by Orson Welles) kicked a shitload of ass. However, this movie loses points for Bumblebee's failure to die, that annoying little shit Daniel, and the Decepticons loosing in the end. Other than that, a great peice of animation.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on February 18, 2007, 09:57:59 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on February 18, 2007, 09:57:59 PM
Ghost Rider
If you are a fan of Nicholas Cage, then it is a must see. If you do not like Nicholas cage then you will most likely hate this movie. There is comedey and its extreamly random, but still kind of funny. The special effects are top notch, up there with the Spiderman movies. But the acting is more in the Punisher category. Bottom line, this movie is eye candy, not ear candy. Also, the voice of Ghost Rider is really bad.
If you are a fan of Nicholas Cage, then it is a must see. If you do not like Nicholas cage then you will most likely hate this movie. There is comedey and its extreamly random, but still kind of funny. The special effects are top notch, up there with the Spiderman movies. But the acting is more in the Punisher category. Bottom line, this movie is eye candy, not ear candy. Also, the voice of Ghost Rider is really bad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on February 24, 2007, 07:17:35 PM
Post by: MasterClock on February 24, 2007, 07:17:35 PM
Epic Movie
The funny moments were extremely funny. Otherwise the movie sort of sucked, you could tell it was low budget. If I saw more than two of the movies they made fun of it'd probably be a lot funnier.
6/10
The funny moments were extremely funny. Otherwise the movie sort of sucked, you could tell it was low budget. If I saw more than two of the movies they made fun of it'd probably be a lot funnier.
6/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on February 24, 2007, 09:51:43 PM
Post by: Losperman on February 24, 2007, 09:51:43 PM
Saw III - 7/10
I found myself thinking "I've seen this before" more than once during this movie, which sucked. But the gore was pretty good, and the acting was all right. The plot really redeemed itself at the end, though. Good stuff.
I found myself thinking "I've seen this before" more than once during this movie, which sucked. But the gore was pretty good, and the acting was all right. The plot really redeemed itself at the end, though. Good stuff.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on February 24, 2007, 10:31:45 PM
Post by: LeekClock on February 24, 2007, 10:31:45 PM
[IMDB]The Idiots[/IMDB] - Lars Von Trier
It's about a group of people who basically do what the Clock Crew does - they act weird in public, in order to find their "inner idiots". To see how far they can go. To have fun. To let go, and escape social norms. To reach an enlightened state.
The nature of the film and its aesthetic are also very Clock Crew. It is purposefully no-frills. It is following the "vow of chastity", which is a set of rules layed out by Lars Von Trier, for his filmmakers' movement called Dogme 95. This movement, as it happens, also has a lot of parallels with the Clock Crew.
So basically, not only is it a very interesting, provocative and sometimes amusing film in it's own right, it is of particular interest to us Clocks. I highly recommend that everyone checks it out.
It's about a group of people who basically do what the Clock Crew does - they act weird in public, in order to find their "inner idiots". To see how far they can go. To have fun. To let go, and escape social norms. To reach an enlightened state.
The nature of the film and its aesthetic are also very Clock Crew. It is purposefully no-frills. It is following the "vow of chastity", which is a set of rules layed out by Lars Von Trier, for his filmmakers' movement called Dogme 95. This movement, as it happens, also has a lot of parallels with the Clock Crew.
So basically, not only is it a very interesting, provocative and sometimes amusing film in it's own right, it is of particular interest to us Clocks. I highly recommend that everyone checks it out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on February 25, 2007, 12:48:32 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on February 25, 2007, 12:48:32 PM
Hot Fuzz - 6/10
Dissappointing, I thought it would be a classic like Shaun of the Dead, but it was just lacking in humour, some of it was entertaining and the fight sequences were cool, but it just lost it's spark.
Dissappointing, I thought it would be a classic like Shaun of the Dead, but it was just lacking in humour, some of it was entertaining and the fight sequences were cool, but it just lost it's spark.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on February 25, 2007, 12:52:23 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on February 25, 2007, 12:52:23 PM
Quote from: StalinClock;708127Hot Fuzz - 6/10
Dissappointing, I thought it would be a classic like Shaun of the Dead, but it was just lacking in humour, some of it was entertaining and the fight sequences were cool, but it just lost it's spark.
There's humour everywhere in it, their expressions, actions, not just dialogue, go watch it again, and watch it harder!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on February 25, 2007, 03:54:31 PM
Post by: AMPEEEM on February 25, 2007, 03:54:31 PM
Das Leben der Anderen: 8/10
I really like the recent out break of films about rebellion against the government, or even just movies about real countries and how fucked up they. Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives Of Others) is a German film about the East German's paranoia before the Berlin Wall fell, and when they planted microphones in people's houses. Its not a documentary, but a film about a man trying to stay out of jail for writing an anonymous article about secret statics of the current suicide rates in Germany. The movie is pretty thrilling and nicely directed. If you can find a theater that plays this movie, go see it.
The Last King Of Scotland: 9/10
Great acting, great directing, great music (suprisingly) and a very powerful movie to top it all off. Go see this movie.
Pick Of Destiny: 9/10 (Seriously)
I went into this movie with low expectations, which may have been why I enjoyed it so much. Jack Black and Kyle Gass were both just great. The way KG made himself look like a good in front of JB, and his whole stuck-up attitude when he really is a loser ("Hey this is KG...You know what to do, baaaaah") and JB's ignorance leading him to just eat his words up. So much more than what I thought it was going to be, original and great comedy. It loses a point for rhyming the words sick, dick, suck and fuck way to many times.
I really like the recent out break of films about rebellion against the government, or even just movies about real countries and how fucked up they. Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives Of Others) is a German film about the East German's paranoia before the Berlin Wall fell, and when they planted microphones in people's houses. Its not a documentary, but a film about a man trying to stay out of jail for writing an anonymous article about secret statics of the current suicide rates in Germany. The movie is pretty thrilling and nicely directed. If you can find a theater that plays this movie, go see it.
The Last King Of Scotland: 9/10
Great acting, great directing, great music (suprisingly) and a very powerful movie to top it all off. Go see this movie.
Pick Of Destiny: 9/10 (Seriously)
I went into this movie with low expectations, which may have been why I enjoyed it so much. Jack Black and Kyle Gass were both just great. The way KG made himself look like a good in front of JB, and his whole stuck-up attitude when he really is a loser ("Hey this is KG...You know what to do, baaaaah") and JB's ignorance leading him to just eat his words up. So much more than what I thought it was going to be, original and great comedy. It loses a point for rhyming the words sick, dick, suck and fuck way to many times.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 25, 2007, 03:54:56 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 25, 2007, 03:54:56 PM
Jackass 2
Quite hilarious. Of course it's not going to make you smarter, it'll have the opposite effect, and I wouldn't suggest watching it with your mother. But it's funny and enjoyable to watch. Sure, there is defecation, testicles, dildos, and other various things, but it's fun to watch. The movie also features one of the strangest musical performances I've ever seen.
Oh, and Johnny Knoxville has more balls than anyone else on the show.
The Departed
Fast paced, yet managing to fit a developed plot into a long ass movie full of killings and whatnot. Great acting, superb directing, great storytelling, an all-around great movie. I kind of expected people to die when they did, though.
Quite hilarious. Of course it's not going to make you smarter, it'll have the opposite effect, and I wouldn't suggest watching it with your mother. But it's funny and enjoyable to watch. Sure, there is defecation, testicles, dildos, and other various things, but it's fun to watch. The movie also features one of the strangest musical performances I've ever seen.
Oh, and Johnny Knoxville has more balls than anyone else on the show.
The Departed
Fast paced, yet managing to fit a developed plot into a long ass movie full of killings and whatnot. Great acting, superb directing, great storytelling, an all-around great movie. I kind of expected people to die when they did, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on February 25, 2007, 05:16:22 PM
Post by: CrustClock on February 25, 2007, 05:16:22 PM
[imdb]Hellraiser[/imdb]
A classic! The special effects are pretty damn impressive for such a low budget movie and Clive Barker shows great talent as a director seeing as this was his first real film. The story is gripping from start to finish, Pinhead and the cenobites are fantastic movie antagonists despite only a small part in the overall plot - the scene in the hospital where Kirsty first opens the box is filled with fantastic, quotable lines from Pinhead.
The film starts with a man named Frank Cotton, who opens the ancient chinese puzzle box in order to experience the ultimate sadomasochistic thrill: being taken to hell by the 'cenobites' forever for some soul tearing. Frank's brother, Larry Cotton, and his second wife, Julia, move into the house years later. Soon after, Larry accidentally awakens Frank with his own blood and is discovered by Julia, who starts to feed Frank with the blood of randy businessmen until he is brought to full health. Larry's daughter, Kirsty Cotton, encounters Frank and steals the puzzle box - she later opens it in curiosity and meets Pinhead and his cenobites. She strikes a deal in exchange for her life: to give them Frank, who had escaped them. The cenobites reluctantly agree and Kirsty is left to save her father's life. He dies. That was all a spoiler.
9 outa 10!
[imdb]Hellbound: Hellraiser II[/imdb]
A fully worthy sequel! Clive Barker only writes and does not direct this time but all the terrifying and mystical elements of the first film remain. In my opinion it is even better than the first film!
Kirsty Cotton, the survivor of the first film, has been incarcerated in the Channard mental institution (the eponymous Channard just happens to be a man who has been desperately searching for the puzzle box). Channard, with the help of the resurrected Julia Cotton, opens the doors to hell again using a mute girl, Tiffany, who has a talent for puzzle solving. Kirsty is unwittingly thrown back into cenobite's maze for another hellish journey.
The film is completely faithful to the original, the plot events happening right where the last film left off. Pinhead and the cenobites make their last memorable appearance before becoming trashy horror villains along the vain of Freddy and Jason. All the performances are surprisingly good and the special effects are even gorier and crazy than the original. Bigger, bolder, and in my opinion, even better than 'Hellraiser', if you want to get into the Hellraiser series: go no further than these two films.
10 outa 10!
[imdb]Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth[/imdb]
A terrible and disappointing fall from form.
Read my long-winded review on IMDb here (http://imdb.com/title/tt0104409/usercomments-114).
2 outa 10
[imdb]Hellraiser IV: Bloodline[/imdb]
I felt this movie deserves some credit after the despicable 'Hell on Earth', 'Bloodline' deals with the history of the mysterious chinese puzzle box ; it's origins and cursed 'bloodline'. Although a slight return to form, it's just not anywhere on par with the first two films. The director, in fact, was unhappy with the lack of creative control he had with his film that he went under the famous pseudonym '[imdb]Alan Smithee[/imdb]'.
It's just alright, it has some good performances - especially from Doug Bradly (who is always good value as Pinhead) but the quality of the story isn't that great and is somewhat confusing as it contradicts the 'rules' of the cenobite's role set in the first two movies. For one thing, Pinhead was supposed to have been originally a WWI troop, which is odd considering that in this film the box has existed (with Pinhead) for hundreds of years! There are also some crazy sci-fi moments with Pinhead on a spaceship which are really unsuited for the Hellraiser universe.
It's... ok.
6 outa 10
--
Watching the rest in sequence! Not holding out much hope though.
A classic! The special effects are pretty damn impressive for such a low budget movie and Clive Barker shows great talent as a director seeing as this was his first real film. The story is gripping from start to finish, Pinhead and the cenobites are fantastic movie antagonists despite only a small part in the overall plot - the scene in the hospital where Kirsty first opens the box is filled with fantastic, quotable lines from Pinhead.
The film starts with a man named Frank Cotton, who opens the ancient chinese puzzle box in order to experience the ultimate sadomasochistic thrill: being taken to hell by the 'cenobites' forever for some soul tearing. Frank's brother, Larry Cotton, and his second wife, Julia, move into the house years later. Soon after, Larry accidentally awakens Frank with his own blood and is discovered by Julia, who starts to feed Frank with the blood of randy businessmen until he is brought to full health. Larry's daughter, Kirsty Cotton, encounters Frank and steals the puzzle box - she later opens it in curiosity and meets Pinhead and his cenobites. She strikes a deal in exchange for her life: to give them Frank, who had escaped them. The cenobites reluctantly agree and Kirsty is left to save her father's life. He dies. That was all a spoiler.
9 outa 10!
[imdb]Hellbound: Hellraiser II[/imdb]
A fully worthy sequel! Clive Barker only writes and does not direct this time but all the terrifying and mystical elements of the first film remain. In my opinion it is even better than the first film!
Kirsty Cotton, the survivor of the first film, has been incarcerated in the Channard mental institution (the eponymous Channard just happens to be a man who has been desperately searching for the puzzle box). Channard, with the help of the resurrected Julia Cotton, opens the doors to hell again using a mute girl, Tiffany, who has a talent for puzzle solving. Kirsty is unwittingly thrown back into cenobite's maze for another hellish journey.
The film is completely faithful to the original, the plot events happening right where the last film left off. Pinhead and the cenobites make their last memorable appearance before becoming trashy horror villains along the vain of Freddy and Jason. All the performances are surprisingly good and the special effects are even gorier and crazy than the original. Bigger, bolder, and in my opinion, even better than 'Hellraiser', if you want to get into the Hellraiser series: go no further than these two films.
10 outa 10!
[imdb]Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth[/imdb]
A terrible and disappointing fall from form.
Read my long-winded review on IMDb here (http://imdb.com/title/tt0104409/usercomments-114).
2 outa 10
[imdb]Hellraiser IV: Bloodline[/imdb]
I felt this movie deserves some credit after the despicable 'Hell on Earth', 'Bloodline' deals with the history of the mysterious chinese puzzle box ; it's origins and cursed 'bloodline'. Although a slight return to form, it's just not anywhere on par with the first two films. The director, in fact, was unhappy with the lack of creative control he had with his film that he went under the famous pseudonym '[imdb]Alan Smithee[/imdb]'.
It's just alright, it has some good performances - especially from Doug Bradly (who is always good value as Pinhead) but the quality of the story isn't that great and is somewhat confusing as it contradicts the 'rules' of the cenobite's role set in the first two movies. For one thing, Pinhead was supposed to have been originally a WWI troop, which is odd considering that in this film the box has existed (with Pinhead) for hundreds of years! There are also some crazy sci-fi moments with Pinhead on a spaceship which are really unsuited for the Hellraiser universe.
It's... ok.
6 outa 10
--
Watching the rest in sequence! Not holding out much hope though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on February 25, 2007, 05:20:01 PM
Post by: PirateClock on February 25, 2007, 05:20:01 PM
im not going to motivate my grades.
Blood Diamond 9/10
Hanibal Rising 7/10
Night at the museum 7/10
Blood Diamond 9/10
Hanibal Rising 7/10
Night at the museum 7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on February 25, 2007, 08:46:42 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on February 25, 2007, 08:46:42 PM
School for scoundrels: 6/10
It's okay. A few really great scenes, but other than that, nothing memorable. The supporting characters are under developed which I think is one of the places where this movie fails. Jon Heder proves that he will never be remembered for being more than Napoleon Dynamite. Billy Bob Thorton is great though and is a cunning, but unsually human, antagonist.
It's okay. A few really great scenes, but other than that, nothing memorable. The supporting characters are under developed which I think is one of the places where this movie fails. Jon Heder proves that he will never be remembered for being more than Napoleon Dynamite. Billy Bob Thorton is great though and is a cunning, but unsually human, antagonist.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on February 26, 2007, 02:52:50 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on February 26, 2007, 02:52:50 AM
Quote from: EDDIE VAN HALEN;708469im not going to motivate my grades.
Blood Diamond 9/10
Hanibal Rising 7/10
Night at the museum 7/10
Really? All the reviews so far have been horrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on February 26, 2007, 06:18:48 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on February 26, 2007, 06:18:48 PM
Quote from: Master;707071Epic Movie
The funny moments were extremely funny. Otherwise the movie sort of sucked, you could tell it was low budget. If I saw more than two of the movies they made fun of it'd probably be a lot funnier.
6/10
It wouldn't, trust me. The movie is more or less just stealing material then actually lampooning it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on February 26, 2007, 06:30:36 PM
Post by: LeekClock on February 26, 2007, 06:30:36 PM
Amores Perros
A film that uses the "interlocking stories" thing, and does it well, and for a reason. Rather than just saying "ooo isn't life mysterious!/what a small world!/we are connected in ways you'd never guess!", it's there to bring a greater understanding of the concepts in the film.
It's damn good.
A film that uses the "interlocking stories" thing, and does it well, and for a reason. Rather than just saying "ooo isn't life mysterious!/what a small world!/we are connected in ways you'd never guess!", it's there to bring a greater understanding of the concepts in the film.
It's damn good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on February 27, 2007, 12:00:35 AM
Post by: MasterClock on February 27, 2007, 12:00:35 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;709824Amores Perros
A film that uses the "interlocking stories" thing, and does it well, and for a reason. Rather than just saying "ooo isn't life mysterious!/what a small world!/we are connected in ways you'd never guess!", it's there to bring a greater understanding of the concepts in the film.
It's damn good.
Love Dogs? Is it like a Spanish film or something?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on February 27, 2007, 01:07:33 AM
Post by: Kombucha on February 27, 2007, 01:07:33 AM
Ghost Rider: 7/10
Good, but I was disappointed. I wanted it to be better.
Flushed Away: ?/10
I find this hard to rate out of ten. Anyway, I was surprised, I expected it to be worse. Fairly decent movie.
The Invincible Iron Man: 8/10
The animation was lazy in some parts and the voice acting was rather shitty in some parts, but it made up for it. I guess I am rating this as a fanboy, I have always been a fan of the character Iron Man.
Good, but I was disappointed. I wanted it to be better.
Flushed Away: ?/10
I find this hard to rate out of ten. Anyway, I was surprised, I expected it to be worse. Fairly decent movie.
The Invincible Iron Man: 8/10
The animation was lazy in some parts and the voice acting was rather shitty in some parts, but it made up for it. I guess I am rating this as a fanboy, I have always been a fan of the character Iron Man.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on February 27, 2007, 11:16:34 AM
Post by: Losperman on February 27, 2007, 11:16:34 AM
The Godfather - 9/10
I was going to give it a point or two less for being slow in parts, but I can forgive that since it was obviously needed to set things up for future plot points. The way the story is weaved is great, and the actors play their parts extremely well to bring that story to life. Like I said, the middle was slow in parts, but the ending more than made up for it. Quite a climax. Inspires me to create great things.
I was going to give it a point or two less for being slow in parts, but I can forgive that since it was obviously needed to set things up for future plot points. The way the story is weaved is great, and the actors play their parts extremely well to bring that story to life. Like I said, the middle was slow in parts, but the ending more than made up for it. Quite a climax. Inspires me to create great things.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on March 09, 2007, 08:56:24 AM
Post by: AMPEEEM on March 09, 2007, 08:56:24 AM
Kids - 8/10
Pretty good movie. I can relate to it in some parts, and its pretty funny. Also a lot of good ideas in the movie, and pretty entertaining over all. Its always fun watching a movie about a controversial idea.
A look at the youth of America.
Pretty good movie. I can relate to it in some parts, and its pretty funny. Also a lot of good ideas in the movie, and pretty entertaining over all. Its always fun watching a movie about a controversial idea.
A look at the youth of America.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 09, 2007, 11:59:59 AM
Post by: LeekClock on March 09, 2007, 11:59:59 AM
Quote from: ampm;724969Kids - 8/10
Pretty good movie. I can relate to it in some parts, and its pretty funny. Also a lot of good ideas in the movie, and pretty entertaining over all. Its always fun watching a movie about a controversial idea.
A look at the youth of America.
Entertaining? Kids fucking about, and then literally fucking? Mnaah
I felt like I was being preached to. It felt more like an educational video to me - and if the film's purpose is educational, who's it going to be useful to? Probably the sort of kids who are in the film, and they'd probably never end up watching such a film.
So what's its purpose? I don't think it really has a noble purpose or that it is very enlightening. We know kids fuck and get pregnant and get aids and stuff. So I conclude that it's just an excuse to make a "shocking" film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 09, 2007, 04:09:28 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 09, 2007, 04:09:28 PM
The Godfather II - 10/10
Although this was the longest movie in the trilogy, I really felt like it used it's time the best. It was the only one that didn't really have a section of the movie that made me wonder when the next plot point was going to be introduced. Again, amazing acting and all that. Tom Hagen was already my favorite character from the first movie, and he continues to prove why he's awesome in this one.
The Godfather III - 8.5/10
What the fuck, no Tom Hagen. :( That sucked. But I have a newfound respect for Andy Garcia. I've never cared too much for him, but not only was he great in this, that scene on the horse was fucking awesome. Again, the stellar production values, acting, writing, etc. carried over to this one. The build up to and climax itself was particularly well done. There was a portion that was probably a little too drawn out, and Sofia Coppola's performance was pretty weak, but I don't think it was enough to take much away from the film.
Although this was the longest movie in the trilogy, I really felt like it used it's time the best. It was the only one that didn't really have a section of the movie that made me wonder when the next plot point was going to be introduced. Again, amazing acting and all that. Tom Hagen was already my favorite character from the first movie, and he continues to prove why he's awesome in this one.
The Godfather III - 8.5/10
What the fuck, no Tom Hagen. :( That sucked. But I have a newfound respect for Andy Garcia. I've never cared too much for him, but not only was he great in this, that scene on the horse was fucking awesome. Again, the stellar production values, acting, writing, etc. carried over to this one. The build up to and climax itself was particularly well done. There was a portion that was probably a little too drawn out, and Sofia Coppola's performance was pretty weak, but I don't think it was enough to take much away from the film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on March 10, 2007, 12:55:27 PM
Post by: CrustClock on March 10, 2007, 12:55:27 PM
[imdb]Primer[/imdb]
This movie makes me feel like an idiot :(
?/10
This movie makes me feel like an idiot :(
?/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on March 10, 2007, 01:15:54 PM
Post by: Biblo on March 10, 2007, 01:15:54 PM
Inland Empire 10/10
WOW! Made me genuinely scared for my life. Made me laugh my ass off.
WOW! Made me genuinely scared for my life. Made me laugh my ass off.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 10, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 10, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
Is it all low res? (inland empire)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on March 10, 2007, 02:47:32 PM
Post by: Biblo on March 10, 2007, 02:47:32 PM
Quote from: ArseOnToast;726560Is it all low res? (inland empire)
em, sort of. it's all shot on digital video so it's not so much low res as it is weird quality. it adds a really weird atmosphere to it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 10, 2007, 03:39:16 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 10, 2007, 03:39:16 PM
I want to go see it, but my dad said I should just wait till it comes out on dvd because it's low res. Is it 18's? and does the IFI even care?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on March 10, 2007, 04:29:08 PM
Post by: MasterClock on March 10, 2007, 04:29:08 PM
300
9/10
Pretty fun movie, good ol' bloody stabby fun. Plus a sex scene. Also every woman in the movie has erect nipples. :L
9/10
Pretty fun movie, good ol' bloody stabby fun. Plus a sex scene. Also every woman in the movie has erect nipples. :L
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: joliet_jane on March 10, 2007, 04:51:50 PM
Post by: joliet_jane on March 10, 2007, 04:51:50 PM
Zodiac 9/10
I was skeptical about seeing a serial killer movie when the killer is never found, but the movie doesn't let it end without a conclusion. It's Very considerate to the real people involved too. It's long, but doesn't get boring or ever make you feel you've wasted time.
I was skeptical about seeing a serial killer movie when the killer is never found, but the movie doesn't let it end without a conclusion. It's Very considerate to the real people involved too. It's long, but doesn't get boring or ever make you feel you've wasted time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 11, 2007, 12:09:20 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 11, 2007, 12:09:20 AM
300
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH/10
I really enjoyed the violence.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH/10
I really enjoyed the violence.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Zebu Clock on March 11, 2007, 12:33:17 AM
Post by: Zebu Clock on March 11, 2007, 12:33:17 AM
300 - PWN/10. This was too awesome for words.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 11, 2007, 09:42:43 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 11, 2007, 09:42:43 AM
Quote from: Zebu Clock;727802300 - PWN/10. This was too awesome for words.
Well, then again, you said it :)
The Dukes of Hazard: The Beginning (2007)
Score: God-awful fucking shit/ZERO
Saw it on ABC Family as (bad)luck would have it. There is absolutely no reason to see this hunk of horse shit. At least the original from 2004 had the benefit of some good humor and sexy girls. This one has girls, but NONE of them are sexy. It isn't even really a prequel to the movie. It's more like a prequel to the actual shows, which just makes it fail even more.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on March 11, 2007, 11:00:55 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on March 11, 2007, 11:00:55 AM
300/10
No real review needed.
No real review needed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on March 11, 2007, 03:13:34 PM
Post by: CrustClock on March 11, 2007, 03:13:34 PM
[imdb]Hot Fuzz[/imdb]
Great fun! For the first hour the film plays out as a murder-mystery pastiche before changing pace drastically in one sinister plot twist into a "bad boys" style buddy-cop action movie. Like "Shaun of The Dead", "Hot Fuzz" imitates without being a 'parody' or 'spoof' of their respective genre, more just a film of the genre with a tongue in cheek attitude. I can't really think of many reasons why you shouldn't go and see it if you can! Fantastic, charming and funny.
5/5
Great fun! For the first hour the film plays out as a murder-mystery pastiche before changing pace drastically in one sinister plot twist into a "bad boys" style buddy-cop action movie. Like "Shaun of The Dead", "Hot Fuzz" imitates without being a 'parody' or 'spoof' of their respective genre, more just a film of the genre with a tongue in cheek attitude. I can't really think of many reasons why you shouldn't go and see it if you can! Fantastic, charming and funny.
5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on March 11, 2007, 07:24:55 PM
Post by: Biblo on March 11, 2007, 07:24:55 PM
Quote from: ArseOnToast;726673I want to go see it, but my dad said I should just wait till it comes out on dvd because it's low res. Is it 18's? and does the IFI even care?
it's "unrated" which is technically just over 18s. heber didn't get in on his own, but when i went a bunch of his friends who are clearly under 18 were there. your dad is wrong, just because something is grainy doesn't mean it's not fucking huge in a cinema, see it in the cinema, it really really adds to the experience. like, really. lynch is constantly talking about how it's not the same outside of a cinema so he makes his movies accordingly.
it'll scare the living piss out of you
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 11, 2007, 07:34:23 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 11, 2007, 07:34:23 PM
Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny - 7/10
I give this movie a 7 as a Tenacious D fan. If I weren't, I'm sure it would have gotten a 4 or 5 or something because a lot of the funny parts were more like inside jokes. But overall, there were some hilarious parts, and some parts that kind of fell flat. The ending was a little anticlimactic. I liked the cameos, and the music was classic D. They should have left the deleted scenes in.
I give this movie a 7 as a Tenacious D fan. If I weren't, I'm sure it would have gotten a 4 or 5 or something because a lot of the funny parts were more like inside jokes. But overall, there were some hilarious parts, and some parts that kind of fell flat. The ending was a little anticlimactic. I liked the cameos, and the music was classic D. They should have left the deleted scenes in.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 11, 2007, 08:01:06 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 11, 2007, 08:01:06 PM
Lord of War - 9/10
Nicolas Cage's best movie, not even arguable. Way underrated, and so full of truth.
Nicolas Cage's best movie, not even arguable. Way underrated, and so full of truth.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 11, 2007, 08:03:02 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 11, 2007, 08:03:02 PM
Quote from: MiracleFroot;729262Lord of War - 9/10
Nicolas Cage's best movie, not even arguable. Way underrated, and so full of truth.
The trailer was pretty cool, but the film itself had no substance. I'd give it a 4/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 11, 2007, 08:26:18 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 11, 2007, 08:26:18 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;729263The trailer was pretty cool, but the film itself had no substance. I'd give it a 4/10
oh well maybe if it had more disgusting whole wheat bread you'd like it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 11, 2007, 08:27:46 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 11, 2007, 08:27:46 PM
good one
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on March 12, 2007, 10:42:24 AM
Post by: CrustClock on March 12, 2007, 10:42:24 AM
Quote from: MiracleFroot;729297oh well maybe if it had more disgusting whole wheat bread you'd like ithahahhaha
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 14, 2007, 02:38:12 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 14, 2007, 02:38:12 PM
Good Morning Vietnam
Some great parts, but they shine as sugar crystals in a caramelised dog turd.
Robin Williams is great, but I didn't buy that he was following his dick around after this dumb Vietnamese chick the whole time. Mainly because Robin Williams and his character are both really quite gay. Seems like a little-thought-out plot device.
Forest Whitaker was in there too. He was good. As were all the army officer characters.
My main dislike in the film was the way the Vietnamese people were portrayed. It was as though the only way the writer/director could think of, to gain our (American viewers) sympathy with them, was if they, somehow, unrealistically adopted American tendencies, vocabulary, and customs. They all love Robin William's jokes, even though I'm sure if it were a real situation they (A) would not be able to understand the words he was speaking and (B) would not find his sense of humour amusing anyway.
This reaches it's sickly saccharine climax by the end of the film, when for some reason a whole village of Vietnamese people hang out of their balconies and even join in, in a game of baseball with Robin Williams.
Some great parts, but they shine as sugar crystals in a caramelised dog turd.
Robin Williams is great, but I didn't buy that he was following his dick around after this dumb Vietnamese chick the whole time. Mainly because Robin Williams and his character are both really quite gay. Seems like a little-thought-out plot device.
Forest Whitaker was in there too. He was good. As were all the army officer characters.
My main dislike in the film was the way the Vietnamese people were portrayed. It was as though the only way the writer/director could think of, to gain our (American viewers) sympathy with them, was if they, somehow, unrealistically adopted American tendencies, vocabulary, and customs. They all love Robin William's jokes, even though I'm sure if it were a real situation they (A) would not be able to understand the words he was speaking and (B) would not find his sense of humour amusing anyway.
This reaches it's sickly saccharine climax by the end of the film, when for some reason a whole village of Vietnamese people hang out of their balconies and even join in, in a game of baseball with Robin Williams.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 16, 2007, 06:07:30 AM
Post by: Losperman on March 16, 2007, 06:07:30 AM
The Departed - 10/10
I tried to talk myself into lowering the score, because I was paranoid that I was just going to like it because it was a new Scorsese mafia movie. But when I tried to find things to bring the points down, I couldn't. The story moved along at a better pace than his older movies, and the twists were great. The music selection was decent (although what was with that Comfortably Numb cover?) and the dialogue was well written. The acting was the highlight, though. Everyone was fucking awesome, and even Mark Wahlberg put on a pretty damn fine show. The Boston accents were all nice, with the surprising exception of Jack Nicholson, who sounded a little forced at times. Overall, it's up there with his best. I'll have to give it more time to settle before I say it's better than Casino or Goodfellas, though.
Borat - 8/10
I liked it, but there were a few parts that I think could have been left out. Some of the deleted scened would have filled in nicely, though. Overall, it was funny. Some parts more funny than others, but that's to be expected with a "live" filming. Now I just have to make sure I don't go around talking like him and making myself look like an ass.
Casino Royale - 9/10
I haven't watched a full Bond movie since Goldeneye. I don't want to say they were bad, since I haven't watched them all the way through, but they just seemed too flashy and boring for me to get into. But I had heard a lot of great things about Casino Royale, which was surprising given the disdain which a lot of people expressed when Daniel Craig was announced as the new 007. So I decided to give Bond a chance, and I'm really glad I did. It seems they picked up on the gritty realistic (well, for a movie) action of films like the Bourne series, which is good. And I liked that they went back to origins, showing how Bond picked up some of his traits and whatnot. Craig makes a great Bond, and I thought they balanced plot and action quite nicely. I think I just might start getting back on the Bond bandwagon after this.
I tried to talk myself into lowering the score, because I was paranoid that I was just going to like it because it was a new Scorsese mafia movie. But when I tried to find things to bring the points down, I couldn't. The story moved along at a better pace than his older movies, and the twists were great. The music selection was decent (although what was with that Comfortably Numb cover?) and the dialogue was well written. The acting was the highlight, though. Everyone was fucking awesome, and even Mark Wahlberg put on a pretty damn fine show. The Boston accents were all nice, with the surprising exception of Jack Nicholson, who sounded a little forced at times. Overall, it's up there with his best. I'll have to give it more time to settle before I say it's better than Casino or Goodfellas, though.
Borat - 8/10
I liked it, but there were a few parts that I think could have been left out. Some of the deleted scened would have filled in nicely, though. Overall, it was funny. Some parts more funny than others, but that's to be expected with a "live" filming. Now I just have to make sure I don't go around talking like him and making myself look like an ass.
Casino Royale - 9/10
I haven't watched a full Bond movie since Goldeneye. I don't want to say they were bad, since I haven't watched them all the way through, but they just seemed too flashy and boring for me to get into. But I had heard a lot of great things about Casino Royale, which was surprising given the disdain which a lot of people expressed when Daniel Craig was announced as the new 007. So I decided to give Bond a chance, and I'm really glad I did. It seems they picked up on the gritty realistic (well, for a movie) action of films like the Bourne series, which is good. And I liked that they went back to origins, showing how Bond picked up some of his traits and whatnot. Craig makes a great Bond, and I thought they balanced plot and action quite nicely. I think I just might start getting back on the Bond bandwagon after this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 19, 2007, 05:35:25 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 19, 2007, 05:35:25 PM
Frank Miller's 300
300/10
That's right. I'm giving this movie an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. This film was a fantastic visual masterpiece. From the scenery to the blood so gracefully splattered all over it, this film was a sight to behold. I'm sorry if I draw on about this but 300 was fantastic.
300: a name that evokes size and power. The perfect name for a movie that does exactly that, for a movie that shocks its audience into a dark pit of its own silence. You can be the biggest Frank Miller fan there is a see clips from the film ahead of time, but nothing can quite prepare you for 300.
300! This film contained fantastic acting and was scripted so excelently I almost cried. Some people have criticized this movie for bastardising history. To them, I say, it does, and the film-makers don't try to conceal that. They just take the nostalgic/mythology like feel of Frank Miller's graphic novels and translate it into a tour-de-force chariot ride of twists, turns, and decapitations.
300! I remember watching this film begin and after the first 5-minutes hearing some old bitch in the back of the theatre laughing at what she obviously perceived as a purely absurd film. Another 5-minutes into the film: silence. There was not a single voice in the house as we watched shocked at master-ful filmaking. The only times a peep was made was when we cringed and gasped, shocked at the shear dynamic violence nobody could have prepared us for, or when we cheared on King Leonidas when he stuck it to Xerxes or Queen Gorga when she held the fort down back home in Sparta. This film that had seemed ridiculous at first had reduced the audience to sheer astonishment.
300! This film is definetly not for everyone. Anyone with any taste of any kind will deplore of the violence and gratuitous sexual content of the film, something only the trully tasteless film lover can enjoy. History Nazi's will shout at the film's innacuracies before the film speedily shuts them up.
300! I am telling you people! 300 is a movie that must be seen! There is no reason one should not see it in theatres at least once! Something that made in any other way would have simply been a pilgrimage for Frank Miller fans has become the Sin City of Sword-and-sandal Epics! Frank Miller fans will touch themselves watching 300! Gore hounds will touch themselves watching 300! Action movie buffs will touch themselves watching 300! History teachers and Nazis as well as well known historians themselves will vomit while us Frank Miller fans, gore hounds, and action movie buffs laugh at them... watching 300! This is the action film ride people have been waiting for all year! See 300!
300!
300!
3-fucking-00!![/FONT]
300/10
That's right. I'm giving this movie an A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. This film was a fantastic visual masterpiece. From the scenery to the blood so gracefully splattered all over it, this film was a sight to behold. I'm sorry if I draw on about this but 300 was fantastic.
300: a name that evokes size and power. The perfect name for a movie that does exactly that, for a movie that shocks its audience into a dark pit of its own silence. You can be the biggest Frank Miller fan there is a see clips from the film ahead of time, but nothing can quite prepare you for 300.
300! This film contained fantastic acting and was scripted so excelently I almost cried. Some people have criticized this movie for bastardising history. To them, I say, it does, and the film-makers don't try to conceal that. They just take the nostalgic/mythology like feel of Frank Miller's graphic novels and translate it into a tour-de-force chariot ride of twists, turns, and decapitations.
300! I remember watching this film begin and after the first 5-minutes hearing some old bitch in the back of the theatre laughing at what she obviously perceived as a purely absurd film. Another 5-minutes into the film: silence. There was not a single voice in the house as we watched shocked at master-ful filmaking. The only times a peep was made was when we cringed and gasped, shocked at the shear dynamic violence nobody could have prepared us for, or when we cheared on King Leonidas when he stuck it to Xerxes or Queen Gorga when she held the fort down back home in Sparta. This film that had seemed ridiculous at first had reduced the audience to sheer astonishment.
300! This film is definetly not for everyone. Anyone with any taste of any kind will deplore of the violence and gratuitous sexual content of the film, something only the trully tasteless film lover can enjoy. History Nazi's will shout at the film's innacuracies before the film speedily shuts them up.
300! I am telling you people! 300 is a movie that must be seen! There is no reason one should not see it in theatres at least once! Something that made in any other way would have simply been a pilgrimage for Frank Miller fans has become the Sin City of Sword-and-sandal Epics! Frank Miller fans will touch themselves watching 300! Gore hounds will touch themselves watching 300! Action movie buffs will touch themselves watching 300! History teachers and Nazis as well as well known historians themselves will vomit while us Frank Miller fans, gore hounds, and action movie buffs laugh at them... watching 300! This is the action film ride people have been waiting for all year! See 300!
300!
300!
3-fucking-00!![/FONT]
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 19, 2007, 06:13:09 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 19, 2007, 06:13:09 PM
You're so lame, dude.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on March 19, 2007, 06:18:44 PM
Post by: Slurpee on March 19, 2007, 06:18:44 PM
300 - It was OK, I guess. The action scenes were well-directed, but it was littered with popcorn bullshit and horrendously masturbatory cinematic sequences that didn't serve to do anything but make the movie boring in-between the fights, which, let's face it, were the only point of this movie.
Dead Silence - This was outstandingly I'm a edgy teen. It oftentimes bordered on self-parody.
Ghost Rider - Pretty dumb. Nick Cage has something of a school boy charm that adds to his characterization scenes, but the action sequences were rarely anything other than mediocre, and the finger-pointing motif was really stupid. The villians were pretty subpar, too. All of them. The cowboy dude was cool.
The Number 23 - This was outstandingly I'm a edgy teen. It oftentimes bordered on self-parody.
Dead Silence - This was outstandingly I'm a edgy teen. It oftentimes bordered on self-parody.
Ghost Rider - Pretty dumb. Nick Cage has something of a school boy charm that adds to his characterization scenes, but the action sequences were rarely anything other than mediocre, and the finger-pointing motif was really stupid. The villians were pretty subpar, too. All of them. The cowboy dude was cool.
The Number 23 - This was outstandingly I'm a edgy teen. It oftentimes bordered on self-parody.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 22, 2007, 04:03:00 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 22, 2007, 04:03:00 AM
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl - 0/10
Worst movie ever? Yes.
Worst movie ever? Yes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 22, 2007, 05:43:14 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 22, 2007, 05:43:14 AM
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;745399The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl - 0/10
Worst movie ever? Yes.
And to think the guy who directed that garbage made both Sin City, From Dusk Til' Dawn and The Mariachi Trilogy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 22, 2007, 07:02:20 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 22, 2007, 07:02:20 PM
I <3 Huckabees - 9/10
Wow, I surprised I liked this movie so much. It's one of those movies that seems fucked up just for the sake of being fucked up... but it works. I think a big part is the huge ensemble cast. The characters already seem strong, but the strong acting really brings them to life. Mark Wahlberg was great, which is making me think he's really turning into a good actor. The humor was... well, fucked up. But, again, it worked. I especially liked the family dinner scene.
Wow, I surprised I liked this movie so much. It's one of those movies that seems fucked up just for the sake of being fucked up... but it works. I think a big part is the huge ensemble cast. The characters already seem strong, but the strong acting really brings them to life. Mark Wahlberg was great, which is making me think he's really turning into a good actor. The humor was... well, fucked up. But, again, it worked. I especially liked the family dinner scene.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 23, 2007, 04:18:47 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 23, 2007, 04:18:47 AM
Quote from: Predator;745466And to think the guy who directed that garbage made both Sin City, From Dusk Til' Dawn and The Mariachi Trilogy.
I know, I was like,
What the fuck Rodriguez?
Like, what the fuck?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Robocop Clock on March 23, 2007, 04:26:43 AM
Post by: Robocop Clock on March 23, 2007, 04:26:43 AM
Ghostrider 1/10
Pretty much sucked...No good fighting scenes and the storyline was I'm a edgy teen.
The # 23 7/10
Better then they say. I expected it to suck from what i've herd but it was actually decent. The guy was overly paranoid about a # but other than that it had good story.
Pretty much sucked...No good fighting scenes and the storyline was I'm a edgy teen.
The # 23 7/10
Better then they say. I expected it to suck from what i've herd but it was actually decent. The guy was overly paranoid about a # but other than that it had good story.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 23, 2007, 06:40:35 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 23, 2007, 06:40:35 AM
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;746671I know, I was like,
What the fuck Rodriguez?
Like, what the fuck?
The fact is, those weren't even really serious movies. That (along with Spy Kids) were really just experiments to show people a film could be made really quickly under a really low budget. To this day he hasn't made a single film over 40 million dollars, which kind of makes some of his films a little more note-worthy in that respect, even the Spy Kids films.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 23, 2007, 07:40:08 AM
Post by: LeekClock on March 23, 2007, 07:40:08 AM
Quote from: Predator;746724The fact is, those weren't even really serious movies. That (along with Spy Kids) were really just experiments to show people a film could be made really quickly under a really low budget. To this day he hasn't made a single film over 40 million dollars, which kind of makes some of his films a little more note-worthy in that respect, even the Spy Kids films.
40 million dollars isn't exactly pocket change, y'know.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: kittyclock on March 23, 2007, 09:46:58 AM
Post by: kittyclock on March 23, 2007, 09:46:58 AM
Good bye, Lenin!
9/10
A guy is protesting against the regime in 1989 when he gets arrested. His mother sees, has a heart attack and falls into a coma. When the mother awakens, the GDR is no longer in existence. In attempts to keep her from any type of excitement, the son tries to set up the GDR again for her in their flat.
made in 2003, only in german
9/10
A guy is protesting against the regime in 1989 when he gets arrested. His mother sees, has a heart attack and falls into a coma. When the mother awakens, the GDR is no longer in existence. In attempts to keep her from any type of excitement, the son tries to set up the GDR again for her in their flat.
made in 2003, only in german
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 23, 2007, 09:49:32 AM
Post by: Munglai on March 23, 2007, 09:49:32 AM
Quote from: Losperman;736628The Departed - 10/10I'd knock it down a couple of points for having no likable characters and for the constant really bad swearing. It was a very very good film but I can't say I really liked it at all.
I tried to talk myself into lowering the score, because I was paranoid that I was just going to like it because it was a new Scorsese mafia movie. But when I tried to find things to bring the points down, I couldn't. The story moved along at a better pace than his older movies, and the twists were great. The music selection was decent (although what was with that Comfortably Numb cover?) and the dialogue was well written. The acting was the highlight, though. Everyone was fucking awesome, and even Mark Wahlberg put on a pretty damn fine show. The Boston accents were all nice, with the surprising exception of Jack Nicholson, who sounded a little forced at times. Overall, it's up there with his best. I'll have to give it more time to settle before I say it's better than Casino or Goodfellas, though.
Quote from: Predator;745466And to think the guy who directed that garbage made both Sin City, From Dusk Til' Dawn and The Mariachi Trilogy.Wellll doesn't that show that he can make stuff that kids like and also stuff that adults like? It would be nice if the kids' films he made were the sort of things that anyone could like but I guess he achieves what he's trying to with his lame kiddy films and that's good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 23, 2007, 05:36:01 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 23, 2007, 05:36:01 PM
Quote from: Stephanie + Banana;746825I'd knock it down a couple of points for having no likable characters and for the constant really bad swearing. It was a very very good film but I can't say I really liked it at all.
Does a film require you to like it's characters? Especially when the entire movie revolves around lying and backstabbing? I thought the characters were well written and even more well played, so I had no problem not having many likeable characters.
Also, I never find swearing in a movie to be a bad thing, unless it sounds too forced. When you're watching a movie filled with dumb mafia thugs who probably never made it through middle school, it's expected. I guess maybe that's because I swear a lot too. :/
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 23, 2007, 07:22:50 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 23, 2007, 07:22:50 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;74674540 million dollars isn't exactly pocket change, y'know.
I'm aware of that. But considering the types of movies he makes and the types of actors he gets, its kind of amazing he can do it on a considerably low budget. I mean, Rodriguez just sits firmly in my book as an A-League B-Movie maker (which is good).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 23, 2007, 07:46:56 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 23, 2007, 07:46:56 PM
300 is very very good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on March 23, 2007, 08:07:48 PM
Post by: Arctic on March 23, 2007, 08:07:48 PM
Quote from: Losperman;746105I <3 Huckabees - 9/10
Wow, I surprised I liked this movie so much. It's one of those movies that seems fucked up just for the sake of being fucked up... but it works. I think a big part is the huge ensemble cast. The characters already seem strong, but the strong acting really brings them to life. Mark Wahlberg was great, which is making me think he's really turning into a good actor. The humor was... well, fucked up. But, again, it worked. I especially liked the family dinner scene.
I bought the movie because I liked it so much. Now I get shit from everyone.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 23, 2007, 08:07:57 PM
Post by: Munglai on March 23, 2007, 08:07:57 PM
Quote from: Losperman;747420Does a film require you to like it's characters? Especially when the entire movie revolves around lying and backstabbing? I thought the characters were well written and even more well played, so I had no problem not having many likeable characters.
Also, I never find swearing in a movie to be a bad thing, unless it sounds too forced. When you're watching a movie filled with dumb mafia thugs who probably never made it through middle school, it's expected. I guess maybe that's because I swear a lot too. :/
I realised that the reason all the characters were dicks was because the reality of that kind of thing is that they are all dicks, but that doesn't really make for a fun watching experience. For most of the middle of the film I was just getting annoyed because absolutely no one would stop being a bastard. A film techincally doesn't need any likeable characters but without them who am I supposed to sympathise with? I didn't really care what happened to anyone. Whenever anybody died I didn't feel anything because I liked neither the person dying or the person benefiting from them dying. Without any characters I could like the film felt very closed off and when it got into bits that weren't very exciting I just kind of tuned out because I didn't really care what was going on.
The problem with the swearing wasn't the amount of it, they were just all really bad at it. I think that's a culture thing though; americans only really have about five swear words and none of them are very fun.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 01:35:55 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 01:35:55 AM
I liked Dicaprio's character in the Departed. He was a mean bitch but he was doing the right thing. I also liked Martin Sheen's character, he was totally a good guy. Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin were dicks but enjoyable dicks, and Jack Nicholson was bad but entertaining.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 01:36:45 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 01:36:45 AM
Quote from: Key;747664300-
Something happened at the end... dunno what it was. Not violence/sex.
The final scene was a charge into a battle of mass violence. We don't get to see it, but it's violence.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on March 24, 2007, 04:03:55 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on March 24, 2007, 04:03:55 AM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;747881The final scene was a charge into a battle of mass violence. We don't get to see it, but it's violence.
How come none of the thousands of arrows fired hit his crotch?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 24, 2007, 04:09:08 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 24, 2007, 04:09:08 AM
Quote from: Poltergeist Clock;747959How come none of the thousands of arrows fired hit his crotch?
Balls of steel. The arrows ricocheted.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on March 24, 2007, 04:13:57 AM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on March 24, 2007, 04:13:57 AM
Quote from: Stephanie + Banana;746825I'd knock it down a couple of points for having no likable characters and for the constant really bad swearing.
None of Scorcese's crime films have truly likeable characters.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 11:58:26 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 11:58:26 AM
Quote from: Poltergeist Clock;747959How come none of the thousands of arrows fired hit his crotch?
That wasn't the last scene.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 24, 2007, 12:25:36 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 24, 2007, 12:25:36 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;747881The final scene was a charge into a battle of mass violence. We don't get to see it, but it's violence.
The final scene is supposed to be the Battle of Plataea.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 12:40:57 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 12:40:57 PM
Quote from: Predator;748277The final scene is supposed to be the Battle of Plataea.
Oh my God, who gives a shit what it's called?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 24, 2007, 12:47:00 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 24, 2007, 12:47:00 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;747880I liked Dicaprio's character in the Departed. He was a mean bitch but he was doing the right thing. I also liked Martin Sheen's character, he was totally a good guy. Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin were dicks but enjoyable dicks, and Jack Nicholson was bad but entertaining.
I agree. And you can understand Leo being mean, too, I mean with the position he's forced into and all.
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels - 5/10
I was kind of disappointed by this movie. It wasn't bad, but from all of the hype and history surrounding it I expected it to be better. Most of the acting was pretty good, but I just felt like I had seen the story before. It was all very predictable. That, unfortunately, made it very boring in parts.
The Ninth Gate - 7.5/10
If they hadn't left so many unanswered questions in this movie, it would have been an 8.5 or a 9. But, really, who was the French chick? Why was Johnny Depp "chosen"? And what the fuck was up with the ending? Other than that, I liked the overall storyline, and Depp was awesome as usual. I think I want that tattoo that the bad chick had on her thigh. And a witchy French girl who has color changing eyes. I want that, too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 24, 2007, 01:17:47 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 24, 2007, 01:17:47 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;748291Oh my God, who gives a shit what it's called?
I wasn't tryying to be a know-it-all. I was just thought some might think it was interesting. You're always to mean to me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 02:36:01 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 02:36:01 PM
Just because you don't intend to sound like one doesn't mean you don't come off as one. it just seemed irrelevant, all right?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on March 24, 2007, 02:38:13 PM
Post by: Slurpee on March 24, 2007, 02:38:13 PM
Quote from: Losperman;748296Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels - 5/10Why you dirty no good
Have you seen Snatch? I liked Snatch better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 24, 2007, 03:05:29 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 24, 2007, 03:05:29 PM
Quote from: Katz;748415Why you dirty no good
Have you seen Snatch? I liked Snatch better.
Exactly. I think I saw them out of order, since LSaTSB was released first, right? I saw Snatch first, which was much better and had a ton of similar elements. So I think I was expecting something as good as Snatch, when Snatch is basically the same movie done better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 03:06:33 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 24, 2007, 03:06:33 PM
Snatch was definitely "cooler" than Lock Stock, but I think the story/writing were a little smarter in Lock Stock.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 24, 2007, 03:07:01 PM
Post by: LeekClock on March 24, 2007, 03:07:01 PM
Snatch is lame compared to Lock Stock. :(
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 24, 2007, 03:15:41 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 24, 2007, 03:15:41 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;748432Snatch was definitely "cooler" than Lock Stock, but I think the story/writing were a little smarter in Lock Stock.
Eh, I can see where originality points would go toward Lock Stock, but I didn't think the characters were very well written at all. A few were cool, but why did it seem like most were bumbling idiots in one way or another? And, like I said, it's probably hard for me to judge the story/writing very fairly because I saw Snatch first. So it seemed like I saw every plot point coming.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 25, 2007, 08:06:12 AM
Post by: Munglai on March 25, 2007, 08:06:12 AM
Quote from: Key;747664300-
Half hour of shit
Sex scene with bouncing tits
Half hour of shit
Tons of extremely awesome violence and gore
Weird thing (Hunchback of Notre Dame meets Gollum) in a tent with a whole bunch of half naked asian dancers, one girl on girl kiss.
Tons of extremely awesome violence and gore
Something happened at the end... dunno what it was. Not violence/sex.
10/10
That was a pretty stupid review. I know you're probably only 12 but jeez.
I thought 300 was a very good film. It was guaranteed to be entertaining because it had lots of angry burly men hitting eachother and stuff but putting that aside it was still just a really well done film. The fights were awesome but I'd say it was more because of the POWER and EMOTION and stuff in them than the lame OMG BLOOD WOOT stuff that you get in every action film at the moment. What was really great about it was that a million billion characters died but all of them died in a way that was right and a way they diserved.
Also I really liked King Xerxces because he was a huge black transvestite.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 25, 2007, 09:05:44 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on March 25, 2007, 09:05:44 AM
Yes, it was quite cool when Xerxes stood in front of Leonidas in profile and you could see just how huge he was.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 25, 2007, 11:15:40 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on March 25, 2007, 11:15:40 AM
Quote from: Losperman;748438Eh, I can see where originality points would go toward Lock Stock, but I didn't think the characters were very well written at all. A few were cool, but why did it seem like most were bumbling idiots in one way or another? And, like I said, it's probably hard for me to judge the story/writing very fairly because I saw Snatch first. So it seemed like I saw every plot point coming.
The characters were SUPPOSED to be idiots. It was basically a comedy with cockney gangsters.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 25, 2007, 01:41:40 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 25, 2007, 01:41:40 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;749519The characters were SUPPOSED to be idiots. It was basically a comedy with cockney gangsters.
I guess maybe it's just not my thing then. I'm not saying it can't be funny, but I think I was just looking for idiots that were more likeable than bumbling.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 26, 2007, 11:06:20 AM
Post by: LeekClock on March 26, 2007, 11:06:20 AM
[imdb]The Edukators[/imdb] - German film about a trio of young anti-capitalists who see it as their duty to educate the rich as to their ill ways. It's as preachy and juvenile as it sounds, but there are some cool scenes, and overall it's pretty entertaining.
The dialogue is rather didactic and sounds like something from the cc debate forum a lot of the time, in it's blind naivety and it's recycled
dead-end opinions. But other than finding its motives and sympathies somewhat disagreeable, I found the film enjoyable. It was pretty well acted.
[imdb]True Romance[/imdb] - exciting and entertainingly written. Clearly from the pen of Tarantino, in a lot of ways. Recommended if you like Tarantino's sense of humour and his creatively violent scenes.
This film is full of big names, and there is an hilarious and very well acted scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper. The film is full of memorable scenes.
The dialogue is rather didactic and sounds like something from the cc debate forum a lot of the time, in it's blind naivety and it's recycled
dead-end opinions. But other than finding its motives and sympathies somewhat disagreeable, I found the film enjoyable. It was pretty well acted.
[imdb]True Romance[/imdb] - exciting and entertainingly written. Clearly from the pen of Tarantino, in a lot of ways. Recommended if you like Tarantino's sense of humour and his creatively violent scenes.
This film is full of big names, and there is an hilarious and very well acted scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper. The film is full of memorable scenes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on March 27, 2007, 03:09:45 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on March 27, 2007, 03:09:45 PM
[IMDB]the 40-year old virgin[/IMDB]
Great comedy! I'd expected it to rely on more gross-out jokes. The co-worker interaction was really recognizable and funny, kind of a primitive dog pack thing. I think a big musical number is the best way to end most comedies.
[IMDB]300[/IMDB]
Big visual and aural spectacle keeps it entertaining despite the fact that there's very little substance to it - the little cutaways to home, while I know they're probably straight from the comic book, seemed there only to give the audience a breather inbetween fight after fight. You really felt the translation of comic book to movie in a lot of places, the whole idea of a long long battle probably works best as a comic anyway. But, the director probably realized this and so focused on making it as visually interesting as possible. Great work with color, contrast, choreography and costumes. Of course it's boiling over with machismo but you're not asked to take it seriously so it's not an issue. It's probably not a movie I'll bother to watch twice though, again because of the lack of substance. The treacherous Quasimodo was a bit lame.
Oh, and while I'm shit at estimating distances and numbers, the 300 warriors never really seemed like 300 to me. OK, you can probably never see them all in the same place, but they never seem like more than about 60 to me. Especially at the end when they've formed the shield turtle formation, though maybe they've just lost most of their numbers by then.
Come to think of it, they probably weren't legally allowed to have more than 20 of those guys in frame at the same time or their assembled abs would qualify as a nuclear weapon.
edit: oh also the soundtrack kicked ass, I must have it.
Great comedy! I'd expected it to rely on more gross-out jokes. The co-worker interaction was really recognizable and funny, kind of a primitive dog pack thing. I think a big musical number is the best way to end most comedies.
[IMDB]300[/IMDB]
Big visual and aural spectacle keeps it entertaining despite the fact that there's very little substance to it - the little cutaways to home, while I know they're probably straight from the comic book, seemed there only to give the audience a breather inbetween fight after fight. You really felt the translation of comic book to movie in a lot of places, the whole idea of a long long battle probably works best as a comic anyway. But, the director probably realized this and so focused on making it as visually interesting as possible. Great work with color, contrast, choreography and costumes. Of course it's boiling over with machismo but you're not asked to take it seriously so it's not an issue. It's probably not a movie I'll bother to watch twice though, again because of the lack of substance. The treacherous Quasimodo was a bit lame.
Oh, and while I'm shit at estimating distances and numbers, the 300 warriors never really seemed like 300 to me. OK, you can probably never see them all in the same place, but they never seem like more than about 60 to me. Especially at the end when they've formed the shield turtle formation, though maybe they've just lost most of their numbers by then.
Come to think of it, they probably weren't legally allowed to have more than 20 of those guys in frame at the same time or their assembled abs would qualify as a nuclear weapon.
edit: oh also the soundtrack kicked ass, I must have it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 27, 2007, 03:44:41 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 27, 2007, 03:44:41 PM
Quote from: Peppa Pig;749309That was a pretty stupid review. I know you're probably only 12 but jeez.
I thought 300 was a very good film. It was guaranteed to be entertaining because it had lots of angry burly men hitting eachother and stuff but putting that aside it was still just a really well done film. The fights were awesome but I'd say it was more because of the POWER and EMOTION and stuff in them than the lame OMG BLOOD WOOT stuff that you get in every action film at the moment. What was really great about it was that a million billion characters died but all of them died in a way that was right and a way they diserved.
Also I really liked King Xerxces because he was a huge black transvestite.
People like Zack Snyder are the type of people who can make a film super violent, but do it in a way where it... stops being so violent and more poetic. My father who saw the film with me said he really enjoyed, and while it was obvious he didn't think much of the acting or premise, he said it was very well written and edited.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on March 27, 2007, 03:50:21 PM
Post by: GreyClock on March 27, 2007, 03:50:21 PM
Hot Fuzz 10/10
BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL
BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RubberClock on March 30, 2007, 01:20:01 PM
Post by: RubberClock on March 30, 2007, 01:20:01 PM
Quote from: Barbapapa;752129Hot Fuzz 10/10
BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL
Damn, I was going to talk about that movie but since you havent made
a review yet......
Hot Fuzz 15/10
In my opinion, THE BEST FREAKIN MOVIE OF THE YEAR!!!
Seriously, great story, amazing comedy, powerful fight scenes, a few bloody moments and a full 2 hours of pure british gold!
All of you MUST watch this! Trust me you won't be disappointed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on March 30, 2007, 04:04:09 PM
Post by: Losperman on March 30, 2007, 04:04:09 PM
Troll and Troll 2 - ¥/10
Hehehehehehe. I love the Troll movies. I had seen the second movie a few times, but I never remembered seeing the first movie. Watching it brought back some very vague memories, though, so I think I may have seen it as a very wee lad. Either way, both of the movies are fucking amazing. Why? Not because they're good, exactly. More because they manage to be both the best and worst movies ever. How many other movies can claim that? That's right. Not many.
Of note, also, is the fact that the first movie's hero is a young boy named Harry Potter who wants to learn magic from a witch in order to battle a troll... hmmm...
Hehehehehehe. I love the Troll movies. I had seen the second movie a few times, but I never remembered seeing the first movie. Watching it brought back some very vague memories, though, so I think I may have seen it as a very wee lad. Either way, both of the movies are fucking amazing. Why? Not because they're good, exactly. More because they manage to be both the best and worst movies ever. How many other movies can claim that? That's right. Not many.
Of note, also, is the fact that the first movie's hero is a young boy named Harry Potter who wants to learn magic from a witch in order to battle a troll... hmmm...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: KeyClock on March 30, 2007, 04:05:01 PM
Post by: KeyClock on March 30, 2007, 04:05:01 PM
Quote from: Peppa Pig;749309That was a pretty stupid review. I know you're probably only 12 but jeez.It was a very good movie, although I thought it didn't show much emotion. And really, a lot of the beginning of the movie wasn't up to par with the rest, mainly up until the 300 met the rest of the 'soldiers'. From then on it was great, although I didn't like the ending, it seemed that after all that work-to they could've made it seem more dramatic. Another reason that I thought it was weak at parts was that it was exactly the same as the comic, not much creativity was put into the plot or sequence. And it's not as if changing would've deterred the movie because it didn't really match the real battle anyway. I loved the topography, scenery, violence etc. don't get me wrong, but I'm just a stickler for certain little things in movies. Like I didn't like the way it made the ancient persian army look, the spartans weren't wearing their traditional armor and so on and so forth. I thought it was a good movie it just had some trouble living up to all the hype.
I thought 300 was a very good film. It was guaranteed to be entertaining because it had lots of angry burly men hitting eachother and stuff but putting that aside it was still just a really well done film. The fights were awesome but I'd say it was more because of the POWER and EMOTION and stuff in them than the lame OMG BLOOD WOOT stuff that you get in every action film at the moment. What was really great about it was that a million billion characters died but all of them died in a way that was right and a way they diserved.
Also I really liked King Xerxces because he was a huge black transvestite.
And who are you to be calling me twelve? I'm young yes (14), but can you honestly tell me that this movie wasn't designed with a largely teenage/adolescent audience in mind? A twelve year old might have enjoyed it more. Hell I know he would've, he'd love the sex and wouldn't be looking for those tiny little things that drive some people IE me, crazy.
And shortly, Reign over me was absolutely wonderful. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Although I was a bit disappointed by the (although not totally) lack of humor from Sandler, this was one of his most extraoridinary performances.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 01, 2007, 01:00:58 PM
Post by: CrustClock on April 01, 2007, 01:00:58 PM
[imdb]A Scanner Darkly[/imdb]
The impressive rotoscoped visuals really gel with the "trippy" plot centered around a near-future drug conspiracy. Keanu Reeves gives a surprisingly good performance as Bob Arctor [insert "animated" joke] along with Robert Downey Jr. and Woody Harrelson playing his eccentric flatmates. The film is rarely dull, especially with some magnificently executed plot-twists right near the end - demanding at least one rewatch. A very cool, very unique film, even if those aren't really Winona Ryder's tits.
4/5
[imdb]Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas[/imdb]
An emotionally devoid, tedious, chore of a film. Even Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro's highly memorable performances fail to stop this movie from being little more than a tiresome, inconsequential chain of events.
1/5
The impressive rotoscoped visuals really gel with the "trippy" plot centered around a near-future drug conspiracy. Keanu Reeves gives a surprisingly good performance as Bob Arctor [insert "animated" joke] along with Robert Downey Jr. and Woody Harrelson playing his eccentric flatmates. The film is rarely dull, especially with some magnificently executed plot-twists right near the end - demanding at least one rewatch. A very cool, very unique film, even if those aren't really Winona Ryder's tits.
4/5
[imdb]Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas[/imdb]
An emotionally devoid, tedious, chore of a film. Even Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro's highly memorable performances fail to stop this movie from being little more than a tiresome, inconsequential chain of events.
1/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 06, 2007, 05:48:08 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 06, 2007, 05:48:08 PM
The Devil's Rejects - 8.5/10
I really liked the way Rob Zombie filmed this. It had an authentic classic feel to it, but with enough modern stuff thrown in to keep it fresh. The soundtrack was awesome, especially the use of "Freebird". Just throwing that song in a movie is all well and good, but to make use of the emotion that it draws to highlight the emotion in a scene? Sweeeet. Some of the acting was a bit stilted, though. Mostly good, but a few lines/accents seemed kind of forced. And I kind of wish some of the "normal" characters were a bit less dramatic (or give us a few more normal people at least). I thought it took away from the main characters by making them look like they were just another group of eccentrics that hardly stand out from the crowd. Overall, I thought it was great, though.
Scary Movie 4 - 6/10
I was a little disappointed by this for some reason. After the second movie in the series sucked pretty horribly, I was happy to find that the third was actually good. Knowing that the same team was coming back for the fourth, I was looking forward to it. Not that it was bad, it was just… predictable. Maybe 3 wasn't as predictable because it had been since the days of Naked Gun, Airplane, etc. that I had seen that sort of comedy. But, while 4 did have its moments, a lot of the time I was just thinking "Well I know what they're gonna say here." The cameos saved them, I think. They were damn hilarious.
I really liked the way Rob Zombie filmed this. It had an authentic classic feel to it, but with enough modern stuff thrown in to keep it fresh. The soundtrack was awesome, especially the use of "Freebird". Just throwing that song in a movie is all well and good, but to make use of the emotion that it draws to highlight the emotion in a scene? Sweeeet. Some of the acting was a bit stilted, though. Mostly good, but a few lines/accents seemed kind of forced. And I kind of wish some of the "normal" characters were a bit less dramatic (or give us a few more normal people at least). I thought it took away from the main characters by making them look like they were just another group of eccentrics that hardly stand out from the crowd. Overall, I thought it was great, though.
Scary Movie 4 - 6/10
I was a little disappointed by this for some reason. After the second movie in the series sucked pretty horribly, I was happy to find that the third was actually good. Knowing that the same team was coming back for the fourth, I was looking forward to it. Not that it was bad, it was just… predictable. Maybe 3 wasn't as predictable because it had been since the days of Naked Gun, Airplane, etc. that I had seen that sort of comedy. But, while 4 did have its moments, a lot of the time I was just thinking "Well I know what they're gonna say here." The cameos saved them, I think. They were damn hilarious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 06, 2007, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 06, 2007, 07:01:00 PM
Grindhouse - 8/10
Grindhouse is a very weird film going experience that at first seems like it is palating itself for the idiotic and viewers with no attention span. Tarantino and Rodriguez manage to make a double-bill that does, however, transcends that pre-conception and become a sort of sick, twisted, demented masterpiece. Not without it's flaws, Grindhouse is much less a film and much more a film-going experience, as with Tarantino and Rodriguez's other films. It takes everything that is sinful, taboo, or tasteless and polished that turd until it reveals a pearl (a smelly pearl).
-Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror - 9/10
The first part of the feature is Rodriguez's homage to zombie films that he was apparently thinking of doing ever since The Faculty (1998). This film is gory, over-the-top, and twistedly funny. At no point does it attempt to take itself seriously and instead embraces all of the dagger-studded edges of the good-bad movie formula. The only reason this picture did not get a 10/10 is because of some bad acting. And I don't mean intentional bad acting. I mean bad acting as in the people were actaully tryying to do a good job and then fail miserably.
-Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof - 7/10
Nearly all the momentum and life that Planet Terror and the fake trailers for Machete, Werewolf Women of the SS, Thanksgiving, and Don't! spent building for the first hour and fifteen minutes of the bill is SUCKED COMPLETELY DRY within the first 10 minutes of Tarantino's film. Tarantino, unlike his fellow filmmakers, does not in any significant way attempt to replicate the grindhouse or even exploitation film experience. He is much happier with simple making one of his movies, which wouldn't be such a bad thing had it not been for the fact that the other films were full of all the sex and gore you could ask for, while Tarantino's films rely mostly on talking. Very little actually occurs in the film until the last 15 minutes, which, oddly enough, almost completely justified sitting through an hour and a half of his film. A good film in its own right, but definetly not Tarantino's best (even one of his worst) and simply not something that fit the atmosphere of the rest of the film. And it had some fantastic acting and music, especially from Kurt Russel.
Sorry to ramble.
Grindhouse is a very weird film going experience that at first seems like it is palating itself for the idiotic and viewers with no attention span. Tarantino and Rodriguez manage to make a double-bill that does, however, transcends that pre-conception and become a sort of sick, twisted, demented masterpiece. Not without it's flaws, Grindhouse is much less a film and much more a film-going experience, as with Tarantino and Rodriguez's other films. It takes everything that is sinful, taboo, or tasteless and polished that turd until it reveals a pearl (a smelly pearl).
-Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror - 9/10
The first part of the feature is Rodriguez's homage to zombie films that he was apparently thinking of doing ever since The Faculty (1998). This film is gory, over-the-top, and twistedly funny. At no point does it attempt to take itself seriously and instead embraces all of the dagger-studded edges of the good-bad movie formula. The only reason this picture did not get a 10/10 is because of some bad acting. And I don't mean intentional bad acting. I mean bad acting as in the people were actaully tryying to do a good job and then fail miserably.
-Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof - 7/10
Nearly all the momentum and life that Planet Terror and the fake trailers for Machete, Werewolf Women of the SS, Thanksgiving, and Don't! spent building for the first hour and fifteen minutes of the bill is SUCKED COMPLETELY DRY within the first 10 minutes of Tarantino's film. Tarantino, unlike his fellow filmmakers, does not in any significant way attempt to replicate the grindhouse or even exploitation film experience. He is much happier with simple making one of his movies, which wouldn't be such a bad thing had it not been for the fact that the other films were full of all the sex and gore you could ask for, while Tarantino's films rely mostly on talking. Very little actually occurs in the film until the last 15 minutes, which, oddly enough, almost completely justified sitting through an hour and a half of his film. A good film in its own right, but definetly not Tarantino's best (even one of his worst) and simply not something that fit the atmosphere of the rest of the film. And it had some fantastic acting and music, especially from Kurt Russel.
Sorry to ramble.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 06, 2007, 11:03:07 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 06, 2007, 11:03:07 PM
The Dirty Dozen - 9/10
Normally I don't like watching older movies because they seem kind of subpar compared to more "modern" movies. If they have something to say, that's fine, but action movies and things like that... what's the point? So when my coworkers here told me I just had to watch this movie (and basically forced to by watching it at work), I wasn't exactly jumping up and down with excitement. But this movie was surpisingly well made for its time, and the few flaws it had are easily forgivable due to when it was made. Great acting (especially by Lee Marvin), a good story (especially the climax), and fairly realistic sets and special effects (for the time). Some of the humor was a little dated, but like I said, it was forgivable. The symbolism was nice, too, even though no one around me believed me about the "last supper" scene. There's 13 of them... they're sitting at a long table facing the same direction with their leader in the center addressing them... a traitor is hinted at... and they're having their last supper before their mission... right. Dumbasses.
Normally I don't like watching older movies because they seem kind of subpar compared to more "modern" movies. If they have something to say, that's fine, but action movies and things like that... what's the point? So when my coworkers here told me I just had to watch this movie (and basically forced to by watching it at work), I wasn't exactly jumping up and down with excitement. But this movie was surpisingly well made for its time, and the few flaws it had are easily forgivable due to when it was made. Great acting (especially by Lee Marvin), a good story (especially the climax), and fairly realistic sets and special effects (for the time). Some of the humor was a little dated, but like I said, it was forgivable. The symbolism was nice, too, even though no one around me believed me about the "last supper" scene. There's 13 of them... they're sitting at a long table facing the same direction with their leader in the center addressing them... a traitor is hinted at... and they're having their last supper before their mission... right. Dumbasses.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Joey 56465468 on April 06, 2007, 11:15:53 PM
Post by: Joey 56465468 on April 06, 2007, 11:15:53 PM
Grindhouse-Go see it in theatres now.
One of the greatest film expereinces you can have. The previews are hilarious, Planet Terror is over the top gory, and Death Proof takes a much needed spin on the boring horror genre. I honestly can not imagine seeing this movie without a crowd of people cheering and yelling during the movie. There are disgusting parts in the movie, but its even better when everyone goes "AUGH!" during that disgusting part.
Get off your lazy ass and see this movie now, it is well worth the $10.
One of the greatest film expereinces you can have. The previews are hilarious, Planet Terror is over the top gory, and Death Proof takes a much needed spin on the boring horror genre. I honestly can not imagine seeing this movie without a crowd of people cheering and yelling during the movie. There are disgusting parts in the movie, but its even better when everyone goes "AUGH!" during that disgusting part.
Get off your lazy ass and see this movie now, it is well worth the $10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 07, 2007, 03:12:03 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 07, 2007, 03:12:03 AM
Quote from: Predator;763851-Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof - 7/10Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft.
Tarantino, unlike his fellow filmmakers, does not in any significant way attempt to replicate the grindhouse or even exploitation film experience.
I pfffft at you.
Planet Terror and Death Proof are just opposite sides of the same coin. There's plenty of shlocky exploitation that follows the route Death Proof did, as opposed to Planet Terror. Classics, too. I Spit on Your Grave comes to mind.
I'll be the first to admit Tarantino cheated and made a good movie to cap off what was basically a bombastic and parodical hour and a half, but that doesn't mean he didn't fit the bill.
The thing about exploitation movies is that they're NOT that good. There's moments that make them worth watching, but they're never, in their entirety, nearly as awesome as Planet Terror was.
For the most part, they're riddled with unneccesary, overly long dialogue scenes, because exploitation films didn't have the budget to fill a full motion picture with the good stuff. Tarantino recognized that, and played off of it, making a high quality take on the typical exploitation film's end product. On the flip-side, Rodriguez did things every grind house film-maker probably wanted to do, but could never get the kind of budget to. Planet Terror was completely off the hook. And if you were seriously bothered by the acting, you missed the point. Planet Terror had it's tongue planted firmly in it's cheek from beginning to end. The only thing in Planet Terror I'd label "good" acting, was Bruce Willis' Bin Laden monologue. And it was still so ridiculous I was busting my sides over it. The colored needles, the engagement ring (both of them,) the barbeque: these things were not meant to be real dramatic moments. They're take-offs on the almost ubiquitous pretense of dramatic moments in movies that were part of a genre that had no use for such things.
Grindhouse is a solid 10/10. They nailed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 07, 2007, 05:59:30 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 07, 2007, 05:59:30 AM
Quote from: Katz;764312Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft.
I pfffft at you.
Planet Terror and Death Proof are just opposite sides of the same coin. There's plenty of shlocky exploitation that follows the route Death Proof did, as opposed to Planet Terror. Classics, too. I Spit on Your Grave comes to mind.
I'll be the first to admit Tarantino cheated and made a good movie to cap off what was basically a bombastic and parodical hour and a half, but that doesn't mean he didn't fit the bill.
The thing about exploitation movies is that they're NOT that good. There's moments that make them worth watching, but they're never, in their entirety, nearly as awesome as Planet Terror was.
For the most part, they're riddled with unneccesary, overly long dialogue scenes, because exploitation films didn't have the budget to fill a full motion picture with the good stuff. Tarantino recognized that, and played off of it, making a high quality take on the typical exploitation film's end product. On the flip-side, Rodriguez did things every grind house film-maker probably wanted to do, but could never get the kind of budget to. Planet Terror was completely off the hook. And if you were seriously bothered by the acting, you missed the point. Planet Terror had it's tongue planted firmly in it's cheek from beginning to end. The only thing in Planet Terror I'd label "good" acting, was Bruce Willis' Bin Laden monologue. And it was still so ridiculous I was busting my sides over it. The colored needles, the engagement ring (both of them,) the barbeque: these things were not meant to be real dramatic moments. They're take-offs on the almost ubiquitous pretense of dramatic moments in movies that were part of a genre that had no use for such things.
Grindhouse is a solid 10/10. They nailed it.
You're entitled to your opinion. And you're right, hundreds of Grindhouse movies contain a substancial ammount of dialogue with the best parts occuring during the third act of the film (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre comes to mind. My beef is not with Tarantino's style of filmmaking. My beef is that after an hour and fifteen minutes of gut-busting laughter and excitement and cheering from the audience, I noticed the entire theatre was reduced to absolute boredom for Quentin's film. A lot of people simple left the theatre, not willing to sit through another half-hour of Tarantino's movie to see what happens in the end. I think Tarantino could have at least given us something to tie us over until the real shit began to fly. The Missing Lap Dance Reel comes to mind (it's not a spoiler since it isn't in the film, there isn't anything to spoil). I felt that Tarantino having a missing reel was totally unnecessary. Rodriguez pulls it off effectively, using it only to propel the story-line along faster. Tarantino, while picking a perfect moment for a missing reel, could have left this scene in, an we would have at least gotten something to look at, even if for just two minutes.
Do I think Death Proof was a bad film? No.
Is it one of Tarantino's best? Absolutely not.
Does it have fantastic dialogue and a twist ending that salvaged almost all the minutes the audience has been completely uninvolved in? Pretty much, yeah.
Is it so dramatically different from things we see previously that it kills the atmosphere and drags the rest of the movie down with it? It did for me.
You also seem to not have understood my review of Planet Terror. I absolutely loved Planet Terror. You said I didn't get the point of the movie. I got the point. I am fully aware that it wasn't supposed to be taken seriously and had bad-acting on purpous. But there were a few times in this film that I found myself watching an actor and sayying "God, he's trying so hard to act bad, he really is sucking out loud, in the really bad kind of way." If I hadn't gotten the point of the movie, wouldn't I have rated down all of the acting in the film, therefore giving it a much lower score?
I think you're entitled to every opinion you have, but, for me, Death Proof was just too much of a let-down until the very end.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 07, 2007, 03:06:52 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 07, 2007, 03:06:52 PM
That's fine.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 08, 2007, 10:55:45 AM
Post by: CrustClock on April 08, 2007, 10:55:45 AM
[imdb]The Aristocrats[/imdb]
I thought that this would be an interesting documentary about the history and origins of the joke, but in actuality it's just 90 minutes of talking heads repeating the same joke again and again before laughing hysterically. Although some of the contributers were quite high-profile, the majority of them left me completely blank (although this is probably just because i'm not American).
I'd have thought it pretty hard to string out an entire feature length film about one crude, esoteric joke, and judging by the structureless, meandering nature of the film, it seems like it is. The film runs out of steam in the first 20 minutes, and then the rest of the movie is just a lot of grasping at straws - at one point the comedians even start discussing the motives of such a family and how "men can say ruder things than what ladies canLOL", "once i siad 'aristocATS!!' haha".
Don't dedicate an entire documentary to one joke, especially one that isn't very funny. Overly long, zero insight, 90 minutes of self-indulgent waffle.
1/5
I thought that this would be an interesting documentary about the history and origins of the joke, but in actuality it's just 90 minutes of talking heads repeating the same joke again and again before laughing hysterically. Although some of the contributers were quite high-profile, the majority of them left me completely blank (although this is probably just because i'm not American).
I'd have thought it pretty hard to string out an entire feature length film about one crude, esoteric joke, and judging by the structureless, meandering nature of the film, it seems like it is. The film runs out of steam in the first 20 minutes, and then the rest of the movie is just a lot of grasping at straws - at one point the comedians even start discussing the motives of such a family and how "men can say ruder things than what ladies canLOL", "once i siad 'aristocATS!!' haha".
Don't dedicate an entire documentary to one joke, especially one that isn't very funny. Overly long, zero insight, 90 minutes of self-indulgent waffle.
1/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 08, 2007, 07:30:28 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 08, 2007, 07:30:28 PM
Quote from: Predator;764381Does it have fantastic dialogue and a twist ending that salvaged almost all the minutes the audience has been completely uninvolved in? Pretty much, yeah.
What twist?
Also, if you think saying the lapdance reel was missing isn't a spoiler you're an idiot, you ruined a joke for me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Fub on April 08, 2007, 09:49:43 PM
Post by: Fub on April 08, 2007, 09:49:43 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;765604[imdb]The Aristocrats[/imdb]
I thought that this would be an interesting documentary about the history and origins of the joke, but in actuality it's just 90 minutes of talking heads repeating the same joke again and again before laughing hysterically. Although some of the contributers were quite high-profile, the majority of them left me completely blank (although this is probably just because i'm not American).
I'd have thought it pretty hard to string out an entire feature length film about one crude, esoteric joke, and judging by the structureless, meandering nature of the film, it seems like it is. The film runs out of steam in the first 20 minutes, and then the rest of the movie is just a lot of grasping at straws - at one point the comedians even start discussing the motives of such a family and how "men can say ruder things than what ladies canLOL", "once i siad 'aristocATS!!' haha".
Don't dedicate an entire documentary to one joke, especially one that isn't very funny. Overly long, zero insight, 90 minutes of self-indulgent waffle.
1/5
Are you serious? I thought the Aristocrats was fucking hilarious. Best documentary I've ever seen, because most documentaries suck ass.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: joliet_jane on April 08, 2007, 11:23:33 PM
Post by: joliet_jane on April 08, 2007, 11:23:33 PM
Grindhouse Grade A
Yes, it's been said already, but I like it too. I expected it to be good.
Also I loved all the extra stuff, like the broken film and old movie theater transitions. The ad for the restaurant was great, because I actually do remember seeing ads for consessions food at the drive-in that looked just like it, all bleached out and ugly but enough to make you hungry.
Yes, it's been said already, but I like it too. I expected it to be good.
Also I loved all the extra stuff, like the broken film and old movie theater transitions. The ad for the restaurant was great, because I actually do remember seeing ads for consessions food at the drive-in that looked just like it, all bleached out and ugly but enough to make you hungry.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 09, 2007, 12:53:19 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 09, 2007, 12:53:19 PM
Lost highway
An enjoyable 2 hours. It was nicely shot and the soundtrack was superb (the main reason I wanted to see this was because of the superb soundtrack).
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An enjoyable 2 hours. It was nicely shot and the soundtrack was superb (the main reason I wanted to see this was because of the superb soundtrack).
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 09, 2007, 06:06:13 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 09, 2007, 06:06:13 PM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;766008What twist?
I don't want to spoil it for anyone else. So I'll just P.M. you assuming you've seen it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 09, 2007, 07:05:48 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on April 09, 2007, 07:05:48 PM
Would I complain about you spoiling something and then ask for another if I hadn't seen it?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 10, 2007, 04:10:09 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 10, 2007, 04:10:09 AM
Stranger Than Fiction - 9.5/10
I thought this was an excellent movie. I was worried that they'd over-do the voice in Will's head too much, but they didn't. I thought they balanced the comedy and drama pretty perfectly, and the writing/dialogue supported that wonderfully, and the acting was great throughout. I also liked the little things, like the Beatles references. I'm sure I missed stuff as well, which makes me want to see it again. The only real reason I took .5 off is because I can't decide if the ending was great or not. Well it was good, but could it have gone differently? Hmmm...
The Pursuit of Happyness - 6/10
Maybe I wasn't looking deep enough, but this movie seemed really one-sided to me. At one point I was kind of glad to see that they weren't dragging the race issue into it… and then after awhile I was thought that maybe it needed it. Even if not as a main plot point, at least as a slight layer. It was just one depressing situation after another. And the ending was disappointing after all of that drawn out depression. Sure, it was happy, but it was like "Ok, all better." And that was it. Acting, writing (beside being one sided) were good, and it did have its moments. Just not enough.
A Scanner Darkly - 7/10
Up until they showed the scramble suit I was wondering if the rotoscoping would be put to good use, but they were pretty damn cool. Most of the artwork was great, and I did like seeing a "different" perspective for once. Acting, for the most part, was good. The story dragged a bit, but it picked up around the halfway point and the ending was good. Hank's identity was no surprise. And I hated Freck's character. I thought the actor was terrible first off, but even the character himself was totally misused. What point did he serve? He was friends with the core group of characters, but not really, he might be in the plot one minute, then not the next, his death has very little impact on anything… yeah, they should have either left him out or brought him closer to the core group. But overall, it was a pretty good movie.
I thought this was an excellent movie. I was worried that they'd over-do the voice in Will's head too much, but they didn't. I thought they balanced the comedy and drama pretty perfectly, and the writing/dialogue supported that wonderfully, and the acting was great throughout. I also liked the little things, like the Beatles references. I'm sure I missed stuff as well, which makes me want to see it again. The only real reason I took .5 off is because I can't decide if the ending was great or not. Well it was good, but could it have gone differently? Hmmm...
The Pursuit of Happyness - 6/10
Maybe I wasn't looking deep enough, but this movie seemed really one-sided to me. At one point I was kind of glad to see that they weren't dragging the race issue into it… and then after awhile I was thought that maybe it needed it. Even if not as a main plot point, at least as a slight layer. It was just one depressing situation after another. And the ending was disappointing after all of that drawn out depression. Sure, it was happy, but it was like "Ok, all better." And that was it. Acting, writing (beside being one sided) were good, and it did have its moments. Just not enough.
A Scanner Darkly - 7/10
Up until they showed the scramble suit I was wondering if the rotoscoping would be put to good use, but they were pretty damn cool. Most of the artwork was great, and I did like seeing a "different" perspective for once. Acting, for the most part, was good. The story dragged a bit, but it picked up around the halfway point and the ending was good. Hank's identity was no surprise. And I hated Freck's character. I thought the actor was terrible first off, but even the character himself was totally misused. What point did he serve? He was friends with the core group of characters, but not really, he might be in the plot one minute, then not the next, his death has very little impact on anything… yeah, they should have either left him out or brought him closer to the core group. But overall, it was a pretty good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on April 12, 2007, 01:49:20 PM
Post by: PirateClock on April 12, 2007, 01:49:20 PM
Shooter 8/10
Pretty awesome, reminded me of the Bourne Identity. only with more headshots.
Buzz Fuzz 9/10
One of the best comedy's made, I think it's even better then Shaun of the Dead.
Wild Hogs 6/10
mehh kinda shity.
Pretty awesome, reminded me of the Bourne Identity. only with more headshots.
Buzz Fuzz 9/10
One of the best comedy's made, I think it's even better then Shaun of the Dead.
Wild Hogs 6/10
mehh kinda shity.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on April 12, 2007, 02:55:05 PM
Post by: MasterClock on April 12, 2007, 02:55:05 PM
Shaolin Soccer: 7/10
Really boring at parts, but had some funny moments. The person who subtitled it didn't know Engrish very well.
Undercover Brother: 9.5/10
Gotta love racism.
Really boring at parts, but had some funny moments. The person who subtitled it didn't know Engrish very well.
Undercover Brother: 9.5/10
Gotta love racism.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 18, 2007, 08:07:56 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 18, 2007, 08:07:56 PM
The Illusionist: 8.5/10
A very original and enjoyable movie. Paul Giamatti's performance is superb. The first ten minutes are a little weak, but once it get's going it's a great film. The ending was hard to follow and didn't quite add up, but all in all a great film.
A very original and enjoyable movie. Paul Giamatti's performance is superb. The first ten minutes are a little weak, but once it get's going it's a great film. The ending was hard to follow and didn't quite add up, but all in all a great film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 18, 2007, 08:17:15 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 18, 2007, 08:17:15 PM
Beerfest - 7/10
Better than I expected, actually. There were still some parts that just didn't click, but I think this might be Broken Lizard's best (although I haven't seen the others in awhile). I liked the characters a lot, and the story, however far fetched, was pretty well put-together and paced nicely.
Better than I expected, actually. There were still some parts that just didn't click, but I think this might be Broken Lizard's best (although I haven't seen the others in awhile). I liked the characters a lot, and the story, however far fetched, was pretty well put-together and paced nicely.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on April 18, 2007, 09:25:14 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on April 18, 2007, 09:25:14 PM
Network - 9/10
I don't have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad; it's a depression. Everybody's out at work worried about losing their jobs, a dollar buys a nickel's worth...
So begins Howard Beale's rise and descent as the Mad Prophet of television. In the background of his inspired rage, the UBS network seeks ways to exploit him and give him as much of an audience as they can. Diana Christensen, new president of the Entertainment division, thinks she can save the network by giving a show to left-wing communist terrorists and a stock-market soothsayer. She's a television personality: she begins and ends there, so her life and personality is one of fantastic, garish entertainment unfettered by any actual depth. Even while having sex, she can't shut up about how great UBS is doing.
That's one thing that's interesting about the movie; it's able to parallel powerful emotion with TV's trademark hollowness, which makes for an interesting atmosphere. Howard Beale is a tortured figure, fired after losing his wife and children because of sliding ratings, and cynically decides to do an on-air suicide on his last broadcast to "earn a fifty share, easy." His personal life is never touched on and he doesn't get the medical attention he so obviously needs (as his friend Max Schumacher thinks), he's instead paraded about for ratings. At the end of his opening monologues on the Howard Beale Show, he faints dead away, and everyone applauds.
The character of Max Schumacher is one of the most essential glues keeping Network gripped to reality. Without him, all the characters are "humanoids"; statistics of the Nielsen Ratings. Diana is one as I mentioned earlier, her colleague Frank Hackett is one, and Howard Beale becomes one when the president of CCA tells him about the "primal forces of nature". Max, who still has a soul (or at least pays attention to it), is an essential piece, keeping Network from being a vast wasteland like its subject matter, and therefore being able to satirize it.
Watching UBS's news department change from a guy behind a desk to a big, looming set with an announcer and "feature segments", I was reminded of Jon Stewart and The Daily Show; about how we take entertainment more seriously than information now. More people get their news from Stewart, Colbert and O'Reilly than Couric, Williams and Gibson; this show with a studio audience and a cued opening chant eclipsed proper news on UBS. Television is not an information broadcast.
This all ties in with what I loved about the movie. It was very well-written, which is something I always love to see in my films (Charlie Kauffman always gets me excited), and the acting was all-around rousing and powerful, from Beale's and Arthur Jensen's booming, theatrical spiels to Max's quiet tearing apart of Diane, and I thought it had a lot of good symbolism about the state of television, which remains relevant today.
I don't have to tell you things are bad. Everybody knows things are bad; it's a depression. Everybody's out at work worried about losing their jobs, a dollar buys a nickel's worth...
So begins Howard Beale's rise and descent as the Mad Prophet of television. In the background of his inspired rage, the UBS network seeks ways to exploit him and give him as much of an audience as they can. Diana Christensen, new president of the Entertainment division, thinks she can save the network by giving a show to left-wing communist terrorists and a stock-market soothsayer. She's a television personality: she begins and ends there, so her life and personality is one of fantastic, garish entertainment unfettered by any actual depth. Even while having sex, she can't shut up about how great UBS is doing.
That's one thing that's interesting about the movie; it's able to parallel powerful emotion with TV's trademark hollowness, which makes for an interesting atmosphere. Howard Beale is a tortured figure, fired after losing his wife and children because of sliding ratings, and cynically decides to do an on-air suicide on his last broadcast to "earn a fifty share, easy." His personal life is never touched on and he doesn't get the medical attention he so obviously needs (as his friend Max Schumacher thinks), he's instead paraded about for ratings. At the end of his opening monologues on the Howard Beale Show, he faints dead away, and everyone applauds.
The character of Max Schumacher is one of the most essential glues keeping Network gripped to reality. Without him, all the characters are "humanoids"; statistics of the Nielsen Ratings. Diana is one as I mentioned earlier, her colleague Frank Hackett is one, and Howard Beale becomes one when the president of CCA tells him about the "primal forces of nature". Max, who still has a soul (or at least pays attention to it), is an essential piece, keeping Network from being a vast wasteland like its subject matter, and therefore being able to satirize it.
Watching UBS's news department change from a guy behind a desk to a big, looming set with an announcer and "feature segments", I was reminded of Jon Stewart and The Daily Show; about how we take entertainment more seriously than information now. More people get their news from Stewart, Colbert and O'Reilly than Couric, Williams and Gibson; this show with a studio audience and a cued opening chant eclipsed proper news on UBS. Television is not an information broadcast.
This all ties in with what I loved about the movie. It was very well-written, which is something I always love to see in my films (Charlie Kauffman always gets me excited), and the acting was all-around rousing and powerful, from Beale's and Arthur Jensen's booming, theatrical spiels to Max's quiet tearing apart of Diane, and I thought it had a lot of good symbolism about the state of television, which remains relevant today.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 19, 2007, 12:32:03 PM
Post by: LeekClock on April 19, 2007, 12:32:03 PM
Hot Fuzz
The concept sounded less ambitious than Shaun of the Dead, and so I didn't hasten to see it, despite being interested to see it. However, now i've seen it, I think it's even more ambitious than Shaun of the Dead, and an equally good film.
The concept sounded less ambitious than Shaun of the Dead, and so I didn't hasten to see it, despite being interested to see it. However, now i've seen it, I think it's even more ambitious than Shaun of the Dead, and an equally good film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 19, 2007, 12:38:02 PM
Post by: CrustClock on April 19, 2007, 12:38:02 PM
[imdb]Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer[/imdb]
Whilst the sense of smell is understandably a difficult thing to represent in the medium of film, "Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer" manages it effortlessly. The anti-hero, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is well cast (although his voice is distractingly high) alongside a short-tempered Dustin Hoffman as his mentor, Giuseppe Baldini, and Alan Rickman (playing Snape in a wig).
Despite it's two hour + length, the pace barely drops at all. The plot follows Grenouille and his ambition to create the perfect perfume - the scent of a woman (or 13).
Some of the shots and scenarios, while impressive to look at, however, seem to be there more for artistic effect rather than to tell the story. For example, a woman is trapped in a barn without a ladder. someone opens the door and walks in. The someone turns out to be Grenouille. In the next shot we see the same woman, dead, in a cylindrical glass tank being pickled in yellow liquid. In broad daylight. While a fantastic reveal it is an incredibly inconspicuous way of conducting your dubious lady-pickling experiments.
Another example of this is in the montage of death, where Grenouille dumps his victim's bodies, naked and hairless, back where he had abducted them. It again seems like an awful lot of effort and risk for a multiple murderer, and I doubt someone who kills women for their scent is going to care much for giving the famillies something to bury.
The ending of the film is one of the most bizarre and unexpected of anything I've ever watched. I don't want to ruin it, but it's almost fairy-tale like in it's nature, albeit with a massive group orgy. Whether it was meant to be literal or metaphoric I'm not sure.
Overall: a thoroughly enjoyable and original thriller, especially for something considered "unfilmable". Highly recommended. 4/5.
Whilst the sense of smell is understandably a difficult thing to represent in the medium of film, "Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer" manages it effortlessly. The anti-hero, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is well cast (although his voice is distractingly high) alongside a short-tempered Dustin Hoffman as his mentor, Giuseppe Baldini, and Alan Rickman (playing Snape in a wig).
Despite it's two hour + length, the pace barely drops at all. The plot follows Grenouille and his ambition to create the perfect perfume - the scent of a woman (or 13).
Some of the shots and scenarios, while impressive to look at, however, seem to be there more for artistic effect rather than to tell the story. For example, a woman is trapped in a barn without a ladder. someone opens the door and walks in. The someone turns out to be Grenouille. In the next shot we see the same woman, dead, in a cylindrical glass tank being pickled in yellow liquid. In broad daylight. While a fantastic reveal it is an incredibly inconspicuous way of conducting your dubious lady-pickling experiments.
Another example of this is in the montage of death, where Grenouille dumps his victim's bodies, naked and hairless, back where he had abducted them. It again seems like an awful lot of effort and risk for a multiple murderer, and I doubt someone who kills women for their scent is going to care much for giving the famillies something to bury.
The ending of the film is one of the most bizarre and unexpected of anything I've ever watched. I don't want to ruin it, but it's almost fairy-tale like in it's nature, albeit with a massive group orgy. Whether it was meant to be literal or metaphoric I'm not sure.
Overall: a thoroughly enjoyable and original thriller, especially for something considered "unfilmable". Highly recommended. 4/5.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 19, 2007, 12:59:31 PM
Post by: LeekClock on April 19, 2007, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;779797[imdb]Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer[/imdb]
Whilst the sense of smell is understandably a difficult thing to represent in the medium of film, "Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer" manages it effortlessly. The anti-hero, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is well cast (although his voice is distractingly high) alongside a short-tempered Dustin Hoffman as his mentor, Giuseppe Baldini, and Alan Rickman (playing Snape in a wig).
Despite it's two hour + length, the pace barely drops at all. The plot follows Grenouille and his ambition to create the perfect perfume - the scent of a woman (or 13).
Some of the shots and scenarios, while impressive to look at, however, seem to be there more for artistic effect rather than to tell the story. For example, a woman is trapped in a barn without a ladder. someone opens the door and walks in. The someone turns out to be Grenouille. In the next shot we see the same woman, dead, in a cylindrical glass tank being pickled in yellow liquid. In broad daylight. While a fantastic reveal it is an incredibly inconspicuous way of conducting your dubious lady-pickling experiments.
Another example of this is in the montage of death, where Grenouille dumps his victim's bodies, naked and hairless, back where he had abducted them. It again seems like an awful lot of effort and risk for a multiple murderer, and I doubt someone who kills women for their scent is going to care much for giving the famillies something to bury.
The ending of the film is one of the most bizarre and unexpected of anything I've ever watched. I don't want to ruin it, but it's almost fairy-tale like in it's nature, albeit with a massive group orgy. Whether it was meant to be literal or metaphoric I'm not sure.
Overall: a thoroughly enjoyable and original thriller, especially for something considered "unfilmable". Highly recommended. 4/5.
I thought it was bloody awful, the whole way through. I was waiting for it to become the intelligent movie it was trying to be, but it never got beyond a high-school level of sophistication, in terms of both the story and it's boring, one-dimensional, unbelievable, unlikable characters.
At the end, I was just left offended by how pointless it was. Tom Tykwer is the one wearing the Emperor's Clothes now: Run Lola Run worked because it had a thrilling story, innovative narrative and characters we give a shit about. Perfume has the opposite, and so its pretentious message falls flat on its face.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 20, 2007, 09:02:15 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 20, 2007, 09:02:15 AM
Eraserhead
I can't rate this. It's impossible to judge this movie like a conventional movie. I'm not sure of what I just watched. I'm not sure what was real and what was a dream, but I know this: That was the creepiest hour and a half of my life. The baby. Holy. Fucking. Jesus. I swear to god it was alive. There's no way it could have been fake. I'm going to need to watch it again.
I can't rate this. It's impossible to judge this movie like a conventional movie. I'm not sure of what I just watched. I'm not sure what was real and what was a dream, but I know this: That was the creepiest hour and a half of my life. The baby. Holy. Fucking. Jesus. I swear to god it was alive. There's no way it could have been fake. I'm going to need to watch it again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on April 20, 2007, 09:16:24 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on April 20, 2007, 09:16:24 AM
Quote from: G to tha ONZO clock;780794Eraserhead
I can't rate this. It's impossible to judge this movie like a conventional movie. I'm not sure of what I just watched. I'm not sure what was real and what was a dream, but I know this: That was the creepiest hour and a half of my life. The baby. Holy. Fucking. Jesus. I swear to god it was alive. There's no way it could have been fake. I'm going to need to watch it again.
http://www.dvdverdict.com/printer/eraserhead.php
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 22, 2007, 07:19:56 AM
Post by: LeekClock on April 22, 2007, 07:19:56 AM
O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?
I LIKED THIS MOVIE
THE DREAMERS
THIS MOVIE WAS WELL-MADE BUT RATHER UNSURPRISING AND GENERIC
NATURAL BORN KILLERS
THIS MOVIE WAS SO ENERGETIC THAT I FELT EXHAUSTED AFTER WATCHING IT. ITS ECCENTRIC VISUAL STYLE WAS OFTEN EXCITING AND BOLD, BUT SOMETIMES RATHER TEDIOUS. OVERALL A VERY ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING PIECE OF ART THAT I RECOMMEND FOR VIEWING
I LIKED THIS MOVIE
THE DREAMERS
THIS MOVIE WAS WELL-MADE BUT RATHER UNSURPRISING AND GENERIC
NATURAL BORN KILLERS
THIS MOVIE WAS SO ENERGETIC THAT I FELT EXHAUSTED AFTER WATCHING IT. ITS ECCENTRIC VISUAL STYLE WAS OFTEN EXCITING AND BOLD, BUT SOMETIMES RATHER TEDIOUS. OVERALL A VERY ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING PIECE OF ART THAT I RECOMMEND FOR VIEWING
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 22, 2007, 07:33:29 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 22, 2007, 07:33:29 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;783712
NATURAL BORN KILLERS
THIS MOVIE WAS SO ENERGETIC THAT I FELT EXHAUSTED AFTER WATCHING IT. IT'S ECCENTRIC VISUAL STYLE WAS OFTEN EXCITING AND BOLD, BUT SOMETIMES RATHER TEDIOUS. OVERALL A VERY ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING PIECE OF ART THAT I RECOMMEND FOR VIEWING
Lol, Leek has gone crazy. But that is one of my favorite movies of all time, so you can't be too crazy. ;)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 22, 2007, 08:52:21 AM
Post by: CrustClock on April 22, 2007, 08:52:21 AM
[imdb]Pan's Labyrinth[/imdb]
I was surprised how small the fantasy aspect of the movie was considering how much the trailers centered around it. In fact, most of the time is spent in the real world setting - Fascist Spain in 1944.
Nevertheless, PL is a beautiful, violent film with highly memorable performances, especially for Ofelia and the despicable Captain Vidal. I thought that the Captain's death was perfect: he thinks that although he has lost the battle that his legacy will be passed on - but the last thing he hears before he dies is that his son won't even know his name.
The film itself looks gorgeous and the makeup effects on the Faun and the Pale Man really are remarkable, although strangely, the CGI effects aren't nearly as impressive. I'm not usually a fan of endings with no single interpretation but in this film it seemed to be a very fitting conclusion.
5/5
I was surprised how small the fantasy aspect of the movie was considering how much the trailers centered around it. In fact, most of the time is spent in the real world setting - Fascist Spain in 1944.
Nevertheless, PL is a beautiful, violent film with highly memorable performances, especially for Ofelia and the despicable Captain Vidal. I thought that the Captain's death was perfect: he thinks that although he has lost the battle that his legacy will be passed on - but the last thing he hears before he dies is that his son won't even know his name.
The film itself looks gorgeous and the makeup effects on the Faun and the Pale Man really are remarkable, although strangely, the CGI effects aren't nearly as impressive. I'm not usually a fan of endings with no single interpretation but in this film it seemed to be a very fitting conclusion.
5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on April 23, 2007, 08:53:50 PM
Post by: Kombucha on April 23, 2007, 08:53:50 PM
The Last Mimsy- 9/10
Much better than I expected.
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest- 8ish or something/10
Enjoyable.
Man of the Year- 8.5/10
Gets big points for just the presence of Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, and Lewis Black in the same move.
Lady in the Water- 7/10
Lolk.
Much better than I expected.
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest- 8ish or something/10
Enjoyable.
Man of the Year- 8.5/10
Gets big points for just the presence of Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, and Lewis Black in the same move.
Lady in the Water- 7/10
Lolk.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 23, 2007, 09:41:54 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on April 23, 2007, 09:41:54 PM
Touch of Evil: 9/10
A brilliant Film Noir. Orson Welles is the perfect villian for the genre, corrupt yet very human. Charlton Heston playing a mexican gives a mediocre performance, but it's ever so satisfying to see Orson Welles come on and act him into oblivion. A true classic.
A brilliant Film Noir. Orson Welles is the perfect villian for the genre, corrupt yet very human. Charlton Heston playing a mexican gives a mediocre performance, but it's ever so satisfying to see Orson Welles come on and act him into oblivion. A true classic.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BrusselSproutClock on April 24, 2007, 09:45:12 AM
Post by: BrusselSproutClock on April 24, 2007, 09:45:12 AM
Meet the Robinsons
Actually one of the better 'new' Disney films - witty, and full of charm. Better than Chicken Frickin' Little. In fact, better than I thought it was going to be. 8.5/10
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Wererabbit
Also better than I thought it was going to be. Not sure if its up to the same standard as the original trilogy though. 7/10
Cinderella Man
Quite good, but a tad too dramatic. One for the real boxing fans, I think. 7.5/10
Actually one of the better 'new' Disney films - witty, and full of charm. Better than Chicken Frickin' Little. In fact, better than I thought it was going to be. 8.5/10
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Wererabbit
Also better than I thought it was going to be. Not sure if its up to the same standard as the original trilogy though. 7/10
Cinderella Man
Quite good, but a tad too dramatic. One for the real boxing fans, I think. 7.5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 24, 2007, 10:24:49 AM
Post by: CrustClock on April 24, 2007, 10:24:49 AM
[imdb]Oldboy[/imdb]
:siren:SPOILERS:siren: :siren:SPOILERS:siren:
A good film but I just felt completely depressed after watching it. I know that Daesu's rumour, in a roundabout way, killed the main bad guy's sister, but to be honest that's what you get for fucking your brother! Being trapped for 15 years in a hotel room then being unwittingly conditioned to fall in love and sleep with your own daughter makes Woo-jin's end of the stick look clean as a whistle.
:siren:END OF SPOILERS:siren: :siren:END OF SPOILERS:siren:
A very good, highly stylish film, although I think you can appreciate it much more on the second viewing.
5/5
:siren:SPOILERS:siren: :siren:SPOILERS:siren:
A good film but I just felt completely depressed after watching it. I know that Daesu's rumour, in a roundabout way, killed the main bad guy's sister, but to be honest that's what you get for fucking your brother! Being trapped for 15 years in a hotel room then being unwittingly conditioned to fall in love and sleep with your own daughter makes Woo-jin's end of the stick look clean as a whistle.
:siren:END OF SPOILERS:siren: :siren:END OF SPOILERS:siren:
A very good, highly stylish film, although I think you can appreciate it much more on the second viewing.
5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 24, 2007, 10:38:49 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 24, 2007, 10:38:49 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;786711[imdb]Oldboy[/imdb]
5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 24, 2007, 03:17:59 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 24, 2007, 03:17:59 PM
Quote from: ArseOnToast;786714
I heard about this. I find it really ironic that people are blaming Oldboy for this kid's psychosis. Because, although the story is a revenge story, it turns out that...
SPOILERS!!!!!
... the only reason Daesu has been imprisoned was for bullying he had done as a kid, making his revenge partially unjustified and in the end meaningless.
END OF SPOILERS!!!
If anything, the kid should have learned a good lesson about revenge from Oldboy, and it's quite obvious no reporter on the matter has really taken the time to sit down and watch the film. The kid was a psycho. You can't blame Oldboy for that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 24, 2007, 03:49:37 PM
Post by: LeekClock on April 24, 2007, 03:49:37 PM
Eyes Wide Shut
An engrossing cinematic experience! Perhaps the type of cinema that I most admire and aspire to creating. You find yourself lost in the intimidating and intriguing world that Kubrick has created. You are taken on a dangerous and eye-opening (despite the title :)) journey. Your mind is stretched and kneaded skilfully into a doughy ball by Mr. Kubrick, the master baker.
An engrossing cinematic experience! Perhaps the type of cinema that I most admire and aspire to creating. You find yourself lost in the intimidating and intriguing world that Kubrick has created. You are taken on a dangerous and eye-opening (despite the title :)) journey. Your mind is stretched and kneaded skilfully into a doughy ball by Mr. Kubrick, the master baker.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 24, 2007, 03:54:42 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on April 24, 2007, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Predator;787105The kid was a psycho. You can't blame Oldboy for that.
He wasn't a psycho, just angry.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 28, 2007, 06:57:02 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 28, 2007, 06:57:02 AM
[IMDB]the Prestige[/IMDB]
Good movie, but not as good as I expected. The scene structure was a tad confusing at first, though it worked out as the story progressed. I could guess where the story was going at some point, but wasn't sure until the climax if I was right. And I did feel a moment of glee at the appearance of David Bowie. Worthwhile watch.
[IMDB]Ultraviolet[/IMDB]
Let's combine Aeon Flux, Equilibrium and Underworld and have the visual style of the film be a combination of Playboy airbrushing and typical Myspace whore filters. I'm not certain what's so wrong with this film that isn't wrong with [IMDB]300[/IMDB] -- both have poorly developed characters, a hollow plot and focus pretty much entirely on choreographed fights and visual effects, but in 300 I could appreciate it. Most likely Ultraviolet just likes itself too much -- the endlessly borrowed elements from comics and videogames scream "look at me, being hip". It might've been better if it had taken itself less serious and had been completely over the top ridiculous, rather than just balancing on the edge.
It's also a good idea if you're going to shoot a movie that's probably going to be greenscreen 90% of the time, don't get actors who can barely enunciate in English, it just confuses them more. They should've learned that from watching Immortel Ad Videm, which is another film this one suspiciously resembles.
I should probably admit that I didn't finish it, I felt like I was insulting my taste and wasting my time.
Good movie, but not as good as I expected. The scene structure was a tad confusing at first, though it worked out as the story progressed. I could guess where the story was going at some point, but wasn't sure until the climax if I was right. And I did feel a moment of glee at the appearance of David Bowie. Worthwhile watch.
[IMDB]Ultraviolet[/IMDB]
Let's combine Aeon Flux, Equilibrium and Underworld and have the visual style of the film be a combination of Playboy airbrushing and typical Myspace whore filters. I'm not certain what's so wrong with this film that isn't wrong with [IMDB]300[/IMDB] -- both have poorly developed characters, a hollow plot and focus pretty much entirely on choreographed fights and visual effects, but in 300 I could appreciate it. Most likely Ultraviolet just likes itself too much -- the endlessly borrowed elements from comics and videogames scream "look at me, being hip". It might've been better if it had taken itself less serious and had been completely over the top ridiculous, rather than just balancing on the edge.
It's also a good idea if you're going to shoot a movie that's probably going to be greenscreen 90% of the time, don't get actors who can barely enunciate in English, it just confuses them more. They should've learned that from watching Immortel Ad Videm, which is another film this one suspiciously resembles.
I should probably admit that I didn't finish it, I felt like I was insulting my taste and wasting my time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on April 28, 2007, 09:53:04 AM
Post by: Kombucha on April 28, 2007, 09:53:04 AM
The Dead Zone- 10/10
I enjoyed this thoroughly.
Finding Neverland- 8.5/10
Pretty good.
I enjoyed this thoroughly.
Finding Neverland- 8.5/10
Pretty good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 28, 2007, 08:52:10 PM
Post by: Losperman on April 28, 2007, 08:52:10 PM
Smoking Aces - 8.5/10
At around the halfway point of the movie, I felt like they were just dragging me around trying to build suspense and wasn't really sure I was liking it too much. It was decent to that point, but nothing spectacular. That all changed once things started to go down. I thought they brought everything to a climax pretty nicely, and the ending was awesome (even though you will most likely figure out 75% of the "twist" by the 30 min mark). Acting was mostly great, with just a couple of exceptions. Alicia Keys was damn hot. So was Ryan Reynolds. And the action scenes were pretty awesome. So beside the mediocre beginning, I thought this was a pretty swell movie.
At around the halfway point of the movie, I felt like they were just dragging me around trying to build suspense and wasn't really sure I was liking it too much. It was decent to that point, but nothing spectacular. That all changed once things started to go down. I thought they brought everything to a climax pretty nicely, and the ending was awesome (even though you will most likely figure out 75% of the "twist" by the 30 min mark). Acting was mostly great, with just a couple of exceptions. Alicia Keys was damn hot. So was Ryan Reynolds. And the action scenes were pretty awesome. So beside the mediocre beginning, I thought this was a pretty swell movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 28, 2007, 09:20:07 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 28, 2007, 09:20:07 PM
The Hills Have Eyes (remake) - 5/10
I just want to start out by sayying that there are some horror movies that have gone above and beyond the call of their genre to make a movie that can really stand its own as an actual film. Films like Cannibal Holocaust, while gory, had an important subtext about the nature of society and its misconceptions about the aboriginal world and sadistic way it treats disastor. There are many horror movies that want to make the viewer think and learn a lesson from the experience of seeing it.
The Hills Have Eyes does not want to do that. The Hills Have Eyes wants to track gore and shit through our minds. Its goal is not really to scare the viewer at all, but disgust them to the point that you wish you had gone ahead a picked a better movie. The film is paced poorly with little or no exposition in favor of long tracking shots of desert sand. It seems that any sort of marker for beginning, climax, and conclusion are abandoned in order to show us fleeting glimpses of... you guessed it, sand. It drags on and on through a gooey muck which is essentially the equivilant of putting your brain through a meat grinder and eatting it yourself. The writing is so horrible that one really has to wonder if the film was made by and for people with ADD. The same concepts and ideas are done over and over again to the point of being almost as sickening as the gore. What little dialogue there is does nothing to further the plot and this whole film is just watching people do stupid things that if they had any common sense what-so-ever they just wouldn't do. But, The Hills Have Eyes needs to be admired for its simplicity. It doesn't try to be anything other than what it is: a gorey, stupid, idiotic, sadistic nightmare filled with murder, carnage, rape, and babies constantly almost barely being killed. That is the only reason this film was at all bearable. It was at least better than The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. But, for the love of God, if you're in the mood for a horror movie and have to make a choice between this movie and something like Eraserhead, The Fly (remake), Tetsuo... for Christ's sake and the sake of your attention span, don't pick this movie.
I just want to start out by sayying that there are some horror movies that have gone above and beyond the call of their genre to make a movie that can really stand its own as an actual film. Films like Cannibal Holocaust, while gory, had an important subtext about the nature of society and its misconceptions about the aboriginal world and sadistic way it treats disastor. There are many horror movies that want to make the viewer think and learn a lesson from the experience of seeing it.
The Hills Have Eyes does not want to do that. The Hills Have Eyes wants to track gore and shit through our minds. Its goal is not really to scare the viewer at all, but disgust them to the point that you wish you had gone ahead a picked a better movie. The film is paced poorly with little or no exposition in favor of long tracking shots of desert sand. It seems that any sort of marker for beginning, climax, and conclusion are abandoned in order to show us fleeting glimpses of... you guessed it, sand. It drags on and on through a gooey muck which is essentially the equivilant of putting your brain through a meat grinder and eatting it yourself. The writing is so horrible that one really has to wonder if the film was made by and for people with ADD. The same concepts and ideas are done over and over again to the point of being almost as sickening as the gore. What little dialogue there is does nothing to further the plot and this whole film is just watching people do stupid things that if they had any common sense what-so-ever they just wouldn't do. But, The Hills Have Eyes needs to be admired for its simplicity. It doesn't try to be anything other than what it is: a gorey, stupid, idiotic, sadistic nightmare filled with murder, carnage, rape, and babies constantly almost barely being killed. That is the only reason this film was at all bearable. It was at least better than The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. But, for the love of God, if you're in the mood for a horror movie and have to make a choice between this movie and something like Eraserhead, The Fly (remake), Tetsuo... for Christ's sake and the sake of your attention span, don't pick this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 28, 2007, 09:21:32 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 28, 2007, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: Predator;787105SPOILERS!!!!!
... the only reason Daesu has been imprisoned was for bullying he had done as a kid, making his revenge partially unjustified and in the end meaningless.
END OF SPOILERS!!!
No, Oh-dea su just told someone what he'd seen, there was no bullying involved.
The point was that those few words he uttered came to lead a life of it's own ending in the (assisted) suicide of the villains sister, and Oh-dea su's insane imprisonment over this small matter echoes this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on April 29, 2007, 02:32:45 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on April 29, 2007, 02:32:45 AM
Epic Movie 7/10
Pretty swell movie, gave me a few laughs, Scary movie was better though.
I liked it how they made fun of all the epic parts from each movie they parodied.
Pretty swell movie, gave me a few laughs, Scary movie was better though.
I liked it how they made fun of all the epic parts from each movie they parodied.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on April 29, 2007, 03:05:54 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on April 29, 2007, 03:05:54 AM
Quote from: Konthoedklok;793232Epic Movie 7/10
Pretty swell movie, gave me a few laughs, Scary movie was better though.
I liked it how they made fun of all the epic parts from each movie they parodied.
You are like a rapist to mine eyes
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 29, 2007, 03:20:45 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 29, 2007, 03:20:45 AM
Quote from: Konthoedklok;793232Epic Movie 7/10Norbit 8/10
Pretty swell movie, gave me a few laughs, Scary movie was better though.
I liked it how they made fun of all the epic parts from each movie they parodied.
An excellent comedy vehicle for Eddie Murphy. His antics as both a skinny black man and a fat black woman make for some of the funniest scenes this year!
Dr. Strangelove 1/10
Boring! Lasted way too long, and it was almost nothing but talking.
The Covenant 9/10
Hot action film for youths! Cool and sexy up and coming unknowns star in an action movie about some guys with powers! There is a very cool scene where two of the guys use their powers on eachother!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on April 29, 2007, 03:31:04 AM
Post by: Losperman on April 29, 2007, 03:31:04 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;793279Norbit 8/10
Dr. Strangelove 1/10
The Covenant 9/10
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on April 29, 2007, 04:24:26 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on April 29, 2007, 04:24:26 AM
Quote from: Konthoedklok;793232Epic Movie 7/10
Pretty swell movie, gave me a few laughs, Scary movie was better though.
I liked it how they made fun of all the epic parts from each movie they parodied.
Titanic: 10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 29, 2007, 12:40:07 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 29, 2007, 12:40:07 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;793279Norbit 8/10
An excellent comedy vehicle for Eddie Murphy. His antics as both a skinny black man and a fat black woman make for some of the funniest scenes this year!
Dr. Strangelove 1/10
Boring! Lasted way too long, and it was almost nothing but talking.
The Covenant 9/10
Hot action film for youths! Cool and sexy up and coming unknowns star in an action movie about some guys with powers! There is a very cool scene where two of the guys use their powers on eachother!
Zing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 30, 2007, 12:44:30 PM
Post by: CrustClock on April 30, 2007, 12:44:30 PM
Quote from: Konthoedklok;793232Epic Movie 7/10
Pretty swell movie, gave me a few laughs, Scary movie was better though.
I liked it how they made fun of all the epic parts from each movie they parodied.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 01, 2007, 12:21:10 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 01, 2007, 12:21:10 PM
[IMDB]Spider-Man 3[/IMDB]
With great reviews come great SPOILERS ok
Entertaining, like its predecessors, but jesus christ what a crowded movie, moreso than X-Men Last Stand. There's way too much happening, and one of the sad consequences of that is that Venom absolutely sucks. I thought he was going to be a kind of afterthought at the end of the movie, setting up another sequel, but he's brought in very late and has none of the qualities that made him an interesting villain in the comics.
There's lots of excessive melodrama and I don't need a constant update on what the people of New York think of Spider-Man, but I guess that's what Raimi likes because it was in the first two movies too. Still, a lot of this stuff, coupled with cutesy jokes and funny scenes could've been scrapped for the sake of exploring the characters more. For instance, if you're choreographing Peter Parker dancing up a storm at a jazz club, but you limit Sandman and Venom's reason for working together to a 15-second sequence where Sandman punches Venom and Venom says "I h8 spidey too lets be friends ok!", then something's going wrong.
It's just much more family friendly than a movie series like X-Men and that causes a lot of the drama to be predictable and cheesy. Visually very impressive, but it's too much for one movie, and what content there is is poorly dosed.
With great reviews come great SPOILERS ok
Entertaining, like its predecessors, but jesus christ what a crowded movie, moreso than X-Men Last Stand. There's way too much happening, and one of the sad consequences of that is that Venom absolutely sucks. I thought he was going to be a kind of afterthought at the end of the movie, setting up another sequel, but he's brought in very late and has none of the qualities that made him an interesting villain in the comics.
There's lots of excessive melodrama and I don't need a constant update on what the people of New York think of Spider-Man, but I guess that's what Raimi likes because it was in the first two movies too. Still, a lot of this stuff, coupled with cutesy jokes and funny scenes could've been scrapped for the sake of exploring the characters more. For instance, if you're choreographing Peter Parker dancing up a storm at a jazz club, but you limit Sandman and Venom's reason for working together to a 15-second sequence where Sandman punches Venom and Venom says "I h8 spidey too lets be friends ok!", then something's going wrong.
It's just much more family friendly than a movie series like X-Men and that causes a lot of the drama to be predictable and cheesy. Visually very impressive, but it's too much for one movie, and what content there is is poorly dosed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on May 01, 2007, 03:14:00 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on May 01, 2007, 03:14:00 PM
Smokin' Aces - 10/10
Really great movie. Not as much shooting as I thought there would be (don't get me wrong, there was a lot), but I dunno, I felt like there wasn't as much shooting as there could've been.
Anyway, great movie. The characters would cool, and plot was enjoyable, everything about it was good.
Also, suprisingly, Alicia Keys and Common's acting didn't blow, which is unusual.
Anyway, great movie, I highly recommend seeing it, though the movie isn't for everyone.
Also, I loved the sniper rifle bit (those who've seen it know what I'm talking about).
Also, the name of the movie is cool. "Smokin' Aces". MMmmmm mmm.
Really great movie. Not as much shooting as I thought there would be (don't get me wrong, there was a lot), but I dunno, I felt like there wasn't as much shooting as there could've been.
Anyway, great movie. The characters would cool, and plot was enjoyable, everything about it was good.
Also, suprisingly, Alicia Keys and Common's acting didn't blow, which is unusual.
Anyway, great movie, I highly recommend seeing it, though the movie isn't for everyone.
Also, I loved the sniper rifle bit (those who've seen it know what I'm talking about).
Also, the name of the movie is cool. "Smokin' Aces". MMmmmm mmm.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on May 01, 2007, 04:33:55 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on May 01, 2007, 04:33:55 PM
Quote from: StrangeClock;795624[IMDB]Spider-Man 3[/IMDB]
With great reviews come great SPOILERS ok
Entertaining, like its predecessors, but jesus christ what a crowded movie, moreso than X-Men Last Stand. There's way too much happening, and one of the sad consequences of that is that Venom absolutely sucks. I thought he was going to be a kind of afterthought at the end of the movie, setting up another sequel, but he's brought in very late and has none of the qualities that made him an interesting villain in the comics.
There's lots of excessive melodrama and I don't need a constant update on what the people of New York think of Spider-Man, but I guess that's what Raimi likes because it was in the first two movies too. Still, a lot of this stuff, coupled with cutesy jokes and funny scenes could've been scrapped for the sake of exploring the characters more. For instance, if you're choreographing Peter Parker dancing up a storm at a jazz club, but you limit Sandman and Venom's reason for working together to a 15-second sequence where Sandman punches Venom and Venom says "I h8 spidey too lets be friends ok!", then something's going wrong.
It's just much more family friendly than a movie series like X-Men and that causes a lot of the drama to be predictable and cheesy. Visually very impressive, but it's too much for one movie, and what content there is is poorly dosed.
FUCKASDFKJNSAF
You got me back for spoiling Eko dieing.
But not really.
I didn't read it.
I hope it's good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 02, 2007, 04:26:27 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 02, 2007, 04:26:27 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist Clock;795834FUCKASDFKJNSAF
You got me back for spoiling Eko dieing.
But not really.
I didn't read it.
I hope it's good.
HAH
You didn't really get spoiled, did you?
[IMDB]Pan's Labyrinth[/IMDB]
Good God this movie is sad, and occasionally violent, and very beautiful. I hope no parents accidentally take this as a kids' movie, because I think if I'd seen this as a kid I'd be distraught for weeks. The movie's two storylines don't really touch each other for a long time, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it feels weird at times to lose sight of the girl for a while. The visual effects and sound work are wonderful, as is the acting. The occasional violence is Crohnenbergian! Again, I don't mind it, but it feels unnecessary sometimes. The scene with the bottle gave me flashbacks to Irrésistible's fire extinguisher scene. On the other hand, all of it contributes to a film that couldn't have been made in Hollywood, where there's generally unspoken rules about that sort of thing. Kudos to Guillermo del Toro, I hope he'll make fantasy movies more often, preferably in his own country like this one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 02, 2007, 04:32:04 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 02, 2007, 04:32:04 PM
The bottle scene was possibly the best in the movie. Based on the fact that it was so powerful.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 02, 2007, 04:55:36 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 02, 2007, 04:55:36 PM
It certainly makes the juxtaposition of fantasy and reality that more stark. That's probably one thing that turned off critics of the movie, being taken out of the framework that other movies adhere to. When that scene first came by I thought "really violent scene that required some special effects - why is this in a fantasy movie?" But when I started realizing the girl's story was only half the movie, it started making more sense.
What I think is amazing, is that Del Toro's shown that he can make good, strong movies in two completely different genres. But mainly because the atmosphere of the fantasy part was so rich and sinister (the drawings of the creature with eyes in his hands, stabbing and eating kids!), I would looove to see him do another whole movie in that style. I'm a glutton for that kind of 'mature fantasy'.
edit: this post sounds totally gay but I stand by it
What I think is amazing, is that Del Toro's shown that he can make good, strong movies in two completely different genres. But mainly because the atmosphere of the fantasy part was so rich and sinister (the drawings of the creature with eyes in his hands, stabbing and eating kids!), I would looove to see him do another whole movie in that style. I'm a glutton for that kind of 'mature fantasy'.
edit: this post sounds totally gay but I stand by it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 04, 2007, 05:53:06 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 04, 2007, 05:53:06 AM
Kung Fu Hustle - 8.5/10
I had wanted to see this movie when it came out, but I never got around to it. It seems that there were a few parts that were sort of lost in translation (or lost to my sense of humor, lol) but overall I thought it was a great movie. The rest of the humor was either funny in an outrageous way or very subtle. I also liked the numerous nods to Hollywood (my favorite being the Shining reference). Characters were pretty cool, and I thought the ending was nice, even if it was somewhat predictable.
I had wanted to see this movie when it came out, but I never got around to it. It seems that there were a few parts that were sort of lost in translation (or lost to my sense of humor, lol) but overall I thought it was a great movie. The rest of the humor was either funny in an outrageous way or very subtle. I also liked the numerous nods to Hollywood (my favorite being the Shining reference). Characters were pretty cool, and I thought the ending was nice, even if it was somewhat predictable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CallMeBear on May 04, 2007, 05:19:48 PM
Post by: CallMeBear on May 04, 2007, 05:19:48 PM
Dirty Harry
8/10
I guess by todays standards, the movie seems a bit redundant; loose-cannon cop who takes down a serial killer. And the premise of the movie isn't too big either. There are no bomb threats, no terrorist attacks...just one psychotic serial-killer, who only kills 3 people in the entire movie.
Maybe that's why it attracts me. Nowadays, an action movie isn't an action movie without an exploding building or a car chase. It's distracting. Sometimes, it's easy to forget what the whole fucking movie is about.
Dirty Harry is a bit more simple. A cop is trying to catch a sniper. You know what's happening. It's exciting, even without special effects.
It also helps to have Clint Eastwood as the main protagonist.
8/10
I guess by todays standards, the movie seems a bit redundant; loose-cannon cop who takes down a serial killer. And the premise of the movie isn't too big either. There are no bomb threats, no terrorist attacks...just one psychotic serial-killer, who only kills 3 people in the entire movie.
Maybe that's why it attracts me. Nowadays, an action movie isn't an action movie without an exploding building or a car chase. It's distracting. Sometimes, it's easy to forget what the whole fucking movie is about.
Dirty Harry is a bit more simple. A cop is trying to catch a sniper. You know what's happening. It's exciting, even without special effects.
It also helps to have Clint Eastwood as the main protagonist.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on May 05, 2007, 02:54:07 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on May 05, 2007, 02:54:07 AM
Quote from: CadillacClock;800129I have never read the first page so,
My ol' man was a fan of [IMDB]Firefly[/IMDB], not enough to see the theatre release of Serenity but enough to buy it when it was released on DVD.
The movie was intended to be the last episode of the series. Which, in all honesty, would have been an outstanding ending to any Sci-Fi series.
Sadly, the directors of the show got greedy and decided to turn it into a big BlockBuster release. Which of course flopped in theatres as only the real fan-boys of the show went to see or understood the film.
I'd never heard of it before, but I still saw it. It made sense even without all the of the episodes before it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 05, 2007, 12:13:39 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 05, 2007, 12:13:39 PM
The Game - 10/10
My brain hurts. Watching this movie was an experience that I didn't think was possible for a movie. Usually, I can see a twist coming miles away, something that really pisses me off. What makes it worse is that with today's media the way it is, it's easy to figure out a twist long before seeing a movie. This film not only dilevered on a great twist, it actually had a good movie that held my attention. Unlike some other films that their whole purpose is to build up to the twist (cough - M. Night Shalmaylan - cough), David Fincher (Fight Club, Alien 3) goes out of his way to weave a story so intricate that some twists are so subtle we don't even understand them. The Game is also incredibly scary. It plays on an inherit fear of all people, that the entire world is in on a joke, except you, and you can't trust anyone. This is a must see for fans of thrillers, mysteries, or David Fincher's work.
My brain hurts. Watching this movie was an experience that I didn't think was possible for a movie. Usually, I can see a twist coming miles away, something that really pisses me off. What makes it worse is that with today's media the way it is, it's easy to figure out a twist long before seeing a movie. This film not only dilevered on a great twist, it actually had a good movie that held my attention. Unlike some other films that their whole purpose is to build up to the twist (cough - M. Night Shalmaylan - cough), David Fincher (Fight Club, Alien 3) goes out of his way to weave a story so intricate that some twists are so subtle we don't even understand them. The Game is also incredibly scary. It plays on an inherit fear of all people, that the entire world is in on a joke, except you, and you can't trust anyone. This is a must see for fans of thrillers, mysteries, or David Fincher's work.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 05, 2007, 10:50:41 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 05, 2007, 10:50:41 PM
Quote from: Predator;800422The Game - 10/10
My brain hurts. Watching this movie was an experience that I didn't think was possible for a movie. Usually, I can see a twist coming miles away, something that really pisses me off. What makes it worse is that with today's media the way it is, it's easy to figure out a twist long before seeing a movie. This film not only dilevered on a great twist, it actually had a good movie that held my attention. Unlike some other films that their whole purpose is to build up to the twist (cough - M. Night Shalmaylan - cough), David Fincher (Fight Club, Alien 3) goes out of his way to weave a story so intricate that some twists are so subtle we don't even understand them. The Game is also incredibly scary. It plays on an inherit fear of all people, that the entire world is in on a joke, except you, and you can't trust anyone. This is a must see for fans of thrillers, mysteries, or David Fincher's work.
It's funny when reviews gush about how unexpected a twist is because it ruins the fact that there's a twist for people reading the review. I think twists are more fun when you're not looking for one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 06, 2007, 08:25:11 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 06, 2007, 08:25:11 AM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;801037It's funny when reviews gush about how unexpected a twist is because it ruins the fact that there's a twist for people reading the review. I think twists are more fun when you're not looking for one.
I know. I tried to not give away as much as I possibly could.
Hot Fuzz - 8/10
People expecting another Shawn of the Dead will be sorely disappointed at this film. It contains none of the sense of irony and pathetic atmosphere that Shawn of the Dead has. It is clearly not the same film. Hot Fuzz is like Shawn of the Dead in that it never actually spoofs one particular film in terms of plot. Rather, it takes the action movie genre as a whole, fills it with over-the-top scenes of violence inherint in the genre, and then takes a unique, humorous spin that we haven't seen even in other action comedies. This is the first film that had me laughing all the way through. It did have its problems, mostly in terms of exposition and character developement. But, hell, this is an action movie. Nobody came here to see classic film-making.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS! DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU HAVE AT LEAST READ THE BOOK ANIMAL FARM!
Animal Farm - 9/10
The UK's first animated film, and, man, is this ever a big one. Those familiar with George Orwell's book Animal Farm will know that it tells the tale of a farm where the animals rebel against their cruel owner, Farmer Jones, only to set up their own society that eventually finds an even worse tyranny in the form of the pigs. This old film carries the same plot line, with minor changes here and there to help move events along faster. For instance, the rebellion and creation of Animal Farm occurs much quicker in the movie than in the book. I can only imagine what it was like for parents taking their kids to see this film, thinking they'd find something kid-friendly, only to find this dark satire of communism with animation that is often frightening to watch and may have reduced more than a few children to tears. In many ways, Animal Farm is darker than its book counterpart, and it is here the film derives its main flaw. Orwell weaved a tale of subtlty about the Russian Revolution and the uselessness of rebellion. Animal Farm the movie is an all out propaganda film against communism, with the ending drastically changed to portray the power of people united under the common goal to over-throw a tyrant. The film even goes out of its way to have the pigs parade around in distinctly Russian military looking atire. It is because of this lack of subtlty that the film stops being a dark moral story and really becomes a trully terrifying glimpse into the nature of society ruled by only a few and a people too consumed with nationalism to see the oncoming dark clouds. Animal Farm is certainly a much different tale than George Orwell's book, but the intricacy in which the book makes Orwell's vision seem plausible is trully an honor to his memory as a great writer. Those who hated the TNT produced Animal Farm will certainly love this animated masterpiece and honest potrayal of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Busty Cops 2: More Cops, More Busted - 5/10
Okay, I know reviewing a soft-porn movie is kind of below any one person's standards, but I'm just really bored today. Since there is no doubt that nobody will care about the plot of this film, I'm just going to go ahead and give it away. I never saw Busty Cops but I can't imagine it has much connection to the sequel. It tells the story of three female super cops (who are very busty indeed) who get a fourth member right around the time of trying to solve a train robbing mystery. However, you might already guess that this plot takes up about 15 minutes of the whole film. The rest of the film is filled with shower scenes, strip club scenes, sex scenes, and girl-on-girl sex scenes. The filmmakers never go all out and show genital contact, but watching those tits bounce around, getting rubbed, licked, rubbed some more, smeared with soapy tub water, splayyed with, sucked on... you get the picture. Bottom line, a bottom line porno with nothing really that risque. Sorry I even bothered reviewing it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on May 06, 2007, 08:28:53 AM
Post by: CrustClock on May 06, 2007, 08:28:53 AM
Quote from: Predator;801362Busty Cops 2: More Cops, More Busted - 5/10haha wtf
Okay, I know reviewing a soft-porn movie is kind of below any one person's standards, but I'm just really bored today. Since there is no doubt that nobody will care about the plot of this film, I'm just going to go ahead and give it away. I never saw Busty Cops but I can't imagine it has much connection to the sequel. It tells the story of three female super cops (who are very busty indeed) who get a fourth member right around the time of trying to solve a train robbing mystery. However, you might already guess that this plot takes up about 15 minutes of the whole film. The rest of the film is filled with shower scenes, strip club scenes, sex scenes, and girl-on-girl sex scenes. The filmmakers never go all out and show genital contact, but watching those tits bounce around, getting rubbed, licked, rubbed some more, smeared with soapy tub water, splayyed with, sucked on... you get the picture. Bottom line, a bottom line porno with nothing really that risque. Sorry I even bothered reviewing it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on May 06, 2007, 01:21:22 PM
Post by: Arctic on May 06, 2007, 01:21:22 PM
Quote from: Losperman;799177Kung Fu Hustle - 8.5/10
I had wanted to see this movie when it came out, but I never got around to it. It seems that there were a few parts that were sort of lost in translation (or lost to my sense of humor, lol) but overall I thought it was a great movie. The rest of the humor was either funny in an outrageous way or very subtle. I also liked the numerous nods to Hollywood (my favorite being the Shining reference). Characters were pretty cool, and I thought the ending was nice, even if it was somewhat predictable.
I loved the exaggeration in actions and especially the two guys with the string instrument.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AnimeClock on May 13, 2007, 01:15:55 AM
Post by: AnimeClock on May 13, 2007, 01:15:55 AM
Children of Men 10/10
Oh Jolly G. Jesus, yes, I enjoyed this movie. Terrific apocalyptic scenario, and oh! what beautiful cinematography. Good use of symbolism. The imagery drives the movie, not the dialogue. It's poetic--the imagery--it tells the story.
Oh Jolly G. Jesus, yes, I enjoyed this movie. Terrific apocalyptic scenario, and oh! what beautiful cinematography. Good use of symbolism. The imagery drives the movie, not the dialogue. It's poetic--the imagery--it tells the story.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 13, 2007, 05:12:09 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 13, 2007, 05:12:09 PM
Quote from: Paul Atreides;812277Wild Hogs was Tim Allen's best movie everGalaxy Quest would like a word with you.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on May 14, 2007, 11:41:52 AM
Post by: CrustClock on May 14, 2007, 11:41:52 AM
Quote from: Paul Atreides;812277Delta Farce, Shrek 3 and Spiderman 3 were all really funny
And if I haven't said this yet, Wild Hogs was Tim Allen's best movie ever
[imdb]Spiderman 3[/imdb]
A horribly bloated and unsubtle sequel. The number of times that the film relied on pure coincidence to conveniently progress the story was unbelievable; the sleazy reporter praying at the same same church that Spiderman arbitrarily decides to land on, Harry's butler being able to identify and deduce the fatal chain of events from a glider-wound, the meteor colliding with the earth at the exact same time and place that Spiderman happened to be, Harry hitting his head and forgetting that he hates Spiderman for half the film, out of all the people in the world it's Uncle Ben's killer who falls into the mysterious sand experiment...
Talking of which, I have no idea why 1). The Sandman had to be linked to Peter Parker at all, 2). why we were supposed to sympathise with him, 3). why Sandman had to be included at all, was he really such a memorable villain?
Regardless, the sand effects and the special effects throughout the whole film were fantastic. Although having said that, I personally felt like most of the action sequences were overly impressive. The camera is constantly jerking up, down, traveling through falling rubble and shifting this way and that while CGI Spiderman and [adversary] fight an impeccably choreographed and intense mid-air scrap - so impeccably choreographed that a lot of the time I could barely tell what was going on. These battles get so amazingly fierce and extreme that the whole thing becomes absurd to watch. I remember a part in the Green Goblin fight where Spiderman gets smashed through several brick walls then hurled through panes of glass. Wouldn't stuff like that, er, kill you?
I also thought that Venom was hideously mistreated. I read in an earlier thread that "I know what will happen, Spiderman will put on the black suit and turn emo" but I didn't think that they're being being literal. (On that note, I hated the self-referential "humour" and montage. If the whole movie was meant to be taken in a tongue-in-cheek manner then it'd be excusable, but since it obviously wants to be taken seriously in parts it creates an odd and confusing viewing experience).
A confused, cramped film with plot holes you could drive a truck through. Extravagant and very impressive to look at but lacking any emotional depth or substance. Highly disappointing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 14, 2007, 03:46:23 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 14, 2007, 03:46:23 PM
Crust, it's a comic book movie. They are super-powered beings. The plot will be contrived and they will survive ridiculous damage. Spider-Man 3 had problems, but those weren't them.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 14, 2007, 05:08:37 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 14, 2007, 05:08:37 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;813916Harry's butler being able to identify and deduce the fatal chain of events from a glider-wound,
They should've put in a flashback where the butler hovers over Willem Dafoe's dead body, puts on a Sherlock hat and pipe, and says "Clearly, this was a self-inflicted glider wound."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 17, 2007, 12:21:07 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 17, 2007, 12:21:07 AM
Layer Cake - 9/10
Pretty awesome movie. Good acting all around, the story was fairly tight, and I liked the soundtrack quite a bit. The ending was pretty dang neat-o as well. I thought some of the characters could have been beefed up a little, but that didn't really take too much away. Might have even been too contrived if they were. But... yeah. Needed more Sienna Miller, though.
Pretty awesome movie. Good acting all around, the story was fairly tight, and I liked the soundtrack quite a bit. The ending was pretty dang neat-o as well. I thought some of the characters could have been beefed up a little, but that didn't really take too much away. Might have even been too contrived if they were. But... yeah. Needed more Sienna Miller, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 17, 2007, 12:30:31 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 17, 2007, 12:30:31 AM
Saw Stranger Than Fiction today, damn good stuff. Really nice acting and story, and quite funny.
Between this and Casino Royale, Daniel Craig is the effing man.
Quote from: Losperman;818177Layer Cake - 9/10
Pretty awesome movie. Good acting all around, the story was fairly tight, and I liked the soundtrack quite a bit. The ending was pretty dang neat-o as well. I thought some of the characters could have been beefed up a little, but that didn't really take too much away. Might have even been too contrived if they were. But... yeah. Needed more Sienna Miller, though.
Between this and Casino Royale, Daniel Craig is the effing man.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 17, 2007, 12:35:46 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 17, 2007, 12:35:46 AM
Quote from: Franklin T. Onion;818179Between this and Casino Royale, Daniel Craig is the effing man.
Word. I actually want to see Bond movies again after seeing Casino Royale.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on May 18, 2007, 12:33:24 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on May 18, 2007, 12:33:24 PM
Being There - 9/10
Such a brilliant film revolving the events of Peter Seller's character who is a mentally challenged "gardener" that gets big in the political world; it's quite similar to Forrest Gump in a way. It's got some fantastic acting and a great cast. This has to be one of the best Peter Sellers film.
Such a brilliant film revolving the events of Peter Seller's character who is a mentally challenged "gardener" that gets big in the political world; it's quite similar to Forrest Gump in a way. It's got some fantastic acting and a great cast. This has to be one of the best Peter Sellers film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on May 18, 2007, 06:47:55 PM
Post by: CrustClock on May 18, 2007, 06:47:55 PM
[imdb]Stranger Than Fiction[/imdb]
A silly chunk of Will Ferrell, "feel-good" buffoonery dressed up as a something highly profound about seizing the moment and, er... living life to the full or... er.... something...
it would be a much clearer annoying, cliché message without the baffling plot gimmick of the protagonist, Harold Crick (Will Ferrell), being a fictional character in a series of books who becomes aware of his fictitiousness and then contacts the writer of said series of books in order to find out why he's being killed off. If you're planning to blow some unsuspecting minds with your staggeringly far-fetched movie-concept then at least make it slightly intriguing and not just plain bizarre. The characters might as well have burst into song or started a race around the world for the (already minute) amount of interest I had invested in them.
StF is pretty much the same as any other lovable-nerd romantic comedy, bar an odd, highly confusing plot device (which you pretty much have to take at face value as it's never explained or resolved). It's not entirely bad and isn't without it's enjoyable moments, but overall it's forgettable fluff and not near as clever as it thinks it is.
(I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal's character was a really lame anarchist too)
A silly chunk of Will Ferrell, "feel-good" buffoonery dressed up as a something highly profound about seizing the moment and, er... living life to the full or... er.... something...
it would be a much clearer annoying, cliché message without the baffling plot gimmick of the protagonist, Harold Crick (Will Ferrell), being a fictional character in a series of books who becomes aware of his fictitiousness and then contacts the writer of said series of books in order to find out why he's being killed off. If you're planning to blow some unsuspecting minds with your staggeringly far-fetched movie-concept then at least make it slightly intriguing and not just plain bizarre. The characters might as well have burst into song or started a race around the world for the (already minute) amount of interest I had invested in them.
StF is pretty much the same as any other lovable-nerd romantic comedy, bar an odd, highly confusing plot device (which you pretty much have to take at face value as it's never explained or resolved). It's not entirely bad and isn't without it's enjoyable moments, but overall it's forgettable fluff and not near as clever as it thinks it is.
(I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal's character was a really lame anarchist too)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 18, 2007, 07:29:29 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on May 18, 2007, 07:29:29 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;821109(I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal's character was a really lame anarchist too)
I'd hit that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on May 21, 2007, 02:25:51 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on May 21, 2007, 02:25:51 PM
[IMDB]A Scanner Darkly[/IMDB]
Not for me! Unique, perfectly cast (who better to play drug addicts than Keanu, Woody and Robert?), but I think I needed more foreknowledge to go into it blindly. The rotoscoping distracted me further from keeping tabs on the plot. I read up on things later, but while watching I couldn't figure out what events were happening at what points in time. To grab back to two earlier points (Winona's) noted by Crust, one of the few times I wasn't completely irritated by Winona Ryder's acting, which annoyingly distracts from the fact that she's pretty hot!
