We have a recent movie you seen thread but there's still quite a few movies from this past decade that can't really be considered new. So I figured now would be a goor time to start a which movie from the 00's did you just see thread.
I'll start
Hotel Rwanda(2004) 8.5/10
A very powerful and emotional movie. Definitely rivals Schindler's List. Don Cheadle as always was great.
{edit: sorry, Sam, but the grammatical error in the thread title finally got to me!}
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Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Zoolander(2001)
My fav Stiller/Wilson movie has me in bits all the way through.
"Mer-man, Mer-man" Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Ocean's Thirteen. Pretty good, can't touch the first one.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Tooth and Nail (2006?)...it's one of those 8 Films to Die For.
Posted by P.S. It's Paul.... (Member # 1022) on :
Reign Of Fire (2001) - 8/10. Very different to what I was expecting, and all the better for it.
The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe (2006) - 7.5/10. Might have been higher, had I not had to fast-forward through the battle scene cos my kids didn't want to watch that bit.... Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Today I watched Reign Over Me (2007). It was good, kinda different from most Adam Sandler movies cause he was so serious. It was kinda sad, I thought.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
I watched Shutter (2008) last night. Yet another remake of a Japanese horror movie. It wasn't bad, but I expected it to be scarier judging by the cover. I'll give it a 7/10.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
We started to watch Vantage Point last night...we bought it on DVD...I didn't mind it in the movie theater....The movie starts at 12:00pm...and they show each person involved in the movie...from each of their view points...and they rewind it to 12:00pm ...over and over...to show the next person and what they were doing at that time, then it all leads up to the main thing that happens...
after starting to watch it again...and they kept repeating it over and over...I couldn't take it anymore...it got really boring.
Posted by P.S. It's Paul.... (Member # 1022) on :
I thought that you liked Groundhog Day, though.....
Posted by jdocster04 (Member # 5752) on :
I watched "Almost Famous (2000)" last night. It was very good!
I also love Groundhog Day... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I've never heard anyone say a bad thing about Groundhog day...and for good reason. What a movie.
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster04: I watched "Almost Famous (2000)" last night. It was very good!
yay!! it's one of my favorite movies of all time.. definitely in my top 10. glad you liked it! Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: We started to watch Vantage Point last night...we bought it on DVD...I didn't mind it in the movie theater....The movie starts at 12:00pm...and they show each person involved in the movie...from each of their view points...and they rewind it to 12:00pm ...over and over...to show the next person and what they were doing at that time, then it all leads up to the main thing that happens...
after starting to watch it again...and they kept repeating it over and over...I couldn't take it anymore...it got really boring.
I have not seen "Vantage Point", but I actually LIKE the concept that you just mentioned: seeing the same scenes over and over again, but with different points of view.
This technique has been used every once in a while in movies and TV: Oliver Stone's movie "JFK", the underrated and short-lived TV show "Boomtown", the current TV show "Medium", and the Japanese samurai classic "Rashomon".
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I did like Groundhog Day...but towards the end of Ground Hog Day...it got boring too...I lived Groundhog Day so of course it has special meaning to me.
I like the concept too of Vantage Point...and I liked it at the movies....but watching it on DVD...I couldn't get in to watching it again.
I do recommend watching it once though.
Posted by deathbystereo80 (Member # 2005) on :
It's been a while, but the last '00 movie I saw that left any impression to me was the Tarantino movie "Death Proof" - absolutely loved it and the end made me want to jump up and cheer!
Posted by jdocster04 (Member # 5752) on :
Watched The Last King of Scotland last night. Good movie. 7/10
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
I rented The Ex with Jason Bateman. It's from 2006...I think I'm actually starting to feel the early signs of a Jason Bateman phase coming on. He's hot in a snobbish kind of way .
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Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
Just saw Untraceable. Quality + Diane Lane = fairly good viewing.
We are DEVO
Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
Wall-E =)
Posted by jdocster04 (Member # 5752) on :
Watched Road Trip last knight. It had some funny parts... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
"It's Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that's right on time It's Tricky...it's Tricky (Tricky) Tricky (Tricky) It's Tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that's right on time It's Tricky...Tr-tr-tr-tricky (Tricky) Trrrrrrrrrrricky"
"Here's your French Toast"
I love it.... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I love the Atari T-shirt!
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
I saw "Hanc0ck" last weekend. Not bad, mainly because the title character is a superhero with social flaws, but it's mostly forgettable.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Anybody see Superbad? I just watched it and I gotta say, I haven't laughed so hard since American Pie 1.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Nancy Drew ('07)--cute movie, good for the whole family
Superbad ('07)--I was disappointed. I thought it'd be better.
Witless Protection ('08)--I love Larry the Cable Guy, and I laughed my azz off! Definitely one I'll be buying.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Watched The Reaping '07 last night. Not bad.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Howabout The Kingdom '07. Very good.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
I just saw the documentary (on DVD) from a few years ago, "Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room".
What a shame that Enron C.E.O. Kenneth Lay died right before he would be sentenced! Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
The Dark Knight (Superb)
Hellboy 2: (Could have been better)
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
The Amityville Horror, 2005. What a let-down. Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched this truly horrible movie called Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon. The previews looked good, and y'all know I love a good horror movie! But this sure was a letdown.
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
The Dark Knight& Notes On A Scandal
both good movies, Dark Knight was brilliant.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Anybody see Superbad? I just watched it and I gotta say, I haven't laughed so hard since American Pie 1.
I watched Superbad on the Muffyless Starz network last weekend and while the humor was crude at times, I rather enjoyed it. I like how Evan & Seth wrote it based on their own experiences...ha. It kind of reminded of Harold and Kumar.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: I watched Superbad on the Muffyless Starz network
LOL...you come up with the best one-liners. Posted by JAYLEE (Member # 6345) on :
Little late in catching up on some more recent movies, but I can see that I haven't missed much!
NACHO LIBRE.... one of the worst comedies I've ever seen, and I like Jack Black!
TRANSFORMERS... hated it, Michael Bay is an awful, awful, awful director.... thanks for *******izing my childhood memories Mike!
BOURNE ULTIMATUM... best movie I've seen this year, Bourne trilogy is damn near perfect!
SUPERBAD... it was what the title suggests.... laughed maybe twice!
INTO THE BLUE... Alba is HOOOOTTTT!!! the rest of the movie sucked!
DEPARTED... eeeh, yeah... I watched this movie six years ago, it was called INFERNAL AFFAIRS, and it was ten times better
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAYLEE: SUPERBAD... it was what the title suggests.... laughed maybe twice!
you too?? hehe i hated that movie.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Superbad must be an aquired taste. I liked it very much. I always got a kick out of those "raunchy" comedies, i.e. American Pie, Road Trip, etc.
As far as the Bourne series - absolutley awesome. I also agree with The Departed. OK movie, nothing to write home about.
Posted by jdocster04 (Member # 5752) on :
I like The Departed. In a sick twisted kind of way...
So, I saw The Heartbreak Kid on HBO the other night. It was pretty funny...
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster04: I like The Departed. In a sick twisted kind of way...
I liked it too. Definitely watchable. I was just a bit disappointed. Expected better with all the hype.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Glad to know that I'm the only one who thought Superbad was really, really superbad!! I usually like the raunchy comedies, but this one didn't do it for me. I, too, watched the Heartbreak Kid this weekend...I know it didn't do well at the box office but I liked it.
Last night I watched 3:10 to Yuma. Really good movie, better than what I expected.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Reservation Road (good)
30 Days of Night (great!)
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
30 Days of night is awesome,
Untraceable was more than good, but no Silence of the lambs.
Superbad is a masterpiece, I guess you have to like that kind of movie but I thought it was amazing.
WE are DEVO
Posted by JAYLEE (Member # 6345) on :
In regard to SUPERBAD: What's raunchy about it?? or more importantly, what's funny about it?? because they swear between each sentence?? Talk about sex?? I am sorry, but from a European point of view, that just aint gonna cut it! I don't mind swearing, I swear like a mad man myself, but swearing is not funny in and of itself! it's in the delivery, and these guys didn't deliver! They talk about sex with a explicit vocabulary.... big deal, so do me and my friends! Dirty doesn't equal funny! it actually has to be funny! I didn't think American Pie was funny ten years ago, and I don't think this movie is funny now!
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
to me it was overkill.. the boy yelling, rambling and babbling about wanting to get laid, it just went on and on and got on my nerves. he wouldn't shut up. as for american pie, i thought it was ok, but not a super funny movie. i don't mind movies with loads of cursing and dirty talk at all, just superbad hardly made me laugh.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Originally posted by Valley: I watched Superbad on the Muffyless Starz network Originally posted by 80'srocked: LOL...you come up with the best one-liners.
He does! hahaa I'll say "Whatever" with a big hand to the face,I have Fox Movie Channel which is pretty kickass I must say.... hahaa
Posted by jdocster04 (Member # 5752) on :
I saw Step Up last night... I'll give it 2 stars out of 5... Some of the dancing was cool, but, Vanilla Ice died years ago...
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Devolution: Superbad is a masterpiece, I guess you have to like that kind of movie but I thought it was amazing.
WE are DEVO
I'm glad someone else agrees with me. To each his or her own. Posted by jdocster04 (Member # 5752) on :
I need to see Superbad....
HEY! This is my 1000th posting! Cool...
Nick, do I get some kind of prize or something? =)
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched The Ruins the other night. It was good. Now, unlike some people, violence in movies does not bother me, but I tell ya what, those "surgery" scenes sure did get to me, though! No wonder that whole nursing thing never worked out...
Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Hot Rod - It was a wicked film had me in bits all the way through. Cool Beans
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Gone Baby Gone(2007). Very good.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Gone Baby Gone(2007). Very good.
That was on last night, but I watched Mr. Woodc0ck instead. It is one I want to see.
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i watched penelope with christina ricci - cute movie.
Posted by Original Nomster (Member # 2688) on :
Just saw the Incredible Hulk this weekend and thought that it was a huge improvement on Ang Lee's vision and much closer to the source material. The CGI was fantatastic and Norton was believable as Bruce Banner.
Not a patch on Iron Man though... 6/10
Noms Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i watched the water horse last night. it was ok for a kids movie. but i don't think i'd ever watch it again..4/10
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
The Machinist, a gem of a movie starring none other than Bruce Wayne himself, Christian Bale. 8/10............
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster04: I need to see Superbad....
Playing on Starz all the time. Check it out.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: I watched Mr. Woodc0ck instead.
Is that any good? I see it is on HBO this month.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
I watched Things We Lost in the Fire . Nothing spectacular, but charming... Also good acting performances by both Benicio Del Toro and Hale Berry. Duchovny was a bit disappointing. It’s like watching Fox Mulder over and over again, no matter what movie he’s in. On the other hand, Benicio Del Toro has to be one of my favorite actors these days. He sort of reminds me of Brad Pitt, but with actual acting skills.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Crank (2006)
- Quite good nonstop action flick. Waiting for part 2.
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
I don't mean to ruin it, but that's impossible, no?
It even has Corey Haim Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006)
The girl that played Mandy Lane was lovely.. the movie wasn't.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by pettyfan: I watched Mr. Woodc0ck instead. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Is that any good? I see it is on HBO this month.
Yeah, it was funny. I'm a Billy Bob fan, and I usually like his stuff. I'm glad I'm not the kind of PE teacher Mr. Wood**** was, LOL.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. A must see for any Harold and Kumar fan. Well it's also a must see if you like raunchy comedy. Hilarious.......
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Yeah, it was funny. I'm a Billy Bob fan, and I usually like his stuff. I'm glad I'm not the kind of PE teacher Mr. Wood**** was, LOL.
Thanks for responding Petty. I'll have to check it out. Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
- I love this film! This was the 4th time and that is amazing for a 00´s movie.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Tropic Thunder...loved it!
What did you think of Meatloaf and Dio in The Pick of Destiny aTomik lol.........
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Meatloaf and Dio did awesome roles! Dio´s best singing for ages, maybe Jack Black and the boys should write his next album Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Wonderland (2003) again last night. Have any of ya'll seen it? Val Kilmer stars as John Holmes, and it's about the Wonderland murders from the early 80s and the role that Holmes allegedly (I think he's guilty, but that's my opinion) had in it. It was a really good movie, pretty gritty, though.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Yeah I thought Wonderland was well done. Kilmer played a coked out porn star to a tee. I also think Holmes was guilty..............
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Oh yeah, Val Kilmer did a great job. I really think it was one of his better acting moments.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I love Wonderland. Kilmer is one of my favorite actors. He did a great job in this movie.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Boogeyman 2 (2007) on Sci-fi last night. It was a really good movie. I had seen the original, and thought it was okay, but this was a case of sequel is better than original. That doesn't happen very often.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
"American Dreamz" (2006), starring Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Willem Defoe, Seth Meyers, and Jennifer Coolidge.
A silly but likable parody of an "American Idol"-type show and Dubya! Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Simon Says - This was a lot of fun, it felt like I was watching a crazy 80's slasher.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Is that the Simon Says with Dennis Rodman in it?
Friday starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker........
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
No, the Crispin Glover one from 2006.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Prom Night. I have to say, it was just okay...not a great horror movie, but again, I have seen worse.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Mirrors. Good film!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by MotleyRulz: Mirrors. Good film!
I've seen previews and it looks really good. I'm glad I heard someone say something good about it.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Perfect Stranger, 2007. Just OK.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
A Scanner Darkly - I could hardly concentrate on the actual plot as I was just oohing and ahhing over how pretty it is Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Just got back from seeing "Traitor" starring Don Cheadle. A little long but still a great movie!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Heheeee.... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
LOL.....nice Jdoc.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I saw Perfect Stranger not long ago too, it was so awful. I couldn't even believe the end. Every single person was so twisted and crazy in it, that I didn't even care what happened, because they were all nuts, and I had no sympathy for anyone in the movie.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Finally a modern movie we agree on!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Darwin Awards - Surprisingly good Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: I saw Perfect Stranger not long ago too, it was so awful.
I expected so much more from this one. I saw the cast in it and thought it would be great. Like I said....just OK.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: The Darwin Awards - Surprisingly good
Ooh, who's in this one Helen?
Thanks 80sRocked... Heheee Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I think that Halle Berry can act...but that she picks awful choices in movies to be in. I do like her in the Xmen movies though...
The Xmen movies are kind of current movies. I loved the 1st one....I hated the 2nd one-I walked out of the movies on it...and part 3-was just totally off the wall with the story line.
But, in every one of them, I did like the characters....I just hated the story lines in 2 out of 3 of them.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
I'm looking forward to the Wolverine movie. They need some redemption after X-Men 2 and 3......
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Kangaroo Jack (2003)
Norbit (2007)
- It was a family movie weekend. Decent, mindless entertainment. Never have to watch these again.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
The Invasion, 2007. As usual, I expected more.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
Just watched it again on DVD over the weekend...
Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004).
Hard to believe that Ebert & Roeper gave the movie Two Big Thumps Up! Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
The scene with Neil Patric Harris... Heheeee...
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
I caught a few horror/thrillers recently.
The Hole (2001) Four prep school kids throw a party in an old bomb shelter and end up getting locked in. Grade: B-
Them (a.k.a. Ils) (2006) A young couple are awoken in the middle of the night and terrorized by hooded intruders. Grade: A-
Frontier(s) (2007) Four Parisians fresh from a robbery during widespread city riots, hideout in the country at an out of the way hostel only to find themselves at the mercy of a demented neo-nazi family. Grade: B+
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Journey, is Frontiers subtitled or dubbed? It's the only one of the 8 Films to Die For from last year that I didn't see.
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
It's in French with optional English subtitles. There's no English language track on the DVD. The movie's basically a Texas Chainsaw Massacre ripoff, but competently done, and with some stringent anti-right wing political subtext.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I finally saw Live Free or Die Hard on cable last night. I thought it was very good. I must admit, the CGI was mind-boggling. Great action as well.
Posted by Spooka Lupa (Member # 2700) on :
The last movie I saw was Tropic Thunder. I thought it was hilarious, but the humor was definitely low-brow. Lots of language for those who are sensitive to that.
I love working at a movie theater. Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: I finally saw Live Free or Die Hard on cable last night. I thought it was very good. I must admit, the CGI was mind-boggling. Great action as well.
A bit unbelievable but a good movie otherwise. I like most Bruce Willis movies...
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster: I watched "The Invasion" last night. It was OK...
I saw this one last week. Just "OK" sums it up perfect.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I saw Invasion at the movies...the only thing I even remember about it, and liked.. is that the kids went trick or treating in a scene in it. The rest was forgetable.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Tonight I watched We Own The Night, 2007. Duvall, Wahlberg, Phoenix, Mendes.
For a change, this was actually better than expected. Good flick.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
I liked it but I was a little disappointed in the ending 80'sRocked. I was expecting some big final showdown........
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I watched We Own the Night too....I can't even remember much about it...except how violent it was.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Righteous Kill. Movie could have been better (why do rap stars tend to ruin a good movie) but Pacino's and DeNiro's performances were perfect. Next we are gonna catch the new Coen Brothers/ George Clooney flick Burn After Reading......
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
I went to see Death Race last night....low expectations...I ended up really liking it.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by MotleyRulz: I was expecting some big final showdown........
YES! Me too. That ending was a bit of a let-down. The rest of the movie made up for it though.
ISIS, yes it was pretty violent. Some movies have to be to express the feel of the story. I thought this was very well written and directed. Also had superb acting. It was also cool how it was set in 1988 Manhatten. I liked it alot.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
- 21 Grams (2003) Very Good!
- Definitely Maybe (2008) Enjoyable
- Death Sentence (2007) Good
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
No Country for Old Men, 2007. Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem.
As violent and twisted as this movie is, it is absolutely brilliant. Doesn't get much better than this for this type of flick IMO.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
I'd forgotten about 21 Grams I need to watch it again......
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Michael Clayton, 2007. George Clooney, Tilda Swinton. Pretty good I thought.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
St Trinians (2007). funnier than I thought it was going to be, and an OK homage to the classic B&W comedies of yesteryear.
Next one (maybe tonight) will be Beowulf.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
What a piece of crap.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by TKO: Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
What a piece of crap.
Really? I liked it. It was full of action all of the way through... Lots a of violence, some shocking, men, woman, children, pregnant woman. A bit much at times but, a lot of good alien vs predator action. Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
@ jdocster
Ya, I didn't think it was good. There was indeed lots of violence and action going. So far, so good. But most of it was filmed in the dark (how clever to vandalise the power plant first ;-) Because of that it was very hard to figure out who was beating who during the action scenes. It also seemed as if this predator was deaf and blind. He only noticed a threat when it almost bit him in the face. And what about those last lines: - "The world isn't ready for this technology." - "But this isn't for our world, is it?" Did that make any sense to you?
Are they gonna fight the predators on their own planet now? I liked the first Alien vs Predator better.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Superbad....again. I'm sorry, but this movie is funny.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I hear ya TKO...
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: No Country for Old Men, 2007. Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem.
As violent and twisted as this movie is, it is absolutely brilliant. Doesn't get much better than this for this type of flick IMO.
I still haven't seen this, though it's on my list.
Posted by bandit (Member # 6296) on :
Great movie 80'sRocked.One of the best this year imo.
I just looked at"Taken" at a friends place tonight.Really a Steven seagal movie in spirit,but with a serious topic (Trafficking) made believable.written by Luc Besson &Robert Mark Kame.Liam Neeson does some very nice acting in this one.I`m not a very violent guy.And it`s Rated PG-13,however i could tolerate even a bit more violence just this one time A few pointers in the story maybe,but good enough to get in my collection A.S.A.P Worth looking into guys.
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Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Petty....No Country for Old Men is showing on Starz this month. I already watched it 3 times and put in on DVD. Like I said, it is so good it will blow you away. Brolin is also at his best in this one.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
THE INTERPRETER.. Don't like botox face Kidman, Don't like grouchy old, sucking on a lemon Penn, needless to say.... didn't like the movie! I expected a tighter story from Pollack!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: THE INTERPRETER.. Don't like botox face Kidman, Don't like grouchy old, sucking on a lemon Penn, needless to say.... didn't like the movie! I expected a tighter story from Pollack!
"Don't like botox face Kidman, Don't like grouchy old, sucking on a lemon Penn,"
Ahhh, hahahaha... You crack me up man! Never change my friend. I needed a good laugh... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Last night I saw Stranger Than Fiction 2006, for the first time. Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah. It was nice to see Ferrell in a somewhat different role. I quite enjoyed it. Very amusing and entertaining.
Posted by Leslie Ann (Member # 7387) on :
Kill Bill Volume I Kill Bill Volume II Death Proof [I love Quentin Tarantino]
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
The Fountain.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Planet Terror
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
American Gangster 2007. Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe. Another good one.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I watched "The Brave One" last night. It actually wasn't that bad of a movie. But it is exactly like how all new movies are to me...I( can never connect to any of the characters in them. Most of the people in newer movies hardly have any screen time. Mary Steenburgen was in this movie, and it was nice to see her again in something...but you barely see her. Also, Jane Adams was in it...she's been in a billion movies...but she had all of 30 seconds in the movie.
The violence was bad...but it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be...even though I did cover my head and didn't watch much of it.
They moved the movie along really fast...and that's another thing about movies that are new...that bothers me...
They always leave alot of unanswered questions.
I am glad they didn't leave what happened to her dog... a mystery.
The thing I didn't like about the movie...is how real it is...because crime is becoming so out of control...and when she starts killing people, I felt like everyone else did...they deserved it, and I thought I hope she kills all of those men who killed her fiance.
They really made New York City look like the craziest place on Earth. If crime is happening all the time like that, I never understand why people stay living there.
The fact that those creeps video taped what they did...that was creepy ...but I can see that happening today, and it is scary.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I tried watching Michael Clayton tonight...I saw the beginning, then I got a phone call, and missed some in the middle...my mom kept watching it, she said none of it made any sense and she couldn't even begin to fill me in on what I missed, and she'd have to watch it over to try figuring it out...so I kept watching it from when I came back in, and I saw it up to the end...it was totally boring. It didn't matter if I missed the middle, because it was stupid.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
It wasn't boring or hard to follow you just have to watch it closely. It would be hard to follow a South Park episode if you watch the beginning and miss the middle and catch the end let alone a good movie like Michael Clayton. What was stupid about it and how do you know if it was stupid if you missed alot of it?
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I could see Michael Clayton being a bit tough to follow at first, but as you keep watching it, it all starts to make sense. You really need to see the whole movie to fully understand and appreciate it. I thought it was a pretty good flick.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Well...just like the movie- you missed the middle part of my post...where I did say that my mom continued to watch it...while I was on the phone...and she said it didn't matter that I missed the middle, because she couldn't follow it at all, and she said it was stupid.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
No I read your post its just that most people watch an entire movie on their own before making an assumption on what others say ......
Posted by bandit (Member # 6296) on :
I went to see the matrix with my mother and stepfather sitting next to me.They were complaining loudly between them self the whole time i just had to go one more time alone to get it all,and really appreciate the movie Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Martian Child, 2007. John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet. A bit cheesy, but worth watching one time.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I never understood the Matrix...I remember I tried to watch it...and I hated it...and I wouldn't even be able to begin to try and comment about anything that was in it, because I couldn't understand 1 thing about it.
I missed about 1/2 an hour of Michael Clayton...
I thought after watching the beginning...when they show his car exploding...and then they go back 4 days prior to show what led up to the car exploding...well those 4 days are the parts I missed...which once you know the end and what happens...it still never answered anything...like I wanted to know...why all of a sudden would he just happen to decide right then and there to get out of the car, and walk up on a hill...to 3 horses that are standing there in the middle of nowhere...and he just stands there staring at the horses...then his car blows up.
They never even tell you who's horses they were, and why he got out of his car....it was just too weird.
Did they ever say in the movie if the man that hit the guy with his car...if the guy lived or died?
What happened with that? I forgot to even ask my mom about it, because I actually didn't even care.
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Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by ISIS: ...why all of a sudden would he just happen to decide right then and there to get out of the car, and walk up on a hill...to 3 horses that are standing there in the middle of nowhere...and he just stands there staring at the horses...then his car blows up.
They never even tell you who's horses they were, and why he got of his car....it was just too weird.
This movie is quite complicated and you have to pay attention to every detail or you can get lost quite easily. There were times when I was a bit lost(especially around the first half hour or so), but as you keep watching, it starts to make more sense. It probably will make more sense if you watch it again in it's entirety.
**************SPOILER******************
As far as the horses go....this part is kind of left open to interperetation and is a hot topic in many messageboards. Why did he get out of the car to look at the horses? For one, you must have missed the part where Clayton is in Arthur's apartment after he died and he was looking through a book. In that book, there was a picture of a hillside similar to the one the horses were on. There was also a picture of a horse in that book. The reason the car blew up is because the people who were trying to kill him, wired a bomb into his GPS. I'm guessing that you must have missed that part too. Seeing that you say you hated the movie, you probably won't watch it again. If you do though, it will probably be more enjoyable and make more sense. Hope this helps.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I saw them stick the bomb in the car...I can't believe he didn't see them getting out of his car.
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Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i watched SAVING GRACE (2000) yesterday. hehe great little unknown movie. it made me laugh continuously.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by ISIS: ...why all of a sudden would he just happen to decide right then and there to get out of the car, and walk up on a hill...to 3 horses that are standing there in the middle of nowhere...and he just stands there staring at the horses...then his car blows up.
They never even tell you who's horses they were, and why he got of his car....it was just too weird. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">This movie is quite complicated and you have to pay attention to every detail or you can get lost quite easily. There were times when I was a bit lost(especially around the first half hour or so), but as you keep watching, it starts to make more sense. It probably will make more sense if you watch it again in it's entirety.
**************SPOILER******************
As far as the horses go....this part is kind of left open to interperetation and is a hot topic in many messageboards. Why did he get out of the car to look at the horses? For one, you must have missed the part where Clayton is in Arthur's apartment after he died and he was looking through a book. In that book, there was a picture of a hillside similar to the one the horses were on. There was also a picture of a horse in that book. The reason the car blew up is because the people who were trying to kill him, wired a bomb into his GPS. I'm guessing that you must have missed that part too. Seeing that you say you hated the movie, you probably won't watch it again. If you do though, it will probably be more enjoyable and make more sense. Hope this helps.
The scene with the horses makes sense but you really have to pay attention to get it. It is explained in the movie. I thought it was a good flick. I had to explain it to my mom because she really didn't get it either. Posted by NOMS Magnetic (Member # 2688) on :
This is a gruesome, sick, violent, and quite awesome vampire movie. ISIS, you would love this one. Would probably keep you up all night. Starts off a bit slow, but it picks up quite abruptly and then there's non-stop, bloody action til the end. Perfect flick to watch this time of year.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Watched Jeepers Creepers (2001) again. Decent enough, but one of the rare cases, IMO, where the sequel was better.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I liked those Jeepers movies too.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I just watched The Deaths of Ian Stone, one of the After Dark 8 Films to Die For. It was pretty good.
Posted by NOMS Magnetic (Member # 2688) on :
Always be wary of using the term "Isis, you would love this one"
as invariably she won't...
Noms Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Watched Jeepers Creepers (2001) again. Decent enough, but one of the rare cases, IMO, where the sequel was better.
i totally agree petty
i love the second one, especially around this time of year.
i also love 30 days of night - great vampire movie.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Death Proof (2007)
- Quite good but not the film i was expecting it to be.
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i saw ROGUE last night.... with the giant killer crocodile. hehe it was a little slow but suspenseful. i'd rate it a 5 out of 10.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
This is a gruesome, sick, violent, and quite awesome vampire movie. ISIS, you would love this one. Would probably keep you up all night. Starts off a bit slow, but it picks up quite abruptly and then there's non-stop, bloody action til the end. Perfect flick to watch this time of year.
This was a good movie. It was a different kind of vampire movie. Kind of had a strange "vibe" to it. I liked it.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Eagle Eye. I was talked into it by a friend.
P.S. This movie sucked I don't recommend it. That Shia LeBeouf kid still amazes me as to how he keeps getting roles.......
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by NOMS Magnetic: Always be wary of using the term "Isis, you would love this one"
as invariably she won't...
Noms
I know Noms. That was "tongue-in-cheek". Just joking around and razzing. I know she hates violence.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Arthur and The Invisibles. I surprised myself by actually liking it!
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
- The Fountain - Feast of Love
Two completely different movies, but I liked both.
Posted by Everything is NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
The Love Guru.
Wasn't half as bad as I was expecting it to be (really shouldn't believe reviews). True it was no Austin Powers but it was still funny enough in places.
Noms Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
last night i watched forgetting sarah marshall. it was ok.. had it's moments. but it didn't crack me up like i thought it would have.
Posted by Everything is NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Harsh Times with Christian Bale.
Absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed it!!!!
Harsh Noms Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Very good for me.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by NowhereGirl: last night i watched forgetting sarah marshall. it was ok.. had it's moments. but it didn't crack me up like i thought it would have.
Really? The previews looked so funny. Was it one of those movies where only the parts that were in the previews were funny?
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
you know.. i don't recall seeing the previews a while back? i kept hearing about it on dvd and the guys at work were talking about it. they said it was hilarious. there were funny moments but it didn't keep me laughing constantly. it's quite predictable as well.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I saw flash of genius. It was better than I thought it would be. It makes you want to beat the crap out of someone though.
-cheers-
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Rest Stop: Don't Look Back, which is, essentially, Rest Stop part 2. It was really gory. I thought it was better than the first one. Anyway, I really liked it!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Just watched Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. I thought it was pretty good. Some parts of it were funny. I could've done without the greaser/prep fight scene, though.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I think I'll skip 30 Days of Night. Thanks anyway.
I didn't hate Eagle Eye...but I wouldn't watch it again.
My mom and son went to see Max Payne last night, my mom hated it. My son kind of liked it. It just came out on Friday...and they said there were only 5 other people in the theater, on a Saturday night-that is what is scary about the fate of movies.
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i watched THE HAPPENING last night. i thought it was good. Posted by NOMS in Real Life (Member # 2688) on :
I'm looking forward to watching The Happening and Max Payne.
Mark Wahlberg only plays one character in all his movies but I still enjoy watching him...in a totally heterosexual male bonding kind of way!!
Noms (not gay!!!!) Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
I saw a preview (a totally-heterosexual-non-George-Michael-kinda-public-lavatory-scene) of Max Payne on Jay Leno yesterday... It looks like a great movie. Gotta love these revenge movies. Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon was also pretty decent. But this one looks even better.
Still have to wait till the 26th of November before it comes out here though…
Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i saw death sentence several months back... surpirsed you liked it TKO.. i thought it was awful.
NOMS i think you will appreciate the HAPPENING. let me know what you think!
