Brief reviews of movies you saw recently

[Munglai]

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

neeeeeerd

[GreyClock]

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.

[Topcatyo]

The Usual Suspects
Awesome.

[DigitalLemonClock]

The 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

[Hazelnut]

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

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.

[Topcatyo]

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

Fuck, made a typo.
Fixed now.

[DigitalLemonClock]

Fuck, made a typo.
Fixed now.

now you're very much right

[chocolatechipclock]

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.

[Losperman]

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.

[Randy Pearson]

"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

[Hate Clock]

"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.

[Randy Pearson]

Nah.

To each his own, Hate; to each his own.

[Hate Clock]

To each his own, Hate; to each his own.

Nah.

[Arctic]

"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.

[LeekClock]

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!

[Randy Pearson]

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'!

[AdrenalineClock]

7/10 is good.  5/10 is average.

[Randy Pearson]

7/10 is good.  5/10 is average.

5/10 is 50%. Thats a fail. 7/10 is a 70%. That's average you piss-licker.

[AdrenalineClock]

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.

[SilverCherryClock]

The Departed 10/10

Arguably the best movie I've ever seen, go watch it if you haven't already.