[IMDB]Apocalypto[/IMDB]
Mel Gibson may be a short-tempered crazed antisemitic bigot, but he can still make a mean movie. Not as raw as I expected after hearing all the controversy about how the Mayans were depicted as too bloodthirsty, though. The only thing that bothered me was how everything happened in such a short span of time. In two or three days Jaguar Paw gets captured, escapes and gets back to his wife. Obviously it wouldn't make sense if his wife got stuck in that pit too long, but ya know. So fast. Also, theme-wise, the movie is broadly a copy of the Patriot. Still, a powerful movie and something quite different due to its lack of famous actors and untouched setting.
[IMDB]Children of Men[/IMDB]
Stunning! By its subtlety the near future is made believable, and the urban combat scenes are hauntingly realistic. The scenes with continuous takes are fantastically tense and pretty much had me on the edge of my seat. From a directorial point of view I'm impressed by how much work that must've taken (though I read that some 'continuous takes' were pieced together with special effects work, as they often are), but from a viewer's point of view I'm just impressed by how well they worked. It's interesting to think that about 50 years ago, filmmakers started using cuts to manipulate time in a movie and so build tension, but by now we've seen it done so much it's nowhere near as engaging as a cameraman running after an actor in the midst of explosions and gunfire. Probably an aftereffect of seeing warzone journalism.
Really, for this movie the story is overshadowed by the method by which it is told. It also made me take Clive Owen much more serious as an actor. It was just slightly weird how suddenly the end c
Not for me! Unique, perfectly cast (who better to play drug addicts than Keanu, Woody and Robert?), but I think I needed more foreknowledge to go into it blindly. The rotoscoping distracted me further from keeping tabs on the plot. I read up on things later, but while watching I couldn't figure out what events were happening at what points in time. To grab back to two earlier points (Winona's) noted by Crust, one of the few times I wasn't completely irritated by Winona Ryder's acting, which annoyingly distracts from the fact that she's pretty hot!
[IMDB]Apocalypto[/IMDB]
Mel Gibson may be a short-tempered crazed antisemitic bigot, but he can still make a mean movie. Not as raw as I expected after hearing all the controversy about how the Mayans were depicted as too bloodthirsty, though. The only thing that bothered me was how everything happened in such a short span of time. In two or three days Jaguar Paw gets captured, escapes and gets back to his wife. Obviously it wouldn't make sense if his wife got stuck in that pit too long, but ya know. So fast. Also, theme-wise, the movie is broadly a copy of the Patriot. Still, a powerful movie and something quite different due to its lack of famous actors and untouched setting.
[IMDB]Children of Men[/IMDB]
Stunning! By its subtlety the near future is made believable, and the urban combat scenes are hauntingly realistic. The scenes with continuous takes are fantastically tense and pretty much had me on the edge of my seat. From a directorial point of view I'm impressed by how much work that must've taken (though I read that some 'continuous takes' were pieced together with special effects work, as they often are), but from a viewer's point of view I'm just impressed by how well they worked. It's interesting to think that about 50 years ago, filmmakers started using cuts to manipulate time in a movie and so build tension, but by now we've seen it done so much it's nowhere near as engaging as a cameraman running after an actor in the midst of explosions and gunfire. Probably an aftereffect of seeing warzone journalism.
Really, for this movie the story is overshadowed by the method by which it is told. It also made me take Clive Owen much more serious as an actor. It was just slightly weird how suddenly the end c
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on May 21, 2007, 03:10:21 PM
Post by: Munglai on May 21, 2007, 03:10:21 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;821109[imdb]Stranger Than Fiction[/imdb]
A silly chunk of Will Ferrell, "feel-good" buffoonery dressed up as a something highly profound about seizing the moment and, er... living life to the full or... er.... something...
it would be a much clearer annoying, cliché message without the baffling plot gimmick of the protagonist, Harold Crick (Will Ferrell), being a fictional character in a series of books who becomes aware of his fictitiousness and then contacts the writer of said series of books in order to find out why he's being killed off. If you're planning to blow some unsuspecting minds with your staggeringly far-fetched movie-concept then at least make it slightly intriguing and not just plain bizarre. The characters might as well have burst into song or started a race around the world for the (already minute) amount of interest I had invested in them.
StF is pretty much the same as any other lovable-nerd romantic comedy, bar an odd, highly confusing plot device (which you pretty much have to take at face value as it's never explained or resolved). It's not entirely bad and isn't without it's enjoyable moments, but overall it's forgettable fluff and not near as clever as it thinks it is.
(I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal's character was a really lame anarchist too)
I always wonder if people who write stuff like this actually think in this way or if they go into a kind of FILM WATCHING MODE where their brain turns into some kind of cynical machine that focuses all its energy on comparing and contrasting and all that wanky school essay stuff instead of just watching.
The only thing I thought was a bit off about Stranger Than Fiction was that the literature expert said the ending of the book was one of the most important things in literature history or something and actually it turned out to be pretty rubbish.
Maggie wasn't much of an anarchist though, I'll give you that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 23, 2007, 02:18:04 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 23, 2007, 02:18:04 PM
28 Weeks Later...
8/10
28 Weeks Later does to the franchise what Aliens did to the Alien series. It supertransposed it out of the horror genre and into a more action oriented film. 28 Weeks Later is nothing like the original, which can be good or bad depending upon your tastes, I guess. I personally like the fact that the filmmakers used similar techniques but use them to create an entirely different effect (quick cuts, shacky camera work, etc.).
28 Weeks carries many of the same themes as the original film but instills it with a sense of sheer and utter hopelessness which it does even better than the original. Those who saw 28 Days will remember the horrifying nightmare being constantly interrupted by dream-like sequences of serenity and peace, all leading up to an optimistic ending. Those looking for that same "We shall overcome" mentality will be sorely dissapointed. There is no break. It is one continuoue nightmare. We watch it and get scared out of our minds all the while wondering when this horrible dream will finally end, and when it does it's kind of a shock.
It is not without its flaws though. One really has to wonder if nearly enough time is spent developing the characters as is done explaining situations and moving from place to place, all done extremely bluntly and with not nearly the same subtlety as the original. However, it does prove to be far easier to sit through and, if you have a slight demon streak, much more entertaining. It also manages to be far more scary than the original.
28 Weeks is definetly a worthy sequel to 28 Days Later, and, depending on who you are, it can prove to be, not only up-to-par, but better than the original.
8/10
28 Weeks Later does to the franchise what Aliens did to the Alien series. It supertransposed it out of the horror genre and into a more action oriented film. 28 Weeks Later is nothing like the original, which can be good or bad depending upon your tastes, I guess. I personally like the fact that the filmmakers used similar techniques but use them to create an entirely different effect (quick cuts, shacky camera work, etc.).
28 Weeks carries many of the same themes as the original film but instills it with a sense of sheer and utter hopelessness which it does even better than the original. Those who saw 28 Days will remember the horrifying nightmare being constantly interrupted by dream-like sequences of serenity and peace, all leading up to an optimistic ending. Those looking for that same "We shall overcome" mentality will be sorely dissapointed. There is no break. It is one continuoue nightmare. We watch it and get scared out of our minds all the while wondering when this horrible dream will finally end, and when it does it's kind of a shock.
It is not without its flaws though. One really has to wonder if nearly enough time is spent developing the characters as is done explaining situations and moving from place to place, all done extremely bluntly and with not nearly the same subtlety as the original. However, it does prove to be far easier to sit through and, if you have a slight demon streak, much more entertaining. It also manages to be far more scary than the original.
28 Weeks is definetly a worthy sequel to 28 Days Later, and, depending on who you are, it can prove to be, not only up-to-par, but better than the original.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on May 23, 2007, 02:27:24 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on May 23, 2007, 02:27:24 PM
Quote from: Mr. Benn;824533The only thing I thought was a bit off about Stranger Than Fiction was that the literature expert said the ending of the book was one of the most important things in literature history or something and actually it turned out to be pretty rubbish.
That was the ending in which Harold Crick would have died, rather than the one Karen ended up using, which the literature professor thought was just "okay". Had Harold Crick died, not only would Karen have to live with that, but the writers of the movie would have had to actually write one of the most significant literary pieces of the 20th century, which anyone will tell you is no picnic.
But Heck, since I'm here...
X-Men: The Last Stand - 6/10
I'm always a bit hesitant about comic book movies, because in my opinion they just regurgitate the most mainstream comic book plots that most everyone is aware of. That's not necessarily bad if the movie can support this plot with a foundation of invention, but in this particular instance, it can't.
Right, so there's a "mutant cure", which I can't possibly believe that someone's entire genetic makeup can be reversed in such a particular way that just injecting something or being near this chemo kid would perfectly reverse it: error one, a deus ex machina hinging the entire plot. Magneto's convinced that the oppressive US government is going to start using this to shoot at mutants to make them "normal" whether they like it or not, and all I can picture is scenes the Kent State University shooting.
Scott (Cyclops) is hanging out back at Alkali Lake where Jean died a few months ago, and holy shit, she's come back to life with great drama and fanfare. But apparently, the power that lets her do this also harbours a terrible split personality, so we're fucked. She's killed Scott, too. So much for Cyclops.
Plot: Jean Grey flips out and does several elaborate, destructive psychokinetic demonstrations where she slams heavy vault doors off their hinges, lifts cars in the entire city a few feet off the ground and drops them, causes debris ranging from grains of sand to houses to swirl around her, and let's not forget vapourizing people at random, and she does all of this while being extremely pissy.
And of course, Magneto's really starting to get serious about the whole "up with mutants" cause; serious enough that it practically parallels Jihad now. I guess this was inevitable, but it still seems so bluntly villainous. As well, Mystique gets stuck with the cure while they're freeing X-Men mainstays that have been absent from the series until now, Juggernaut (was he ever English?) and Multiple Man, so they just dump her off, naked and helpless. Whatever; she's "one of them" now.
Anyways, they continue: the power-stopping kid is being held on the very picturesque Alcatraz Island, so Magneto moves the Golden Gate Bridge so that his thousand-strong army can walk there, and about ten or twenty of the more awesome X-Men make a dramatic entrance to stop the huge army. It's Juggernaut's job to get the kid, and Kitty Pryde (also conspicuously absent until now) has to use her passing-through-walls power to get there first, so after the obligatory "I'm the Juggernaut, Bitch!" (at which point I'm sure some nerds left the theatre, content), Kitty gets him safe and sound.
Wait, then what? Oh, well he's forgotten, so now Jean Grey flips out again and start vapourizing people and swirling around cool debris. Only Wolverine, with his quick healing power, can walk through this debris field and confront her, with some good ol' "You don't have to do this!" sort of motivation, ending with a last cry of "I love you!" before he sticks her through the chest and ends all the horror... for now.
Magneto's been stuck with the cure too, so he's also "one of them". You'd think that's it for his terrorism, but at the end, he's trying to move some metal chess pieces. FORESHADOWING!
Oh, and about Angel... I guess his superpower, on top of having those cool wings, is that he pops up whenever it would be coolest for him to appear, but not necessarily with any plot rhythm.
What was great about the other X-Men movies is that they were able to etch out their own attitude and aesthetic both independent of and reverent to its source material. Their characters were confused and troubled, their situations were serious and dangerous, everyone was pretty astounded by what they could do, but they knew that's how it was for them. In this movie, the characters just seem like they're lugging plot from one end of the movie to the other, while Jean Grey makes stuff blow up real good.
Pulp Fiction - 10/10
Finally, I got to see this frigging movie. Even though I knew what it was about, I had no idea what I was in for.
As near as I could tell, this is a movie about wit. All these characters who are interesting in their own unique ways are getting involved with nicely interconnected vignettes while they have conversations about how things are, what's of interest to them, and what needs to be done. Some of the characters are tortured, some are confused, some are weak, some are irresponsible, but they all eventually figure things out about their problems, whether through dialogue, action, reason, circumstance, or yes, even divine providence.
Any movie can be great if it just has a little wit, so any movie entirely about wit is great by its very nature.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 23, 2007, 07:40:36 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 23, 2007, 07:40:36 PM
Quote from: Space Coyote Clock;826722Pulp Fiction - 10/10
Finally, I got to see this frigging movie. Even though I knew what it was about, I had no idea what I was in for.
As near as I could tell, this is a movie about wit. All these characters who are interesting in their own unique ways are getting involved with nicely interconnected vignettes while they have conversations about how things are, what's of interest to them, and what needs to be done. Some of the characters are tortured, some are confused, some are weak, some are irresponsible, but they all eventually figure things out about their problems, whether through dialogue, action, reason, circumstance, or yes, even divine providence.
Any movie can be great if it just has a little wit, so any movie entirely about wit is great by its very nature.
SPOILERS!!
I don't know. To me the film has always been about redemption. Each one of the characters goes through a life-altering experience that almost always brings them close to death, and almost all of them see the "error of their ways" so to speak and become better people because of it. I say almost because, obviously, Vincent didn't learn his lesson. Vincent ignores the divine intervention of God to save his life and refuses to join Jules in "wandering the Earth." He is given the chance at a better life and redemption from his wickedness but ignores it. The result, by his own carelessness he is shot and killed by Butch. All the other characters? Alive and kicking.
Glad you got the chance to watch it. It is by far Quentin Tarantino's best work and perhaps even one of the greatest films of all time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on May 23, 2007, 07:46:33 PM
Post by: Kombucha on May 23, 2007, 07:46:33 PM
Spiderman 3: 9/10
Too many people complained about this movie for the wrong reasons.
TMNT: 3 or 4 or something like that blah/10
Not very good.
Too many people complained about this movie for the wrong reasons.
TMNT: 3 or 4 or something like that blah/10
Not very good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 23, 2007, 07:52:38 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 23, 2007, 07:52:38 PM
Quote from: Predator;827041SPOILERS!!I completely agree with everything you said here (which is weird.)
I don't know. To me the film has always been about redemption. Each one of the characters goes through a life-altering experience that almost always brings them close to death, and almost all of them see the "error of their ways" so to speak and become better people because of it. I say almost because, obviously, Vincent didn't learn his lesson. Vincent ignores the divine intervention of God to save his life and refuses to join Jules in "wandering the Earth." He is given the chance at a better life and redemption from his wickedness but ignores it. The result, by his own carelessness he is shot and killed by Butch. All the other characters? Alive and kicking.
Glad you got the chance to watch it. It is by far Quentin Tarantino's best work and perhaps even one of the greatest films of all time.
I just want to bring up one of my favorite aspects of Pulp Fiction: Every time Vincent goes to the bathroom, something terrible happens.
Mia overdoses, the restaraunt is held up, and finally Butch fucking shoots him.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on May 23, 2007, 08:19:30 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on May 23, 2007, 08:19:30 PM
Quote from: Predator;827041SPOILERS!!
I don't know. To me the film has always been about redemption. Each one of the characters goes through a life-altering experience that almost always brings them close to death, and almost all of them see the "error of their ways" so to speak and become better people because of it. I say almost because, obviously, Vincent didn't learn his lesson. Vincent ignores the divine intervention of God to save his life and refuses to join Jules in "wandering the Earth." He is given the chance at a better life and redemption from his wickedness but ignores it. The result, by his own carelessness he is shot and killed by Butch. All the other characters? Alive and kicking.
I suppose Vincent Vega was the one character that thought he didn't have any problems, and therefore didn't need to examine himself like the other characters, and he paid. Though the "ignoring divine intervention" thing sounds cool, too.
Perhaps this is an allegory about how we all have things we need to talk to ourselves about, even if it's not obvious.
Every story is about some kind of redemption based on a story's nature, what makes each story different is how that redemption is reached. The characters in Pulp Fiction did it by examining themselves and their situations, which needs interesting, engaging characters to be a satisfying redemption. Fortunately, Pulp Fiction has that in spades.
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;827051I just want to bring up one of my favorite aspects of Pulp Fiction: Every time Vincent goes to the bathroom, something terrible happens.
Mia overdoses, the restaraunt is held up, and finally Butch fucking shoots him.
Maybe it's a form of divine intervention that makes him absent in each of these situations. There must be some kind of allegory here... without others to help us, we are doomed?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 24, 2007, 08:38:44 AM
Post by: LeekClock on May 24, 2007, 08:38:44 AM
Ministry of Fear, 1944 Fritz Lang
Beautifully shot and nicely written noir film set in WW2 London. A man who has just been released from an asylum becomes caught up in a big nazi plot after winning a cake at a village fete (lol). Recommended!
Beautifully shot and nicely written noir film set in WW2 London. A man who has just been released from an asylum becomes caught up in a big nazi plot after winning a cake at a village fete (lol). Recommended!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BeatnikClock on May 24, 2007, 08:50:08 AM
Post by: BeatnikClock on May 24, 2007, 08:50:08 AM
28 Days Later... 7/10
Finally watched this recently after I called it a zombie movie and my housemate complained. Really enjoyed it, freaked me out for all the right reasons. Great intense film that just seems so real. It was much more brutal and raw than any other movie of a similar type that I've seen. Less of that catoony lumbering zombie bollocks and much more red eyed desperate painful living corpses lunging for and overpowering humans.
Don't know if I want to see the sequel, I've heard it's a lot more blockbusterish.
Finally watched this recently after I called it a zombie movie and my housemate complained. Really enjoyed it, freaked me out for all the right reasons. Great intense film that just seems so real. It was much more brutal and raw than any other movie of a similar type that I've seen. Less of that catoony lumbering zombie bollocks and much more red eyed desperate painful living corpses lunging for and overpowering humans.
Don't know if I want to see the sequel, I've heard it's a lot more blockbusterish.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 25, 2007, 02:37:23 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 25, 2007, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;827051I completely agree with everything you said here (which is weird.)
I just want to bring up one of my favorite aspects of Pulp Fiction: Every time Vincent goes to the bathroom, something terrible happens.
Mia overdoses, the restaraunt is held up, and finally Butch fucking shoots him.
Not only that, Vincent seems to bring trouble upon every person around him. His narcotics are responsible for Mia's overdose. He shoots Marvin in the face and makes life incredibly difficult for both him, Jules, and Jimmy. In the restaurant when Jules has everything completely under control, twice he almost fucks everything up. And his inability to find and kill Butch eventually led to the capture and rape of Marcellus Wallace.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on May 25, 2007, 03:21:33 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on May 25, 2007, 03:21:33 PM
Zodiac: 9/10
By far the best movie of 2007 so far.
By far the best movie of 2007 so far.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PearClock on May 26, 2007, 06:13:05 PM
Post by: PearClock on May 26, 2007, 06:13:05 PM
Ima, ai ni yukimasu , AKA Be with you
A Japanese movie I saw a little while ago. The acting was surprisingly good, especially the little boy was just brilliant, so much better than most Japanese movies/dramas. The story was touching, sweet , sad in a way. Not a spectacular movie and I guess its a chickflick but I recommend it to any of you guys confident enough in ur sexuality to watch a girly movie. It was quite impressive imho.
Theres a Hollywood remake of it coming up, starring Jennifer Garner so if ur gonna watch it please see the original version. Theres a couple of fansubbed versions available so.. Well yeah. Anyway on a scale of 1 to 10 id give it a 9.
A Japanese movie I saw a little while ago. The acting was surprisingly good, especially the little boy was just brilliant, so much better than most Japanese movies/dramas. The story was touching, sweet , sad in a way. Not a spectacular movie and I guess its a chickflick but I recommend it to any of you guys confident enough in ur sexuality to watch a girly movie. It was quite impressive imho.
Theres a Hollywood remake of it coming up, starring Jennifer Garner so if ur gonna watch it please see the original version. Theres a couple of fansubbed versions available so.. Well yeah. Anyway on a scale of 1 to 10 id give it a 9.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 27, 2007, 04:06:01 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 27, 2007, 04:06:01 AM
Epic Movie - 1/10
If this movie was made as a class project by a group of 3rd graders with down syndrome, I would fail them. And then I would make sure they were kicked out of school, beaten to death, their corpses incinerated, and the ashes sent to the sun. I have never seen a movie where every god damn joke fell flat. I didn't laugh once, but I actually grimaced several times. Acting, special effects, storyline, everything about this movie sucked ass. Worst movie I've ever seen.
But I did give it a 1 for Carmen Electra in body paint.
If this movie was made as a class project by a group of 3rd graders with down syndrome, I would fail them. And then I would make sure they were kicked out of school, beaten to death, their corpses incinerated, and the ashes sent to the sun. I have never seen a movie where every god damn joke fell flat. I didn't laugh once, but I actually grimaced several times. Acting, special effects, storyline, everything about this movie sucked ass. Worst movie I've ever seen.
But I did give it a 1 for Carmen Electra in body paint.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 27, 2007, 07:41:38 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 27, 2007, 07:41:38 PM
Quote from: Willie Nelson;832048Epic Movie - 1/10
If this movie was made as a class project by a group of 3rd graders with down syndrome, I would fail them. And then I would make sure they were kicked out of school, beaten to death, their corpses incinerated, and the ashes sent to the sun. I have never seen a movie where every god damn joke fell flat. I didn't laugh once, but I actually grimaced several times. Acting, special effects, storyline, everything about this movie sucked ass. Worst movie I've ever seen.
But I did give it a 1 for Carmen Electra in body paint.
She could never replace the real Mystique. NEVER!
Dr. Strangelove: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - 10/10
It kind of kills me deep down in my soul that while some kids my age are going to see shit like Epic Movie or Scary Movie or Date Movie... you get the picture, that I am one of the few who will ever take the time to see a permanent classic like this, instead of the one-day shit everyone's cousin is making these days. What can be said about Dr. Strangelove that hasn't been said countless times before by countless other better and more experienced film critics. I'll keep it brief. I've seen this movie three times already. All three times I saw it on the screen of a TV from way back in the '80s on a VHS tape with sound so horrendous you have to be able to fucking read lips to get all of the brilliant dialogue. And it was still one of the most enjoyable times I've had watching a movie. Bravo Mr. Kubrick. Bravo Mr. Sellers. Bravo every blessed soul who worked on this amazing piece of cinema.
Reservoir Dogs - 8/10
Quentin Tarantino's first feature-length film and perhaps one of the best independent films I've ever seen. This film is ultra-violent, hyper-realistic, and so entertaining even with its incredibly dark storyline. I find it amazing how Tarantino makes such fluid dialogue and stories, while at the same time treading the line between hard drama and straight up comedy. This is the film that got him noticed, and I'm glad he was able to make it, so that he could go on to make other hyper-realistic classics, including Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. I highly recommend Reservoir Dogs to anyone with the proper palate to stomach it (and it goes down hard, very hard).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 27, 2007, 08:07:55 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 27, 2007, 08:07:55 PM
Quote from: Predator;832748She could never replace the real Mystique. NEVER!
Haha, woah, calm down there, I didn't say she could. She was still hot, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 28, 2007, 09:10:31 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on May 28, 2007, 09:10:31 AM
Quote from: Willie Nelson;832790Haha, woah, calm down there, I didn't say she could. She was still hot, though.
Indeed. Than I have no quarrel with you, good Sir Nelson.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Golfball on May 28, 2007, 12:17:28 PM
Post by: Golfball on May 28, 2007, 12:17:28 PM
The Prestige - I thought it was entertaining and interesting, but the idea of the ending was annoyingly clear ever since a particular character was introduced, and could have been better for a film all about fooling the audience. The characters just seemed silly for not working it out, or at least should have been suspicious. I still thought it was at least pretty fun. 8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on May 28, 2007, 06:00:59 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on May 28, 2007, 06:00:59 PM
Zodiac - 9/10
Superb film with very good acting. It was nicely editted, it seemed as if everything in the film was there for a reason. Great story, very tense at parts, and very interesting.
Superb film with very good acting. It was nicely editted, it seemed as if everything in the film was there for a reason. Great story, very tense at parts, and very interesting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 28, 2007, 08:18:27 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 28, 2007, 08:18:27 PM
Alpha Dog - 6.5/10
Pretty good. I think they could have cut out 20 minutes or so from the first half, though. There seemed to be a ton of build up, which made the better part of the movie (last 30 mins) seem far too short. Half of the kids played convincing bad asses, the other half seemed really stilted and awkward. Justin Timberlake actually pulled off his part very well. It's based on true events, so I can't complain too much about the plot. But if it were paced better I think it would be more of an 8/10.
Also, the bar fight is one of the most ridiculous scenes ever, lol.
Pretty good. I think they could have cut out 20 minutes or so from the first half, though. There seemed to be a ton of build up, which made the better part of the movie (last 30 mins) seem far too short. Half of the kids played convincing bad asses, the other half seemed really stilted and awkward. Justin Timberlake actually pulled off his part very well. It's based on true events, so I can't complain too much about the plot. But if it were paced better I think it would be more of an 8/10.
Also, the bar fight is one of the most ridiculous scenes ever, lol.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 31, 2007, 07:08:58 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 31, 2007, 07:08:58 PM
The Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Quite simply a masterpiece.
Quite simply a masterpiece.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 31, 2007, 07:50:16 PM
Post by: Losperman on May 31, 2007, 07:50:16 PM
The Fountain - 8/10
I liked this movie a lot, but there were some unanswered questions that could have been explained somehow. Mainly the "future" Hugh and how he got where he was and all of that. But the acting was superb, and I was very impressed with the filming and sound. They had some amazing shots, and the sounds and music added a lot more than it seems to in other films.
I liked this movie a lot, but there were some unanswered questions that could have been explained somehow. Mainly the "future" Hugh and how he got where he was and all of that. But the acting was superb, and I was very impressed with the filming and sound. They had some amazing shots, and the sounds and music added a lot more than it seems to in other films.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: cokezeroglock on June 01, 2007, 03:07:35 AM
Post by: cokezeroglock on June 01, 2007, 03:07:35 AM
Broken
Hahahaha. Would've had a 10/10 if it wasn't for the horrible special effects at the very last scene that let down the entire movie.
9/10
Hahahaha. Would've had a 10/10 if it wasn't for the horrible special effects at the very last scene that let down the entire movie.
9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 01, 2007, 07:34:37 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 01, 2007, 07:34:37 AM
AMSTERDAMNED (1988)
It's dutch slasher/thriller/cop movie about a deranged diver who utilizes Amsterdam's many waterways as a means of mysteriously creeping up on his victims unnoticed, and also as a means of escape.
It's wonderfully eighties, wonderfully formulaic and - quite amusingly in an odd nostalgic kind of way - rather Hollywood, despite being filmed in Amsterdam. It's actually very entertaining, with some "fun" action, like a speedboat chase through the canals of Amsterdam.
It's dutch slasher/thriller/cop movie about a deranged diver who utilizes Amsterdam's many waterways as a means of mysteriously creeping up on his victims unnoticed, and also as a means of escape.
It's wonderfully eighties, wonderfully formulaic and - quite amusingly in an odd nostalgic kind of way - rather Hollywood, despite being filmed in Amsterdam. It's actually very entertaining, with some "fun" action, like a speedboat chase through the canals of Amsterdam.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on June 02, 2007, 01:31:53 AM
Post by: Kombucha on June 02, 2007, 01:31:53 AM
Pirates of the Carribean 3- At Worlds End: Somewhere around nine/10
Best of the series yet, very enjoyable.
Best of the series yet, very enjoyable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 02, 2007, 08:34:11 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 02, 2007, 08:34:11 AM
Quote from: a whi t eba l lC l o c k;840887The 300
9/10; Movie of manliness.
I couldn't sit through it. 3/10:
1 point for style, 1 point for manliness, and 1 point for historical accuracy LOl
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 02, 2007, 09:13:20 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 02, 2007, 09:13:20 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;841324I couldn't sit through it. 3/10:
1 point for style, 1 point for manliness, and 1 point for historical accuracy LOl
It was adapted from a graphic novel by Frank Miller. I don't think historical accuracy should be dwelled on too much when watching a comic-book movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 02, 2007, 09:15:21 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 02, 2007, 09:15:21 AM
Am I allowed to disapprove of Frank Miller's approach?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 02, 2007, 07:28:53 PM
Post by: Losperman on June 02, 2007, 07:28:53 PM
The Hitcher (2007) - 4/10
I haven't seen the original yet, so I can't compare, but I was kind of disappointed in this movie. The main problem I found was that it was really, really predictable and the characters did some really stupid stuff. It seemed that directors were going away from that in horror movies, but this one relapsed. The acting was good, for the most part. Sean Bean and Sophia Bush were good. And she was hot. I was never much of a fan of hers, but I might have to start, haha. The music was alright, but the plot was a little thin. So, yeah, kind of sucky. It had it's moments, but not nearly enough to make up for the plot and or lack of surprise/suspense.
I haven't seen the original yet, so I can't compare, but I was kind of disappointed in this movie. The main problem I found was that it was really, really predictable and the characters did some really stupid stuff. It seemed that directors were going away from that in horror movies, but this one relapsed. The acting was good, for the most part. Sean Bean and Sophia Bush were good. And she was hot. I was never much of a fan of hers, but I might have to start, haha. The music was alright, but the plot was a little thin. So, yeah, kind of sucky. It had it's moments, but not nearly enough to make up for the plot and or lack of surprise/suspense.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SoBe Clock on June 02, 2007, 08:39:43 PM
Post by: SoBe Clock on June 02, 2007, 08:39:43 PM
Spiderman 3 - 8.5/10
The movie was awesome. The storyline stayed true to the basics of the series, with their own twists added in to modernize it, which ended up working well. The fight scenes were expertly and flawlessly coreographed, the 3D modeling on sandman and venom was absolutely beautiful, and it had a good overall presentation. The acting was good, for the most part. There were times when Toby's acting was kind of unconvincing, but it didn't really take away from the whole experience. The movie had an appropriate ammount of comic relief, but it didn't really get in the way of the emotional scenes, which there were plenty of. All in all, I think it deserves the hype that it's getting, and if you're a fan of the series, definately go to see it.
The movie was awesome. The storyline stayed true to the basics of the series, with their own twists added in to modernize it, which ended up working well. The fight scenes were expertly and flawlessly coreographed, the 3D modeling on sandman and venom was absolutely beautiful, and it had a good overall presentation. The acting was good, for the most part. There were times when Toby's acting was kind of unconvincing, but it didn't really take away from the whole experience. The movie had an appropriate ammount of comic relief, but it didn't really get in the way of the emotional scenes, which there were plenty of. All in all, I think it deserves the hype that it's getting, and if you're a fan of the series, definately go to see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on June 02, 2007, 09:34:48 PM
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on June 02, 2007, 09:34:48 PM
Spider-Man 3
It was good 6 stars out of 7.
It was good 6 stars out of 7.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on June 02, 2007, 09:41:54 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on June 02, 2007, 09:41:54 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;841324I couldn't sit through it. 3/10:
1 point for style, 1 point for manliness, and 1 point for historical accuracy LOl
Well considering it was based on a fictional comic book, that gives me an excuse to give it 2/10!
But really, I hated that movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 03, 2007, 06:03:04 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 03, 2007, 06:03:04 AM
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;842652Well considering it was based on a fictional comic book, that gives me an excuse to give it 2/10!
But really, I hated that movie.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on June 03, 2007, 08:55:14 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on June 03, 2007, 08:55:14 AM
Wayne's World 8/10
Excellent.
Excellent.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 03, 2007, 06:06:52 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 03, 2007, 06:06:52 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;841383Am I allowed to disapprove of Frank Miller's approach?
Sure.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Proactiv Clock on June 03, 2007, 06:35:38 PM
Post by: Proactiv Clock on June 03, 2007, 06:35:38 PM
Dr. Suess's "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T" (1953)
Quite an enjoyable film. I had no idea it existed till I saw my brother watching it and talking about it. I'd give it 6 out of 7 stars.
Quite an enjoyable film. I had no idea it existed till I saw my brother watching it and talking about it. I'd give it 6 out of 7 stars.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 04, 2007, 06:20:03 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 04, 2007, 06:20:03 AM
Quote from: Proactiv;844418Dr. Suess's "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T" (1953)
Quite an enjoyable film. I had no idea it existed till I saw my brother watching it and talking about it. I'd give it 6 out of 7 stars.
The Sneetches - not sure which year - 8/10
A short film (well... cartoon episode, but it's worth reviewing) adapted from Dr. Seuess's book. The animation was quite good, as is the story-telling style, even if the songs do get rather annoying. It also has a nice, subtle message about racism. Worth a watch. You can probably find it on YouTube.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on June 07, 2007, 10:07:08 AM
Post by: Porti Fatti on June 07, 2007, 10:07:08 AM
Twin Town - Glorious
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 09, 2007, 09:08:59 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 09, 2007, 09:08:59 AM
hi
Chinatown 9/10
Tideland 7.5/10
Solaris 10/10
The Fountain 10/10
Brazil 10/10
the Science of Sleep 7/10
Dark City 7.5/10
Kiss me Deadly 7.5/10
Mad Max 2 10/10
Primer 10/10
Paprika 8/10
Meikyû monogatari 10/10
Riri Shushu no subete 7.5/10
Masters of the Universe 6/10
Braindead 8/10
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang 4/10
El Topo 9/10
Holy Mountain 9.5/10
300 4/10
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead 8/10
Black Sheep 7/10
Hills have Eyes 2 (remake) -1/10
Idiocracy 1/10
Kentucky Fried Movie 6/10
Dazed and Confused 10/10
Amadeus 8/10
Chinatown 9/10
Tideland 7.5/10
Solaris 10/10
The Fountain 10/10
Brazil 10/10
the Science of Sleep 7/10
Dark City 7.5/10
Kiss me Deadly 7.5/10
Mad Max 2 10/10
Primer 10/10
Paprika 8/10
Meikyû monogatari 10/10
Riri Shushu no subete 7.5/10
Masters of the Universe 6/10
Braindead 8/10
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang 4/10
El Topo 9/10
Holy Mountain 9.5/10
300 4/10
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead 8/10
Black Sheep 7/10
Hills have Eyes 2 (remake) -1/10
Idiocracy 1/10
Kentucky Fried Movie 6/10
Dazed and Confused 10/10
Amadeus 8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on June 09, 2007, 10:56:17 AM
Post by: salt on June 09, 2007, 10:56:17 AM
Spiderman3: 4/10, total shit
Pirates 3: 7/10 Haven't seen the 2nd one, and I'm not a big fan of pirates of the carribean movies
Hostel: 7.5/10 Not too bad, beggining was just sex and partying, the torchering was really Tarantino style at times which was fun.
Pirates 3: 7/10 Haven't seen the 2nd one, and I'm not a big fan of pirates of the carribean movies
Hostel: 7.5/10 Not too bad, beggining was just sex and partying, the torchering was really Tarantino style at times which was fun.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 09, 2007, 05:04:02 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 09, 2007, 05:04:02 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;853081hi
Chinatown 9/10
Tideland 7.5/10
Solaris 10/10
The Fountain 10/10
Brazil 10/10
the Science of Sleep 7/10
Dark City 7.5/10
Kiss me Deadly 7.5/10
Mad Max 2 10/10
Primer 10/10
Paprika 8/10
Meikyû monogatari 10/10
Riri Shushu no subete 7.5/10
Masters of the Universe 6/10
Braindead 8/10
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang 4/10
El Topo 9/10
Holy Mountain 9.5/10
300 4/10
Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead 8/10
Black Sheep 7/10
Hills have Eyes 2 (remake) -1/10
Idiocracy 1/10
Kentucky Fried Movie 6/10
Dazed and Confused 10/10
Amadeus 8/10
el topo
plz elaborate
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on June 09, 2007, 07:19:02 PM
Post by: Munglai on June 09, 2007, 07:19:02 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;841324I couldn't sit through it. 3/10:
1 point for style, 1 point for manliness, and 1 point for historical accuracy LOl
ur weird m8
even if I were willing to risk not looking like a man who loves manly man action and confess that 300 was pretty dumb, I'd be a fibber to say it wasn't totally rad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 09, 2007, 09:29:52 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 09, 2007, 09:29:52 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;853679el topo
plz elaborate
It's a very surreal western following a man on his iconic journey full of bloodshed, cripples and symbolism.
The first half is just an amazing, fantastical western, the second a more satirical metaphor, presented in a very pleasing yet raw video and audio quality.
There's much more to be said about it, but the most important thing is that you watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on June 09, 2007, 10:13:06 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on June 09, 2007, 10:13:06 PM
My Cousin Vinny - 8/10
I've thought of this movie in the back of my head ever since it was mentioned on an episode of Seinfeld, and I just saw it this evening.
I was expecting a goofy fish-out-of-water story, but the story that eventually built up was very smart. Basically, two Italian-Americans from Brooklyn went to Wazoo City, Alabama (:wiebel:) and were at the wrong place at the wrong time; they got busted for shooting the clerk at the Sac O' Suds convenient store, and they think it was for accidentally stealing a 32 cent can of tuna (they don't usually point a shotgun at you when arresting you for that).
Anyways, they give a confession that they think is for the tuna, and the authorities think is for the murder. They can't afford a lawyer, so one of the boys calls in his cousin, Vinny Gambini, who had to take the Bar six times before passing. Uh oh.
He turns up in town with his fiancee, Mona Lisa Vito, who's as Brooklyn as they come. After rattling off a phony legal background and wearing leather and cowboy boots at the preliminary, Judge Haller charges Vinny for contempt of court (twice), and he can't get any sleep from the myriad of loud noises in the American hinterland. Meanwhile, the two boys in jail look nervously at the light whenever it flickers.
Anyways, at first Vinny's wise guy attitude is getting him nowhere with these good ole boys and as evidence against the boys piles up, things aren't looking good. But as Lisa announces, "when you get up there and do your thing, they don't stand a chance."
And that's true. After a scathing exposure of the first testimony thanks to some info about grits that Vinny picked up, the pile of evidence starts to shrink. And it keeps shrinking, almost to a miraculous extent, all while Vinny keeps using his irreverent Brooklyn attitude to his advantage. Vinny's transformation from a klutz to a pretty damn good lawyer feels a little jarring, but fortunately, this is more due to his personality than miraculously appearing legal expertise.
This is a pretty breezy and fun court movie with some hilarious moments, which is rather a surprise. The bawdy attitude of the such Bronxy actors as Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei and Ralph Maccio (The Karate Kid, :)) makes the whole completely-out-of-place-in-Alabama thing seem barely noticeable; it's a setting rather than a plot.
The two accused are quickly pushed aside while the movie focuses on Vinny and Lisa, which is a cheap, but wise move. Vinny and Lisa have a relationship with a healthy scoop of animosity, but also quite a bit of sexuality. They can start having an argument about leaving the water in the sink on, which through an ingenious little tirade, leads quite naturally into lovemaking.
All in all, this is a great little comedy that really has strength in character, which I love to see in a movie. It was directed by Jonathan Lynn, who also made another great wise-guy movie, The Whole Nine Yards, so he knew what he was doing. Marisa Tomei won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role (which was only her second feature film role, which is cool), and it's well-deserved: she made the whiny, Fran Drescher-like archetype very engaging.
I've thought of this movie in the back of my head ever since it was mentioned on an episode of Seinfeld, and I just saw it this evening.
I was expecting a goofy fish-out-of-water story, but the story that eventually built up was very smart. Basically, two Italian-Americans from Brooklyn went to Wazoo City, Alabama (:wiebel:) and were at the wrong place at the wrong time; they got busted for shooting the clerk at the Sac O' Suds convenient store, and they think it was for accidentally stealing a 32 cent can of tuna (they don't usually point a shotgun at you when arresting you for that).
Anyways, they give a confession that they think is for the tuna, and the authorities think is for the murder. They can't afford a lawyer, so one of the boys calls in his cousin, Vinny Gambini, who had to take the Bar six times before passing. Uh oh.
He turns up in town with his fiancee, Mona Lisa Vito, who's as Brooklyn as they come. After rattling off a phony legal background and wearing leather and cowboy boots at the preliminary, Judge Haller charges Vinny for contempt of court (twice), and he can't get any sleep from the myriad of loud noises in the American hinterland. Meanwhile, the two boys in jail look nervously at the light whenever it flickers.
Anyways, at first Vinny's wise guy attitude is getting him nowhere with these good ole boys and as evidence against the boys piles up, things aren't looking good. But as Lisa announces, "when you get up there and do your thing, they don't stand a chance."
And that's true. After a scathing exposure of the first testimony thanks to some info about grits that Vinny picked up, the pile of evidence starts to shrink. And it keeps shrinking, almost to a miraculous extent, all while Vinny keeps using his irreverent Brooklyn attitude to his advantage. Vinny's transformation from a klutz to a pretty damn good lawyer feels a little jarring, but fortunately, this is more due to his personality than miraculously appearing legal expertise.
This is a pretty breezy and fun court movie with some hilarious moments, which is rather a surprise. The bawdy attitude of the such Bronxy actors as Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei and Ralph Maccio (The Karate Kid, :)) makes the whole completely-out-of-place-in-Alabama thing seem barely noticeable; it's a setting rather than a plot.
The two accused are quickly pushed aside while the movie focuses on Vinny and Lisa, which is a cheap, but wise move. Vinny and Lisa have a relationship with a healthy scoop of animosity, but also quite a bit of sexuality. They can start having an argument about leaving the water in the sink on, which through an ingenious little tirade, leads quite naturally into lovemaking.
All in all, this is a great little comedy that really has strength in character, which I love to see in a movie. It was directed by Jonathan Lynn, who also made another great wise-guy movie, The Whole Nine Yards, so he knew what he was doing. Marisa Tomei won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role (which was only her second feature film role, which is cool), and it's well-deserved: she made the whiny, Fran Drescher-like archetype very engaging.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 10, 2007, 08:57:55 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 10, 2007, 08:57:55 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;853957It's a very surreal western following a man on his iconic journey full of bloodshed, cripples and symbolism.
The first half is just an amazing, fantastical western, the second a more satirical metaphor, presented in a very pleasing yet raw video and audio quality.
There's much more to be said about it, but the most important thing is that you watch it.
Aj i missed it when it was rereleased in some small cinemas recently, and I saw the DVD on sale yesterday (but for an extortionate price).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 10, 2007, 10:47:24 AM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on June 10, 2007, 10:47:24 AM
Heavy Metal: 8/10
One of the most bizzare and entertaining movies I have ever seen and my new favorite animated movie. The animation is great and feels very retro. There is no real central plot, but you don't need a plot when you have collosal animated breasts, space stoners, barfights, jews, guns, swords, and taxis, sex, more tits, and space cars. See it. You will love it.
Pans Labyrinth: 10/10
I finally got around to seeing this and it is easily one of the best films I have seen in ages. The cinematography is astoundingly beautiful. The director does a brilliant job of balancing between Ofelia's fantasies of fauns and faries and the very dark and disturbing world around her. Brilliant and profoundly moving.
One of the most bizzare and entertaining movies I have ever seen and my new favorite animated movie. The animation is great and feels very retro. There is no real central plot, but you don't need a plot when you have collosal animated breasts, space stoners, barfights, jews, guns, swords, and taxis, sex, more tits, and space cars. See it. You will love it.
Pans Labyrinth: 10/10
I finally got around to seeing this and it is easily one of the best films I have seen in ages. The cinematography is astoundingly beautiful. The director does a brilliant job of balancing between Ofelia's fantasies of fauns and faries and the very dark and disturbing world around her. Brilliant and profoundly moving.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 10, 2007, 10:49:59 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 10, 2007, 10:49:59 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;854521Aj i missed it when it was rereleased in some small cinemas recently, and I saw the DVD on sale yesterday (but for an extortionate price).
there's a dvd set that contains el topo, holy mountain and santa sangre restored with lots of extra's that i'm planning on buying, though i'm not sure if it's out yet.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on June 12, 2007, 10:18:58 AM
Post by: PirateClock on June 12, 2007, 10:18:58 AM
Hostel 3/10
im giving it 3 because the horrible acting made me laugh.
im giving it 3 because the horrible acting made me laugh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 12, 2007, 10:26:28 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 12, 2007, 10:26:28 AM
Transamerica
Amazing movie! Ostensibly about a transsexual woman who finds out she has a son, but essentially the film is all about respecting people and their decisions. It's astonishingly well written, directed and acted. High quality filmmaking
Amazing movie! Ostensibly about a transsexual woman who finds out she has a son, but essentially the film is all about respecting people and their decisions. It's astonishingly well written, directed and acted. High quality filmmaking
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 13, 2007, 01:37:35 AM
Post by: LeekClock on June 13, 2007, 01:37:35 AM
Rushmore
Never seen anything like it! Another first class movie. Charmed the socks off me. Funny, moving and true. Also astonishingly well acted. Highly recommended
Never seen anything like it! Another first class movie. Charmed the socks off me. Funny, moving and true. Also astonishingly well acted. Highly recommended
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 13, 2007, 06:11:51 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 13, 2007, 06:11:51 AM
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers - 10/10
A nice treat for surrealists and Peter Sellers fans. I really can't describe this film in words, it just has to be seen. It is like no other bio-pic I've ever seen, and pretty much the only bio-pic I've ever enjoyed. It helps that Peter Seller's life is actually an interesting premise for a movie so that you don't have to fudge the truth to keep our attention.
A nice treat for surrealists and Peter Sellers fans. I really can't describe this film in words, it just has to be seen. It is like no other bio-pic I've ever seen, and pretty much the only bio-pic I've ever enjoyed. It helps that Peter Seller's life is actually an interesting premise for a movie so that you don't have to fudge the truth to keep our attention.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on June 13, 2007, 06:37:17 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on June 13, 2007, 06:37:17 AM
300 - SPAAAARTAA
YES I KNOW IM LATE FUCK YOU NIGGER
YES I KNOW IM LATE FUCK YOU NIGGER
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on June 16, 2007, 04:54:42 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on June 16, 2007, 04:54:42 PM
Zodiac: 8/10
The pacing was fairly off, but it was told pretty well, and the acting was good.
Knocked up: 8/10
Great dialouge here, very easy to believe. Good sense of humor is kept throughout the movie, even in the serious moments.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer: 6/10
The Silver Surfer does not have magical healing powers.
Mr. Brooks: 9/10
Excellent plot expertly told with terrific acting. Go see this now.
The pacing was fairly off, but it was told pretty well, and the acting was good.
Knocked up: 8/10
Great dialouge here, very easy to believe. Good sense of humor is kept throughout the movie, even in the serious moments.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer: 6/10
The Silver Surfer does not have magical healing powers.
Mr. Brooks: 9/10
Excellent plot expertly told with terrific acting. Go see this now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 17, 2007, 04:27:17 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 17, 2007, 04:27:17 PM
Spiderman 3 - 6/10
I don't think I can quite put my feelings about this movie into words, but I'll do my best. The acting was really good from everyone involved all around. I am even going to have to go against most of the internet and say Tobey plays a good emo. It really is too bad that it ended up sucking on such a grand scale as it did. This film starts off good, but slowly becomes more stupid, overly-complicated for a super-hero movie, and incoherent. But, the main reason it sucked so much was that they tried to put WAY TOO MUCH into one freakin' movie. Venom ended up being a huge fucking let down, and Sandman has to be one of the most un-inspired renderings of a comic book character I've seen since Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin. They shove so much crap into this film that when it finally comes time for some really important plot element, they totally blow it off with some half-assed "revelation" or "Oh my God, I see the error of my ways oh lordy" thing. Luckily I was there with a friend and we MST3K-ed the hell out of that movie (not loud enough to be totally obnoxious to others in the theatre of course), which is really the only reason I'm not giving it a 3 or even a 2. Also, what me and my friend have dubbed Emo-Jazz Spidey has to be one of the most genius things ever recorded in motion picture history. I loved that so freakin' much. Go see it for the action, cool CGI, and Emo-Jazz Spidey.
I don't think I can quite put my feelings about this movie into words, but I'll do my best. The acting was really good from everyone involved all around. I am even going to have to go against most of the internet and say Tobey plays a good emo. It really is too bad that it ended up sucking on such a grand scale as it did. This film starts off good, but slowly becomes more stupid, overly-complicated for a super-hero movie, and incoherent. But, the main reason it sucked so much was that they tried to put WAY TOO MUCH into one freakin' movie. Venom ended up being a huge fucking let down, and Sandman has to be one of the most un-inspired renderings of a comic book character I've seen since Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin. They shove so much crap into this film that when it finally comes time for some really important plot element, they totally blow it off with some half-assed "revelation" or "Oh my God, I see the error of my ways oh lordy" thing. Luckily I was there with a friend and we MST3K-ed the hell out of that movie (not loud enough to be totally obnoxious to others in the theatre of course), which is really the only reason I'm not giving it a 3 or even a 2. Also, what me and my friend have dubbed Emo-Jazz Spidey has to be one of the most genius things ever recorded in motion picture history. I loved that so freakin' much. Go see it for the action, cool CGI, and Emo-Jazz Spidey.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 20, 2007, 01:33:08 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 20, 2007, 01:33:08 PM
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown 6/10
I'm not going to lie. I loved the original Ice Age, and I found this movie quite entertaining, if only because it is very funny. But anyone hoping for the same kind of well thought out and intelligent storytelling of the original should look elsewhere. Seriously, this film has the worst, most illconceived plot and character development I have ever seen (eh, except for Robots, and that movie trully sucked). Don't bother buying or renting it. Don't even download it and take up un-necessary space. Just wait for FX to eventually show it.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 10/10
This was the most fun I've ever had seeing a movie. The songs are catchy, the characters are cooky, and the plot is crude, disgusting, and sometimes deeply offending. I loved every minute of it. If you've got a taste for sex and blood and just a bit of a masochistic streak, you must see this movie.
Team America: World Police 10/10
Jesus titty-fucking Christ, this was a good movie. Anyone who doesn't understand why this movie is funny does not understand comedy. I can't even some it up in such a short review, so I'll post this:
America! Fuck yeah!
Comin' again to save the motha-fuckin' day! Yeah!
America! Fuck yeah!
Freedom is the only way! Yeah!
Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Movie 10/10
What makes this online 4-part short so fantastic is just the little things that only people of my generation who grew up with stupid shows like this could understand.
I'm not going to lie. I loved the original Ice Age, and I found this movie quite entertaining, if only because it is very funny. But anyone hoping for the same kind of well thought out and intelligent storytelling of the original should look elsewhere. Seriously, this film has the worst, most illconceived plot and character development I have ever seen (eh, except for Robots, and that movie trully sucked). Don't bother buying or renting it. Don't even download it and take up un-necessary space. Just wait for FX to eventually show it.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 10/10
This was the most fun I've ever had seeing a movie. The songs are catchy, the characters are cooky, and the plot is crude, disgusting, and sometimes deeply offending. I loved every minute of it. If you've got a taste for sex and blood and just a bit of a masochistic streak, you must see this movie.
Team America: World Police 10/10
Jesus titty-fucking Christ, this was a good movie. Anyone who doesn't understand why this movie is funny does not understand comedy. I can't even some it up in such a short review, so I'll post this:
America! Fuck yeah!
Comin' again to save the motha-fuckin' day! Yeah!
America! Fuck yeah!
Freedom is the only way! Yeah!
Yu-Gi-Oh: The Abridged Movie 10/10
What makes this online 4-part short so fantastic is just the little things that only people of my generation who grew up with stupid shows like this could understand.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on June 21, 2007, 10:46:58 AM
Post by: Kombucha on June 21, 2007, 10:46:58 AM
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer- Around 8/10
DIS WUZ PRITY GUD.
"The Silver Surfer possesses great cosmic power granted to him by Galactus as a part of physically restructuring the Surfer's former organic body. He has the ability to channel cosmic energy into his own body at will, and expel it violently as a concussive force or gently as a means to restructure molecules according to his mental design."
I think that you might be able to heal someone that way.
DIS WUZ PRITY GUD.
Quote from: Poltrygeist Clock;865588Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer: 6/10As quoted from my copy of the deluxe edition of the official handbook of the Marvel universe:
The Silver Surfer does not have magical healing powers.
"The Silver Surfer possesses great cosmic power granted to him by Galactus as a part of physically restructuring the Surfer's former organic body. He has the ability to channel cosmic energy into his own body at will, and expel it violently as a concussive force or gently as a means to restructure molecules according to his mental design."
I think that you might be able to heal someone that way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 22, 2007, 08:42:38 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 22, 2007, 08:42:38 AM
Quote from: Martin Luther Ribbentrop;872798An Inconvenient Truth
I usually don't watch these political movies but I was really surprised at how frank and compelling it was. It was mostly just footage of a talk and slide show he gave about global warming, but his research is very meticulous. One of the funniest things though is that he shows a clip of futurama to make a point! I almost died of shock and laughter at how absurd it was. It was really thought provoking and worth the watch.
I thought the Futurama thing did a pretty good job of, not only pretty accurately explaining global warming, but conveying the seriousness of the dilemma we face on this planet if we continue. I did kind of hate how he was so high on himself. I didn't like Manbearpig so much until I finally saw this movie and how their portrayal of Al Gore is pretty accurate too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 22, 2007, 01:57:42 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 22, 2007, 01:57:42 PM
Little Shop of Horrors (musical film adapted from the stage play based on the Roger Corman b-movie)
Version with Happy Ending - 10/10
Version with Dark Ending - 10/10
Anyone who feels uncomfortable about the uncompromising sexual content of The Rocky Horror Picture Show but still want to see a good horror musical and/or comedy would do well to give Little Shop of Horrors a peek. Like Rocky Horror, this film is heavily influenced by old science fiction movies. However, this film is far more sadistic in its comedy. While violence is never really shown, only implied, the skillful way in which scenes and characters are shot is often very beutiful in a disturbing way. It also has points of honest sentimentality that Rocky Horror doesn't have. Jazz fans will appreciate its influence on many of the songs and attitude of the film. Finally, while Rocky Horror is simple an homage to the sci-fi films of yester-year, Little Shop IS that film genre. There is a much darker alternate ending to this film that was cut out because it was considered too disturbing, but I don't feel it ditracts from the over-all film. Both versions are perfect for two completely different reasons. I can't wait to check out the Roger Corman original.
Version with Happy Ending - 10/10
Version with Dark Ending - 10/10
Anyone who feels uncomfortable about the uncompromising sexual content of The Rocky Horror Picture Show but still want to see a good horror musical and/or comedy would do well to give Little Shop of Horrors a peek. Like Rocky Horror, this film is heavily influenced by old science fiction movies. However, this film is far more sadistic in its comedy. While violence is never really shown, only implied, the skillful way in which scenes and characters are shot is often very beutiful in a disturbing way. It also has points of honest sentimentality that Rocky Horror doesn't have. Jazz fans will appreciate its influence on many of the songs and attitude of the film. Finally, while Rocky Horror is simple an homage to the sci-fi films of yester-year, Little Shop IS that film genre. There is a much darker alternate ending to this film that was cut out because it was considered too disturbing, but I don't feel it ditracts from the over-all film. Both versions are perfect for two completely different reasons. I can't wait to check out the Roger Corman original.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 22, 2007, 03:46:29 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 22, 2007, 03:46:29 PM
Quote from: Predator;874272Little Shop of Horrors (musical film adapted from the stage play based on the Roger Corman b-movie)
Version with Happy Ending - 10/10
Version with Dark Ending - 10/10
Anyone who feels uncomfortable about the uncompromising sexual content of The Rocky Horror Picture Show but still want to see a good horror musical and/or comedy would do well to give Little Shop of Horrors a peek. Like Rocky Horror, this film is heavily influenced by old science fiction movies. However, this film is far more sadistic in its comedy. While violence is never really shown, only implied, the skillful way in which scenes and characters are shot is often very beutiful in a disturbing way. It also has points of honest sentimentality that Rocky Horror doesn't have. Jazz fans will appreciate its influence on many of the songs and attitude of the film. Finally, while Rocky Horror is simple an homage to the sci-fi films of yester-year, Little Shop IS that film genre. There is a much darker alternate ending to this film that was cut out because it was considered too disturbing, but I don't feel it ditracts from the over-all film. Both versions are perfect for two completely different reasons. I can't wait to check out the Roger Corman original.
This is one of my favourite films. I saw the original stage version in London (the "unhappy ending") too, and it was really good. Oh and I have the soundtrack too. :dork:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on June 23, 2007, 10:13:14 AM
Post by: CrustClock on June 23, 2007, 10:13:14 AM
[imdb]Network[/imdb]
A fantastic and poignant satire. A really, really good film.
A fantastic and poignant satire. A really, really good film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 23, 2007, 11:49:26 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 23, 2007, 11:49:26 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;874388This is one of my favourite films. I saw the original stage version in London (the "unhappy ending") too, and it was really good. Oh and I have the soundtrack too. :dork:
SPOILERS!
The story about the new ending for the film was that they originally did film an ending where everyone gets killed, but subsequently show the Audrey IIs taking over the world in a very Invasion of the Body Snatchers/War of the Worlds like fashion. They even had an entire five-minute end of the world sequence and a "THE END?!?" ending. The entire sequence cost 5-million dollars to make and made it distinct from the play which only describes the global take-over. Test audiences thought the ending was far too dark and disturbing, so they re-shot a happy ending.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 23, 2007, 12:48:06 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 23, 2007, 12:48:06 PM
Quote from: Predator;875256SPOILERS!
The story about the new ending for the film was that they originally did film an ending where everyone gets killed, but subsequently show the Audrey IIs taking over the world in a very Invasion of the Body Snatchers/War of the Worlds like fashion. They even had an entire five-minute end of the world sequence and a "THE END?!?" ending. The entire sequence cost 5-million dollars to make and made it distinct from the play which only describes the global take-over. Test audiences thought the ending was far too dark and disturbing, so they re-shot a happy ending.
I know this already duh!!!!!!!!!! :dork:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 23, 2007, 05:27:55 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 23, 2007, 05:27:55 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;875313I know this already duh!!!!!!!!!! :dork:
Sorry, I should have assumed that you already knew this from wiki or some other source (well, I did assume it actually, I just like to hear myself talk... er... watch myself type?).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 24, 2007, 09:29:01 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 24, 2007, 09:29:01 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;860134Rushmore
Never seen anything like it! Another first class movie. Charmed the socks off me. Funny, moving and true. Also astonishingly well acted. Highly recommended
have you seen the other Wes Anderson movies? they're great
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Finland Clock on June 24, 2007, 09:51:46 PM
Post by: Finland Clock on June 24, 2007, 09:51:46 PM
[IMDB]Children Of Men[/IMDB] - (http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1417/zzxzzsa9.png)
I had seen the previews and it looked awesome, but the actual movie was much deeper. Children Of Men has excellent use of single shot action sequences that adds to the utter chaos. Set it in a futuristic dystopian United Kingdom where the total world is in chaos and infertility rate is at 90 percent and there hasn't been a new birth in 18 years. Just an amazing movie. You must see it.
I had seen the previews and it looked awesome, but the actual movie was much deeper. Children Of Men has excellent use of single shot action sequences that adds to the utter chaos. Set it in a futuristic dystopian United Kingdom where the total world is in chaos and infertility rate is at 90 percent and there hasn't been a new birth in 18 years. Just an amazing movie. You must see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 24, 2007, 09:52:03 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 24, 2007, 09:52:03 PM
Ocean's Eleven
Awesome in every way.
Awesome in every way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 24, 2007, 10:21:37 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 24, 2007, 10:21:37 PM
Brokeback Mountain
Finally got around to seeing it. I don't really understand what all the fuss was about now, regarding the strong sexual themes etc. Maybe i'm spending too much time at the Clock Crew.
It was well directed, written and acted, though. It deserved the positive attention it got, but not all the palaver about its content. It's a great premise and it's developed deftly. I don't think it could be considered offensive at all unless you're a homophobe or a prude. It's essentially just a love story - not a story about being gay, although such themes are obviously present.
Only the Life Aquatic, which wasn't nearly as entertaining or well-rounded as this movie, I thought. I am looking forward to seeing the Royal Tenenbaums.
Finally got around to seeing it. I don't really understand what all the fuss was about now, regarding the strong sexual themes etc. Maybe i'm spending too much time at the Clock Crew.
It was well directed, written and acted, though. It deserved the positive attention it got, but not all the palaver about its content. It's a great premise and it's developed deftly. I don't think it could be considered offensive at all unless you're a homophobe or a prude. It's essentially just a love story - not a story about being gay, although such themes are obviously present.
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;876933have you seen the other Wes Anderson movies? they're great
Only the Life Aquatic, which wasn't nearly as entertaining or well-rounded as this movie, I thought. I am looking forward to seeing the Royal Tenenbaums.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on June 24, 2007, 10:37:23 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on June 24, 2007, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Finland Clock;876940infertility rate is at 90 percent
How did you arrive at this figure? It doesn't make sense.
You're right though, brilliant movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 25, 2007, 04:41:33 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on June 25, 2007, 04:41:33 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;876965Only the Life Aquatic, which wasn't nearly as entertaining or well-rounded as this movie, I thought. I am looking forward to seeing the Royal Tenenbaums.
I saw it last and I think it works better knowing what to expect of the director
but yeah rushmore did a better job tieing it together
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on June 25, 2007, 06:32:50 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on June 25, 2007, 06:32:50 PM
Ten Canoes (http://www.tencanoes.com.au/tencanoes/) I rate it 8 out of 10 canoes (coincidentally, there were only 8 canoes in the movie)
This is a good world cinema film based around a tribe a long time ago, and that tribes anncestors. It's very funny at times but is also a nice story. It's interesting to see how the aborigies kept their traditions for so long. The actors playing as the future tribe also played as the anncestores tribe and it was a nice addition. It's quite hard to explain, and I doubt you'll be able to see it in a cinema (it was in a small cinema over here), but I'd very much recommend it.
This is a good world cinema film based around a tribe a long time ago, and that tribes anncestors. It's very funny at times but is also a nice story. It's interesting to see how the aborigies kept their traditions for so long. The actors playing as the future tribe also played as the anncestores tribe and it was a nice addition. It's quite hard to explain, and I doubt you'll be able to see it in a cinema (it was in a small cinema over here), but I'd very much recommend it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on June 25, 2007, 09:52:04 PM
Post by: Kombucha on June 25, 2007, 09:52:04 PM
300- 7.8 or something/10
Good, but I hoped that it would have been better.
Good, but I hoped that it would have been better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 29, 2007, 08:59:30 AM
Post by: Losperman on June 29, 2007, 08:59:30 AM
Time to catch up.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - 7/10
It was better than I expected, but still a little cheesy/corny in parts. Not as bad as the first, but it's still there. The Surfer was cool (even if inaccurate), Galactus sucked, and Jessica Alba was hot.
Evan Almighty - 7/10
I was a little disappointed by it. Not that it wasn't funny, because it was. It just wasn't hilarious. There weren't that many parts that stick in your head, like in some of Carrell's other work. Hell, even his performance in Bruce Almighty seemed more memorable. But other than that, good all around movie.
Lords of Dogtown - 3/10
I admit, I didn't give it a fair chance because I didn't watch the whole movie. But it just really couldn't hold my attention, which is rare. Boring characters, standard story, etc.
Pumping Iron - 9/10
Very interesting look into the world of proffessional bodybuilding. I really liked the special features as well, as they provide some behind the scenes looks that reveal a lot of the secrets of the film and its stars. The "stars" are really what made the movie, too, not just Arnold. If it were just him it would have been less dimensional. I also found it interesting how some of it was staged to create a docu-drama rather than a straight up documentary.
Happy Feet - 5/10
Jesus, some originality, please? Nice animation and some good voice acting. That's about it, beside a few funny parts. Everything else has been done many times before.
The Holiday - 8/10
I was pretty surprised by this. Most chick flicks portray the women to be absolute victims with some minor quirks that make them likeable (at least to other women). But both women in this movie had pretty major flaws that kept you from liking them initially, which I found cool. Acting was great all around, and I liked the dynamic of the two scenarios. Throw in a few funny and touching parts, and it was a pretty good movie.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - 7/10
It was better than I expected, but still a little cheesy/corny in parts. Not as bad as the first, but it's still there. The Surfer was cool (even if inaccurate), Galactus sucked, and Jessica Alba was hot.
Evan Almighty - 7/10
I was a little disappointed by it. Not that it wasn't funny, because it was. It just wasn't hilarious. There weren't that many parts that stick in your head, like in some of Carrell's other work. Hell, even his performance in Bruce Almighty seemed more memorable. But other than that, good all around movie.
Lords of Dogtown - 3/10
I admit, I didn't give it a fair chance because I didn't watch the whole movie. But it just really couldn't hold my attention, which is rare. Boring characters, standard story, etc.
Pumping Iron - 9/10
Very interesting look into the world of proffessional bodybuilding. I really liked the special features as well, as they provide some behind the scenes looks that reveal a lot of the secrets of the film and its stars. The "stars" are really what made the movie, too, not just Arnold. If it were just him it would have been less dimensional. I also found it interesting how some of it was staged to create a docu-drama rather than a straight up documentary.
Happy Feet - 5/10
Jesus, some originality, please? Nice animation and some good voice acting. That's about it, beside a few funny parts. Everything else has been done many times before.
The Holiday - 8/10
I was pretty surprised by this. Most chick flicks portray the women to be absolute victims with some minor quirks that make them likeable (at least to other women). But both women in this movie had pretty major flaws that kept you from liking them initially, which I found cool. Acting was great all around, and I liked the dynamic of the two scenarios. Throw in a few funny and touching parts, and it was a pretty good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on June 29, 2007, 10:49:17 AM
Post by: GreyClock on June 29, 2007, 10:49:17 AM
Die Hard 4.0 - cool++/cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Insane Cultist #6 on June 30, 2007, 05:48:08 PM
Post by: Insane Cultist #6 on June 30, 2007, 05:48:08 PM
Snakes on Plane 7/10
It was an okay movie, some parts were just damn right nasty but the movie was pretty good all in all. Way too short though.
It was an okay movie, some parts were just damn right nasty but the movie was pretty good all in all. Way too short though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 01, 2007, 08:45:15 AM
Post by: CrustClock on July 01, 2007, 08:45:15 AM
[imdb]Bridge to Terabithia[/imdb]
A mature childrens' film told in a realistic, non-condescending tone. The characters were all well developed and the story was very realistically told with charming performances from the two lead child actors. Unfortunately the rest of the child-acting isn't so great and the choice of music for the montage scenes is very poor.
A very touching and tragic film - 4/5
A mature childrens' film told in a realistic, non-condescending tone. The characters were all well developed and the story was very realistically told with charming performances from the two lead child actors. Unfortunately the rest of the child-acting isn't so great and the choice of music for the montage scenes is very poor.
A very touching and tragic film - 4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on July 01, 2007, 10:14:43 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on July 01, 2007, 10:14:43 AM
[IMDB]Little Miss Sunshine[/IMDB]
Sweet, but fairly shallow. The premise of a family where everyone has their own dysfunction and comes together to work it out has been done better. The movie never dives too deep into any character's quirks, and so it never reaches its full potential, or become truly touching. Still fairly funny, and the little girl manages to be cute without being annoying.
Sweet, but fairly shallow. The premise of a family where everyone has their own dysfunction and comes together to work it out has been done better. The movie never dives too deep into any character's quirks, and so it never reaches its full potential, or become truly touching. Still fairly funny, and the little girl manages to be cute without being annoying.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 02, 2007, 10:22:09 AM
Post by: Losperman on July 02, 2007, 10:22:09 AM
Ratatouille - 9/10
Although Pixar has never really failed me, I wasn't as excited about this movie as I though I would be. Maybe it's because they returned to an "animal" movie, which has been done to death in recent years? Either way, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that, even though it was "another animal movie" it avoided many of the cliche and overcooked aspects of the other movies in the genre. The animation was amazing, the voices were good, the story was original. Overall it was funny, but I don't think there was as much adultish type humor as some of their other movies. It still works for adults, but there wasn't as much "wink wink, nudge nudge" type stuff. Still, great movie.
Woah, this was surprising to read. So it's not as much of a Narnia rip-off/cash-in as it looks?
Although Pixar has never really failed me, I wasn't as excited about this movie as I though I would be. Maybe it's because they returned to an "animal" movie, which has been done to death in recent years? Either way, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that, even though it was "another animal movie" it avoided many of the cliche and overcooked aspects of the other movies in the genre. The animation was amazing, the voices were good, the story was original. Overall it was funny, but I don't think there was as much adultish type humor as some of their other movies. It still works for adults, but there wasn't as much "wink wink, nudge nudge" type stuff. Still, great movie.
Quote from: Howard Beale;884854[imdb]Bridge to Terabithia[/imdb]
4/5
Woah, this was surprising to read. So it's not as much of a Narnia rip-off/cash-in as it looks?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 02, 2007, 11:11:22 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 02, 2007, 11:11:22 AM
Quote from: Starman Deluxe;886056Woah, this was surprising to read. So it's not as much of a Narnia rip-off/cash-in as it looks?Not even remotely.
I can't believe how much the advertisements are still playing up the almost non-present fantasy aspects, because all of the movie's positive critical response comes from the actual story, which is a fairly mature yarn.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 02, 2007, 11:27:02 AM
Post by: Losperman on July 02, 2007, 11:27:02 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;886089Not even remotely.
I can't believe how much the advertisements are still playing up the almost non-present fantasy aspects, because all of the movie's positive critical response comes from the actual story, which is a fairly mature yarn.
Wow, that's crazy. And good, because I didn't like Narnia at all. Maybe I'll have to check it out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 02, 2007, 01:20:47 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 02, 2007, 01:20:47 PM
We read The Bridge to Terabithia in 4th grade. I find it weird they positioned it like they did, it's a similar idea but the focus is completely different. The fantasy isn't even real.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on July 02, 2007, 09:53:01 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on July 02, 2007, 09:53:01 PM
el topo -
Very surreal and clever, I love it.
Very surreal and clever, I love it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: UnrealClock on July 02, 2007, 10:25:20 PM
Post by: UnrealClock on July 02, 2007, 10:25:20 PM
Die Hard - 5 out of 5
Me and my friend, Jon McLain, went to go see it. The whole time I leaned over and said "HAY LOOK YOU'RE BRUCE WILLIS!"
Me and my friend, Jon McLain, went to go see it. The whole time I leaned over and said "HAY LOOK YOU'RE BRUCE WILLIS!"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 03, 2007, 03:28:34 AM
Post by: CrustClock on July 03, 2007, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;886199We read The Bridge to Terabithia in 4th grade. I find it weird they positioned it like they did, it's a similar idea but the focus is completely different. The fantasy isn't even real.Yeah, it had misleading marketing but I still thought it was a good film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 03, 2007, 10:04:55 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 03, 2007, 10:04:55 AM
It isn't the first time advertising has COMPLETELY mislead me. For instance, does anyone remember Small Soldiers with Tommy Lee Jones as the commander? Because of the advertisement, I was completely under the impresion the toy soldiers were the good guys. But when I actually saw the film, I found out that they were the enemies, and the film had a shmultzy don't-persecute-the-different story. Plus, it really sucked.
I loved Bridge to Terebithia when I was younger, because it really spoke to me. I was kind of an outcast as a child and was never very social, partially because there were ZERO kids my age in the neighborhood. I often resorted to playing by myself, creating worlds with my imagination and friends in those worlds I could talk too. Kids at recess would make fun of me because I would be running round fighting invisible monsters (I was Godzilla in those instances).
Woah... sorry for the derail.
On the topic of Ratatouille, it can't possibly be worse than Cars.
I loved Bridge to Terebithia when I was younger, because it really spoke to me. I was kind of an outcast as a child and was never very social, partially because there were ZERO kids my age in the neighborhood. I often resorted to playing by myself, creating worlds with my imagination and friends in those worlds I could talk too. Kids at recess would make fun of me because I would be running round fighting invisible monsters (I was Godzilla in those instances).
Woah... sorry for the derail.
On the topic of Ratatouille, it can't possibly be worse than Cars.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: joliet_jane on July 04, 2007, 07:13:01 PM
Post by: joliet_jane on July 04, 2007, 07:13:01 PM
Ratatouille 10/10
I loved this movie, but what I love even more is watching Pixar once again school everyone on what a quality CGI movie should look like. Eat smega, Dreamworks.
Body and soul, Ratatouille is wonderful: beautifully rendered and designed art, pleasing characters, and great story. Most of what happens is unexpected and not dependent on formula (or too many pop references, for that matter).
I loved this movie, but what I love even more is watching Pixar once again school everyone on what a quality CGI movie should look like. Eat smega, Dreamworks.
Body and soul, Ratatouille is wonderful: beautifully rendered and designed art, pleasing characters, and great story. Most of what happens is unexpected and not dependent on formula (or too many pop references, for that matter).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 04, 2007, 07:46:19 PM
Post by: Slurpee on July 04, 2007, 07:46:19 PM
Sicko - 10/10
Well, he's got me convinced.
Well, he's got me convinced.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 04, 2007, 08:43:58 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 04, 2007, 08:43:58 PM
Transformers - 9/10
Along with GI Joe, Transformers was the first cartoon I remember being into, but I quickly gave both of them up for Ghostbusters. So I don't remember enough background to say how accurate the movie was, but I thought it was pretty awesome. I really liked how they explained everything and brought everything into focus. The special effects were amazing, and acting was as good as can be expected in an action movie. I guess my only issue was that it really did seem like a huge advertisement for different companies. Hasbro (with the Nerf and Furbie plugs), GMC (obviously), the 360/Mountain Dew part...
...and it really did seem like an Air Force recruiting video, lulz. Not only did they roll out all of the popular AF planes and have the main enlisted special forces character be AF, but there was the line that I'm probably going to be hearing at work a lot: "We can't do it without the Air Force."
Along with GI Joe, Transformers was the first cartoon I remember being into, but I quickly gave both of them up for Ghostbusters. So I don't remember enough background to say how accurate the movie was, but I thought it was pretty awesome. I really liked how they explained everything and brought everything into focus. The special effects were amazing, and acting was as good as can be expected in an action movie. I guess my only issue was that it really did seem like a huge advertisement for different companies. Hasbro (with the Nerf and Furbie plugs), GMC (obviously), the 360/Mountain Dew part...
...and it really did seem like an Air Force recruiting video, lulz. Not only did they roll out all of the popular AF planes and have the main enlisted special forces character be AF, but there was the line that I'm probably going to be hearing at work a lot: "We can't do it without the Air Force."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 05, 2007, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 05, 2007, 10:21:00 AM
Transformers - 2/10
Perhaps one of the worst movies I've ever seen. How this movie got an 8.4 on IMDb i'll never know. The hugest flaw I can say (far out-weighing any bad acting or bad writing or innapropriate funny moment), is that for a Transformers movie we BARELY SEE THE TRANSFORMERS AT ALL! How can you set out to make a Transformers movie and not have a storyline that would invite them to be more central characters? I can understand trying to make the story more human-oriented, but Jesus christ, they concentrate so much on these army guys and this 1337 h@xors bullshit that they have no choice but to cram character and plot developement into a few seconds of one-liners. I'm not kidding. This is literally what happens. Characters die off and NOBODY seems fazed at all. Characters, especially Transformers themselves, come into the film and serve NO PURPOSE AT ALL. This film made so little sense I can't imagine how they possibly convinced Hugo Weaving to be Megatron. How could they have been reading this script and not have thought "Wait a minute... this movie sucks!" I gave it the 2 for good special effects and some good laughs. The fact that they are planning two sequels to this film makes my entire body shake. Shame on Steven Spielberg for EVER letting this shit go down.
Perhaps one of the worst movies I've ever seen. How this movie got an 8.4 on IMDb i'll never know. The hugest flaw I can say (far out-weighing any bad acting or bad writing or innapropriate funny moment), is that for a Transformers movie we BARELY SEE THE TRANSFORMERS AT ALL! How can you set out to make a Transformers movie and not have a storyline that would invite them to be more central characters? I can understand trying to make the story more human-oriented, but Jesus christ, they concentrate so much on these army guys and this 1337 h@xors bullshit that they have no choice but to cram character and plot developement into a few seconds of one-liners. I'm not kidding. This is literally what happens. Characters die off and NOBODY seems fazed at all. Characters, especially Transformers themselves, come into the film and serve NO PURPOSE AT ALL. This film made so little sense I can't imagine how they possibly convinced Hugo Weaving to be Megatron. How could they have been reading this script and not have thought "Wait a minute... this movie sucks!" I gave it the 2 for good special effects and some good laughs. The fact that they are planning two sequels to this film makes my entire body shake. Shame on Steven Spielberg for EVER letting this shit go down.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 08, 2007, 01:53:31 AM
Post by: LeekClock on July 08, 2007, 01:53:31 AM
[imdb]A Very Long Engagement[/imdb]
Visually striking movie about hope, by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000466/), the guy who directed Amelie (and starring Audrey Tautou). Recommended
Sometimes maybe the striking aesthetic/photography was impressive to the point of distraction. You could see the director's hand; that'd be my greatest criticism of the movie. I enjoyed its voice and appreciated its message.
Visually striking movie about hope, by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000466/), the guy who directed Amelie (and starring Audrey Tautou). Recommended
Sometimes maybe the striking aesthetic/photography was impressive to the point of distraction. You could see the director's hand; that'd be my greatest criticism of the movie. I enjoyed its voice and appreciated its message.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 08, 2007, 04:28:38 PM
Post by: Slurpee on July 08, 2007, 04:28:38 PM
Transformers - 9/10
Dis movie had sum robots fighting eachother for at least a half hour.
Best part of the movie was the black guy from Kangaroo Jack hacking his way into the sound recorded from Frenzy and Blackout by zooming in on the recorded sound waves and finding little transformers letters floating there. Hollywood science is awesome.
-1 because Bumblebee could not kill Devastator goddamnit. And what happened to Barricade?
Dis movie had sum robots fighting eachother for at least a half hour.
Best part of the movie was the black guy from Kangaroo Jack hacking his way into the sound recorded from Frenzy and Blackout by zooming in on the recorded sound waves and finding little transformers letters floating there. Hollywood science is awesome.
-1 because Bumblebee could not kill Devastator goddamnit. And what happened to Barricade?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 08, 2007, 11:52:17 PM
Post by: Jimmy McNulty on July 08, 2007, 11:52:17 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;894121-1 because Bumblebee could not kill Devastator goddamnit
this movie is dead to me
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 09, 2007, 12:19:43 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 09, 2007, 12:19:43 AM
It's not all bad. First of all, it's not the Constructicons; it's ostensibly just a tank that the producers named Devastator.
And, even so, it manages to kick a fair amount of ass, and it's implied he would have taken out the military ground troops single-handedly if it weren't for Bumblebee showing up.
Starscream gets a much better deal, too.
And, even so, it manages to kick a fair amount of ass, and it's implied he would have taken out the military ground troops single-handedly if it weren't for Bumblebee showing up.
Starscream gets a much better deal, too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 09, 2007, 01:33:33 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 09, 2007, 01:33:33 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;894680Starscream gets a much better deal, too.
What are you talking about? He takes out a few jets and says maybe two lines in the whole film. Barely any of the robots, decepticons or not, are developed well as characters.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on July 09, 2007, 01:37:13 PM
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on July 09, 2007, 01:37:13 PM
Transformers - 10/10
Jazz dies.
Jazz dies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 09, 2007, 06:38:38 PM
Post by: Slurpee on July 09, 2007, 06:38:38 PM
Quote from: Predator;895134What are you talking about? He takes out a few jets and says maybe two lines in the whole film. Barely any of the robots, decepticons or not, are developed well as characters.I was talking about Starscream flying into outerspace in the end credits. He barely even gets touched when he fucks up the Airforce's little chekhov's gun run, and he's the only confirmed Decepticon survivor by the end of the movie.
But I can see where you're coming from. You kind of had to have enjoyed the movie to see it my way.
Here's the thing: The Transformers are flat characters. Take Starscream. The entirety of Starscream's character is that he's the Decepticon second-in-command, and he viciously wants to be the leader. When you have characters that the audience already recognizes, giving them character development is boring. This is what crippled Superman Returns, and why it was redundant to have Leonardo and Raphael fighting in TMNT.
So, and this doesn't apply to everybody, but when I, personally, am watching a new Transformers movie, I want to see Starscream trying to usurp Megatron about as much as I wanted Talia Shire telling Stallone not to fight in Rocky Balboa; not at fucking all. (Bully on both counts.) For me, it's more than enough to have little winks at the characterization the names already have, such as Megatron telling Starscream he's failed again, and Optimus Prime's little speech about every sentient being's right to self-determination, and just have the entire second half of the movie be robots fighting, peppered with the newly peripheral allspark plot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 09, 2007, 08:11:57 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 09, 2007, 08:11:57 PM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;895518Perfectly valid argument
I didn't even stick around for the end credits. I just couldn't stand that movie. I can understand how fans are okay with little character developement with characters they already know very well, but, seriously, the Transformers are almost zero present in the film. I also think the film was severely lacking in action. It has the same problem that AVP had. What fight scenes it does have are too few and too short. Plus, there is far too much humor and explanation in this film. I went there to see robots beat the crap out of each other, not some half-baked "adults don't understand the robots we've only known for two-minutes" bullshit. You see, my beef is not so much with character developement, since it isn't neccessary for characters I am already well familiar with. But you can't call the movie Transformers and then save all of them for the last 15 minutes. And things that would make the movie good, even a little, are poorly executed:
Humor - every action movie needs a little bit of cynical, satiracle, or dry humor to keep us attentive, but this movie not only had too much, it had it at the most innapropriate times (Bumblebee releaving himself? WTF?)
Human characters - even the characters we are forced to watch interact for the whole are poorly concieved (I don't buy Sam's relationship with that shallow idiot, and I don't by this 1337 h@x0r crap). Even characters that would be remotely interesting to watch (the army dudes) are stuck spouting one-liners the whole picture (it doesn't help that they are simply bad actors)
Over-all explanation for the conflict on Earth - once again, good ideas, but they are simply suffocated by the rest of the crap in this movie
Jazz's death - is it just me or did NOBODY GIVE A CRAP
I'm sorry I kinda' did a second review, but my problems don't solely lie with character developement. They really lie with what they put in place of character envolvement.
But, of course, you are entitled to what you like. Thanks for also understanding where I'm coming from.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 10, 2007, 04:34:44 AM
Post by: CrustClock on July 10, 2007, 04:34:44 AM
Quote from: joliet_jane;888833Ratatouille 10/10I can't believe we Britishers have to wait until October or sometime stupid to watch this film :mad:
I loved this movie, but what I love even more is watching Pixar once again school everyone on what a quality CGI movie should look like. Eat smega, Dreamworks.
Body and soul, Ratatouille is wonderful: beautifully rendered and designed art, pleasing characters, and great story. Most of what happens is unexpected and not dependent on formula (or too many pop references, for that matter).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 10, 2007, 07:16:20 PM
Post by: CrustClock on July 10, 2007, 07:16:20 PM
[imdb]Die Hard 4.0[/imdb]
I thought the 'digital terrorism' theme would be silly but, despite some absurdity when it came to the use of computers - see the webcam in Warlock/Freddy/Kevin Smith's room - I thought that it was a good idea that made an interesting, modern threat. The scene where Gabriel's men manipulate the tunnel lights and the traffic signals, for example, was an ingenious set up. I liked the Farrell character as well, I didn't find him annoying at all despite his cliché position as the 'brains to his brawn', their partnership was actually believable.
It's quite possibly the best Die Hard, in my humble opinion only. The scale is much larger (first film: a building, second film: an airport, third film: a city, forth film: a country, pretty much), the set pieces are more inventive and audacious and the threat is larger than ever before. The only thing it lacks is a truly memorable villain (DH3 gets that award), with Timothy Olyphant as Gabriel doing alright but never really matching the eccentricity, ruthlessness or presence of his predecessors. The chase sequences and action scenes are mindblowingly cool, too many to list, in honestly, but i'll try; the car through the window, the fire hydrant scene, the tunnel sequence, the elevator shaft, "yippie-kay-ay", flaming car missile, the gate flipping, grinder-death and the jet sequence. They're all beautifully shot as well, with high sky shots over a moving car gliding down to face the windshield and some amazing angles in the elevator shaft with the wrecked car.
The best third sequel ever, the best Die Hard ever. 5/5.
--
[imdb]Domino[/imdb]
lol how can you take her hard-living, glamorously violent bounty hunter story serious with that accent? It's absurd. Apart from that, the visual style of the directer is nauseating and gimmicky, the plot is a shallow, boring, confused gangster-movie rehash and the acting is unconvincing. The film introduces new characters all the way throughout the film and is told in fragmented flashback - mostly out of sequence - seemingly just to keep you nice and confused. The film ever shows you THINGS THAT DON'T REALLY HAPPEN and then later says "that didn't really happen, this happened" - see the (apparent) killing of the (fake) 'first ladies'. What have we seen the first, wrong, sequence of events for then?
Terrible choice in casting, a convoluted, messy plot and a headache-inducing directorial style. 1/5.
I thought the 'digital terrorism' theme would be silly but, despite some absurdity when it came to the use of computers - see the webcam in Warlock/Freddy/Kevin Smith's room - I thought that it was a good idea that made an interesting, modern threat. The scene where Gabriel's men manipulate the tunnel lights and the traffic signals, for example, was an ingenious set up. I liked the Farrell character as well, I didn't find him annoying at all despite his cliché position as the 'brains to his brawn', their partnership was actually believable.
It's quite possibly the best Die Hard, in my humble opinion only. The scale is much larger (first film: a building, second film: an airport, third film: a city, forth film: a country, pretty much), the set pieces are more inventive and audacious and the threat is larger than ever before. The only thing it lacks is a truly memorable villain (DH3 gets that award), with Timothy Olyphant as Gabriel doing alright but never really matching the eccentricity, ruthlessness or presence of his predecessors. The chase sequences and action scenes are mindblowingly cool, too many to list, in honestly, but i'll try; the car through the window, the fire hydrant scene, the tunnel sequence, the elevator shaft, "yippie-kay-ay", flaming car missile, the gate flipping, grinder-death and the jet sequence. They're all beautifully shot as well, with high sky shots over a moving car gliding down to face the windshield and some amazing angles in the elevator shaft with the wrecked car.
The best third sequel ever, the best Die Hard ever. 5/5.
--
[imdb]Domino[/imdb]
lol how can you take her hard-living, glamorously violent bounty hunter story serious with that accent? It's absurd. Apart from that, the visual style of the directer is nauseating and gimmicky, the plot is a shallow, boring, confused gangster-movie rehash and the acting is unconvincing. The film introduces new characters all the way throughout the film and is told in fragmented flashback - mostly out of sequence - seemingly just to keep you nice and confused. The film ever shows you THINGS THAT DON'T REALLY HAPPEN and then later says "that didn't really happen, this happened" - see the (apparent) killing of the (fake) 'first ladies'. What have we seen the first, wrong, sequence of events for then?
Terrible choice in casting, a convoluted, messy plot and a headache-inducing directorial style. 1/5.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 12, 2007, 04:06:06 AM
Post by: LeekClock on July 12, 2007, 04:06:06 AM
(http://www.eskimo.com/%7Enoir/ftitles/bigclock/bigcloc3.jpg)
[imdb]The Big Clock[/imdb]
Great film noir from 1948... suspenseful, and fun. Nicely written and acted too I thought. Recommended
[imdb]The Big Clock[/imdb]
Great film noir from 1948... suspenseful, and fun. Nicely written and acted too I thought. Recommended
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on July 12, 2007, 08:40:16 AM
Post by: salt on July 12, 2007, 08:40:16 AM
Die Hard 4.0-
Really enjoyed this movie. I find that they're using a threat with computers and modern technology very cool as this franchise is long-going and bringing it back in this modern age with this plot is really a really cool touch. The action was great, and come on, it's Die Hard.
And Bruce Willis was cool
4/5
Really enjoyed this movie. I find that they're using a threat with computers and modern technology very cool as this franchise is long-going and bringing it back in this modern age with this plot is really a really cool touch. The action was great, and come on, it's Die Hard.
And Bruce Willis was cool
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 12, 2007, 09:58:18 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 12, 2007, 09:58:18 AM
Why are you all calling it Die Hard 4.0
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2007, 10:03:10 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2007, 10:03:10 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;898388That picture combined with the title of the movie made me laugh. I thought you were kidding.
[imdb]The Big Clock[/imdb]
Is it actually about a big clock? That big clock?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 12, 2007, 10:04:44 AM
Post by: Losperman on July 12, 2007, 10:04:44 AM
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 8/10
One of the things I like about the Harry Potter movies is how consistent they are in quality. Sure, the story and plot may change, but seeing the same locations, actors, creatures, etc. in each movie is strangely comforting. So it was great to see all of the returning cast (especially Gary Oldman), and the new people like Luna and Umbridge. I noticed that this movie seemed like more of a buildup to the next movie than the others have, but it wasn't totally void of entertaining moments. I liked the hall of mysteries part, and the whole school thing was pretty funny.
There were a lot of perceived loose ends, but I'm guessing it's probably because I don't read the books. Other than that, I think it could have been a little more epic. Even the fight scenes seemed kind of short. Again, they're probably just building up to the larger confrontations in the next two movies, but it made for a tiny bit of a disappointment. Still can't wait for the next one, though.
Stay Alive - 2/10
Sophia Bush is hot. Oh wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, some shitty horror movie. This was laughable in almost every way. Acting, plot, special effects... trash. And I like how they had Cliffy B as a gaming advisor and they portrayed gamers as morons. I think it could have been a great movie if they gave it a different angle. Maybe something self parody(ing?) like Slither. It would have been more like a 8/10. But it wasn't. And it sucked. And Sophia Bush is hot.
Turistas - 6.5/10
This was a decent horror movie. I think it tries the whole Hostel thing, which is "this could happen to you!" rather than something highly unlikely like Saw. So the plot was somewhat believable, and the acting was decent. The characters were fairly clever for a horror movie, which was good. I guess the main reason I marked it down was because it didn't stand out much at all. Sure, it was better than most cheesy/shitty horror movies, but is it memorable? Any memorable heroes or villains? Not really. Sure, everyone's hot, but not memorable. Still, a pretty strong movie for what it was.
Grandma's Boy - 6.5/10
This movie had a lot of the right ingredients to be hilarious, but didn't come through in the execution. It was still mostly funny, and it had a couple of hilarious parts, but overall it was a little bit of a let down in the humor department. Some jokes even seemed to fall flat. But I think they did a great job of capturing the gaming crowd. Better than any movie I've seen before at least. Jeff was my favorite character, played extremely well by Nick Swardson. I really liked the DDR scene, hehe.
One of the things I like about the Harry Potter movies is how consistent they are in quality. Sure, the story and plot may change, but seeing the same locations, actors, creatures, etc. in each movie is strangely comforting. So it was great to see all of the returning cast (especially Gary Oldman), and the new people like Luna and Umbridge. I noticed that this movie seemed like more of a buildup to the next movie than the others have, but it wasn't totally void of entertaining moments. I liked the hall of mysteries part, and the whole school thing was pretty funny.
There were a lot of perceived loose ends, but I'm guessing it's probably because I don't read the books. Other than that, I think it could have been a little more epic. Even the fight scenes seemed kind of short. Again, they're probably just building up to the larger confrontations in the next two movies, but it made for a tiny bit of a disappointment. Still can't wait for the next one, though.
Stay Alive - 2/10
Sophia Bush is hot. Oh wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, some shitty horror movie. This was laughable in almost every way. Acting, plot, special effects... trash. And I like how they had Cliffy B as a gaming advisor and they portrayed gamers as morons. I think it could have been a great movie if they gave it a different angle. Maybe something self parody(ing?) like Slither. It would have been more like a 8/10. But it wasn't. And it sucked. And Sophia Bush is hot.
Turistas - 6.5/10
This was a decent horror movie. I think it tries the whole Hostel thing, which is "this could happen to you!" rather than something highly unlikely like Saw. So the plot was somewhat believable, and the acting was decent. The characters were fairly clever for a horror movie, which was good. I guess the main reason I marked it down was because it didn't stand out much at all. Sure, it was better than most cheesy/shitty horror movies, but is it memorable? Any memorable heroes or villains? Not really. Sure, everyone's hot, but not memorable. Still, a pretty strong movie for what it was.
Grandma's Boy - 6.5/10
This movie had a lot of the right ingredients to be hilarious, but didn't come through in the execution. It was still mostly funny, and it had a couple of hilarious parts, but overall it was a little bit of a let down in the humor department. Some jokes even seemed to fall flat. But I think they did a great job of capturing the gaming crowd. Better than any movie I've seen before at least. Jeff was my favorite character, played extremely well by Nick Swardson. I really liked the DDR scene, hehe.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 12, 2007, 10:10:13 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 12, 2007, 10:10:13 AM
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! - 10/10
Russ Meyers is a genius. Plain and simple. A good, old fashioned Grindhouse that'll make you wonder why they don't still make films like this. Unlike some "grinders" where most dialogue falls flat, this movie has some of the most catchy, hip, kick-ass dialogue I've ever heard in a film. The girls are hot, the violence is dynamic, and the suspense is non-stop.
Check the official trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwe3Ikngwyk
Russ Meyers is a genius. Plain and simple. A good, old fashioned Grindhouse that'll make you wonder why they don't still make films like this. Unlike some "grinders" where most dialogue falls flat, this movie has some of the most catchy, hip, kick-ass dialogue I've ever heard in a film. The girls are hot, the violence is dynamic, and the suspense is non-stop.
Check the official trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwe3Ikngwyk
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 12, 2007, 10:13:36 AM
Post by: LeekClock on July 12, 2007, 10:13:36 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;898541That picture combined with the title of the movie made me laugh. I thought you were kidding.
Is it actually about a big clock? That big clock?
Haha, no. That's the reason I decided to watch it actually - my mind has been so influenced by the Clock Crew that I thought HAHA I'M WATCHING THIS.
But it was really good. The clock that the title refers to is a big international clock in the lobby of the building where the protagonist works, and I suppose it represents the meticulous nature of this character's boss, who is rather obsessed with timekeeping and efficiency. The Big Clock (not that they ever refer to it as such) doesn't really have a great deal of screen time, but it's a rather appropriate image (thematically at least).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2007, 10:28:15 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2007, 10:28:15 AM
Quote from: Starman Deluxe;898544Again, they're probably just building up to the larger confrontations in the next two movies, but it made for a tiny bit of a disappointment. Still can't wait for the next one, though.The sixth book actually builds up to the seventh more than the fifth to the sixth. Over the course of it, we mostly we just find out a lot about Voldemort.
How did the movie handle Hagrid's escape run, when the ministry officials attack him at his cabin? It was kind of a minor scene in the book, but one of my favorites.
Quote from: LeekClock;898553Haha, no.Oh. =(
Well, I'll add it to my Netflix queue.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 12, 2007, 11:14:19 AM
Post by: Losperman on July 12, 2007, 11:14:19 AM
Quote from: SlurpeeClock;898565How did the movie handle...
They didn't. :/
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2007, 11:22:48 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2007, 11:22:48 AM
Quote from: Starman Deluxe;898631They didn't. :/WEAK.
I really wanted to see him Hulk out, damnit.
I'll see it anyway, but damn.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 12, 2007, 12:11:55 PM
Post by: CrustClock on July 12, 2007, 12:11:55 PM
Quote from: Henchman 21;898531Why are you all calling it Die Hard 4.0Only in America does it have your dumb title.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverClock on July 12, 2007, 12:38:50 PM
Post by: SilverClock on July 12, 2007, 12:38:50 PM
Quote from: Howard Beale;898685Only in America does it have your dumb title.I like Live Free or Die Hard better. It just fits in with the other sequel titles. :P
1= Die Hard
2= Die Harder
3= Die Hard with a Vengeance
4= Live Free and Die Hard
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 12, 2007, 04:41:32 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 12, 2007, 04:41:32 PM
4.0 doesn't make any sense. There's nothing technical about the movie. The US title fits with the naming convention much better as Silver mentioned.
Uhghgh I disagree. The third's the only one I'd call an actual good movie.
Quote from: Starman Deluxe;898544One of the things I like about the Harry Potter movies is how consistent they are in quality.
Uhghgh I disagree. The third's the only one I'd call an actual good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 12, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 12, 2007, 07:48:00 PM
Quote from: Henchman 21;8990104.0 doesn't make any sense. There's nothing technical about the movie. The US title fits with the naming convention much better as Silver mentioned.
Uhghgh I disagree. The third's the only one I'd call an actual good movie.
I agree to both of these, the second to a lesser extent.
The Harry Potter books reached their peak in quality around Prisoner of Azkaban like the movies did. For some reasons the transition from kiddie fodder to teen drama looks much better than the actual result.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 12, 2007, 09:49:07 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 12, 2007, 09:49:07 PM
Quote from: Henchman 21;899010Uhghgh I disagree. The third's the only one I'd call an actual good movie.
I can't argue opinion. I think I like them because they make me wish I had seen them as a kid. I'm sure I would have been running around with a wand at school and getting my ass kicked for it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 12, 2007, 10:20:56 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 12, 2007, 10:20:56 PM
Quote from: Starman Deluxe;899306I can't argue opinion. I think I like them because they make me wish I had seen them as a kid. I'm sure I would have been running around with a wand at school and getting my ass kicked for it.
I liked all of them just for being fantasy movies, but I think the third was actually a good film. And it's because Alfonso Cuaron is brilliant.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Maltese on July 12, 2007, 11:15:45 PM
Post by: Maltese on July 12, 2007, 11:15:45 PM
Live Free or Die Hard was hilariously violent, on an unrelated note, I've begun seeing human suffering as funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 13, 2007, 05:16:21 AM
Post by: CrustClock on July 13, 2007, 05:16:21 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;8990104.0 doesn't make any sense. There's nothing technical about the movie.but itz ab0ut H@CK3RZ :cool:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 13, 2007, 06:52:57 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 13, 2007, 06:52:57 AM
Quote from: Howard Beale;899563but itz ab0ut H@CK3RZ :cool:
Didn't know that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 13, 2007, 08:36:43 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 13, 2007, 08:36:43 AM
Transformers is basically about h@x0rz... I'm gonna' start calling it Top Gun 2.0
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 13, 2007, 08:56:39 AM
Post by: Losperman on July 13, 2007, 08:56:39 AM
Because I Said So - 7/10
It had most of the standard trappings of a chick flick, but it was actually pretty good. Diane Keaton was really terrible, though. You might say she was just doing her job as a good actress by acting annoying, but I think she overdid it. A lot. Mandy Moore, on the other hand, was actually great. And she's turned out to be a damn cute girl. Everyone else was alright. There were some pretty funny parts, and even though it was a standard chick flick, they did manage to stay away from too much cliche stuff.
It had most of the standard trappings of a chick flick, but it was actually pretty good. Diane Keaton was really terrible, though. You might say she was just doing her job as a good actress by acting annoying, but I think she overdid it. A lot. Mandy Moore, on the other hand, was actually great. And she's turned out to be a damn cute girl. Everyone else was alright. There were some pretty funny parts, and even though it was a standard chick flick, they did manage to stay away from too much cliche stuff.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 14, 2007, 04:37:14 AM
Post by: CrustClock on July 14, 2007, 04:37:14 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;899589Didn't know that.Then why did you say there was "nothing technical" about the movie?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PlushieClock on July 14, 2007, 07:22:10 AM
Post by: PlushieClock on July 14, 2007, 07:22:10 AM
Shreik the 3rd
but it suck'd
but it suck'd
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on July 14, 2007, 09:20:28 AM
Post by: Kombucha on July 14, 2007, 09:20:28 AM
Quote from: Kilala;900970Sheik the 3rdWut.
but it suck'd
Transformers: 10/10
Some parts were disappointing, but it more than made up for it with fantastic action sequences. The graphic and special effects and animation in this movie are amazing and should be more appreciated, it's in no way easy to do that shit.
Plus it had Transformers. Transforming. That alone is super awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on July 14, 2007, 09:49:29 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on July 14, 2007, 09:49:29 AM
[IMDB]Monster Man[/IMDB]
Blatantly I'm a edgy teen horror film about a nerd and his grotesque friend and some shit about a hot girl and a monster truck driven by a [IMDB]Wrong Turn[/IMDB] character who likes to drive over bits of people or something. I couldn't stand watching it for too long because its elements of horror, gross-out comedy and slapstick comedy, and misplaced romance are jammed together so awkwardly, the movie completely fails to set any kind of tone. The sub-parness of everything, from the cheap-looking camerawork to the "look at me, I'm Kevin Smith!" diarrhetic dialogue, suggests that the people responsible will probably be making straight-to-dvd films like this for a few more decades.
edit: for the record, I love pulp as long as it has redeeming features.
Blatantly I'm a edgy teen horror film about a nerd and his grotesque friend and some shit about a hot girl and a monster truck driven by a [IMDB]Wrong Turn[/IMDB] character who likes to drive over bits of people or something. I couldn't stand watching it for too long because its elements of horror, gross-out comedy and slapstick comedy, and misplaced romance are jammed together so awkwardly, the movie completely fails to set any kind of tone. The sub-parness of everything, from the cheap-looking camerawork to the "look at me, I'm Kevin Smith!" diarrhetic dialogue, suggests that the people responsible will probably be making straight-to-dvd films like this for a few more decades.
edit: for the record, I love pulp as long as it has redeeming features.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 14, 2007, 11:23:49 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 14, 2007, 11:23:49 AM
Quote from: Howard Beale;900883Then why did you say there was "nothing technical" about the movie?
Just from what I know of the series it's focused on Bruce Willis saying funny things and shooting guys and probably blowing up, which doesn't seem too technical.
Would you guys believe I haven't seen a movie since Spider-Man 3 when it came out? And not just in the theater, I mean period? God damn.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 14, 2007, 12:41:41 PM
Post by: CrustClock on July 14, 2007, 12:41:41 PM
Sorry, I assumed you were being sarcastic when you said "didn't know that" :o
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 14, 2007, 01:55:39 PM
Post by: LeekClock on July 14, 2007, 01:55:39 PM
[imdb]The Dambusters[/imdb]
A deftly directed, beautifully photographed, exciting and inspiring account of how one man's almost fanciful idea, with perseverance and teamwork, made a massive difference to the outcome of the war!
One of the best and most famous war films... It also has some pretty impressive special effects and miniature effects, for a 1955 film. Not to mention the rousing score with that infectious theme tune.
Highly recommended of course.
PS HOLY SHIT (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5301998.stm), Peter Jackson was going to remake it last year but it looks like that's not going to happen anymore (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001392/) :( Maybe it's just postponed.
A deftly directed, beautifully photographed, exciting and inspiring account of how one man's almost fanciful idea, with perseverance and teamwork, made a massive difference to the outcome of the war!
One of the best and most famous war films... It also has some pretty impressive special effects and miniature effects, for a 1955 film. Not to mention the rousing score with that infectious theme tune.
Highly recommended of course.
PS HOLY SHIT (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5301998.stm), Peter Jackson was going to remake it last year but it looks like that's not going to happen anymore (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001392/) :( Maybe it's just postponed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 14, 2007, 11:34:37 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 14, 2007, 11:34:37 PM
Freedom Writers - 5.5/10
Acting and writing were good and all, but it didn't do much to distance itself from all of the other "troubled urban school kids making a better life" movies that are already out there. If you've seen any of those movies you can predict 90% of this one. So that sucked. But other than that, it was pretty good.
Acting and writing were good and all, but it didn't do much to distance itself from all of the other "troubled urban school kids making a better life" movies that are already out there. If you've seen any of those movies you can predict 90% of this one. So that sucked. But other than that, it was pretty good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 15, 2007, 01:26:21 AM
Post by: CrustClock on July 15, 2007, 01:26:21 AM
[imdb]Beerfest[/imdb]
I couldn't sit through more than half an hour, absolute shit.
0/5
I couldn't sit through more than half an hour, absolute shit.
0/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 15, 2007, 08:36:49 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 15, 2007, 08:36:49 PM
Date Movie - 2.5/10
Nearly just as bad as Epic Movie. It had a couple of vaguely funny parts, but most of them are rehashed. Michael Jackson jokes were funny. In 1993. And I think whoever the writers of these latest batch of shitty spoofs are need an important lesson in comedy: if you just replace the actors of a scene of another popular movie, it's not funny. Alyson Hannigan is the only reason to watch this movie.
Nearly just as bad as Epic Movie. It had a couple of vaguely funny parts, but most of them are rehashed. Michael Jackson jokes were funny. In 1993. And I think whoever the writers of these latest batch of shitty spoofs are need an important lesson in comedy: if you just replace the actors of a scene of another popular movie, it's not funny. Alyson Hannigan is the only reason to watch this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on July 15, 2007, 10:14:02 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on July 15, 2007, 10:14:02 PM
cecil b. demented- this is the first john waters film i've seen but i am aware of his work, all i can say is wow. this film is alive in a way few are. the plot is a renegade film maker known as cecil b. demented kidnaps a major hollywood star to force her to star in his insane vision known as "raving beauty". the film is incredibly energetic and feels like the kind of movie cecil and his crew are trying to make. 9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on July 17, 2007, 01:40:12 PM
Post by: CrustClock on July 17, 2007, 01:40:12 PM
Why do people insist that Alyson Hannigan is attractive? She's pretty plain looking to me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 17, 2007, 01:41:52 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 17, 2007, 01:41:52 PM
Quote from: Howard Beale;905466Why do people insist that Alyson Hannigan is attractive? She's pretty plain looking to me.
I like redheads. She's cute in general, so when you add the red hair (which I understand to be fake) she becomes hot. That's just me, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 17, 2007, 05:25:49 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on July 17, 2007, 05:25:49 PM
Quote from: Howard Beale;905466Why do people insist that Alyson Hannigan is attractive? She's pretty plain looking to me.
Don't lie, you'd trample your choking grandma to hit that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 18, 2007, 07:37:21 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 18, 2007, 07:37:21 PM
Premonition - 3/10
I found this to be one of the incredibly rare movies that had music that annoyed me. It wasn't the music that was bad, but the reliance on it to set a mood. Music is almost constantly playing in the background when there is no dialog, and it's made painfully obvious when something bad is going to happen. The movie is pretty predictable, which is sad considering it's supposed to be a thriller that "keeps you guessing until the end". Speaking of which, the ending is especially obnoxious, and the whole subliminal religious message? Please. Some of the acting was decent (although Sandra Bullock wasn't that great), and it did somewhat stimulate my intellect in a couple of parts. That's about it.
I found this to be one of the incredibly rare movies that had music that annoyed me. It wasn't the music that was bad, but the reliance on it to set a mood. Music is almost constantly playing in the background when there is no dialog, and it's made painfully obvious when something bad is going to happen. The movie is pretty predictable, which is sad considering it's supposed to be a thriller that "keeps you guessing until the end". Speaking of which, the ending is especially obnoxious, and the whole subliminal religious message? Please. Some of the acting was decent (although Sandra Bullock wasn't that great), and it did somewhat stimulate my intellect in a couple of parts. That's about it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on July 19, 2007, 10:09:53 AM
Post by: Porti Fatti on July 19, 2007, 10:09:53 AM
Children of Men
I love so many things about this film. Most importantly the depiction of the future, nothing that seems so out of place, but really familar with the little differences that show technology has advanced. It has fantastic one shot sequences that were pretty stunning and the plot was great. I think it managed to do the book justice.
I love so many things about this film. Most importantly the depiction of the future, nothing that seems so out of place, but really familar with the little differences that show technology has advanced. It has fantastic one shot sequences that were pretty stunning and the plot was great. I think it managed to do the book justice.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on July 21, 2007, 01:25:37 AM
Post by: patriotclock on July 21, 2007, 01:25:37 AM
harry potter order of the phoenix.
Hilarious.
Hilarious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on July 21, 2007, 08:55:43 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on July 21, 2007, 08:55:43 PM
Dream Of A Rarebit Fiend (1906) 7/10
Little Nemo (1911) 8/10
How A Mosquito Operates (1912) 8/10
Gertie The Dinosaur (1914) 8/10
Windsor McCay is crazy lol
Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland (1989) 7.5/10
Nostalgia, McCay characters and some very cool concept animation kept this one afloat
I also saw a small test-run for this movie by the same animation director that had much more impressive animation and a more substantial aesthetic, too bad he didn't go through with it that way
Robot Carnival (1987) -/10
Wildly awesome stuff
Not rating it though since I haven't found subtitles for it yet...
Little Nemo (1911) 8/10
How A Mosquito Operates (1912) 8/10
Gertie The Dinosaur (1914) 8/10
Windsor McCay is crazy lol
Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland (1989) 7.5/10
Nostalgia, McCay characters and some very cool concept animation kept this one afloat
I also saw a small test-run for this movie by the same animation director that had much more impressive animation and a more substantial aesthetic, too bad he didn't go through with it that way
Robot Carnival (1987) -/10
Wildly awesome stuff
Not rating it though since I haven't found subtitles for it yet...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on July 22, 2007, 05:29:23 PM
Post by: Losperman on July 22, 2007, 05:29:23 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;911873Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland (1989) 7.5/10
Nostalgia, McCay characters and some very cool concept animation kept this one afloat
Yeah, I remember it being a great movie. I was surprised that it wasn't more popular, though.
The Painted Veil - 8/10
The whole time I was watching this movie I kept thinking that I should be thinking that it's boring, but it did a good job of constantly throwing interesting things in there that kept my attention. The subtle humor was great, I really liked the plot and writing, and the acting was very solid. Still, it was a pretty standard affair that followed a pretty linear path. Still, great movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 31, 2007, 04:57:11 PM
Post by: LeekClock on July 31, 2007, 04:57:11 PM
the simpsons movie 2/5
Recycled trash. Feels like any other episode from the most recent batch, stretched out, pumped full of sentimentality and forced political satire. This is not a return to its former glory, as some reviewers have been saying.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - highly recommended for fans of the books, especially if you don't like the book version of this film.
Strangely, they've taken one of the worst books in the series and made the best film of the film series. It was sensitively and intelligently directed, I thought, and well acted by most, especially Rupert Grint and Michael Gambon and Emma Watson. Daniel Radcliffe and the girl who plays Ginny were wooden as ever. I concede that Radcliffe has gotten into the role a lot more, but come on, it shouldn't take 4 attempts.
One of the highlights of the film for me was the duel between Dumbledore and Voldemort. In the books, the duels are not very impressive to read, it's a case of "He shoots a spell. She dodges the spell. He shoots a different spell. She falls down.", but in this film the big duel was spectacular.
What I also found very interesting is, having just read the seventh and final book, I was quite moved by the characters in this film, who I now know will ultimately be killed by baddies, learning to fight, and rallying together and stuff.
Recycled trash. Feels like any other episode from the most recent batch, stretched out, pumped full of sentimentality and forced political satire. This is not a return to its former glory, as some reviewers have been saying.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - highly recommended for fans of the books, especially if you don't like the book version of this film.
Strangely, they've taken one of the worst books in the series and made the best film of the film series. It was sensitively and intelligently directed, I thought, and well acted by most, especially Rupert Grint and Michael Gambon and Emma Watson. Daniel Radcliffe and the girl who plays Ginny were wooden as ever. I concede that Radcliffe has gotten into the role a lot more, but come on, it shouldn't take 4 attempts.
One of the highlights of the film for me was the duel between Dumbledore and Voldemort. In the books, the duels are not very impressive to read, it's a case of "He shoots a spell. She dodges the spell. He shoots a different spell. She falls down.", but in this film the big duel was spectacular.
What I also found very interesting is, having just read the seventh and final book, I was quite moved by the characters in this film, who I now know will ultimately be killed by baddies, learning to fight, and rallying together and stuff.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 01, 2007, 09:19:38 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 01, 2007, 09:19:38 AM
Dead Silence - 5/10
Pretty much standard fare. I mean, most horror movies are, but this one especially seemed old. Part of it might have been that they kept using the same bits again and again. "Oh no! The doll's eyes are slowly turning! And it's head follows! OMG it's looking at him!" They do that at least 4 or 5 times. That's pretty much the extent of how scary the dolls are. If you have half a brain you'll know the ending about 15 minutes in, to which I was shocked they didn't do more with. It was pretty stale. Acting was alright, and it did have a few parts that were nice and creepy. And, overall, it wasn't a bad movie. It just fell victim to a loose story that was pretty predictable.
300 - 9/10
This movie was great. Did it live up to the hype? Not in my mind. It is not the greatest movie ever made, as I kept hearing, but it did kick some major ass. I felt the beginning was really slow, though. It didn't help that I didn't like the narrator's voice. But I liked the visual style of the film. Everything was rough but still stylistic. Acting was great, almost all around, but especially by Gerard Butler. I very much liked how they took such a simple story and did so much with it. It wasn't deep, and they didn't pretend it was. They just focused on telling it through imagery, and I think they did a great job with it. Also, one of the ways I guage whether or not I really liked a movie is by whether or not it makes me want to be in it. And I definitely wanted to chop some heads off after seeing it, so yeah. Great movie.
Pretty much standard fare. I mean, most horror movies are, but this one especially seemed old. Part of it might have been that they kept using the same bits again and again. "Oh no! The doll's eyes are slowly turning! And it's head follows! OMG it's looking at him!" They do that at least 4 or 5 times. That's pretty much the extent of how scary the dolls are. If you have half a brain you'll know the ending about 15 minutes in, to which I was shocked they didn't do more with. It was pretty stale. Acting was alright, and it did have a few parts that were nice and creepy. And, overall, it wasn't a bad movie. It just fell victim to a loose story that was pretty predictable.
300 - 9/10
This movie was great. Did it live up to the hype? Not in my mind. It is not the greatest movie ever made, as I kept hearing, but it did kick some major ass. I felt the beginning was really slow, though. It didn't help that I didn't like the narrator's voice. But I liked the visual style of the film. Everything was rough but still stylistic. Acting was great, almost all around, but especially by Gerard Butler. I very much liked how they took such a simple story and did so much with it. It wasn't deep, and they didn't pretend it was. They just focused on telling it through imagery, and I think they did a great job with it. Also, one of the ways I guage whether or not I really liked a movie is by whether or not it makes me want to be in it. And I definitely wanted to chop some heads off after seeing it, so yeah. Great movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 01, 2007, 01:56:56 PM
Post by: LeekClock on August 01, 2007, 01:56:56 PM
Lolita (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056193/), 1962 Stanley Kubrick
Described as a dark comedy. Great comic performances by Peter Sellers and further great performances by James Mason, and the girl who played Lolita. Also impressive direction by the then-relatively-young Stanley Kubrick
Described as a dark comedy. Great comic performances by Peter Sellers and further great performances by James Mason, and the girl who played Lolita. Also impressive direction by the then-relatively-young Stanley Kubrick
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 01, 2007, 03:09:11 PM
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 01, 2007, 03:09:11 PM
Children of Men: 10/10
Great movie. I liked it.
Great movie. I liked it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 01, 2007, 06:15:19 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 01, 2007, 06:15:19 PM
Quote from: Losperman;927815And, overall, it wasn't a bad movie..I disagree wholeheartedly. Dead Silence was fucking horrendous. Easily one of the stupidest fucking things I've seen this year.
I'm also 90% sure that it's a structural rip-off of 2003's Darkness Falls, which, while a terrible movie that only really served to bring the weaknesses and cliches of the horror genre into focus, was still at least twice as good as Dead Silence.
As soon as the movie ended, a black girl in the theater announced loudly, "That was some bullshit." There was laughter and a murmer of agreement.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 01, 2007, 08:53:45 PM
Post by: Losperman on August 01, 2007, 08:53:45 PM
Quote from: Slurpee Hackins;928437I disagree wholeheartedly. Dead Silence was fucking horrendous. Easily one of the stupidest fucking things I've seen this year.
I can definitely see your point, and have to admit a bias for horror movies. I guess somewhere inside I was comparing it to some other terrible horror movies I've seen in the last couple of years like The Return, Boogeyman, and the Grudge and Ring sequels. 5 probably is a bit high. :wiebel:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 01, 2007, 09:26:30 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 01, 2007, 09:26:30 PM
Quote from: TriangleClock;928595the wicker man is hilarious i couldnt stop laughing for the last 30-45 mins
Remake or original?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on August 02, 2007, 03:38:21 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on August 02, 2007, 03:38:21 AM
I've seen some highlights from the Nic Cage Wicker Man on Youtube and while I'm pretty sure I've seen the funniest bits now, it made me want to see the rest.
"NOT THE BEES BEES OH GOD THEY'RE IN MY EYES AGGGGH AGGGGGGGGGGH"
"NOT THE BEES BEES OH GOD THEY'RE IN MY EYES AGGGGH AGGGGGGGGGGH"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 02, 2007, 12:00:54 PM
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 02, 2007, 12:00:54 PM
Quote from: StrangeClock;929128I've seen some highlights from the Nic Cage Wicker Man on Youtube and while I'm pretty sure I've seen the funniest bits now, it made me want to see the rest.
"NOT THE BEES BEES OH GOD THEY'RE IN MY EYES AGGGGH AGGGGGGGGGGH"
How'd it get burned? HOW'D IT GET BURNED HOW'D IT GET BURNED!?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 02, 2007, 12:05:54 PM
Post by: LeekClock on August 02, 2007, 12:05:54 PM
Hahaha what the??
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on August 02, 2007, 02:57:17 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on August 02, 2007, 02:57:17 PM
The Simpsons movie
A complete let down. Overly illogical and just plain stupid. And seeing as I'm Irish, the lame stereotypical Irish character was cringe worthy, as were alot of the jokes.
A complete let down. Overly illogical and just plain stupid. And seeing as I'm Irish, the lame stereotypical Irish character was cringe worthy, as were alot of the jokes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on August 02, 2007, 03:45:46 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on August 02, 2007, 03:45:46 PM
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii
A great insight to pink floyd even if part of it is just discussing their fry up for breakfast, I enjoyed it. They played Echoes which was a bonus.
A great insight to pink floyd even if part of it is just discussing their fry up for breakfast, I enjoyed it. They played Echoes which was a bonus.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 02, 2007, 04:08:16 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 02, 2007, 04:08:16 PM
The Wicker Man remake was a parody right?
I mean they weren't trying to be serious
Were they?
I mean they weren't trying to be serious
Were they?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 02, 2007, 09:21:02 PM
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 02, 2007, 09:21:02 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;929933The Wicker Man remake was a parody right?
I mean they weren't trying to be serious
Were they?
[u2]v_mW8mBzmHo[/u2]
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 03, 2007, 06:31:58 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 03, 2007, 06:31:58 AM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;929933The Wicker Man remake was a parody right?
I mean they weren't trying to be serious
Were they?
It was serious, that's a fake trailer cut to be funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 03, 2007, 07:55:55 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 03, 2007, 07:55:55 AM
The Mighty Peking Man - 6/10
No, it's not about some "strong-man" type from Peking or some soft-porno, but a Hong Kong monster movie made to cash in on the success of the 1976 re-make of King Kong. It turns out the Yeti does exist... and he's 50 (size varies throughout the picture) meters tall and has a young, blonde jungle-girl named Samantha as a friend. They are both taken to Hong Kong where Peking Man reaks havoc (duh) and is finally killed by helicopters. The acting was horrible and the montage was totally un-necessary. It did have some decent special effects. Some. From the famous Shaw Bros. who also made Super Inframan.
The Cyclops - 5/10
A woman is convinced that her husband is still alive after three-years of being lost in a giant valley which has massive stores of plutonium. I won't reveal the twist but... aw hell, not like you're going to see it anyway: The husband is the Cyclops, mutated by plutonium exposure. The special effects were what you can expect from a cheesy, fifties monster movie. The make-up effects for the Cyclops and Lon Chaney co-starring make this a worth see.
The Horror of Party Beach - 5/10
Nuclear waste is dumpt into the ocean and mutates protozoa and a man's skeleton to create horrors that begin killing un-suspecting teenagers of Party Beach. Quite bloody for such an old movie. This is worth seeing for the wacky creature costumes, horrible acting, and blatantly racist, voodoo obsessed black-maid, Eulabelle (the actresses name was also Eulabelle...hmm).
Terror from Beneath the Sea 7/10
Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba (Yes, Chiba the Bodyguard himself) stars in this science fiction extravaganza about a mad doctor turning helpless ship-recked crew into amphibious androids! The androids are some of the worst costumes I've ever seen in a film, espellialy parts where you can see under the creature's armpits and see holes, big ones. All the dialogue and acting in absolutely perfect for MST3K-ing, and the special effects equally so. Go see it for the most phallic submarine since Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. I'm serious. Freud would have had a field day with that thing.
No, it's not about some "strong-man" type from Peking or some soft-porno, but a Hong Kong monster movie made to cash in on the success of the 1976 re-make of King Kong. It turns out the Yeti does exist... and he's 50 (size varies throughout the picture) meters tall and has a young, blonde jungle-girl named Samantha as a friend. They are both taken to Hong Kong where Peking Man reaks havoc (duh) and is finally killed by helicopters. The acting was horrible and the montage was totally un-necessary. It did have some decent special effects. Some. From the famous Shaw Bros. who also made Super Inframan.
The Cyclops - 5/10
A woman is convinced that her husband is still alive after three-years of being lost in a giant valley which has massive stores of plutonium. I won't reveal the twist but... aw hell, not like you're going to see it anyway: The husband is the Cyclops, mutated by plutonium exposure. The special effects were what you can expect from a cheesy, fifties monster movie. The make-up effects for the Cyclops and Lon Chaney co-starring make this a worth see.
The Horror of Party Beach - 5/10
Nuclear waste is dumpt into the ocean and mutates protozoa and a man's skeleton to create horrors that begin killing un-suspecting teenagers of Party Beach. Quite bloody for such an old movie. This is worth seeing for the wacky creature costumes, horrible acting, and blatantly racist, voodoo obsessed black-maid, Eulabelle (the actresses name was also Eulabelle...hmm).
Terror from Beneath the Sea 7/10
Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba (Yes, Chiba the Bodyguard himself) stars in this science fiction extravaganza about a mad doctor turning helpless ship-recked crew into amphibious androids! The androids are some of the worst costumes I've ever seen in a film, espellialy parts where you can see under the creature's armpits and see holes, big ones. All the dialogue and acting in absolutely perfect for MST3K-ing, and the special effects equally so. Go see it for the most phallic submarine since Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. I'm serious. Freud would have had a field day with that thing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on August 03, 2007, 08:02:32 AM
Post by: PirateClock on August 03, 2007, 08:02:32 AM
hahah the wicker man was a horrible movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 03, 2007, 09:04:04 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 03, 2007, 09:04:04 AM
Pathfinder - 2/10
On the surface, this looks like an interesting and complex film. There are even glimmers of some nicely shot scenes. Too bad there are even more poorly sequenced/cut scenes, bad sound effects (omg the wind is tearing past us on this mountain! ...but the snow is somehow gently falling straight downward), and really lame characters. Not to mention the poorly portrayed Native Americans and Vikings. Acting was pretty crappy, and the main character has huge bug eyes. Other than those few nice shots and a cool gore/fight scene or two, really boring and poorly made movie.
On the surface, this looks like an interesting and complex film. There are even glimmers of some nicely shot scenes. Too bad there are even more poorly sequenced/cut scenes, bad sound effects (omg the wind is tearing past us on this mountain! ...but the snow is somehow gently falling straight downward), and really lame characters. Not to mention the poorly portrayed Native Americans and Vikings. Acting was pretty crappy, and the main character has huge bug eyes. Other than those few nice shots and a cool gore/fight scene or two, really boring and poorly made movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Foam Finger on August 03, 2007, 10:15:55 AM
Post by: Foam Finger on August 03, 2007, 10:15:55 AM
Quote from: Sal Mangonella;930341[u2]v_mW8mBzmHo[/u2]
That is very hilarious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 03, 2007, 12:03:20 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 03, 2007, 12:03:20 PM
Quote from: Sal Mangonella;929623How'd it get burned? HOW'D IT GET BURNED HOW'D IT GET BURNED!?
Haha, from Wiki summary: "Malus also asks how the doll got burned, to which Willow replies she does not know."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: cokezeroglock on August 04, 2007, 04:41:44 AM
Post by: cokezeroglock on August 04, 2007, 04:41:44 AM
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story-8/10
The plot of this movie was wonderfully absurd, being a movie of a group of actors attempting to make a movie of the novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. Dylan Moran (playing Dylan Moran playing Dr. Slop) acted exceptionally and was a highlight of the film, albeit not appearing as often as he should have.
The plot of this movie was wonderfully absurd, being a movie of a group of actors attempting to make a movie of the novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. Dylan Moran (playing Dylan Moran playing Dr. Slop) acted exceptionally and was a highlight of the film, albeit not appearing as often as he should have.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 04, 2007, 10:07:55 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 04, 2007, 10:07:55 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;931216Haha, from Wiki summary: "Malus also asks how the doll got burned, to which Willow replies she does not know."
Wikipedia can take the stupidest thing in the world and still make a big deal out of it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 04, 2007, 08:17:30 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 04, 2007, 08:17:30 PM
The Karate Kid - 9/10
thatw as pretty good
thatw as pretty good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 06, 2007, 01:09:21 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 06, 2007, 01:09:21 PM
Watership Down - 10/10
One of the most beautiful and suspenceful animated films I've ever seen, and one of the most terrifying films period. Packed with violence and blood and some damns here and there. This is definetly not a kid's film. Good message about the pursuit of happiness and survival.
The Plague Dogs - 10/10
Even less of a kids film and the single saddest movie ever made. Made by the same people who did Watership Down. This time, a message about the value of all life.
The magic of these movies is that despite the darkness and moments of pure dispair, they continue to retain a beauty that surpasses all other "happy-go-lucky" animated films I've ever seen. The Plague Dogs is un-arguably the darker of the two, and, perhaps, because of that, the better.
Both films are worth seeing, especially if you're sick of the PC shlock they put out today.
One of the most beautiful and suspenceful animated films I've ever seen, and one of the most terrifying films period. Packed with violence and blood and some damns here and there. This is definetly not a kid's film. Good message about the pursuit of happiness and survival.
The Plague Dogs - 10/10
Even less of a kids film and the single saddest movie ever made. Made by the same people who did Watership Down. This time, a message about the value of all life.
The magic of these movies is that despite the darkness and moments of pure dispair, they continue to retain a beauty that surpasses all other "happy-go-lucky" animated films I've ever seen. The Plague Dogs is un-arguably the darker of the two, and, perhaps, because of that, the better.
Both films are worth seeing, especially if you're sick of the PC shlock they put out today.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on August 07, 2007, 12:49:09 PM
Post by: CrustClock on August 07, 2007, 12:49:09 PM
[imdb]The Simpsons Movie[/imdb]
The standard of the jokes was noticeably higher than those of the recent shows, but still no where near the brilliance of the show's peak. The plot's basis (Springfield gets cut off from the rest of the world by a giant glass dome) wasn't very interesting and had some plainly bizarre tangents, such as their trip to Alaska, which didn't really go anywhere - still, it served well as a foundation for some good jokes as was appropriately epic enough to justify a feature length film.
On the subject of the humour; a large portion of it was just so-so or something rehashed from old episodes, but fortunately there were only a handful of gags that totally fell flat (even the loud, enthusiastic group behind me didn't giggle at the scene in the government's conversation-monitoring department) and there were thankfully a decent amount of jokes that were genuinely laugh out loud funny.
One of the most niggling flaws with the film is that it's quite transparent in it's shoehorning of jokes that are too 'blue' for regular Simpsons episodes (by Simpsons standards, that is), e.g. Otto on the bong, Bart drinking wisky, Bart's penis, "ass", phallic containers etc. They seemed very out of place are weren't particularly funny. It's a slight return to form, worth seeing if you're a fan of the old episodes. If you go in without expectations too high then you'll be satisfied, I think.
3/5
The standard of the jokes was noticeably higher than those of the recent shows, but still no where near the brilliance of the show's peak. The plot's basis (Springfield gets cut off from the rest of the world by a giant glass dome) wasn't very interesting and had some plainly bizarre tangents, such as their trip to Alaska, which didn't really go anywhere - still, it served well as a foundation for some good jokes as was appropriately epic enough to justify a feature length film.
On the subject of the humour; a large portion of it was just so-so or something rehashed from old episodes, but fortunately there were only a handful of gags that totally fell flat (even the loud, enthusiastic group behind me didn't giggle at the scene in the government's conversation-monitoring department) and there were thankfully a decent amount of jokes that were genuinely laugh out loud funny.
One of the most niggling flaws with the film is that it's quite transparent in it's shoehorning of jokes that are too 'blue' for regular Simpsons episodes (by Simpsons standards, that is), e.g. Otto on the bong, Bart drinking wisky, Bart's penis, "ass", phallic containers etc. They seemed very out of place are weren't particularly funny. It's a slight return to form, worth seeing if you're a fan of the old episodes. If you go in without expectations too high then you'll be satisfied, I think.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on August 07, 2007, 04:47:25 PM
Post by: l1fty on August 07, 2007, 04:47:25 PM
U-Turn 1997 - Oliver Stone, Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte
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U-Turn stars Bobby (Sean Penn), a broke gambler whose car breaks down in a hellhole called Superior, Arizona. He is unable to buy his car back and desperately needs money. An old rich man in the town (Nick Nolte) offers him money to kill his wife. That wife however is a femme fatale and gets Bobby on her side, asking him to do the exact opposite: kill her husband and take the money.
Those who prefer Oliver Stone's political movies (Nixon, JFK) are in for a disappointment. This, however, is a nice piece of screwball with a smashing performance by leads Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez (When she still actually acted) and Nick Nolte. A grim movie with comic relief and quite worthwhile to watch. Warning: May remind you of "Natural Born Killers"
3/5
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A rollercoaster of disappointments: The Simpsons Movie
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The town of Springfield faces an ecological disaster, and action is taken against pollution. A slight hic-up, however, causes Springfield to become even more polluted, and excluded.
I pretty much share the opinion of the previous reviewer, the jokes were better than the most recent episodes, but they still didn't come close to what made the Simpsons what they are today. A movie that took years to make, was only ~76 minutes in length, and overall a disappointment. I was hoping for a flashback to the good times, but my hopes didn't get fulfilled. Watch this movie only if you have to.
2/5
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Raging Bull - 1980 Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
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Based on a true story, Jake Lemotta (A superb Robert De Niro) is an outstanding no-nonsense boxer with outstanding potential. He literally destroys his opponent, but unfortunately, the same happens to his personal life. Lemotta treats his family and friends the way he treats his opponents, you just know it's going to go wrong.
As aforementioned, Robert De Niro's performance is simply stunning and well worth the Oscar. Also notable were the performances of Cathy Moriarty and Joe Pesci (which turned Pesci into a star). This is in my opinion both De Niro's and Martin Scorsese's best (of the movies I've seen). If you're going to watch any sport-related movie, make it this one. Have I mentioned the boxing cinematography is fantastic?
5/5
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U-Turn stars Bobby (Sean Penn), a broke gambler whose car breaks down in a hellhole called Superior, Arizona. He is unable to buy his car back and desperately needs money. An old rich man in the town (Nick Nolte) offers him money to kill his wife. That wife however is a femme fatale and gets Bobby on her side, asking him to do the exact opposite: kill her husband and take the money.
Those who prefer Oliver Stone's political movies (Nixon, JFK) are in for a disappointment. This, however, is a nice piece of screwball with a smashing performance by leads Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez (When she still actually acted) and Nick Nolte. A grim movie with comic relief and quite worthwhile to watch. Warning: May remind you of "Natural Born Killers"
3/5
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A rollercoaster of disappointments: The Simpsons Movie
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The town of Springfield faces an ecological disaster, and action is taken against pollution. A slight hic-up, however, causes Springfield to become even more polluted, and excluded.
I pretty much share the opinion of the previous reviewer, the jokes were better than the most recent episodes, but they still didn't come close to what made the Simpsons what they are today. A movie that took years to make, was only ~76 minutes in length, and overall a disappointment. I was hoping for a flashback to the good times, but my hopes didn't get fulfilled. Watch this movie only if you have to.
2/5
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Raging Bull - 1980 Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
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Based on a true story, Jake Lemotta (A superb Robert De Niro) is an outstanding no-nonsense boxer with outstanding potential. He literally destroys his opponent, but unfortunately, the same happens to his personal life. Lemotta treats his family and friends the way he treats his opponents, you just know it's going to go wrong.
As aforementioned, Robert De Niro's performance is simply stunning and well worth the Oscar. Also notable were the performances of Cathy Moriarty and Joe Pesci (which turned Pesci into a star). This is in my opinion both De Niro's and Martin Scorsese's best (of the movies I've seen). If you're going to watch any sport-related movie, make it this one. Have I mentioned the boxing cinematography is fantastic?
5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 08, 2007, 10:45:05 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 08, 2007, 10:45:05 AM
The Messengers - 6.5/10
I liked haunted house movies, and they didn't screw this one up too badly. Of course the "twist" wasn't very twisty, and they did use the jerky-motion-scary-kid effect that every recent horror movie has had, but those are really the extent of my complaints. Well, I guess it could have been scarier. But it was sufficiently creepy. I thought Kristen Stewart did a great job, and has really grown up since Panic Room. She's pretty ho... er, talented. Acting was good, for the most part. The story was decent enough. Overall, better than a lot of recent horror movies I've seen.
I liked haunted house movies, and they didn't screw this one up too badly. Of course the "twist" wasn't very twisty, and they did use the jerky-motion-scary-kid effect that every recent horror movie has had, but those are really the extent of my complaints. Well, I guess it could have been scarier. But it was sufficiently creepy. I thought Kristen Stewart did a great job, and has really grown up since Panic Room. She's pretty ho... er, talented. Acting was good, for the most part. The story was decent enough. Overall, better than a lot of recent horror movies I've seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on August 08, 2007, 11:34:39 AM
Post by: l1fty on August 08, 2007, 11:34:39 AM
Hedwig and the Angry Inch 1997 - John Cameron Mitchell, John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Pitt
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Hedwig (Born Hansel in East-Berlin) is a transexual punk rock girl who tours the USA with her band, playing in seafood restaurants whereas Hedwig's old friend Tommy Ggnosis, who stole all her songs and is now a big star. Hedwig tells her life story and demands her position of superstar, which is taken by Tommy.
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" is a fantastic rockumentary, with an excellent cast and great soundtrack. It's the kind of movie that's full of satirical jokes, which is really neat. John Cameron Mitchell delivers a splendid performance as both the director and the protagonist. An excellent, entertaining and uh, somewhat peculiar film.
4/5
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Hedwig (Born Hansel in East-Berlin) is a transexual punk rock girl who tours the USA with her band, playing in seafood restaurants whereas Hedwig's old friend Tommy Ggnosis, who stole all her songs and is now a big star. Hedwig tells her life story and demands her position of superstar, which is taken by Tommy.
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" is a fantastic rockumentary, with an excellent cast and great soundtrack. It's the kind of movie that's full of satirical jokes, which is really neat. John Cameron Mitchell delivers a splendid performance as both the director and the protagonist. An excellent, entertaining and uh, somewhat peculiar film.
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 08, 2007, 06:45:52 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 08, 2007, 06:45:52 PM
Quote from: Losperman;939150The Messengers - 6.5/10I saw The Messengers.
I liked haunted house movies, and they didn't screw this one up too badly. Of course the "twist" wasn't very twisty, and they did use the jerky-motion-scary-kid effect that every recent horror movie has had, but those are really the extent of my complaints. Well, I guess it could have been scarier. But it was sufficiently creepy. I thought Kristen Stewart did a great job, and has really grown up since Panic Room. She's pretty ho... er, talented. Acting was good, for the most part. The story was decent enough. Overall, better than a lot of recent horror movies I've seen.
It was a decent movie, but I couldn't get passed how during the big reveal they retroactively inserted the bad guy into the intro sequence.
In the intro sequence, his daughter apparently spontaneously hurls herself sideways over the banister of the staircase, which is funny enough on it's own, except later they reveal that it was him doing it, and yeah.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 08, 2007, 08:51:32 PM
Post by: Losperman on August 08, 2007, 08:51:32 PM
Quote from: Slurpee Hackins;939865I saw The Messengers.
It was a decent movie, but I couldn't get passed how during the big reveal they retroactively inserted the bad guy into the intro sequence.
Oh you, always coming behind me to add smug comments. :D
Yeah, that was kind of lame. They try to make it seem like it's a ghost the whole time and then "shock" the viewer with a not-so-shocking twist. Kind of like An American Haunting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 08, 2007, 08:59:16 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 08, 2007, 08:59:16 PM
Quote from: Losperman;940057Oh you, always coming behind me to add smug comments. :DIt's just that you keep reviewing horror movies, and that's almost all my friends and I watch. :)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 09, 2007, 08:57:21 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 09, 2007, 08:57:21 AM
Quote from: Slurpee Hackins;940075It's just that you keep reviewing horror movies, and that's almost all my friends and I watch. :)
Hehe, awesome. What are some of your all time favorites?
Disturbia - 8.5/10
I don't remember hearing much about this movie before I saw it coming out on DVD, so I was pleasantly surprised that it was actually good. It wasn't mind-bendingly twisty, but they did manage to surprise me a good 2-3 times. I really liked how they managed to maintain that "Is he really a killer?" vibe for so long. All of the main actors did a great job of acting like real teenagers, although it did seem overdone at times. Shia LaBeouf is good. I think he'll make a fine Indy Jr.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 09, 2007, 09:22:22 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 09, 2007, 09:22:22 AM
Quote from: Losperman;940735Hehe, awesome. What are some of your all time favorites?
Disturbia - 8.5/10
I don't remember hearing much about this movie before I saw it coming out on DVD, so I was pleasantly surprised that it was actually good. It wasn't mind-bendingly twisty, but they did manage to surprise me a good 2-3 times. I really liked how they managed to maintain that "Is he really a killer?" vibe for so long. All of the main actors did a great job of acting like real teenagers, although it did seem overdone at times. Shia LaBeouf is good. I think he'll make a fine Indy Jr.
It's totally a rip-off of Rear Window right? Like, completely?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 09, 2007, 10:45:57 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 09, 2007, 10:45:57 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;940750It's totally a rip-off of Rear Window right? Like, completely?
I've never seen Rear Window, though. I just looked it up, and yeah, it looks like some kind of unofficial remake... er, ripoff, lol.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 09, 2007, 11:34:22 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 09, 2007, 11:34:22 AM
Rear Window was pretty great
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AirPumpClock on August 09, 2007, 12:34:03 PM
Post by: AirPumpClock on August 09, 2007, 12:34:03 PM
Quote from: StrangeClock;929128I've seen some highlights from the Nic Cage Wicker Man on Youtube and while I'm pretty sure I've seen the funniest bits now, it made me want to see the rest.
"NOT THE BEES BEES OH GOD THEY'RE IN MY EYES AGGGGH AGGGGGGGGGGH"
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Holy shit! The bees part is hilarious! rofflewaff
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on August 09, 2007, 12:44:00 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on August 09, 2007, 12:44:00 PM
Someone NEEDS NEEDS NEEDS to replace Cages face with Strawberry Clock when he punches the old lady.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on August 09, 2007, 12:53:18 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on August 09, 2007, 12:53:18 PM
The Bourne Ultimatum - 9/10
Let us discuss a series. The Bourne Identity has this amnesiac who slowly (and often suddenly) regains scraps of his memory, until he realizes that he's a killer secret agent and the CIA is after him. In The Bourne Supremacy, he learns how deep his actions in the CIA go, and that now they're after him.
Now, in The Bourne Ultimatum, he's actually got a bead on things, and now he can push the CIA around a bit.
These proceedings suggest an evolution to Jason Bourne. In the first movie, he was a timid, almost vulnerable character (until he remembers how to kick ass, of course). In the second one, he's in kind of a Godfather III "every time I think I'm out" kind of situation, where he just wants to get this monkey off his back.
And now, after all that, he realizes the CIA's not going to ignore him, so he's got to take matters into his own hands. Now begins the next stage: Bourne knows what's going on, and he can finally really kick his pursuers in the nuts.
At the same time, Bourne's problems expand beyond him as he finds out about a despicable CIA operation that somehow started with him, called Blackbriar. How did it start with him? What is it? One of the biggest aspects of the Bourne movies is suspenseful intrigue, and now we've got something huge: Bourne's responsible for this CIA program which could undermine general freedom as we know it, and he has no idea how or why. One particular flashback keeps blinking back into his mind that hopefully might hold the answer as it fleshes out.
The movie also lands some fantastic blows. Bourne is very resourceful and always stays just half a step in front of the legions of assassins that are after him, and every trick he plays is very satisfying. The chase scenes are also incredible, including one amazing foot chase with a lot on the line. It's not only the mechanics of the chase, but what's at stake that makes them incredible.
Besides the story strength, the movie also has great technical strength. The director, Paul Greengrass, is a master with the camera, framing things really well and giving a great sense of mood. His use of colour is also quite good: the palette is very blue and neutral in winter places like Moscow and New York, and there's a lot of flaming, bright colours when he moves onto Tangier and Madrid. He doesn't overplay the colours too, like a big garish action movie. They're only an aspect, not a focus.
If there's one fly in this ointment, it's the character of Noah Vosen, who runs Blackbriar and is after Bourne. He's a bit of a generic antagonist, who's all like "GRR I'M AFTER BOURNE DON'T GET IN MY WAY!" He kind of reminds me of Al Pacino from Ocean's Thirteen.
A couple of villains pop up from the previous movies, including Pamela Landy and Nicky Parsons, who are actually on Bourne's side now. I think they've realized (or at least Nicky has) that Bourne isn't bad, he's just between a rock and a hard place and wants to get out.
Let us discuss a series. The Bourne Identity has this amnesiac who slowly (and often suddenly) regains scraps of his memory, until he realizes that he's a killer secret agent and the CIA is after him. In The Bourne Supremacy, he learns how deep his actions in the CIA go, and that now they're after him.
Now, in The Bourne Ultimatum, he's actually got a bead on things, and now he can push the CIA around a bit.
These proceedings suggest an evolution to Jason Bourne. In the first movie, he was a timid, almost vulnerable character (until he remembers how to kick ass, of course). In the second one, he's in kind of a Godfather III "every time I think I'm out" kind of situation, where he just wants to get this monkey off his back.
And now, after all that, he realizes the CIA's not going to ignore him, so he's got to take matters into his own hands. Now begins the next stage: Bourne knows what's going on, and he can finally really kick his pursuers in the nuts.
At the same time, Bourne's problems expand beyond him as he finds out about a despicable CIA operation that somehow started with him, called Blackbriar. How did it start with him? What is it? One of the biggest aspects of the Bourne movies is suspenseful intrigue, and now we've got something huge: Bourne's responsible for this CIA program which could undermine general freedom as we know it, and he has no idea how or why. One particular flashback keeps blinking back into his mind that hopefully might hold the answer as it fleshes out.
The movie also lands some fantastic blows. Bourne is very resourceful and always stays just half a step in front of the legions of assassins that are after him, and every trick he plays is very satisfying. The chase scenes are also incredible, including one amazing foot chase with a lot on the line. It's not only the mechanics of the chase, but what's at stake that makes them incredible.
Besides the story strength, the movie also has great technical strength. The director, Paul Greengrass, is a master with the camera, framing things really well and giving a great sense of mood. His use of colour is also quite good: the palette is very blue and neutral in winter places like Moscow and New York, and there's a lot of flaming, bright colours when he moves onto Tangier and Madrid. He doesn't overplay the colours too, like a big garish action movie. They're only an aspect, not a focus.
If there's one fly in this ointment, it's the character of Noah Vosen, who runs Blackbriar and is after Bourne. He's a bit of a generic antagonist, who's all like "GRR I'M AFTER BOURNE DON'T GET IN MY WAY!" He kind of reminds me of Al Pacino from Ocean's Thirteen.