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Opinions vary of course. Death Sentence wasn’t great, but to me it was pretty decent. On the other hand I didn’t really think The Happening was all that much.
Oh no, don’t tell me we’re growing apart now? Posted by NowhereGirl (Member # 465) on :
i wondered the same thing when you finally saw valley girl and told me you didn't think it was all that hehe. (grrrr...) just kidding.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Just watched Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. I thought it was pretty good. Some parts of it were funny. I could've done without the greaser/prep fight scene, though.
It was kind of "expected" but it was needed to escape the bad guys... Other than that it was a good flick though... You just to suspend reality a bit. Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Rob Stewarts documentary SHARKWATER.... I urge everyone to see this film. It is not some discovery type shark doc. It is an excellent and important film for everyone. I learned alot, and was pretty damn distgusted with the human race, and what "we" are doing to the animals and eco system in the oceans. Watch it if you get a chance, you won't regret it.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Last night I saw Shoot 'em Up 2007, with Clive Owen. Great action, but not much else. Not that good.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Planet Terror - I really didn't expect to like this at all but it was a total hoot, loved it, madness Posted by jimpickens (Member # 5801) on :
30 days of night and The Dark Knight.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
The King (2005): Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Laura Harring…
Surprisingly good!
Posted by jimpickens (Member # 5801) on :
Street Kings.
Posted by Rainbowbrite22 (Member # 2288) on :
i just watched the strangers unrated very good and the first season of reba i love that show
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. The story wasn't bad but as for being a "comedy" ? I laughed ONCE.
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Rainbowbrite22: i just watched the strangers unrated very good and the first season of reba i love that show
I want to see that. I guess I'll have to watch it when it comes on PPV. Is it worth buying?
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I just watched Nights in Rodanthe...it just came to my movie theater...so I went with my husband and my friend and her husband. It was only 1 hour 37 minutes long. They played commercials for 20 minutes before the movie- and showed one previews- and it was for James Bond.
The movie was pretty boring...I kept waiting for something really amazing to happen...but it was pretty bland. My friend told me her daughter just saw it and she bawled the whole way through it...I didn't. I didn't expect the end. I never read the book-it probably was better than the movie. I did like seeing Diane Lane working in a B & B, and I have been to the Outerbanks, NC- and have driven past some of the places that they showed in the movie..so that was cool.
I thought they made it be way too big of a deal over nothing. I didn't connect with any of the people in the movie- to actually feel anything one way or another about it.
Has anyone else seen it yet?
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
I watched:
- The Ruins (sort of ok) - Stay Alive (loved it!!!) - Pathology ( very disturbing movie, I hated it)
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Comic Book Villains (2002)
- This one started nicely and i wanted to like it, but this was a mess. Lots of violence that this movie didn´t need.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
- Ok movie. Surprised myself and even laughed couple of times.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN - Very gory and violent Horror film. I quite "enjoyed" it. I watched it with a bunch of friends - one of which was my sister who usually hates Horror movies and even SHE sort of got into it. Not for the squeemish though.
Posted by Rainbowbrite22 (Member # 2288) on :
hey pettyfan i say buy strangers its great me and my husband loved it
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I watched these over the weekend:
- Hulk 7/10(latest one)- Good action CGI, better than the first one. Ed Norton did a good job...
- National Treasure 2 6/10 - About the same as the first one. Maybe not quite as good
- The Happening 7/10 - I liked it. It wasn't great but it wasn't bad. The plot was kind of a novell idea.
- Iron Man 7/10 - It had some really cool scenes. Not as good as all of the hype but I liked it. Downey was very good.
- Bucket List 6/10 - I was a little disappointed with this one. I really thought it would be a lot funnier. It was a good story though. Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by mamamiasweetpeaches: MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN - Very gory and violent Horror film. I quite "enjoyed" it. I watched it with a bunch of friends - one of which was my sister who usually hates Horror movies and even SHE sort of got into it. Not for the squeemish though.
I want to see Midnight Meat Train!! Did you go to the movies or was this on DVD?
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
It was a DVD my sister borrowed from someone she works with. methinks it might have been a bootleg? But the quality was great so I'm not sure.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Sounds like a porno from the 70s... Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
oh yeah, the guys I watched it with made PLENTY of meat jokes the whole time it was on.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
No Ron Jeremy cameo appearance?
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
quote:Originally posted by Rainbowbrite22: hey pettyfan i say buy strangers its great me and my husband loved it
I’m planning on seeing it tonight. Glad to finally hear something positive about this movie.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
We watched The Strangers last night. It was very suspensful but it seemed like it lasted no time....
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
hahaha I quote Road Trip all the time. I have a bad habit of quoting movies in every conversation I have. There are may people who have no clue what I am talking about and think I am plain nuts.
"is there anything else I can help you with, maybe an 11 year old prostitute sent to your room. We can do that."
"It's ten feet. Bob Hope could jump this in his gof cart."
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
hahaha... Road Trip! I love it EleanorJune!
"This is sort of an unusual question, but do you have any marijuana I might be able to buy from you? Our car exploded last night and I'm practically all out of my own."
"By the way, Cheech, that credit card you guys gave me last night was maxed out, so don't go spending all your cash on needles and guns just yet. "
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
"Unleash the fury!!"
"You know what your problem is, your all brains....no **** and balls!" ---used that one today actually!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
hey petty, rainbow. i watched the strangers.. thought it was ok.. just freaky hehe.
i also watched reign over me with don cheadle and adam sandler. i really enjoyed that one.
i have been waiting to see midnight meat train. when it was released in theaters, it didn't make it to phoenix. is it out on video already?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: hey petty, rainbow. i watched the strangers.. thought it was ok.. just freaky hehe.
i also watched reign over me with don cheadle and adam sandler. i really enjoyed that one.
i have been waiting to see midnight meat train. when it was released in theaters, it didn't make it to phoenix. is it out on video already?
Ronnie, I tried to watch Reign Over Me...I just love Adam Sandler, but it was so darn sad! Totally unlike his other stuff. What I saw was really good, though.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i know what you mean petty. it was a bit hard to see sandler play that role. he was funny in certain moments though hehe.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I actually really like Reign Over Me. The girl that is in it ...the model that puts the moves on Don Cheadle...I love her real life name...it is : Saffron.... That is a good girls name Ronnie, just incase you haven't been over loaded with names yet.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Don't really like Adam Sandler.... Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by EleanorJune: "Unleash the fury!!"
"You know what your problem is, your all brains....no **** and balls!" ---used that one today actually!
heheee... Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
One Missed Call--pretty good movie, actually. It was based on a Japanese book...the people received a call on their cell right before they died.
The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting--pretty good sequel.
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
I saw Pride and Glory on Saturday night. I am a sucker for cop movies. It was predictable, but I liked it. I like almost anything Edward Norton does.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
I finally watched The Strangers last night. Some people compare it with Vacancy, but I thought this one was way better. It sure has a couple of scary/suspenseful moments.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
The Producers, with nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Will ferrell and Uma Thurman.
"Adolf ELIZABETH Hitler!?"
"Oh yes - not a lot of people know that he was descended from a long line of English queens..."
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
quote:Originally posted by TKO: I finally watched The Strangers last night. Some people compare it with Vacancy, but I thought this one was way better. It sure has a couple of scary/suspenseful moments.
I watched it last night too. I am on the line with this one. Not too sure how I feel about it yet.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
"Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Laughed my azz off.....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
P2--kinda weird but still okay. Makes me think twice about being alone in parking garages.
Posted by lovely_julie (Member # 6249) on :
Role Models
Not bad but liked Zack and Miri Make a Porno better:)
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Wall-E. Went with the family yesterday.
It was better than I thought it would be - but nowhere near as good as 'PRESTO', the Pixar short they showed first off...
Posted by NOMS in Real Life (Member # 2688) on :
Quantum of Solace
Was ok, but not as good as Casino Royale. The ending was a bit of a letdown.
Awesome action scenes though.
00Noms Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer - Fun Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
Kung Foo Panda! Adorable. My daughter loved it.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
..watched zombie strippers saturday night. lol it was nuts. but the makeup effects were awesome.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I'd like to see this.. Might check it out weekend..
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Going to the midnght showing of Quantum of Solace Friday Noms. So all in all you liked?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
QOS is not bad, but it aint no Casino Royale!! But hey, enjoy dude!!
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: ..watched zombie strippers saturday night.
I used to know a few establishments that could have used this title. Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
haha 80'srocked. well, it was movie night and my b/f and i are huge zombie movie fans.. so we couldn't rule out jenna jameson, ya know? Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Dude Where's My Car?
The drive thru scene is priceless....
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
I watched:
bits and pieces of Wall-E (haven't seen enough to give an opinion)
The Incredible Hulk (very good)
and Mirrors (one of the better horror movies, I've seen lately.. full of tension and very scary)
Posted by Toxic Sammy Hain (Member # 3150) on :
Amores Perros (2000) Mexico Subtitled 9.5/10
Gael Garcia Emilio Echevarria Goya Toledo
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu--Director
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Hmmm, Loves a b1tch (Amores Perros). It looks interesting. How graphic are the dog fight scenes?
Posted by Toxic Sammy Hain (Member # 3150) on :
The scenes themselves aren't horrible but seeing the dogs afterwards is definitely uncomfortable and gruesome. They astually put the disclaimer about no animals being harmed before the movie instead of burying it in the end credits; of course it's in spanish but they're there.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Quantum of Solace. I felt the action scenes were the best part about this film, but it sort of left me wanting more in the end. I prefer Casino Royale but still give Quantum 7 out of 10.....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Journey to the Center of the Earth ('08) National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Just watched this myself. Very cool.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
A History of Violence (2005) Excellent!
Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Maria Bello
Best lines:
“Jesus, Joey” “Jesus, Ritchie” Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
Watched Four Brothers last night. I actually liked it!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by EleanorJune: Watched Four Brothers last night. I actually liked it!
Me too!! Liked it that is..
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by MotleyRulz: Quantum of Solace. I felt the action scenes were the best part about this film, but it sort of left me wanting more in the end. I prefer Casino Royale but still give Quantum 7 out of 10.....
I'm with ya Motley. It did leave you wanting. It was a good flick but the action scenes were filmed way to "close-up" and you couldn't see all of the action that clearly. Also, they used the "hand-cam" type of filming with some of the scenes being unwatchable. That can be annoying. Overall though I really liked it. I'm a sucker for James Bond movies... Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by TKO: A History of Violence (2005) Excellent!
Awesome movie TKO!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Hellboy II 6/10 Vantage Point 7.5/10
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
I saw Twilight the other night at midnight. I felt oddly out of place. Screaming teenage girls all around us...I was happy to see the movie followed the book decently. Thought the movie could have been better though.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i saw twilight as well.
besides the crew i was with there were only 3 other people in the auditorium, which was excellent. i loved the movie. it definitely followed the book very well. i always found the dialog in the book to be a bit corny (in a good way), so it made us laugh out loud a lot to hear the cheesiness on screen.
7/10
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
I cracked up when Bella sat next to Edward in class that first time and he was making those faces!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
omg, eleanor, that part was definitely a hoot... he even covered his mouth! lol
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: P2--kinda weird but still okay. Makes me think twice about being alone in parking garages.
I just watched this last night Petty. I thought it was awesome with all that gore. What a complete nut-job that security guard was. I loved the movie.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i saw previews for P2.. sounds pretty good to me, i think i'll check it out. Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
So, is Twilight a "chick flick" or were guys in the theater too? Not that there's anything wrong with "chick flicks", I was just wondering???
What the heck is P2? Is it in theaters? Horror flick? Gorey?
- j
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Its funny...we were talking about Christmas movies on the Horror board at IMDB and someone mentioned P2. i was like "what is THAT?" and they explained it to me and I was like "Oh yeah, I vaguely remember commercials for that." Then we were joking around baout what they would call the sequel if they made one? P22? P 2 TOO? P2 ALSO?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster: So, is Twilight a "chick flick" or were guys in the theater too? Not that there's anything wrong with "chick flicks", I was just wondering??? - j
it's definitely a chick flick/book thing J...but there are guys who like it as well. i had a guy in my group that went to see it. i strongly suggest the book over the movie, any day.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Re-watched The Bourne Ultimatum last night. Excellent!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Dark Floors--pretty decent horror flick.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Thanks Ronnie!
MotleyRulz ,
i have the Bourne trilogy. It is bad-@ss... Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i haven't seen the last bourne movie yet. is there are only the 3 or are they going to continue with the series?
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Your right on that jdocster! Damon said no at first but I hear the fourth one is supposed to start shooting next summer and go for a 2010 release. The way they left the third one, to me, could mean another one......
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
..well that answers my question. Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Bourne series rocks!
Jdoc and Ronnie....P2 is currently airing on Starz this month. Next showing is late Wed. night at 3:40 AM EST. Worth setting the recorders!
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Starsky & Hutch (2004) Funny at times but nah...
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
THE LOVE GURU. I have always loved Mike Myers since his SNL days and even though I had heard this movie was terrible I gave him the benefit of the doubt (I also remembered hearing NORBIT with Eddie Murphy was terrible and I laughed A LOT during that movie. Sometimes you just have to follow your gut when it comes to renting movies and ignore the reviews)Well the movie ended up being hugely disappointing BUT there were a FEW laughs in it. The biggest shame of all was Justin timberlake was in it and I like him and know he CAN be funny but he wasn't funny here. It was a total waste of his time being in this movie. Any laughs to be found (and there werent MANY) were Mike Myers.
But everyones allowed a slip....and I am sure I will be rening Mike's NEXT movie too.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Bourne series rocks!
Jdoc and Ronnie....P2 is currently airing on Starz this month. Next showing is late Wed. night at 3:40 AM EST. Worth setting the recorders!
Thanks for the tip Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by MotleyRulz: Your right on that jdocster! Damon said no at first but I hear the fourth one is supposed to start shooting next summer and go for a 2010 release. The way they left the third one, to me, could mean another one......
I'll tell you what, I have liked every one of these movies. Each one is well thought out, suspenseful and, really fun to watch. I think they should make 5 of them!
By Ludlum, published during the author's lifetime The Bourne Identity (1980) The Bourne Supremacy (1986) The Bourne Ultimatum (1990)
Sequels to Ludlum Books The Bourne Legacy - Eric Van Lustbader (2004) The Bourne Betrayal - Eric Van Lustbader) (2007) The Bourne Sanction - Eric Van Lustbader) (2008) The Bourne Deception - Eric Van Lustbader) (2009)
This could go on for a while... Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Let's hope it does. They are awesome..
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched The Strangers. It was good. I normally don't get spooked by movies, but being that this one was based on actual events, there was something different about it. Makes me think twice about answering knocks after dark, LOL.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i recorded P2 on my dvr last night on starz. i plan to watch it this weekend after the holiday. Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: i recorded P2 on my dvr last night on starz. i plan to watch it this weekend after the holiday.
Cool Ronster. Be sure to give us your review.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
27 Dresses
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: 27 Dresses
Hey pettyfan, what did you thinkof it? I heard that it wasn't very good, and that Katherine Heigl is kind of a tool in it?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
27 Dresses was okay. I'm not one for chick flicks, so it wasn't really all that interesting for me. Katherine Heigl was much funnier in Knocked Up.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Okay, thanks pettyfan. I will watch a chick flick here and there, but I'm not a fanatic. I used to be like "no way" as far as chickflicks went. But I guess with my old age creeping up on me, I'll watch just about anything.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Syriana. Excellent performance by George Clooney and the cast as a whole. I actually saw George in a local eatery back when they were filming Leatherheads here in North Carolina. We finished eating and walked past him as they (I'm assuming it was members of the crew) were done eating. He nodded as we walked by so I assumed he wouldn't mind someone speaking to him lol. I struck up a conversation with him about the state and we talked a bit about South Park and he talked about doing the voice of Sparky the Dog. I had heard he was a huge fan of the show and he admitted it. I also asked him about Return to Horror High which got a big laugh outta him. He was a really nice guy but dang he's short or maybe it was where I'm tall. Got his autograph and one of the waitress I know there said a few days later he left another waitress a $1,000 tip...........
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Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
Twilight
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Any good, Mane?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Sounds like Clooney was a pretty nice guy. Last night I watched No Man's Land: Rise of Reeker, which was a pretty decent horror flick. I got into the Christmas spirit and watched A Diva's Christmas Carol and Moonlight & Mistletoe (both made for TV movies).
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
On Thanksgiving eve, we watched American Gangster. I bought it a while back, and I hadn't watched the dvd yet. My mother-in-law never saw it before. I had gone with the hubby to the theater to see it before. We also watched Click earlier in the evening, it was on Fox I think.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: On Thanksgiving eve, we watched American Gangster. I bought it a while back, and I hadn't watched the dvd yet. My mother-in-law never saw it before. I had gone with the hubby to the theater to see it before. We also watched Click earlier in the evening, it was on Fox I think.
Great movie. But then again, does Denzil do anything bad??
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Great movie. But then again, does Denzil do anything bad??
You'll have to ask his mom.....
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i watched click that night too on fox it was funny i like adam sandler anyways the last movie we saw was the bucket list which i liked alot of course because jack was in it we also saw the black knight which i did like hubby did not? dee
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
You know what movie I watched on a fluke (Free Cable Preview!) that I ended up quite enjoying? SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS with Billy Bob Thorton. I NEVER would have thought to rent this movie (had no idea what it was about really) but it was actually pretty funny. Definately worth a watch.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
mamamia, I skipped over that movie so many times when we still had our rental place here (Hollywood Video- they closed last year I think in Oct.).I thought it was going to be really dumb. I love Billy Bob, so if I see that it's on, I'll give it a try.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Okay, so I watched this Italian horror movie called Last House in the Woods. Now we all know I love my horror...but this is one I could've done without. Horror isn't what it was...it was gore, pure and simple.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I enjoy this movie. Good dumb action. And the odd joke by Big Willy. Good Movie.. Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i agree i like this movie too and i will have to check out last house in the woods i love horror and gore lol dee
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Okay, so I watched this Italian horror movie called Last House in the Woods. Now we all know I love my horror...but this is one I could've done without. Horror isn't what it was...it was gore, pure and simple.
hehe don't know what it is about italian horror.. just recently, my honey and i watched an italian one called NIGHTMARE CITY and it was hard to get through but we did finish it! i'll trust your judgegment petty, and pass on last house in the woods. Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Have you guys seen Hanc0ck? I thought it was good. There is this scene in prison, I can;t even tell you, you have to see it... Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
i watched STEP BOTHERS last night. it was funny, i enjoyed it.
i also watched quantum of solace and casino royale with the hubby.... the first 2 bond movies i've seen. i liked casino royale better but loved them both.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: i watched STEP BOTHERS last night. it was funny, i enjoyed it.
i also watched quantum of solace and casino royale with the hubby.... the first 2 bond movies i've seen. i liked casino royale better but loved them both.
Welcome to the 007 club Money Penny...
I knew you had good taste! Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Step Brothers was soooooooo funny Ronnie. The drum set scene involving Will Ferrell's anatomy and the seduction of John C. Reilly by Will Ferrell's brother's wife had me in the floor...
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Four Christmases... 3/10 Posted by Does whatever a SpiderNOMS does... (Member # 2688) on :
Death Race
Everything you want from a no-brain actioner.
7/10
Noms Race 2000 Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Last night the hubby and I watched Step Brothers. I thought it was funny, but I think the hubby liked it even more. He was laughing non-stop! I think I liked Talladega NIghts with Will and John C. better. But this one was a winner too!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched the condemned with stone cold last night i actually liked it it is a great fighting movie i am sure the guys here would love it! dee
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Full of It (2007)
- I liked this one.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Watched ELF last night - thought it was better than I expected, seeing as I'm not a big Will Ferrell fan.
I didn't know that Zooey Deschanel was in it - the only thing I know her from is the Hitchhilerg Guide To The Galaxy movie. So that made two things. Then I switched over to the Sci-Fi Channel, and lo and behold, there she was again! They were showing an episode of Tin Man, and she was on screen.... spooky!
Must remember to add her to the Hot Women thread later.....
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
paul, zooey was also in one of my favorite films, ALMOST FAMOUS. hitchikers guide is a great movie as well.. i love zooey!
i watched WANTED the other night and uh... meh, it was ok.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Also watched ELF for the first time Sunday. I was pleasently surprised. Enjoyed it a lot, especially the scene with the real dwarf in the boardroom..!! Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Speaking of Dwarves, watched In Bruges last night. It was without doubt the most un PC film I've seen in ages, black comedy, with nobody escaping Colin Farrell's wrath....
I loved it!! Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
Will Ferrell is brilliant .. Blades of glory cracked me up
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Shutter. It was slow getting started but it turned out pretty good. It was a little better than some of the Japanese-inspired horror movies.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
No Reservations (2007)
- I did not like this one. Zeta-Jones acted like a zombie. I usually like zombie flicks but not this one. She´s good in photos like this poster but not on screen.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Last night we watched Forgetting Sarah Marshall. It was alright, but I could have done without the full frontal from the male star (I don't know his name). I think my friend was embarressed. The funniest part was with Russell Brand (I think that is his name) and the nerdy guy with the giant chess pieces on the beach!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched another foreign horror movie, Russian this time. It was called Trackman, another one from Ghosthouse Underground. It was okay, really gory, but when people's eyeballs are removed, isn't gore always involved?
I also watched Our First Christmas on Hallmark Channel. It was good.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I Am Legend. Very good for me.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Courtesy of my two darling daughters, I have had to endure...
Merry Christmas, Drake And Josh.
Trust me - don't bother.....
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Atomik-I thought the same thing about the movie "No Reservations"...I didn't like anything about it. I still can not understand why anyone would pay the money that they do for truffles. I saw her locking them up ..in the movie...which I had never seen before, then this Sunday I went to this high end grocery store that sells alot of gourmet stuff, and they had little truffles locked in a plastic case...they were $699.99 a lb.-I think that was a bargain compared to what she was getting them for.
I can not imagine anything tasting so great that you would pay that kind of money for any of it.
I had a peach smoothie the other night, it was really good...but to pay crazy amounts of money for a mushroom...I can't grasp it.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: I Am Legend. Very good for me.
I like this movie too!
I've been watching a bunch of Christmas TV movies mostly from the 2000s...
Trying to get into the spirit! Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I just watched "Rendition". It was totally boring..I kept thinking that there could have been a good storyline buried in it somewhere, but it never came out anywhere. Reese Witherspoon's character was barely in the movie. Meryl Streep barely did anything. None of it made any sense. I don't recommend wasting any time on it.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i have been seeing the commercials for clint eastwood's new movie gran torino i am definitely going to see it as i heard it may be his last movie also looks like a good movie sounds like clint is retiring soon bummer!!!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Deck the Halls (2006)
- Decent Christmas comedy. Nothing special thou.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I watched a Tv movie "Home by Christmas" with Linda Hamilton. It was ok. I didn't like it that much, but I didn't dislike it either.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Watched Untraceable last night. I liked it, but thought that parts of it were too similar to the Saw movies. A bit of a rip-off IMO.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Step Brothers (my first ever Blu-ray!!). It was really funny. The anatomy drum scene and the resulting fight were priceless...
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Petty ya know, "I've been called the songbird of my generation."
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I watched Resident Evil: Extiction last night. These kinds of movies are very cool for me. Can't go wrong with Milla Jovovich. I was a huge fan of the video game series as well.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
LOL Motley. This movie makes me glad I don't sleepwalk!!
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
There have been a few on over christmas:
Calendar Girls. Really liked this one, very funny and also extremely emotional as well.
Madagascar (again....)
POTC:TCOTBP. Always good for a laugh.....
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Doomsday (2008)
- Awesome movie, highly recommended to all Mad Max and Escape from New York fans. Very, very violent but fun fun fun. This is going to be a future classic.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Han****- it wasn't what I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be stupid, but I liked it. A good comedy-drama. Kung Fu Panda- it was funny.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
That first movie above is Han c o c k. I forgot about the filters!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I need to see Doomsday. It looks good...
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Kinda odd, but it was funny. You don't get many non-porn movies with full frontal male, LOL...
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Jack White as Elvis was insane. "There's two things you need to know. I'm the king and number two is lookout now look at that coming at ye. It's called kara-TE man."
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Without a Paddle (2004)
- Just watched this one. It was ok. Few laughs, nothing special. Seth Green still looking like a teenager and he´s born in ´74 like myself
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: Without a Paddle (2004)
- Just watched this one. It was ok. Few laughs, nothing special. Seth Green still looking like a teenager and he´s born in ´74 like myself
I love Without a Paddle! I've actually seen it more than once.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Watched House Bunny on New Year's eve. It was one of those movies that it's so dumb it's funny. Anna Faris' character is so dumb, it's frightening to know that there really are people out there that are that dumb, but still get by in life somehow.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The Mist (2007)
- First of all, this is a very good movie. The ending? Well, I heard that it´s depressing but.. THAT depressing, WOW! I love that screenwriters have the guts to write unhappy endings once in a while but this was just out of this world. But all in all, this movie makes you think. Highly recommended.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Mist was a good movie, but I did hate the ending.
Watched Delta Farce this afternoon. It was very funny! I love Larry the Cable Guy...
I also watched 1408. It was a good movie, spooky in parts. The ending was, well, typical Stephen King, I guess you could say. I'm usually not a fan of John Cusack but I think he did a good job in this one.
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Posted by jimpickens (Member # 5801) on :
Frontiers, The Dark Knight, 300, and September Dawn.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i thought the MIST was great. the ending is sad, but hey.. it's possible, right? awesome movie, though.
glad you liked 1408, petty. not a bad movie, huh? Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
oh ya, i watched GHOST TOWN the other night. cute, funny movie. i can't remember the main actor's name right now, but i adore his sarcastic humor. you all should check it out. Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Also watched Next Friday (for the 10th or so time). It never gets old for me, LOL. And yes, Ronnie, I did enjoy 1408!
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Just watched an odd movie called Jumper. Had a small role with Diane Lane in it. So so movie at best for me. Really not worth the time.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by jimpickens: Frontiers, The Dark Knight, 300, and September Dawn.
Is Frontiers the French After Dark film? If so, is it subtitled or dubbed?
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I just watched Hitman with Tim Olyphant. It also has Olga Kurylenko (from Quantum of Solace) in it. It was so so... Nice action scenes. I'd give it a 6/10...
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: oh ya, i watched GHOST TOWN the other night. cute, funny movie. i can't remember the main actor's name right now, but i adore his sarcastic humor. you all should check it out.
Is that the one with Ricky Gervais? It looks funny from the previews I have seen, if that's the one I'm thinking of! Is the guy a dentist and starts to see dead people?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
PBG, that's the guy and the correct movie. Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Diary of the Dead 2007- Ive tryed watching this twice, and both times i've ended up turning it off. 2/10
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we went to see the mist at the show when it came out since i love stephen king!!! i liked it but hated the ending hubby said it was just okay!! dee
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
saw PINEAPPLE EXPRESS last night. it was decent.. had some funny moments. 7/10
up next: LEATHERHEADS Posted by YourEyesCanBeSoCruel (Member # 7480) on :
A REALLY good movie that just came out yesterday, Righteous Kill. I saw it in the theatre it's opening week and didn't even know what it was about. My friend just told me that the previews looked good and I went with it.
I pre-ordered it at work so I had it (legally) on sunday! and Pineapple Express, but I'm waiting until my boyfriend comes up here to watch it with him.
(Leatherheads...I've seen it once. That's good enough for moi.)
~Tot~
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i want to see righteous kill also looks good to me especially with deniro and pacino love them actors so i am gonna buy it also the movie got a bad review they only gave it 2 stars but critics are wrong alot anyways!!
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
I watched Righteous Kill last night. I liked it. I would have given it more than 2 stars. I love cop movies like these. It wasnt great, but I thought it was good!
Watched Valkryie with my dad last night too. Wasn't near as good as I hoped.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, an indie drama starring Robert Downey Jr. and unfortunately, Shia Lebouf. And he IS so Shia Lebouf! Not a good actor, and even tougher to look at him. But all of the other characters made up for him.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
THE MIST made me cry! And my husband - who usually teases me when I cry - was funlly supportive! I think it was the first time I've cryed during a movie where he absolutely agreed the crying was justified! It was hard going to sleep after I watched it!
The movie as a whole was GOOD not GREAT, but the ending was a sucker punch, boy!
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Grand Torino. Stellar performance by Clint and company. Clint will be 110 years old walking with a cane and still be a bad azz.......
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Me and my wife went to see Gran Torino as well...very good.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
We Own the Night...Mark Wahlberg and Joaquin Phoenix in one movie together...ahh. Um, anyway, the movie was good, but I kinda felt like it was missing something, but I can't put my finger on what it was.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Gran Torino... 9/10. Unexpectedly funny too!
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
I was disappointed in the ending for We Own The Night petty. I was expecting some sort of big final showdown in the end but it was just over....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I know...I think there should've been more at the end. Like you said, it just ended. No fanfare, really big shootout or anything else.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Rails and Ties starring Kevin Bacon. It was really good, even though it was sad.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Serendipity.. 4outta5
Very good rom com with John Cusack on top form. Watch with girl for best effect!! Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
I watched Castaway last night
Don't you just love Tom Hanks....
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by annier: I watched Castaway last night
Don't you just love Tom Hanks....
So much that I own the following Tom movies..:
Charlie Wilson's War, The Da Vinci Code,The Polar Express,The Terminal,The Ladykillers,Catch Me If You Can, Road to Perdition,Cast Away,The Green Mile,Toy Story 2,You've Got Mail,Saving Private Ryan,Toy Story,Apollo 13, Forrest Gump,Philadelphia,Sleepless in Seattle, Turner & Hooch,The 'Burbs,Punchline,Dragnet,The Money Pit,The Man with One Red Shoe,Bachelor Party, Splash
Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by annier: I watched Castaway last night
Don't you just love Tom Hanks.... </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">So much that I own the following Tom movies..:
Charlie Wilson's War, The Da Vinci Code,The Polar Express,The Terminal,The Ladykillers,Catch Me If You Can, Road to Perdition,Cast Away,The Green Mile,Toy Story 2,You've Got Mail,Saving Private Ryan,Toy Story,Apollo 13, Forrest Gump,Philadelphia,Sleepless in Seattle, Turner & Hooch,The 'Burbs,Punchline,Dragnet,The Money Pit,The Man with One Red Shoe,Bachelor Party, Splash
What about "Big" ?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Woops.. Have that too!! Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Not the last one I've seen, but picked up a bargain yesterday....
3-disc special edition pack of King Kong, Peter Jackson's excelent take on the classic - and paid the princely sum of £3.99 (or around $5.50) for it....