A couple of villains pop up from the previous movies, including Pamela Landy and Nicky Parsons, who are actually on Bourne's side now. I think they've realized (or at least Nicky has) that Bourne isn't bad, he's just between a rock and a hard place and wants to get out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on August 10, 2007, 06:09:28 PM
Post by: l1fty on August 10, 2007, 06:09:28 PM
Quote from: Henchman 21;940750It's totally a rip-off of Rear Window right? Like, completely?
Yeah it's like a secret teenage remake.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on August 11, 2007, 01:47:34 AM
Post by: patriotclock on August 11, 2007, 01:47:34 AM
Rush Hour 3 - 8.5/10
Funny. Not Simpsons Movie funny, but funnier than Rush Hour 2.
Funny. Not Simpsons Movie funny, but funnier than Rush Hour 2.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 11, 2007, 03:36:06 AM
Post by: LeekClock on August 11, 2007, 03:36:06 AM
Quote from: PatriotClock;943626Rush Hour 3 - 8.5/10
Funny. Not Simpsons Movie funny, but funnier than Rush Hour 2.
Oh, so you mean it's genuinely funny? Cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on August 11, 2007, 04:01:50 AM
Post by: Munglai on August 11, 2007, 04:01:50 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;940941The Bourne Ultimatum - 9/10I always thought Matt Damon was such a silly person to cast as a killer secret agent as he's just about the least threatening person in the world. Even if you got someone genuinely unthreatening like Elijah Wood or Michael Palin, when they did the stuff he does they would become threatening in a way because it'd be all "ooh I didn't expect that!" but Matt Damon is kind of a bit tough but also really lame so you sort of expect him to be able to beat people up but that doesn't make him any less lame. His head's all round and a bit sad and really unscary. The only way to make it even less threatening would be to get a fat comedy guy like Jack Black or Rickie Gervais or something and even then they'd only be less threatening than Matt Damon because they'd be pulling funny faces and stuff.
I want to see it anyway.
Quote from: LeekClock;943757Oh, so you mean it's genuinely funny? CoolLalz I thought the Simpsons Movie was genuinely funny, it just wasn't that well written besides the jokes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on August 11, 2007, 04:55:18 AM
Post by: CrustClock on August 11, 2007, 04:55:18 AM
[imdb]Dead Calm[/imdb]
Kind of silly, but it's a simple, intriguing idea and it works well. The acting is nothing to write home about, the guy who plays the psychopath dude is especially nothing to write home about, but the movie still has plenty of suspenseful, nerve-wracking moments. The flare-shot-in-the-face was a fantastic, hilarious ending. The sex scene seemed really pointless and tacked-on though.
3/5
Kind of silly, but it's a simple, intriguing idea and it works well. The acting is nothing to write home about, the guy who plays the psychopath dude is especially nothing to write home about, but the movie still has plenty of suspenseful, nerve-wracking moments. The flare-shot-in-the-face was a fantastic, hilarious ending. The sex scene seemed really pointless and tacked-on though.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 11, 2007, 01:02:47 PM
Post by: Mangosteen Clock on August 11, 2007, 01:02:47 PM
Quote from: Stephen;943773Rickie Gervais
Never threating.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 12, 2007, 05:17:49 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 12, 2007, 05:17:49 AM
Rush Hour 3 - 10/10
I found a chunk of the 90's everybody go watch it quick.
I found a chunk of the 90's everybody go watch it quick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 12, 2007, 05:21:00 AM
Post by: LeekClock on August 12, 2007, 05:21:00 AM
Quote from: Stranger;945123Rush Hour 3 - 10/10
I found a chunk of the 90's everybody go watch it quick.
yay :D
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 12, 2007, 09:00:47 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 12, 2007, 09:00:47 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;940941The Bourne Ultimatum - 9/10
Besides the story strength, the movie also has great technical strength. The director, Paul Greengrass, is a master with the camera, framing things really well and giving a great sense of mood.
I loved this movie but I have to say BULLLLLLSHIIIIIIIT. Greengrass thinks it's smart filmmaking for the camera to be as shaky as possible, but it just gets annoyingly fake and completely hinders comprehension of whats happening in fight scenes. You can still generally tell what's happening, and the movie is still really damn good, it just could have been better with someone who actually allows the action to appear plainly on camera directing those scenes. He does a good job of drawing your eye to where it needs to be in lower key shots, but the direction during the action is inexcusable.
QuoteHe's a bit of a generic protagonist
antagonist.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 13, 2007, 10:32:55 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 13, 2007, 10:32:55 AM
The Bourne Ultimatum - 8.5/10
Pretty damn good, even if it's not much different from the second movie. I really liked the second movie, though, so I guess that carries over. The on-foot chase scene has to be one of the few chase scenes that has ever truly had me in suspense. I think they did a great job of setting things up to the point where you're not quite certain how they're going to play out. I also liked the action and stealthy-type parts, and I think they did a good job of portraying the CIA (convincing enough, at least). The only things I didn't like (aside from kinda not liking the similarity to the second movie) was the shaky-over-the-shoulder shots, and the fact that they didn't really tie up the loose ends with Nicky. Maybe I have to read the book for that. :wiebel:
Blood and Chocolate - 7.5/10
I think this was a fairly low-budget movie, which is partially why my score is pretty high. If that assumption is false, take off a point/point and a half. But if it was low budget, I think they did a great job with their limited resources. It was actually good to see a movie like this without huge effects and a big name Hollywood cast. All of these unknowns (to me, at least) did a great job with their parts, and the writing was good. The story was a little on the generic side, though. And, even though not having flashy effects was refreshing for the most part, I did kind of want the transformations to be a little cooler.
Pretty damn good, even if it's not much different from the second movie. I really liked the second movie, though, so I guess that carries over. The on-foot chase scene has to be one of the few chase scenes that has ever truly had me in suspense. I think they did a great job of setting things up to the point where you're not quite certain how they're going to play out. I also liked the action and stealthy-type parts, and I think they did a good job of portraying the CIA (convincing enough, at least). The only things I didn't like (aside from kinda not liking the similarity to the second movie) was the shaky-over-the-shoulder shots, and the fact that they didn't really tie up the loose ends with Nicky. Maybe I have to read the book for that. :wiebel:
Blood and Chocolate - 7.5/10
I think this was a fairly low-budget movie, which is partially why my score is pretty high. If that assumption is false, take off a point/point and a half. But if it was low budget, I think they did a great job with their limited resources. It was actually good to see a movie like this without huge effects and a big name Hollywood cast. All of these unknowns (to me, at least) did a great job with their parts, and the writing was good. The story was a little on the generic side, though. And, even though not having flashy effects was refreshing for the most part, I did kind of want the transformations to be a little cooler.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 13, 2007, 11:08:10 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 13, 2007, 11:08:10 AM
Quote from: Losperman;947004The Bourne Ultimatum - 8.5/10
and the fact that they didn't really tie up the loose ends with Nicky. Maybe I have to read the book for that. :wiebel:
She's totally glad that he's not dead in the end
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 13, 2007, 11:17:12 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 13, 2007, 11:17:12 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;947065She's totally glad that he's not dead in the end
Lulz.
But what the hell was with the whole "You really don't remember..." part with her? Later, they basically explain everything that happened, except that. Are we supposed to assume they had a relationship? Romantic? Friendship? Family?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on August 17, 2007, 06:21:56 PM
Post by: l1fty on August 17, 2007, 06:21:56 PM
Four Rooms (1995) - Alisson Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Antonio Banderas, Tim Roth,...
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Theodore is the new bellhop at the Mon Signor hotel and starts out on New Year's eve. For starters, he has to help out a coven of witches, then he gets a gun pointed at his face for bringing ice to the wrong room, he watches a gangster's children and eventually, is the neutral man in a bet.
"Four Rooms" is a collaberation of 4 directors, each piece of different quality. Quentin Tarantino's and Robert Rodriguez' parts are by far the best and most comical, and Tim Roth as the enthusiastic and spastic bellhop add to the overall comedy of the movie. Some great moments, combined with some uh, less moments.
Part 1: 2/5
Part 2: 3/5
Part 3: 3.5/5
Part 4: 4/5
Overall: 3/5
I recommend this, even if it's only for Tarantino's part.
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Theodore is the new bellhop at the Mon Signor hotel and starts out on New Year's eve. For starters, he has to help out a coven of witches, then he gets a gun pointed at his face for bringing ice to the wrong room, he watches a gangster's children and eventually, is the neutral man in a bet.
"Four Rooms" is a collaberation of 4 directors, each piece of different quality. Quentin Tarantino's and Robert Rodriguez' parts are by far the best and most comical, and Tim Roth as the enthusiastic and spastic bellhop add to the overall comedy of the movie. Some great moments, combined with some uh, less moments.
Part 1: 2/5
Part 2: 3/5
Part 3: 3.5/5
Part 4: 4/5
Overall: 3/5
I recommend this, even if it's only for Tarantino's part.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on August 18, 2007, 01:42:54 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on August 18, 2007, 01:42:54 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;945263antagonist.
Shit.
I didn't really notice the shaky-cam business; I was too into the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 18, 2007, 11:10:15 AM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on August 18, 2007, 11:10:15 AM
I don't know how you could possibly not notice something so obstructive to the movie that you'd actually compliment the filmwork.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on August 18, 2007, 11:34:46 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on August 18, 2007, 11:34:46 AM
Quote from: Henchman 21;959068I don't know how you could possibly not notice something so obstructive to the movie that you'd actually compliment the filmwork.
I thought everything was more well-arranged, like how over-the-shoulder shots framed the focal characters and all the shots were very well-composed and made good use of colour and light.
Maybe I'm just used to the shakiness because I had already seen the first two Bourne movies and built up a tolerance.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 20, 2007, 02:50:50 PM
Post by: Losperman on August 20, 2007, 02:50:50 PM
Arthur and the Invisibles - 6/10
This movie had Robert DeNiro, David Bowie, and Harvey Keitel. It should have been the best movie ever, animated or not. But they somehow messed it up. The pacing was pretty bad. It seemed like they were rushing to fit a lot in, which took away from the character development quite a bit. The animation was pretty amazing in some parts, and the voice acting is all great (except for Emilio Estevez playing an old man, wtf). Maybe if they added another 20-25 minutes on they could have slowed down and made the story good enough to match.
This movie had Robert DeNiro, David Bowie, and Harvey Keitel. It should have been the best movie ever, animated or not. But they somehow messed it up. The pacing was pretty bad. It seemed like they were rushing to fit a lot in, which took away from the character development quite a bit. The animation was pretty amazing in some parts, and the voice acting is all great (except for Emilio Estevez playing an old man, wtf). Maybe if they added another 20-25 minutes on they could have slowed down and made the story good enough to match.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 20, 2007, 08:14:18 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 20, 2007, 08:14:18 PM
Grandma's Boy - Wha?/10
Once again, like Napoleon Dynamite, this film is an example of where I have no idea how so many people could find it remotely funny. This is a film only enjoyed by complete idiots with no taste.
Once again, like Napoleon Dynamite, this film is an example of where I have no idea how so many people could find it remotely funny. This is a film only enjoyed by complete idiots with no taste.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on August 30, 2007, 03:10:00 PM
Post by: l1fty on August 30, 2007, 03:10:00 PM
Six Shooter (2005) (Short film)
Martin McDonagh, Brendan Gleeson.
An Irish short film (runtime: 25 minutes) is about a man whose wife died the morning of the journey, a couple whose son had died yesterday and a lonely kid on his way to Dublin. They start talking and stuff happens
An excellent short which quite rightfully won its Oscar for "best short". Very, very black Irish subliminal comedy. Very nice "in-train" cinematography!
4/5
Salvador (1986)
Oliver Stone, James Woods, James Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage.
A journalist decides to go to El Salvador to cover the horrific events that take place in the dictatorship in the 1980s.
"Salvador" is a very emotionally overwhelming and politically loaded drama. James Woods' performance is perfection itself, as is Oliver Stone's direction. Brilliant.
4/5
Martin McDonagh, Brendan Gleeson.
An Irish short film (runtime: 25 minutes) is about a man whose wife died the morning of the journey, a couple whose son had died yesterday and a lonely kid on his way to Dublin. They start talking and stuff happens
An excellent short which quite rightfully won its Oscar for "best short". Very, very black Irish subliminal comedy. Very nice "in-train" cinematography!
4/5
Salvador (1986)
Oliver Stone, James Woods, James Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage.
A journalist decides to go to El Salvador to cover the horrific events that take place in the dictatorship in the 1980s.
"Salvador" is a very emotionally overwhelming and politically loaded drama. James Woods' performance is perfection itself, as is Oliver Stone's direction. Brilliant.
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on August 30, 2007, 03:59:54 PM
Post by: GreyClock on August 30, 2007, 03:59:54 PM
1408 - 10/10
A welcome relief from the recent flood of 'horror' movies with 'spooky' little girls running around. This obnoxious guy in the theater fell asleep due to his inability to cope with the utter terror that is this movie. Or maybe he was just really really drunk. I'll put my money on the latter, but the movie was great nonetheless.
A welcome relief from the recent flood of 'horror' movies with 'spooky' little girls running around. This obnoxious guy in the theater fell asleep due to his inability to cope with the utter terror that is this movie. Or maybe he was just really really drunk. I'll put my money on the latter, but the movie was great nonetheless.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 30, 2007, 04:48:00 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 30, 2007, 04:48:00 PM
Quote from: Stanley;9810361408 - 10/10
A welcome relief from the recent flood of 'horror' movies with 'spooky' little girls running around. This obnoxious guy in the theater fell asleep due to his inability to cope with the utter terror that is this movie. Or maybe he was just really really drunk. I'll put my money on the latter, but the movie was great nonetheless.
A sad fact of life is that some people are incapable of sitting through any intelligent movie where they action doesn't occur within the first few seconds.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 30, 2007, 08:47:26 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 30, 2007, 08:47:26 PM
Superbad - 10/10
Tangy. Like an R-rated John Hughes movie.
Watch it.
Tangy. Like an R-rated John Hughes movie.
Watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on August 31, 2007, 06:06:22 AM
Post by: PirateClock on August 31, 2007, 06:06:22 AM
1408 was great! 10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 31, 2007, 07:45:14 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on August 31, 2007, 07:45:14 AM
American Psycho - 10/10
Fucking brilliant. It's so funny it's disturbing.
Fucking brilliant. It's so funny it's disturbing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on August 31, 2007, 10:15:08 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on August 31, 2007, 10:15:08 AM
Breach: 9.5/10
There are very few movies based on true stories I like, and even less that I can say never bored me! This movie was wonderfully acted, had great dialouge and was presented well. See it!
There are very few movies based on true stories I like, and even less that I can say never bored me! This movie was wonderfully acted, had great dialouge and was presented well. See it!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on September 02, 2007, 05:31:52 AM
Post by: l1fty on September 02, 2007, 05:31:52 AM
stop giving 10/10 to movies you assholes
Platoon (1986)
Oliver Stone, Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, William Dafoe, Forest Whitaker, etc
"Platoon" tells the story of Private Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), a well-educated youngster from a wealthy family who dropped out of college to join the marines and do his duty to his country in the Vietnam war. He had however underrated the war and realized he got himself in hell. The movie follows the struggle and frustrations of the soldiers in Vietnam, combined with the horrors during the war.
"Platoon" is again a politically loaded, gripping war drama. Oliver's Stone's direction is once again superb, and I was really surprised to see Charlie Sheen as a war drama actor, but he did not disappoint. A fantastic anti-war film, likely one of the best vietnam films (see also: Apocalypse now). Many scenes where I could've cried if I was a little schoolgirl.
4/5
The tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman, Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis
The British agent Andrew Osnard (Pierce Brosnan) is banished to Panama after having an affair with the Ambassador's mistress. Once there, he contacts the local tailor (Geoffrey Rush) who has guilts, a not-very-cool past, connections with the top political leaders of Panama, and a wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) who works for the president of Panama. Osnard's mission is to find out what's happening to the Panama canal, and for this makes up a fictional tale about the Silent Opposition.
A more than decent satirical film, remarkable for Pierce Brosnan's parody of his own James Bond image. In fact, he has lost Bond's loyalty and instead gained a few points in asshole rating. A great cartoon nicely performed by Brosnan. Another smashing role is Geoffrey Rush as the tailor, pretty much the biggest liar I've seen all week and a smashing fellow. Jamie Lee Curtis also adds her share in the film. The story is excellent and the characters are really interesting.
4/5
Platoon (1986)
Oliver Stone, Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, William Dafoe, Forest Whitaker, etc
"Platoon" tells the story of Private Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), a well-educated youngster from a wealthy family who dropped out of college to join the marines and do his duty to his country in the Vietnam war. He had however underrated the war and realized he got himself in hell. The movie follows the struggle and frustrations of the soldiers in Vietnam, combined with the horrors during the war.
"Platoon" is again a politically loaded, gripping war drama. Oliver's Stone's direction is once again superb, and I was really surprised to see Charlie Sheen as a war drama actor, but he did not disappoint. A fantastic anti-war film, likely one of the best vietnam films (see also: Apocalypse now). Many scenes where I could've cried if I was a little schoolgirl.
4/5
The tailor of Panama (2001)
John Boorman, Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis
The British agent Andrew Osnard (Pierce Brosnan) is banished to Panama after having an affair with the Ambassador's mistress. Once there, he contacts the local tailor (Geoffrey Rush) who has guilts, a not-very-cool past, connections with the top political leaders of Panama, and a wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) who works for the president of Panama. Osnard's mission is to find out what's happening to the Panama canal, and for this makes up a fictional tale about the Silent Opposition.
A more than decent satirical film, remarkable for Pierce Brosnan's parody of his own James Bond image. In fact, he has lost Bond's loyalty and instead gained a few points in asshole rating. A great cartoon nicely performed by Brosnan. Another smashing role is Geoffrey Rush as the tailor, pretty much the biggest liar I've seen all week and a smashing fellow. Jamie Lee Curtis also adds her share in the film. The story is excellent and the characters are really interesting.
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on September 04, 2007, 05:52:28 AM
Post by: l1fty on September 04, 2007, 05:52:28 AM
Death Proof (2007)
Quentin Tarantino, Kurt Russel, Vanessa Ferlito, Rosario Dawson, Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan... a bunch of chicks.
"Death Proof" has a simple plot: A maniac who goes by the name Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russel) owns a completely death-proof car. His goal in life is pretty much cruising around killing chicks with his car.
"Death Proof" was supposed to be part of a double-feature with Rodriguez' "Planet Terror" which paid homage to Grindhouse B-movies in the 60s 70s USA. However, due to lack of success, it pretty much flopped and got split into seperate films. "Death Proof" is a spectacular, mindless entertaining movie in its genre, but does not have as much global quality as other homage films such as for instance "Kill Bill" 1-2.
To conclude: Not a very good movie, but good for no-thinking entertainment.
3/5
Quentin Tarantino, Kurt Russel, Vanessa Ferlito, Rosario Dawson, Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan... a bunch of chicks.
"Death Proof" has a simple plot: A maniac who goes by the name Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russel) owns a completely death-proof car. His goal in life is pretty much cruising around killing chicks with his car.
"Death Proof" was supposed to be part of a double-feature with Rodriguez' "Planet Terror" which paid homage to Grindhouse B-movies in the 60s 70s USA. However, due to lack of success, it pretty much flopped and got split into seperate films. "Death Proof" is a spectacular, mindless entertaining movie in its genre, but does not have as much global quality as other homage films such as for instance "Kill Bill" 1-2.
To conclude: Not a very good movie, but good for no-thinking entertainment.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 04, 2007, 05:39:40 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 04, 2007, 05:39:40 PM
When the Levees Broke - A Requiem in Four Acts - 9/10
Spike Lee is probably one of the most influential independent filmmakers of all time, but I don't think he's really made a film that could match up to that naive yet gritty quality he has in movies like Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Jungle Fever. But what we get here is pretty much what we could expect from Lee: an honest portrayal of the events of Katrina and the aftermath. It's nice to know that Spike Lee is smart enough not to over-simplify his work like Michael Moore. Instead, Spike really doesn't try to say anything, he doesn't even narrate. He lets people do all the narrating for him. This isn't a documentary with a government-bad message. It's a fuck-it-let's-just-get-people-to-talk affair which ends in overwhelming success. It's a long one to be sure, but those who can sit through it may enjoy being able to see human beings portrayed honestly (but more just portraying themselves honestly).
Spike Lee is probably one of the most influential independent filmmakers of all time, but I don't think he's really made a film that could match up to that naive yet gritty quality he has in movies like Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, and Jungle Fever. But what we get here is pretty much what we could expect from Lee: an honest portrayal of the events of Katrina and the aftermath. It's nice to know that Spike Lee is smart enough not to over-simplify his work like Michael Moore. Instead, Spike really doesn't try to say anything, he doesn't even narrate. He lets people do all the narrating for him. This isn't a documentary with a government-bad message. It's a fuck-it-let's-just-get-people-to-talk affair which ends in overwhelming success. It's a long one to be sure, but those who can sit through it may enjoy being able to see human beings portrayed honestly (but more just portraying themselves honestly).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Moose Clock on September 04, 2007, 05:56:41 PM
Post by: Moose Clock on September 04, 2007, 05:56:41 PM
Not to flame but Spike Lee is a stupid asshole.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 04, 2007, 08:25:50 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 04, 2007, 08:25:50 PM
Quote from: Moose Clock;990616Not to flame but Spike Lee is a stupid asshole.
True. But that stupid asshole made Do the Right Thing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on September 08, 2007, 12:30:58 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on September 08, 2007, 12:30:58 PM
Transformers (1986) - 9/10
That movie kicked ass, and the soundtrack IS way better than the new movie's soundtrack, it was also really funny at times, but the Dare To Be Stupid part was fucking creepy.
That movie kicked ass, and the soundtrack IS way better than the new movie's soundtrack, it was also really funny at times, but the Dare To Be Stupid part was fucking creepy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on September 08, 2007, 01:37:33 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on September 08, 2007, 01:37:33 PM
That deaf Japanese chick in Babel really wanted to have sex.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on September 09, 2007, 12:25:08 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on September 09, 2007, 12:25:08 PM
[IMDB]Aliens (director's cut)[/IMDB]
As I sat down to watch this I realized I only saw Aliens from start to finish once before, other times I just caught bits of it on TV. And it struck me what a complete and perfect action film this is. The effects, props and sets are stunning, the characters are great. The further sequels really dwindled because they failed to capture what made either Alien or Aliens such a great movie.
[IMDB]Hannibal Rising[/IMDB]
Bleh, bland. The dialogue is often weirdly fact-stating ("Hannibal, you do not honor the human pecking order! You always fight the bullies!" -- what!?), and I've never seen a movie more guitly of over-amping its sound effects. You can call it a style method, but even then I think it's vulgar.
As I sat down to watch this I realized I only saw Aliens from start to finish once before, other times I just caught bits of it on TV. And it struck me what a complete and perfect action film this is. The effects, props and sets are stunning, the characters are great. The further sequels really dwindled because they failed to capture what made either Alien or Aliens such a great movie.
[IMDB]Hannibal Rising[/IMDB]
Bleh, bland. The dialogue is often weirdly fact-stating ("Hannibal, you do not honor the human pecking order! You always fight the bullies!" -- what!?), and I've never seen a movie more guitly of over-amping its sound effects. You can call it a style method, but even then I think it's vulgar.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on September 09, 2007, 04:00:23 PM
Post by: Slurpee on September 09, 2007, 04:00:23 PM
I liked Hannibal Rising because I watched it with friends.
We decided the main character's name was Dr. Samurai, because he was a doctor and a samurai. And then when he carved an M into that guy on the boat, I said "M... For Mr. Dr. Samurai," which is what we ended up called that movie every time we mentioned it.
Basically what I'm saying is we were laughing the entire time.
We decided the main character's name was Dr. Samurai, because he was a doctor and a samurai. And then when he carved an M into that guy on the boat, I said "M... For Mr. Dr. Samurai," which is what we ended up called that movie every time we mentioned it.
Basically what I'm saying is we were laughing the entire time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on September 14, 2007, 04:42:07 PM
Post by: Biblo on September 14, 2007, 04:42:07 PM
Superbad
Fuckin brilliant. I did not expect it to be as good as it was. Just hilarious. A lot of the humour was quite crude, but they somehow managed to keep it smart and not veer too much on the "gross is funny" angle. Brilliant though. Meanders like Dazed & Confused and that can only be good. Also the girls are very attractive. And I mean good attractive, like, attainable attractive so you're actually way more attracted to them then you would be some model. Also, I AM Evan (Michael Cera's character). Some of the scenes were way uncomfortable because I knew exactly how he felt.
Fuckin brilliant. I did not expect it to be as good as it was. Just hilarious. A lot of the humour was quite crude, but they somehow managed to keep it smart and not veer too much on the "gross is funny" angle. Brilliant though. Meanders like Dazed & Confused and that can only be good. Also the girls are very attractive. And I mean good attractive, like, attainable attractive so you're actually way more attracted to them then you would be some model. Also, I AM Evan (Michael Cera's character). Some of the scenes were way uncomfortable because I knew exactly how he felt.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 14, 2007, 05:50:41 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 14, 2007, 05:50:41 PM
Quote from: Biblo!!!!!!;1009590Superbad
Fuckin brilliant. I did not expect it to be as good as it was. Just hilarious. A lot of the humour was quite crude, but they somehow managed to keep it smart and not veer too much on the "gross is funny" angle. Brilliant though. Meanders like Dazed & Confused and that can only be good. Also the girls are very attractive. And I mean good attractive, like, attainable attractive so you're actually way more attracted to them then you would be some model. Also, I AM Evan (Michael Cera's character). Some of the scenes were way uncomfortable because I knew exactly how he felt.
I'm Fogul.:(
But that makes me McLovin :cool:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 15, 2007, 02:32:58 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 15, 2007, 02:32:58 AM
Run, Fatboy, Run - 5/10
I thought this was a fucking comedy.
I thought this was a fucking comedy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on September 15, 2007, 03:23:37 PM
Post by: l1fty on September 15, 2007, 03:23:37 PM
To Have and Have Not (1944)
Howard Hawks, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan
In France during World War II, Harry Morgan (Humphrey Bogart) is a guy who hires out a fishing boat to various people. The French Resistance wants him to smuggle people into the island. He rejects the offer at first, but when the person who owed him 825$ gets shot, decides to go for it anyway. As he grooves in France, a relationship develops between Harry and Slim (Lauren Bacall). Harry also has to take care of his constantly drink-requesting alcoholic friend Eddie (Walter Brennan)
"You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow". Outstanding film. Great performance as usual by Humphrey Bogart, and also a remarkable first for Lauren Bacall (19 years old at the time!)
4/5
Howard Hawks, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Walter Brennan
In France during World War II, Harry Morgan (Humphrey Bogart) is a guy who hires out a fishing boat to various people. The French Resistance wants him to smuggle people into the island. He rejects the offer at first, but when the person who owed him 825$ gets shot, decides to go for it anyway. As he grooves in France, a relationship develops between Harry and Slim (Lauren Bacall). Harry also has to take care of his constantly drink-requesting alcoholic friend Eddie (Walter Brennan)
"You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow". Outstanding film. Great performance as usual by Humphrey Bogart, and also a remarkable first for Lauren Bacall (19 years old at the time!)
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salmonberryclock on September 17, 2007, 10:30:02 PM
Post by: salmonberryclock on September 17, 2007, 10:30:02 PM
SuperBad
10/10
best movie ever, really funny.
10/10
best movie ever, really funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on September 20, 2007, 06:29:26 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on September 20, 2007, 06:29:26 PM
Across The Universe - 10/10
That movie was fucking awesome, best musical I've seen in a long time, all the songs were from the beatles and the characters were based of their songs(Jude, Lucy, Max, Sadie etc). I highly recommend it. especially if you're a beatles fan
That movie was fucking awesome, best musical I've seen in a long time, all the songs were from the beatles and the characters were based of their songs(Jude, Lucy, Max, Sadie etc). I highly recommend it. especially if you're a beatles fan
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on September 22, 2007, 03:08:12 AM
Post by: CrustClock on September 22, 2007, 03:08:12 AM
[imdb]The Dark Crystal[/imdb]
Visually dazzling and very ambitious, although due to an uninspired, sub-LOTR "good vs. evil" plot it's not quite a classic. Some of the puppets have aged better than others; the sagacious Msytics, the vulture-like Skeksis and their private army, the Garthim, all look convincingly lifelike and more impressive than any CG character today, whereas a lot of the creatures; fizzgig, the landstriders, the podlings and the Gelflings themselves are all a lot harder to take seriously.
The fantasy story is fairly interesting, with a small plot twist towards the end which makes sense of earlier events, but seems very condensed (for example, our protagonist's seemingly huge task of finding the shard of the dark crystal, that's been lost for thousands of years, is solved by visiting a witch and asking for it), lessening the "epic adventure" aspect, and a lot of the scenes are shot in a very self-indulgent way, with a superfluous amount of time spent tracking along the (admittedly, beautifully made) sets. Having said that, some of the best scenes: the death of the Skeksis emperor, the 'trial by stone', the cry of the Mystics, all have little to do with the actual plot, but look fantastic anyway.
3/5
Visually dazzling and very ambitious, although due to an uninspired, sub-LOTR "good vs. evil" plot it's not quite a classic. Some of the puppets have aged better than others; the sagacious Msytics, the vulture-like Skeksis and their private army, the Garthim, all look convincingly lifelike and more impressive than any CG character today, whereas a lot of the creatures; fizzgig, the landstriders, the podlings and the Gelflings themselves are all a lot harder to take seriously.
The fantasy story is fairly interesting, with a small plot twist towards the end which makes sense of earlier events, but seems very condensed (for example, our protagonist's seemingly huge task of finding the shard of the dark crystal, that's been lost for thousands of years, is solved by visiting a witch and asking for it), lessening the "epic adventure" aspect, and a lot of the scenes are shot in a very self-indulgent way, with a superfluous amount of time spent tracking along the (admittedly, beautifully made) sets. Having said that, some of the best scenes: the death of the Skeksis emperor, the 'trial by stone', the cry of the Mystics, all have little to do with the actual plot, but look fantastic anyway.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on September 22, 2007, 03:12:16 AM
Post by: Slurpee on September 22, 2007, 03:12:16 AM
resident evil 3 - I actually watched this on opening day lol/10
the opening narrative is like "first the t-virus infected people. then it took over the world. and then it dried up the lakes and turned the world into a massive desert."
(Cue shot of tumbleweed blowing around the desert)
And you know what? It just keeps getting funnier.
the opening narrative is like "first the t-virus infected people. then it took over the world. and then it dried up the lakes and turned the world into a massive desert."
(Cue shot of tumbleweed blowing around the desert)
And you know what? It just keeps getting funnier.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on September 22, 2007, 04:32:27 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on September 22, 2007, 04:32:27 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;1023530[imdb]The Dark Crystal[/imdb]
3/5
I remember reading about this movie as a kid, and wanting to see it, but never finding it for rental anywhere. Last year I saw it for the first time and I had a difficult time empathizing with the gelflings; it seems like it would've been easier if they'd either been played by real actors, or if they'd been made to look less human and more like the other creatures.
[IMDB]Hot Fuzz[/IMDB]
Sacrilige: I was a liiiittle disappointed. Everywhere I read about this movie people declared it even better than Shaun of the Dead, which is the only reason why my expectations were too high (I completely adore SotD). I should've realize earlier that it was quite a different movie. It was funny, but I was waiting a long time for things to really heat up, and reviews had somehow given me the idea that it was an Invasion of the Bodysnatchers-type story. Still, perhaps if I'd seen this before SotD, I would've liked this one better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on September 22, 2007, 05:13:22 AM
Post by: CrustClock on September 22, 2007, 05:13:22 AM
Quote from: StrangeClock;1023598I remember reading about this movie as a kid, and wanting to see it, but never finding it for rental anywhere. Last year I saw it for the first time and I had a difficult time empathizing with the gelflings; it seems like it would've been easier if they'd either been played by real actors, or if they'd been made to look less human and more like the other creatures.oh, was the castle in your Clock day teaser based on the Skeksis palace in The Dark Crystal?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 22, 2007, 08:46:43 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on September 22, 2007, 08:46:43 AM
Quote from: StrangeClock;1023598[IMDB]Hot Fuzz[/IMDB]
Sacrilige: I was a liiiittle disappointed. Everywhere I read about this movie people declared it even better than Shaun of the Dead, which is the only reason why my expectations were too high (I completely adore SotD). I should've realize earlier that it was quite a different movie. It was funny, but I was waiting a long time for things to really heat up, and reviews had somehow given me the idea that it was an Invasion of the Bodysnatchers-type story. Still, perhaps if I'd seen this before SotD, I would've liked this one better.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers? It's an action movie spoof of films like Bad Boys 2, Point Break, and Die Hard. Why were you expecting a science-fiction spoof?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 22, 2007, 09:35:55 AM
Post by: LeekClock on September 22, 2007, 09:35:55 AM
Control (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421082/)
recommended!
recommended!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on September 22, 2007, 02:51:14 PM
Post by: l1fty on September 22, 2007, 02:51:14 PM
Quote from: StrangeClock;1023598[IMDB]Hot Fuzz[/IMDB]
Sacrilige: I was a liiiittle disappointed. Everywhere I read about this movie people declared it even better than Shaun of the Dead, which is the only reason why my expectations were too high (I completely adore SotD). I should've realize earlier that it was quite a different movie. It was funny, but I was waiting a long time for things to really heat up, and reviews had somehow given me the idea that it was an Invasion of the Bodysnatchers-type story. Still, perhaps if I'd seen this before SotD, I would've liked this one better.
ye Shaun of the Dead is way better, even IMDB poll agreed recently:
Which movie do you prefer: Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz?
Shaun of the Dead - 7647 (36.8%)
I haven't seen one (or both) of them! - 4590 (22.1%)
Hot Fuzz - 4143 (19.9%)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on September 22, 2007, 03:00:19 PM
Post by: StrangeClock on September 22, 2007, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: Predator;1023811Invasion of the Body Snatchers? It's an action movie spoof of films like Bad Boys 2, Point Break, and Die Hard. Why were you expecting a science-fiction spoof?
Probably a combination of reviews hinting that there's something weird going on beneath the surface of the otherwise idyllic town, and the fact that SotD was part zombie movie parody. Somehow that made me expect aliens.
Timothy Dalton was fantastic, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on September 24, 2007, 11:17:51 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on September 24, 2007, 11:17:51 AM
[imdb]Ghost Rider[/imdb]
Well this is surely one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. It's as if in post-production they realized what a completely over-the-top fat-fucking-hamfisted performance every single actor puts in, so they dumped an AVALANCHE of visual effects on it and layered every supernatural character's voice with so many effects it either becomes pitiful or almost impossible to understand. Nicolas Cage can be good under the right direction, but I think it's clear the man himself has no sense of taste whatsoever, he can't tell shit from shinola. With his hairpiece and his silly performance of "pain" I realized he probably thinks the Wicker Man is his finest hour. Peter Fonda, Wes Bentley and the demon guys act with an enormity of angst to try and look scary. Script and dialogue are supremely stupid.
BUT I'm pretty sure this movie falls into the "so bad, it's good" category. I alternated between laughing and banging my head on the table, but if you watch it with someone else you'll probably just laugh. Most of its jokes come totally out of left field so they work pretty well, like the waiter being asked by Eva Mendes if she's pretty, or the goth girl throwing up gang signs.
In the brief origin story: Johnny finds his dad's "you have terminal cancer" letter in the trash -- can you imagine the hospital sending you a letter about this? Johnny's girlfriend suddenly pulls a magic 8-ball out of her purse in a restaurant, with no context whatsoever. The police's behavior is ridiculous in a manner you might've been able to ignore if the movie was made 15-20 years ago, and the first thing a bunch of prisoners do when celebrity stuntman Johnny Blaze is put into a cell with them is beat the shit out of him because... he's... famous. Or something.
Well this is surely one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen. It's as if in post-production they realized what a completely over-the-top fat-fucking-hamfisted performance every single actor puts in, so they dumped an AVALANCHE of visual effects on it and layered every supernatural character's voice with so many effects it either becomes pitiful or almost impossible to understand. Nicolas Cage can be good under the right direction, but I think it's clear the man himself has no sense of taste whatsoever, he can't tell shit from shinola. With his hairpiece and his silly performance of "pain" I realized he probably thinks the Wicker Man is his finest hour. Peter Fonda, Wes Bentley and the demon guys act with an enormity of angst to try and look scary. Script and dialogue are supremely stupid.
BUT I'm pretty sure this movie falls into the "so bad, it's good" category. I alternated between laughing and banging my head on the table, but if you watch it with someone else you'll probably just laugh. Most of its jokes come totally out of left field so they work pretty well, like the waiter being asked by Eva Mendes if she's pretty, or the goth girl throwing up gang signs.
In the brief origin story: Johnny finds his dad's "you have terminal cancer" letter in the trash -- can you imagine the hospital sending you a letter about this? Johnny's girlfriend suddenly pulls a magic 8-ball out of her purse in a restaurant, with no context whatsoever. The police's behavior is ridiculous in a manner you might've been able to ignore if the movie was made 15-20 years ago, and the first thing a bunch of prisoners do when celebrity stuntman Johnny Blaze is put into a cell with them is beat the shit out of him because... he's... famous. Or something.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on September 24, 2007, 12:29:13 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on September 24, 2007, 12:29:13 PM
Quote from: StrangeClock;1027712Most of its jokes come totally out of left field so they work pretty well, like the waiter being asked by Eva Mendes if she's pretty, or the goth girl throwing up gang signs.
Our favorite was the gravy train with biscuit wheels bit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on September 26, 2007, 04:53:02 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on September 26, 2007, 04:53:02 AM
A Scanner Darkly : 8/10
Compelling and weird! Soo weird! The whole way the movie looks is also fantastic. I recommend this.
Compelling and weird! Soo weird! The whole way the movie looks is also fantastic. I recommend this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 01, 2007, 08:05:57 AM
Post by: LeekClock on October 01, 2007, 08:05:57 AM
Four Rooms - Pretentious. Pointless. Self indulgent cinematic brownnosing with nothing to say. Avoid.
The Wizard of Oz - Watched this again recently. It's a classic for a reason.
'Bicho de Sete Cabeças' / 'Brainstorm' - Nice photography and direction. Pretty weak story, and a similar scenario to what we've already seen in other, better movies (like One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest). Some really great individual scenes and moments in the script though. Worth checking out if you want to expand your cinematic horizons and take in some brazilian film. Even if it is largely influenced by American films, it retains its own national sensibilities.
The Wizard of Oz - Watched this again recently. It's a classic for a reason.
'Bicho de Sete Cabeças' / 'Brainstorm' - Nice photography and direction. Pretty weak story, and a similar scenario to what we've already seen in other, better movies (like One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest). Some really great individual scenes and moments in the script though. Worth checking out if you want to expand your cinematic horizons and take in some brazilian film. Even if it is largely influenced by American films, it retains its own national sensibilities.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on October 01, 2007, 08:14:44 AM
Post by: Kaijuclock on October 01, 2007, 08:14:44 AM
SHOCK TREATMENT
a slept on classic, its the "sequel" to rocky horror picture show, it shows brad and janet in denton, and denton has been turned into a giant tv studio, WEIRD AND DELIGHTFULLY MAD this movie makes more sence now then it ever could have when it was made.
a great satire on reality tv way ahead of its time, the musical numbers are as good if not better than rocky horror, and all RH fans should check this movie out, i picked it up for 5 bucks at the local wal-mart on a whim, and its the best 5 dollars ive ever spent
9/10
a slept on classic, its the "sequel" to rocky horror picture show, it shows brad and janet in denton, and denton has been turned into a giant tv studio, WEIRD AND DELIGHTFULLY MAD this movie makes more sence now then it ever could have when it was made.
a great satire on reality tv way ahead of its time, the musical numbers are as good if not better than rocky horror, and all RH fans should check this movie out, i picked it up for 5 bucks at the local wal-mart on a whim, and its the best 5 dollars ive ever spent
9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on October 01, 2007, 03:33:50 PM
Post by: PirateClock on October 01, 2007, 03:33:50 PM
Shoot 'm Up 10/10
This movie is fucking awesome! 1 and a half hour of fucking cool shoot-outs. Highly entertaining.
This movie is fucking awesome! 1 and a half hour of fucking cool shoot-outs. Highly entertaining.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 01, 2007, 04:22:16 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 01, 2007, 04:22:16 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1038032Four Rooms - Pretentious. Pointless. Self indulgent cinematic brownnosing with nothing to say. Avoid.
Yeah it's kinda weird how they even thought this would be a good idea
I secretly liked Tarantino's part though
QuoteThe Wizard of Oz - Watched this again recently. It's a classic for a reason.
They're remaking it again with Todd McFarlane :(
Overnight
A documentary about the scumbag that is Troy Duffy, creator of Boondock Saints. Although it shares some interesting insights it's ultimately just a shallow personal attack on both Duffy and Miramax.
5/10
The Hudsucker Proxy
A company decides to puppeteer a, in their eyes, complete buffoon and put him in charge of the company in hopes of buying their own stock on the cheap.
A very good movie I had never heard about before. It has the Coen Brothers, Tim Robbins and Bruce Campbell, so it didn't even need to be good.
Luckily it was.
7.5/10
Le Roi et l'oiseau
Amazing animation and cool designs, very heavy on the satire.
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 02, 2007, 05:04:01 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 02, 2007, 05:04:01 AM
The first time I saw Four Rooms I only caught the very last bit and laughed at the conclusion, but when I watched the whole thing... I don't know. There's just not much to it.
[IMDB]Ghost Story[/IMDB]
As a kid, my best friend's older brothers always rented horror and pulpy sci-fi movies, so that introduced me to a lot of movies I would've missed otherwise. I didn't remember much of Ghost Story other than quick shots of decomposed faces, a man falling out of a window and being filmed from above with penis flapping firmly in the wind, and naked Alice Krige. Turns out, that's pretty much all there is to it. A ghost lady haunts four old men who were tittering dandies in their youth, and after killing the son of one by scaring him out of the aforementioned window, she hooks up with the second son.
The film has a really dominating soundtrack, which I'm sure has a bit to do with it being from 1981, but annoys nevertheless. In the brief shock moments, the ghost effects are pretty impressive though.
[IMDB]Black Sheep[/IMDB]
Mysterious genetic experiments on a sheep farm in New Zealand cause a disease to break out that turns the sheep into fast zombie-like, rabid meat eaters. What's worse, if they bite humans, they too become sheep-like!
Silly fun. I don't think it's possible to mistake a film about meat-eating sheep for anything other than that. It's too bad that the background story and characters are very horror standard - the hero, his good friend, the love interest, the evil brother. But the movie throws enough ridiculous gore and cheap jokes at you to keep things entertaining.
[IMDB]Ghost Story[/IMDB]
As a kid, my best friend's older brothers always rented horror and pulpy sci-fi movies, so that introduced me to a lot of movies I would've missed otherwise. I didn't remember much of Ghost Story other than quick shots of decomposed faces, a man falling out of a window and being filmed from above with penis flapping firmly in the wind, and naked Alice Krige. Turns out, that's pretty much all there is to it. A ghost lady haunts four old men who were tittering dandies in their youth, and after killing the son of one by scaring him out of the aforementioned window, she hooks up with the second son.
The film has a really dominating soundtrack, which I'm sure has a bit to do with it being from 1981, but annoys nevertheless. In the brief shock moments, the ghost effects are pretty impressive though.
[IMDB]Black Sheep[/IMDB]
Mysterious genetic experiments on a sheep farm in New Zealand cause a disease to break out that turns the sheep into fast zombie-like, rabid meat eaters. What's worse, if they bite humans, they too become sheep-like!
Silly fun. I don't think it's possible to mistake a film about meat-eating sheep for anything other than that. It's too bad that the background story and characters are very horror standard - the hero, his good friend, the love interest, the evil brother. But the movie throws enough ridiculous gore and cheap jokes at you to keep things entertaining.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on October 02, 2007, 11:58:40 AM
Post by: Munglai on October 02, 2007, 11:58:40 AM
Quote from: StrangeClock;1024247Probably a combination of reviews hinting that there's something weird going on beneath the surface of the otherwise idyllic town, and the fact that SotD was part zombie movie parody. Somehow that made me expect aliens.
Timothy Dalton was fantastic, though.
I kind of liked Hot Fuzz more. Shaun of the Dead was sort of better but it's much more of a what-would-the-english-do style parody than Hot Fuzz is. Hot Fuzz stands on it's own better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 02, 2007, 12:00:16 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on October 02, 2007, 12:00:16 PM
I thought Hot Fuzz spent too much time muddled in slasher/mystery territory. I thought it was supposed to be straight action.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on October 02, 2007, 12:58:39 PM
Post by: CrustClock on October 02, 2007, 12:58:39 PM
[imdb]Silent Running[/imdb]
One of my all-time favourite films. Amazing and imaginative set deign, beautiful, if slightly dated space effects, a whimsical, moving story and great acting.
One of my all-time favourite films. Amazing and imaginative set deign, beautiful, if slightly dated space effects, a whimsical, moving story and great acting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on October 02, 2007, 01:50:05 PM
Post by: Munglai on October 02, 2007, 01:50:05 PM
Quote from: Henchman 21;1039663I thought Hot Fuzz spent too much time muddled in slasher/mystery territory. I thought it was supposed to be straight action.
That's what I mean, it wasn't really supposed to be anything. It was a film in its own right which happened to have some spoofy stuff in it. I think the problem was that most people went to see it expecting a parody and it mostly wasn't.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 04, 2007, 11:12:21 AM
Post by: LeekClock on October 04, 2007, 11:12:21 AM
Midnight Cowboy is now one of my favourite films
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on October 12, 2007, 09:41:55 AM
Post by: Kaijuclock on October 12, 2007, 09:41:55 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1042605Midnight Cowboy is now one of my favourite films
if im correct that movie originally got an x-rating
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 14, 2007, 06:10:59 PM
Post by: Losperman on October 14, 2007, 06:10:59 PM
Vacancy - 7/10
My first problem was the somewhat stale plot (slight variation on the backroad tourist thing). Also, if a fucking Sheriff answers a call and never reports back in, don't you think the god damn dispatcher would send backup or at least be a little fucking curious? *smack* The ending was also a bit on the bland side. I liked how everything worked out and all, but I just felt they could have made it a little less anticlimactic. Other than those issues, I thought it was a good movie. The acting was all great, and I liked the way they shot some of the action scenes. I also very much liked how the characters were written. They weren't perfect, but they also weren't the fucking morons you see in a lot of horror/thriller movies.
My first problem was the somewhat stale plot (slight variation on the backroad tourist thing). Also, if a fucking Sheriff answers a call and never reports back in, don't you think the god damn dispatcher would send backup or at least be a little fucking curious? *smack* The ending was also a bit on the bland side. I liked how everything worked out and all, but I just felt they could have made it a little less anticlimactic. Other than those issues, I thought it was a good movie. The acting was all great, and I liked the way they shot some of the action scenes. I also very much liked how the characters were written. They weren't perfect, but they also weren't the fucking morons you see in a lot of horror/thriller movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 16, 2007, 10:50:36 AM
Post by: LeekClock on October 16, 2007, 10:50:36 AM
PI
Interesting concept, uninteresting approach.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Not quite as flowing and endearing as Rushmore, but still some great performances and a fun narrative approach...
Heh. By today's standards it's probably a PG...
Interesting concept, uninteresting approach.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Not quite as flowing and endearing as Rushmore, but still some great performances and a fun narrative approach...
Quote from: Mantis Apostle;1053751if im correct that movie originally got an x-rating
Heh. By today's standards it's probably a PG...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 16, 2007, 11:15:25 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 16, 2007, 11:15:25 AM
Dead Clowns (-50/10)
Fuck this movie.
Fuck this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 20, 2007, 02:25:40 PM
Post by: patriotclock on October 20, 2007, 02:25:40 PM
Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D
3D adds a lot to the movie but at 10.75 I'm not sure if it's worth the price of admission.
3D adds a lot to the movie but at 10.75 I'm not sure if it's worth the price of admission.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 21, 2007, 11:01:31 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 21, 2007, 11:01:31 PM
Quote from: Predator;964059Grandma's Boy - Wha?/10I thought Grandma's Boy was hilarious :(
Once again, like Napoleon Dynamite, this film is an example of where I have no idea how so many people could find it remotely funny. This is a film only enjoyed by complete idiots with no taste.
It's probably not if you don't watch it with friends, though. I watched it with a group of friends at about 12 at night.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on October 22, 2007, 03:04:19 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on October 22, 2007, 03:04:19 AM
In the Shadow of the Moon - 8/10
I think I liked this a little more because the director answered queations aferwards. Gotta love the film fest.
I think I liked this a little more because the director answered queations aferwards. Gotta love the film fest.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2007, 05:01:07 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2007, 05:01:07 AM
Quote from: Medical Ghost;1065622I thought Grandma's Boy was hilarious :(
It's probably not if you don't watch it with friends, though. I watched it with a group of friends at about 12 at night.
It's a well documented scientific fact that guys become stupider around friends. And it was 12 at night, so you were probably sleepy and your logic centers weren't well rested enough. I, on the other hand, saw it alone at 3:00 pm.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on October 22, 2007, 07:57:11 AM
Post by: Arctic on October 22, 2007, 07:57:11 AM
Quote from: Predator;1065729It's a well documented scientific fact that guys become stupider around friends. And it was 12 at night, so you were probably sleepy and your logic centers weren't well rested enough. I, on the other hand, saw it alone at 3:00 pm.
Golly, tough movie reviewing guy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2007, 07:59:07 AM
Post by: Losperman on October 22, 2007, 07:59:07 AM
Quote from: Predator;1065729It's a well documented scientific fact that guys become stupider around friends. And it was 12 at night, so you were probably sleepy and your logic centers weren't well rested enough. I, on the other hand, saw it alone at 3:00 pm.
I saw it by myself at around 9pm, and I thought it was much funnier than people gave it credit for. Maybe it wasn't a classic or even hilarious, but I thought it was pretty good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2007, 12:28:06 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2007, 12:28:06 PM
I watched Mind Game again yesterday
Great, inventive animation. Pretty unoriginal concept, but nicely executed. Highly recommended
Great, inventive animation. Pretty unoriginal concept, but nicely executed. Highly recommended
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 22, 2007, 12:39:45 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on October 22, 2007, 12:39:45 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1065852I watched Mind Game again yesterday
Great, inventive animation. Pretty unoriginal concept, but nicely executed. Highly recommended
Can you explain what you mean by unoriginal concept because I can't think of many similair stories, I always regarded it as pretty original
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2007, 12:41:32 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 22, 2007, 12:41:32 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1065857Can you explain what you mean by unoriginal concept because I can't think of many similair stories, I always regarded as pretty original
Just the "Die / Reevaluate Life / Born Again" concept, and also the "Go back in time to avoid making the same mistake" idea.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2007, 07:25:25 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on October 22, 2007, 07:25:25 PM
Quote from: ArcticClock;1065781Golly, tough movie reviewing guy.
I regret nothing. I hated that movie even more than 30 Days of Night.
Speaking of which:
30 Days of Night - 2/10
Okay, first off, I've never read the comics, so I won't even touch on how "accurate" it is, and frankly I don't care. For some reason, filmmakers can't seem to get it through their heads that the pacing used in comic books is not the proper pacing for theatrical adaptation (exceptions exist (Sin City)), but most movies obey this law (Spider-Man 3: how could you make a 2:45 movie and still make it too short?). 30 Days of Night is the latest hackneyed attempt at "Generation Z" horror film-making that manages to try to mimic the success of both 300 and 28 Days Later, failing at both, but succeeding in the gore department. However, the acting is poor, the pacing is atrocious, and, bottom line, this film is an incoherent mess with random unexplained interludes at every turn. Some people will call it's attempt to introduce the horror early on innovative and well executed. It is neither. The part where the vampire gets thrown into the grinder and the guy shoves his fist through the vampires skull were pretty sweet though. But that's the only reason I gave this film a two.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on October 24, 2007, 07:09:32 AM
Post by: CrustClock on October 24, 2007, 07:09:32 AM
[imdb]Ratatouille[/imdb]
One of the best Pixar films (although still not better than Finding Nemo). The animation and attention to detail in the characters, objects and locations is beyond compare. Things like bread rolls, grapes and omelettes look more delicious than in real life and the human characters highly realistic yet perfectly cartoonish.
The story still isn't second priority, however, with the main human character, Linguini, being very likable and pathetically sympathetic, along with a strong cast of distinct characters - human and rodent - and the film's conclusion wonderfully satisfying.
The only plot element I didn't find working was the middle-section complication (Linguini hogs the limelight and fails to recognize Rat as his 'inspiration' - Rat gets his friends to raid the larder on the day the grey-faced, begrudging food critic is being served), with Remy's motivations seeming completely unjustified (what did he expect him to say?) and Linguini having a severe lack of foresight. That and I didn't thing Remy was a particularly distinctive leading character. However the fantastic final act more than makes up for it, with Ego's character-turnaround being strangely heartwarming and finishing with a perfect happy ending.
5/5
One of the best Pixar films (although still not better than Finding Nemo). The animation and attention to detail in the characters, objects and locations is beyond compare. Things like bread rolls, grapes and omelettes look more delicious than in real life and the human characters highly realistic yet perfectly cartoonish.
The story still isn't second priority, however, with the main human character, Linguini, being very likable and pathetically sympathetic, along with a strong cast of distinct characters - human and rodent - and the film's conclusion wonderfully satisfying.
The only plot element I didn't find working was the middle-section complication (Linguini hogs the limelight and fails to recognize Rat as his 'inspiration' - Rat gets his friends to raid the larder on the day the grey-faced, begrudging food critic is being served), with Remy's motivations seeming completely unjustified (what did he expect him to say?) and Linguini having a severe lack of foresight. That and I didn't thing Remy was a particularly distinctive leading character. However the fantastic final act more than makes up for it, with Ego's character-turnaround being strangely heartwarming and finishing with a perfect happy ending.
5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 24, 2007, 08:06:26 AM
Post by: LeekClock on October 24, 2007, 08:06:26 AM
Rain Man
Tom Cruise was amazing in this. It almost makes up for his bizarre (not-so-) private life.
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Dustin Hoffman was also pretty good. And I liked the subtle but deft direction.
Tom Cruise was amazing in this. It almost makes up for his bizarre (not-so-) private life.
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Dustin Hoffman was also pretty good. And I liked the subtle but deft direction.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 24, 2007, 07:57:34 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 24, 2007, 07:57:34 PM
The Catacombs (2006, FEARnet) - 6/10
Pretty good. It's kind of slow to start, and the surprise ending's.... deducible, but, I dunno. It was entertaining. Watching it in the dark at like 1 am by myself might have made the difference.
Pretty good. It's kind of slow to start, and the surprise ending's.... deducible, but, I dunno. It was entertaining. Watching it in the dark at like 1 am by myself might have made the difference.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: StrangeClock on October 27, 2007, 04:25:46 AM
Post by: StrangeClock on October 27, 2007, 04:25:46 AM
[IMDB]The Fountain[/IMDB]
I watched this movie knowing literally nothing about it other than that the DVD cover had a picture of a tree in a bubble in space, and that the people I heard talking about it seemed impressed. Rarely had such a powerful movie experience as a result. Touching, beautiful, rich with symbolism and patterns of a kind that even slow people like me can pick up on. See it.
I watched this movie knowing literally nothing about it other than that the DVD cover had a picture of a tree in a bubble in space, and that the people I heard talking about it seemed impressed. Rarely had such a powerful movie experience as a result. Touching, beautiful, rich with symbolism and patterns of a kind that even slow people like me can pick up on. See it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on October 27, 2007, 05:38:31 AM
Post by: l1fty on October 27, 2007, 05:38:31 AM
Happiness (1998)
Todd Solonz, Jane Adams, Jon Lovitz, Dylan Baker, Lara Fynn Boyle, Philip Seymour Hoffman
The movie starts out with a guy telling a woman "i hope you rot in hell", and this way places a curse on her and her peers. One happily married sister's husband starts developping feelings for his son's 11-year old friend, wanks off to teen magazines in his car and dreams about mass-murdering in a park. The husband is also a psychiatrist, and one of his patients has fantasies of "fucking the sister so hard, she'll be coming out of her ears" and the marriage of the sisters' parents starts going wrong.
A hilarious, gross, appalling, black comedy. It has a lot of weird stuff, fantasies and the father-son talks are gold if you appreciate the kind of comedy. All performances were fantastic and really believable. A movie I would recommend to everybody who's up to this kind of stuff.
4/5
Todd Solonz, Jane Adams, Jon Lovitz, Dylan Baker, Lara Fynn Boyle, Philip Seymour Hoffman
The movie starts out with a guy telling a woman "i hope you rot in hell", and this way places a curse on her and her peers. One happily married sister's husband starts developping feelings for his son's 11-year old friend, wanks off to teen magazines in his car and dreams about mass-murdering in a park. The husband is also a psychiatrist, and one of his patients has fantasies of "fucking the sister so hard, she'll be coming out of her ears" and the marriage of the sisters' parents starts going wrong.
A hilarious, gross, appalling, black comedy. It has a lot of weird stuff, fantasies and the father-son talks are gold if you appreciate the kind of comedy. All performances were fantastic and really believable. A movie I would recommend to everybody who's up to this kind of stuff.
4/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on November 02, 2007, 08:36:47 AM
Post by: Losperman on November 02, 2007, 08:36:47 AM
Spiderman 3 - 6.5/10
Although I feel a lot of potential was wasted here, there were still some good stuff in there. The CG was good, for the most part. Some of the action scenes still look a bit cartoony, but a lot of the Venom and Sandman stuff was awesome. The main cast acted well (even Harry was better this time around... still not that good, though). I didn't like how they handled Sandman as a character, though. He's bad, no wait he's not so bad... yeah, he's bad... no, no, he's actually pretty good. Smack. There's plenty more to say, but I will sum it up in these brief statements:
Needs More
Angry Spiderman
Gwen Stacy (lots more)
Venom
Needs Less
Angry Peter Parker
Harry
Cheesy stuff for kids (American flag shot, Stan Lee's line, stupid kids all over the place)
Although I feel a lot of potential was wasted here, there were still some good stuff in there. The CG was good, for the most part. Some of the action scenes still look a bit cartoony, but a lot of the Venom and Sandman stuff was awesome. The main cast acted well (even Harry was better this time around... still not that good, though). I didn't like how they handled Sandman as a character, though. He's bad, no wait he's not so bad... yeah, he's bad... no, no, he's actually pretty good. Smack. There's plenty more to say, but I will sum it up in these brief statements:
Needs More
Angry Spiderman
Gwen Stacy (lots more)
Venom
Needs Less
Angry Peter Parker
Harry
Cheesy stuff for kids (American flag shot, Stan Lee's line, stupid kids all over the place)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on November 02, 2007, 06:41:46 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on November 02, 2007, 06:41:46 PM
man on the moon
fantastic, I don't see why everyone has to put it down
fantastic, I don't see why everyone has to put it down
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 03, 2007, 04:37:36 PM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 03, 2007, 04:37:36 PM
30 Days of night 6/10
It's okay. The plot is a great idea, but the people adapting the comic didn't really deliver. The acting was alright, the highlight being the main vampire, who was very believable. When it boils down to it, it's a bit of fun, but has alot of plot holes and relies on shock tactics.
It's okay. The plot is a great idea, but the people adapting the comic didn't really deliver. The acting was alright, the highlight being the main vampire, who was very believable. When it boils down to it, it's a bit of fun, but has alot of plot holes and relies on shock tactics.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 04, 2007, 03:17:36 PM
Post by: patriotclock on November 04, 2007, 03:17:36 PM
Bella 0/10 - Abysmal
American Gangster 9/10 - very good also very long however
American Gangster 9/10 - very good also very long however
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on November 06, 2007, 04:29:54 PM
Post by: PirateClock on November 06, 2007, 04:29:54 PM
The Reaping 8-10 I liked this movie allot, then again im a sucker for religious horror/thrillers (Stigmata, Frailty etc). I definatly didn't see the ending comming.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on November 07, 2007, 07:31:28 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on November 07, 2007, 07:31:28 PM
Michael Clayton - 9/10
A gripping legal drama about a "janitor" who cleans up messy cases for a legal firm. Written and directed by the ingenious writer of the Bourne movies (without Paul Greengrass' trademark shaky-cam). George Clooney plays a lawyer who consults with the client in secret to construct the most watertight defense that he can. After leaving a client's house who hit a pedestrian in his Jag because of the "bright lights and fog", he sees some horses on a hill, and for some reason feels compelled to approach them. As he does, his car explodes. Flash back four days earlier.
Clayton's law firm has been assigned to defend a company called U-North, who has marketed a chemical that is alleged to cause cancer, and they've been working on this case for six years. During a deposition, one of the head lawyers of the firm, Arthur Edens (played by Tom Wilkinson, the mob boss from Batman Begins) starts ranting, strips naked, and chases the plaintiff around. Clayton takes him back to New York, but after Edens talks with Clayon's son about a fantasy book called "Realm and Conquest", he breaks out and embarks on a bizarre mission.
So begins an involving, twisting legal plot involving the U-North case and the reason that Edens stripped naked at the hearing, and questions begin to crop out by the dozens, before giving way to well-stitched-up answers. What is the significance of Realm and Conquest? Why was the GPS in Clayton's Mercedes shorting out? Why did it explode? Why did he look at the horses? What's going to happen to Clayton? What about Edens, and his partner in the firm, Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack)? What is U-North up to?
This mystery is set up like a grand structure, mysterious in its purpose, and then the latter half of the movie builds a door, leading to the inner sanctum of the structure, which is at last opened in the last 15 minutes of the film, where we see something amazing. The film is helped greatly by its stellar cast of George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Sydney Pollack, Tilda Swinton, all bouncing off each other as the plot gets deeper and deeper, and the stakes higher and higher. It's also a small character piece about Clayton, where we see his financial troubles when his drunk brother lets this restaurant they were collaboration on fail, and sticks Michael with the bill. We also meet Clayton's son, immediate family, and that bum of a brother.
The visual aesthetic also helps the movie. It's very vivid and well-lit, with long, unbroken takes to set up ennui and dread, such as the scene with the horses where we don't quite know what the hell is going to happen. Watching Michael Clayton is an involving experience.
Surf's Up - 8/10
Whenever I see surfing documentaries like Endless Summer or Step Into Liquid, they always strike me as having kind of a streak of tedium, as zonked-out surfer dudes ramble about how great waves and surfing is, but they remain enchanting based simply on what a visually fantastic sport surfing is: tropical locales, azure water, and skidding along one of the grandest forces of nature, watching it crash and churn around you, as a spectator and participant all at once. I'd get into the sport if water wasn't so uncomfortable and if I wasn't a doofus.
So anyways, here we have Surf's Up, an animated film with the animated flavour of the day, penguins. They've been a popular subject for a couple of years after the inspiring plight detailed in March of the Penguins and the heartwarming, borderline-realistic fable of Happy Feet, Surf's Up takes a middle-ground between realism and goofiness, leaning far towards the latter. Cody Maverick, a Rockhopper penguin, lives in the Antarctic fishing town of Shiverpool (well, I thought it was funny :p) where all he does is sort fish into big piles, but he grew up a surfer, for reasons entirely unrelated to his species. Surfing is his life and obsession, and his family and neighbours can't understand it, and why he won't commit to honourable tasks like sitting on eggs for months. Cody is voiced by Shia LeBoeuf, in his classic cool-but-slightly-naïve tone familiar to his other performances, like Transformers, Holes and Disturbia. The ratio between cool and naïve varies between his movies.
What I found really charming about this movie is how it makes itself out to be a documentary as well as a cartoon. Improvisation was strongly encouraged during the voicing sessions, really capturing the effervescent and airy charm that surfers are known for, and causing the dialogue and action to kind of overlap and stumble over each other in very natural ways. It even uses a handheld camera to shoot its footage, with a system that they invented for the movie where a real camera was used for the animation! Even the cameraman and actual, physical camera get in on the action: the cameraman is often embarrassed or has things thrown at him, and the camera reacts, and there are little camera effects like water droplets on the camera or strong jitters when something tense happens, to really make the movie not seem staged and contrived.
Besides its surfing documentary appeal (and yes, they do meander a lot), it also has an amusing fable about it, with interesting characters and fantastic locales. Cody has always looked up to Big Z, a legendary surfer, but he was rumoured to have died after being chewed up in a big wave (the waves on Pengu Island, where they end up going, really are garishly large :p). He's recruited by Mikey, a skittish little talent scout, with really long, skinny legs that flutter about when he walks. Voiced by Mario Cantone, he has a delightfully sissy Broadway air about him. Cody joins penguins from all over the world, and a completely stoned-out chicken from Wisconsin named Chicken Joe (voiced by Jon Heder, of Napoleon Dynamite fame), and they head to Pengu Island for the Big Z Memorial surfing tourney to face off against big penguin mutha Tank Evans, who's a complete boor that knocks people off their boards on the waves, and calls his many trophies his "ladies". He's voiced by Diedrich Bader.
Once there, Cody cockily faces off against Tank, and fails spectacularly. He's hurt while wiping out, and is taken to a mysterious, middle-aged penguin named Geek (voiced by Jeff Bridges) by lifeguard Lani (a charming lady penguin, voiced by the equally charming Zooey Deschanel). Soon, they happen upon a secluded beach, and decide to make a surfboard together.
The story of Cody is about him growing up, but conversely, also about not taking things too damn seriously. He's cock-eyed and wild, but also dead-set and cocksure about winning the Big Z tourney. Geek, who turns out to be someone who should be obvious to most people, tries to teach him how to surf well enough to beat Tank, but insists that that shouldn't be his focus. Cody's emotions are up-and-down as Geek mentors him, who is often frustrated and enraged at his strange training methods, and his reluctance to return to civilization. Cody's story of growing pains is surprisingly real and powerful, with added dimension by the whole documentary aspect, and you can feel just how euphoric and amazed he is when he first enters the "tube".
Besides the surprising story strengths, the movie also has a strong presentation. It has an endearing cast from the goofy Broadway attitude and occasional compassion of Mikey, to the great and not-overplayed-or-underplayed comic relief of Chicken Joe, to penguin versions of real pro surfers and sports personalities like Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and Sal Masekela. The settings of Pengu Island and (briefly) Antarctica are also well thought out; they have a great sense of colour and space to them, with a couple of cool surprises (though not quite enough, not like the cool action sequences in Finding Nemo). The water is also amazing; it's really hard to make good computer water, but by hell Sony Animation pulled it off masterfully.
Technically astounding, resoundingly charming, a fascinating aesthetic, and a wonderful story about growing up and knowing what to do with your dreams, Surf's Up is a better movie than I imagined a goofy concept like surfing penguins would be. I'm amazed that Sony came out with something inventive. :cool:
Spider-Man 3 - 7/10
I've been avoiding this for a while out of fear that it would ruin the rest of the trilogy, like the fantastically mediocre X-Men 3 did to the X-Men trilogy in my mind, and though it held its own better than X-Men 3, I'm still glad I saw it on a 20-inch screen rather than a 20 or 30-foot screen.
I must commend Sam Raimi on one point: it looks like he has fun with his movies. From Bruce Campbell's hilarious cameo as a maître d', to Peter's emo transformation because of the Symbiote (complete with the hair), to the elaborate and unnecessary key-to-the-city ceremony, to the scene where J. Jonah Jameson has to watch his blood pressure as reminded by his ear-splitting intercom, Sam Raimi is treating this movie like the best toy ever. The fact that he gets a lot of members of his family do stuff for the movie helps confirm this idea.
The action scenes are also astoundingly choreographed are like the camera keeps panning at a steady pace, but it still hits perfectly timed and brilliant beats, and they consistently build up and change in astounding ways. I hadn't been this wowed by how well action scenes worked since Jack Sparrow and Bill Turner's first swordfight in Pirates of the Caribbean that just built and built.
What I also admire about the Spider-Man movies is how it depicts Spider-Man as just an ordinary guy that's extraordinary in a few ways. He can lift cars, swing all over the place, and be dragged across various things (which happens quite a lot) without being all that hurt. But that's about the extent of his superhumanity: he has to worry about his job, being able to pay rent, lets certain people into his confidence about his secret identity which most superheroes wouldn't even consider, and trying to finally propose to Mary Jane, and his superhumanity and humanity cross dangerously towards the end. It's done here far better than in many other super hero movies; for instance, in Superman Returns, Superman is always seen as this pillar of amazement and utmost power, whereas Clark is just depicted as someone to ask Lois "Where were you?" when she comes back from talking to Superman.
Having said that, the story is rather problematic. First Sandman is created because Flint Marko wants to cure his daughter's cancer, then this sassy upstart Eddie Brock, played by the reliably snide-but-sensitive Topher Grace, tries to move in on Parker's territory before being turned into a very cool Venom, and Peter Parker becoming a complete and utter dick as the Symbiote continues to eat him up. His descent into arrogance is quite funny: strutting like the dork he is, getting the blonde landlord's daughter from across the hall to make him cookies, an intensely finessed but brutally cruel performance at Mary Jane's jazz hole, PLUS Harry going all Goblin on Pete, losing his memory like a ticking time bomb, and then getting it again... it all sort of clumps together badly. Although I found the end of this mess quite touching and realized that sometimes, a jolly happy ending just can't do the job right, but it felt like "Okay, Venom's taken care of, let's deal with Sandman... alright, he's gone, let's deal with Harry..." it didn't develop very well due to the overabundance of plotlines and villains. I like a good long movie, but it's if one or two stories can support it, not like six different scripts with their pages all shuffled together.
The effects were astounding, but that's a given with Spider-Man, and I wouldn't mind watching it again, but probably just when I'm bored, rather than being in a particular mood to see it.
The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D - 8/10
I was excited to hear about this 3D version of this esoteric animated classic last year, and then epically pissed when it didn't make it to Canada, but now it's playing at only one of two theatres in the country in my hometown, so I couldn't resist popping in. I made it there late, though, because I thought there would be the usual obnoxious Disney previews, but I missed a 3D version of Tim Burton's classic 1982 short, Vincent. Damn. Fortunately, I didn't miss too much of the actual movie.
This was my first experience with polarizing 3D, and I must say it was pulled off well. Elements popped out as they were relevant to the shots and stories, such as the Town Meeting where Jack was far in the foreground against the stage, or the various trees as he's walking through the forest passing in front of him or behind him. The snow was expertly done as well; I actually waved at it at one point.
As for the movie, it had been a long time since I've seen it, and I was very admirable of Tim Burton's galloping-crazy imagination and Henry Selick's visual flair and stop-motion aptitude. Each character had a real uniqueness about them, from Jack's Fred Astaire-like flair and bubbliness, as well as his spindly, spider-like body, to Sally's clumsy but innocent gait due to being made from spare parts. The whole clash of opposing holidays premise is also surprisingly durable after so many years, and the musical numbers are very well-realized in 3D. Oggie Boogie's number, my favourite already, really went ape in 3D. I also thought after listening to the soundtrack so much, some of the numbers would be very tedious (especially "Kidnap the Sandy Claws"), but they hold up remarkably well; forced memory has not ruined them yet.
If it's playing around where you are, I recommend checking it out. Not even all the fucking emo kids that went to the screening could ruin something this enchanting and creative.
A gripping legal drama about a "janitor" who cleans up messy cases for a legal firm. Written and directed by the ingenious writer of the Bourne movies (without Paul Greengrass' trademark shaky-cam). George Clooney plays a lawyer who consults with the client in secret to construct the most watertight defense that he can. After leaving a client's house who hit a pedestrian in his Jag because of the "bright lights and fog", he sees some horses on a hill, and for some reason feels compelled to approach them. As he does, his car explodes. Flash back four days earlier.
Clayton's law firm has been assigned to defend a company called U-North, who has marketed a chemical that is alleged to cause cancer, and they've been working on this case for six years. During a deposition, one of the head lawyers of the firm, Arthur Edens (played by Tom Wilkinson, the mob boss from Batman Begins) starts ranting, strips naked, and chases the plaintiff around. Clayton takes him back to New York, but after Edens talks with Clayon's son about a fantasy book called "Realm and Conquest", he breaks out and embarks on a bizarre mission.
So begins an involving, twisting legal plot involving the U-North case and the reason that Edens stripped naked at the hearing, and questions begin to crop out by the dozens, before giving way to well-stitched-up answers. What is the significance of Realm and Conquest? Why was the GPS in Clayton's Mercedes shorting out? Why did it explode? Why did he look at the horses? What's going to happen to Clayton? What about Edens, and his partner in the firm, Marty Bach (Sydney Pollack)? What is U-North up to?
This mystery is set up like a grand structure, mysterious in its purpose, and then the latter half of the movie builds a door, leading to the inner sanctum of the structure, which is at last opened in the last 15 minutes of the film, where we see something amazing. The film is helped greatly by its stellar cast of George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Sydney Pollack, Tilda Swinton, all bouncing off each other as the plot gets deeper and deeper, and the stakes higher and higher. It's also a small character piece about Clayton, where we see his financial troubles when his drunk brother lets this restaurant they were collaboration on fail, and sticks Michael with the bill. We also meet Clayton's son, immediate family, and that bum of a brother.
The visual aesthetic also helps the movie. It's very vivid and well-lit, with long, unbroken takes to set up ennui and dread, such as the scene with the horses where we don't quite know what the hell is going to happen. Watching Michael Clayton is an involving experience.
Surf's Up - 8/10
Whenever I see surfing documentaries like Endless Summer or Step Into Liquid, they always strike me as having kind of a streak of tedium, as zonked-out surfer dudes ramble about how great waves and surfing is, but they remain enchanting based simply on what a visually fantastic sport surfing is: tropical locales, azure water, and skidding along one of the grandest forces of nature, watching it crash and churn around you, as a spectator and participant all at once. I'd get into the sport if water wasn't so uncomfortable and if I wasn't a doofus.
So anyways, here we have Surf's Up, an animated film with the animated flavour of the day, penguins. They've been a popular subject for a couple of years after the inspiring plight detailed in March of the Penguins and the heartwarming, borderline-realistic fable of Happy Feet, Surf's Up takes a middle-ground between realism and goofiness, leaning far towards the latter. Cody Maverick, a Rockhopper penguin, lives in the Antarctic fishing town of Shiverpool (well, I thought it was funny :p) where all he does is sort fish into big piles, but he grew up a surfer, for reasons entirely unrelated to his species. Surfing is his life and obsession, and his family and neighbours can't understand it, and why he won't commit to honourable tasks like sitting on eggs for months. Cody is voiced by Shia LeBoeuf, in his classic cool-but-slightly-naïve tone familiar to his other performances, like Transformers, Holes and Disturbia. The ratio between cool and naïve varies between his movies.
What I found really charming about this movie is how it makes itself out to be a documentary as well as a cartoon. Improvisation was strongly encouraged during the voicing sessions, really capturing the effervescent and airy charm that surfers are known for, and causing the dialogue and action to kind of overlap and stumble over each other in very natural ways. It even uses a handheld camera to shoot its footage, with a system that they invented for the movie where a real camera was used for the animation! Even the cameraman and actual, physical camera get in on the action: the cameraman is often embarrassed or has things thrown at him, and the camera reacts, and there are little camera effects like water droplets on the camera or strong jitters when something tense happens, to really make the movie not seem staged and contrived.
Besides its surfing documentary appeal (and yes, they do meander a lot), it also has an amusing fable about it, with interesting characters and fantastic locales. Cody has always looked up to Big Z, a legendary surfer, but he was rumoured to have died after being chewed up in a big wave (the waves on Pengu Island, where they end up going, really are garishly large :p). He's recruited by Mikey, a skittish little talent scout, with really long, skinny legs that flutter about when he walks. Voiced by Mario Cantone, he has a delightfully sissy Broadway air about him. Cody joins penguins from all over the world, and a completely stoned-out chicken from Wisconsin named Chicken Joe (voiced by Jon Heder, of Napoleon Dynamite fame), and they head to Pengu Island for the Big Z Memorial surfing tourney to face off against big penguin mutha Tank Evans, who's a complete boor that knocks people off their boards on the waves, and calls his many trophies his "ladies". He's voiced by Diedrich Bader.
Once there, Cody cockily faces off against Tank, and fails spectacularly. He's hurt while wiping out, and is taken to a mysterious, middle-aged penguin named Geek (voiced by Jeff Bridges) by lifeguard Lani (a charming lady penguin, voiced by the equally charming Zooey Deschanel). Soon, they happen upon a secluded beach, and decide to make a surfboard together.
The story of Cody is about him growing up, but conversely, also about not taking things too damn seriously. He's cock-eyed and wild, but also dead-set and cocksure about winning the Big Z tourney. Geek, who turns out to be someone who should be obvious to most people, tries to teach him how to surf well enough to beat Tank, but insists that that shouldn't be his focus. Cody's emotions are up-and-down as Geek mentors him, who is often frustrated and enraged at his strange training methods, and his reluctance to return to civilization. Cody's story of growing pains is surprisingly real and powerful, with added dimension by the whole documentary aspect, and you can feel just how euphoric and amazed he is when he first enters the "tube".
Besides the surprising story strengths, the movie also has a strong presentation. It has an endearing cast from the goofy Broadway attitude and occasional compassion of Mikey, to the great and not-overplayed-or-underplayed comic relief of Chicken Joe, to penguin versions of real pro surfers and sports personalities like Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and Sal Masekela. The settings of Pengu Island and (briefly) Antarctica are also well thought out; they have a great sense of colour and space to them, with a couple of cool surprises (though not quite enough, not like the cool action sequences in Finding Nemo). The water is also amazing; it's really hard to make good computer water, but by hell Sony Animation pulled it off masterfully.
Technically astounding, resoundingly charming, a fascinating aesthetic, and a wonderful story about growing up and knowing what to do with your dreams, Surf's Up is a better movie than I imagined a goofy concept like surfing penguins would be. I'm amazed that Sony came out with something inventive. :cool:
Spider-Man 3 - 7/10
I've been avoiding this for a while out of fear that it would ruin the rest of the trilogy, like the fantastically mediocre X-Men 3 did to the X-Men trilogy in my mind, and though it held its own better than X-Men 3, I'm still glad I saw it on a 20-inch screen rather than a 20 or 30-foot screen.
I must commend Sam Raimi on one point: it looks like he has fun with his movies. From Bruce Campbell's hilarious cameo as a maître d', to Peter's emo transformation because of the Symbiote (complete with the hair), to the elaborate and unnecessary key-to-the-city ceremony, to the scene where J. Jonah Jameson has to watch his blood pressure as reminded by his ear-splitting intercom, Sam Raimi is treating this movie like the best toy ever. The fact that he gets a lot of members of his family do stuff for the movie helps confirm this idea.
The action scenes are also astoundingly choreographed are like the camera keeps panning at a steady pace, but it still hits perfectly timed and brilliant beats, and they consistently build up and change in astounding ways. I hadn't been this wowed by how well action scenes worked since Jack Sparrow and Bill Turner's first swordfight in Pirates of the Caribbean that just built and built.
What I also admire about the Spider-Man movies is how it depicts Spider-Man as just an ordinary guy that's extraordinary in a few ways. He can lift cars, swing all over the place, and be dragged across various things (which happens quite a lot) without being all that hurt. But that's about the extent of his superhumanity: he has to worry about his job, being able to pay rent, lets certain people into his confidence about his secret identity which most superheroes wouldn't even consider, and trying to finally propose to Mary Jane, and his superhumanity and humanity cross dangerously towards the end. It's done here far better than in many other super hero movies; for instance, in Superman Returns, Superman is always seen as this pillar of amazement and utmost power, whereas Clark is just depicted as someone to ask Lois "Where were you?" when she comes back from talking to Superman.
Having said that, the story is rather problematic. First Sandman is created because Flint Marko wants to cure his daughter's cancer, then this sassy upstart Eddie Brock, played by the reliably snide-but-sensitive Topher Grace, tries to move in on Parker's territory before being turned into a very cool Venom, and Peter Parker becoming a complete and utter dick as the Symbiote continues to eat him up. His descent into arrogance is quite funny: strutting like the dork he is, getting the blonde landlord's daughter from across the hall to make him cookies, an intensely finessed but brutally cruel performance at Mary Jane's jazz hole, PLUS Harry going all Goblin on Pete, losing his memory like a ticking time bomb, and then getting it again... it all sort of clumps together badly. Although I found the end of this mess quite touching and realized that sometimes, a jolly happy ending just can't do the job right, but it felt like "Okay, Venom's taken care of, let's deal with Sandman... alright, he's gone, let's deal with Harry..." it didn't develop very well due to the overabundance of plotlines and villains. I like a good long movie, but it's if one or two stories can support it, not like six different scripts with their pages all shuffled together.
The effects were astounding, but that's a given with Spider-Man, and I wouldn't mind watching it again, but probably just when I'm bored, rather than being in a particular mood to see it.
The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D - 8/10
I was excited to hear about this 3D version of this esoteric animated classic last year, and then epically pissed when it didn't make it to Canada, but now it's playing at only one of two theatres in the country in my hometown, so I couldn't resist popping in. I made it there late, though, because I thought there would be the usual obnoxious Disney previews, but I missed a 3D version of Tim Burton's classic 1982 short, Vincent. Damn. Fortunately, I didn't miss too much of the actual movie.
This was my first experience with polarizing 3D, and I must say it was pulled off well. Elements popped out as they were relevant to the shots and stories, such as the Town Meeting where Jack was far in the foreground against the stage, or the various trees as he's walking through the forest passing in front of him or behind him. The snow was expertly done as well; I actually waved at it at one point.
As for the movie, it had been a long time since I've seen it, and I was very admirable of Tim Burton's galloping-crazy imagination and Henry Selick's visual flair and stop-motion aptitude. Each character had a real uniqueness about them, from Jack's Fred Astaire-like flair and bubbliness, as well as his spindly, spider-like body, to Sally's clumsy but innocent gait due to being made from spare parts. The whole clash of opposing holidays premise is also surprisingly durable after so many years, and the musical numbers are very well-realized in 3D. Oggie Boogie's number, my favourite already, really went ape in 3D. I also thought after listening to the soundtrack so much, some of the numbers would be very tedious (especially "Kidnap the Sandy Claws"), but they hold up remarkably well; forced memory has not ruined them yet.
If it's playing around where you are, I recommend checking it out. Not even all the fucking emo kids that went to the screening could ruin something this enchanting and creative.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 07, 2007, 08:01:05 PM
Post by: Slurpee on November 07, 2007, 08:01:05 PM
American Gangster - Good very good this was a nice movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 07, 2007, 08:04:36 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 07, 2007, 08:04:36 PM
Last Tango In Paris
Great movie, Marlon Brando was so great..
There is inescapable Frenchness of the movie though, which is disappointing. More specifically I mean the bullshity romanticised perspective. Tedious, but you have to go with it.
Great movie, Marlon Brando was so great..
There is inescapable Frenchness of the movie though, which is disappointing. More specifically I mean the bullshity romanticised perspective. Tedious, but you have to go with it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on November 09, 2007, 05:16:28 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on November 09, 2007, 05:16:28 PM
Thank you for smoking
Witty and interesting, I really liked it but at parts it was a bit irritating with some of the cast
Witty and interesting, I really liked it but at parts it was a bit irritating with some of the cast
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 09, 2007, 05:24:06 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 09, 2007, 05:24:06 PM
Quote from: ZombieQuestionMarkClock;1089478the cast
I thought they were good. What didn't you like about them?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 09, 2007, 05:29:46 PM
Post by: Slurpee on November 09, 2007, 05:29:46 PM
Quote from: ZombieQuestionMarkClock;1089478some of the castYou can't be talking about Aaron Eckhart? He was half the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 10, 2007, 10:46:04 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on November 10, 2007, 10:46:04 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1089490You can't be talking about Aaron Eckhart? He was half the movie.
I can see what he means. The girl who played the reporter (the girl from Batman Begins) just annoyed me to no end for some reason, and not just because she was a thieving slut.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 13, 2007, 08:06:53 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 13, 2007, 08:06:53 PM
The Holy Mountain-
This is my new favorite movie. The acting was good, the set designs were incredible (I've never been so fascinated with sets as I was in this movie), it was pretty hilarious at times too. Also someone said the ending to this movie was the most satisfying of any movie and they were right. I won't go in-depth because I don't really know how but I recommend this movie to anyone.
Also is El Topo/the other Alejandro Jodorowsky movies this good? I'll probably buy that box set if they are
This is my new favorite movie. The acting was good, the set designs were incredible (I've never been so fascinated with sets as I was in this movie), it was pretty hilarious at times too. Also someone said the ending to this movie was the most satisfying of any movie and they were right. I won't go in-depth because I don't really know how but I recommend this movie to anyone.
Also is El Topo/the other Alejandro Jodorowsky movies this good? I'll probably buy that box set if they are
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on November 13, 2007, 08:19:14 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on November 13, 2007, 08:19:14 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;1095528The Holy Mountain-
This is my new favorite movie. The acting was good, the set designs were incredible (I've never been so fascinated with sets as I was in this movie), it was pretty hilarious at times too. Also someone said the ending to this movie was the most satisfying of any movie and they were right. I won't go in-depth because I don't really know how but I recommend this movie to anyone.
Also is El Topo/the other Alejandro Jodorowsky movies this good? I'll probably buy that box set if they are
im glad you liked it
el topo and santa sangre are both in the same class of awesome and i can recommend them
his other films are supposedly not so good but i haven't seen them
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on November 20, 2007, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: GreyClock on November 20, 2007, 05:01:00 PM
Eastern Promises - 10/10
Awesome. A movie about the Russian Mafia in London and Aragorn's dong.
Awesome. A movie about the Russian Mafia in London and Aragorn's dong.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 20, 2007, 06:14:49 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 20, 2007, 06:14:49 PM
Raging Bull
I can appreciate that it's a well-made film but I didn't really connect with it at all so I didn't find it very enjoyable.
I can appreciate that it's a well-made film but I didn't really connect with it at all so I didn't find it very enjoyable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on November 20, 2007, 06:36:44 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on November 20, 2007, 06:36:44 PM
Across the Universe - 7/10
Six people from all over the 1960s gather together and hurl themselves through the decade's most interesting aspects in tune to Beatles songs. This works better than it sounds.
Jude (Hey Jude), a Liverpudlian, comes to Princeton, NJ to find his father. There, he meets Max (Maxwell's Silver Hammer, I assume), an ivy league troublemaker, who has a blonde, girl-next-door sister named Lucy (Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds), whose boyfriend was killed in 'Nam. They move into a Bohemian hovel with Sadie (Sexy Sadie), a Janis Joplin-esque firebrand, and are later joined by Hendrix-like Jojo (Get Back), who escaped to New York from Detriot after the 12th Street riot. Prudence (Dear Prudence) later "comes in through the bathroom window" (right after Joe Cocker's cameo).
These six friends get hauled by the ears through the turbulent 1960s, one of the more interesting decades, during several fascinating dance numbers. Max burns his 'Nam draft notice after dropping out of Princeton (oops), and then is hauled through his physical in my favourite number, "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", a wonderfully choreographed and nicely effect-laden sequence; I don't want to spoil any of the ingenious visuals for you. Before he's hauled off to 'Nam (which we see in two 10-second clips :p), the gang goes on the Electric Kool-Aid Test and join Doctor Robert on the Merry Pranksters' bus, during the delightful interim of mind-expansion numbers, with trippy editing effects, and the "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" sequence that reminded me so much of MirrorMask that I thought Neil Gaiman was an art director for the movie.
Then while Max is stuck in 'Nam, we plummet into the next aspect of the 1960s; the radicalism. Lucy gets tied up with a crazy crowd, and Jude wants to get her out before it's too late (it's a close call). During that bit, the musical numbers all take a very appropriate dialing-back, so that they don't upstage the human drama, the characters all disband as the sixties goes through its dark period, but in typical Bohemian musical fashion, the characters all turn out alright, they get back together, and they learn a lesson or two about love.
The movie is punctuated by well-written dialogue and Beatles tunes, mostly sung by the cast and musical cameos (Bono, Joe Cocker... it was amusing to see Eddie Izzard pop up). The musical numbers, along with being excellent, are also well-suited to the situation and the sense of grandeur (the mind-trip and Vietnam insanity numbers) or intimacy that it may need (the radical demonstration numbers) and compliment the story very well. It's difficult to think of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" as a happy song after Prudence sings it. The story, though pretty insubstantial, is also surprisingly timeless, even against such a distinctly '60s setting: have fun, don't get in too deep, and do what you do to help the world, and don't lose sight of yourself.
If there's anything I can say against it, it's very long and it keeps losing its attention span. Prudence is initially depressed because she wants to be with Sadie, and then after she locks herself in the closet as an excuse for the others to sing "Dear Prudence", she disappears, reappears, then disappears again. Why didn't that go anywhere? Nothing happens with Sadie and Jojo either; they break up, and get back together. Big whoop.
Though heavens knows the musical numbers don't drag it down, like some musicals where it's just a long, exhausting string of songs (ahem, Moulin Rouge!), in fact they make the movie pick up nicely. If you like Beatles and you like a movie that looks astounding, I recommend you see this.
Six people from all over the 1960s gather together and hurl themselves through the decade's most interesting aspects in tune to Beatles songs. This works better than it sounds.
Jude (Hey Jude), a Liverpudlian, comes to Princeton, NJ to find his father. There, he meets Max (Maxwell's Silver Hammer, I assume), an ivy league troublemaker, who has a blonde, girl-next-door sister named Lucy (Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds), whose boyfriend was killed in 'Nam. They move into a Bohemian hovel with Sadie (Sexy Sadie), a Janis Joplin-esque firebrand, and are later joined by Hendrix-like Jojo (Get Back), who escaped to New York from Detriot after the 12th Street riot. Prudence (Dear Prudence) later "comes in through the bathroom window" (right after Joe Cocker's cameo).
These six friends get hauled by the ears through the turbulent 1960s, one of the more interesting decades, during several fascinating dance numbers. Max burns his 'Nam draft notice after dropping out of Princeton (oops), and then is hauled through his physical in my favourite number, "I Want You (She's So Heavy)", a wonderfully choreographed and nicely effect-laden sequence; I don't want to spoil any of the ingenious visuals for you. Before he's hauled off to 'Nam (which we see in two 10-second clips :p), the gang goes on the Electric Kool-Aid Test and join Doctor Robert on the Merry Pranksters' bus, during the delightful interim of mind-expansion numbers, with trippy editing effects, and the "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" sequence that reminded me so much of MirrorMask that I thought Neil Gaiman was an art director for the movie.
Then while Max is stuck in 'Nam, we plummet into the next aspect of the 1960s; the radicalism. Lucy gets tied up with a crazy crowd, and Jude wants to get her out before it's too late (it's a close call). During that bit, the musical numbers all take a very appropriate dialing-back, so that they don't upstage the human drama, the characters all disband as the sixties goes through its dark period, but in typical Bohemian musical fashion, the characters all turn out alright, they get back together, and they learn a lesson or two about love.
The movie is punctuated by well-written dialogue and Beatles tunes, mostly sung by the cast and musical cameos (Bono, Joe Cocker... it was amusing to see Eddie Izzard pop up). The musical numbers, along with being excellent, are also well-suited to the situation and the sense of grandeur (the mind-trip and Vietnam insanity numbers) or intimacy that it may need (the radical demonstration numbers) and compliment the story very well. It's difficult to think of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" as a happy song after Prudence sings it. The story, though pretty insubstantial, is also surprisingly timeless, even against such a distinctly '60s setting: have fun, don't get in too deep, and do what you do to help the world, and don't lose sight of yourself.
If there's anything I can say against it, it's very long and it keeps losing its attention span. Prudence is initially depressed because she wants to be with Sadie, and then after she locks herself in the closet as an excuse for the others to sing "Dear Prudence", she disappears, reappears, then disappears again. Why didn't that go anywhere? Nothing happens with Sadie and Jojo either; they break up, and get back together. Big whoop.
Though heavens knows the musical numbers don't drag it down, like some musicals where it's just a long, exhausting string of songs (ahem, Moulin Rouge!), in fact they make the movie pick up nicely. If you like Beatles and you like a movie that looks astounding, I recommend you see this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 21, 2007, 11:19:42 AM
Post by: Kombucha on November 21, 2007, 11:19:42 AM
Grindhouse
Planet Terror: 10/10
Fantastic. I like how it started out as and remained a somewhat serious movie but then lost all pretenses at the cop shoot-out scene.
Death Proof: 7.5/10
Too many long, boring girl talks and too few ridiculous moments, making it disproportionate to and incoherent with the last one. But it had enough good moments to make up for, and was actually very fun from when the second group of girls was attacked until the end.
Assorted fake trailers: 10/10
Funny as fuck, I especially loved Thanksgiving and Machete (which is being made into an actual film! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete_(film))).
Planet Terror: 10/10
Fantastic. I like how it started out as and remained a somewhat serious movie but then lost all pretenses at the cop shoot-out scene.
Death Proof: 7.5/10
Too many long, boring girl talks and too few ridiculous moments, making it disproportionate to and incoherent with the last one. But it had enough good moments to make up for, and was actually very fun from when the second group of girls was attacked until the end.
Assorted fake trailers: 10/10
Funny as fuck, I especially loved Thanksgiving and Machete (which is being made into an actual film! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete_(film))).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 21, 2007, 06:17:00 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 21, 2007, 06:17:00 PM
The following review will be in song
Ray - 0/10
Ray, Ray, go away,
don't come back another day,
seriously.
Ray - 0/10
Ray, Ray, go away,
don't come back another day,
seriously.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 24, 2007, 07:28:43 PM
Post by: patriotclock on November 24, 2007, 07:28:43 PM
Dan In Real Life - 5/10
It had its moments but me and all my friends thought it would be funny since Steve Carrel is in it. We were quite wrong. We should've known since Dane Cook was also in it.
It had its moments but me and all my friends thought it would be funny since Steve Carrel is in it. We were quite wrong. We should've known since Dane Cook was also in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on November 24, 2007, 07:52:10 PM
Post by: Losperman on November 24, 2007, 07:52:10 PM
Quote from: Kombucha;1104632Grindhouse
Death Proof: 7.5/10
Too many long, boring girl talks and too few ridiculous moments, making it disproportionate to and incoherent with the last one. But it had enough good moments to make up for, and was actually very fun from when the second group of girls was attacked until the end.
Yeah, I just watched it last night and I agree in regards to the boring conversations. Tarantino's dialogue is very hit or miss, and in Death Proof it's 95% miss. If the movie was shortened to the 30-40 minutes that Kurt Russell was in it, it would be awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 25, 2007, 07:59:09 AM
Post by: ChocolateCoffin on November 25, 2007, 07:59:09 AM
The Darjeeling Limited
It's great. Ignore the reviews. I can see why it wouldn't get great reviews, and it's because it would be hard to review. And for this reason, I will, instead of giving a review, state a fact ; Bill Murray is in it.
It's great. Ignore the reviews. I can see why it wouldn't get great reviews, and it's because it would be hard to review. And for this reason, I will, instead of giving a review, state a fact ; Bill Murray is in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: camoclock is a great man on November 25, 2007, 08:26:15 AM
Post by: camoclock is a great man on November 25, 2007, 08:26:15 AM
Pay It Forward
7.5/10
It was alright
7.5/10
It was alright
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 25, 2007, 03:36:30 PM
Post by: LeekClock on November 25, 2007, 03:36:30 PM
Quote from: EvilberryClock;1109691The Darjeeling Limited
It's great. Ignore the reviews. I can see why it wouldn't get great reviews, and it's because it would be hard to review. And for this reason, I will, instead of giving a review, state a fact ; Bill Murray is in it.
You make a good case. I will check it out
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 30, 2007, 05:52:04 AM
Post by: Slurpee on November 30, 2007, 05:52:04 AM
The Mist - 9.5/10
Fuck yes everybody go see this movie it's awesome especially when the guy shoots that bitch fuck yeah.
But it's also a good movie, in addition to being awesome, so kudos to the director on that rare achievement.
Aw dude when the big motherfucking huge thing walks over the car AWWW MAN it's so awesome I wanted to be friends with it.
But seriously fuck that bitch, she's one of the view movie villains I actually took an active dislike toward. I'm not even a violent person but I wanted her to fucking die and I wanted everybody to march on her fucking corpse as they walked out the door. I knew I hated her just from her lines in the trailer, but god DAMN. When the fucking bug didn't kill her I booed loudly, and when he shot her and HE SHOT HER AGAIN FUCK YEAH GO OLLIE I KNEW I LIKED YOU the entire theater was cheering. They should have shot out the fucking windows when they left. Fuck that building and everyone in it. I hope the big thing fucking destroyed it and ate them before any help came.
Saw the ending coming from a mile away. I was hoping that instead of suiciding =( Tom Jane would be all like "Four bullets... Let's give em HELL." But I guess that would have made the movie more awesome than good, which movie directors never want to do.
This is only funny if you've seen the ending, but after Tom Jane shoots everyone, oh my GOD that was sad one of the dudes in front of us was being like "Daaaaymn. He shot EVERYONE," which is a hilarious way to react, but then the military shows up and Tom Jane breaks down and starts screaming at the sheer horror of that, they guy's all "Damn. AND the mist went away," and it was hilarious, because it did.
Yeah, go see this movie.
Oh, yeah. This is a spoiler, but even if you think the walktopus (walking octopus) was kind of dumb, you're right, but STICK WITH IT, the rest of the movie is so good. The stupidest most obvious cliches are tapped, but the movie just NAILS them. It's so much fun to watch.
GOD I hope there's an alternate ending, though.
I'm buying the DVD just on the off-chance that I'll get to see some concept art for the monsters, but a happier ending would be wonderful. It was SO disappointing. Did they not even test screen it? It was SO sad. Damn.
Fuck yes everybody go see this movie it's awesome especially when the guy shoots that bitch fuck yeah.
But it's also a good movie, in addition to being awesome, so kudos to the director on that rare achievement.
Aw dude when the big motherfucking huge thing walks over the car AWWW MAN it's so awesome I wanted to be friends with it.
But seriously fuck that bitch, she's one of the view movie villains I actually took an active dislike toward. I'm not even a violent person but I wanted her to fucking die and I wanted everybody to march on her fucking corpse as they walked out the door. I knew I hated her just from her lines in the trailer, but god DAMN. When the fucking bug didn't kill her I booed loudly, and when he shot her and HE SHOT HER AGAIN FUCK YEAH GO OLLIE I KNEW I LIKED YOU the entire theater was cheering. They should have shot out the fucking windows when they left. Fuck that building and everyone in it. I hope the big thing fucking destroyed it and ate them before any help came.
Saw the ending coming from a mile away. I was hoping that instead of suiciding =( Tom Jane would be all like "Four bullets... Let's give em HELL." But I guess that would have made the movie more awesome than good, which movie directors never want to do.
This is only funny if you've seen the ending, but after Tom Jane shoots everyone, oh my GOD that was sad one of the dudes in front of us was being like "Daaaaymn. He shot EVERYONE," which is a hilarious way to react, but then the military shows up and Tom Jane breaks down and starts screaming at the sheer horror of that, they guy's all "Damn. AND the mist went away," and it was hilarious, because it did.
Yeah, go see this movie.
Oh, yeah. This is a spoiler, but even if you think the walktopus (walking octopus) was kind of dumb, you're right, but STICK WITH IT, the rest of the movie is so good. The stupidest most obvious cliches are tapped, but the movie just NAILS them. It's so much fun to watch.
GOD I hope there's an alternate ending, though.
I'm buying the DVD just on the off-chance that I'll get to see some concept art for the monsters, but a happier ending would be wonderful. It was SO disappointing. Did they not even test screen it? It was SO sad. Damn.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on November 30, 2007, 02:41:31 PM
Post by: Losperman on November 30, 2007, 02:41:31 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1117158The Mist - 9.5/10
Fuck yes everybody go see this movie it's awesome
You know, I was kind of on the fence about seeing this in theaters, but based on some of your previous reviews I actually want to see it after reading this one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 01, 2007, 08:42:41 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 01, 2007, 08:42:41 PM
No Country For Old Men - 2/10
Wherein the audience is deliberately misdirected into a depressing story about how old Tommy Lee Jones is and how things can and do turn out shitty sometimes, but with nothing to controvert the blandly nihilistic theme.
Who the fuck watches movies for that?
I looked into it, and evidently it stays true to the source material, which I've never read, but if it does, I really can't wrap my brain around who thought (nor who continues to think) it wise to adapt such a depressing and bleak narrative to the screen.
The apparent protagonist is killed off-screen, well before the movie ends, between two scenes that take place at the location of his death.
Abandoning a meaningful resolution seems to have given every critic in hollywood a collective erection, but I fail to see what the hairy fucking deal is.
It's one thing to create a movie without regard to the standard trappings of Hollywood fare- it's quite another to deliberately make a boring, depressing movie.
Call of Cthulhu (2005) - 8/10
Cute. Looks very much like it was produced before the onset of films with sound, and it stays fairly true to the short story. Glad I got my hands on a copy.
Wherein the audience is deliberately misdirected into a depressing story about how old Tommy Lee Jones is and how things can and do turn out shitty sometimes, but with nothing to controvert the blandly nihilistic theme.
Who the fuck watches movies for that?
I looked into it, and evidently it stays true to the source material, which I've never read, but if it does, I really can't wrap my brain around who thought (nor who continues to think) it wise to adapt such a depressing and bleak narrative to the screen.
The apparent protagonist is killed off-screen, well before the movie ends, between two scenes that take place at the location of his death.
Abandoning a meaningful resolution seems to have given every critic in hollywood a collective erection, but I fail to see what the hairy fucking deal is.
It's one thing to create a movie without regard to the standard trappings of Hollywood fare- it's quite another to deliberately make a boring, depressing movie.
Call of Cthulhu (2005) - 8/10
Cute. Looks very much like it was produced before the onset of films with sound, and it stays fairly true to the short story. Glad I got my hands on a copy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 02, 2007, 10:08:31 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 02, 2007, 10:08:31 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1119681No Country For Old Men - 2/10
Wherein the audience is deliberately misdirected into a depressing story about how old Tommy Lee Jones is and how things can and do turn out shitty sometimes, but with nothing to controvert the blandly nihilistic theme.
Who the fuck watches movies for that?
I looked into it, and evidently it stays true to the source material, which I've never read, but if it does, I really can't wrap my brain around who thought (nor who continues to think) it wise to adapt such a depressing and bleak narrative to the screen.
The apparent protagonist is killed off-screen, well before the movie ends, between two scenes that take place at the location of his death.
Abandoning a meaningful resolution seems to have given every critic in hollywood a collective erection, but I fail to see what the hairy fucking deal is.
It's one thing to create a movie without regard to the standard trappings of Hollywood fare- it's quite another to deliberately make a boring, depressing movie.
The only major difference is that the book has a more depressing ending, unlike the film which decides to end with Tommy Lee Jone's monologue about carrying on the human spirit.
I liked the film. You're entitled to your opinion, but honestly, I think to say that something is deliberately depressing as a bad thing is pretty reactionary. Not only this, it had fantastic acting and a very enthralling, complicated storyline: It's never really revealed who killed the protagonist. The bad guy doesn't even get the money in the end.
I did think, however, that the main problem lied with the fact that the principles of the film out-grew the basic themes. What I mean is, the Coen Brothers seem more interested in showing us that violence shouldn't be glorified rather than conveying to us the basic greed of the world we are born into, and how we only realize the true nature of this world when it is too late (half the characters in the film are either sociopaths or psychopaths).
I haven't read the book either, but a friend informed me about the changed ending, and I am now beginning to read it.
Despite the films draw-backs, I still think it is one of the best films of the year, or even of the past several years. It, I think, will definitely go down as one of history's great thrillers, in the exact same way as Psycho did, a film with much more glorified violence and a far more depressing ending.
My Counter-Review Score for No Country For Old Men is 9/10. Sorry, Slurpee.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 02, 2007, 07:26:51 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 02, 2007, 07:26:51 PM
Quote from: Predator;1120497It's never really revealed who killed the protagonist. The bad guy doesn't even get the money in the end.I've been told there's a deleted scene, where Chigurh goes to the office of some dude we've never seen before, gives him the money, and says something to the effect of being hired more in the future.
He didn't go after the dude's wife because he wanted the money- he just promised he would, and he's fucking crazy, so he actually did it.
I'm just pissed off that I payed ~9 dollars to have some douche vomit a depressing, meandering personal philosophy at me, and little to nothing else.
The movie has a cruel, nihilistic theme, but endings do not have to be happy to be satisfying. Even with such a disgusting, misanthropic moral, it could have been a sound experience to watch. But presenting the narrative in such a way that no resolution is provided whatsoever borders on outright disdain for the audience. It was like a two hour trip to hell.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 04, 2007, 07:24:26 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 04, 2007, 07:24:26 PM
Enchanted - :thumbs:
I went in expecting to enjoy the animated portion completely, and the live action not at all, but my reaction was almost inverse of that.
Shrek took animated movie stereotypes and undercut them to comic effect, and I was fully expecting this movie to try the same, only less successfully.
Instead, Enchanted sends up reality, and things that couldn't possibly work outside of an animated feature are placed into the real world to a hilarious, very enjoyable effect. Amy Adams is adorable.
The visual effects are hit and miss, but the scene where we first see the poison apples is incredible.
Disney's still got a little magic left in them, after all.
I went in expecting to enjoy the animated portion completely, and the live action not at all, but my reaction was almost inverse of that.
Shrek took animated movie stereotypes and undercut them to comic effect, and I was fully expecting this movie to try the same, only less successfully.
Instead, Enchanted sends up reality, and things that couldn't possibly work outside of an animated feature are placed into the real world to a hilarious, very enjoyable effect. Amy Adams is adorable.
The visual effects are hit and miss, but the scene where we first see the poison apples is incredible.
Disney's still got a little magic left in them, after all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on December 05, 2007, 10:17:07 AM
Post by: salt on December 05, 2007, 10:17:07 AM
Fight Club 10/10
Why didn't I see this earlier? Love this movieeee
Why didn't I see this earlier? Love this movieeee
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 05, 2007, 05:23:07 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 05, 2007, 05:23:07 PM
Slurps, the point is, Brolin ISN'T the protagonist, Jones is, as reading the book would apparently make clearer. It may seem otherwise, but by the end it's clear that it's not quite about what you thought it was.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 05, 2007, 09:15:04 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 05, 2007, 09:15:04 PM
If I have to read the book to get the real sense of the movie, the movie can't have been very good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VCRClock on December 05, 2007, 11:21:04 PM
Post by: VCRClock on December 05, 2007, 11:21:04 PM
Quote from: CadillacClock;1125466Night at the Museum: 4/10
What mess. I was expecting a moral, some kind of glimmer of hope by the end of this movie and found none. The script and the characters reactions to things are horrible.
What I hated most about it was how it bridged the gap between kids' movie and shitty romantic comedy. The gap is there for a reason!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 06, 2007, 06:27:19 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 06, 2007, 06:27:19 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1125345If I have to read the book to get the real sense of the movie, the movie can't have been very good.
That's not what I said though, is it?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 06, 2007, 07:19:03 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 06, 2007, 07:19:03 PM
Maybe not, but it's certainly how I interpreted what you said.
Why is me not liking this movie a problem?
Fuck that movie. Fuck it in the ear.
Why is me not liking this movie a problem?
Fuck that movie. Fuck it in the ear.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 06, 2007, 08:40:25 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 06, 2007, 08:40:25 PM
I'm just saying you didn't get if you still think the protagonist was killed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 06, 2007, 09:02:17 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 06, 2007, 09:02:17 PM
I was referring to him as the protagonist because I didn't know his name shut up adrenaline.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 06, 2007, 09:07:17 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 06, 2007, 09:07:17 PM
Whatever. Ain't no thing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on December 09, 2007, 12:37:13 AM
Post by: patriotclock on December 09, 2007, 12:37:13 AM
Citizen Kane 9/10
Very very good. Don't think its the best movie ever but it was very good.
Very very good. Don't think its the best movie ever but it was very good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 10, 2007, 06:34:32 PM
Post by: LeekClock on December 10, 2007, 06:34:32 PM
BEOWULF
I probably wouldn't have seen this if I weren't studying the text at the moment... But I was quite pleasantly surprised: I was not expecting a masterpiece, or even.. a good film, but it was pretty good, as these historical bastardisations go.
I saw it in 3d, and it was quite spectacular. I recommend seeing this film in 3d, if only to marvel at the wonderful artistry... You won't really be marveling at the writing or the trueness to the source material, but it's kind of pedantic to complain about these things when they were never intended to be the focus of the movie.
So yeah, see it if you can see it in 3d
I probably wouldn't have seen this if I weren't studying the text at the moment... But I was quite pleasantly surprised: I was not expecting a masterpiece, or even.. a good film, but it was pretty good, as these historical bastardisations go.
I saw it in 3d, and it was quite spectacular. I recommend seeing this film in 3d, if only to marvel at the wonderful artistry... You won't really be marveling at the writing or the trueness to the source material, but it's kind of pedantic to complain about these things when they were never intended to be the focus of the movie.
So yeah, see it if you can see it in 3d
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Roman Collar Clock on December 10, 2007, 09:22:55 PM
Post by: Roman Collar Clock on December 10, 2007, 09:22:55 PM
Mary Poppins - 10/10
The musicals are hilarious. Classic kids movie.
The musicals are hilarious. Classic kids movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 15, 2007, 06:26:25 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 15, 2007, 06:26:25 PM
I Am Legend - 7/10
Will Smith can carry a fucking movie, kicking and screaming, into being a worthwhile watch. The other actors serve only as a testament to this.
The dog dying was the saddest thing ever.
The Golden Compass - 6/10
When I heard this was anti-religious, I thought people were over-reacting as they always do. But holy fuck, they so weren't, this shit is hilariously anti-religious.
But I have a weakness for talking ferrets with british accents, and Sam Elliot. And Count Dooku. But mostly the ferret, and just when it's a ferret.
But also Sam Elliot. (The man is a cowboy.)
And that bear fight. The one bear slapped the other bear's jaw off that was fucking radical. Every time the bear started mauling things, it was awesome.
But it wasn't a good movie, just awesome. The narrative starts out feasibly, but eventually it just starts going "AND DEN DERES A WOLF ARMY AN SUM WITCHES AN DA BEAR KING" and it's like whatever. I still can't tell what was going on with the dust, or the chick from Batman Forever. The movie is just like "nope, now we're gonna end. And we might not even make the sequels, fuck you."
Will Smith can carry a fucking movie, kicking and screaming, into being a worthwhile watch. The other actors serve only as a testament to this.
The dog dying was the saddest thing ever.
The Golden Compass - 6/10
When I heard this was anti-religious, I thought people were over-reacting as they always do. But holy fuck, they so weren't, this shit is hilariously anti-religious.
But I have a weakness for talking ferrets with british accents, and Sam Elliot. And Count Dooku. But mostly the ferret, and just when it's a ferret.
But also Sam Elliot. (The man is a cowboy.)
And that bear fight. The one bear slapped the other bear's jaw off that was fucking radical. Every time the bear started mauling things, it was awesome.
But it wasn't a good movie, just awesome. The narrative starts out feasibly, but eventually it just starts going "AND DEN DERES A WOLF ARMY AN SUM WITCHES AN DA BEAR KING" and it's like whatever. I still can't tell what was going on with the dust, or the chick from Batman Forever. The movie is just like "nope, now we're gonna end. And we might not even make the sequels, fuck you."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ActionClock on December 17, 2007, 06:54:07 AM
Post by: ActionClock on December 17, 2007, 06:54:07 AM
Quote from: Predator;1120497It's never really revealed who killed the protagonist. The bad guy doesn't even get the money in the end.
Acctually, I'm almost certain he does, and i thought it was cool the way they revealed that information to you. At the end when he gets in the crash, and takes the kid's shirt to use as a sling. He pays him a hundred dollar bill. Not to say thats it's impossible to have a hundred dollars without stealing a whole case of it, but to show that was the smallest bill he had on him to pay the kid, kind of says he got the money, at least thats how i understood it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 23, 2007, 10:32:34 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 23, 2007, 10:32:34 PM
I just watched Slueth and while it was very eloquent and smartly written and both Michael Caine and Jude Law act incredibly well (Jude Law really was surprisingly good, which makes him slightly less lame in my books) I felt like it ultimately didn't go anywhere at all. The first half an hour or so was like a really professional short film and then even though it seemed like it had ended, more stuff happened.
The cinematography and set design was really really nice too.
The cinematography and set design was really really nice too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 23, 2007, 11:56:54 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 23, 2007, 11:56:54 PM
I saw Beowulf it was OK.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on December 24, 2007, 06:18:02 AM
Post by: ChickenClock on December 24, 2007, 06:18:02 AM
I am Legend 7.5/10
I went to see this one with my school, so despite the students being mostly 17- and 18-year-olds it didn't stop them from being annoying fucking kids through the movie. So I quite enjoyed what saw from the movie while I wasn't dodging beer cans. However the ending was really lackluster and I still remain ask myself as to why the vampires were dead affraid of a small beam of sunlight and didn't care much for the bigass spotlights around Neville's house
American Gangster 9.5/10
Easily the best movie I've seen this year.
I went to see this one with my school, so despite the students being mostly 17- and 18-year-olds it didn't stop them from being annoying fucking kids through the movie. So I quite enjoyed what saw from the movie while I wasn't dodging beer cans. However the ending was really lackluster and I still remain ask myself as to why the vampires were dead affraid of a small beam of sunlight and didn't care much for the bigass spotlights around Neville's house
American Gangster 9.5/10
Easily the best movie I've seen this year.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on December 26, 2007, 04:59:59 PM
Post by: l1fty on December 26, 2007, 04:59:59 PM
Cidade De Deus (City of God)
****+ (perfect)
I can't put this movie into words, all I can say is that, for me, it is - in its genre - the first movie I have seen to reach perfection so closely. Go see this if you haven't already
****+ (perfect)
I can't put this movie into words, all I can say is that, for me, it is - in its genre - the first movie I have seen to reach perfection so closely. Go see this if you haven't already
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 26, 2007, 08:24:46 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 26, 2007, 08:24:46 PM
Quote from: ChickenClock;1146980why the vampires were dead affraid of a small beam of sunlight and didn't care much for the bigass spotlights around Neville's house
Oh, the wonders of plot holes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 26, 2007, 09:05:10 PM
Post by: AdrenalineClock on December 26, 2007, 09:05:10 PM
It's not a plot hole. They're only vulnerable to natural sunlight. BFD.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 27, 2007, 07:28:21 AM
Post by: Slurpee on December 27, 2007, 07:28:21 AM
I saw Sweeny Todd it was cool.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on December 27, 2007, 07:53:56 AM
Post by: OvenmittClock on December 27, 2007, 07:53:56 AM
Quote from: ChickenClock;1146980American Gangster 9.5/10was it as good as scarface?
Easily the best movie I've seen this year.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on December 27, 2007, 08:33:55 AM
Post by: l1fty on December 27, 2007, 08:33:55 AM
Lost in translation
***
Bill Murray plays an almost retired movie star named Bob Harris, whom is far past his prime. He goes to tokyo to film some commercials, where he meets a still recently wedded woman, who pretty much hates her marriage. they meet eachother in a bar, and keep growing closer to eachother
***
Bill Murray plays an almost retired movie star named Bob Harris, whom is far past his prime. He goes to tokyo to film some commercials, where he meets a still recently wedded woman, who pretty much hates her marriage. they meet eachother in a bar, and keep growing closer to eachother
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 27, 2007, 10:30:53 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on December 27, 2007, 10:30:53 AM
Quote from: Ovenmitt Clock;1151072was it as good as scarface?
It was better than Black Caesar. Oh...
Black Caesar - 4/10
Some good acting by the main characters will not save this film from atrocious writing, bad cinematography, and sloppy directing. Virtually unwatchable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 27, 2007, 07:53:56 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 27, 2007, 07:53:56 PM
I watcheddd A Scanner Darkly and I quite liked it but I must say this:
if it was properly rotoscoped (as in every frame drawn over) then it's a massive wasted opportunity because it just looks like they applied a photoshop-style filter to it.
if it was properly rotoscoped (as in every frame drawn over) then it's a massive wasted opportunity because it just looks like they applied a photoshop-style filter to it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on December 27, 2007, 11:08:31 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on December 27, 2007, 11:08:31 PM
Quote from: Munglai;1151890I watcheddd A Scanner Darkly and I quite liked it but I must say this:
if it was properly rotoscoped (as in every frame drawn over) then it's a massive wasted opportunity because it just looks like they applied a photoshop-style filter to it.
they used a computer program and edited how they applied the effects
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on December 27, 2007, 11:25:50 PM
Post by: Arctic on December 27, 2007, 11:25:50 PM
Quote from: Yoshi;1136104I Am Legend - 7/10
Will Smith can carry a fucking movie, kicking and screaming, into being a worthwhile watch. The other actors serve only as a testament to this.
The dog dying was the saddest thing ever.
The Golden Compass - 6/10
When I heard this was anti-religious, I thought people were over-reacting as they always do. But holy fuck, they so weren't, this shit is hilariously anti-religious.
But I have a weakness for talking ferrets with british accents, and Sam Elliot. And Count Dooku. But mostly the ferret, and just when it's a ferret.
But also Sam Elliot. (The man is a cowboy.)
And that bear fight. The one bear slapped the other bear's jaw off that was fucking radical. Every time the bear started mauling things, it was awesome.
But it wasn't a good movie, just awesome. The narrative starts out feasibly, but eventually it just starts going "AND DEN DERES A WOLF ARMY AN SUM WITCHES AN DA BEAR KING" and it's like whatever. I still can't tell what was going on with the dust, or the chick from Batman Forever. The movie is just like "nope, now we're gonna end. And we might not even make the sequels, fuck you."
That's about accurate for both. Except I'd probably make The Golden Compass a 7 because that bear scene was great. Some of the scenes in there were treated too juvenile which killed it in places, but I thought the production of the movie was amazing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on December 29, 2007, 10:53:49 AM
Post by: ChickenClock on December 29, 2007, 10:53:49 AM
Quote from: Ovenmitt Clock;1151072was it as good as scarface?
That'd be comparing an apple with a pear. But since apples taste better I'd say yes, it was better than Scarface. Also the music was really awesome.
Quote from: Joba Chamberlain;1150192It's not a plot hole. They're only vulnerable to natural sunlight. BFD.
So he just put the spotlights there for shits and giggles?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 29, 2007, 01:11:16 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 29, 2007, 01:11:16 PM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1152134they used a computer program and edited how they applied the effects
those lazy bastards!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 29, 2007, 05:13:32 PM
Post by: LeekClock on December 29, 2007, 05:13:32 PM
A Scanner Darkly
...was full of masturbatory dialogue and the novelty of the quirky graphics wore off pretty quickly
A Matter of Life and Death
...hasn't aged very well in some respects , but it does contain some of what i presume must have been revolutionary special effects at the time, and some quaint imaginings of life after death. Creative was the use of bw and colour for the 'dimensions' of heaven and earth.
One really great scene, though, I thought, was the one near the beginning where the main character is plummeting down to his certain doom, as captain of a ww2 bomber, and strikes up a conversation with the helpless airtraffic controller (who happens to be a beautiful young lady) who picks up his mayday
Cinema Paradiso
...is beautiful in a number of ways. The story, the photography, the direction, the acting. It's an extremely well crafted film..
I saw the director's cut, and I'm not sure how different it is from the original - but I could probably hazard a guess as to say that the end is much longer than in the original. It did seem to go on and on, but I was really enjoying the story and the craft, so I didn't really mind at all. There was always some gem around the corner, in terms of the story or the cinematography, or something else.
...was full of masturbatory dialogue and the novelty of the quirky graphics wore off pretty quickly
A Matter of Life and Death
...hasn't aged very well in some respects , but it does contain some of what i presume must have been revolutionary special effects at the time, and some quaint imaginings of life after death. Creative was the use of bw and colour for the 'dimensions' of heaven and earth.
One really great scene, though, I thought, was the one near the beginning where the main character is plummeting down to his certain doom, as captain of a ww2 bomber, and strikes up a conversation with the helpless airtraffic controller (who happens to be a beautiful young lady) who picks up his mayday
Cinema Paradiso
...is beautiful in a number of ways. The story, the photography, the direction, the acting. It's an extremely well crafted film..
I saw the director's cut, and I'm not sure how different it is from the original - but I could probably hazard a guess as to say that the end is much longer than in the original. It did seem to go on and on, but I was really enjoying the story and the craft, so I didn't really mind at all. There was always some gem around the corner, in terms of the story or the cinematography, or something else.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 30, 2007, 06:47:26 AM
Post by: Slurpee on December 30, 2007, 06:47:26 AM
Didn't A Scanner Darkly come out like a year ago?
I know I watched it a while back.
I think I fell asleep.
I saw Cube 2: Hypercube without watching the first Cube. It was actually decent, in a lunatic kind of way, but the ending was fucking horrendous.
I know I watched it a while back.
I think I fell asleep.
I saw Cube 2: Hypercube without watching the first Cube. It was actually decent, in a lunatic kind of way, but the ending was fucking horrendous.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on December 30, 2007, 07:21:50 AM
Post by: LeekClock on December 30, 2007, 07:21:50 AM
It was on tv recently
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on December 30, 2007, 12:39:58 PM
Post by: CrustClock on December 30, 2007, 12:39:58 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1154432A Scanner Darklyyou should read the book, it doesn't even have the quirky graphics.
...was full of masturbatory dialogue and the novelty of the quirky graphics wore off pretty quickly
(I think the outlines were drawn/traced frame by frame but the colour was rotoscoped and then added, like colourizing b/w films but in reverse)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on December 30, 2007, 01:33:57 PM
Post by: Munglai on December 30, 2007, 01:33:57 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;1155264you should read the book, it doesn't even have the quirky graphics.
(I think the outlines were drawn/traced frame by frame but the colour was rotoscoped and then added, like colourizing b/w films but in reverse)
But the outlines were what made it look like a lame computer effect. They didn't look drawn in the slightest.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 31, 2007, 04:12:49 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 31, 2007, 04:12:49 PM
I Am Legend
Will Smith does a good job acting, and it was great watching him just trying to survive in an empty New York. When they added the creatures, though, the movie seemed not as cool, and the ending was bad.
Verdict: end sux
American Psycho
An odd movie. Christian Bale does a great job portraying Patrick Bateman as a guy slipping fast into insanity, and the ending makes one question whether the whole movie even happened in the first place. Also, the sex scenes were funny.
Verdict: wait, wut?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
A movie meant just for stupid fun, this movie is absolutely hilarious. The jokes are stupid, but man do they make you laugh.
Verdict: rofl!
Will Smith does a good job acting, and it was great watching him just trying to survive in an empty New York. When they added the creatures, though, the movie seemed not as cool, and the ending was bad.
Verdict: end sux
American Psycho
An odd movie. Christian Bale does a great job portraying Patrick Bateman as a guy slipping fast into insanity, and the ending makes one question whether the whole movie even happened in the first place. Also, the sex scenes were funny.
Verdict: wait, wut?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
A movie meant just for stupid fun, this movie is absolutely hilarious. The jokes are stupid, but man do they make you laugh.
Verdict: rofl!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 01, 2008, 06:41:54 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 01, 2008, 06:41:54 AM
[imdb]The Golden Compass[/imdb]
Pretty good. I couldn't remember a great deal about the books which is why I think I enjoyed it a lot more than the fans - after watching this with my younger brother (who has read them all recently) he was complaining about how certain parts were not in the right order, or sections being omitted and other liberties were taken with the book's story, but myself seeing it as a film and not as just an adaptation, I thought it worked perfectly functionally. As I expected, the special effects and CGI were great, the daemons(?) looked very lifelike and a particularly satisfying visual was the way these creatures exploded into golden sand whenever their owners were killed (a beautiful sight during the large fight at the end). The acting from the younger cast was mostly toe-curling, except for the lead role of Lyra, who was very ballsy and likeable, and while some of the casting choices for the adult roles were surprising (I never imagined Lord Asriel to have the build of Craig), I accepted them all quickly, although Ian McKellen's voice of Iorek Byrnison was distractingly fruity.
It's main problem was its impatience, it takes little time to develop the relationships between the characters, nothing is implied. For example, when Lyra gains the allegiance of the polar bear by finding its armour (kind of like an RPG 'blue key opens the blue door' kind of logic) and when the Witch (virtually) announces how she was once the lover of one of the 'Gyptions'. Characters like the former and latter are hurriedly introduced so they can be conveniently helpful later on (the exception being the wise Lee Scorsby, played by Sam Elliot).
Can't think of an end to this review.
3/5
Pretty good. I couldn't remember a great deal about the books which is why I think I enjoyed it a lot more than the fans - after watching this with my younger brother (who has read them all recently) he was complaining about how certain parts were not in the right order, or sections being omitted and other liberties were taken with the book's story, but myself seeing it as a film and not as just an adaptation, I thought it worked perfectly functionally. As I expected, the special effects and CGI were great, the daemons(?) looked very lifelike and a particularly satisfying visual was the way these creatures exploded into golden sand whenever their owners were killed (a beautiful sight during the large fight at the end). The acting from the younger cast was mostly toe-curling, except for the lead role of Lyra, who was very ballsy and likeable, and while some of the casting choices for the adult roles were surprising (I never imagined Lord Asriel to have the build of Craig), I accepted them all quickly, although Ian McKellen's voice of Iorek Byrnison was distractingly fruity.
It's main problem was its impatience, it takes little time to develop the relationships between the characters, nothing is implied. For example, when Lyra gains the allegiance of the polar bear by finding its armour (kind of like an RPG 'blue key opens the blue door' kind of logic) and when the Witch (virtually) announces how she was once the lover of one of the 'Gyptions'. Characters like the former and latter are hurriedly introduced so they can be conveniently helpful later on (the exception being the wise Lee Scorsby, played by Sam Elliot).
Can't think of an end to this review.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 01, 2008, 06:45:36 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 01, 2008, 06:45:36 AM
Quote from: Munglai;1155323But the outlines were what made it look like a lame computer effect. They didn't look drawn in the slightest.Perhaps you're right:
"Rotoscoping in traditional cel animation originally involved tracing over film frame-by-frame. This is similar in some respects to the rotoscope style of filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. Rotoshop animation, however, makes use of vector keyframes, and interpolates the in-between frames automatically"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Scanner_Darkly_(film)#Animation
Whatever that means - a more functional version of a shape tween?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 06, 2008, 01:51:21 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 06, 2008, 01:51:21 PM
I AM LEGEND
Quite a few things bothered me, but I was impressed at how character-based it was, and I was surprised overall at how watchable it was. I was expecting complete trash to be honest.
It certainly isn't original, but it's quite well told, and Will Smith managed to push the movie beyond mediocrity all by himself. Although I find it hard to take him seriously. Partly due to the nature of some of his previous work, but mostly due to the ubiquity of his previous work. He's already a lot of stereotypical characters in my head.
Some things bugged me, as I said. I know one is supposed to just ignore these things and enjoy the movie for what it is but:
He's working with the military on a cure for the disease. You're telling me the president and a whole bunch of his military staff aren't underground, safe and sound? They would know he's still alive because they would monitor the airwaves for survivors, and discover that one of their men working on this project is still alive and well. Ok, maybe they just don't give a shit about him. Next:
Power. All the power stations would go offline after being unmanned for a while. True, Will Smith is probably resourceful enough to set up a generator for his house, but that does not account for the nuclear stations in the area which would all be going into meltdown, without people to man them, and infusing the air with crippling radiation.
The zombie vampires. If you're going to create a scientific basis for the mass extinction, you ought to follow it through on some basic levels. Such as, why do the zombies all have superhuman powers, when they are just normal people infected with this apeshit disease? If anything, they should be too lethargic and malnourished to fight back.
Well yeah, anyway, this is the kind of stupid crap that plagues me (pun intended) when I watch these movies.
Non -science-based "wtf" moment: Why does Will Smith blow up his own front yard (in doing so, setting his house on fire and letting the zombies in through the blown out entrances), when the zombies were not likely to get in very easily anyway?
Then, there's only one left (seemingly), and he destroys his own fortifications and basically traps himself and the MIA boy and mother in a burning house, when he shoots a gas canister in his kitchen to destroy a zombie. AND FAILS.
Oh I know why. Gratuitous explosions = $$$
Quite a few things bothered me, but I was impressed at how character-based it was, and I was surprised overall at how watchable it was. I was expecting complete trash to be honest.
It certainly isn't original, but it's quite well told, and Will Smith managed to push the movie beyond mediocrity all by himself. Although I find it hard to take him seriously. Partly due to the nature of some of his previous work, but mostly due to the ubiquity of his previous work. He's already a lot of stereotypical characters in my head.
Some things bugged me, as I said. I know one is supposed to just ignore these things and enjoy the movie for what it is but:
He's working with the military on a cure for the disease. You're telling me the president and a whole bunch of his military staff aren't underground, safe and sound? They would know he's still alive because they would monitor the airwaves for survivors, and discover that one of their men working on this project is still alive and well. Ok, maybe they just don't give a shit about him. Next:
Power. All the power stations would go offline after being unmanned for a while. True, Will Smith is probably resourceful enough to set up a generator for his house, but that does not account for the nuclear stations in the area which would all be going into meltdown, without people to man them, and infusing the air with crippling radiation.
The zombie vampires. If you're going to create a scientific basis for the mass extinction, you ought to follow it through on some basic levels. Such as, why do the zombies all have superhuman powers, when they are just normal people infected with this apeshit disease? If anything, they should be too lethargic and malnourished to fight back.
Well yeah, anyway, this is the kind of stupid crap that plagues me (pun intended) when I watch these movies.
Non -science-based "wtf" moment: Why does Will Smith blow up his own front yard (in doing so, setting his house on fire and letting the zombies in through the blown out entrances), when the zombies were not likely to get in very easily anyway?
Then, there's only one left (seemingly), and he destroys his own fortifications and basically traps himself and the MIA boy and mother in a burning house, when he shoots a gas canister in his kitchen to destroy a zombie. AND FAILS.
Oh I know why. Gratuitous explosions = $$$
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 10, 2008, 06:59:14 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 10, 2008, 06:59:14 AM
Letters from Iwo Jima
A nice new perspective to the war. The story of the battle for iwo jima is told from the perspective of several japanese soldiers. Telling the story of the japanese, the film offers a keen insight in their way of thinking and how the concept of honour is viewed in the japanese millitary.
I would recommend this film and therefore gets 8 F's of out of 10
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A nice new perspective to the war. The story of the battle for iwo jima is told from the perspective of several japanese soldiers. Telling the story of the japanese, the film offers a keen insight in their way of thinking and how the concept of honour is viewed in the japanese millitary.
I would recommend this film and therefore gets 8 F's of out of 10
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 10, 2008, 07:17:04 AM
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 10, 2008, 07:17:04 AM
Alvin and the Chipmunks - 3/10
So my mate wanted to see it, I said no, we saw it anyway, and it was awful. Jason Lee was ok, but loads of romance scenes seemed forced and the chipmunks weren't funny. But David Cross was pretty awesome.
So my mate wanted to see it, I said no, we saw it anyway, and it was awful. Jason Lee was ok, but loads of romance scenes seemed forced and the chipmunks weren't funny. But David Cross was pretty awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 10, 2008, 07:26:36 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 10, 2008, 07:26:36 AM
Quote from: unknownclock?;1170478Alvin and the Chipmunks - 3/10David Cross is in that movie?
So my mate wanted to see it, I said no, we saw it anyway, and it was awful. Jason Lee was ok, but loads of romance scenes seemed forced and the chipmunks weren't funny. But David Cross was pretty awesome.
Now I want to see it, thanks a lot jerk.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 10, 2008, 07:43:21 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 10, 2008, 07:43:21 AM
reading back in this topic i still don't get why people think V for Vendetta is such a great film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on January 10, 2008, 09:24:15 AM
Post by: Losperman on January 10, 2008, 09:24:15 AM
Quote from: Yoshi;1170481David Cross is in that movie?
Now I want to see it, thanks a lot jerk.
He's also in She's the Man.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 10, 2008, 09:32:14 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 10, 2008, 09:32:14 AM
THANKS A LOT, JERK.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on January 10, 2008, 01:33:30 PM
Post by: Losperman on January 10, 2008, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: Yoshi;1170588THANKS A LOT, JERK.
Just wanted you to know how much I love you.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 10, 2008, 03:09:50 PM
Post by: CrustClock on January 10, 2008, 03:09:50 PM
Quote from: SCSP;1170500reading back in this topic i still don't get why people think V for Vendetta is such a great film.On IMDb, maybe, everywhere else the reviews were mostly average.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 10, 2008, 03:50:30 PM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 10, 2008, 03:50:30 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;1170874On IMDb, maybe, everywhere else the reviews were mostly average.
most clocks say its great and give it like a 8/10 or even 9/10 whilst i would give it a 5/10. The movie isnt that great at all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 11, 2008, 11:01:04 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 11, 2008, 11:01:04 AM
I agree, it's, at best, an enjoyable action film. The comic book is better in every way.
edit: oh, by 'everyone' I didn't know you meant in this thread.
edit: oh, by 'everyone' I didn't know you meant in this thread.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 11, 2008, 10:00:56 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 11, 2008, 10:00:56 PM
Lucky Number Sleven
Really good movie that starts off fast and keeps that pace. The movie is really entertaining to watch, especially with the characters and wondering what's going to happen next, and finally the plot twist that makes you go "Holy crap it makes sense!"
Verdict: wut? o. KEWL!
Really good movie that starts off fast and keeps that pace. The movie is really entertaining to watch, especially with the characters and wondering what's going to happen next, and finally the plot twist that makes you go "Holy crap it makes sense!"
Verdict: wut? o. KEWL!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 12, 2008, 06:50:57 AM
Post by: LeekClock on January 12, 2008, 06:50:57 AM
Quote from: WhiteClock;1172077The Simpsons: 8/10 - I disagree with Leek, this movie was very nice.
My main complaint is that it's not the Simpsons I love and watched for years. It's a different brand of humour, and a different approach to storytelling.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 12, 2008, 11:31:46 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 12, 2008, 11:31:46 AM
different in that the good shows' storytelling wasn't so awfully contrived
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 12, 2008, 01:42:24 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 12, 2008, 01:42:24 PM
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 9/10
Considering they had to cram a 3 hour musical into a 2 hour movie, I'd say Tim Burton and Sondheim did a good job on this. It's certainly one of the best adaptations of a musical ever and Tim Burton pants a beautiful portrait of every character even with the some what limited screen time some of them get. Not since Ed Wood has Burton told a story so well. The cast is great, and I'm glad that they decided to get actors that could sing instead of singers who can act. Mind you, some of the head singing does get annoying at times, but you are so involved with these characters that you really don't care. The songs are loads of fun, and you'll actually find yourself trying to find out all the lyrics to them.
Do take note: this is also a hard-core slasher movie, with blood and guts to spare and some of the most cheesy and grotesque murders I've seen in a film. So slasher movie fans should give this a peak. It's almost like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre of musicals.
And, yes, I have seen the original musical.
Let's Go to Prison - 7/10
This movie is completely underrated. Yes, it doesn't nearly live up to the potential that it could, but it has a stylistic charm that reminds one of the early days of Mel Brooks (The Producers, initially, was almost universally panned, and looking back, it is quite an inept film). It becomes much funnier in the second act and the ending is a bit anti-climactic, but the creators deserve props for making an adequate comedy in a time that is riddled almost entirely with shit-storm parodies.
Considering they had to cram a 3 hour musical into a 2 hour movie, I'd say Tim Burton and Sondheim did a good job on this. It's certainly one of the best adaptations of a musical ever and Tim Burton pants a beautiful portrait of every character even with the some what limited screen time some of them get. Not since Ed Wood has Burton told a story so well. The cast is great, and I'm glad that they decided to get actors that could sing instead of singers who can act. Mind you, some of the head singing does get annoying at times, but you are so involved with these characters that you really don't care. The songs are loads of fun, and you'll actually find yourself trying to find out all the lyrics to them.
Do take note: this is also a hard-core slasher movie, with blood and guts to spare and some of the most cheesy and grotesque murders I've seen in a film. So slasher movie fans should give this a peak. It's almost like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre of musicals.
And, yes, I have seen the original musical.
Let's Go to Prison - 7/10
This movie is completely underrated. Yes, it doesn't nearly live up to the potential that it could, but it has a stylistic charm that reminds one of the early days of Mel Brooks (The Producers, initially, was almost universally panned, and looking back, it is quite an inept film). It becomes much funnier in the second act and the ending is a bit anti-climactic, but the creators deserve props for making an adequate comedy in a time that is riddled almost entirely with shit-storm parodies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on January 15, 2008, 01:03:52 PM
Post by: PirateClock on January 15, 2008, 01:03:52 PM
mist 9/10
i wanted to give this an 8 but the ending allone was so awesome i had to add another point.
i wanted to give this an 8 but the ending allone was so awesome i had to add another point.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 15, 2008, 01:08:09 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 15, 2008, 01:08:09 PM
I rewatched "A Few Good Men". Still a great movie - quite timeless.
One of the few (...only?) court-based movies that really holds your interest and rapt attention throughout. Mostly due to great directing and acting, but also a good script (it was adapted for the screen from it's original form as a play, by the same guy who did the play - so it's very well thought through.)
Can anyone think of other good courtroom films?
One of the few (...only?) court-based movies that really holds your interest and rapt attention throughout. Mostly due to great directing and acting, but also a good script (it was adapted for the screen from it's original form as a play, by the same guy who did the play - so it's very well thought through.)
Can anyone think of other good courtroom films?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FrankClock on January 16, 2008, 11:32:18 PM
Post by: FrankClock on January 16, 2008, 11:32:18 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1176936I rewatched "A Few Good Men". Still a great movie - quite timeless.
One of the few (...only?) court-based movies that really holds your interest and rapt attention throughout. Mostly due to great directing and acting, but also a good script (it was adapted for the screen from it's original form as a play, by the same guy who did the play - so it's very well thought through.)
Can anyone think of other good courtroom films?
12 Angry Men. Although its not really a court room movie, as much as it is a jury movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 17, 2008, 01:34:32 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 17, 2008, 01:34:32 PM
I just watched Soldat van Oranje/Soldier of Orange (d. Paul Verhoeven). Fucking great!
If you liked Black Book (Zwartboek), you will like this movie. It's by the same director, but it's considerably older. It's very similar in a lot of respects though, and I found it just as gripping as Zwartboek.
(http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/pix/2463655c226bca.gif)
Ah yes!
If you liked Black Book (Zwartboek), you will like this movie. It's by the same director, but it's considerably older. It's very similar in a lot of respects though, and I found it just as gripping as Zwartboek.
(http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/pix/2463655c226bca.gif)
Quote from: FrankClock;117922812 Angry Men. Although its not really a court room movie, as much as it is a jury movie.
Ah yes!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on January 21, 2008, 12:38:28 AM
Post by: patriotclock on January 21, 2008, 12:38:28 AM
The Departed 10/10 Holy shit why didnt I see this earlier
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EtchASketchClock on January 21, 2008, 11:24:44 PM
Post by: EtchASketchClock on January 21, 2008, 11:24:44 PM
Balls of Fury
God, dry story and jokes, got it in hopes to be like Dodgeball. I was quite mistaken.
3/10
The Kingdom
One word- DAMN.
A very realistic movie, great story, and great acting.
No complaints and a great choice if you are into down-to-earth action movies.
9/10
Shoot Em Up
Nice story, a lot of action and a balanced amount of violence. Kept me on the edge of my seat a good way though.
7/10
White Noise 2
It was pretty good all in all, had some jump moments, but a little too much killing for the theme of EVP and ghosts. *Not a sequel*
7/10
God, dry story and jokes, got it in hopes to be like Dodgeball. I was quite mistaken.
3/10
The Kingdom
One word- DAMN.
A very realistic movie, great story, and great acting.
No complaints and a great choice if you are into down-to-earth action movies.
9/10
Shoot Em Up
Nice story, a lot of action and a balanced amount of violence. Kept me on the edge of my seat a good way though.
7/10
White Noise 2
It was pretty good all in all, had some jump moments, but a little too much killing for the theme of EVP and ghosts. *Not a sequel*
7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 22, 2008, 01:16:23 PM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 22, 2008, 01:16:23 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1179682I just watched Soldat van Oranje/Soldier of Orange (d. Paul Verhoeven). Fucking great!
did you watch the whole thing in dutch?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 23, 2008, 04:22:17 AM
Post by: LeekClock on January 23, 2008, 04:22:17 AM
Quote from: SCSP;1186611did you watch the whole thing in dutch?
There were English subtitles but I understood most of it without them :cool:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 23, 2008, 07:29:41 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 23, 2008, 07:29:41 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1187784There were English subtitles but I understood most of it without them :cool:
pretty cool, especially since the fact they sometimes use words or a general manner of speaking not so common anymore nowadays.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 23, 2008, 12:20:44 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 23, 2008, 12:20:44 PM
New Alien Vs Predator - 1/10
Jesus it was terrible, it's got american teenage romance, a cowardly boss, convict turned good, a military woman and basically you couldn't connect with any of the characters. Then there was the aliens and predators who were pretty lame. Too much killing, not enough suspense.
Jesus it was terrible, it's got american teenage romance, a cowardly boss, convict turned good, a military woman and basically you couldn't connect with any of the characters. Then there was the aliens and predators who were pretty lame. Too much killing, not enough suspense.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 23, 2008, 12:48:22 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 23, 2008, 12:48:22 PM
Quote from: unknownclock?;1188149New Alien Vs Predator - 1/10
Jesus it was terrible, it's got american teenage romance, a cowardly boss, convict turned good, a military woman and basically you couldn't connect with any of the characters. Then there was the aliens and predators who were pretty lame. Too much killing, not enough suspense.
Was there a big beefy black guy with a big beefy gun?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 23, 2008, 04:20:18 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 23, 2008, 04:20:18 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1188168Was there a big beefy black guy with a big beefy gun?
like three black guys, one's a hobo, one's a bully backing up a big bully and one's an army guy
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on January 23, 2008, 04:22:42 PM
Post by: PirateClock on January 23, 2008, 04:22:42 PM
Quote from: unknownclock?;1188149New Alien Vs Predator - 1/10
Jesus it was terrible, it's got american teenage romance, a cowardly boss, convict turned good, a military woman and basically you couldn't connect with any of the characters. Then there was the aliens and predators who were pretty lame. Too much killing, not enough suspense.
you forget the douchebag ex boyfriend and town sherrif.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 26, 2008, 10:14:37 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on January 26, 2008, 10:14:37 PM
Was it at least better than the original AVP?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on January 26, 2008, 10:44:12 PM
Post by: Losperman on January 26, 2008, 10:44:12 PM
Quote from: Predator;1193981Was it at least better than the original AVP?
Not even fucking close.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 27, 2008, 02:48:14 AM
Post by: CrustClock on January 27, 2008, 02:48:14 AM
Why did you all go see that film?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on January 27, 2008, 03:07:57 AM
Post by: Losperman on January 27, 2008, 03:07:57 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;1194267Why did you all go see that film?
I'm a big Predator fan, I love the Alien movies, and I actually liked the first movie (at least for what it was). I wasn't expecting much out of the sequel at all (especially after seeing the terrible previews), and it still disappointed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on January 27, 2008, 02:39:29 PM
Post by: Kombucha on January 27, 2008, 02:39:29 PM
I am Legend: 8/10
PRETTY GOOD MOVIE I LIKED IT.
PRETTY GOOD MOVIE I LIKED IT.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 27, 2008, 02:45:35 PM
Post by: LeekClock on January 27, 2008, 02:45:35 PM
I watched some more early Paul Verhoeven films:
Katie Tippel, The Fourth Man, Turkish Delight
All I can say is there's a certain cheesiness and crassness to all his films that would come across as naivety and pure bad taste if it weren't for the counterbalancing honesty and intelligence that his films seem to breed, the more experience he gains.
Katie Tippel, The Fourth Man, Turkish Delight
All I can say is there's a certain cheesiness and crassness to all his films that would come across as naivety and pure bad taste if it weren't for the counterbalancing honesty and intelligence that his films seem to breed, the more experience he gains.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 31, 2008, 06:00:26 AM
Post by: Porti Fatti on January 31, 2008, 06:00:26 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;1194267Why did you all go see that film?
Had the choice of PS I Love You or Alien vs Predator, either way we were going to be disappointed
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 31, 2008, 07:07:00 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 31, 2008, 07:07:00 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1194755I watched some more early Paul Verhoeven films:
Katie Tippel, The Fourth Man, Turkish Delight
All I can say is there's a certain cheesiness and crassness to all his films that would come across as naivety and pure bad taste if it weren't for the counterbalancing honesty and intelligence that his films seem to breed, the more experience he gains.
I would prefer to call it rawness: footage, setting, character and story with the rough edgess still on and clear realistic way of displaying things as they are. fuck romanticism.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on January 31, 2008, 09:06:41 AM
Post by: LeekClock on January 31, 2008, 09:06:41 AM
He has described it as elevating the B-Movie genre with original and considered themes and ideas:
Quote from: paul verhoeven[It] has always been a pleasure [for] me to work in the B-genre and elevate that, or use that as a vehicle for other thoughts. It’s like the paintings of Karel Appel, our Dutch guy, who was copying all these children’s paintings. That was a heavy influence – or you could even look at Dada. It’s a normal thing in art, to use the ‘mediocre’ and the ‘banal’ to make a statement. That kind of sophistication in art is rare in film-making.
If you look at painting or even in music – especially at the beginning of the 20th century. Even the titles of some of these pieces: ‘Musique en forme de poire’ by Satie. Using the banal – something that is everyday, which is used in a different way. This is normal in a lot of the arts, only in film-making it isn’t, because of the high entertainment value, where everything has to be immediately understood. It’s rare, and if you use that, this method of hyperbole and irony and alienation, it’s very difficult for the audiences and even for the film critics to see through that. Often they are not even basically educated in the other arts, so they can only look at movies in the same way they’ve been looking at movies for the last fifty years or so.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on February 03, 2008, 02:33:51 PM
Post by: Losperman on February 03, 2008, 02:33:51 PM
I haven't been keeping up with movies I've seen. I should. :wiebel:
Saw IV - 2/10
They tried to be clever, but they seem to have lost most of what made the previous movies good/decent. Jigsaw's reasons for killing people don't seem to make as much sense, one of the main characters keeps doing stupid shit (the whole hair contraption part), and a lot of the acting was bad. Opening scene gore was good, the rest was standard.
Saw IV - 2/10
They tried to be clever, but they seem to have lost most of what made the previous movies good/decent. Jigsaw's reasons for killing people don't seem to make as much sense, one of the main characters keeps doing stupid shit (the whole hair contraption part), and a lot of the acting was bad. Opening scene gore was good, the rest was standard.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on February 10, 2008, 07:24:45 PM
Post by: LeekClock on February 10, 2008, 07:24:45 PM
I just saw [imdb]Into The Wild[/imdb].
I feel betrayed by humanity that I didn't know this film existed before today, and yet everybody and their mother knows about films like 300.
But anyway, more specifically, I think, even if one does not always follow the rhetoric and beliefs of the central character, one is inevitably overwhelmed by the power of this film. It's got a lot to offer in terms of philosophy and beauty, if you are open to it.
As for Sean Penn's direction - he exhibits a child-like curiosity and disregard for the rules which reflects the central character's persona quite harmoniously, and helps to set the tone for the film.
You probably saw a great number of the blighted crop of films released in 2007, so do yourself a favour and check out this film - one of the few amongst the cream of the crop.
I feel betrayed by humanity that I didn't know this film existed before today, and yet everybody and their mother knows about films like 300.
But anyway, more specifically, I think, even if one does not always follow the rhetoric and beliefs of the central character, one is inevitably overwhelmed by the power of this film. It's got a lot to offer in terms of philosophy and beauty, if you are open to it.
As for Sean Penn's direction - he exhibits a child-like curiosity and disregard for the rules which reflects the central character's persona quite harmoniously, and helps to set the tone for the film.
You probably saw a great number of the blighted crop of films released in 2007, so do yourself a favour and check out this film - one of the few amongst the cream of the crop.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on February 10, 2008, 08:01:15 PM
Post by: patriotclock on February 10, 2008, 08:01:15 PM
No Country for Old Men - 9/10
Great film, never a dull moment. Excellent villain, Javier Bardem is perfect in his role. A very intriguing story.
There Will Be Blood - 9/10
Daniel Day Lewis' charecter is one of the best in any movie I've ever seen. He plays the quintessential greedy bastard in a flawless performance, I've loved this guy since Gangs of New York, it's ashame he doesn't do more movies.
One of these two films have to win the Oscar this year. I can't pick one over the other though they are way too good to pick one.
Great film, never a dull moment. Excellent villain, Javier Bardem is perfect in his role. A very intriguing story.
There Will Be Blood - 9/10
Daniel Day Lewis' charecter is one of the best in any movie I've ever seen. He plays the quintessential greedy bastard in a flawless performance, I've loved this guy since Gangs of New York, it's ashame he doesn't do more movies.
One of these two films have to win the Oscar this year. I can't pick one over the other though they are way too good to pick one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: crock pot pot roadt on February 10, 2008, 08:12:40 PM
Post by: crock pot pot roadt on February 10, 2008, 08:12:40 PM
Cloverfeild
It was a really good movie, even though the camera was shaky. At the beginning of the movie I had a high pulse thinking "when is the explosion going to happen?". Throuought the movie I thought that the monster could appear at any moment, and just as I thought, it did. The movie was like a bowl of chicken soup from your 3rd favorite deli. Good, not great, but good (stoled from G4). Still id give it 4.5/5.
It was a really good movie, even though the camera was shaky. At the beginning of the movie I had a high pulse thinking "when is the explosion going to happen?". Throuought the movie I thought that the monster could appear at any moment, and just as I thought, it did. The movie was like a bowl of chicken soup from your 3rd favorite deli. Good, not great, but good (stoled from G4). Still id give it 4.5/5.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on February 11, 2008, 06:15:08 AM
Post by: OvenmittClock on February 11, 2008, 06:15:08 AM
KOPPS
a really great and funny movie.
a really great and funny movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on February 11, 2008, 07:38:52 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on February 11, 2008, 07:38:52 AM
Sweeney Todd 8/10
I just liked it, and I'm still figuring out what made me like it.
EDIT:
I just watched 30 days of night, I wasn't impressed but I guess for a horror survival kind of movie it was pretty good, lots of cool gore and blood for everyone.
7/10
I just liked it, and I'm still figuring out what made me like it.
EDIT:
I just watched 30 days of night, I wasn't impressed but I guess for a horror survival kind of movie it was pretty good, lots of cool gore and blood for everyone.
7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on February 18, 2008, 09:02:21 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on February 18, 2008, 09:02:21 PM
Jumpers - 6/10
First of all I don't remember them saying genetic anomaly. He doesn't discover much at all, and the war thing never gets really explained. There is way too little character development or plot. I don't feel the movie had a proper ending either.
The trailer makes it seem like there are hundreds of other jumpers and that there is a gigantic war going on. In truth it's pretty low scale and gay.
The best part about this movie is Rachel Bilson, she is fucking hot. However the action and the actual teleporting is fucking amazing. The fights are also cool, but I feel there should have been more fighting and war shit between the Jumpers and Paladins.
I enjoyed the movie although it does leave me a bit empty handed, and the ending seemed open, and rather abrupt and vague.
QuotePlot Outline:
A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them.
First of all I don't remember them saying genetic anomaly. He doesn't discover much at all, and the war thing never gets really explained. There is way too little character development or plot. I don't feel the movie had a proper ending either.
The trailer makes it seem like there are hundreds of other jumpers and that there is a gigantic war going on. In truth it's pretty low scale and gay.
The best part about this movie is Rachel Bilson, she is fucking hot. However the action and the actual teleporting is fucking amazing. The fights are also cool, but I feel there should have been more fighting and war shit between the Jumpers and Paladins.
I enjoyed the movie although it does leave me a bit empty handed, and the ending seemed open, and rather abrupt and vague.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on February 19, 2008, 08:34:32 AM
Post by: PirateClock on February 19, 2008, 08:34:32 AM
John Rambo 9.9-10
90 minutes of ass kicking, not a dull moment in the entire movie.
"holy shit"
-PirateClock
90 minutes of ass kicking, not a dull moment in the entire movie.
"holy shit"
-PirateClock
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on February 19, 2008, 01:53:51 PM
Post by: Losperman on February 19, 2008, 01:53:51 PM
Quote from: DWARFINATORclock;1227434The best part about this movie is Rachel Bilson, she is fucking hot.
Yeah, such is the case with Definitely, Maybe which I saw this weekend. I think Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Banks are two of the hottest women evers, and Rachel Weisz isn't too bad looking either. The rest of the movie was decent, but it couldn't make up it's mind whether it wanted to be a comedy, drama, romance, tear-jerker, etc. If it would have leaned more heavily in one direction I think it would have been better off.
6.5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TropicanaClock on February 19, 2008, 03:39:08 PM
Post by: TropicanaClock on February 19, 2008, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1215964I just saw [imdb]Into The Wild[/imdb].
I feel betrayed by humanity that I didn't know this film existed before today, and yet everybody and their mother knows about films like 300.
But anyway, more specifically, I think, even if one does not always follow the rhetoric and beliefs of the central character, one is inevitably overwhelmed by the power of this film. It's got a lot to offer in terms of philosophy and beauty, if you are open to it.
As for Sean Penn's direction - he exhibits a child-like curiosity and disregard for the rules which reflects the central character's persona quite harmoniously, and helps to set the tone for the film.
You probably saw a great number of the blighted crop of films released in 2007, so do yourself a favour and check out this film - one of the few amongst the cream of the crop.
I read the book a long long time ago.
you should to.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on February 21, 2008, 03:28:05 AM
Post by: OvenmittClock on February 21, 2008, 03:28:05 AM
Penn and Teller Get Killed
-IT ENDS WITH THEM DYING. also teller speaks at the very end of the movie, which made me almost shit myself.
-IT ENDS WITH THEM DYING. also teller speaks at the very end of the movie, which made me almost shit myself.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on February 22, 2008, 06:33:59 AM
Post by: CrustClock on February 22, 2008, 06:33:59 AM
[imdb]Be Kind Rewind[/imdb]
Ugh, I hated this film. The plot sounded like a whimsical, tongue-in-cheek excuse for a package of ingenious home-made movie homages, instead it takes itself far too seriously, with, not only unbelievable but not even funny, dialogue (worst of all an appalling tacked-on love story between Mos Def and mexican girl) and far too much unnecessary exposition. The characters are neither likable nor unlikable, Jack Black's acting style is far too familiar and the only memorable part of Mos Def's performance is how he talks as if he has severe brain damage. The film's most bearable parts are the actual film parodies, which are pretty funny, with some brilliantly creative special effects, but the rest of the film is constantly marred by a combination of saccharine clichés, poor writing and hit and miss gags.
Ugh, I hated this film. The plot sounded like a whimsical, tongue-in-cheek excuse for a package of ingenious home-made movie homages, instead it takes itself far too seriously, with, not only unbelievable but not even funny, dialogue (worst of all an appalling tacked-on love story between Mos Def and mexican girl) and far too much unnecessary exposition. The characters are neither likable nor unlikable, Jack Black's acting style is far too familiar and the only memorable part of Mos Def's performance is how he talks as if he has severe brain damage. The film's most bearable parts are the actual film parodies, which are pretty funny, with some brilliantly creative special effects, but the rest of the film is constantly marred by a combination of saccharine clichés, poor writing and hit and miss gags.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on February 22, 2008, 06:36:52 AM
Post by: LeekClock on February 22, 2008, 06:36:52 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;1231704[imdb]Be Kind Rewind[/imdb]
Ugh, I hated this film. The plot sounded like a whimsical, tongue-in-cheek excuse for a package of ingenious home-made movie homages, instead it takes itself far too seriously, with, not only unbelievable but not even funny, dialogue (worst of all an appalling tacked-on love story between Mos Def and mexican girl) and far too much unnecessary exposition. The characters are neither likable nor unlikable, Jack Black's acting style is far too familiar and the only memorable part of Mos Def's performance is how he talks as if he has severe brain damage. The film's most bearable parts are the actual film parodies, which are pretty funny, with some brilliantly creative special effects, but the rest of the film is constantly marred by a combination of saccharine clichés, poor writing and hit and miss gags.
This saddens me deeply. I was looking forward to this
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on February 22, 2008, 07:14:45 AM
Post by: PirateClock on February 22, 2008, 07:14:45 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1231705This saddens me deeply. I was looking forward to this
watch john rambo instead
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on February 22, 2008, 08:21:07 AM
Post by: Porti Fatti on February 22, 2008, 08:21:07 AM
There Will Be Blood
Brilliant, acting was superb, the plot about oil men was fresh enough to keep you interested for 2 and half hours. And Daniel Day Lewis does some mental stuff.
Brilliant, acting was superb, the plot about oil men was fresh enough to keep you interested for 2 and half hours. And Daniel Day Lewis does some mental stuff.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on February 24, 2008, 04:18:19 PM
Post by: Slurpee on February 24, 2008, 04:18:19 PM
The Signal - 8/10
Holy crap this movie is fucking crazy.
It's like if 28 Days Later and Videodrome had a baby, and then Shaun of the Dead and Pi: Faith in Chaos also had a baby, and the two babies had a third baby and made it watch Children of Men while ignoring everything but the cinematography.
But that's not what makes it crazy.
It's 99 minutes of violent paranoia, and hallucinations, and shifting perspective wrapped around a love story, with a ridiculous middle third of the movie being devoted to extremely dark humor.
It's ostensibly about a signal being emitted from TVs, cell phones, and radios, that makes 1 in 2 people go crazy and try to kill everybody, but it's not even like that. As the movie progresses, it slowly becomes apparent that everybody's crazy, and not only that, but they don't know they're crazy, and each and every person thinks they're the only sane one. (Except maybe the dude with the hedge-clippers, that guy was awesome.) The way it unfolds is awesome, because it takes a while to pick up on it. Not only that? They never even attempt to explain what the hell is going on, and it's marvelous, because it lends itself to this bittersweet ending where the two lovers manage to find each other, but it's still not clear what the hell they're to do from there.
The big problem with the movie is how completely unsettling it is. It's discordant to the point that one of my friends and I both felt a little crazy by the time we walked out- the fresh air was... a breath of... fresh... air. :|
But anyway, yeah, it's good.
It's playing in select U.S. theaters.
Holy crap this movie is fucking crazy.
It's like if 28 Days Later and Videodrome had a baby, and then Shaun of the Dead and Pi: Faith in Chaos also had a baby, and the two babies had a third baby and made it watch Children of Men while ignoring everything but the cinematography.
But that's not what makes it crazy.
It's 99 minutes of violent paranoia, and hallucinations, and shifting perspective wrapped around a love story, with a ridiculous middle third of the movie being devoted to extremely dark humor.
It's ostensibly about a signal being emitted from TVs, cell phones, and radios, that makes 1 in 2 people go crazy and try to kill everybody, but it's not even like that. As the movie progresses, it slowly becomes apparent that everybody's crazy, and not only that, but they don't know they're crazy, and each and every person thinks they're the only sane one. (Except maybe the dude with the hedge-clippers, that guy was awesome.) The way it unfolds is awesome, because it takes a while to pick up on it. Not only that? They never even attempt to explain what the hell is going on, and it's marvelous, because it lends itself to this bittersweet ending where the two lovers manage to find each other, but it's still not clear what the hell they're to do from there.
The big problem with the movie is how completely unsettling it is. It's discordant to the point that one of my friends and I both felt a little crazy by the time we walked out- the fresh air was... a breath of... fresh... air. :|
But anyway, yeah, it's good.
It's playing in select U.S. theaters.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 02, 2008, 01:41:15 PM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 02, 2008, 01:41:15 PM
No country for old men 8,5/10
I'm sick as a salmon with no gills today so i decided to watch movies and stuff. This movie however struck me as really good. The whole atmosphere and the good character really drag you into it.
I'm sick as a salmon with no gills today so i decided to watch movies and stuff. This movie however struck me as really good. The whole atmosphere and the good character really drag you into it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on March 07, 2008, 11:36:02 PM
Post by: patriotclock on March 07, 2008, 11:36:02 PM
Ordinary People - 8.5/10
I was surprised how much I was pulled into this. Pretty sad movie but not enough to move me to tears or anything. I felt for the Dad and the son but the mom was a cunt.
Raging Bull - 7/10
I was disappointed by this. Not a bad film at all, it's just with all the hype and accolades surrounding it I was expecting something a lot better. Joe Pesci and De Niro are great as always though. I'm also not sure why it took me so long to see this.
I was surprised how much I was pulled into this. Pretty sad movie but not enough to move me to tears or anything. I felt for the Dad and the son but the mom was a cunt.
Raging Bull - 7/10
I was disappointed by this. Not a bad film at all, it's just with all the hype and accolades surrounding it I was expecting something a lot better. Joe Pesci and De Niro are great as always though. I'm also not sure why it took me so long to see this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on March 08, 2008, 09:43:17 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on March 08, 2008, 09:43:17 PM
Brazil
...
Um, what?
I'll go mention it in Biblo's psychological thread now.
Also, post 1200 of this thread :)
...
Um, what?
I'll go mention it in Biblo's psychological thread now.
Also, post 1200 of this thread :)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 08, 2008, 11:07:02 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on March 08, 2008, 11:07:02 PM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1246582Ordinary People - 8.5/10
I was surprised how much I was pulled into this. Pretty sad movie but not enough to move me to tears or anything. I felt for the Dad and the son but the mom was a cunt.
I liked the parallels to The Catcher in the Rye.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on March 09, 2008, 02:14:24 AM
Post by: patriotclock on March 09, 2008, 02:14:24 AM
Night at the Museum 7/10
I laughed that is enough for me
I laughed that is enough for me
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 13, 2008, 06:05:44 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 13, 2008, 06:05:44 AM
Sweeny Todd : 6.5/10
It was really odd but i liked it as well.
Although i hoped it would be better. The end wasnt satisfying at all, and some things troughout the movie bothered me.
It was really odd but i liked it as well.
Although i hoped it would be better. The end wasnt satisfying at all, and some things troughout the movie bothered me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on March 15, 2008, 12:09:21 AM
Post by: patriotclock on March 15, 2008, 12:09:21 AM
Full Metal Jacket - 10/10
me so horny, me love this movie long time.
me so horny, me love this movie long time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on March 15, 2008, 02:23:59 PM
Post by: salt on March 15, 2008, 02:23:59 PM
Juno
9/10
Amazing movie. Really great and down to earth. I loved the line where Juno and the father she's giving her baby to get in a huge fight and she says (he recommended her some Sonic Youth)
"Oh and, I went and bought a Sonic Youth album. I hated it, it was just NOISE!"
Jumper
2.5/10
Awful horrible piece of shit. The idea of teleporting was not too bad though.
Hitman
1/10
Oh my fucking god I almost just
ugh
For christ sakes they even had FAKE russian lines at some points.
A Clockwork Orange
10/10
Recently re-watched this and loved it. A masterpiece.
9/10
Amazing movie. Really great and down to earth. I loved the line where Juno and the father she's giving her baby to get in a huge fight and she says (he recommended her some Sonic Youth)
"Oh and, I went and bought a Sonic Youth album. I hated it, it was just NOISE!"
Jumper
2.5/10
Awful horrible piece of shit. The idea of teleporting was not too bad though.
Hitman
1/10
Oh my fucking god I almost just
ugh
For christ sakes they even had FAKE russian lines at some points.
A Clockwork Orange
10/10
Recently re-watched this and loved it. A masterpiece.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on March 15, 2008, 02:46:14 PM
Post by: PirateClock on March 15, 2008, 02:46:14 PM
Quote from: SCSP;1241829No country for old men 8,5/10
I'm sick as a salmon with no gills today so i decided to watch movies and stuff. This movie however struck me as really good. The whole atmosphere and the good character really drag you into it.
i didnt like the ending!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on March 21, 2008, 01:20:48 AM
Post by: patriotclock on March 21, 2008, 01:20:48 AM
Horton Hears A Who - 8/10
My friends hated it but I thought it was funny and thats good enough for me
The French Connection - 7/10
Cool chase scenes and I guess a decent plot. I liked it
Driving Miss Daisy - 6/10
lol. It was kinda boring. Morgan Freeman shouldve slapped that bitch. It was nice i guess.
Im very easy to please
My friends hated it but I thought it was funny and thats good enough for me
The French Connection - 7/10
Cool chase scenes and I guess a decent plot. I liked it
Driving Miss Daisy - 6/10
lol. It was kinda boring. Morgan Freeman shouldve slapped that bitch. It was nice i guess.
Im very easy to please
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on March 21, 2008, 06:21:15 AM
Post by: LeekClock on March 21, 2008, 06:21:15 AM
Funny Games (1997) 3.5/5
Cachet (or "Hidden") 4/5
Both really good films by Michael Haneke. Cachet is the latest of the two and the most enjoyable, and well-crafted.
Cachet (or "Hidden") 4/5
Both really good films by Michael Haneke. Cachet is the latest of the two and the most enjoyable, and well-crafted.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on March 23, 2008, 07:48:15 PM
Post by: MasterClock on March 23, 2008, 07:48:15 PM
Ratatoille - 8/10
Amazing animation, not like I wasn't expecting it from a Pixar movie though. It had its funny moments.
Amazing animation, not like I wasn't expecting it from a Pixar movie though. It had its funny moments.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on March 26, 2008, 12:34:22 PM
Post by: CrustClock on March 26, 2008, 12:34:22 PM
[imdb]Black Snake Moan[/imdb]
I really liked this film. Christina Ricci plays a teenage nymphomaniac (Rae) who is beaten up and left for dead by the side of the road. Samuel L. Jackson (Lazarus), a retired blues guitarist, discovers her and brings her back to good health, but, learning her reputation, decides to 'cleanse her' of 'her wickedness', keeping her locked to his radiator to prevent her from escaping.
You forget how bizarre the plot is (even if it is supposed to be a metaphor) when you watch it, Ricci and Jackson both deliver excellent performances - their odd relationship is very convincing - and the fable-like story is told with just the right amount of realism and unreality, grittiness and sweetness. Although, having said that, there is perhaps a little too much of the latter, with the Lazarus's love-interest storyline feeling necessary rather than natural and the film ending a couple of scenes too long.
It's also enjoyable to see a film set in such a fixed location and with so few characters, especially since the two main characters are so strong (there was a big ugly sticker stuck on the front of the DVD, and I have to agree with TotalFilm that Jackson's role in this is my favourite of his since Pulp Fiction). It also stars Justin Timberlake, who plays Rae's boyfriend. He's a just-about competent actor, but doesn't do a great job of portraying what I assume was meant to be a sympathetic character; he instead comes off as needy and irrational.
Oh, and if you buy this film on DVD, I would advise that you don't watch any of the extras, because I found myself disliking the film less with every minute of talking heads. I watched half of the first extra and turned it off, afraid that my admiration for the film would dry up by the end of it. Maybe it's a sign that I'll regret this positive review in a few days? Regardless, I thought the film spoke for itself (on the first watch, at least) and I recommend it. 4/5.
I really liked this film. Christina Ricci plays a teenage nymphomaniac (Rae) who is beaten up and left for dead by the side of the road. Samuel L. Jackson (Lazarus), a retired blues guitarist, discovers her and brings her back to good health, but, learning her reputation, decides to 'cleanse her' of 'her wickedness', keeping her locked to his radiator to prevent her from escaping.
You forget how bizarre the plot is (even if it is supposed to be a metaphor) when you watch it, Ricci and Jackson both deliver excellent performances - their odd relationship is very convincing - and the fable-like story is told with just the right amount of realism and unreality, grittiness and sweetness. Although, having said that, there is perhaps a little too much of the latter, with the Lazarus's love-interest storyline feeling necessary rather than natural and the film ending a couple of scenes too long.
It's also enjoyable to see a film set in such a fixed location and with so few characters, especially since the two main characters are so strong (there was a big ugly sticker stuck on the front of the DVD, and I have to agree with TotalFilm that Jackson's role in this is my favourite of his since Pulp Fiction). It also stars Justin Timberlake, who plays Rae's boyfriend. He's a just-about competent actor, but doesn't do a great job of portraying what I assume was meant to be a sympathetic character; he instead comes off as needy and irrational.
Oh, and if you buy this film on DVD, I would advise that you don't watch any of the extras, because I found myself disliking the film less with every minute of talking heads. I watched half of the first extra and turned it off, afraid that my admiration for the film would dry up by the end of it. Maybe it's a sign that I'll regret this positive review in a few days? Regardless, I thought the film spoke for itself (on the first watch, at least) and I recommend it. 4/5.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on March 26, 2008, 12:55:46 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on March 26, 2008, 12:55:46 PM
No Country for Old Men: 6/10
I liked it, but it seemed a little missing at parts. The action scenes were good, but then before the end the protagonist you've been with for the whole movie just gets shot up with not even a climactic gun fight to mark his passing. The assassin was played well, but I really don't like how the story ended for him. Overall, I hardly think this movie deserved Best Picture of the Year.
I liked it, but it seemed a little missing at parts. The action scenes were good, but then before the end the protagonist you've been with for the whole movie just gets shot up with not even a climactic gun fight to mark his passing. The assassin was played well, but I really don't like how the story ended for him. Overall, I hardly think this movie deserved Best Picture of the Year.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on March 26, 2008, 01:17:29 PM
Post by: CrustClock on March 26, 2008, 01:17:29 PM
Quote from: Officer Michaels;1247800BrazilWhat did you find tricky about it?
...
Um, what?
I'll go mention it in Biblo's psychological thread now.
Also, post 1200 of this thread :)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 27, 2008, 05:10:32 AM
Post by: Munglai on March 27, 2008, 05:10:32 AM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1263656No Country for Old Men: 6/10
I liked it, but it seemed a little missing at parts. The action scenes were good, but then before the end the protagonist you've been with for the whole movie just gets shot up with not even a climactic gun fight to mark his passing. The assassin was played well, but I really don't like how the story ended for him. Overall, I hardly think this movie deserved Best Picture of the Year.
That was the point. It's a film that acts like an ordinary western but then suddenly goes against all the cliches. It's very much about how random and unfair the world can be and about the bad decisions that people make. It's intentionally unsatisfying and if you ask me that's pretty smart.
It does baffle you a bit the first time you see it though I must say.
Quote from: Officer Michaels;1247800Brazil
...
Um, what?
I'll go mention it in Biblo's psychological thread now.
Also, post 1200 of this thread :)
You're crazy, that film was awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on March 27, 2008, 06:02:09 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on March 27, 2008, 06:02:09 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;1263678What did you find tricky about it?It was just confusing as hell.
I know it was supposed to be that way, though.
Quote from: Munglai;1264324You're crazy, that film was awesome.I'm not saying it was a bad movie, just confusing.
Shoot 'Em Up
Amazing stuff. I loved the action sequences, how over-the-top it is, and how the main character will stop what he's doing to complain about something he hates.
I enjoyed it a lot.
Verdict: Flippin' Sweet
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on March 28, 2008, 09:50:05 PM
Post by: salt on March 28, 2008, 09:50:05 PM
Horton hears a who 7.5/10
Sure, a kids movie. My friend wanted to see it and surprisingly, it wasn't too bad. I was already excited cause I LOVE Dr. Seuss and Steve Carrell. I seriously sometimes think that Dr. Seuss really must've taken some kind of drug while writing his stuff haha. Some parts were clever and cute. It had those humorous moments where only older people would understand and not the little kids (like Shrek and other stuff). Oh and that little bee-ish thing that said lines like
"On my speck, everyone eats ponies and poops butterflies!"
or something like that, is very cute and very, very fucked up.
Sure, a kids movie. My friend wanted to see it and surprisingly, it wasn't too bad. I was already excited cause I LOVE Dr. Seuss and Steve Carrell. I seriously sometimes think that Dr. Seuss really must've taken some kind of drug while writing his stuff haha. Some parts were clever and cute. It had those humorous moments where only older people would understand and not the little kids (like Shrek and other stuff). Oh and that little bee-ish thing that said lines like
"On my speck, everyone eats ponies and poops butterflies!"
or something like that, is very cute and very, very fucked up.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on March 29, 2008, 12:33:57 AM
Post by: Marlin Clock on March 29, 2008, 12:33:57 AM
Quote from: Munglai;1264324That was the point. It's a film that acts like an ordinary western but then suddenly goes against all the cliches. It's very much about how random and unfair the world can be and about the bad decisions that people make. It's intentionally unsatisfying and if you ask me that's pretty smart.But I go and watch a movie on the expectation of it being a satisfying experience.
It does baffle you a bit the first time you see it though I must say.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on March 29, 2008, 06:07:23 AM
Post by: Munglai on March 29, 2008, 06:07:23 AM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1266243But I go and watch a movie on the expectation of it being a satisfying experience.
Me too but I really felt they got away with it.
If it had ended at the point a normal film would have ended at (Llewellyn's death) it would have been very much unsatisfying, but they intentionally denied us his death scene and gave us an extra ending that tied everything up. I was feeling pretty confused after the death scene but then the film kept going and I got back into it and started to realise that the story isn't about Llewellyn, it's about the sheriff and his gradual realisation that the world isn't the way he grew up to believe it is.
I don't know I guess it would be pretty easy to find it unsatisfying but the first time I watched it, even though I couldn't quite put my finger on why, I still felt as though I'd been served up a proper ending.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on March 29, 2008, 06:13:27 AM
Post by: Kaijuclock on March 29, 2008, 06:13:27 AM
Stephen King's The Mist 5/10
its okay, not verry scary but i liked what they did in the character development and the way they showed how easy a group of people will fallow strange claims when put in dire situations
Run Fatboy Run 8/10
FUCKING FUNNY! im happy to see simon pegg again, this time no nick frost though. i loved this movie, the story was okay (kinda reminded me of that critic episode but whatever) but the parts were casted great, the comedy was intact, and it was just an all around good film
its okay, not verry scary but i liked what they did in the character development and the way they showed how easy a group of people will fallow strange claims when put in dire situations
Run Fatboy Run 8/10
FUCKING FUNNY! im happy to see simon pegg again, this time no nick frost though. i loved this movie, the story was okay (kinda reminded me of that critic episode but whatever) but the parts were casted great, the comedy was intact, and it was just an all around good film
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on March 31, 2008, 03:13:15 PM
Post by: patriotclock on March 31, 2008, 03:13:15 PM
Horton hears a who - 8/10
I loved it. I laughed through the whole thing but my friends hated it :( They have no soul
Mr. beans Holiday - 4/10
Mr Bean is an asshole. Just watch this movie he does some dick things.
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest - 9/10
I loved this as well. That nurse was a bitch and that Indian was awesome. Damn I'm deep
I loved it. I laughed through the whole thing but my friends hated it :( They have no soul
Mr. beans Holiday - 4/10
Mr Bean is an asshole. Just watch this movie he does some dick things.
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest - 9/10
I loved this as well. That nurse was a bitch and that Indian was awesome. Damn I'm deep
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on March 31, 2008, 04:48:22 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on March 31, 2008, 04:48:22 PM
Amelie 10/10
Absolutely brilliant. The girl is very creative, the situations unique and the charcter descriptions are hilarious.
Absolutely brilliant. The girl is very creative, the situations unique and the charcter descriptions are hilarious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 02, 2008, 09:44:01 AM
Post by: LeekClock on April 02, 2008, 09:44:01 AM
L'Auberge Espagnole (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283900/) - 4/5, very good!
When I heard that there was a film about someone doing an Erasmus exchange (Erasmus is an exchange program for university students in Europe whereby students can spend a semester or two in a foreign university) in Barcelona, I was interested to see it just for the novelty factor, since I am doing an Erasmus exchange too. But I wasn't expecting it to be a "good" film. I thought it would be about students getting drunk and having sex and other predictable things, but it was actually a very well crafted film.
It makes a lot of sharp and well-delivered observations about the emotional and practical challenges that one faces when one studies and socialises in an alien environment. And it's a funny and satisfying watch.
I recommend it very highly to anyone who's done any sort of exchange or prolonged excursion abroad - but also to everyone else since I think the story is pretty universal anyway. It's also about love and life and ambitions and identity and people.
When I heard that there was a film about someone doing an Erasmus exchange (Erasmus is an exchange program for university students in Europe whereby students can spend a semester or two in a foreign university) in Barcelona, I was interested to see it just for the novelty factor, since I am doing an Erasmus exchange too. But I wasn't expecting it to be a "good" film. I thought it would be about students getting drunk and having sex and other predictable things, but it was actually a very well crafted film.
It makes a lot of sharp and well-delivered observations about the emotional and practical challenges that one faces when one studies and socialises in an alien environment. And it's a funny and satisfying watch.
I recommend it very highly to anyone who's done any sort of exchange or prolonged excursion abroad - but also to everyone else since I think the story is pretty universal anyway. It's also about love and life and ambitions and identity and people.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on April 03, 2008, 04:55:03 PM
Post by: Arctic on April 03, 2008, 04:55:03 PM
Quote from: ʎɹɹǝqlıʌǝ;1109691The Darjeeling Limited
It's great. Ignore the reviews. I can see why it wouldn't get great reviews, and it's because it would be hard to review. And for this reason, I will, instead of giving a review, state a fact ; Bill Murray is in it.
Ok, being a huge Wes Anderson fan, I couldn't wait to see this movie. It had a strange pace, mediocre plot, beautiful cinematography (wes anderson's thing) and either not that great of acting or weak dialogue... can't really decide which it is. As an art piece it's great...entertaining, not so much.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 03, 2008, 05:47:39 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 03, 2008, 05:47:39 PM
Knocked Up
I rented this last week and at first I was going to watch it with my dad, but I decided against it, which is a good thing. Sex scenes are very graphic despite there not being nudity in them. So much thrusting.
Anyway, the movie as a whole was very funny and enjoyable to watch. Of course, the happy ending made me go :) because I'm not going to sit through two hours of movie to have the baby die in birth in the end.
Overall, very fun to watch.
Verdict: El oh el.
No Country For Old Men
For once a movie about people trying to kill each other where the characters are actually smart and do everything they can to not die.
Honestly, for once a movie didn't piss me off because both sides were both quite smart at tracking down/running away from one another.
The entire movie and the ending, though, is described pretty well by Marlin in that one thread: It's the anti-movie.
Verdict: Chigurh is a badass that I would be afraid to meet in person.
I rented this last week and at first I was going to watch it with my dad, but I decided against it, which is a good thing. Sex scenes are very graphic despite there not being nudity in them. So much thrusting.
Anyway, the movie as a whole was very funny and enjoyable to watch. Of course, the happy ending made me go :) because I'm not going to sit through two hours of movie to have the baby die in birth in the end.
Overall, very fun to watch.
Verdict: El oh el.
No Country For Old Men
For once a movie about people trying to kill each other where the characters are actually smart and do everything they can to not die.
Honestly, for once a movie didn't piss me off because both sides were both quite smart at tracking down/running away from one another.
The entire movie and the ending, though, is described pretty well by Marlin in that one thread: It's the anti-movie.
Verdict: Chigurh is a badass that I would be afraid to meet in person.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on April 04, 2008, 09:00:53 PM
Post by: patriotclock on April 04, 2008, 09:00:53 PM
21 - 7/10
Better than I expected and started kinda slow. I wish his nerdy friends were in the movie more. The black people in the audience commenting on nearly everything made this movie funnier than it really was.
Better than I expected and started kinda slow. I wish his nerdy friends were in the movie more. The black people in the audience commenting on nearly everything made this movie funnier than it really was.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 05, 2008, 04:48:06 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 05, 2008, 04:48:06 PM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1272696The black people in the audience commenting on nearly everything made this movie funnier than it really was.Hell yes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on April 05, 2008, 10:31:57 PM
Post by: patriotclock on April 05, 2008, 10:31:57 PM
Quote from: əədɹnls;1273509Hell yes.
"Whats that crazy white boy doin? NO WHITE BOY DONT PUT THE MONEY IN THERE ITS AINT SAFE YOU FOOL!"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChimeClock on April 06, 2008, 12:34:36 AM
Post by: ChimeClock on April 06, 2008, 12:34:36 AM
Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)
Semi-documentary of how Microsoft and Apple were formed. I liked it only because it depicted Steve Jobs as a manipulative douche and Bill Gates a thieving prick.
Semi-documentary of how Microsoft and Apple were formed. I liked it only because it depicted Steve Jobs as a manipulative douche and Bill Gates a thieving prick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Arctic on April 09, 2008, 10:39:47 PM
Post by: Arctic on April 09, 2008, 10:39:47 PM
HotRod - Some funny parts / characters. Had too much of a Napoleon smell to it though. Also random, large portions of the movie sucked a lot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 10, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 10, 2008, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1259110Funny Games (1997) 3.5/5
Cachet (or "Hidden") 4/5
Both really good films by Michael Haneke. Cachet is the latest of the two and the most enjoyable, and well-crafted.
I haven't seen caché yet but Funny Games had some great postmodern themes
the premise for caché actually sounds less interesting so what makes it a better film for you?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 10, 2008, 10:34:17 AM
Post by: LeekClock on April 10, 2008, 10:34:17 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1278817I haven't seen caché yet but Funny Games had some great postmodern themes
the premise for caché actually sounds less interesting so what makes it a better film for you?
I thought it was more emotionally and psychologically intense - a more rounded and enjoyable viewer experience. I would probably put that down to better writing, great acting, and more meticulous and uniquely stylistic direction.
It's a great film experience whereas one's appreciation of Funny Games is somewhat dependent on one's understanding of its academic context in film history. That's not to say one can't appreciate Funny Games in its own context. I like both films a lot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on April 10, 2008, 12:32:11 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on April 10, 2008, 12:32:11 PM
cloverfield - i liked it, the special effects were tight and the film had a really high energy, fun to watch i'd recomend it. 8/10
walk hard - john c. reilly is a funny funny guy, that being said this movie is pretty decent but it really is just a huge budget hollywood comedy. definitely some funny lines though, now listen dewey i'm cut in half pretty bad. 7.5/10
there will be blood - tight movie, beautifully shot, grippingly scored and some of the best acting in recent memory. seriously i had heard all the hype about daniel day lewis' performance so i was paying close attention to him for the first little while of the movie and some of his nuances were seriously unsettling. it was well written and all the characters were really interesting. 9/10
walk hard - john c. reilly is a funny funny guy, that being said this movie is pretty decent but it really is just a huge budget hollywood comedy. definitely some funny lines though, now listen dewey i'm cut in half pretty bad. 7.5/10
there will be blood - tight movie, beautifully shot, grippingly scored and some of the best acting in recent memory. seriously i had heard all the hype about daniel day lewis' performance so i was paying close attention to him for the first little while of the movie and some of his nuances were seriously unsettling. it was well written and all the characters were really interesting. 9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 13, 2008, 02:34:51 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 13, 2008, 02:34:51 AM
Rec: 8
Hatchet: 3.5
À l'intérieur: 6
the Rage: -999999999999999999999
Hatchet: 3.5
À l'intérieur: 6
the Rage: -999999999999999999999
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on April 13, 2008, 12:21:02 PM
Post by: ChickenClock on April 13, 2008, 12:21:02 PM
10000 BC - 1/10
jesus fucking christ..
jesus fucking christ..
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 13, 2008, 08:15:48 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 13, 2008, 08:15:48 PM
Across the Universe
Trippy and awesome. I liked the really cool visual stuff in the movie, but some of the singing sounded like it was computer enhanced at times, but I might be paranoid. Apparently they sang on Oprah or something.
Also, The Beatles are awesome.
Verdict:
Yes
Trippy and awesome. I liked the really cool visual stuff in the movie, but some of the singing sounded like it was computer enhanced at times, but I might be paranoid. Apparently they sang on Oprah or something.
Also, The Beatles are awesome.
Verdict:
Yes
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Palm Clock on April 13, 2008, 09:17:18 PM
Post by: Palm Clock on April 13, 2008, 09:17:18 PM
The Movie Hero. 10/10
amazing
its about a mentally insane person who thinks hes being followed by an audience and that his life is a movie. he casts everyone he meets as a character without a real name such as "the sidekick" "the love interest" "the dick" and "the suspicious character". awesome idea. greater film.
amazing
its about a mentally insane person who thinks hes being followed by an audience and that his life is a movie. he casts everyone he meets as a character without a real name such as "the sidekick" "the love interest" "the dick" and "the suspicious character". awesome idea. greater film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 13, 2008, 09:18:25 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 13, 2008, 09:18:25 PM
Quote from: Topkatyo;1281547Also, The Beatles are awesome.
I saw the episode of Pinky & the Brain with The Feebles last night:
All you eat is lunch
All you drink is punch
You don't have time to munch!
Crunch!
All you eat is lunch!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobertSmithClock on April 13, 2008, 10:00:18 PM
Post by: RobertSmithClock on April 13, 2008, 10:00:18 PM
Quote from: TopkatyoNo Country For Old Menjust watched this last night, agree on most points but I like open ended endings that let you come to your own conclusions, i did find llewellens death to be a bit anticlimactic and was really looking forward to an ultimate showdown to the death but meh
For once a movie about people trying to kill each other where the characters are actually smart and do everything they can to not die.
Honestly, for once a movie didn't piss me off because both sides were both quite smart at tracking down/running away from one another.
The entire movie and the ending, though, is described pretty well by Marlin in that one thread: It's the anti-movie.
Verdict: Chigurh is a badass that I would be afraid to meet in person.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on April 14, 2008, 03:38:05 PM
Post by: PirateClock on April 14, 2008, 03:38:05 PM
Taken 10/10
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0936501/
Holy shit, if Jack Bauer and Jason Bourne had a love child in Paris this would be it. It was fucking awesome, i dont know why imdb gives it a 65.. probabbly because imdb is filled with pretentious art fags.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0936501/
Holy shit, if Jack Bauer and Jason Bourne had a love child in Paris this would be it. It was fucking awesome, i dont know why imdb gives it a 65.. probabbly because imdb is filled with pretentious art fags.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TapeRecorderClock on April 14, 2008, 04:50:35 PM
Post by: TapeRecorderClock on April 14, 2008, 04:50:35 PM
Poltergeist wanted me to post this for him, he says its a response to the No Country for Old Men Talk:
"If you don't like the anti-climactic death or the open ending, you really are missing the point. It's based off a book, and the book itself is meant to be an anti-book. In real life, criminals get away all the time. In real life, many stories don't really contain a good guy at all. It's not meant to be SEEN as a story, movie or book. It's a retelling of a series of events that happened that caused a man to come to terms with his age and, sadly, his nearing inevitable death"
"If you don't like the anti-climactic death or the open ending, you really are missing the point. It's based off a book, and the book itself is meant to be an anti-book. In real life, criminals get away all the time. In real life, many stories don't really contain a good guy at all. It's not meant to be SEEN as a story, movie or book. It's a retelling of a series of events that happened that caused a man to come to terms with his age and, sadly, his nearing inevitable death"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on April 14, 2008, 05:07:02 PM
Post by: GreyClock on April 14, 2008, 05:07:02 PM
Quote from: PirateClock;1282110Taken 10/10.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0936501/
Holy shit, if Jack Bauer and Jason Bourne had a love child in Paris this would be it. It was fucking awesome, i dont know why imdb gives it a 65.. probabbly because imdb is filled with pretentious art fags.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: mauserclock on April 15, 2008, 05:54:42 AM
Post by: mauserclock on April 15, 2008, 05:54:42 AM
Brick-5/5
Very well done for a noir detective film.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-9/10
Incredibly well done for an adaptation of the book-however, as a movie on it's own not considering the difficulty of recreating the book was not as well done.
Very well done for a noir detective film.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-9/10
Incredibly well done for an adaptation of the book-however, as a movie on it's own not considering the difficulty of recreating the book was not as well done.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Porti Fatti on April 15, 2008, 12:32:36 PM
Post by: Porti Fatti on April 15, 2008, 12:32:36 PM
Son of Rambow - Pretty cool. It's about some kids who see Rambo 1 and decide to make their own film about it; eventually it becomes a big deal from there. It's got some laughs and way better than Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy made a few years ago,
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 25, 2008, 03:14:26 AM
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 25, 2008, 03:14:26 AM
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay 1/10
Worst movie of the year, only a few jokes that remotely resemble being tasteful.
Worst movie of the year, only a few jokes that remotely resemble being tasteful.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 25, 2008, 05:08:12 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 25, 2008, 05:08:12 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1291682Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay 1/10I don't know how to take this.
Worst movie of the year, only a few jokes that remotely resemble being tasteful.
Did you like the first movie?
Because if you didn't like the original, I'm not going to put any stock into this (no offense or anything. I just thought the original was fucking hilarious, and we might be operating on different wavelengths.) but if you like White Castle, then there might be a problem.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 25, 2008, 05:12:20 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 25, 2008, 05:12:20 PM
Quote from: Slurpee?;1292016I don't know how to take this.eh, I thought it was okay. It all depends upon your preference in humor. If you like racial humor then it'd be a wet dream for you.
Did you like the first movie?
Because if you didn't like the original, I'm not going to put any stock into this (no offense or anything. I just thought the original was fucking hilarious, and we might be operating on different wavelengths.) but if you like White Castle, then there might be a problem.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 25, 2008, 05:15:45 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 25, 2008, 05:15:45 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1292019If you like racial humor then it'd be a wet dream for you.ehhhh...
are we talking Dave Chapelle racial, or Carlos Mencia racial?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 26, 2008, 12:27:55 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on April 26, 2008, 12:27:55 PM
Natural Born Killers - 10/10
My eyes hurt real bad.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 10/10
My eyes still hurt real bad.
My eyes hurt real bad.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 10/10
My eyes still hurt real bad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 26, 2008, 07:43:02 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 26, 2008, 07:43:02 PM
Quote from: Slurpee?;1292023ehhhh...Uh I didn't like either of those so Idno how to rate that.
are we talking Dave Chapelle racial, or Carlos Mencia racial?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 27, 2008, 05:54:33 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 27, 2008, 05:54:33 AM
I think you're the first person who's ever confided in me that they seriously don't like Dave Chapelle I don't even know where I am right now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FlossClock on April 27, 2008, 08:08:21 PM
Post by: FlossClock on April 27, 2008, 08:08:21 PM
Marlin stop talking crazy talk everyone loves Chapelle.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on April 28, 2008, 03:18:18 PM
Post by: patriotclock on April 28, 2008, 03:18:18 PM
Fargo -9/10
I never knew I could enjoy a movie so much while despising every charecter but I guess that is just a testament to how good the Coens are.
I never knew I could enjoy a movie so much while despising every charecter but I guess that is just a testament to how good the Coens are.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on April 29, 2008, 11:43:35 AM
Post by: ChickenClock on April 29, 2008, 11:43:35 AM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1291682Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay 1/10
Worst movie of the year, only a few jokes that remotely resemble being tasteful.
You're dead to me, Marlin
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 29, 2008, 05:14:49 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on April 29, 2008, 05:14:49 PM
Quote from: ChickenClock;1295636You're dead to me, MarlinI never really cared for your shitty opinions anyway.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 30, 2008, 11:58:35 AM
Post by: CrustClock on April 30, 2008, 11:58:35 AM
[IMDB]In The Company of Men[/IMDB]
Two misogynist friends decide to play a cruel game of emotions with a deaf female co-worker. If there's any justice, Aaron Eckhart's character in this film should appear high in every "top # movie villains of all time" for eternity. Just when you think that the film is treading a quite a predictable path it takes a completely unexpected dramatic weave and really compounds the shock and tragedy of one final scene. On a second watch it becomes clear that Howard, the passive aggressive wimp is just as abhorrent as Chad, his charismatic and incredibly sadistic friend and rival, and the whole story appears like a Darwinian power struggle. The two despicable main characters are portrayed with great realism by Eckhart and Malloy.
[IMDB]The Accused[/IMDB]
A rape victim finds herself judged by a sceptical justice system and the rapists are, by way of a 'deal', only put away for 9 months. Her initially unsympathetic attorney then, in a landmark case, prosecutes the men who goaded and cheered the rape on. A fantastic script and excellent performances from Jodie Foster and Kerry McGillis, although everything else felt a little oddly-weighted for me. It deliberately tells every part of the court battle from Sarah's (Foster) point of view, so some of the more interesting elements of the case are only alluded to in the prosecution's summary, and as a result the court parts feel less climactic that they could have been. Still, the moment when the Jury's decision is revealed (no prizes for guessing what it is) is still very moving.
Two misogynist friends decide to play a cruel game of emotions with a deaf female co-worker. If there's any justice, Aaron Eckhart's character in this film should appear high in every "top # movie villains of all time" for eternity. Just when you think that the film is treading a quite a predictable path it takes a completely unexpected dramatic weave and really compounds the shock and tragedy of one final scene. On a second watch it becomes clear that Howard, the passive aggressive wimp is just as abhorrent as Chad, his charismatic and incredibly sadistic friend and rival, and the whole story appears like a Darwinian power struggle. The two despicable main characters are portrayed with great realism by Eckhart and Malloy.
[IMDB]The Accused[/IMDB]
A rape victim finds herself judged by a sceptical justice system and the rapists are, by way of a 'deal', only put away for 9 months. Her initially unsympathetic attorney then, in a landmark case, prosecutes the men who goaded and cheered the rape on. A fantastic script and excellent performances from Jodie Foster and Kerry McGillis, although everything else felt a little oddly-weighted for me. It deliberately tells every part of the court battle from Sarah's (Foster) point of view, so some of the more interesting elements of the case are only alluded to in the prosecution's summary, and as a result the court parts feel less climactic that they could have been. Still, the moment when the Jury's decision is revealed (no prizes for guessing what it is) is still very moving.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on April 30, 2008, 12:02:38 PM
Post by: CrustClock on April 30, 2008, 12:02:38 PM
Quote from: BLACKFACEINATOR;1295038Fargo -9/10Well surely there's one specific character you like.
I never knew I could enjoy a movie so much while despising every charecter but I guess that is just a testament to how good the Coens are.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on April 30, 2008, 01:16:51 PM
Post by: LeekClock on April 30, 2008, 01:16:51 PM
Quote from: BLACKFACEINATOR;1295038Fargo -9/10
I never knew I could enjoy a movie so much while despising every charecter but I guess that is just a testament to how good the Coens are.
That's weird; I felt strangely endeared to all the characters to some degree.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on April 30, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
Post by: ChickenClock on April 30, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1295815I never really cared for your shitty opinions anyway.
I never really cared for your shitty opinions anyway.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChickenClock on April 30, 2008, 04:00:57 PM
Post by: ChickenClock on April 30, 2008, 04:00:57 PM
also, you're an aggressive humorless little bitch aren't you, you'd make a great civil servant
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on May 01, 2008, 11:59:05 AM
Post by: CrustClock on May 01, 2008, 11:59:05 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1296538That's weird; I felt strangely endeared to all the characters to some degree.Even Macy's? At first I kind of felt sorry for him but by the end I thought he was the most despicable of the lot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on May 01, 2008, 03:11:15 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on May 01, 2008, 03:11:15 PM
John Rambo:
This was probably the manliest movie I've seen in a while now.
This was probably the manliest movie I've seen in a while now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 02, 2008, 06:25:09 AM
Post by: LeekClock on May 02, 2008, 06:25:09 AM
Quote from: CrustClock;1297515Even Macy's? At first I kind of felt sorry for him but by the end I thought he was the most despicable of the lot.
Yeah especially him. Haha, he's just so funny and clueless. A good example is his conversation on the phone about the fax - he's like a lost little boy. Or even funnier, when he's interviewed by the police officer in his office and he just runs away.
yeah
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=TF3z-j8o39I
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 02, 2008, 05:52:57 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 02, 2008, 05:52:57 PM
Prom Night (the new one) - It was ok
Iron Man - It was awesome
Feast - It was really really good not as good as Iron Man but better than Prom Night
Iron Man - It was awesome
Feast - It was really really good not as good as Iron Man but better than Prom Night
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 06, 2008, 05:43:27 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 06, 2008, 05:43:27 PM
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon - 9/10
Excellent. Really clever skewering of slasher movies while maintaining admiration for the genre. Great casting, (Robert Englund was perfect as the Dr. Loomis pastiche, and it's always nice to see Zelda Rubinstein. And the guy playing Leslie couldn't have been better,) and great build-up to a great ending great great great.
Excellent. Really clever skewering of slasher movies while maintaining admiration for the genre. Great casting, (Robert Englund was perfect as the Dr. Loomis pastiche, and it's always nice to see Zelda Rubinstein. And the guy playing Leslie couldn't have been better,) and great build-up to a great ending great great great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 14, 2008, 02:09:23 AM
Post by: Slurpee on May 14, 2008, 02:09:23 AM
That new Jackie Chan Jet Li movie was really good.
Am I the only one posting in this thread now I guess I am.
Am I the only one posting in this thread now I guess I am.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 14, 2008, 02:17:43 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 14, 2008, 02:17:43 AM
The Fugitive (never had the chance to watch completely): It was nice
Iron Man: Hell yes
Iron Man: Hell yes
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on May 15, 2008, 10:35:22 AM
Post by: CrustClock on May 15, 2008, 10:35:22 AM
[imdb]Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix[/imdb]
I've come to the realisation that the stories really don't work as films. If the producers had any sense they'd completely re-write the scripts so that there was a proper beginning, middle and end. Stuff like a dumb tiff between Potter and the Irish boy is given as much time as Voldemort's attack on Mr. Weasly, more time in fact - the whole Voldemort attack is pretty much glossed over because there's so much story to pack in. Things which should really be a focus of the story are just slotted in without any decent explanation - WHY is the prophecy so important and coveted by Voldemort? It's explained in the book but in the film we're left to guess. Also the title of the film has almost no resonance in the film whatsoever.
There's also lots of times where the magical world is just like our world but craply different... seriously lame shit. For example NEWSPAPERS have columns not only down but LEFT and RIGHT and UPSIDE DOWN!... ELEVATORS don't go UP and DOWN but BACKWARDS!!!... TELEPHONE BOXES can be used as ELEVATORS!... Wizards have telephone calls through FIREPLACES! etc etc...
The best bits were Dumbledore: "I have no intention of, what is the phrase? 'coming quietly' " CLAP PHOENIX WHOOSH (also it was slightly ruined by a dumbass pithy remark), that meddlesome bitch and the fight between Dumbledore and Voldemort at the end (turning the glass to sand was clever).
I've come to the realisation that the stories really don't work as films. If the producers had any sense they'd completely re-write the scripts so that there was a proper beginning, middle and end. Stuff like a dumb tiff between Potter and the Irish boy is given as much time as Voldemort's attack on Mr. Weasly, more time in fact - the whole Voldemort attack is pretty much glossed over because there's so much story to pack in. Things which should really be a focus of the story are just slotted in without any decent explanation - WHY is the prophecy so important and coveted by Voldemort? It's explained in the book but in the film we're left to guess. Also the title of the film has almost no resonance in the film whatsoever.
There's also lots of times where the magical world is just like our world but craply different... seriously lame shit. For example NEWSPAPERS have columns not only down but LEFT and RIGHT and UPSIDE DOWN!... ELEVATORS don't go UP and DOWN but BACKWARDS!!!... TELEPHONE BOXES can be used as ELEVATORS!... Wizards have telephone calls through FIREPLACES! etc etc...
The best bits were Dumbledore: "I have no intention of, what is the phrase? 'coming quietly' " CLAP PHOENIX WHOOSH (also it was slightly ruined by a dumbass pithy remark), that meddlesome bitch and the fight between Dumbledore and Voldemort at the end (turning the glass to sand was clever).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 15, 2008, 04:38:18 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 15, 2008, 04:38:18 PM
I'm still mad that they didn't include Hagrid's escape in the movie
that was one of the only awesome things Hagrid ever did in the books.
that was one of the only awesome things Hagrid ever did in the books.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on May 16, 2008, 12:30:49 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on May 16, 2008, 12:30:49 PM
Meet the spartans: utter shit.
Botched: It could have been longer, but i enjoyed it.
Botched: It could have been longer, but i enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on May 16, 2008, 04:56:25 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on May 16, 2008, 04:56:25 PM
Wristcutters: A love story
i loved this movie, it was very fun and touching. also, it has Tom Waits in it. 9/10
i loved this movie, it was very fun and touching. also, it has Tom Waits in it. 9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on May 16, 2008, 05:55:35 PM
Post by: CrustClock on May 16, 2008, 05:55:35 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1310980I'm still mad that they didn't include Hagrid's escape in the movieWhat happened? (I forgot)
that was one of the only awesome things Hagrid ever did in the books.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on May 16, 2008, 06:00:27 PM
Post by: salt on May 16, 2008, 06:00:27 PM
There Will Be Blood 8.5/10
I know, I need to re-watch this because there were many interruptions and I didn't get to see the ending, but of what I saw, I really enjoyed. Amazing performance by Daniel Day-Lewis. His decline as an oil business man was portrayed amazingly, a lot differently than a normal major business man's (or criminal business man's like in Scarface) decline into chaos in my opinion.
Like I said, I need to rent this and sit through it and pay attention, which I think I'll do pretty soon.
I know, I need to re-watch this because there were many interruptions and I didn't get to see the ending, but of what I saw, I really enjoyed. Amazing performance by Daniel Day-Lewis. His decline as an oil business man was portrayed amazingly, a lot differently than a normal major business man's (or criminal business man's like in Scarface) decline into chaos in my opinion.
Like I said, I need to rent this and sit through it and pay attention, which I think I'll do pretty soon.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 16, 2008, 07:33:26 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 16, 2008, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: Paul Banks;1311948There Will Be Blood 8.5/10
I know, I need to re-watch this because there were many interruptions and I didn't get to see the ending, but of what I saw, I really enjoyed. Amazing performance by Daniel Day-Lewis. His decline as an oil business man was portrayed amazingly, a lot differently than a normal major business man's (or criminal business man's like in Scarface) decline into chaos in my opinion.
Like I said, I need to rent this and sit through it and pay attention, which I think I'll do pretty soon.
the ending is kind of vital
no surprise there though
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 17, 2008, 07:53:14 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 17, 2008, 07:53:14 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;1311945What happened? (I forgot)They sent like a dozen ministry officials to his cabin while the students were taking exams one night to arrest him on some bullshit charge, and he basically beat the everliving shit out of all of them without any magic.
Professor McGonigal ran out to defend him, and they attacked her, and they stunned his dog, so he beat them up, slung Fang over his shoulder and ran off.
It starts at the end of page 720 in OotP if you want to read it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 17, 2008, 08:20:09 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 17, 2008, 08:20:09 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1312924They sent like a dozen ministry officials to his cabin while the students were taking exams one night to arrest him on some bullshit charge, and he basically beat the everliving shit out of all of them without any magic.Wow long time since I finished the books made me forget this part, thanks bud
Professor McGonigal ran out to defend him, and they attacked her, and they stunned his dog, so he beat them up, slung Fang over his shoulder and ran off.
It starts at the end of page 720 in OotP if you want to read it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on May 18, 2008, 12:45:19 AM
Post by: peyoteclock on May 18, 2008, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: GreyClock;9810361408 - 10/10
A welcome relief from the recent flood of 'horror' movies with 'spooky' little girls running around. This obnoxious guy in the theater fell asleep due to his inability to cope with the utter terror that is this movie. Or maybe he was just really really drunk. I'll put my money on the latter, but the movie was great nonetheless.
i know this post is old as fuck but i'm browsing this thread for movies to watch.
anyway i'd like to point out that when i watched 1408 i was not only drunk but also lying in bed and i didn't fuckin' fall asleep.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BunnyClock on May 18, 2008, 11:12:07 AM
Post by: BunnyClock on May 18, 2008, 11:12:07 AM
Do the right thing (1989): Awesome movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on May 19, 2008, 09:03:10 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on May 19, 2008, 09:03:10 PM
Iron Man: The opposite of sucking.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 22, 2008, 01:44:08 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 22, 2008, 01:44:08 AM
Suicide Club: Seriously, it was so fucked up I really didn't understood the conclusion. I mean... :hunk:
yeah so apparently Desert was behind all the suicides/murders but also that raping gang too so the little kids were behind everything telling everybody to kill each other and tear a skin slice. Totally understandable
yeah so apparently Desert was behind all the suicides/murders but also that raping gang too so the little kids were behind everything telling everybody to kill each other and tear a skin slice. Totally understandable
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 22, 2008, 08:09:51 AM
Post by: LeekClock on May 22, 2008, 08:09:51 AM
Juno
Although I was often uncomfortably aware of the writer's own personality in the script...and although it was full of unnatural recycled pop culture references in the dialogue (or attempts at infiltrating popular culture)... It was really entertaining and I enjoyed it.
Although I was often uncomfortably aware of the writer's own personality in the script...and although it was full of unnatural recycled pop culture references in the dialogue (or attempts at infiltrating popular culture)... It was really entertaining and I enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on May 22, 2008, 09:46:46 AM
Post by: Losperman on May 22, 2008, 09:46:46 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1316145Juno
Although I was often uncomfortably aware of the writer's own personality in the script...and although it was full of unnatural recycled pop culture references in the dialogue (or attempts at infiltrating popular culture)... It was really entertaining and I enjoyed it.
I've been too lazy/busy to write any reviews lately, but I agree with this one. Some of the dialogue felt kind of forced in the first 30 minutes, but once they slowed it down a bit I really liked it overall.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EtchASketchClock on May 22, 2008, 05:24:26 PM
Post by: EtchASketchClock on May 22, 2008, 05:24:26 PM
Diary of the Dead: 10/10
Why? GEORGE FUCKING ROMERO.
Why? GEORGE FUCKING ROMERO.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on May 26, 2008, 09:40:31 PM
Post by: Kombucha on May 26, 2008, 09:40:31 PM
The Forbidden Kingdom: 8ish or 9ish/10
A bit cheesy and had a lot of cliché elements (notably the old Chinese guy owning a small shop), but was still intensely enjoyable. It had some of the best fight scenes I've seen in a movie. There was also a rather generous amount of decent humor, something I've come to expect from movies starring Jackie Chan.
Overall, one of my favorite martial arts movies. Kung Fu Hustle is still tops, though.
A bit cheesy and had a lot of cliché elements (notably the old Chinese guy owning a small shop), but was still intensely enjoyable. It had some of the best fight scenes I've seen in a movie. There was also a rather generous amount of decent humor, something I've come to expect from movies starring Jackie Chan.
Overall, one of my favorite martial arts movies. Kung Fu Hustle is still tops, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 26, 2008, 09:55:54 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 26, 2008, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: The Enginigger;1319598The Forbidden Kingdom: 8ish or 9ish/10Some of that shit was hilarious though.
A bit cheesy and had a lot of cliché elements (notably the old Chinese guy owning a small shop), but was still intensely enjoyable.
The bullies that looked and talked like greasers from the 1950's had me rolling.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on May 26, 2008, 10:07:11 PM
Post by: Kombucha on May 26, 2008, 10:07:11 PM
Quote from: SLARPEECLOAK SLURPICLOOK;1319609Some of that shit was hilarious though.Yes that was funny.
The bullies that looked and talked like greasers from the 1950's had me rolling.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on June 04, 2008, 08:33:42 AM
Post by: CrustClock on June 04, 2008, 08:33:42 AM
Cube
An original sci-fi premise with some ingenious little mathmatical/ logistic twists; a single scenario amazingly stretched out to a whole film, but surprisingly gripping despite its, in total, 1 set. Despite this, the film is hard to enjoy just because the acting is so awful. You can't believe that, with a film so under-budget in every other area, they couldn't have gotten some decent talent. The acting isn't just mediocre, its actively bad - which is even worse considering that the film expects you to be surprised when the black cop (another poor casting choice) turns out to be a misogynist, murderer and potential rapist and to care about the plight of sort-of-hot girl and ginger retard, Speaking of which, the latter was so poorly portrayed that it bordered on the offensive - he literally just shook his middle, ring and little fingers around and stuttered. The female doctor was the worst of all of them, however (watch the film and you'll know what a mean, it's infuriating stuff).
It takes itself a little seriously, but if you can watch it for what it is, it's enjoyable enough.
2/5
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Watership Down
First time I've seen this. Wonderful, charming animation and watercolour art style. I like how the whole second half of the film inolves the male rabbits trying to get laid.
3/5
An original sci-fi premise with some ingenious little mathmatical/ logistic twists; a single scenario amazingly stretched out to a whole film, but surprisingly gripping despite its, in total, 1 set. Despite this, the film is hard to enjoy just because the acting is so awful. You can't believe that, with a film so under-budget in every other area, they couldn't have gotten some decent talent. The acting isn't just mediocre, its actively bad - which is even worse considering that the film expects you to be surprised when the black cop (another poor casting choice) turns out to be a misogynist, murderer and potential rapist and to care about the plight of sort-of-hot girl and ginger retard, Speaking of which, the latter was so poorly portrayed that it bordered on the offensive - he literally just shook his middle, ring and little fingers around and stuttered. The female doctor was the worst of all of them, however (watch the film and you'll know what a mean, it's infuriating stuff).
It takes itself a little seriously, but if you can watch it for what it is, it's enjoyable enough.
2/5
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Watership Down
First time I've seen this. Wonderful, charming animation and watercolour art style. I like how the whole second half of the film inolves the male rabbits trying to get laid.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 04, 2008, 04:00:18 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 04, 2008, 04:00:18 PM
Quote from: CrustClock;1327569Watership Down
First time I've seen this. Wonderful, charming animation and watercolour art style. I like how the whole second half of the film inolves the male rabbits trying to get laid.
3/5
Don't forget about the fascist bunnie warren.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on June 05, 2008, 03:10:06 PM
Post by: l1fty on June 05, 2008, 03:10:06 PM
the wild one (1953)
a classic with marlon brando, so had to check it out. and yes, it did kick ass - everything about it. marlon brando is one hell of a motorcycle, leatherjacketed badass, and makes you want to go out and cause terror with your own motor gang. very influental movie for the actual 50s culture
minority report (2002)
a swell futuristic thriller dealing with paradoxial stuff and ethnicity about precrime. totally dug the gadgets and plottwists.
munich (2005)
another great spielberg flick: avner and his team are sent out to assasinate the brains behind the terroristic acts at the olympics in munich 1972. spielberg yets again pulls of an epic film with lovely cinematography
indiana jones an the kingdom of the crystal skull (2008)
yet another spielberg: the fourth installment of the epic indiana jones series, and i totally dug it. it was a thrill ride by the likes of raiders. unfortunately, every time i saw cate blanchett's one dimensional-shitty accent performance, my mood was instantly killed. props to shia lebouf for setting down a nice performance, great chase scenes and jones-ish action
a classic with marlon brando, so had to check it out. and yes, it did kick ass - everything about it. marlon brando is one hell of a motorcycle, leatherjacketed badass, and makes you want to go out and cause terror with your own motor gang. very influental movie for the actual 50s culture
minority report (2002)
a swell futuristic thriller dealing with paradoxial stuff and ethnicity about precrime. totally dug the gadgets and plottwists.
munich (2005)
another great spielberg flick: avner and his team are sent out to assasinate the brains behind the terroristic acts at the olympics in munich 1972. spielberg yets again pulls of an epic film with lovely cinematography
indiana jones an the kingdom of the crystal skull (2008)
yet another spielberg: the fourth installment of the epic indiana jones series, and i totally dug it. it was a thrill ride by the likes of raiders. unfortunately, every time i saw cate blanchett's one dimensional-shitty accent performance, my mood was instantly killed. props to shia lebouf for setting down a nice performance, great chase scenes and jones-ish action
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 07, 2008, 04:24:59 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 07, 2008, 04:24:59 PM
Norbit
Fuck this shit
Shrek the Third
Fuck this shit.
Fuck this shit
Shrek the Third
Fuck this shit.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: crock pot pot roadt on June 07, 2008, 05:27:47 PM
Post by: crock pot pot roadt on June 07, 2008, 05:27:47 PM
Epic Move
It was gay. Way too random. Was there a plot?
It was gay. Way too random. Was there a plot?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 07, 2008, 05:28:52 PM
Post by: Slurpee on June 07, 2008, 05:28:52 PM
Scream 2 - 9/10
Ugh god these movies are so good I need to go buy the third one.
Ugh god these movies are so good I need to go buy the third one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 09, 2008, 07:01:35 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 09, 2008, 07:01:35 PM
Father Goose
Extremely enjoyable.
Extremely enjoyable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 10, 2008, 08:17:36 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 10, 2008, 08:17:36 PM
Kung Fu Panda
Absolutely amazing. Didn't treat itself like a funny 3d movie with animals, but instead like a genuine kung fu movie with just the right amount of seriousness.
Walk Hard
Funny as hell.
Absolutely amazing. Didn't treat itself like a funny 3d movie with animals, but instead like a genuine kung fu movie with just the right amount of seriousness.
Walk Hard
Funny as hell.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 11, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 11, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Hot Rod
Starts off a tad slow, but when it gets going I couldn't stop laughing. Crazy as shit, though. The "cool beans" scene had me breathless in laughter because of how I didn't expect it at all.
Starts off a tad slow, but when it gets going I couldn't stop laughing. Crazy as shit, though. The "cool beans" scene had me breathless in laughter because of how I didn't expect it at all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 11, 2008, 03:32:15 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 11, 2008, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: The Prince of All Cosmos;1333407Hot Rod
Starts off a tad slow, but when it gets going I couldn't stop laughing. Crazy as shit, though. The "cool beans" scene had me breathless in laughter because of how I didn't expect it at all.
I just couldn't justify seeing this movie, especially after watching the trailer and seeing that they stole a joke from Family Guy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 11, 2008, 05:57:01 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 11, 2008, 05:57:01 PM
Quote from: Predator;1333441I just couldn't justify seeing this movie, especially after watching the trailer and seeing that they stole a joke from Family Guy.Which joke did they steal from Family Guy?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 11, 2008, 06:47:31 PM
Post by: Slurpee on June 11, 2008, 06:47:31 PM
Quote from: The Prince of All Cosmos;1333529Which joke did they steal from Family Guy?
cool wHip
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 11, 2008, 07:37:08 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 11, 2008, 07:37:08 PM
Quote from: i'm slurpeeclock;1333554cool wHipNever heard that joke on Family Guy, so I imagine it's from a newer episode.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EnvelopeClock on June 12, 2008, 07:07:16 PM
Post by: EnvelopeClock on June 12, 2008, 07:07:16 PM
The Strangers
I went to this movie with high hopes. I had heard only good things about it. People said it was very scary, others said it was the best movie of the year. So when I left the theatre at the end of the show, I was a little dissapointed. Not to say it was a bad movie, it just wasn't as good as everyone said it is. It's basically just three people in creepy masks trying to kill this couple in their house. Not too original, but otherwise usually effective.
The acting was pretty good, and it had it's fair share of jump moments. It was mostly a 'suspensful tension buildup' kind of movie. Nothing incredibly scary or creepy happens after the killers finally break into the house, but it's still enjoyable.
Of course, like every horror movie, it has it's moments where you feel the character's actions aren't too realistic and not really what would actually happen. For example, when the couple gets a shotgun and a box full of bullets, they run into a room at the end of the hall and wait for the killers to come. But after some shit happens, they leave the safety of the room and run into the woods. Honostly, I think most people would stay in the room and wait, even after what happens in the hallway.
It was basically just another quick thrill. Nothing too memorable or different. I'd wait for this to come on DVD and rent it at blockbuster or something.
3/5
I went to this movie with high hopes. I had heard only good things about it. People said it was very scary, others said it was the best movie of the year. So when I left the theatre at the end of the show, I was a little dissapointed. Not to say it was a bad movie, it just wasn't as good as everyone said it is. It's basically just three people in creepy masks trying to kill this couple in their house. Not too original, but otherwise usually effective.
The acting was pretty good, and it had it's fair share of jump moments. It was mostly a 'suspensful tension buildup' kind of movie. Nothing incredibly scary or creepy happens after the killers finally break into the house, but it's still enjoyable.
Of course, like every horror movie, it has it's moments where you feel the character's actions aren't too realistic and not really what would actually happen. For example, when the couple gets a shotgun and a box full of bullets, they run into a room at the end of the hall and wait for the killers to come. But after some shit happens, they leave the safety of the room and run into the woods. Honostly, I think most people would stay in the room and wait, even after what happens in the hallway.
It was basically just another quick thrill. Nothing too memorable or different. I'd wait for this to come on DVD and rent it at blockbuster or something.
3/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 13, 2008, 02:18:11 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 13, 2008, 02:18:11 AM
The following contains spoilers probably
Juno
My thoughts while watching the movie:
Okay, here's the start.
And she's preggers, at least there's no boring exposition before OH HEY is that Dwight from The Office? What's his name? Rain Wilson or something.
Anyway, now she's saying a whole bunch of weird slang and stuff because she's a young kid. Oh, she's going to have an abortion. Damn, that was a short movie- oh wait, she just chickened out. Okay.
Jesus, this girl is really annoying. Everything she says screams out "I'm totally doing everything in my power to be an individual look how different I am I'm gutsy hi." Not that there's anything wrong with that normally but this is bordering on excessive.
Damn, Michael Cera really does do awkward roles all the time. I wanna see a movie where he doesn't do awkward roles. I'd like to see him as the next Bond villain
Oh hey, there are the adoptive parents. Hey, there's Jason Bateman! It's like an Arrested Development father/son kind of thing, like in that one episode of Arrested Development with the father/son kind of thing.
Jesus, these adoptive parents are really awkward. Oh, hey, guitars. Oh, let's talk really fast and smart and excitedly about music. Okay. Neato. Jason's really quiet in this movie what the fuck.
Okay, more Juno being a peppy individual. I'm kinda bored.
There are the adoptive parents again. Jesus Jason Bateman's quiet in this movie. He's either a pedophile or he doesn't really want to adopt the baby.
That wife is awkward and it looks like if I shined a flashlight on her you'd see the shadow of her skeleton against the wall.
Oh shit, adoptive lady. Damn this is awkward. This is an awkward-ass movie.
Damn, Jason Bateman is awkward. More excited music talk. Okay, whatever. Oh, wait, what? Plot twist, I was half-right with my prediction!
Anyway, this is awkward. Even when he's stating his case Jason Bateman is really quiet in this. I'm going to need the subtitles to hear him.
Oh, okay, they're gone. Now this movie is finally getting interesting-
Oh, it's done? Uh, okay.
Juno
My thoughts while watching the movie:
Okay, here's the start.
And she's preggers, at least there's no boring exposition before OH HEY is that Dwight from The Office? What's his name? Rain Wilson or something.
Anyway, now she's saying a whole bunch of weird slang and stuff because she's a young kid. Oh, she's going to have an abortion. Damn, that was a short movie- oh wait, she just chickened out. Okay.
Jesus, this girl is really annoying. Everything she says screams out "I'm totally doing everything in my power to be an individual look how different I am I'm gutsy hi." Not that there's anything wrong with that normally but this is bordering on excessive.
Damn, Michael Cera really does do awkward roles all the time. I wanna see a movie where he doesn't do awkward roles. I'd like to see him as the next Bond villain
Oh hey, there are the adoptive parents. Hey, there's Jason Bateman! It's like an Arrested Development father/son kind of thing, like in that one episode of Arrested Development with the father/son kind of thing.
Jesus, these adoptive parents are really awkward. Oh, hey, guitars. Oh, let's talk really fast and smart and excitedly about music. Okay. Neato. Jason's really quiet in this movie what the fuck.
Okay, more Juno being a peppy individual. I'm kinda bored.
There are the adoptive parents again. Jesus Jason Bateman's quiet in this movie. He's either a pedophile or he doesn't really want to adopt the baby.
That wife is awkward and it looks like if I shined a flashlight on her you'd see the shadow of her skeleton against the wall.
Oh shit, adoptive lady. Damn this is awkward. This is an awkward-ass movie.
Damn, Jason Bateman is awkward. More excited music talk. Okay, whatever. Oh, wait, what? Plot twist, I was half-right with my prediction!
Anyway, this is awkward. Even when he's stating his case Jason Bateman is really quiet in this. I'm going to need the subtitles to hear him.
Oh, okay, they're gone. Now this movie is finally getting interesting-
Oh, it's done? Uh, okay.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FlossClock on June 13, 2008, 02:51:49 AM
Post by: FlossClock on June 13, 2008, 02:51:49 AM
Quote from: The Prince of All Cosmos;1334674Juno
I really liked Juno, except that at the end you are supposed to love the adoptive wife and hate the husband, but I still really hate the wife and love the husband even if he is kind of a pedo.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 13, 2008, 09:53:25 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 13, 2008, 09:53:25 AM
Quote from: Flozz;1334696I really liked Juno, except that at the end you are supposed to love the adoptive wife and hate the husband, but I still really hate the wife and love the husband even if he is kind of a pedo.Yeah, I thought that too.
Michael Cera can't sing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 13, 2008, 05:06:20 PM
Post by: Losperman on June 13, 2008, 05:06:20 PM
I haven't been leaving reviews lately, but I had to make an exception:
The Happening
Should have been called "The Shouldn't Have Happened"
The Happening
Should have been called "The Shouldn't Have Happened"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 14, 2008, 02:43:36 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 14, 2008, 02:43:36 PM
Quote from: Losperman;1335180I haven't been leaving reviews lately, but I had to make an exception:
The Happening
Should have been called "The Shouldn't Have Happened"
I love how the main advertising ploy for this movie was 'Shamamelonlon's first "R"-rated movie." Wow, he's all gwowed up now, isn't he?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on June 14, 2008, 02:57:39 PM
Post by: Losperman on June 14, 2008, 02:57:39 PM
Quote from: Predator;1335769I love how the main advertising ploy for this movie was 'Shamamelonlon's first "R"-rated movie." Wow, he's all gwowed up now, isn't he?
Yeah, I noticed that, too. The ad I saw had the R in big red font. I think he should have left this movie as a short, 30 minute Twilight Zone episode or something. Would have worked much better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EtchASketchClock on June 15, 2008, 01:12:24 AM
Post by: EtchASketchClock on June 15, 2008, 01:12:24 AM
Teeth:
Made my dick hurt.
Vaginas with teeth is a creepy thought.
Made my dick hurt.
Vaginas with teeth is a creepy thought.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 15, 2008, 03:35:14 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 15, 2008, 03:35:14 AM
Casino Royale:
It was ok, pretty long with some cool actors, the humor a bit corny but it was freaking awesome to see Orson Welles and Woody Allen as villains
It was ok, pretty long with some cool actors, the humor a bit corny but it was freaking awesome to see Orson Welles and Woody Allen as villains
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 15, 2008, 05:18:54 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 15, 2008, 05:18:54 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1336194Casino Royale:Oh, that Casino Royale.
It was ok, pretty long with some cool actors, the humor a bit corny but it was freaking awesome to see Orson Welles and Woody Allen as villains
Heh.
I saw The Happening. Yeah, it's pretty awful. A solid 2/10 at best.
The trailer seemed to have been edited by a competent story-teller, because scenes from the actual movie were remixed in the trailer such that it actually looked like it might be a good panicky disaster-like thriller. The free movie I watched in my head after seeing the trailer initially was a lot better than the actual movie.
I'd recommend renting The Signal, instead. At least it's fun to watch.
Though, to be fair, we were watching The Happening with a theater full of black people, and a good time was had by all, so if you find yourself in those circumstances, you might give it a go.
I also saw Scream 3, which was really good. Not as good as the first or second ones, but a pretty solid affair.
If I recall correctly, this movie was pretty ill-received by critics. Between the Scream trilogy and all its knock-offs, like I Know What You Did Last Summer, I think our tolerance for "shit" was a lot lower in the 90's, because more contemporary slashers like the remakes of Prom Night and Black Christmas are fucking horrendous next to these.
It was interesting that there was a little send-up of the first Scream. In the Scream 1, Skeet Ulrich was getting grilled by a policeman, who asked him, "What were you doing with a cellular phone?" which dated the original Scream by a fair margin by the time Scream 3 came out, because who the hell didn't have a cell phone in 2000? So, in 3, there's a scene where a phone rings and no less than 4 characters on screen check their phones. Funny, but, later, it basically dates itself in a remarkably similar way with a completely asinine Jay & Silent Bob cameo. I can't even remember a time when that would be acceptable practice.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on June 15, 2008, 06:24:01 AM
Post by: Marlin Clock on June 15, 2008, 06:24:01 AM
Quote from: i'm slurpeeclock;1336241Oh, that Casino Royale.So basically it's like every other M. Night Shamylan movie?
Heh.
I saw The Happening. Yeah, it's pretty awful. A solid 2/10 at best.
The trailer seemed to have been edited by a competent story-teller, because scenes from the actual movie were remixed in the trailer such that it actually looked like it might be a good panicky disaster-like thriller. The free movie I watched in my head after seeing the trailer initially was a lot better than the actual movie.
I'd recommend renting The Signal, instead. At least it's fun to watch.
Though, to be fair, we were watching The Happening with a theater full of black people, and a good time was had by all, so if you find yourself in those circumstances, you might give it a go.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 15, 2008, 06:27:10 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 15, 2008, 06:27:10 AM
I thought Unbreakable was pretty good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FrankClock on June 15, 2008, 06:45:08 AM
Post by: FrankClock on June 15, 2008, 06:45:08 AM
Quote from: Predator;1333441I just couldn't justify seeing this movie, especially after watching the trailer and seeing that they stole a joke from Family Guy.
Yeah Hot Rod was horrible. I did like the cool beans scene. Also on youtube with the family guy scene with the Cool wHip. Some one was like "They stole that from HotRod! BLAH BLAH BLAH" To which I pointed out that the family guy episode was released 8 months prior and the way they say they make their shows, was probably actually done a year and a half prior to the movie coming out. But yeah Hot Rod sucked.
I only liked the cool beans scene and the end when he saw all the animal powers or whatever the hell it was.
Also another movie I recently saw that sucks balls is Lucky You. I watched it cause it was a movie about poker. More like a movie revolving around a guy in the poker life that ends up being a chick flick type feel to it. Also they over use poker/gambling terms and tried to sneak them in like thats all poker players use when they talk. Another thing that was stupid about that movie was they said its the first time they are having hole cards viewed at the main event. Even though this seems like it is taken place in modern day as the one guy qualified on the internet to get to the main event. So you have hole cameras that show you what each player has (for the purpose if you were living in the movie). Yet the main character mucks pocket aces when his dad (who makes the top 3 with him) has pocket kings. After all the betting is done. It's like completely forgetting that they had hole card cameras.
Seriously though I hated that movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: UnrealClock on June 15, 2008, 02:44:22 PM
Post by: UnrealClock on June 15, 2008, 02:44:22 PM
I saw the first showing of The Happening when it came out, and look I just recovered enough to say something about it.
The Happening
Mildly interesting idea
Bad acting
Horrible Special Effects
Lack of B-Movie Laugh Factor
2/10
The Happening
Mildly interesting idea
Bad acting
Horrible Special Effects
Lack of B-Movie Laugh Factor
2/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 15, 2008, 03:48:02 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 15, 2008, 03:48:02 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1336273So basically it's like every other M. Night Shamylan movie?
Unbreakable and The Sixth Sense were very good films. The Village was okay apart from some bad acting.
I'm still waiting for the movie with Werewolves from the future. That would be the greatest film ever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 17, 2008, 07:44:28 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 17, 2008, 07:44:28 PM
Dr. Bell & Mr. Doyle: The Dark Beginning
Absolutely great, something you may see on Hallmark Channel but still really catchy. Telling a not-so-clear-if-its-fantastic biography of Arthur Coyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes. Totally worth of it if you like detective stories and England in the 19th century.
Absolutely great, something you may see on Hallmark Channel but still really catchy. Telling a not-so-clear-if-its-fantastic biography of Arthur Coyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes. Totally worth of it if you like detective stories and England in the 19th century.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on June 17, 2008, 08:00:48 PM
Post by: Kombucha on June 17, 2008, 08:00:48 PM
Kung-Fu Panda: 5-6/10
Many sources told me this was a good movie, so I saw it despite how awful the many TV advertisements made it look. It was not as bad as what television suggested, but I still did not find it very enjoyable. Many sequences were particularly annoying to watch because of slow motion rape and the camera jerking around so much (like the Matrix series or 300, only a lot worse). But there were a few funny parts, and the animation was pretty nice (I very much liked the 2d stuff at the beginning and end credits). Overall, okay. I would recommend it to children but not to anybody else.
The Pursuit of Happyness: 9/10
This was really good!
Many sources told me this was a good movie, so I saw it despite how awful the many TV advertisements made it look. It was not as bad as what television suggested, but I still did not find it very enjoyable. Many sequences were particularly annoying to watch because of slow motion rape and the camera jerking around so much (like the Matrix series or 300, only a lot worse). But there were a few funny parts, and the animation was pretty nice (I very much liked the 2d stuff at the beginning and end credits). Overall, okay. I would recommend it to children but not to anybody else.
The Pursuit of Happyness: 9/10
This was really good!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 19, 2008, 04:23:35 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 19, 2008, 04:23:35 PM
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Didn't disappoint - there was plenty to hold this gratuitous sequel above water. Not as good as it could have been, but certainly better than Temple of Doom, at the very least.
My major complaint, sadly, would be Harrison Ford's performance, or lack thereof. He can usually get away, just on the momentum of his own charisma, with just saying his lines dryly. But he seemed to do such a half assed job in this movie. Funnily enough I could even see this just from the trailer: The part where he falls backwards into the windshield of the jeep in the military warehouse, and reacts as if he just got out of bed, is a good example.
Another good example is the make-up scene between him and Miriam. Granted, the line was awful, but the way he delivered it was as though he thought, i am not going to even try: What was wrong with all the other women? "They weren't you."
To address the point of the many implausibilities and plot holes: It is indeed a comic book story interpreted (masterfully) on the big screen. If you think this film is any less realistic or plausible than the last ones, you're kidding yourself. Of course the fridge wouldn't have saved him from a nuke, it would have just fallen open. Etc... Although I agree there is somehow something perverse about seeing a spaceship in an Indiana Jones film... It is an ancient spaceship, and that scene was breathtaking in spite of the CGI.
But on to the good points: The photography was beautiful, the characters although flat were enjoyable in their familiarity, the music was of course still moving and nostalgic, the experience of watching this in a big cinema full of fans is lots of fun, and did I mention the photography was beautiful?
Didn't disappoint - there was plenty to hold this gratuitous sequel above water. Not as good as it could have been, but certainly better than Temple of Doom, at the very least.
My major complaint, sadly, would be Harrison Ford's performance, or lack thereof. He can usually get away, just on the momentum of his own charisma, with just saying his lines dryly. But he seemed to do such a half assed job in this movie. Funnily enough I could even see this just from the trailer: The part where he falls backwards into the windshield of the jeep in the military warehouse, and reacts as if he just got out of bed, is a good example.
Another good example is the make-up scene between him and Miriam. Granted, the line was awful, but the way he delivered it was as though he thought, i am not going to even try: What was wrong with all the other women? "They weren't you."
To address the point of the many implausibilities and plot holes: It is indeed a comic book story interpreted (masterfully) on the big screen. If you think this film is any less realistic or plausible than the last ones, you're kidding yourself. Of course the fridge wouldn't have saved him from a nuke, it would have just fallen open. Etc... Although I agree there is somehow something perverse about seeing a spaceship in an Indiana Jones film... It is an ancient spaceship, and that scene was breathtaking in spite of the CGI.
But on to the good points: The photography was beautiful, the characters although flat were enjoyable in their familiarity, the music was of course still moving and nostalgic, the experience of watching this in a big cinema full of fans is lots of fun, and did I mention the photography was beautiful?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on June 25, 2008, 01:53:42 AM
Post by: Kombucha on June 25, 2008, 01:53:42 AM
Ratatouille: 10/10
The most enjoyable movie I have had the pleasure of viewing in a long time.
The most enjoyable movie I have had the pleasure of viewing in a long time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on June 25, 2008, 02:09:41 AM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on June 25, 2008, 02:09:41 AM
kung fu panda
what the hell that was gay
what the hell that was gay
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 26, 2008, 07:44:24 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 26, 2008, 07:44:24 AM
You Don't Mess With the Zohan - 7/10
Pretty hilarious, god help me.
The scene where the terrorist cuts off his hand, and his disembodied hand runs across the floor, steals the knife, and stabs the guy in the back had me rolling.
Pretty hilarious, god help me.
The scene where the terrorist cuts off his hand, and his disembodied hand runs across the floor, steals the knife, and stabs the guy in the back had me rolling.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 27, 2008, 07:23:03 PM
Post by: Randy Pearson on June 27, 2008, 07:23:03 PM
Kung-Fu Panda
Pure awesome
Pure awesome
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 29, 2008, 12:48:57 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 29, 2008, 12:48:57 AM
wanted - eehhhhng...
meh.
meh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on June 30, 2008, 06:03:56 PM
Post by: Kombucha on June 30, 2008, 06:03:56 PM
WALL-E: 10/10
Super duper awesome. Visually stunning, well written, and the characters showed a great amount of emotion, personality, and individuality despite many having limited facial features and conservative dialogue. Despite making nods to many other movies, notably 2001: A Space Oddysey, and had a story based on ideas conceived many times and used in other works of science fiction it still was very original.
It was also one of the few movies with a romantic relationship that I felt made a significantly positive addition to the story.
Overall, very very great. My new favorite Pixar film. See it ASAP.
Super duper awesome. Visually stunning, well written, and the characters showed a great amount of emotion, personality, and individuality despite many having limited facial features and conservative dialogue. Despite making nods to many other movies, notably 2001: A Space Oddysey, and had a story based on ideas conceived many times and used in other works of science fiction it still was very original.
It was also one of the few movies with a romantic relationship that I felt made a significantly positive addition to the story.
Overall, very very great. My new favorite Pixar film. See it ASAP.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 07, 2008, 11:20:20 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 07, 2008, 11:20:20 AM
The Simpsons Movie - 7/10
This film wasn't that bad. While certainly not up to snuff with most of the older episodes, it is certainly the best thing the writers have produced in a long while. There are many good jokes in this movie, but it's not really the comedy you can watch a second time. The animation isn't that great either.
The problem with the comedy of the Simpsons nowadays is that the writers have been at it so long that they assume that whatever they write is funny and edgy and rarely try to push the boundaries of their established humor. As a result, the jokes are either fantastic or terrible. Thankfully, there were more fantastic jokes in this.
I sincerely think that this was a very underrated movie.
This film wasn't that bad. While certainly not up to snuff with most of the older episodes, it is certainly the best thing the writers have produced in a long while. There are many good jokes in this movie, but it's not really the comedy you can watch a second time. The animation isn't that great either.
The problem with the comedy of the Simpsons nowadays is that the writers have been at it so long that they assume that whatever they write is funny and edgy and rarely try to push the boundaries of their established humor. As a result, the jokes are either fantastic or terrible. Thankfully, there were more fantastic jokes in this.
I sincerely think that this was a very underrated movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FluxCapacitorClock on July 07, 2008, 05:51:44 PM
Post by: FluxCapacitorClock on July 07, 2008, 05:51:44 PM
WALL-E:
Amazing. The one and only thing I noticed that made it not exactly perfect was the fact that the humans looked far more cartoonish than everything else in the entire movie. While this didn't affect viewing the movie in the slightest, the first time they show humans is in an aerial view of a lot of them, and they looked so much more cartoony than the previous things shown, that I wasn't sure what I was seeing at first and because of that, the flow was somewhat broken to me. I was snapped back out of the plot and into reality for a split second and that's something I never like happening when I watch films like this one. I was thinking later that perhaps this was symbolism for the fact that actual life seems bizzare and out-of-place in the future world; but then I realized that with all the other underlying messages and symbols in the film, putting a little more in in that manner would be dumb. Like I said though, it didn't affect viewing the movie at all. The only time I really noticed it was the first time they showed humans, and then I adjusted to it and went on being engrossed in the plot. Absolutely amazing, incredible movie despite that petty little detail. 9.9999999/10
Batman Begins:
I totally missed the boat when this came out and people were still actually talking about it, but I just saw it today and let me say I was amazed. With The Dark Knight's release looming over the future, I've been trying to study up on all things Batman to make sure I don't miss a single thing in this series of films. First off, using Ra's Al Ghul as the main villain and having Arkham Asylum play a huge part of the film was an epic move to show that they're going to actually use specific things, people, and stories from the comics as huge elements this time around, instead of just having a series of "Batman Vs. _______" like the last series of films. I absolutely loved the fact that the main villains were lesser-used ones. Ra's Al Ghul is a villain that isn't exactly recognized by the main-stream. If you asked anyone to name five batman villains, he definately would not be a part of the majority's list. They used him perfectly as well, showing him as exactly what he is supposed to be based on what I've read about the character. Scarecrow is truly an amazing villain if shown correctly, and this film showed him beyond correctly. He's my second favorite villain, personally. I've read that making him truly frightening has been a challenge for creators in the past, and they even resorted to just making him basically a corpse because of this in one of the animated series'. Batman Begins makes him into a frightening villain while still keeping his persona clearly defined as the Scarecrow, so a big thumbs-up to it on that. I'm also a sucker for back stories and origins, and this film told an amazing one. It went through Bruce Wayne's past in a detailed and incredible way, while still having a struggle with villains going on in what would be present day. This movie does an incredible job at saying a lot in a short amount of time. There isn't so much that it boggles your mind, and there isn't so little that you don't know what the fuck is going on. It doesn't rush, yet it doesn't drag on. It's truly incredible in all aspects, and quite possibly the best comic book movie currently in existence, far better than all the previous Batman films. The only comic book film I can think of that may top it is it's successor, The Dark Knight. 10/10
Amazing. The one and only thing I noticed that made it not exactly perfect was the fact that the humans looked far more cartoonish than everything else in the entire movie. While this didn't affect viewing the movie in the slightest, the first time they show humans is in an aerial view of a lot of them, and they looked so much more cartoony than the previous things shown, that I wasn't sure what I was seeing at first and because of that, the flow was somewhat broken to me. I was snapped back out of the plot and into reality for a split second and that's something I never like happening when I watch films like this one. I was thinking later that perhaps this was symbolism for the fact that actual life seems bizzare and out-of-place in the future world; but then I realized that with all the other underlying messages and symbols in the film, putting a little more in in that manner would be dumb. Like I said though, it didn't affect viewing the movie at all. The only time I really noticed it was the first time they showed humans, and then I adjusted to it and went on being engrossed in the plot. Absolutely amazing, incredible movie despite that petty little detail. 9.9999999/10
Batman Begins:
I totally missed the boat when this came out and people were still actually talking about it, but I just saw it today and let me say I was amazed. With The Dark Knight's release looming over the future, I've been trying to study up on all things Batman to make sure I don't miss a single thing in this series of films. First off, using Ra's Al Ghul as the main villain and having Arkham Asylum play a huge part of the film was an epic move to show that they're going to actually use specific things, people, and stories from the comics as huge elements this time around, instead of just having a series of "Batman Vs. _______" like the last series of films. I absolutely loved the fact that the main villains were lesser-used ones. Ra's Al Ghul is a villain that isn't exactly recognized by the main-stream. If you asked anyone to name five batman villains, he definately would not be a part of the majority's list. They used him perfectly as well, showing him as exactly what he is supposed to be based on what I've read about the character. Scarecrow is truly an amazing villain if shown correctly, and this film showed him beyond correctly. He's my second favorite villain, personally. I've read that making him truly frightening has been a challenge for creators in the past, and they even resorted to just making him basically a corpse because of this in one of the animated series'. Batman Begins makes him into a frightening villain while still keeping his persona clearly defined as the Scarecrow, so a big thumbs-up to it on that. I'm also a sucker for back stories and origins, and this film told an amazing one. It went through Bruce Wayne's past in a detailed and incredible way, while still having a struggle with villains going on in what would be present day. This movie does an incredible job at saying a lot in a short amount of time. There isn't so much that it boggles your mind, and there isn't so little that you don't know what the fuck is going on. It doesn't rush, yet it doesn't drag on. It's truly incredible in all aspects, and quite possibly the best comic book movie currently in existence, far better than all the previous Batman films. The only comic book film I can think of that may top it is it's successor, The Dark Knight. 10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 10, 2008, 12:10:19 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 10, 2008, 12:10:19 AM
Wall-E (10/10) was fucking fantastic, yes. It actually might be one of my favorite movies ever, even only upon a single viewing.
But, then, I have kind of a girlish weakness for the imagery of population-nil post-apocalyptic wastelands on the former locations of man's great triumphs.
The story was great, and I loved how all of the stupid background characters that I somewhat predictably fell in love with immediately like the mouse-like cleaning robot and the crazy painting robot managed enough screen time to not leave me wanting more.
Wall-E was another of those Pixar movies, like Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, that I initially had no desire to see based on their teaser and theatrical trailers, but upon viewing the actual motion picture wanted nothing more than to wait in the theatre for the movie to start playing again, and it's nothing but fortunate that I've finally been convinced that anything Pixar produces is cinematic and artistic fucking gold.
I loved how things that were very clever and carried quite potent messages, like the fact that Wall-E's personality was not in his basic programming, and that the reason he was cleaning up the Earth all alone was that the return to Earth was cancelled when the planet was declared unsalvageable are never explicitly stated outright, but implied through context so efficiently that they couldn't be missed.
Fred Willard is awesome.
Hancock (8/10) is the unfortunate movie that I watched a few hours before I watched Wall-E, and as such, can't remember it quite so spectacularly as the latter tour de force, but I can certainly tell you that it was a good movie. Will Smith is lovable as always, and it was more or less funny from beginning to end in addition to everything else it brings to the table. I remember watching some of the later trailers and preparing to be extremely upset at the arrival of a supervillain but I was pleasantly surprised to find it was not so gratuitous and schlocky as I anticipated, but actually an integral element of the plot, and a somewhat interesting one at that.
But, then, I have kind of a girlish weakness for the imagery of population-nil post-apocalyptic wastelands on the former locations of man's great triumphs.
The story was great, and I loved how all of the stupid background characters that I somewhat predictably fell in love with immediately like the mouse-like cleaning robot and the crazy painting robot managed enough screen time to not leave me wanting more.
Wall-E was another of those Pixar movies, like Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, that I initially had no desire to see based on their teaser and theatrical trailers, but upon viewing the actual motion picture wanted nothing more than to wait in the theatre for the movie to start playing again, and it's nothing but fortunate that I've finally been convinced that anything Pixar produces is cinematic and artistic fucking gold.
I loved how things that were very clever and carried quite potent messages, like the fact that Wall-E's personality was not in his basic programming, and that the reason he was cleaning up the Earth all alone was that the return to Earth was cancelled when the planet was declared unsalvageable are never explicitly stated outright, but implied through context so efficiently that they couldn't be missed.
Fred Willard is awesome.
Hancock (8/10) is the unfortunate movie that I watched a few hours before I watched Wall-E, and as such, can't remember it quite so spectacularly as the latter tour de force, but I can certainly tell you that it was a good movie. Will Smith is lovable as always, and it was more or less funny from beginning to end in addition to everything else it brings to the table. I remember watching some of the later trailers and preparing to be extremely upset at the arrival of a supervillain but I was pleasantly surprised to find it was not so gratuitous and schlocky as I anticipated, but actually an integral element of the plot, and a somewhat interesting one at that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on July 10, 2008, 12:23:53 AM
Post by: Kombucha on July 10, 2008, 12:23:53 AM
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - 8ish/10
Ya sadfsdsdgdf.
Ya sadfsdsdgdf.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 10, 2008, 12:36:59 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 10, 2008, 12:36:59 PM
There Will Be Blood
Didn't really pay attention to it, spent more time making up complaints to annoy the friend who made us watch it.
Somehow I got every single prediction of who was going to die correct, even before the creepy violin music.
I'll have to actually watch it some time.
Didn't really pay attention to it, spent more time making up complaints to annoy the friend who made us watch it.
Somehow I got every single prediction of who was going to die correct, even before the creepy violin music.
I'll have to actually watch it some time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 10, 2008, 05:29:04 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 10, 2008, 05:29:04 PM
Smoochy Must Die
Ehh.. lol?
7/10
Ehh.. lol?
7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 15, 2008, 12:27:12 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 15, 2008, 12:27:12 AM
10.5: The Apocalypse 6.5/10
Hallmark movie about what if St. Andres's fault cracked open, the effects werekinda lame and the actors very ugh. Not bad for watching the oh-what-ifs in the situation and watching with dad. But that's all.
Hallmark movie about what if St. Andres's fault cracked open, the effects werekinda lame and the actors very ugh. Not bad for watching the oh-what-ifs in the situation and watching with dad. But that's all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SlaughtermelonClock on July 15, 2008, 10:26:13 AM
Post by: SlaughtermelonClock on July 15, 2008, 10:26:13 AM
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Well this movie...there wasn't much to enjoy. It was just a big bloody mess. Lot's of people were screaming. Mila Jovovovovovvovich seemed to be perpetually concerned. There was this little girl with AIDS who was essentially Newt from aliens. They named some chick Claire Redfield to be cool. There was this big thing called Umbrella too. And Racoon city was there. Umbrellla magically shit a wall around it. There was a licker and zombie dogs. And a nemesis. And STARS. Other than that...it wasn't really resident evil. At all. This movie is to Resident Evil as Uwe Boll's House of the Dead was to, well, House of the Dead. I mean that. This movie was a steaming pile of shit. Paul WS Anderson has proven himself to be the greatest franchise rapist in history.
Well this movie...there wasn't much to enjoy. It was just a big bloody mess. Lot's of people were screaming. Mila Jovovovovovvovich seemed to be perpetually concerned. There was this little girl with AIDS who was essentially Newt from aliens. They named some chick Claire Redfield to be cool. There was this big thing called Umbrella too. And Racoon city was there. Umbrellla magically shit a wall around it. There was a licker and zombie dogs. And a nemesis. And STARS. Other than that...it wasn't really resident evil. At all. This movie is to Resident Evil as Uwe Boll's House of the Dead was to, well, House of the Dead. I mean that. This movie was a steaming pile of shit. Paul WS Anderson has proven himself to be the greatest franchise rapist in history.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 20, 2008, 02:35:55 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 20, 2008, 02:35:55 PM
Batman Begins
Corny at times, but overall enjoyable.
Semi-Pro
A fun little distraction, and that's it.
Corny at times, but overall enjoyable.
Semi-Pro
A fun little distraction, and that's it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: teh Hamburgler on July 20, 2008, 03:47:16 PM
Post by: teh Hamburgler on July 20, 2008, 03:47:16 PM
Indiana Jones 4:
Far-fetched, no nazis, still fun though.
Get Smart:
"The Office" style humor, and Bill Murray is in a tree.
Far-fetched, no nazis, still fun though.
Get Smart:
"The Office" style humor, and Bill Murray is in a tree.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 20, 2008, 09:09:31 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 20, 2008, 09:09:31 PM
SpiderMan 3 74/100
The first third of the movie was meh, the second third was deppressing, emo and MEH, the last third was pretty cool as Venom was always my favorite comic villain :cool: However the last minutes were corny.
EDIT: Killing Harry wasn't necesary.
I forgot to review these below, huh.
Wall·E 99/100
Amazing, must see, works much more to watch in a date, got funny twists, amazing animation, the thematic was very cool, no concerns. It made me more grossed to fast food lol.
My only itty-bitty detail was the inclusion of humans on it and how they were interpreted (fairly anyway since it was the charm of the movie, not really a concern, but more like a not-so-entertaining part)
Also loved how the wheel was just like HAL 9000.
Hancock 86/100
Just like Slurpee watched it before Wall·E. It was fine, entertaining but inmediatly lost charm in the second half where the blonde chick was just like Hancock and they were some shit kind of Gods that couldn't stay together, it killed the charm of the movie.
The first third of the movie was meh, the second third was deppressing, emo and MEH, the last third was pretty cool as Venom was always my favorite comic villain :cool: However the last minutes were corny.
EDIT: Killing Harry wasn't necesary.
I forgot to review these below, huh.
Wall·E 99/100
Amazing, must see, works much more to watch in a date, got funny twists, amazing animation, the thematic was very cool, no concerns. It made me more grossed to fast food lol.
My only itty-bitty detail was the inclusion of humans on it and how they were interpreted (fairly anyway since it was the charm of the movie, not really a concern, but more like a not-so-entertaining part)
Also loved how the wheel was just like HAL 9000.
Hancock 86/100
Just like Slurpee watched it before Wall·E. It was fine, entertaining but inmediatly lost charm in the second half where the blonde chick was just like Hancock and they were some shit kind of Gods that couldn't stay together, it killed the charm of the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 20, 2008, 11:41:48 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 20, 2008, 11:41:48 PM
Dark Knight
I am Batman.
I am Batman.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 22, 2008, 06:45:53 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 22, 2008, 06:45:53 PM
Nacho Libre 83/100
It was fine, the boney sidekick was annoying like from Napoleon Dynamite (if he isnt the same) however Jack Black was there to save it none the less.
It was fine, the boney sidekick was annoying like from Napoleon Dynamite (if he isnt the same) however Jack Black was there to save it none the less.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 22, 2008, 11:53:30 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 22, 2008, 11:53:30 PM
Road Trip
It was alright. I didn't really laugh all that much at all.
It was alright. I didn't really laugh all that much at all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Il Duce on July 22, 2008, 11:54:44 PM
Post by: Il Duce on July 22, 2008, 11:54:44 PM
Post #1337
Pirates of the Carribean 3:
I personally liked this. While 2 left a lot of loose ends lying around, 3 wrapped them up quite nicely. Effects were top-notch once again, especially the bit with Jack in Jones' locker.
Pirates of the Carribean 3:
I personally liked this. While 2 left a lot of loose ends lying around, 3 wrapped them up quite nicely. Effects were top-notch once again, especially the bit with Jack in Jones' locker.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 23, 2008, 01:18:04 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 23, 2008, 01:18:04 AM
The part with Jack being in Davey Jone's locker was my favorite part of the movie, and I wouldn't have minded if the whole movie was nothing but that.
The rest of the movie I kinda felt "Pretty special effects covering up an otherwise 'eh' movie."
The rest of the movie I kinda felt "Pretty special effects covering up an otherwise 'eh' movie."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 23, 2008, 07:56:33 AM
Post by: Randy Pearson on July 23, 2008, 07:56:33 AM
The Dark Knight - 10/10
I'm going to go out on a limb and be honest with you all: I didn't like Batman Begins. I thought it was extremely overrated not just as a comic book movie, but as a movie in general. The whole thing, to me, seemed overdone and pretentious. That is not to say that I didn't think the acting, directing, and editing were top notch. But when you are going to make a two hour movie that is basically all origin story, you're stepping into very tricky territory. While it was nice to actually see how Batman got his cool gear, I always thought the Bat-Tank seemed out of place and extremely overdone. But perhaps the greatest injustice was done to the villains of the film, which are rendered completely uninteresting. In the film, Batman is no longer a detective and there are no mystery elements in the film at all; he just becomes Gotham City's generic, super-bodyguard. Even the Scarecrow was not done justice and simply becomes an unnecessary plot tag. Moreover, I found Batman Begins boring. When you make an origin story you should at least try to make it seem like we aren't just being set up for the actual film or sequel to come. This is something that Batman Begins did not do. It is obvious that we are just being led along so that we can be inevitably led to the sequel which will have the villains and action lacking in this outing. For this reason, Batman Begins quickly stops being entertainment and just becomes two hours of tedious back-story. I should be involved in the story I am seeing on the screen. I shouldn't feel like the director is giving me a lesson and forcing me to watch his work. Batman Begins should not have felt like two hours of INTRODUCING...BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT.
But I hadn't realized a lot of this until The Dark Knight was announced. For some reason, I was very excited about the sequel even before I learned that Heath Ledger was going to be playing the Joker. But there was an ambiguity to this enthusiasm as I remembered just how much everyone seemed to like Begins and how much I hadn't liked it. Perhaps, once again, people were blowing a mediocre film way out of proportion. It was in this way that I was thoroughly prepared to see the movie and render a totally unbiased opinion. I was going to sit through it and what will be will be.
I emerged from that theater ecstatic and wanting to see the movie again, immediately. The Dark Knight is the single greatest Batman movie of all time, bar-none. All of the problems of the old film are quickly repaired in the new one. Admittedly, the sequel does not suffer from the same blunder of being an origin story. But one finds in this film everything Batman is supposed to be. This isn't just an over-glorified kung-fu movie like Begins. This is a down-to-earth, honest-to-God detective thriller with explosive action. The movie is darker, the villains are more fleshed out and act as more than just props for the hero to punch around, and there are so many twists and turns that one can't help but think of this as if Silence of the Lambs was supplanted in a comic book setting. The entire cast is amazing, especially Heath Ledger who steals the show right out from under the entire casts feet. This is without a doubt the best interpretation of the Joker to be shown in a medium outside of the comics. The Joker is not simply a man with thugs and vague insanity: he becomes an unstoppable, master-mind serial killer and terrorist who always seems to have a plan that only he understands. One can't help watch this character and be reminded of Charles Manson. His origins are constantly kept in the dark, and his organization and followers are shrouded in mystery (although, it is hinted that he has somewhat of a cult following).
Many have asserted that the film is too long, and that a sequel should be shorter than the original, especially if that original has already established all of the characters and settings. But, as I said before, the original was essential just one long introduction. The Dark Knight isn't so much a sequel as it is the natural, fluid continuation of Batman Begins.
Which is where many of the films flaws come in. Like the Kill Bill two-parter, what is present in one movie is often sorely absent in the other. Batman is no longer the main character, and his alter-ego, Bruce Wayne, becomes stereotypical and two-dimensional. While it was nice to see a film that centered more on the villains than on the hero, one has to wonder if the director really expects us to watch Batman Begins again to care about Bruce, especially since he wasn't very well characterized in that film anyway. It is because of things like this that The Dark Knight really can't be totally recommended, as it is rendered absolutely useless without watching the original film which is miles behind it. I do think that watching the original film will give one a greater appreciation of it's sequel, but it was in watching both these films again that I realized that this was not the proper format for either of these stories. Batman Begins and The Dark Knight would be done best as one story as the director obviously intended them to be, made in the format of a television miniseries, perhaps on HBO or Starz. I believe that I would have liked Batman Begins much more had I seen it in the form of an ongoing series with half-hour to an hour segments, rather than feeling like I was obligated to see it just so I would know who all the characters were.
This is also the reason that I can't fathom why they would actually be considering make this into a trilogy. After The Dark Knight I don't see how they could pull it off, because now that the story begun in Batman Begins has been concluded in The Dark Knight, anything else would just seem totally irrelevant and overdone. It just seems like a third Batman movie is doomed to the pit of its own mediocrity much like the third Spiderman and X-Men movies. When you are a sequel to a film like The Dark Knight, you might as well just give up right there, because no matter how hard you try you just can't top that. I'm not saying I think it would be hard for someone to top The Dark Knight. I am saying that it is literally impossible for any sequel to out-do The Dark Knight. Despite all of my nit-pickings, The Dark Knight is a genuinely perfect movie. It goes above and beyond the call of duty not just as a superhero or comic book movie, but as an action movie and summer-film in general. The Dark Knight is really more than we as an audience deserve for thinking films like the Spiderman trilogy were actually good. This film virtually takes all other superhero movies that came before it and shoots them execution style against a brick wall with a sawed off shot-gun. It's that good. I don't think I can watch any other superhero movie again after seeing a masterpiece like The Dark Knight. Not only this, but another sequel would ruin everything The Dark Knight has accomplished. There is a simple Law of Movie Franchises: a series of films is only as memorable as its last installment. And if Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem is any indication, studios should just learn to quit while they're ahead.
I'm sorry that I've gone way off topic, but it frustrates me when people can see a film like The Dark Knight and sincerely think that another sequel would be a good idea. The old adage goes 'you can't have your cake and eat it too.' Well you all have already had your cake: you have seen Batman the way that it should have been done. Wanting or expecting anything else just makes you a gluttonous cinema-hog, and ultimately you'll just end up bloated, have a tummy-ache, and spend the next day taking a crap all over the internet and blogs about how the last bite wasn't as good as the first one.
The summary of my long draft here is simply to see The Dark Knight then buy it when it comes out on DVD if you enjoy it. It is most likely the best of film you will see all year and you may actually become smarter after watching it. If you haven't seen Batman Begins than I reluctantly encourage you to rent it, but by no means buy the thing. The Dark Knight is such a good movie that it will be enough to have just that in your DVD library for a very long time. Anything else is totally unnecessary.
I'm going to go out on a limb and be honest with you all: I didn't like Batman Begins. I thought it was extremely overrated not just as a comic book movie, but as a movie in general. The whole thing, to me, seemed overdone and pretentious. That is not to say that I didn't think the acting, directing, and editing were top notch. But when you are going to make a two hour movie that is basically all origin story, you're stepping into very tricky territory. While it was nice to actually see how Batman got his cool gear, I always thought the Bat-Tank seemed out of place and extremely overdone. But perhaps the greatest injustice was done to the villains of the film, which are rendered completely uninteresting. In the film, Batman is no longer a detective and there are no mystery elements in the film at all; he just becomes Gotham City's generic, super-bodyguard. Even the Scarecrow was not done justice and simply becomes an unnecessary plot tag. Moreover, I found Batman Begins boring. When you make an origin story you should at least try to make it seem like we aren't just being set up for the actual film or sequel to come. This is something that Batman Begins did not do. It is obvious that we are just being led along so that we can be inevitably led to the sequel which will have the villains and action lacking in this outing. For this reason, Batman Begins quickly stops being entertainment and just becomes two hours of tedious back-story. I should be involved in the story I am seeing on the screen. I shouldn't feel like the director is giving me a lesson and forcing me to watch his work. Batman Begins should not have felt like two hours of INTRODUCING...BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT.
But I hadn't realized a lot of this until The Dark Knight was announced. For some reason, I was very excited about the sequel even before I learned that Heath Ledger was going to be playing the Joker. But there was an ambiguity to this enthusiasm as I remembered just how much everyone seemed to like Begins and how much I hadn't liked it. Perhaps, once again, people were blowing a mediocre film way out of proportion. It was in this way that I was thoroughly prepared to see the movie and render a totally unbiased opinion. I was going to sit through it and what will be will be.
I emerged from that theater ecstatic and wanting to see the movie again, immediately. The Dark Knight is the single greatest Batman movie of all time, bar-none. All of the problems of the old film are quickly repaired in the new one. Admittedly, the sequel does not suffer from the same blunder of being an origin story. But one finds in this film everything Batman is supposed to be. This isn't just an over-glorified kung-fu movie like Begins. This is a down-to-earth, honest-to-God detective thriller with explosive action. The movie is darker, the villains are more fleshed out and act as more than just props for the hero to punch around, and there are so many twists and turns that one can't help but think of this as if Silence of the Lambs was supplanted in a comic book setting. The entire cast is amazing, especially Heath Ledger who steals the show right out from under the entire casts feet. This is without a doubt the best interpretation of the Joker to be shown in a medium outside of the comics. The Joker is not simply a man with thugs and vague insanity: he becomes an unstoppable, master-mind serial killer and terrorist who always seems to have a plan that only he understands. One can't help watch this character and be reminded of Charles Manson. His origins are constantly kept in the dark, and his organization and followers are shrouded in mystery (although, it is hinted that he has somewhat of a cult following).
Many have asserted that the film is too long, and that a sequel should be shorter than the original, especially if that original has already established all of the characters and settings. But, as I said before, the original was essential just one long introduction. The Dark Knight isn't so much a sequel as it is the natural, fluid continuation of Batman Begins.
Which is where many of the films flaws come in. Like the Kill Bill two-parter, what is present in one movie is often sorely absent in the other. Batman is no longer the main character, and his alter-ego, Bruce Wayne, becomes stereotypical and two-dimensional. While it was nice to see a film that centered more on the villains than on the hero, one has to wonder if the director really expects us to watch Batman Begins again to care about Bruce, especially since he wasn't very well characterized in that film anyway. It is because of things like this that The Dark Knight really can't be totally recommended, as it is rendered absolutely useless without watching the original film which is miles behind it. I do think that watching the original film will give one a greater appreciation of it's sequel, but it was in watching both these films again that I realized that this was not the proper format for either of these stories. Batman Begins and The Dark Knight would be done best as one story as the director obviously intended them to be, made in the format of a television miniseries, perhaps on HBO or Starz. I believe that I would have liked Batman Begins much more had I seen it in the form of an ongoing series with half-hour to an hour segments, rather than feeling like I was obligated to see it just so I would know who all the characters were.
This is also the reason that I can't fathom why they would actually be considering make this into a trilogy. After The Dark Knight I don't see how they could pull it off, because now that the story begun in Batman Begins has been concluded in The Dark Knight, anything else would just seem totally irrelevant and overdone. It just seems like a third Batman movie is doomed to the pit of its own mediocrity much like the third Spiderman and X-Men movies. When you are a sequel to a film like The Dark Knight, you might as well just give up right there, because no matter how hard you try you just can't top that. I'm not saying I think it would be hard for someone to top The Dark Knight. I am saying that it is literally impossible for any sequel to out-do The Dark Knight. Despite all of my nit-pickings, The Dark Knight is a genuinely perfect movie. It goes above and beyond the call of duty not just as a superhero or comic book movie, but as an action movie and summer-film in general. The Dark Knight is really more than we as an audience deserve for thinking films like the Spiderman trilogy were actually good. This film virtually takes all other superhero movies that came before it and shoots them execution style against a brick wall with a sawed off shot-gun. It's that good. I don't think I can watch any other superhero movie again after seeing a masterpiece like The Dark Knight. Not only this, but another sequel would ruin everything The Dark Knight has accomplished. There is a simple Law of Movie Franchises: a series of films is only as memorable as its last installment. And if Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem is any indication, studios should just learn to quit while they're ahead.
I'm sorry that I've gone way off topic, but it frustrates me when people can see a film like The Dark Knight and sincerely think that another sequel would be a good idea. The old adage goes 'you can't have your cake and eat it too.' Well you all have already had your cake: you have seen Batman the way that it should have been done. Wanting or expecting anything else just makes you a gluttonous cinema-hog, and ultimately you'll just end up bloated, have a tummy-ache, and spend the next day taking a crap all over the internet and blogs about how the last bite wasn't as good as the first one.
The summary of my long draft here is simply to see The Dark Knight then buy it when it comes out on DVD if you enjoy it. It is most likely the best of film you will see all year and you may actually become smarter after watching it. If you haven't seen Batman Begins than I reluctantly encourage you to rent it, but by no means buy the thing. The Dark Knight is such a good movie that it will be enough to have just that in your DVD library for a very long time. Anything else is totally unnecessary.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on July 23, 2008, 12:26:02 PM
Post by: Kombucha on July 23, 2008, 12:26:02 PM
The Dark Knight: 10/10
I feel like I got too swept up with the hype over this movie but I can forgive myself because the movie was amazing. The Joker is astoundingly great (without him the movie would only be half as awesome) and I would normally say I'd like to see him the sequel, but that would mean they would have to find another actor who could live up to Heath Ledger. I thought Aaron Eckhart did a pretty good Harvey Dent/Two-Face as well.
The movie kept my interest the entire way through. There was never a dull moment.
I'm finding it difficult saying for sure whether this or WALL-E is my favorite movie of the year.
Batman smokes too much.
I feel like I got too swept up with the hype over this movie but I can forgive myself because the movie was amazing. The Joker is astoundingly great (without him the movie would only be half as awesome) and I would normally say I'd like to see him the sequel, but that would mean they would have to find another actor who could live up to Heath Ledger. I thought Aaron Eckhart did a pretty good Harvey Dent/Two-Face as well.
The movie kept my interest the entire way through. There was never a dull moment.
I'm finding it difficult saying for sure whether this or WALL-E is my favorite movie of the year.
Batman smokes too much.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 25, 2008, 01:38:59 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 25, 2008, 01:38:59 AM
Me, Myself and Irene
Absolutely brilliant movie. Once it started I was in love with it.
The comment in the movie about how Pluto should be a planet is very ironic, now.
Absolutely brilliant movie. Once it started I was in love with it.
The comment in the movie about how Pluto should be a planet is very ironic, now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 25, 2008, 10:03:29 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 25, 2008, 10:03:29 PM
Step Brothers
I'm just going to quote myself.
I'm just going to quote myself.
Quote from: Topcatyo;1371454I just got back from the movie and it was absolutely hysterical. Exceeded my wildest expectations, and every scene had everyone in the theater breaking up in laughter.
Great movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on July 25, 2008, 10:17:30 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on July 25, 2008, 10:17:30 PM
Starship Troopers
Over-the-top action FTW.
I'm not sure wether it's a parody of the book or if the writers liked some of the concepts and ignored the rest.
Funny anyways.
The Dark Knight
Totally Amazing.
Over-the-top action FTW.
I'm not sure wether it's a parody of the book or if the writers liked some of the concepts and ignored the rest.
Funny anyways.
The Dark Knight
Totally Amazing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: joliet_jane on July 26, 2008, 10:40:35 PM
Post by: joliet_jane on July 26, 2008, 10:40:35 PM
I was a bit of an X-Phile when I was a tween, so I was happy to see the new X-Files Movie, I Want to Believe. It was like a very long episode from the series, which is good for me. David Duchovny is still hot, and that was worth the price of admission.
Although, I must admit that I had some difficultly remembering how it fit into the timeline.
Although, I must admit that I had some difficultly remembering how it fit into the timeline.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on August 03, 2008, 01:52:57 PM
Post by: salt on August 03, 2008, 01:52:57 PM
Funny Games 5/10
This had potential to be a quirky, weird and original thriller movie but it delivered nothing exciting. Some parts of the movie were just too long and boring and should've been cut quicker (like when Naomi Watts is trying to untie herself after her son just got his face blown off by the murderers. It was literaly 5 minutes of her hopping around in an almost pitch black room, crying, trying to untie herself. Very tedious. ). The assailants' acting was very fun though. Weird, crazy and funny. But in the end nothing exciting happened (the whole family just was murdered). It was just a bit too stupid (like when Naomi Watts managed to kill one of the assailants, but then the remaining one took a remote and rewinded back before he was killed to prevent it. What?!?!. Ah well. I'd still like to see the actors who played the assailants in more movies. They seem great!
Hancock 5/10
Yet again, would've been a great summer blockbuster if it wasn't for the fuck up halfway. It started great. Will Smith's charming, soft and fun acting made the movie feel whole. The action was fun. It was nice to see a bit of a different superhero movie. Then the public image guy tries to fix Will up and it gets a bit worse from there. Less funny, drunk, clumsy Hancock. And then! Fucking Charlize Theron turns out to be the same as Will. And that actually she's his sister! And they used to be married tons of years ago! And if they're close to each other they slowly die (which doesn't make sense cause superheros tend to team up and combine powers together). I still don't understand the plot fuck up. Oh and right, every superhero movie needs a villain right? Well this one has some dumb bank robber that Hancock briefly met and he decides to come in, shoot the hospital up and then get his ass handed to him. What a shame.
This had potential to be a quirky, weird and original thriller movie but it delivered nothing exciting. Some parts of the movie were just too long and boring and should've been cut quicker (like when Naomi Watts is trying to untie herself after her son just got his face blown off by the murderers. It was literaly 5 minutes of her hopping around in an almost pitch black room, crying, trying to untie herself. Very tedious. ). The assailants' acting was very fun though. Weird, crazy and funny. But in the end nothing exciting happened (the whole family just was murdered). It was just a bit too stupid (like when Naomi Watts managed to kill one of the assailants, but then the remaining one took a remote and rewinded back before he was killed to prevent it. What?!?!. Ah well. I'd still like to see the actors who played the assailants in more movies. They seem great!
Hancock 5/10
Yet again, would've been a great summer blockbuster if it wasn't for the fuck up halfway. It started great. Will Smith's charming, soft and fun acting made the movie feel whole. The action was fun. It was nice to see a bit of a different superhero movie. Then the public image guy tries to fix Will up and it gets a bit worse from there. Less funny, drunk, clumsy Hancock. And then! Fucking Charlize Theron turns out to be the same as Will. And that actually she's his sister! And they used to be married tons of years ago! And if they're close to each other they slowly die (which doesn't make sense cause superheros tend to team up and combine powers together). I still don't understand the plot fuck up. Oh and right, every superhero movie needs a villain right? Well this one has some dumb bank robber that Hancock briefly met and he decides to come in, shoot the hospital up and then get his ass handed to him. What a shame.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 10, 2008, 11:02:52 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 10, 2008, 11:02:52 PM
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
The movie was great improved with Neil Patrick Harris.
His death in the movie would've been funnier, in my opinion, if they hadn't revived him after the credits.
Pineapple Express
I was very pleased to see that the movie wasn't just about trying to survive, but also about friendship, and how it affected all of the characters. It was very funny, and very good. James Franco did a great job playing Saul.
The movie was great improved with Neil Patrick Harris.
His death in the movie would've been funnier, in my opinion, if they hadn't revived him after the credits.
Pineapple Express
I was very pleased to see that the movie wasn't just about trying to survive, but also about friendship, and how it affected all of the characters. It was very funny, and very good. James Franco did a great job playing Saul.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on August 14, 2008, 02:27:29 AM
Post by: MasterClock on August 14, 2008, 02:27:29 AM
The Dark Knight (cool)
Step Brothers (hilarious)
Pineapple Express (hilarious)
Hellboy 2 (weird)
The King of Kong (interesting)
Run Fatboy Run (meh)
Lucky Number Slevin (badass)
Hancock (ok)
Get Smart (ok)
One word reviews woo!
Step Brothers (hilarious)
Pineapple Express (hilarious)
Hellboy 2 (weird)
The King of Kong (interesting)
Run Fatboy Run (meh)
Lucky Number Slevin (badass)
Hancock (ok)
Get Smart (ok)
One word reviews woo!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on August 14, 2008, 08:08:46 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on August 14, 2008, 08:08:46 AM
The Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer. 54/100
No Galactus + lame cliche script = meh.
No Galactus + lame cliche script = meh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on August 14, 2008, 10:44:27 AM
Post by: Munglai on August 14, 2008, 10:44:27 AM
Quote from: Mikey Rocks!;1376192Funny Games 5/10
This had potential to be a quirky, weird and original thriller movie but it delivered nothing exciting. Some parts of the movie were just too long and boring and should've been cut quicker (like when Naomi Watts is trying to untie herself after her son just got his face blown off by the murderers. It was literaly 5 minutes of her hopping around in an almost pitch black room, crying, trying to untie herself. Very tedious. ). The assailants' acting was very fun though. Weird, crazy and funny. But in the end nothing exciting happened (the whole family just was murdered). It was just a bit too stupid (like when Naomi Watts managed to kill one of the assailants, but then the remaining one took a remote and rewinded back before he was killed to prevent it. What?!?!. Ah well. I'd still like to see the actors who played the assailants in more movies. They seem great!
It's a film poking fun at how audiences take pleasure in other people's suffering and questioning why that is and bla bla that kind of thing. I wasn't that amazed by it or anything but I thought it was an interesting thing to make a film about and the wacky bits like the remote and breaking the fourth wall were what made it worthwhile. The extra long scene of Naomi Watts trying to untie herself is drawn out so that it becomes ridiculous and we start to laugh at her.
If they'd chosen to keep it straight forward it could easily have just been a good thriller but they were trying for more than that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 15, 2008, 08:37:32 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 15, 2008, 08:37:32 PM
Ocean's Twelve
Not as good as the first movie, pretty confusing (at least at the beginning), and finding out how the heist really went down makes pretty much most of the movie nonessential, but I still enjoyed it. I loved the camera work and directing, music, and acting and whatnot. I guess I just like heist movies (at least, secretive master plan heist movies).
Also, I found it hilarious they had Julia Roberts playing a character who then, later on in the film, masquerades as Julia Roberts.
Not as good as the first movie, pretty confusing (at least at the beginning), and finding out how the heist really went down makes pretty much most of the movie nonessential, but I still enjoyed it. I loved the camera work and directing, music, and acting and whatnot. I guess I just like heist movies (at least, secretive master plan heist movies).
Also, I found it hilarious they had Julia Roberts playing a character who then, later on in the film, masquerades as Julia Roberts.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 16, 2008, 06:18:20 AM
Post by: LeekClock on August 16, 2008, 06:18:20 AM
12 angry men
I wouldn't have believed, based on the premise for the film, that it could have kept me so involved throughout. It was so well acted and thought out, however, that I enjoyed it from start to finish. Excellent film
I wouldn't have believed, based on the premise for the film, that it could have kept me so involved throughout. It was so well acted and thought out, however, that I enjoyed it from start to finish. Excellent film
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 16, 2008, 06:44:40 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 16, 2008, 06:44:40 AM
Did you watch the Henry Fonda one or the 90's remake?
I ask this because they're both perfect and your review could apply to either.
I ask this because they're both perfect and your review could apply to either.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 17, 2008, 05:16:37 PM
Post by: LeekClock on August 17, 2008, 05:16:37 PM
THE DARK KNIGHT
Such an intelligent and beautifully crafted action/comicbook film is a rarity indeed. Chock full of moments that made me giggle like a little boy (instant-classic one-liners, knot-tight action sequences, innovative ideas and twists abound), and yet throughout a dark thread of provocative ideology and violence.
Also worth noting, the beautiful soundtrack (not just the score but the sound effects).
Not a novelty like Hulk or Superman Returns, this is a film that stands up on its own and one that will be remembered.
Ooh I watched the Henry Fonda one. I wasn't aware there was another one. Why would they remake it anyway?
Oh well, if it's just as good then i'll have to check it out.
Such an intelligent and beautifully crafted action/comicbook film is a rarity indeed. Chock full of moments that made me giggle like a little boy (instant-classic one-liners, knot-tight action sequences, innovative ideas and twists abound), and yet throughout a dark thread of provocative ideology and violence.
Also worth noting, the beautiful soundtrack (not just the score but the sound effects).
Not a novelty like Hulk or Superman Returns, this is a film that stands up on its own and one that will be remembered.
Quote from: Slurpee;1383003Did you watch the Henry Fonda one or the 90's remake?
I ask this because they're both perfect and your review could apply to either.
Ooh I watched the Henry Fonda one. I wasn't aware there was another one. Why would they remake it anyway?
Oh well, if it's just as good then i'll have to check it out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on August 17, 2008, 07:48:46 PM
Post by: MasterClock on August 17, 2008, 07:48:46 PM
Saw 4:
Not scary at all, it's more of a disgusting movie what with the body parts ripping off and such.
I was kinda confused at the end though, that one white agent dude with the gun was following the nig into Jigsaw's place, right? Why were there what seemed to be two of him at the end? One white guy locked the other white guy out of some room or some shit like that. They looked exactly the same. Also would the three guys have been set free if the nig was a second later? Someone summarize the ending.
Not scary at all, it's more of a disgusting movie what with the body parts ripping off and such.
I was kinda confused at the end though, that one white agent dude with the gun was following the nig into Jigsaw's place, right? Why were there what seemed to be two of him at the end? One white guy locked the other white guy out of some room or some shit like that. They looked exactly the same. Also would the three guys have been set free if the nig was a second later? Someone summarize the ending.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 17, 2008, 09:22:50 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 17, 2008, 09:22:50 PM
Tropic Thunder
Hilarious. Every character had some importance and were unique, the story was great, the dialogue was hilarious while still seeming real enough, and Tom Cruise's role was really funny.
Hilarious. Every character had some importance and were unique, the story was great, the dialogue was hilarious while still seeming real enough, and Tom Cruise's role was really funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on August 17, 2008, 09:52:41 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on August 17, 2008, 09:52:41 PM
Tropic Thunder
Fantastic movie, probably Ben Stiller's best comedy. I thought all the actors did a great job and the movie had some really funny moments. Also first movie to have hip hop references without ruining the movie.
Fantastic movie, probably Ben Stiller's best comedy. I thought all the actors did a great job and the movie had some really funny moments. Also first movie to have hip hop references without ruining the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on August 17, 2008, 10:29:04 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on August 17, 2008, 10:29:04 PM
Epic Movie -43/100
No comment.
No comment.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 18, 2008, 04:35:23 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 18, 2008, 04:35:23 AM
Quote from: MasterClock;1384191I was kinda confused at the end though, that one white agent dude with the gun was following the nig into Jigsaw's place, right? Why were there what seemed to be two of him at the end? One white guy locked the other white guy out of some room or some shit like that. They looked exactly the same. Also would the three guys have been set free if the nig was a second later? Someone summarize the ending.You're fucking I'm a edgy teen.
hth.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 18, 2008, 06:22:35 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 18, 2008, 06:22:35 PM
Cidade de Deus (City of God)
This movie has to be one of the most engrossing, captivatingly gritty crime dramas I've ever seen in my life. In fact I'd say it's among the best foreign films I've ever seen. Also I can't really commend acting talent when they're speaking a language I don't understand but it seems like, for a cast that is almost entirely young kids who are actually from Brazilian ghettos, the acting is really impressive. This movie is beyond awesome, you should all watch it.
This movie has to be one of the most engrossing, captivatingly gritty crime dramas I've ever seen in my life. In fact I'd say it's among the best foreign films I've ever seen. Also I can't really commend acting talent when they're speaking a language I don't understand but it seems like, for a cast that is almost entirely young kids who are actually from Brazilian ghettos, the acting is really impressive. This movie is beyond awesome, you should all watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Solenoidclock on August 18, 2008, 06:56:49 PM
Post by: Solenoidclock on August 18, 2008, 06:56:49 PM
The Eye 10
Summary withheld, this was one of the most entertaining horror films I've ever seen. I'm a fan of Chinese cinema now.
Basic summary of the plot is that a group of friends are visiting a friend in Taiwan and get bored late at night. Their friend offers up a rare book he bought describing ten different ways to see the dead. It's a can of worms, and they all end up haunted. A far cry from your average spooky movie with young leads.
Summary withheld, this was one of the most entertaining horror films I've ever seen. I'm a fan of Chinese cinema now.
Basic summary of the plot is that a group of friends are visiting a friend in Taiwan and get bored late at night. Their friend offers up a rare book he bought describing ten different ways to see the dead. It's a can of worms, and they all end up haunted. A far cry from your average spooky movie with young leads.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 23, 2008, 07:11:05 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 23, 2008, 07:11:05 AM
Oh, yeah, Hellboy II was the shit. 9/10
Can't wait to get it on DVD so I can stare at every single frame of the goblin market scene. (http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/286/emotswoonhh4.gif)
-1 for a predictable twist straight out of Dragonheart.
Can't wait to get it on DVD so I can stare at every single frame of the goblin market scene. (http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/286/emotswoonhh4.gif)
-1 for a predictable twist straight out of Dragonheart.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on August 23, 2008, 01:26:07 PM
Post by: Kombucha on August 23, 2008, 01:26:07 PM
Hellboy II: I also enjoyed it.
Quote from: Slurpee;1387763Hahaha.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on August 23, 2008, 04:04:34 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on August 23, 2008, 04:04:34 PM
Don't mess with the Zohan 8/10
Loved it, its been a while since Adam Sandler made me laugh that hard.
Big Stan 7/10
I just have this thing for prison movies.
Loved it, its been a while since Adam Sandler made me laugh that hard.
Big Stan 7/10
I just have this thing for prison movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on August 23, 2008, 04:56:55 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on August 23, 2008, 04:56:55 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1387763-1 for a predictable twist straight out of Dragonheart."Look at the starrrrr........"
I gotta watch Hellboy, he is one of my favorite comic book characters.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MasterClock on August 23, 2008, 05:28:08 PM
Post by: MasterClock on August 23, 2008, 05:28:08 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1384547You're fucking I'm a edgy teen.
hth.
I realize this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on August 24, 2008, 02:33:03 PM
Post by: salt on August 24, 2008, 02:33:03 PM
The Dark Knight 8/10
I'm a bit dissapointed, but still liked it. The movie, for one, was a bit too long. Other than Heath's role, most of the acting was a bit poor. Morgan's role was too boring and typical for him, same with Caine. Gyllenhall, firstly, isn't a great actress and didn't prove much here. Bale was good, nothing special, and his Batman voice was stupid and unnecessary. Oldman was quite solid, but not that special, just an ordinary, determined cop. This movie's really all about The Joker to me, not Batman trying to stop him and save the day as usual. The Joker doesn't only need to be stopped by Batman like you'd expect from most movies, but also by the other characters (Harvey and Gordon). Most importantly, we see them fighting against Joker the way they personally can. It's a mad race to get the Joker. Instead of just leaving it all to Batman (or the main hero in other movies), Harvey and Gordon actually are significant and I liked that. The violent twist to the movie made it more gripping and exciting. All of Joker's acts made me want to see him more. The plot, at first, was a pretty complex and boring but in the end, once you understand it, it's pretty great. It involved moral choices, terror and was quite violent. It was different. It wasn't like most superhero movies. It evolved and got bigger and better as the movie progressed, with time running out for Batman to decide whether to reveal himself. Everyone was doing their best to fish Joker out and get him. Two Face's (Harvey's) addition at the end was nifty, though it could've been played a bit better. His rampage for revenge added layers to the movie, and luckily didn't complicate things. Joker really was affecting and hurting all 3 of the main characters in my opinion. He affected Batman's reputation as a superhero and his love interest, Oldman's family and reputation as a cop, Dent's girlfriend and his reputation as the saviour of Gotham. Harvey, being the second, public Batman was interesting and new, and definetely made this more unique. This was shot very nicely of course, the score wasn't spectacular, but did it's job. The action was pretty intense, lots of explosions, very violent for Batman.
On the whole, a very good movie, but not what I expected it to be due to some poor acting and some boring moments and a bit of complex plot. Ledger made this what it is.
I'm a bit dissapointed, but still liked it. The movie, for one, was a bit too long. Other than Heath's role, most of the acting was a bit poor. Morgan's role was too boring and typical for him, same with Caine. Gyllenhall, firstly, isn't a great actress and didn't prove much here. Bale was good, nothing special, and his Batman voice was stupid and unnecessary. Oldman was quite solid, but not that special, just an ordinary, determined cop. This movie's really all about The Joker to me, not Batman trying to stop him and save the day as usual. The Joker doesn't only need to be stopped by Batman like you'd expect from most movies, but also by the other characters (Harvey and Gordon). Most importantly, we see them fighting against Joker the way they personally can. It's a mad race to get the Joker. Instead of just leaving it all to Batman (or the main hero in other movies), Harvey and Gordon actually are significant and I liked that. The violent twist to the movie made it more gripping and exciting. All of Joker's acts made me want to see him more. The plot, at first, was a pretty complex and boring but in the end, once you understand it, it's pretty great. It involved moral choices, terror and was quite violent. It was different. It wasn't like most superhero movies. It evolved and got bigger and better as the movie progressed, with time running out for Batman to decide whether to reveal himself. Everyone was doing their best to fish Joker out and get him. Two Face's (Harvey's) addition at the end was nifty, though it could've been played a bit better. His rampage for revenge added layers to the movie, and luckily didn't complicate things. Joker really was affecting and hurting all 3 of the main characters in my opinion. He affected Batman's reputation as a superhero and his love interest, Oldman's family and reputation as a cop, Dent's girlfriend and his reputation as the saviour of Gotham. Harvey, being the second, public Batman was interesting and new, and definetely made this more unique. This was shot very nicely of course, the score wasn't spectacular, but did it's job. The action was pretty intense, lots of explosions, very violent for Batman.
On the whole, a very good movie, but not what I expected it to be due to some poor acting and some boring moments and a bit of complex plot. Ledger made this what it is.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 24, 2008, 04:15:30 PM
Post by: LeekClock on August 24, 2008, 04:15:30 PM
Quote from: Mikey Rocks!;1388785Ledger made this what it is.
That's easy to say, but hardly fair. Your review sounds harsher than the score you gave the film.
The film is a gem in multiple areas -- music, visuals, direction, story, pacing (too long, you say? boring bits? It had me all the way through, despite how its length). The acting was good too, but good acting rarely saves bad writing and directing -- the film was simply well-made on most fronts.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GreyClock on August 24, 2008, 04:45:22 PM
Post by: GreyClock on August 24, 2008, 04:45:22 PM
I liked Hellboy II more than The Dark Knight. There I said it.
Quote from: Slurpee;1387763Can't wait to get it on DVD so I can stare at every single frame of the goblin market scene.Hell yeah. The Hobbit is going to be beautiful.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Fawx on August 24, 2008, 08:05:31 PM
Post by: Fawx on August 24, 2008, 08:05:31 PM
Pineapple Express: 10/10
This was seriously the best movie I had ever seen. Seth Rogen does a great stoner. See it. There's explosions, drugs, blood, guns, but unfortunately, no women :( It's too good to review. OK? See it. Go go go.
This was seriously the best movie I had ever seen. Seth Rogen does a great stoner. See it. There's explosions, drugs, blood, guns, but unfortunately, no women :( It's too good to review. OK? See it. Go go go.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 24, 2008, 08:53:01 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 24, 2008, 08:53:01 PM
Hey while we're on about The Dark Knight did anyone else find the whole BOAT-ON-BOAT DETONATOR SHOWDOWN unbearably corny and cliche? Also some of the Jokers rhetoric was really awkward and hard to relate to.
Even so I thought it was a completely fantastic movie.
Even so I thought it was a completely fantastic movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 24, 2008, 10:46:50 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 24, 2008, 10:46:50 PM
Ocean's Thirteen
Much better than Ocean's Twelve, but doesn't beat Ocean's Eleven, but that's really hard to do. It does come fairly close, though. Some characters felt underplayed, however. Ocean's Eleven seemed to be able to balance all of the characters at once. However, Ocean's Twelve just plain forgot about some of them. This movie was still great and not too confusing, so I understood what was happening the whole way through. Very funny and it's enjoyable seeing the characters interact with each other.
Also, where the hell are Tess and whatserhave (Rusty's love interest in the second one)?
Much better than Ocean's Twelve, but doesn't beat Ocean's Eleven, but that's really hard to do. It does come fairly close, though. Some characters felt underplayed, however. Ocean's Eleven seemed to be able to balance all of the characters at once. However, Ocean's Twelve just plain forgot about some of them. This movie was still great and not too confusing, so I understood what was happening the whole way through. Very funny and it's enjoyable seeing the characters interact with each other.