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
quote:Originally posted by annier: Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: So much that I own the following Tom movies..:
Charlie Wilson's War, The Da Vinci Code, The Polar Express, The Terminal, The Ladykillers, Catch Me If You Can, Road to Perdition, Cast Away, The Green Mile, Toy Story 2, You've Got Mail, Saving Private Ryan, Toy Story, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Sleepless in Seattle, Turner & Hooch, The 'Burbs, Punchline, Dragnet, The Money Pit, The Man with One Red Shoe, Bachelor Party, Splash
What about "Big" ?
And "Joe Versus The Volcano"?
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Still waiting to pick up that one, but I have seen it..
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
A Guide To Recognising Your Saints..
Excellent, excellent movie. Some real top performances from the cast. In particular Channing Tatum as Antonio.
Well worth a watch this people.. 9outta10..
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
MR WOODC0CK. I usually rent horror movies and my husband ISNT that big a horror movie fan so every once and awhile I throw something different in the mix. We had seen BAD SANTA and SCHOOL FOUR SCOUNDRELS last month and enjoyed both so i decided to give this Billy Bob Thornton movie a shot.
It was okay and thats about it. Not great, not terrible. We laughed a few times (and one scene had me laughing my *** off) but all-in-all a pretty forgetable flick. Not bad a for a rainy day though.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Heh heh heh you said c0ck heh heh....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by mamamiasweetpeaches: MR WOODC0CK. I usually rent horror movies and my husband ISNT that big a horror movie fan so every once and awhile I throw something different in the mix. We had seen BAD SANTA and SCHOOL FOUR SCOUNDRELS last month and enjoyed both so i decided to give this Billy Bob Thornton movie a shot.
It was okay and thats about it. Not great, not terrible. We laughed a few times (and one scene had me laughing my *** off) but all-in-all a pretty forgetable flick. Not bad a for a rainy day though.
I thought it was pretty funny...not Bad Santa funny but still. I like Billy Bob.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Me, Myself and Irene. The math argument gets me everytime.......
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
I just watched Wanted starring Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and James MacAvoy. A decent flick, although it wasn't exactly what I expected. I reminded me quite a bit of The Matrix, but not nearly as good.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
- Nice family space adventure flick. Directed by Jon "Iron Man" Favreau.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Re: MR WOODC0CK - When I put it on my daughter walked into the room and I said "Do you wanna watch MR WOODC0CK with me?" and she said "What's it about?" and I said "A man who is terrified of woodpeckers." It took ker a minute been then she laughed her head off.
Fairly decent Vampire flick.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Billy Bob Thornton has a fear of antique furniture too I read that in an interview once. I dunno what he's afraid it's gonna do........
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Mirrors, with Keifer Southerland. It was an excellent movie. I saw the uncut version with the alternate ending. I want to go back and watch the ending on the theatrical version to see how they're different.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
College Road Trip Wraiths of Roanoke Hallowed Ground
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
I watched Vantage Point starring Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid and Matthew Fox. I thought is was pretty good. It was cool watching the same turn of events through the different characters perspectives.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Just watched 3:10 to Yuma with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe.
Probably the best western I have seen since Unforgiven. 9/10.
The Noms, The Bad and The Ugly Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: Just watched 3:10 to Yuma with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe.
Probably the best western I have seen since Unforgiven. 9/10.
The Noms, The Bad and The Ugly
Check out Seraphim Falls with Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan. Classic.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i watched burn after reading 2 days ago. it was decent..made me laugh in some areas - not bad, i'd say. 7/10
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: Just watched 3:10 to Yuma with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe.
Probably the best western I have seen since Unforgiven. 9/10.
The Noms, The Bad and The Ugly
Noms, 3:10 to Yuma was an excellent movie--I completely agree with you!!
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
I just wathced 11:14, starring Hilary Swank, Patrick Swayze, Rachel Leigh Cook, Henry Thomas, and Barbara Hershey, amongst others. I enjoyed the movie - I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Defiance with Daniel Craig. Pretty good movie I give 8/10.
I watched 11:14 right after Crash came out saturn. I liked it pretty good although I preferred Crash........
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Reservation Road starring Jennifer Connelly, Mira Sorvino, Joaquin Phoenix, and Mark Ruffalo. A very sad movie, but excellent and well acted.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Just about to watch Doomsday.
I'll tell you what I think later...
Premature Noms Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Enjoyable movie that pays homage to films like Mad Max, Aliens, Platoon, The Warriors etc. I love British movies and this one, whilst not as good as Dog Soldiers is equally as good as the Descent. Pleanty of scope for a sequel too and I hope that someone in Government in England has watched it and is considering building a huge containment wall around Scotland because that idea rules!!!!
Nomsday Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i caught 11:14 late one night on cable. very entertaining! i had no idea about the movie, cause i hadn't even heard of it, but i too, thought it was pretty good.
noms, my b/f loves dog soldiers. the sci-fi channel shows it from time to time and we always end up watching it.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Yeah, Dog Soldiers is really good. Haven´t seen The Descent yet.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: Enjoyable movie that pays homage to films like Mad Max, Aliens, Platoon, The Warriors etc. I love British movies and this one, whilst not as good as Dog Soldiers is equally as good as the Descent. Pleanty of scope for a sequel too and I hope that someone in Government in England has watched it and is considering building a huge containment wall around Scotland because that idea rules!!!!
Nomsday
Noms,
I've gotta check this one out. I keep hearing it's good. I too like Dog Soldiers. Actually, I think there are a lot of funny scenes in the movie like the kitchen scene with the guy fighting off the werewolf. Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
definitely good stuff jdoc.. the werewolves look so cool, IMO.
noms first told me about this movie, it took a while before i finally gave it a shot.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Hey did you guys know about the new Underworld movie? Underworld Rise Of The Lycans... If you like werewolves this is a must see...
It starts tomorrow here in the US. This is part three. The first two were good.
[ 22. January 2009, 09:42: Message edited by: jdocster ]
Posted by THX1138 (Member # 7418) on :
Underworld Rise of the Lycans is a Prequel to the first two movies.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Yup!
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
I love horror. I love Vampires. I love Werewolves. I don't love Underworld. I still can't figure out why. Meh..
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: I love horror. I love Vampires. I love Werewolves.
I do too. I also loved the first two Underworld movies and I am psyched for the third.
Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Maybe I'll try again. I was kinda sleepy the night I watched it..
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Jack Burton: Maybe I'll try again. I was kinda sleepy the night I watched it..
Get a couple of these:
And these:
Part1
Part2
...and watch...
Oh, if you get a couple of these:
Call me and I'll be right over... Posted by Mr. Jack Burton (Member # 4673) on :
Ok buddy. But heres the thing..
One: I'll have that pint and a good few more gone likity split..
B: The movie will go out the window once the chick arrives...
But hey, feel free to call anyway..
[ 24. January 2009, 08:30: Message edited by: Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... ]
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
heheee.... Posted by Fightertown (Member # 7418) on :
I just saw Slumdog Millionaire. Now it makes sense why it's in the running for best picture!
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Just saw Notorious last night, the biopic about Biggie Smalls. It was better than I'd thought it be.
6/10.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Just watched The Alphabet Killer. It was good. I want to see Notorious but I'll wait till it comes to HBO or something.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Hollow Man (2000)
- This was great. You can count on Verhoeven. Kevin Bacon is awesome bad guy (live and CGI) and Doomsday star Rhona Mitra shows some skin. Also gotta mention Elisabeth Shue´s kick a$$ performance.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i loved this movie i watch it every time it is on i have always liked kevin bacon he is a good actor as for his band with his bro they are okay but i do like his movies better then his music lol
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i watched the grudge 2 this morning on fx i thought it was better then the first one myself next i am gonna buy saw V which came out tuesday on dvd i ordered 1-4 and waiting for them to come in the mail dee
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins with Martin Lawrence. It was honestly one of the best and funniest movies I'v seen in awhile.
Buffalogirl, I agree--the Grudge 2 was much better than the first one.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Blu-ray
6/10
Posted by EleanorJune (Member # 7024) on :
Not impressed!! Laughed a few times, but that was about it.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Saw Slumdog Millionarie over the weekend.........talk about an amazing story that put me into a life I never would know.........awesome movie from Danny Boyle and I wasn't surprised it was awesome!!
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
There Will Be Blood -
I only have one good thing to say about this movie and that was Daniel Day Lewis' performance. I found the movie to be long, drawn out with very little to keep the interest.
Noms drinks your milkshake Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we tried to rent saw v yesterday they were all gone!! sorry to hear you didn;'t like it? but we did rent mirrors with kiefer sutherland gonna watch it tonight let you know how it was?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: we tried to rent saw v yesterday they were all gone!! sorry to hear you didn;'t like it? but we did rent mirrors with kiefer sutherland gonna watch it tonight let you know how it was?
Mirrors is very good.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Wedding Crashers: Uncorked
Blu-ray
7/10
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Vacany 2: The First Cut--pretty decent prequel.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
well we started watching mirrors but bill fell asleep as he worked today lol so when he is awake we are gonna watch saw 4 as i got it in the mail today and loved 3 last night i thought it was the best of the series myself i will have to buy 5 as i have all the others good or bad!! dee
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Just like heaven - Cute
Cloverfield - One of the worst things I've been subjected to
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Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i agree cloverfield was terrible too corney for us!! lol
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Midnight Movie, which was the 2008 feature film winner of the Chicago Horror Film Festival. It was a very good movie (very gory also) but the ending sucked, IMO. I'd actually like to see a sequel made.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
hm.. i LOVE cloverfield. not a bad movie at all...i've seen wayyyyy worse.
Posted by Stitch Groover (Member # 2895) on :
I'm almost ashamed to say this, but last night we watched "Meet the Spartans". And I thought it had some funny moments.
Please don't hold it against me.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
*Holds it against Stitch* Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
midnight movie gory huh? i will have to see it then!!! thanks petty fan Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I HATED Cloverfield, I saw it at the movie theatre, and we all got sick. I was sick for hours after it. I actually had to cover my head in places, because it was making me so dizzy.
I thought it was a horrible movie to make after everything New York has been through with 9-11....having the head of the Statue of Liberty coming rolling down the street- was not cool.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I fell asleep watching There Will Be Blood. Cloverfield wasn't that good. The handheld camera work could give you motion sickness... Posted by Stitch Groover (Member # 2895) on :
I loved Cloverfield, it was so exciting and exhilarating.
Just tonight we watched Ella Enchanted. It was so much fun, much more than I expected it to be. I didn't recognise Vivica Fox tho as the fairy godmother, or Heidi Klum as Brunhilda.
It had a lot of cool actors - Cary Elwes, Parminder Nagra, Joanna Lumley, Patrick Bergin, Steve Coogan....
And the music was terrific, with some fun versions of "Walking on sunshine", "Somebody to love" and "Don't go breaking my heart"
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Well, Cloverfield was very fast-paced... Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i saw HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU..cute date movie...7/10
but not what i wanted to see, as i went to the theater to watch SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, but they had just quit showing it, beginning that day, so i was bummed. Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Last night I watched a movie about blackjack and counting cards called 21, starring Kevin Spacey. Not great, but good enough to watch. I like gambling and gambling/casino type movies.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Great horror movie!
8/10
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Just watched Frost/Nixon. Excellent movie.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Just watched WALL-E. I liked it a lot. Nice animation and a good story.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
The Wrestler. Great movie. Rourke and Tomei are excellent. I give 8/10..........
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
the wrestler is next on the list to watch, motley. i can't wait to see it.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
I am ashamed to say that due to the fact that I literally had nothing else to do I sat and watched Disaster Movie.
Without a doubt the worst movie I have ever seen!!! Did not make me smile once let alone laugh. The guys who made this shoud never be allowed to work again.
Wasted Noms Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Dark Knight i keep watching this film the acting is good,the action great and Heath Ledger steals the show. The only thing that cheesed me off a bit with this film was how Christian Bales voice gets gruffer and gruffer as the fim goes on.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: I am ashamed to say that due to the fact that I literally had nothing else to do I sat and watched Disaster Movie.
Without a doubt the worst movie I have ever seen!!! Did not make me smile once let alone laugh. The guys who made this shoud never be allowed to work again.
It must be horrible... Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Lords of Dogtown (2005)
- Great movie. All the actors did a good job but Heath Ledger was the king. Chech out also America Ferrera´s short but memorable pre- Ugly Betty role as Thunder Monkey
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Lords of Dogtown is such a great movie! I initially watched it because of Johnny Knoxville's small role. I even bought the soundtrack.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Bully (2001)
- Wow! This was something else. Very strong flick based on a true story, directed by Larry Clark. Lots of nudity, violence and dirty words in this one.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Fool's Gold--meh, not really worth it--just an okay movie with a few funny parts.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Couple over the past 2 days...
The Devil Wears Prada - like an adult Princess Diaries - Anne Hathaway gets a makeover, and before that nobody could see she was attractive. As if.....
Horton Hears A Hoo - don't bother, it could have been funny, but it's like they couldn't care about the viewers.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
I just came home from seeing The Reader starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes.
7/10
Kate Winslet was brilliant, as usual. I really hope the Academy acknowledges her with an overdue statue next Sunday night.
Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Halloween (2007)
It was better than i expected. and looked really good in HD.
Posted by jimpickens (Member # 5801) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by jimpickens: Frontiers, The Dark Knight, 300, and September Dawn. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Is Frontiers the French After Dark film? If so, is it subtitled or dubbed?
Yes it is and it's subtitled.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by hewzy: Halloween (2007)
It was better than i expected. and looked really good in HD.
Only just watched this myself and I thought it was excellent. Another remake that worked very well...
The Night Noms Came Home Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i was checking out the horror movies on e bay this morning and there was a 2 dvd set for a movie from 2007 called the host? has anyone seen it? from what i get out of the description it is a japanese monster movie probably corny? i never heard of it has anyone else? thanks dee
Posted by Let_The_Wind_Erase_Me (Member # 6519) on :
Underworld Rise Of The Lycans. its good if you like the first two films Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004)
- This was decent relationship drama. Nothing special. The actors did a good job.
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: i was checking out the horror movies on e bay this morning and there was a 2 dvd set for a movie from 2007 called the host? has anyone seen it? from what i get out of the description it is a japanese monster movie probably corny? i never heard of it has anyone else? thanks dee
'The Host' is an entertaining, South Korean monster movie; the creature is a bit like that Rancor pit monster in 'Return Of The Jedi'. Better than 'Cloverfield', 'The Host' also employs satire to criticise U.S. foreign policy; particularly how South Korea is used against North Korea. Modern take on monster movies like Toho's 'Godzilla' or 'Q: The Winged Serpent'. Worth seeing.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
thanks for the info kash i think bill would like it more then i would but i do like the old godzilla movies especially the mothra ones lol will have to check it out !! Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i saw THE WRESTLER this morning. excellent movie. it's quite sad, but good.
congratz to mickey rourke (sp).. he did a great acting job. i know he won the golden globe for best actor, and is up for the oscar as well... if he wins, it will be well deserved.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Saw Boogeyman 3. It was actually pretty good. I think the Boogeyman series is one of the few where both sequels were better than the original.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Just watched Thick as Thieves, 2009; aka The Code starring Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas. Was an OK movie, but I expected much more. The ending was pretty good.
Posted by I sink I have a frush (Member # 7767) on :
I watched Sex Drive last night. It is along the lines of Super Bad and American Pie. I laughed a lot. I think stupid humor like that is the best. Seeing James Marsden playing something so comical was great. This movie is not for everyone. If you enjoy pointless humor and a lot of nakedness the unrated version is pretty priceless.
I think it was rated R but could easily have been NC17.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Body of Lies with DiCaprio and Crowe. I actually thought it was pretty good with lots of action and intensity. I'd say 7/10........
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i saw THE READER with kate winslet and her oscar winning performance. interesting film..
she does do a good job though. she's naked throughout a good portion of the movie haha.
it's not action packed, just a drama, but a good one.
7/10
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I watched Body of Lies also. It was just okay IMHO. Possible Spoiler: I thought the storyline about DiCaprio's character risking his life and going back to Jordan just for a girl was unrealistic. Just my opinion, but I know of no man who would do that. I just didn't buy it. He barely even knew her.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched The Midnight Meat Train, which may be the most gory movie I've ever seen in my life, and I've seen a bunch. It was just okay...I expected more, to be honest.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
It was pretty hard to believe that someone would do that pitt. Did you find Russell Crowe to be an arsehole in the movie too?
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I watched Choke last night starring Sam Rockwell. It was pretty good, but it may not be for everyone. It's about a sex addict who works at Colonial Williamsburg, and who supplements his income to pay for his mother's nursing home costs by "choking" on his food in restaurants and choosing a rich customer to save him. They in turn send him money since they feel sorry for him. It is kind of a crazy-azz movie!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by MotleyRulz: It was pretty hard to believe that someone would do that pitt. Did you find Russell Crowe to be an arsehole in the movie too?
Yeah, his character was an a- hole. But I think most government handlers, like FBI or CIA, are a-holes. It's just their nature- they don't get the job by being a nice guy, ha,ha.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Just watched In the Electric Mist, 2009, starring Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, Mary Steenburgen. Very good movie and I recommend checking it out:
I just bought Changeling for my wife not really knowing anything abouit it. Needless to say she found it shocking and disturbing and I thought it was mostly incredible. The execution scene and her admission to hospital I found to be particularly intense and well portrayed.
10 / 10
He is not my Noms Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched scourge last night omg what a terrible movie it is from 2007 suppose to be scary and gory the acting was really bad and so was the movie in general we didn't even watch the whole thing it was just bad!! but i did watch ghostbusters this morning and now watching boogeyman 2 on sc-fi dee
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Watched The Ruins last night. Pretty "B"ish horror movie. Just OK. Lots of gore though.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Haunting of Molly Hartley...I was expecting this really scary movie (based on previews I'd seen) and what I got was a pretty boring movie. It had a couple good moments (the ending sucked though IMO) but it was NOT what I'd expected. I think I'll be selling it back...
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: I just bought Changeling for my wife not really knowing anything abouit it. Needless to say she found it shocking and disturbing and I thought it was mostly incredible. The execution scene and her admission to hospital I found to be particularly intense and well portrayed.
10 / 10
He is not my Noms
i recently saw CHANGELING as well. noms, you described it well.. shocking and disturbing. great movie, as i didn't know what to expect because i didn't pay attention to what the actual story was. after seeing the movie, i was left with an intense emotion.
8.5/10
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: I watched Choke last night starring Sam Rockwell. It was pretty good, but it may not be for everyone. It's about a sex addict who works at Colonial Williamsburg, and who supplements his income to pay for his mother's nursing home costs by "choking" on his food in restaurants and choosing a rich customer to save him. They in turn send him money since they feel sorry for him. It is kind of a crazy-azz movie!
I thought the book was amazing so I shall look forward to watching this one.
Colonial Nomsburg Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Death Sentence, 2007 starring Kevin Bacon and Kelly Preston.
A movie about revenge and justice. Pretty sick and twisted with plenty of violence and blood. Somewhat over the top at times, but I would recommend giving it a look.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I saw this movie. It's not bad. Very violent like you said 80'sRocked...
Saw another Kevin Bacon movie last week called "Taking Chance".
From imdb.com
Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.
Pretty good flick. Went straight to HBO and it's on this month... Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I forgot...
I just saw:
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 8/10 - Underworld 3 6/10 - Yes Man 6/10 - The Wrestler 8/10 - Superbad 6/10 Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i recently saw:
role models - pretty funny at times... 6.5/10 milk - ..didn't finish it, but it wasn't keeping my interest too well.. can't rate it.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Ummm, Bacon Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Max Payne.... it was so bad, I had to turn it off!
Tropic Thunder.... laughed three or four times, all at Robert Downey!
Michael Clayton... pretty decent actually... although I fell asleep and had to start over!
Dejavu.... piece of.....
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Oh I quite enjoyed Max Payne, I'd give it a 7/10 Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
I watched Gangs of New York for the first time the other night and I really enjoyed it. Great cast especially Daniel Day-Lewis who I think is brilliant. The only issue I had with it was the phony Irish accents.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: Oh I quite enjoyed Max Payne, I'd give it a 7/10
I still haven't watched my copy yet. I hope I like it...
quote:Originally posted by annier: I watched Gangs of New York for the first time the other night and I really enjoyed it. Great cast especially Daniel Day-Lewis who I think is brilliant. The only issue I had with it was the phony Irish accents.
I thought the accents were bad too. Very violent movie as well. Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
Punisher: War Zone. Lots of violence and gore. I'd give it 7/10........
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I didn't know Punisher: War Zone was out yet. It's one I want to see.
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
It just came out yesterday. I got it out of Red Box........
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I watched Unfaithful last night, and then it was on again this morning. That is a good movie, but it is so sad.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Went to see Knowing last night w' Nicholas Cage....super super movie...wasn't expecting much and hadn't even seen the preview...went with a friend. Highly recommend.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i want to see this movie too will probably get it when it comes out on dvd though it does look good and i love nicolas cage thanks for the recommendation kevdugp73!!
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: Went to see Knowing last night w' Nicholas Cage....
I want to see that one too!
Last night I watched Street Kings starring Keanu Reeves and Forest Whittaker. About corrupt cops wanting power and money. I liked it.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Yeah..."Knowing" is not what I expected...falls under a different genre than you would expect...but I won't say what that is...cause it might ruin it for some.....a "must see".....
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i watched in the mouth of madness yesterday on sc-fi it was okay but this morning i watched death tunnel on sci-fi i only saw it once before but i like it alot of blood and gore!! also watching gravedancers right now love sci-fi scary movies lol
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Nora Roberts' Northern Lights.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I want to see it too. Now I'm definitely going...
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Last night I watched Street Kings starring Keanu Reeves and Forest Whittaker. About corrupt cops wanting power and money. I liked it. [/QB]
This was a good flick too. I saw it on HBO...
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
I watched Premonition over the weekend.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Just watched Quarantine which I know is a remake of the Spanish movie [Rec] but OMFG what a terrifying movie!!!!!!!
Totally scared the hell out of me, more so than any movie I can remember in recent memory.
8/10
Somebody call 91Noms Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Gosh Noms if Quarantine scared you it'll probably terrify me lol! I'd seen it at Walmart and such but wasn't sure if it would be good or not. I'll have to check it out.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
She's The Man - It was ok but had none of the charm of Just One Of The Guys.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
yesterday i watched RELIGULOUS, a documentary by Bill Maher. excellent!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
I love Bill Maher.... he's the man!
Watched a couple of french flicks...
B13- Banlieu 13... excellent parkour/martial arts action movie!
The Nest... probably the most exciting action movie i have watched in years!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Rachel Getting Married- don't waste your time peeps. I like independent movies, but this one stunk. And that "world" music, or whatever they call it, drove me nuts playing throughout the entire movie. Please, someone give Anne Hathaway a sandwich too- she looks emaciated. The only good point was seeing Debra Winger again- I wish she would get to do some more starring roles.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Watched "While She Was Out", starring Kim Basinger and Lukas Haas. About a gang of 4 kids who terrorize a woman out in the woods. Sounds good, right? That's what I thought....it was pretty bad. I don't recommend.
I need to see Quarantine. I've been waiting like 20 years for a movie to scare me.....maybe this is the one?!?!?
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Devil Wears Prada - So-so
Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
The Woodsman
Thought provoking is an understatement Brilliant performance by Bacon
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
Pineapple Express...wah wah wah
zzzzzz
I guess nothing will ever compare to Half Baked for me.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by annier: The Woodsman
Thought provoking is an understatement Brilliant performance by Bacon
The Woodsman was excellent. Great performances by all of the actors.
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
Saw The Fast and the Furious on Saturday. I wasn't impressed. I laughed a lot at how unbelievable some parts were. I always loved the first movie, never saw anything past that. I will watch any movie with cars though.
It was nice to see on the big screen. I would recommend if you want to see it, see it in the theater, I think it would be a dud at home unless you have a killer sound system.
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Valkyrie, great suspense even though you know how it ends 9/10
Posted by annier (Member # 3305) on :
Step Brothers - Not as funny as some other Will Ferrell movies but parts of it did make me laugh..Its definitely worth watching if you like his other films.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
88 Minutes with Al Pacino. Pretty decent watch.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we rented the strangers from the red box last night if you have not seen it yet don't bother not scary at all and the first 45 minutes was boring!! not a good scary movie at all pretty sad choice for steven tyler's daughter to star in compared to the other movies i have seen her in? sorry i forgot her name? anyways i would give this movie a half a star if that lol!!!!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I watched IP Man...
It's the story of Yip Man when he was younger before he moved from Foshan to Hong Kong. It takes place during the Japanese invasion (1937). Anyway, Yip Man was a renown Wing Chun master (3rd gen) who eventually taught Bruce Lee. It's a good movie for non martial artists, and, a great movie for martial artists, in particular Wing Chun/JKD practitioners.
This movie is "not" available in English. You have to read the subtitles. Normally, I hate this, but, it didn't bother me one bit during this compelling movie.
i watched marley and me and last night on dvd.. cute movie!
yes, i cried. Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
And that's the exact reason I won't watch Marley and Me, or read the book either, for that matter.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Where the Heart Is (2000), with Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing and Natalie Portman. It was an excellent movie. There were funny parts and sad parts. I guess it was kind of a chick flick, which I don't usually watch, but I enjoyed it immensely.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Beer League - I love this sh*t Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
JUNO... loved it. Best (new) movie i've seen in a long time!
BE KIND REWIND... oh my word... this one of the absolute worst movies I have ever seen. I eventually shut it off, when I couldn't take it anymore!
PRIDE AND GLORY... boring, run of the mill cop movie!
WE OWN THE NIGHT... boring gangster/cop movie!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I saw The Farmer Astronaut this weekend. It starred Billy Bob Thorton, Bruce Dern, and, Virginia Madsen. I tell you, she is still damned pretty! Not a bad movie. There was a cameo by Bruce Willis as well...
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
6/10
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
You Don't Mess with the Zohan. Kinda silly at times, but man I love Adam Sandler! Pretty darn good overall.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched snakes on a plane last night never saw it yet? didn't miss much it was just okay to me!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched the Uninvited. Very good, suspenseful movie. It had a very twisted ending also.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
actually right now i am watching the movie called the diary of ellen sorry forgot the last name but it is the movie based on the one stephen king did rose red on sci-fi never saw it before pretty good though.
Posted by DuB1978 (Member # 7950) on :
Just got done watching Once Upon A Time in Mexico,its not as good as Desperado.But Johnny Depp puts in another solid performance.
I cant wait for the movie (Taken) with Liam Neeson to come out on dvd.Seen it at movies this year and it was the best movie i have seen in a long time.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
7/10
Spoon: I hope I give you the sh1ts, you ***ing wimp. Posted by Fightertown (Member # 7418) on :
I just saw a special screening of 'Star Trek'. I would recommend it to everyone I know. It's pace, story, and execution was nicely done.
There are minor tidbits from the original tv show. I'm sure die hard Trekkie's would have a great laugh about it.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i watched desperation last night i liked it even more the second time i watched it. i also watched a new movie on sc-fi fireball it was okay a little far fetched but okay! dee
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
quote:Originally posted by jdocster: I watched IP Man...
It's the story of Yip Man when he was younger before he moved from Foshan to Hong Kong. It takes place during the Japanese invasion (1937). Anyway, Yip Man was a renown Wing Chun master (3rd gen) who eventually taught Bruce Lee. It's a good movie for non martial artists, and, a great movie for martial artists, in particular Wing Chun/JKD practitioners.
This movie is "not" available in English. You have to read the subtitles. Normally, I hate this, but, it didn't bother me one bit during this compelling movie.
Have you seen SPL(killzone) and Flashpoint, jdocster??
Donnie is a beast in those!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME:
7/10
Spoon: I hope I give you the sh1ts, you ***ing wimp.
J2ME,
This is one of the funniest movies I have seen. I love the part you quoted. I laughed so hard I hurt myself! Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I saw State Of Play this weekend. It wasn't bad. Not great, a little drawn out, a typical newspaper reporter know too much flick with a nice little twist at the end. 7/10
- jdocster
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote: Originally posted by jdocster: I watched IP Man...
It's the story of Yip Man when he was younger before he moved from Foshan to Hong Kong. It takes place during the Japanese invasion (1937). Anyway, Yip Man was a renown Wing Chun master (3rd gen) who eventually taught Bruce Lee. It's a good movie for non martial artists, and, a great movie for martial artists, in particular Wing Chun/JKD practitioners.
This movie is "not" available in English. You have to read the subtitles. Normally, I hate this, but, it didn't bother me one bit during this compelling movie.
quote:Originally posted by :Jay Lee Ip Man is pretty damn sweet!
Have you seen SPL(killzone) and Flashpoint, jdocster??
Donnie is a beast in those!
Jay Lee,
I'll put them on the list! Donnie Yen is simply awesome to watch in most anything.
What I love about this movie is that it's true to "traditional" Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) style, and, it's show in it's most brutally effective form. You don't see much of the "Hong Kong", jumping around, movie theatrics during the Wing Chun scenes. It's all real.
Anyone who likes kung fu movies, or, martial arts movies would like this movie.
I know, used to practice Wing Chun myself. And this movie gets it right! Sammo Hung did the action choreography... he's a genius!
Posted by Let_The_Wind_Erase_Me (Member # 6519) on :
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Collateral
Posted by DuB1978 (Member # 7950) on :
quote:Originally posted by Let_The_Wind_Erase_Me: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
is this movie worth going to the movies or just wait till it comes out on dvd?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Sam's Lake, which I thought was just gonna be an okay mystery-suspense type movie. However, exactly 54 minutes into the movie it got good. Pretty darn good. It's not the best movie I've ever seen, but if you're bored it's good for a watch.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Zack and Miri Make a Porno. The first half I thought was really funny. The second half, meh. I recognized a few things in the movie- Ralph's Army Surplus, where they pull over in the car. That place has been there forever. And of course, Monroeville Mall, where I worked a few years back. They made it look much better than it is- it's actually kinda run down. But since they filmed close to Christmas, you could see the extremely cheap and cheesy decorations that the Mall puts up every year. Even in my hometown where there isn't a whole lot of money, the decorations in the mall and the town are a lot better than an old mall here in Pittsburgh. Anyhoo, I did like Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks together- at first I thought they wouldn't mesh. Wow, she is beautiful. Wish I looked like her. I'd give the movie a 2 1/2 out of 5 stars. Oh, loved the Tracy Lords scene where you find out why her name is "Bubbles"!
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Possibly Jean-Claude's finest movie ever. Gives Bloodsport a run for the money.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Possibly Jean-Claude's finest movie ever.
Agreed.