Also, where the hell are Tess and whatserhave (Rusty's love interest in the second one)?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 25, 2008, 05:46:34 AM
Post by: LeekClock on August 25, 2008, 05:46:34 AM
Quote from: ☭Серебряная☭;1388965Hey while we're on about The Dark Knight did anyone else find the whole BOAT-ON-BOAT DETONATOR SHOWDOWN unbearably corny and cliche? Also some of the Jokers rhetoric was really awkward and hard to relate to.
Even so I thought it was a completely fantastic movie.
It made sense in the bounds of the joker's M.O.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on August 26, 2008, 08:44:31 PM
Post by: Munglai on August 26, 2008, 08:44:31 PM
Juno
9/10
Ellen Page is awesome and it's nice to see an actress who is
1. Short
and
2. Genuinely likable
The film was nice too!
It was a big cliche but I'm one of those people who think cliches are one of the best thing in the world if they're done with class.
9/10
Ellen Page is awesome and it's nice to see an actress who is
1. Short
and
2. Genuinely likable
The film was nice too!
Quote from: ☭Серебряная☭;1388965Hey while we're on about The Dark Knight did anyone else find the whole BOAT-ON-BOAT DETONATOR SHOWDOWN unbearably corny and cliche? Also some of the Jokers rhetoric was really awkward and hard to relate to.
Even so I thought it was a completely fantastic movie.
It was a big cliche but I'm one of those people who think cliches are one of the best thing in the world if they're done with class.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on August 26, 2008, 09:59:44 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on August 26, 2008, 09:59:44 PM
HellBoy 2 was nothing but predictable and cliched. I didn't like it, despite its absolutely gorgeous visuals. That's where it gets 3.
3/10
3/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on August 31, 2008, 07:22:54 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on August 31, 2008, 07:22:54 PM
Meet the Spartans - 3/10
I have always said the "Movie" movies are shit. But I every time I've said that I was just judging by the trailers. This is the first time I've seen one of those movies, and it was just as awful as I expected. First of all, I did not pay to watch this piece of shit, it was on some kind of movie channel, so I didn't watch the whole thing but what I watched sucked diseased penises. Lame pop culture jokes, stupid 13 year old sexual humor, and dumb hip hop references.
I have always said the "Movie" movies are shit. But I every time I've said that I was just judging by the trailers. This is the first time I've seen one of those movies, and it was just as awful as I expected. First of all, I did not pay to watch this piece of shit, it was on some kind of movie channel, so I didn't watch the whole thing but what I watched sucked diseased penises. Lame pop culture jokes, stupid 13 year old sexual humor, and dumb hip hop references.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on August 31, 2008, 10:46:41 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on August 31, 2008, 10:46:41 PM
The Day After Tomorrow - 74/100
I have seen it before but forgot to review it. Eh.
It was ok, some little cliches but not bad.
I have seen it before but forgot to review it. Eh.
It was ok, some little cliches but not bad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 02, 2008, 01:41:08 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 02, 2008, 01:41:08 AM
Oh, where do I begin?
Hancock
This movie was rather funny untill it began to take itself seriously, which was pretty sad. The jokes started to become strained, and the movie saw itself as more of a super hero movie than a comedy, the problem is they did this without making any situations for the super hero that were terribly enntertaining.
6/10
The Dark Knight
Well, I did obviously enjoy this movie. I would have liked an extra ten minutes of time for Two Face though, as I feel he was far too interesting a character to only be on screen for the last 30 minutes of the movie (and only be in 12). I don't feel that this movie was the movie of the year, or that is was actually important like many people do, however it was a wonderfully acted and brilliantly directed piece.
8/10
WALL E
I absolutely fell in love with this movie, and I wasn't even expecting much. Cars was a huge let down, and although their last movie was nice, it didn't QUIITE make up for it in my eyes. This, however, was an almost masterpiece. Very emotional, well written, cute and even exciting.
9/10
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Oh boy, was I excited for this. From the director of Pans Labrynth, Chronos and The Devils Backbone? Oh golly! Too bad it was an awful movie overall though. The plot was convuluted, the dialouge was silly and almost laughable at times, the romance felt shoe-horned in and was absurd overall. The only redeeming thing was Klaus, and even he soiled his character with his cringe-worthy "joke" at the end. Anyone who didn't see the ending coming has way too high expectations, I even made some money by betting they would do it while my friend thought the movie couldn't possibly be that bad
4/10
Hancock
This movie was rather funny untill it began to take itself seriously, which was pretty sad. The jokes started to become strained, and the movie saw itself as more of a super hero movie than a comedy, the problem is they did this without making any situations for the super hero that were terribly enntertaining.
6/10
The Dark Knight
Well, I did obviously enjoy this movie. I would have liked an extra ten minutes of time for Two Face though, as I feel he was far too interesting a character to only be on screen for the last 30 minutes of the movie (and only be in 12). I don't feel that this movie was the movie of the year, or that is was actually important like many people do, however it was a wonderfully acted and brilliantly directed piece.
8/10
WALL E
I absolutely fell in love with this movie, and I wasn't even expecting much. Cars was a huge let down, and although their last movie was nice, it didn't QUIITE make up for it in my eyes. This, however, was an almost masterpiece. Very emotional, well written, cute and even exciting.
9/10
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Oh boy, was I excited for this. From the director of Pans Labrynth, Chronos and The Devils Backbone? Oh golly! Too bad it was an awful movie overall though. The plot was convuluted, the dialouge was silly and almost laughable at times, the romance felt shoe-horned in and was absurd overall. The only redeeming thing was Klaus, and even he soiled his character with his cringe-worthy "joke" at the end. Anyone who didn't see the ending coming has way too high expectations, I even made some money by betting they would do it while my friend thought the movie couldn't possibly be that bad
4/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 02, 2008, 09:13:33 AM
Post by: LeekClock on September 02, 2008, 09:13:33 AM
I just watched the first X-FILES movie again, and realised that the new Indiana Jones film ripped off its ending. Haha
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on September 02, 2008, 09:31:27 AM
Post by: Slurpee on September 02, 2008, 09:31:27 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1393826I just watched the first X-FILES movie again, and realised that the new Indiana Jones film ripped off its ending. HahaOh, good, I thought I was crazy. I thought as much when we watched it in the theatre, but didn't say anything, because I've seen Fight the Future so many times I can block quote it from memory, and figured I'd be met with, at best, "Shut up."
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChimeClock on September 06, 2008, 01:43:36 AM
Post by: ChimeClock on September 06, 2008, 01:43:36 AM
The Dark Knight
everything you heard before about, you're mostly right on the money.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
everything you heard before about, you're mostly right on the money.
everything you heard before about, you're mostly right on the money.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
everything you heard before about, you're mostly right on the money.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: buttplug on September 06, 2008, 01:56:39 AM
Post by: buttplug on September 06, 2008, 01:56:39 AM
OLDBOY 10/10
I watched this movie about a month ago. First of all, the fight scenes were fresh and interesting, not just 2 guys wailing on each other. The movie is sure to evoke all of your emotions. You get excited, you laugh, you cry (one of the very few movies that made me actually water up), and I even felt myself being disgusted with and pitying the main character towards the end, which I never thought I would feel. I don't want to give any of the story away, but I know you will enjoy it as long as you don't mind reading subtitles.
I definitely agree there, I was disappointed at first when I thought it was going to end when Harvey in the hospital, setting it up for a sequel. I got excited when I realized it was still only halfway done.
I watched this movie about a month ago. First of all, the fight scenes were fresh and interesting, not just 2 guys wailing on each other. The movie is sure to evoke all of your emotions. You get excited, you laugh, you cry (one of the very few movies that made me actually water up), and I even felt myself being disgusted with and pitying the main character towards the end, which I never thought I would feel. I don't want to give any of the story away, but I know you will enjoy it as long as you don't mind reading subtitles.
Quote from: LeekClock;1388851(too long, you say? boring bits? It had me all the way through, despite how its length).
I definitely agree there, I was disappointed at first when I thought it was going to end when Harvey in the hospital, setting it up for a sequel. I got excited when I realized it was still only halfway done.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on September 06, 2008, 09:22:45 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on September 06, 2008, 09:22:45 PM
Be Kind Rewind
I was a bit skeptical of it at first, but by the end I loved it.
I was a bit skeptical of it at first, but by the end I loved it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on September 06, 2008, 09:29:36 PM
Post by: Slurpee on September 06, 2008, 09:29:36 PM
I finally saw Saw 1 and holy crap you guys.
Also The Big Heat is yeah, and I mean that in the best way possible.
Also The Big Heat is yeah, and I mean that in the best way possible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on September 06, 2008, 11:54:51 PM
Post by: Slurpee on September 06, 2008, 11:54:51 PM
Quote from: yo if your smart you;1397660Make me a moderator.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on September 13, 2008, 07:00:21 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on September 13, 2008, 07:00:21 PM
The Simpsons 82/100
Heh. It was ok.
Heh. It was ok.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 13, 2008, 07:08:38 PM
Post by: LeekClock on September 13, 2008, 07:08:38 PM
The River of No Return
I first watched this on a big cinema screen for a celebration of old westerns by the film museum in Vienna. Watched it again the other day on tv and remembered how great it is...
It's a classic western -- if not rigidly adhering to the genre -- with Marylin Monroe and Robert Mitchum. Robert Mitchum plays a badass dad united with his preteen son for the first time.. He has some great lines, delivered with the most cooly confident voice I've ever heard.
There's also a plot and stuff, but the best things about the film are the performances of Mitchum and Monroe.
Quote from: Slurpee;1397705
lol
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 17, 2008, 06:08:59 PM
Post by: LeekClock on September 17, 2008, 06:08:59 PM
Eyes Wide Shut
I just watched it for, I think, the third time and saw it differently than before. Before I loved it; now I think of it as being in a class of its own. Of this moment it's one of my favourite films!
I just watched it for, I think, the third time and saw it differently than before. Before I loved it; now I think of it as being in a class of its own. Of this moment it's one of my favourite films!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 04, 2008, 03:05:29 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 04, 2008, 03:05:29 PM
A Sound of a Thunder (2005) 67/100
There is this group of people that make safaris for time traveling and soemthing goes wrong and "time waves" change the whole evolutionary scheme on the present and they got to go back in time to prevent the disasters.
One of the tourists stepped on a butterfly <--- Ohhh the surprise.
The movie was like mixing Jurassic Park with Time Cop. It was full of cliches and unbelievably stupid mistakes things go wrong because the chief turned off the "biofilter" because it wasted too much energy and was a fortune to pay, lol
I mean cliches like the black guy died, the black haired chick and the mousy coward too, only relying the leader tank top main guy and the blonde "smart" chick.
I don't reccomend it, except I like science fiction and the theme of evolution and time. There are some baboon-tyranosaurus things, huhuhuh.
There is this group of people that make safaris for time traveling and soemthing goes wrong and "time waves" change the whole evolutionary scheme on the present and they got to go back in time to prevent the disasters.
One of the tourists stepped on a butterfly <--- Ohhh the surprise.
The movie was like mixing Jurassic Park with Time Cop. It was full of cliches and unbelievably stupid mistakes things go wrong because the chief turned off the "biofilter" because it wasted too much energy and was a fortune to pay, lol
I mean cliches like the black guy died, the black haired chick and the mousy coward too, only relying the leader tank top main guy and the blonde "smart" chick.
I don't reccomend it, except I like science fiction and the theme of evolution and time. There are some baboon-tyranosaurus things, huhuhuh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on October 04, 2008, 03:15:22 PM
Post by: Kombucha on October 04, 2008, 03:15:22 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1418362[Don't remember the title, I think it was "Dinosaur Hunter" or something] (2000) 67/100Probably a film adaption of this and named after one of these. I can understand why you wouldn't recommend it because it also sounds like this movie, which was a fucking awful movie.
There is this group of people that make safaris for time traveling and soemthing goes wrong and "time waves" change the whole evolutionary scheme on the present and they got to go back in time to prevent the disasters.
One of the tourists stepped on a butterfly <--- Ohhh the surprise.
The movie was like mixing Jurassic Park with Time Cop. It was full of cliches and unbelievably stupid mistakes things go wrong because the chief turned off the "biofilter" because it wasted too much energy and was a fortune to pay, lol
I mean cliches liek the black guy died, the black haired chick and the mousy coward too, only relying the leader tank top main guy and the blonde "smart" chick.
I don't reccomend it, except I like science fiction and the theme of evolution and time. There are some baboon-tyranosaurus things, huhuhuh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 04, 2008, 03:22:10 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 04, 2008, 03:22:10 PM
Quote from: Kombucha;1418370I can understand why you wouldn't recommend it because it also sounds like this movie, which was a fucking awful movie.Hey I think this is the one, its being directed by Peter Hyams.
But weird, the TV guide said it was made in 2000 which I couldn't find by that date. Oh well.
EDIT: Yep, this is it, thx.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 04, 2008, 05:24:59 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 04, 2008, 05:24:59 PM
I just watched Casino Royale again, and it was much better than I remembered.
I was, apparently, not paying attention when I saw it in theaters.
I was a little off-put to discover that Le Chiffre, like Cillian Murphy in Batman Begins, was wearing make-up. It seems to me a curious trend to have villains look more creepy by giving them feminine features, and then having them be completely supplanted by a superior villain before the third act.
I was, apparently, not paying attention when I saw it in theaters.
I was a little off-put to discover that Le Chiffre, like Cillian Murphy in Batman Begins, was wearing make-up. It seems to me a curious trend to have villains look more creepy by giving them feminine features, and then having them be completely supplanted by a superior villain before the third act.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 10, 2008, 03:30:09 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 10, 2008, 03:30:09 PM
Run, Fatboy, Run
Started off rather slow and cliche.
Then it was enjoyable suddenly, I forget where, but I started liking it.
Overall I enjoyed it. There were some flaws, though. Whit became a total chode later on suddenly for what seems to me to have the guy get the girl in the end.
Still, I enjoyed it and thought it was a different twist than I was expecting during the actual marathon.
Started off rather slow and cliche.
Then it was enjoyable suddenly, I forget where, but I started liking it.
Overall I enjoyed it. There were some flaws, though. Whit became a total chode later on suddenly for what seems to me to have the guy get the girl in the end.
Still, I enjoyed it and thought it was a different twist than I was expecting during the actual marathon.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on October 11, 2008, 02:06:32 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on October 11, 2008, 02:06:32 PM
yesterday i watched:
zero day: i'm a bit of a columbine buff, or rather was when i was younger. this movie is pretty cool, shot like it's the taped confessions etc. of the shooters, i'd give it a 7/10
pi: i loved requiem and find mathematics fascinating so i checked this out, shot on very cool high contrast black and white film, i was pleasantly surprised with the metaphysical twists and turns via hasidic judaism, definitely worth checking out, 8/10
[rec]:WOW, scariest movie in a long time, shot in the blair witch style this film is terrifying, definitely better than diary of the dead and on par with cloverfield which had a way larger budget. no wonder this is being remade american, remake will star dexter's sister debra, if it's half as good as this it will be worth a watch. 9/10
she-wolves of the wasteland: i'll be reviewing this on different merits than the movies i just did, lmao. typical old school b-movie, plenty of broads, guns, terrible acting etc. it's alot of fun, the fight scene choreography and execution is god awful, not exciting at all, but damn is it funny. also one of the heroines is being held hostage at gun point by a bitch eating an apple the other heroine shoots the bitch, apple goes flying, heroine catches apple, takes big bite, LETS GO! also the movies timeline jumps 9 months than 5 years with no warning what so ever, fun factor: 7.5/10
zero day: i'm a bit of a columbine buff, or rather was when i was younger. this movie is pretty cool, shot like it's the taped confessions etc. of the shooters, i'd give it a 7/10
pi: i loved requiem and find mathematics fascinating so i checked this out, shot on very cool high contrast black and white film, i was pleasantly surprised with the metaphysical twists and turns via hasidic judaism, definitely worth checking out, 8/10
[rec]:WOW, scariest movie in a long time, shot in the blair witch style this film is terrifying, definitely better than diary of the dead and on par with cloverfield which had a way larger budget. no wonder this is being remade american, remake will star dexter's sister debra, if it's half as good as this it will be worth a watch. 9/10
she-wolves of the wasteland: i'll be reviewing this on different merits than the movies i just did, lmao. typical old school b-movie, plenty of broads, guns, terrible acting etc. it's alot of fun, the fight scene choreography and execution is god awful, not exciting at all, but damn is it funny. also one of the heroines is being held hostage at gun point by a bitch eating an apple the other heroine shoots the bitch, apple goes flying, heroine catches apple, takes big bite, LETS GO! also the movies timeline jumps 9 months than 5 years with no warning what so ever, fun factor: 7.5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BehemothClock on October 12, 2008, 04:15:59 PM
Post by: BehemothClock on October 12, 2008, 04:15:59 PM
Quarantine: Cloverfield with zombies. The camera work is done much better though seeing as the cameraman is an actual cameraman and not some half I'm a edgy teen fat guy with a camcorder. Despite the predictable ending The last scene was in the advertisement for Christ sakes it was still a rather enjoyable movie. If you liked Cloverfield and you like zombie movies then you should really enjoy this. 9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FlossClock on October 12, 2008, 04:20:22 PM
Post by: FlossClock on October 12, 2008, 04:20:22 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1405537Eyes Wide Shut
I just watched it for, I think, the third time and saw it differently than before. Before I loved it; now I think of it as being in a class of its own. Of this moment it's one of my favourite films!
Eyes Wide Shut is FANTASTIC, I also recommend reading the story it is based on.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on October 12, 2008, 04:31:13 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on October 12, 2008, 04:31:13 PM
Quote from: billiardball6;1425108Quarantine: Cloverfield with zombies. The camera work is done much better though seeing as the cameraman is an actual cameraman and not some half I'm a edgy teen fat guy with a camcorder. Despite the predictable ending The last scene was in the advertisement for Christ sakes it was still a rather enjoyable movie. If you liked Cloverfield and you like zombie movies then you should really enjoy this. 9/10
[rec]:WOW, scariest movie in a long time, shot in the blair witch style this film is terrifying, definitely better than diary of the dead and on par with cloverfield which had a way larger budget. no wonder this is being remade american, remake will star dexter's sister debra, if it's half as good as this it will be worth a watch. 9/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BehemothClock on October 12, 2008, 04:43:18 PM
Post by: BehemothClock on October 12, 2008, 04:43:18 PM
Quote from: Joey Jeremiah;1425124[rec]:WOW, scariest movie in a long time, shot in the blair witch style this film is terrifying, definitely better than diary of the dead and on par with cloverfield which had a way larger budget. no wonder this is being remade american, remake will star dexter's sister debra, if it's half as good as this it will be worth a watch. 9/10I thought the reviews looked awfully familiar...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 16, 2008, 12:59:40 AM
Post by: patriotclock on October 16, 2008, 12:59:40 AM
In The Heat Of the Night - 8/10
Very good keep me interested through the whole thing and Mr Tibbs is the man
Very good keep me interested through the whole thing and Mr Tibbs is the man
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on October 24, 2008, 03:09:35 PM
Post by: LeekClock on October 24, 2008, 03:09:35 PM
Quote from: Floss;1425111Eyes Wide Shut is FANTASTIC, I also recommend reading the story it is based on.
I did a presentation a couple of years ago comparing the film with Traumnovelle. Probably helped me appreciate the film more
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 24, 2008, 11:50:24 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 24, 2008, 11:50:24 PM
Some Like it Hot - 8/10
Pretty funny. It holds up really well, in spite of its age.
I can finally see why people liked Marilyn Monroe so much.
Pretty funny. It holds up really well, in spite of its age.
I can finally see why people liked Marilyn Monroe so much.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: cokezeroglock on October 25, 2008, 06:32:30 AM
Post by: cokezeroglock on October 25, 2008, 06:32:30 AM
auirre the wrath of god-10/10
FUCK
FUCK
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on November 02, 2008, 12:41:12 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on November 02, 2008, 12:41:12 PM
Tommy(1975) - 8/10
Absolutely amazing. There was some great music throughout the film. Now one of my favorite musicals.
Absolutely amazing. There was some great music throughout the film. Now one of my favorite musicals.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 02, 2008, 02:34:26 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 02, 2008, 02:34:26 PM
Five Obstructions - 6/10
The five movies are all very interesting (except for the amazingly pretentious final piece) but the documentary-like segments between each one were incredibly long, drawn-out and overall boring
The five movies are all very interesting (except for the amazingly pretentious final piece) but the documentary-like segments between each one were incredibly long, drawn-out and overall boring
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GlazedDoughnut on November 02, 2008, 02:58:06 PM
Post by: GlazedDoughnut on November 02, 2008, 02:58:06 PM
Tropic Thunder: 9.99/10
I saw this movie during the summer. the story was pretty good. Pretty funny most of the time. I also liked the fake ads in the beginning of the movie! This movie is a must see so watch it now!!!!!
I saw this movie during the summer. the story was pretty good. Pretty funny most of the time. I also liked the fake ads in the beginning of the movie! This movie is a must see so watch it now!!!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 02, 2008, 04:28:41 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 02, 2008, 04:28:41 PM
Quote from: GlazedDoughnut;1439936Tropic Thunder: 9.99/10Why not just give it a 10?
I saw this movie during the summer. the story was pretty good. Pretty funny most of the time. I also liked the fake ads in the beginning of the movie! This movie is a must see so watch it now!!!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 02, 2008, 05:45:45 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 02, 2008, 05:45:45 PM
Quote from: aaa;1439995Why not just give it a 10?
What are you, a conformist?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Moose Clock on November 02, 2008, 05:54:27 PM
Post by: Moose Clock on November 02, 2008, 05:54:27 PM
Zack and Miri Make a Porno - 8/10
Very enjoyable but predictable plot, some very funny situations and dialog. Kind of sad at points, but decent. Good non-Viewaskewniverse film.
Very enjoyable but predictable plot, some very funny situations and dialog. Kind of sad at points, but decent. Good non-Viewaskewniverse film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on November 02, 2008, 06:02:17 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on November 02, 2008, 06:02:17 PM
Journey to the Center of the Earth - 7/10
Interesting concept, it's not so much an adaption of the book but a new story with the original as a plot device, but not enough dinosaurs.
Interesting concept, it's not so much an adaption of the book but a new story with the original as a plot device, but not enough dinosaurs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 02, 2008, 09:48:30 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 02, 2008, 09:48:30 PM
Quote from: The Masked Man;1440024What are you, a conformist?Nah, I just don't see a point in putting it as 9.99. 10 doesn't mean it's perfect, it just means you liked it 10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 03, 2008, 02:26:07 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 03, 2008, 02:26:07 AM
Quote from: aaa;1440133Nah, I just don't see a point in putting it as 9.99. 10 doesn't mean it's perfect, it just means you liked it 10.
Maybe a few of the shots could have used a few more frames mister!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 03, 2008, 05:28:50 AM
Post by: Slurpee on November 03, 2008, 05:28:50 AM
Saw V
Mmmyep.
The guy playing Strahm was a horrible actor, and Hoffman is a terribly uninteresting character. Not a whole lot to carry this movie.
There was no surprise ending. wtf? that's half the reason I watch Saw movies.
It feels like the third to last episode of a very good season of a very mediocre HBO series.
Mmmyep.
The guy playing Strahm was a horrible actor, and Hoffman is a terribly uninteresting character. Not a whole lot to carry this movie.
There was no surprise ending. wtf? that's half the reason I watch Saw movies.
It feels like the third to last episode of a very good season of a very mediocre HBO series.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on November 06, 2008, 05:15:32 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on November 06, 2008, 05:15:32 PM
Indiana Jones Crystal Skull 6/10.
I liked the first part a lot but it was a little too much in the end that made me dislike it.
I didn't like the twist where the kid turns out to be Indy's son though
I liked the first part a lot but it was a little too much in the end that made me dislike it.
I didn't like the twist where the kid turns out to be Indy's son though
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on November 23, 2008, 10:45:11 AM
Post by: CrustClock on November 23, 2008, 10:45:11 AM
Juno
'Glib' is the best word I can think of to describe it. It seems perfectly moulded for Holden Caulfield-types to take to their hearts, but ultimately is rather hollow. The insidious character of the writer is frequently manifest; such as in several scenes where he lists his favourite bands and in the simply awful soundtrack - sub car-ad folk with charmingly ameteurish guitar-picking and endearingly insecure vocal duets with the two young stars. The dialogue is just TOO witty; you never forget that you're watching a film - it's kind of wit which, while clever (if it were said in real life) hardly manages to raise a smirk. The most interesting parts were the scenes with a deeply inappropriate romantic tension between Juno and her would-be adoptive father of her unborn child, but most of it is pretty unchallenging and unoriginal. I think protagonists like Caulfield, and even Napoleon Dynamite, appeal because their narrators focus on the flaws that they try to mask with affectation, whereas Juno is simply a kooky heroine bound for a happy ending.
2/5
edit:
this said it well
'Glib' is the best word I can think of to describe it. It seems perfectly moulded for Holden Caulfield-types to take to their hearts, but ultimately is rather hollow. The insidious character of the writer is frequently manifest; such as in several scenes where he lists his favourite bands and in the simply awful soundtrack - sub car-ad folk with charmingly ameteurish guitar-picking and endearingly insecure vocal duets with the two young stars. The dialogue is just TOO witty; you never forget that you're watching a film - it's kind of wit which, while clever (if it were said in real life) hardly manages to raise a smirk. The most interesting parts were the scenes with a deeply inappropriate romantic tension between Juno and her would-be adoptive father of her unborn child, but most of it is pretty unchallenging and unoriginal. I think protagonists like Caulfield, and even Napoleon Dynamite, appeal because their narrators focus on the flaws that they try to mask with affectation, whereas Juno is simply a kooky heroine bound for a happy ending.
2/5
edit:
Quote from: Topcatyo;1334674The following contains spoilers probably
Juno
My thoughts while watching the movie:
Okay, here's the start.
And she's preggers, at least there's no boring exposition before OH HEY is that Dwight from The Office? What's his name? Rain Wilson or something.
Anyway, now she's saying a whole bunch of weird slang and dingen because she's a young kid. Oh, she's going to have an abortion. Damn, that was a short movie- oh wait, she just chickened out. Okay.
Jesus, this girl is really annoying. Everything she says screams out "I'm totally doing everything in my power to be an individual look how different I am I'm gutsy hi." Not that there's anything wrong with that normally but this is bordering on excessive.
Damn, Michael Cera really does do awkward roles all the time. I wanna see a movie where he doesn't do awkward roles. I'd like to see him as the next Bond villain
Oh hey, there are the adoptive parents. Hey, there's Jason Bateman! It's like an Arrested Development father/son kind of thing, like in that one episode of Arrested Development with the father/son kind of thing.
Jesus, these adoptive parents are really awkward. Oh, hey, guitars. Oh, let's talk really fast and smart and excitedly about music. Okay. Neato. Jason's really quiet in this movie what the fuck.
Okay, more Juno being a peppy individual. I'm kinda bored.
There are the adoptive parents again. Jesus Jason Bateman's quiet in this movie. He's either a pedophile or he doesn't really want to adopt the baby.
That wife is awkward and it looks like if I shined a flashlight on her you'd see the shadow of her skeleton against the wall.
Oh shit, adoptive lady. Damn this is awkward. This is an awkward-ass movie.
Damn, Jason Bateman is awkward. More excited music talk. Okay, whatever. Oh, wait, what? Plot twist, I was half-right with my prediction!
Anyway, this is awkward. Even when he's stating his case Jason Bateman is really quiet in this. I'm going to need the subtitles to hear him.
Oh, okay, they're gone. Now this movie is finally getting interesting-
Oh, it's done? Uh, okay.
this said it well
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 28, 2008, 05:25:10 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 28, 2008, 05:25:10 PM
Australia
More or less an overwrought, long winded piece of shit. It's pretty predictable from the start what with the "ragtag Australian outback salty types and their gritty adventures" but then they throw in bullshit mysticism and a race struggle and a little boy for a protagonist that you never really learn to like at all (are there any little boy protagonists that are actually likable?). Actually, none of the characters are fleshed out enough that you care about anything they do in the movie or their interactions, despite it being nearly 3 hours long. Not to mention the "bombing of Darwin by the Japanese" that the movie sells itself on feels really tacked-on just to give it more of an "epic" flair. In fact, the entire movie tries far too hard throughout to be an epic, but it just ends up a mess.
1.5/5
More or less an overwrought, long winded piece of shit. It's pretty predictable from the start what with the "ragtag Australian outback salty types and their gritty adventures" but then they throw in bullshit mysticism and a race struggle and a little boy for a protagonist that you never really learn to like at all (are there any little boy protagonists that are actually likable?). Actually, none of the characters are fleshed out enough that you care about anything they do in the movie or their interactions, despite it being nearly 3 hours long. Not to mention the "bombing of Darwin by the Japanese" that the movie sells itself on feels really tacked-on just to give it more of an "epic" flair. In fact, the entire movie tries far too hard throughout to be an epic, but it just ends up a mess.
1.5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on November 29, 2008, 11:47:44 AM
Post by: LeekClock on November 29, 2008, 11:47:44 AM
Changeling
I think if you watch this movie in a cinema on the big screen -- trapped -- you get more value than you would watching it at home. It becomes an experience...
It's that kind of film -- punishing and relentless, very serious and it knows it. It tries to milk every negative emotion to the point where it becomes ridiculous.
The actors all put in a good performance though -- particularly John Malkovich who does his "angry intelligent man" very well, as he did in Burn After Reading.
The story itself is quite interesting, though one wouldn't believe it if it weren't "true" as we are told at the beginning.
The writing sags in all the wrong places. The nadir being: "The horse's name is tony. Did you know that?".
I think if you watch this movie in a cinema on the big screen -- trapped -- you get more value than you would watching it at home. It becomes an experience...
It's that kind of film -- punishing and relentless, very serious and it knows it. It tries to milk every negative emotion to the point where it becomes ridiculous.
The actors all put in a good performance though -- particularly John Malkovich who does his "angry intelligent man" very well, as he did in Burn After Reading.
The story itself is quite interesting, though one wouldn't believe it if it weren't "true" as we are told at the beginning.
The writing sags in all the wrong places. The nadir being: "The horse's name is tony. Did you know that?".
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on December 04, 2008, 04:24:27 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on December 04, 2008, 04:24:27 PM
The Bourne identity , Supremacy , Ultimatium 8/10
fucking ace.
fucking ace.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: atimelessnewb on December 04, 2008, 04:29:15 PM
Post by: atimelessnewb on December 04, 2008, 04:29:15 PM
007 QOS
7/10
Pros: Good Action and bits of humor.
Cons: Confusing plot, lack of gadgets, disappointing ending.
Comments: I hope they do better next time. Still it's definitely worth going to see if your big 007 fan.
7/10
Pros: Good Action and bits of humor.
Cons: Confusing plot, lack of gadgets, disappointing ending.
Comments: I hope they do better next time. Still it's definitely worth going to see if your big 007 fan.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on December 04, 2008, 05:54:13 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on December 04, 2008, 05:54:13 PM
Mr. Brooks - 8.8/10
When are we getting that damn sequel?
When are we getting that damn sequel?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 06, 2008, 11:29:43 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 06, 2008, 11:29:43 PM
War
Fuckin' shit. Name any cop/action movie/Yakuza vs. Triads movie cliche and I could probably tell you "War had it, too."
Bad acting, bad plot with a plot twist I didn't predict and then suddenly another plot twist that was fucking useless, and the ending was absolute shite.
One thing that reeeeeaaally marred the movie was:
The editing.
The movie was so poorly edited it made my head spin. If anything happened, anything at all, there were about 15 smash cuts skipping 2 seconds at a time happening a second between each other with light and lens flares blocking out what the fuck is happening. Jason Statham's walking down a hallway? Step one SMASH CUT step six SMASH CUT step ten SMASH CUT stop in front of door SMASH CUT knob's turning all the way SMASH CUT now the door's closing.
What's more is that anytime there were subtitles, you had fake Japanese letters all bunched up in read, and then it translated themselves Matrix-style into English so you could read them. This happened whenever there was a new scene.
The fight scenes SMASH CUT and bloody SMASH CUT and ridiculously gory SMASH CUT at times.
When they killed a main character off, it was so poorly done because SMASH CUT they did them so SMASH CUT abruptly, and SMASH CUT not the "The Departed" good SMASH CUT kind of abrupt, but the SMASH CUT bad SMASH CUT kind SMASH CUT of SMASH CUT abrupt. The main character tells his one partner not SMASH CUT to shoot the bad guy, and then is shot SMASH CUT himSMASHCUTself..
All-in-all the movie is terrible.
Fuckin' shit. Name any cop/action movie/Yakuza vs. Triads movie cliche and I could probably tell you "War had it, too."
Bad acting, bad plot with a plot twist I didn't predict and then suddenly another plot twist that was fucking useless, and the ending was absolute shite.
One thing that reeeeeaaally marred the movie was:
The editing.
The movie was so poorly edited it made my head spin. If anything happened, anything at all, there were about 15 smash cuts skipping 2 seconds at a time happening a second between each other with light and lens flares blocking out what the fuck is happening. Jason Statham's walking down a hallway? Step one SMASH CUT step six SMASH CUT step ten SMASH CUT stop in front of door SMASH CUT knob's turning all the way SMASH CUT now the door's closing.
What's more is that anytime there were subtitles, you had fake Japanese letters all bunched up in read, and then it translated themselves Matrix-style into English so you could read them. This happened whenever there was a new scene.
The fight scenes SMASH CUT and bloody SMASH CUT and ridiculously gory SMASH CUT at times.
When they killed a main character off, it was so poorly done because SMASH CUT they did them so SMASH CUT abruptly, and SMASH CUT not the "The Departed" good SMASH CUT kind of abrupt, but the SMASH CUT bad SMASH CUT kind SMASH CUT of SMASH CUT abrupt. The main character tells his one partner not SMASH CUT to shoot the bad guy, and then is shot SMASH CUT himSMASHCUTself..
All-in-all the movie is terrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 06, 2008, 11:40:16 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 06, 2008, 11:40:16 PM
Hellboy - 92/100
YES!
YES!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 08, 2008, 12:31:26 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 08, 2008, 12:31:26 AM
007 Quantum of Solace - 78/100
It wasn't BAAAD. But I felt like something vey important was missing.
I regularly make this statement while reviewing games but this is a rare case I use it for a movie: I thought it was really short.
It has the basic structure of a James Bond movie with:
However I felt like it was an excuse of movie to pull out of the ass something that would make a conclusion of what was left in Casino Royale at the end.
I din't felt satisfied when they stopped the bad guys, it was like "There is still something missing, buckle up" but then a short scene happened and bam, movie over. WITHOUT cliffhanger.
Its kinda good but not for a James Bond movie.
It wasn't BAAAD. But I felt like something vey important was missing.
I regularly make this statement while reviewing games but this is a rare case I use it for a movie: I thought it was really short.
It has the basic structure of a James Bond movie with:
- Guns
- World traveling
- First Class parties and shit
- Places exploding and stuff while fighting the main bad guy
- James has all the good pussy
However I felt like it was an excuse of movie to pull out of the ass something that would make a conclusion of what was left in Casino Royale at the end.
I din't felt satisfied when they stopped the bad guys, it was like "There is still something missing, buckle up" but then a short scene happened and bam, movie over. WITHOUT cliffhanger.
Its kinda good but not for a James Bond movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WiiClock on December 11, 2008, 07:12:56 AM
Post by: WiiClock on December 11, 2008, 07:12:56 AM
So I stayed up all night so Eyes Wide Shut could finish downloading.
Last time I saw the movie was in theaters and I was 8 years old haha.
Not having to cover my eyes for half the movie was pretty great this time around.
Such a great movie though.
The piano riff or part they played throughout the movie was so...Inspiring?
Really want to try and incorporate music into my videos now more than ever.
9/10.
Last time I saw the movie was in theaters and I was 8 years old haha.
Not having to cover my eyes for half the movie was pretty great this time around.
Such a great movie though.
The piano riff or part they played throughout the movie was so...Inspiring?
Really want to try and incorporate music into my videos now more than ever.
9/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 16, 2008, 11:29:06 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 16, 2008, 11:29:06 PM
The Incredibles - 88/100
Not my favorite Pixar movie, but definitely a good Pixar movie. The characters are pure human caricatures. I have seen Ratatouille sharing the same style in character design but I still gotta see it fully.
Its cool
Not my favorite Pixar movie, but definitely a good Pixar movie. The characters are pure human caricatures. I have seen Ratatouille sharing the same style in character design but I still gotta see it fully.
Its cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 17, 2008, 11:41:54 AM
Post by: Slurpee on December 17, 2008, 11:41:54 AM
Milk - 10/10
Maybe this movie just came at the right time in my life.
Maybe this movie just came at the right time in my life.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on December 20, 2008, 07:38:01 PM
Post by: PirateClock on December 20, 2008, 07:38:01 PM
The Happening 0/10
holy shit this movie is horrible.
holy shit this movie is horrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 20, 2008, 08:32:07 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 20, 2008, 08:32:07 PM
You, Me and Dupree - 70/100
i dunno, i kinda liked it.
i dunno, i kinda liked it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on December 21, 2008, 11:26:23 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on December 21, 2008, 11:26:23 AM
Beowulf
82/100
Its okay. They fucked with the source material a bit too much though.
82/100
Its okay. They fucked with the source material a bit too much though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 23, 2008, 07:42:22 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 23, 2008, 07:42:22 PM
Yes Man
It was enjoyable. Shame it turned into a chick flick at some point in the movie. It had its enjoyable parts, though. No surprises in the movie, really.
It was enjoyable. Shame it turned into a chick flick at some point in the movie. It had its enjoyable parts, though. No surprises in the movie, really.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on December 23, 2008, 09:10:33 PM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on December 23, 2008, 09:10:33 PM
the day the earth stood still - 7/10
it wasnt that bad omfg!!!
it wasnt that bad omfg!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 24, 2008, 12:33:30 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 24, 2008, 12:33:30 PM
The One
Second movie I've watched with Jason Statham and Jet Li in it that sucked.
It was on TV and it was late at night, I was hanging out with my family and we were bored.
Second movie I've watched with Jason Statham and Jet Li in it that sucked.
It was on TV and it was late at night, I was hanging out with my family and we were bored.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 26, 2008, 01:10:53 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 26, 2008, 01:10:53 AM
The Dark Knight - 91/100
Holy shit that was incredible. Best Batman movie I have ever seen, it turned classic DC comics villains into fucking insane criminals.
Not forget the script was brilliant
Holy shit that was incredible. Best Batman movie I have ever seen, it turned classic DC comics villains into fucking insane criminals.
Not forget the script was brilliant
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 27, 2008, 01:39:51 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 27, 2008, 01:39:51 AM
Burn After Reading
I loved it.
I loved it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on December 28, 2008, 01:12:51 PM
Post by: PirateClock on December 28, 2008, 01:12:51 PM
3:10 to Yuma (2007 remake)
I really loved this movie and i hadn't seen the original so the end really came as a surprise.
I really loved this movie and i hadn't seen the original so the end really came as a surprise.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on December 28, 2008, 01:38:53 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on December 28, 2008, 01:38:53 PM
Sicko
Very god movie but seriously Michael moore needs to fucking back off a bit
Very god movie but seriously Michael moore needs to fucking back off a bit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on December 28, 2008, 05:48:26 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on December 28, 2008, 05:48:26 PM
The Day the Earth Stood Still
He never said "Klaatu barada nikto", I was very disappointed. Still an enjoyable movie though.
He never said "Klaatu barada nikto", I was very disappointed. Still an enjoyable movie though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on December 28, 2008, 06:15:57 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on December 28, 2008, 06:15:57 PM
Quote from: !!GAYDAD BUTTFAG!!;1481401He never said "Klaatu barada nikto"
Instant zero
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on December 28, 2008, 06:47:27 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on December 28, 2008, 06:47:27 PM
Quote from: PirateClock;1475107The Happening 0/10
holy shit this movie is horrible.
My friend and I went to see this movie because we knew it was going to be horrible. If you watch it in that frame of mind it's very funny and justafies watching it.
Seriously when the group just starting shooting and the guy was like "JUST LET ME THINK DAMN IT!" - hilarious! Oh, and who could forget "YOU'RE TRYING TO MURDER ME AREN'T YOU?" - "What? NNNNNnnnNNnnOOOooOOooooo, I'd neeeevveeerrrr do that!"
It's funny because in the end they just let the group of people kill themselves and sorta walk off and the guy never actually intended on killing the old woman, he was just a terrible actor. Also when she headbutts through the window and they're like "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT THE WIND"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 28, 2008, 10:05:26 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 28, 2008, 10:05:26 PM
Quote from: !!GAYDAD BUTTFAG!!;1481401The Day the Earth Stood StillHe said it twice, in crazy alien garble. Once when he was shutting Gort down the first time, and then again after he went into the sphere.
He never said "Klaatu barada nikto", I was very disappointed. Still an enjoyable movie though.
Pay more attention.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 28, 2008, 11:12:19 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 28, 2008, 11:12:19 PM
I have seen these before but I saw them again today, so.
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 88/100
I dig fantasy movies and my girlfriend is a big fan of this kind of stuff. Wan't perfect but I didn't hate it.
Jimmy Neutron - 68/100
Ehhhh I remember being hyped about this movie when I was 11 but watching it again I couldn't help but htink it was terrible. Its for kids anyway. I think the concept of defying like breathing in space was joked just for concept laziness of not giving them space suits. Oh whatever.
EDIT:
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - 88/100
I dig fantasy movies and my girlfriend is a big fan of this kind of stuff. Wan't perfect but I didn't hate it.
Jimmy Neutron - 68/100
Ehhhh I remember being hyped about this movie when I was 11 but watching it again I couldn't help but htink it was terrible. Its for kids anyway. I think the concept of defying like breathing in space was joked just for concept laziness of not giving them space suits. Oh whatever.
Quote from: !!GAYDAD BUTTFAG!!;1481401He never said "Klaatu barada nikto"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
EDIT:
Quote from: Slurpee;1481593He said it twice, in crazy alien garble. Once when he was shutting Gort down the first time, and then again after he went into the sphere.Ah, oh.
Pay more attention.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 29, 2008, 04:00:23 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 29, 2008, 04:00:23 AM
Green Fried Tomatoes - 93/100
I can't believe after all these years my entire family watching it, I never stopped to fully watch everything. Its amazing.
I can't believe after all these years my entire family watching it, I never stopped to fully watch everything. Its amazing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 31, 2008, 01:50:05 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 31, 2008, 01:50:05 AM
Hellboy II: The Golden Army - 92/100
I fucking loved this.
I fucking loved this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on December 31, 2008, 10:10:43 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on December 31, 2008, 10:10:43 PM
Dazed and Confused
It was cool but it seemed to lack a point.
And an ending.
It was cool but it seemed to lack a point.
And an ending.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 01, 2009, 11:44:01 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 01, 2009, 11:44:01 PM
Priceless - 86/100
It was pretty awesome.
Wanted - 89/100
Haha wow what the fuck did I just watched?
It was pretty awesome.
Wanted - 89/100
Haha wow what the fuck did I just watched?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on January 02, 2009, 12:07:17 PM
Post by: PirateClock on January 02, 2009, 12:07:17 PM
Quote from: Clayman;1485903Wanted - 89/100
Haha wow what the fuck did I just watched?
a horrible movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 03, 2009, 04:59:15 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 03, 2009, 04:59:15 PM
Big Fat Liar - 43/100
Eh.
Eh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on January 03, 2009, 06:23:03 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on January 03, 2009, 06:23:03 PM
Life of Brian - 8.5/10
Fucking great movie, I did like Holy Grail better though.
Fucking great movie, I did like Holy Grail better though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 03, 2009, 06:34:42 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 03, 2009, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: Clayman;1483731Hellboy II: The Golden Army - 92/100
I fucking loved this.
I don't understand why people liked this movie, I mean, could you explain? It was really really really cliche', had awful dialouge and shameless plot devices. I guess that the action scenes were neat, although they were brief and far between and the CGI was good, but I still really hated the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 03, 2009, 06:51:53 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 03, 2009, 06:51:53 PM
Quote from: Poltergeisty;1488068I don't understand why people liked this movie, I mean, could you explain? It was really really really cliche', had awful dialouge and shameless plot devices. I guess that the action scenes were neat, although they were brief and far between and the CGI was good, but I still really hated the movie.Answer: Its fucking Hellboy.
EDIT: However the flashback on the beginning wasn't necesary
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 03, 2009, 06:58:47 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 03, 2009, 06:58:47 PM
Quote from: Clayman;1488082Answer: Its fucking Hellboy.
Reply (to which I may lose credibility): Who fucking cares?
I had heard of Hellboy before the movie and had read a few of the comics and found them to be okay, and I'm sure I'm rare seeing as the only people I know who like them are comic fanatics
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 04, 2009, 09:17:23 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 04, 2009, 09:17:23 AM
Hellboy II was great.
Yeah, the narrative structure is a little cliche, but... it's not setting out to push limits of fiction. It was just a fun, cool movie. The action scenes are only part of that. The way it plays around with folk tales like toothfairies, and trolls (the dialogue about the goblin market being under the Brooklyn Bridge was choice)- it's just a lot of good times.
The goblin market was this brilliant, fully realized fantasy setting populated by dozens and dozens of these fascinating creature designs- I actually picked up Hellboy II: The Art of the Movie just to get a better look at them. It kicks the shit out of the cantina scene from the original Star Wars imo. There was a team of brilliant creative artists- Guillermo del Toro and Mike Mignola, but also TyRuben Ellingson, Mike Elizalde, Wayne Barlowe, Pablo Angeles, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, Raul Monge and Raul Villares. (Google image search any one of their names, I garauntee something wicked awesome on the first page of results.) and this team of brilliant guys just unloaded these brilliant, brilliant monster designs- I could gush about them for hours. The kind of fish-headed guy with a giant mechanical arm strapped to his back that appeared to be selling extra limbs? And he's only there for like 3 seconds beforehe disappears into the background, never to be seen again. I live for that shit.
And then, the goggles? Brass goggles that were designed in the 17th century to see through a cloaking aura projected by fairy tale creatures called glamour- a whole fascinating wing of mythology and fictional history, just for like a 10 minute scene in the movie. And as it's being explained, all the learned characters have some passing knowledge of it. It creates this wonderful impression that all of this fascinating folk information exists- it's a part of the world they inhabit, and there's a universe of things we don't know- the imagition positively quivers at the notion. The whole project really utilized Del Toro and Mignola's ability to tap into folk tales, and old legends, and modernize and reappropriate them toward the purposes of... creating a universe for Hellboy and the BPRD to wander around in.
Yeah, at times, it got a little maudlin, a little predictable, but, I mean, we all know there are no original stories, and with Hellboy it's noooot the point. The movie is just a joy to watch, and the familiarity of the plot, if anything, served to make it more welcoming.
Yeah, the narrative structure is a little cliche, but... it's not setting out to push limits of fiction. It was just a fun, cool movie. The action scenes are only part of that. The way it plays around with folk tales like toothfairies, and trolls (the dialogue about the goblin market being under the Brooklyn Bridge was choice)- it's just a lot of good times.
The goblin market was this brilliant, fully realized fantasy setting populated by dozens and dozens of these fascinating creature designs- I actually picked up Hellboy II: The Art of the Movie just to get a better look at them. It kicks the shit out of the cantina scene from the original Star Wars imo. There was a team of brilliant creative artists- Guillermo del Toro and Mike Mignola, but also TyRuben Ellingson, Mike Elizalde, Wayne Barlowe, Pablo Angeles, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, Raul Monge and Raul Villares. (Google image search any one of their names, I garauntee something wicked awesome on the first page of results.) and this team of brilliant guys just unloaded these brilliant, brilliant monster designs- I could gush about them for hours. The kind of fish-headed guy with a giant mechanical arm strapped to his back that appeared to be selling extra limbs? And he's only there for like 3 seconds beforehe disappears into the background, never to be seen again. I live for that shit.
And then, the goggles? Brass goggles that were designed in the 17th century to see through a cloaking aura projected by fairy tale creatures called glamour- a whole fascinating wing of mythology and fictional history, just for like a 10 minute scene in the movie. And as it's being explained, all the learned characters have some passing knowledge of it. It creates this wonderful impression that all of this fascinating folk information exists- it's a part of the world they inhabit, and there's a universe of things we don't know- the imagition positively quivers at the notion. The whole project really utilized Del Toro and Mignola's ability to tap into folk tales, and old legends, and modernize and reappropriate them toward the purposes of... creating a universe for Hellboy and the BPRD to wander around in.
Yeah, at times, it got a little maudlin, a little predictable, but, I mean, we all know there are no original stories, and with Hellboy it's noooot the point. The movie is just a joy to watch, and the familiarity of the plot, if anything, served to make it more welcoming.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 04, 2009, 11:01:50 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 04, 2009, 11:01:50 AM
Adapting old stories is no longer interesting after it's been done by every fantasy-sci-fi ever, it is no longer original. The art was great, if only it had been a two-hou slideshow instead of an awful movie. I'm all over great art direction, which the movie definately has, but that's not enough to redeem the all-around bad storytelling. The world of the movie was well formed with each characters passing knowledge of specific events, but again, if only we were watching for atmosphere alone.
also, saying that the plot is not the 2main point2 of a movie is a horrible excuse for it being bad. So, if a movies main "point" is the lighting, does that excuse bad acting, writing, dialouge and story? After all, they weren't the "point" of the movie. Once you start giving movies "points" instead of expecting an actual good movie out of it there's no such thing as a bad movie. The plot is always the main point, even in movies you only see for CGI and art direction - the plot has to set those oppertunities up, and if it does a bad job of it it distracts from it, and also makes something horrible happen; the audience will want to get the plot out the way to see the next pretty scene.
also, saying that the plot is not the 2main point2 of a movie is a horrible excuse for it being bad. So, if a movies main "point" is the lighting, does that excuse bad acting, writing, dialouge and story? After all, they weren't the "point" of the movie. Once you start giving movies "points" instead of expecting an actual good movie out of it there's no such thing as a bad movie. The plot is always the main point, even in movies you only see for CGI and art direction - the plot has to set those oppertunities up, and if it does a bad job of it it distracts from it, and also makes something horrible happen; the audience will want to get the plot out the way to see the next pretty scene.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 04, 2009, 11:44:51 AM
Post by: Slurpee on January 04, 2009, 11:44:51 AM
That's not what I said or meant at all but OK.
It's been fun explaining myself to you, sentient brick wall. Catch ya later.
It's been fun explaining myself to you, sentient brick wall. Catch ya later.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 04, 2009, 12:06:05 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 04, 2009, 12:06:05 PM
You cannot escape me I am all the walls
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 09, 2009, 05:46:50 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 09, 2009, 05:46:50 PM
The Fall - 8.9/10
Wow, where do I begin here? I can't say I've seen a visually more stunning movie this year, the choices of locations where absolutely unblievable, the colour was fantastic and the art direction was inspired. The story is able to keep you guessing untill the end despite its simplicity, and the acting is sublime. It's was wonderful when at the very end of the movie you find out the entire thing was just one big giant love letter to stunt men. It felt so absolutely sincere and genuine it warmed my heart.
A lot of people were bored by the story, when I in fact loved it. The pacing was excellent, and even though towards the end a few very specific scenes felt a tad rushed, it delivered a terrific experience. I would go so far as to say it may be worth seeing just for the gorgeous scenery alone. Watch it.
Wow, where do I begin here? I can't say I've seen a visually more stunning movie this year, the choices of locations where absolutely unblievable, the colour was fantastic and the art direction was inspired. The story is able to keep you guessing untill the end despite its simplicity, and the acting is sublime. It's was wonderful when at the very end of the movie you find out the entire thing was just one big giant love letter to stunt men. It felt so absolutely sincere and genuine it warmed my heart.
A lot of people were bored by the story, when I in fact loved it. The pacing was excellent, and even though towards the end a few very specific scenes felt a tad rushed, it delivered a terrific experience. I would go so far as to say it may be worth seeing just for the gorgeous scenery alone. Watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on January 09, 2009, 05:51:20 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on January 09, 2009, 05:51:20 PM
WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU FIND THAT MOVIE :L
Quote from: Slurpee;1488692Hellboy II was great.I would never say that the movie wasn't visually stunning, but the writing to me was really really bad and it ruined it for me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 09, 2009, 06:04:03 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 09, 2009, 06:04:03 PM
I saw it when I hooked my iPod up to my TV, sorry.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on January 09, 2009, 06:22:24 PM
Post by: Slurpee on January 09, 2009, 06:22:24 PM
Quote from: Marlix Wright;1493142I would never say that the movie wasn't visually stunning, but the writing to me was really really bad and it ruined it for me.see
I just don't see what could possibly have been so terrible about the writing
the plot's pretty solid.
the prince of the elf family that represents nature is mad because an ancient pact between them and man has been broken because man plowed through most of earth's natural land areas, and so he assassinates his father to gain control of all the elf stuff and awaken a fabled indestructible army and wage war on mankind
and then
yeah. pretty solid.
the only things about the writing that gave me pause in the entire thing were the Dragonheart self-sacrifice subplot, Abe secretly carrying in the crown piece, and the somewhat stilted line where Hellboy was asking how they knew the goggles really worked, which was kind of a heavy handed segue into a sight gag. hh, and when they were all quitting at the end, that was kind of weird and not really hinted at until it just suddenly happened.
these things were bad, but they weren't cataclysmic-cascade-into-ruining-the-movie bad. It was just like "hrmm. >=/"
the first thing I wanted to do when I left the theatre was go see it again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on January 09, 2009, 06:25:58 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on January 09, 2009, 06:25:58 PM
The whole Hellboy/Liz thing was really labored and that's what killed it.
I guess a blockbuster has The Fall so I'm getting it soon. Lee Pace is great in Pushing Daisies, so I hope this is a good performance too.
I guess a blockbuster has The Fall so I'm getting it soon. Lee Pace is great in Pushing Daisies, so I hope this is a good performance too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 10, 2009, 02:26:42 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 10, 2009, 02:26:42 AM
The Day the Earth Stood Still - 91/100
Okay you angry nerds, I can't say I hated it because I wasn't born in the 50s like all of you that saw the original. I in my part never saw the previous and I thought it was absolutely great.
I can't say Keanu's acting sucked because Keanu's acting is based on not acting at all and he did great on that.
Great story, some humor is there, not annoying although not really necesary but it doesnt ruin it. It's single like a grain of salt in a cup of cocoa.
I really liked it and I dont care which was better. Its the same movie but with different actors, technology and effects.
Peace and out.
Okay you angry nerds, I can't say I hated it because I wasn't born in the 50s like all of you that saw the original. I in my part never saw the previous and I thought it was absolutely great.
I can't say Keanu's acting sucked because Keanu's acting is based on not acting at all and he did great on that.
Great story, some humor is there, not annoying although not really necesary but it doesnt ruin it. It's single like a grain of salt in a cup of cocoa.
I really liked it and I dont care which was better. Its the same movie but with different actors, technology and effects.
Peace and out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SixShooterClock on January 10, 2009, 04:47:36 PM
Post by: SixShooterClock on January 10, 2009, 04:47:36 PM
Takeshi Miike's Imprint (for masters of horror series) - 2.6/5
torture scene was great, rest of it is kinda meh, kinda garbled.
torture scene was great, rest of it is kinda meh, kinda garbled.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on January 11, 2009, 03:36:42 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on January 11, 2009, 03:36:42 AM
Yes Man: 7/10
It was decent
The day the earth stood still: 5/10
The only thing good about it was
(http://starmen.net/mother2/images/official/clay_starman.png)
It was decent
The day the earth stood still: 5/10
The only thing good about it was
(http://starmen.net/mother2/images/official/clay_starman.png)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 11, 2009, 05:42:59 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 11, 2009, 05:42:59 PM
Quote from: ASSHAT_clock;1494441The best thing about it wasFixed and agreed with this
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on January 11, 2009, 05:56:42 PM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on January 11, 2009, 05:56:42 PM
red asphalt 10/10
an american classic
an american classic
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on January 14, 2009, 11:08:27 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on January 14, 2009, 11:08:27 AM
Skinwalkers - 4/10
It's a werewolf movie about the Navajo folklore of "skinwalkers". Basically, in five days, this kid is going to end the "curse", and some skinwalkers want to kill him before they can.
Since I'm such a sticker for werewolf movies, I decided to give this one a shot. Not much happens in it, though; the good Skinwalkers drive away from the bad Skinwalkers in a big truck for an hour and a half. The bad Skinwalkers look like a poor man's Manson family while they chase the good Skinwalkers on a badass fleet of hogs.
The movie is both ridiculous and low-key at the same time. The movie opens up with this shootout between the bad Skinwalkers and the good ones, including one badass old lady with a six-shooter, and I couldn't stop laughing. The special effects are cool, if overbearing, and the makeup work was by Stan Winston Studios, of all people. :p
All in all, it was a little meandering and ultimately without substance, but it was at least better than the borefest of Blood and Chocolate.
It's a werewolf movie about the Navajo folklore of "skinwalkers". Basically, in five days, this kid is going to end the "curse", and some skinwalkers want to kill him before they can.
Since I'm such a sticker for werewolf movies, I decided to give this one a shot. Not much happens in it, though; the good Skinwalkers drive away from the bad Skinwalkers in a big truck for an hour and a half. The bad Skinwalkers look like a poor man's Manson family while they chase the good Skinwalkers on a badass fleet of hogs.
The movie is both ridiculous and low-key at the same time. The movie opens up with this shootout between the bad Skinwalkers and the good ones, including one badass old lady with a six-shooter, and I couldn't stop laughing. The special effects are cool, if overbearing, and the makeup work was by Stan Winston Studios, of all people. :p
All in all, it was a little meandering and ultimately without substance, but it was at least better than the borefest of Blood and Chocolate.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on January 14, 2009, 12:03:23 PM
Post by: patriotclock on January 14, 2009, 12:03:23 PM
gran torino - 9.5/10
<3 clint Eastwood
yes man - 7/10
didnt suck like i thought it would
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBz5IdxITP8
had good parts ^
<3 clint Eastwood
yes man - 7/10
didnt suck like i thought it would
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBz5IdxITP8
had good parts ^
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 16, 2009, 08:09:04 PM
Post by: CrustClock on January 16, 2009, 08:09:04 PM
Zack and Miri make a porno
Horribly glib back-and-forth banter doesn't make me give a shit about these two characters. The film came across as incredibly cynical. Think our provocative title might mean you have a chance of seeing that pretty Elizabeth Shue lookalike naked? Like product placement? You want coarse, foul-mouthed Judd-Apatow humour and charmingly insecure characters approaching middle age? like in that film the 40 year old virgin? Well here's ya film; same cast and everything, y'pleb.
1/5 (1 for donald fagen on the soundtrack)
Horribly glib back-and-forth banter doesn't make me give a shit about these two characters. The film came across as incredibly cynical. Think our provocative title might mean you have a chance of seeing that pretty Elizabeth Shue lookalike naked? Like product placement? You want coarse, foul-mouthed Judd-Apatow humour and charmingly insecure characters approaching middle age? like in that film the 40 year old virgin? Well here's ya film; same cast and everything, y'pleb.
1/5 (1 for donald fagen on the soundtrack)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 17, 2009, 08:44:36 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 17, 2009, 08:44:36 PM
Horton Hears A Who
Shit.
Shit.
Title: Kinsey
Post by: Maltese on January 17, 2009, 08:53:52 PM
Post by: Maltese on January 17, 2009, 08:53:52 PM
good movie, you should see it if you don't have very strict morals
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on January 21, 2009, 03:15:08 AM
Post by: AMPEEEM on January 21, 2009, 03:15:08 AM
American Psycho - 7/10
Its pretty cool, never saw it before either. Christian Bale does a good job, I can't imagine another actor for the role, and I love the whole message about party kids living their life in absolute vanity to the point where people care so much about themselves, they don't even care if they work with a person they know kills people. Thats his problem.
Its pretty cool, never saw it before either. Christian Bale does a good job, I can't imagine another actor for the role, and I love the whole message about party kids living their life in absolute vanity to the point where people care so much about themselves, they don't even care if they work with a person they know kills people. Thats his problem.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on January 21, 2009, 03:33:52 AM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on January 21, 2009, 03:33:52 AM
burn after reading
7.5/10
well that was ok
IS THIS BERT
FROM ACCOUNTING
holy grail is the worst of the monty python movies
i'm not saying it's bad, but compared to the other two it's ridiculously overrated and i can't believe it gained more of a cult following than the other two
7.5/10
well that was ok
Quote from: Homer Sexual;1499853Horton Hears A Who
Shit.
IS THIS BERT
FROM ACCOUNTING
Quote from: TabascoClock;1488062Life of Brian - 8.5/10
Fucking great movie, I did like Holy Grail better though.
holy grail is the worst of the monty python movies
i'm not saying it's bad, but compared to the other two it's ridiculously overrated and i can't believe it gained more of a cult following than the other two
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on January 21, 2009, 03:44:08 AM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on January 21, 2009, 03:44:08 AM
Quote from: ZombieClock;536670Saw 3
finally, CLOSURE!
3 years later
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 25, 2009, 03:29:37 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 25, 2009, 03:29:37 AM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 96/100
That was fantastic. WALL·E got tough competition for Best Overall Film
That was fantastic. WALL·E got tough competition for Best Overall Film
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on January 25, 2009, 03:36:24 AM
Post by: Kombucha on January 25, 2009, 03:36:24 AM
Quote from: ASSHAT_lock;1494441The day the earth stood still: 5/10Gort is cooler than Starman.
The only thing good about it was
http://starmen.net/mother2/images/official/clay_starman.png
The original Gort, anyway.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 25, 2009, 01:50:11 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 25, 2009, 01:50:11 PM
Sharkboy and Lavagirl - 43/100
Ew.
Ew.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on January 25, 2009, 03:49:47 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on January 25, 2009, 03:49:47 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1506059Sharkboy and Lavagirl - 43/100
Ew.
Why the hell did you watch that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on January 25, 2009, 06:06:31 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on January 25, 2009, 06:06:31 PM
Quote from: mc snax;1502299burn after reading
7.5/10
well that was ok
Dude I hated it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 25, 2009, 06:47:27 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 25, 2009, 06:47:27 PM
Quote from: FloundermanClock;1506171Why the hell did you watch that.Cousins.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 27, 2009, 09:49:40 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 27, 2009, 09:49:40 PM
The Pirates of Silicon Valley - 82/100
I don't care how inaccurate some things are, I love it.
I don't care how inaccurate some things are, I love it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on January 27, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on January 27, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
This is Spinal Tap - 9/10
Just great, I loved this movie. It got a bit lame at the end after Nigel left but overall it had to be one of the best comedies based on rock music I have ever seen.
Just great, I loved this movie. It got a bit lame at the end after Nigel left but overall it had to be one of the best comedies based on rock music I have ever seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on January 28, 2009, 07:50:47 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on January 28, 2009, 07:50:47 AM
Films we've watched in Film Studies (we're doing Working title films):
My beautiful Laundrette - 5/10
You know, I never knew a movie specifically about gay people could just be so gay. I mean it, why does a movie where the main focal point is gay anal sex need so much ennuendo? On top of this, a lot of the acting was mediocre, and it had a ton of clishe's too horific to talk about. I give it points for portraying a very believable England though.
Fargo - 8.7/10
You don't really have a lot to say about this. Solid acting, solid story, solid directing, solid writing, good stuff from the Coen brothers, as usual.
The Calcium Kid - 7/10
A very nice little comedy, lovable characters and a silly story whilst holding on to believability. Bloom shows he can actually play something with character, and the movie has a really great feel-good quality to it.
We may watch Blood Simple next, which I believe was the first movie by the coen Brothers.
My beautiful Laundrette - 5/10
You know, I never knew a movie specifically about gay people could just be so gay. I mean it, why does a movie where the main focal point is gay anal sex need so much ennuendo? On top of this, a lot of the acting was mediocre, and it had a ton of clishe's too horific to talk about. I give it points for portraying a very believable England though.
Fargo - 8.7/10
You don't really have a lot to say about this. Solid acting, solid story, solid directing, solid writing, good stuff from the Coen brothers, as usual.
The Calcium Kid - 7/10
A very nice little comedy, lovable characters and a silly story whilst holding on to believability. Bloom shows he can actually play something with character, and the movie has a really great feel-good quality to it.
We may watch Blood Simple next, which I believe was the first movie by the coen Brothers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on January 28, 2009, 08:43:51 AM
Post by: PirateClock on January 28, 2009, 08:43:51 AM
HULK VS 8/10
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Okay so now it's officially been released and i can pretend i bought the dvd. This movie was great, because it's a straight to dvd release they could stay true to the comics and have Wolverine be the murdering, slashing, psycho he is and Deadpool could use his potty mouth, Instead of the toned down tv animated marvel series. Hulk Vs Wolverine was the superior of the two, but that's probably because Weapon x is so damn neat. Hulk Vs Thor was surprisingly good none the less, I'm not a big Thor fan but seeing him duke it out with the hulk (and getting his ass kicked) was damn entertaining. I also liked that they didn't try to force any unnecessary history on you, it's clearly made for people who know these characters from either the movies (lame) or the comics (yay nerds) with only a few Wolverine flashbacks and some background on the Asgardian gods, specifically the rivalry between Loki and Thor and their lovers. The entire movie is in a style similar to Wolverine and the X-men (They even use the same voice actors, and there is an episode that is a direct sequel to Hulk vs Wolverine), a series i also very recommend btw.. although don't expect the level of violence you see in the Hulk vs, it is made for tv after all.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n41/PirateClock/51QylxZUM1L_SS500_.jpg)
Okay so now it's officially been released and i can pretend i bought the dvd. This movie was great, because it's a straight to dvd release they could stay true to the comics and have Wolverine be the murdering, slashing, psycho he is and Deadpool could use his potty mouth, Instead of the toned down tv animated marvel series. Hulk Vs Wolverine was the superior of the two, but that's probably because Weapon x is so damn neat. Hulk Vs Thor was surprisingly good none the less, I'm not a big Thor fan but seeing him duke it out with the hulk (and getting his ass kicked) was damn entertaining. I also liked that they didn't try to force any unnecessary history on you, it's clearly made for people who know these characters from either the movies (lame) or the comics (yay nerds) with only a few Wolverine flashbacks and some background on the Asgardian gods, specifically the rivalry between Loki and Thor and their lovers. The entire movie is in a style similar to Wolverine and the X-men (They even use the same voice actors, and there is an episode that is a direct sequel to Hulk vs Wolverine), a series i also very recommend btw.. although don't expect the level of violence you see in the Hulk vs, it is made for tv after all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on January 28, 2009, 11:28:02 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on January 28, 2009, 11:28:02 AM
I just saw Dead Race and I give it a 10 because its just explosions and racing and violence.
just that all the time.
I like that.
just that all the time.
I like that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CrustClock on January 28, 2009, 03:26:01 PM
Post by: CrustClock on January 28, 2009, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: donkey butt country 2;1502293party kids
You mean yuppies?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 31, 2009, 10:57:42 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 31, 2009, 10:57:42 PM
Evan Almighty - 70/100
Heh. Wasn't that bad.
The Cell - 85/100
Woah. Slick.
Heh. Wasn't that bad.
The Cell - 85/100
Woah. Slick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on February 05, 2009, 09:11:21 AM
Post by: Slurpee on February 05, 2009, 09:11:21 AM
His Name Was Jason - 10/10
gonna have a goddamned love affair with the Friday the 13th reboot I'll tell you that right now
this is a documentary about the Friday the 13th series
from the maker of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
I've seen all 11 of them of them twice or more, and know lots of stuff about the movies (and can recite pam's loony speech from part one almost verbatim), so largely I spent the lengthy span of this documentary completely geeking out.
they got ari lehman, and ted white, and kane hodder, and ken kirzinger, and amy steel and betsy palmer dude they got betsy palmer.
missing was corey feldman, which is weird, because the dude's a total ham
he pretty much hogged up the special features interviews on the paramount boxed set
but ted white and some others spend an inordinate amount of time making fun of him so I guess it's all good.
I can't believe they got betsy palmer
she didn't even opt to reprise in freddy vs. jason
it's not even really a documentary so much as a celebration of the movies and jason as a cultural icon
and an advertisement for the new movie
but, fuck, it worked.
gonna have a goddamned love affair with the Friday the 13th reboot I'll tell you that right now
this is a documentary about the Friday the 13th series
from the maker of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
I've seen all 11 of them of them twice or more, and know lots of stuff about the movies (and can recite pam's loony speech from part one almost verbatim), so largely I spent the lengthy span of this documentary completely geeking out.
they got ari lehman, and ted white, and kane hodder, and ken kirzinger, and amy steel and betsy palmer dude they got betsy palmer.
missing was corey feldman, which is weird, because the dude's a total ham
he pretty much hogged up the special features interviews on the paramount boxed set
but ted white and some others spend an inordinate amount of time making fun of him so I guess it's all good.
I can't believe they got betsy palmer
she didn't even opt to reprise in freddy vs. jason
it's not even really a documentary so much as a celebration of the movies and jason as a cultural icon
and an advertisement for the new movie
but, fuck, it worked.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on February 05, 2009, 11:20:45 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on February 05, 2009, 11:20:45 AM
Il Decameron - 7.5
I like this director he is sympathetic
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation - 3.0
Besides the few shots where the brain bugs are pulled from the soldier's skull, this film is ugly, predictable and not very enjoyable
Sukiyaki Western Django - 7.5
The sound of the Gion Shoja temple bells echoes the impermanence of all things
From Beyond - 7.0
Jeffrey Combs is god and this movie has a lot of charm
I like this director he is sympathetic
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation - 3.0
Besides the few shots where the brain bugs are pulled from the soldier's skull, this film is ugly, predictable and not very enjoyable
Sukiyaki Western Django - 7.5
The sound of the Gion Shoja temple bells echoes the impermanence of all things
From Beyond - 7.0
Jeffrey Combs is god and this movie has a lot of charm
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on February 05, 2009, 11:35:01 AM
Post by: Kaijuclock on February 05, 2009, 11:35:01 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1514862His Name Was Jason - 10/10
gonna have a goddamned love affair with the Friday the 13th reboot I'll tell you that right now
this is a documentary about the Friday the 13th series
from the maker of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
I've seen all 11 of them of them twice or more, and know lots of dingen about the movies (and can recite pam's loony speech from part one almost verbatim), so largely I spent the lengthy span of this documentary completely geeking out.
they got ari lehman, and ted white, and kane hodder, and ken kirzinger, and amy steel and betsy palmer dude they got betsy palmer.
missing was corey feldman, which is weird, because the dude's a total ham
he pretty much hogged up the special features interviews on the paramount boxed set
but ted white and some others spend an inordinate amount of time making fun of him so I guess it's all good.
I can't believe they got betsy palmer
she didn't even opt to reprise in freddy vs. jason
it's not even really a documentary so much as a celebration of the movies and jason as a cultural icon
and an advertisement for the new movie
but, fuck, it worked.
going to buy this now
Taken 9/10
great movie, i was suprised too, considering im not a fan of most of the movies like this. The story was great, the movie played off well, and you can totally tell it was written by the guy who wrote the professional, i promise you that you need to watch this movie, its going to win awards!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 06, 2009, 08:29:36 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 06, 2009, 08:29:36 PM
Gonna go back and give a quick summary of the stuff I've watched so far this year:
The Bank Job
After seeing so many terrible movies with Jason Statham in them, I was pleasantly surprised to find out he could act. I guess the fact this was actually a good movie had something to do with that.
Circle of Iron
Movie written by Bruce Lee about his philosophies on martial arts, made after he died in his memory. Has good ideas and stuff, but some parts were just awkward, came off wrong, or were unintentionally hilarious. Narms galore.
Horton Hears A Who
Shit. I've posted this.
The Righteous Kill
Not a bad movie, but would have been severely improved by having a plot twist you couldn't see coming five minutes into the movie.
Holes
STANLEY YELNATS
Also, not bad, but felt really off some of the time. The ending felt super rushed, and I'm not sure I recall if that's how the book ended, but I don't think they remembered to make the connection between Zero and the oracle lady from a long time ago that they did in the book.
Taken
Fucking awesome and satisfying.
3:10 To Yuma
Ashton Kutcher appears for a brief ten second cameo in the beginning before getting shot in the throat. That was fun to watch.
The movie itself was cool, though I felt that the ending was added in to both fill that "hey, they did it!" feel, while at the same time fulfilling that apparently award-winning "the main character dies" requirement.
The Rocker
Made as a feel good movie, though it did avoid a lot of the cliches that make your average movie annoying. Characters didn't act I'm a edgy teen (most of them, at least), and the expected rift in the band was patched up quickly without going on-and-on about it, and it didn't turn into a George Lucas love story, so that was a good thing. Still, really wasn't anything special or particularly interesting. Some good lines and jokes here and there, but nothing to make you say "Wow, that was worth watching the first time." Also, I hated the band's music.
The Bank Job
After seeing so many terrible movies with Jason Statham in them, I was pleasantly surprised to find out he could act. I guess the fact this was actually a good movie had something to do with that.
Circle of Iron
Movie written by Bruce Lee about his philosophies on martial arts, made after he died in his memory. Has good ideas and stuff, but some parts were just awkward, came off wrong, or were unintentionally hilarious. Narms galore.
Horton Hears A Who
Shit. I've posted this.
The Righteous Kill
Not a bad movie, but would have been severely improved by having a plot twist you couldn't see coming five minutes into the movie.
Holes
STANLEY YELNATS
Also, not bad, but felt really off some of the time. The ending felt super rushed, and I'm not sure I recall if that's how the book ended, but I don't think they remembered to make the connection between Zero and the oracle lady from a long time ago that they did in the book.
Taken
Fucking awesome and satisfying.
3:10 To Yuma
Ashton Kutcher appears for a brief ten second cameo in the beginning before getting shot in the throat. That was fun to watch.
The movie itself was cool, though I felt that the ending was added in to both fill that "hey, they did it!" feel, while at the same time fulfilling that apparently award-winning "the main character dies" requirement.
The Rocker
Made as a feel good movie, though it did avoid a lot of the cliches that make your average movie annoying. Characters didn't act I'm a edgy teen (most of them, at least), and the expected rift in the band was patched up quickly without going on-and-on about it, and it didn't turn into a George Lucas love story, so that was a good thing. Still, really wasn't anything special or particularly interesting. Some good lines and jokes here and there, but nothing to make you say "Wow, that was worth watching the first time." Also, I hated the band's music.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on February 06, 2009, 10:16:51 PM
Post by: Kombucha on February 06, 2009, 10:16:51 PM
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Really disliked it, but to be fair it doesn't seem like the kind of movie I was meant to watch, so I'm not going to score this. Maybe it's good if you're someone else.
Tropic Thunder: 7/10
The first twenty to thirty minutes or so were pretty shitty, after that it was good.
Really disliked it, but to be fair it doesn't seem like the kind of movie I was meant to watch, so I'm not going to score this. Maybe it's good if you're someone else.
Tropic Thunder: 7/10
The first twenty to thirty minutes or so were pretty shitty, after that it was good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on February 07, 2009, 05:28:10 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on February 07, 2009, 05:28:10 AM
Quote from: Homer Sexual;1515798STANLEY YELNATS
Also, not bad, but felt really off some of the time. The ending felt super rushed, and I'm not sure I recall if that's how the book ended, but I don't think they remembered to make the connection between Zero and the oracle lady from a long time ago that they did in the book.
I don't remember the movie very well, but I'm pretty sure they implied it. I actually felt the movie adaptation did a really good job and made enough changes to really make it work well as a movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 08, 2009, 09:51:56 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 08, 2009, 09:51:56 AM
WALL•E
Good shit.
Good shit.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 08, 2009, 11:35:38 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 08, 2009, 11:35:38 AM
By the way, in WALL•E, when they showed the wanted poster of WALL•E and EVE, did anyone else think "BONN•E and CLYDE"?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on February 08, 2009, 11:50:50 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on February 08, 2009, 11:50:50 AM
I didn't, but you are adorable
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: salt on February 08, 2009, 03:45:21 PM
Post by: salt on February 08, 2009, 03:45:21 PM
Slumdog Millionaire
9/10
What a great movie. It's just really refreshing to see something so charming and sad and dark all mixed into one great movie. It was very well paced, clever, and you immediately understand what's going on and how it's structured from the beggining. It was very well acted, even by the child actors (who tend to do a 'meh' job in most movies imo), and even though the ending was relatively cheesy and Hollywood-y, it was all done in a good way. I'll have to say that this is not as amazing as people tend to say it is, but it deserves its awards. I'm glad this was set in India, because that just made it so much more fascinating. It's sort of like a regular UK or Hollywood movie, but set in India, and though that may seem not so extraordinary, it really changed a lot. Also, it looked great, and was shot very well.
Go and see this pls.
9/10
What a great movie. It's just really refreshing to see something so charming and sad and dark all mixed into one great movie. It was very well paced, clever, and you immediately understand what's going on and how it's structured from the beggining. It was very well acted, even by the child actors (who tend to do a 'meh' job in most movies imo), and even though the ending was relatively cheesy and Hollywood-y, it was all done in a good way. I'll have to say that this is not as amazing as people tend to say it is, but it deserves its awards. I'm glad this was set in India, because that just made it so much more fascinating. It's sort of like a regular UK or Hollywood movie, but set in India, and though that may seem not so extraordinary, it really changed a lot. Also, it looked great, and was shot very well.
Go and see this pls.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on February 08, 2009, 03:48:20 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on February 08, 2009, 03:48:20 PM
Well I saw Coraline for my birthday, my mom said it was one of the best movies she'd ever seen. And I have to say, it was certainly a good movie. Usually I don't like 3D movies but the 3D really added to the magic of the film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 08, 2009, 06:10:26 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 08, 2009, 06:10:26 PM
Eagle Eye
Not a bad movie, and it's really interesting, but pretty soon tons of things are coming at you faster than the camera is shaking and there are explosions left and right and conspiracies and terrorism and supercomputers and everything. The movie seems complicated (by the end you realize it's really not, but the pacing makes it seem that way) and it suffers from what The Dark Knight did where things are tense for way too long and you start to get tired and begin wishing for the movie to just end already.
Not a bad movie, and it's really interesting, but pretty soon tons of things are coming at you faster than the camera is shaking and there are explosions left and right and conspiracies and terrorism and supercomputers and everything. The movie seems complicated (by the end you realize it's really not, but the pacing makes it seem that way) and it suffers from what The Dark Knight did where things are tense for way too long and you start to get tired and begin wishing for the movie to just end already.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on February 09, 2009, 01:04:03 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on February 09, 2009, 01:04:03 AM
CORALINE
9/10
So
completely
amazing.
This might be one of the first movies where the 3D effects felt so part and parcel with the movie, rather than just a gimmick. It really brought out the stop-motion texture and substance to the film, and the effects were so incredibly subtle and intrinsic, it actually added to the film. I saw it in 2D on opening day, then saw it in 3D the next day, it felt like a different movie.
Besides all that, though, it's astounding. Henry Selick's unique artistic direction loaned itself incredibly well to Neil Gaiman's brand of dark magic. I thought the cast of mainstream actors like Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman would detract from it, but I barely noticed it was them (especially Fanning), and towards the end, the film just became so uniquely frightening. The way everything is visualized in the film, from the way the world fades out when Coraline walks too far, to the final form of the Other Mother, were all images that will stay with me. After the movie was over, I heard the audience say the strangest things, like "I can feel you, Mommy! I can feel you!" Now that is some interesting terror.
Plus, it's a Henry Selick movie where Tim Burton finally doesn't have his name plastered all over it. Incredibly satisfying.
9/10
So
completely
amazing.
This might be one of the first movies where the 3D effects felt so part and parcel with the movie, rather than just a gimmick. It really brought out the stop-motion texture and substance to the film, and the effects were so incredibly subtle and intrinsic, it actually added to the film. I saw it in 2D on opening day, then saw it in 3D the next day, it felt like a different movie.
Besides all that, though, it's astounding. Henry Selick's unique artistic direction loaned itself incredibly well to Neil Gaiman's brand of dark magic. I thought the cast of mainstream actors like Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman would detract from it, but I barely noticed it was them (especially Fanning), and towards the end, the film just became so uniquely frightening. The way everything is visualized in the film, from the way the world fades out when Coraline walks too far, to the final form of the Other Mother, were all images that will stay with me. After the movie was over, I heard the audience say the strangest things, like "I can feel you, Mommy! I can feel you!" Now that is some interesting terror.
Plus, it's a Henry Selick movie where Tim Burton finally doesn't have his name plastered all over it. Incredibly satisfying.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Moose Clock on February 09, 2009, 10:26:15 PM
Post by: Moose Clock on February 09, 2009, 10:26:15 PM
Quote from: Snake Clock;1517407CORALINE
9/10
So
completely
amazing.
This might be one of the first movies where the 3D effects felt so part and parcel with the movie, rather than just a gimmick. It really brought out the stop-motion texture and substance to the film, and the effects were so incredibly subtle and intrinsic, it actually added to the film. I saw it in 2D on opening day, then saw it in 3D the next day, it felt like a different movie.
Besides all that, though, it's astounding. Henry Selick's unique artistic direction loaned itself incredibly well to Neil Gaiman's brand of dark magic. I thought the cast of mainstream actors like Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman would detract from it, but I barely noticed it was them (especially Fanning), and towards the end, the film just became so uniquely frightening. The way everything is visualized in the film, from the way the world fades out when Coraline walks too far, to the final form of the Other Mother, were all images that will stay with me. After the movie was over, I heard the audience say the strangest things, like "I can feel you, Mommy! I can feel you!" Now that is some interesting terror.
Plus, it's a Henry Selick movie where Tim Burton finally doesn't have his name plastered all over it. Incredibly satisfying.
That sums up what I had to say about Coraline. Truly amazing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on February 13, 2009, 02:56:51 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on February 13, 2009, 02:56:51 PM
Resident Evil Degeneration
Its a lot better then those godawfull movies.
Its a lot better then those godawfull movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on February 13, 2009, 03:33:28 PM
Post by: RomanClock on February 13, 2009, 03:33:28 PM
Quote from: Snake Clock;1517407Plus, it's a Henry Selick movie where Tim Burton finally doesn't have his name plastered all over it. Incredibly satisfying.
I guess I should go see it in 3D!
Also, Selick made James and the Giant Peach, largely ignored though, even though its also a great movie. Looking at his profile, he only releases a feature length movie every 4-6 years. I hope Coraline's great reception motivates him to make more!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on February 16, 2009, 08:52:27 AM
Post by: Slurpee on February 16, 2009, 08:52:27 AM
Friday the 13th - it was aight.
The kind of movie, you know, even as a big dork for the franchise, I'd see it again, but I wouldn't break an appointment or anything, just if I ain't got anything better to do.
It feels like they fucked up. Like one half of the creative team wanted to revamp and update the franchise, and the other half just wanted a big smily tip of the hat to the first couple movies, and they ended up not really having it either way.
Like, the My Bloody Valentine remake, I got a big grindhouse vibe off of- it knew it was a bullshit popcorn rollercoaster thing, so it just tried to be fun, and it succeeded. Here it was like, the whole weed thing, and the underground tunnels- it just didn't feel like the filmmakers knew what they were going for.
And the continuity immigrant from Transformers (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670886/) kind of ruined things for me. I take it most people were like "Tee-hee! He's an asshole." but I was wondering if he remembered that New York was destroyed by giant robots 2 years ago.
I saw Coraline, too, but I don't have anything new to say about it. It was really good, and go see it, preferably in 3d, because it really does come damn close to making a true narrative difference.
The kind of movie, you know, even as a big dork for the franchise, I'd see it again, but I wouldn't break an appointment or anything, just if I ain't got anything better to do.
It feels like they fucked up. Like one half of the creative team wanted to revamp and update the franchise, and the other half just wanted a big smily tip of the hat to the first couple movies, and they ended up not really having it either way.
Like, the My Bloody Valentine remake, I got a big grindhouse vibe off of- it knew it was a bullshit popcorn rollercoaster thing, so it just tried to be fun, and it succeeded. Here it was like, the whole weed thing, and the underground tunnels- it just didn't feel like the filmmakers knew what they were going for.
And the continuity immigrant from Transformers (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670886/) kind of ruined things for me. I take it most people were like "Tee-hee! He's an asshole." but I was wondering if he remembered that New York was destroyed by giant robots 2 years ago.
I saw Coraline, too, but I don't have anything new to say about it. It was really good, and go see it, preferably in 3d, because it really does come damn close to making a true narrative difference.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on February 19, 2009, 10:22:36 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on February 19, 2009, 10:22:36 PM
Ratatouille - 91/100
Wonderful, I love food and Pixar's works. They make a great combination for me. They voice acting and the human expressions by the way, are impressive and delicious, pure caricatures.
Now I gotta watch Coraline sometime soon.
Wonderful, I love food and Pixar's works. They make a great combination for me. They voice acting and the human expressions by the way, are impressive and delicious, pure caricatures.
Now I gotta watch Coraline sometime soon.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 22, 2009, 02:58:15 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 22, 2009, 02:58:15 PM
Ghost Town
I wasn't really expecting this movie to be amazing or anything before I watched it, and it wasn't, but it was still rather enjoyable. My only problems with the movie were that it followed that standard "comedy movie" formula, just with ghosts, and that so much of the movie was so fucking awkward.
However, both were somewhat justified in that the movie followed the formula but still did itwell, and that the awkward scenes were usually cut short by or at least quickly followed by a scene that was genuinely funny or whatever.
It's not groundbreaking or anything, but I liked it.
I'm surprised that, what with it being a movie with ghosts and all that, they didn't use a lot of CG.
Interesting things I noted were that I could've sworn I heard the word "fuck" more than once in the movie (it's rated PG-13). I dunno what their rules with that word were, but I could've sworn for PG-13 it was "one fuck per movie" or whatever. Maybe not, maybe I imagined one of the fucks, whatever.
Also interesting is that they used a Beatles song in its original form, which is awesome because I'm tired of movies/commercials/whatever remaking a Beatles song when they use it.
I wasn't really expecting this movie to be amazing or anything before I watched it, and it wasn't, but it was still rather enjoyable. My only problems with the movie were that it followed that standard "comedy movie" formula, just with ghosts, and that so much of the movie was so fucking awkward.
However, both were somewhat justified in that the movie followed the formula but still did itwell, and that the awkward scenes were usually cut short by or at least quickly followed by a scene that was genuinely funny or whatever.
It's not groundbreaking or anything, but I liked it.
I'm surprised that, what with it being a movie with ghosts and all that, they didn't use a lot of CG.
Interesting things I noted were that I could've sworn I heard the word "fuck" more than once in the movie (it's rated PG-13). I dunno what their rules with that word were, but I could've sworn for PG-13 it was "one fuck per movie" or whatever. Maybe not, maybe I imagined one of the fucks, whatever.
Also interesting is that they used a Beatles song in its original form, which is awesome because I'm tired of movies/commercials/whatever remaking a Beatles song when they use it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on February 22, 2009, 05:36:52 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on February 22, 2009, 05:36:52 PM
Fuck can be used as an explitive, but it's considered more harsh when used as an actual word. Example
"Oh fuck!"
is not as bad as
"I'm going to fuck you in the eye!"
"Oh fuck!"
is not as bad as
"I'm going to fuck you in the eye!"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 22, 2009, 06:04:39 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 22, 2009, 06:04:39 PM
Quote from: Ab Sin, the Clock;1526648Fuck can be used as an explitive, but it's considered more harsh when used as an actual word. ExampleAh, I see. As far as I know, they were only used as "sentence enhancers".
"Oh fuck!"
is not as bad as
"I'm going to fuck you in the eye!"
Like
"What are you, some fucking plan ruiner" or whatever the guy said, and what the other guy said being
"Maybe if you weren't such a fucking prick..."
According to Wikipedia, the most trusted source ever:
QuoteThe word fuck can be used anywhere from one time to as many as four, but there are exceptions to this rule.So there ya go.
This is still the first time I've seen a PG-13 movie with more than one "fuck", but, then again, most of the time when a movie goes over one "fuck" is when the director says "take out half the dialogue and just put that word in", so...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on February 22, 2009, 06:06:12 PM
Post by: Kombucha on February 22, 2009, 06:06:12 PM
I heard fuck in a PG movie once.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on February 22, 2009, 06:16:22 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on February 22, 2009, 06:16:22 PM
The Big Lebowski - 88/100
Hahaha that was amazing
Hahaha that was amazing
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on February 23, 2009, 09:04:31 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on February 23, 2009, 09:04:31 AM
Quote from: Master Bates;1526660The Big Lebowski - 88/100
Hahaha that was amazing
I liked it but he ending narration was just AWFUL
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 24, 2009, 12:14:32 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 24, 2009, 12:14:32 AM
Quote from: Jill;1526657I heard fuck in a PG movie once.Spaceballs was a PG movie.
Anyway
The Thing
Fucking awesome. I posted about it in the The Thing thread.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: mauserclock on February 24, 2009, 12:41:51 AM
Post by: mauserclock on February 24, 2009, 12:41:51 AM
i saw role models
pretty funny shit
pretty funny shit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on March 01, 2009, 12:44:26 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on March 01, 2009, 12:44:26 PM
Cheerleader Ninjas
I give my thoughts here. (http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showthread.php?t=85327)
I give my thoughts here. (http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showthread.php?t=85327)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on March 08, 2009, 04:32:32 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on March 08, 2009, 04:32:32 AM
http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showthread.php?p=1537653#post1537653
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on March 14, 2009, 01:08:30 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on March 14, 2009, 01:08:30 PM
Watchmen - 89/100
It was pretty fucking nice actually. Most violent hero movie I have seen, some of the sex scenes were unnecesary long but everything else was pretty clever. I just don't like how there wasn't any parallelism in the scene changes like in the comic. (at least on what I tried to detect)
It was pretty fucking nice actually. Most violent hero movie I have seen, some of the sex scenes were unnecesary long but everything else was pretty clever. I just don't like how there wasn't any parallelism in the scene changes like in the comic. (at least on what I tried to detect)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on March 14, 2009, 01:12:58 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on March 14, 2009, 01:12:58 PM
Cool World
Meh, the integration of cartoons and actors is pretty good and the backgrounds and characters look pretty good. The biggest problem is the the sets when actors are on-screen. The quality of the backgrounds isn't as good, as they are cardboard.
Meh, the integration of cartoons and actors is pretty good and the backgrounds and characters look pretty good. The biggest problem is the the sets when actors are on-screen. The quality of the backgrounds isn't as good, as they are cardboard.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on March 15, 2009, 12:57:35 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on March 15, 2009, 12:57:35 AM
Across the Universe - 91/100
Well ok, this movie is a whole tribute to the Beatles music, but its a really awesome musical in my opinion. My favorite scene is in Strawberry Fields Forever, and I thought the execution of I Want You So Bad was brilliant. Fucking smooth.
Well ok, this movie is a whole tribute to the Beatles music, but its a really awesome musical in my opinion. My favorite scene is in Strawberry Fields Forever, and I thought the execution of I Want You So Bad was brilliant. Fucking smooth.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on March 15, 2009, 03:06:45 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on March 15, 2009, 03:06:45 PM
Slumdog Millionaire-7/10
It was okay, but I think it had too many flaws to be the Oscar winner. A lot of the plot was sort of pre-constructed to be a kind of ghetto romance fairy-tale of sorts and they glossed over a lot of stuff they shouldn't have (for example the whole movie is about the Indian kid trying to impress some girl he knew when he was five, but in the movie they say about 5 lines of dialogue to each other throughout. The attachment sprang up out of nowhere). It had a lot of either bad dialogue or just outright embarrassingly clumsy plot elmenents (I literally laughed when the main character's brother died saying "god is great" [in English mind you] in a bathtub of money). Even so a lot of it was pretty interesting and it had good music. Overall the film is a lot like City of God but with a happier ending and a less somber tone. Go see that instead.
It was okay, but I think it had too many flaws to be the Oscar winner. A lot of the plot was sort of pre-constructed to be a kind of ghetto romance fairy-tale of sorts and they glossed over a lot of stuff they shouldn't have (for example the whole movie is about the Indian kid trying to impress some girl he knew when he was five, but in the movie they say about 5 lines of dialogue to each other throughout. The attachment sprang up out of nowhere). It had a lot of either bad dialogue or just outright embarrassingly clumsy plot elmenents (I literally laughed when the main character's brother died saying "god is great" [in English mind you] in a bathtub of money). Even so a lot of it was pretty interesting and it had good music. Overall the film is a lot like City of God but with a happier ending and a less somber tone. Go see that instead.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on March 21, 2009, 03:06:49 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on March 21, 2009, 03:06:49 PM
I Love You, Man
Hilarious, but at times unbearably awkward.
Also, kudos to the movie for, for once, making the wife of the main character a good wife.
Fido
Enjoyable movie, although it really followed the formula of any movie really while changing it with the simple inclusion of zombies. The absurdity of the world they lived in provided most of the humor, which I enjoy, but others might not have.
Hilarious, but at times unbearably awkward.
Also, kudos to the movie for, for once, making the wife of the main character a good wife.
Fido
Enjoyable movie, although it really followed the formula of any movie really while changing it with the simple inclusion of zombies. The absurdity of the world they lived in provided most of the humor, which I enjoy, but others might not have.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on March 21, 2009, 03:23:02 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on March 21, 2009, 03:23:02 PM
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (again) - 80/100
It was ok, still a lot of shit was missing like the whole trouble to sneak in the Ministry of Magic. But whatever.
It was ok, still a lot of shit was missing like the whole trouble to sneak in the Ministry of Magic. But whatever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on March 21, 2009, 10:13:19 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on March 21, 2009, 10:13:19 PM
12 Monkeys
A Terry Gilliam movie, and it shows, but dear God it's not as strange as Brazil. I liked it.
A Terry Gilliam movie, and it shows, but dear God it's not as strange as Brazil. I liked it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on March 31, 2009, 12:17:40 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on March 31, 2009, 12:17:40 AM
Butterfly Effect 2 - 48/100
God what a fucking horrendous and idiotic movie.
God what a fucking horrendous and idiotic movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DingleberryClock on March 31, 2009, 12:21:02 AM
Post by: DingleberryClock on March 31, 2009, 12:21:02 AM
Why
the
FUCK
would you make a sequel to the butterfly effect
the
FUCK
would you make a sequel to the butterfly effect
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on April 04, 2009, 03:37:01 PM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on April 04, 2009, 03:37:01 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1553969Butterfly Effect 2 - 48/100
God what a fucking horrendous and idiotic movie.
WTF
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 04, 2009, 04:01:58 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 04, 2009, 04:01:58 PM
butterfly effect 3 is in this year's horrorfest
get with the times folks
get with the times folks
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on April 04, 2009, 04:50:39 PM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on April 04, 2009, 04:50:39 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1556666butterfly effect 3 is in this year's horrorfest
get with the times folks
the real horror is that a movie starring ashton kutcher spawned 2 sequels
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 04, 2009, 11:20:42 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 04, 2009, 11:20:42 PM
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem - 86/100
It was pretty cool. It is probably the longest music video ever.
So its like the whole Discovery album of Daft Punk, played over the animated story of these aliens that probably play some of the best music that ever existed in the universe and they get abducted by these shady fellas.
If you have seen the anime music videos, you probably have seen a third or fourth of the whole feature presentation.
It was pretty cool. It is probably the longest music video ever.
So its like the whole Discovery album of Daft Punk, played over the animated story of these aliens that probably play some of the best music that ever existed in the universe and they get abducted by these shady fellas.
If you have seen the anime music videos, you probably have seen a third or fourth of the whole feature presentation.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 05, 2009, 03:02:13 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 05, 2009, 03:02:13 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1556870It was pretty cool. It is probably the longest music video ever.
Pink Floyd's The Wall was about half an hour longer.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 05, 2009, 03:18:03 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 05, 2009, 03:18:03 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1556929Pink Floyd's The Wall was about half an hour longer.That's why I said "probably".
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 05, 2009, 03:24:43 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 05, 2009, 03:24:43 AM
well "probably" denotes uncertainty and I was clarifying, sheesh
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 05, 2009, 03:26:22 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 05, 2009, 03:26:22 AM
You did school me, though. :fez:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on April 05, 2009, 04:36:44 AM
Post by: Kombucha on April 05, 2009, 04:36:44 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1556870If you have seen the anime music videos, you probably have seen a third or fourth of the whole feature presentation.What do you mean?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on April 07, 2009, 02:11:20 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on April 07, 2009, 02:11:20 AM
City of Ember 7/10
I liked it, its kinda like bioshock meets fallout, with bill murray in it.
I liked it, its kinda like bioshock meets fallout, with bill murray in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 07, 2009, 02:33:17 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 07, 2009, 02:33:17 AM
Quote from: Kombucha;1556944What do you mean?The whole movie is like the videos of One More Time, Aerodynamic, Digital Love, Harder Better Stronger, Something About Us and much more.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on April 07, 2009, 04:07:53 AM
Post by: RomanClock on April 07, 2009, 04:07:53 AM
Quote from: Dr. Tobias Manhattan;154460712 MonkeysI would dare say 12 Monkeys in my list of favorites, which isn't a very big list.
A Terry Gilliam movie, and it shows, but dear God it's not as strange as Brazil. I liked it.
Quote from: Asshatclock;1557816City of Ember 7/10
I liked it, its kinda like bioshock meets fallout, with bill murray in it.
Meh, I would give it more a 5 or 6. Its a kids movie for sure though. If you're like me, this movie was so full of "ugh, that's not how things work" parts.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 11, 2009, 01:51:26 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 11, 2009, 01:51:26 PM
RocknRolla
A film directed by Guy Ritchie.
The plot is confusing at the beginning (and I'm still somewhat confused, I'll have to watch it again) with characters being introduced left and right and things happening. Eventually the movie narrows its plots down to one "Trying to get the picture back to the Russian guy".
The picture is kinda like that briefcase in Pulp Fiction. You never know what it is, and I liked that.
The movie was fun to look at, the cinematography was great and all the shots were pretty. The movie was fun to watch just to see what the characters did. When the movie wanted to be funny, it was hilarious (with the funniest and best sex scene I've ever seen in a movie).
Apparently there's going to be a sequel (the movie says there will be in the last frame). I honestly wouldn't mind that because, again, the characters were all so interesting and fun to watch.
A film directed by Guy Ritchie.
The plot is confusing at the beginning (and I'm still somewhat confused, I'll have to watch it again) with characters being introduced left and right and things happening. Eventually the movie narrows its plots down to one "Trying to get the picture back to the Russian guy".
The picture is kinda like that briefcase in Pulp Fiction. You never know what it is, and I liked that.
The movie was fun to look at, the cinematography was great and all the shots were pretty. The movie was fun to watch just to see what the characters did. When the movie wanted to be funny, it was hilarious (with the funniest and best sex scene I've ever seen in a movie).
Apparently there's going to be a sequel (the movie says there will be in the last frame). I honestly wouldn't mind that because, again, the characters were all so interesting and fun to watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 11, 2009, 07:26:24 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 11, 2009, 07:26:24 PM
Cloverfield - 88/100
I liked it, I want more movies to be meta-artistic like the twist this one had by making you part of the vagrants in the middle of the monster attack, and the best of all is how you don't know a shit about the monster, what is it vulnerable to, what's going to happen, how it concluded.
I liked it, I want more movies to be meta-artistic like the twist this one had by making you part of the vagrants in the middle of the monster attack, and the best of all is how you don't know a shit about the monster, what is it vulnerable to, what's going to happen, how it concluded.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on April 11, 2009, 07:29:55 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on April 11, 2009, 07:29:55 PM
Quote from: Asshatclock;1557816City of Ember 7/10
I liked it, its kinda like bioshock meets fallout, with bill murray in it.
Wait, is that based on the book? They made of movie of it? What were they thinking!?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 11, 2009, 09:17:15 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 11, 2009, 09:17:15 PM
Religulous
Interesting and hilarious movie. Bill Maher goes around and questions peoples' faiths and makes fun of them and all that stuff.
In the end, the movie promotes uncertainty and doubt (while, at the same time, saying that all religious people will blow up the world. I agree wholeheartedly with the uncertainty and doubt, but Maher does stereotype any theist in his final statement and does so throughout the movie).
The people he interviews in the movie are all varied and it's interested, and there are a couple of guys he interviews that are just plain awesome (the one guy outside the Vatican in particular, I forget his name).
It's hilarious simply for the things Bill Maher has the audacity to say to some people, and in the end it's worth watching and all that.
Interesting and hilarious movie. Bill Maher goes around and questions peoples' faiths and makes fun of them and all that stuff.
In the end, the movie promotes uncertainty and doubt (while, at the same time, saying that all religious people will blow up the world. I agree wholeheartedly with the uncertainty and doubt, but Maher does stereotype any theist in his final statement and does so throughout the movie).
The people he interviews in the movie are all varied and it's interested, and there are a couple of guys he interviews that are just plain awesome (the one guy outside the Vatican in particular, I forget his name).
It's hilarious simply for the things Bill Maher has the audacity to say to some people, and in the end it's worth watching and all that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpinningCubeClock on April 12, 2009, 01:56:46 AM
Post by: SpinningCubeClock on April 12, 2009, 01:56:46 AM
Btw, the cat in Coraline, the voice actor, does the Arbiter in Halo 2.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 12, 2009, 02:11:55 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 12, 2009, 02:11:55 AM
btw guys, I heard this week there is also a Butterfly Effect 3. What the fuck is wrong with Hollywood? The first one was just ok, not amazing, neither good, just OK, and I already reviewed the second one as a fucking waste of money and celluloid so you imagine how I feel.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on April 12, 2009, 12:42:15 PM
Post by: patriotclock on April 12, 2009, 12:42:15 PM
On The Waterfront - 9/10
Excellent movie, really drew me in. Great acting by Brando and loved the iconic cab ride with his brother.
Rear Window - 8/10
Another Hitchcock masterpiece.
Excellent movie, really drew me in. Great acting by Brando and loved the iconic cab ride with his brother.
Rear Window - 8/10
Another Hitchcock masterpiece.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on April 12, 2009, 12:50:57 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on April 12, 2009, 12:50:57 PM
Quote from: RomanClock;1557853Meh, I would give it more a 5 or 6. Its a kids movie for sure though. If you're like me, this movie was so full of "ugh, that's not how things work" parts.
Well I give a 5 to movies I didn't like, a 6 to a movie I find meh, but not bad, and a 7 to a movie I enjoyed but wasn't spectaculair.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 12, 2009, 04:15:32 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 12, 2009, 04:15:32 PM
What Just Happened
Has funny moments but in the end it was disappointing.
Has funny moments but in the end it was disappointing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on April 12, 2009, 04:18:07 PM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on April 12, 2009, 04:18:07 PM
coraline 9/10
it was cool
it was cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 12, 2009, 09:05:39 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 12, 2009, 09:05:39 PM
Slumdog Millionare
This image is incredibly misleading.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fe/Slumdog_millionaire_ver2.jpg)
This image is incredibly misleading.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fe/Slumdog_millionaire_ver2.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 12, 2009, 10:06:52 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 12, 2009, 10:06:52 PM
Quote from: Dr. Tobias Manhattan;1559593Slumdog MillionareHell yeah, blind kids!
This image is incredibly misleading.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 13, 2009, 06:51:11 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on April 13, 2009, 06:51:11 AM
hellboy 2
meh
could be worse
meh
could be worse
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on April 13, 2009, 09:12:35 AM
Post by: patriotclock on April 13, 2009, 09:12:35 AM
rebecca - 5/10
worst hitchcock movie ive seen, boring, surprised it won best picture
worst hitchcock movie ive seen, boring, surprised it won best picture
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on April 16, 2009, 10:04:10 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on April 16, 2009, 10:04:10 AM
Six String Samurai - 10/10
I was fucking blown away!
When I saw that the movie was given 6.5/10 on IMDB, I didn't think it would be too good, but it turns out most people don't know shit about good cult movies. A truly unique film with a great soundtrack.
I was fucking blown away!
When I saw that the movie was given 6.5/10 on IMDB, I didn't think it would be too good, but it turns out most people don't know shit about good cult movies. A truly unique film with a great soundtrack.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on April 16, 2009, 10:06:47 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on April 16, 2009, 10:06:47 AM
Doomsday - 4/10
Wasted opportunity. Could have been great but the story just got too fucking ridiculous while trying to keep straight faced.
British movies are really sucking at the moment.
Wasted opportunity. Could have been great but the story just got too fucking ridiculous while trying to keep straight faced.
British movies are really sucking at the moment.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on April 16, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
Post by: PirateClock on April 16, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
Quote from: Asshatclock;1520287Resident Evil Degeneration
Its a lot better then those godawfull movies.
I was just watching this and the dialog made me want to kill myself.
Also i tried watching Walk Hard just now and stopped watching after 30 minutes, it wasn't funny in any way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on April 16, 2009, 02:42:14 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on April 16, 2009, 02:42:14 PM
Quote from: PirateClock;1561696I was just watching this and the dialog made me want to kill myself.
But its still better then the godawfull other movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DingleberryClock on April 16, 2009, 03:10:08 PM
Post by: DingleberryClock on April 16, 2009, 03:10:08 PM
I bought Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead a while back. I have to say, it's probably Lloyd Kaufman's best work. Doubt many people would agree, but I thought there were some cool things done with this film. I liked the scene in Wendy's bedroom, I thought it was a great sequence. I reccomend it for all B or C-level horror fans and aspiring film makers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 27, 2009, 07:07:49 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 27, 2009, 07:07:49 PM
Quote from: PirateClock;1561696I was just watching this and the dialog made me want to kill myself.It sounds faithful to Resident Evil in that case.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 27, 2009, 08:22:51 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 27, 2009, 08:22:51 PM
The Deep Blue Sea
Fucking terrible. The dialogue, the CG, the plot, everything was shit.
It stars LL Cool J, by the way.
Evan Almighty
Painfully generic. Wanda Sykes is the worst character, who boils down to "I'm snarky and black boop doop doop." The message of random acts of kindness is one I can get behind, but not the movie.
Bedtime Stories
Watch this movie if you want to watch Adam Sandler's career die.
I would like to know I watch Deep Blue Sea in a hotel room while cooling down from an all-day visit to a theme park, and I watched the other two on a bus.
Fucking terrible. The dialogue, the CG, the plot, everything was shit.
It stars LL Cool J, by the way.
Evan Almighty
Painfully generic. Wanda Sykes is the worst character, who boils down to "I'm snarky and black boop doop doop." The message of random acts of kindness is one I can get behind, but not the movie.
Bedtime Stories
Watch this movie if you want to watch Adam Sandler's career die.
I would like to know I watch Deep Blue Sea in a hotel room while cooling down from an all-day visit to a theme park, and I watched the other two on a bus.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 27, 2009, 08:33:58 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 27, 2009, 08:33:58 PM
Quote from: topcatyo;1567849Wanda Sykes is the worst character, who boils down to "I'm snarky and black boop doop doop."Oh yeah I agree
"Yowu ahr nowt Whoopie! Yuu can't drehh like daht!"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on April 27, 2009, 08:38:51 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on April 27, 2009, 08:38:51 PM
Quote from: topcatyo;1567849Wanda Sykes is the worst character, who boils down to "I'm snarky and black boop doop doop."
She's like that in every movie she's in apparently. Can she play any other type of characters?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 27, 2009, 09:03:28 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 27, 2009, 09:03:28 PM
Quote from: TabascoClock;1567862She's like that in every movie she's in apparently. Can she play any other type of characters?Yeah, but, from what I've seen, she at least has at least a smidgen of importance in whatever else she does. Like, in that one TV show she's in, she's the main character's best friend or whatever, so she's there to do whatever best friends do, only she does it black.
In this movie, she is not the main character's best friend, nor is she ever seen doing anything. Anything at all. It's like the script for Wanda read "Be black" in all her scenes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 28, 2009, 10:56:04 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 28, 2009, 10:56:04 PM
Jumper - 68/100
While the movie gimmick of "whoah these guys teleport whoah" was cool, the villains were fucking idiotic as in purposes, the main guy's acting made Keanu Reeve's look like a monkey and the whole attempt of making it have a story was way too fast and anticlimatic. I mean, it took them less than 10 minutes to the rivals become allies.
While the movie gimmick of "whoah these guys teleport whoah" was cool, the villains were fucking idiotic as in purposes, the main guy's acting made Keanu Reeve's look like a monkey and the whole attempt of making it have a story was way too fast and anticlimatic. I mean, it took them less than 10 minutes to the rivals become allies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 29, 2009, 03:42:23 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 29, 2009, 03:42:23 PM
Arlington Road - 84/100
What a tragic ending. Really weird villains but such assholes too.
What a tragic ending. Really weird villains but such assholes too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 01, 2009, 02:06:34 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on May 01, 2009, 02:06:34 PM
Slumdog Millionaire- 91/100
Great movie. The only reason I don't give it more points is because I found it a bit too clichéd at times.
Great movie. The only reason I don't give it more points is because I found it a bit too clichéd at times.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 01, 2009, 06:45:51 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 01, 2009, 06:45:51 PM
Wolverine - 7/10
Preposterous.
Preposterous.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on May 02, 2009, 03:57:33 PM
Post by: RobClock on May 02, 2009, 03:57:33 PM
Xmen Origins: Wolverine (first impressions)
not bad. I just got back from watching it with my friend and i really liked this movie. the only thing i got against it is that his love interest is a little underdeveloped (that is to say, their relationship). I feel like there really should have been more explained. True, ones life does develop quite a bit after 6 years but you'd figure that since it is a main aspect of the plot would be a little better developed.
but i digress, i got what i was looking for. That being; kickass violence and a badass Canadian Mutant, and if you're looking for anything similar, you shouldn't be disappointed.
7.5/10
not bad. I just got back from watching it with my friend and i really liked this movie. the only thing i got against it is that his love interest is a little underdeveloped (that is to say, their relationship). I feel like there really should have been more explained. True, ones life does develop quite a bit after 6 years but you'd figure that since it is a main aspect of the plot would be a little better developed.
but i digress, i got what i was looking for. That being; kickass violence and a badass Canadian Mutant, and if you're looking for anything similar, you shouldn't be disappointed.
7.5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on May 06, 2009, 12:48:56 AM
Post by: RomanClock on May 06, 2009, 12:48:56 AM
Batman: Gotham Knight
Epic. Awesome. On par with Dark Knight. A must see!
Epic. Awesome. On par with Dark Knight. A must see!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on May 06, 2009, 02:25:07 AM
Post by: Kaijuclock on May 06, 2009, 02:25:07 AM
Wolverine
5/10
kinda liked the first half, its like they fired the guy that wrote that part, and replaced him with the guy who played Sloth on the goonies.
5/10
kinda liked the first half, its like they fired the guy that wrote that part, and replaced him with the guy who played Sloth on the goonies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on May 16, 2009, 02:23:49 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on May 16, 2009, 02:23:49 PM
Young People Fucking
I found it to be hilarious and well done.
Though a good amount of the movie's humor comes from how awkward shit becomes.
I found it to be hilarious and well done.
Though a good amount of the movie's humor comes from how awkward shit becomes.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on May 16, 2009, 02:28:33 PM
Post by: Kombucha on May 16, 2009, 02:28:33 PM
Europa Europa
Whoa
Whoa
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 17, 2009, 10:20:12 AM
Post by: LeekClock on May 17, 2009, 10:20:12 AM
synecdoche 5/5
No, it's not a "head trip", or a "weird trip into a dark mind". Don't go expecting a kooky platter of tricks -- it's not as superficial as that anymore, despite Kaufmann being at his most innovative. Kaufmann's developing his genius of unbounded expression; now it's used and not paraded. It's poetry and truth; extremely personal and yet extremely universal. It's a gigantic story that towers and oppresses, lifts and enlightens as required.
No, it's not a "head trip", or a "weird trip into a dark mind". Don't go expecting a kooky platter of tricks -- it's not as superficial as that anymore, despite Kaufmann being at his most innovative. Kaufmann's developing his genius of unbounded expression; now it's used and not paraded. It's poetry and truth; extremely personal and yet extremely universal. It's a gigantic story that towers and oppresses, lifts and enlightens as required.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on May 17, 2009, 10:50:17 AM
Post by: Biblo on May 17, 2009, 10:50:17 AM
Quote from: LeekClock;1581014synecdoche 5/5
No, it's not a "head trip", or a "weird trip into a dark mind". Don't go expecting a kooky platter of tricks -- it's not as superficial as that anymore, despite Kaufmann being at his most innovative. Kaufmann's developing his genius of unbounded expression; now it's used and not paraded. It's poetry and truth; extremely personal and yet extremely universal. It's a gigantic story that towers and oppresses, lifts and enlightens as required.
is there tits?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on May 17, 2009, 01:57:25 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on May 17, 2009, 01:57:25 PM
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
I was expecting this to be total crap, but going in with such low expectations I ended up not hating it. I gotta admit I loved the designs for all the Vogons.
I was expecting this to be total crap, but going in with such low expectations I ended up not hating it. I gotta admit I loved the designs for all the Vogons.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 17, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 17, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
Quote from: LeekClock;1581014synecdoche 5/5
No, it's not a "head trip", or a "weird trip into a dark mind". Don't go expecting a kooky platter of tricks -- it's not as superficial as that anymore, despite Kaufmann being at his most innovative. Kaufmann's developing his genius of unbounded expression; now it's used and not paraded. It's poetry and truth; extremely personal and yet extremely universal. It's a gigantic story that towers and oppresses, lifts and enlightens as required.
i agree with your score, it was a massively great film
the meta/feedback loop aspect is one my favorite concepts to think about and he executed it praiseworthly
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 18, 2009, 11:44:40 AM
Post by: LeekClock on May 18, 2009, 11:44:40 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1581324i agree with your score, it was a massively great film
the meta/feedback loop aspect is one my favorite concepts to think about and he executed it praiseworthly
:hi5:
Quote from: Biblo;1581027is there tits?
Yeah there's tits.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 23, 2009, 12:57:02 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 23, 2009, 12:57:02 AM
A Few Good Men - 88/100
Really nice, I like trials. Tom Cruise confronting Jack Nicholson was pretty badass.
Really nice, I like trials. Tom Cruise confronting Jack Nicholson was pretty badass.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on May 23, 2009, 06:07:29 PM
Post by: patriotclock on May 23, 2009, 06:07:29 PM
I'm Not There - 5/10
it was ok, bob dylan is cool but this movie wasnt that cool only a mild amount of cool
it was ok, bob dylan is cool but this movie wasnt that cool only a mild amount of cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on May 24, 2009, 01:34:02 AM
Post by: patriotclock on May 24, 2009, 01:34:02 AM
Leprechaun 5: In The Hood - 10/10
YES
YES
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 24, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on May 24, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1585000Leprechaun 5: In The Hood - 10/10
YES
brilliant series
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on May 25, 2009, 12:47:48 AM
Post by: patriotclock on May 25, 2009, 12:47:48 AM
Star Trek - 9/10
Im trying to think of a reason not to give it a 10, it was a pretty perfect action sci fi movie
Im trying to think of a reason not to give it a 10, it was a pretty perfect action sci fi movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on May 27, 2009, 11:24:37 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on May 27, 2009, 11:24:37 AM
Just watched these over the last week. Most of them didn't suck which was a nice surprise.
Twelve Monkeys 9.5/10 - Good fuckin' movie! Brad Pitt fucking makes this movie!
Burn after reading 7/10 - Quite funny with a good story. John Malkovich is fantastic.
Pride and glory 7/10 - Its okay I guess. Typical cop thriller that redeems itself with a good cast.
Strange days 8/10 - The majority of the movie is great but at the end becomes too much of a generic thriller. Regardless it is worth watching.
Serenity 9/10 - I can see why this movie has it's fanboys. I haven't seen any of the episodes of Firefly but the movie was a solid sci-fi adventure flick.
The Ruins 6/10 - Truth be told I only watched this because I have a soft spot for Jena Malone. I wasn't blown away but it is sixty times better then Cabin Fever.
Twelve Monkeys 9.5/10 - Good fuckin' movie! Brad Pitt fucking makes this movie!
Burn after reading 7/10 - Quite funny with a good story. John Malkovich is fantastic.
Pride and glory 7/10 - Its okay I guess. Typical cop thriller that redeems itself with a good cast.
Strange days 8/10 - The majority of the movie is great but at the end becomes too much of a generic thriller. Regardless it is worth watching.
Serenity 9/10 - I can see why this movie has it's fanboys. I haven't seen any of the episodes of Firefly but the movie was a solid sci-fi adventure flick.
The Ruins 6/10 - Truth be told I only watched this because I have a soft spot for Jena Malone. I wasn't blown away but it is sixty times better then Cabin Fever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on May 27, 2009, 03:19:13 PM
Post by: patriotclock on May 27, 2009, 03:19:13 PM
Predator - 7/10
Jesse Ventura died entirely too early :(
High Noon - 8/10
Excellent western, Gary cooper is a champion
Jesse Ventura died entirely too early :(
High Noon - 8/10
Excellent western, Gary cooper is a champion
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 27, 2009, 05:20:03 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 27, 2009, 05:20:03 PM
terminator salvation 9/10
fucking awesome, cgi arnold is the shit
fucking awesome, cgi arnold is the shit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on May 27, 2009, 05:21:44 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on May 27, 2009, 05:21:44 PM
The Fly - 9/10
That... is some SCARY shit. I don't think there's any way for me to correctly describe just how scary it was.
That... is some SCARY shit. I don't think there's any way for me to correctly describe just how scary it was.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: KefkaClock on May 29, 2009, 11:33:48 PM
Post by: KefkaClock on May 29, 2009, 11:33:48 PM
10/10
Drag me to Hell
Sam Raimi returns to Horror, with Drag me to Hell. When a Woman pisses off an old Gypsy, She is Cursed with 3 days before she is dragged to Hell. Can she Break the Curse?
The Movie had a Solid Plot, Great Music, Comedic Elements, Ala Army of Darkness, all mixed together for a wonderful "Jumper" flick. I recommend anyone give into the Curiosity, and see this flick.
Drag me to Hell
Sam Raimi returns to Horror, with Drag me to Hell. When a Woman pisses off an old Gypsy, She is Cursed with 3 days before she is dragged to Hell. Can she Break the Curse?
The Movie had a Solid Plot, Great Music, Comedic Elements, Ala Army of Darkness, all mixed together for a wonderful "Jumper" flick. I recommend anyone give into the Curiosity, and see this flick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on May 30, 2009, 12:56:48 AM
Post by: patriotclock on May 30, 2009, 12:56:48 AM
Up - 10/10
A little soul crushing but the best animated movie I have ever seen.
A little soul crushing but the best animated movie I have ever seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 30, 2009, 01:06:23 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 30, 2009, 01:06:23 PM
Seven Pounds - 88/100
it was pretty good
Pumpkin - 76/100
I actually liked it though the bitch did some of the most stupid shit ever outside the comedic appeal.
it was pretty good
Pumpkin - 76/100
I actually liked it though the bitch did some of the most stupid shit ever outside the comedic appeal.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 30, 2009, 05:26:20 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 30, 2009, 05:26:20 PM
Drag Me to Hell was awesome.
My friend was all like "eeuuughh I hate movies *watches movie* WHOA THAT WAS GREAT YESSSS"
My friend was all like "eeuuughh I hate movies *watches movie* WHOA THAT WAS GREAT YESSSS"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on May 30, 2009, 09:02:53 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on May 30, 2009, 09:02:53 PM
Chasing Amy - 8/10
Great movie. Being a Kevin Smith movie I was surprised by all the powerful emotions and drama in the characters. Definitely recommend it.
Great movie. Being a Kevin Smith movie I was surprised by all the powerful emotions and drama in the characters. Definitely recommend it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 03, 2009, 05:08:58 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 03, 2009, 05:08:58 PM
Deadly Swarm - 67/100
Eh cliche story about big tough and strangely nerdy guy that associates with the conveniently sexy reporter to solve a crime about some wacko bugs in Mexico.
Just can't stop watching to see all the stupid mexican lifestyle stereotypesof WROAR THEY ARE ALL CRIMINALS AND CORRUPTS AHDUAHDIA
Eh cliche story about big tough and strangely nerdy guy that associates with the conveniently sexy reporter to solve a crime about some wacko bugs in Mexico.
Just can't stop watching to see all the stupid mexican lifestyle stereotypesof WROAR THEY ARE ALL CRIMINALS AND CORRUPTS AHDUAHDIA
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on June 03, 2009, 05:29:26 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on June 03, 2009, 05:29:26 PM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1589161Up - 10/10
A little soul crushing but the best animated movie I have ever seen.
Pretty much. I thought that bird was kind of a Maguffin, but when Carl was looking through Ellie's adventure book, I cried real tears.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 03, 2009, 05:54:24 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 03, 2009, 05:54:24 PM
I WON'T TOUCH THOSE SPOILERS FUCK
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on June 04, 2009, 02:34:51 AM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on June 04, 2009, 02:34:51 AM
Quote from: KefkaClock;158911010/10
Drag me to Hell
Sam Raimi returns to Horror, with Drag me to Hell. When a Woman pisses off an old Gypsy, She is Cursed with 3 days before she is dragged to Hell. Can she Break the Curse?
gee idk
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 04, 2009, 06:29:26 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 04, 2009, 06:29:26 AM
Quote from: SNAXCLOCK;1592880gee idk
she can't
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 05, 2009, 07:21:00 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 05, 2009, 07:21:00 AM
Freddie Got Fingered
I didn't expect much from this movie. I read the Roger Ebert review.
But holy shit, this movie was terrible.
It was just...
Augh.
It was terrible.
The only plot I got out of this movie was that Tom Green's character wants to be an animator and he and his father are fucking mental. Then, he does stuff like jerk off a horse or lick his friend's horrific leg wound. Every scene is filled with this movie trying to hard and failing spectacularly and then Rip Torn yelling nonsensically and then Tom Green jerking off a horse. Seriously, he jerks off a horse. What the fuck, Tom Green. You jerked off a horse.
I didn't expect much from this movie. I read the Roger Ebert review.
But holy shit, this movie was terrible.
It was just...
Augh.
It was terrible.
The only plot I got out of this movie was that Tom Green's character wants to be an animator and he and his father are fucking mental. Then, he does stuff like jerk off a horse or lick his friend's horrific leg wound. Every scene is filled with this movie trying to hard and failing spectacularly and then Rip Torn yelling nonsensically and then Tom Green jerking off a horse. Seriously, he jerks off a horse. What the fuck, Tom Green. You jerked off a horse.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on June 05, 2009, 09:20:35 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on June 05, 2009, 09:20:35 AM
Quote from: Redundant Clock;1593744Freddie Got Fingered
I didn't expect much from this movie. I read the Roger Ebert review.
But holy shit, this movie was terrible.
It was just...
Augh.
It was terrible.
The only plot I got out of this movie was that Tom Green's character wants to be an animator and he and his father are fucking mental. Then, he does stuff like jerk off a horse or lick his friend's horrific leg wound. Every scene is filled with this movie trying to hard and failing spectacularly and then Rip Torn yelling nonsensically and then Tom Green jerking off a horse. Seriously, he jerks off a horse. What the fuck, Tom Green. You jerked off a horse.
fuck that, all those things you sum up make that movie supercool
Quote from: Franklin G. Hamilton;1587508angels and demons - 5/10
mediocre movie at best, tom hanks was boring and i wouldnt have noticed if he wasnt in the movie at all.
Hmm i quite enjoyed this movie, saw it in the cinema last week. Nice images, fun to watch. Havent read the book.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on June 05, 2009, 02:30:21 PM
Post by: patriotclock on June 05, 2009, 02:30:21 PM
The Hangover - 6/10
Was funny but most of the funny parts were spoiled in the trailers.
Was funny but most of the funny parts were spoiled in the trailers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 05, 2009, 02:47:55 PM
Post by: Slurpee on June 05, 2009, 02:47:55 PM
Quote from: Redundant Clock;1593744Freddie Got FingeredI DON'T CARE, BOB, YOU'RE FIRED. YOU'RE FIRED! YOU'RE FUCKING FI-IRED, BOB!
I didn't expect much from this movie. I read the Roger Ebert review.
But holy shit, this movie was terrible.
It was just...
Augh.
It was terrible.
The only plot I got out of this movie was that Tom Green's character wants to be an animator and he and his father are fucking mental. Then, he does stuff like jerk off a horse or lick his friend's horrific leg wound. Every scene is filled with this movie trying to hard and failing spectacularly and then Rip Torn yelling nonsensically and then Tom Green jerking off a horse. Seriously, he jerks off a horse. What the fuck, Tom Green. You jerked off a horse.
I DON'T FUCKING CARE WHAT HE TOLD YOU, OKAY?
I'M TALKING ABOUT 1 MILLION FUCKING DEUTCHMARKS HERE, BOB.
ONE. MILLION. FUCKING. DEUTCHMARK
I TOLD YOU TO WIRE THE MONEY TO GENEEEEEEVA LAST WEEK.
I SAY GEN-E-VA, YOU HEAR HELSINKI? HUH???
YOU'RE FUCKING FIRED. CLEAN OUT YOUR LOCKER AT THE CLUB, BOB, YOU'RE FUCKING FIIIIIIRED
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 05, 2009, 05:53:30 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 05, 2009, 05:53:30 PM
Quote from: Slurpee :D;1589521Drag Me to Hell was awesome.Today I saw a video review explaining that it was bringing back the grudginess of old-school horror films that both disgust you and horrify you by fully making you gaze the monster instead of just startling you. I should check it out.
My friend was all like "eeuuughh I hate movies *watches movie* WHOA THAT WAS GREAT YESSSS"
I mean the gypsy just licks the chick like a dog over a beef bone and does crazy shit and all
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 06, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 06, 2009, 12:29:36 PM
Sunshine - 89/100
I like it. Very very much.
I like it. Very very much.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on June 06, 2009, 12:43:47 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on June 06, 2009, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1594206Today I saw a video review explaining that it was bringing back the grudginess of old-school horror films that both disgust you and horrify you by fully making you gaze the monster instead of just startling you. I should check it out.
I mean the gypsy just licks the chick like a dog over a beef bone and does crazy shit and all
Moviebob?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on June 06, 2009, 01:01:21 PM
Post by: LeekClock on June 06, 2009, 01:01:21 PM
Home (http://www.youtube.com/homeproject) is an important, sobering film, but it’s also beautiful and optimistic. It’s available on YouTube in its entirety, in high definition, for free.
It is directed by the renowned aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, which affords the film a powerfully god-like perspective, albeit one weakened by a rather uninspiring narration; the information is good, but the diction is clichéd and the delivery flawed (some words are mispronounced by the narrator, hardly in-keeping with a god-like voice, and she often sounds unenthusiastic and disengaged, like she isn’t thinking about what she’s saying — give me David Attenborough or Dr. Ian Stewart!).
The effect of Bertrand’s aerial perspective is that we get to take a step back — avoiding sentimental human detours for the most part — and consider the earth as one big organism. Everything is linked, as the narrator reminds us constantly.
The general message to take home is that although our planet is in jeopardy, we can save it through “moderation, intelligence and sharing”.
slightly longer review on my blog (http://jonathan.beaton.name/archives/1632)
It is directed by the renowned aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, which affords the film a powerfully god-like perspective, albeit one weakened by a rather uninspiring narration; the information is good, but the diction is clichéd and the delivery flawed (some words are mispronounced by the narrator, hardly in-keeping with a god-like voice, and she often sounds unenthusiastic and disengaged, like she isn’t thinking about what she’s saying — give me David Attenborough or Dr. Ian Stewart!).
The effect of Bertrand’s aerial perspective is that we get to take a step back — avoiding sentimental human detours for the most part — and consider the earth as one big organism. Everything is linked, as the narrator reminds us constantly.
The general message to take home is that although our planet is in jeopardy, we can save it through “moderation, intelligence and sharing”.
slightly longer review on my blog (http://jonathan.beaton.name/archives/1632)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 06, 2009, 02:25:58 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 06, 2009, 02:25:58 PM
Quote from: Poltergeisty;1594732Moviebob?yep
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DingleberryClock on June 06, 2009, 02:54:19 PM
Post by: DingleberryClock on June 06, 2009, 02:54:19 PM
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
10/10
Finest piece of cinema ever crafted. Suck my cock.
10/10
Finest piece of cinema ever crafted. Suck my cock.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on June 06, 2009, 08:01:45 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on June 06, 2009, 08:01:45 PM
Punisher: War Zone
1/10
Everything about this movie sucks. Seriously. Everything about this movie is bad, even the music they chose was completely random and didn't fit the scenes at all.
I can't believe the same director made Green Street Hooligans, which was a very good movie.
1/10
Everything about this movie sucks. Seriously. Everything about this movie is bad, even the music they chose was completely random and didn't fit the scenes at all.
I can't believe the same director made Green Street Hooligans, which was a very good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on June 07, 2009, 09:14:25 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on June 07, 2009, 09:14:25 AM
Awake 6.5/10 -
I'd of liked this movie more if I hadn't seen Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It has some good twists but Hayden Christensen is a douche as always.
Jarhead 8/10 -
Completely different movie to what I expected, which I think is the point of the movie. Although the trailers make it out to be a standard war film, the main characters see next to no combat at all and the movie follows them as they slowly start losing their minds through boredom and isolation in the desert. Its like the first half of Full Metal Jacket but twice as long.
I'd of liked this movie more if I hadn't seen Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It has some good twists but Hayden Christensen is a douche as always.
Jarhead 8/10 -
Completely different movie to what I expected, which I think is the point of the movie. Although the trailers make it out to be a standard war film, the main characters see next to no combat at all and the movie follows them as they slowly start losing their minds through boredom and isolation in the desert. Its like the first half of Full Metal Jacket but twice as long.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 09, 2009, 02:15:31 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 09, 2009, 02:15:31 AM
The Man Who Saves The World (Turkish Star Wars)
Better than the original trilogy.
Better than the original trilogy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on June 09, 2009, 03:06:45 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on June 09, 2009, 03:06:45 PM
Oranges: Revenge of the Eggplant
I watched this a while ago, actually. I was on Netflix looking for another terrible movie to watch on Instant Watch and I found this. It actually wasn't terrible. I mean, it wasn't anything above mildly okay, but it was better than I expected.
I watched this a while ago, actually. I was on Netflix looking for another terrible movie to watch on Instant Watch and I found this. It actually wasn't terrible. I mean, it wasn't anything above mildly okay, but it was better than I expected.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 10, 2009, 11:20:06 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 10, 2009, 11:20:06 PM
If Only - 69/100
Another romance with paranormal situations and a stupid ending.
why didn't they fucking avoided the cab so no one dies? I mean, duh?
Another romance with paranormal situations and a stupid ending.
why didn't they fucking avoided the cab so no one dies? I mean, duh?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on June 13, 2009, 04:14:43 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on June 13, 2009, 04:14:43 PM
The Iron Giant - 10/10
Touching story, beautiful animation, and great music. Everyone should watch this.
Touching story, beautiful animation, and great music. Everyone should watch this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on June 15, 2009, 02:12:58 AM
Post by: patriotclock on June 15, 2009, 02:12:58 AM
Casablanca - 9/10
Humphrey Bogart is quickly moving up my favorite actors list.
Humphrey Bogart is quickly moving up my favorite actors list.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 16, 2009, 10:03:59 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 16, 2009, 10:03:59 PM
Good Will Hunting 88/100
It was ok
It was ok
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on June 17, 2009, 03:49:07 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on June 17, 2009, 03:49:07 AM
The Spirit: 8/10
A comic book movie that feels like youre watching a silver age comic book, really they should make more comic book movies like this.
Coraline: 8/10
Great magical stop motion stuff all the way.
A comic book movie that feels like youre watching a silver age comic book, really they should make more comic book movies like this.
Coraline: 8/10
Great magical stop motion stuff all the way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DingleberryClock on June 17, 2009, 05:33:01 AM
Post by: DingleberryClock on June 17, 2009, 05:33:01 AM
Quote from: Asshatclock :0;1601357The Spirit: 8/10
A comic book movie that feels like youre watching a silver age comic book, really they should make more comic book movies like this.
See: Sin City, 300
They're all just trying to be Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow though. That movie pwns fuck you all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on June 17, 2009, 12:30:07 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on June 17, 2009, 12:30:07 PM
Quote from: Dicklick McGee;1601380See: Sin City, 300
They're all just trying to be Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow though. That movie pwns fuck you all.
I watched that, it was mediocre.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on June 18, 2009, 01:44:31 AM
Post by: patriotclock on June 18, 2009, 01:44:31 AM
Quiz Show - 9/10
Excellent, its a shame my dvr cut off the last 5 minutes resulting in me having to wikipedia how it ended. Well acted and aside from Ordinary People my favorite Redford movie
Excellent, its a shame my dvr cut off the last 5 minutes resulting in me having to wikipedia how it ended. Well acted and aside from Ordinary People my favorite Redford movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on June 19, 2009, 01:49:58 AM
Post by: patriotclock on June 19, 2009, 01:49:58 AM
The Searchers - 9/10
Almost a perfect Western
Almost a perfect Western
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on June 20, 2009, 12:26:07 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on June 20, 2009, 12:26:07 PM
dead man's shoes- low budget british revenge film, surprisingly powerful. the plot follows that of a paratrooper returning home from combat as he systematically exacts his revenge on the thugs who tortured his mentally handicapped younger brother, the film is interspersed with some brutal flashbacks set to an intense score, the rest of the film is tempered by low fi folk music and minimalist electronica, highly reccomended for this in the mood for a dark, challenging film.
terror firmer- it's as if lloyd kaufman was able to bottle punk rock energy and use it to simultaneously power his cameras and intoxicate his cast, the movie reaches extremes of violence, sex, pickling, violent sex involving pickles and bodily functions, whether it be urine or feces terror firmer delivers the goods. one of the most entertaining movies i've seen in a long time, also highly reccomended!
terror firmer- it's as if lloyd kaufman was able to bottle punk rock energy and use it to simultaneously power his cameras and intoxicate his cast, the movie reaches extremes of violence, sex, pickling, violent sex involving pickles and bodily functions, whether it be urine or feces terror firmer delivers the goods. one of the most entertaining movies i've seen in a long time, also highly reccomended!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on June 20, 2009, 02:44:07 PM
Post by: Biblo on June 20, 2009, 02:44:07 PM
Quote from: PEYOTE;1603282dead man's shoes- low budget british revenge film, surprisingly powerful. the plot follows that of a paratrooper returning home from combat as he systematically exacts his revenge on the thugs who tortured his mentally handicapped younger brother, the film is interspersed with some brutal flashbacks set to an intense score, the rest of the film is tempered by low fi folk music and minimalist electronica, highly reccomended for this in the mood for a dark, challenging film.
DUDE!!! Don't ruin the goddamn movie!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on June 20, 2009, 03:32:43 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on June 20, 2009, 03:32:43 PM
Quote from: Biblo;1603345DUDE!!! Don't ruin the goddamn movie!
dude, that's hardly going to ruin the movie, that's basically the flavour text used on every website and/or the back of the dvd to describe the flick, i left out any and all major plot twists and or turns. i guess in hindsight torture might not have been the best word to use though.
anyway, have you seen this movie? did you like it? i thought it was great!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on June 20, 2009, 07:52:29 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on June 20, 2009, 07:52:29 PM
Year One - 6/10
I don't know I guess it was okay. Some of the jokes were pretty bad, even though there are some chuckling moments. Anyway, I definitely expected more since it is a Harold Ramis movie.
I don't know I guess it was okay. Some of the jokes were pretty bad, even though there are some chuckling moments. Anyway, I definitely expected more since it is a Harold Ramis movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 22, 2009, 10:13:42 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 22, 2009, 10:13:42 PM
Pulp Fiction - 92/100
Hell yeahhhhh
Hell yeahhhhh
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on June 25, 2009, 04:21:24 PM
Post by: AMPEEEM on June 25, 2009, 04:21:24 PM
Detroit Rock City
Pretty bad over all, with characters that are just unlikeable and others with actors that are just unlikeable. The plot speaks for itself and there are some moments of actual hilarity but a lot of it is really fucking stupid. Maybe thats the point, who the hell knows, its a movie based around KISS worship and nostalgia. I hate KISS's music so that doesn't help.
Scrooged
Saw it the same night, right after wards and this is soooooooooooooooooooooo much better. Bill Murrary plays a- nah, this is the CC, they already have seen Scrooged. Great fucking movie, if you haven't seen in a while, play it and get ready for a really nice feeling at the end. A great holiday movie, one of the best in my opinion, with an ending that (no joke) actually chocked me up.
Pretty bad over all, with characters that are just unlikeable and others with actors that are just unlikeable. The plot speaks for itself and there are some moments of actual hilarity but a lot of it is really fucking stupid. Maybe thats the point, who the hell knows, its a movie based around KISS worship and nostalgia. I hate KISS's music so that doesn't help.
Scrooged
Saw it the same night, right after wards and this is soooooooooooooooooooooo much better. Bill Murrary plays a- nah, this is the CC, they already have seen Scrooged. Great fucking movie, if you haven't seen in a while, play it and get ready for a really nice feeling at the end. A great holiday movie, one of the best in my opinion, with an ending that (no joke) actually chocked me up.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 25, 2009, 04:35:42 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 25, 2009, 04:35:42 PM
The Last Samurai - 87/100
It was ok
It was ok
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 26, 2009, 08:02:16 AM
Post by: Slurpee on June 26, 2009, 08:02:16 AM
Quadrophenia - 10/10
Hands down the best onscreen depiction of catharsis I've ever seen, and a really good examination of adolescent alienation and the nature of conformity and rebellion to boot.
From Beyond and Re-Animator - 9/10 and 10/10
Upon finishing From Beyond, I immediately added Re-Animator to my netflix queue. Upon finishing Re-Animator, I immediately added both of its sequels. Jeffrey Combs is brilliant. I was expecting, at best, a loose adaptation of Lovecraft's work- some of his lesser quality stories, but I take what I can get. Instead, I found a beautiful little quarry of 80's horror comedy brilliance. Re-Animator is right up there with Evil Dead in terms of horror comedies, I enjoyed it immensely. From Beyond is only not as good because of how pitch perfect Combs played the role of Herbert West in Re-Animator. Can't recommend enough to horror fans.
Hands down the best onscreen depiction of catharsis I've ever seen, and a really good examination of adolescent alienation and the nature of conformity and rebellion to boot.
From Beyond and Re-Animator - 9/10 and 10/10
Upon finishing From Beyond, I immediately added Re-Animator to my netflix queue. Upon finishing Re-Animator, I immediately added both of its sequels. Jeffrey Combs is brilliant. I was expecting, at best, a loose adaptation of Lovecraft's work- some of his lesser quality stories, but I take what I can get. Instead, I found a beautiful little quarry of 80's horror comedy brilliance. Re-Animator is right up there with Evil Dead in terms of horror comedies, I enjoyed it immensely. From Beyond is only not as good because of how pitch perfect Combs played the role of Herbert West in Re-Animator. Can't recommend enough to horror fans.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on June 26, 2009, 09:49:00 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on June 26, 2009, 09:49:00 AM
Total Recall
How the fuck did I go this far through life without seeing this fucking movie!? Sharon Stone is so hot in this I nearly bust a nut.
A Very British Gangster
Donal Macintyre's documentary follows the "notorious" Nonnan family from Manchester and tries to show an in depth look into the life of a gangster. This film is just masturbatory material for a has-been that hasn't had any real power since the early 1990s. Your better off watching "Ross Kemp on Gangs" for a better portrayal of organized crime.
Mad Max
Since Mad Max 2 is in my top five all time movies, it was time I watched the original. Despite having little to do plot-wise with the sequel, the first is still a brutal and entertaining film. I'd say its a "good" movie but not "great". But its a million times better then Mad Max 3 which is one of the worse fucking movies ever made.
The Kingdom
I watched this the same week as I watched Jarhead so this was a nice change in pace. George Clooney, Ice Cube and Mark Wahlberg go looking for hidden gold in Iraq. Lots of guns and wit. I enjoyed it.
Next Friday
I held off watching this movie for years on the grounds that if Chris Tucker isn't in it, its going to fucking suck. Well despite being nowhere near the same level as the original, its still an alright movie.
How the fuck did I go this far through life without seeing this fucking movie!? Sharon Stone is so hot in this I nearly bust a nut.
A Very British Gangster
Donal Macintyre's documentary follows the "notorious" Nonnan family from Manchester and tries to show an in depth look into the life of a gangster. This film is just masturbatory material for a has-been that hasn't had any real power since the early 1990s. Your better off watching "Ross Kemp on Gangs" for a better portrayal of organized crime.
Mad Max
Since Mad Max 2 is in my top five all time movies, it was time I watched the original. Despite having little to do plot-wise with the sequel, the first is still a brutal and entertaining film. I'd say its a "good" movie but not "great". But its a million times better then Mad Max 3 which is one of the worse fucking movies ever made.
The Kingdom
I watched this the same week as I watched Jarhead so this was a nice change in pace. George Clooney, Ice Cube and Mark Wahlberg go looking for hidden gold in Iraq. Lots of guns and wit. I enjoyed it.
Next Friday
I held off watching this movie for years on the grounds that if Chris Tucker isn't in it, its going to fucking suck. Well despite being nowhere near the same level as the original, its still an alright movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 28, 2009, 02:01:31 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 28, 2009, 02:01:31 AM
Doom - 68/100
Not absolutely horrible but absolutely generic.
Also, "PORTMAN, SHUT THE FUCK UP!"
EDIT: On second thought, fuck the script it was so flat.
Not absolutely horrible but absolutely generic.
Also, "PORTMAN, SHUT THE FUCK UP!"
EDIT: On second thought, fuck the script it was so flat.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 05, 2009, 08:34:23 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 05, 2009, 08:34:23 PM
The Machine Girl
Goddayum
EDIT::
Okay, to actually sort of review it, Machine Girl is an independent Japanese film about a girl who's brother is killed by the son of some Yakuza guy. She loses her arm and starts to exact revenge and gets a minigun on her arm.
The movie makes no attempt to be good or anything and, except for the occasional melodramatic portion, just tries to have as much gore as possible in the film. It's hilarious and at times disgusting and I'm a edgy teen. Overall it's just completely ridiculous.
Goddayum
EDIT::
Okay, to actually sort of review it, Machine Girl is an independent Japanese film about a girl who's brother is killed by the son of some Yakuza guy. She loses her arm and starts to exact revenge and gets a minigun on her arm.
The movie makes no attempt to be good or anything and, except for the occasional melodramatic portion, just tries to have as much gore as possible in the film. It's hilarious and at times disgusting and I'm a edgy teen. Overall it's just completely ridiculous.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 09, 2009, 03:08:53 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 09, 2009, 03:08:53 PM
RocknRolla
Obviously its not up to the same standard of Snatch or Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels but I still thought it was a fucking cool movie. Definitely Guy Richie's third best film.
Watchmen
I've never read any of the comics so the story was new to me. With so much negative feedback all over the internet I thought this movie was going to be "above average" at best. But I thought this movie was fucking awesome. All the people that are bashing this movie are either comicbook-reading-fanboy-faggots or idiots who can't follow plots.
Fargo
I fucking love Coen Brother movies.
White Men Can't Jump
White man jumps at the end of the movie.
Obviously its not up to the same standard of Snatch or Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels but I still thought it was a fucking cool movie. Definitely Guy Richie's third best film.
Watchmen
I've never read any of the comics so the story was new to me. With so much negative feedback all over the internet I thought this movie was going to be "above average" at best. But I thought this movie was fucking awesome. All the people that are bashing this movie are either comicbook-reading-fanboy-faggots or idiots who can't follow plots.
Fargo
I fucking love Coen Brother movies.
White Men Can't Jump
White man jumps at the end of the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Biblo on July 09, 2009, 06:36:32 PM
Post by: Biblo on July 09, 2009, 06:36:32 PM
Quote from: PEYOTE;1603358dude, that's hardly going to ruin the movie, that's basically the flavour text used on every website and/or the back of the dvd to describe the flick, i left out any and all major plot twists and or turns. i guess in hindsight torture might not have been the best word to use though.
anyway, have you seen this movie? did you like it? i thought it was great!
yeah but like, you're not meant to know why he's killing them until the end. and yeah i fucking love that movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 10, 2009, 03:20:30 PM
Post by: Slurpee on July 10, 2009, 03:20:30 PM
Public Enemies was quite good, though I'm not sure the script gave quite enough room for Depp's John Dillinger to breathe (though imho he acts circles around Christian Bale, particularly when they have that little tete-a-tete in jail.) Could have definitely used a few more human moments between Dillinger and Billie, to flesh out his human aspects- it focused a little too much on how badical he was for what was ostensibly in part a biopic. Stephen Graham was extremely well cast as Baby Face Nelson, and Depp disappeared into his part almost completely, which isn't really surprising, but is nice.
8/10
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on July 12, 2009, 08:25:29 AM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on July 12, 2009, 08:25:29 AM
Mullholland Drive- 9/10
That was a great movie. It's one of those movies you gotta pay close attention to, or else you'll fail to grasp the context later.
I find this movie to be refreshing, due to not only the social critics which were referring to the music(kinda)and movie industries, but also to the mysticism and supernatural elements involved in the plot. The ending is also non-conclusive, which leaves you room to think about several correlations in the plot.
If you like thrillers and movies alike, this movie is definitely worth watching.
That was a great movie. It's one of those movies you gotta pay close attention to, or else you'll fail to grasp the context later.
I find this movie to be refreshing, due to not only the social critics which were referring to the music(kinda)and movie industries, but also to the mysticism and supernatural elements involved in the plot. The ending is also non-conclusive, which leaves you room to think about several correlations in the plot.
If you like thrillers and movies alike, this movie is definitely worth watching.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PirateClock on July 12, 2009, 11:00:22 AM
Post by: PirateClock on July 12, 2009, 11:00:22 AM
Quote from: ASSHATCLOCK;1601357The Spirit: 8/10
A comic book movie that feels like youre watching a silver age comic book, really they should make more comic book movies like this.
Ffffffffff i just watched the spirit and it was horrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on July 12, 2009, 11:27:00 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on July 12, 2009, 11:27:00 PM
Bruno
Saw this Friday and I enjoyed it a lot. In my opinion it's definitely as good as, if not better, than Borat, but I do feel that at times Sacha Baren Cohen had to rely too heavily on shock humor, and some of the situations were beyond ridiculous. Either way, very enjoyable.
The Hangover
Just saw this and I enjoyed it a lot. I expected to find out what happened on the plot-important night during the actual movie and not during the credits, but whatever. I also feel that could have expanded some stuff or further utilized some plot points. Minor gripes, I still liked the movie.
Saw this Friday and I enjoyed it a lot. In my opinion it's definitely as good as, if not better, than Borat, but I do feel that at times Sacha Baren Cohen had to rely too heavily on shock humor, and some of the situations were beyond ridiculous. Either way, very enjoyable.
The Hangover
Just saw this and I enjoyed it a lot. I expected to find out what happened on the plot-important night during the actual movie and not during the credits, but whatever. I also feel that could have expanded some stuff or further utilized some plot points. Minor gripes, I still liked the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on July 13, 2009, 09:30:56 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on July 13, 2009, 09:30:56 PM
Young Frankenstein - 10/10
This is probably one of the funniest movie I ever watched, and my favorite of Gene Wilder's performances.
This is probably one of the funniest movie I ever watched, and my favorite of Gene Wilder's performances.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: CaramelAppleClock on July 14, 2009, 03:46:44 PM
Post by: CaramelAppleClock on July 14, 2009, 03:46:44 PM
Evil Bong
Pretty low-budget movie. Usual stereotypes. A nerd moves in with some stoners, the stoners buy a bong, turns out it sucks the spirit out of whoever's smoking it, nerd saves the day.
Evil Bong 2
The stoners have exagerated marijuana side-effects after smoking from the evil bong they destroyed. They trace the bong's origin back to South America. One of the stoner's father ressurects the evil bong, some tribe finds the evil bong and takes it to the king bong, the stoners also destroy it.
Pretty low-budget movie. Usual stereotypes. A nerd moves in with some stoners, the stoners buy a bong, turns out it sucks the spirit out of whoever's smoking it, nerd saves the day.
Evil Bong 2
The stoners have exagerated marijuana side-effects after smoking from the evil bong they destroyed. They trace the bong's origin back to South America. One of the stoner's father ressurects the evil bong, some tribe finds the evil bong and takes it to the king bong, the stoners also destroy it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on July 14, 2009, 05:58:33 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on July 14, 2009, 05:58:33 PM
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Plot is stronger, although it couldn't be weaker than last time. I greatly enjoy the new designs, and it obviously leaves room for a sequel or series. I love the new toys as well. Goddamit.
Valkyrie
Tome Cruise tries to kill Hitler, fails. Woo.
There wasn't very much suspense, considering the actual plot failed.
Plot is stronger, although it couldn't be weaker than last time. I greatly enjoy the new designs, and it obviously leaves room for a sequel or series. I love the new toys as well. Goddamit.
Valkyrie
Tome Cruise tries to kill Hitler, fails. Woo.
There wasn't very much suspense, considering the actual plot failed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 14, 2009, 07:04:29 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 14, 2009, 07:04:29 PM
Quote from: GearBoxClock;1621751Valkyrie
Tome Cruise tries to kill Hitler, fails. Woo.
There wasn't very much suspense, considering the actual plot failed.
I'd have to disagree because I found a lot of the movie to be very suspenseful without laying on violence too thick. I thought Valkyrie was a good movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on July 14, 2009, 07:07:14 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on July 14, 2009, 07:07:14 PM
I never said it was bad, it just had a very, very predetermined outcome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 14, 2009, 07:12:16 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 14, 2009, 07:12:16 PM
Quote from: GearBoxClock;1621778I never said it was bad, it just had a very, very predetermined outcome.
I can't imagine how you could enjoy any historical adaptations with that sort of mindset.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on July 14, 2009, 08:55:45 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on July 14, 2009, 08:55:45 PM
Ed, Edd 'n Eddy movie:
there were some very obvious difficulties adapting this cartoon to a movie length one
scenes drag on, jokes seem incoherent and pointless, the pacing really loses itself a couple of times
but in the end i love ed, edd 'n eddy and this is pretty good movie
7/10
Scary Movie
2.5/10
Dune Extended Edition (3 hour version)
Clumsy, yet fucking awesome
8/10
there were some very obvious difficulties adapting this cartoon to a movie length one
scenes drag on, jokes seem incoherent and pointless, the pacing really loses itself a couple of times
but in the end i love ed, edd 'n eddy and this is pretty good movie
7/10
Scary Movie
2.5/10
Dune Extended Edition (3 hour version)
Clumsy, yet fucking awesome
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on July 14, 2009, 09:44:24 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on July 14, 2009, 09:44:24 PM
Whatever Works - 8/10
Wonderful movie, though this is the first Woody Allen movie I ever saw so unfortunately I can't compare it to any of his other movies. I was really impressed with Larry David's performance in this, being his first major role in a movie, I really hope to see him in more movies. Evan Rachel Wood also did really well. My only problem is that the movie felt a bit short, I thought some characters should have appeared more.
Wonderful movie, though this is the first Woody Allen movie I ever saw so unfortunately I can't compare it to any of his other movies. I was really impressed with Larry David's performance in this, being his first major role in a movie, I really hope to see him in more movies. Evan Rachel Wood also did really well. My only problem is that the movie felt a bit short, I thought some characters should have appeared more.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on July 15, 2009, 07:21:30 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on July 15, 2009, 07:21:30 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1621861Ed, Edd 'n Eddy movie:
there were some very obvious difficulties adapting this cartoon to a movie length one
scenes drag on, jokes seem incoherent and pointless, the pacing really loses itself a couple of times
but in the end i love ed, edd 'n eddy and this is pretty good movie
7/10
Wait, there's an ed edd and eddy movie ?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on July 15, 2009, 07:23:09 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on July 15, 2009, 07:23:09 AM
Quote from: ASSHATCLOCK;1622080Wait, there's an ed edd and eddy movie ?
ya
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232047/
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 20, 2009, 09:27:43 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 20, 2009, 09:27:43 AM
Green Lantern: First Flight
8/10
Very enjoyable, Hal Jordan is a cool dude. Too bad in the comics they turned him into a homo. The movie is about how he became the Green Lantern though so it's good.
8/10
Very enjoyable, Hal Jordan is a cool dude. Too bad in the comics they turned him into a homo. The movie is about how he became the Green Lantern though so it's good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 21, 2009, 05:23:40 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 21, 2009, 05:23:40 PM
The Prophecy - 7.2/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 21, 2009, 05:24:04 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on July 21, 2009, 05:24:04 PM
The Prophecy - 7.2/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on July 24, 2009, 03:36:46 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on July 24, 2009, 03:36:46 PM
Moon: 8/10
A very solid and great sci-fi, one of the best I've seen in years. The start is somewhat slow, but the subtlety and overall atmosphere of the movie is great.
A very solid and great sci-fi, one of the best I've seen in years. The start is somewhat slow, but the subtlety and overall atmosphere of the movie is great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on July 29, 2009, 05:13:29 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on July 29, 2009, 05:13:29 PM
Surf Nazis Must Die - 6/10
Saw this few weeks ago but never posted here about it. So I watched it expecting this to be "so bad that it's good", and although some of the dialogue and the acting is hilariously bad, the movie ends up being just average. Hook(a mixture of Alex DeLarge and Captain Hook) was a pretty cool character, and should have had more appearances. So overall the movie is average, and kind of fun to watch.
Saw this few weeks ago but never posted here about it. So I watched it expecting this to be "so bad that it's good", and although some of the dialogue and the acting is hilariously bad, the movie ends up being just average. Hook(a mixture of Alex DeLarge and Captain Hook) was a pretty cool character, and should have had more appearances. So overall the movie is average, and kind of fun to watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 30, 2009, 01:45:25 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 30, 2009, 01:45:25 AM
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 78/100
A bit disappointing if you read the actual books, they skipped a lot of interesting stuff for teen love drama, but it was still ok.
Valkyrie - 86/100
It was pretty good. LONG LIVE SACRED GERMANY!
National Treasure 2 - 79/100
I thought it was good, I don't get why people hate it so much aside the somewhat corny acting. The scavenger-hunt feeling in it is fun while ridiculous.
9 Pounds - 90/100
I liked it. Had an interesting plot.
A bit disappointing if you read the actual books, they skipped a lot of interesting stuff for teen love drama, but it was still ok.
Valkyrie - 86/100
It was pretty good. LONG LIVE SACRED GERMANY!
National Treasure 2 - 79/100
I thought it was good, I don't get why people hate it so much aside the somewhat corny acting. The scavenger-hunt feeling in it is fun while ridiculous.
9 Pounds - 90/100
I liked it. Had an interesting plot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on July 30, 2009, 03:11:42 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on July 30, 2009, 03:11:42 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1633299Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 78/100
A bit disappointing if you read the actual books, they skipped a lot of interesting stuff for teen love drama, but it was still ok.
This, a lot.
3:10 to Yuma (the new one) - 85/100
Seriously well done western. Has the feel of the classic western movie but with a modern film sauce (no hollywood sauce) Acting is also pretty fucking solid!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on July 31, 2009, 03:39:18 AM
Post by: patriotclock on July 31, 2009, 03:39:18 AM
Rushmore - 8/10
Very good movie. Much better than I anticipated
Very good movie. Much better than I anticipated
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 01, 2009, 12:26:41 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 01, 2009, 12:26:41 AM
Funny People
A really good movie. It's heartfelt and all that shit, and it has dick jokes so it has stuff on our level too. The characters are all great, though I feel Seth Rogen (who is way skinnier in this movie than before and it's weird (and, I'm not sure if it's the skinniness or the way he dresses and acts in this movie (triple parenthesis))) always plays himself or a modified version of himself in movies. You can connect with a character, though.
The movie went on really long, though. I felt it was going to end when another plot point is brought up and now I'm watching the movie for another hour. The extra time isn't bad though, it's still a good movie, though it's more serious and more about character development than the other parts of the movie. It's still funny, though.
In the end, I enjoyed it a lot. It contains a lot less marijuana than the other two Apatow films. My only real problem with the movie was that Adam Sandler's character just suddenly gets better in the movie. It seemed way too sudden and kinda made all the build-up seem for nothing. Granted, had he died at the end of the movie it would have made all his character development pointless, but, still. Something more involved to end that particular plot point would have been nice.
tldr; It was good.
A really good movie. It's heartfelt and all that shit, and it has dick jokes so it has stuff on our level too. The characters are all great, though I feel Seth Rogen (who is way skinnier in this movie than before and it's weird (and, I'm not sure if it's the skinniness or the way he dresses and acts in this movie (triple parenthesis))) always plays himself or a modified version of himself in movies. You can connect with a character, though.
The movie went on really long, though. I felt it was going to end when another plot point is brought up and now I'm watching the movie for another hour. The extra time isn't bad though, it's still a good movie, though it's more serious and more about character development than the other parts of the movie. It's still funny, though.
In the end, I enjoyed it a lot. It contains a lot less marijuana than the other two Apatow films. My only real problem with the movie was that Adam Sandler's character just suddenly gets better in the movie. It seemed way too sudden and kinda made all the build-up seem for nothing. Granted, had he died at the end of the movie it would have made all his character development pointless, but, still. Something more involved to end that particular plot point would have been nice.
tldr; It was good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on August 01, 2009, 01:09:55 AM
Post by: patriotclock on August 01, 2009, 01:09:55 AM
Funny People - 7.5/10
Was good. kinda long but didnt seem it.
Was good. kinda long but didnt seem it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on August 01, 2009, 10:48:02 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on August 01, 2009, 10:48:02 AM
Training Day - 8/10
Yeah its pretty fucking cool.
A Scanner Darkly - 7.5/10
A bit hard to follow at times but I enjoyed once I had pieced it all together.
The Beach - 5.5/10
Stupid movie that takes itself way too seriously. Although Robert Carlisle is really good in it.
Yeah its pretty fucking cool.
A Scanner Darkly - 7.5/10
A bit hard to follow at times but I enjoyed once I had pieced it all together.
The Beach - 5.5/10
Stupid movie that takes itself way too seriously. Although Robert Carlisle is really good in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on August 03, 2009, 11:56:32 PM
Post by: RomanClock on August 03, 2009, 11:56:32 PM
Quote from: SCSP;1633336This, a lot.I saw both the 1957 version and the new one. I liked the new ones style, and they made the bad guys seem badder, but I didn't like how they decided to kill him in the new one and the bad guy becomes good, I liked how they both survived and the bad guy is still a bad guy in the old version.
3:10 to Yuma (the new one) - 85/100
Seriously well done western. Has the feel of the classic western movie but with a modern film sauce (no hollywood sauce) Acting is also pretty fucking solid!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on August 04, 2009, 12:42:27 AM
Post by: patriotclock on August 04, 2009, 12:42:27 AM
Quote from: Poltergeist of the Light;1627491Moon: 8/10
A very solid and great sci-fi, one of the best I've seen in years. The start is somewhat slow, but the subtlety and overall atmosphere of the movie is great.
i wanna check this out
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 04, 2009, 02:38:15 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 04, 2009, 02:38:15 AM
Orphan - 8/10
I was expecting shit, but this movie was preeeeetty awesome.
Better directed than any horror movie I could name in the past few years, excepting of course Drag Me to Hell.
I don't know where they found that little deaf girl but she's a superb actress beyond her years.
I was expecting shit, but this movie was preeeeetty awesome.
Better directed than any horror movie I could name in the past few years, excepting of course Drag Me to Hell.
I don't know where they found that little deaf girl but she's a superb actress beyond her years.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PropagandaClock on August 04, 2009, 03:48:23 PM
Post by: PropagandaClock on August 04, 2009, 03:48:23 PM
Wolverine
6/10
Plot holes, plot holes... I don't remember them all now but why didn't the girl just make the general release her sister if she now could?
What the hell did Logans brother want with him ?
The sad thing about this movie; I liked the love story and the non-hetrosexuall melancholy over Logans infinate life more than the action.
6/10
Plot holes, plot holes... I don't remember them all now but why didn't the girl just make the general release her sister if she now could?
What the hell did Logans brother want with him ?
The sad thing about this movie; I liked the love story and the non-hetrosexuall melancholy over Logans infinate life more than the action.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on August 04, 2009, 03:55:38 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on August 04, 2009, 03:55:38 PM
Quote from: Dark Propaganda;1638342WolverineAt least because of it we have the possibility of a good Deadpool movie. I'd say there's still a 40-50 percent chance of it getting ruined though. They might make it true to the comics but they also might write the jokes horribly. God forbid they base it on Ultimate Deadpool.
6/10
Plot holes, plot holes... I don't remember them all now but why didn't the girl just make the general release her sister if she now could?
What the hell did Logans brother want with him ?
The sad thing about this movie; I liked the love story and the non-hetrosexuall melancholy over Logans infinate life more than the action.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 05, 2009, 04:21:02 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 05, 2009, 04:21:02 PM
The Ruins
Not an entirely incompetent horror movie. However, my friends and I managed to predict who would live and who would die (and, in some cases, how) five minutes into the movie. Despite some boring or lame parts, it wasn't entirely bad, actually.
Not an entirely incompetent horror movie. However, my friends and I managed to predict who would live and who would die (and, in some cases, how) five minutes into the movie. Despite some boring or lame parts, it wasn't entirely bad, actually.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Bigglesnoots on August 05, 2009, 04:49:13 PM
Post by: Bigglesnoots on August 05, 2009, 04:49:13 PM
Public Enemies: 61/100
Incredibly boring; (plot) okay John is over there, let's go catch him. pew pew pew. oh no, he got away. some people died. repeat. Combined with the fact that it's longer that most movies and I went to see it with high expectations due to massive advertising (at least here), I was very disappointed.
The acting on the other hand was pretty good, especially Christian Bale (Melvin Purvis). I liked the hand-held camera style, too.
Incredibly boring; (plot) okay John is over there, let's go catch him. pew pew pew. oh no, he got away. some people died. repeat. Combined with the fact that it's longer that most movies and I went to see it with high expectations due to massive advertising (at least here), I was very disappointed.
The acting on the other hand was pretty good, especially Christian Bale (Melvin Purvis). I liked the hand-held camera style, too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 11, 2009, 01:33:16 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 11, 2009, 01:33:16 AM
Southland Tales
I watched the movie and I was really confused at first, but then into the second hour things started to make sense, and then they started to really make sense, and then in the last couple minutes I got confused again.
I liked the movie, though. I didn't enjoy it at first as it was slow going, but as it went on I started to enjoy it. I dunno.
I also went to check the forums on IMDB to find what people are saying about it and they're having really deep discussions about underlying meanings and themes and all that.
Weird fucking movie, though.
I watched the movie and I was really confused at first, but then into the second hour things started to make sense, and then they started to really make sense, and then in the last couple minutes I got confused again.
I liked the movie, though. I didn't enjoy it at first as it was slow going, but as it went on I started to enjoy it. I dunno.
I also went to check the forums on IMDB to find what people are saying about it and they're having really deep discussions about underlying meanings and themes and all that.
Weird fucking movie, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ActionClock on August 11, 2009, 02:31:43 AM
Post by: ActionClock on August 11, 2009, 02:31:43 AM
Ice Age 3
Uh, it was pretty good, I'd say just like the others, but the story is pretty similar
We need to get this certain thing from point A to point B, action will happen along the
way, and we will be outrunning something the whole time. The squirrel is once again the
best part. Also there were a surprising amount of cock jokes.
Spirited Away
Personally not a big fan of Anime, my girlfriend made me watch it cuz she wants to see that Ponyo or whatever it's called which is coming out soon.
It was weird and fucked up as shit, but you can't expect much different from the Japanese.
It did keep me interested the whole time, and the animation is pretty great, but still, what the hell.
Uh, it was pretty good, I'd say just like the others, but the story is pretty similar
We need to get this certain thing from point A to point B, action will happen along the
way, and we will be outrunning something the whole time. The squirrel is once again the
best part. Also there were a surprising amount of cock jokes.
Spirited Away
Personally not a big fan of Anime, my girlfriend made me watch it cuz she wants to see that Ponyo or whatever it's called which is coming out soon.
It was weird and fucked up as shit, but you can't expect much different from the Japanese.
It did keep me interested the whole time, and the animation is pretty great, but still, what the hell.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on August 11, 2009, 03:32:50 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on August 11, 2009, 03:32:50 AM
Quote from: Topcatyo;1639482The Ruins
Not an entirely incompetent horror movie. However, my friends and I managed to predict who would live and who would die (and, in some cases, how) five minutes into the movie. Despite some boring or lame parts, it wasn't entirely bad, actually.
Phelos reviewed this movie and it looked like a stinker. In case you don't know, Pehlos is an amazing reviewer on Thatguywiththeglasses who reviews awful moves but he overacts everything he says to mimic the acting. He also adds sound effects used in cartoons and laughtracks and such, his Troll 3 review was great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 11, 2009, 09:47:02 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 11, 2009, 09:47:02 AM
The Collector is the funniest movie ever made
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on August 12, 2009, 05:13:08 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on August 12, 2009, 05:13:08 PM
The assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - 8.5/10
Fucking terrific movie, amazing performances from the entire cast. I was really surprised by this one, especially how incredibly moving and well written Bob turned out to be. You get the meaning of the long name around 20 minutes before the movie ends, and yeah, it makes sense.
Fucking terrific movie, amazing performances from the entire cast. I was really surprised by this one, especially how incredibly moving and well written Bob turned out to be. You get the meaning of the long name around 20 minutes before the movie ends, and yeah, it makes sense.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 12, 2009, 06:11:31 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 12, 2009, 06:11:31 PM
The Fifth Element
Somehow in my mind I always thought this movie was supposed to be a serious movie.
Then I watched it last night. I was very wrong.
I enjoyed it immensely.
Somehow in my mind I always thought this movie was supposed to be a serious movie.
Then I watched it last night. I was very wrong.
I enjoyed it immensely.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on August 12, 2009, 06:13:37 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on August 12, 2009, 06:13:37 PM
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on August 12, 2009, 06:21:21 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on August 12, 2009, 06:21:21 PM
I got no fiya ray (THAT'S HIS FUCKING NAME RIGHT?)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 12, 2009, 06:48:19 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 12, 2009, 06:48:19 PM
It's Korben.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 13, 2009, 11:53:30 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 13, 2009, 11:53:30 PM
District 9
Review coming soon, I just want to gloat for a bit that I saw a free preview screening of it.
Though, it's out now so I really only saw it, like, an hour in advance.
Here's the review. Copied-and-pasted from the other thread I just made a second ago because I really can't be bothered to retype all this.
Now, I have not seen Alive in Joburg (I'd like to), so I can't tell how true this is to it.
The first 20 minutes or so of the movie starts out as what I assume is very true to the original short film. It's documentary-style with interviews with people and whatnot about the aliens (called prawns) coming, having them placed in District 9 and all that stuff. Then they go to evacuate the prawns to put them somewhere else, and we see the obvious main character, Wikus, as he goes to evacuate the prawn from District 9. Then stuff happens, and then the movie takes a left turn.
The Apartheid commentary is still in there, and various motifs about Apartheid are present throughout the film.
After the 20 minutes of documentary-style stuff, the movie does sort of become an action/adventure movie. I don't want to go into plot details, but I honestly can't really pin this on an intervention from Hollywood because the guy who wrote and directed this movie is the guy who directed and I assume wrote the original short Alive in Joburg.
The documentary section of the movie is well done, and, thankfully, the action-movie section of the movie is spectacularly well done as well. The CGI is top-notch, with it integrating perfectly into the movie where I'm not going "Oh that alien there looks so fake" every five seconds. It allows you to actually watch the movie and enjoy it. The camera work is well done, with it adding the right tone to the scenes and stuff while still showing everything. All the action sequences are not too dark to know what's going on or too shaky to be confusing. It hits a good spot in the middle.
My main problem with this movie is that it seems like the director/writer really wanted to evoke some action movie tropes. The film does follow a bit of a formula in how the plot goes, so the movie is a tad predictable, but it was still exciting to watch. There were a couple of lines that felt incredibly cliched with the action movie, and at times the main character is an unsympathetic prick (who redeems himself in the end, of course).
Still, for an action movie, at least it's an intelligent one. It also achieves, I think, the record for the "Most Exploding People In A Feature Film" category.
In the end, the movie was enjoyable. At least, for me, someone who has not seen Alive In Joburg. It keeps the Apartheid commentary in the movie, but at the same time still being an accessible movie to a more general audience. However, if you went to the movie expecting a 112 minute faux documentary about aliens being heavily discriminated against (which I think would have been great and kind of hilarious in a Kaufman-esque sort of way), it's not that. It's an action movie. However, it looks like that's where Neill Blomkamp wanted the film to head, so it doesn't really sit wrong with me.
Overall, it's a top-notch film.
Review coming soon, I just want to gloat for a bit that I saw a free preview screening of it.
Though, it's out now so I really only saw it, like, an hour in advance.
Here's the review. Copied-and-pasted from the other thread I just made a second ago because I really can't be bothered to retype all this.
Now, I have not seen Alive in Joburg (I'd like to), so I can't tell how true this is to it.
The first 20 minutes or so of the movie starts out as what I assume is very true to the original short film. It's documentary-style with interviews with people and whatnot about the aliens (called prawns) coming, having them placed in District 9 and all that stuff. Then they go to evacuate the prawns to put them somewhere else, and we see the obvious main character, Wikus, as he goes to evacuate the prawn from District 9. Then stuff happens, and then the movie takes a left turn.
The Apartheid commentary is still in there, and various motifs about Apartheid are present throughout the film.
After the 20 minutes of documentary-style stuff, the movie does sort of become an action/adventure movie. I don't want to go into plot details, but I honestly can't really pin this on an intervention from Hollywood because the guy who wrote and directed this movie is the guy who directed and I assume wrote the original short Alive in Joburg.
The documentary section of the movie is well done, and, thankfully, the action-movie section of the movie is spectacularly well done as well. The CGI is top-notch, with it integrating perfectly into the movie where I'm not going "Oh that alien there looks so fake" every five seconds. It allows you to actually watch the movie and enjoy it. The camera work is well done, with it adding the right tone to the scenes and stuff while still showing everything. All the action sequences are not too dark to know what's going on or too shaky to be confusing. It hits a good spot in the middle.
My main problem with this movie is that it seems like the director/writer really wanted to evoke some action movie tropes. The film does follow a bit of a formula in how the plot goes, so the movie is a tad predictable, but it was still exciting to watch. There were a couple of lines that felt incredibly cliched with the action movie, and at times the main character is an unsympathetic prick (who redeems himself in the end, of course).
Still, for an action movie, at least it's an intelligent one. It also achieves, I think, the record for the "Most Exploding People In A Feature Film" category.
In the end, the movie was enjoyable. At least, for me, someone who has not seen Alive In Joburg. It keeps the Apartheid commentary in the movie, but at the same time still being an accessible movie to a more general audience. However, if you went to the movie expecting a 112 minute faux documentary about aliens being heavily discriminated against (which I think would have been great and kind of hilarious in a Kaufman-esque sort of way), it's not that. It's an action movie. However, it looks like that's where Neill Blomkamp wanted the film to head, so it doesn't really sit wrong with me.
Overall, it's a top-notch film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 18, 2009, 02:52:05 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 18, 2009, 02:52:05 AM
Léon / The Professional / Whatever
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on August 19, 2009, 01:47:45 AM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on August 19, 2009, 01:47:45 AM
Knowing - 7/10
Okay, a lot of you are probably going to disagree with this. Here goes my defense (MINOR spoilers may follow):
It was a ridiculous movie, but it was weird sci fi religious shit, what do you expect?
Nicholas Cage is okay in this movie, considering he's SUPPOSED to be really removed and a drunk and an apathetic sort of guy, and he didn't seem out of place.
The CGI sequences were awesome to watch, the whole time my buddy and I were going "Aw shit, watch this bitch die, watch this shit explode."
The ending was silly, but honestly, it's not like it didn't fit in with the rest of the movie.
Despite some cliched shit, I was pretty entertained the whole time. I'm not saying this was a great movie, I'm saying it was an entertaining movie. I don't regret watching it, fuck you all.
Okay, a lot of you are probably going to disagree with this. Here goes my defense (MINOR spoilers may follow):
It was a ridiculous movie, but it was weird sci fi religious shit, what do you expect?
Nicholas Cage is okay in this movie, considering he's SUPPOSED to be really removed and a drunk and an apathetic sort of guy, and he didn't seem out of place.
The CGI sequences were awesome to watch, the whole time my buddy and I were going "Aw shit, watch this bitch die, watch this shit explode."
The ending was silly, but honestly, it's not like it didn't fit in with the rest of the movie.
Despite some cliched shit, I was pretty entertained the whole time. I'm not saying this was a great movie, I'm saying it was an entertaining movie. I don't regret watching it, fuck you all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 21, 2009, 01:16:58 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 21, 2009, 01:16:58 AM
Inglorioius Basterds
Wonderful, classic Tarentino.
Wonderful, classic Tarentino.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FishbagClock on August 21, 2009, 02:15:53 AM
Post by: FishbagClock on August 21, 2009, 02:15:53 AM
District 9
I pooped my pants. It was so good that I did said pants pooping.
Fight Club
Loved the original script, it was an interesting story. The ending was maybe a little too fucked up for me but it was a cool movie with a great twist. Fuck you M. Night Shamylamadingong.
G.I Joe
I fell asleep so I don't know.
World's Greatest Dad
What the fuck. Like seriously, who the hell want to hear Robin Williams talk about his dick and fucking vaginas? He actually says at least twice in the movie "put my dick in your vagina". His kid, who is a main character, dies at the beginning of the movie by strangling himself while masturbating because it gives him a thrill. It's also that boy from Spy Kids. I watched most of the movie but I fell asleep through some of it, but from what I saw it was fucked up, not funny, and Robin Williams made cock jokes.
Ugly Truth
Only funny to women and flamers. Katherine Heigl's hot though.
The Proposal
Pretty funny for a romantic comedy. Ryan Reynolds is hilarious. And it's a refreshing change for the woman to be asshole of the relationship when it's usually the guy who fucks up or sleeps around in a romantic comedy.
I Love You, Man
First movie I almost cried from laughter in a long time. Maybe it was because I was so tired I felt like I was drunk, but it seemed really really funny. Paul Rudd and Jason Segel are hilarious. Rashida Jones is pretty cute too.
Public Enemies
Really boring and long. There was nothing interesting about this movie. I actually can't think of anything I liked.
I pooped my pants. It was so good that I did said pants pooping.
Fight Club
Loved the original script, it was an interesting story. The ending was maybe a little too fucked up for me but it was a cool movie with a great twist. Fuck you M. Night Shamylamadingong.
G.I Joe
I fell asleep so I don't know.
World's Greatest Dad
What the fuck. Like seriously, who the hell want to hear Robin Williams talk about his dick and fucking vaginas? He actually says at least twice in the movie "put my dick in your vagina". His kid, who is a main character, dies at the beginning of the movie by strangling himself while masturbating because it gives him a thrill. It's also that boy from Spy Kids. I watched most of the movie but I fell asleep through some of it, but from what I saw it was fucked up, not funny, and Robin Williams made cock jokes.
Ugly Truth
Only funny to women and flamers. Katherine Heigl's hot though.
The Proposal
Pretty funny for a romantic comedy. Ryan Reynolds is hilarious. And it's a refreshing change for the woman to be asshole of the relationship when it's usually the guy who fucks up or sleeps around in a romantic comedy.
I Love You, Man
First movie I almost cried from laughter in a long time. Maybe it was because I was so tired I felt like I was drunk, but it seemed really really funny. Paul Rudd and Jason Segel are hilarious. Rashida Jones is pretty cute too.
Public Enemies
Really boring and long. There was nothing interesting about this movie. I actually can't think of anything I liked.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 22, 2009, 08:15:07 AM
Post by: LeekClock on August 22, 2009, 08:15:07 AM
Who's afraid of virginia woolf? 3.5/5
Based on a play, the dialogue is great, brought to life by great acting from Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
The History Boys 3.5/5
Another film based on a play that's well written (Alan Bennet) and well acted (the actors were the original stage actors).
District 9. 1/5
So transparent and unimaginative that it made me bored and uncomfortable to watch it. It's exactly like a fan fiction of half life 2, dreamt up by some 14 year old boy who felt he may as well throw in a half-arsed political metaphor.
Easy Rider 3/5
Some great scenes amongst some not so great scenes. Some great dialogue amongst some not so great dialogue. It's patchy but when it's good it's very good. My favourite scene was perhaps the lsd montage and the transition that followed.
Bruno 1.5/5
A great concept buggered up by its feature film format. The need to make up some kind of weak plot as a vessel for the meat of the film is what kills it for me. Mixing "real" situations with staged ones just shatters the narrative.
Altered States 3.5/5
Very original and intriguing idea, creatively executed.
The Namesake 4/5
An affecting story for anyone who has ever left their country/culture behind for another.
Based on a play, the dialogue is great, brought to life by great acting from Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
The History Boys 3.5/5
Another film based on a play that's well written (Alan Bennet) and well acted (the actors were the original stage actors).
District 9. 1/5
So transparent and unimaginative that it made me bored and uncomfortable to watch it. It's exactly like a fan fiction of half life 2, dreamt up by some 14 year old boy who felt he may as well throw in a half-arsed political metaphor.
Easy Rider 3/5
Some great scenes amongst some not so great scenes. Some great dialogue amongst some not so great dialogue. It's patchy but when it's good it's very good. My favourite scene was perhaps the lsd montage and the transition that followed.
Bruno 1.5/5
A great concept buggered up by its feature film format. The need to make up some kind of weak plot as a vessel for the meat of the film is what kills it for me. Mixing "real" situations with staged ones just shatters the narrative.
Altered States 3.5/5
Very original and intriguing idea, creatively executed.
The Namesake 4/5
An affecting story for anyone who has ever left their country/culture behind for another.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 24, 2009, 07:03:27 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 24, 2009, 07:03:27 PM
Inglourious Basterds was great, Ponyo was great.
A hearty recommendation for both, or either.
A hearty recommendation for both, or either.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on August 25, 2009, 10:19:20 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on August 25, 2009, 10:19:20 AM
Its been a good week for me movie-wise.
Léon - How in the hell I went so long without seeing this movie is a mystery. This movie was one of the most sincere movies I've seen. I thought a movie where a sassy street kid befriends a lonely assassin would make me puke but Jean Reno and Natalie Portman have a strong chemistry that can't help but make you emphatic.
Death Race - Stupid, silly, loud, obnoxious and packed to the fucking rafters with exploding cars and people getting killed. I FUCKING LOVED IT! This movie is excellent trash, my advice is get a little stoned, grab a couple of beers and a plate nachos, and sit your arse down for 95 minutes.
Eastern Promises - Solid David Cronenberg thriller. It also has one of the most brutal fight scenes I've ever seen in a movie. You also see a lot of Viggo Mortensen's dick for some reason.
History of Violence - Another movie by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen again. A decent movie, not amazing but it definitely keeps you entertained. It also has the trademark David Cronenberg "having sex for no reason" scene.
Rescue Dawn - I personally didn't like it that much but then again when I saw the dvd case I thought it would be more of a war movie. Instead the first half was like The Passion of Christian Bale, where they just kick his ass for half the movie, then the second half is a bit like Deliverance as he fights through the jungle.
Léon - How in the hell I went so long without seeing this movie is a mystery. This movie was one of the most sincere movies I've seen. I thought a movie where a sassy street kid befriends a lonely assassin would make me puke but Jean Reno and Natalie Portman have a strong chemistry that can't help but make you emphatic.
Death Race - Stupid, silly, loud, obnoxious and packed to the fucking rafters with exploding cars and people getting killed. I FUCKING LOVED IT! This movie is excellent trash, my advice is get a little stoned, grab a couple of beers and a plate nachos, and sit your arse down for 95 minutes.
Eastern Promises - Solid David Cronenberg thriller. It also has one of the most brutal fight scenes I've ever seen in a movie. You also see a lot of Viggo Mortensen's dick for some reason.
History of Violence - Another movie by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen again. A decent movie, not amazing but it definitely keeps you entertained. It also has the trademark David Cronenberg "having sex for no reason" scene.
Rescue Dawn - I personally didn't like it that much but then again when I saw the dvd case I thought it would be more of a war movie. Instead the first half was like The Passion of Christian Bale, where they just kick his ass for half the movie, then the second half is a bit like Deliverance as he fights through the jungle.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on August 25, 2009, 11:24:51 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on August 25, 2009, 11:24:51 PM
Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas
I'm glad I finally saw it. Wonderful movie. Johnny Depp was brilliant as always and Benicio Del Toro was fantastic as well. Loved the directing, as well.
I'm glad I finally saw it. Wonderful movie. Johnny Depp was brilliant as always and Benicio Del Toro was fantastic as well. Loved the directing, as well.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: bgryderclock on August 26, 2009, 12:10:32 AM
Post by: bgryderclock on August 26, 2009, 12:10:32 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1654473Inglourious Basterds was great, Ponyo was great.Inglourious Basterds? Really? :confused: Brad Pitt as John Wayne and a Jewish A-team go to France and blow up ALL the Nazi leaders at a movie premiere? There were too may plot holes. Like wouldn't there be at least one guard in front of the theatre that Hilter was in?
A hearty recommendation for both, or either.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 26, 2009, 02:16:05 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 26, 2009, 02:16:05 AM
Roger Ebert (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090819/REVIEWS/908199995) puts it better than I ever could.
QuoteA Tarantino film resists categorization. “Inglourious Basterds” is no more about war than “Pulp Fiction” is about — what the hell is it about? Of course nothing in the movie is possible, except that it’s so bloody entertaining. His actors don’t chew the scenery, but they lick it. He’s a master at bringing performances as far as they can go toward iconographic exaggeration.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 26, 2009, 04:10:26 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 26, 2009, 04:10:26 AM
The Forbidden Kingdom
Everything and everyone was great except for the lead =/
Everything and everyone was great except for the lead =/
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Fireman on August 26, 2009, 04:42:10 AM
Post by: Fireman on August 26, 2009, 04:42:10 AM
Quote from: bgryderclock;1655343Inglourious Basterds? Really? :confused: Brad Pitt as John Wayne and a Jewish A-team go to France and blow up ALL the Nazi leaders at a movie premiere? There were too may plot holes. Like wouldn't there be at least one guard in front of the theatre that Hilter was in?
did you even watch the movie?
half the then alive basterds got caught at the theatre, no one susspected the jew to burn down the place and hitler had two men guarding his spot in the theatre. the other half ended up making a deal with landa.
the story was tight and took on alternate history in tarantinos own way.
SERIOUSLY MAN SERIOUSLY
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on August 26, 2009, 04:53:36 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on August 26, 2009, 04:53:36 AM
is the G.I. JOE movie any good? I'm scared it might ruin my childhood if it turns out to really really suck when im going to see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 26, 2009, 10:19:56 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 26, 2009, 10:19:56 AM
Duplicity: AWESOME, very funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 26, 2009, 11:11:00 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 26, 2009, 11:11:00 PM
Inglourious Basterds was fucking awesome, but don't treat it with any semblance of seriousness (except the first chapter which was legitimately good in a drama sense) otherwise it'll bug you a lot but its fucking great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on August 26, 2009, 11:21:14 PM
Post by: Kombucha on August 26, 2009, 11:21:14 PM
Ponyo
THIS MOVIE IS REALLY GOOD BUT THERE IS SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT IT GET IT OH HO HO HO HO
THIS MOVIE IS REALLY GOOD BUT THERE IS SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT IT GET IT OH HO HO HO HO
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PropagandaClock on August 27, 2009, 04:56:28 PM
Post by: PropagandaClock on August 27, 2009, 04:56:28 PM
G.I. Joe
From a film critique angle it was the worst piece of shit movie I have ever seen apart from Transformers.
But no, I actually kind of did not hate it. It never tried to be anything it was not; Which Transformers 2 did and which is why it was so much worse.
And the second reason why I enjoyed it more: There was only one american flag in the entire movie and yeah that might sound trivial to you but I for one can not stand the combination of american movies and american patriotism: Atleast this movie only featured one of them.
From a film critique angle it was the worst piece of shit movie I have ever seen apart from Transformers.
But no, I actually kind of did not hate it. It never tried to be anything it was not; Which Transformers 2 did and which is why it was so much worse.
And the second reason why I enjoyed it more: There was only one american flag in the entire movie and yeah that might sound trivial to you but I for one can not stand the combination of american movies and american patriotism: Atleast this movie only featured one of them.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on September 02, 2009, 12:08:17 AM
Post by: patriotclock on September 02, 2009, 12:08:17 AM
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell - 8/10
As funny if not funnier than The Hangover.
As funny if not funnier than The Hangover.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on September 04, 2009, 09:15:56 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on September 04, 2009, 09:15:56 AM
The Invasion - Shitty "re-imagining" of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 05, 2009, 03:42:12 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 05, 2009, 03:42:12 AM
American Psycho 8/10
I love movies where you can debate what actually happens
I love movies where you can debate what actually happens
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 05, 2009, 12:54:38 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 05, 2009, 12:54:38 PM
The Machinist 7.3/10
This is a weird movie to watch after American Psycho.
This is a weird movie to watch after American Psycho.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on September 05, 2009, 01:01:11 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on September 05, 2009, 01:01:11 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1661639American Psycho 8/10I read this fantastic topic on IMDB one time explaining what happened at the end (or what the topic poster though, I don't know if there is a definitive answer to what happened at the end). Either way, it was an incredibly interesting take on the ending and I think that they might have been right because their idea of what the ending was about seemed to really tell the whole Anti-Yuppy message the movie had going for it.
I love movies where you can debate what actually happens
Plus the person read the book so that also helped.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 05, 2009, 01:04:43 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 05, 2009, 01:04:43 PM
Quote from: Topcatyo;1661844I read this fantastic topic on IMDB one time explaining what happened at the end (or what the topic poster though, I don't know if there is a definitive answer to what happened at the end). Either way, it was an incredibly interesting take on the ending and I think that they might have been right because their idea of what the ending was about seemed to really tell the whole Anti-Yuppy message the movie had going for it.
Plus the person read the book so that also helped.
In the book though, the ending is obvious though and less ambiguous
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on September 06, 2009, 06:04:00 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on September 06, 2009, 06:04:00 AM
Doomsday - 86/100
I don't care if this movie had a bunch of cliches and a somewhat hollow plot. HEY COME ON BLACK DUDE REACH THE CAR SO YOU CAN ESCAPE TOO, YOU ARE ALMOST THERE! WHOOPS LOOKS LIKE YOU COULDNT MAKE IT WHILE ALL THE REST OF US FOUR WHITE GUYS MADE IT, THOSE BASTARDS SURE ARE GOOD AT SHOOTING ARROWS AT YOU, OH WELL TELL ST PETER I SAID HI This movie is exciting, bizarre and really interesting. Not recommended if you want something super amazing, it is just a funny and strangely gory movie.
Imagine Waterworld, with 28 Days Later and Gladiator. In fact, the scene with the wild punk cannibal survivors really looked a lot like the smokers from Waterworld.
I don't care if this movie had a bunch of cliches and a somewhat hollow plot. HEY COME ON BLACK DUDE REACH THE CAR SO YOU CAN ESCAPE TOO, YOU ARE ALMOST THERE! WHOOPS LOOKS LIKE YOU COULDNT MAKE IT WHILE ALL THE REST OF US FOUR WHITE GUYS MADE IT, THOSE BASTARDS SURE ARE GOOD AT SHOOTING ARROWS AT YOU, OH WELL TELL ST PETER I SAID HI This movie is exciting, bizarre and really interesting. Not recommended if you want something super amazing, it is just a funny and strangely gory movie.
Imagine Waterworld, with 28 Days Later and Gladiator. In fact, the scene with the wild punk cannibal survivors really looked a lot like the smokers from Waterworld.
Quote from: SCSP;1655407is the G.I. JOE movie any good? I'm scared it might ruin my childhood if it turns out to really really suck when im going to see it.I heard it is surprisingly good, that it is loyal on the whole concept of soldiers kicking ass without putting junk pretentious plots.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on September 06, 2009, 12:56:53 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on September 06, 2009, 12:56:53 PM
The only good part of that movie was the cannibal/raider festival scene.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAQr3OYgFY
The next youtube user to disable embedding, I am going to hunt down and rape with a flick-knife
Everything else sucked a big dick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAQr3OYgFY
The next youtube user to disable embedding, I am going to hunt down and rape with a flick-knife
Everything else sucked a big dick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 06, 2009, 01:24:42 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 06, 2009, 01:24:42 PM
Memento 8/10
Fuckign great movie, can't believe it took me so long to see it. I loved the conclusion and would have happily watched it progress another half hour or so.
Fuckign great movie, can't believe it took me so long to see it. I loved the conclusion and would have happily watched it progress another half hour or so.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on September 06, 2009, 03:25:51 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on September 06, 2009, 03:25:51 PM
Quote from: MonsterMunch;1662215The only good part of that movie was the cannibal/raider festival scene.Human flesh looked strangely delicious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on September 06, 2009, 05:28:29 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on September 06, 2009, 05:28:29 PM
100 Feet - Sucked a great, big, fat dick! I want that 90 minutes of my life back!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on September 07, 2009, 01:24:03 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on September 07, 2009, 01:24:03 AM
The usual suspects - 7.5/10
I knew the plot twist before the movie sadly, so I think it's unfair for me to really talk about it. Story-wise it all flowed well, but I was somewhat dissapointed to be honest.
I knew the plot twist before the movie sadly, so I think it's unfair for me to really talk about it. Story-wise it all flowed well, but I was somewhat dissapointed to be honest.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on September 10, 2009, 11:58:21 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on September 10, 2009, 11:58:21 PM
Knight Club
A friend gave me the DVD for this movie because it was one of those "Get this DVD, get one these shitty ones free" deal and he know I like to watch bad movies.
Cliched story, bad acting, just really not good all around.
It's unfortunate, though, because it wasn't hilariously bad save for a few parts including the ending, but overall it was just a normal bad rather than a funny bad.
A friend gave me the DVD for this movie because it was one of those "Get this DVD, get one these shitty ones free" deal and he know I like to watch bad movies.
Cliched story, bad acting, just really not good all around.
It's unfortunate, though, because it wasn't hilariously bad save for a few parts including the ending, but overall it was just a normal bad rather than a funny bad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 12, 2009, 05:52:42 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 12, 2009, 05:52:42 PM
The Fountain
oh my fucking god this movie was awesome
oh my fucking god this movie was awesome
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 02, 2009, 07:05:31 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 02, 2009, 07:05:31 AM
Titan A.E. - 72/100
HOY GUYZ LETS CALL DIS PLANET BOB
Man I don't remember this movie being that bad. Oh well, it was still a cool space adventure.
Prefer Treasure Planet much more.
HOY GUYZ LETS CALL DIS PLANET BOB
Man I don't remember this movie being that bad. Oh well, it was still a cool space adventure.
Prefer Treasure Planet much more.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 02, 2009, 08:31:20 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 02, 2009, 08:31:20 AM
Drag Me To Hell - HELL FUCKING YEAH!!
Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth - HELL FUCKING NO!!
Cyborg - Saw it for the first time in nine years. Maybe I'm biased because of the nostalgia but I love it. Definitely in my top 10 post-apocalypse movies. Its still better then Mad Max 3. God damn did Beyond Thunderdome suck a bag of cock!
Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth - HELL FUCKING NO!!
Cyborg - Saw it for the first time in nine years. Maybe I'm biased because of the nostalgia but I love it. Definitely in my top 10 post-apocalypse movies. Its still better then Mad Max 3. God damn did Beyond Thunderdome suck a bag of cock!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 05, 2009, 02:53:44 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 05, 2009, 02:53:44 AM
Zombieland
One of the best movies so far this year.
Swordfish
For a computer hacker with no life, Hugh Jackman sure was handsome, buff, and lacking in acne and social awkwardness.
Team America World Police
Fuck yeah!
One of the best movies so far this year.
Swordfish
For a computer hacker with no life, Hugh Jackman sure was handsome, buff, and lacking in acne and social awkwardness.
Team America World Police
Fuck yeah!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 06, 2009, 01:12:22 AM
Post by: patriotclock on October 06, 2009, 01:12:22 AM
King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - 8/10
Absolutely love the Fistful of Quarters subtitle. Great documentary. It's like a real life Rocky for nerds. The entire thing is on youtube too fyi.
Absolutely love the Fistful of Quarters subtitle. Great documentary. It's like a real life Rocky for nerds. The entire thing is on youtube too fyi.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on October 06, 2009, 02:41:24 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on October 06, 2009, 02:41:24 PM
Zombieland
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 06, 2009, 05:55:57 PM
Post by: patriotclock on October 06, 2009, 05:55:57 PM
House of 1000 Corpses - 1/10
Shit
Shit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 10, 2009, 03:21:02 AM
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 10, 2009, 03:21:02 AM
Star Trek (the new one)
8/10
As far as nerd movies go, this one is really good.
Oldschool Spook is just great and me and my friend were harassing the movie throughout but it was still really enjoyable and almost never over the top.
8/10
As far as nerd movies go, this one is really good.
Oldschool Spook is just great and me and my friend were harassing the movie throughout but it was still really enjoyable and almost never over the top.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 10, 2009, 08:35:00 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 10, 2009, 08:35:00 AM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1677344House of 1000 Corpses - 1/10
Shit
Have you seen The Devil's Rejects yet?
I was hesitant of seeing it because of how much 1000 Corpses sucked but it is actually pretty awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 10, 2009, 11:51:33 AM
Post by: patriotclock on October 10, 2009, 11:51:33 AM
Quote from: MonsterMunch;1678737Have you seen The Devil's Rejects yet?
I was hesitant of seeing it because of how much 1000 Corpses sucked but it is actually pretty awesome.
I have not but my friends who have seen both assure me the sequel is much better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on October 11, 2009, 03:39:28 PM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on October 11, 2009, 03:39:28 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1661838The Machinist 7.3/10
This is a weird movie to watch after American Psycho.
machinist is great!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on October 11, 2009, 04:19:36 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on October 11, 2009, 04:19:36 PM
Quote from: SCSP;1679463machinist is great!
Thing is, the whole entire movie is based on the plot twist, and the plot twist was really really obvious, I'm pretty sure most people call it halfway/three quarters through. That being said the more surrel elements were really great, and the finally mirror scene was really emotional. Christian Bale is great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on October 11, 2009, 04:25:43 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on October 11, 2009, 04:25:43 PM
G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra 4/10
Sin City had less CGI and the story was even more rushed then that of Spawn. Also horrible acting by all of the extras and most of the main characters. Overall it was pretty shitty, with exception to the parts with Christopher Eccelston in them.
Also, this movie had so many flashbacks that I'm starting to have some of my own from Vietnam... CHARLIES ON OUR BACK, GET US SOME COVERING FIRE!!
Sin City had less CGI and the story was even more rushed then that of Spawn. Also horrible acting by all of the extras and most of the main characters. Overall it was pretty shitty, with exception to the parts with Christopher Eccelston in them.
Also, this movie had so many flashbacks that I'm starting to have some of my own from Vietnam... CHARLIES ON OUR BACK, GET US SOME COVERING FIRE!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 11, 2009, 07:18:41 PM
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 11, 2009, 07:18:41 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1679504Thing is, the whole entire movie is based on the plot twist, and the plot twist was really really obvious, I'm pretty sure most people call it halfway/three quarters through. That being said the more surrel elements were really great, and the finally mirror scene was really emotional. Christian Bale is great.Still I think it is worth more than 7.1/10. I'd give it a 8.5/10 if not more for being a drama movie.
I know... who you ARE! :(
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 16, 2009, 11:53:35 PM
Post by: patriotclock on October 16, 2009, 11:53:35 PM
Paranormal Activity - 6/10
It was alright, but not scary. I mean the girls I went with were scared. But they are also dumb and I had to convince them it wasnt real.
It was alright, but not scary. I mean the girls I went with were scared. But they are also dumb and I had to convince them it wasnt real.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 17, 2009, 03:38:50 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 17, 2009, 03:38:50 PM
Uzak (Distant)-9.5/10
a solemn and beautiful emotional epic about desparation and the loneliness of existence and two men who can't relate to the rest of the world or each other and blah blah blah go see it
a solemn and beautiful emotional epic about desparation and the loneliness of existence and two men who can't relate to the rest of the world or each other and blah blah blah go see it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on October 18, 2009, 05:03:37 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on October 18, 2009, 05:03:37 AM
Touch of Evil
I've been watching for 15 minutes and have reached three orgasms
I've been watching for 15 minutes and have reached three orgasms
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PentagramClock on October 18, 2009, 05:28:12 AM
Post by: PentagramClock on October 18, 2009, 05:28:12 AM
Mission: Impossible
Sucked. It was and hour of trying to be James Bond and 45 minutes of trying to be Ocean's 11, and it failed at both.
Sucked. It was and hour of trying to be James Bond and 45 minutes of trying to be Ocean's 11, and it failed at both.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2009, 10:45:26 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2009, 10:45:26 AM
Quote from: PentagramClock;1681708Mission: ImpossibleI enjoyed the first, hated the second, haven't watched third.
Sucked. It was and hour of trying to be James Bond and 45 minutes of trying to be Ocean's 11, and it failed at both.
Climax with the helicopter and train was a bit ridiculous, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on October 18, 2009, 12:17:24 PM
Post by: patriotclock on October 18, 2009, 12:17:24 PM
Chinatown - 6/10
I found it boring for the most part.
I found it boring for the most part.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 22, 2009, 02:38:48 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 22, 2009, 02:38:48 AM
Cannibal The Musical
It was Shpedoinkity.
The Taking of the Pelham 123
I'm not a big fan of John Travolta. Danny Glover was good, though.
Snatch
Fucking amazing.
Spies Like Us
That one Russian chick was hot.
Crank
Dear God I love this movie.
Crank 2
Dear God I love this movie.
It was Shpedoinkity.
The Taking of the Pelham 123
I'm not a big fan of John Travolta. Danny Glover was good, though.
Snatch
Fucking amazing.
Spies Like Us
That one Russian chick was hot.
Crank
Dear God I love this movie.
Crank 2
Dear God I love this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on October 22, 2009, 09:33:15 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on October 22, 2009, 09:33:15 AM
My philosophy teacher was in Snatch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 22, 2009, 12:41:30 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 22, 2009, 12:41:30 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1683020My philosophy teacher was in Snatch.What scene was he an extra in?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on October 22, 2009, 01:02:35 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on October 22, 2009, 01:02:35 PM
Quote from: Topcatyo;1683065What scene was he an extra in?
She was in a boxing scene with Brad Pitt. She's actually pretty young, but during filming everyone was going crazy for Brad Pitt and she didn't know who he was.
She's great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 22, 2009, 02:10:16 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 22, 2009, 02:10:16 PM
Quote from: Topcatyo;1681790I enjoyed the first, hated the second, haven't watched third.It was made on 1996, action movies still had an exaggerated rush of testosterone in them.
Climax with the helicopter and train was a bit ridiculous, though.
MI:II used to be one of my favorite movies when I was 10 years old, but so I liked Limp Bizkit too then.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 25, 2009, 01:39:56 PM
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 25, 2009, 01:39:56 PM
Zombieland
5.0/10
For a movie, it's ok, for a zombie movie, it's really bad.
It starts out great ! Finally a human who has some godamn sense when it comes to the end of the world.
Then it goes downhill, 50% of the movie is played out in a car, then 30% is about the intruiges inbetween the 4 lame characters (except the cowboy who is cliché but cool).
Then 15% at the end is spent on wasting whatever logic and reason was built in the first 5 minutes of the movie and about a total of 5% of the movie was about actually doing things with zombies. Perhaps less.
In all honesty is it so damn hard to make a believable zombie movie? As I said I don't view this as a real zombie movie since there hardly were any zombies at all (and a immense lack of driving and hitting zombies with cars). So it's a fair movie but the end and the totall contradictions to the starting concept turn it off for me.
5.0/10
For a movie, it's ok, for a zombie movie, it's really bad.
It starts out great ! Finally a human who has some godamn sense when it comes to the end of the world.
Then it goes downhill, 50% of the movie is played out in a car, then 30% is about the intruiges inbetween the 4 lame characters (except the cowboy who is cliché but cool).
Then 15% at the end is spent on wasting whatever logic and reason was built in the first 5 minutes of the movie and about a total of 5% of the movie was about actually doing things with zombies. Perhaps less.
In all honesty is it so damn hard to make a believable zombie movie? As I said I don't view this as a real zombie movie since there hardly were any zombies at all (and a immense lack of driving and hitting zombies with cars). So it's a fair movie but the end and the totall contradictions to the starting concept turn it off for me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on October 27, 2009, 06:07:12 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on October 27, 2009, 06:07:12 PM
Saw a shitload of movies this weekend:
Big Lebowski - 10/10
Yeah, probably everyone has seen this one. It was in my Netflix queue for a damn long time, then it became one of those movies to watch instantly and I decided to not wait any longer. This is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I especially loved John Goodman's character. And almost every scene had me laughing like crazy.
Monty Python's And Now For Something Completely Different - 9/10
I'm a big fan of Monty Python so I decided to check his one out. This is a collection of the Pythons' most popular sketches from Flying Circus remade by them, and some sketches have small changes. It's nothing new but you will enjoy seeing these sketches again if you're a fan.
From Dusk 'Till Dawn - 8/10
Pretty damn good. This one is criticized because of the genre change a lot. It goes from the lives of two criminal brothers to a vampire survival action movie. And while I did really enjoy both parts of the movie, I wanted to see what the movie would have been like if it was just about the brothers. Either way it's a very fun movie.
Obsessed - 1/10
My fucking God, is this one bad. My sister is always watching really bad thrillers, and this time I was pretty bored, so I said fuck it. The whole movie is basically a non-assertive man being sexually harassed by a girl from his workplace, who seems ok at first but the next day she acts like a fucking stalker for the rest of the movie, while being really predictable, and his wife played by Beyonce being an over reactive bitch and blaming all this shit on him. My dad came in at one part but left a few minutes later with a "fuck this shit" look on his face. The only reason I gave this a 1 instead of a 0 is because of the hilarious ending. I'm guessing that no one here is probably going to see this, but I feel like I should put spoiler tags anyway.
The amazing ending:
The girl breaks into their house and lays on the guy's bed with roses expecting the guy to show up. But instead Beyonce shows up, and instead of calling the fucking police like a normal person, they fight to the death. No really, Beyonce kills the stalker. They fight in the attic, the floor breaks, stalker falls, and the chandelier falls on her, killing her. Beyonce walks out of the house, hugs her husband and the movie ends with a happy pop song.
I laughed for about 5 minutes after that.
Where The Wild Things Are - 10/10
This movie healed me after that piece of shit Obsessed movie. I think this might be one of the best movies of the year. I hope I don't sound like I'm just going with the crowd, since this movie is pretty hyped (fuck you, Urban Outfitters), but I really did love it. There were some things in the movie that reminded me a bit of myself when I was a child, and that might happen to a lot of people watching it. It's also very emotional, the Wild Things end up being like a family to the boy, they have their fun and their disappointments.
I highly recommend this movie.
Big Lebowski - 10/10
Yeah, probably everyone has seen this one. It was in my Netflix queue for a damn long time, then it became one of those movies to watch instantly and I decided to not wait any longer. This is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I especially loved John Goodman's character. And almost every scene had me laughing like crazy.
Monty Python's And Now For Something Completely Different - 9/10
I'm a big fan of Monty Python so I decided to check his one out. This is a collection of the Pythons' most popular sketches from Flying Circus remade by them, and some sketches have small changes. It's nothing new but you will enjoy seeing these sketches again if you're a fan.
From Dusk 'Till Dawn - 8/10
Pretty damn good. This one is criticized because of the genre change a lot. It goes from the lives of two criminal brothers to a vampire survival action movie. And while I did really enjoy both parts of the movie, I wanted to see what the movie would have been like if it was just about the brothers. Either way it's a very fun movie.
Obsessed - 1/10
My fucking God, is this one bad. My sister is always watching really bad thrillers, and this time I was pretty bored, so I said fuck it. The whole movie is basically a non-assertive man being sexually harassed by a girl from his workplace, who seems ok at first but the next day she acts like a fucking stalker for the rest of the movie, while being really predictable, and his wife played by Beyonce being an over reactive bitch and blaming all this shit on him. My dad came in at one part but left a few minutes later with a "fuck this shit" look on his face. The only reason I gave this a 1 instead of a 0 is because of the hilarious ending. I'm guessing that no one here is probably going to see this, but I feel like I should put spoiler tags anyway.
The amazing ending:
The girl breaks into their house and lays on the guy's bed with roses expecting the guy to show up. But instead Beyonce shows up, and instead of calling the fucking police like a normal person, they fight to the death. No really, Beyonce kills the stalker. They fight in the attic, the floor breaks, stalker falls, and the chandelier falls on her, killing her. Beyonce walks out of the house, hugs her husband and the movie ends with a happy pop song.
I laughed for about 5 minutes after that.
Where The Wild Things Are - 10/10
This movie healed me after that piece of shit Obsessed movie. I think this might be one of the best movies of the year. I hope I don't sound like I'm just going with the crowd, since this movie is pretty hyped (fuck you, Urban Outfitters), but I really did love it. There were some things in the movie that reminded me a bit of myself when I was a child, and that might happen to a lot of people watching it. It's also very emotional, the Wild Things end up being like a family to the boy, they have their fun and their disappointments.
I highly recommend this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Reindeer on October 27, 2009, 06:15:13 PM
Post by: Reindeer on October 27, 2009, 06:15:13 PM
What happens in vegas... 0/10
Did anyone else think this was a complete piece of shit covered in moldy bacon soaked in shit juice. i thought so. go die Ashton Kutcher. please.
now that i think about it, why did i even put that in my Total Access Que? I knew it was gonna suck.
big time. I guess it was because my sister said it sucked and i secretly wanted to see it to see if i agreed.
well there we go. it sucked.
Did anyone else think this was a complete piece of shit covered in moldy bacon soaked in shit juice. i thought so. go die Ashton Kutcher. please.
now that i think about it, why did i even put that in my Total Access Que? I knew it was gonna suck.
big time. I guess it was because my sister said it sucked and i secretly wanted to see it to see if i agreed.
well there we go. it sucked.
Title: Up!
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 29, 2009, 06:29:52 PM
Post by: PropagandaClock on October 29, 2009, 06:29:52 PM
Up !
I saw it today and I was pleasantly suprised.
As far as an animated movie goes, I'd say it is pretty close to what they can achieve.
9/10
(by "can" achieve I point to the fact that any more specialization made by a company would be a risk and thus will probably never happen: Why aim for a master piece drama that will echo through the ages when something stupid and generally appealing carries 0% risk and all the profit a.i. Transformers.
The Hollywood effect, adding cheap laughs or a love story to every movie)
I saw it today and I was pleasantly suprised.
As far as an animated movie goes, I'd say it is pretty close to what they can achieve.
9/10
(by "can" achieve I point to the fact that any more specialization made by a company would be a risk and thus will probably never happen: Why aim for a master piece drama that will echo through the ages when something stupid and generally appealing carries 0% risk and all the profit a.i. Transformers.
The Hollywood effect, adding cheap laughs or a love story to every movie)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 31, 2009, 08:05:09 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 31, 2009, 08:05:09 PM
Transformers - 36/100
UGHHHHHHHHHH
UGHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 01, 2009, 11:49:54 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 01, 2009, 11:49:54 AM
Burn After Reading 6/10
Never before have I seen a movie that hated its audience so much
Never before have I seen a movie that hated its audience so much
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on November 01, 2009, 01:57:27 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on November 01, 2009, 01:57:27 PM
Ocean's Eleven 8/10
Good movie, though a bit predictable at times.
Halloween(Remake) 6,5/10
Ehh...most of it is senseless gore with a "plot" inbetween. Still watchable, I guess.
Strange Days 8,5/10
Very good movie. I recommend it to all Sci-Fi fans.
Good movie, though a bit predictable at times.
Halloween(Remake) 6,5/10
Ehh...most of it is senseless gore with a "plot" inbetween. Still watchable, I guess.
Strange Days 8,5/10
Very good movie. I recommend it to all Sci-Fi fans.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 01, 2009, 02:05:37 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 01, 2009, 02:05:37 PM
Quote from: DiscoBallClock;1686980Halloween 6,5/10You mean the remake, right? The original had almost no visible gore.
Ehh...most of it is senseless gore with a "plot" inbetween. Still watchable, I guess.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on November 01, 2009, 02:07:35 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on November 01, 2009, 02:07:35 PM
Quote from: ☠☠☠☠☠☠;1686985You mean the remake, right? The original had almost no visible gore.Yeah you're right. Lemme fix that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 01, 2009, 02:10:23 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 01, 2009, 02:10:23 PM
Cool.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 01, 2009, 07:24:42 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 01, 2009, 07:24:42 PM
The Stepfather:
The best part of this movie is when the titular character throws an old woman down a flight of stairs and only that was enjoyable due to numerous 'life alert' jokes made by myself and my colleges.
The best part of this movie is when the titular character throws an old woman down a flight of stairs and only that was enjoyable due to numerous 'life alert' jokes made by myself and my colleges.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 01, 2009, 08:00:34 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 01, 2009, 08:00:34 PM
The Message-8/10
this is a 3 hour long movie from 1976 about Muhammad and the rise of Islam, interestingly enough because its against Islamic law to depict the prophet they go the whole movie without showing him/giving him any lines, anyway it was mad cool and not just educational but really gripping and dramatic at times (battles and fight scenes and all that good stuff), awesome movie.
this is a 3 hour long movie from 1976 about Muhammad and the rise of Islam, interestingly enough because its against Islamic law to depict the prophet they go the whole movie without showing him/giving him any lines, anyway it was mad cool and not just educational but really gripping and dramatic at times (battles and fight scenes and all that good stuff), awesome movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PankoClock on November 02, 2009, 12:27:39 AM
Post by: PankoClock on November 02, 2009, 12:27:39 AM
In the Beginning - 7/10
A 3 hour long movie going through the book of Genesis and Exodus.It was alright except for the fact that it could do some more polishing up and more explanations on the bible stories. (SilverCherry,isn't this ironic)
A 3 hour long movie going through the book of Genesis and Exodus.It was alright except for the fact that it could do some more polishing up and more explanations on the bible stories. (SilverCherry,isn't this ironic)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 08, 2009, 09:39:59 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 08, 2009, 09:39:59 AM
August Underground Mordum - ?????/10
What the fuck did I just watch?!
If I didn't know of Toetag Pictures already I'd swear it was a real snuff movie.
What the fuck did I just watch?!
If I didn't know of Toetag Pictures already I'd swear it was a real snuff movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 08, 2009, 11:40:40 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 08, 2009, 11:40:40 PM
Where the Wild Things Are
VERY GOOD
VERY GOOD
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on November 09, 2009, 12:20:35 AM
Post by: RomanClock on November 09, 2009, 12:20:35 AM
Quote from: ☠☠☠☠☠☠;1689985Where the Wild Things Are
VERY GOOD
What kind of movie is it actually? The commercial makes it look pretty boring and uninteresting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 09, 2009, 12:33:31 AM
Post by: Kombucha on November 09, 2009, 12:33:31 AM
Quote from: RomanClock;1690024What kind of movie is it actually? The commercial makes it look pretty boring and uninteresting.It's much different than the trailer makes it out to be. From the trailer it seems like just another movie that's fun for the kids, and while it is good as kids movie it's also surprisingly dramatic and emotionally profound. There are also parts that are funny, but many of the funny parts are somewhat dark because they're at the expense of the monsters, who physically and emotionally abuse each other constantly. Overall, it's a strange (probably really strange if you've never read the book), but still a great movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 09, 2009, 12:39:32 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 09, 2009, 12:39:32 AM
Ed Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show
It's awesome although the ending kinda sucks. Shame it's the end of the series. Also you see Eddy's brother.
It's awesome although the ending kinda sucks. Shame it's the end of the series. Also you see Eddy's brother.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on November 09, 2009, 02:02:51 AM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on November 09, 2009, 02:02:51 AM
I had several friends over and we made a party out of the Ed Edd and Eddy movie. Great stuff, although seeing Eddy's brother at the end didn't have quite the impact it should of since I had already seen him on the internet, damn you Cartoon Network for showing it in australia and shit OVER A YEAR BEFORE IT GOT AIRED IN IT'S COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 09, 2009, 02:29:14 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 09, 2009, 02:29:14 AM
Three friends and I had an Ed, Edd and Eddy marathon. We pooled our money together and got $25 of candy and watched Ed Edd and Eddy for two days (while doing other stuff, of course, but still).
Although at some point on Sunday one of the friends and I went jogging because it was beautiful out in Philly. We ran from Juniper Street all the way up the Philadelphia Museum of Art (the one Rocky ran up) and back to Juniper. It was pretty awesome.
Also, I managed to keep myself completely despoiled from Ed Edd n Eddy. One of my friends saw it beforehand, but he didn't spoil anything.
Although at some point on Sunday one of the friends and I went jogging because it was beautiful out in Philly. We ran from Juniper Street all the way up the Philadelphia Museum of Art (the one Rocky ran up) and back to Juniper. It was pretty awesome.
Also, I managed to keep myself completely despoiled from Ed Edd n Eddy. One of my friends saw it beforehand, but he didn't spoil anything.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on November 09, 2009, 02:33:36 AM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on November 09, 2009, 02:33:36 AM
Luckily I didn't spoil any of the plot for myself. All I knew was what Eddy's brother looked like because people kept posting him with the text "cool story bro" on every forum ever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on November 09, 2009, 03:04:18 AM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on November 09, 2009, 03:04:18 AM
ed edd n eddy was one of the best shows : )
what happened to you cartoon network :C
what happened to you cartoon network :C
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 09, 2009, 03:17:42 AM
Post by: Kombucha on November 09, 2009, 03:17:42 AM
Quote from: DigitalLemonClock;1690141ed edd n eddy was one of the best shows : )Something happened around late 2004 or early 2005. Exactly what I can't say, but that is the point where it was most obviously headed downhill. Within months, it turned from great to shit, and it's only gotten worse since then. In the past five years, it has added only three new shows that are actually any good, and dozens of terrible ones.
what happened to you cartoon network :C
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on November 09, 2009, 05:33:09 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on November 09, 2009, 05:33:09 AM
Quote from: ☠☠☠☠☠☠;1690146Something happened around late 2004 or early 2005. Exactly what I can't say, but that is the point where it was most obviously headed downhill. Within months, it turned from great to shit, and it's only gotten worse since then. In the past five years, it has added only three new shows that are actually any good, and dozens of terrible ones.
Grim Adventures of Billy and mandy was one of the only things that kept the CartoonCartoon spirit up, and I was there in the conference at ComicCon 08 when they announced there would no be any other season ever. They all suddenly disappeared to fill them with senseless shit. Fortunately Flapjack and Chowder remain, but they still need some shine.
Going with the Big Picture Show, I was actually surprised it ended like that. I expected it to be some bullshit scene of HE IS NOT HERE I NEVER DESIGNED HIM ANYWAY OLOLOLOLO
I did not hear the rumors before, but I am glad it was that way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Weather Balloon on November 09, 2009, 10:19:06 AM
Post by: Weather Balloon on November 09, 2009, 10:19:06 AM
Quote from: CompoundWordClock;1690128Luckily I didn't spoil any of the plot for myself. All I knew was what Eddy's brother looked like because people kept posting him with the text "cool story bro" on every forum ever.
That's pretty much the same case for me, and btw the movie was amazing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 09, 2009, 10:55:35 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 09, 2009, 10:55:35 AM
Quote from: Topcatyo;1690043Ed Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show
It's awesome although the ending kinda sucks. Shame it's the end of the series. Also you see Eddy's brother.
HOLY FUCK
Quote from: ☠☠☠☠☠☠;1690146Something happened around late 2004 or early 2005. Exactly what I can't say, but that is the point where it was most obviously headed downhill. Within months, it turned from great to shit, and it's only gotten worse since then. In the past five years, it has added only three new shows that are actually any good, and dozens of terrible ones.
Flapjack, Foster's and Chowder?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 09, 2009, 08:15:15 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 09, 2009, 08:15:15 PM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1690211Flapjack, Foster's and Chowder?Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends premiered more than five years ago (by three months, but still). Flapjack and Chowder are two of them, Batman the Brave and the Bold is the other, although opinion seems to vary more on that one. I like it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on November 09, 2009, 09:20:13 PM
Post by: Kaijuclock on November 09, 2009, 09:20:13 PM
Ichi the killer - been about 2 years but im glad i watched it again
Land Of The Lost
Was really, really funny, Danny McBride is hillarious. Also it didnt seem like it was written for will farrel, which is good.
Land Of The Lost
Was really, really funny, Danny McBride is hillarious. Also it didnt seem like it was written for will farrel, which is good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 11, 2009, 12:19:35 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 11, 2009, 12:19:35 PM
Oh my God I'm loving the Ed, edd and Eddy movie so far
ahaha sextent
ahaha sextent
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 11, 2009, 02:22:08 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 11, 2009, 02:22:08 PM
NAZ YOU SLUT GET OFF KEVIN
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 11, 2009, 06:31:49 PM
Post by: Slurpee on November 11, 2009, 06:31:49 PM
I really liked Where the Wild Things Are.
mostly I think Moviebob's review (http://moviebob.blogspot.com/2009/10/escape-to-movies-where-wild-things-are.html) was spot on
mostly I think Moviebob's review (http://moviebob.blogspot.com/2009/10/escape-to-movies-where-wild-things-are.html) was spot on
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 12, 2009, 01:59:35 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 12, 2009, 01:59:35 AM
Moviebob is my go-to guy for everything movies
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on November 12, 2009, 03:29:30 AM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on November 12, 2009, 03:29:30 AM
dammnnn i didn't think that movie looked so hot
i saw cloudy with a chance of meatballs
that was ok
i saw cloudy with a chance of meatballs
that was ok
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on November 12, 2009, 03:50:20 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on November 12, 2009, 03:50:20 AM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1691294Moviebob is my go-to guy for everything moviesMe too, this guy deserves his little fame which is growing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on November 12, 2009, 05:37:32 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on November 12, 2009, 05:37:32 AM
also District 9 is cool. I wonder if the directors cut will be longer and tell the whole story properly
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 13, 2009, 08:57:12 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 13, 2009, 08:57:12 PM
[imdb]The Boondock Saints (1999)[/imdb]
Awesome.
[imdb]Moon (2009)[/imdb]
Brilliant.
Awesome.
[imdb]Moon (2009)[/imdb]
Brilliant.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 15, 2009, 06:44:12 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 15, 2009, 06:44:12 PM
was boondock saints really that good im not sure that it was
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 15, 2009, 06:53:07 PM
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 15, 2009, 06:53:07 PM
it was action packed and funny so yes it was
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 16, 2009, 01:31:21 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 16, 2009, 01:31:21 AM
Falling Down
The first 3/4 were great, but D-fens got gradually less and less interesting as the story progressed from a certain point, and the final scene at the pier was incredibly predictable.
The first 3/4 were great, but D-fens got gradually less and less interesting as the story progressed from a certain point, and the final scene at the pier was incredibly predictable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 16, 2009, 02:02:54 AM
Post by: patriotclock on November 16, 2009, 02:02:54 AM
Quote from: Poltergeist;1692510Falling Down
The first 3/4 were great, but D-fens got gradually less and less interesting as the story progressed from a certain point, and the final scene at the pier was incredibly predictable.
D-Fens is a bamf
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on November 17, 2009, 05:08:00 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on November 17, 2009, 05:08:00 AM
Re-watched Stalingrad (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108211)
Damn this movie is good!
Damn this movie is good!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 19, 2009, 09:04:35 AM
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 19, 2009, 09:04:35 AM
Just saw [IMDB]Inglourious Basterds (2009)[/IMDB] for the first time, awesome and with a happy ending.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 19, 2009, 12:16:29 PM
Post by: Slurpee on November 19, 2009, 12:16:29 PM
Quote from: SOME DOUCHE;1693600Just saw [IMDB]Inglourious Basterds (2009)[/IMDB] for the first time, awesome and with a happy ending.
"awesome and with a happy ending" is the best description of inglourious basterds I've ever seen
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 21, 2009, 03:31:45 PM
Post by: patriotclock on November 21, 2009, 03:31:45 PM
The Big Lebowski - 9/10
Finally saw this. Only ten years after release!!
The Hurt Locker - 8/10
Good, intense, interesting, etc.
Finally saw this. Only ten years after release!!
The Hurt Locker - 8/10
Good, intense, interesting, etc.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on November 21, 2009, 03:34:09 PM
Post by: Slurpee on November 21, 2009, 03:34:09 PM
twilight 2: dracula vs. the wolfman
when they're in italy or whatever and dracula takes off his shirt, in the next scene when they're walking to the wizard council he's wearing like a red cloak or something. I leaned over to my friend and whispered "why is he wearing a bathrobe?" and he responded "because it's going to be a bloodbath!"
7/10
when they're in italy or whatever and dracula takes off his shirt, in the next scene when they're walking to the wizard council he's wearing like a red cloak or something. I leaned over to my friend and whispered "why is he wearing a bathrobe?" and he responded "because it's going to be a bloodbath!"
7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 21, 2009, 04:41:08 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 21, 2009, 04:41:08 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1694449twilight 2: dracula vs. the wolfman
when they're in italy or whatever and dracula takes off his shirt, in the next scene when they're walking to the wizard council he's wearing like a red cloak or something. I leaned over to my friend and whispered "why is he wearing a bathrobe?" and he responded "because it's going to be a bloodbath!"
7/10
AHAHAHAHAHAHA I get it
Plus 7/10 pfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on November 21, 2009, 04:53:20 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on November 21, 2009, 04:53:20 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock (R-TX);1692429was boondock saints really that good im not sure that it was
it really wasn't and is tantamount to homoerotic tarantino fanfiction, fuck the boondock saints and anyone who thinks it's good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ChimeClock on November 21, 2009, 06:26:46 PM
Post by: ChimeClock on November 21, 2009, 06:26:46 PM
The Gods Must Be Crazy - Good clean fun of a classic example of a culture clash.
The Truman Show - Is there anything that Hollywood won't attempt to fuck up?
House - More Japanese horror films need to be more like this one.
The Truman Show - Is there anything that Hollywood won't attempt to fuck up?
House - More Japanese horror films need to be more like this one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 21, 2009, 07:14:26 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 21, 2009, 07:14:26 PM
Die Hard 4 - can someone shut Mac (http://i.cr3ation.co.uk/dl/s1/png/mac.png) the fuck up?
7.5/10
Rocky Balboa - a decent film and a nice addition to the series but the name is fucking stupid.
8/10
7.5/10
Rocky Balboa - a decent film and a nice addition to the series but the name is fucking stupid.
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GamblerClock on November 21, 2009, 08:31:42 PM
Post by: GamblerClock on November 21, 2009, 08:31:42 PM
[IMDB]2012 (2009)[/IMDB]
Pretty decent film, amazing special effects but the cheesy dialogue sort of ruined it a bit for me.
Pretty decent film, amazing special effects but the cheesy dialogue sort of ruined it a bit for me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on November 21, 2009, 08:47:10 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on November 21, 2009, 08:47:10 PM
Quote from: ChimeClock;1694558The Truman Show - Is there anything that Hollywood won't attempt to fuck up?
could you please explain what you mean by this to me?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Silly Putty Clock on November 22, 2009, 12:41:53 AM
Post by: Silly Putty Clock on November 22, 2009, 12:41:53 AM
Quote from: PEYOTE;1694639could you please explain what you mean by this to me?
Yeah, it's pretty ambiguous.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on November 22, 2009, 02:44:56 AM
Post by: RomanClock on November 22, 2009, 02:44:56 AM
Jim Carrey Christmas Carol 3D
9/10
Seemed very good to me, they made scrooge seem pretty bad, and the ghosts were ok. Great animation and art, and some of the 3D effects weren't bad (the snow stood out well). Was a good mix of drama, action, and terror/suspense, though some parts didn't seem to convey the desired emotion/atmosphere properly.
9/10
Seemed very good to me, they made scrooge seem pretty bad, and the ghosts were ok. Great animation and art, and some of the 3D effects weren't bad (the snow stood out well). Was a good mix of drama, action, and terror/suspense, though some parts didn't seem to convey the desired emotion/atmosphere properly.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 22, 2009, 07:19:45 AM
Post by: OvenmittClock on November 22, 2009, 07:19:45 AM
Quote from: PEYOTE;1694486it really wasn't and is tantamount to homoerotic tarantino fanfiction, fuck the boondock saints and anyone who thinks it's good.
you niggers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EnglishClock on November 22, 2009, 07:44:07 AM
Post by: EnglishClock on November 22, 2009, 07:44:07 AM
Harry Brown - 91/100
Awesome. A widowed pensioner taking the law into his own hands and busting a cap in various people's arse? Yes please.
Awesome. A widowed pensioner taking the law into his own hands and busting a cap in various people's arse? Yes please.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 22, 2009, 10:12:01 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 22, 2009, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: PEYOTE;1694486it really wasn't and is tantamount to homoerotic tarantino fanfiction, fuck the boondock saints and anyone who thinks it's good.
Throw in something about all the plastic-paddy "irish-american" bullshit and this is my exact opinion of the movie to.
Fuck that shitty movie!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 22, 2009, 06:05:19 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 22, 2009, 06:05:19 PM
2012 - 3.5/10
it was dumb as hell but eyecandy-ish at some points i guess?? dont go see it
it was dumb as hell but eyecandy-ish at some points i guess?? dont go see it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 22, 2009, 10:32:51 PM
Post by: patriotclock on November 22, 2009, 10:32:51 PM
A Serious Man - 8/10
Depressing, good, dark, jefferson airplane, occasionally hilarious. These are all words you could use to describe this movie.
Depressing, good, dark, jefferson airplane, occasionally hilarious. These are all words you could use to describe this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 23, 2009, 02:33:13 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 23, 2009, 02:33:13 AM
Paranormal Activity - 6/10
Quite creepy at times but very over-hyped.
Apart from the few "scary" scenes, the whole movie is just boring filler material and for a couple that know that are being haunted by a demon, they seem pretty calm all the time. As an insomniac I found it offensive that they can sleep so easily in a house with a demon in it.
Also, they offer no real explanation why the demon is haunting them apart from that it has known the girl since childhood and it thinks they both suck. A feeling me and the demon are both mutual in.
Quite creepy at times but very over-hyped.
Apart from the few "scary" scenes, the whole movie is just boring filler material and for a couple that know that are being haunted by a demon, they seem pretty calm all the time. As an insomniac I found it offensive that they can sleep so easily in a house with a demon in it.
Also, they offer no real explanation why the demon is haunting them apart from that it has known the girl since childhood and it thinks they both suck. A feeling me and the demon are both mutual in.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 23, 2009, 03:21:47 AM
Post by: patriotclock on November 23, 2009, 03:21:47 AM
Quote from: MonsterMunch;1695277Also, they offer no real explanation why the demon is haunting them apart from that it has known the girl since childhood and it thinks they both suck. A feeling me and the demon are both mutual in.
I chock this up to the simplicity of it all. Why risk ruining the story by explaining too much. What you can't see is often the scariest/best.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 23, 2009, 04:08:54 AM
Post by: MonsterMunch on November 23, 2009, 04:08:54 AM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1695298I chock this up to the simplicity of it all. Why risk ruining the story by explaining too much. What you can't see is often the scariest/best.
Is there any hidden stuff in the movie a bit like the satellite at the end of Cloverfield, or am I just expecting too much from a bunch of amateurs?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 23, 2009, 04:42:15 AM
Post by: patriotclock on November 23, 2009, 04:42:15 AM
Quote from: MonsterMunch;1695308Is there any hidden stuff in the movie a bit like the satellite at the end of Cloverfield, or am I just expecting too much from a bunch of amateurs?
I dont think so, the budget was like $11,000 or something and it was shot in about 7 days. I mean there could be, but I think they were just shooting for the simplest thing possible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PentagramClock on November 25, 2009, 05:12:55 AM
Post by: PentagramClock on November 25, 2009, 05:12:55 AM
Triumph of the Will - 8.5/10
Interesting concept, excellent technique. Perhaps a bit too much marching for my taste. My only complaint is that the character of Rudolf Hess seemed terribly underdeveloped. Maybe they could turn it into a series, I would really like to see where this whole "Hitler" thing would end up going.
Interesting concept, excellent technique. Perhaps a bit too much marching for my taste. My only complaint is that the character of Rudolf Hess seemed terribly underdeveloped. Maybe they could turn it into a series, I would really like to see where this whole "Hitler" thing would end up going.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on November 28, 2009, 03:45:37 AM
Post by: patriotclock on November 28, 2009, 03:45:37 AM
The Fantastic Mr. Fox - 7/10
Painstakingly animated, very quirky, always funny sometimes laugh out loud. Only way to describe it is as what it is. Wes Anderson's animated film.
Painstakingly animated, very quirky, always funny sometimes laugh out loud. Only way to describe it is as what it is. Wes Anderson's animated film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kaijuclock on November 28, 2009, 05:09:02 AM
Post by: Kaijuclock on November 28, 2009, 05:09:02 AM
Ninja 6/10
Good gore effects, okay acting. Shitty CG at times, all in all good budget rental.
Good gore effects, okay acting. Shitty CG at times, all in all good budget rental.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on November 28, 2009, 04:28:56 PM
Post by: Kombucha on November 28, 2009, 04:28:56 PM
RocknRolla
I liked it.
I liked it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on November 28, 2009, 04:35:12 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on November 28, 2009, 04:35:12 PM
2012 5.5/10
Eh, it was kinda mediocre. Really predictable, and overly happy and candid imo. Many things were also unrealistic and highly unlikely to happen(and I mean this about certain behaviors, not the fact that the world is ending.)
It wins points for being a huge piece of eye-candy, as SilverCherry put it.
Eh, it was kinda mediocre. Really predictable, and overly happy and candid imo. Many things were also unrealistic and highly unlikely to happen(and I mean this about certain behaviors, not the fact that the world is ending.)
It wins points for being a huge piece of eye-candy, as SilverCherry put it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on November 29, 2009, 07:49:16 AM
Post by: Poltergeist on November 29, 2009, 07:49:16 AM
(http://image.allmusic.com/00/adg/cov200/dru000/u074/u07461up5gk.jpg)
fucking amazing
fucking amazing
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 10, 2009, 08:47:42 PM
Post by: RobClock on December 10, 2009, 08:47:42 PM
Turtles Forever- a made for TV movie, celebrating TMNT's 25th anniversary, that brings all the turtles together. They really went overboard making it perfectly clear that the old turtles (and shredder) were not to be taken seriously at all but the time i really enjoyed it was when they gave the old turtles the spotlight and it became more lighthearted. One thing that annoyed me is that the '03 shredder used '87 shredder as a punching bag. Seeing Bebop and Rocksteady again was a real treat though!
Recommendation: See this movie. It's not great by any stretch but if you've loved any generation of TMNT you'll probably enjoy this movie.
Recommendation: See this movie. It's not great by any stretch but if you've loved any generation of TMNT you'll probably enjoy this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 13, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on December 13, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
Come and See-10/10
a 1985 USSR war movie about belarus during the nazi invasion. no american movie even comes close to this one, its the best war movie ive ever seen.
a 1985 USSR war movie about belarus during the nazi invasion. no american movie even comes close to this one, its the best war movie ive ever seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on December 23, 2009, 05:58:53 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on December 23, 2009, 05:58:53 PM
Avatar 8,5/10
Good movie. Saw it in 3D(or whatever it's called) and it was orgasmic to the eye. About the movie itself, it had some good moments, the plot and characters were likeable, overall a good movie, I guess.
Good movie. Saw it in 3D(or whatever it's called) and it was orgasmic to the eye. About the movie itself, it had some good moments, the plot and characters were likeable, overall a good movie, I guess.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on December 28, 2009, 01:45:47 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on December 28, 2009, 01:45:47 PM
Sherlock Holmes 7,5/10
It was an enjoyable movie.
It was an enjoyable movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 28, 2009, 07:06:17 PM
Post by: RobClock on December 28, 2009, 07:06:17 PM
Total Recall - 8/10
"Come on, Cohaagen! You got what you want. Give those people air!"
The Running Man - 7.5/10
So they finally found a girl with an accent as bad as Arnold's?
Red Heat - 7/10
I could have gone my whole life without seeing that opening scene... Rest of the movie wasn't too bad.
"Come on, Cohaagen! You got what you want. Give those people air!"
The Running Man - 7.5/10
So they finally found a girl with an accent as bad as Arnold's?
Red Heat - 7/10
I could have gone my whole life without seeing that opening scene... Rest of the movie wasn't too bad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on December 29, 2009, 06:12:02 PM
Post by: patriotclock on December 29, 2009, 06:12:02 PM
Up In The Air - 9/10
Cute, charming, and depressing at the same time. Great movie
Cute, charming, and depressing at the same time. Great movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LimewireClock on December 29, 2009, 07:08:57 PM
Post by: LimewireClock on December 29, 2009, 07:08:57 PM
Sherlock Holmes 10/10
Loved every minute of it, especially the fight scenes and explosions!
Loved every minute of it, especially the fight scenes and explosions!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 02, 2010, 12:48:03 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 02, 2010, 12:48:03 AM
Avatar - 88/100
Iiiiiii..... liked it.
The CGI was top notch indeed, and I liked the world of Pandora. Just the story is predictable indeed if you have seen several movies before.
Good guys win.
Iiiiiii..... liked it.
The CGI was top notch indeed, and I liked the world of Pandora. Just the story is predictable indeed if you have seen several movies before.
Good guys win.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 03, 2010, 12:36:15 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 03, 2010, 12:36:15 AM
Taking Woodstock
Peculiar. The movie was actually quite non-active and doesn't really focus on the event itself all that much. The transvestite character is a great and well-rounded character. Having a transvestite in the movie who is not a parody is actually quite impressive. Also, Demetri Martin is gay.
Peculiar. The movie was actually quite non-active and doesn't really focus on the event itself all that much. The transvestite character is a great and well-rounded character. Having a transvestite in the movie who is not a parody is actually quite impressive. Also, Demetri Martin is gay.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ProqagandaClock on January 05, 2010, 11:45:56 AM
Post by: ProqagandaClock on January 05, 2010, 11:45:56 AM
So I saw Avatar in 3-D.
The story is forseeable in every turn, all the characters are cliché to the point of silly:
Angry military dude who wants to shoot first ask questions never,
Scientist with attitude who is also a hippie and nobody likes or wants to understand her because she is the polar opposite of the military guy
Bloated capitalist that only cares about profit... which is redundant since if future companies are half as homosexuall as todays companies they're spaceships would drive on eco-fuel and their weapons would shoot corn,
Angry indian male who is rival of main protaganoist
Angry indian girl who is obvious match for main protaganoist (also the promised wife of Angry indian male ofcourse.)
The wildlife is nice even if it's mostly earth species painted with florescent lights... apperently florescent lights + smurf + pocahontas = great movie concept.
BUT! It is still a enjoyable movie, I have tons more to comment but in the end I don't really mind all that much... a movie can't get more polished or better than this because that would stray of the mainstream audience.
So all in all, from a personal perspective, 7/10, from a film critiques perspective, 8.5-9.5/10.
The story is forseeable in every turn, all the characters are cliché to the point of silly:
Angry military dude who wants to shoot first ask questions never,
Scientist with attitude who is also a hippie and nobody likes or wants to understand her because she is the polar opposite of the military guy
Bloated capitalist that only cares about profit... which is redundant since if future companies are half as homosexuall as todays companies they're spaceships would drive on eco-fuel and their weapons would shoot corn,
Angry indian male who is rival of main protaganoist
Angry indian girl who is obvious match for main protaganoist (also the promised wife of Angry indian male ofcourse.)
The wildlife is nice even if it's mostly earth species painted with florescent lights... apperently florescent lights + smurf + pocahontas = great movie concept.
BUT! It is still a enjoyable movie, I have tons more to comment but in the end I don't really mind all that much... a movie can't get more polished or better than this because that would stray of the mainstream audience.
So all in all, from a personal perspective, 7/10, from a film critiques perspective, 8.5-9.5/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 05, 2010, 01:07:50 PM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 05, 2010, 01:07:50 PM
Quote from: EnglishClock;1694744Harry Brown - 91/100
Awesome. A widowed pensioner taking the law into his own hands and busting a cap in various people's arse? Yes please.
yes i need to see this
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on January 15, 2010, 12:00:08 AM
Post by: RomanClock on January 15, 2010, 12:00:08 AM
Quote from: Limewire;1710447Sherlock Holmes 10/10
Loved every minute of it, especially the fight scenes and explosions!
You know the scenes where Sherlock is planning how to defeat his enemy in his mind, then he does it? They only do it twice at the beginning of the film then forget about it. I think that's a total waste of an idea, I was expecting him to do the same thing to defeat the giant guy and the other fight but no, I was disappointed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on January 15, 2010, 09:11:50 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on January 15, 2010, 09:11:50 PM
Inglorious Basterds - 92/100
Holy shit, it was all what I expected from a Tarantino movie but it was also even better. It was kind of dumb when they left left the shoe and the signed napkin on the tabern but whatever.
Journey to the Center of the Earth - 65/100
You know as annoyingly cliche, tried hard to be funny, and the CGI was way obvious, I sort of liked it. It was fun for being imaginative. I dunno... I sort of liked the art direction. Not amazing or something you are missing, but I liked it.
Be Kind Rewind - 90/100
Man, I liked it. Watching them remake every movie they got on VHS was awesome, and I like how they go creative with zero budget as all the town likes the style of the "sweded" movies. I wanna make one with my friends soon.
Holy shit, it was all what I expected from a Tarantino movie but it was also even better. It was kind of dumb when they left left the shoe and the signed napkin on the tabern but whatever.
Journey to the Center of the Earth - 65/100
You know as annoyingly cliche, tried hard to be funny, and the CGI was way obvious, I sort of liked it. It was fun for being imaginative. I dunno... I sort of liked the art direction. Not amazing or something you are missing, but I liked it.
Be Kind Rewind - 90/100
Man, I liked it. Watching them remake every movie they got on VHS was awesome, and I like how they go creative with zero budget as all the town likes the style of the "sweded" movies. I wanna make one with my friends soon.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on January 16, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on January 16, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
Youth in Revolt - 7.5/10
Pretty good. It's like one of those 80's teen sex comedies with a drop of the 2000's indie style (Which I'm not a big fan of, but it didn't kill the movie for me). What I liked the most was that Cera played a different type of character this time along with that wimpy "character" of his that I've been getting tired of since around the time Nick and Norah came out. Some characters should have gotten more screen time, Zach Galifianakis is a big example. Overall, the movie is pretty funny, but nothing amazing.
Pretty good. It's like one of those 80's teen sex comedies with a drop of the 2000's indie style (Which I'm not a big fan of, but it didn't kill the movie for me). What I liked the most was that Cera played a different type of character this time along with that wimpy "character" of his that I've been getting tired of since around the time Nick and Norah came out. Some characters should have gotten more screen time, Zach Galifianakis is a big example. Overall, the movie is pretty funny, but nothing amazing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on February 06, 2010, 07:31:59 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on February 06, 2010, 07:31:59 AM
The Incredible Shrinking Woman - 60/100
God, was it so stupid.
God, was it so stupid.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on February 06, 2010, 06:08:46 PM
Post by: RobClock on February 06, 2010, 06:08:46 PM
Yes Man - 8/10
Not Jim Carrey's finest but it was good, not much else to say.
Not Jim Carrey's finest but it was good, not much else to say.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RomanClock on February 06, 2010, 09:20:41 PM
Post by: RomanClock on February 06, 2010, 09:20:41 PM
District 9
Good stuff, also gory. I recommend.
Good stuff, also gory. I recommend.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: pop-tart on February 06, 2010, 10:40:43 PM
Post by: pop-tart on February 06, 2010, 10:40:43 PM
Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day
Pretty much the same as the first movie except the guys were old and creepy looking. Still enough racist jokes, pointless profanity and unnecessary violence to justify the $7 spent.
Pretty much the same as the first movie except the guys were old and creepy looking. Still enough racist jokes, pointless profanity and unnecessary violence to justify the $7 spent.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on February 11, 2010, 04:20:01 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on February 11, 2010, 04:20:01 AM
Pontypool
Awesome.
Awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on February 13, 2010, 06:39:57 PM
Post by: RobClock on February 13, 2010, 06:39:57 PM
The Wolfman - 8/10
Half decent acting, badass wolf transformations, practical effects used with only touches of CGI where appropriate, awesome use of gore, cool wolf rampages and above all else IT'S FUCKING SCARY. Go see this movie.
Half decent acting, badass wolf transformations, practical effects used with only touches of CGI where appropriate, awesome use of gore, cool wolf rampages and above all else IT'S FUCKING SCARY. Go see this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Fountain on February 13, 2010, 10:34:50 PM
Post by: Fountain on February 13, 2010, 10:34:50 PM
School of Rock - 100/100
School of Rock. Definitely the best movie I ever saw. A hilarious comedy, where a guy named Dewey Finn (Jack Black) pretends to be a substitute teacher, and teaches kids how to play rock musi to make money.
I Love You, Beth Cooper - 82/100
Well, it definitely overshot my expectations. "I Love You, Beth Cooper" was better than I thought it was going to be. It was a good movie, but not the best. I also felt something was missing.
Land of the Lost - 85/100
A hilarious comedy where three people get stuck in another world with dinosaurs. It was stupid, but it was hilarious.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - 90/100
A hilarious movie. This was amazing, but just not the best. Like I said about Land of the Lost, it was idiotic, but in a funny way.
Shallow Hal - 74/100
In this movie, a guy named Hal judges women on the outside, and not by the content of their character. He runs into a guru, who puts a spell on him and makes him see people by the content of their character. (for example, a real ugly woman will look pretty if she is nice.) This is a hilarious movie, and it was also a very touching one with a good moral.
United 93 - 80/100
A movie based on 9/11/01. This violent movie is based on a real event. This was a very serious action film. I recommend it. Not the best, but it was still pretty good.
9 - 70/100
A good adventure film by Tim Burton. It was a very nice film, but like most Tim Burto films, I felt like it was missing something. I felt that the ending was a little abrupt. This was still, however, a good movie.
Coraline - 90/100
A girl named Coraline discovers a secret world, however, trouble ensues when these people in this world try to sew buttons in her eyes. A good adventure film, but not what you will call a "comedy."
The Proposal - 85/100
Not really a fan of love stories, but this one was hilarious. I recommend this romantic comedy to anyone. I liked it, but at parts, it seemed dragging.
The Simpsons Movie - 94/100
After Homer Simpson dumps a silo full of pig crap into the ocean, it causes pollution, and due to pollution problems, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) puts a dome over Springfield. People try very heard to escape it, but they can't. Except for The Simpsons, who move to Alaska.
I would recommend this hilarious movie to anybody. This is a very funny movie, and I loved every second of it.
Mean Girls - 45/100
A corny teenager movie about an African girl, Cady, trying to blend in at her new high school, and becomes a member of "The Plastics," a bunch of teenage girls who enjoy gossiping.
Legally Blonde - 60/100
Very dragging. It got boring towards the middle. However, it was a little funny. Definitely not the best move in the world.
School of Rock. Definitely the best movie I ever saw. A hilarious comedy, where a guy named Dewey Finn (Jack Black) pretends to be a substitute teacher, and teaches kids how to play rock musi to make money.
I Love You, Beth Cooper - 82/100
Well, it definitely overshot my expectations. "I Love You, Beth Cooper" was better than I thought it was going to be. It was a good movie, but not the best. I also felt something was missing.
Land of the Lost - 85/100
A hilarious comedy where three people get stuck in another world with dinosaurs. It was stupid, but it was hilarious.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - 90/100
A hilarious movie. This was amazing, but just not the best. Like I said about Land of the Lost, it was idiotic, but in a funny way.
Shallow Hal - 74/100
In this movie, a guy named Hal judges women on the outside, and not by the content of their character. He runs into a guru, who puts a spell on him and makes him see people by the content of their character. (for example, a real ugly woman will look pretty if she is nice.) This is a hilarious movie, and it was also a very touching one with a good moral.
United 93 - 80/100
A movie based on 9/11/01. This violent movie is based on a real event. This was a very serious action film. I recommend it. Not the best, but it was still pretty good.
9 - 70/100
A good adventure film by Tim Burton. It was a very nice film, but like most Tim Burto films, I felt like it was missing something. I felt that the ending was a little abrupt. This was still, however, a good movie.
Coraline - 90/100
A girl named Coraline discovers a secret world, however, trouble ensues when these people in this world try to sew buttons in her eyes. A good adventure film, but not what you will call a "comedy."
The Proposal - 85/100
Not really a fan of love stories, but this one was hilarious. I recommend this romantic comedy to anyone. I liked it, but at parts, it seemed dragging.
The Simpsons Movie - 94/100
After Homer Simpson dumps a silo full of pig crap into the ocean, it causes pollution, and due to pollution problems, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) puts a dome over Springfield. People try very heard to escape it, but they can't. Except for The Simpsons, who move to Alaska.
I would recommend this hilarious movie to anybody. This is a very funny movie, and I loved every second of it.
Mean Girls - 45/100
A corny teenager movie about an African girl, Cady, trying to blend in at her new high school, and becomes a member of "The Plastics," a bunch of teenage girls who enjoy gossiping.
Legally Blonde - 60/100
Very dragging. It got boring towards the middle. However, it was a little funny. Definitely not the best move in the world.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on February 14, 2010, 01:18:22 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on February 14, 2010, 01:18:22 AM
A Serious Man
Very nice. If you like the Coen Brothers you'll like this. One of those everythin-goes-wrong movies.
Very nice. If you like the Coen Brothers you'll like this. One of those everythin-goes-wrong movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: pop-tart on February 14, 2010, 01:24:10 AM
Post by: pop-tart on February 14, 2010, 01:24:10 AM
For days I've been like 'who the hell is this "yay brownies" character?'
Just noticed it was you, Satt.
dee dee deee
Just noticed it was you, Satt.
dee dee deee
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: mauserclock on February 14, 2010, 03:48:57 AM
Post by: mauserclock on February 14, 2010, 03:48:57 AM
i went on a school camp with brownies with weed in them
there was a high chance of us getting caught but we didn't, so we had a grand time
there was a high chance of us getting caught but we didn't, so we had a grand time
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on February 14, 2010, 10:05:49 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on February 14, 2010, 10:05:49 AM
The Thief and the Cobbler [Recobbled Cut] - 97/100
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
The whole movie is an animated rollercoaster full or orgasms and treats for the eye. Only Fantasia is a tier to the amazing effort in the animated masterpiece it is.
I can see that Richard Williams had developed the transitional scenes with love to his job. (I can imagine the huge slave driving for the in-between frames)
I also love how the prophecy was full-filled by an entire net of coincidences. The golden balls never meant anything at all, but were just a visual key for advising the emperor that the threats were coming.
Its a shame that many of the scenes are unfinished animated sequences or storyboards. If only there was more faith in this project back then.
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
The whole movie is an animated rollercoaster full or orgasms and treats for the eye. Only Fantasia is a tier to the amazing effort in the animated masterpiece it is.
I can see that Richard Williams had developed the transitional scenes with love to his job. (I can imagine the huge slave driving for the in-between frames)
I also love how the prophecy was full-filled by an entire net of coincidences. The golden balls never meant anything at all, but were just a visual key for advising the emperor that the threats were coming.
Its a shame that many of the scenes are unfinished animated sequences or storyboards. If only there was more faith in this project back then.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on February 14, 2010, 02:53:21 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on February 14, 2010, 02:53:21 PM
Surf's Up! - 80/100
It was not Pixar, it was about talking animals, plot was predictable, but you know... it was pretty entertaining. i thought it was ok. Liked the documentary format in it.
It was not Pixar, it was about talking animals, plot was predictable, but you know... it was pretty entertaining. i thought it was ok. Liked the documentary format in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on February 15, 2010, 01:51:37 AM
Post by: Slurpee on February 15, 2010, 01:51:37 AM
Quote from: Fountain;1729925School of Rock - 100/100hahahahahahahaha
School of Rock. Definitely the best movie I ever saw. A hilarious comedy, where a guy named Dewey Finn (Jack Black) pretends to be a substitute teacher, and teaches kids how to play rock musi to make money.
I Love You, Beth Cooper - 82/100
Well, it definitely overshot my expectations. "I Love You, Beth Cooper" was better than I thought it was going to be. It was a good movie, but not the best. I also felt something was missing.
Land of the Lost - 85/100
A hilarious comedy where three people get stuck in another world with dinosaurs. It was stupid, but it was hilarious.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - 90/100
A hilarious movie. This was amazing, but just not the best. Like I said about Land of the Lost, it was idiotic, but in a funny way.
Shallow Hal - 74/100
In this movie, a guy named Hal judges women on the outside, and not by the content of their character. He runs into a guru, who puts a spell on him and makes him see people by the content of their character. (for example, a real ugly woman will look pretty if she is nice.) This is a hilarious movie, and it was also a very touching one with a good moral.
United 93 - 80/100
A movie based on 9/11/01. This violent movie is based on a real event. This was a very serious action film. I recommend it. Not the best, but it was still pretty good.
9 - 70/100
A good adventure film by Tim Burton. It was a very nice film, but like most Tim Burto films, I felt like it was missing something. I felt that the ending was a little abrupt. This was still, however, a good movie.
Coraline - 90/100
A girl named Coraline discovers a secret world, however, trouble ensues when these people in this world try to sew buttons in her eyes. A good adventure film, but not what you will call a "comedy."
The Proposal - 85/100
Not really a fan of love stories, but this one was hilarious. I recommend this romantic comedy to anyone. I liked it, but at parts, it seemed dragging.
The Simpsons Movie - 94/100
After Homer Simpson dumps a silo full of pig crap into the ocean, it causes pollution, and due to pollution problems, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) puts a dome over Springfield. People try very heard to escape it, but they can't. Except for The Simpsons, who move to Alaska.
I would recommend this hilarious movie to anybody. This is a very funny movie, and I loved every second of it.
Mean Girls - 45/100
A corny teenager movie about an African girl, Cady, trying to blend in at her new high school, and becomes a member of "The Plastics," a bunch of teenage girls who enjoy gossiping.
Legally Blonde - 60/100
Very dragging. It got boring towards the middle. However, it was a little funny. Definitely not the best move in the world.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on February 15, 2010, 02:00:30 AM
Post by: Marlin Clock on February 15, 2010, 02:00:30 AM
I have a friend and he's been showing me a bunch of crappy movies.
Megashark versus Giant Octopus
It's badly awesome. It's worth it just for the plane scene. You'll know what I'm talking about.
The Last Starfighter
Also good for the lines, lemme give you a taste of one.
"Why don't you squeeze off a few rounds"
Megashark versus Giant Octopus
It's badly awesome. It's worth it just for the plane scene. You'll know what I'm talking about.
The Last Starfighter
Also good for the lines, lemme give you a taste of one.
"Why don't you squeeze off a few rounds"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on February 15, 2010, 03:06:28 AM
Post by: patriotclock on February 15, 2010, 03:06:28 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1730334hahahahahahahaha
thank you for quoting that or else i would never have seen that lmao
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Zordon on February 15, 2010, 06:47:55 AM
Post by: Zordon on February 15, 2010, 06:47:55 AM
Legion
Think of Terminator replace the robots with angels and give it better effects and there ya go you have Legion
Think of Terminator replace the robots with angels and give it better effects and there ya go you have Legion
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TelephoneClock on February 15, 2010, 09:52:28 AM
Post by: TelephoneClock on February 15, 2010, 09:52:28 AM
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
I think I liked it about as much as I remember liking it when I first saw it as a kid. There were some parts where the CGI is pretty bad, but otherwise it was well done throughout. Total kids movie compared to the other Harry Potters, they even threw in a little "lol the moral is good friends are good friends" thing in there, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I think I liked it about as much as I remember liking it when I first saw it as a kid. There were some parts where the CGI is pretty bad, but otherwise it was well done throughout. Total kids movie compared to the other Harry Potters, they even threw in a little "lol the moral is good friends are good friends" thing in there, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on February 15, 2010, 05:32:04 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on February 15, 2010, 05:32:04 PM
Quote from: Jeff;1730346thank you for quoting that or else i would never have seen that lmao
I want more fountain reviews!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BoulderClock on February 16, 2010, 03:31:02 AM
Post by: BoulderClock on February 16, 2010, 03:31:02 AM
True Romance 9.5/10
Great plot, Sicilians are all n*ggers
Great plot, Sicilians are all n*ggers
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on February 16, 2010, 03:41:50 AM
Post by: Slurpee on February 16, 2010, 03:41:50 AM
Quote from: Boulder;1730677True Romance 9.5/10I heard Tarantino wrote True Romance out of order, and that was originally going to be the first scene of the movie
Great plot, Sicilians are all n*ggers
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BoulderClock on February 16, 2010, 11:27:01 AM
Post by: BoulderClock on February 16, 2010, 11:27:01 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1730681I heard Tarantino wrote True Romance out of order, and that was originally going to be the first scene of the movie
If that is fact that is pretty interesting, yeah it is really different from his other movies because of the fact that it isn't a chapter based timeline, and really focuses on one protagonist the entire movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on February 20, 2010, 07:53:43 PM
Post by: RobClock on February 20, 2010, 07:53:43 PM
Dr.No - 7.9/10
It's time for me to admit a very dark and personal secret... today was the first time i've watched any Bond film prior to Casino Royale. Saying that brings me great shame but I'm dedicating myself to watch every one of the first 20 James Bond films by March end. As for Dr.No; i absolutely loved it. Connery is an delight to watch and it's not hard to imagine why he became famous for the role.
It's time for me to admit a very dark and personal secret... today was the first time i've watched any Bond film prior to Casino Royale. Saying that brings me great shame but I'm dedicating myself to watch every one of the first 20 James Bond films by March end. As for Dr.No; i absolutely loved it. Connery is an delight to watch and it's not hard to imagine why he became famous for the role.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RenegadeClock on February 28, 2010, 09:48:44 PM
Post by: RenegadeClock on February 28, 2010, 09:48:44 PM
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring 5/5
This is a Korean movie about a Buddhist monk and his apprentice, who live in a floating house on a lake. The five chapters of the movie (named for each season in the title) represent different stages in their lives as the apprentice grows from his foolish childhood to a becoming disciplined adult. Beautiful filmography and a very powerful story.
Reservoir Dogs 4/5
I know you guys have all seen this already, but for some reason I just now got around to it. Fuck you guys. It was pretty good but a bit too predictable in the end.
Zulu 5/5
Michael Caine and his pals fight off a million spear-wielding negroes in British colonial South Africa.
Pineapple Express 4/5
This movie was dumb but my inner stoner couldn't stop laughing when James Franco puts his foot through the cop car window. I'm debating wether I should go buy some weed just to make a cross-joint.
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill 5/5
This is a quirky documentary about an old hippie who supports and studies an invasive species of parrot on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. The end is kind of heart-wrenching and I cried a little. Fuck you guys, again. I recently went to SF and made a point to go to the hill just to see the parrots, and it was amazing.
Raja 2/5
A wealthy, middle-aged, French pervert tries to seduce an ugly, ex-whore in his Moroccan, desert oasis. Really creepy, and disgusting.
The Hurt Locker 3/5
Overrated, glorification of the war in Iraq. The "hero" is so unbelievably stubborn, and casual about his job that you kinda hope the bombs will go off while he's diffusing them.
Bruno 1/5
It was so stupid I turned it off after 15 minutes.
Hamlet 2 3/5
The story was dumb, and the acting wasn't great but I still felt for the guy because it points out how intolerant people are towards radical art and freedom of expression.
Cool Hand Luke 5/5
Paul Newman is awesome and makes great lemonade.
Rolling Kansas 1/5
Was hoping for a funny, stoner flick but got a total piece of tripe. The humor was non-existant, and the acting was as terrible as could be. The only saving grace in this shitpile was the camera work.
This is a Korean movie about a Buddhist monk and his apprentice, who live in a floating house on a lake. The five chapters of the movie (named for each season in the title) represent different stages in their lives as the apprentice grows from his foolish childhood to a becoming disciplined adult. Beautiful filmography and a very powerful story.
Reservoir Dogs 4/5
I know you guys have all seen this already, but for some reason I just now got around to it. Fuck you guys. It was pretty good but a bit too predictable in the end.
Zulu 5/5
Michael Caine and his pals fight off a million spear-wielding negroes in British colonial South Africa.
Pineapple Express 4/5
This movie was dumb but my inner stoner couldn't stop laughing when James Franco puts his foot through the cop car window. I'm debating wether I should go buy some weed just to make a cross-joint.
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill 5/5
This is a quirky documentary about an old hippie who supports and studies an invasive species of parrot on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. The end is kind of heart-wrenching and I cried a little. Fuck you guys, again. I recently went to SF and made a point to go to the hill just to see the parrots, and it was amazing.
Raja 2/5
A wealthy, middle-aged, French pervert tries to seduce an ugly, ex-whore in his Moroccan, desert oasis. Really creepy, and disgusting.
The Hurt Locker 3/5
Overrated, glorification of the war in Iraq. The "hero" is so unbelievably stubborn, and casual about his job that you kinda hope the bombs will go off while he's diffusing them.
Bruno 1/5
It was so stupid I turned it off after 15 minutes.
Hamlet 2 3/5
The story was dumb, and the acting wasn't great but I still felt for the guy because it points out how intolerant people are towards radical art and freedom of expression.
Cool Hand Luke 5/5
Paul Newman is awesome and makes great lemonade.
Rolling Kansas 1/5
Was hoping for a funny, stoner flick but got a total piece of tripe. The humor was non-existant, and the acting was as terrible as could be. The only saving grace in this shitpile was the camera work.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on March 01, 2010, 02:10:42 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on March 01, 2010, 02:10:42 PM
Quote from: RenegadeClock;1735358Hamlet 2
What
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WrenchClock on March 01, 2010, 02:43:44 PM
Post by: WrenchClock on March 01, 2010, 02:43:44 PM
Avatar
Suprisingly not as good as i thought it'd be, it's got amazing special effects and some nice scenes, but the 3D viewing of it barely has any good 3D moments.
8/10
Suprisingly not as good as i thought it'd be, it's got amazing special effects and some nice scenes, but the 3D viewing of it barely has any good 3D moments.
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on March 02, 2010, 04:35:39 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on March 02, 2010, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Clay Puffington;1735627What
it's a straight to dvd comedy from a south park writer or something about a guy who makes a sequel to hamlet.
i assume it's like a live action adaptation of that episode of family guy where peter directs "the king and i"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on March 02, 2010, 04:51:38 PM
Post by: patriotclock on March 02, 2010, 04:51:38 PM
Quote from: PEYOTE;1736005it's a straight to dvd comedy from a south park writer or something about a guy who makes a sequel to hamlet.
i assume it's like a live action adaptation of that episode of family guy where peter directs "the king and i"
It was in theaters
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on March 15, 2010, 06:48:52 AM
Post by: RobClock on March 15, 2010, 06:48:52 AM
Thunderball - 7.5/10
Not quite as prestine a film as Dr.No, Thunderball still has great under-water action and is alot of fun to sit through.
Diamonds are Forever - 7/10
Sad to note that this, Connery's last (official) Bond film, it doesn't hold up as well as it's precursors. Still recommended, it's just not as good as the others.
Extract - 7/10
Has that distinct 'Mike Judge' feel you get from King of the Hill that i absolutely loved. It wasn't laugh out loud funny but it was never boring and always amusing. Has one of the best endings I've ever seen.
Not quite as prestine a film as Dr.No, Thunderball still has great under-water action and is alot of fun to sit through.
Diamonds are Forever - 7/10
Sad to note that this, Connery's last (official) Bond film, it doesn't hold up as well as it's precursors. Still recommended, it's just not as good as the others.
Extract - 7/10
Has that distinct 'Mike Judge' feel you get from King of the Hill that i absolutely loved. It wasn't laugh out loud funny but it was never boring and always amusing. Has one of the best endings I've ever seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 15, 2010, 07:26:29 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 15, 2010, 07:26:29 AM
I saw the reader and i nearly cried. Good thing i am such a manly man and not gay so i did not cry or even think of it. damn homo's
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on March 19, 2010, 07:39:04 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on March 19, 2010, 07:39:04 PM
Avatar - Bunch of tree-hugging hippy crap as Cartman would say.
I rooted for the human mercenaries through the whole movie.
When the military general calls the main character a "traitor to his race" I fucking shouted "damn right" in agreement.
I rooted for the human mercenaries through the whole movie.
When the military general calls the main character a "traitor to his race" I fucking shouted "damn right" in agreement.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WessexClock on March 19, 2010, 07:53:38 PM
Post by: WessexClock on March 19, 2010, 07:53:38 PM
Avatar - 5/10
The plot needed LOTS more work, but the graphics were nice, and the casting was good.
Okay folks, so if you have bad writing skills, and release a movie to the mainstream, make sure the graphics look great, and make sure to have well-known actors in the movie. 9 times out of 10, it will be released to theatres. I guarantee it!
The plot needed LOTS more work, but the graphics were nice, and the casting was good.
Okay folks, so if you have bad writing skills, and release a movie to the mainstream, make sure the graphics look great, and make sure to have well-known actors in the movie. 9 times out of 10, it will be released to theatres. I guarantee it!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on March 19, 2010, 08:09:04 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on March 19, 2010, 08:09:04 PM
Quote from: Wessex;1738279Avatar - 5/10
The plot needed LOTS more work, but the graphics were nice, and the casting was good.
Okay folks, so if you have bad writing skills, and release a movie to the mainstream, make sure the graphics look great, and make sure to have well-known actors in the movie. 9 times out of 10, it will be released to theatres. I guarantee it!
The writing was pretty solid to be fair.
The movie got a oscar nomination for fucks sake.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WessexClock on March 19, 2010, 09:10:19 PM
Post by: WessexClock on March 19, 2010, 09:10:19 PM
Quote from: MonsterMunch;1738285The writing was pretty solid to be fair.Hey, it's my opinion. Everyone has one.
The movie got a oscar nomination for fucks sake.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on March 20, 2010, 02:58:25 AM
Post by: AMPEEEM on March 20, 2010, 02:58:25 AM
PRINCESS AND THE FROG 8/10
The best princess Disney movie, I think, when your not looking at the steps in animation and technology it made, and just the story, characters and songs, I really fucking liked it. The two main characters and the villian were really fucking believable, and the shit thrown in for kids and the not-so-catchy songs for the goofy characters are fun to watch, at least. But you really root and feel for the characters, and the villian REALLY gives it some good ol' Disney fun.
The best princess Disney movie, I think, when your not looking at the steps in animation and technology it made, and just the story, characters and songs, I really fucking liked it. The two main characters and the villian were really fucking believable, and the shit thrown in for kids and the not-so-catchy songs for the goofy characters are fun to watch, at least. But you really root and feel for the characters, and the villian REALLY gives it some good ol' Disney fun.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on March 20, 2010, 06:10:40 AM
Post by: Slurpee on March 20, 2010, 06:10:40 AM
Quote from: Wessex;1738301Hey, it's my opinion. Everyone has one.Well, yeah, but, yours is pretty wrong, though.
Avatar was generic by design. Cameron's script was derivative and pandering because the movie cost more than 200 million dollars, and he wanted it to make money.
It takes skill to make a movie as generically good as Avatar- it takes no risks, and says nothing new, but it's structured so well audiences could ignore those shortcomings. That's not bad writing, it's just artistically reprehensible good writing.
Almost everything short of the technology used was tried and true cinematic structure. Avatar's a financial success for all the reasons Speed Racer and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow were failures, not least of those reasons being the writing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on March 22, 2010, 06:44:04 PM
Post by: AMPEEEM on March 22, 2010, 06:44:04 PM
2012- best movie i ever saw
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on March 22, 2010, 09:18:17 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on March 22, 2010, 09:18:17 PM
Donnie Darko - Goddamned good movie
Alice in Wonderland (the new one) - meh, C+
Alice in Wonderland (the new one) - meh, C+
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on March 23, 2010, 01:56:59 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on March 23, 2010, 01:56:59 AM
Alice in Wonderland 2 - 68/100
I was not impressed at all. I especially disliked the reimagination of the mouse that lived on the teapot. He was a maniatic hyperactive and got replaced by an eye stabbing annoyance.
Seriously, what was the deal with the movie characters liking to poke eyes?
But I have seen way worse.
I was not impressed at all. I especially disliked the reimagination of the mouse that lived on the teapot. He was a maniatic hyperactive and got replaced by an eye stabbing annoyance.
Seriously, what was the deal with the movie characters liking to poke eyes?
But I have seen way worse.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TabascoClock on March 27, 2010, 08:27:32 PM
Post by: TabascoClock on March 27, 2010, 08:27:32 PM
Hot Tub Time Machine - 10/10
I was shocked by how fucking funny this movie was! Funniest movie since the Hangover in my opinion (I actually thought it was funnier than the Hangover), and some of the gags will definitely be remembered.
Go see it!
I was shocked by how fucking funny this movie was! Funniest movie since the Hangover in my opinion (I actually thought it was funnier than the Hangover), and some of the gags will definitely be remembered.
Go see it!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on April 11, 2010, 04:09:09 PM
Post by: l1fty on April 11, 2010, 04:09:09 PM
Serpico 8/10 - Stands out thanks to a memorable Pacino performance.
Falling Down 9/10 - Great movie that follows a man's extreme but somehow understandable reactions to daily annoyances.
Swimming with Sharks 7/10 - Decent comedy about a man trying to climb his way up on the ladder of showbusiness by doing everything for his asshole boss. Uses a flashback fueled narration and has a nice twist at the end.
Shoot 'em Up 8/10 - Great action movie parody. Really gave me a couple of good laughs.
The Thing 8/10 - Stylish and slowly building, but in the end left me with a feeling of incompletion, like the movie hadn't done enough with the story. But still a good film.
Falling Down 9/10 - Great movie that follows a man's extreme but somehow understandable reactions to daily annoyances.
Swimming with Sharks 7/10 - Decent comedy about a man trying to climb his way up on the ladder of showbusiness by doing everything for his asshole boss. Uses a flashback fueled narration and has a nice twist at the end.
Shoot 'em Up 8/10 - Great action movie parody. Really gave me a couple of good laughs.
The Thing 8/10 - Stylish and slowly building, but in the end left me with a feeling of incompletion, like the movie hadn't done enough with the story. But still a good film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on April 11, 2010, 04:42:47 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on April 11, 2010, 04:42:47 PM
I love the ending of The Thing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on April 13, 2010, 07:54:40 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on April 13, 2010, 07:54:40 AM
Shutter Island (http://www.anangryoctopus.com/forum/images/smilies/emot-psypop.gif)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TelephoneClock on April 13, 2010, 10:37:01 AM
Post by: TelephoneClock on April 13, 2010, 10:37:01 AM
Street Smarts: 3/5
This was an educational movie our driving class was made to watch, however the movie was made in the 80's, which made it hilarious! It had slow-motion running with a "ch-ch-ch-ch" sound effect, Sony Walkman, roller-skates, and some jazzy background music.
The story centered around a father teaching his son about driving. Oh, and there was a "guardian angel" played by none other than Leonard Roberts! For reals! He taught us about the appropriate attitude to take with us on the road and whatnot, and to always remember to "keep our street smarts".
Overall the movie wasn't bad, but it would be better to find a more updated version to fit with this generation. The story was fine, the acting was alright, but nothing to really "wow" the audience with.
This was an educational movie our driving class was made to watch, however the movie was made in the 80's, which made it hilarious! It had slow-motion running with a "ch-ch-ch-ch" sound effect, Sony Walkman, roller-skates, and some jazzy background music.
The story centered around a father teaching his son about driving. Oh, and there was a "guardian angel" played by none other than Leonard Roberts! For reals! He taught us about the appropriate attitude to take with us on the road and whatnot, and to always remember to "keep our street smarts".
Overall the movie wasn't bad, but it would be better to find a more updated version to fit with this generation. The story was fine, the acting was alright, but nothing to really "wow" the audience with.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RenegadeClock on April 20, 2010, 12:20:56 PM
Post by: RenegadeClock on April 20, 2010, 12:20:56 PM
Into the Wild 4/5
I'm a bit torn on this one. While I can sympathize with the main character's desire to escape civilization and experience true freedom, I think he did it in a dumb ass way. It was inspiring though, and I envy his carefree lifestyle but ultimately his naiveness gets him killed
I'm a bit torn on this one. While I can sympathize with the main character's desire to escape civilization and experience true freedom, I think he did it in a dumb ass way. It was inspiring though, and I envy his carefree lifestyle but ultimately his naiveness gets him killed
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on April 20, 2010, 11:43:51 PM
Post by: Kombucha on April 20, 2010, 11:43:51 PM
Quote from: RenegadeClock;1745728I'm a bit torn on this one. While I can sympathize with the main character's desire to escape civilization and experience true freedom, I think he did it in a dumb ass way. It was inspiring though, and I envy his carefree lifestyle but ultimately his naiveness gets him killedI think that's how almost everyone feels about Chris McCandless.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 26, 2010, 10:38:21 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 26, 2010, 10:38:21 PM
I liked How to Train Your Dragon a lot. I wasn't expecting to, but the reviews were so good, and I did like the designs, so I gave it a shot, and it ended up being pretty awesome. an above-average mash-up of stock stories coupled with interesting set-pieces and damned good cinematography and story-telling. honestly, I'd see it again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 26, 2010, 10:56:30 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 26, 2010, 10:56:30 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1747241I liked How to Train Your Dragon a lot. I wasn't expecting to, but the reviews were so good, and I did like the designs, so I gave it a shot, and it ended up being pretty awesome. an above-average mash-up of stock stories coupled with interesting set-pieces and damned good cinematography and story-telling. honestly, I'd see it again.The trailers and merchandise advertisements make it look so generic. I feel encouraged to watch it now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 28, 2010, 01:03:57 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 28, 2010, 01:03:57 AM
Iron Man 2 - 85/100
You know what? It was pretty dang good! Not the BEST EVER, but it was pretty awesome!
You know what? It was pretty dang good! Not the BEST EVER, but it was pretty awesome!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on June 04, 2010, 07:06:55 PM
Post by: l1fty on June 04, 2010, 07:06:55 PM
Iron Man 2 - 6/10
Pretty bad. Scarlett Johansson was pretty much a complete miscast and meh, it all felt pretty plastic. Mickey Rourke was pretty badass, however.
Kick-ass - 7/10
Pretty funny movie. Better than I had expected. Gave me a few good laughs.
Tales from the Golden age - 9/10
Simply hilarious. 6 urban legends that are rumoured to have taken place in the communist Romania under Ceausescu. Best thing I've seen in ages.
Manhattan Murder Mystery - 8/10
Woody Allen comedy about what seems like a simple death of an old lady, but Diane Keaton's character goes into it thinking it was murder. Pretty funny too, same style as most good Allen movies
Pretty bad. Scarlett Johansson was pretty much a complete miscast and meh, it all felt pretty plastic. Mickey Rourke was pretty badass, however.
Kick-ass - 7/10
Pretty funny movie. Better than I had expected. Gave me a few good laughs.
Tales from the Golden age - 9/10
Simply hilarious. 6 urban legends that are rumoured to have taken place in the communist Romania under Ceausescu. Best thing I've seen in ages.
Manhattan Murder Mystery - 8/10
Woody Allen comedy about what seems like a simple death of an old lady, but Diane Keaton's character goes into it thinking it was murder. Pretty funny too, same style as most good Allen movies
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on June 05, 2010, 08:29:51 PM
Post by: Slurpee on June 05, 2010, 08:29:51 PM
Splice was fucking weird. being raped by your genetic daughter/monster that spontaneously transformed into a male weird. but oddly entertaining. they build up to the weird shit so carefully nobody was even surprised.
it's billed as a horror movie for some reason, but it's basically hard sci-fi bordering on speculative fiction. it kind of turns into a monster movie at the end, but it serves the thematic purposes of the movie imho, albeit in a hamfisted way that I don't know how they could have made it work better.
it's billed as a horror movie for some reason, but it's basically hard sci-fi bordering on speculative fiction. it kind of turns into a monster movie at the end, but it serves the thematic purposes of the movie imho, albeit in a hamfisted way that I don't know how they could have made it work better.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Cork on June 05, 2010, 10:42:51 PM
Post by: Cork on June 05, 2010, 10:42:51 PM
I just saw Shrek it was pretty awesome. I definitely appreciated it on a whole different level than my family. The children loved it because it was shrek, but I enjoyed every single bit of the animation. It was sooooo streamline. 5/5
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on June 13, 2010, 09:24:45 PM
Post by: patriotclock on June 13, 2010, 09:24:45 PM
The Big Chill - 4/10
Weird movie is weird
District 9 - 8/10
Original movie is good/cool
Weird movie is weird
District 9 - 8/10
Original movie is good/cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WhiteSwordClock on June 13, 2010, 09:37:48 PM
Post by: WhiteSwordClock on June 13, 2010, 09:37:48 PM
Kick-Ass 6/10
It wasn't bad, I just didn't really get into it that much, it's worth watching though.
It wasn't bad, I just didn't really get into it that much, it's worth watching though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on June 16, 2010, 07:49:31 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on June 16, 2010, 07:49:31 PM
just watched Shutter Island and it was basically a triumph and i was impressed on how artfully they handled a twist that was painfully obvious from the start and it also had a cool ending : )
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 24, 2010, 07:18:14 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 24, 2010, 07:18:14 PM
The Karate Kid: 8/10
Better than I expected. No 'wax on, wax off' though, I guess China has better child labor laws than u- OH WAIT.
Better than I expected. No 'wax on, wax off' though, I guess China has better child labor laws than u- OH WAIT.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on July 08, 2010, 06:36:30 PM
Post by: patriotclock on July 08, 2010, 06:36:30 PM
Grown Ups - 5/10
It was bad, but funny sometimes so it gets some points. All the people I went with loved it, but to me it came off as incredibly lazy.
It was bad, but funny sometimes so it gets some points. All the people I went with loved it, but to me it came off as incredibly lazy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 12, 2010, 02:47:08 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 12, 2010, 02:47:08 AM
Toy Story 3 - 100/100
Wow. Holy shit. Ho-Lee Shit. Just watch it, I am really impressed they managed to conclude it in a very, very satisfactory way. I feel like my heart must be made of stone because I didn't cry, though my heart twisted a bit.
Wow. Holy shit. Ho-Lee Shit. Just watch it, I am really impressed they managed to conclude it in a very, very satisfactory way. I feel like my heart must be made of stone because I didn't cry, though my heart twisted a bit.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 14, 2010, 12:08:58 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 14, 2010, 12:08:58 AM
Private Resort - 30/100
Pointless nudity, annoying characters, awfully corny comedy.
This movie was like they were making a comedy porno but then decided to give it "plot" and delete the sex scenes. Just terrible.
Pointless nudity, annoying characters, awfully corny comedy.
This movie was like they were making a comedy porno but then decided to give it "plot" and delete the sex scenes. Just terrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 19, 2010, 01:52:26 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 19, 2010, 01:52:26 AM
Gran Torino - 90/100
Oh hey it was pretty rad. I like Clint Eastwood as a grump.
Oh hey it was pretty rad. I like Clint Eastwood as a grump.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on July 19, 2010, 02:39:19 AM
Post by: patriotclock on July 19, 2010, 02:39:19 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1768271Private Resort - 30/100
Pointless nudity
This kids gay.
Deliverance - 7/10
Squeal like a piggy
Invention of Lying - 5.5/10
Good concept, too sentimental. shoulda went the sleaze route
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on July 19, 2010, 02:45:06 AM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on July 19, 2010, 02:45:06 AM
Lightning Thief
3.5/5
-Actualy liked it, thought it was gonna be some stupid cheesy movie. Watched it two times actualy. And if you looked hard enough, you can see Kratos
3.5/5
-Actualy liked it, thought it was gonna be some stupid cheesy movie. Watched it two times actualy. And if you looked hard enough, you can see Kratos
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 19, 2010, 03:06:37 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 19, 2010, 03:06:37 AM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1769659This kids gay.There is a reason this got 30 and not 0.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on July 20, 2010, 02:42:23 PM
Post by: patriotclock on July 20, 2010, 02:42:23 PM
Eternal Sunshine For The Spotless Mind - 4/10
Weird people have boring relationship.
Weird people have boring relationship.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 20, 2010, 02:44:09 PM
Post by: Slurpee on July 20, 2010, 02:44:09 PM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1770316Eternal Sunshine For The Spotless Mind - 4/10
Weird people have boring relationship.
LOL
DISCLAIMER: THIS LOL WOULD HAVE BEEN IN LOWERCASE BUT IT IS BILLY MAYS DAY
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on July 20, 2010, 06:27:28 PM
Post by: patriotclock on July 20, 2010, 06:27:28 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1770317LOL
DISCLAIMER: THIS LOL WOULD HAVE BEEN IN LOWERCASE BUT IT IS BILLY MAYS DAY
When the B Story is more interesting than the A story, you have a crap movie.
RIP BILLY MAYS
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 20, 2010, 06:41:21 PM
Post by: RobClock on July 20, 2010, 06:41:21 PM
Army of Darkness 8/10
I got news for you pal, you ain't leading but two things right now; Jack and shit. And Jack left town.
You Only Live Twice 7.5
It's not the best Bond movie but the exotic location, ninjas, and under-volcano set piece coupled with Ernst Stavro Blofeld's finest portrayal and a fine performance from Connery makes this an above average Bond Outing.
I got news for you pal, you ain't leading but two things right now; Jack and shit. And Jack left town.
You Only Live Twice 7.5
It's not the best Bond movie but the exotic location, ninjas, and under-volcano set piece coupled with Ernst Stavro Blofeld's finest portrayal and a fine performance from Connery makes this an above average Bond Outing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PowerGloveClock on July 20, 2010, 09:14:30 PM
Post by: PowerGloveClock on July 20, 2010, 09:14:30 PM
Battle Royal - 6
the concept is disturbing, kill all of your friends or you die. the amount of violence and the general feeling of reluctant participation as a means of survival (with the exception of that blonde asshole) seemed about right. the lighthouse scene is amazing btw.
the concept is disturbing, kill all of your friends or you die. the amount of violence and the general feeling of reluctant participation as a means of survival (with the exception of that blonde asshole) seemed about right. the lighthouse scene is amazing btw.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 21, 2010, 02:03:57 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 21, 2010, 02:03:57 AM
Shrek Forever After - 75/100
Not great, but surprisingly, much better than I expected. At least I am glad the series are over.
For now...
Not great, but surprisingly, much better than I expected. At least I am glad the series are over.
For now...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 22, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 22, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
heres my consolidated review list of all the movies ive seen since getting netflix (and just in general i guess)
Moon was really really good and was pretty much consciously the anti 2001. It could have been way better though and it was almost too coherent of a story, like muddying it up a bit with psychological nuances probably would have helped, still ruled though 9/10
Inception seriously owned and anyone who wants to trash-talk it just out of misappropriated backlash can suck my dick. Its not as cerebral as people make it seem and its just a really good action/thriller/whatever with lots of interesting eyecandy. Also part of it was filmed in a big fucking rotating tube even though it could have been made with CG which is classy 8/10
Oldboy was seriously weird as shit but really good too. Admittedly it sagged in the middle because it really tried pushing the whole gritty action movie dynamic that is really popular (especially in Asia seems like). The climax of the film was seriously awesome and its one of the best examples ive ever seen of a movie building up a protagonist and then smashing his character to pieces in minutes. I will say though that the overriding theme of the movie (that i cant say for spoiler reasons) was really creepy and it was sort of insisted upon in a really disconcerting way throughout the movie. Good anyway 8/10
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me is a German film from 2001 that seriously looks like a TV movie for some weird reason. Its about an ex-nazi escaping from a Gulag in 1950 and traveling across Siberia and stuff and its kind of a neat plot but its got a really weak and implausible storyline and the characterization is seriously horrible (like theres this stone-faced soviet warden that tracks the guy down for the whole movie and hes so laughably one-dimensional) but its really not terrible I guess 6/10
Robin Hood was a horrendous piece of shit and I was just appalled that the guy who made Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven which I thought was decent could make such a tremendous, boring misstep. Like seriously fuck this movie i wanted it to end at the opening scene which was basically the Gladiator battle but really boring and 700 years later. 2/10
Kicking and Screaming (not the Will Ferell one but the one from 1995) was not so much bad as it was infuriating in every way. It basically centers around the most annoying self-obsessed people that have ever lived and explores their lives directly after they graduate from college and refuse to grow up. Its full of bad hipstery dialogue the likes of Juno only worse, like I seriously thought they were parody characters for the first few scenes but then I was like "oh wait they're just huge douches". The movie was akin to watching these five characters masturbate in a circle, i hated it 3/10
Big Fan was completely not what i expected because i like Patton Oswalt as a comedian so i seriously thought this movie would be funny but it turns out that its fucking depressing as shit and heartbreaking. Its basically about the downward spiral of an obsessed New York Giants fan after a player beats the shit out of him and its seriously tragic because he is so enamored with the team that he basically pardons the guy for beating him almost to death, anyway watch it 7/10
Moon was really really good and was pretty much consciously the anti 2001. It could have been way better though and it was almost too coherent of a story, like muddying it up a bit with psychological nuances probably would have helped, still ruled though 9/10
Inception seriously owned and anyone who wants to trash-talk it just out of misappropriated backlash can suck my dick. Its not as cerebral as people make it seem and its just a really good action/thriller/whatever with lots of interesting eyecandy. Also part of it was filmed in a big fucking rotating tube even though it could have been made with CG which is classy 8/10
Oldboy was seriously weird as shit but really good too. Admittedly it sagged in the middle because it really tried pushing the whole gritty action movie dynamic that is really popular (especially in Asia seems like). The climax of the film was seriously awesome and its one of the best examples ive ever seen of a movie building up a protagonist and then smashing his character to pieces in minutes. I will say though that the overriding theme of the movie (that i cant say for spoiler reasons) was really creepy and it was sort of insisted upon in a really disconcerting way throughout the movie. Good anyway 8/10
As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me is a German film from 2001 that seriously looks like a TV movie for some weird reason. Its about an ex-nazi escaping from a Gulag in 1950 and traveling across Siberia and stuff and its kind of a neat plot but its got a really weak and implausible storyline and the characterization is seriously horrible (like theres this stone-faced soviet warden that tracks the guy down for the whole movie and hes so laughably one-dimensional) but its really not terrible I guess 6/10
Robin Hood was a horrendous piece of shit and I was just appalled that the guy who made Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven which I thought was decent could make such a tremendous, boring misstep. Like seriously fuck this movie i wanted it to end at the opening scene which was basically the Gladiator battle but really boring and 700 years later. 2/10
Kicking and Screaming (not the Will Ferell one but the one from 1995) was not so much bad as it was infuriating in every way. It basically centers around the most annoying self-obsessed people that have ever lived and explores their lives directly after they graduate from college and refuse to grow up. Its full of bad hipstery dialogue the likes of Juno only worse, like I seriously thought they were parody characters for the first few scenes but then I was like "oh wait they're just huge douches". The movie was akin to watching these five characters masturbate in a circle, i hated it 3/10
Big Fan was completely not what i expected because i like Patton Oswalt as a comedian so i seriously thought this movie would be funny but it turns out that its fucking depressing as shit and heartbreaking. Its basically about the downward spiral of an obsessed New York Giants fan after a player beats the shit out of him and its seriously tragic because he is so enamored with the team that he basically pardons the guy for beating him almost to death, anyway watch it 7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 22, 2010, 11:02:33 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 22, 2010, 11:02:33 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock;1770698Robin Hood was a horrendous piece of shit and I was just appalled that the guy who made Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven which I thought was decent could make such a tremendous, boring misstep. Like seriously fuck this movie i wanted it to end at the opening scene which was basically the Gladiator battle but really boring and 700 years later. 2/10I was not interested on it from the moment I saw the trailer. It just told me "here, have this movie of this story that has been told like forty fucking million times already, but you will go to see it anyway"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 25, 2010, 06:55:54 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 25, 2010, 06:55:54 PM
El Santo Contra la Mafia del Vicio - 88/100
This is the first time I sit down to watch a movie of El Santo. Really cheesy action movie, kind of like watching James Bond but with less gadget gimmicks and more action involved. Some of the twists were actually pretty clever.
Fighting sequences, old 1960s fashion, hot girls in tiny dresses and fancy ass tuxedos. So classy and kind of cliche that it's delicious.
This is the first time I sit down to watch a movie of El Santo. Really cheesy action movie, kind of like watching James Bond but with less gadget gimmicks and more action involved. Some of the twists were actually pretty clever.
Fighting sequences, old 1960s fashion, hot girls in tiny dresses and fancy ass tuxedos. So classy and kind of cliche that it's delicious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 26, 2010, 01:18:58 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 26, 2010, 01:18:58 PM
Ahem.
The Royal Tenenbaums 7/10
Good if a little slow and predictable
Ghost in the Shell 7/10
I find most anime to be a little boring and this wasn't an exception. Still it had some interesting sequences and kind of reminded me of Metal Gear Solid
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 9/10
Wow, never have I seen a movie that so captures the melancholiness and regret in memories and dreams. Visually striking, interesting plot device, just a lot of great stuff here.
Dexter Season 1 9/10
Hey, I know this isn't a movie, and I am grading it a little easy because its a tv show, but if you like law and order, liked lost but wished it hadn't taken itself so seriously, and/or enjoy mind games and psychology stuff I'd recommend this highly
This Film Is Not Yet Rated 6/10
I didn't watch this whole thing because it got boring, instead I'd recommend a quick google search about the movies rating board because it's actually pretty interesting.