Just watched Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. One of the most beautiful looking films I ever did see I liked it, nice and morbid
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i have not seen sweeny todd yet but i will now alot of people that i know that saw it thought it was dumb they said it was more of a musical i will probably have to watch it without hubby if that is the case he hates musicals lol and i also never heard of the claude van dam movie so i will have to check that out too thanks for the info!! dee
Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Over the weekend i watched The Condemned with former wrestler Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones,have to admit was alot better than i thought it would be just good old fashioned action and violence.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I watched The Wrestler yesterday. So sad. I don't want to give anything away, but I did not walk away with a good feeling afterward. You guys who saw it before me were right- it was depressing in parts. I also watched a cheesy Lifetime movie on Ondemand, (free movies on our digital cable) called Tribute, a Nora Roberts movie. I only wanted to see it cuz Jason Lewis was init . Unfortunately Brittany Murphy was the star. Not only is she ugly, but she seemed to have had some sort of botox or something, plut she had her lips done with perhaps collagen or whatever it is these days that they inject into their bodies. Can I ask anyone who watches these Lifetime movies, especially the Nora Roberts ones- is it a prerequisite to have either plastic surgery or botox plus the phony looking lip injections prior to filming? I remember that movie last year that Heather Locklear was in and her face looked horrible!
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
I think Sweeney Todd would be a good movie were it not a musical. I've never cared for musicals.......
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i watched hannibal last night~"bowels in or bowels out" ? i still like silence of the lambs better though dee
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
War Of The Worlds 2: The Next Wave. Directed by and starring C. Thomas Howell. This thing was soo bad, the acting terrible by all, yet I just couldn't turn it off
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
More terrible films I couldn't switch off, The Gingerdead Man 1 and 2.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: More terrible films I couldn't switch off, The Gingerdead Man 1 and 2.
Haha! Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Seen a whole slew of movies this week...
Bride Wars - meh Role Models - Funny Transporter 3 - freckly ginger bint ruined it Star Trek - warp factor 10 Wolverine - Better than X3 Babylon AD - best of the bunch Yes Man - Good to see Jim back on form Punisher: War Zone - makes Tom Jane's version look epic The Wrestler - not as good as I hoped but still not bad.
If you ever seen a one legged Noms then you've seen me Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
There'll be no morning for us,
You have got to be kidding right? It looks like something from a Saturday Night Live sketch... Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: Collateral
"Yo homie, that my briefcase?"
Vintage Cruise.
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Speaking of JCVD, JCVD is a great movie, excellent monologue by the man himself. Van Damme can actually act: who knew?
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched the movie saving lives with angelina jole and keiffer sutherland last night i thought it was a good movie great plot and great ending!! this morning i watched venom on sci-fi nice and bloody and tonight i am gonna watch joy ride 2 on sci-fi at 9;00 p.m.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
7/10
Not as good as the book, but movies rarely, if ever, are. I found this one to be quite entertaining.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I just saw Star Trek (2009) and Angels & Demons...
Star Trek - 9/10 Angels & Demons - 8/10
You REALLY need to see Star Trek in an IMAX theater if possible. It's incredible.
- jdocster
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Loved it!
8/10
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Same as jdoc...saw Star Trek twice (not in IMAX), and just got back from Angels and Demons...really liked this as well....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
88 Minutes The Gift
Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
I was a little let down by 88 Minutes (picked out the villain in first 10 minutes lol) petty what did you think?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I thought it was okay. I was back and forth on who the villain was but eventually I was right. I missed the end of it though cause you know I just can't miss an ep of Cold Case, rerun or not.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I rented two comedies this week.
One was BIG STAN starring Rob Schneider, who most people say they hate but- Lord Help Me- I think he's funny!(He also reminds me of my best friend, so maybe thats the appeal for me). It was actually pretty damn funny!
Then i watcheds the much heralded PAUL BLART MALL COP and...I gotta say, BIG STAN was better!
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I watched...
- Apocalypto - Very good 8/10 - Terminator Salvation - Good 7/10 - Paul Blart mall cop - kind of funny mind fodder 5/10
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
last night i watched the in search of paradise on msg it was from 2007 when meatloaf started his tour in canada that year. it was all about meatloaf and his band on tour all the rituals he does before is pretty interesting lol good flick actually the last concert they did in canada was for a new dvd so i will have to check that out too dee
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
BALLS OF FURY..... the first (new) comedy that I laughed my *** off at in probably ten years!
Maybe I was just in a good mood, but damn I laughed hard at this movie!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
That movie got terrible reviews but one of my daughters 9 year old friends told me "You HAVE to see BALLS OF FURY. It's hee-lare-ee-ous!" so i might just have to rent it to see if he's right.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i just bought balls of fury for 4 dollars at the grocery store. that movie was very funny, definitely check it out.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Taking Chance starring Kevin Bacon. If you watch it you had better have a box of tissues beside you. I usually never cry at movies, but this one kind of hits home for me.
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
Pittsburghgirl I know the feeling. It was also very heartwarming to know that our soldiers are treated with such respect and dignity on their final journey home.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched knowing with nicolas cage last night i thought it was pretty good and wierd i would give it a 9 out of 10 actually dee
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched once upon a time in mexico this morning not sure what year it was made but i am sure you guys will!! great actors: antonio banderas, johhny depp, mickey rourke, anthony sabata jr, etc. etc. pretty good movie i thought alot of action and nice looking guys of course lol tonight we are gonna watch gran torino have it on dvd already!!
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Star Trek
8/10
A really fantastic movie, and this is coming from a person that only casually watched the original series/Next Generation.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Mist - The first 45 mins I was like meh but then it got better and better with a fabulous ending.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched about half of the Happening and then fell asleep. I also watched Get Smart. It was okay. I'm not a big fan of Anne Hathaway, so I feel it would've been better without her.
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
Saw Crossing Over w/Harrison Ford. It was OK... 6/10
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I saw parts of Paul Blart, Mall Cop. I slept through most of it--not because it was bad, but because I was soooo tired. What I saw was actually good. I want to see the whole thing.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: The Mist - The first 45 mins I was like meh but then it got better and better with a fabulous ending.
finally, someone who sees the ending to this movie, as i do!! Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: The Mist - The first 45 mins I was like meh but then it got better and better with a fabulous ending.
finally, someone who sees the ending to this movie, as i do!!
I liked the movie, but the ending was very disturbing. I guess in that regard, it WAS good! Posted by MotleyRulz (Member # 3598) on :
The Hangover. Hilarious movie!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i saw UP this morning. wonderful movie!
10/10 Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
rocky balboa the latest movie by sly that everybody said bombed is gonna be on tuesday night at 8;00 p.m. on fx i am gonna watch it to see how bad it really is lol
Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :
I saw Rocky Balboa. I'll give it a 6/10 because I like Rocky. Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
yes i like rocky movies too so i will have to watch it tonight lol let you know what i thought tomorrow dee
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i thought rocky balboa was pretty good i would give it a 7/10 it was alot like the other movies sly made i did miss burgess in the movie though!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Batman Begins - I gave it a 7/10 on first viewing. I've upped it to 8 with this second watch cos I'm generous like that Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
GRAN TORINO.... No masterpiece but pretty decent.
UNTRACEABLE... ok time filler/killer.
CHARLIE WILSONS WAR... One of the best movies I have seen in a long time.... two words... Gust Avrakatos!
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Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE: Good but not Earth-shatteringly fabulous.
Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Just watched Night At The Museum 2 last night have to admit really enjoyed it,good harmless fun with a story you don't have to think much about. Better than the first one by a long way.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: CHARLIE WILSONS WAR...
Everybody I talk to loves this movie. I, however, couldn't get more than 1/2 hour into it before I had to turn it off. Absolutely could not take anymore. I don't even know why....just one of those things, some movies are like that for me.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
I wrote a paper once on CIA's involement in the afghan-russian conflict, so the subject is interesting to me. However, I think that Julia Roberts was HORRIBLY miscast, and a real distraction! Felt the same way with Angelina Jolie in The Good Shepherd, strangely enough, another CIA flick.
And I don't even like Tom Hanks (outside of the Burbs) that much. But Philip Seymour Hoffman made this movie! Somehow this movie really did it for me. I would never have seen it, if it hadn't come on TV.
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Miracle at Saint Anna... 7/10... Miracle?
CHARLIE WILSONS WAR... 8/10
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Everybody I talk to loves this movie. I, however, couldn't get more than 1/2 hour into it before I had to turn it off. Absolutely could not take anymore. I don't even know why....just one of those things, some movies are like that for me.
same here, 80s. i started watching this movie and for some reason, i just couldn't get into it. i had to turn it off. that happens to me sometimes with different movies too.
Posted by Smayt Shatner (Member # 1500) on :
I finaly watched Quantum Of Boredom on DVD the other night....oops i meant Quantum Of Solace. jeez it was awful.the only reason that was called a Bond film is cos his name is James Bond,other than that it has no other qualities related to what a Bond movie is.And i dont mean silly gadgets or Roger Moore type quips,i mean the look of it and the scale of it.Was like a poor Bourne movie rip-off to me,especially the roof-top chase.And i notice Daniel Craig only has one expression in his acting range lol he just pouts no matter what the emotion.haha. Terrible,just terrible. I needed to watch From Russia With Love straight wawy to restore my faith in Mr Bond
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W Bush (2009)
- A good and funny show.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Watched that yesterday too
Yeah it was funny and poignant!
I think Will Ferrell is a gifted comedian, But I can barely sit through any of his movies!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i agree i liked will in saturday night live but his last few movies were really dumb maybe he needs some new writers for his movies?
Posted by x0x0ilymucho (Member # 6772) on :
I LOVE will ferrel n i agree his movies are a tad uninteresting (EXCEPT ELF!) but he is great on SNL. n for my last movie i saw...in the theater is Terminator Salvation. it was good...reealy intense but it felt like a war movie n didnt have that same feel the 1st, 2nd, n mabye even da 3rd had.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Proposition - Nice
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The X-Files: I Want to Believe--I wanted to believe it was gonna be good. But I was disappointed. Just mediocre at best.
Posted by Paul Dangerously, you iceholes.... (Member # 1022) on :
Bolt.
It was "fully awesome!"
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Pineapple Express: OK, not as funny as I thought it would be. James Franco was good doing his Brad Pitt from True Romance acting.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: The X-Files: I Want to Believe--I wanted to believe it was gonna be good. But I was disappointed. Just mediocre at best.
I agree petty....this movie sucked. And I was a HUGE X-Files fan.
Also watched this recently:
Nice documentary about performance enhancing drugs in the world of sports today.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Public Enemies: 8/10. It lasted over 2 hours but it seemed a lot less. One of those movies that keeps you interested the entire time IMO......
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Step Brothers 2008... 6/10 if you're drinking.
Waaaaaaaaay, stupid movie, childish. Drink before watching. There were some pretty funny scenes...
"Suppose Nancy sees me coming out of the shower and decides to come on to me. I'm looking good, got a luscious v of hair going through my chest pubes down to my ball fro. She takes one look at me and goes " Oh my god, I've had the old bull now I want the young calf" and grabs me by the !@#$%^&*."
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Hi Rewinders!
Just watched "Into The Storm" AKA/Churchill at War in the UK. It's another movie about Winston Churchill during WWII. Very well done I thought. Churchill was played by Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges, Harry Potter films, 28 Days Later etc...) He is a very good actor IMO.
- jdocster
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i saw wild hogs already but noticed it is on the fx channel tonight at 8;00 p.m. (2007) for anyone who has not seen it i do recommend it for a few good laughs!! love tim allen and trovolta in this flick!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I really like Wild Hogs.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Has anyone seen TAKEN? I rented that for this weekend.
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
Yeah, I saw it. It starts off really well and seems like it's going to be a great realistic thriller, but then it kind of falls into familiar territory in the last act and settles for formulaic action antics. Not bad, but not great either.
On a side note, Maggie Grace is embarassingly bad as Liam Neeson's daughter, trying way too hard to constantly remind the audience that she's a teenage girl and not the 25-year-old adult she is in real life.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
has anyone noticed they changed the name of the sci-fi channel to sy fy? what's up with that? they are saying on the commercials that it is a all new channel? did someone else take it over or what? i have noticed they brought back tales from the darkside today and the x-files show which i love? gonna watch the bone collector tonight at 8;00 p.m. love that movie and of course bill wants to watch angelina joli lol!!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
It's the same channel, they just changed the name.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Old School
7.5/10
It was a lot funnier than I had anticipated. I would definitely watch this one again.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Eurotrip--so I've seen it like 20 times now but it's one of my favorites. It's really funny.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
just came back from see HARRY POTTER & THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE.....
5/10 BORING!!!...worst harry potter movie so far!
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Eurotrip--so I've seen it like 20 times now but it's one of my favorites. It's really funny.
Did you catch that on cable yesterday? Me too. The part where the little German kid was goose-stepping around in the background had me rolling.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Yep, I did. The song's just so darn catchy..."Scotty doesn't know, Scotty doesn't know, Scotty doesn't knooooooow." Hee hee.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched the fight club the other night bill likes it i have seen it a couple times just too wierd for me though i will stick to my scary movies lol!!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Street Kings (2008)
- Nothing new here. Another movie about the corruption in the LAPD. But i gotta say that this was very entertaining. Very violent too. Keanu Reeves was so serious, no Bill & Ted happy go smiling here. Give your brain a rest and enjoy the ride!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Fingerprints. I'd never heard of it till I saw it in the Dish Network TV Guide. Very good movie.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
we rented haunting in connecticut from the red box and watched it saturday night eh okay not really scary and it seemed like there were a few things in there that were taken from both the exorcist and the amityville horror even though it is suppose to be a true story?
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
has anyone seen this movie ? Zoom with chevy chase and tim allen (2006) we watched it last night it was kinda corny but cute movie if you have kids it had to be the latest movie chevy made as he is alot older looking and heavier in this movie but i would recommend it if you have kids good family movie!! lol
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
I watched Perfect Stranger with Halle Berry and Bruce Willis. What a waste of time. Halle looked good, but that was about the only thing this film had going for it. By the time the requisite big twist ending got trotted out I was so far removed I couldn't have cared less.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Halle's never been about any acting skills that's for sure........
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
I watched Premonition this weekend. It was so so... 5/10. Too predictable, inconsistencies in the storyline etc... Crappy ending.
Sandra Bullock used to be so promising... Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I agree jdoc, I didn't like Premonition either. I had watched it ignoring anything the critics said about it, because I don't always rely on critics. I have seen alot of movies that I really liked that were originally panned by the critics, but this one deserves a 2/10- you were generous!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i still think sandra's best role was in speed!! although she was pretty funny in that movie where she was in the pageant? sorry forgot the name of it brain freeze!! dee
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
BODY OF LIES: Decent CIA thriller, but the tacked on romance angle killed the movie for me! It sort of redeemed itself in the end though.
TAKEN: Cool euro action with one bada$$ Liam Neeson! The french are kicking Hollywoods a$$ in the action department, more and more....! watch B:13 or THE NEST or this movie for proof!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH: Pretty boring and unoriginal! Didn't like the resolution to the whole "murder mystery". But the little touch with the flag in the end was poignant.
THE WRESTLER: uughh.... Clichéed with stereotypical characters. Of course they exist in real life, and if you do something new with them, that's fine... but they didn't here. I could predict the outcome of EVERY SINGLE SCENE!!!! And I really hate that. Mickey Rourke was good, and the 80's hairmetal soundtrack was cool.
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
[QUOTE]Originally posted by JAY LEE: [QB] IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH: Pretty boring and unoriginal! Didn't like the resolution to the whole "murder mystery". But the little touch with the flag in the end was poignant.
Ditto...
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i started watching this movie from 2005 last night on turner movie classics it was called Be Cool with john travolta, danny devito, james woods, uma thurman etc. i never saw it before but i did miss the ending not one of john's better flicks kinda wierd i did like the dance scene with him and uma again at the bar though those two can dance lol has anyone seen this flick?
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Card Player - This Argento film is so daft but very entertaining. It's about a maniac kidnapping women and killing them via webcam if the police lose to him at internet poker The dead bodies are really yuck. It has a very funny ending.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
30 Days of Night - Meh, a few ok parts but that's about it.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: 30 Days of Night - Meh, a few ok parts but that's about it.
Really? I loved this movie!
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
30 days of Night was OK, a lot of it was too familiar and the vampires were a bit lame.
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
I thought 30 Days of Night was awesome. I was really not expecting to like it after hearing all the mediocre reviews and for the fact that it stars Josh Hartnett, Hollywood's second most boring star, but it was terrific. I love that they went with hideous beastial vampires and not the Ann Rice-esque gay gothic vampires like every other movie made lately.
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Just watched...
-Observe and Report... So so... 6/10 -Lakeview Terrace... Predictable!... 5/10
- jdocster
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
quote:Originally posted by journey: I thought 30 Days of Night was awesome. I was really not expecting to like it after hearing all the mediocre reviews and for the fact that it stars Josh Hartnett, Hollywood's second most boring star, but it was terrific. I love that they went with hideous beastial vampires and not the Ann Rice-esque gay gothic vampires like every other movie made lately.
I kind of liked this movie too. I especially like the realistic ending... Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by journey: I thought 30 Days of Night was awesome. I was really not expecting to like it after hearing all the mediocre reviews and for the fact that it stars Josh Hartnett, Hollywood's second most boring star, but it was terrific. I love that they went with hideous beastial vampires and not the Ann Rice-esque gay gothic vampires like every other movie made lately.
well said! loved this movie too...so much i had to own it!
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
I saw a few over the last couple of days:
Lakeview Terrace: 6/10 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist: 5/10 Frost/Nixon: 8/10
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Just watched...
The Hangover - 6/10 Twilight - 7/10
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Just saw...
Appaloosa - 6/10 Well acted but slow and predictable.
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Forgot, I saw The Hangover. Pretty funny at times but, not as good as I thought it would be. 7/10 Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Knowing.
Read mixed reviews on this movie but I actually really enjoyed it. The ending was a bit naff but overall I'm glad I gave it a go.
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quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: Knowing.
Read mixed reviews on this movie but I actually really enjoyed it. The ending was a bit naff but overall I'm glad I gave it a go.
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Most reviews I read weren't good. Glad someone saw it and liked it. I may give it a try.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Just saw the remake of 3:10 to Yuma, starring Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, and Ben Foster. I quite enjoyed it, even though I'm not a big fan of westerns - or of remakes.
8/10
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Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: Knowing.
Read mixed reviews on this movie but I actually really enjoyed it. The ending was a bit naff but overall I'm glad I gave it a go.
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loved that movie.. from beginning to end! loved the film score and the the way it was shot too!
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
I saw The Perfect Getaway the other day. It was pretty bad, but I did dig the almost inappropriate moments of dark humor offered by Timothy Olyphant's character. Somehow that was what worked best. It was kind of like the movie came alive only when it was in self-mockery mode. The rest was mostly a mess: loads of plot holes, obvious twists, dumb dialog that's meant to be serious, non-sensical plot points, etc.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Julie & Julia - of course Meryl Streep was great.
7/10
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i was in a second hand store friday night checking out the dvd's and cd's there i did pick up ice age for 1.89 wow what a deal we love the crazy squirrel in the movie he is too funny chasing that acorn around lol !!
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Monsters Vs Aliens.
Enjoyed it, and the kids loved it.
8/10
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Hit and Run--pretty good after it got started. However, it could've been better--the lead actress was so annoying.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Gave Indy 4 another run, but it still blows massive chunks! This is by far the saddest attempt i've ever seen of trying to "recapture the magic". Spielberg should be ashamed, and so should everyone involved! This movie doesn't have ONE redeeming factor, and is a pathetic latter day sh!tstain on an otherwise perfect adventure trilogy!
SHAME..... SHAME.....
0/10
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
LOL
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: Gave Indy 4 another run, but it still blows massive chunks! This is by far the saddest attempt i've ever seen of trying to "recapture the magic". Spielberg should be ashamed, and so should everyone involved! This movie doesn't have ONE redeeming factor, and is a pathetic latter day sh!tstain on an otherwise perfect adventure trilogy!
SHAME..... SHAME.....
0/10
Huh. Funny I feel just the opposite. Thought it was pretty good.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Just watched a mixed bag of movies:
The Uninvited - wasn't expecting much but was generally entertained. I know this is another americanised remake of an asian film but I liked it anyway. 7/10
12 Rounds - WWE films try to remake Die Hard with John Cena. Poor acting, cliched action,a laughable villain and a total ******* FBI agent. Mindless popcorn flick. 4/10
Push - Not quite what I was hoping for based on the trailers. Excellent premise that could have been done better. Obvious set up for a sequel which is unlikely evr to happen. 5/10
We are Noms amused Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast, 2001 DVD(Classic Albums)
Nice documentary on the making of and thoughts behind this masterpiece album.
Posted by Earth Angel (Member # 3301) on :
I saw Howls Moving Castle...which is not as good as the book.
Oh and I saw 500 days of Summer....which I liked a lot Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: I need to see Quarantine. I've been waiting like 20 years for a movie to scare me.....maybe this is the one?!?!?
Guess I'm going to have to wait another 20 years for a movie to scare me....Just watched this for the first time and I don't think I flinched once. It must be me....I can't find one movie these days that even attempts to scare me in the least bit. I would be happy if one made me even jump a little....nothing. The first 20 minutes of this movie was tough enough to watch as it is. Then it finally gets into the "horror" aspect and it was more aggravating than anything. The way the camera was being flung around and the light flickering and such the entire time sure made it difficult to follow at times. And then the non-stop screaming and whimpering of the woman lead character was annoying as hell during the last 20 minutes or so. It had it's decent moments, but not even close to what I was expecting.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
It's not just you. Quarantine was good, but I didn't think it was scary in a jump-out-of-your-seat kind of way.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I finally watched Gran Torino and Taken. Loved Gran Torino- not your average Clint film though! I may have to go out and buy it. My friend made me wait until I got down to the beach to see her- her father lent both movies to her, and also 3:10 to Yuma, but I already saw that a while ago. Taken- a good action flick. Don't know what all the fuss was about from the critics about how horrible it was supposed to be.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Black Book (2006)
- Fantastic WWII movie directed by the genius Paul Verhoeven. Verhoeven may be back in Europe but he´s still one of the best directors on this planet.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Halloween 2--very good, but not as good as Zombie's original. Still watchable. The ending was, well, all I can say is I'm gonna have to watch it again to see if what I think happened actually happened lol.
I also watched Sex Drive. Now, I had never even heard of it but there was nothing else on last night. OMG it was hilarious!! Seth Green was sooo funny as an Amish mechanic. I'd definitely recommend it if you like raunchy comedies.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Man On Fire - Eh, not bad. Last 15 mins or so were a bit of a let down.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Killshot - This was a really good hitman thriller starring Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane.
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: I'm going to have to wait another 20 years for a movie to scare me....Just watched this for the first time and I don't think I flinched once. It must be me....I can't find one movie these days that even attempts to scare me in the least bit. I would be happy if one made me even jump a little....nothing. The first 20 minutes of this movie was tough enough to watch as it is. Then it finally gets into the "horror" aspect and it was more aggravating than anything. The way the camera was being flung around and the light flickering and such the entire time sure made it difficult to follow at times. And then the non-stop screaming and whimpering of the woman lead character was annoying as hell during the last 20 minutes or so. It had it's decent moments, but not even close to what I was expecting.
Quarantine didn't do much for me either, but the original Spanish version was much better, I thought. The end sequence was far superior in the original for one.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Switchblade Romance aka High Tension - Tense indeedy and brutal. Me likey Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Step Brothers - I really enjoyed the first half but then it got a bit dull.
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
I had the same reaction to Step Brothers. First Act = hilarious, Second Act = mediocre, Third Act = boring with predictable Hollywood ending.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: Switchblade Romance aka High Tension - Tense indeedy and brutal.
isn't it? great movie! glad you liked it. Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by MotleyRulz: Step Brothers was soooooooo funny Ronnie. The drum set scene involving Will Ferrell's anatomy and the seduction of John C. Reilly by Will Ferrell's brother's wife had me in the floor...
I watched Step Brothers last night for the first time. This movie was so stupid that I couldn't stop laughing during the entire movie. I haven't laughed this hard since Superbad. I recommend.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
80s Rocked, I loved Stepbrothers! Absolutely hilarious.
I watched Bedtime Stories, with Adam Sandler, last night. Cute family movie!
Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
quote: I watched Step Brothers last night for the first time. This movie was so stupid that I couldn't stop laughing during the entire movie. I haven't laughed this hard since Superbad. I recommend.
Brainless laugh fodder!
This quote really cracked me up...
"Suppose Nancy sees me coming out of the shower and decides to come on to me. I'm looking good, got a luscious v of hair going through my chest pubes down to my ball fro. She takes one look at me and goes " Oh my god, I've had the old bull now I want the young calf" and she grabs me by the weiner."
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Gotta love Boats and Hoes......
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Nice to see all the love for Stepbrothers. I've been telling everyone to see it. One of Ferrell's finest if you ask me. The sleepwalking scenes had me in tears I was laughing so hard.... Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
We're men. We **** with the door open and talk about *****. LMAO........
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
Boy A (2007). A youth is released from prison following his having concluded a incarceration sentence for the murder of a schoolgirl when he was a child and tries to start afresh under a new identity, but problems arise when the general public together with the press learn who he truly is. Stars Andrew Garfield, Peter Mullan, Katie Lyons and Alfie Owen.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie:
quote:There'll be no morning for us: Switchblade Romance aka High Tension - Tense indeedy and brutal.
isn't it? great movie! glad you liked it.
What did you think about its ending? I hear so many complaints about that but I liked it myself.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
WHAT ALICE FOUND (2003) a movie about a teen girl who is on a road trip who has car trouble. A "nice couple" comes and offers her help and the next thing she knows she's traveling with them and they are pimping her out as a trockstop prostitute.
This was really good and not like an after-school special or LIFETIME movie (not that I dont love afterschool specials!)
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched remember the titans last night great movie from 2000!
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
My friend and I watched The Ruins last night. It's one of the few horror films that's come out of Hollywood in the past few years that I actually like. Parasitic plants. Cool concept.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I have SUNSHINE CLEANING in my house. Might watch that tonight.
Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Love me if you dare (2003).. I aint usually one for foreign subtitled films but enjoyed this one. Its about 2 friends who's entire lives has been a game of dares. Really funny in parts, to be far though i was drunk at the time of watching Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by hewzy: Love me if you dare (2003).. I aint usually one for foreign subtitled films but enjoyed this one. Its about 2 friends who's entire lives has been a game of dares. Really funny in parts, to be far though i was drunk at the time of watching
i've wanted to see this movie for a long time. it's it french?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: What did you think about its ending? I hear so many complaints about that but I liked it myself.
i thought it was very interesting, not typical....loved it as well!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Cool Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
quote:Originally posted by hewzy: Love me if you dare (2003).. ...... i've wanted to see this movie for a long time. it's it french?
yeah its french with subtitles and its well worth watching. u'd really enjoy it !!
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Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Mist and The Fog.
Next, The Thunder and The Lightening Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Marley and Me. Being the huge animal lover that I am the ending of the movie absolutely tore me up!! I haven't boo-hooed that hard at a movie since My Life. Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Get Carter, it was alright.
Ghost Rider, apart from the dull opening 20 mins or so I really enjoyed it.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Watched The Dark Knight for the first time since the cinema Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i recently saw zombieland in theaters.. that was cool. and i watched x-men origins - wolverine, which i also liked.
my daughter made me watch imagine that with eddie murphy and um, it was ok, not completely bad, but hardly funny and very slow at times.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Mortuary - It isn't great by any stretch but I do enjoy it Well up until that ending with some of the worst CGI I've seen.
Posted by journey (Member # 7316) on :
I saw Zombieland which was a lot of fun and Couples Retreat which was pretty weak.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Anybody saw Paranormal Activity yet? It's actually playing here. I just hope it isn't another Blair Witch or White Noise where it's drummed up as being so scary and then you're wanting your money back at the end......
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Cloverfield Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Faith No Motley: Anybody saw Paranormal Activity yet? It's actually playing here. I just hope it isn't another Blair Witch or White Noise where it's drummed up as being so scary and then you're wanting your money back at the end......
It's one I'd like to see, but I think I'll pass on going to the movies to see it. It does look scary but you never know!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
yes paranormal activity does look scary but i will wait for it to come out on dvd which will probably fast i noticed the new movies that only last a couple weeks at the show come out on dvd fast lately lol!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i'm hoping to get the to the movies to see paranormal activity, so if you see it motz let me know.
Posted by hewzy (Member # 6043) on :
Ghost Town (2008) - Thought it was a funny film, just what you'd expect from Gervais to be fair.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by hewzy: Ghost Town (2008) - Thought it was a funny film, just what you'd expect from Gervais to be fair.
good movie! i bought it previously viewed at my local blockbuster. Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
CJ7 (2008)
- Funny and touching family movie. Stephen Chow is the king!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
This past weekend my best friend and I watched both TRICK R TREAT and DRAG ME TO HELL and were VERY pleased. I highly recommend both.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Up Posted by jdocster McFly you Irish bug (Member # 5752) on :
Over the last couple of weeks I've seen...
- Ghost Town - Funny, not great, good. - Role Models - ahhhhh, no. - Outlander - Better than I expected... - The express - Good flick! - Law abiding citizen - OK, not that good...
well, what did you think? i thought it was brilliant.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
I loved it. I'm not normally someone who watches Animated films, but I took a chance and went to see it with a few friends. They also loved it.
The first 15 mins were a real roller-coaster of emotion. I'm not embarrased to admit shedding a few tears.
I will definitely be getting this on Blu-ray.
"Squirrel" Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
MICHAEL JACKSON: THIS IS IT
Do I recommend this movie?Yes, to anyone who likes Michaels music. Naturally people who dont dig his music wont dig the film. I wasnt a later years Jackson fan but from JACKSON 5 to THRILLER I loved that ****!
I cryed a little and didnt want my friend who I saw the movie with to know. When we left the theater she said "How could I NOT know? Youre eyes are red!"
SPOILERS Im glad the movie ends on a "happy note" and doesnt dwell on telling us he died or showing funeral footage. THAT I dont think i could have handled
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
I watched Paranormal Activity on the flight home the other day. The guy sitting next to me had a cam version he downloaded. Luckily my little angel was fast alseep so I was able to watch it.
I liked it. It was fun to watch. Suspensfull, not gory in any way. It is more hitting on the fear of something you cant see. I enjoy those types of scary movies.
People who are freaked out by ghosts...will be freaked out by this movie, but for those of us who are not, it a fun movie to see. I was not scared, but the dude watching it with me...well on the 12 hour flight I am pretty sure he didnt blink once afterwards...or even turn off his overhead light!
I didnt care for blair witch, but liked the of this movie, and the nice part about it, you completely forget it is scripted, and feel like you are taking a journey with this couple. A few hokey moments, but overall I enjoyed it.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
An American Haunting - It was ok.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Answer Man, starring Lauren Graham and Jeff Daniels. I wasn't sure that I would like it, but I thought it was pretty good.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Just got my DVD of the latest Star Trek movie - hopefully watching that one later today. Absolutely loved it when I saw it on the big screen.....
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
A History Of Violence - I love this film
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Great film^^^. I bought it a while back- looks like I need to re-watch it soon.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Surveillance. Written/directed by Jennifer Lynch, daughter of David Lynch. There was a big twist in the ending.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE 2004
Oh for the love of...... one of the worst remakes ever, and on top of that, just a really poor film!! Bad performances from Denzel, Meryll Streep and Liev Schreiber..... I hope this turd payed for their malibu beach houses or something. Cuz then it was at least worth something for them. It is however worth nothing to the audience!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Hannibal Rising, not bad but felt far too long.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Spider-Man 3 - Much better than the first but think I still prefer the second. Sandman was cool Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I cant believe I watched this, but when DANCE FLICK was in theaters my ten year old begged me to take her and I wouldnt. I said Id NETFLIX it for her when it came out. Well, I got it yesterday and she didnt wanna watch it! So i opened up a big ole bottle of wine and watched it myself and as much as I hate to admit it there were a handful of laughs in it. No "classic" by any stretch of the imagination (and - by the way- where were DIRTY DANCING and FOOTLOOSE? This WAS a "Dance Flick", right?) but it was nowhere near as bad a sI thought it would be.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Ring 0
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
White Oleander
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
BRUNO. Laughed my *** off! NOT a Family Film but if you like lewd and crazy off-the-wall humor this one had us laughing from start to finish.
Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Watched Eagle Eye the other day not a bad film good pace to it and some good action sequences,but the story has been done in one way or another many times before.
Last night Sunshine was on the telly now this is the 3rd time i have seen this film and am still undecided on it. The effects in it are very good and i like the scenes when they are looking at the sun with the shields down,it just lets the brightness wash over you.But the story just ambles along with no real sort of direction.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Watched NEW MOON with my daughter, her best friend and my husband on my daughter's birthday. I wasnt a TWILIGHT FAN before and this movie did nothing to convert me. ("Jacob" was okay but, man, I wish "Bella" and "Edward" would take a pill and cheer the **** up!)
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Last night I watched The 25th Hour - It's following Ed Norton, who is great as always, during his final day before having to start a 7 year stretch in prison. It really had me sucked in from the start,good stuff Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
IMAGINE THAT (Eddie Murphy). Truly terrible! Even my daughter hated it.
* For a laugh out loud funny recent Eddie Murphy movie rent MEET DAVE.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
THE PROPOSAL (Sandra Bullock): Not a bad movie just not terribly funny. The scene with the stripper wasthe only part that made me laugh.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Public Enemies out on DVD this Tuesday the 8th followed by The Hanogver and Inglorious Basterds the following Tuesday the 15th!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Premonition - I was pleasantly surprised. Not bad at all.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Just watched the miserable for the most part, Home by Christmas.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Meet the Fockers Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
We took the kids at my school to see Planet 51...meh it was just okay. It started off kinda funny and cute. IMO it was more of an "adult" movie than a kids' movie...but aren't a lot of cartoon movies like that nowadays?
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Obsessed with Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter. Not bad, but same old same old.....
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Elf Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched the new star trek movie yesterday it was okay but i like the original better myself!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i watched nicholas cage in the movie Next last night i thought it was pretty good i don't know what year it was made but i am surprised i didn't see it yet as he is one of my favorite actor's!
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: i watched nicholas cage in the movie Next last night i thought it was pretty good i don't know what year it was made but i am surprised i didn't see it yet as he is one of my favorite actor's!
I looked up "Next," Buffalo-Girl, and it came out in 2007.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: i watched nicholas cage in the movie Next last night i thought it was pretty good i don't know what year it was made but i am surprised i didn't see it yet as he is one of my favorite actor's!
Next is awesome and got terrible ratings. I liked it alot!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
thanks loverswithcassie i knew it was from the 2000's i liked this movie alot i think i am gonna have to buy it on dvd now!
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: thanks loverswithcassie i knew it was from the 2000's i liked this movie alot i think i am gonna have to buy it on dvd now!
That's all right, Buffalo-Girl! Cheers!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Four Christmases
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Serendipity - Stupid film
The Pledge - Good stuff, reaaaaally slow but I liked that about it.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Santa's Slay - Crap fun Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel--cute movie!
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
8/10
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Holiday - Awwwwwwww, really enjoyed that.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
ICE AGE 3. Believe it or not, I really enjoyed it! hahaha
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
hey bill and i love the ice age movies and we don't even have kids we especially love the crazy squirrel chasing the acorn around thru the movies lol he is a trip haven't seen ice age 3 yet but we will lol
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Two recent additions:
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Avatar - Worst cinema experience of my life, this film was horrid. I can't remember a time of being so bored watching a film as this. Ugh.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
8/10
I'm not much of a Jim Carrey fan, but I really enjoyed this. A lot of it probably comes down to Zooey Deschanel....
Has anybody read the novel it's loosely based on?
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Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
J2Me- how was Terminator Salvation? My husband wants to rent it.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Yesterday was the day for Penelope with the kids - a surprisingly nice little film.
Before that? Fred Claus. Seriously. If you've not already wasted 90 minutes that you'll never get back, don't bother on this one.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
A Perfect Getaway
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
How WAS A PERFECT GETAWAY anyway?
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Pittsburghgirl,
I enjoyed it. It's not the greatest film of all-time, but it's not as bad as the Terminator purists would have you believe.
You should definitely rent it.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Thanks J2ME.
Last night we watched Star Trek. I really liked it, but I could have done without a little of the CGI. It was cool that they had Leonard Nemoy in it too. Does anyone know if they are going to continue with a series of Star Trek movies?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by mamamiasweetpeaches: How WAS A PERFECT GETAWAY anyway?
It wasn't half bad. I figured out who the killers were pretty quickly. It started out kinda slow but got better.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
- What a masterpiece! Christoph Waltz was phenomenal as Col. Hans Landa and Brad Pitt, very funny role. Score was very good as usual, strange to hear Bowie´s Cat People though. I guess that i´m kind of surprised how good this actually was. Now give us more magic Mr. Tarantino!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched a movie called Thr3e, which I had never heard of. It was good, though, kinda like a psychological thriller. It was based on a Ted Dekker book.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Aeon Flux.
Really not sure, even after watching it, whether I'd recommend it or not. It's one of those I need to watch twice before I can work out if it's any good. Certainly the effects and visuals are impressive. Not so the story or the performances.
Posted by johnny76 (Member # 8174) on :
Watched Inglourious Basterds and Paranormal Activity. Enjoyed both of them alot !
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we stopped at bill's brother's house last night and borrowed some new movies from them to watch. we started watching transformers cause they said it was good but not our kind of movie so then we watched The Uninvited which i liked i thought it was pretty good and had a great twist to the ending !
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I liked the Uninvited, too.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Hostage - Ugh, why did I just sit through all that? What a fest
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Good Shepherd, well I did really enjoy it, very interesting. But it is one of those types of films I'm only gonna pull out like every 8 years or something.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Bobby - I didn't expect to enjoy this so much, great film.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched the simpson movie last night i thought it was cute. we also watched space cowboys with clint eastwood and donald sutherland and tommy lee jones it was pretty good i only saw it once before so i liked it. tonight we are gonna watch the sabres game and football of course and house of bones on syfy at 9;00 p.m.
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
Control (2007). Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Tony Kebbell, Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson, Harry Treadaway, Craig Parkinson and Andrew Sheridan. The life and also times of Ian Curtis, the singer/songwriter whose rise as the frontman/lead vocalist of British post-punk band Joy Division was cut short by his committing suicide at the age of 23 as a result of crumbling marriage (thanks to adultery), worsening grand mal epilepsy, the group's increasing live workload and the rush to complete their new album, just days before the band's first American tour.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
300
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I LOVE YOU MAN Pretty funny
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched Han**** with will smith last night i liked it today we watched white noise with michael keaton okay movie have seen better but i do like michael keaton
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
The Producers, with Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick and Uma Thurman.
That's a fun movie..... Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. I just had a big cheesy grin through this Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Body of Lies:
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
*Up - Loved it *The Lovely Bones - Not bad...not sure about the ending *Avatar - Loved it *Up In The Air - Loved it
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we rented paranormal activity from the red box last night and watched it glad we didn't pay the price to see it at the show only $1.07 it was pretty lame i wouldn't even give it one star!!! i couldn't wait for it to end so i could watch criminal minds lol
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs...we showed it to the kids....it was okay. If you've ever read the book it is much, much better.
Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
I watched W the other night now this wouldn't be my normal choice of film but i stumbled across it and thought why not give it a go. Have to say Josh Brolin is great as George W Bush as an actor he really has got some good roles in recent years,he has come a long way since Thrashin.His portrayal of the character is spot on and he really does resemble him that you start to forget you are watching an actor,the same can be said for Richard Dreyfuss as **** Chenney. I was not sure to start if this was just going to be a mickey taking film about George Bush but it didn't get drawn into it,as expected it shows his gaffs but overall a very watchable film.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
"Away We Go"...great little film...quite funny.
Posted by Sir Sammy Hain Esq. (Member # 3150) on :
Inglourious Basterds
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
Final Destination loved it action packed and alot of blood and guts which i love lol!!
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Choke
I seem to remember there was a lot of fuss over this movie back in the DARK DAYS of the REWIND when she who must not be named got all upset over the concept of it.
Have to say that after reading the book, I was very impressed with the movie adaptation although I think they spoiled the ending a bit.
Hi, My Name is Simon and I am a Noms Addict Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
quote:Originally posted by buffalo-girl: Final Destination loved it action packed and alot of blood and guts which i love lol!!
I remember enjoying the 1st and the 2nd FD movies very much. Haven´t seen the other two.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Watched "Wonderful World" w' Matthew Broderick. I really liked it.
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
"The Hangover." A little over-hyped but a fun movie nonetheless.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Veronica Sawyer: "The Hangover." A little over-hyped but a fun movie nonetheless.
so true. i didn't laugh as much as i thought i would. my husband and i thought it was just ok. definitely over-hyped.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
500 Days of Summer
I can't STRESS how much I LOVED this movie!!!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: Choke
I seem to remember there was a lot of fuss over this movie back in the DARK DAYS of the REWIND when she who must not be named got all upset over the concept of it.
Have to say that after reading the book, I was very impressed with the movie adaptation although I think they spoiled the ending a bit.
Hi, My Name is Simon and I am a Noms Addict
Hey Noms, I liked Choke too. It was a little bizarre, but I really liked Sam Rockwell and I think it was Kelly McDonald that played the "doctor". I will have to keep an eye out for the book when I'm out shopping at the used book stores.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Rewatched Thunderbirds last night. OK, so it ain't the greatest movie in the world, but it's fun enough. Plus my daughters wanted to watch it once they learned that Vanessa Hudgens played Tintin. Plus it's fun seeing where I work.....
I'm not a Thunderbird, by the way - but the location for the San Fransisco City Hospital is my office building, and I walk in and out those doors every day!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Just watched Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Directed by Peter Weir and starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. The movie is adapted from three novels by Patrick O´Brian. What a fantastic movie! Highly recommended!
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Paranormal Activity - 6/10
AND
District 9 - 8/10
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
quote:Originally posted by saturnchick: Paranormal Activity - 6/10
So me and 3 of my friends who watched Paranormal on different occasions HATED the movie!
Oh trust me i'm all about being different and unique but it wasn't at all to me.......I've seen better tv shows.......and OMG the couple was sooooooo annoying. i love horror and a good ghost story but I almost gave up on this movie 30 mins in!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Amusement 8/10
Yes Man 7/10
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
i am terrible with years movies came out so i am probably wrong on this one too but we watched Disturbia the other day it was pretty good especially the last 15 minutes or so of the movie!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
That would be 2007, so you're good!
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
thanks jay lee lol!!! last night we watched death sentence with kevin bacon 2007 pretty good movie!!
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
"O Brother, Where Art Thou?", from 2000.
Strange and unpredictable, as you would expect from a Coen Brothers movie. But also, consistently entertaining and interesting!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Sunshine Cleaning (10/10) Nim's Island (10/10) The Cursed (6/10)
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
One of the best horror movies I've seen in a long time. Story is kind of a mix between "Halloween" and "Rosemary's Baby." Takes place in the early 80's and really looks like it could be a movie made at that time. Definitely recommend this to people looking for a good scary movie to watch.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched the Stepfather remake. It was very good.
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
Zombieland. Bill Murray was great in it! Laughed hard maybe three times.
The zombie clown in the end attack scenes...uuhhggg. I hate clown...really I hate clowns. I hid my face during the clown scene. Even though it was funny, so I heard, as the people around me were laughing, I couldnt watch. REally....I hate clowns!!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Tyler Perry's The Family that Preys...9.5/10 Ace of Hearts 8/10
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
we watched avatar at home though which was good it was a long movie could never sit thru it at the show lol not with my back pain i liked it great effects and all but a little long but i have to say it was not boring at all! we also watched cold creek manor with dennis quaid and sharon stone i liked it not scary but still a good movie!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
12 Rounds, with John Cena...it was much better than the one-star review the Dish TV Guide gave it.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Shutter Island. Really liked it and thought Leo did a great job...
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I can't wait to see Shutter Island.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Is Shutter Island supposed to be horror or suspense or mystery, or a combination of all?
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Is Shutter Island supposed to be horror or suspense or mystery, or a combination of all?
"Shutter Island" is meant to be a psychological thriller/mystery, Pittsburghgirl.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
shutter island is #1 this week at the box office can't wait to see it now!!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Is Shutter Island supposed to be horror or suspense or mystery, or a combination of all?
Pitt, I know you like to read...you should read the book. It is awesome!! I read it several years ago.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Is Shutter Island supposed to be horror or suspense or mystery, or a combination of all? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Pitt, I know you like to read...you should read the book. It is awesome!! I read it several years ago.
I will look for it when/if I get to the library anytime soon. Thanks petty!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Last 00's movie I watched was Terminator Salvation. I didn't really like it. For a Terminator movie, it was slow moving. I dunno, it was just missing something; I can't put my finger on it. Next up: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and FINALLY I got The Hurt Locker, from Netflix!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is cute...it doesn't follow the children's book at all, but it's cute.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
LAW ABIDING CITIZEN. Oh how I hated it. My husband liked it though.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Law Abiding Citizen was terrible. I like Gerard Butler but not a Jamie Foxx fan. Butler's been picking some awful roles here lately......
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Yeah, he's in that movie coming out with Jennifer Aniston, another tool. What is the attraction with her? Why is she in every other movie that comes out anymore? I don't see her acting as any better than anyone else. Hey Motley, I know you don't like Leno, but when he interviewed Gerard Butler last year, I was lmfao. He is a really funny guy!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I went to see THE WOLFMAN (it was good) and the ad for that Gerard Butler Jen Aniston movie wnet on and I let out an audible moan. is it just me or are her movies TERRIBLE?! I dont think Ive ever seen him in anything before LAW ABIDING CITIZEN and I hated him in thta, although in all fairness I hated his charactor in general so maybe it wasnt HIM, y'know? I read somewhe3re he's supposed to be some kind of sex symbol and honestly I dont see it at all! (Then again Benicio DelToro is supposed to be one too and I think he's fug!)
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
2012
6/10
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Went to the movies and saw Shutter Island. It is an awesome movie!! I'd highly recommend it.
Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Watched The Hurt Locker last night have to say only rate it as an ok film nothing great,seems to be a film you are expecting something to happen in and it never really does and some of the action scenes are so predictable because you have seen it all before. Still worth a watch but nothing great.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs last night. It was good. Also watched the Hurt Locker on Friday. I loved it, even though it was somewhat "Hollywood-ized".
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I FINALLY saw The Hangover, after waiting for it for three stinking months to get it from Netflix. WTH, did the Pittsburgh distributor for Netflix only get one copy of it? I had it at the top of my queue before it was even released on dvd. Anyhoo, I loved it,and my hubby loved it too. I have not seen him laugh so hard in a lonnnng time!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Im in NY andmy NETFLIX wont let me have THE HANGOVER yet so you aint alone. They must have sprung for one copy. Hahaha
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
i saw a couple of subtitled movies not long ago one being Pans Labarynth, if you have not seen this movie it is a must see for any 80s lovers, its not an 80s movie but youll see some kind of neverending story, adventure type of element to it that you could only get from 80s movies.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Yes. Very good movie. It made me CRY! (PANS LABRYNTH)
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
glad to see your a fan of it. I was really captivated by it, i wonder if it would be any good in english?? Ive seen some really good foreign films lately here are some you may really like 1. Amalie -french 2. He loves me he loves me not - french 3. let the right one in - sweedish or norwegian all of these are just remarkable movies and i wouldnt be surprised if youve already seen amalie
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
I just watched Amelie the other week, great film Need to see Let the right one in.
Welcome to the boards oneyedwilly Posted by Fightertown (Member # 7418) on :
'Brooklyn's Finest'
Another great 'cop' movie from Antoine Fuqua who directed 'Training Day'. This movie has several surprises to it along with great character development.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: I just watched Amelie the other week, great film
i have the dvd and have not watched it yet but i really want to. it's been recommended often. Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: I just watched Amelie the other week, great film Need to see Let the right one in.
Welcome to the boards oneyedwilly
thanks for the welcome, glad you liked Amelie. I think a lot of great films get unnoticed by over half the world, seeing as half of the world speak fluent english and dont bother with italian, norweigian, german or french films at all. Let the right one in was well done. The characters had depth and thats one thing i look for in a great movie. I had no idea what it was about when i saw it so i got a little shock really.
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
I went and saw The Crazies last week. I enjoy scary movies but this one for me felt like it had been done a thousand times before. I did giggle through a lot if the movie. The poor man infront of me was trying to act all tough for his date, but he screamed and jumped at everything. There is a classic scene with a keyhole and jumping induced music. When this guy jumped ten feet, I couldn't help but laugh outloud. To this, half the theater turned to look at me like I was the crazy one!
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
(500) Days of Summer
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
FINALLY saw THE HANGOVER and I hated it! Didnt laugh once! Im on the mend though so I was toitally sober, hahaha. Maybe you need to be lit to enjoy these kind of movies?
I find Comedys the hardest movies to enjoy, especailly NEW Comedys. It really takes a certain kind of humor to make me laugh and this wasnt it.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME: (500) Days of Summer
aaaaaaaaand..? what did you think?
i love that movie.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by mamamiasweetpeaches: FINALLY saw THE HANGOVER and I hated it! Didnt laugh once! Im on the mend though so I was toitally sober, hahaha. Maybe you need to be lit to enjoy these kind of movies?
i felt the same way. it did have some funny moments where i did laugh, but very disappointed. perhaps intoxication would help but don't plan on seeing it again so...
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Me and my wife went to see "She's Out Of My League" last night...expectations were not really high...and...we both really liked it. A bit of an 80's feel to it, with one of the main characters even being in a Hall and Oates cover band....
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I rented FANTASTIC MR FOX to watch with my daughter and she ended up doing something with her friend instead so I had a couple of glasses of wine and watched it. I enjoyed it! Truthfully, its more of a grown up movie than a kids movie anyway.
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
Somersault (2004). Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Nathaniel Dean, Erik Thomson, Leah Purcell, Hollie Andrew, Olivia Pigeot. An adolescent who runs away from home after her mother catches her kissing the mother's boyfriend ends up undergoing a series of sexual experiences with men. Through these, she learns the difference between copulation and love.
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Extract with Jason Batemen, Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis and a host of familiar faces. Funny, on a par with Idiocracy though not as good as Office Space.
Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :
Bangkok Dangerous with nicolas cage it was okay i have seen better from cage never even heard much about this flick only got one star in the t.v. guide but it was on the movie channel last night so we decided to check it out couldn't believe how bad cage looked in this film also i think it was his hair as it was dyed black for the movie?
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Armored starring Matt Dillon and Lawrence Fishburne, and Couples Retreat (I actually was sleep-watching that one). Don't bother renting either one. They both sucked.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
saw a foreign movie (horror) called martyrs...and omg it really frightened me big time and i dont get scared easily. If you havnt seen it and you want to be genuinly scared then see this...its not really gory at all compared to some movie.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
quote:Originally posted by mamamiasweetpeaches: I rented FANTASTIC MR FOX to watch with my daughter and she ended up doing something with her friend instead so I had a couple of glasses of wine and watched it. I enjoyed it! Truthfully, its more of a grown up movie than a kids movie anyway.
haha god this post made me laugh. Ima teacher and i just finished reading the book to my class and they really liked it. i watched it with them and i think i liked it more than them so its good to see someone else own up to this. thanks.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
The Men Who Stare At Goats. I want my dollar and change back Redbox......
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by Faith No Motley: The Men Who Stare At Goats. I want my dollar and change back Redbox......
Lmao. Did you really think that it was gonna be any good? It seems that if Clooney is in a movie, it's automatically gonna suck, except for that one where he played the escaped prisoner and was in the bluegrass band (can't think of the name of it.)
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Pitts...it's "Oh Brother Where Art Thou". I also like Clooney in "Welcome To Collinwood". I actually like George in comedies, but not in much else...
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
yeah kev i think i may have to disagree my friend about clooney there - i dislike him in comedy and find him to have a more micheal douglas feel to him. But having said that i find him funny in movies such as oceans 11 - his demeanour just seems to say -nothing can bother me.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
phew only 20 more posts to crack 100 - man how do people do over 4000 my god!!!???
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
I want to be like George Clooney when I grow up, practice my chin-down-smirk every day...
But I've got a lot of George Clooney films in my collection including 'The Men Who Stare At Goats' pre-ordered. 'Syriana' is his best IMO closely followed by 'Out Of Sight' and 'Solaris'.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Meh. Id raher make out with him then watch his movies. He was great as MR FOX though! LOL!
I watched ZOMBIELAND last night and while it was pretty good it wasnt as fabulous as I thought it would be. A lot of horror fans I know cited it as the best movie of last year. Thats too much praise, I think.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Ronnie,
I thought (500)Days of Summer was pretty decent. I'm a big fan of 'The Smiths' and 'Belle & Sebastian', so enjoyed hearing them numerous times throughout the movie.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Went to see the "Clash Of The Titans" remake...I enjoyed it.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Messengers - This film had me in hysterics Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Watched 2012 last night,and fairly unimpressed with it.The effects are good but that is about all it has going for it the film is far to long at 2 and a half hours for the script and plot it uses. Also Danny Glover is terrible as the President in it,now i really like him in his earlier stuff but now days he seems to of developed a style of acting that just involves whispering all the time. Then we move on to John Cusack now he is without a doubt one of my favorite 80's actors but his style of acting is just so wrong for this sort of film,he just can't do action very well.
The end of the world plot is ok but it has been so many times before and without wanting to spoil this for anyone this film offers nothing new to the genre.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
Watched Sherlock Holmes and was surprised.
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
Nanking! Nanking! City of Life and Death (2009). Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, Hideo Nakaizumi, Fan Wei, Jiang Yiyan, Ryu Kohata, Liu Bin, John Paisley, Beverley Peckous, Qin Lan, Sam Voutas, Yao Di and Zhao Yisui. The events during the infamous, repulsive rape of Nanking in 1937, as seen by a Japanese soldier who is sickened by what he witnesses, a German humanitarian and his aid and the head of a refugee camp.
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Derailed...actually better than I thought it would be.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Saw it in theaters and just watched again on DVD. Great movie!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Blood Creek
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Blood Work - Decent little Eastwood film
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Lovely Bones. Someone please tell me that the book was better than the movie. I'm not sure what to make of the movie.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Homecoming--Mischa (sp?) Barton is so annoying
Zack and Miri Make a Porno--funny, funny, funny!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Tropic Thunder - Tom Cruise was the best thing about this. I wish he'd had more scenes.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Finally watched the Boondock Saints II. I liked it, my hubby said it was just okay. I laughed my *** of at a lot of the lines in this one! If you like over-the-top, silly, gratuitously violent movies, then this one if for you. It does help it if you see the first Boondock Saints movie. One thing I did not like was Julie Benz' character- her acting was terrible with a phony Southern accent.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The Heartbreak Kid - There were some proper lol moments but overall, pretty average.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Hangover--too funny Old Dogs--loved it
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by LoverswithCassie: Nanking! Nanking! City of Life and Death (2009). Liu Ye, Gao Yuanyuan, Hideo Nakaizumi, Fan Wei, Jiang Yiyan, Ryu Kohata, Liu Bin, John Paisley, Beverley Peckous, Qin Lan, Sam Voutas, Yao Di and Zhao Yisui. The events during the infamous, repulsive rape of Nanking in 1937, as seen by a Japanese soldier who is sickened by what he witnesses, a German humanitarian and his aid and the head of a refugee camp.
It is a powerful film, ranked #5 on my Top 10 Films of 2009 list.
What a waste of time.. terrible movie.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Yeah, that's pretty bad.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Loved it! 8/10
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Spun - Surprisingly very good, fun little druggy film.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
The Wolfman (2010)
It wasn't as bad as they say, but it didn't live up to my own expectations. The acting was really good though. I have never seen the original, so I can't compare.
As far as the awesomeness of werewolf tranformations go, nothing beats An American Werewolf in London... STILL.
Posted by Mike. (Member # 7179) on :
Watched Moon last night,not bad and worth a watch good to see a film using models etc for special effects instead of cgi all the time.But this might have something to do with it only having a budget of about 5 million to make.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Rougue the other night its about crocodies missed the ending though fell asleep lol
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Vacancy - So boring
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
just watched 17 again thought it was good, funny kids film
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I Love You, Man--meh, just okay
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
8/10
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Bad Lieutenant - Port of Call: New Orleans
Mad genius Nicholas Cage at his best.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
watched rec 2 a spanish horror in the similar style of blair witch - using steady camera. It was entertaining and worth watching if you liked the first one. Much of the same, set in the same building and continues on from the first so you really need to watch the 1st in order to understand properly whats going on otherwise you will be a little confused by it really. IMO its better than the 1st but you know what to expect which is not what you can say about the first one as its a bit of a whurl wind OMG whats happening here sort of film. i didnt find it scary at all as id seen the first one but it has some excellent moments which are nothing short of cinematography genius . . .very clever. 8.5/10
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
quote:Originally posted by oneyedwilly: watched rec 2 a spanish horror
Oneyedwilly, if you like watching Spanish horror movies, I highly recommend Tesis (1996).
That is, if you haven't already. It's really good!!!
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
thanks tko i will check that out - you seen maytrs yet?
Posted by Hang Ten (Member # 8934) on :
Sunday morning I watched "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" Awesome fun. Despite the CGI, they kept the style and tone of the first three movies.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Training Day - Enjoyed it as much as the first time Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
quote:Originally posted by oneyedwilly: you seen maytrs yet?
I don't think I have seen that one. Is it any good? Apparently it's a bit controversial. But then I wouldn't expect anything else from a French movie.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Office Space
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Lady Vengeance
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind - It took me about an hour to get into this. I did like the second hour.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Adventureland...there was virtually no plot (or none that I could make out) but ya know what? I liked it.
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Edge of Darkness (2010)
Good movie! Mel's back in action. Though he aint no Martin Riggs anymore.
8/10
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
A Good Woman
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Miss Potter
Posted by I'm Simon and I am a NOMS adddict (Member # 2688) on :
Edge of Darkness
Absolutely fantastic thriller with Mel Gibson on fine form...
Noms Of Darkness
*edit* Oops just saw TKO's post on the same movie.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
"Edge of Darkness" is available through my Directv on Demand. I think I'll try to watch it this weekend. Thanks for the input guys.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Edge of Darkness today...good grief, I got misty-eyed. Good movie.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Date Night
went with some girlfriends last night.......I love Tina Fey and Steve Carroll but I swear i'm going to go into another rant about how DUMB and LAME new movies are. There were two parts where I laughed pretty hard but the rest of it stank and was predictable.....and I don't know if it's just newer stars compared to the 80's stars but there just isn't a connection for me....my friends thought the same.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
just seen heartbreakers for the first time really enjoyed it
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by amaranth: just seen heartbreakers for the first time really enjoyed it
With Jason Lee and Jennifer Love Hewitt? If so, I really liked it.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i love heartbreakers!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Bugger, that was on TV the other day and I missed it.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
The rubbish Reaping
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Session 9
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Session 9 is a really strong and effective horror movie IMO. What did you think pettyfan?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by There'll be no morning for us: The rubbish Reaping
i agree...no good.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: Session 9 is a really strong and effective horror movie IMO. What did you think pettyfan?
I thought it was pretty good. I think it got better as the movie went on. My mother said it was the most boring movie she'd ever seen, and my dad said it didn't make any sense. I disagreed. Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Novocaine - Not usually that keen on Steve Martin films but I loved this Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Grown-ups today. It is an excellent movie! I also watched Brothers. It was better than I thought it would be.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Brooklyn's Finest - Took a while to really get going, but then I enjoyed the rest a lot.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
4.5/10
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Moon so weird!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched From Paris With Love...better than what I thought it'd be.
Posted by saturnchick (Member # 7524) on :
Just watched a couple tonight:
7/10
and
6/10 Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by amaranth: Moon so weird!
yes it is strange but i still loved it.
watched LEGION - 5/10 started out great and took a BIG dive south.
started to watch EDGE OF DARKNESS and fell asleep, didn't bother watching the rest, because it was slow for me.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Eagle eye shia lebouf (did i spell that right?) hes a great wee actor
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
MAYOR OF THE SUNSET STRIP (Documentary) 2003
The story of Rodney Bingenheimer.... one of the best and saddest docs I have seen. But really, really great and highly recommended for everyone!
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: MAYOR OF THE SUNSET STRIP (Documentary) 2003
The story of Rodney Bingenheimer.... one of the best and saddest docs I have seen. But really, really great and highly recommended for everyone!
_________X [co-sign]
Quite agree, it was a very good documentary. And, in my opinion, Rodney Bingenheimer himself hasn't received the praise and recognition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I think he needs to be inducted because of the big breaks that he's given so many bands from the 70's and 80's.