La jetée 8/10
Short 30-minunte french film about post-apocalyptic survivors travelling through time. Apparently Twelve Monkeys was inpired by it. It's also told entirely through pictures with narration and music. Surprisingly watchable and entertaining.
Alice 8/10
The 'Alice' I'm referring to is the Czech version made in the 80s. Now bear with me here. The narration technique is painful, the ending slows down to a pace even slower than the slow beginning, and once again, the narration is really painful. But the mood, the cinematography, the stop-motion animation, and the goddamn imagination behind this movie are all brilliant. The scene with the desk full of rulers and triangles is one of the most beautiful in film. Basically to wrap this review up, this film is trippy. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something out of the ordinary.
Beetlejuice 7/10
I love Nightmare b/f Christmas and enjoyed Edward Scissor and Peewee's big adv. but this Burton movie just didn't really do it for me. Sure Beetelgeus himself is great, in fact, most of the acting is top-notch, and some of the scenes are really pretty funny, but the movie as a whole just seemed like one big buildup that kind of falls flat at the end.
All About Eve 8/10
Great old movie with great characters. Runs a little long though
Hearts of Darkness
Not going to rate this one, but if you've seen Apocalypse Now then I would highly recommend it. It's an easy watch and pretty interesting documentary about what was going on behind the scenes.
Art School Confidential 8/10
The lead guy is kind of annoying and his "friend" that pops up in the beginning then randomly disappears then comes back at one point is the biggest douchebag on the face of the Earth. BUT if you've ever taken any kind of art class, you will enjoy this. And hey, it has Steve Buscemi in it.
Chungking Express 8/10
Interesting romance from Hong Kong, two similar but different stories... whoa man
Chinatown 9/10
Strange Jack Nicholson movie. Crime movie. Good.
Apocalypse Now 10/10
Besides the great acting, writing, sequences, drug trips, scenery, music (The Doors!), etc., the cinematography was absolutely positively BEAUTIFUL and it was made in the 70s too. Also Laurence Fishburn is in it when he was 16.
Moon 9/10
Cool sci-fi movie where people don't do stupid shit.
The Graduate 9/10
The awkward comedy before there were awkward comedies.
8 1/2 8/10
Slooooooooooooooooooooooooow but enjoyable
The Royal Tenenbaums 7/10
Good if a little slow and predictable
Ghost in the Shell 7/10
I find most anime to be a little boring and this wasn't an exception. Still it had some interesting sequences and kind of reminded me of Metal Gear Solid
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 9/10
Wow, never have I seen a movie that so captures the melancholiness and regret in memories and dreams. Visually striking, interesting plot device, just a lot of great stuff here.
Dexter Season 1 9/10
Hey, I know this isn't a movie, and I am grading it a little easy because its a tv show, but if you like law and order, liked lost but wished it hadn't taken itself so seriously, and/or enjoy mind games and psychology stuff I'd recommend this highly
This Film Is Not Yet Rated 6/10
I didn't watch this whole thing because it got boring, instead I'd recommend a quick google search about the movies rating board because it's actually pretty interesting.
La jetée 8/10
Short 30-minunte french film about post-apocalyptic survivors travelling through time. Apparently Twelve Monkeys was inpired by it. It's also told entirely through pictures with narration and music. Surprisingly watchable and entertaining.
Alice 8/10
The 'Alice' I'm referring to is the Czech version made in the 80s. Now bear with me here. The narration technique is painful, the ending slows down to a pace even slower than the slow beginning, and once again, the narration is really painful. But the mood, the cinematography, the stop-motion animation, and the goddamn imagination behind this movie are all brilliant. The scene with the desk full of rulers and triangles is one of the most beautiful in film. Basically to wrap this review up, this film is trippy. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something out of the ordinary.
Beetlejuice 7/10
I love Nightmare b/f Christmas and enjoyed Edward Scissor and Peewee's big adv. but this Burton movie just didn't really do it for me. Sure Beetelgeus himself is great, in fact, most of the acting is top-notch, and some of the scenes are really pretty funny, but the movie as a whole just seemed like one big buildup that kind of falls flat at the end.
All About Eve 8/10
Great old movie with great characters. Runs a little long though
Hearts of Darkness
Not going to rate this one, but if you've seen Apocalypse Now then I would highly recommend it. It's an easy watch and pretty interesting documentary about what was going on behind the scenes.
Art School Confidential 8/10
The lead guy is kind of annoying and his "friend" that pops up in the beginning then randomly disappears then comes back at one point is the biggest douchebag on the face of the Earth. BUT if you've ever taken any kind of art class, you will enjoy this. And hey, it has Steve Buscemi in it.
Chungking Express 8/10
Interesting romance from Hong Kong, two similar but different stories... whoa man
Chinatown 9/10
Strange Jack Nicholson movie. Crime movie. Good.
Apocalypse Now 10/10
Besides the great acting, writing, sequences, drug trips, scenery, music (The Doors!), etc., the cinematography was absolutely positively BEAUTIFUL and it was made in the 70s too. Also Laurence Fishburn is in it when he was 16.
Moon 9/10
Cool sci-fi movie where people don't do stupid shit.
The Graduate 9/10
The awkward comedy before there were awkward comedies.
8 1/2 8/10
Slooooooooooooooooooooooooow but enjoyable
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 26, 2010, 05:48:27 PM
Post by: RobClock on July 26, 2010, 05:48:27 PM
Full Metal Jacket - 9/10
Holy shit. The first half of the movie blew my mind. The drill instructor is the funniest man I've ever seen in a film and the scene where Leonard shoots him and commits suicide sent chills down my spine. The rest of the movie, in Vietnam, wasn't as good but was still thoroughly enjoyable. My only real problem is that the ending seemed to arrive to early, if that makes sense. Either way; fantastic film.
Holy shit. The first half of the movie blew my mind. The drill instructor is the funniest man I've ever seen in a film and the scene where Leonard shoots him and commits suicide sent chills down my spine. The rest of the movie, in Vietnam, wasn't as good but was still thoroughly enjoyable. My only real problem is that the ending seemed to arrive to early, if that makes sense. Either way; fantastic film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 26, 2010, 06:40:07 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on July 26, 2010, 06:40:07 PM
Quote from: Satellite Clock;1771932Hearts of Darkness
Not going to rate this one, but if you've seen Apocalypse Now then I would highly recommend it. It's an easy watch and pretty interesting documentary about what was going on behind the scenes.
read the book too (Heart of Darkness) because its really good/my favorite book ever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Commander Shepard on July 26, 2010, 09:18:42 PM
Post by: Commander Shepard on July 26, 2010, 09:18:42 PM
Salt - 7/10
Cheesy and slow at parts, a Bourne rip-off, but good fun action
Green Zone - 7.5/10
Not a gritty realistic war movie like Hurt Locker, but very thrilling
Book of Eli - 8.5
A very dark and excellent movie. The acting is top notch, the feel of the post-apocalyptic world feels like its going to rip your head off. The fight sequences are so intense its amazing. Very good style.
Cheesy and slow at parts, a Bourne rip-off, but good fun action
Green Zone - 7.5/10
Not a gritty realistic war movie like Hurt Locker, but very thrilling
Book of Eli - 8.5
A very dark and excellent movie. The acting is top notch, the feel of the post-apocalyptic world feels like its going to rip your head off. The fight sequences are so intense its amazing. Very good style.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 27, 2010, 01:58:02 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 27, 2010, 01:58:02 AM
So Satellite, you rated a movie that was too boring to finish 6/10?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 27, 2010, 03:37:25 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 27, 2010, 03:37:25 AM
Okay to all my critics:
8 1/2 is old, original, and just has some amazing scenes. If a movie has some stand out parts that I really enjoy and have never seen anything like before, I tend to rate it higher. Royal Tenenbaums, while solidly good, was just kind of a "Wes Anderson" movie. Now if you like those kind of movies, that's great, and I love Bill Murray, but Wes' movies always just seem kind of trite and fakey. Now I'm not saying it's a bad movie, but that's why I rated it less.
Now as for my boring 6/10 movie. First of all after all these years of being in school I still have the school percentage system stuck in my head so 6/10 translates to a D for me. Second of all, while it basically seemed that the entire movie was repeating the same message over and over again, it did have some good interviews and the information it did present was pretty interesting. So I think it deserves a D.
8 1/2 is old, original, and just has some amazing scenes. If a movie has some stand out parts that I really enjoy and have never seen anything like before, I tend to rate it higher. Royal Tenenbaums, while solidly good, was just kind of a "Wes Anderson" movie. Now if you like those kind of movies, that's great, and I love Bill Murray, but Wes' movies always just seem kind of trite and fakey. Now I'm not saying it's a bad movie, but that's why I rated it less.
Now as for my boring 6/10 movie. First of all after all these years of being in school I still have the school percentage system stuck in my head so 6/10 translates to a D for me. Second of all, while it basically seemed that the entire movie was repeating the same message over and over again, it did have some good interviews and the information it did present was pretty interesting. So I think it deserves a D.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 27, 2010, 05:53:34 PM
Post by: RobClock on July 27, 2010, 05:53:34 PM
Quantum of Solace - Fuck all
I really hate this movie. The villains suck, Craig sucks, the bond girls suck (unfortunately, not literally) and, the editing in fight scenes is less favorably comparable to a Bourne movie. And you know what bothers me on a nerd level? Why the fuck is M portrayed by Judi Dench? If Casino Royale and this movie are supposed to be a prequel or reboot or whatever the fuck to the first 20 Bond Films then M should be a man. Remember what a big goddamn deal they made about it in GoldenEye? Christ. Since Bond 23 has been put on an indefinite hold, why don't we retcon these films out of existence and just go on like Die Another Day was the last Bond picture? Sure Die Another Day wasn't good but at least it was a motherfucking Bond film.
I really hate this movie. The villains suck, Craig sucks, the bond girls suck (unfortunately, not literally) and, the editing in fight scenes is less favorably comparable to a Bourne movie. And you know what bothers me on a nerd level? Why the fuck is M portrayed by Judi Dench? If Casino Royale and this movie are supposed to be a prequel or reboot or whatever the fuck to the first 20 Bond Films then M should be a man. Remember what a big goddamn deal they made about it in GoldenEye? Christ. Since Bond 23 has been put on an indefinite hold, why don't we retcon these films out of existence and just go on like Die Another Day was the last Bond picture? Sure Die Another Day wasn't good but at least it was a motherfucking Bond film.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 28, 2010, 03:13:43 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 28, 2010, 03:13:43 AM
The Karate Kid (2010) - 87/100
Ok wow, surprise of the year.
Let me put it straight, this is a remake, self aware of being a remake, and even with it's own tone of situations.
On the inside, they are still the very same story, but the way it develops gets its own twists.
Jackie Chan finally acts as his age, this man is already getting old so he is not the AMAZING CIA NANNY in this one, and I am actually glad Jaden Smith knows how to act.
Not better than the original (kind of biased as the movie of the 80s is one of my all-time favorites), though it has some development better than that one. It breaks a list of cliches in the way we expect something and then it doesn't happen really how we thought it turns. (yeah the good guys win, but so what)
Not the best movie of the year, but really worth to watch.
Ok wow, surprise of the year.
Let me put it straight, this is a remake, self aware of being a remake, and even with it's own tone of situations.
On the inside, they are still the very same story, but the way it develops gets its own twists.
Jackie Chan finally acts as his age, this man is already getting old so he is not the AMAZING CIA NANNY in this one, and I am actually glad Jaden Smith knows how to act.
Not better than the original (kind of biased as the movie of the 80s is one of my all-time favorites), though it has some development better than that one. It breaks a list of cliches in the way we expect something and then it doesn't happen really how we thought it turns. (yeah the good guys win, but so what)
Not the best movie of the year, but really worth to watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 29, 2010, 04:38:29 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 29, 2010, 04:38:29 PM
Spawn - 73/100
Ehhhhh it was ok. The plastic CGI was nostalgic.
Ehhhhh it was ok. The plastic CGI was nostalgic.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 29, 2010, 05:30:05 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 29, 2010, 05:30:05 PM
Repo Men - 60/100
Nothing special, I thought the ending was sad but predictable. Why didn't he sue the company after his heart fried because of their faulty equipment? It doesn't matter his friend rigged it. Also the sudden "change of heart" he had about his job made no sense of me seeing as how disconnected they portrayed him. The plot holes annoyed me.
The message behind the movie is good, the way it was executed could have been better. This movie is definitely overrated.
Nothing special, I thought the ending was sad but predictable. Why didn't he sue the company after his heart fried because of their faulty equipment? It doesn't matter his friend rigged it. Also the sudden "change of heart" he had about his job made no sense of me seeing as how disconnected they portrayed him. The plot holes annoyed me.
The message behind the movie is good, the way it was executed could have been better. This movie is definitely overrated.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on July 29, 2010, 05:38:34 PM
Post by: Kombucha on July 29, 2010, 05:38:34 PM
Quote from: DWARFINATOR;1772858This movie is definitely overrated.Most people who have seen it tend to think of it as average at best, and professional critics mostly dislike it. So really, a 60 is comparatively favorable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 29, 2010, 05:57:59 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 29, 2010, 05:57:59 PM
Quote from: DWARFINATOR;1772858Repo Men - 60/100
You know what was better? Repo Man.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on July 29, 2010, 05:59:42 PM
Post by: Kombucha on July 29, 2010, 05:59:42 PM
Yeah Repo Man is awesome.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 29, 2010, 05:59:45 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on July 29, 2010, 05:59:45 PM
Quote from: Unfinished Zombie Game;1772867You know what was better? Repo Man.
~emilio estevez~
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Poltergeist on July 29, 2010, 06:41:29 PM
Post by: Poltergeist on July 29, 2010, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: Scandalous Member;1772868Yeah Repo Man is awesome.
That's the one were they just fly away at the end? Yeah, that was cool.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on July 29, 2010, 08:33:20 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on July 29, 2010, 08:33:20 PM
Inception - 9/10
Fucking glorious. I loved its practical effects, and the way it makes such a complex plot so easy and natural to follow, and ties it in so nicely to the movie's big ideas. The cuts back to the van falling was amusing, as well.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - 3/10
Fucking stupid. Everyone thinks this kid, who's the son of Poseidon, has stolen Zeus' lightning bolt for no other reason than the title says he does. The real thief doesn't come out until the last five minutes, and Percy unceremoniously kills him. I wait through two hours of ham-handed "modern" takes on middle-school Greek mythology to find this out. The only cool thing was when the guy used Medusa's head to kill the Hydra. Fucking dumb.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - 5/10
I might have hated this more had I not seen Percy Jackson the day before, but I had a surprising amount of fun. The best parts of the movie are Nicholas Cage and Alfred Molina dressed up like the early 20th century, duking it out. Some of the special effects are cool too, like the big steel eagle, how Alfred Molina is made up of a bunch of cockroaches, etc. Jay Baruchel is in the movie more, though, and he is paiiiiiiiiin.
Fucking glorious. I loved its practical effects, and the way it makes such a complex plot so easy and natural to follow, and ties it in so nicely to the movie's big ideas. The cuts back to the van falling was amusing, as well.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - 3/10
Fucking stupid. Everyone thinks this kid, who's the son of Poseidon, has stolen Zeus' lightning bolt for no other reason than the title says he does. The real thief doesn't come out until the last five minutes, and Percy unceremoniously kills him. I wait through two hours of ham-handed "modern" takes on middle-school Greek mythology to find this out. The only cool thing was when the guy used Medusa's head to kill the Hydra. Fucking dumb.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - 5/10
I might have hated this more had I not seen Percy Jackson the day before, but I had a surprising amount of fun. The best parts of the movie are Nicholas Cage and Alfred Molina dressed up like the early 20th century, duking it out. Some of the special effects are cool too, like the big steel eagle, how Alfred Molina is made up of a bunch of cockroaches, etc. Jay Baruchel is in the movie more, though, and he is paiiiiiiiiin.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 29, 2010, 10:11:16 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 29, 2010, 10:11:16 PM
Quote from: Tempo;1772918Inception - 9/10Oh hey welcome back :D
Fucking glorious. I loved its practical effects, and the way it makes such a complex plot so easy and natural to follow, and ties it in so nicely to the movie's big ideas. The cuts back to the van falling was amusing, as well.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - 3/10
Fucking stupid. Everyone thinks this kid, who's the son of Poseidon, has stolen Zeus' lightning bolt for no other reason than the title says he does. The real thief doesn't come out until the last five minutes, and Percy unceremoniously kills him. I wait through two hours of ham-handed "modern" takes on middle-school Greek mythology to find this out. The only cool thing was when the guy used Medusa's head to kill the Hydra. Fucking dumb.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - 5/10
I might have hated this more had I not seen Percy Jackson the day before, but I had a surprising amount of fun. The best parts of the movie are Nicholas Cage and Alfred Molina dressed up like the early 20th century, duking it out. Some of the special effects are cool too, like the big steel eagle, how Alfred Molina is made up of a bunch of cockroaches, etc. Jay Baruchel is in the movie more, though, and he is paiiiiiiiiin.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 01, 2010, 06:55:30 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 01, 2010, 06:55:30 PM
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) .. 80/100
I love that old school B-movie science fiction. I definitely recommend it if you are into that sort of thing.
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I love that old school B-movie science fiction. I definitely recommend it if you are into that sort of thing.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: peyoteclock on August 01, 2010, 07:11:21 PM
Post by: peyoteclock on August 01, 2010, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1772353It breaks a list of cliches in the way we expect something and then it doesn't happen really how we thought it turns.
what in the fuck does this even mean?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 01, 2010, 07:27:06 PM
Post by: LeekClock on August 01, 2010, 07:27:06 PM
The Ghost Writer
Alamar
Both of them instant favourites. Despite being spiritual opposites they have a lot of positives in common: Fresh and challenging, emotionally engaging, yet also entertaining and stylish. Excellently photographed and directed.
Also, excellent soundtrack for The Ghost Writer by Alexandre Desplat.
Alamar
Both of them instant favourites. Despite being spiritual opposites they have a lot of positives in common: Fresh and challenging, emotionally engaging, yet also entertaining and stylish. Excellently photographed and directed.
Also, excellent soundtrack for The Ghost Writer by Alexandre Desplat.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 01, 2010, 07:41:29 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 01, 2010, 07:41:29 PM
Quote from: viscera;1773779what in the fuck does this even mean?
Mean? It doesn't MEAN anything - that's the beauty of it!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 02, 2010, 01:20:42 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 02, 2010, 01:20:42 AM
The Machinist
It was fun seeing this after American Psycho. Similar to Shutter Island in a way. Good if you like mysteries and "where/who am I, what's going on here?" movies. Not as crazy as it could have been. Some really excellent scenes though.
Broken Embraces
I'm not really sure about this movie. All the characters were great, as well as the acting and writing. The movie itself didn't really grab me though. It didn't capture my interest, the plot was a tad predictable. The soundtrack was good though
The Extra Man
Wow! This movie was very good! Sure John C. Reilly didn't give the greatest performance and the protagonist could be unbearably awkward, but there were so many excellent scenes and characters. Kevin Kline is hilarious. I really recommend this movie, there's little else like it.
It was fun seeing this after American Psycho. Similar to Shutter Island in a way. Good if you like mysteries and "where/who am I, what's going on here?" movies. Not as crazy as it could have been. Some really excellent scenes though.
Broken Embraces
I'm not really sure about this movie. All the characters were great, as well as the acting and writing. The movie itself didn't really grab me though. It didn't capture my interest, the plot was a tad predictable. The soundtrack was good though
The Extra Man
Wow! This movie was very good! Sure John C. Reilly didn't give the greatest performance and the protagonist could be unbearably awkward, but there were so many excellent scenes and characters. Kevin Kline is hilarious. I really recommend this movie, there's little else like it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 03, 2010, 01:15:54 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 03, 2010, 01:15:54 PM
Wall Street
Decided to watch it before the sequel came out. It's a good movie and I'd recommend it, especially if you like all that 80s stuff. Funny to see the guy from two and a half men and dr. cox from scrubs be friends. It contains mostly bad 80s music with the exception of two songs from the Brian Eno and David Byrne album "My Life in a Bush of Ghosts" and also another David Byrne song.
Decided to watch it before the sequel came out. It's a good movie and I'd recommend it, especially if you like all that 80s stuff. Funny to see the guy from two and a half men and dr. cox from scrubs be friends. It contains mostly bad 80s music with the exception of two songs from the Brian Eno and David Byrne album "My Life in a Bush of Ghosts" and also another David Byrne song.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on August 03, 2010, 01:31:42 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on August 03, 2010, 01:31:42 PM
Inception - 9/10
Movie was a freaking masterpiece. Pretty much the only thing I didn't like was the lack of any back-story enough to let you what is going on in the beginning and how many different characters they introduced.
Also, possibly has one of the best endings ever (besides The Mist)
Acting was great, Effects were done perfect, it was just such a gasmic piece of work.
Movie was a freaking masterpiece. Pretty much the only thing I didn't like was the lack of any back-story enough to let you what is going on in the beginning and how many different characters they introduced.
Also, possibly has one of the best endings ever (besides The Mist)
Acting was great, Effects were done perfect, it was just such a gasmic piece of work.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 06, 2010, 04:48:08 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 06, 2010, 04:48:08 AM
Wild at Heart
If you have watched some David Lynch and you liked what you saw then I'd recommend this movie. It's a little bit different. If Twin Peaks was pacific northwest and Mulholland Drive L.A. then this is the southern small town movie. It's a movie about love and passion (and the Wizard of Oz?). Sure it's not Lynch's greatest. But the acting is excellent. Crispin Glover is even in it for a little bit if you want your thdrk fix. And some scenes are just absolutely brilliant. This movie also gets the best use of a Chris Isaak song ever award.
Taxi Driver
Classic! Haha okay this was a good movie for me because I've only seen relatively later Scorscasy (or however you spell his name) movies and later Robert de Niro parts and found them to be pretty good but not really my kinda thing. But then I watched this movie. My perception of these two people have completely changed, there is some really great stuff going on here, check it out if you haven't already.
Badlands
Wow I've just been seeing some good movies lately. Okay this one here contains a great performance by Martin Sheen as well as a unique directing style by whoever the director is. Honestly the less I say about it the better. It's not too weird or anything, it's pretty accessible. At least compared to Wild at Heart. I recommend it.
If you have watched some David Lynch and you liked what you saw then I'd recommend this movie. It's a little bit different. If Twin Peaks was pacific northwest and Mulholland Drive L.A. then this is the southern small town movie. It's a movie about love and passion (and the Wizard of Oz?). Sure it's not Lynch's greatest. But the acting is excellent. Crispin Glover is even in it for a little bit if you want your thdrk fix. And some scenes are just absolutely brilliant. This movie also gets the best use of a Chris Isaak song ever award.
Taxi Driver
Classic! Haha okay this was a good movie for me because I've only seen relatively later Scorscasy (or however you spell his name) movies and later Robert de Niro parts and found them to be pretty good but not really my kinda thing. But then I watched this movie. My perception of these two people have completely changed, there is some really great stuff going on here, check it out if you haven't already.
Badlands
Wow I've just been seeing some good movies lately. Okay this one here contains a great performance by Martin Sheen as well as a unique directing style by whoever the director is. Honestly the less I say about it the better. It's not too weird or anything, it's pretty accessible. At least compared to Wild at Heart. I recommend it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on August 06, 2010, 04:53:21 AM
Post by: Kombucha on August 06, 2010, 04:53:21 AM
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Classic! Haha okay this was a good movie for me because I've only seen relatively later Scorscasy (or however you spell his name) movies
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 06, 2010, 05:01:57 AM
Post by: Slurpee on August 06, 2010, 05:01:57 AM
inception really good
1 the entire third act was an excellent elaboration on a nifty concept and I am glad christopher nolan made a billion dollars on that gay batman movie so he could make this
2does making your entire movie about dreams make "and it was all a dream" a clever twist? no it does not
1 the entire third act was an excellent elaboration on a nifty concept and I am glad christopher nolan made a billion dollars on that gay batman movie so he could make this
2does making your entire movie about dreams make "and it was all a dream" a clever twist? no it does not
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on August 06, 2010, 05:20:46 AM
Post by: LeekClock on August 06, 2010, 05:20:46 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;17751662does making your entire movie about dreams make "and it was all a dream" a clever twist? no it does not
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 06, 2010, 05:21:07 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 06, 2010, 05:21:07 AM
Oh yeah and Nic Cage sings in Wild at Heart.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 06, 2010, 10:30:03 PM
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 06, 2010, 10:30:03 PM
The Other Guys: 9/10
Hilarious! I was laughing the entire movie. A lot of memorable quotes, and a big cast. I reccomend this to any comedy fan, or fans of buddy cop movies.
Hilarious! I was laughing the entire movie. A lot of memorable quotes, and a big cast. I reccomend this to any comedy fan, or fans of buddy cop movies.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 07, 2010, 07:14:24 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 07, 2010, 07:14:24 PM
Charlie's Angels - 4/10
Errrghh. This movie is so meh, it hurts. The acting is meh, the characters are meh, the action scenes are meh. It's straight abusive of slow motion. At one point i thought 'Wow, they're parodying the matrix in the Charlie's Angels movie' but then i realized they were doing it straight faced and my low enthusiasm dropped further. I seriously would not have watched this movie had it not been on TV at noon on a Saturday with no viewing alternative. Don't watch this movie. Just don't.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 07, 2010, 08:33:08 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 07, 2010, 08:33:08 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1775620Charlie's Angels - 4/10Errrghh. This movie is so meh, it hurts. The acting is meh, the characters are meh, the action scenes are meh. It's straight abusive of slow motion. At one point i thought 'Wow, they're parodying the matrix in the Charlie's Angels movie' but then i realized they were doing it straight faced and my low enthusiasm dropped further. I seriously would not have watched this movie had it not been on TV at noon on a Saturday with no viewing alternative. Don't watch this movie. Just don't.[/s]
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 08, 2010, 05:55:22 AM
Post by: RobClock on August 08, 2010, 05:55:22 AM
Damnit. I hate it when that happens.
I fixed the link.
I fixed the link.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 08, 2010, 07:53:56 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on August 08, 2010, 07:53:56 AM
Gilda (1946) - 85/100
Loved it.
Loved it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on August 08, 2010, 12:53:26 PM
Post by: patriotclock on August 08, 2010, 12:53:26 PM
The Other Guys - 8/10
Gators bitches better be usin' jimmies!
Gators bitches better be usin' jimmies!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on August 09, 2010, 02:09:10 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on August 09, 2010, 02:09:10 PM
Le Pacte des Loups - 70/100
Ok, but pretty misleading.
Role Models - 78/100
It was all right. Kind of predictable but yeah I liked it.
Superbad - 93/100
Loved it! Just starting my year as sophomore in college it reminded me of everything I expected and feared last year. Seth is awesome for being a dickhead.
Ok, but pretty misleading.
Role Models - 78/100
It was all right. Kind of predictable but yeah I liked it.
Superbad - 93/100
Loved it! Just starting my year as sophomore in college it reminded me of everything I expected and feared last year. Seth is awesome for being a dickhead.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Faygo on August 10, 2010, 09:17:00 AM
Post by: Faygo on August 10, 2010, 09:17:00 AM
FORREST GUMP - 10/10
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 10, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 10, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
The Other Guys - 7.5/10
Pretty funny, but not a particularly memorable movie. One thing, though, Michael Keaton was in this movie! And he was good! This is like his only noteworthy role since the '90s!
Pretty funny, but not a particularly memorable movie. One thing, though, Michael Keaton was in this movie! And he was good! This is like his only noteworthy role since the '90s!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 10, 2010, 11:52:33 PM
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 10, 2010, 11:52:33 PM
Goodfellas- 10/10
Satirical humor, kickass action, and just all around manliness. Better than the Godfather (I said it)
Donnie Darko- 10/10
The best mind fuck ever. But PLEASE watch it more than once to fully understand it. You can't just watch it once and appreciate it.
Satirical humor, kickass action, and just all around manliness. Better than the Godfather (I said it)
Donnie Darko- 10/10
The best mind fuck ever. But PLEASE watch it more than once to fully understand it. You can't just watch it once and appreciate it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 13, 2010, 01:19:05 PM
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 13, 2010, 01:19:05 PM
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - 9/10
This was a great movie. Yeah it didn't follow the book entirely, but that's no big deal. The charm wasn't lost in translation. Scott is still a dorky awkward dork, Ramona is still mysterious (kinda more bitchy), Wallace is still extremely gay, Kim is still a hateful bitch, and Gideon is still a dick. The flashy visuals, the hilarious dialogue, and the characters can't bring this movie down. I had an excellent time watching this movie. Any fan of Scott Pilgrim, video games, comic books, and actually having fun watching a movie, would do themselves justice by going to see this movie. K.O. BITCH
This was a great movie. Yeah it didn't follow the book entirely, but that's no big deal. The charm wasn't lost in translation. Scott is still a dorky awkward dork, Ramona is still mysterious (kinda more bitchy), Wallace is still extremely gay, Kim is still a hateful bitch, and Gideon is still a dick. The flashy visuals, the hilarious dialogue, and the characters can't bring this movie down. I had an excellent time watching this movie. Any fan of Scott Pilgrim, video games, comic books, and actually having fun watching a movie, would do themselves justice by going to see this movie. K.O. BITCH
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 16, 2010, 12:06:06 AM
Post by: Commander Shepard on August 16, 2010, 12:06:06 AM
Inception: I am not going to give it a rating until I truly understand what happened.
I loved the movie though. It's much smarter than most summer blockbusters. Leonardio DiCaprio did an excellent job, I loved Ellen Page, and all of the characters were interesting. The ending was REALLY wierd though.
I loved the movie though. It's much smarter than most summer blockbusters. Leonardio DiCaprio did an excellent job, I loved Ellen Page, and all of the characters were interesting. The ending was REALLY wierd though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on August 17, 2010, 01:45:39 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on August 17, 2010, 01:45:39 AM
Gotta go see Inception and Scott Pilgrim vs The World ASAP.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 70/100
Fuck it, it was amusing.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 70/100
Fuck it, it was amusing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 17, 2010, 02:41:37 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 17, 2010, 02:41:37 AM
Citizen Kane
Enjoyable watch, only a few things I didn't really like about it, still holds up well.
Enjoyable watch, only a few things I didn't really like about it, still holds up well.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 18, 2010, 06:56:49 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 18, 2010, 06:56:49 PM
Salt - 8/10
It's like Jason Borne, except you can see everything that's happening... and with boobs.
The Expendables - 8/10
This is the most 80 & 90's action movie you will ever see in theaters without a time machine.
Update:Okay, so i've thought about it and The Expendables is not as good as my rose colored glasses originally had me blurt out. I honestly cant remember a good thing about The Expendables that would have lead me to give it an 8/10 rating other than the cast. With that realization, all the things i had against The Expendables become all the more glaring. There's no real big set-pieces, the action is boring and- in some cases- poorly shot, everything is dark and grimy, the plot is hard to follow - and ultimately not worth doing so, there's hardly any gore (seriously, Stallone!? Remember how awesome Rambo 4 was?), and the characters names all seem to be less important than the actors who played them. So, yeah; The Expendables- not good.
Revised score: 4/10
It's like Jason Borne, except you can see everything that's happening... and with boobs.
This is the most 80 & 90's action movie you will ever see in theaters without a time machine.
Update:Okay, so i've thought about it and The Expendables is not as good as my rose colored glasses originally had me blurt out. I honestly cant remember a good thing about The Expendables that would have lead me to give it an 8/10 rating other than the cast. With that realization, all the things i had against The Expendables become all the more glaring. There's no real big set-pieces, the action is boring and- in some cases- poorly shot, everything is dark and grimy, the plot is hard to follow - and ultimately not worth doing so, there's hardly any gore (seriously, Stallone!? Remember how awesome Rambo 4 was?), and the characters names all seem to be less important than the actors who played them. So, yeah; The Expendables- not good.
Revised score: 4/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on August 19, 2010, 08:58:11 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on August 19, 2010, 08:58:11 AM
The hurt locker - 6,5/10
some action and some pseudo drama tension shit about sand bombs
some action and some pseudo drama tension shit about sand bombs
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on September 03, 2010, 04:00:19 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on September 03, 2010, 04:00:19 AM
Hot Fuzz - 95/100
THIS MOVIE IS SO FUCKING COOL!!!! Is just so... GOD DAMMIT!
THIS MOVIE IS SO FUCKING COOL!!!! Is just so... GOD DAMMIT!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TheCheshireClock on September 03, 2010, 01:13:38 PM
Post by: TheCheshireClock on September 03, 2010, 01:13:38 PM
The Drawn Together Movie: THE MOVIE! - 7.5/10
While I still enjoyed one of my favorite shows get a movie finale, the Flash animation was cringe worthy (The animation was just... awkward, and none of the characters looked or moved quite right, save for Spanky, and the animation felt really stunted) and it felt like they were trying too hard with a lot of the jokes, and thought that they could make up for the lack of actual humor with gross shock scenes (Which are funny the first time you watch it, but it gives the film no re-watch value whatsoever)...
Over all, it was really depraved, insulting, offensive, disgusting, and utterly hilarious but it never quite reached the level of the show.
While I still enjoyed one of my favorite shows get a movie finale, the Flash animation was cringe worthy (The animation was just... awkward, and none of the characters looked or moved quite right, save for Spanky, and the animation felt really stunted) and it felt like they were trying too hard with a lot of the jokes, and thought that they could make up for the lack of actual humor with gross shock scenes (Which are funny the first time you watch it, but it gives the film no re-watch value whatsoever)...
Over all, it was really depraved, insulting, offensive, disgusting, and utterly hilarious but it never quite reached the level of the show.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on September 05, 2010, 08:50:55 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on September 05, 2010, 08:50:55 PM
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World - 90/100
It was (sort of) not like what I expected and it's a crying shame they cut a lot of good stuff from the books, but it was still really fucking cool. I would watch it again with my sisters as I have told them about this countless times and they seem interested.
It was (sort of) not like what I expected and it's a crying shame they cut a lot of good stuff from the books, but it was still really fucking cool. I would watch it again with my sisters as I have told them about this countless times and they seem interested.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 10, 2010, 09:24:07 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 10, 2010, 09:24:07 PM
hahaha holy shit Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans is the best fucking movie ever seriously
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on September 10, 2010, 10:53:07 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on September 10, 2010, 10:53:07 PM
Deep Rising
Your usual 90's monster movie, but something about it is very enjoyable. It kind of revels in its B-movie feel and it's come some really great moments in it. It's actually pretty hard to find, my friend had a bit of trouble finding it on DVD, but it's worth a watch if you can enjoy the type of movie.
Your usual 90's monster movie, but something about it is very enjoyable. It kind of revels in its B-movie feel and it's come some really great moments in it. It's actually pretty hard to find, my friend had a bit of trouble finding it on DVD, but it's worth a watch if you can enjoy the type of movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 10, 2010, 11:08:59 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 10, 2010, 11:08:59 PM
Resident Evil Afterlife : 8/10
It was pretty good although every new character was killed off EXCEPT THE BLACKGUY BECAUSE OF RE5
I love how they displayed Wesker and his skills. They did a good job.
Pretty much I only hated RE5 enemies (this inst a spoiler because of the trailers)
OMG! ITS JILL IN THE ENDING!!!! JILL!!!!!!
It was pretty good although every new character was killed off EXCEPT THE BLACKGUY BECAUSE OF RE5
I love how they displayed Wesker and his skills. They did a good job.
Pretty much I only hated RE5 enemies (this inst a spoiler because of the trailers)
OMG! ITS JILL IN THE ENDING!!!! JILL!!!!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on September 16, 2010, 08:51:54 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on September 16, 2010, 08:51:54 PM
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
6/10
Yes, I finally went to see it, after geek-kind finished flipping their collective shit over it. It was alright; the rapid-fire style of humour was pretty funny, but the movie ultimately felt dramatically uneven. It would become all intense when an Evil Ex showed up, then slow to a trickle during everything else. The movie also seems to move at a pace that assumes you read comic books already and ultimately knew what was going on (I hadn't read volumes 4 through 6, maybe I ought to now), and the ending was WAAAAAAY too long. A lot of the characterization was also pretty weak; why was Julie there except to cuss?
Oh well, it wasn't the world-changer everyone raved about, but it certainly didn't seem like the kind of movie that ought to lose $60 million.
6/10
Yes, I finally went to see it, after geek-kind finished flipping their collective shit over it. It was alright; the rapid-fire style of humour was pretty funny, but the movie ultimately felt dramatically uneven. It would become all intense when an Evil Ex showed up, then slow to a trickle during everything else. The movie also seems to move at a pace that assumes you read comic books already and ultimately knew what was going on (I hadn't read volumes 4 through 6, maybe I ought to now), and the ending was WAAAAAAY too long. A lot of the characterization was also pretty weak; why was Julie there except to cuss?
Oh well, it wasn't the world-changer everyone raved about, but it certainly didn't seem like the kind of movie that ought to lose $60 million.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 22, 2010, 06:59:19 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on September 22, 2010, 06:59:19 PM
The Town is really good. its not The Departed good but its good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on September 24, 2010, 06:43:45 PM
Post by: RobClock on September 24, 2010, 06:43:45 PM
Drag me to Hell - 9/10
Holy. Tits. Sam Raimi, once again, proves himself to be a film making god. I put off watching this film for ages, but at this point I seriously regret it. It is the best horror film I've seen in a good long while. Simple story ("Gypsy curse" sums it up quite nicely), awesome visual effects, good pacing and atmosphere.
While I acknowledge that everyone who would see this movie probably has at this point, if you haven't i insist that you do.
Holy. Tits. Sam Raimi, once again, proves himself to be a film making god. I put off watching this film for ages, but at this point I seriously regret it. It is the best horror film I've seen in a good long while. Simple story ("Gypsy curse" sums it up quite nicely), awesome visual effects, good pacing and atmosphere.
While I acknowledge that everyone who would see this movie probably has at this point, if you haven't i insist that you do.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on September 25, 2010, 08:04:49 PM
Post by: RobClock on September 25, 2010, 08:04:49 PM
The Town - 8/10
I went into 'The Town' with no clue what it was about and no expectations. This is because the trailer said absolutely fuck all, but i digress. 'The Town' is one hell of a motion picture. All of the characters are well acted and 100% believable, the story is captivating and never becomes a bore, and all the action sequences are well directed. There's not much more that can be said about it without delving into spoiler territory and, with a story this well written, that would be a damn crime.
It's not the best film in the world but when you're alternatives are 'Alpha and Omega' and 'Legend of the Guardians', you could do much, MUCH worse.
In conclusion; Recommended seeing.
I went into 'The Town' with no clue what it was about and no expectations. This is because the trailer said absolutely fuck all, but i digress. 'The Town' is one hell of a motion picture. All of the characters are well acted and 100% believable, the story is captivating and never becomes a bore, and all the action sequences are well directed. There's not much more that can be said about it without delving into spoiler territory and, with a story this well written, that would be a damn crime.
It's not the best film in the world but when you're alternatives are 'Alpha and Omega' and 'Legend of the Guardians', you could do much, MUCH worse.
In conclusion; Recommended seeing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 25, 2010, 10:09:46 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 25, 2010, 10:09:46 PM
Devil ; 10/10
THIS MOVIE, WAS A FUCKING MASTERPIECE!
I WAS ORGASMING EVERY SECOND THROUGH.
WE ALL CHEERED WHENTHE DEVIL WAS THE SAGGY BITCH
BRAVO! BRAVO!
THIS MOVIE, WAS A FUCKING MASTERPIECE!
I WAS ORGASMING EVERY SECOND THROUGH.
WE ALL CHEERED WHENTHE DEVIL WAS THE SAGGY BITCH
BRAVO! BRAVO!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on September 26, 2010, 09:39:27 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on September 26, 2010, 09:39:27 AM
Drag Me to Hell - 95/100
Holy fucking shit! Both cheesy and actually a damn thriller. The way it ended seemed pretty thrown in my opinion, but it still delivered fairly.
Holy fucking shit! Both cheesy and actually a damn thriller. The way it ended seemed pretty thrown in my opinion, but it still delivered fairly.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 29, 2010, 08:03:38 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 29, 2010, 08:03:38 AM
IDIOCRACY
100/100
If you haven't seen this movie, go see it NOW! Its just hilarious, so clever and original.
100/100
If you haven't seen this movie, go see it NOW! Its just hilarious, so clever and original.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on September 29, 2010, 04:35:17 PM
Post by: LeekClock on September 29, 2010, 04:35:17 PM
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on September 29, 2010, 05:43:15 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on September 29, 2010, 05:43:15 PM
Big Man Japan
Loved every second of it.
Loved every second of it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 01, 2010, 12:06:49 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 01, 2010, 12:06:49 PM
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF GA'HOOLE
7/10
Zack Snyder brings his unique blend of lurid visuals and intense pacing to the animated film genre with this movie about badass owls. Two barn owls are kidnapped and sent to these evil owls that create slaves by making them sleep under the moon, which makes them blind and dumb. This is so they can pick through digested mouse carcasses and pull a little metal fleck out of the mouse's anus to contribute to some kind of owl superweapon.
Surprisingly, the movie didn't quite lose me here, because I like the characters. The main owl, Soren, was earnest and well-meaning, and the little elf owl he protects, named Gylfie, was fun. Then, later, when they escape the mouse-anus-picking assembly line, they come across two other owls who are barrels of laughs: Digger, the spazzy burrowing owl, and Twilight (no, he's not anywhere close to that lame), who reminded me of Fflewddur Fflam the bard from The Black Cauldron. It's been ages since I've seen a character like that. Digger and Twilight have a funny Abbot and Costello sort of relationship.
Sadly, the bad guys couldn't hold up their end. Soren's brother, Kludd, joins the bad owls, and his character arc is so flat that you could bowl on it, especially for someone that's in the whole movie; many of the good owls are in it for only the last half, and they were more fully characterized. He starts out the movie resentful of Soren, is picked to be an owl soldier, then at the end tries to kill his brother. Gosh, remember the time when antagonists developed?!
But oh well. The plot itself is pretty standard: main character's head is full of stories, gets kidnapped, escapes and finds group of good guys, finds his courage, goes to defeat the bad guys. That they're owls offers a pretty fresh perspective, to be sure, but some plot elements come off as silly (even for a movie about owls with swords and helmets): the owls seem to take great interest in their "gizzard", which is apparently an organ that's like the heart, the brain, the soul, and some kind of superpower-granting organ as well. Maybe it evolved from its old function as just a particularly muscular bit of intestine to this new function, but that's a lot to buy. Also, that mouse-anus-fleck-superweapon is patently ridiculous.
If the premise doesn't come off as silly to you at first glance, it's a pretty intense movie. Zack Snyder's ramptastic fight scenes are intact here, and the story and good guy cast are engaging enough, in a story that feels archetypal yet fresh... or, at the very least, interesting.
ALPHA AND OMEGA
3/10
Don't blame me, my friend wanted to see it and he paid my way in. Picture in your head a road movie, right? One or two characters has to get to a certain location ASAP, and don't have a reliable way to get there? They have to get there however they can, and this usually involves meeting lots of odd and interesting people and things along the way, and if there's two characters in the film, finding out a lot about each other.
Here's our two main characters: Kate, a leader wolf played by the immortal cheerleader from Heroes, and Humphrey, a dumb wolf at the bottom of the social order, played by the Mac from the PC and Mac commercials. They get sent from Jasper and Idaho as part of a repopulation (cough) program, and they want to get back to Jasper. How do you suppose they undertake such a long and arduous journey?
They jump in a motorhome, fall out, then jump in a train and arrive in Jasper. They encounter all of two characters: a golf-playing French-Canadian goose, and his caddy who is a duck. They meet these two over and over, instead of meeting new characters. One and a half exciting scenes happen: a chase with a bear, and a scene where Humphrey rescues Kate from a mudslide, which is only half a scene because it's so short, and I don't quite understand what happened in it. Maybe they thought the plot would drag if these two characters did anything.
This makes the whole "road" element of the movie feel really unnecessary. If they'll barely do shit, why not just have them get lost in some land outside of Jasper, or something? That might make for more interesting encounters since they'd have to walk back instead of riding a train, and make the plot feel less anemic. And after they get back, the plot goes from being nonexistent to being rushed. When Humphrey thinks Kate is killed at the end, it ALMOST gets interesting, like when Ray died at the end of The Princess and the Frog. The filmmakers didn't even have to make it almost interesting.
Since the two mains are entirely uninteresting, the plot likes to distract itself with two other characters: Garth, the young leader of the other pack, and Lilly, Kate's silly sister. I appreciate that they didn't characterize Garth as the "stoic jock" stereotype of a young leader (cough, Kokuum and Tsu'tey), and actually made him kind of an affable klutz. Lilly, though, is the most artificial-looking wolf in an artificial-looking bunch, with perfectly white fur, ice-blue eyes, and emo hair. I guess that also makes her look the most interesting, and ultimately, she is the most interesting. She's spunky and fun and has actual opinions about what's going on, in that simple and direct way young girls tend to have opinions. Who would have known that Christina Ricci, who usually plays grouchy hookers and the "scowling" girl in slasher movies, could sound so happy and bubbly?
Here's one of her less funny scenes, when she's hanging out with Garth:
In the second half of the clip, when she's jumped too far, I like imagining that she's thinking "AAAAAAAH WHY DON'T THESE ANIMATORS OBEY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS?!?!?!"
That's another thing; the animation can be pretty awful. Whenever Kate jumps around, she apparently enters the goddamned Matrix and can do flips, spins, run along walls and other things that look ridiculous when a wolf does them. Also, except for the opening shot, the environments in this movie feel REALLY small and cramped. Imagine the huge, sprawling vistas in How to Train Your Dragon, and you'll see the problem.
I guess India can't afford to make decent animation, so they try their very best and hope people will see it anyway. It's at least not as bad as Planet 51 (which my friend also paid for me to see), that Spanish movie that had The Rock as a conceited astronaut that doesn't get to do shit, and he's surrounded by I'm a edgy teen green aliens who look like they fell out of a Lucky Charms box.
The movie has glimmers of amusement surrounded by huge walls of annoyance. Dennis Hopper plays an enemy wolf that looks like a lion, but don't expect goddamned Scar here: he basically admits that he wasn't a bad guy at the end. The relationship between Garth and Lilly almost becomes an interesting Romeo and Juliet ripoff, with the twist that Romeo and Juliet are kinda dumb, then the movie remembers who's on the poster and goes back to the less interesting main plot. The wolves occasionally look neat, with their big eyes and angular art style, when their mouths aren't flapping around terrifyingly. Some visuals in the scene are briefly interesting, like when Kate and Humphrey get shot with tranquilizers and start hallucinating, but the movie either doesn't have the budget or the confidence to keep going with the interesting bits.
In short, bleh.
7/10
Zack Snyder brings his unique blend of lurid visuals and intense pacing to the animated film genre with this movie about badass owls. Two barn owls are kidnapped and sent to these evil owls that create slaves by making them sleep under the moon, which makes them blind and dumb. This is so they can pick through digested mouse carcasses and pull a little metal fleck out of the mouse's anus to contribute to some kind of owl superweapon.
Surprisingly, the movie didn't quite lose me here, because I like the characters. The main owl, Soren, was earnest and well-meaning, and the little elf owl he protects, named Gylfie, was fun. Then, later, when they escape the mouse-anus-picking assembly line, they come across two other owls who are barrels of laughs: Digger, the spazzy burrowing owl, and Twilight (no, he's not anywhere close to that lame), who reminded me of Fflewddur Fflam the bard from The Black Cauldron. It's been ages since I've seen a character like that. Digger and Twilight have a funny Abbot and Costello sort of relationship.
Sadly, the bad guys couldn't hold up their end. Soren's brother, Kludd, joins the bad owls, and his character arc is so flat that you could bowl on it, especially for someone that's in the whole movie; many of the good owls are in it for only the last half, and they were more fully characterized. He starts out the movie resentful of Soren, is picked to be an owl soldier, then at the end tries to kill his brother. Gosh, remember the time when antagonists developed?!
But oh well. The plot itself is pretty standard: main character's head is full of stories, gets kidnapped, escapes and finds group of good guys, finds his courage, goes to defeat the bad guys. That they're owls offers a pretty fresh perspective, to be sure, but some plot elements come off as silly (even for a movie about owls with swords and helmets): the owls seem to take great interest in their "gizzard", which is apparently an organ that's like the heart, the brain, the soul, and some kind of superpower-granting organ as well. Maybe it evolved from its old function as just a particularly muscular bit of intestine to this new function, but that's a lot to buy. Also, that mouse-anus-fleck-superweapon is patently ridiculous.
If the premise doesn't come off as silly to you at first glance, it's a pretty intense movie. Zack Snyder's ramptastic fight scenes are intact here, and the story and good guy cast are engaging enough, in a story that feels archetypal yet fresh... or, at the very least, interesting.
ALPHA AND OMEGA
3/10
Don't blame me, my friend wanted to see it and he paid my way in. Picture in your head a road movie, right? One or two characters has to get to a certain location ASAP, and don't have a reliable way to get there? They have to get there however they can, and this usually involves meeting lots of odd and interesting people and things along the way, and if there's two characters in the film, finding out a lot about each other.
Here's our two main characters: Kate, a leader wolf played by the immortal cheerleader from Heroes, and Humphrey, a dumb wolf at the bottom of the social order, played by the Mac from the PC and Mac commercials. They get sent from Jasper and Idaho as part of a repopulation (cough) program, and they want to get back to Jasper. How do you suppose they undertake such a long and arduous journey?
They jump in a motorhome, fall out, then jump in a train and arrive in Jasper. They encounter all of two characters: a golf-playing French-Canadian goose, and his caddy who is a duck. They meet these two over and over, instead of meeting new characters. One and a half exciting scenes happen: a chase with a bear, and a scene where Humphrey rescues Kate from a mudslide, which is only half a scene because it's so short, and I don't quite understand what happened in it. Maybe they thought the plot would drag if these two characters did anything.
This makes the whole "road" element of the movie feel really unnecessary. If they'll barely do shit, why not just have them get lost in some land outside of Jasper, or something? That might make for more interesting encounters since they'd have to walk back instead of riding a train, and make the plot feel less anemic. And after they get back, the plot goes from being nonexistent to being rushed. When Humphrey thinks Kate is killed at the end, it ALMOST gets interesting, like when Ray died at the end of The Princess and the Frog. The filmmakers didn't even have to make it almost interesting.
Since the two mains are entirely uninteresting, the plot likes to distract itself with two other characters: Garth, the young leader of the other pack, and Lilly, Kate's silly sister. I appreciate that they didn't characterize Garth as the "stoic jock" stereotype of a young leader (cough, Kokuum and Tsu'tey), and actually made him kind of an affable klutz. Lilly, though, is the most artificial-looking wolf in an artificial-looking bunch, with perfectly white fur, ice-blue eyes, and emo hair. I guess that also makes her look the most interesting, and ultimately, she is the most interesting. She's spunky and fun and has actual opinions about what's going on, in that simple and direct way young girls tend to have opinions. Who would have known that Christina Ricci, who usually plays grouchy hookers and the "scowling" girl in slasher movies, could sound so happy and bubbly?
Here's one of her less funny scenes, when she's hanging out with Garth:
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In the second half of the clip, when she's jumped too far, I like imagining that she's thinking "AAAAAAAH WHY DON'T THESE ANIMATORS OBEY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS?!?!?!"
That's another thing; the animation can be pretty awful. Whenever Kate jumps around, she apparently enters the goddamned Matrix and can do flips, spins, run along walls and other things that look ridiculous when a wolf does them. Also, except for the opening shot, the environments in this movie feel REALLY small and cramped. Imagine the huge, sprawling vistas in How to Train Your Dragon, and you'll see the problem.
I guess India can't afford to make decent animation, so they try their very best and hope people will see it anyway. It's at least not as bad as Planet 51 (which my friend also paid for me to see), that Spanish movie that had The Rock as a conceited astronaut that doesn't get to do shit, and he's surrounded by I'm a edgy teen green aliens who look like they fell out of a Lucky Charms box.
The movie has glimmers of amusement surrounded by huge walls of annoyance. Dennis Hopper plays an enemy wolf that looks like a lion, but don't expect goddamned Scar here: he basically admits that he wasn't a bad guy at the end. The relationship between Garth and Lilly almost becomes an interesting Romeo and Juliet ripoff, with the twist that Romeo and Juliet are kinda dumb, then the movie remembers who's on the poster and goes back to the less interesting main plot. The wolves occasionally look neat, with their big eyes and angular art style, when their mouths aren't flapping around terrifyingly. Some visuals in the scene are briefly interesting, like when Kate and Humphrey get shot with tranquilizers and start hallucinating, but the movie either doesn't have the budget or the confidence to keep going with the interesting bits.
In short, bleh.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 10, 2010, 05:08:35 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 10, 2010, 05:08:35 PM
Idiocracy - 70/100
Well. At least I am glad that we are not all that mind blowing-ly I'm a edgy teen yet.
Well. At least I am glad that we are not all that mind blowing-ly I'm a edgy teen yet.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 16, 2010, 07:29:57 PM
Post by: RobClock on October 16, 2010, 07:29:57 PM
Jack-Ass 3D: 8.5/10
In a word: phenomenal. The movie starts off with a 2-3 minute introduction by none other than Beavis and Butt-Head(!!!), and it's all uphill from there. The highlight of the whole movie was a bit called 'Sweat suit cocktail'. I'm not going to say what happened but, to put it in perspective, my friend puked.
My only real complaint is that the 3D doesn't really add anything, beyond the aforementioned Beavis and Butt-head(!!!) intro.
If you liked any previous Jack-Ass movie there's no doubt you'll love this. If you're not a Jack-Ass fan, then you don't care anyway.
ps. BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD!!!
In a word: phenomenal. The movie starts off with a 2-3 minute introduction by none other than Beavis and Butt-Head(!!!), and it's all uphill from there. The highlight of the whole movie was a bit called 'Sweat suit cocktail'. I'm not going to say what happened but, to put it in perspective, my friend puked.
My only real complaint is that the 3D doesn't really add anything, beyond the aforementioned Beavis and Butt-head(!!!) intro.
If you liked any previous Jack-Ass movie there's no doubt you'll love this. If you're not a Jack-Ass fan, then you don't care anyway.
ps. BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 16, 2010, 10:55:40 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 16, 2010, 10:55:40 PM
Whatever Works
Barely a comedy since it's not funny very often, but I dunno I enjoyed watching it anyway. It's basically a movie where you watch Larry David be an angry old guy who has an over-inflated ego because of his intelligence as he brings in a hot young girl and eventually marries her and then has sex with her (you can tell it was written by Woody Allen).
I'm not saying it's not funny, it's just that it doesn't spend a lot of time trying to be. Maybe I was missing the jokes but whatever. The movie seems to intentionally go for a "this is a movie" feel with the dialogue and actions and the way the plot evolves and it all works nicely and flows, but it doesn't really try a lot to be interesting. Maybe Woody Allen just wanted to make a movie where Larry David bangs a young woman.
Larry David does a good job playing his role and he seems really comfortable playing it, but it doesn't seem like much of a stretch from his usual self (as far as I can tell from Curb Your Enthusiasm, they both play pretty much the same character).
My big complaint is the ending. It's a happy ending, which I don't mind (I'm actually kinda a sucker for happy endings), but it's the way it's presented. I kid you not the dialogue in the final scene goes like this:
Each individual character one after another: Things started out differently but eventually I found my niche in love and now I am happy.
Every major character in the movie does this: Larry David, the young girl, the mother, the father, it just ends up feeling like Woody Allen wanted to finally explain the plot. Then Larry David gives the audience a speech telling them to grab happiness where they can, which feels a bit anvilicious (trying really hard to get the point across) but I don't entirely mind it because I enjoy seeing Larry David say things for some reason. He's got gravitas or something.
Bottom Line: Larry David basically plays himself as he bangs a young chick and is angry, depressed, and big-picture existential and all that. Not entirely interesting to watch, really, and it's only truly got a couple of funny moments, though they are funny when they're there. Then they wrap it up with a happy ending scene where each major character individually explains their journey in the movie.
I enjoyed it.
Barely a comedy since it's not funny very often, but I dunno I enjoyed watching it anyway. It's basically a movie where you watch Larry David be an angry old guy who has an over-inflated ego because of his intelligence as he brings in a hot young girl and eventually marries her and then has sex with her (you can tell it was written by Woody Allen).
I'm not saying it's not funny, it's just that it doesn't spend a lot of time trying to be. Maybe I was missing the jokes but whatever. The movie seems to intentionally go for a "this is a movie" feel with the dialogue and actions and the way the plot evolves and it all works nicely and flows, but it doesn't really try a lot to be interesting. Maybe Woody Allen just wanted to make a movie where Larry David bangs a young woman.
Larry David does a good job playing his role and he seems really comfortable playing it, but it doesn't seem like much of a stretch from his usual self (as far as I can tell from Curb Your Enthusiasm, they both play pretty much the same character).
My big complaint is the ending. It's a happy ending, which I don't mind (I'm actually kinda a sucker for happy endings), but it's the way it's presented. I kid you not the dialogue in the final scene goes like this:
Each individual character one after another: Things started out differently but eventually I found my niche in love and now I am happy.
Every major character in the movie does this: Larry David, the young girl, the mother, the father, it just ends up feeling like Woody Allen wanted to finally explain the plot. Then Larry David gives the audience a speech telling them to grab happiness where they can, which feels a bit anvilicious (trying really hard to get the point across) but I don't entirely mind it because I enjoy seeing Larry David say things for some reason. He's got gravitas or something.
Bottom Line: Larry David basically plays himself as he bangs a young chick and is angry, depressed, and big-picture existential and all that. Not entirely interesting to watch, really, and it's only truly got a couple of funny moments, though they are funny when they're there. Then they wrap it up with a happy ending scene where each major character individually explains their journey in the movie.
I enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 18, 2010, 04:24:20 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 18, 2010, 04:24:20 PM
I watched Memento again. One of the best thrillers out there imo.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Paranoid on October 18, 2010, 05:00:42 PM
Post by: Paranoid on October 18, 2010, 05:00:42 PM
Tenacious D and the pick of Destiny (again)
8/10
I just love the sense of humor and randomocity that almost everything Jack Black does has.
8/10
I just love the sense of humor and randomocity that almost everything Jack Black does has.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on October 18, 2010, 05:12:16 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on October 18, 2010, 05:12:16 PM
Quote from: Paranoid;1789055Tenacious D and the pick of Destiny (again)Ha, did't that just come on Comedy Central
8/10
I just love the sense of humor and randomocity that almost everything Jack Black does has.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Paranoid on October 18, 2010, 05:14:38 PM
Post by: Paranoid on October 18, 2010, 05:14:38 PM
Quote from: Vuvuzela;1789058Ha, did't that just come on Comedy Central
I dunno, I have it on DVD...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2010, 05:30:39 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on October 18, 2010, 05:30:39 PM
The Seventh Seal
I really enjoyed it. Jöns the squire was a fantastic character and the entire movie is multi-layered as fuck. We were discussing it in texts and contexts today and the movie has a ton of allegorical and symbolic elements to it.
I really enjoyed it. Jöns the squire was a fantastic character and the entire movie is multi-layered as fuck. We were discussing it in texts and contexts today and the movie has a ton of allegorical and symbolic elements to it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on October 31, 2010, 08:45:47 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on October 31, 2010, 08:45:47 PM
Saw 3D : 7/10 (lol I gave it a 7, how ironic)
The movie was alright...gonna type in spoiler format so.....Yeah,
there was alot of funny and stupid parts. Funny parts being Jill called crazy by Gibson (new cop) and John appearing in super hiphop clothes. Stupid parts as such being: Joyces rocket ship furnace, Hoffmans GATTLING GUN, WTF?!?!Hoffman going Hank J Wimbleton on the Police Department, the ammount of Johns screen time, the fact Bobby coudve put the hooks through his belt loops, the whole movie, Jill running like a little pud, every actor, Gordons screen time, Gibson dieing, the fact it was in 3D and name changed to Saw 3D, the ammount of stupid things, and last but least, the "GRUESOME TRAP THEY COUDNT USE PREVIOUSLY!" How???? Skin being tored off, a tire smashing and destroying a face, having jaw and arms torn off and being hit by a car is not that bad! I was laughing throught the whole thing! Rant is over, thank god this is the last saw
The movie was alright...gonna type in spoiler format so.....Yeah,
there was alot of funny and stupid parts. Funny parts being Jill called crazy by Gibson (new cop) and John appearing in super hiphop clothes. Stupid parts as such being: Joyces rocket ship furnace, Hoffmans GATTLING GUN, WTF?!?!Hoffman going Hank J Wimbleton on the Police Department, the ammount of Johns screen time, the fact Bobby coudve put the hooks through his belt loops, the whole movie, Jill running like a little pud, every actor, Gordons screen time, Gibson dieing, the fact it was in 3D and name changed to Saw 3D, the ammount of stupid things, and last but least, the "GRUESOME TRAP THEY COUDNT USE PREVIOUSLY!" How???? Skin being tored off, a tire smashing and destroying a face, having jaw and arms torn off and being hit by a car is not that bad! I was laughing throught the whole thing! Rant is over, thank god this is the last saw
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Commander Shepard on November 02, 2010, 02:11:04 AM
Post by: Commander Shepard on November 02, 2010, 02:11:04 AM
Jack-Ass 3D: 8/10
As rob was mentioning, Beavis and Butthead are back which is effing awesome (PLEASE MIKE JUDGE DO SOME FORM OF REVIVAL). Its a great movie with some great stunts, but it will make you wanna vomit. Mostly at the sweat cocktail. And the poo volcano. You should go watch it if your a guy. I really liked the opening credits when Johnny and the gang walked in with their costumes. They used slow motion and 3d really effectively in the trailer
Social Network: 9.5/10
REALLY good movie. Great cinematography, acting, and script. Mark Zuckerburg was an awesome asshole thanks to Jesse Eisenberg. Justin Timberlake did a brilliant job of being the coked-up Napster co-creator. Everything was great. High reccomendations.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 9/10
By the way, fuck Glee.
Its amusing. Its got catchy music. If you like musicals, than watch it. If you like laughing, watch it. If you dont like transvestites, dont watch it.
Willy Wonka (original): 9/10
Havent watched it in YEARS and coming back made me feel so great. Its a world of pure imagination.
As rob was mentioning, Beavis and Butthead are back which is effing awesome (PLEASE MIKE JUDGE DO SOME FORM OF REVIVAL). Its a great movie with some great stunts, but it will make you wanna vomit. Mostly at the sweat cocktail. And the poo volcano. You should go watch it if your a guy. I really liked the opening credits when Johnny and the gang walked in with their costumes. They used slow motion and 3d really effectively in the trailer
Social Network: 9.5/10
REALLY good movie. Great cinematography, acting, and script. Mark Zuckerburg was an awesome asshole thanks to Jesse Eisenberg. Justin Timberlake did a brilliant job of being the coked-up Napster co-creator. Everything was great. High reccomendations.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 9/10
By the way, fuck Glee.
Its amusing. Its got catchy music. If you like musicals, than watch it. If you like laughing, watch it. If you dont like transvestites, dont watch it.
Willy Wonka (original): 9/10
Havent watched it in YEARS and coming back made me feel so great. Its a world of pure imagination.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 13, 2010, 08:16:30 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 13, 2010, 08:16:30 PM
Unstoppable: 7/10
Worth price of admission- not exactly revolutionary. I liked it, you might too.
Worth price of admission- not exactly revolutionary. I liked it, you might too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on November 14, 2010, 12:45:09 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on November 14, 2010, 12:45:09 AM
Starship Troopers Fun to watch with friends. Didn't really pay much attention to the dialogue because we were mostly making jokes the whole time, but had a great time and the movie was enjoyable to watch.
PS: Curly haired chick (Dizzy?) had weird boobs, and that was our running joke for the entire movie/night.
PS: Curly haired chick (Dizzy?) had weird boobs, and that was our running joke for the entire movie/night.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on November 17, 2010, 03:33:19 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on November 17, 2010, 03:33:19 AM
Sint 8/10
I laughed all the way trough, that's worth the 8.
I laughed all the way trough, that's worth the 8.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 02, 2010, 12:14:09 AM
Post by: Slurpee on December 02, 2010, 12:14:09 AM
iron man vs. the hangover - 4/10
the hangover won and it wasn't really that funny.
the hangover won and it wasn't really that funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 20, 2010, 08:49:41 PM
Post by: RobClock on December 20, 2010, 08:49:41 PM
Tron Legacy - 7/10
Gorgeous visuals but plot's a bit iffy.
Gorgeous visuals but plot's a bit iffy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on December 21, 2010, 10:25:48 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on December 21, 2010, 10:25:48 PM
Tron Legacy- 8/10
I love this film. A lot. I love the visuals, the plot... works, even if it isn't amazing and it manages to do everything the first movie did well even better. Also, I liked special effects and/or visual style more than I liked Avatars
I love this film. A lot. I love the visuals, the plot... works, even if it isn't amazing and it manages to do everything the first movie did well even better. Also, I liked special effects and/or visual style more than I liked Avatars
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on December 27, 2010, 04:50:43 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on December 27, 2010, 04:50:43 AM
True Girt----8/10
It's a more conventional Coen Brothers movie, and they show they can do conventional pretty well. Unfortunately, they fall into the common conventional movie pitfall of having an annoying as fuck little girl lead. "Oh I'm so smart, oh listen to how I talk like I'm reading a script, oh I win my battles a lot early in the movie so I'm completely unsympathizable with"
I'm not a 60 year old woman, I can handle a complex young child lead.
Beatiful cinematography though.
It's a more conventional Coen Brothers movie, and they show they can do conventional pretty well. Unfortunately, they fall into the common conventional movie pitfall of having an annoying as fuck little girl lead. "Oh I'm so smart, oh listen to how I talk like I'm reading a script, oh I win my battles a lot early in the movie so I'm completely unsympathizable with"
I'm not a 60 year old woman, I can handle a complex young child lead.
Beatiful cinematography though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on December 27, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
Post by: patriotclock on December 27, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
Quote from: Satellite;1799172True Girt----8/10Uhm that girl is awesome in her role.
It's a more conventional Coen Brothers movie, and they show they can do conventional pretty well. Unfortunately, they fall into the common conventional movie pitfall of having an annoying as fuck little girl lead. "Oh I'm so smart, oh listen to how I talk like I'm reading a script, oh I win my battles a lot early in the movie so I'm completely unsympathizable with"
I'm not a 60 year old woman, I can handle a complex young child lead.
Beatiful cinematography though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: pop-tart on December 28, 2010, 12:04:44 AM
Post by: pop-tart on December 28, 2010, 12:04:44 AM
What the hell is a girt?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on December 28, 2010, 12:26:28 AM
Post by: Kombucha on December 28, 2010, 12:26:28 AM
Quote from: Pop-Tart Clock;1799256What the hell is a girt?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girt
It's a movie about architecture.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on December 28, 2010, 12:37:54 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on December 28, 2010, 12:37:54 AM
I noticed the misspelling after I posted it but I decided I like it better that way.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 28, 2010, 05:36:54 AM
Post by: Slurpee on December 28, 2010, 05:36:54 AM
true girth
it's about ur mom XD
it's about ur mom XD
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on December 28, 2010, 05:52:14 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on December 28, 2010, 05:52:14 AM
Exit Through the Gift Shop: 9/10
It's not until the end of the movie that I realized how completely it sums up the current art world. A little unfocused and overdramatic at points, but it has staying power after you watch it.
It's not until the end of the movie that I realized how completely it sums up the current art world. A little unfocused and overdramatic at points, but it has staying power after you watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 28, 2010, 07:02:10 AM
Post by: RobClock on December 28, 2010, 07:02:10 AM
Office Space - 8/10
Admittedly, I hadn't seen Office Space before I got it for Christmas this year. All I knew going in was that it was by Mike Judge, there was something to do with TPS reports, and it was supposed to be really, really good. And yeah- it was really, really good. Funniest movie I've seen in a long time. The scene where Peter imagines Lumbergh screwing his girlfriend had me in tears!
Kinda makes me want to go watch 'Extract' again.
Admittedly, I hadn't seen Office Space before I got it for Christmas this year. All I knew going in was that it was by Mike Judge, there was something to do with TPS reports, and it was supposed to be really, really good. And yeah- it was really, really good. Funniest movie I've seen in a long time. The scene where Peter imagines Lumbergh screwing his girlfriend had me in tears!
Kinda makes me want to go watch 'Extract' again.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on December 30, 2010, 02:48:29 PM
Post by: patriotclock on December 30, 2010, 02:48:29 PM
The Fighter - 8/10
-Christian Bale makes this movie.
True Grit - 9/10
-<3 Westerns <3 Coens
Black Swan - 9.5/10
-My personal choice for Best picture this year. Aronofsky's follow up to The Wrestler is just great and needs to be seen.
-Christian Bale makes this movie.
True Grit - 9/10
-<3 Westerns <3 Coens
Black Swan - 9.5/10
-My personal choice for Best picture this year. Aronofsky's follow up to The Wrestler is just great and needs to be seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DiscoBallClock on December 30, 2010, 03:06:21 PM
Post by: DiscoBallClock on December 30, 2010, 03:06:21 PM
Being John Malkovich(1999)- 8.5/10
I liked the movie. The whole plot was fresh and I didn't see the ending coming. Aside from the most "serious" moments, there were some funny moments which didn't ruin the mood and the overall feel of the movie. It also stalled very little, the plot kept evolving along with the characters.
Also, near the end of the movie, Charlie Sheen's bald head was hilarious- and blatantly fake.
John Cusack's performance was average, imo. In some moments he was really convincing and in others one could tell he was faking the tone of voice and posture in that particular situation.
The other John, Malkovich, was brilliant.
All in all it's a very enjoyable movie if you're into philosophical and meta kinda of stuff, go watch it if you have a chance.
The Breakfast Club(1985)- 9/10
Also a very good movie. It's a classic teen movie, and it teaches us all of those handy lessons.
I don't really have much to say about the movie tbh. It was pretty entertaining, but loses points for the ocasional boring and repetitive dialogue, and I could see Bender and Claire hooking up coming from a mile away.
I was gonna review something else, but I forget.
I liked the movie. The whole plot was fresh and I didn't see the ending coming. Aside from the most "serious" moments, there were some funny moments which didn't ruin the mood and the overall feel of the movie. It also stalled very little, the plot kept evolving along with the characters.
Also, near the end of the movie, Charlie Sheen's bald head was hilarious- and blatantly fake.
John Cusack's performance was average, imo. In some moments he was really convincing and in others one could tell he was faking the tone of voice and posture in that particular situation.
The other John, Malkovich, was brilliant.
All in all it's a very enjoyable movie if you're into philosophical and meta kinda of stuff, go watch it if you have a chance.
The Breakfast Club(1985)- 9/10
Also a very good movie. It's a classic teen movie, and it teaches us all of those handy lessons.
I don't really have much to say about the movie tbh. It was pretty entertaining, but loses points for the ocasional boring and repetitive dialogue, and I could see Bender and Claire hooking up coming from a mile away.
I was gonna review something else, but I forget.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on December 30, 2010, 07:26:33 PM
Post by: DigitalLemonClock on December 30, 2010, 07:26:33 PM
I saw this movie
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which was really good
I saw this movie
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which was way way way better
And I saw this one (for the third time)
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which is one of my favorite films
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which was really good
I saw this movie
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which was way way way better
And I saw this one (for the third time)
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which is one of my favorite films
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on January 12, 2011, 05:14:15 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on January 12, 2011, 05:14:15 AM
Natural Born Killers
I liked it, although I could see how it could be polarizing. Robert Downey Jr is of course great, and the other actors are too. A bit sensory overload, and that's the point
I liked it, although I could see how it could be polarizing. Robert Downey Jr is of course great, and the other actors are too. A bit sensory overload, and that's the point
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on January 19, 2011, 03:43:57 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on January 19, 2011, 03:43:57 AM
The White Ribbon
Excellently evil German movie that's beautifully photographed and edited.
Excellently evil German movie that's beautifully photographed and edited.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 19, 2011, 04:11:24 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 19, 2011, 04:11:24 AM
Quote from: PatriotClock;1799615True Grit - 9/10Pretty much sums up my thoughts.
-<3 Westerns <3 Coens
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AC Slater on January 22, 2011, 10:25:02 PM
Post by: AC Slater on January 22, 2011, 10:25:02 PM
Synecdoche, New York
9.5/10
I know it's been mentioned already, but I just recently came across this film and it's absolutely beautiful. Kaufman's writing and direction in this movie is so great that it (to me) feels so natural and human. I've watched it 3 times already within the course of 8 days and I'm still picking up on things. There are just so many little actions that the actors and actresses do that really add to the mood that the movie sets. I can't really explain how wonderful I think this film is in text, so I'll just say that if you ever want to see a movie that uses an excellent way to tell a story, watch Synecdoche, New York.
9.5/10
I know it's been mentioned already, but I just recently came across this film and it's absolutely beautiful. Kaufman's writing and direction in this movie is so great that it (to me) feels so natural and human. I've watched it 3 times already within the course of 8 days and I'm still picking up on things. There are just so many little actions that the actors and actresses do that really add to the mood that the movie sets. I can't really explain how wonderful I think this film is in text, so I'll just say that if you ever want to see a movie that uses an excellent way to tell a story, watch Synecdoche, New York.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TelephoneClock on January 22, 2011, 11:49:04 PM
Post by: TelephoneClock on January 22, 2011, 11:49:04 PM
Toy Story - 5/5
I saw this when I was a kid but I didn't remember much of it but I saw it again and it was great. I noticed a couple more jokes this time around that I wouldn't of gotten as a kid; The kind of humor that's subtle enough that kids wouldn't really question it but that adults would get instantly. Anyway I don't have much more to say other than it also brought forth a wave of nostalgia.
I saw this when I was a kid but I didn't remember much of it but I saw it again and it was great. I noticed a couple more jokes this time around that I wouldn't of gotten as a kid; The kind of humor that's subtle enough that kids wouldn't really question it but that adults would get instantly. Anyway I don't have much more to say other than it also brought forth a wave of nostalgia.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on February 12, 2011, 04:07:50 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on February 12, 2011, 04:07:50 PM
Akira - 10/10
Really really good. Post-apocalyptic cyberpunk 80s anime. Wonderful.
Really really good. Post-apocalyptic cyberpunk 80s anime. Wonderful.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 07, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 07, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Deadgirl - 8/10
I was expecting a zombie-movie of some kind, judging from the title and cover. My friend bought it and brought it over, and both being zombie movie fans we popped it in. What we saw was nothing we could've ever expected. It was terrifying, stressing, hard to endure... Yet completely compelling. The story is great and original, two outcast teens go get drunk in an old nuthouse (seems usual so far), but eventually they run into what looks like an old boiler room, where they find a girl's corpse, tied down to a bed and surrounded in plastic wrap. Something is strange about her, though. I don't want to ruin too much of the story, but it's not a simple tale of 'she frees herself from her shackles and attacks everybody; it's a psychologically mind-fucking story of two teens making one discovery that they can't handle. Characters act fairly well, except some things don't make sense, for example they never thought of calling the police?
Though some scenes are extremely graphic, this is not a gore-fest of any kind. It's a movie that sticks to your mind for days and even sort of haunts you, definitely chilling.
Actually, my friend was so nauseated by it that he gave the DVD to me ( I was gonna buy it anyway! ).
I was expecting a zombie-movie of some kind, judging from the title and cover. My friend bought it and brought it over, and both being zombie movie fans we popped it in. What we saw was nothing we could've ever expected. It was terrifying, stressing, hard to endure... Yet completely compelling. The story is great and original, two outcast teens go get drunk in an old nuthouse (seems usual so far), but eventually they run into what looks like an old boiler room, where they find a girl's corpse, tied down to a bed and surrounded in plastic wrap. Something is strange about her, though. I don't want to ruin too much of the story, but it's not a simple tale of 'she frees herself from her shackles and attacks everybody; it's a psychologically mind-fucking story of two teens making one discovery that they can't handle. Characters act fairly well, except some things don't make sense, for example they never thought of calling the police?
Though some scenes are extremely graphic, this is not a gore-fest of any kind. It's a movie that sticks to your mind for days and even sort of haunts you, definitely chilling.
Actually, my friend was so nauseated by it that he gave the DVD to me ( I was gonna buy it anyway! ).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 16, 2011, 04:04:55 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 16, 2011, 04:04:55 PM
Vampire girl VS Frankenstein girl. 7/10
Spotted at my local HMV, only available copy and it didnt even have a price tag on it. I read the back and read 'from the makers of Tokyo Gore Police'. I'vr bought their previous flick called Robo Geisha and fell in love with the randomness of the whole package. Vg vs fg is a really similar concept, fucked up subject matter ( like wrist slitting championships ), bucket loads of blood ( im talking REAL blood overdose ), and lots of terrible ( yet funny ) CGI.
Next on my buy list is Tokyo Gore Police.
Spotted at my local HMV, only available copy and it didnt even have a price tag on it. I read the back and read 'from the makers of Tokyo Gore Police'. I'vr bought their previous flick called Robo Geisha and fell in love with the randomness of the whole package. Vg vs fg is a really similar concept, fucked up subject matter ( like wrist slitting championships ), bucket loads of blood ( im talking REAL blood overdose ), and lots of terrible ( yet funny ) CGI.
Next on my buy list is Tokyo Gore Police.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Insomnia on March 16, 2011, 04:11:47 PM
Post by: Insomnia on March 16, 2011, 04:11:47 PM
I saw The Usual Suspects for the first time last month. I had it spoiled for me long ago, and it was still good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on March 16, 2011, 05:16:25 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on March 16, 2011, 05:16:25 PM
Just saw an Elephant Man print at my college's movie theater. I recommend it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on March 16, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on March 16, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
They Live
This is an old movie? Saaaay whaaaat
This is an old movie? Saaaay whaaaat
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Insomnia on March 18, 2011, 07:27:29 PM
Post by: Insomnia on March 18, 2011, 07:27:29 PM
Just watched Major League. That scene with Eddie Murphy and Billy Bob Thornton... It was... erotic.
(http://files.myfrogbag.com/wr3wny/majorleague.jpg)
(http://files.myfrogbag.com/wr3wny/majorleague.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 19, 2011, 02:48:42 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 19, 2011, 02:48:42 AM
Dr. Horrible - 10/10
I rarely give anything 10/10, but this was just fantastic. Awesome acting and singing from the whole cast, and just an overall funny story. Neil patrick harris is awesome and i never knew he could sing so well. It's very short at only 42 minutes length, but it is worth the watch.
(http://culturemagazine.ca/joyentsite/images/Disguise/drhorrible_main.jpg)
I rarely give anything 10/10, but this was just fantastic. Awesome acting and singing from the whole cast, and just an overall funny story. Neil patrick harris is awesome and i never knew he could sing so well. It's very short at only 42 minutes length, but it is worth the watch.
(http://culturemagazine.ca/joyentsite/images/Disguise/drhorrible_main.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on March 19, 2011, 12:07:24 PM
Post by: Slurpee on March 19, 2011, 12:07:24 PM
Quote from: Bluezombie;1812271Neil patrick harris is awesome and i never knew he could sing so well.nph has been on broadway. that's pretty much what he did between doogie howser and harold & kumar.
he's also hosted the tonys and did a musical episode of batman batb
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: pop-tart on March 19, 2011, 12:22:14 PM
Post by: pop-tart on March 19, 2011, 12:22:14 PM
Dr Horrible is genius
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 19, 2011, 10:48:21 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 19, 2011, 10:48:21 PM
I was hesitant at first, 12$ for a 40-minute flick... Nph sold me to it and I'm glad I caved in
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on March 26, 2011, 06:13:42 PM
Post by: RobClock on March 26, 2011, 06:13:42 PM
Shaun of the Dead - 9/10
I finally saw Shaun of the Dead. and it was good. It's one of the best movies i've seen in a long while.
...
Honestly, the only thing i can think to say here is that Simon Pegg is awesome.
So, yeah. See it if you haven't, but we both know you already have.
I finally saw Shaun of the Dead. and it was good. It's one of the best movies i've seen in a long while.
...
Honestly, the only thing i can think to say here is that Simon Pegg is awesome.
So, yeah. See it if you haven't, but we both know you already have.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 28, 2011, 12:42:29 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 28, 2011, 12:42:29 AM
Eraserhead - 7/10 - A strange experience
I rated this pretty high because it's oddly... Compelling. It really is meaningless and without purpose, but has moments that just stick to you.
I don't know what to say about this movie, but it was pretty good
I rated this pretty high because it's oddly... Compelling. It really is meaningless and without purpose, but has moments that just stick to you.
I don't know what to say about this movie, but it was pretty good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on March 28, 2011, 01:18:33 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on March 28, 2011, 01:18:33 AM
Quote from: Bluezombie;1813497It really is meaningless and without purpose,
oh come on man.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 28, 2011, 09:58:46 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on March 28, 2011, 09:58:46 AM
Quote from: Satellite;1813502oh come on man.
i honestly tried to make sense of some of those scenes, but I really couldn't, if you could enlighten me that'd be cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 03, 2011, 06:40:52 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 03, 2011, 06:40:52 AM
Martyrs - 9/10
Martyrs is some french movie ( i watched tge original french version not the english one ) and i was really shocked by this movie. It's a blend of gratuitous violence and horror at it's best. Great special effects and overall really stressful. A good original horroe flick.
Martyrs is some french movie ( i watched tge original french version not the english one ) and i was really shocked by this movie. It's a blend of gratuitous violence and horror at it's best. Great special effects and overall really stressful. A good original horroe flick.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 10, 2011, 02:20:37 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 10, 2011, 02:20:37 AM
Hanna - 8/10
Very odd action flick. While I love the way the main character got introduced, it felt like it was just more tension than actual action in the whole film, but it's pretty nice if you can get over that.
Very odd action flick. While I love the way the main character got introduced, it felt like it was just more tension than actual action in the whole film, but it's pretty nice if you can get over that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 15, 2011, 05:53:10 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 15, 2011, 05:53:10 PM
Idle hands - 7/10
I saw this movie in the 5$ bin and it rang a bell to me so i bought it. I've definetely seen it before and im glad I bought it. Its a 1/3 horror, 1/3 comedy and 1/3 stoner film, although nothing about it is scary at all. The main character's facial expressions at some points give this movie so much more. Some parts of the story dont seem logical at all, but if you don't take this film seriously, you're in for a few good laughs.
I saw this movie in the 5$ bin and it rang a bell to me so i bought it. I've definetely seen it before and im glad I bought it. Its a 1/3 horror, 1/3 comedy and 1/3 stoner film, although nothing about it is scary at all. The main character's facial expressions at some points give this movie so much more. Some parts of the story dont seem logical at all, but if you don't take this film seriously, you're in for a few good laughs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 16, 2011, 12:26:28 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 16, 2011, 12:26:28 PM
Beyond Re-animator - 9/10
I found this movie for 10$ at the flea market, it's supposedly somewhat of a rare find. Anyways, i popped in the movie last night and i still can't shake some of the funniest scenes in movie history (ex: A zombie intrudes someones' house, but instead of eating the occupants, he crawls to the counter and drinks all the milk). The movie is really fresh and keepa you gurssing about what will happen next ( you honestly never know!). Blood = check. Humor = check. Drug abuse = check.
Also, one thing to say: Rat VS severed penis fight. Yup.
I found this movie for 10$ at the flea market, it's supposedly somewhat of a rare find. Anyways, i popped in the movie last night and i still can't shake some of the funniest scenes in movie history (ex: A zombie intrudes someones' house, but instead of eating the occupants, he crawls to the counter and drinks all the milk). The movie is really fresh and keepa you gurssing about what will happen next ( you honestly never know!). Blood = check. Humor = check. Drug abuse = check.
Also, one thing to say: Rat VS severed penis fight. Yup.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 16, 2011, 03:48:47 PM
Post by: Slurpee on April 16, 2011, 03:48:47 PM
Quote from: Bluezombie;1816442Beyond Re-animator - 9/10it's not.
I found this movie for 10$ at the flea market, it's supposedly somewhat of a rare find.
that's the one where he's in jail, right?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 16, 2011, 04:01:01 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 16, 2011, 04:01:01 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1816451it's not.
that's the one where he's in jail, right?
Yeah thats the one. I have yet to see the others, but this one stands alone story-wise, i understood everything without needing to see the others.
Title: I saw Your Highness about a week ago
Post by: Lump Clock on April 16, 2011, 10:06:37 PM
Post by: Lump Clock on April 16, 2011, 10:06:37 PM
It was pretty funny, but granted I was also somewhat inebriated. Still, it's worth a watch, though maybe you should wait for the torrent or something. If you're actually gonna buy it, I think you should switch to DL already.
7/10
7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 16, 2011, 10:24:02 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 16, 2011, 10:24:02 PM
Hobo with a shotgun - 9/10
The name speaks for itself. All must watch.
The name speaks for itself. All must watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on April 17, 2011, 06:32:10 AM
Post by: RobClock on April 17, 2011, 06:32:10 AM
Quote from: Bluezombie;1816500Hobo with a shotgun - 9/10It drives me nuts that this movie was made in Canada, shot in Halifax (the capital of my province), and yet isn't playing at my theatre.
The name speaks for itself. All must watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on April 17, 2011, 07:19:36 AM
Post by: Slurpee on April 17, 2011, 07:19:36 AM
Scream 4
The ending retroactively made the entire movie better. Not that the preceding film was weak- I enjoyed the hell out of it. It was just the perfect way to end it.
Obviously see it if you're a slasher fan or, particularly, a Scream aficionado, but also if you're an annoying hipster looking to do some smirking disapproval of remakes, or if you loved the feel of 90's cinema, or if you like to go to rowdy theaters on weekends, because this is great for rowdy crowds. (I am all of the above).
There's pretty much no way for me to discuss what I enjoyed about this without spoilers, so, if you've seen it:
Holy crap, the ending. Yes. "Never fuck with the original." YES. The entire thematic underpinning of the film was revealed in the killer's motivation... which come to think of it might not have been such a great idea- it only works if you've been following the film very closely, are willing to forgive the loose story, and are a Mother Fucker when it comes to genre savvy... which is probably why there have been extremely mixed reactions critically (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/scream-4/).
See, a big fear in the build up to Scream 4's release among fans was we were going to lose the original cast and get a new trilogy with some carbon copies- Rory Culkin's character was such an ersatz Jamie Kennedy that he acknowledged it seconds before he was stabbed ("Randy gets the girl" to which I'm sure many a fan mentally replied "don't sully his memory you filth >=(". Well, I did, anyway.), and Emma Roberts played Neve Campbell's similar younger more vulnerable relative, which gave nightmarish Halloween 4 vibes to followers of Jamie Lee Curtis.
The movie works entirely on the basis that creating a shitty sequel trilogy or remake is the killer's motivation.
Everything Kevin Williamson said leading up to the release about why he wanted to revisit the series was clarified: In brief, fuck remakes. In retrospect the entire goddamn movie becomes better. The useless obvious red herring ex-boyfriend, Neve Campbell's general invulnerability and lack of character arc, the gimmicky new millennium stuff all going nowhere, the unsteady sympathetic portrayal of Emma Roberts- it all makes sense once you realize the theme had been informing the narrative from square one.
And the stupid hospital denouement from the remakes of Black Christmas and When a Stranger Calls gets turned on its head and now the killer is the one who gets the nasty surprise in the strangely deserted hospital. It's so fucking clever I want to shit. And, in a movie laced with self-reference, they don't even bother drawing attention to it, or the hayloft's visual similarity to Ryan Phillippe's death scene in I Know What You Did Last Summer (and I guess similar sets in Friday the 13th Part 3 and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon), or the shots pulled directly from the parking garage scenes in Urban Legend and Drag Me to Hell, or the rooftop chase lifted from Halloween 4. Lots of Halloween 4 in this movie- and perhaps rightfully so. It's a franchise coming back from a complete lull of a 3rd film threatening to replace the lead protagonist with a previously unmentioned relative.
Also, the blond deputy survives. HAAAAHHHH!!!! Because an ancillary character ALWAYS survives Scream! Neil Prescott, the cameraman, and Patrick Dempsey. Craven & Williamson don't disappoint in even the most horrifically trivial details!
okay fine I'm done gushing fuck you.
edit: uh, right, I guess I should assign a score.
I enjoyed the everloving piss out of this son of a bitch, but realistically I guess it's like a 7 or 8/10. And I blame Ehren Kruger.
The ending retroactively made the entire movie better. Not that the preceding film was weak- I enjoyed the hell out of it. It was just the perfect way to end it.
Obviously see it if you're a slasher fan or, particularly, a Scream aficionado, but also if you're an annoying hipster looking to do some smirking disapproval of remakes, or if you loved the feel of 90's cinema, or if you like to go to rowdy theaters on weekends, because this is great for rowdy crowds. (I am all of the above).
There's pretty much no way for me to discuss what I enjoyed about this without spoilers, so, if you've seen it:
Holy crap, the ending. Yes. "Never fuck with the original." YES. The entire thematic underpinning of the film was revealed in the killer's motivation... which come to think of it might not have been such a great idea- it only works if you've been following the film very closely, are willing to forgive the loose story, and are a Mother Fucker when it comes to genre savvy... which is probably why there have been extremely mixed reactions critically (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/scream-4/).
See, a big fear in the build up to Scream 4's release among fans was we were going to lose the original cast and get a new trilogy with some carbon copies- Rory Culkin's character was such an ersatz Jamie Kennedy that he acknowledged it seconds before he was stabbed ("Randy gets the girl" to which I'm sure many a fan mentally replied "don't sully his memory you filth >=(". Well, I did, anyway.), and Emma Roberts played Neve Campbell's similar younger more vulnerable relative, which gave nightmarish Halloween 4 vibes to followers of Jamie Lee Curtis.
The movie works entirely on the basis that creating a shitty sequel trilogy or remake is the killer's motivation.
Everything Kevin Williamson said leading up to the release about why he wanted to revisit the series was clarified: In brief, fuck remakes. In retrospect the entire goddamn movie becomes better. The useless obvious red herring ex-boyfriend, Neve Campbell's general invulnerability and lack of character arc, the gimmicky new millennium stuff all going nowhere, the unsteady sympathetic portrayal of Emma Roberts- it all makes sense once you realize the theme had been informing the narrative from square one.
And the stupid hospital denouement from the remakes of Black Christmas and When a Stranger Calls gets turned on its head and now the killer is the one who gets the nasty surprise in the strangely deserted hospital. It's so fucking clever I want to shit. And, in a movie laced with self-reference, they don't even bother drawing attention to it, or the hayloft's visual similarity to Ryan Phillippe's death scene in I Know What You Did Last Summer (and I guess similar sets in Friday the 13th Part 3 and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon), or the shots pulled directly from the parking garage scenes in Urban Legend and Drag Me to Hell, or the rooftop chase lifted from Halloween 4. Lots of Halloween 4 in this movie- and perhaps rightfully so. It's a franchise coming back from a complete lull of a 3rd film threatening to replace the lead protagonist with a previously unmentioned relative.
Also, the blond deputy survives. HAAAAHHHH!!!! Because an ancillary character ALWAYS survives Scream! Neil Prescott, the cameraman, and Patrick Dempsey. Craven & Williamson don't disappoint in even the most horrifically trivial details!
okay fine I'm done gushing fuck you.
edit: uh, right, I guess I should assign a score.
I enjoyed the everloving piss out of this son of a bitch, but realistically I guess it's like a 7 or 8/10. And I blame Ehren Kruger.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: I1I1I1I1I1I1I11111I1I1I1IIIIIII1I1I1I1I11I on April 17, 2011, 07:26:00 AM
Post by: I1I1I1I1I1I1I11111I1I1I1IIIIIII1I1I1I1I11I on April 17, 2011, 07:26:00 AM
Quote from: Bluezombie;1812340I was hesitant at first, 12$ for a 40-minute flick... Nph sold me to it and I'm glad I caved in
You know it's on Youtube, right?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 17, 2011, 08:22:10 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 17, 2011, 08:22:10 AM
Quote from: RobClock;1816523It drives me nuts that this movie was made in Canada, shot in Halifax (the capital of my province), and yet isn't playing at my theatre.
Yeah... Only one theater here had it, and it was the smallest one ( ie the one no one ever goes to)
@ blob: really? Didnt know that. I like having my shit on dvd though so i can convince myself to not regret it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on April 18, 2011, 01:44:57 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on April 18, 2011, 01:44:57 AM
The Thing
Great movie, Kurt Russel is pretty badass. Great cinemetography, wasn't expecting much from an 80s sci fi horror flick but yeah, it was really good. Awesome old school special effects, liberal use of flamethrowers, super psychological, creepy ass dogs, and even some fat joints.
Great movie, Kurt Russel is pretty badass. Great cinemetography, wasn't expecting much from an 80s sci fi horror flick but yeah, it was really good. Awesome old school special effects, liberal use of flamethrowers, super psychological, creepy ass dogs, and even some fat joints.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Lump Clock on April 18, 2011, 02:06:24 AM
Post by: Lump Clock on April 18, 2011, 02:06:24 AM
Quote from: Satellite;1816629The Thing
Great movie, Kurt Russel is pretty badass. Great cinemetography, wasn't expecting much from an 80s sci fi horror flick but yeah, it was really good. Awesome old school special effects, liberal use of flamethrowers, super psychological, creepy ass dogs, and even some fat joints.
Yup.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on April 18, 2011, 03:58:27 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on April 18, 2011, 03:58:27 AM
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
So it's Donald Sutherland, the stoner professor from Animal House, and friends against the evil emotionless body snatchers. Jeff Goldblum easily steals the show as always. It starts off great but loses steam towards the third act imo. There are also some weird plot holes and just things I thought they could've done better like Why do the emotionless people still scream when they fall off of ledges, shouldn't they just passively fall to their death? And why do they have those weird alien voices every once in a while, aren't they supposed to be genetic replicas? The ending was pretty intense though. Whatever. The dog-person was hilarious.
So it's Donald Sutherland, the stoner professor from Animal House, and friends against the evil emotionless body snatchers. Jeff Goldblum easily steals the show as always. It starts off great but loses steam towards the third act imo. There are also some weird plot holes and just things I thought they could've done better like Why do the emotionless people still scream when they fall off of ledges, shouldn't they just passively fall to their death? And why do they have those weird alien voices every once in a while, aren't they supposed to be genetic replicas? The ending was pretty intense though. Whatever. The dog-person was hilarious.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 18, 2011, 10:15:11 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 18, 2011, 10:15:11 AM
I loved body snatchers!
Scream 4 - 6/10
Ive never watched any of the previous screams, so ive rated this as a standalone movie in no way influenced by the previous flicks.
I honestly wasnt sure what to expect, a horror movie with a serial killer who looks funny at best? Turns out it was pretty decent. Story develops somewhat thoroughly so you at least you get to know the characters. Final twist is pretty fucked up too. Nothing about the flick is scary though, it's all really cheap scares and kills. The movie is sometimes funny as hell. Did they forget they were making a horror movie halfway through?
Scream 4 - 6/10
Ive never watched any of the previous screams, so ive rated this as a standalone movie in no way influenced by the previous flicks.
I honestly wasnt sure what to expect, a horror movie with a serial killer who looks funny at best? Turns out it was pretty decent. Story develops somewhat thoroughly so you at least you get to know the characters. Final twist is pretty fucked up too. Nothing about the flick is scary though, it's all really cheap scares and kills. The movie is sometimes funny as hell. Did they forget they were making a horror movie halfway through?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 21, 2011, 12:21:30 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 21, 2011, 12:21:30 AM
Cooper's Christmas (a.k.a Cooper's Camera) - 8.5/10
I really wasn't sure what to expect from this, but i'm pleased I got this movie. To me it struck multiple similarities with Trailer Park Boys, being recorded from a home camera and the drunk uncle nick who reminds me of Mr. Lahey at points. The whole thing is packed with jokes, drinks and awkward moments... Really just showing off one fucking messed up family on christmas. Definitely worth a watch! David Foley also makes an appearance now and then.
(http://exclaim.ca/images/jjones-sbee.jpg)
I really wasn't sure what to expect from this, but i'm pleased I got this movie. To me it struck multiple similarities with Trailer Park Boys, being recorded from a home camera and the drunk uncle nick who reminds me of Mr. Lahey at points. The whole thing is packed with jokes, drinks and awkward moments... Really just showing off one fucking messed up family on christmas. Definitely worth a watch! David Foley also makes an appearance now and then.
(http://exclaim.ca/images/jjones-sbee.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 21, 2011, 09:13:37 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 21, 2011, 09:13:37 PM
Zombie self-defense force - 7/10
Let's get one thing straight: if you expect a good plot and great acting, this isnt for you. This is the lowest budget low budget zombie flick ever made, and thats maybe sort of why it's good. The gore is awesome whenever it kicks in ( except for the occasional shitty cgi blood ) and the whole movie is just... Fun. Shitty actors + shitty blood + no money = a zombie movie that doesn't take itself seriously and neither should the watcher. The only thing that really bothered me was the terribly unrealistic gunfire. Even I can do better, and ive only been using afters effects for a few months.
Still, the movie is packed with WTF, and lots of it. I gave it a pretty high rating because i'm really into smalltime trash filmmaking, and this is definitely... Odd!
Also: cyborgs.
Let's get one thing straight: if you expect a good plot and great acting, this isnt for you. This is the lowest budget low budget zombie flick ever made, and thats maybe sort of why it's good. The gore is awesome whenever it kicks in ( except for the occasional shitty cgi blood ) and the whole movie is just... Fun. Shitty actors + shitty blood + no money = a zombie movie that doesn't take itself seriously and neither should the watcher. The only thing that really bothered me was the terribly unrealistic gunfire. Even I can do better, and ive only been using afters effects for a few months.
Still, the movie is packed with WTF, and lots of it. I gave it a pretty high rating because i'm really into smalltime trash filmmaking, and this is definitely... Odd!
Also: cyborgs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on April 21, 2011, 09:33:16 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on April 21, 2011, 09:33:16 PM
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Funny as hell, a bit girly for my tastes at times but overall pretty great.
Funny as hell, a bit girly for my tastes at times but overall pretty great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on April 21, 2011, 09:40:18 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on April 21, 2011, 09:40:18 PM
Samurai Cop
10/10
Great acting, story and cinematography. Best movie ever.
10/10
Great acting, story and cinematography. Best movie ever.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 21, 2011, 10:39:56 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 21, 2011, 10:39:56 PM
Quote from: DWARFINATORclock;1817066Samurai Cop
10/10
Great acting, story and cinematography. Best movie ever.
Oh man. That looks so cheesy in an awesome way
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on April 22, 2011, 06:53:32 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on April 22, 2011, 06:53:32 AM
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1817067Oh man. That looks so cheesy in an awesome way
http://anangryoctopus.com/audio/samuraicop/serious%20ding.mp3
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 22, 2011, 10:02:01 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 22, 2011, 10:02:01 AM
Quote from: DWARFINATORclock;1817105http://anangryoctopus.com/audio/samuraicop/serious%20ding.mp3
Super cheesy accents, check. This movie is now on my to-get list, thanks!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on April 24, 2011, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: RobClock on April 24, 2011, 09:46:00 PM
Hobo with a Shotgun
Look at this poster;
(http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hobo-with-a-shotgun-movie-poster.jpg)
If you're the kind of person already sold on this film, see it. If you're not- fuck off and stop ruining our fun!
Look at this poster;
(http://www.onlinemovieshut.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hobo-with-a-shotgun-movie-poster.jpg)
If you're the kind of person already sold on this film, see it. If you're not- fuck off and stop ruining our fun!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Lump Clock on April 24, 2011, 11:13:19 PM
Post by: Lump Clock on April 24, 2011, 11:13:19 PM
That hobo with a shotgun looks epic.
On a side note, I haven't seen it recently, but Buba Ho-tep is a great movie. Really one of those films. I found myself making so many references to it.
On a side note, I haven't seen it recently, but Buba Ho-tep is a great movie. Really one of those films. I found myself making so many references to it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on April 25, 2011, 04:44:34 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on April 25, 2011, 04:44:34 AM
any aussies go see Thor?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 26, 2011, 11:33:31 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 26, 2011, 11:33:31 PM
Homegrown - 6.5/10
What caught my eye was the fact B.Bob Thorton was the star of the movie, and it also had... Jon Bon Jovi? Yeah well, all in all it was an alright movie. I do mean alright because nothing from the movie really stood out. The jokes are rarely funny and the story is sometimes hard to follow but at least it's a little original. Original enough and with enough weed-smoking scenes to make up for the general dry feeling of the movie. Characters weren't really interesting at all, I wasn't even that impressed with Thorton's character, he seemed like he just didn't give a shit about anything. Keanu Reeves style.
I'll probably watch it again, just to get the parts of the story that didn't quite make sense to me, but I'm still thinking this is only an o.k movie.
What caught my eye was the fact B.Bob Thorton was the star of the movie, and it also had... Jon Bon Jovi? Yeah well, all in all it was an alright movie. I do mean alright because nothing from the movie really stood out. The jokes are rarely funny and the story is sometimes hard to follow but at least it's a little original. Original enough and with enough weed-smoking scenes to make up for the general dry feeling of the movie. Characters weren't really interesting at all, I wasn't even that impressed with Thorton's character, he seemed like he just didn't give a shit about anything. Keanu Reeves style.
I'll probably watch it again, just to get the parts of the story that didn't quite make sense to me, but I'm still thinking this is only an o.k movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 28, 2011, 11:23:20 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on April 28, 2011, 11:23:20 AM
Slammin' Salmon - 7/10
Very funny movie. Doesn't surprise me from the makers of Beerfest and Supertroopers. The whole thing really was, but some of the actors were only down-the-toilet material. Particularly the foreign waiter, i couldn't stand that guy whenever he showed up.
I would've probably given this movie a higher rating if it wasn't for the poor presentation of the whole film. Angle work wasn't always ideal and sometimes looked silly, and the lighting... I haven't seen a movie with such poor lighting in a long time. Sometimes it's just fine, but sometimes the lack of lighting is much too obvious, and they've could've at least corrected that a little bit in post-production ( despotting black would've been good ) since sometimes the movie really looks... Grainy. One result of poor lighting.
Still, worth a watch for the silly story
Very funny movie. Doesn't surprise me from the makers of Beerfest and Supertroopers. The whole thing really was, but some of the actors were only down-the-toilet material. Particularly the foreign waiter, i couldn't stand that guy whenever he showed up.
I would've probably given this movie a higher rating if it wasn't for the poor presentation of the whole film. Angle work wasn't always ideal and sometimes looked silly, and the lighting... I haven't seen a movie with such poor lighting in a long time. Sometimes it's just fine, but sometimes the lack of lighting is much too obvious, and they've could've at least corrected that a little bit in post-production ( despotting black would've been good ) since sometimes the movie really looks... Grainy. One result of poor lighting.
Still, worth a watch for the silly story
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 01, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 01, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Colin - 7.5/10
One unique zombie movie. I went easy on the rating for this one taking into consideration it was directed, written, shot and produced by the same guy and was made on a 75$ budget. What's unique about this film is that the main character is a zombie called Colin. The film has practically no dialogue, instead giving place to a zombies' exploration of the objects and people around him. I have some lenght issues with certain scenes ( scenes that would've been fine if they werent dragged over a period of 2 minutes), but in a way it also feels right. A zombie's life is supposed to be boring and meaningless which is exactly what the film captures.
You'll never feel so much compassion for a zombie in any other flick than in this one. For it's thought-provoking content and original concept, i gave it a good 7.5. The camerawork was at times really bad, and i found it weird that some humans didnt scream in pain while being eaten.
I will probably watch it again soon because I quite enjoyed it, though my friends found it boring to the bone
One unique zombie movie. I went easy on the rating for this one taking into consideration it was directed, written, shot and produced by the same guy and was made on a 75$ budget. What's unique about this film is that the main character is a zombie called Colin. The film has practically no dialogue, instead giving place to a zombies' exploration of the objects and people around him. I have some lenght issues with certain scenes ( scenes that would've been fine if they werent dragged over a period of 2 minutes), but in a way it also feels right. A zombie's life is supposed to be boring and meaningless which is exactly what the film captures.
You'll never feel so much compassion for a zombie in any other flick than in this one. For it's thought-provoking content and original concept, i gave it a good 7.5. The camerawork was at times really bad, and i found it weird that some humans didnt scream in pain while being eaten.
I will probably watch it again soon because I quite enjoyed it, though my friends found it boring to the bone
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 04, 2011, 12:50:29 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 04, 2011, 12:50:29 PM
smash cut - 7/10
So, the idea is pretty cool. A shitty filmmaker makes shitty films that makes everyone hate him. His props look obviously fake, his actors suck, etc... When he accidentally kills his first hooker, he starts thinking that he could use real bodies and body parts in his next film. So thats what he does.
I quite liked it because it had a vibe of lack of seriousness. Very light music at all times made it feel like watching a comedy, and generally the flick IS funny. Maybe not as much as it is gory though.
Worth watching for gorror fans
So, the idea is pretty cool. A shitty filmmaker makes shitty films that makes everyone hate him. His props look obviously fake, his actors suck, etc... When he accidentally kills his first hooker, he starts thinking that he could use real bodies and body parts in his next film. So thats what he does.
I quite liked it because it had a vibe of lack of seriousness. Very light music at all times made it feel like watching a comedy, and generally the flick IS funny. Maybe not as much as it is gory though.
Worth watching for gorror fans
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on May 07, 2011, 10:34:13 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on May 07, 2011, 10:34:13 PM
Been going through some old horror movies recently, here are my thoughts, although you've probably seen these:
Scream
Excellently written, directed and acted, and just overall a really really good film. Also Fonzie!
Scream 2
Not as tightly written as its predecessor but has some intense suspense moments.
Saw
Disappointed. Missed out on it as a teen cuz I was a little bitch but now I realize that it wasn't even scary in the first place. The editing ruins any suspense in the "trials" since it just zips through them, and the main game has nowhere near enough air time to even be creepy. The creepiest and best part was the first 10 minutes, then it just turns into a regular old psychological thriller, which is quickly becoming my least favorite genre.
Scream
Excellently written, directed and acted, and just overall a really really good film. Also Fonzie!
Scream 2
Not as tightly written as its predecessor but has some intense suspense moments.
Saw
Disappointed. Missed out on it as a teen cuz I was a little bitch but now I realize that it wasn't even scary in the first place. The editing ruins any suspense in the "trials" since it just zips through them, and the main game has nowhere near enough air time to even be creepy. The creepiest and best part was the first 10 minutes, then it just turns into a regular old psychological thriller, which is quickly becoming my least favorite genre.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 08, 2011, 03:52:42 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 08, 2011, 03:52:42 PM
I found the first Saw to be a masterpiece compared to the myriad of lame sequels.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 09, 2011, 06:59:43 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 09, 2011, 06:59:43 AM
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - 85/100
This might be the first GREAT and not unintentionally hilarious or terribly awful video game based movie ever. It was pretty decent.
The Social Network - 92/100
Way better than I expected. It is not only a movie about Facebook, but also the transition between college and the competitive world. It reminded me of The Pirates of Silicon Valley. Really worth a watch.
The Dark Crystal - 95/100
Yeah I am stupidly late to the party talking about a movie that was released before I was born, but here we go. Possibly one of my new favorite movies ever. It has a very typical structure of the Hero's Journey, but what I appreciate the most is the amount of puppetry dedicated every where. I imagine the production must have been expensive as shit.
District 9 - 89/100
I thought it was ok. Not the most revolutionary thing ever in my opinion, but I really liked it. The father-in-law asshole really messed my bolts atthe beginning pretty much the whole movie.
Ponyo - 88/100
Needless to say, it's a fantastically imaginative movie, Hayao Miyasaki manages to send you to a bizarre paradise in pretty much every of his productions.
The only issue I have with it is how the writing seemed a bit rushed or incomplete to me for some reason. Maybe I was expecting that the kids would have to go on a much longer journey, or that the mother would have some issues with her guest, but she was surprisingly open minded for receiving a supernatural half-human at home with a crush on her son not to mention she even drives IN THE MIDDLE OF A FUCKING TSUNAMI STORM.
I dunno, some of the writing made me feel odd, but it was overall defiant with expectations and what we could imagine.
Truely wonderful stuff. I'd give it a 100 but... the writing.. I dunno... maybe i need to re-watch it.
Easy A - 85/100
Fun, interesting; not perfect or supremely excellent, but clever. Some characters (her parents) were way too perfect to be true in my opinion, though.
Also, Emma Stone is officially hot.
This might be the first GREAT and not unintentionally hilarious or terribly awful video game based movie ever. It was pretty decent.
The Social Network - 92/100
Way better than I expected. It is not only a movie about Facebook, but also the transition between college and the competitive world. It reminded me of The Pirates of Silicon Valley. Really worth a watch.
The Dark Crystal - 95/100
Yeah I am stupidly late to the party talking about a movie that was released before I was born, but here we go. Possibly one of my new favorite movies ever. It has a very typical structure of the Hero's Journey, but what I appreciate the most is the amount of puppetry dedicated every where. I imagine the production must have been expensive as shit.
District 9 - 89/100
I thought it was ok. Not the most revolutionary thing ever in my opinion, but I really liked it. The father-in-law asshole really messed my bolts at
Ponyo - 88/100
Needless to say, it's a fantastically imaginative movie, Hayao Miyasaki manages to send you to a bizarre paradise in pretty much every of his productions.
The only issue I have with it is how the writing seemed a bit rushed or incomplete to me for some reason. Maybe I was expecting that the kids would have to go on a much longer journey, or that the mother would have some issues with her guest, but she was surprisingly open minded for receiving a supernatural half-human at home with a crush on her son not to mention she even drives IN THE MIDDLE OF A FUCKING TSUNAMI STORM.
I dunno, some of the writing made me feel odd, but it was overall defiant with expectations and what we could imagine.
Truely wonderful stuff. I'd give it a 100 but... the writing.. I dunno... maybe i need to re-watch it.
Easy A - 85/100
Fun, interesting; not perfect or supremely excellent, but clever. Some characters (her parents) were way too perfect to be true in my opinion, though.
Also, Emma Stone is officially hot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on May 09, 2011, 09:05:55 AM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on May 09, 2011, 09:05:55 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1820094Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - 85/100
This might be the first GREAT and not unintentionally hilarious or terribly awful video game based movie ever. It was pretty decent.
Easy A - 85/100
Fun, interesting; not perfect or supremely excellent, but clever. Some characters (her parents) were way too perfect to be true in my opinion, though.
Also, Emma Stone is officially hot.
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 09, 2011, 10:52:23 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 09, 2011, 10:52:23 AM
Bigriverman - 8/10
Borat version 2. A mockumentary about a fat, alcoholic 53 year-old slovenian man who swims accross the longest and most dangerous bodies of water. His next feat is to swim through the Amazon. He's not afraid of piranha, crocs or anything. He just wants to swim and drink.
I had some lenght issues with certain scenes ( including a long scene that is nothing but an overview of the forest that turns to do a whole 360 degrees back onto itself ). That was useless.
Borat version 2. A mockumentary about a fat, alcoholic 53 year-old slovenian man who swims accross the longest and most dangerous bodies of water. His next feat is to swim through the Amazon. He's not afraid of piranha, crocs or anything. He just wants to swim and drink.
I had some lenght issues with certain scenes ( including a long scene that is nothing but an overview of the forest that turns to do a whole 360 degrees back onto itself ). That was useless.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 09, 2011, 05:43:59 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 09, 2011, 05:43:59 PM
Quote from: DWARFINATORclock;1820098wat
what the fuck in an opinion
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on May 09, 2011, 05:58:42 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on May 09, 2011, 05:58:42 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1820164what the fuck in an opinion
wat
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on May 09, 2011, 07:49:05 PM
Post by: RobClock on May 09, 2011, 07:49:05 PM
Thor - 9/10
This. shit. is. GOLD.
Easily the best of the super-hero movies that Marvel has put out so far.
I loved every single second of it, from beginning to end. Go see it. And, obviously, stay through the credits.
Can't WAIT for Captain America!
This. shit. is. GOLD.
Easily the best of the super-hero movies that Marvel has put out so far.
I loved every single second of it, from beginning to end. Go see it. And, obviously, stay through the credits.
Can't WAIT for Captain America!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 09, 2011, 07:52:16 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 09, 2011, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1820195Thor - 9/10Same
This. shit. is. GOLD.
Easily the best of the super-hero movies that Marvel has put out so far.
I loved every single second of it, from beginning to end. Go see it. And, obviously, stay through the credits.
i was chanting I am thor, god of thunder throughout until the worker told me to shut up
my favorite part was when she took her shirt off in the trailers
favorite part of the movie was when he kept getting hit by the car it was funny. it made me laugh
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: I1I1I1I1I1I1I11111I1I1I1IIIIIII1I1I1I1I11I on May 09, 2011, 08:15:03 PM
Post by: I1I1I1I1I1I1I11111I1I1I1IIIIIII1I1I1I1I11I on May 09, 2011, 08:15:03 PM
Rampage- 7/10
Had some laughs, murders were good too. But the ending was really dissapointing, start was dragged out, and really repetitive.
Had some laughs, murders were good too. But the ending was really dissapointing, start was dragged out, and really repetitive.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Deodorant on May 09, 2011, 08:20:25 PM
Post by: Deodorant on May 09, 2011, 08:20:25 PM
Rango - 7/10
Rango looked really good, had a good plot but took itself a little too seriously at times. The characters where well developed, but, other than the main character, not that interesting, and somewhat cliche.
Overall good
Rango looked really good, had a good plot but took itself a little too seriously at times. The characters where well developed, but, other than the main character, not that interesting, and somewhat cliche.
Overall good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 10, 2011, 02:09:38 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 10, 2011, 02:09:38 AM
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb - 95/100
Plain brilliant and tragic satire of the Cold War. Must watch.
Plain brilliant and tragic satire of the Cold War. Must watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 10, 2011, 10:21:12 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 10, 2011, 10:21:12 PM
Thor
brilliant and very in your face. doesnt take itself too seriously, like yes these are magical interdimensional beings from asgard, so fucking what. this took me by surprise at the beginning and i wasnt sure i was going to like it, but by god was it great
its almost as if they knew beforehand that the asgardians were going to be so awesome that they didnt even have to worry about it being cheesy
loki is amazing, he will probably be your favourite character. heimdall takes the cake for me though
disappointing moments: thor doesn't say "i am thor god of thunder" and the after credits scene was lame and didnt have anything to do with the avengers. im sick and tired of samuel l jackson popping up and thinking hes automatically cool because hes nick fury, fuck nobody cares you asshole show me something different
brilliant and very in your face. doesnt take itself too seriously, like yes these are magical interdimensional beings from asgard, so fucking what. this took me by surprise at the beginning and i wasnt sure i was going to like it, but by god was it great
its almost as if they knew beforehand that the asgardians were going to be so awesome that they didnt even have to worry about it being cheesy
loki is amazing, he will probably be your favourite character. heimdall takes the cake for me though
disappointing moments: thor doesn't say "i am thor god of thunder" and the after credits scene was lame and didnt have anything to do with the avengers. im sick and tired of samuel l jackson popping up and thinking hes automatically cool because hes nick fury, fuck nobody cares you asshole show me something different
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 10, 2011, 10:52:40 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 10, 2011, 10:52:40 PM
Quote from: MiraclefruitClock;1820363loki is amazing, he will probably be your favourite character.
I expect this from the God of Mischief himself. Cannot wait for the weekend to watch.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: I1I1I1I1I1I1I11111I1I1I1IIIIIII1I1I1I1I11I on May 13, 2011, 04:27:03 PM
Post by: I1I1I1I1I1I1I11111I1I1I1IIIIIII1I1I1I1I11I on May 13, 2011, 04:27:03 PM
Super - 9/10
Fucking awesome. Hilarious effects, amazing violence, lots of laughs and a touching end that surprisingly has morals. WATCH THIS MOVIE.
Fucking awesome. Hilarious effects, amazing violence, lots of laughs and a touching end that surprisingly has morals. WATCH THIS MOVIE.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 14, 2011, 01:15:15 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 14, 2011, 01:15:15 PM
Quote from: BlobClock;1820639Super - 9/10
Fucking awesome. Hilarious effects, amazing violence, lots of laughs and a touching end that surprisingly has morals. WATCH THIS MOVIE.
The cover alone is awesome. I'll definitely check it out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 14, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 14, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
I feel like Super has a point, but it failed to get it across very clearly. Rainn Wilson braining people with a pipe wrench while shouting ill-conceived catchphrases is funny at first, but after a certain point I'm pretty sure it's supposed to stop being funny, and from what I've seen that moment never really comes for a lot of viewers. Things remain a little goofy all the way through the climax, and it ultimately can simply draw out an uneven emotional response. It was a solid watch, and I highly recommend it, but I dread that people are going to go into this expecting to see a farce about Rainn Wilson being a shitty, violent superhero, and come out satisfied at having got exactly what they wanted.
Tangent: As best as I can measure, Super reads like a loose adaptation of [IMDB]Falling Down[/IMDB] (1993) with, thematically, most of the sympathetic properties of the protagonist being replaced with a humorous depiction of the violence being committed. (That's to say, where Falling Down generally had us going "Well, yeah, people SHOULD be able to get through a day without being harassed by gang members and neonazis, and it SUCKS that this guy lost his job and his wife," Super generally had us going "Heh. Pipe wrench (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUblV5HkMn0).")
Rainn Wilson's character, Frank D'Argo, is, in many respects, a subject of ridicule, but the audience can sympathize with him, and in fact I'd say there are direct parallels between his character arc and the arc of Michael Douglas's William "D-Fens" Foster in Falling Down. D'Argo's rant at Kevin Bacon toward the end (beginning with "You don't butt in line,") is very similar to Foster's realization at the end of Falling Down "I'm the bad guy?" in its vocalization of a striking sympathetic emotional resonance with the protagonist that underlies most of the preceding film.
Similarly, both characters close out the movie giving up their own self-centered quests for the sake of their wives. D'Argo by admitting that while he thought it was about him, all he really accomplished was giving his wife another chance, and Foster by choosing to die so his family, who he'd spent the entire movie trying to see for his own satisfaction, would get his life insurance policy. Just thought it was interesting. It's also interesting that D'Argo ultimately gets away scot free., and he was the only one of our vigilantes (himself, Boltie, and William Foster) who went into his rampage with at least the conceit of a noble purpose in mind. He wasn't just mad about people butting in line and wanting to be somebody important- he didn't understand why people would continually break The Rules and he wanted to bring it to an end. "You don't butt in line, you don't sell drugs, you don't molest little children, you don't profit from the misery of others. The rules were set a long time ago. They don't change." =(
Anyway. Just thought that was interesting.
Tangent: As best as I can measure, Super reads like a loose adaptation of [IMDB]Falling Down[/IMDB] (1993) with, thematically, most of the sympathetic properties of the protagonist being replaced with a humorous depiction of the violence being committed. (That's to say, where Falling Down generally had us going "Well, yeah, people SHOULD be able to get through a day without being harassed by gang members and neonazis, and it SUCKS that this guy lost his job and his wife," Super generally had us going "Heh. Pipe wrench (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUblV5HkMn0).")
Rainn Wilson's character, Frank D'Argo, is, in many respects, a subject of ridicule, but the audience can sympathize with him, and in fact I'd say there are direct parallels between his character arc and the arc of Michael Douglas's William "D-Fens" Foster in Falling Down. D'Argo's rant at Kevin Bacon toward the end (beginning with "You don't butt in line,") is very similar to Foster's realization at the end of Falling Down "I'm the bad guy?" in its vocalization of a striking sympathetic emotional resonance with the protagonist that underlies most of the preceding film.
Similarly, both characters close out the movie giving up their own self-centered quests for the sake of their wives. D'Argo by admitting that while he thought it was about him, all he really accomplished was giving his wife another chance, and Foster by choosing to die so his family, who he'd spent the entire movie trying to see for his own satisfaction, would get his life insurance policy. Just thought it was interesting. It's also interesting that D'Argo ultimately gets away scot free., and he was the only one of our vigilantes (himself, Boltie, and William Foster) who went into his rampage with at least the conceit of a noble purpose in mind. He wasn't just mad about people butting in line and wanting to be somebody important- he didn't understand why people would continually break The Rules and he wanted to bring it to an end. "You don't butt in line, you don't sell drugs, you don't molest little children, you don't profit from the misery of others. The rules were set a long time ago. They don't change." =(
Anyway. Just thought that was interesting.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on May 14, 2011, 04:43:27 PM
Post by: Topcatyo on May 14, 2011, 04:43:27 PM
Thor
I liked it a lot.
I liked it a lot.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 18, 2011, 10:53:59 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 18, 2011, 10:53:59 PM
Thor - 90/100
Heimdall was badass, Loki was a rad villain, Asgard looked nice, overall great. Cannot wait for Captain America and The Avengers.
They showed the fucking Cosmic Cube at the end. That might be the eternal fountain of deus ex machina for The Avengers.
Heimdall was badass, Loki was a rad villain, Asgard looked nice, overall great. Cannot wait for Captain America and The Avengers.
Quote from: MiraclefruitClock;1820363disappointing moments: thor doesn't say "i am thor god of thunder" and the after credits scene was lame and didnt have anything to do with the avengers. im sick and tired of samuel l jackson popping up and thinking hes automatically cool because hes nick fury, fuck nobody cares you asshole show me something different
They showed the fucking Cosmic Cube at the end. That might be the eternal fountain of deus ex machina for The Avengers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 18, 2011, 11:12:00 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 18, 2011, 11:12:00 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1821459Thor - 90/100hey whats a cosmic cube. I wondered what that thing was
Heimdall was badass, Loki was a rad villain, Asgard looked nice, overall great. Cannot wait for Captain America and The Avengers.
They showed the fucking Cosmic Cube at the end. That might be the eternal fountain of deus ex machina for The Avengers.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on May 18, 2011, 11:18:10 PM
Post by: Kombucha on May 18, 2011, 11:18:10 PM
Quote from: Vuvuzela;1821460hey whats a cosmic cube. I wondered what that thing wasIt can make any wish a reality.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 18, 2011, 11:23:11 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 18, 2011, 11:23:11 PM
Quote from: Kombucha;1821461 It can make any wish a reality.I wish I wasnt a probie :(
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 19, 2011, 10:35:49 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 19, 2011, 10:35:49 AM
Zonad - 7/10
Zonad is a great, funny flick. You find an old, fat, out of shape man passed out next to your liquor cabinet, wearing a red jumpsuit and shitty plastic visor helmet. Only explanation possible? Of course, he's an alien!
Zonad, actually an alcoholic escapee from rehab, starts abusing his newfound glory and the family that found him don't mind going out of their way for their new friend's best possible comfort.
Great humor, decent actors, the sound design wasn't always ideal but it was there.
Zonad is a great, funny flick. You find an old, fat, out of shape man passed out next to your liquor cabinet, wearing a red jumpsuit and shitty plastic visor helmet. Only explanation possible? Of course, he's an alien!
Zonad, actually an alcoholic escapee from rehab, starts abusing his newfound glory and the family that found him don't mind going out of their way for their new friend's best possible comfort.
Great humor, decent actors, the sound design wasn't always ideal but it was there.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 21, 2011, 01:55:09 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 21, 2011, 01:55:09 PM
The Machine Girl ( 1.5 remix) - 10/10
Gore, gore, gore and gore. Incredible amounts of gore and awesome extended bleeding scenes. The story is hard to care about because of it's cheesyness ( a high school girl loses her brother to the Yakuza, and wants to execute revenge), but everything else about the flick more than compensates. It's even gorier than Robo Geisha AND Vampire girl vs. Frankenstein girl put together
You know good things are to come when a one armed ballistic assault heroine wants to kill. If we have any Tokyo Shock fans here, watch the FUCK out of this!
(http://bigscreenlittlescreen.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/machinegirlposter4.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tUPD97xvrNQ/SEDv2KCI6XI/AAAAAAAAAHU/IumRvSzmqUo/s400/MachineGirl03.jpg)
Gore, gore, gore and gore. Incredible amounts of gore and awesome extended bleeding scenes. The story is hard to care about because of it's cheesyness ( a high school girl loses her brother to the Yakuza, and wants to execute revenge), but everything else about the flick more than compensates. It's even gorier than Robo Geisha AND Vampire girl vs. Frankenstein girl put together
You know good things are to come when a one armed ballistic assault heroine wants to kill. If we have any Tokyo Shock fans here, watch the FUCK out of this!
(http://bigscreenlittlescreen.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/machinegirlposter4.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tUPD97xvrNQ/SEDv2KCI6XI/AAAAAAAAAHU/IumRvSzmqUo/s400/MachineGirl03.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on May 21, 2011, 02:17:05 PM
Post by: RobClock on May 21, 2011, 02:17:05 PM
Teeth - 3/10
Bad. Just bad. And with a concept like "vagina that bites off dicks" there was sooo much more potential. What you have here is a boring movie about the world's least interesting Jonas Brother's fangirl and her quest to get fucked. or maybe not, since when she does get with the boy she wants in the first half of the movie, it's a very awkward rape scene. Which leads me to the only moderately entertaining parts: When the vagina attacks people.
There are, to my recollection, 4 or 5 people who get "attacked". 4 out of the 5 get their dicks chopped off, and the fifth is a gynecologist who has the worst day of his professional career when he loses half of his hand. The problem with these scenes is that they're too far apart, too short, and focus far too much on showing the dismembered members in full, bloody, detail. (As funny as they may be.)
The first decapitation from the aforementioned rape scene, gets called back to and looks something like a rotting sausage drenched in blood. Raunchy.
So, don't see this movie. Me and my friend watched it on Netflix because we thought it would be good for some laughs, but unfortunately they were too scarce for me to give this any kind of recommendation.
Bad. Just bad. And with a concept like "vagina that bites off dicks" there was sooo much more potential. What you have here is a boring movie about the world's least interesting Jonas Brother's fangirl and her quest to get fucked. or maybe not, since when she does get with the boy she wants in the first half of the movie, it's a very awkward rape scene. Which leads me to the only moderately entertaining parts: When the vagina attacks people.
There are, to my recollection, 4 or 5 people who get "attacked". 4 out of the 5 get their dicks chopped off, and the fifth is a gynecologist who has the worst day of his professional career when he loses half of his hand. The problem with these scenes is that they're too far apart, too short, and focus far too much on showing the dismembered members in full, bloody, detail. (As funny as they may be.)
The first decapitation from the aforementioned rape scene, gets called back to and looks something like a rotting sausage drenched in blood. Raunchy.
So, don't see this movie. Me and my friend watched it on Netflix because we thought it would be good for some laughs, but unfortunately they were too scarce for me to give this any kind of recommendation.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on May 21, 2011, 03:13:54 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on May 21, 2011, 03:13:54 PM
Pirates of the Carrebian: on stranger tides
After reading all the reviews and hearing it was shit from just about everything I was expecting less.
Its not that bad, I enjoyed it.
After reading all the reviews and hearing it was shit from just about everything I was expecting less.
Its not that bad, I enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 21, 2011, 03:21:58 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 21, 2011, 03:21:58 PM
Quote from: Asshatclock;1821904Pirates of the Carrebian: on stranger tides
After reading all the reviews and hearing it was shit from just about everything I was expecting less.
Its not that bad, I enjoyed it.
i havent seen it but a real adaption of on stranger tides would be way better
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on May 22, 2011, 06:01:01 PM
Post by: RobClock on May 22, 2011, 06:01:01 PM
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - 7/10
Not bad. Nowhere near 'Curse of The Black Pearl', but then again, i wouldn't expect it to be. I, personally, am extremely thankful for the non-inclusion of Mr. and Mrs.Turner, and only a passing mention of Jack the Monkey.
As for the plot; it's basically Jack Sparrow vs. Barbossa vs. Blackbeard vs. the Spanish, ALL trying to one-up each other on a quest to reach thecity on the edge of forever FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH. It starts off with Jack in London and, to avoid spoilers, makes it's way from there. Needless to say- shit happens, Jack acts silly, Mr.Gibs gets drunk, and Barbossa's a dick.
And there are mermaids. Also zombies (but they are given essentially nothing to do).
So, overall, I'd give this one a pretty good recommendation. It's not perfect by any streach, but if you like the original trilogy, or just Pirates in general, you'll probably enjoy this just as much as I did.
Not bad. Nowhere near 'Curse of The Black Pearl', but then again, i wouldn't expect it to be. I, personally, am extremely thankful for the non-inclusion of Mr. and Mrs.Turner, and only a passing mention of Jack the Monkey.
As for the plot; it's basically Jack Sparrow vs. Barbossa vs. Blackbeard vs. the Spanish, ALL trying to one-up each other on a quest to reach the
And there are mermaids. Also zombies (but they are given essentially nothing to do).
So, overall, I'd give this one a pretty good recommendation. It's not perfect by any streach, but if you like the original trilogy, or just Pirates in general, you'll probably enjoy this just as much as I did.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 23, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 23, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
All About Steve 2/10
i dont even
it would have been a zero if thomas hayden church wasnt hilarious. sandra bullock is so fucking annoying and stupid (her character i mean)
completely unwatchable
i dont even
it would have been a zero if thomas hayden church wasnt hilarious. sandra bullock is so fucking annoying and stupid (her character i mean)
completely unwatchable
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on May 24, 2011, 01:25:51 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on May 24, 2011, 01:25:51 AM
Night of the Living Dead: 9/10
Eeep! Classic as it should be. Yet even though it's the classic, it still focuses on stuff other zombie movies don't cover as much like the cannibalism and... radiation. Yeah that part was kind of stupid. But there's some grrrreat characterization amid the madness, check it out if you need to pull an all-nighter!
Eeep! Classic as it should be. Yet even though it's the classic, it still focuses on stuff other zombie movies don't cover as much like the cannibalism and... radiation. Yeah that part was kind of stupid. But there's some grrrreat characterization amid the madness, check it out if you need to pull an all-nighter!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on May 24, 2011, 03:18:29 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on May 24, 2011, 03:18:29 AM
Thor 10/10
I think a lot of people disliked Pirates4 because they went to see Thor first, which makes everything else look like shit in comparison.
(http://worldofblackheroes.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/thormovie-heimdall.jpg)
That alone was enough.
I think a lot of people disliked Pirates4 because they went to see Thor first, which makes everything else look like shit in comparison.
(http://worldofblackheroes.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/thormovie-heimdall.jpg)
That alone was enough.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 26, 2011, 10:34:14 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 26, 2011, 10:34:14 AM
The Chumscrubber - 8/10
MUST WATCH FLICK. I haven't been deeply afflicted by a film in a long while (probably because i tend to watch senseless gorefests alot these days). The story is well played out, the characters are INCREDIBLY rich and believable, and the whole universe of the movie comes together and makes sense. It has alot of similarities to the TV Series Weeds (which I also loved).
The end kinda made me sad too. Really, really good film. Also it's got Jamie Bell and Camilla Belle (two actors that I love)
MUST WATCH FLICK. I haven't been deeply afflicted by a film in a long while (probably because i tend to watch senseless gorefests alot these days). The story is well played out, the characters are INCREDIBLY rich and believable, and the whole universe of the movie comes together and makes sense. It has alot of similarities to the TV Series Weeds (which I also loved).
The end kinda made me sad too. Really, really good film. Also it's got Jamie Bell and Camilla Belle (two actors that I love)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on May 26, 2011, 02:08:19 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on May 26, 2011, 02:08:19 PM
Sherlock 9/10
A newish british series with Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. It's on Netflix instant, good for anyone who liked Dexter for sure. Check it out
A newish british series with Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. It's on Netflix instant, good for anyone who liked Dexter for sure. Check it out
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 27, 2011, 02:23:32 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 27, 2011, 02:23:32 AM
Repo! The genetic opera - 9/10
This movie is definietely one of a kind. Everything from the spooky rock opera songs (it is a musical) to the context and subject of the whole movie was extremely enjoyable. In a far future, Geneco is the company that saves mankind for a price. All their transplant organs are available for financing... But those who do not pay get their organs repossessed. Not all the songs were good, but all had their moments and they seem to creep under your skin. I gave this movie a good score because it never felt dull once you got settled in for the ride, and the artistic direction is fantastic. Truly spooky stuff.
(http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/Repo-Genetic-Opera/repo1.jpg)
This movie is definietely one of a kind. Everything from the spooky rock opera songs (it is a musical) to the context and subject of the whole movie was extremely enjoyable. In a far future, Geneco is the company that saves mankind for a price. All their transplant organs are available for financing... But those who do not pay get their organs repossessed. Not all the songs were good, but all had their moments and they seem to creep under your skin. I gave this movie a good score because it never felt dull once you got settled in for the ride, and the artistic direction is fantastic. Truly spooky stuff.
(http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/Repo-Genetic-Opera/repo1.jpg)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 30, 2011, 11:01:24 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on May 30, 2011, 11:01:24 AM
El mariachi - 8/10
After reading so much about it in Rodriguez's book, I finally managed to grab my own copy. For a first film with a budget of only a few thousand $'s, it sparks genius. The main character (Carlos) was actually a patient with Rodriguez at the drug test they took part in to finance the film. Good story, great angles and awesome editing. El mariachi is a great action film with just a bit of humor, and its fairly short so it never felt dragged out.
After reading so much about it in Rodriguez's book, I finally managed to grab my own copy. For a first film with a budget of only a few thousand $'s, it sparks genius. The main character (Carlos) was actually a patient with Rodriguez at the drug test they took part in to finance the film. Good story, great angles and awesome editing. El mariachi is a great action film with just a bit of humor, and its fairly short so it never felt dragged out.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on June 03, 2011, 03:38:46 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on June 03, 2011, 03:38:46 AM
Butterfly Effect: fun watch, minimal plot holes for a time travel movie, kind of soap opera-y but kind of intense at the same time, I recommend
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 08, 2011, 07:22:08 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 08, 2011, 07:22:08 PM
Xmen: First Class - 7/10
Awesome movie. Best in the series (though that doesn't say much).
Hugh Jackman cameo is priceless.
Awesome movie. Best in the series (though that doesn't say much).
Hugh Jackman cameo is priceless.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on June 11, 2011, 01:18:42 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on June 11, 2011, 01:18:42 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1825707Xmen: First Class - 7/10
Awesome movie. Best in the series (though that doesn't say much).
Hugh Jackman cameo is priceless.
really? better than x2?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on June 19, 2011, 12:40:22 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on June 19, 2011, 12:40:22 AM
Everything Must Go 0/10
One of the worst movies I have ever seen, completely destroys the source material, boring as fuck, no overriding theme, and NO fucking character development god damn what a shitty movie, how the hell did it get 76% on rotten tomatoes what the fuck
One of the worst movies I have ever seen, completely destroys the source material, boring as fuck, no overriding theme, and NO fucking character development god damn what a shitty movie, how the hell did it get 76% on rotten tomatoes what the fuck
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on June 19, 2011, 02:25:30 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on June 19, 2011, 02:25:30 AM
Trees Lounge
Very good movie written directed and starred buschemi, damn fine, relaxing, similar to Ghost World but better imo. Great conflicts, double thumbs up
Very good movie written directed and starred buschemi, damn fine, relaxing, similar to Ghost World but better imo. Great conflicts, double thumbs up
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on June 19, 2011, 02:56:52 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on June 19, 2011, 02:56:52 AM
Dante 01 - Rating pending
I'm really not sure what to think about this one. I'll admit being really high when i watched it but it seemed to have very little to offer except a bit of nice effects. Atmospherically, it captures you. It really feels like a secluded far-away ship two galaxies away... But fails to deliver a story that anyone can follow. I honestly never had a fucking clue what was going on. All that kept me watching was the nice trippy overall look of the film, and that was probably due to my high-ness.
I'll need to watch this one again... In case it turns out that it DOES have story.
I'm really not sure what to think about this one. I'll admit being really high when i watched it but it seemed to have very little to offer except a bit of nice effects. Atmospherically, it captures you. It really feels like a secluded far-away ship two galaxies away... But fails to deliver a story that anyone can follow. I honestly never had a fucking clue what was going on. All that kept me watching was the nice trippy overall look of the film, and that was probably due to my high-ness.
I'll need to watch this one again... In case it turns out that it DOES have story.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 21, 2011, 05:22:58 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 21, 2011, 05:22:58 PM
They Live - 7/10
I think I went into this with my expectations set a little high and, although it was a good movie overall, I think the concept is a little better than the execution. Still, damn good. Gonna try and hunt it down on DVD.
I think I went into this with my expectations set a little high and, although it was a good movie overall, I think the concept is a little better than the execution. Still, damn good. Gonna try and hunt it down on DVD.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VCRClock on June 21, 2011, 10:29:04 PM
Post by: VCRClock on June 21, 2011, 10:29:04 PM
Faces of Death (1980) (http://files.myfrogbag.com/oxmai3/4.gif) (out of 5 possible burgers)
Actually not that shocking in the Internet era, unsurprisingly. (Also, there are quite a few fake scenes.) What was surprising was that the movie occasionally tries to make a quick, unbelabored statement (e.g. the meat/leather industries aren't that nice to animals). The capital punishment scenes, though dramatizations, are actually kind of sad. Other surprising things: there are boring parts, sometimes the music cues are inappropriate (ragtime suicide??), credits roll over cheesy life-affirming montage and cheesy '70s ballad.
Overall: pretty much only of historical interest. Watch it only if you're more than casually interested in death and blood and guts, or if you like '70s documentary-style footage (vcrclock option).
Actually not that shocking in the Internet era, unsurprisingly. (Also, there are quite a few fake scenes.) What was surprising was that the movie occasionally tries to make a quick, unbelabored statement (e.g. the meat/leather industries aren't that nice to animals). The capital punishment scenes, though dramatizations, are actually kind of sad. Other surprising things: there are boring parts, sometimes the music cues are inappropriate (ragtime suicide??), credits roll over cheesy life-affirming montage and cheesy '70s ballad.
Overall: pretty much only of historical interest. Watch it only if you're more than casually interested in death and blood and guts, or if you like '70s documentary-style footage (vcrclock option).
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VCRClock on June 21, 2011, 10:40:41 PM
Post by: VCRClock on June 21, 2011, 10:40:41 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1821894Teeth - 3/10
It's not a "bad movie" that's all self-aware about how bad it is, so the humor has to come from the people you're watching with. I guess I get how you might not enjoy it if you're watching with only one other person and you're both bored to begin with? I watched it with a larger group and got a kick out of it. I think the experience deserved well above a 3/10, but it's been a while since I watched the movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on June 21, 2011, 10:49:16 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on June 21, 2011, 10:49:16 PM
Ive seen one of the faces of death... Cant recall which one, but there was a dramatizatiob of dudes eating a monkey's brain. That shit was fucked some
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VCRClock on June 21, 2011, 11:05:31 PM
Post by: VCRClock on June 21, 2011, 11:05:31 PM
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1828374Ive seen one of the faces of death... Cant recall which one, but there was a dramatizatiob of dudes eating a monkey's brain. That shit was fucked some
That's the OG. Just got done watching that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VCRClock on June 26, 2011, 11:57:25 AM
Post by: VCRClock on June 26, 2011, 11:57:25 AM
Fritz the Cat (1972) (http://files.myfrogbag.com/oxmai3/8.gif)
I might still have been in high school the first time I watched this. I appreciated the content and satire more now that I've spent a few years in college. It's sort of a road trip, but it's not about character development so much as it is about blowing up one kind of identity or personality after another... it's not that easy to describe briefly, but it's the kind of thing disillusioned or directionless college students (and beyond) might appreciate. The ending is kind of weak. The soundtrack's pretty good, and I'd have more to say about the art and animation if I hadn't been streaming it. Contains sex, drugs, violence* and Basketball Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIbp5C-5WXM)-caliber racial stereotypes, but honestly, you should have seen that coming.
*This reminds me that there's a really well-thought-out sequence pretty early on where someone dies, so look out for that.
I might still have been in high school the first time I watched this. I appreciated the content and satire more now that I've spent a few years in college. It's sort of a road trip, but it's not about character development so much as it is about blowing up one kind of identity or personality after another... it's not that easy to describe briefly, but it's the kind of thing disillusioned or directionless college students (and beyond) might appreciate. The ending is kind of weak. The soundtrack's pretty good, and I'd have more to say about the art and animation if I hadn't been streaming it. Contains sex, drugs, violence* and Basketball Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIbp5C-5WXM)-caliber racial stereotypes, but honestly, you should have seen that coming.
*This reminds me that there's a really well-thought-out sequence pretty early on where someone dies, so look out for that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 26, 2011, 04:04:51 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 26, 2011, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: VCRClock;1828369It's not a "bad movie" that's all self-aware about how bad it is, so the humor has to come from the people you're watching with. I guess I get how you might not enjoy it if you're watching with only one other person and you're both bored to begin with? I watched it with a larger group and got a kick out of it. I think the experience deserved well above a 3/10, but it's been a while since I watched the movie.I was expecting self-awareness, and me and my friend were roaring when the dicks were getting chopped off, but as a whole it just wasn't that enjoyable an experience for me. You could be right though, maybe I need to re-watch it with a larger, sadistic, group to get the full experience. I'll try it again, someday.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 25, 2011, 03:28:32 PM
Post by: RobClock on July 25, 2011, 03:28:32 PM
Captain America - 10/10
Perfect.
Perfect.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 25, 2011, 03:54:07 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 25, 2011, 03:54:07 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1831572Captain America - 10/10
Perfect.
I've been hearing good things
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 25, 2011, 04:02:18 PM
Post by: RobClock on July 25, 2011, 04:02:18 PM
They were true.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on July 25, 2011, 04:46:59 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on July 25, 2011, 04:46:59 PM
RUBBER - 7/10
A movie selling itself through the odd concept of a worn up rubber tire becoming spontaneously self-aware and exploring it's new state of consciousness. After discovering that Robert ( the name of the tire) has telekenetic powers, he starts to use his powers for destruction. At first happy with small prey and inanimate objects, he quickly turns his attention to humans.
The concept is amazing. It had much more potential than what I'd have expected. The film isn't at all bad, in fact, it's verry good. It's just confusing. I don't want to ruin the film by explaining WHAT makes it confusing, because it's a fun watch, but I can tell you that if you're the kind of person who stops a film 30 minutes in because there's not much action, you won't enjoy this at all.
It's very slow paced and the story goes all over the place, only to have most of the puzzle solved at the end of the flick. There are important human characters in the film, of course, although the direction of the film hardly allows us to feel any symapthy or empathy towards them. The star of the show is very clearly Robert, our curious tire.
It's short, clocking in at 85 minutes, but if you're the type who enjoys original, obscure, independant filmmaking, this movie is quite a little jewel.
A movie selling itself through the odd concept of a worn up rubber tire becoming spontaneously self-aware and exploring it's new state of consciousness. After discovering that Robert ( the name of the tire) has telekenetic powers, he starts to use his powers for destruction. At first happy with small prey and inanimate objects, he quickly turns his attention to humans.