Rodney deserves to be enshrined!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
He should def get some form of recognition... a plaque, a star on the walk of fame, or as you say a nod from the RRHF!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
CRIPS AND BLOODS: MADE IN AMERICA-2008
Directed by Stacy Peralta. A good, sometimes moving, but slightly misguided doc about the LA street gangs.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
I liked this one, great characters. Feelgood movie.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I watched a movie review show (you know the guys: they replaced Siskel and Ebert) and they both said GROWN UPS was no good. I had already promised my daughters friend Id take them to it so we went and I must say we all -grown ups AND children - enjoyed it imensely! I'll never listen to those reviewer guys again!
The part in the movie (and Im not ruining anything cuz they show it in the commercials) where Kevin James breaks his pool had me laughing so hard I cryed. I cant remember the last time thats happened during a movie!
I happen to be a fan of everyone in the movie, but if your even a fan of one of these guys you should check it out.
I also recently say SHREK 4 (not as good as Parts 1 n 2 but better than part 3) and TOY STORY 3 (not as good as Parts 1 n 2 but still good).
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched GINGER SNAPS last night. haha, a little odd at times, made me laugh. 6/10
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
I love Ginger Snaps 2 and 3 aren't as good I don't think but still well worth a watch.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Mamamia, that's why I never listen to critics. I loved Grown Ups!
I watched Paranormal Activity last night. Or, should I say, I watched PART of Paranormal Activity. It was horrible. Whoever said it was scary?? Not in the least! I also watched Wolfman. It was pretty good.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i think it's all about what appeals to each of us, as individuals. i watched paranormal activity and while i don't think it was an awesome movie or entertaining by any means, it did create some creepy thoughts in my head and i DID have a hard time sleeping the night i watched it.
petty, i will wait for the dvd release of grown ups but i really disliked FUNNY PEOPLE. did you ever watch it?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Ronnie, I caught about the last 10-15 minutes of Funny People. It just seemed okay. I plan on watching all of it someday, but I'm not really in any hurry to do so.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I watched FUNNY PEOPLE last night and found it a chore to sit through (my daughter is saying to me "if you knew an hour in you didnt like it why did you stick it out for two and a half hours???")
It was depressing and even the bits that were supposed to be funny werent in my opinion. I laughed twice at some totally random stuff (I know when someone started talking about how old the HARRY POTTER kids have gotten I laughed because I have a whole schtick about that myself).
Not recommended.
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Must Love Dogs - Cute
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Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
The Toolbox Murders....Pretty good.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
The Neighbor with Matthew Modine.. I was a huge fan of him back in the 80's and early 90's. Hadn't seen him in anything in awhile, so I gave it a chance.
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Valley, I just saw Matthew modine on some episodes of the show Weeds! He's aged pretty well, looks good.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
The Bank (2001). Anthony LaPaglia, David Wenham, Sibylla Budd, Steve Rodgers, Mitchell Butel and Kazuhiro Muroyama. A ruthless, despicable bank CEO gives a econometrist a job at his bank, unaware that the latter has a grievence against banks and also thus a hidden agenda.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Irresistible and The Wrestler
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
Last weekend, I borrowed the DVD of "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007) from my local public library. It stars Tom Hanks in the true story of a U.S. Congressman who becomes involved helping the Afghan rebels against the Soviets during the 1980's.
So far, I like it. I'm about halfway through the movie...until the movie suddenly stopped and you start seeing a pixillated pictures!
It might be a damaged or dirty DVD disc. Any advice, though?
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
wash it...
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I just gave Cloverfield a second chance, still a piece of crap.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
its a girl boy thing .good fun!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Funny Games U.S. - I liked it Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched Ponyo... cute movie. boring in some parts but doesn't compare to Spirited Away.
saw Predators and loved it! it has the same score/music from the original and adrian brody was great as the main character.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
also watched Mary & Max on netflix...wonderful claymation film.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Ronnie.. Ponyo got such great reviews.. I was rather disappointed in it.
Veronica.. it might be time for a Matthew Modine movie marathon.. Vision Quest, Private School, Gross Anatomy, and Memphis Belle to name a few.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: Ronnie.. Ponyo got such great reviews.. I was rather disappointed in it.
i'm with you on that, valley. it was slow. i expected more, but the story was sweet, except the ending just drops off? haha
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
DVD: American Pie 2
Cinema: Predators
Predators was a lot better than I expected.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
The Crazies...enjoyed it. Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Predators was awesome. Rodriguez has done it again. Not a big Brody fan but even he did great. I'm glad to see Danny Trejo finally getting more exposure.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Tried to watch Cusack in "2012", but it was so far beyond ridiculious I actually didn't finish it. And I'm someone that is good at suspending reality to a point with certain movies. For instance, I enjoy both "Twister" and "Armageddon".
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Bronson- the story of charles bronson the criminal(not the actor!) Strange s**t?! but engrossing at the same time
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
"Trick 'r Treat (2008)." Excellent Halloween themed movie in the style of "Creepshow."
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Wild Child (2008)
Pretty good and entertaining teen flick. Starring Emma Roberts, Kimberley Nixon, Sophie Wu, Juno Temple, Georgia King, Alex Pettyfer Natasha Richardson, Aidan Quinn, Shelby Young etc.
I haven't yet seen it, but the following movies all look interesting:
Winnebago Man The Kids Are All Right Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Rented a Horror from a few years back I had never even heard of called ECHO (apparently its a remake of a Filipino horror movie) and we all - me, husband and best friend- were pleasantly surprised.
Now granted- its one of those movies where an hour after its done you think "hey, they never explained THIS"....or "why did THAT happen?" ...but while it was ON it was actually entertaining and spooky.
I recommend.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
quote:Originally posted by I'm Simon and I am a NOMS adddict: Edge of Darkness
Absolutely fantastic thriller with Mel Gibson on fine form...
Noms Of Darkness
*edit* Oops just saw TKO's post on the same movie.
I have not seen it, but I'm sure it's good.
However, with the way Mel Gibson has been in the news (and not in a good way), I think I'll stay away from watching his movies now.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Elizabethtown (2005)
This was a great feelgood movie. Cameron Crowe is the man!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched Halloween 2 (Rob Zombie's version)...still don't know what to make of it. I began hating it, halfway through the movie and then once it was over, I felt mixed feelings about it. I think I will have to watch it again, at some point.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I love Elizabethtown Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Ronnie, I feel the same way as you regarding Halloween 2. I really liked the beginning when Laurie was in the hospital. They should've done more of that, I think.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by mamamiasweetpeaches: Rented a Horror from a few years back I had never even heard of called ECHO (apparently its a remake of a Filipino horror movie) and we all - me, husband and best friend- were pleasantly surprised.
Now granted- its one of those movies where an hour after its done you think "hey, they never explained THIS"....or "why did THAT happen?" ...but while it was ON it was actually entertaining and spooky.
I recommend.
I'd never heard of it but found it on Netflix while browsing horror movies. I added it to my que...it should be coming up soon.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: watched Halloween 2 (Rob Zombie's version)...still don't know what to make of it. I began hating it, halfway through the movie and then once it was over, I felt mixed feelings about it. I think I will have to watch it again, at some point.
Ronnie, it is better the second time around. I saw it in the movies and then bought it on Blu-ray and watched it again. The first time I kept getting confused with the flashbacks to Michael's mama, which, as we all know, was just Zombie's way to get ol' Sherrie Moon Zombie into his movie. I love Rob Zombie, think he's brilliant, but he really needs to stop casting his wife in EVERYTHING he does. Ranting over now. Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
haha well i will watch it again, then. love rob zombie's movies too, especially devil's rejects and his first halloween remake!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Terminator 3 .. the ending is epic!
This was one of the 5 movies that I was able to upgrade to Blu-ray for about $5 each. Thanks Fightertown for that link!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
finally watched Inception, super duper amazing.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Ronnie.. Inception is The Matrix for the 10s! A mental mind twister of dreams. Saw it tonight and thought it was amazing.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I watched HOT TUB TIME MACHINE and DEATH AT A FUNERAL this weekend. Both were very funny so it was win-win for me.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Deadgirl (2008) Pretty twisted
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Re-watched Charlie And The Chocolate Factory yesterday.
Interesting to compare Johnny Depp with Gene Wilder - two very different takes on the story and the character.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Moulin Rouge - Irritating
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Echo. It was really good. It was horror w/o blood and guts (which I really have no problem with lol).
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Keeping The Faith (2000)
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Creep and the dreadfully dull Disturbia.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME:
Keeping The Faith (2000)
That is probably the only Ben Stiller movie I can tolerate.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Surrogates with Bruce Willis...a little short, but good. Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Last night I watched American Gangster, the unrated version. There is a scene at the end that wasn't in the theaters. Love this movie.
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Last night I watched American Gangster, the unrated version. There is a scene at the end that wasn't in the theaters. Love this movie.
Great film, it was a good deleted scene but they used the right ending. This scene was too comedic, made it seem more like a buddy movie which it defintely isn't. Denzel Washington is a living legend.
Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
Salt
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Continuing my Tim Burton theme, saw Alice In Wonderland today. Typical Burton, and actually very good - cinematically impressive and well scripted and acted.
Posted by I'm Simon and I am a NOMS adddict (Member # 2688) on :
I too just watched Alice In Wonderland and thought it was pretty good. Also saw Knight and Day and whilst it wasn't execellent it certainly wasn't bad either. 6/10.
Noms and Day Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
She´s the Man (2006)
This was a decent Just One of the Guys remake. Starring Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum and Laura Ramsey.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Green Zone--better than what I thought it would be, as I generally don't like action movies.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Pirate Radio. I didn't hate it, but it took me awhile to get into it. I probably wouldn't watch it again. Does anyone know how much of the movie is fiction and if anything is fact, especially the ending.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
We ent to the movies yesterday. I took my daughter and her friend to CATS N DOGS 3D and my husband went in another theater to see THE WRONG GUYS.
I dont know why CATS N DOGS 3D is getting such bad reviews. I thought it was cute and funny. If you have a child who really likes animals its a good Family Film.
My husband loved THE WRONG GUYS. He said next time we go to that theater (I call it "the cheapie theater' cuz they have a $5 night) I should go see it.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Just my luck - Hideous
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
She's Out of My League--soooo funny! Took me forever to get it from Netflix but it was worth it!
The Proposal--I don't normally like romcoms, and I'd heard this was horrible, but I really enjoyed it!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
petty - i've been wondering about she's out of my league. wasn't sure if i should rent it or not but i think i will check it out. also, i thought the proposal was cute but i did not think sandra bullock and ryan reynolds went well together at all in this one... zero chemistry! that sort of made it hard for me to enjoy.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Hot Tub Time Machine. My husband and I laughed our butts off! It was definitely geared toward 80's fans, lol. We are going to try to get She's out of My League for next weekend. Can't wait to watch it-and it was filmed here in Pittsburgh.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Sherlock Holmes.
Really enjoyed it - visually impressive, Downey Jr was a great Holmes, and even Jude Law was good....
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Trick 'r' Treat (2008)
i enjoyed it, funny and silly Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Religulous- 2008
A very funny, yet slightly self indulgent, doc from Bill Maher. What I didn't like was that this film was too much about Bill trying to bait, dispute and reason with these people. When he should have just sat back, played the straight man, and have these people expose themselves.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I liked Religulous (as a Grown Up I find myself questioning my beliefs, where as a child I was sent to Catholic school and church and had no say in the matter, so even though Im pretty much Catholic Im really iffy about it) but I was a little disappointed they didnt discuss even MORE religions. My husband is Hindu and thats a hard religion to wrap my mind around. I would have liked to hear a bit about Buddhism too. Oh well.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Im agnostic, so this movie should have been right up my alley, but I was also kinda dissapointed! It was an entertaining but superficial doc. Like a prolonged skit from the Daily Show or something.
I've read a lot about Buddhism, and to me, that seems like the most benevolent and easygoing religion. But it's really more like a life philosophy. Unless you're an actual buddhist monk of course. But yeah, would have liked to see some on that, and Hinduism would have been interesting too.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
"The Signal" (2007)
- quirky weird horror flick.. kinda liked it. Scott Poythress made it quite entertaining to watch.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
valley, i watched that movie, thought it was pretty good...glad you liked it. Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Centurion.
Another fine effort from the director of Dog Soldiers, The Descent and Doomsday.
Superb fight scenes and decent performances from the actors involved. An excellent sword and sandals adventure that I highly recommend.
I am a soldier of Noms and I WILL NOT YIELD!!!! Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Me and my wife went to see "Dinner For Schmucks"...it definitely had some funny moments, but maybe too many "dry spells"...dead time between funny parts. I reccommend seeing it, but maybe wait to rent. * I wanted to see the Expendables...my wife said "NO"...she wanted to see Eat Pray Love...I said "NO WAY"...so it was a good compromise.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Did I ever mention that I love "The Incredibles"?
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Kev, I think I'm the only female on the planet that has no interest in seeing Eat Pray Love!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
actually, i'm with you on that veronica. not a julia fan!
just watched THE LAST SONG with miley cyrus... bad acting, bad dialogue, bad plot. yuck.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Oh Ronnie, what possessed you lol
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
No EAT PRAY LOVE for me either. I dont DO chick flicks. My hubby wanted to watch DEAR JOHN with him and I wouldnt go.
I saw SPLICE. I dont know what to say about this one. It was okay, but anyone expecting CONSTANT gore and attacks should stay far far away. Most of the shocks come at the end.
Oddly enough I think PARENTS would get more out of this than non-parents as some of the problems they have with their 'creation' are not THAT far removed from the problems any parent with a teenage daughter would have!
So while Im glad I watched it I dont think it has a High Re-Watch factor.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Oh Ronnie, what possessed you lol
haha! i didn't rent it, my cousins did. they called me over for movie night. Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
I saw Last Song too Ronnie...Did you notice that Kate Vernon, one of the mean girls from Pretty in Pink, played the boyfriend's Mom in that movie?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
omg!!! i knew i recognized her! i kept looking at her, saying "i know her for somewhere.." but i never got it lol.. thanks for telling me veronica, i was going crazy trying to figure it out! Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
I'm with you girls on the Julia thing.......I love some of her 80's roles for sure........but she's the same freaking person, same smile, same laugh in EVERY movie....I can never get past it being her.....and not the character she is trying to be........America's Sweetheart? why? how?
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Salt--Enjoyable, if overfamilar, 'Bourne' style spy caper. Angelina Joile looks stunning.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Veronica Sawyer: Kev, I think I'm the only female on the planet that has no interest in seeing Eat Pray Love!
No you're not!!! I have no desire whatsoever to see this movie!
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Just watched Repo Men with Jude Law.
This movie was slated by the critics but I don't think it necessarily deserved such bad reviews. Sure, its no Oscar winner but as a bit of sci-fi popcorn trash with a splash of gore it serves its purpose well.
A solid 6/10 from me.
Union Noms Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Keeping it all high octane nonsense today with From Paris With Love.
Started out a bit slow but once John Travolta started his crazy schtick with guns, knives and bombs going off every where it turned into a decent action flick.
From Noms With love Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
When we went to see The Expendables, we saw a preview for The Town starring Ben Affleck and Jeremy Renner- it looks good.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
ALICE IN WONDERLAND : I was a little disappointed.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Frida - Great flick
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Hot Tub Time Machine--really funny once it got started. I was kinda worried at first, but once they went back to the 80s it was good.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Butterfly effect 3 (i enjoyed this one more than the 2nd but it still cant compete with the fantastic genius of the 1st)
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
"Up In The Air" (2009), starring George Clooney. Very good movie!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Hot Tub Time Machine--really funny once it got started. I was kinda worried at first, but once they went back to the 80s it was good.
petty, I'm so glad you like it! My husband and I had not laughed so hard for so long!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Pitt, I wasn't sure at first! Plus, I don't normally care for John Cusack. But it was funny! I liked how it ended.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Motherhood with Uma Thurman. This film made me adgitated just like her charater was not easy to watch especially if your a mother!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
SCARY MOVIE 4. I almost hate to admit it but I really enjoyed it. (I had a few beers). After a very long and hectoc day it was the perfect movie to just sit back have a few beers and laugh to. It wasnt as good as Part 1 but I think it was better than 2 n 3.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: This was actually a lot better than I thought it would be. I watched it with my husband and daughter and we all had a good time. A lot of laughs.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Dance Flick . Wasnt bad found it funny in bits but think spoof films are going stale!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
saw Book Of Eli.... 5/10 wouldn't bother with it again, but gary oldman was brilliant as usual. denzel was denzel as usual. blah.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
saw the girl with the dragon tattoo. great movie, had a violent rape scene which was hard to watch but still a good movie.
i heard the sequel is already out in theaters, playing in only 1 theater here in phoenix.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Ronnie I saw it in the theater and those scenes were so hard to watch....I think because they were so realistic and awful. But it was a pretty cool and unique movie with great actors huh? one of the better newer movies i've seen.....and it's a "reader" haha
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
totally, muffy! especially the girl who played Lisbeth. she was extraordinary. Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
Rented out several movies recently:
(1.) Up In The Air
(2.) Letters From Iwo Jima
(3.) The Bourne Identity
(4.) A Serious Man
Very good movies, except for the last one.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Nine Queens (2000). Ricardo Darin, Gaston Pauls, Leticia Bredice, Tomas Fonzi and Celia Juarez. A pair of confidence tricksters, one an amateur and the other a long-standing professional, meet and become involved in a swindle over a set of forged stamps. As the scheme goes on, it becomes clear that one of them could be cheated by the other.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The American, starring George Clooney. Don't waste your money at the theater. It was not what I expected; kinda boring. Maybe this is a case of the book was definitely better than the movie? Anyone read the book- I think it was called The Quiet Gentleman or something like that?
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: The American, starring George Clooney. Don't waste your money at the theater. It was not what I expected; kinda boring. Maybe this is a case of the book was definitely better than the movie? Anyone read the book- I think it was called The Quiet Gentleman or something like that?
Pittsburghgirl, the title of the novel is "A Very Private Gentleman."
District 9 i was kinda falling asleep with this one Zombieland loved it especially bits with the fantastic Bill Murray
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
DATE NIGHT was pretty good.
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Watched a scary movie called "P2" today. Pretty good! Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Posted by Simoneer (Member # 8941) on :
Been many years since I watched this movie. Better than I remembered. Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched WHAT WE DO IS SECRET a bio film about the L.A. punk group, The Germs and the death of lead singer Darby Crash.
there were moments in this movie i really liked, but the movie as a whole, failed to impress. the music was great, and Shane West's portrayal of Crash was pretty good, he even sang the music himself for the role, Bijou Phillips was alright, ...her usual indie character type role....
6.5/10
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
The Cove- 2009
Great doc about the atrocious whale and dolphin massacres of Japan, and the corruption that surrounds it!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Monster House - I loved it Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
kickass - laughed my head off. When i have my own daughter i want her to be just like hitgirl
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
She's Out of My League. My hubby and I laughed our butts off! Another plus- it was filmed here in Pittsburgh.
Posted by Secret Admirer (Member # 3574) on :
This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006). A fun documentary about the movie ratings system and all its flaws.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
quote:Originally posted by Secret Admirer: This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006). A fun documentary about the movie ratings system and all its flaws.
That's a great doc! Old *** Jack Valenti, who's a hundred years old, and a bunch of prudish housewifes from Encino, telling us what we can and cannot watch! What a ****ing joke!!!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Vampires assistant Fantastic definately best film ive seen John C Reilly in!!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: She's Out of My League. My hubby and I laughed our butts off! Another plus- it was filmed here in Pittsburgh.
I loved it!!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Date Night--it was so funny! I'm not a Tina Fey fan at all but I really liked this movie. The dancing/stripper pole scene was too much!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Soroity row , absolutely rubbish when the killer was unmasked i was like what? what a stupid ending
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
The Other Guys
A good film with plenty of laughs, just not as funny as I'd hoped it would be.
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
No 80's fan should let this movie pass them by. An instant classic that had me laughing throughout with plenty of 8 bit gaming references. This years MUST SEE!!!
Noms Pilgrim Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Garfield (2004). Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky and the voices of Bill Murray, Nick Cannon, Alan Cumming, David Eigenberg, Brad Garrett, Jimmy Kimmel and Debra Messing. Garfield, who lives a life that includes sleeping in, watching television and eating lasagne, must go to the rescue of Oddie when he is stolen after running away from home. Meanwhile, their owner Jon Arbuckle woos Liz, a veterinary surgeon.
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
The Good German (2006), starring George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Toby Maguire.
Interesting attempt to recreate the look and feel of a 1940's movie, but the story comes up too short. A big disappoinment!
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
DAYBREAKERS, which my husband ended up enjoying waaaay more than I did. Even though its about vampires it was more an "Action" movie than a "Horror" movie.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
quote:Originally posted by Simply The Noms: The Other Guys
A good film with plenty of laughs, just not as funny as I'd hoped it would be.
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
No 80's fan should let this movie pass them by. An instant classic that had me laughing throughout with plenty of 8 bit gaming references. This years MUST SEE!!!
Noms Pilgrim
am really intrigued now, thanks. Will watch this
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: She's Out of My League. My hubby and I laughed our butts off! Another plus- it was filmed here in Pittsburgh.
took your's and petty's advice and watched it too! charming movie, quite funny!. 7.5/10
also, watched a chick flick, Letters To Juliet. twas not bad, beautiful scenery, and was cute, but not great. 6.5/10
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
9 (2009) a little strange kids liked it though Hangover(2009) I loved it funny funny love Bradley Cooper
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Bandslam (2009) em high school musical kinda film alright though
Posted by Rainbowbrite22 (Member # 2288) on :
i just saw easy A it was great there were 80s movie moments in it it was awesome i give tt an A Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I rented ALONE WITH HER to watch while my husband was on a fishing trip. It was so good I saved it for him to watch the next day. He loved it!
Its about a guy who stalks a woman and plants surveliance equipment all over her apartment (he even goes so far as to have a hidden camera on HIM at all times) so everything we see as viewers is from the persepective of hidden cameras. I was iffy about this gimmick at first but it ended up working out well and gave the film something that set it off from the other "shes gotta stalker" flicks. Highly recommended.
*And while this technically wasnt a "Horror" movie I found it very creepy,but it was "non-Horror" enough to keep my husband amused.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
The Lovely Bones - it could have been a great movie, but they tried too hard to get otherworldly. When it stuck to the dad and Lindsey trying to solve the case it was excellent.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Trick 'R Treat and The Children (2008) - Really liked both, especially the latter.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs (2009) for the second time first i seen it in 3d cinema still good in 2d though kids love it
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
quote:Originally posted by Simoneer:
Been many years since I watched this movie. Better than I remembered.
this movie is freakin awsome
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched The Blind Side. I figured it'd be a little sad but man I didn't know just how sad it would be!! It's a very emotional movie, very touching and moving. Best movie I've seen in awhile.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000). Megan Follows, Jonathan Crombie, Cameron Daddo, Greg Spottiswood, Schuyler Grant and Janet Laine Green. The further adventures of Anne Shirley from her problems in having the manuscript for her novel stolen from her by an American writer to her searching for her husband after he goes missing in action in Europe during the First World War.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Hatchet - Wasn't too impressed, it was ok.
Posted by Simoneer (Member # 8941) on :
quote:Originally posted by oneyedwilly: this movie is freakin awsome
Indeed it is!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Buried - The first half an hour especially I found so uncomfortable. Really makes you feel like you're in that tiny box lol
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Mulberry Street, just ok.
Posted by Simoneer (Member # 8941) on :
Great as well, but far from overlooked. I truly feel they cast the wrong dude to play Hiccup, though. I do not think his voice fit the character at all.
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Two crappy films, She Creature and Last Rites (2006)
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Graves End - So bad it was hilarious Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
"Happy-Go-Lucky" (2008). Good, but not great overall.
However, a delightful leading performance by Sally Hawkins!
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
The documentary "Who Killed The Electric Car?" (2006).
Very interesting. And what a shame that General Motors didn't let the EV-1 flourish.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Embodiment of Evil - The third in the Coffin Joe trilogy, made 40 years after the second. Love the first 2, this not so much.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
YOU AGAIN_ Not as funny as I thought it was going to be
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
gravedancers loved this well scary
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Nightmare
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
The Descent Part 2
Didn't have a lot of hopes for this sequel but actually found it as engrossing, scary and gory as the first.
Noms Part 2 Posted by Simoneer (Member # 8941) on :
Hm. Descent Part 2 was nice, but I personally did not like it nearly as much as the first. It had some awesome moments, but I seriously thought it was unnecessary to continue the story of the last movie.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I didn't like the first.
Posted by Simoneer (Member # 8941) on :
Hehe. That's fine.
I like it a lot, although it felt like...
SPOILERS
...The small twist towards the end about the doctor was extremely unnecessary, and it seemed like they made it up as they went to make it more interesting. Did not feel like they had prepared that at all. Quite poor.
SPOILERS Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
The 2004 film "Jersey Girl" with Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Raquel Castro, Jason Biggs and the late George Carlin and directed by Kevin Smith.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Lost Boys: The Thirst Open House (Another one that didn't make sense--why were they murdering people? Just to murder them? I guess.)
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Date Night .. cute movie, but I expected it to be funnier.
Where's the Tina Fey that gave us "Mean Girls"?
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: Date Night .. cute movie, but I expected it to be funnier.
Where's the Tina Fey that gave us "Mean Girls"?
My thoughts exactly! It was an ok movie but the laughs fell so flat some times........I went with a group to see it and we were all like hmmmmm?
I love Mean Girls!!
Just watched KickAss............it was awesome! It was funny, quirky.....creative....I loved that it didn't rely on tons of big stars....just Nick Cage..........it was awesome....I love being impressed with a new movie.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Wall Street 2 & Jackass 3D Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Forgotten (2004) starring Julianne Moore and Dominick West. Not a huge fan of Moore, but I'll watch anything with Dominick West! I guessed the "surprise twist ending" about 15 minutes into the movie.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Aliens in the attic (2009) with the kids
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
The Ugly Truth and Peter and Vandy.....cool to watch a "hollwood" romantic comedy and then and "indie" romantic dramady
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Couples Retreat .. the scenery of Bora Bora was beyond amazing, but the movie itself was underwhelming.
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Paranormal Activity part 2....I loved it! Much scarier than part 1.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
My Soul to Take--so not what I'd expect from Wes Craven! It was just okay.
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
I saw that too, Pettyfan. I thought it was just meh.
Posted by Simoneer (Member # 8941) on :
Liked it a lot! Quite funny, and it actually had a somewhat interesting plot.
I also saw Due Date earlier today, in the cinema. Loved it. Hilarious movies. Never a dull moment. It was totally worth the money I didn't have to spend on it (got free tickets through my bro). Robert Downey Jr. is great.
Also...as we're back in the '10s now (and actually have been for awhile), shouldn't this section be changed to "'00s and later movies"? I mean, we can't call every movie coming out this century "00s" movies, can we?
Can't believe I had never heard of this before...seems to have been overlooked. Great little sci-fi flick featuring vikings (it's hard to explain). Quite original in that aspect.
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Dark Corners, with Thora Birch. It was such a weird movie. To be honest I never did figure out what was going on.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Cop Out was really funny! felt like an 80's buddy cop movie along the lines of Beverly Hills Cop and Lethal Weapon.....it's worth a watch!
Posted by Kowalski (Member # 8412) on :
The Experiment 2010
Has anyone seen the original German version
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
watched paranormal activity and it scared the hell outta me.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Night Listener - Good little film but coulda been so much more.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Falling in love with the girl next door - Cute. Their first date was a Halloween graveyard viewing of Nosferatu. No wonder she stuck around Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Confessions Of A Shophaholic - Watchable, once.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Marmaduke--so cute!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Superbad - I didn't think I'd like this at all but kinda did. Although it felt like it went on for way too long.
Posted by Pyromantic (Member # 7658) on :
Metropolis (2001):
This movie is a visual beauty. Even having seen it a few times before, it still seems to get more beautiful to me with each new viewing. The downside though is that the story is a bit lacking and crude when compared to the original it's based off of. And if you're not an anime or sci-fi fan, then I highly doubt the story will captivate you enough to keep your interest. But if you are a fan of these types of films, then this is a great one to watch late at night by yourself on a good surround sound setup.
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Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Jennifers body (2009)
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Hitcher, pointless.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The Sentinel (2006)
Pretty entertaining modern thriller. Another fatal attraction for Michael Douglas, now with the First Lady.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Reaping.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Hero and Thirteen
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
She's Out of My League it was a cute and funny,the friends Hall & Oates band was a riot along with all the Branson hoopla because I grew up outside of Branson but seriously I never felt a chemistry with the main characters or the actors? was it just me?
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Paranormal activity (2009) not scary and a bit boring doesnt have the "real" factor that blair witch had
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Marmaduke kids, good fun Shrek(the new one didnt like it) The Expendibles loved it all the best action stars in one movie! The Tooth Fairy brill funny (woohoo The Rock in a tutu lol)
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Avatar (2009) it was ok a bit long though
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
AMARANTH^ I just got a copy of TOOTHFAIRY. I think The Rock has this magnetic appeal with Moms: We actually LIKE sitting through his movies. Very smart thinking on the filmmakers parts: lets cast a guy Moms will WANT to look at for an hour and a half in these Family Films! (My husband likes him too: thats just 'gravy')
AVATAR was too damn long. THANK YOU! By the end of the movie I turned on them and wanted to watch them all die! It was right around the time my butt fell asleep from sitting on the couch for so long! If someone could edit AVATAR down to an hour and 45 minutes Id give it another shot.
I saw the Made For TV movie GREY GARDENS (Drew Barrymore, Jessica Lange) and really ended up enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would be (those two broads can ACT, Boy!) Now Im interested in finding the 70s Documentary its based on.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Thank you lol! i thought i was the only one alive that thought Avatar was too long, they could of cut a least an hour of pointless crap out!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The entire thing was pointless, spits.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Disney's A Christmas Carol
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Adrift aka Open Water 2. Didn't like the first, loved this one.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Batman Begins (2005)
Believe it or not but it was the first time for me What a fantastic movie this is. Next i´m going to get The Dark Knight. (yep, you guessed it, haven´t seen that either)
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
2012 good film enjoyable
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Expendables--pretty darn good.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Four Christmases Reese Witherspoon,Vince Vaughn just ok
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
An Old Fashioned thanksgiving, lovely period drama that had me sobbing
Primeval, meh, Lake Placid was much more fun.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape Clause
We always do a few pre-Christmas visits to the local moving picture house with the kids, and this was the first this year.
Comment is : Last year's first movie was Fred Claus. This year was far better than last year.
Oh - and Martin Short, Alan Arkin and Judge Reinhold were in it, which was cool.
An enjoyable waste of 90 minutes, followed by a very, very spicy pizza......
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
watched a documentary type thing called mad hat ballroom about 5th graders in New york city laerning various dances over a 10 week period to combat low self esteem and behaviour - as a teacher my class of 11 yr olds and i enjoyed it.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Helen_S: An Old Fashioned thanksgiving, lovely period drama that had me sobbing
Primeval, meh, Lake Placid was much more fun. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face=""Century Gothic", Verdana, Arial">Helen S- Hallmark channel has a new movie on tomorrow called An Old Fashioned Christmas, which I believe is a follow-up to Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. Here is a link http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/anoldfashionedchristmas/home
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Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Winter's Bone, a Sundance movie. A very sad movie.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Oh excellent Pittsburghgirl We don't have that channel here but lots of other channels show the Hallmark films so hopefully one will get it.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Wolfman
Not bad pretty good special effects
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
Inglorious Bas&%$s - Excellent movie.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters," a documentary about two guys squabbling over who has the world's highest score on the arcade game "Donkey Kong." As filmmaking it's terrific--well paced, interesting, and funny. As a documentary, I understand that it's fairly fraudulent in that they fabricated some stuff. As a movie experience, I am in the minority for not going head over heals for it. The guys playing the games who are featured are just so pathetic--a couple of them are about 40 and clearly live in their mommys' basements--that I had a hard time spending an hour and a half with them. I mean, come on now! You get to see a grown man crying because the powers-that-be won't recognize his videogame score! Watch it for the 80's culture.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Love that doc, crash! And yes, they truly are a bunch of sad sacks!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Beezus and Ramona---such a cute family movie!
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:"The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters," a documentary about two guys squabbling over who has the world's highest score on the arcade game "Donkey Kong." As filmmaking it's terrific--well paced, interesting, and funny. As a documentary, I understand that it's fairly fraudulent in that they fabricated some stuff. As a movie experience, I am in the minority for not going head over heals for it. The guys playing the games who are featured are just so pathetic--a couple of them are about 40 and clearly live in their mommys' basements--that I had a hard time spending an hour and a half with them. I mean, come on now! You get to see a grown man crying because the powers-that-be won't recognize his videogame score! Watch it for the 80's culture.
quote:Love that doc, crash! And yes, they truly are a bunch of sad sacks!
You're both totally wrong! Those guys were waaaaay cool! If there was an Alien invasion tomorrow, it would be their skills that would save us! The King of Kong even had his own haaaawt Latina wife and a company that made sauce! He rules!
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Max Manus (2008). Aksel Hennie, Agnes Kittelsen, Nicolai Clevs Broch, Petter Naess, Kyrre Haugen Sydness, Knut Joner, Viktoria Winge, Ken Duken, Christian Rubeck and Mats Eldoen. The account of Max Manus, a Norwegian hero who became a highly decorated shrewd saboteur during the Second World War.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Predators love them with the dreads lol
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Descent 2 no way as good as 1st one
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The super Death Proof Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Watched Inception (2010) yesterday. I liked it very much. Maybe it had a little bit too much useless shooting scenes in the dream world(s) but it´s a minor flaw. Never before complained that a movie had too much action
Once again Hans Zimmer had created a fantastic, atmospheric score for a movie.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Hey brother aTom, did you get around to see The Dark Knight??? And what did you think?
I think it's a bit overrated! I like Batman Begins way better! But then I liked Cillian Murphy's Scarecrow better than Heath Ledger's overhyped Joker performance!
Recently played the Batman: Arkham Asylum game on my 360, and those Scarecrow nightmare sections scared the crap outta me Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Well i bought the dvd but haven´t watched it yet. Scarecrow was fantastic in Batman Begins!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Aaron Eckhart was terrific in The Dark Knight, best thing about it for me.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
just watched severance, hills have eyes type of thing, sort of...but with humor..humor british humor was ok...light entertainment really
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I went to watch that the other day, seen Danny Dyer and was instantly put off and switched over Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: Once again Hans Zimmer had created a fantastic, atmospheric score for a movie.
so true! i love that score so much i downloaded it.
i just recently bought this on blu-ray. great flick!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Santa's Slay Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: I went to watch that the other day, seen Danny Dyer and was instantly put off and switched over
Danny Dyer has made three good films. Severance was one of them; there's this one hilarious scene where he asks Laura Harris to check something for him; brilliant comic timing from the both of them.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I finally watched The Town. Great film. I wish I wouldn't have been sick when the hubby wanted to take me to see it at the theater. I would have loved to have seen the shoot-outs on the big screen.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Karate kid remake with Jaden Smith i actually enjoyed it!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Watched Predators (2010) yesterday.
I didn´t like the cast and the plot could have been lot better so this was nothing compared to Predator (1987) and Predator 2 (1990) which are classics. Haven´t seen the AvP flicks.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Inception on Blu-ray
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Comfort and Joy (2003)
This was on some channel here yesterday. It was a sugar coated christmas tv-movie but i just couldn´t stop watching it. The reason was Nancy McKeon, still pretty foxy lady.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Black Swan
awesome flick..very intense and thrilling. natalie portman did an amazing job and i think she is definitely deserving of an oscar nod.
it also has stars mila kunis, winona ryder and barbara hershey, who were great as well.
loved it!!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Tooth Fairy
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Shrek (2001). Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. An ogre is accompanied by a talking donkey in his mission to get a radiant princess out of a castle that has a dragon. Taken from the picture book by William Steig.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
The Spiderwick Chronicles. Three children and their mother move to an old house, and discover that they are not the only occupiers. And the dark forces outside are very interested in the contents of an eighty-year-old book...
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
13 going on 30 ohh i so loved this and all the 80s moments
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Extraordinary Measures...much better than what I expected.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Case 39...thought it was pretty good. Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
I saw Black Swan....loved it!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I've gotta see that. Not out here until the 21st.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Veronica Sawyer: I saw Black Swan....loved it!
cool! i went to the cinema wanting to see it, my husband wanted to see true grit (which i hope to catch before it leaves the theater), but i was glad i put my foot down and we both loved the black swan. natalie blew me away. Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Stepfather (2009) not bad!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Case 39--very good!
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Paper Heart (2009) ..it was ok...
Posted by Sir Sammy Hain Esq. (Member # 3150) on :
Orphan (2009)
Such an amazingly creepy performance by young actress Isabelle Fuhrman.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
oh Orphan is fantastic Charlies Angels (2000)for the first time its sooo cheesy dont fancy watching the 2nd lol
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Finally bit the blue bullet and watched Avatar.
It was OK, and I can understand where all the hype came from, but I still maintain that it was a bit over-praised for what is still essentially 'Dances With Smurfs' in 3D....
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Chipmunks the squekquel oh well what can i say lol!
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
I couldn't agree more on Avatar comment Paul. Borrowed it from a friend recently and was just sitting there at the end going what was the big deal. We recently saw both True Grit and The Fighter. Both great movies.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Other Guys...it was good, but not quite what I was expecting.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by P a u l: Finally bit the blue bullet and watched Avatar.
It was OK, and I can understand where all the hype came from, but I still maintain that it was a bit over-praised for what is still essentially 'Dances With Smurfs' in 3D....
good way of putting it, dances with smurfs lol...
i did not like that movie.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Yeah I thought Avatar sucked. I couldn't even sit through it. Probably made it about an hour and then had to turn it off.
Oh yeah, last 00 movie I watched was well I can't remember but I watched one made in the 10's.
It was The Town - 2010.
Despite it starring Ben Affleck it actually was pretty good. Not great but worth a watch.
Posted by Secret Admirer (Member # 3574) on :
A Prophet (2009). Good stuff!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Sherlock Holmes (2010) Robert downey jr i thought it was ok quite interesting wonder if their will be more?
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
You will be pleased to know that they are currently filming Part 2 with Moriarty as the villain...
Sherlock Noms Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Zombieland (2009) on Blu.
I really enjoyed it.
8/10
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Did you hear about the Morgans?(2010) i quite enjoyed it even though Hugh Grant was in it lol liked all the rodeo scenes Book of Eli(2010) Denzel Washington i liked it the hubby didnt it was good to see Mila Kunishavent seen her in much absolutely loved the end with the book even though it was predictable!
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
The Black Balloon (2008). Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson and Gemma Ward. An autistic youth causes problems for his family who have just moved to a new home, especially his brother who simply wants a normal adolescence.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Good Guy, starring Bryan Greenberg and Alexis Bledel and Shutter Island starring Leonardo Dicaprio. Both were good movies.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Red(2010) Just a great feel good action comedy, really enjoyed it Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
The Switch w' Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman...a bit slow paced, but not too bad...I figured if I watched this with my wife, she's just gotta watch an 80's movie next chance we get!
We took our little guy to see Yogi Bear....hmmm...not so good. A bit old for a four year old, which I kinda knew in advance, but there just hasn't been much to take a toddler to since Toy Story 3....
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
9/10
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
Kick-***: 6.5/10
Taken: 7/10
Incredible Hulk (2008): 6.5/10
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Logan,
What didn't you like about Kickass? Have you read the comics?
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by J2ME: Logan,
What didn't you like about Kickass? Have you read the comics?
I think I would enjoy the comics more, the problem I had was with the execution:
**SPOILERS**
The movie is supposed to be a kind of real world 'what if' for superheroes, but as soon as Hit Girl starts leaping around beating up big burly men that idea is thrown out the window. I also disliked the implausibility of the girlfriend character: not only does she want a gay friend, but when she finds out he's not gay she sleeps with him (different in the comic I believe). I also disliked that Hit Girl could fight so many people and walk away with barely a scratch, when her father was killed and Kick *** was pulped several times. It's like the moviemakers were happy to make her character violent, but unwilling to be honest and show the logical extreme of what could happen by having her get her head kicked in.
Beyond that, I found the movie fairly entertaining. Above average. But I find I'm still waiting for someone to make a movie about costumed heroes in the real world that doesn't immediately submarine the premise.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Bran Nue Dae (2009). Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins, Geoffrey Rush, Deborah Mailman and Tom Budge. In the late 1960s, a 16-year-old Aboriginal youth from Broome runs away from the religious school to which his mother sent him for further education to return home.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Cop Out, which I liked, and Dinner for Schmucks. I don't know what to think of Dinner for Schmucks. I liked some parts of it, but at times it was so stupid...
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
The Proposition (2005). Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, Danny Huston, David Wenham and John Hurt. In 1880s outback Australia, an outlaw goes out to track down and kill his psychopathic brother after a British captain offers the former in addition to his younger brother a pardon in exchange for doing so.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Law Abiding Citizen starring Gerard Butler and Jaime Fox. I liked it. Why were there so many negative reviews?
Posted by Pyromantic (Member # 7658) on :
The Tooth Fairy (2010):
I kinda Hate to admit this, but I very suprisingly kinda enjoyed this movie. It actually made me laugh at a few parts. Though I think the movie gets a bit TOO sappy and mushy by the end..it's still not bad. But, I'm always a little more of a leniant reviewer toward these family/kid movies. Because, let's face it...they're for kids...they're not supposed to make much sense. So, if you're the kinda of cartoon obsessed grown up who's able to watch these kind of movies with that kind of mentallity..then you just might enjoy this. It's just...a.....cute movie..hehe. And I thought Dwayne Johnson did a pretty decent job in it.
I give a Big/Little Kid rating of 6/10
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Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Ninja assassin - loved it loved it total gore fest very violent all with an interesting story!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Takers, starring Paul Walker, Idris Elba. A typical over-the-top bank heist movie. I liked it.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I started to watch Inception. I couldn't get past the first 35 minutes. I'm sending it back. I thought it was boring, or maybe my mind is just wandering these past two day. I just couldn't get into it, and all I've heard was how great it was. I thought it was "meh".
Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: I started to watch Inception. I couldn't get past the first 35 minutes. I'm sending it back. I thought it was boring, or maybe my mind is just wandering these past two day. I just couldn't get into it, and all I've heard was how great it was. I thought it was "meh".
You need to be fully alert and have the remote ready for a brief pause around the one hour mark. Its a cool movie, just awkward to get into.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Harry Brown (2010) Michael Cain great film about a pensioner vigilante
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Percy Jackson and the lightning thief (2010) I thought this was fantastic, Its about the children who are half human half greek gods, Percy being the son of Posiedon. My kids loved this too
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Pirate Radio i liked it. i think i would love to own this one.
i have to agree with logan..(what am i thinking?)..about kicka.ss. i liked it.. but i wouldn't sit through it again for a long time.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Iron man 2- actually liked it Little Fockers-Little disapointing was looking forward to it and it just wasnt funny!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
finally watched revolutionary road with kate winslet and leo dicaprio. this movie made me sad... it was good and all, but i hoped for a better ending. it was pretty messed up!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Hatchet II--nowhere near as good as the first, but it was still okay.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The Crazies (2010) this film was ok but it seemed so familiar, i think there is just too many movies with the same sort of story or i have seen the original sometime?
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Any good?
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:i have to agree with logan..(what am i thinking?)..about kicka.ss.
What's up with that?! I'm a towering titan of flawless logic! You align yourself with the mighty when you stand with me!
I always thought Ronnie was on team Logan... I know I was always on team Ronnie. I thought we were pals... practically family. Where did it all go wrong? Today started out so well. S'okay, I'll just dig a deeper trench. I've got enough peach schnapps and tinned ham to weather this storm; bring it on. It's not over 'til the fat lady sings, and that fat lady is Lara Flynn Boyle - and she isn't gonna be singing for a long time!
Anyway...
'Harry Brown': So-so revenge flick starring an elderly Michael Caine. A bit slow moving, but ok.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Housebroken (2009) Danny Devito, its about a fireman who retires and trys everything he can to get his 2 loser sons out of the house and get a life. I liked it funny film
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Hallowed Ground Dismal
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
My kids went to Gnomeo and Juliette 3d at the pics yesterday and they loved it
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: I started to watch Inception. I couldn't get past the first 35 minutes. I'm sending it back. I thought it was boring, or maybe my mind is just wandering these past two day. I just couldn't get into it, and all I've heard was how great it was. I thought it was "meh".
I am with ya. I thought it was one of the worst movies ever made personally. I walked out of the movies. I was utterly disappointed.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I hated INCEPTION too.
I saw MY SOUL TO TAKE the other day and it was horrible. Hugely disappointing.
I started to watch REC 2 last night. I had really enjoyed the first one...but for some reason the first half hour of the second one felt like I was watching someone play a video game: Guys with guns run down a hallway, something pops out at them, they shoot it.
I might try to watch the rest of it tonight but so far my hopes arent too high.
I also saw WORLDS GREATEST DAD a few nights agi. Now THAT was a good movie!
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Ok I watched The Fighter. I thought it was good but not great. I believe it is worth a watch.
I also watched True Grit. I can't tell you what it is like compared to the original 1969. I am not a John Wayne fan at all, but I am a masiive Jeff Bridges fan. I thought it was really good. Probably the best movie from 2010, but then again it would not be hard to take that title.
And thanks to everyone. It is amazing how many ideas for movies for me to watch I get from here. I thought I had seen almost all of them until I came here.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Bully (2001)
not my first time seeing it, but it can be hard to watch.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Bully is awesome. Nick Stahl is a great actor. The late Brad Renfro is good too.
Definitely worth watching.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Valentines day- mushy romcom
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Armoured (2009)
Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
I saw gnomeo and Juliet with my daughter. She laughed so hard she dropped the popcorn! I couldn't tell you how the movie was, I was too busy dreaming of freshly buttered popcorn that was now all over the sticky floor!
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
The Hebrew Hammer (2002). Adam Goldberg, Judy Greer, Andy D1ck, Mario Van Peebles, Peter Coyote, Nora Dunn, Sean Whalen and Tony Cox. When Santa Claus' vicious son Damian murders his father after becoming enraged with the latter's liberal policies and then seeks to destroy Hanukkah and replace it with Christmas, then Jewish private detective and also superhero Mordechai Jefferson Carver, alias The Hebrew Hammer, is asked to stop him.
"Shabbat Shalom, motherf*****rs!" Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Crazies. I thought it was worth a watch.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Mamamia, I thought My Soul to Take was HUGELY disappointing!
I went to the movies yesterday and watched Just Go With It. It was soooo good! I also watched The Runaways last night. I"m honestly not sure what I thought about the movie. It was just okay I guess.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
The kids are making me go to THE ROOMMMATE which might as well be called WE ARE RIPPING OFF SINGLE WHITE FEMALE. I'll let u know how it was!
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
On DVD: Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow.
This is becoming one of my guilty pleasures. I love the whole feel of this movie, which was achieved by some pretty intence CGI scenery throughout. It's got a real 1930s Art Deco vibe going on, and just suits the concept perfectly. There are very few principal actors (Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Ling Bai) and some good cameos by Michael Gambon and Omid Djalili. Action is cool, and despite maybe wanting a stronger plot, it holds together very well.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
Oy THE ROOMMATE was soooo bad. Felty like a Made For TV movie. Do yourself a favor and re-watch SINGLE WHITE FEMALE instead.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Prey for Rock & Roll (2003)
This was a disappointment. Prey For Rock & Roll is the story of Jacki and her all-girl rock and roll band, Clam Dandy, who are trying to make it in the LA club scene of the late 1980's. Starring Gina Gershon, Drea de Matteo, Lori Petty, Shelly Cole and Marc Blucas.
Mix the tv-show The L Word, some punk band rock documentary and any 00s drama movie together and this is what you get. If this was supposed to be set in the late 80s, i didn´t see or feel it. And to tell the truth i didn´t even like the music. Next!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Damn, bro... you've been coming down hard on some flicks lately. Hope my negativity haven't rubbed off on you, like your positivety rubbed off on me Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I'm sure somebody has gotten into Atomik's account Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
It was just two bad movies in a row, no need to worry guys.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Bully (2001) Brad Renfro- true story about some teenagers that get together to plot to kill a bully very badly-great film complex characters-shame about Renfro dying back 2008 great actor
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I recorded that last night.
I love you Phillip Morris, started off quite funny, but then went to crap.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: Damn, bro... you've been coming down hard on some flicks lately. Hope my negativity haven't rubbed off on you, like your positivety rubbed off on me
You know it's bad if Atomik says it's bad.........Atomik's bad reviews come off positive to me.......cause it's b movie king Atomik! Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Well I bit the bullet and finally watched the Karate Kid remake. Was it horrible? No. Was it anywhere near as good as the original? Duh! No. It was okay. I honestly think if someone's never seen the original they would like this one. My cousin's little boy loves it (he's also never seen the orignial). Anyway, just my thoughts.
I also watched Halletsville (diappointing horror) and House of the Devil. House of the Devil has a real 80s feel to it, IMO, like it was actually filmed in the 80s. It started off slow but it really got good at the end.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Ils (Them) was ok, probably wouldn't bother with it again tho.
Mulholland Drive, great film, ending was a real mind****.
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Mulholland Drive, great film, ending was a real mind****.
Lynch with his classic "I don't really have the story worked out so I'll just make it up as I go along."
***SPOILERS***
At a certain point in the movie everything becomes a dream.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Funny, Logan. Mulholland Dr. started as a pilot for a TV series. The network got a look at it, was understandably horrified, and Lynch took it back and added the second part to make it one of his uniquely crazy films. As I've always said, you could lock me in a room for ten straight years, and I couldn't come up with the weirdness of 30 seconds in a Lynch film. He's a genius... Completely insane, but still a genius.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
All the boys love Mandy Lane- Really enjoyed it loved the ending twist
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Beer League (2006)
This was ok. Softball, beer and babes. Very rude humour and some great jokes. Starring Artie Lang, Ralph Macchio, Anthony DeSando, Cara Buono and Jimmy Palumbo.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I love Beer League Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
I think that it´s even better if you are drunk when you watch it. Sadly i was sober Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Haha All the herpes stuff cracks me up, especially the lad running down the street near the end lol
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
I love you Philip Morris (2010)-Jim Carrey at his best, hilarious both myself and my hubby havent laughed so much in ages!
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I am gonna check it out amaranth. I am a massive Jim Carrey fan and since it got good reviews and also a comedy I will surely watch this straight away. I love Lloyd Christmas.
Thanks for the tip.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I thought Phillip Morris started well and then went to crap Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I saw Drive Angry in 3D over the weekend. It is an exceedingly and aggressively stupid movie that knows that it is exceedingly and aggressively stupid and is also violent and sleazy--and the 3D, from the folks who brought you the remake of My Bloody Valentine, is excellent. In other words, it is a very entertaining throwback exploitation film, kind of like a souped-up Race with the Devil. Among a bunch of aggressively weird performances, including Nic Cage (with yet another goofy hairdo), David Morse, Billy Burke, and Tom Atkins, William Fichtner steals the show as Satan's accountant. ("My boss is a quiet guy, well read.) See it in the theatre in 3D if you can.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Faster starring Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton. It was okay, but not something I'd watch over and over. Crash, our local little paper has a guy who does a movie review every week. He is a real Debbie Downer when it comes to anything but Shakespeare basically. He gave Drive Angry a horrible review. I tend to ignore every one of his reviews.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: I thought Phillip Morris started well and then went to crap
I kinda thought the same thing, there were a ouple bits that really made me laugh but got too serious.
It's hard to believe that the basis of this really did happen. Crazy.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I spit on your grave - The original was more hard hitting. The revenge part of this one was beyond fun Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Helen, I saw this one too. The unnecessary remake--compared to the original--is extremely well made and acted and focuses more on the revenge than on the terrible acts perpetrated on the heroine in the first half of the movie, which is the exact opposite of the primitive-looking, but still pretty potent, original. While I have seen this level of violence before in Euro-films, for a relatively mainstream U.S. film, it was way, way over the top, almost obscenely so.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Only almost? Hahaha I was wincing and laughing my head off at once
I just watched Paranormal Activity 2, just as blah as the first.
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Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Despicable Me - 7.5/10. Was ok, and funny overall, but I've seen better recently.
Furry Vengance - 5/10. Meh....
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Prom Night - Why oh why oh why did I sit through that?!? Unbelievably bad. This made Teenage Zombies look amazing.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
tron legacy
good movie
great soundtrack
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Life As We Know It--It was okay. Josh Duhamel was cute lol.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
The Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon. Great movie based on Philip K. D i c k's short story "Adjustment Team." His stories have spawned Blade Runner, Total Recall, and A Scanner Darkly. 8/10...
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
hey pettyfan, are you a tom petty fan or richard petty fan.
by the way, the burbs is awesome
Posted by qharris2008 (Member # 9540) on :
The last movie I saw was Inception. Great movie.
I am trying to find a movie I saw a preview for sometime last year. Does anyone know the title of the movie that came out where select people wake up with super powers?
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Taken - I wasn't very taken with it, ba-dum ching! Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Next Three Days, starring Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks. It was a good flick. Filmed here in Pittsburgh in Nov.-Dec. of 2009 I believe. I recognized alot of the shots/scenery even though I am not a city dweller. Especially the shots in Oakland after having driven there evey week to the Dr.'s. I remember the local news stations interviewing Crowe. He rode his bicycle all over the city on breaks from filming and he loved the city.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
At least Crowe said nice things abou the city, PGHgirl. Remeber when Sienna Miller was in town filming "Mysteries of Pittsburgh"? She dissed the city so much that she had to have a press conference and apologize.
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by The Good Package: hey pettyfan, are you a tom petty fan or richard petty fan.
by the way, the burbs is awesome
I was an Adam Petty (Richard's grandson) fan. I like Tom Petty though. Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
oh.
Klopek is that a slavic name?
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Red rover, red rover, let Ray go on over.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
its gonna be a big week for the bacholer kid
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
That kid next door is a meatball....
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
fine christian name, hans christian anderson
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
'Bout a ninety on the tension scale there, Rube.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
God I love this street.
Posted by Kowalski (Member # 8412) on :
I've never seen that. I've never seen anybody drive their garbage down to the street and bang the hell out of it with a stick. I-I've never seen that.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
black masses and mutilations, mutilations!
the inncubus, the succubus.
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
Ray... this is Walter!
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
here you go sonny, a little something for the ole sweet tooth
Posted by Kowalski (Member # 8412) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: That kid next door is a meatball....
Hey, Mrs. Rumsfield, no tan lines. Looks nice.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
they are in the basement, i think their playing canasta or something
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
That's a **** store anyway.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
pardon my glove
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Alright, we managed to highjack this thread to The Burbs.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Dead Snow - Some good fun parts but eh, I guess I knew it really wasn't doing that much for me when there was all this blood, snow and zombies and yet I was thinking about how I'd forgotten to do the stairs when I was hoovering up earlier.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Old Dogs- John Travolta, Robin Williams- Comedy with some real laugh out loud moments
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Dead Snow - Some good fun parts but eh, I guess I knew it really wasn't doing that much for me when there was all this blood, snow and zombies and yet I was thinking about how I'd forgotten to do the stairs when I was hoovering up earlier.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Wind Chill. About a one star rating horror movie starring Emily Blunt.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
pitts, i saw that! i stayed with it and thought.. meh.. and i really like emily blunt!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I watched "Wind Chill" too.. though it was strange.. I ended up watching it all and I actually mildly enjoyed the ending. Emily Blunt was great in it.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I didn't even know what Wind Chill was going to be about. I never even heard of it.Since it was on Pick-a-Flick, I didn't know what movie would be showing. But I sorta guessed what was going on 15 minutes into the movie without reading any online description. Emily Blunt was good, I will give her that. And the guy was in The Pacific, which I just watched a little while ago (it was a follow up to Band Of Brothers, about the War in the Pacific).
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I didn't like Wind Chill either. Too boring LOL. I watched Faster, with the Rock and Billy Bob Thronton. Really good movie.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Glad you liked Faster petty. I wonder if they will make a "Faster 2".
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Surveillance - Brilliant, so gripping and messed up
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Oh yeah, Surveillance was one strange movie. Good flick.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Dogtown and Z Boys- the documentary about the skater/surfer culture in Santa Monica. I missed the first 10 minutes of it though. I want to watch it again already!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Pitt, I liked Dogtown and Z-Boys. Did you ever see Lords of Dogtown?
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Ok nothing else on so i watched a Miley Cyrus film called The Last song and it was actually pretty good bit of a tear jerker may have shed one or two lol
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
date night.... i was non-plussed
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
petty, I saw Lords of Dogtown when it was released on dvd. Up until a few months ago, I did not know that the one guy named Stacy had made the documentary Dogtown and Z-boys. I keep looking for it to come up again on Movieplex! And I would love to watch Lords of Dogtown again, because now I know a little bit more about each person. I might see if they have it at our library.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Skyline (2010) sci-fi B movie would be quite impressive in 3D, only bought it cos i liked the 3D cover, quite disapointed by the end
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
The Eagle
Okay-ish movie about a Roman soldier trying to regain his family's honour. Not a bad way to spend a lazy afternoon but I preferred Centurion. 6/10
This is what happens when people betray their NOMS Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by amaranth: Skyline (2010) sci-fi B movie would be quite impressive in 3D, only bought it cos i liked the 3D cover, quite disapointed by the end
Could have been soooo much more but you're right, the end was a real let down.
(SPOILER ALERT: Glad they didn't go with the predicatble, 'mankind wins against a far superior technology' scenario though...)
SkyNoms
ps Battle Los Angeles was a much better movie than this, yet apparently the Strause Brothers dropped out of that to make Skyline, go figure....
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Nativity (2009). Fairly low budget, British family movie starring just about everyone on british tv.
A simple storyline - The teacher at a small primary school becomes director of the school Natviity play by default, and finds himself up against his old acting buddy, who is now the head of the local private school for rich, talented kids. In a fit of envy whilst being told how wonderful the other play will be, he blurts out a 'white lie' that his ex-girlfriend, now a big hollywood producer, is coming to see the play, together with plans for a movie. Thing is, some white lies become bigger and badder the longer they thrive..... and seeing as there has been no contact with the old flame in five years, it's going to be hard getting through this one.
I saw this with no real expectations, but the performances, the storyline, the kids and the honesty of it all made for a really good, really funny and quite poignant movie, so it gets an 8/10 and a recommendation that you add it to your Netflix queues...
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Diary of a Wimpy Kid...it was so funny...I was never interested in seeing it till I saw previews of the new one out at the movies. I also watched two horror movies, Let Me In (oh I hated it...it was so sloooowwww IMO) and Room 33. Room 33 could've been better than it was, if there were better actors in it.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Revolutionary Road
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Veronika wants to die (2009) Sarah Michelle Gellar Depressing story about suicide that turns into a film about actually living,worth a watch
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Hobo with a Shotgun (2011). Rutger Hauer is a hobo with a shotgun dispensing his brand of vigilante justice one shell at a time. This was the highly acclaimed faux Grindhouse trailer made into a feature film by two Canadians from Nova Scotia. It was pretty much as I expected. While Rutger Hauer is sincere in the lead--he just wants to get enough money to buy a lawnmower and open a business--the film is pretty much the trailer expanded to 86 minutes. It does have some very cute, funny things in it--and Hauer has that wonderful, classic speech to the newborns in the hospital--but it's just an excuse for way, way over-the-top violence, more than in any other Canadian film I've seen. The film is also too technically proficient to be a lost 80s grindhouse film, but the two guys are filmmakers to watch.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Hot tub time machine (2010) John Cusack- quite a good time travel movie, where they end up back in the 80s and try not to change things to determine their future
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Wanted (2008)Didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I finally got around to "Hot Tub Time Machine" too. For a movie with possibly the silliest "high concept" plot ever, it's pretty funny and entertaining in an extremely low-brow way. Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Blessed (2009) a really depresing australian film about children and their mothers
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
The Good Shepherd (2006)
Laconic and self-contained, Edward Wilson heads CIA covert operations during the Bay of Pigs. The agency suspects that Castro was tipped, so Wilson looks for the leak. As he investigates, he recalls, in a series of flashbacks, his father's death, student days at Yale (poetry; Skull and Bones), recruitment into the fledgling OSS, truncated affairs, a shotgun marriage, cutting his teeth on spy craft in London, distance from his son, the emergence of the Cold War, and relationships with agency, British, and Soviet counterparts. We watch his idealism give way to something else: disclosing the nature of that something else is at the heart of the film's narration as he closes in on the leak. -- IMDb
6/10
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Paranormal activity 2 - boring to start with but starts to warm up and ends of being not too bad
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Hop (2011) James marsden really enjoyable easter film, as EB the reluctant easter bunny to be great soundtrack too
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I watched "Chloe" with friends.. wow.. somebody should have warned me.