The concept is amazing. It had much more potential than what I'd have expected. The film isn't at all bad, in fact, it's verry good. It's just confusing. I don't want to ruin the film by explaining WHAT makes it confusing, because it's a fun watch, but I can tell you that if you're the kind of person who stops a film 30 minutes in because there's not much action, you won't enjoy this at all.
It's very slow paced and the story goes all over the place, only to have most of the puzzle solved at the end of the flick. There are important human characters in the film, of course, although the direction of the film hardly allows us to feel any symapthy or empathy towards them. The star of the show is very clearly Robert, our curious tire.
It's short, clocking in at 85 minutes, but if you're the type who enjoys original, obscure, independant filmmaking, this movie is quite a little jewel.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 27, 2011, 04:50:33 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on July 27, 2011, 04:50:33 AM
RUBBER
The best character in this movie is the tire, the rest of them are poorly written and directed. It's an amazing concept (killer tire) and it's pulled off well, but there's this whole meta part to it too that doesn't really work. It had the potential to be a cult classic but man, the meta shit kinda ruins it.
There are really great moments too though, and the final sequence is almost worth the watch. The tire was done really, really well too. Great cinematography and sound design.
7/10
Man, I really want to see Hobo with a Shotgun now.
The best character in this movie is the tire, the rest of them are poorly written and directed. It's an amazing concept (killer tire) and it's pulled off well, but there's this whole meta part to it too that doesn't really work. It had the potential to be a cult classic but man, the meta shit kinda ruins it.
There are really great moments too though, and the final sequence is almost worth the watch. The tire was done really, really well too. Great cinematography and sound design.
7/10
Man, I really want to see Hobo with a Shotgun now.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on July 27, 2011, 08:42:22 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on July 27, 2011, 08:42:22 AM
Rubber: ? / ?
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on July 27, 2011, 04:06:48 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on July 27, 2011, 04:06:48 PM
The Lincoln Lawyer 7/10
Matthew McConaughey is a lawyer who deals out of his chaffeur-driven Lincoln. At face value it seems like a horrible concept. Go figure it was a novel and the story isn't half bad.
Either way it's worth 'suffering' through 2 hours of Matthew McConaughey (eh he wasn't that bad this time) to get to 5 minutes of ~*~ BRYAN CRANSTON ~*~ who easily makes the entire movie
Oh yeah Ryan Phillipe is terrible.
Matthew McConaughey is a lawyer who deals out of his chaffeur-driven Lincoln. At face value it seems like a horrible concept. Go figure it was a novel and the story isn't half bad.
Either way it's worth 'suffering' through 2 hours of Matthew McConaughey (eh he wasn't that bad this time) to get to 5 minutes of ~*~ BRYAN CRANSTON ~*~ who easily makes the entire movie
Oh yeah Ryan Phillipe is terrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 10, 2011, 05:36:30 AM
Post by: RobClock on August 10, 2011, 05:36:30 AM
Cowboys & Aliens - 7/10
Delivers what the title suggests. Isn't that enough?
Harrison Ford is still a fucking badass.
Delivers what the title suggests. Isn't that enough?
Harrison Ford is still a fucking badass.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 10, 2011, 04:35:12 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 10, 2011, 04:35:12 PM
attack the block - 9/10
fam innit bruv
fam innit bruv
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FileCabinetClock on August 10, 2011, 05:03:24 PM
Post by: FileCabinetClock on August 10, 2011, 05:03:24 PM
x men first class: 7/10
i liked it
i liked it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on August 14, 2011, 08:33:21 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on August 14, 2011, 08:33:21 PM
Poultrygeist: Night of the chicken dead - 10/10
Absolute Troma brilliance at it's best. I wouldn't show this film to my gf or family, but all my friends have seen it and love it. It's a disgusting gore/sex/dirty jokes-fest. All actors are Troma fans acting for free and truly giving it all their best. They're not pros, but you can tell they're proud of giving it all in a Troma film.
Accompanied by a few musical numbers, this movir is nothing but FUN from start to finish. My kind of flick, hands-down!
Absolute Troma brilliance at it's best. I wouldn't show this film to my gf or family, but all my friends have seen it and love it. It's a disgusting gore/sex/dirty jokes-fest. All actors are Troma fans acting for free and truly giving it all their best. They're not pros, but you can tell they're proud of giving it all in a Troma film.
Accompanied by a few musical numbers, this movir is nothing but FUN from start to finish. My kind of flick, hands-down!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kodiakclock on August 14, 2011, 10:21:17 PM
Post by: Kodiakclock on August 14, 2011, 10:21:17 PM
Zack And Miri Make a porno - 8/10
Fantastic writing and good execution of humor. The most well acted part is when the one blonde pornstar takes zack to his room. Miri and zack meet eyes and miri has a look like her dog has just been shot in front of her. Brilliantly executed and the absolute most driving moment in the film. the way her face changes and the look she gives is so powerful that it took a comedy and made it into something more with that ONE FUCKING LOOK. brilliantly written as you would expect from a movie written and directed by kevin smith. also its pretty funny, worth watching.
Fantastic writing and good execution of humor. The most well acted part is when the one blonde pornstar takes zack to his room. Miri and zack meet eyes and miri has a look like her dog has just been shot in front of her. Brilliantly executed and the absolute most driving moment in the film. the way her face changes and the look she gives is so powerful that it took a comedy and made it into something more with that ONE FUCKING LOOK. brilliantly written as you would expect from a movie written and directed by kevin smith. also its pretty funny, worth watching.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on August 14, 2011, 10:25:51 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on August 14, 2011, 10:25:51 PM
Put this guy behind the set and you always end up with a sweet film
(http://www.mytinyphone.com/uploads/users/thesquash/sm2/130289.gif)
(http://www.mytinyphone.com/uploads/users/thesquash/sm2/130289.gif)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kodiakclock on August 14, 2011, 10:28:42 PM
Post by: Kodiakclock on August 14, 2011, 10:28:42 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1817538Hobo with a Shotgunthe very begining has ricky from trailer park boys lol
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 15, 2011, 05:03:41 AM
Post by: RobClock on August 15, 2011, 05:03:41 AM
Horrible Bosses - 8/10
Funny as shit. Everybody turns in a great performance.
Funny as shit. Everybody turns in a great performance.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 21, 2011, 01:39:12 AM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 21, 2011, 01:39:12 AM
BIUTIFUL the guy from no country wears adult diapers in it
8/10
8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: zl on August 21, 2011, 12:45:44 PM
Post by: zl on August 21, 2011, 12:45:44 PM
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) - psychotropic and with the malice of a clockwork orange folded into a children's movie like a delicate pastry
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on August 21, 2011, 05:48:40 PM
Post by: Munglai on August 21, 2011, 05:48:40 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1839059Horrible Bosses - 8/10
Funny as shit. Everybody turns in a great performance.
Really? I was tempted to watch it just because I love Kevin Spacey but the rest of it looked pretty terrible.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 21, 2011, 06:10:40 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 21, 2011, 06:10:40 PM
Quote from: I like the smell of crisp packets and wee;1842715Really? I was tempted to watch it just because I love Kevin Spacey but the rest of it looked pretty terrible.Yeah, me and the friend i saw it with really enjoyed it. We were joking through the whole thing, mind, so we were laughing at our own jokes, but this is one of those movies that i can see us referencing back to for laughs.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 29, 2011, 09:13:44 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 29, 2011, 09:13:44 PM
30 Minutes or Less - 6.5/10
Delivers on it's premise. Not going to set the world on fire, but it's decent enough. Light recommendation.
If you do go, stick around after the credits.
Delivers on it's premise. Not going to set the world on fire, but it's decent enough. Light recommendation.
If you do go, stick around after the credits.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on August 29, 2011, 10:18:49 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on August 29, 2011, 10:18:49 PM
I first listened to Tangled, about 7 times because my friends little sisters kept watching it while I was sleeping on the sofa. then I decided to watch it while my friend was trying to teach me how to play Magic the Gathering. Game is confusing as sex.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 04, 2011, 08:17:25 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 04, 2011, 08:17:25 AM
Apollo 18 - 7/10
Not at bad film at all. A fictional story about Apollo 18, launched shortly after apollo 17 ( the last known mission ). A crew of two are landed on the moon with cameras and are told to get some footage. They're not told why. It's a pretty spooky flick, since it's always from a POV of 60's cameras that seem to get a lot of gain and interference from an unknown source. The tension is honest, the characters are pretty believable.
Worth a watch, i very much liked it.
Not at bad film at all. A fictional story about Apollo 18, launched shortly after apollo 17 ( the last known mission ). A crew of two are landed on the moon with cameras and are told to get some footage. They're not told why. It's a pretty spooky flick, since it's always from a POV of 60's cameras that seem to get a lot of gain and interference from an unknown source. The tension is honest, the characters are pretty believable.
Worth a watch, i very much liked it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SockpuppetClock on September 04, 2011, 09:05:01 AM
Post by: SockpuppetClock on September 04, 2011, 09:05:01 AM
Watership Down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZcHLpjiEdw) (1978) - Only movie that's ever made me shed a single, lonely tear
REDLINE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2H_FsmxWzc) (2009) (Madhouse Inc.) - Crazy stupid ridiculous anime movie, but with a production time lasting seven years this manages to be the most power-trip exaggeration of a movie about racing I have seen in a long time, watch if you enjoy watching a movie somehow one-up itself in crazy
REDLINE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2H_FsmxWzc) (2009) (Madhouse Inc.) - Crazy stupid ridiculous anime movie, but with a production time lasting seven years this manages to be the most power-trip exaggeration of a movie about racing I have seen in a long time, watch if you enjoy watching a movie somehow one-up itself in crazy
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 04, 2011, 02:02:27 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 04, 2011, 02:02:27 PM
Rampage 8/10
No kill no glory
No kill no glory
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on September 04, 2011, 02:07:02 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on September 04, 2011, 02:07:02 PM
Our Idiot Brother - 8/10
A surprisingly good character study about a hippy who doesn't belong in any sort of social setting at all.
A surprisingly good character study about a hippy who doesn't belong in any sort of social setting at all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 04, 2011, 02:25:30 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 04, 2011, 02:25:30 PM
Fantastic Planet
Truly fantastic. Watch this to trip balls.
Truly fantastic. Watch this to trip balls.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on September 04, 2011, 02:55:04 PM
Post by: RobClock on September 04, 2011, 02:55:04 PM
This is Spinal Tap - 7/10
Rad.
Rad.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 04, 2011, 02:57:24 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 04, 2011, 02:57:24 PM
Quote from: VuBawlsClock;1849166Rampage 8/10
No kill no glory
I have this flick! One of Uwe's rare good films.
The weirdest thing is that what happened in the movie happened in real life. The dude never admitted to being influenced by the flick, but almost everything is copy/paste.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 04, 2011, 03:26:37 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 04, 2011, 03:26:37 PM
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1849197I have this flick! One of Uwe's rare good films.haha wow.
The weirdest thing is that what happened in the movie happened in real life. The dude never admitted to being influenced by the flick, but almost everything is copy/paste.
The movie was well put together imo. My only objection is that they kept showing flash forwards of the shootings that often. A few woudve been nice, but not all throughout the movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on September 10, 2011, 05:59:10 AM
Post by: RobClock on September 10, 2011, 05:59:10 AM
Rise of the Planet of The Apes - 7.5/10
Yeah, it was pretty good.
Still inferior to the musical... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMnG3gOqigE)
Yeah, it was pretty good.
Still inferior to the musical... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMnG3gOqigE)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 16, 2011, 12:51:24 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 16, 2011, 12:51:24 AM
[REC]2 - 8/10
If you haven't seen the first, then don't bother. Those who have: GO WATCH THIS.
[REC]2 picks up right where the first left us, but from the point of view of a SWAT team sent in to get visual updates on the situation. We're surprised by having some young civilians making their way into the building, who also have a camera. It manages to keep the authentic 'freak' feeling of the first with the continuity of lack of music,occasional camera interference and characters that are shockingly careless. It's less scary than the first to be honest, but when is that not the case with horror films?
If you've seen the first, you will not be disappointed. If you haven't, you might have a few 'wtf?' moments even with the occasional flashbacks.
If you haven't seen the first, then don't bother. Those who have: GO WATCH THIS.
[REC]2 picks up right where the first left us, but from the point of view of a SWAT team sent in to get visual updates on the situation. We're surprised by having some young civilians making their way into the building, who also have a camera. It manages to keep the authentic 'freak' feeling of the first with the continuity of lack of music,occasional camera interference and characters that are shockingly careless. It's less scary than the first to be honest, but when is that not the case with horror films?
If you've seen the first, you will not be disappointed. If you haven't, you might have a few 'wtf?' moments even with the occasional flashbacks.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 16, 2011, 01:20:24 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 16, 2011, 01:20:24 AM
okay been watching some movies lately:
Amores Perros
Great! Great Mexican drama, with two very different interlocking stories this shit is bomb.
Network
A corporate drama about a network. Not really my thing, and got a little self-aware towards the end, but its good.
City of God
fell asleep in this movie a little because I was sleepy, but I enjoyed it, can't remember it too well.
Traffic
The best parts were the asshole teenagers doing hard drugs as well as the fbi agents or whoever they were. The Wall Street guy is unfortunately kind of the focus of the whole movie but whatevs
Amores Perros
Great! Great Mexican drama, with two very different interlocking stories this shit is bomb.
Network
A corporate drama about a network. Not really my thing, and got a little self-aware towards the end, but its good.
City of God
fell asleep in this movie a little because I was sleepy, but I enjoyed it, can't remember it too well.
Traffic
The best parts were the asshole teenagers doing hard drugs as well as the fbi agents or whoever they were. The Wall Street guy is unfortunately kind of the focus of the whole movie but whatevs
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on September 16, 2011, 01:39:57 AM
Post by: Slurpee on September 16, 2011, 01:39:57 AM
Would you believe Network was actually a satire at the time?
Hah.
Hah.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 16, 2011, 02:02:07 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 16, 2011, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1854132Would you believe Network was actually a satire at the time?
Hah.
It went in a really different direction than I thought it would. I thought it would be a portrayal of how the news is manipulative and reactionary, but instead it was more promoting traditional values. I don't know. It was a weird movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on September 16, 2011, 02:37:05 AM
Post by: AMPEEEM on September 16, 2011, 02:37:05 AM
okay im watching this korean flick called Musa and im watching it and im watching and im watching aaaah fuck its just a fucking seven samurai remake
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on September 16, 2011, 02:51:49 PM
Post by: AMPEEEM on September 16, 2011, 02:51:49 PM
HOLY SHIT YOU ALL HAVE TO SEE SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER AND SPRING IT IS FUCKING SPELL BINDING
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 17, 2011, 10:37:21 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 17, 2011, 10:37:21 AM
Yo-yo girl cop - 4/10
Being a fan of cooky japanese titles, this ridiculous concept caught my eye (9.99, too). Of course, I spent a bit of time deciding wether to get it or not. It did say 'From the makers of battle royale' on it, a movie that I remember Chalk mentionned I may like.
I bought it, and god damn. Why is it called Yoyo girl cop? There are like 2 or 3 yoyo battle scenes at most. The rest of the movie is pretty much teenagers rigging bombs on themselves and becoming kamikazes and girls commiting suicide. There is a story, but it's so careless than I can't even give a shit.
The characters are ALL dumb, including our main hero, who often gets put in a shitty situation that's like: "NOW's the time to use your FUCKING YO-YO!". :facepalm:
Nobody is worth saving in this movie. I dont remember what happens at the end, but I like to think all the characters died.
Being a fan of cooky japanese titles, this ridiculous concept caught my eye (9.99, too). Of course, I spent a bit of time deciding wether to get it or not. It did say 'From the makers of battle royale' on it, a movie that I remember Chalk mentionned I may like.
I bought it, and god damn. Why is it called Yoyo girl cop? There are like 2 or 3 yoyo battle scenes at most. The rest of the movie is pretty much teenagers rigging bombs on themselves and becoming kamikazes and girls commiting suicide. There is a story, but it's so careless than I can't even give a shit.
The characters are ALL dumb, including our main hero, who often gets put in a shitty situation that's like: "NOW's the time to use your FUCKING YO-YO!". :facepalm:
Nobody is worth saving in this movie. I dont remember what happens at the end, but I like to think all the characters died.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on September 18, 2011, 01:55:58 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on September 18, 2011, 01:55:58 AM
Drive (http://www.clockcrew.cc/talk/showthread.php?97741-Drive) (2011) - 10/10
absolutely sick (literally and figuratively) noire with colour. little dialogue, really fuckin intense getaway scenes, a little bit of an unspoken love story, bryan cranston, albert brooks, shotgun makeovers, and faces stomped in until there is nothing left. i fucking love this movie
just as brutal as it sounds
its in theatres: go see it, and don't expect mindless action
absolutely sick (literally and figuratively) noire with colour. little dialogue, really fuckin intense getaway scenes, a little bit of an unspoken love story, bryan cranston, albert brooks, shotgun makeovers, and faces stomped in until there is nothing left. i fucking love this movie
just as brutal as it sounds
its in theatres: go see it, and don't expect mindless action
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: buttplug on September 18, 2011, 02:11:34 AM
Post by: buttplug on September 18, 2011, 02:11:34 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1854132Would you believe Network was actually a satire at the time?
Hah.
Yeah I was confused when I watched it like last year. Couldn't tell when exactly it was being serious and when it was being satirical.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 21, 2011, 10:25:37 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on September 21, 2011, 10:25:37 AM
toxic avenger IV - 9/10
Easily the best comeback from Toxie after two shitty sequels. That was probably the goal, since Kaufman actually wrote an 'i'm sorry for the last shitty toxic avenger sequels' note that plays before the film.
It's gory, funny, trashy, and toxie feels like he has a much more developped personality than in the previous films.
I'd suggest watching the original Toxic avenger, followed by this one. Skip II and III cause they suck.
Easily the best comeback from Toxie after two shitty sequels. That was probably the goal, since Kaufman actually wrote an 'i'm sorry for the last shitty toxic avenger sequels' note that plays before the film.
It's gory, funny, trashy, and toxie feels like he has a much more developped personality than in the previous films.
I'd suggest watching the original Toxic avenger, followed by this one. Skip II and III cause they suck.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 27, 2011, 04:07:30 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on September 27, 2011, 04:07:30 PM
The Omen ('76)
One of the best goddamn movies I've seen, 10/10.
One of the best goddamn movies I've seen, 10/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on September 27, 2011, 04:13:49 PM
Post by: AMPEEEM on September 27, 2011, 04:13:49 PM
Oh yeah I saw Drive, too
I'd give it a solid eight, it was really quite good! sound track is sick too
I'd give it a solid eight, it was really quite good! sound track is sick too
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on September 30, 2011, 09:37:49 PM
Post by: RobClock on September 30, 2011, 09:37:49 PM
Drive - 7.5/10
Solid picture. better than i was expecting, at any rate. The main character can be painfully awkward at times, but the movie more than makes up for it with a really nice supporting cast. There's some absolutely fantastic gory scenes in the second and third act. Not else I can think to say about it. "damn good if you're into that sorta thing' about sums it up.
Overall; If it's interested you previously, or youre just looking for some movie to go to, you could do a hell of a lot worse. If you had no real interest in going to see it in the first place, you won't be missing much by skipping over it, but you still won't regret seeing it if you choose to do so.
Solid picture. better than i was expecting, at any rate. The main character can be painfully awkward at times, but the movie more than makes up for it with a really nice supporting cast. There's some absolutely fantastic gory scenes in the second and third act. Not else I can think to say about it. "damn good if you're into that sorta thing' about sums it up.
Overall; If it's interested you previously, or youre just looking for some movie to go to, you could do a hell of a lot worse. If you had no real interest in going to see it in the first place, you won't be missing much by skipping over it, but you still won't regret seeing it if you choose to do so.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 02, 2011, 06:54:01 AM
Post by: RobClock on October 02, 2011, 06:54:01 AM
Super - 5/10
What is this I don't even
Not what I expected at all, and I'm still not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
What is this I don't even
Not what I expected at all, and I'm still not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 02, 2011, 11:37:41 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 02, 2011, 11:37:41 AM
Quote from: RobClock;1861950Super - 5/10
What is this I don't even
Not what I expected at all, and I'm still not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
That kinda sucks, I was sorta looking forward to watching this :(
I still will, though. Just in case.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 02, 2011, 12:43:41 PM
Post by: RobClock on October 02, 2011, 12:43:41 PM
If you were interested in it at all, I recommend seeing it- It just wasn't what I thought it would be.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 02, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 02, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
don't listen to rob
super is sick!!
super is sick!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 02, 2011, 09:38:23 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 02, 2011, 09:38:23 PM
Quote from: AMPEEEM;1859839Oh yeah I saw Drive, too
Quote from: RobClock;1861468Drive - 7.5/10
:hi5:
and yeah the soundtrack is the fuckin best
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 02, 2011, 10:08:25 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 02, 2011, 10:08:25 PM
CONTAGION - 7/10
A kind of cool and realistic movie, creepy at times, and I liked some of the characters like Matt Damon and his daughter, but it bothered me how many characters just disappeared from the movie. Not just died, of course, but the movie just forgot about them. They forgot about Elliot Gould after he isolated the virus,, the guy that Cameron Diaz was cheating with in Chicago, the scientist who invented the vaccine, and even Marion Cotillard when she was running back to the Chinese village! Why would they forget about her WHILE SHE WAS GOING BACK??
Maybe it just adds to the "realism" that all these characters were cheerily dispensed with, maybe used to emphasize the randomness of real life and only define their roles in the pandemic, but if this movie aspires to be "realistic", then why does it keep focusing on Laurence Fishburne and that little janitor's kid? You can't be realistic and sappy.
The best part was the soundtrack, though. So damn weird.
A kind of cool and realistic movie, creepy at times, and I liked some of the characters like Matt Damon and his daughter, but it bothered me how many characters just disappeared from the movie. Not just died, of course, but the movie just forgot about them. They forgot about Elliot Gould after he isolated the virus,, the guy that Cameron Diaz was cheating with in Chicago, the scientist who invented the vaccine, and even Marion Cotillard when she was running back to the Chinese village! Why would they forget about her WHILE SHE WAS GOING BACK??
Maybe it just adds to the "realism" that all these characters were cheerily dispensed with, maybe used to emphasize the randomness of real life and only define their roles in the pandemic, but if this movie aspires to be "realistic", then why does it keep focusing on Laurence Fishburne and that little janitor's kid? You can't be realistic and sappy.
The best part was the soundtrack, though. So damn weird.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MentosClock on October 02, 2011, 10:19:27 PM
Post by: MentosClock on October 02, 2011, 10:19:27 PM
The Triplets of Belleville -10/10
Amaaaaaazing. One of the best animated movies I've seen.
Amaaaaaazing. One of the best animated movies I've seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 02, 2011, 10:20:19 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 02, 2011, 10:20:19 PM
Quote from: MentosClock;1862341The Triplets of Belleville -10/10
Amaaaaaazing. One of the best animated movies I've seen.
:this:
Have you seen The Illusionist, a later film by the same director?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MentosClock on October 02, 2011, 10:37:59 PM
Post by: MentosClock on October 02, 2011, 10:37:59 PM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1862342:this:Nope, not yet. I saw the trailer, and it looks really good, so I'll try to watch it as soon as possible.
Have you seen The Illusionist, a later film by the same director?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 04, 2011, 04:23:05 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 04, 2011, 04:23:05 AM
just saw attack the block
it was perfect
it was perfect
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GodClock on October 04, 2011, 04:42:00 AM
Post by: GodClock on October 04, 2011, 04:42:00 AM
just saw planet of the apes
francos performance was lackluster but i loved the movie
francos performance was lackluster but i loved the movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MentosClock on October 06, 2011, 11:02:20 PM
Post by: MentosClock on October 06, 2011, 11:02:20 PM
Liquid Sky
Very surprising. I was expecting to like it, but I wasn't expecting it to be good. But then it was good! 10/10.
Very surprising. I was expecting to like it, but I wasn't expecting it to be good. But then it was good! 10/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 06, 2011, 11:04:04 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 06, 2011, 11:04:04 PM
Quote from: MentosClock;1864385Liquid Sky
Very surprising. I was expecting to like it, but I wasn't expecting it to be good. But then it was good! 10/10.
I always had curiosity for this old flick. The cover art alone is what caught my eye. Look like I'll have to give it a watch!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: buttplug on October 06, 2011, 11:04:50 PM
Post by: buttplug on October 06, 2011, 11:04:50 PM
Gigantic:
4/10
Rich kids whine about their problems and unexplained "schizophrenia". Zach Galafiackis has a role as an unfunny homeless man who doesn't even talk. Zoey Danschel is cute and you get to see her nude from like 30 feet away. Quirky characters that fall flat
4/10
Rich kids whine about their problems and unexplained "schizophrenia". Zach Galafiackis has a role as an unfunny homeless man who doesn't even talk. Zoey Danschel is cute and you get to see her nude from like 30 feet away. Quirky characters that fall flat
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MentosClock on October 06, 2011, 11:22:49 PM
Post by: MentosClock on October 06, 2011, 11:22:49 PM
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1864386I always had curiosity for this old flick. The cover art alone is what caught my eye. Look like I'll have to give it a watch!I liked the movie, but I'm pretty reluctant to recommend it to people. It's the sort of movie that some people love, and a lot of people hate. But you might as well give it a watch, just in case you are the type who will love it. You might want to look up the trailer on youtube, and decide if that looks like the sort of thing that you would want to watch for two hours.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 12:59:26 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 12:59:26 AM
You'd think Contagion would have been better than it was; they cut Cameron Diaz's head open. :wiebel:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 07, 2011, 04:14:24 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 07, 2011, 04:14:24 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1864412You'd think Contagion would have been better than it was; they cut Cameron Diaz's head open. :wiebel:
?
I thought it was pretty good. Possibly the best epidemic movie ever made. Certainly the best I've seen.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 10:17:14 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 10:17:14 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1864469?
I thought it was pretty good. Possibly the best epidemic movie ever made. Certainly the best I've seen.
It was good at depicting an epidemic, often it was incredibly creepy and tense. I just didn't like how characters kept disappearing from the movie and being forgotten about.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 07, 2011, 10:50:51 AM
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 07, 2011, 10:50:51 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1864512It was good at depicting an epidemic, often it was incredibly creepy and tense. I just didn't like how characters kept disappearing from the movie and being forgotten about.
But in a real epidemic your friends and family would disappear too and you'd have no choice but to move forward!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 10:55:45 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 10:55:45 AM
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1864518But in a real epidemic your friends and family would disappear too and you'd have no choice but to move forward!
That still doesn't explain what happened to Marion Cotillard after she ran out of the airport.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 07, 2011, 11:15:26 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 07, 2011, 11:15:26 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1864519That still doesn't explain what happened to Marion Cotillard after she ran out of the airport.
She ran unimmunized away from her employer, because she found out the children in the backwater Chinese village she'd been shown to be developing an emotional bond with had just been lied to and told they were being inoculated against a deadly illness when they weren't, and presumably the village was now going to be exposed to the disease after ending their self-imposed exile. The filmmakers didn't forget about her, they wanted you to draw your own conclusions.
It was meant to combine with the other closing character arcs for an encompassing emotional resolution. I thought it was executed beautifully.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 11:17:19 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 07, 2011, 11:17:19 AM
Quote from: Slurpee;1864523She ran unimmunized away from her employer, because she found out the children in the backwater Chinese village she'd been shown to be developing an emotional bond with had just been lied to and told they were being inoculated against a deadly illness when they weren't, and presumably the village was now going to be exposed to the disease. The filmmakers didn't forget about her, they wanted you to draw your own conclusions.
I thought it was a fabulous emotional resolution.
Oh, I see. This might have been more effective if they showed it after Laurence Fishburne gave his vaccine to the janitor's kid, rather than before. I was also kind of annoyed that the people actually involved in finding the vaccine, like Elliot Gould and Jennifer Ehle, were just kind of pushed aside. I did like Kate Winslet's character, though.
Also, how did you find the Jude Law conspiracy theorist character? He seemed a bit goofy for a film like this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 08, 2011, 03:14:56 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 08, 2011, 03:14:56 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1864525Also, how did you find the Jude Law conspiracy theorist character? He seemed a bit goofy for a film like this.Yeah. I heard it put that it seems like the character wandered over from a Roland Emmerich film. I thought that was a really apt way to put it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 08, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 08, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
Paul - Why did I ever doubt that this would be good. It is good. Really good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: buttplug on October 08, 2011, 03:45:53 PM
Post by: buttplug on October 08, 2011, 03:45:53 PM
Quote from: SatelliteClock;1864865Paul - Why did I ever doubt that this would be good. It is good. Really good.
Yeah that was good. Better than I thought, it wasn't amazing though. Like I wouldn't buy the DVD but it was worth a movie ticket.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 08, 2011, 07:34:08 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 08, 2011, 07:34:08 PM
i watched inception again
still the most powerful and emotional movie ive seen
still the most powerful and emotional movie ive seen
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 08, 2011, 10:06:55 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 08, 2011, 10:06:55 PM
Quote from: Buttplug;1865118Yeah that was good. Better than I thought, it wasn't amazing though. Like I wouldn't buy the DVD but it was worth a movie ticket.
Yeah, it wasn't as tightly written as the other Pegg/Frost movies but it did have an amazing cast and was shot beautifully. I'm looking forward to Attack the Block.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GodClock on October 09, 2011, 03:13:36 AM
Post by: GodClock on October 09, 2011, 03:13:36 AM
Quote from: Buttplug;1864387Gigantic:
4/10
Rich kids whine about their problems and unexplained "schizophrenia". Zach Galafiackis has a role as an unfunny homeless man who doesn't even talk. Zoey Danschel is cute and you get to see her nude from like 30 feet away. Quirky characters that fall flat
for a second i was hoping you were talking about the tmbg documentary
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 09, 2011, 10:52:17 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 09, 2011, 10:52:17 AM
Quote from: SatelliteClock;1865223Yeah, it wasn't as tightly written as the other Pegg/Frost movies but it did have an amazing cast and was shot beautifully. I'm looking forward to Attack the Block.Attack the Block is great, but don't go in expecting the standard Pegg/Frost stuff. Frost only has a small comedy relief role, and Pegg, of course, is not in it at all.
It's really an inner city youth drama told through the lens of a spectacular sci-fi creature feature.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 09, 2011, 02:05:33 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 09, 2011, 02:05:33 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1865521Attack the Block is great, but don't go in expecting the standard Pegg/Frost stuff. Frost only has a small comedy relief role, and Pegg, of course, is not in it at all.
It's really an inner city youth drama told through the lens of a spectacular sci-fi creature feature.
Yeah I figured, and don't worry I have a pretty open mind when it comes to movies, I'll enjoy anything good.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 11, 2011, 05:06:28 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 11, 2011, 05:06:28 AM
Moon - 89/100
What a flick, pretty unpredictable at times, and fairly complex. I am glad that certain characters are not as predictable as you might expect.
Just wish I saw a bit of what was happening on the Earth at the end, bu well, I guess it was not that necessary in the plot.
Also, yeah I wanna watch Attack the Block.
Something tells me you just say it because of the horse.
What a flick, pretty unpredictable at times, and fairly complex. I am glad that certain characters are not as predictable as you might expect.
Just wish I saw a bit of what was happening on the Earth at the end, bu well, I guess it was not that necessary in the plot.
Also, yeah I wanna watch Attack the Block.
Quote from: RibsClock;1846030While it was all, of course, in 3D, I felt that some of the more comic bits ended up being done less like a Disney movie and almost more like Loony Tunes, or even Ren and Stimpy in a couple spots.
Something tells me you just say it because of the horse.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 11, 2011, 12:03:00 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 11, 2011, 12:03:00 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1866261I am glad that certain characters are not as predictable as you might expect.
your talking about gerty right
yeah hes nothing like HAL
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 11, 2011, 01:30:13 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 11, 2011, 01:30:13 PM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1866261Just wish I saw a bit of what was happening on the Earth at the end, bu well, I guess it was not that necessary in the plot.
I figure they just didn't have the budget so they just did the voice overs
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 13, 2011, 12:07:29 PM
Post by: BluezombieClock on October 13, 2011, 12:07:29 PM
Cool World - 10/10
This just fffff wow!
Albino suggested this flick to me, and I ordered my copy as soon as I saw the trailer. This movie was pure eye candy. Think roger rabbit, but more mature.
Brad pitt, after a mishap, has broken the line between reality and Cool world ( a crazy cartoon dimension ). Being the only Human there, he is appointed position of Cool world police. The one rule he must enforce: Noids cannot have sex with doodles.
His job is complicated with the arrival of Deebs, a cartoonist who is somehow occasionally pulled in by Holly Would ( the cartoon slut ), who desperately wants to have sex with a human and make it to the real world herself.
I don't want to spoil anything, just GO and watch this film. Now. Stoned, too. This film is trippy beyond trippy.
This just fffff wow!
Albino suggested this flick to me, and I ordered my copy as soon as I saw the trailer. This movie was pure eye candy. Think roger rabbit, but more mature.
Brad pitt, after a mishap, has broken the line between reality and Cool world ( a crazy cartoon dimension ). Being the only Human there, he is appointed position of Cool world police. The one rule he must enforce: Noids cannot have sex with doodles.
His job is complicated with the arrival of Deebs, a cartoonist who is somehow occasionally pulled in by Holly Would ( the cartoon slut ), who desperately wants to have sex with a human and make it to the real world herself.
I don't want to spoil anything, just GO and watch this film. Now. Stoned, too. This film is trippy beyond trippy.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 13, 2011, 12:27:53 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 13, 2011, 12:27:53 PM
hahahaha dude that stank so bad
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MentosClock on October 15, 2011, 12:26:47 AM
Post by: MentosClock on October 15, 2011, 12:26:47 AM
The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh - 7/10
I almost want to give this a higher score, since I think it was a good movie, but somehow it seems to be lacking something. I don't know, maybe seeing Deep Red has raised my expectations for gialli.
I did enjoy watching this movie, though. It had been some time since I last saw a giallo, so it was nice to see one of these things again. It is also the first film I've seen by Sergio Martino. It reminded me a lot of Umberto Lenzi's early stuff (specifically, his stuff with Caroll Baker), what with the complex web of lies and blackmail. Except that I liked it a bit more than the Umberto Lenzi films I've seen (Lenzi's Orgasmo was almost a good film, but he totally ruined it with that stupid cop-out ending). So, I guess Martino went and beat Lenzi at his own game.
There were some sequences that were well done and very creative, but most of the film seemed to be an average giallo. That isn't exactly bad, though, since it is better to be average than below-average. So, the film does have some very interesting parts that make it worth watching if you have time, but there are definitely better gialli out there that you could be watching instead.
I almost want to give this a higher score, since I think it was a good movie, but somehow it seems to be lacking something. I don't know, maybe seeing Deep Red has raised my expectations for gialli.
I did enjoy watching this movie, though. It had been some time since I last saw a giallo, so it was nice to see one of these things again. It is also the first film I've seen by Sergio Martino. It reminded me a lot of Umberto Lenzi's early stuff (specifically, his stuff with Caroll Baker), what with the complex web of lies and blackmail. Except that I liked it a bit more than the Umberto Lenzi films I've seen (Lenzi's Orgasmo was almost a good film, but he totally ruined it with that stupid cop-out ending). So, I guess Martino went and beat Lenzi at his own game.
There were some sequences that were well done and very creative, but most of the film seemed to be an average giallo. That isn't exactly bad, though, since it is better to be average than below-average. So, the film does have some very interesting parts that make it worth watching if you have time, but there are definitely better gialli out there that you could be watching instead.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on October 15, 2011, 12:30:27 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on October 15, 2011, 12:30:27 AM
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1867182Cool World - 10/10
This just fffff wow!
Albino suggested this flick to me, and I ordered my copy as soon as I saw the trailer. This movie was pure eye candy. Think roger rabbit, but more mature.
Brad pitt, after a mishap, has broken the line between reality and Cool world ( a crazy cartoon dimension ). Being the only Human there, he is appointed position of Cool world police. The one rule he must enforce: Noids cannot have sex with doodles.
His job is complicated with the arrival of Deebs, a cartoonist who is somehow occasionally pulled in by Holly Would ( the cartoon slut ), who desperately wants to have sex with a human and make it to the real world herself.
I don't want to spoil anything, just GO and watch this film. Now. Stoned, too. This film is trippy beyond trippy.
:waitwhat:
I saw this movie, and I saw it quite stoned. Are you sure you didn't accidentally watch The Last Unicorn or something?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 16, 2011, 07:23:27 PM
Post by: RobClock on October 16, 2011, 07:23:27 PM
The Thing (2011) - 3/10
Unlikable throw-away characters, laughably bad special effects, and utter predictability. Watch John Carpenters. Hell, watch the original, it's on Youtube. Just... Save yourself the trouble.
Unlikable throw-away characters, laughably bad special effects, and utter predictability. Watch John Carpenters. Hell, watch the original, it's on Youtube. Just... Save yourself the trouble.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 17, 2011, 02:40:58 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 17, 2011, 02:40:58 AM
Quote from: RobClock;1868527The Thing (2011) - 3/10
Unlikable throw-away characters, laughably bad special effects, and utter predictability. Watch John Carpenters. Hell, watch the original, it's on Youtube. Just... Save yourself the trouble.
yeah i was disappointed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 17, 2011, 02:56:10 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 17, 2011, 02:56:10 AM
i dont know why anyone would go watch the thing remake (especially in theaters)
didnt you watch the trailer? it was shit
didnt you watch the trailer? it was shit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 17, 2011, 03:05:16 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 17, 2011, 03:05:16 AM
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;1868658i dont know why anyone would go watch the thing remake (especially in theaters)
didnt you watch the trailer? it was shit
it was spur of the moment
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 17, 2011, 05:35:51 AM
Post by: RobClock on October 17, 2011, 05:35:51 AM
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;1868658i dont know why anyone would go watch the thing remake (especially in theaters)
didnt you watch the trailer? it was shit
I get into movies for free. I was hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MentosClock on October 23, 2011, 10:16:41 PM
Post by: MentosClock on October 23, 2011, 10:16:41 PM
So, I just saw The Breakfast Club for the first time. Yup. It feels like I have just reached one of life's major milestones, like when you get your first car or your first house or something.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on October 24, 2011, 07:29:52 AM
Post by: Munglai on October 24, 2011, 07:29:52 AM
I wasn't too impressed by Attack the Block. There was lots I liked about it but overall it felt really underdeveloped. The aliens never felt like that big a threat and the big finale wasn't big enough and came about 20 minutes too early. I know it must have been difficult to balance the coming of age story and the alien story but they really tipped the scales way too far into the coming of age section. I think they should have told the story as a smaller part of a bigger invasion. Make it more of a survival story than a significant battle. It still had some decent bits to it though.
Also I watched Drive and it was very good.
Also I watched Drive and it was very good.
Quote from: BluezombieClock;1838835Put this guy behind the set and you always end up with a sweet filmmaybe 10 years ago. Zak and Miri was pretty weak.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RenegadeClock on October 24, 2011, 10:59:21 AM
Post by: RenegadeClock on October 24, 2011, 10:59:21 AM
Castaway on the Moon - 9/10
This is a Korean flick about a guy who's overwhelmed by the troubles in his life and wants to end it, until he becomes stranded on an island and finds hope in a more primitive lifestyle. It's got a mix of humor and drama in the beginning but turns into more of a love story towards the end after a young girl spots him through a telescope from the shoreline.
This is a Korean flick about a guy who's overwhelmed by the troubles in his life and wants to end it, until he becomes stranded on an island and finds hope in a more primitive lifestyle. It's got a mix of humor and drama in the beginning but turns into more of a love story towards the end after a young girl spots him through a telescope from the shoreline.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 24, 2011, 11:33:55 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 24, 2011, 11:33:55 AM
Chocolate (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1183252/)
This is a Thai martial arts movie about an autistic girl who can kick-box. The action scenes are ridiculous. It's all really well choreographed and the stunts are insane. The movie makes really good use of blunt weapons, you see people just get the shit kicked out of them with sword holsters and feet etc. The actual dialogue in between fighting is incredibly bad, but it's funny bad not painful bad, and you can fast-forward those scenes if you really want to.
But seriously though, if you want to see some ridiculous action kung fu then watch this movie. It's pretty fucking insane.
This is a Thai martial arts movie about an autistic girl who can kick-box. The action scenes are ridiculous. It's all really well choreographed and the stunts are insane. The movie makes really good use of blunt weapons, you see people just get the shit kicked out of them with sword holsters and feet etc. The actual dialogue in between fighting is incredibly bad, but it's funny bad not painful bad, and you can fast-forward those scenes if you really want to.
But seriously though, if you want to see some ridiculous action kung fu then watch this movie. It's pretty fucking insane.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 27, 2011, 01:49:45 PM
Post by: Slurpee on October 27, 2011, 01:49:45 PM
Take Shelter - 10/10
Okay so like this dude is going crazy? And his mom was crazy but you're not supposed to know that yet. He has all these dreams about it's raining motor oil and then the people go crazy like in The Crazies remember that flick? But that's only his dreans, And so he's schizophrenic or something but he thinks a storm is coming and so he wants to build a storm shelter for his family. With there's tornadoes. So he spends all kinds of money and gets into a big hole trying to figure out if he's crazy but also building the tornado shelter just in case? And the whole movie you can tell it's building to something but you're not sure what. it's this sense of dread that settles in and that's really what you're watching the movie for- this powerful sense of just... waiting for the roof to drop. Either the protagonist is gonna snap or the sky's gonna fall.
This is a movie. Give these sons of bitches your money.
Should be now playing in pretentious independent theaters and shit check fandango http://www.fandango.com/takeshelter_145337/movietimes they have times even for theaters they don't sell tickets for. I saw it at the shattuck in berkeley.
Okay so like this dude is going crazy? And his mom was crazy but you're not supposed to know that yet. He has all these dreams about it's raining motor oil and then the people go crazy like in The Crazies remember that flick? But that's only his dreans, And so he's schizophrenic or something but he thinks a storm is coming and so he wants to build a storm shelter for his family. With there's tornadoes. So he spends all kinds of money and gets into a big hole trying to figure out if he's crazy but also building the tornado shelter just in case? And the whole movie you can tell it's building to something but you're not sure what. it's this sense of dread that settles in and that's really what you're watching the movie for- this powerful sense of just... waiting for the roof to drop. Either the protagonist is gonna snap or the sky's gonna fall.
This is a movie. Give these sons of bitches your money.
Should be now playing in pretentious independent theaters and shit check fandango http://www.fandango.com/takeshelter_145337/movietimes they have times even for theaters they don't sell tickets for. I saw it at the shattuck in berkeley.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LandlineClock on October 27, 2011, 06:23:30 PM
Post by: LandlineClock on October 27, 2011, 06:23:30 PM
(http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1162262784/tt0066921)A Clockwork Orange 9.998/10
Almost everything about this movie is perfect. The only problem I have is how impossible it is to understand at a first watch. This movie actually took me some research to completely understand. And some of the rape scenes were really difficult to watch. But overall, fantastic work. Stanley Kubrick was a master director.
Almost everything about this movie is perfect. The only problem I have is how impossible it is to understand at a first watch. This movie actually took me some research to completely understand. And some of the rape scenes were really difficult to watch. But overall, fantastic work. Stanley Kubrick was a master director.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 28, 2011, 01:30:38 PM
Post by: RobClock on October 28, 2011, 01:30:38 PM
Paul - 8/10
Oh man, I wish I had gotten around to seeing this before!
Three tits? Awesome!
Oh man, I wish I had gotten around to seeing this before!
Three tits? Awesome!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on October 28, 2011, 08:53:55 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on October 28, 2011, 08:53:55 PM
Real Steel 8.5/10
Holy shit, this is an amazing film. It's really good. The fights have legitimate tension and the final half is very Rocky inspired. Watch it.
Holy shit, this is an amazing film. It's really good. The fights have legitimate tension and the final half is very Rocky inspired. Watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 29, 2011, 07:56:49 PM
Post by: RobClock on October 29, 2011, 07:56:49 PM
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - 10/10
Even if you haven't seen it, you've heard of this film. There's a reason for that.
Even if you haven't seen it, you've heard of this film. There's a reason for that.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on October 30, 2011, 05:59:30 PM
Post by: RobClock on October 30, 2011, 05:59:30 PM
The Rum Diary - 6.5/10
It wasn't any kind of masterpiece, but I figure it was worth price of admission.
It wasn't any kind of masterpiece, but I figure it was worth price of admission.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on November 02, 2011, 12:14:55 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on November 02, 2011, 12:14:55 AM
IN TIME
5/10
Generally, I try and support movies with a clever concept, because I like to be able to see more of them, and this was one instance where I bit the bullet for the sake of creative support. Justin Timberlake plays a guy in future Los Angeles or something where they suddenly developed a way to make people stop aging at 25, and the time they have left to live is displayed on a readout on their arm. They exchange time like currency. Timberlake plays a ghetto dweller, and there is a severe problem with how time is distributed there. He's literally living "day to day" (the movie is full of dumb puns like this) and the cost of living keeps getting jacked as food and rent prices rise arbitrarily, and someone tells Timberlake that it's to control the population, since now apparently no one can die and they haven't heard of euthanasia.
The problems with this movie arise when it gets going, and you soon start to see that the movie is actually quite simple and vague. This is allegedly a dystopia, with severe class divisions as they're split into different "time zones" ( :facepalm: ), but you don't get the sense that this whole "stay 25 until this number counts down" thing is an answer to societal problems, like with most dystopian societies; you don't even get a clear idea how it started, or why anyone thought it was a good idea other than so that the rich can live forever. At times, it seems like a vague metaphor for the poor distribution of wealth, and at other times, it seems like a plutocracy whose implicit goal is killing the poor. None of these possibilities emerge as a distinct question about a world like this, so it's a cool concept unsupported by its own implications.
There's also so much telling in this movie. Besides the crass "time is money" puns that remind us of the concept every few minutes, there's also a lot of things about the plot and characters that we're just told, rather than shown. For example, we're told that Amanda Seyfried's character is "kind of reckless," when they could have shown this by, I dunno, having her do something reckless. When she DOES start doing reckless things later, it's like she's thinking to herself "Oh, the movie said I was reckless, I'd better get started on that."
The movie juggles a few villains with various degrees of success, ranging from the rich asshole to the by-the-book policeman (or "Timekeeper", as he's called) to just the gang of nondescript thugs that likes, cough, "taking your time". The whole "time as currency" thing also doesn't make a lot of sense, because its not like it's dependent on the nation's GDP or other economic factors: it's just numbers in a computer, and you can have as much of it as you damn well want. Also, though Timberlake eventually becomes a Robin Hood-like figure, spreading around these arbitrary computer numbers, his plan to do this comes off as really simple, and with a lot of logic holes. For example, he robs a "time bank" by driving an armoured car through the wall and just walking into the vault WHICH IS JUST LYING OPEN FOR SOME REASON. Why is there no security there?
Some things I liked about this movie is that it's very well-shot, and some of the characters are likeable in their own ways. Olivia Wilde plays Timberlake's mother (remember, they all stop aging at 25), and Amanda Seyfried's character had a few funny moments, like when Timberlake gives her a gun, she enjoys shooting it a little too much. There are also points where the time concept actually does become cool, like when it first kicks in for Seyfried, she says "I just looked at myself in the mirror, I suppose everyone does, and thought to myself 'this is what you're going to look like for the rest of your life.'" If this movie had the nerve and the energy to maintain its cool concept, like Source Code, it could have been great. Hell, it was from the director and writer of Gattaca, so I know it had potential, and though this movie itself was a bit of a dud, I'm glad to have supported it.
5/10
Generally, I try and support movies with a clever concept, because I like to be able to see more of them, and this was one instance where I bit the bullet for the sake of creative support. Justin Timberlake plays a guy in future Los Angeles or something where they suddenly developed a way to make people stop aging at 25, and the time they have left to live is displayed on a readout on their arm. They exchange time like currency. Timberlake plays a ghetto dweller, and there is a severe problem with how time is distributed there. He's literally living "day to day" (the movie is full of dumb puns like this) and the cost of living keeps getting jacked as food and rent prices rise arbitrarily, and someone tells Timberlake that it's to control the population, since now apparently no one can die and they haven't heard of euthanasia.
The problems with this movie arise when it gets going, and you soon start to see that the movie is actually quite simple and vague. This is allegedly a dystopia, with severe class divisions as they're split into different "time zones" ( :facepalm: ), but you don't get the sense that this whole "stay 25 until this number counts down" thing is an answer to societal problems, like with most dystopian societies; you don't even get a clear idea how it started, or why anyone thought it was a good idea other than so that the rich can live forever. At times, it seems like a vague metaphor for the poor distribution of wealth, and at other times, it seems like a plutocracy whose implicit goal is killing the poor. None of these possibilities emerge as a distinct question about a world like this, so it's a cool concept unsupported by its own implications.
There's also so much telling in this movie. Besides the crass "time is money" puns that remind us of the concept every few minutes, there's also a lot of things about the plot and characters that we're just told, rather than shown. For example, we're told that Amanda Seyfried's character is "kind of reckless," when they could have shown this by, I dunno, having her do something reckless. When she DOES start doing reckless things later, it's like she's thinking to herself "Oh, the movie said I was reckless, I'd better get started on that."
The movie juggles a few villains with various degrees of success, ranging from the rich asshole to the by-the-book policeman (or "Timekeeper", as he's called) to just the gang of nondescript thugs that likes, cough, "taking your time". The whole "time as currency" thing also doesn't make a lot of sense, because its not like it's dependent on the nation's GDP or other economic factors: it's just numbers in a computer, and you can have as much of it as you damn well want. Also, though Timberlake eventually becomes a Robin Hood-like figure, spreading around these arbitrary computer numbers, his plan to do this comes off as really simple, and with a lot of logic holes. For example, he robs a "time bank" by driving an armoured car through the wall and just walking into the vault WHICH IS JUST LYING OPEN FOR SOME REASON. Why is there no security there?
Some things I liked about this movie is that it's very well-shot, and some of the characters are likeable in their own ways. Olivia Wilde plays Timberlake's mother (remember, they all stop aging at 25), and Amanda Seyfried's character had a few funny moments, like when Timberlake gives her a gun, she enjoys shooting it a little too much. There are also points where the time concept actually does become cool, like when it first kicks in for Seyfried, she says "I just looked at myself in the mirror, I suppose everyone does, and thought to myself 'this is what you're going to look like for the rest of your life.'" If this movie had the nerve and the energy to maintain its cool concept, like Source Code, it could have been great. Hell, it was from the director and writer of Gattaca, so I know it had potential, and though this movie itself was a bit of a dud, I'm glad to have supported it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on November 02, 2011, 12:24:41 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on November 02, 2011, 12:24:41 AM
Quote from: SnakeClock;1872837IN TIME
Hell, it was from the director and writer of Gattaca
haha wow that's all you had to say (Although I guess apparently some people liked that movie)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on November 02, 2011, 12:46:43 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on November 02, 2011, 12:46:43 AM
Quote from: SatelliteClock;1872842haha wow that's all you had to say (Although I guess apparently some people liked that movie)
Gattaca is another one of those movies that people either liked for its sharp concept or interesting art direction, or hated because it wasn't a well-made film. It's at least the sort of movie that knew what it was about and didn't have to constantly remind itself, though.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on November 04, 2011, 11:13:56 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on November 04, 2011, 11:13:56 PM
A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS
9/10
Uproariously funny.
9/10
Uproariously funny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TelephoneClock on November 07, 2011, 10:32:46 PM
Post by: TelephoneClock on November 07, 2011, 10:32:46 PM
The Wizard of Oz (1939 of course) - 9/10
Haven't seen this movie for so long that I forgot most of it, so seeing it again at an age where I can appreciate it more was a treat! I was surprised at how clever some of the humor was, and the acting wasn't all that bad. You could tell some of the actors were really hamming it up and having fun. The sound quality (and yelling because of microphones) always starts to grate on me in these old movies, but nevertheless it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
And nothing against short people or anything, but those munchkins were creepy as fuck :eek:
Haven't seen this movie for so long that I forgot most of it, so seeing it again at an age where I can appreciate it more was a treat! I was surprised at how clever some of the humor was, and the acting wasn't all that bad. You could tell some of the actors were really hamming it up and having fun. The sound quality (and yelling because of microphones) always starts to grate on me in these old movies, but nevertheless it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
And nothing against short people or anything, but those munchkins were creepy as fuck :eek:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on November 07, 2011, 10:52:20 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on November 07, 2011, 10:52:20 PM
colombiana 6/10
meh
meh
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on November 07, 2011, 10:54:53 PM
Post by: DWARFINATORclock on November 07, 2011, 10:54:53 PM
streetfighter the legend of chun li
if you watch by yourself: 1/10
if you watch with friend mst3k style: 9/10
really bad but pointing out/making fun of all the inconsistencies is a lot of fun
if you watch by yourself: 1/10
if you watch with friend mst3k style: 9/10
really bad but pointing out/making fun of all the inconsistencies is a lot of fun
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 13, 2011, 10:06:32 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on November 13, 2011, 10:06:32 PM
Melancholia was good as hell, 8.5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 17, 2011, 03:53:06 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 17, 2011, 03:53:06 PM
6 Days to Air - 8/10
The documentary of how they make an episode of South Park. It was really cool. Matt and Trey are absolutely brilliant.
The documentary of how they make an episode of South Park. It was really cool. Matt and Trey are absolutely brilliant.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 25, 2011, 09:53:56 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 25, 2011, 09:53:56 PM
The Muppets - 9/10
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: GearBoxClock on November 25, 2011, 09:57:43 PM
Post by: GearBoxClock on November 25, 2011, 09:57:43 PM
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - 8/10
The title makes it sound much worse than it is.
The title makes it sound much worse than it is.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on November 29, 2011, 07:42:50 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on November 29, 2011, 07:42:50 PM
Quote from: GearBoxClock;1876868Rise of the Planet of the Apes - 8/10
The title makes it sound much worse than it is.
yea it was pretty good compared to the tim burton one. but i dont get all this criticism over the name. nearly every planet of the apes title has had really long and dumb title
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Return to the Planet of the Apes (TV Series 1975ââ,¬â€œ1976)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 30, 2011, 08:26:28 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 30, 2011, 08:26:28 PM
Heavy Metal - 6/10
In a word; gratuitous. In a phrase; extremely gratuitous. The animation was really impressive, although just about everything else was nonsensical and straight up weird. I loved it.
In a word; gratuitous. In a phrase; extremely gratuitous. The animation was really impressive, although just about everything else was nonsensical and straight up weird. I loved it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PEANUTBUTTERCLOCK on December 21, 2011, 11:43:45 PM
Post by: PEANUTBUTTERCLOCK on December 21, 2011, 11:43:45 PM
Harry and the hendersons-10/10
A really heartwarming film if you like bigfoot you'll love this movie
A really heartwarming film if you like bigfoot you'll love this movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 25, 2011, 05:14:18 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 25, 2011, 05:14:18 AM
WARRIOR - 10/10
tom hardy and nick nolte are brilliant. joel edgerton is great too. the direction was surprisingly artsy and is one of my favourite things about the movie; the fight scenes were intense and just fuckin brutal (the first fight with tommy is one of the best fights ive ever seen.) i;d say it was better than rocky
even if you dont like MMA you should still watch this because i dont like MMA and i fuckin loved this movie. best of 2011 for sure. actually just the best movie ieve seen in a long while
tom hardy and nick nolte are brilliant. joel edgerton is great too. the direction was surprisingly artsy and is one of my favourite things about the movie; the fight scenes were intense and just fuckin brutal (the first fight with tommy is one of the best fights ive ever seen.) i;d say it was better than rocky
even if you dont like MMA you should still watch this because i dont like MMA and i fuckin loved this movie. best of 2011 for sure. actually just the best movie ieve seen in a long while
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on December 30, 2011, 08:37:58 PM
Post by: l1fty on December 30, 2011, 08:37:58 PM
Stalag 17 - 8.5/10
Classic about prisoners of war in a German camp trying to find the traitor in their ranks.
Seven Samurai - 10/10
Finally got around to seeing this movie. Pretty much perfect, and I don't say this quickly. Clearly set the tone for a lot of movies that followed it. Brlliant movie. Great ending/epilogue
Half Nelson - 7.5/10
Ryan Gosling plays a tormented drug addicted teacher. Excellent performance from him, good movie overall.
Braindead - 7/10
Vintage Peter Jackson gorefest.
No Man's Land - 9/10
Amazing film about soldiers from different trenches getting stuck in no man's land, one of the three getting stuck on a bomb that'll explode if he moves.
Black humor at its finest, with a message.
Infernal Affairs - 10/10
The inspiration for the Departed, only much better. Fantastic film.
The Chaser - 8.5/10
Pretty good cat and mouse story about a serial killer and an ex-cop turned pimp who wants to save one of his ho's from said serial killer.
I Saw The Devil - 8/10
Fucked up revenge story. Sadistic murderer kills secret agent's wife. Secret agent ignores ethics in his quest for the ultimate revenge.
Classic about prisoners of war in a German camp trying to find the traitor in their ranks.
Seven Samurai - 10/10
Finally got around to seeing this movie. Pretty much perfect, and I don't say this quickly. Clearly set the tone for a lot of movies that followed it. Brlliant movie. Great ending/epilogue
Half Nelson - 7.5/10
Ryan Gosling plays a tormented drug addicted teacher. Excellent performance from him, good movie overall.
Braindead - 7/10
Vintage Peter Jackson gorefest.
No Man's Land - 9/10
Amazing film about soldiers from different trenches getting stuck in no man's land, one of the three getting stuck on a bomb that'll explode if he moves.
Black humor at its finest, with a message.
Infernal Affairs - 10/10
The inspiration for the Departed, only much better. Fantastic film.
The Chaser - 8.5/10
Pretty good cat and mouse story about a serial killer and an ex-cop turned pimp who wants to save one of his ho's from said serial killer.
I Saw The Devil - 8/10
Fucked up revenge story. Sadistic murderer kills secret agent's wife. Secret agent ignores ethics in his quest for the ultimate revenge.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on January 06, 2012, 10:37:44 PM
Post by: l1fty on January 06, 2012, 10:37:44 PM
princess mononoke - 8.5/10
beautiful animated picture
nausicaa of the valley of the wind - 8/10
beautiful animated picture
the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie - 7/10
a very unique and strange comedy, slightly disturbing and always putting you on the wrong foot. i still don't know what the fuck i just watched
beautiful animated picture
nausicaa of the valley of the wind - 8/10
beautiful animated picture
the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie - 7/10
a very unique and strange comedy, slightly disturbing and always putting you on the wrong foot. i still don't know what the fuck i just watched
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on January 08, 2012, 02:36:39 PM
Post by: l1fty on January 08, 2012, 02:36:39 PM
the darjeeling limited 7.5/10
typical wes anderson flick. three brothers set out on a spirital journey through india after their father's death. enjoyable comedy with some sad elements
ip man 8.5/10
really good dramatization of the life of yip man, a famous chinese martial artist in the art of wing chun. the movie deals with the part of his life where the chinese were invaded by the japanese. the pacing was nice and i particularly enjoyed the fight scenes. they were superbly done
they changed some vital shit about his life but i don't really care if dramas do that for the purpose of making a better movie
ip man 2 7/10
the sequel to ip man. it follows ip man as he leaves foshan for hong kong and starts a martial arts school. again really good fighting scenes but packs less than a... punch than the first ip man. still a good film.
Arneclock special pick!!!
A separation (2011) 9.5/10
Oh my stars, this is pretty much a perfect drama. An Iranian drama with an incredible screenplay. One of the most gripping reality dramas I've seen in a while. My new favorite movie of 2011 (over Drive)
typical wes anderson flick. three brothers set out on a spirital journey through india after their father's death. enjoyable comedy with some sad elements
ip man 8.5/10
really good dramatization of the life of yip man, a famous chinese martial artist in the art of wing chun. the movie deals with the part of his life where the chinese were invaded by the japanese. the pacing was nice and i particularly enjoyed the fight scenes. they were superbly done
they changed some vital shit about his life but i don't really care if dramas do that for the purpose of making a better movie
ip man 2 7/10
the sequel to ip man. it follows ip man as he leaves foshan for hong kong and starts a martial arts school. again really good fighting scenes but packs less than a... punch than the first ip man. still a good film.
Arneclock special pick!!!
A separation (2011) 9.5/10
Oh my stars, this is pretty much a perfect drama. An Iranian drama with an incredible screenplay. One of the most gripping reality dramas I've seen in a while. My new favorite movie of 2011 (over Drive)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on January 14, 2012, 06:48:01 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on January 14, 2012, 06:48:01 PM
moneyball
it was really good
it was really good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on January 14, 2012, 09:29:13 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on January 14, 2012, 09:29:13 PM
the ides of march
also very good. ryan gosling is always fun to watch
also very good. ryan gosling is always fun to watch
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Topcatyo on January 15, 2012, 02:21:15 AM
Post by: Topcatyo on January 15, 2012, 02:21:15 AM
Wristcutters: A Love Story
I liked it, although one particular segment of the movie seemed to be irrelevant to the general plot and basically a waste of time.
Also it was coincidental because I showed the friend I watched it with the first episode of The League before watching this movie, and the woman who played Desiree happened to be both in The League and in Wristcutters.
Eugene was my favorite character.
Ip Man
Watched this right after Wristcutters.
My favorite parts were the parts where Ip Man fucked people up.
Those parts were really great. Oh, and the rest of the movie was good, too.
I liked it, although one particular segment of the movie seemed to be irrelevant to the general plot and basically a waste of time.
Also it was coincidental because I showed the friend I watched it with the first episode of The League before watching this movie, and the woman who played Desiree happened to be both in The League and in Wristcutters.
Eugene was my favorite character.
Ip Man
Watched this right after Wristcutters.
My favorite parts were the parts where Ip Man fucked people up.
Those parts were really great. Oh, and the rest of the movie was good, too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPEEEM on January 17, 2012, 05:54:08 PM
Post by: AMPEEEM on January 17, 2012, 05:54:08 PM
Money Ball (Dream Version): So I fell asleep at the end of Money Ball and came up my own second half, and I don't remember what it was, but i remember the very last scene, he like showed up at a pee-wee baseball game with a losing team and the mom couch of the team criiied because the king of under dogs was there to help her out, and then i cried. 9/10
Money Ball (Then i woke up and watched the actual ending) : Eh, this movie is kinda boring. 7/10
Money Ball (Then i woke up and watched the actual ending) : Eh, this movie is kinda boring. 7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on January 18, 2012, 11:56:59 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on January 18, 2012, 11:56:59 PM
50/50
it owned
tinker tailor soldier spy
it owned
it owned
tinker tailor soldier spy
it owned
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on January 18, 2012, 11:58:50 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on January 18, 2012, 11:58:50 PM
fuck you ginger faggot moneyball was great
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on January 19, 2012, 06:39:34 AM
Post by: l1fty on January 19, 2012, 06:39:34 AM
the descendants 9/10
george clooney delivers a very strong performance in this comedy drama
a perfect cast as clooney plays some rich dude that's about to get into big money but whose wife is in coma in the hospital, meanwhile he tries to deal with his daughters all by himself
its really good i swear
george clooney will probably win an oscar for this
george clooney delivers a very strong performance in this comedy drama
a perfect cast as clooney plays some rich dude that's about to get into big money but whose wife is in coma in the hospital, meanwhile he tries to deal with his daughters all by himself
its really good i swear
george clooney will probably win an oscar for this
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 20, 2012, 08:20:31 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on January 20, 2012, 08:20:31 AM
the guard 0/10000
Jesus christ I didn't even finish the first eight minutes. These gay losers speak only in their backward irish gingerspeak, I just felt uneasy watching this crap. Cutting my dick with a swithblade seems more appealing to me.
Jesus christ I didn't even finish the first eight minutes. These gay losers speak only in their backward irish gingerspeak, I just felt uneasy watching this crap. Cutting my dick with a swithblade seems more appealing to me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: l1fty on February 04, 2012, 04:17:13 AM
Post by: l1fty on February 04, 2012, 04:17:13 AM
Quote from: SpongeClock SquarePants;1889972the guard 0/10000
Jesus christ I didn't even finish the first eight minutes. These gay losers speak only in their backward irish gingerspeak, I just felt uneasy watching this crap. Cutting my dick with a swithblade seems more appealing to me.
really? i enjoyed the hell out of that movie
Judgment at Nuremberg - 9.5/10
over three hours long masterpiece dealign with the nuremberg trials post-WWII. it's a fictional case of 4 judges who acted during the nazi regime. very strong performances in this outstanding court room drama
arrietty - 7/10
not going to go down in history as the strongest of Miyaki's movies, but this animated feature about a family of "borrowers", a race of something that could best be described as tiny people who call themselves borrowers because they survive by taking away things you'll never notice - sugar cubes, pieces of string and so on. stil a fun movie and as always beautifully animated
witness for the prosecution - 8/10
this movie actually ends with a disclaimer telling the viewer not to go out and tell people the ending. that's because this court room movie about a man on trial for murder is full of plot twists and surprises
wild strawberries (Smultronstället) - 7/10
classic ingmar bergman movie about an old professor who gave his life to science to revisit his life, including the many regrets it brought him. it was good but i expected a lot more
high noon - 9/10
gary cooper plays a marshall in anytown, america in the old west. a psychopath he once sentenced to jail has gotten released and is out for revenge, coming back to their little town on the noon train and the marshall feels he must face the man and his gang to finally end things. great film.
touch of evil - 10/10
touch of evil is a testament to the film noir genre. in this originally box office bust of broads, liquor and corruption tale orson welles and charlton heston play almost opposite characters as the plot thickens and the movie reaches a sensational climax. orson welles directs some sensational scenes like the film opening with a tracking shot of over 3 minutes long and constantly keeps the viewer interested with his camera wizardry
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on February 04, 2012, 01:13:23 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on February 04, 2012, 01:13:23 PM
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is that john lithgow
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on February 19, 2012, 04:29:26 PM
Post by: RobClock on February 19, 2012, 04:29:26 PM
Dirty Harry - 8/10
Eastwood really deserves the praise he gets for performances such as this.
The final scene, when he delivers the "do you feel lucky" line, was absolutely fantastic and the best part of the movie for me. Great film. As classic as it's made up to be.
Eastwood really deserves the praise he gets for performances such as this.
The final scene, when he delivers the "do you feel lucky" line, was absolutely fantastic and the best part of the movie for me. Great film. As classic as it's made up to be.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on February 22, 2012, 03:03:22 AM
Post by: SnakeClock on February 22, 2012, 03:03:22 AM
CHRONICLE
7/10
Three teenagers climb down a hole and find some creepy alien crystal thing that gives them telekinesis, which allows them to do impossible feats. The three characters are Scott, the token black guy who dies midway through, Matt, an average high-schooler who has to deal with being awkward around girls and figuring his life out, and Andrew, a malcontented dick with an abusive father and a dying mother.
It was another movie that forgot how cool its concept was, and focused on the wrong character. Andrew is a dick when the movie starts, and he's a world-ending homicidal dick when the movie ends. His cousin Matt was more interesting because he displayed signs of heroism, even though most of it is just to stop Andrew. The movie has some entirely BITCHIN' scenes in it, like the first time they fly really fast, and Andrew saves one of them from getting hit by a jet, and the ending. The three characters were kind of annoying because they didn't stop whooping excitedly about their superpowers, and no one in the movie thought their superpowers were particularly out of the ordinary, despite it being set in a "real-world" setting.
Maybe I'm just not that crazy about camcorder adventures, I guess.
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
8/10
I'm touched by Studio Ghibli yet again, this time taking on the British children's classic, The Borrowers, and recovering it from that asinine 1997 live-action version. It's a story that anyone can understand but still find enchanting: what if little people lived in your house, and occasionally came out to "borrow" things like food and little knick-knacks you lost under the couch? What would you think of them, if you saw them? How would they live? What would they have to worry about? What kind of hopes and dreams does an inch-high person have?
The movie doesn't necessarily answer these questions, but it's still a nice time. I found their approaches to some of the characters a bit weird: the father, Pod Clock, seems way too serious for his own good. He was a pluckier live wire in the original books, thanks to his tremendous resourcefulness, but now it doesn't really gel with his gruff, stony-faced demeanour. The human boy in the movie, named Shaun, gave me the creeps on occasion: he talks quite slowly, and much of what he says seems too... "deep", as it were.
The mother is a lot of fun, though: always paranoid and crazy, in that way mothers are. There's also a tribal "outdoors" Borrower named Spiller, who says very little, is ace with a longbow, and knows how to survive. Finally, the daughter, Arrietty, is a classic Studio Ghibli heroine: the courage of Nausicaä, the determination of Princess Mononoke, the wide-eyed curiosity of Kiki the witch, she'll steal your heart (and not just borrow it)!
This is as much a visual feast as any Studio Ghibli film you've seen, but there is a certain lack of wonder about it. One thing I've always loved about Studio Ghibli is the way it keeps showing you imaginative things, like the many moving parts of Howl's moving castle, the cat-bus of My Neighbor Totoro, the many different flying contraptions in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind... here, the most interesting thing is Spiller's parachute-cape which he uses to fly over the trees (think Mario in Super Mario World). There are subtle touches here and there, mostly to make the Borrowers feel really tiny (especially when they're in their house where everything is to their own scale), like how they only need to pour a single drop out of their tiny teapots to fill their tiny teacups. The movie is probably pretty handcuffed by its material, though: it's supposed to be like a typical house, which leaves very little wiggle room for really wild sights. It was still a really charming, if quite ponderous, movie.
7/10
Three teenagers climb down a hole and find some creepy alien crystal thing that gives them telekinesis, which allows them to do impossible feats. The three characters are Scott, the token black guy who dies midway through, Matt, an average high-schooler who has to deal with being awkward around girls and figuring his life out, and Andrew, a malcontented dick with an abusive father and a dying mother.
It was another movie that forgot how cool its concept was, and focused on the wrong character. Andrew is a dick when the movie starts, and he's a world-ending homicidal dick when the movie ends. His cousin Matt was more interesting because he displayed signs of heroism, even though most of it is just to stop Andrew. The movie has some entirely BITCHIN' scenes in it, like the first time they fly really fast, and Andrew saves one of them from getting hit by a jet, and the ending. The three characters were kind of annoying because they didn't stop whooping excitedly about their superpowers, and no one in the movie thought their superpowers were particularly out of the ordinary, despite it being set in a "real-world" setting.
Maybe I'm just not that crazy about camcorder adventures, I guess.
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
8/10
I'm touched by Studio Ghibli yet again, this time taking on the British children's classic, The Borrowers, and recovering it from that asinine 1997 live-action version. It's a story that anyone can understand but still find enchanting: what if little people lived in your house, and occasionally came out to "borrow" things like food and little knick-knacks you lost under the couch? What would you think of them, if you saw them? How would they live? What would they have to worry about? What kind of hopes and dreams does an inch-high person have?
The movie doesn't necessarily answer these questions, but it's still a nice time. I found their approaches to some of the characters a bit weird: the father, Pod Clock, seems way too serious for his own good. He was a pluckier live wire in the original books, thanks to his tremendous resourcefulness, but now it doesn't really gel with his gruff, stony-faced demeanour. The human boy in the movie, named Shaun, gave me the creeps on occasion: he talks quite slowly, and much of what he says seems too... "deep", as it were.
The mother is a lot of fun, though: always paranoid and crazy, in that way mothers are. There's also a tribal "outdoors" Borrower named Spiller, who says very little, is ace with a longbow, and knows how to survive. Finally, the daughter, Arrietty, is a classic Studio Ghibli heroine: the courage of Nausicaä, the determination of Princess Mononoke, the wide-eyed curiosity of Kiki the witch, she'll steal your heart (and not just borrow it)!
This is as much a visual feast as any Studio Ghibli film you've seen, but there is a certain lack of wonder about it. One thing I've always loved about Studio Ghibli is the way it keeps showing you imaginative things, like the many moving parts of Howl's moving castle, the cat-bus of My Neighbor Totoro, the many different flying contraptions in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind... here, the most interesting thing is Spiller's parachute-cape which he uses to fly over the trees (think Mario in Super Mario World). There are subtle touches here and there, mostly to make the Borrowers feel really tiny (especially when they're in their house where everything is to their own scale), like how they only need to pour a single drop out of their tiny teapots to fill their tiny teacups. The movie is probably pretty handcuffed by its material, though: it's supposed to be like a typical house, which leaves very little wiggle room for really wild sights. It was still a really charming, if quite ponderous, movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on February 24, 2012, 07:15:18 PM
Post by: RobClock on February 24, 2012, 07:15:18 PM
Human Centipede II (Full Sequence) - 0/10[/B]
A fetus crushing good time.
A fetus crushing good time.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 16, 2012, 04:51:01 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 16, 2012, 04:51:01 PM
the girl with the dragon tattoo
it owned
it owned
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on March 16, 2012, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: RobClock on March 16, 2012, 05:03:00 PM
Quote from: RibesClock;1899643the girl with the dragon tattoo
it owned
Foreign or American version?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Lump Clock on March 16, 2012, 05:06:13 PM
Post by: Lump Clock on March 16, 2012, 05:06:13 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1899646Foreign or American version?
Also there were two iterations of this film, so you could also ask if it's the one released in 2009 or in 2011.
Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance:
I love Ghost Rider as a character, so I'm biased; I'll say that off the bat. Good things to say about it; it takes itself a lot less seriously, but still maintains that intensely wild ride that a Ghost Rider movie should embody. It did not continue to be all that beauty and the beast kinda gimmick from its predecessor, which was nice. They kinda changed a bit of the history around, as well and ultimately the only recurring character is Nick Cage doing his best to act and Ghost Rider, who is really the only reason you should see this movie at all; plenty of updated looks on Ghost Rider, his bike, and the overall atmosphere (some forming disappointment, and some to great approval from me). Action is pretty cool, I just love seeing the Ghost Rider go all psycho crazy Hellspawn on all the baddies. Basically Spawn's crazier, more good humored cousin in my opinion. Well honestly I could go on and on about Ghost Rider stuff, so I'm just gonna wrap it up.
Decent plot that didn't get too wrapped up in itself, somewhat under-developed characters that serve their purpose, and plenty of no-holds-bar psychotic antics from the well CGIed Ghost Rider.
I say 7.7/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 17, 2012, 03:35:08 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 17, 2012, 03:35:08 AM
the english version of course!!!!!!!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on March 19, 2012, 03:47:27 PM
Post by: RobClock on March 19, 2012, 03:47:27 PM
21 Jump Street - 8/10
It was pretty funny. I wasn't really hyped for it or anything, but I seriously recommend it.
It was pretty funny. I wasn't really hyped for it or anything, but I seriously recommend it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on April 09, 2012, 06:40:55 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on April 09, 2012, 06:40:55 PM
i watched blue valentine
a macho guy like me obv isnt into love stories but it was good. not a very happy story, porbably why i liked it. guaranteed to get you laid
a macho guy like me obv isnt into love stories but it was good. not a very happy story, porbably why i liked it. guaranteed to get you laid
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 15, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 15, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
Cabin in the Woods - 100/100
Watch. The fuck. Out of it.
Just do it.
So perfect.
Watch. The fuck. Out of it.
Just do it.
So perfect.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on April 15, 2012, 08:11:37 PM
Post by: d u m p y on April 15, 2012, 08:11:37 PM
i watched easy rider
high points:
jack nicholson is hilarious as fuck
low points:
he's not in it for very long and the rest of it sucked dick
so basicially yeah fuck this movie dont watch it. 100% faggy hippy bullshit
high points:
jack nicholson is hilarious as fuck
low points:
he's not in it for very long and the rest of it sucked dick
so basicially yeah fuck this movie dont watch it. 100% faggy hippy bullshit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DickTree on April 15, 2012, 08:12:35 PM
Post by: DickTree on April 15, 2012, 08:12:35 PM
the hunger games
wasnt as bad as i thought
wasnt as bad as i thought
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on April 15, 2012, 08:14:10 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on April 15, 2012, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: DumpsterClock;1903966i watched easy rider
high points:
jack nicholson is hilarious as fuck
low points:
he's not in it for very long and the rest of it sucked dick
so basicially yeah fuck this movie dont watch it. 100% faggy hippy bullshit
pretty spot on
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on April 15, 2012, 08:16:53 PM
Post by: d u m p y on April 15, 2012, 08:16:53 PM
Quote from: SatelliteClock;1903969pretty spot on
yeah like to anyone who hasn't seen this movie, watch this:
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there you just watched the best part. the rest is filler, now you don't have to watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on April 26, 2012, 03:35:47 PM
Post by: Asshatclock on April 26, 2012, 03:35:47 PM
The Avengers 10/10
Its as awesome as everybody says.
Its as awesome as everybody says.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on April 27, 2012, 04:25:51 PM
Post by: RobClock on April 27, 2012, 04:25:51 PM
Quote from: Asshatclock;1905178The Avengers 10/10
Its as awesome as everybody says.
Where did you see it?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: pop-tart on April 27, 2012, 04:37:22 PM
Post by: pop-tart on April 27, 2012, 04:37:22 PM
It's already out overseas...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on April 27, 2012, 04:50:10 PM
Post by: RobClock on April 27, 2012, 04:50:10 PM
Oh. Well, that's pretty gay.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on April 27, 2012, 04:54:51 PM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on April 27, 2012, 04:54:51 PM
American movie about American superheroes is not out in America first.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on April 28, 2012, 07:13:49 PM
Post by: RobClock on April 28, 2012, 07:13:49 PM
The Pirates! Band of Misfits - 9/10
I find myself at a loss of what to say other than simply; go see this movie. It's clever, and brilliantly animated. You shouldn't bother with the 3D, however, since it doesn't really add much, and the glasses dim the vibrant imagery.
The Three Stooges - 3/10
Really the whole thing is just a big old 'meh'. The guys playing The Stooges are decent impressions, and there's some funny slapstick to be seen, but it just seems like a rehash of something much, much better. Because it is. If it weren't for the bit with Jersey Shore, I'd probably give it a 5. But that scene exists, and thusly, fuck this movie.
I find myself at a loss of what to say other than simply; go see this movie. It's clever, and brilliantly animated. You shouldn't bother with the 3D, however, since it doesn't really add much, and the glasses dim the vibrant imagery.
The Three Stooges - 3/10
Really the whole thing is just a big old 'meh'. The guys playing The Stooges are decent impressions, and there's some funny slapstick to be seen, but it just seems like a rehash of something much, much better. Because it is. If it weren't for the bit with Jersey Shore, I'd probably give it a 5. But that scene exists, and thusly, fuck this movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Kombucha on April 29, 2012, 01:34:08 AM
Post by: Kombucha on April 29, 2012, 01:34:08 AM
Quote from: RobClock;1905502The Pirates! Band of Misfits - 9/10My favorite part was when
I find myself at a loss of what to say other than simply; go see this movie. It's clever, and brilliantly animated. You shouldn't bother with the 3D, however, since it doesn't really add much, and the glasses dim the vibrant imagery.
Charles Darwin was writing in his diary about how he discovered a new barnacle, and then he lamented that he would never get a girlfriend
and I got the joke because I'm a big nerd.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Deodorant on May 19, 2012, 03:32:32 PM
Post by: Deodorant on May 19, 2012, 03:32:32 PM
'the dictator' was great. never before seeing borat or bruno, my expectations were exceeded - for a movie of its style, it's amazing how not a single joke seemed forced, drawn out for too long or out right disgusting. it's extremely relevant, clever and bold.
10/10
10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 19, 2012, 04:54:54 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on May 19, 2012, 04:54:54 PM
id go to the movies more but i hate going
alone ;-;
alone ;-;
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Deodorant on May 19, 2012, 07:18:05 PM
Post by: Deodorant on May 19, 2012, 07:18:05 PM
ill go wit u bb
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 05, 2012, 05:57:17 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 05, 2012, 05:57:17 PM
Men in Black III - 5/10
ehhh, s'alright. Not as good as MiBI but better than MiBII. Continuity is all over the place with this shit, but if you're willing to accept what you're seeing, it's worth seeing.
ehhh, s'alright. Not as good as MiBI but better than MiBII. Continuity is all over the place with this shit, but if you're willing to accept what you're seeing, it's worth seeing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on June 07, 2012, 04:41:12 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on June 07, 2012, 04:41:12 PM
Ca$h - 2/10
Sucked.
Insomnia - 6/10
S'aite.
The Avengers - 9.5/10
Safe as fuck!
Sucked.
Insomnia - 6/10
S'aite.
The Avengers - 9.5/10
Safe as fuck!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on June 10, 2012, 02:58:28 AM
Post by: d u m p y on June 10, 2012, 02:58:28 AM
i watched the fly:
basically i you havent seen it you should TOTALLY SEE IT HOLY FUCK LIKE ONE OF THE BEST HORROR MOVIES EVER JEFF GOLDBLUM IS FUCKING AWESOME. really amazing makeup and costume and stuff. great combination of creepy and dramatic. leaves you totally unnerved and uncomfortable.
basically i you havent seen it you should TOTALLY SEE IT HOLY FUCK LIKE ONE OF THE BEST HORROR MOVIES EVER JEFF GOLDBLUM IS FUCKING AWESOME. really amazing makeup and costume and stuff. great combination of creepy and dramatic. leaves you totally unnerved and uncomfortable.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on June 10, 2012, 03:10:48 AM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on June 10, 2012, 03:10:48 AM
Quote from: DumpsterClock;1909350i watched the fly:
basically i you havent seen it you should TOTALLY SEE IT HOLY FUCK LIKE ONE OF THE BEST HORROR MOVIES EVER JEFF GOLDBLUM IS FUCKING AWESOME. really amazing makeup and costume and stuff. great combination of creepy and dramatic. leaves you totally unnerved and uncomfortable.
Why were the 80s and late 70s so great for horror? Its uncanny.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 24, 2012, 01:30:06 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 24, 2012, 01:30:06 AM
Brave - 80/100
It's... good... but it has the strangest/goofiest plot I have seen from Pixar so far.
In the trailers it figured to be "scottish princess goes badass, fights traditional ways and a strange emerging evil".
The movie was
teenager princess hates her mom because she is forcing her to get married and accidentally turns her into a bear. The rest of the movie is to change her back.
I think the message at the end was good and not many movies use it but... it just... wasn't... I don't know... looked more like a Walt Disney Studios film rather than DisneyPixar.
It's... good... but it has the strangest/goofiest plot I have seen from Pixar so far.
In the trailers it figured to be "scottish princess goes badass, fights traditional ways and a strange emerging evil".
The movie was
teenager princess hates her mom because she is forcing her to get married and accidentally turns her into a bear. The rest of the movie is to change her back.
I think the message at the end was good and not many movies use it but... it just... wasn't... I don't know... looked more like a Walt Disney Studios film rather than DisneyPixar.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 24, 2012, 06:58:54 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 24, 2012, 06:58:54 PM
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - 8/10
This movie delivers. It revels in it's camp, but takes itself just seriously enough that it's genuinely enjoyable. The action is fantastic, the dialog works, the period settings are seriously believable and atmospheric. It's a fantastic movie, and if you see it you will not be disappointed.
This movie delivers. It revels in it's camp, but takes itself just seriously enough that it's genuinely enjoyable. The action is fantastic, the dialog works, the period settings are seriously believable and atmospheric. It's a fantastic movie, and if you see it you will not be disappointed.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Asshatclock on July 05, 2012, 01:01:15 AM
Post by: Asshatclock on July 05, 2012, 01:01:15 AM
The amazing Spiderman 7/10
Wasn't groundbreaking but it was still better then spiderman 3.
Tim & Eric's billion dollar movie @/10
What was it I just watched?
Wasn't groundbreaking but it was still better then spiderman 3.
Tim & Eric's billion dollar movie @/10
What was it I just watched?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on July 06, 2012, 03:19:55 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on July 06, 2012, 03:19:55 AM
Intouchables [9/10]
I cried manly tears
e.g.
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I cried manly tears
e.g.
(http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/136/315/manly%20tears.png)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TelephoneClock on July 10, 2012, 09:08:59 AM
Post by: TelephoneClock on July 10, 2012, 09:08:59 AM
Krull - BAD
Didn't get to see the whole thing all the way through again this morning but what I remember from the beginning shouldn't affect my review. BULLET POINT TIME:
If you're the kind of person who enjoys shitty Syfy Original movies "fo rthe ironies" or just B-movies in general, you might like this. But anybody else would just call it what it is:
BAD
Didn't get to see the whole thing all the way through again this morning but what I remember from the beginning shouldn't affect my review. BULLET POINT TIME:
- The most emotion characters showed was when they were dying. Not showing sadness when OTHER characters died, when THEY THEMSELVES died is when they showed the most emotion.
- The movie was 2:10 only because it took forever to do anything. i"m not bemoaning modern viewer's short attention spans because if it's GOOD then it'll capture our attention. But this movie was filled with so much filler I'm sure more than half the movie was B-roll.
- The main bad guy was literally swamp-thing. Still unsure if this is a good thing or a bad thing but he was defeated by love fire, so that's a point against.
- The only character who could act when he wasn't dying was a side character played by Liam Neeson.
- Went off on lots of strange tangents just to get characters to die.
- Child actor for some reason, good god this is almost as bad as Star Wars ep. 1.
- Special effects made in MSPaint, sound effects taken from an N64 game.
- Swamp-thing was somehow a WORSE acter when he was dying, completely ruining the consistency of the fiction.
- I think they ATTEMPTED to use character tropes, but there were just so many characters that they half-assed every single one.
- Music was awful, again trying too hard to be Star Wars.
- Some of the sets looked pretty cool though, and swamp-thing's guards had neat designs.
If you're the kind of person who enjoys shitty Syfy Original movies "fo rthe ironies" or just B-movies in general, you might like this. But anybody else would just call it what it is:
BAD
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on July 10, 2012, 03:00:39 PM
Post by: d u m p y on July 10, 2012, 03:00:39 PM
i watched Moonrise kingdom, which is that new wes anderson movie with like bill murray and bruce willis and shit.
it was nearly a flawless movie. fantastic visuals, writing, music, and acting. everything was fantastic. i only have two criticisms of the whole thing: one part was a little on the pedophilic side which needless to say is rather uncomfortable, and the special effects (though VERY few) were laughably terrible. that might've been on purpose though seeing as how he does SUPAR KEWL IRONIK hipster shit like that.
but yeah. like, if you've seen royal tenenbaums, it was like exactly that good. so like 4/5 stars.
it was nearly a flawless movie. fantastic visuals, writing, music, and acting. everything was fantastic. i only have two criticisms of the whole thing: one part was a little on the pedophilic side which needless to say is rather uncomfortable, and the special effects (though VERY few) were laughably terrible. that might've been on purpose though seeing as how he does SUPAR KEWL IRONIK hipster shit like that.
but yeah. like, if you've seen royal tenenbaums, it was like exactly that good. so like 4/5 stars.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 18, 2012, 06:27:21 AM
Post by: RobClock on August 18, 2012, 06:27:21 AM
Donnie Darko - 9/10
Awesome mind fuck movie. Highly recommend.
How do you suck a fuck?
Awesome mind fuck movie. Highly recommend.
How do you suck a fuck?
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on August 18, 2012, 02:48:59 PM
Post by: Slurpee on August 18, 2012, 02:48:59 PM
once you find out what's actually going on in donnie darko it's the dumbest fucking movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: patriotclock on August 18, 2012, 03:52:48 PM
Post by: patriotclock on August 18, 2012, 03:52:48 PM
Quote from: Slurpee;1918358once you find out what's actually going on in donnie darko it's the dumbest fucking movie
donnie darko blows.
diary of a wimpy kid 3
10/10
an instant classic. better than the second one (9/10), but not as good as the original (15/10). a trilogy for the ages
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SnakeClock on August 29, 2012, 03:13:51 PM
Post by: SnakeClock on August 29, 2012, 03:13:51 PM
PARANORMAN - 9/10
It was pretty sweet. I thought it would look a lot rougher than Coraline, the previous movie from Laika, but I was proven wrong when the movie really kicked into gear. The witch at the end with electric powers was TOTALLY FREAKIN' AWESOME! and I like the humour in the movie. There even seemed to be homages to Silent Hill in the movie, and any kid's movie that can reference Silent Hill is pretty cool. I'm glad to see Tim Burton doesn't have the market cornered on quirky, creepy horror movies, though I'm still looking forward to Frankenweenie in October.
PREMIUM RUSH - 7/10
This movie makes riding bikes seem pretty cool, but that's about all it does. Some of the performances are enjoyable, like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the corrupt cop bad guy, and the bike cop that keeps trying to chase Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but the plot inconsistencies really started to bug me after the movie was over. The Chinese lady (also notice how I don't remember any of their names?) couldn't just mail or give the ticket to the nun herself, because, uh... she doesn't trust UPS? This transaction is technically illegal? I dunno. The attitude many of the bikers have also smack of adrenaline junkies or surfer dudes, which can grow a little tiresome, even in just 80 minutes. It's a cool movie if you can see it on the cheap, though, and just go in expecting totally sweet bike chases.
It was pretty sweet. I thought it would look a lot rougher than Coraline, the previous movie from Laika, but I was proven wrong when the movie really kicked into gear. The witch at the end with electric powers was TOTALLY FREAKIN' AWESOME! and I like the humour in the movie. There even seemed to be homages to Silent Hill in the movie, and any kid's movie that can reference Silent Hill is pretty cool. I'm glad to see Tim Burton doesn't have the market cornered on quirky, creepy horror movies, though I'm still looking forward to Frankenweenie in October.
PREMIUM RUSH - 7/10
This movie makes riding bikes seem pretty cool, but that's about all it does. Some of the performances are enjoyable, like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the corrupt cop bad guy, and the bike cop that keeps trying to chase Joseph Gordon-Levitt, but the plot inconsistencies really started to bug me after the movie was over. The Chinese lady (also notice how I don't remember any of their names?) couldn't just mail or give the ticket to the nun herself, because, uh... she doesn't trust UPS? This transaction is technically illegal? I dunno. The attitude many of the bikers have also smack of adrenaline junkies or surfer dudes, which can grow a little tiresome, even in just 80 minutes. It's a cool movie if you can see it on the cheap, though, and just go in expecting totally sweet bike chases.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 14, 2012, 09:59:59 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on September 14, 2012, 09:59:59 PM
Resident Evil Retribution - 0/10
BARRY DIES BARRY DIES BARRY DIES
BARRY DIES BARRY DIES BARRY DIES
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 25, 2012, 02:17:39 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 25, 2012, 02:17:39 AM
control
good movie
how good is sam riley as ian curtis?
well, hes that good
good movie
how good is sam riley as ian curtis?
well, hes that good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on October 29, 2012, 01:54:00 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on October 29, 2012, 01:54:00 AM
Drive - 89/100
It was a cool movie indeed, but right after I watched it I felt like there was not THAT much to remember from it. It was tense and felt pretty fresh; not to mention it got a great soundtrack, but I feel like it lacked a little something.
Oh, and Bryan Cranston is still a great actor in this one.
It was a cool movie indeed, but right after I watched it I felt like there was not THAT much to remember from it. It was tense and felt pretty fresh; not to mention it got a great soundtrack, but I feel like it lacked a little something.
Oh, and Bryan Cranston is still a great actor in this one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on October 29, 2012, 02:00:06 AM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on October 29, 2012, 02:00:06 AM
Last Airbender
4/10
characters are characterless
effects okay, too fucking slow
forced plot reminders (srsly that making that kid tell the story of what happened? forced.)
4/10
characters are characterless
effects okay, too fucking slow
forced plot reminders (srsly that making that kid tell the story of what happened? forced.)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on October 29, 2012, 11:10:40 AM
Post by: d u m p y on October 29, 2012, 11:10:40 AM
i watched the holy mountain
it's dumb and self indulgent and pretentious and at the same time it's easily one of the best movies i've ever seen and you should watch it too. one of those fun movies to get stoned with your dumb buddies and giggle at how weird it is.
it's dumb and self indulgent and pretentious and at the same time it's easily one of the best movies i've ever seen and you should watch it too. one of those fun movies to get stoned with your dumb buddies and giggle at how weird it is.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 29, 2012, 08:02:02 PM
Post by: MonsterMunch on October 29, 2012, 08:02:02 PM
Fifty Dead Men Walking 5/10
Ben Kingsley was good. Everyone else was average. Not a horrible movie but a bit dull.
Was interested to see it since I have family in Belfast and actually lived there for six months when I was younger. The film tries to be politically neutral but ends up being pro-IRA at times.
On a related note,
Rose McGowan is an ignorant cunt who thinks she knows everything about The Troubles since she's american and has a vagina. I hope someone in the UVF kidnaps and kneecaps her.
Ben Kingsley was good. Everyone else was average. Not a horrible movie but a bit dull.
Was interested to see it since I have family in Belfast and actually lived there for six months when I was younger. The film tries to be politically neutral but ends up being pro-IRA at times.
On a related note,
Rose McGowan is an ignorant cunt who thinks she knows everything about The Troubles since she's american and has a vagina. I hope someone in the UVF kidnaps and kneecaps her.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 30, 2012, 08:16:13 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on October 30, 2012, 08:16:13 PM
cloud atlas was a turd
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Lump Clock on October 30, 2012, 09:37:26 PM
Post by: Lump Clock on October 30, 2012, 09:37:26 PM
Possession (or The Possession): 8.5/10
I liked the movie, very well done. Ghost House has yet to disappoint me with their horror flicks, and I love horror so I look for the best. I didn't like the ending so much, but the abruptness is fun. I don't want to say too much about it, in case you decide to watch it.
I liked the movie, very well done. Ghost House has yet to disappoint me with their horror flicks, and I love horror so I look for the best. I didn't like the ending so much, but the abruptness is fun. I don't want to say too much about it, in case you decide to watch it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on November 02, 2012, 08:30:17 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on November 02, 2012, 08:30:17 PM
Wreck-It Ralph - 85/100
Wreck-It Ralph may suffer from some fan service hype overdose ever since they announced that plenty of Capcom, Nintendo, and SEGA characters would be on the movie making cameos, and mentioned cameos really do not make that much of a big impact on the movie rather than just some clever gags that will move away of the plot fast.
That said, the movie has pretty imaginative game worlds inspired from recurring genres and quirks at the same time it delivers an interesting premise while bending plenty of logical rules you would understand from how video games work (like having a central station on a power strip), but that mentioned it becomes easily heart-touching and charming in several aspects. I believe this movie has to be seen with the feeling of wonder you had when you had no idea how a video game even worked and you would just imagine how some things happen along.
I highly recommend it.
Wreck-It Ralph may suffer from some fan service hype overdose ever since they announced that plenty of Capcom, Nintendo, and SEGA characters would be on the movie making cameos, and mentioned cameos really do not make that much of a big impact on the movie rather than just some clever gags that will move away of the plot fast.
That said, the movie has pretty imaginative game worlds inspired from recurring genres and quirks at the same time it delivers an interesting premise while bending plenty of logical rules you would understand from how video games work (like having a central station on a power strip), but that mentioned it becomes easily heart-touching and charming in several aspects. I believe this movie has to be seen with the feeling of wonder you had when you had no idea how a video game even worked and you would just imagine how some things happen along.
I highly recommend it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on November 19, 2012, 12:54:18 AM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on November 19, 2012, 12:54:18 AM
Wreck-it Ralph
9/10
I was wrong, this movie was actually great. Really enjoyed it.
9/10
I was wrong, this movie was actually great. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on November 25, 2012, 02:42:45 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on November 25, 2012, 02:42:45 AM
i watched end of watch (2012)
it was good , i watched it and it was a good movie
it was good , i watched it and it was a good movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 06, 2012, 08:30:29 PM
Post by: RobClock on December 06, 2012, 08:30:29 PM
Wreck-It Ralph - 8/10
It was a pretty good Disney movie. Couple of good video game gags made, but other than that I don't think it was anything special.
It was a pretty good Disney movie. Couple of good video game gags made, but other than that I don't think it was anything special.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on December 06, 2012, 09:30:40 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on December 06, 2012, 09:30:40 PM
Alien - 90/100
'twas good. Also, Sigourney Weaver was such a babe god DAMN.
'twas good. Also, Sigourney Weaver was such a babe god DAMN.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 12, 2012, 07:53:49 PM
Post by: RobClock on December 12, 2012, 07:53:49 PM
Pink Floyd - The Wall - :aaa:/10
I've watched it a couple of times now and I still don't know what to say. But I keep having urges to come back and watch it, so I suppose that speaks of it's intriguing nature. Or that I'm mentally ill. If nothing else; the animated sequences are a sight to behold.
I've watched it a couple of times now and I still don't know what to say. But I keep having urges to come back and watch it, so I suppose that speaks of it's intriguing nature. Or that I'm mentally ill. If nothing else; the animated sequences are a sight to behold.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 14, 2012, 07:02:16 AM
Post by: RobClock on December 14, 2012, 07:02:16 AM
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - 9/10
I should first note that I saw the movie in 2D, as 3D really fucks with my eyes, and my theatre is shitty so it was also at 24fps rather than 48- which is kinda lame. That said; the movie was fantastic in pretty much every regard. The places where the plot deviates from the book are, in my opinion, beneficial. They help to align it more with The Lord of The Rings, explain why the hell Gandalf was running off every 5 pages in the novel, and give ol' Bilbo a bit more to do.
I can immediately recall 3 songs in the movie; Misty Mountains, and Blunt the Knives- both of which are sung during the first act in Bag End- and a there was a song which the Goblins sang. Whilst the third was far less memorable to me, they were all well preformed and implemented. The soundtrack in general was brilliant.
There's also a fair bit of comedy left over from the book which i thoroughly enjoyed, but a couple of my friends said was detrimental to the overall film. I disagree, but that may be something to keep in mind.
Overall, I don't think I have anything at all to say negatively about An Unexpected Journey. I consider it entirely worth it's hype, and can't recommend it enough.
I should first note that I saw the movie in 2D, as 3D really fucks with my eyes, and my theatre is shitty so it was also at 24fps rather than 48- which is kinda lame. That said; the movie was fantastic in pretty much every regard. The places where the plot deviates from the book are, in my opinion, beneficial. They help to align it more with The Lord of The Rings, explain why the hell Gandalf was running off every 5 pages in the novel, and give ol' Bilbo a bit more to do.
I can immediately recall 3 songs in the movie; Misty Mountains, and Blunt the Knives- both of which are sung during the first act in Bag End- and a there was a song which the Goblins sang. Whilst the third was far less memorable to me, they were all well preformed and implemented. The soundtrack in general was brilliant.
There's also a fair bit of comedy left over from the book which i thoroughly enjoyed, but a couple of my friends said was detrimental to the overall film. I disagree, but that may be something to keep in mind.
Overall, I don't think I have anything at all to say negatively about An Unexpected Journey. I consider it entirely worth it's hype, and can't recommend it enough.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on December 14, 2012, 12:11:02 PM
Post by: d u m p y on December 14, 2012, 12:11:02 PM
i saw the hobbit it was shit 0 stars dont go see it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PezClock on December 15, 2012, 05:20:14 PM
Post by: PezClock on December 15, 2012, 05:20:14 PM
Ice Age CD - 8/10
This movie Is great. Though the story is almost the same as the meltdown. Both of them relate to the end of the world, I guess the creator ran out of ideas. Also drake's character looked terrible. I didn't like his hair and skin and everything. It comes out with an 8/10. Sorry blue sky.
This movie Is great. Though the story is almost the same as the meltdown. Both of them relate to the end of the world, I guess the creator ran out of ideas. Also drake's character looked terrible. I didn't like his hair and skin and everything. It comes out with an 8/10. Sorry blue sky.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 26, 2012, 04:59:06 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 26, 2012, 04:59:06 AM
i watched the proposition (2005)
holy shit this movie is good
holy shit this movie is good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on December 26, 2012, 12:11:51 PM
Post by: d u m p y on December 26, 2012, 12:11:51 PM
i saw that new men in black movie the other day. it was p. good. the ending was cray.
they made fun of andy warhol and that was cool because fuck that guy.
7/10
they made fun of andy warhol and that was cool because fuck that guy.
7/10
Title: god bless america
Post by: Lump Clock on December 27, 2012, 02:04:40 AM
Post by: Lump Clock on December 27, 2012, 02:04:40 AM
The world needs more of this. Serial killers should have goals, ya know? 10/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on January 02, 2013, 07:54:28 PM
Post by: RobClock on January 02, 2013, 07:54:28 PM
django unchained is one of the best movies I've seen in the last year. you should pretty much go see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on January 03, 2013, 02:21:54 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on January 03, 2013, 02:21:54 AM
i watched cloud atlas
what the fuck
what the fuck
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EvilBeanClock on January 12, 2013, 05:11:04 PM
Post by: EvilBeanClock on January 12, 2013, 05:11:04 PM
django exceeded my expectations and they were high to begin with
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EvilBeanClock on January 27, 2013, 11:48:59 AM
Post by: EvilBeanClock on January 27, 2013, 11:48:59 AM
paranorman was very swell. i wonder if frankenweenie will compare, watching that next.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Munglai on February 19, 2013, 07:19:59 AM
Post by: Munglai on February 19, 2013, 07:19:59 AM
Quote from: TequilaClock;1927836Wreck-It Ralph - 85/100
Wreck-It Ralph may suffer from some fan service hype overdose ever since they announced that plenty of Capcom, Nintendo, and SEGA characters would be on the movie making cameos, and mentioned cameos really do not make that much of a big impact on the movie rather than just some clever gags that will move away of the plot fast.
That said, the movie has pretty imaginative game worlds inspired from recurring genres and quirks at the same time it delivers an interesting premise while bending plenty of logical rules you would understand from how video games work (like having a central station on a power strip), but that mentioned it becomes easily heart-touching and charming in several aspects. I believe this movie has to be seen with the feeling of wonder you had when you had no idea how a video game even worked and you would just imagine how some things happen along.
I highly recommend it.
I don't understand why they based all their rules so much on the arcade when the plot pretty much had nothing to do with it. Who cares how the game characters get around within our physical world? It's fucking magical game land! If everything in the game world had just been connected like a real world instead of some dumb theme park they could have done a proper road movie with Ralph and Vanelope traveling through different interesting environments instead of spending 90% of the film in Willy Wonka land fighting arbitrary rules that they kept having to stop and explain to us. If the overall crisis had been that the arcade was going out of business or something then sure, go for that angle, but the story was about being trapped by your role and reputation, not being physically trapped in a box.
Plus making it like the games were all weird little standalone box worlds with no impact on each other pretty much sucked the peril out of everything. Why did it matter whether the game characters had a world to go to when all they did there was pretend to fight every day and then hang around in other games? Why were those gameless characters like hobos when there wasn't any money and they could just waltz into another game world and dick around there instead? And why were there only like 5 characters with no game in the whole film? Shouldn't there be thousands? Also, why were there no games between Street Fighter and Gears of War? Where were all the shitty 90s 3D games like Time Crisis and that one where you stand on a pretend snow board? When was this supposed to be set? Why were the HD characters the same as the pixelated characters but then some of the pixelated characters moved like pixelated characters?
God damn this film pissed me off.
On the plus side that "dynamite gal" montage was pretty great.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on February 25, 2013, 01:11:14 PM
Post by: d u m p y on February 25, 2013, 01:11:14 PM
mulholland drive
fucking cool as fuck man go watch that movie right now david lynch is a badass
fucking cool as fuck man go watch that movie right now david lynch is a badass
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on February 25, 2013, 01:34:59 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on February 25, 2013, 01:34:59 PM
The Master was a great movie but it suffered from having unrelatable (not necessarily unlikable) characters that never really progress past their condition at the beginning of the movie. Joaquin Phoenix plays his character so well i actually had to check if he was still normal in real life. It was more engrossing than There Will Be Blood IMO, i liked it quite a bit more.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EvilBeanClock on March 07, 2013, 04:09:22 PM
Post by: EvilBeanClock on March 07, 2013, 04:09:22 PM
Quote from: DumpsterClock;1940463mulholland drive
fucking cool as fuck man go watch that movie right now david lynch is a badass
have you checked out blue velvet man? just an incredible movie
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on March 14, 2013, 07:01:19 PM
Post by: RobClock on March 14, 2013, 07:01:19 PM
Oz The Great and Powerful - 7/10
Pretty much the plot of Army of Darkness.
Pretty much the plot of Army of Darkness.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 14, 2013, 10:52:06 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 14, 2013, 10:52:06 PM
life of pi was cool
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on March 30, 2013, 04:13:15 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on March 30, 2013, 04:13:15 PM
i finally watched django it was amzing
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on March 31, 2013, 08:23:09 PM
Post by: d u m p y on March 31, 2013, 08:23:09 PM
Quote from: EvilBeanClock;1941757have you checked out blue velvet man? just an incredible movie
actually moments after watching mullholland i downloaded it and i plan on watching it soon
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on April 13, 2013, 06:47:19 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on April 13, 2013, 06:47:19 PM
the place beyond the pines is really really good
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on April 14, 2013, 01:04:00 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on April 14, 2013, 01:04:00 PM
Quote from: Munglai;1939889I don't understand why they based all their rules so much on the arcade when the plot pretty much had nothing to do with it. Who cares how the game characters get around within our physical world? It's fucking magical game land! If everything in the game world had just been connected like a real world instead of some dumb theme park they could have done a proper road movie with Ralph and Vanelope traveling through different interesting environments instead of spending 90% of the film in Willy Wonka land fighting arbitrary rules that they kept having to stop and explain to us. If the overall crisis had been that the arcade was going out of business or something then sure, go for that angle, but the story was about being trapped by your role and reputation, not being physically trapped in a box.
Plus making it like the games were all weird little standalone box worlds with no impact on each other pretty much sucked the peril out of everything. Why did it matter whether the game characters had a world to go to when all they did there was pretend to fight every day and then hang around in other games? Why were those gameless characters like hobos when there wasn't any money and they could just waltz into another game world and dick around there instead? And why were there only like 5 characters with no game in the whole film? Shouldn't there be thousands? Also, why were there no games between Street Fighter and Gears of War? Where were all the shitty 90s 3D games like Time Crisis and that one where you stand on a pretend snow board? When was this supposed to be set? Why were the HD characters the same as the pixelated characters but then some of the pixelated characters moved like pixelated characters?
God damn this film pissed me off.
On the plus side that "dynamite gal" montage was pretty great.
Well, on that perspective, I cannot agree more.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: DurianClock on April 17, 2013, 12:57:12 AM
Post by: DurianClock on April 17, 2013, 12:57:12 AM
The Evil Dead (2013)
I'm a huge horror movie fan and the original Evil Dead is very high on my list of favorites. Also I'm not a fan of remakes of my favorite horror movies, but the new Evil Dead is extremely worthy of the title and definitely has the vibe the original gave. Of course it's not as low budget and it's for sure an attempt to reach the modern horror fans, I still go as far to say that this movie is sooo awesome! The effects are great because they use practical means of making them as opposed to CGI, which is great! Pretty much, this movie is what horror movies should have evolved into from the 80's and be at instead of all these Saw/Hostel type movies and movies like Paranormal Activity which I feel are "pussifying" the genre. I definitely see myself purchasing it down the line.
Fans of the original: Make sure you stay til after the credits when you watch this one!!!
I'm a huge horror movie fan and the original Evil Dead is very high on my list of favorites. Also I'm not a fan of remakes of my favorite horror movies, but the new Evil Dead is extremely worthy of the title and definitely has the vibe the original gave. Of course it's not as low budget and it's for sure an attempt to reach the modern horror fans, I still go as far to say that this movie is sooo awesome! The effects are great because they use practical means of making them as opposed to CGI, which is great! Pretty much, this movie is what horror movies should have evolved into from the 80's and be at instead of all these Saw/Hostel type movies and movies like Paranormal Activity which I feel are "pussifying" the genre. I definitely see myself purchasing it down the line.
Fans of the original: Make sure you stay til after the credits when you watch this one!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WrenchClock on April 30, 2013, 05:44:41 PM
Post by: WrenchClock on April 30, 2013, 05:44:41 PM
Iron Man 3
Mandarin upset me quite a bit
Mandarin upset me quite a bit
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on April 30, 2013, 05:52:25 PM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on April 30, 2013, 05:52:25 PM
Quote from: WrenchClock;1946963Iron Man 3
Mandarin upset me quite a bit
I felt like it was litterly a fuck you, but other than that
the movie was okay, better than two
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WrenchClock on April 30, 2013, 06:14:15 PM
Post by: WrenchClock on April 30, 2013, 06:14:15 PM
Quote from: VuBawlsClock;1946964I felt like it was litterly a fuck you, but other than that
the movie was okay, better than two
I was half expecting Stan Lee to pop up after the credits and say "I gotcha good!"
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on May 02, 2013, 07:33:48 PM
Post by: TequilaClock on May 02, 2013, 07:33:48 PM
The Evil Dead (1981) - 80/100
Crazy fucking movie that started the franchise. Although I have to give it credit for what it was and the first one was intended to be as serious as possible as horror films go ending up being the cheesy thing it is. It is kind of an awful movie, but I really enjoy the style in it.
Crazy fucking movie that started the franchise. Although I have to give it credit for what it was and the first one was intended to be as serious as possible as horror films go ending up being the cheesy thing it is. It is kind of an awful movie, but I really enjoy the style in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on May 11, 2013, 02:21:51 PM
Post by: d u m p y on May 11, 2013, 02:21:51 PM
i watched Snow On Tha Bluff and i'm still not entirely sure on whether or not what i saw was real footage. unbelievably heavy, gritty shit. great movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 16, 2013, 05:05:48 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 16, 2013, 05:05:48 PM
The Grey was a really really good movie. Watch through the credits.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 18, 2013, 08:05:02 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 18, 2013, 08:05:02 PM
Man of Steel is pretty good. Third act is way too long and action fatigue sets in. It really seemed like they were trying to one-up the Avengers. "Marvel thinks they can blow up NYC? We'll show them! WE'LL BLOW IT UP THE MOST-EST!"
anyway, Amy Adams is hot as fuck, the guy playing Superman does an admirable job and looks the part. There's some sketchy acting here and there, but it's mostly contained in the first act. Zod is wonderful. I especially enjoyed his tenure in the cryogenic ice penis.
Overall it was alright. Nothing fantastic, but worth seeing if you're into this sorta shit. 6/10
anyway, Amy Adams is hot as fuck, the guy playing Superman does an admirable job and looks the part. There's some sketchy acting here and there, but it's mostly contained in the first act. Zod is wonderful. I especially enjoyed his tenure in the cryogenic ice penis.
Overall it was alright. Nothing fantastic, but worth seeing if you're into this sorta shit. 6/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPM on June 18, 2013, 09:02:17 PM
Post by: AMPM on June 18, 2013, 09:02:17 PM
Man of Steel was fuckin' boring, besides a few parts where it kinda comes close to making the story seem compelling, but for the most part, fuckin' boring as shit, 5/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on June 19, 2013, 02:46:19 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on June 19, 2013, 02:46:19 AM
La Vita è Bella - 90/100
Over all charming, quirky, clever, and also very fucking disturbing at times. I have seen this movie many times and it still manages to squeeze out plenty of tears from me.
Over all charming, quirky, clever, and also very fucking disturbing at times. I have seen this movie many times and it still manages to squeeze out plenty of tears from me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: TequilaClock on July 01, 2013, 12:04:18 AM
Post by: TequilaClock on July 01, 2013, 12:04:18 AM
Looper
Holy fucking god damn shit it was so bad. It's like the spiritual successor of Jumper on making something interesting into something really, really dumb.
Main problem: it breaks it's own dumb rules, making every complicated detail an unnecessary mess.
Holy fucking god damn shit it was so bad. It's like the spiritual successor of Jumper on making something interesting into something really, really dumb.
Main problem: it breaks it's own dumb rules, making every complicated detail an unnecessary mess.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on July 05, 2013, 12:24:47 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on July 05, 2013, 12:24:47 AM
i jsut watched amazing spiderman
it wasnt amazing at all.
it wasnt amazing at all.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on July 05, 2013, 12:25:19 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on July 05, 2013, 12:25:19 AM
i really wish they wouldve just made spiderman 4
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 11, 2013, 07:51:02 AM
Post by: RobClock on July 11, 2013, 07:51:02 AM
The Lone Ranger
Objectively, it's fucking awful. Johnny Depp's Tonto isn't funny, and although I personally don't find his character offensive, it's an annoyance how stupid this revised character is conceptually. The character of The Lone Ranger has taken it up the ass and become a clutzy jackass who conveniently stumbles head-first into victory on more than one occasion; reduced to a sidekick for Captain Jack-Crow-on-Head. Helena Bonham Carter was given a big part in the story just because. Her character was totally pointless and should have been cut.
It's an origin story, so the first two acts are spent blundering around. However there is a scene where someone gets' their heart cut out and eaten, at which the entire collective audience sorta leaned back in our seats thinking "this is a bit dark for a disney film". So that was cool.
The last 35 minutes of the movie are really the only part of it worth seeing. There's a great big train heisty type thing, and some gun shooty/horse ridey action, all accompanied by the Lone Ranger theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUpDG680uew), signifying that the character had ultimately come to be at that point and all that sorta jazz. I genuinely like westerns, and with the lack of them in theatres these days, it was nice to see, I suppose. It's just a shame that the lead up to it was such corporate, committee designed trash.
I saw it with a group of friends. Jokes were cracked and flippant comments were made, and that sorta thing generally improves the theatre going experience for me. Maybe it would be less enjoyable if I were left to sit there alone and brood over all the parts that pissed me off, but regardless, my impression was that it was worth seeing maybe once - if youre into that sort of thing - and then forgotten about. Kemosabe.
4/10
Objectively, it's fucking awful. Johnny Depp's Tonto isn't funny, and although I personally don't find his character offensive, it's an annoyance how stupid this revised character is conceptually. The character of The Lone Ranger has taken it up the ass and become a clutzy jackass who conveniently stumbles head-first into victory on more than one occasion; reduced to a sidekick for Captain Jack-Crow-on-Head. Helena Bonham Carter was given a big part in the story just because. Her character was totally pointless and should have been cut.
It's an origin story, so the first two acts are spent blundering around. However there is a scene where someone gets' their heart cut out and eaten, at which the entire collective audience sorta leaned back in our seats thinking "this is a bit dark for a disney film". So that was cool.
The last 35 minutes of the movie are really the only part of it worth seeing. There's a great big train heisty type thing, and some gun shooty/horse ridey action, all accompanied by the Lone Ranger theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUpDG680uew), signifying that the character had ultimately come to be at that point and all that sorta jazz. I genuinely like westerns, and with the lack of them in theatres these days, it was nice to see, I suppose. It's just a shame that the lead up to it was such corporate, committee designed trash.
I saw it with a group of friends. Jokes were cracked and flippant comments were made, and that sorta thing generally improves the theatre going experience for me. Maybe it would be less enjoyable if I were left to sit there alone and brood over all the parts that pissed me off, but regardless, my impression was that it was worth seeing maybe once - if youre into that sort of thing - and then forgotten about. Kemosabe.
4/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2013, 04:53:16 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2013, 04:53:16 AM
Pacific Rim - go see Pacific Rim
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPM on July 12, 2013, 05:06:10 AM
Post by: AMPM on July 12, 2013, 05:06:10 AM
Pacific Rim - What fucking kind of name is that?
I think that's what Del Toro calls his asshole.
Also I saw The Heat, wow, it pretty much sucked.
Remember Skyfall? Saw that shit. Thought the first half wasn't bad, second half was lame. fcuking home alone with james bondg
I think that's what Del Toro calls his asshole.
Also I saw The Heat, wow, it pretty much sucked.
Remember Skyfall? Saw that shit. Thought the first half wasn't bad, second half was lame. fcuking home alone with james bondg
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2013, 05:35:12 AM
Post by: Slurpee on July 12, 2013, 05:35:12 AM
Quote from: CupClock;1954547Pacific Rim - What fucking kind of name is that?
I think that's what Del Toro calls his asshole.
actually, it's a major geographical feature of planet earth, and refers to the places along the edge of the Pacific Ocean, which are prominently featured in the film as the populated locations most endangered by the big cool monsters that get punched in the face by giant robots
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on July 12, 2013, 06:13:19 PM
Post by: LeekClock on July 12, 2013, 06:13:19 PM
Vertigo... Best movie of all time? I think no. Best Hitchcock? Nor that. The city of San Francisco was the most sympathetic character in the film. And as critics seem to have noted good and well at the time of its original release, it's a poorly paced, far-fetched waste of time.
The Hijacking / Kadringen... One of those movies that seems like there is an intelligent person behind it, so you wait generously for the redeeming quality or scene, and then the credits roll. I say you wait, because there's little to engage you in the film. The experience is like waiting for a bus, which you eventually realise has been cancelled without notification.
The Hijacking / Kadringen... One of those movies that seems like there is an intelligent person behind it, so you wait generously for the redeeming quality or scene, and then the credits roll. I say you wait, because there's little to engage you in the film. The experience is like waiting for a bus, which you eventually realise has been cancelled without notification.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on July 16, 2013, 05:43:16 PM
Post by: RobClock on July 16, 2013, 05:43:16 PM
Pacific Rim - 10/10
Go see it.
Go see it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on August 12, 2013, 10:14:21 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on August 12, 2013, 10:14:21 PM
the master was really good
and i also watched warm bodies and it was cool too!!!
and i also watched warm bodies and it was cool too!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: WrenchClock on August 18, 2013, 03:47:11 AM
Post by: WrenchClock on August 18, 2013, 03:47:11 AM
Kick-Ass 2
The action scenes were intense and the funny parts were hilarious, but the Union J part was super cringeworthy
The action scenes were intense and the funny parts were hilarious, but the Union J part was super cringeworthy
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 18, 2013, 04:22:06 AM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on August 18, 2013, 04:22:06 AM
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;1956873the master was really good
I agree
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 18, 2013, 07:26:15 AM
Post by: RobClock on August 18, 2013, 07:26:15 AM
Kick-Ass 2
I saw the first one back when that came out, and i recall liking it a lot, but i haven't watched it since then and don't remember much.
The sequel was pretty damn good. The villains were equal parts despicable and hilarious, the action scenes were awesome, it was funny all around, and the 'down time' parts never dragged or had me losing interest.
I think it was meant to be cringe-inducing? I don't know, but I really got the feeling like it wasn't necessarily being played straight.
I saw the first one back when that came out, and i recall liking it a lot, but i haven't watched it since then and don't remember much.
The sequel was pretty damn good. The villains were equal parts despicable and hilarious, the action scenes were awesome, it was funny all around, and the 'down time' parts never dragged or had me losing interest.
Quote from: WrenchClock;1957803Kick-Ass 2
The action scenes were intense and the funny parts were hilarious, but the Union J part was super cringeworthy
I think it was meant to be cringe-inducing? I don't know, but I really got the feeling like it wasn't necessarily being played straight.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EvilBeanClock on August 22, 2013, 09:05:45 PM
Post by: EvilBeanClock on August 22, 2013, 09:05:45 PM
argo
this movie is racist
this movie is racist
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on August 23, 2013, 02:34:32 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on August 23, 2013, 02:34:32 AM
iron man 3 ahahaha oh god well i enjoyed myself at least
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 23, 2013, 07:51:45 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 23, 2013, 07:51:45 PM
The World's End was great. Dunno if it'll survive in the popular culture the way the other Pegg/Frost movies have, but it's totally worth seeing.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 24, 2013, 03:15:34 AM
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 24, 2013, 03:15:34 AM
Wizards (1977)
"Wow, this is cool"
"Oh neat, this is really cool"
"..what the fuck?"
"...what the fuck?"
"Hey it's cool again"
"what the fuck?"
"Ok it's back to elves and stuff and not Hitler"
"Man, that ending was completely worth it, a ten second scene that really makes the whole hour and a half"
"...what the fuck."
So basically it was every other Ralph Bakshi movie :fifen:
"Wow, this is cool"
"Oh neat, this is really cool"
"..what the fuck?"
"...what the fuck?"
"Hey it's cool again"
"what the fuck?"
"Ok it's back to elves and stuff and not Hitler"
"Man, that ending was completely worth it, a ten second scene that really makes the whole hour and a half"
"...what the fuck."
So basically it was every other Ralph Bakshi movie :fifen:
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Clocktopus on August 24, 2013, 01:37:43 PM
Post by: Clocktopus on August 24, 2013, 01:37:43 PM
Wreck-it Ralph
9/10
cute, funny, great writing/voice acting/characters/animation
i expected the game characters we've all come to love would be a huge part of this, i was wrong, still great references, and if you're a huge gamer it's really a fun little hour and a half movie.
also king candy is a huge asshole!!!
9/10
cute, funny, great writing/voice acting/characters/animation
i expected the game characters we've all come to love would be a huge part of this, i was wrong, still great references, and if you're a huge gamer it's really a fun little hour and a half movie.
also king candy is a huge asshole!!!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on August 24, 2013, 10:03:01 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on August 24, 2013, 10:03:01 PM
Quote from: PhantomCatClock;1958424Wizards (1977)
"Wow, this is cool"
"Oh neat, this is really cool"
"..what the fuck?"
"...what the fuck?"
"Hey it's cool again"
"what the fuck?"
"Ok it's back to elves and stuff and not Hitler"
"Man, that ending was completely worth it, a ten second scene that really makes the whole hour and a half"
"...what the fuck."
So basically it was every other Ralph Bakshi movie :fifen:
i really need to watch these ralph bakshi movies they look neat
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPM on August 25, 2013, 08:10:24 PM
Post by: AMPM on August 25, 2013, 08:10:24 PM
Ralph Bakshi fucking blows fat dicks and his films are totally unwatchable imho
Blue Jasmine - Incredible acting, slightly less incredible character study, and substantially less competent plot and pacing. A little dull, but at times breath taking. An almost perfect film. 8/10
Blue Jasmine - Incredible acting, slightly less incredible character study, and substantially less competent plot and pacing. A little dull, but at times breath taking. An almost perfect film. 8/10
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 25, 2013, 08:21:42 PM
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 25, 2013, 08:21:42 PM
What kind of buffoon doesn't like Fire and Ice and Fritz the Cat? He was like the first awful flash animator
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on August 25, 2013, 09:09:47 PM
Post by: RobClock on August 25, 2013, 09:09:47 PM
Quote from: BrainsnailClock;1958702Ralph Bakshi fucking blows fat dicks and his films are totally unwatchable imho
Bakshi is one of the great names of the animation dark age. Learn some respect.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on August 27, 2013, 11:50:26 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on August 27, 2013, 11:50:26 AM
star trek into darkness was awesome
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: ApplishClock on September 20, 2013, 10:45:42 AM
Post by: ApplishClock on September 20, 2013, 10:45:42 AM
the long kiss goodnight (1996)
This movie has Samuel L. Jackson.
This movie has Samuel L. Jackson.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 06, 2013, 03:20:11 PM
Post by: AmberArachnidClock on October 06, 2013, 03:20:11 PM
The Rock Double Feature:
Snitch: Fuckin good, gigantic buildup. The Rock has to get into the drug business to save his son, sounds generic, but it's pulled off very well.
Pain & Gain: Fuckin crazy, one of those 'idiots try to pull off a crime', The Rock is hilarious, worth watching for sure
Snitch: Fuckin good, gigantic buildup. The Rock has to get into the drug business to save his son, sounds generic, but it's pulled off very well.
Pain & Gain: Fuckin crazy, one of those 'idiots try to pull off a crime', The Rock is hilarious, worth watching for sure
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPM on October 06, 2013, 06:14:56 PM
Post by: AMPM on October 06, 2013, 06:14:56 PM
Quote from: RobClock;1958704Bakshi is one of the great names of the animation dark age. Learn some respect.
Robby, I know this. in all honesty yeah i do respect his efforts and his life but DAMN do his movies suck, im sorry, they are not good. was the art one of a kind? yeah, but seriously those fucking movies make me barf.
Wizards? holy shit learn to write a script
edit: not that i could write anything better than wizards its just, fuck
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: KeyClock on October 13, 2013, 12:21:02 AM
Post by: KeyClock on October 13, 2013, 12:21:02 AM
don jon - it was funny but definitely do not take your gf.
In terms of plot it's sort of your typical rom-com affair, with the kinds of jokes you'd expect in a movie about pornography addiction and stuff, but JGL manages to carry it well. There are two female leads, neither of whom are really up to par imo. I wasn't really sure what to expect but for some reason I had high hopes. It's definitely a "watch it on netflix on a boring friday night" kind of movie.
In terms of plot it's sort of your typical rom-com affair, with the kinds of jokes you'd expect in a movie about pornography addiction and stuff, but JGL manages to carry it well. There are two female leads, neither of whom are really up to par imo. I wasn't really sure what to expect but for some reason I had high hopes. It's definitely a "watch it on netflix on a boring friday night" kind of movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: NintendoClock on October 13, 2013, 12:35:36 AM
Post by: NintendoClock on October 13, 2013, 12:35:36 AM
Prisoners
I liked it. Dragged a bit tho. Probably the only movie i've ever liked Jake Gyllenhall or whatever the fuck his name is. Hugh jackman is pretty great too. Good performances all around. Reminded me of silence of the lambs. Speaking of which I think I'll go watch that now.
Captain Phillips
Easily Tom Hanks best movie in quite some time. Good plot, good acting. Probably not worth seeing in theaters (nothing in it that you coudn't get out of it right at home) but definitely an awesome movie.
I liked it. Dragged a bit tho. Probably the only movie i've ever liked Jake Gyllenhall or whatever the fuck his name is. Hugh jackman is pretty great too. Good performances all around. Reminded me of silence of the lambs. Speaking of which I think I'll go watch that now.
Captain Phillips
Easily Tom Hanks best movie in quite some time. Good plot, good acting. Probably not worth seeing in theaters (nothing in it that you coudn't get out of it right at home) but definitely an awesome movie.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 13, 2013, 01:13:36 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 13, 2013, 01:13:36 PM
pacific rim was so dumb
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 16, 2013, 01:37:52 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 16, 2013, 01:37:52 AM
Gravity - cuaron's two fisted symbolism is nauseating, first of all. is that a birthing metaphor? yes. yes. yes. yes. yes. aaand roll credits.
cool a long take wow such coordination Oscar material here folks wow. almost as cool as Rope.
Sandra bullock is gonna die hahaha no she isn't wait yes she is whew no she isn't that was a close one wait uh oh she's definitely gonna die this time
I like how by the time she gets to the final stupid metal space thingy they don't even pretend she isn't going to live she just spider-mans around the outside of it
at 91 minutes, it doesn't feel its length, but it does feel episodic and insubstantial. this could have been an amazing 20 minutes. it was a pretty good hour and a half.
everything good you've heard is probably true but jfc I did not care. 7/10.
cool a long take wow such coordination Oscar material here folks wow. almost as cool as Rope.
Sandra bullock is gonna die hahaha no she isn't wait yes she is whew no she isn't that was a close one wait uh oh she's definitely gonna die this time
I like how by the time she gets to the final stupid metal space thingy they don't even pretend she isn't going to live she just spider-mans around the outside of it
at 91 minutes, it doesn't feel its length, but it does feel episodic and insubstantial. this could have been an amazing 20 minutes. it was a pretty good hour and a half.
everything good you've heard is probably true but jfc I did not care. 7/10.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on October 16, 2013, 01:52:07 AM
Post by: Slurpee on October 16, 2013, 01:52:07 AM
when I say almost as cool as Rope, I don't mean Rope is the superior film, btw, I mean Hitchcock was a somewhat hacky genre director and nobody takes Rope's single-shot bullshit very seriously, but for some reason since cuaron is pretentious when using the same technique we assume he wouldn't put that effort in if it didn't have some underlying purpose,
but we're utterly hoodwinked in that regard, because the long shots in this did nothing that couldn't have been put across with more conventional direction. it's cuaron's answer to the faux-wonderment of the indie movie slow 360 spinning character shot, placing technique and reputation above meaning.
but we're utterly hoodwinked in that regard, because the long shots in this did nothing that couldn't have been put across with more conventional direction. it's cuaron's answer to the faux-wonderment of the indie movie slow 360 spinning character shot, placing technique and reputation above meaning.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: AMPM on October 16, 2013, 04:08:01 AM
Post by: AMPM on October 16, 2013, 04:08:01 AM
Gravity- went out and saw it today with my girl, and we both went in expecting a masterpiece and walked with a less articulated version of slurpee's reaction. Basically, it didn't do it for either of us. YES it's beautiful and in space and atmospheric but at the same time i didn't feel it was any kind of really great art, I walked out kind of going, huh, so it was the bare basics of what i expected. I don't know, I wasn't exactly gripped by the action and the close calls. It's not bad by any means and it has an effect that you will feel walking out of the theater, it may be that you, too walk out ready to kiss the ground, in a way I was, but at the same time i looked back on the experience and I just don't think the script was all that good. people go to see films for all sorts of reasons, maybe to see some high end special effects and breath taking visuals, but i go to enjoy the script, essentially, and i dont think this film had a very interesting one.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on October 18, 2013, 02:00:58 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on October 18, 2013, 02:00:58 AM
man of steel was meh
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VCRClock on October 20, 2013, 04:43:49 AM
Post by: VCRClock on October 20, 2013, 04:43:49 AM
Dazed and Confused (1993) (http://files.myfrogbag.com/oxmai3/3.gif)
A mushy love letter from the 1990s to the mid-'70s, disguised as a teen sex-'n'-drugs movie. Not bad, but totally forgettable. It's deliberately not too heavy handed with drama or a message, but that unfortunately translates to flat characters that don't develop. Nobody ever gets in trouble. Canonical dad-rock soundtrack.
A mushy love letter from the 1990s to the mid-'70s, disguised as a teen sex-'n'-drugs movie. Not bad, but totally forgettable. It's deliberately not too heavy handed with drama or a message, but that unfortunately translates to flat characters that don't develop. Nobody ever gets in trouble. Canonical dad-rock soundtrack.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: d u m p y on October 23, 2013, 06:58:59 PM
Post by: d u m p y on October 23, 2013, 06:58:59 PM
Slacker is this movie that's totally rad but you have no idea why. like if you try to figure out objectively what's so rad about it you wont even figure it out but you'll still think it's rad as fuck. also the butthole surfers are in it.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on November 24, 2013, 08:16:06 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on November 24, 2013, 08:16:06 PM
Quote from: DumpsterClock;1947838i watched Snow On Tha Bluff and i'm still not entirely sure on whether or not what i saw was real footage. unbelievably heavy, gritty shit. great movie.
i just watched it its fake
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on November 25, 2013, 09:30:26 PM
Post by: RobClock on November 25, 2013, 09:30:26 PM
DW 50th: The Day of The Doctor
It was basically just an episode of Doctor Who with a half decent budget. Pretty big on exposition dumps, as more recent Moffat scripts seem bad for, but the interaction between Tennant, Smith, and Hurt was more than enough for me.
It was basically just an episode of Doctor Who with a half decent budget. Pretty big on exposition dumps, as more recent Moffat scripts seem bad for, but the interaction between Tennant, Smith, and Hurt was more than enough for me.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 01, 2013, 02:13:56 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 01, 2013, 02:13:56 AM
were the millers is fuckin hilarious
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on December 04, 2013, 09:48:19 PM
Post by: Slurpee on December 04, 2013, 09:48:19 PM
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Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: pop-tart on December 05, 2013, 10:30:15 AM
Post by: pop-tart on December 05, 2013, 10:30:15 AM
Anyone who thought Batman & Robin or Attack Of The Clones was the worst bastardization of all that is holy has clearly not yet seen A Christmas Story 2.
I saw a coyote catch a bunny rabbit once. He snapped its neck with his jaws and then thrashed it around while it screamed in pain until it finally went limp. As harrowing and horrifying as it was, I could not stop looking out of pure fascination (or maybe awe of God's ultimate cruelty).
I feel even dirtier now for not changing the channel yet...
I saw a coyote catch a bunny rabbit once. He snapped its neck with his jaws and then thrashed it around while it screamed in pain until it finally went limp. As harrowing and horrifying as it was, I could not stop looking out of pure fascination (or maybe awe of God's ultimate cruelty).
I feel even dirtier now for not changing the channel yet...
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 24, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 24, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
i watched the paperboy. fucked up movie
ps attack of the clones is better than ep 1 and 3
ps attack of the clones is better than ep 1 and 3
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on December 25, 2013, 07:16:08 AM
Post by: FLOUNDERMAN_CLOCK on December 25, 2013, 07:16:08 AM
Quote from: pop-tart;1964102Anyone who thought Batman & Robin or Attack Of The Clones was the worst bastardization of all that is holy has clearly not yet seen A Christmas Story 2.
lalalalala can't hear you there was never a sequel to a christmas story never happened nope doesn't exist
Quote from: MiracleFruitClock;1965269i watched the paperboy. fucked up movie
ps attack of the clones is better than ep 1 and 3
2 and 3 honestly weren't that bad aside from the god awful romance sections. I hear the Phantom Edit actually turns it into a good movie but I haven't bothered with it yet.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 25, 2013, 07:52:31 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 25, 2013, 07:52:31 AM
i watched killer joe
i need a fucking shower
i need a fucking shower
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 26, 2013, 06:30:38 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 26, 2013, 06:30:38 PM
go watch american hustle right now i give it 5 butts (http://i.imgur.com/rbRbDJ7.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/rbRbDJ7.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/rbRbDJ7.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/rbRbDJ7.gif)(http://i.imgur.com/rbRbDJ7.gif)
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on December 30, 2013, 11:39:56 AM
Post by: RobClock on December 30, 2013, 11:39:56 AM
american hustle was pretty great
amy adams and jennifer lawrence kiss
amy adams and jennifer lawrence kiss
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on January 28, 2014, 07:11:57 PM
Post by: RobClock on January 28, 2014, 07:11:57 PM
Just after watching Pixar's Brave for the first time and absolutely loved it. I vaguely remember it not really being a big deal when it came out, and that's a shame.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on February 01, 2014, 04:58:41 PM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on February 01, 2014, 04:58:41 PM
Just saw The Place Beyond the Pines and cried
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 05, 2014, 05:42:34 AM
Post by: SpongeClock SquarePants on March 05, 2014, 05:42:34 AM
12 year a slaev
they beat a lot of niggers but it was kinda lame
they beat a lot of niggers but it was kinda lame
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 03, 2014, 06:19:17 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 03, 2014, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: SpongeClock SquarePants;1967027Just saw The Place Beyond the Pines and cried
awesome movie one of my faves
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 03, 2014, 06:28:56 PM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 03, 2014, 06:28:56 PM
i watched amazing spider man 2
it was good i guess. electro was cool. harry being the green goblin was kind of dumb. the goblin makeup job wasnt that great either when u got up close but he looked pretty creepy from afar. it was better than power ranger green goblin from spiderman 1 at least. norman osborn gets the cyclops treatment (F'ED IN THE A and forgotten about)
gwen stacy death was done really well
way better than amazing spiderman 1 which was godawful in my opinion. still waiting for spiderman 4
it was good i guess. electro was cool. harry being the green goblin was kind of dumb. the goblin makeup job wasnt that great either when u got up close but he looked pretty creepy from afar. it was better than power ranger green goblin from spiderman 1 at least. norman osborn gets the cyclops treatment (F'ED IN THE A and forgotten about)
gwen stacy death was done really well
way better than amazing spiderman 1 which was godawful in my opinion. still waiting for spiderman 4
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on May 25, 2014, 01:07:55 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on May 25, 2014, 01:07:55 AM
days of future past owned
its better than x2 and first class
go see it
its better than x2 and first class
go see it
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: LeekClock on May 25, 2014, 05:24:27 PM
Post by: LeekClock on May 25, 2014, 05:24:27 PM
Godzilla: strange sentimental movie about fatherhood in which a giant destructive lizard functions as a metaphor for American military allies whose means are justified by the ends??
If you cut out the sentimental plot it would be an art movie. Someone please do this.
If you cut out the sentimental plot it would be an art movie. Someone please do this.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Slurpee on May 30, 2014, 08:22:41 PM
Post by: Slurpee on May 30, 2014, 08:22:41 PM
x-men days of future past - 8/10
why have iceman and rogue been going to highschool for 15 years
why have iceman and rogue been going to highschool for 15 years
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PhantomCatClock on May 30, 2014, 09:34:56 PM
Post by: PhantomCatClock on May 30, 2014, 09:34:56 PM
because they're hiiiiiiiiigh
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 31, 2014, 12:10:32 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 31, 2014, 12:10:32 PM
I got what I wanted out of Godzilla. Could have used less metaphors for overcoming loss, but the fight had the one thing I absolutely required.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 31, 2014, 03:04:56 PM
Post by: Marlin Clock on May 31, 2014, 03:04:56 PM
I got what I wanted out of Godzilla. Could have used less metaphors for overcoming loss, but the fight had the one thing I absolutely required.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on June 26, 2014, 10:30:54 PM
Post by: RobClock on June 26, 2014, 10:30:54 PM
The Grand Seduction
formulaic plot but well acted with subtle performances from all, with fantastic cinematography and music. Good jokes in there too.
formulaic plot but well acted with subtle performances from all, with fantastic cinematography and music. Good jokes in there too.
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: VuBawlsClock on June 27, 2014, 02:18:01 AM
Post by: VuBawlsClock on June 27, 2014, 02:18:01 AM
I don't know what to think about the new Transformers. I laughed a few, but the story just wasn't strong.
It's basicly Prometheus meets Transformers
It's basicly Prometheus meets Transformers
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EvilBeanClock on June 29, 2014, 11:07:58 PM
Post by: EvilBeanClock on June 29, 2014, 11:07:58 PM
transformers 4
i didn't actually watch it but they missed a huge opportunity not calling it trans4mers
i didn't actually watch it but they missed a huge opportunity not calling it trans4mers
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: BilliardBall10 on June 30, 2014, 06:46:59 PM
Post by: BilliardBall10 on June 30, 2014, 06:46:59 PM
Quote from: EvilBeanClock;1972124transformers 4
i didn't actually watch it but they missed a huge opportunity not calling it trans4mers
clever!
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: EvilBeanClock on July 28, 2014, 12:39:12 PM
Post by: EvilBeanClock on July 28, 2014, 12:39:12 PM
i enjoyed dawn of the planet of the apes a lot more than godzilla
Title: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: MelloYelloClock on November 27, 2014, 11:33:09 AM
Post by: MelloYelloClock on November 27, 2014, 11:33:09 AM
Hunger Games Mockingjay part 1
It was hard to follow if you forgot the other 2 movies. Recommend you see all the movies in one sitting.
It was hard to follow if you forgot the other 2 movies. Recommend you see all the movies in one sitting.
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 18, 2015, 11:29:49 PM
Post by: SilverCherryClock on August 18, 2015, 11:29:49 PM
Quote from: SilverCherryClock on October 19, 2005, 05:57:51 PM
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
4/5
Short summary of the movie: Better than two, not as good as one. This is probably enough for most people, but I'll go into more detail.
Long Summary: Yes, the movie was a little on the short side. Something like an hour and 40 minutes. However, this movie restored my faith in the Terminator series, which was toppled by the sub-par T2.
Don't get me wrong, T2 is pretty good. But it's hard to think of the terminator as a hero after being the enemy in the first film. This movie was necessary, however, to make the terminator in T3 a more acceptable character.
Personally, I think being a mindless robot is Arnold Shwarzeneger's true calling (he's not too good of an actor as anything else). He plays the part suprisingly well. Aside from him, the movie does have some good acting.
I guess what really got me was the FX. The story is good, I always enjoyed the story of the terminator series. But the Special effects in this movie were incredible. From the Tx's chassis to the atomic explosions, this is some of the best FX work I have ever seen (beats the hell out of any of the Matrix films).
To sum it all up, I would suggest that anyone who is or is not a fan of the Terminator series sees this movie. But go watch the first two before you do, of course.
this is a post i made 10 years ago itt, actually had this opinion
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 18, 2015, 11:39:08 PM
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 18, 2015, 11:39:08 PM
nigga you old
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Losperman on August 19, 2015, 02:27:42 AM
Post by: Losperman on August 19, 2015, 02:27:42 AM
Damn did I like reviewing movies. A lot of us did, it seems. I'd forgotten I'd even seen some of them.
Looking through the first 15 pages or so made me miss Leek.
Looking through the first 15 pages or so made me miss Leek.
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 13, 2016, 05:22:02 AM
Post by: PhantomCatClock on August 13, 2016, 05:22:02 AM
Legend of Tarzan
it was aight
it was aight
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: Lump Clock on September 14, 2016, 10:45:03 PM
Post by: Lump Clock on September 14, 2016, 10:45:03 PM
I watched that TMNT "sea-squall" from this year and it was really fun to watch. If you go into the movie a total ass-nerd expecting it to live up to some kind of nostalgia you'll be dissapointed of course. But the atmosphere as a whole felt like oldschool tmnt. Light hearted, fun, with a dash of serious meaning. The last 30 min felt rushed, but otherwise a blast. Bebop and Rocksteady p-much stole the show for me.
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: zl on September 21, 2016, 10:25:59 AM
Post by: zl on September 21, 2016, 10:25:59 AM
Frank
Saw it on Netflix, great movie! Made me really miss the old Clockcrew. It follows a bizarre, surreal band and its enigmatic, eponymous leader. Definitely recommended for the view on weird art. The "likable" song in the later part of movie (you'll know it) is so much in the clock crew spirit that it teleported me back in time to the glory years.
Saw it on Netflix, great movie! Made me really miss the old Clockcrew. It follows a bizarre, surreal band and its enigmatic, eponymous leader. Definitely recommended for the view on weird art. The "likable" song in the later part of movie (you'll know it) is so much in the clock crew spirit that it teleported me back in time to the glory years.
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: RobClock on September 29, 2016, 12:32:43 PM
Post by: RobClock on September 29, 2016, 12:32:43 PM
Sully
Tom hanks is tom hanks portraying tom hanks as the captain of that plane that crashed into the hudson in 2009
it was a visually gorgeous movie, and the scenes of the actual plane crash/landing were pretty exhilarating. most of the emotional stuff hits the mark, except the ending which lacks any real suspense. I felt the dialogue started getting very redundant at times, but it is all about one very specific event and there are only so many words to describe that thing happening.
Pretty blatant oscar bait, but still an enjoyable movie.
Tom hanks is tom hanks portraying tom hanks as the captain of that plane that crashed into the hudson in 2009
it was a visually gorgeous movie, and the scenes of the actual plane crash/landing were pretty exhilarating. most of the emotional stuff hits the mark, except the ending which lacks any real suspense. I felt the dialogue started getting very redundant at times, but it is all about one very specific event and there are only so many words to describe that thing happening.
Pretty blatant oscar bait, but still an enjoyable movie.
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: miracle fruit on December 15, 2020, 04:33:20 AM
Post by: miracle fruit on December 15, 2020, 04:33:20 AM
i watched brandon cronenberg's possessor. its a documentary
Title: Re: Brief reviews of movies you saw recently
Post by: JambaClock on September 27, 2021, 03:21:25 AM
Post by: JambaClock on September 27, 2021, 03:21:25 AM
space jam 2
...i liked it
...i liked it