The sad thing is that I thought it was an entertaining movie, though it was a bit uncomfortable to watch with friends. I figured it out early, but kept squirming in my seat worried Skip and Suzi had forgotten the party cups again.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Fighter- excellent movie. I can't believe how well Christian Bale got into character. He definitely deserved the Oscar. I was in complete awe when I watched the extras and they interviewed the "real" ****ey. Wow. Even ****ey's sister said that her family mistakenly thought that Bale was really ****ey at one point during filming in a house.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Also watched Unstoppable starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. Filmed here in Western PA and parts of Ohio. The male newscaster in part of the movie was Mike Clark, our local news anchor at WTAE Channel 4 news. He is a very nice guy. I waited on him a few times when I used to work in the mall, and he used to joke around with me about some of the crazies that I always somehow managed to get stuck waiting on, lol. Anyhoo, the movie was good. Some parts were kinda unbelievable, but eh, it's just a movie.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Whip it- such a fun movie, its really made me want to get a pair of roller skates lol wonder if its any good for losing weight?
The blind side- another great movie love Sandra Bullock in this such a good actress, totally reccomend this love a true story
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
i watched killer scarecrow movie husk http://youtu.be/8_mReKBvGig from the afterdark movie studios,turned out a pretty decent watch,didn't notice any recognisable faces in it but my wife did spot some actress in it who used to be in the aussie soap home and away. plus i watched wes craven's my soul to take http://youtu.be/RmByUgdi6wE ,mixed feelings about this one,did not find it to be as god awful as some critics would have me believe but the plot did have me scratching my head at times,plus unlike craven's earlier efforts there were no effective scare scene's to talk off! still i liked it a lot more than cravens cursed(2005) starring christina ricci.
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I hated My Soul to Take. I wanted my money back after that one.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
quote:Originally posted by the young warrior: My wife did spot some actress in it who used to be in the Aussie soap Home and Away.
That is Tammin Sursok. She plays Natalie.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
lovers with cassie what's bigger in australia-neighbours or home or away, or is it the young doctors lol http://youtu.be/C_4eaNhzdx8 cor! i can remember the young doctors from years ago,can't believe i used to run home from school to watch this! i must have had a real sad life!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Home and away rocks gawd i hate british soaps!
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
british soaps can be too depressing at times i think amaranth,i think neighbours and home and away seem to be a bit more bright and breezy and have not so much of the doom and gloom which british soaps tend to dwell on,which makes them that more fun!
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
I think it's easy to hate British soaps when you live in Britain. Watching Neighbours and Home & Away feels like a mini-holiday to somewhere with better weather. I'm sure that people who live in other places don't view our soaps the way we do. Maybe the 'realism' would be appealing to an Aussie?
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I used to love british and Aussie soaps. But I gave up on them all one by one as they're just on far too much now.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Watched Crazy Heart last night- starring Jeff Bridges, Colin Ferrell, Robert Duvall and Maggie Gyllenhall. Excellent acting and I was surprised at how well Bridges and Ferrell sang. And I am not really a fan of country music. Maggie Gyllenhall still gets on my nerves, what with her slouching and hair tugging. What does she have against bras too, lol?!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Conviction- Hilary Swank-Good movie, didnt know it was a true story
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: I watched "Chloe" with friends.. wow.. somebody should have warned me.
The sad thing is that I thought it was an entertaining movie, though it was a bit uncomfortable to watch with friends. I figured it out early, but kept squirming in my seat worried Skip and Suzi had forgotten the party cups again.
Valley, I liked "Chloe" too. Then again, I really like Atom Egoyan's stuff most of the time. He's a fine world-class filmmaker though kind of cold and clinical sometimes, less so than usual in "Chloe." The extraordinarily overexposed Amanda Seyfried (does this gal take every script that comes her way, seven movies in the last three years!) is really pretty good in it. Now I'd like to see the French original "Nathalie." I'd be curious as to what your thoughts were on "Where the Truth Lies," which is a really polarizing Egoyan film.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"The Good German" (2006), Steven Soderbergh's black-and-white homage to all those Warner Brothers 1940's war-romance films with George Clooney, Tobey Maguire, and Cate Blanchett. Excellent looking and entertaining film, no great world beater by any means, but kind of like Soderbergh's "Kafka," interesting enough...
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Get Him To The Greek....
Didn't even laugh ONCE! 0/10
The International
Solid, and surprisingly competent euro thriller, starring Clive Owen and Sienna Miller, directed by german director Tom Tykwer. 7/10
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Me and my wife went to see Arthur...hmmmm....a given that it wasn't as good as the original. I struggled through with hardly a laugh....
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by amaranth: Conviction- Hilary Swank-Good movie, didnt know it was a true story
Yeah, I just saw this too. It brought a tear to my eyes. A pretty good movie I thought. I love Sam Rockwell too.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: Get Him To The Greek....
Didn't even laugh ONCE! 0/10
The International
Solid, and surprisingly competent euro thriller, starring Clive Owen and Sienna Miller, directed by german director Tom Tykwer. 7/10
Yeah, JAYLEE, I won't even waste my time on any Russell Brand movies. and that stupid Jonah Hill is NOT funny! I guess producers figure "put a fat kid in the movie- that will make it funny". The International sounds interesting.
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Gangster No. 1= Awesome gangster flick!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Yeah, P-girl, The International caught me by surprise. I just borrowed a stack of flicks from a buddy, and had little to no expectations at all. It's very mature and unassuming, unlike most Hollywood movies of that ilk. Good actors, good dialogue, intelligent script, and suspenseful without having to resort to car chases and big explosions every five minutes.
I guess you could call it an action thriller for adults..... not many of those around anymore
Loosely based on the BCCI bank scandal of the late 80's- early 90's.
Correction, it was Naomi Watts, not Sienna Miller... can't tell those blonde wafes apart Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl:
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: Get Him To The Greek....
Didn't even laugh ONCE! 0/10
The International
Solid, and surprisingly competent euro thriller, starring Clive Owen and Sienna Miller, directed by german director Tom Tykwer. 7/10
Yeah, JAYLEE, I won't even waste my time on any Russell Brand movies. and that stupid Jonah Hill is NOT funny! I guess producers figure "put a fat kid in the movie- that will make it funny". The International sounds interesting.
I would rather hang myself than watch anything with these useless losers in. Russel Brand is a pathetic deadbeat who is not funny in the least. Absoloute hack. Jonah Hill, same but add fat too the list.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
the steam experiment (2009) about twitching psychotic val kilmer locking half a dozen people in a steam room,then watching them slowly losing the plot (just like the viewer)as the temperature rises.dear oh dear! how did this one go so wrong,with the likes of val kilmer and eric roberts as well as armande assante,ok i know there best years are probably behind them all but it's still sad to see the likes of val kilmer (top secret,spartan,real genius)and eric roberts who gave one of the most convincing performances i've seen in 1983's star 80 reduced to such drivel like this! plus it's got one of the worse cop out endings to boot i've seen for quite sometime! both my wife and i looked at each other quite puzzled! steam experiment trailer - http://youtu.be/3ecn5IxLbR4 .
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Enchanted - Adorable Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Yogi Bear Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Prince of Persia- Jake Gyllenhal (sp) quite an enjoyable movie, even though based on a game (my son has the game and said it was completely different) Had a good story which will keep you hooked to the end
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Scream 4--I quite enjoyed it.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Watched Zombieland (2009) last saturday. It was ok but nothing special. Just not scary/funny enough... And that Bill Murray scene... well i think that he should have said thanks, but no thanks.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: And that Bill Murray scene... well i think that he should have said thanks, but no thanks.
i feel the same way, aTomik.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I really enjoyed "Zombieland".. though the Bill Murray cameo as you both pointed out was a bit over the top. Overall, it was a decent comedy/horror. Not a classic.. but decent.
And Crash.. I actually thought that "Chloe" was bizarre and quite entertaining (even though I figured it out early).. but wish I'd just watched it alone. I got some remarks from the peanut gallery on it fer sure. Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I liked "Zombieland" too, though it's a poor cousin to the really funny and inspired "Shaun of the Dead."
Yeah, "Chloe" could inspire remarks from the peanut gallery. You got me thinking... Here's a potential thread, with examples from my own personal experience. Best 80's "date" film: My choice would be "Body Heat." Worst 80's "date" film: "Altered States" (If you've seen it, you'll know why.) Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"Cop Out" (2010), the throwback-to-the-80s buddy cop film directed, but not written, by Kevin Smith, starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan. I thought that it was a lot better than most folks said that it was, but why would anyone hire Kevin Smith as a director-for-hire? He's a wonderful, idiosyncratic writer, but by his own admission, not a great director. So let's hire him for his weak skill set??? Anyway, your fondness for "Cop Out" will depend on how much you like Tracy Morgan. Personally, I find him to be pretty funny most of the time. (Did you ever notice how he delivers every line exactly the same way in everything that he does? His kind of disaffected, mumbling, stream-of-consciousness, goofy deliver is hard to describe. But just watch an episode of "30 Rock"...) The film doesn't really work because it dwells too much on the action elements of the plot to be a comedy and is way too goofy to be an action film. It's ultimately just OK, but it does prove that Kevin Smith can direct a studio film if he wants to. (Not sure that he should again though...at least one that he didn't write.) I hope Smith got paid well!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Tangled (2010)
such a cute movie, felt like a broadway musical at times, i loved that. Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Ronnie.. I saw the extended previews for "Tangled" at the theater before "Secretariat". It looked beyond cute and a film I definitely want to see.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
well then you 'definitely' need to get it and watch it! i know you'll like it val. i 'liked it lots.'
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Went to see "Water For Elephants" with my wife....we both really liked it....I'd reccomend!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The Jonses - Demi moore,David Duchovaney - alright film about a fake family who by showing off there possesions makes people want to buy them making everyone money or something like that lol
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Next Three Days w/Russell Crowe. It was okay, just looooong!
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Hellraiser 6 (2002) not bad slightly complicated addition with a plus that Kirstys back in this one but she has not a huge part in it
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Hellraiser 6...I think I saw that one...with Dean Winters?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched I Love You Phillip Morris with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor
8/10
Jim Carrey was excellent. funny in some parts and strange in others, but it was all about going to great lengths for love.. cute story. Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I can't believe that dude actually got life imprisonment. Maybe Crash can talk about this a bit.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Legally Blonde 1 and 2 oh why? 1 is slightly better/funnier than 2 - 2 gets a bit boring
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Hellraiser 6...I think I saw that one...with Dean Winters?
Thats the one he plays Trevor Kirstys naughty hubby
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Edge of Darkness starring Mel Gibson.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
hey pitt did you like that one?
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Yes, Good Package, I liked it. I thought the ending was fitting too.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched Blue Valentine with Michelle Williams and Ryan Gossling.
while the movie had some good performances, it wasn't anything to write home about. it's basically an interesting look at a couple who fall in love when they are young and how things take a turn of the course of time..relationship wise..
a lot of flashbacks in the movie...and it was sort of a downer.. Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Due Date--I thought it was funny, but it wasn't over-the-top good or anything.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Ronnie, I have Blue Valentine at the top of my Netflix queue. I just added it- I wasn't sure if I wanted to watch it knowing it was going to be kinda depressing. Who knows- I'm always switching up the order on my queue anyways. I am finally able to get Twin Peaks, so I might just put that up to the top too.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
We went to the theater to see Fast Five last night. I thought it was really good. I had only seent he first Fast and the Furious movie. I really didn't have any interest in the others. My husband wanted to see the new Pirates movie,but when I told him it doesn't come out until next week, he relented and took me to see my other hunny, Paul Walker, lol.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Pitts, let me know what you think of Blue Valentine. and i want to see Fast Five.. heard good things! i've seen all of the furious movies and i actually like them with the exception of part 2. i'm not a Vin Diesel fan, but i am definitely a Paul Walker fan! Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
One hour photo(2002) Robin Williams- unusual film for williams as creepy photo lab guy but good movie
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
just watched john carpenter's the ward starring amber heard,got to say i found it to be half way decent,it's not in the same league as halloween or most of his earlier works,but then again i wasn't expecting it to be! it is if compared to most horror releases of late i'd say a competent return to the horror genre for carpenter who has been absent for some time now! not overly gory and featuring maybe one to many false scares it still entertained me for its relatively short running time! i'm sure i clocked it at about 1hr 20. overall it's well worth a watch!
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Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Just watched The Joneses (2009) Written (with Randy T. Dinzler) and directed by Derrick Borte. Starring David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard, Ben Hollingsworth, Gary Cole, Glenne Headly and Lauren Hutton.
Very smart, interesting story with a good cast. I hope that this Borte dude will make more movies in the future. Recommended!
Just saw "Bridesmaids." Finally a good comedy that revolves around women!
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
amber heard's popping up in everything lately -the ward,then the joneses ,not that i'm complaining!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Loved Ones, lol this was pretty crazy
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
helen s i watched that with my wife last night,i wasn't expecting to cringe so much ,the bit with the drill,the knife through the bone in his feet,i spent half the time with my hand in front of my face! we both thought it was very well made and we both really enjoyed it!(warning slight spoiler) -the only scene at first i did not go with was the trap door in the house where they kept some of there victims down in a cellar,at first this plot revelation seemed to bug me a bit but then i just thought it's no more crazy than the rest of the movie and just went with it! overall i'd say a great film & that the australian film industry seems to be turning out some really good stuff of late!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Yeah I was the same with the trap door part at first. I found it really funny how he managed to get out of it lol
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Thanks for ruining the picture for me Helen Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Oops Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Roommate
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
What did you think Petty? I thought it was watchable crap Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Snowtown - A fantastic Aussie flick revolving around the true story of Australia's worst serial killings between 1992 and 1999. I found it great but I knew a lot about what happened and it happened in the same city that I live. It's fantastically accurate. A great movie IMO. Just watched it at the movies today.
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I thought it was okay...not great, but not horrible either.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
helen, i watched The Roomate, i thought it was ok. good for one viewing, at least.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
It knocked me sick when she was piercing her own ears lol
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I finally caught up with Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, which is quite inventive and entertaining. Edgar Wright really captured the video game/graphic novel feel on film. Highly recommended.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
i love Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! bought it when it came out and my first viewing, i didn't like it, but the second time i ended up loving it for some reason, now it's fave.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Micheal Cera bugs me....so I haven't brought myslef to watch this one yet?? but if you guys say so?????
I didn't think i'd love Kickass as much as I did but I was pleasantly surprised!
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Muffy, I liked Scott Pilgrim too! You should definitely watch
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I like Cera's oddness.
Just watched and loved Black Dynamite Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Black Dynamite is brilliant, one of the best replications of a 70s film that I've ever seen--and it's hilarious. The Cartoon Network here in the U.S. is going to be doing an animated series. I can't wait.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Blue Valentine. Meh, I wouldn't watch it again. I hated Michelle Williams' character. And I hate in movies, at the beginning, they always have to insert cheesy, cutesy overacting with children. The breakfast scene was enough to make me barf.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crash: Black Dynamite is brilliant, one of the best replications of a 70s film that I've ever seen--and it's hilarious. The Cartoon Network here in the U.S. is going to be doing an animated series. I can't wait.
Really had me laughing like a loon at times.
I just watched Legion, nothing funny about that Nearly sent me to sleep.
Posted by mamamiasweetpeaches (Member # 1715) on :
I watched SUPER SIZE ME and FAT HEAD back to back. FAT HEAD was made to say that while fast foods not particularly GOOD for you, you have the final say in what you order when you go in those places. the guy chose everything he ate by what the calories would add up to, tryed to avoid sugars and carbs and he ended up LOSING ten pounds in a month after just eating fast food.
Both movies were interesting....I think I walked away learning what I probably already knew: NO ONE is holding a gun to your head and telling you to order the largest size fries!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Do you like Hitchcock?
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
22 Bullets - Fantastic gangster/revenge flick
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Guilty (2000)Bill Pullman was such a sick ******* in this. Really well done film.
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Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
I love Bill Pullman when he is a badguy, the same with Greg Kinnear!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Yeah, I thought he was great in this and Surveillance.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
22 Bullets looks pretty cool. Ima check that out.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Cool, I hope you enjoy it
I just watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It was just ok for me. The last half an hour was the best part. Wouldn't bother with it again.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by JAY LEE: I love Bill Pullman when he is a badguy, the same with Greg Kinnear!
I do too. Pullman's great in "The Guilty" and "Surveillance," and Kinnear is great in "The Gift"!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
The Tooth Fairy---not the one with the Rock, but the horror movie about the Tooth Fairy who murders children to get their last baby tooth. I thought it was a decent movie.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
went to the movies recently and saw Bridesmaids. we were going to watch The Hangover II but i went with Bridesmaids. i laughed so hard! it had a sweet story to it as well.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Burning Palms. It is actually 5 shorts. I only got to finish 3 of them, but they were all funny. Especially the third one. This is only for those who enjoy sarcastic or sick humor, not if you're looking for light-hearted comedy.
Ronnie, I want to see Bridesmaids- I like Melissa McCarthy. It looks really funny!
Posted by Faith No Motley (Member # 3598) on :
Solitary Man and King of California a Michael Douglas double feature night. Both great movies.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Ronnie, I want to see Bridesmaids- I like Melissa McCarthy. It looks really funny!
haha it's totally crude in a lot of parts but a lot of it is relate-able..for girls, anyway ha.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I like Melissa McCarthy on Mike and Molly...I can't wait to see Bridesmaids. One of the Octane DJs was whining about it the other day, how it was nothing but a "romcom."
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Monsters - Bored me silly. Lead characters were so unlikeable.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
"Tangled" - I thought it was charming.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Fertile Ground
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched an independent film called Kisses...about 2 eleven year old kid neighbors (boy and girl) that runaway together for one night to escape their abusive families. it was endearing... and filmed in Dublin, the 2 kids were amazing young actors! the accents where a bit thick, so i was glad the dvd had subtitles.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Watched District 9 (2009) late last night. It was very good. Not your typical sci-fi flick location (South Africa), good unknown cast, catching and intense story and fantastic special effects.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
Tron Legacy
Effects were excellent, the numerous CGI appearances of Jeff Bridges were well done, the plot was a little threadbare, but the updating of things such as the light cycles and the disc fights were very cool. And it was nice to see Bruce Boxleitner revive his role as Alan Bradley (even if you never got to see a CGI Bruce as Tron)
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Mothman (2010) apart from the bad acting not a bad made for tv movie
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
I tried to watch Inception......I totally didn't like it.........it bored me out of my mind.
I had two buddies at work that were duking it out over it.....thought i'd finally watch it....went into it expecting this grand movie and blah.......I can get why people think it's so great? I watched an hour then skimmed to the end haha
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
I did the same, though I actually fell asleep Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I liked some parts but other parts made me feel sleepy.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Thanks Jay and Helen for making me not feel like a minority. yeah I don't know it was so serious and sooooooooo slow going and really hard to catch what was going on from the begining......hmmmmm? except the dream thing was explained.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I enjoyed "Inception" .. thought it was the 10's version of "The Matrix" .. though not as good. But I'm a huge Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan.. so that played into it.
I will agree that it was slow moving and you had to keep your mind going to figure out all the layers involved with the story. So Jay Lee falling asleep during a movie that is already a dream within a dream within a dream might not work well. ha
I totally enjoyed the hallway mindbending fight scene.
The person I watch it with felt the same way you all do.. expecting more based on the hype.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Have you seen Killshot Valley? I, of course got it for Mickey Rourke, but Joseph's great in it too, along with Diane Lane. Entertaining little flick Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Slither.....Watched this yesterday.....Nathan Fillion sold me on it!!
A pretty cool new attempt at b horror movies....I liked it a lot!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Enjoyable, but I'd take Cronenberg's Shivers any day of the week Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
oooooo is that recommendation? or sarcasm? lol Do I need to look up Shivers? I trust your opinion miss Helen....... Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
It's a bit, no it's a blatant rip off of Shivers Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"Slither" is a blatant rip off/homage of "Shivers," a/k/a/ "They Came From Within," which while enjoyable (Nathan Fillion is always good) can't hold a candle to the unique, startling--and sometimes disgusting--Cronenberg film. I am old enough to remember some of the controversy surrounding the original release of "Shivers," when Cronenberg was excoriated on the floor of Canadian Parliament. He got government development money to make the film, and most people at the time were simply appalled that their tax dollars were going to make sleazy horror films. Now "Shivers" is regarded as Cronenberg's first classic...It only took a few decades. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
It's so good. I only like The Brood and Scanners slightly more of his films.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Ok you guys have made me want to see Shivers but honestly they seem simliar but also don't seem similar? Was Shivers more of a horror film or was it funny? it sounds sexual and dark? Slither doesn't rely on the sexual bit?
Shivers plot:
Dr. Emil Hobbes (Fred Doederlin) is conducting unorthodox experiments with parasites for use in transplants, however, he believes that humanity has become over-rational and lost contact with its flesh and its instincts, so the effects of the organism he actually develops is a combination aphrodisiac and venereal disease. Once implanted, it causes uncontrollable sexual desire in the host. Hobbes implants the parasites in his teen-aged mistress, who promiscuously spreads them throughout the ultra-modern apartment building, outside Montreal, where they live. The community's resident physician, Roger St. Luc (Paul Hampton), and his assistant, Nurse Forsythe (Lynn Lowry) attempt to stop the parasite infestation before it overwhelms the city's population.
Slither plot:
A meteor housing a malevolent alien parasite called the Long One crashes into the town of Woodsville. Local Grant Grant (Rooker) is subsequently infected and killed by the parasite, which in turn takes over his body and absorbs his consciousness and memories. [2] With the alien now in control of his body, 'Grant' begins to slowly change into a hideous sluglike monster.
Soon the rest of the town are infected by the Long One's parasites and become zombies controlled via a hive mind connection with 'Grant', who plans to infect the rest of the world until he is 'all that is'. Its consciousness, however, is tampered with the real Grant's memories and his love for his wife, Starla Grant (Banks). It is up to a group of survivors lead by Woodsville's sheriff Bill Pardy (Fillion) and Starla to kill the Long One and stop the infestation from spreading any further.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The Final (2010) a film of revenge against high school bullys, not a bad b-movie would of liked to see a bit more scare factor though
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Shivers is a straight ahead horror film, and if you've seen Cronenberg's early films, then you'll know exactly what to expect--creepy, startling, nasty, way-out-there stuff. The plot is a social-disease metaphor.
Slither is the lighter version of Shivers because it's played for laughs and without the sexual content. Actually, Slither is more like Night of the Creeps than anything, but, quite frankly, it can't hold a candle to Creeps, which I've always thought was one of the most inspired horror-comedies. It is extremely clever and mixes the horror and humor so well.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Mechanic starring Jason Statham. I'd give it 2 or 2 1/2 stars out of 5 stars. I have yet to see the original in its entirety, which starred Charles Bronson. Every time I start to watch it, I never finish it.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Finally watched Paul (2011) last night Simon Pegg, Nick Frost- Its not like their usual stuff its been a bit 'hollywooded' up but its actually a decent film- I like they made references to other sci-fi movies. I like that they still used stuff from there previous movies- anyone that knows their work will know what i'm talking about sausage! The alien Paul (voiced by seth rogan)was fantastic visually. Did my ears deceive me did Frost call Pegg ' Peggy' at the start when they just started driving the RV? anyone else notice. Recommend this film 4/5
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
for about a good month my local blockbuster had next to nothing in that caught my eye for rental except for the brilliant the fighter with mark wahlberg and christian bale.
then within one week they have -danny boyles 127 hours,clint eastwoods hereafter starring matt damon,henry's crime with keanu reeves and james caan and lastly drive angry with nic cage and amber heard. so i done there 4 for £10 deal ,not bad really when you consider it costs about £10 per movie at my local multiplex theatre.
made for some great viewing and not a stinker amongst them!
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Tonight I watched a nutty french horror, Inside and a fantastic Giallo, Eyes of Crystal Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Ichi the killer - Sensational
Bad Lieutenant - This was great, Cage was good. Had that same dreary tone as the original with a few funny moments.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The A-Team (2010) pretty good i would watch anything with Bradley Cooper!
Posted by Pyro (Member # 7658) on :
Just got through watching this one...and...ummm...yeah..can someone explain to me what this is supposed to be about?..I didn't get it. Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Scot Pilgrim Vs the world- i found it boring and hard to follow kids liked it though
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
Definately Maybe (2008). Enjoyable chick-flick, with a twist. Ryan Reynolds plays a guy going through a divorce, and on one of his scheduled sleepover nights, his precocious pre-teen daughter asks for the story of how her parents got together. What follows is a twisted tale of the three women in his life, and his daughter tries to guess which of the three (name changed) women turn out to be her mother. You never forget she's dealing with the break-up of her parents, but the tale of Emily, April and Summer draws you in.....
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I liked that one too
"Daddy, I can't believe you smoked and drank and were such a slut, but I still love you" Aww Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Zodiac (2007) There's a part just past halfway that has me like Please end, but then it gets interesting again.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
It's not like I think Ryan Reynolds is such a hunk or anything but he seriously makes a movie enjoyable! Even that chick flick!
I watched The Descent for the first time.........scary and whoa, didn't play out like i'd expected really? As a teenager in Missouri we did bad things and broke into caves and I now get claustrophobia pretty easily.....I have my bubble! so only a few parts had me seriously breathing out the window Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Muffy Tepperman: It's not like I think Ryan Reynolds is such a hunk or anything
What is wrong with you Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
He's not as hot as Isla Fisher. Or (but not so much in this movie) Rachel Weitz. But certainly not as hot as Isla Fisher.
Did I mention Isla Fisher?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I watched Country Strong...it was okay I guess...I'm still not really sure if I liked it or not lol. It was just different.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S:
quote:Originally posted by Muffy Tepperman: It's not like I think Ryan Reynolds is such a hunk or anything
What is wrong with you
hahaha! Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
watched Cedar Rapids... John C Reilly had the funny lines in this one..otherwise it would have been unbearable for me. it was ok, i laughed more at Just Go With It.
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
You guys are cracking me up over the Ryan Reynolds lol...there's just too much goofiness that sways him to the "love you like a friend" side....now i'm gonna sound like a dude....but Isla and Rachel are hot!....naturally pretty!
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
Cecil B. Demented (2000) - Melanie Griffith, Stephen Dorff, Alicia Witt, Adrian Grenier and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Written and directed by John Waters.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The Perfect Getaway (2009)
This was an entertaining thriller written and directed by David Twohy. Starring Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Kiele Sanchez, Marley Shelton and Chris Hemsworth.
Solid acting, intense atmosphere and beautiful Hawaii scenery.
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
Not me, but had to share this one. Friend of mine invites all his buddies around for beer and a movie. Loads of guys turn up - all cops. Few brewskis are sunk, and then it's time to watch "The 51st State". So they press the play button....
None of them really wanted to watch "50 First Dates".....
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
aTomiK.. I quite enjoyed "The Perfect Getaway". If you can go into it not knowing anything.. I think it is rather entertaining.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
Alexandra's Project (2003). Gary Sweet, Helen Buday. A family man comes home from work one day to find his home dark let alone deserted with a videotape from his wife waiting for him on which she details her complaints about his treatment of her during their marriage.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: aTomiK.. I quite enjoyed "The Perfect Getaway". If you can go into it not knowing anything.. I think it is rather entertaining.
Add me to the list of fans of "The Perfect Getaway," a tidy, well-acted piece with some funny, self-referential jibes at Hollywood. David Twohy has a real knack for writing and directing well-made little thrillers. ("Below," the haunted submarine film with Bruce Greenwood, is my personal favorite.) A friend of mine thinks that Timothy Olyphant is charming and has so much screen presence here. I think that he's right. If you haven't seen it or heard anything about it, I wouldn't even watch the trailer, which I think gives way too much away. I saw the film again recently and noticed how cleverly constructed the screenplay really is. Twohy's stuff is always worth checking out. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I'm intrigued, put it in the queue Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Went to see Green Lantern last night. Not a bad movie at all...
Posted by paulsroom (Member # 9842) on :
One of the best films I've seen in the past couple of years is "Atonement" starring James MacAvoy. Everything about the film is perfect, from the opening sequence with highly imaginative background music through to the amazing single pan shot of the beach at Dunquerque. It left me breathless with astonishment.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Film night- Grown ups- Sandler,James,Spade etc- watched this with the kids and its a really funny film with some of todays best comedy stars Fanboys-Another funny film on the quest to break into George Lucas's house to obtain a copy of a new Star wars film
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Final (2010) Pretty crappy horror about a bunch of teens getting together and torturing their school bullies.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: Went to see Green Lantern last night. Not a bad movie at all...
i loved it, Kev. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I'm sure I'll love it too Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I liked A Perfect Getaway. It was pretty obvious what was what but it didn't detract from my enjoyment Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Yeah, the plot twist can be seen a mile away if you've seen a few thrillers, but it's a cool little film. Good performances, witty writing, nice scenery.
Posted by Dexter Motley Morgan (Member # 3598) on :
Hobo With A Shotgun. Lots of gore and violence. Rutger Hauer rulz even after all these years!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
aTomiK, Helen, and Crash.. I still think "The Perfect Getaway" is a great movie.. I was lucky to see it without knowing much and I quite enjoyed the plot twist. The flashback was excellent too.
Give it a chance everyone!
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: aTomiK, Helen, and Crash.. I still think "The Perfect Getaway" is a great movie.. I was lucky to see it without knowing much and I quite enjoyed the plot twist. The flashback was excellent too.
Give it a chance everyone!
Valley, I don't think that the three of us dissed this film at all. It may not be "The Conversation" or "Eastern Promises" as far as amazingly tricky plot twists go, but it's quite fun. David Twohy's stuff usually is--and always gets recommended by me. Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Crash..
I was actually trying to agree with you that it was a decent movie. Re-reading my posting though .. I can see it might not have come across that way.
What I meant was .. that even after several months and looking back on what I wrote when it was fresh after watching it.. I still think it is a good movie. And if you can somehow keep from knowing anything about it.. it will be even better.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I finally got to the only Tarantino I hadn't seen, Inglourious Basterds. The first 20 mins or so I thought I wasn't gonna like it but then it sucked me right in and I thought the second half was really funny Christoph and Melanie were great. I think it's one I'll like even more with more viewings. I'd put this 4th behind Dogs, Kill Bill 1 and Death Proof.
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Oh and I loved the use of The Entity tune lol
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I will bet you haven't seen Four Rooms. Tarantino pretends that it doesn't exist. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I have but I didn't even realise he had anything to do with it, so he pretends well Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Finally, Helen!
OK, my turn.. Kill Bill, here I come.
And I think I felt the same way as you, I wasn't sure if I liked Basterds at first, but it grew on me.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Yay, if you don't love it (I was gonna say I'll never buy another Rourke film again, but I'm not chancing that ) I will be shocked
LOL, was just checking out the extras and watched the full 6 minute long film that's in Basterds
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Jane Austen Book club. Nothing special, watchable enough.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Frozen had some really good tense moments, but it also had some major eyerolling nonsense too.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ronnie: Finally, Helen!
OK, my turn.. Kill Bill, here I come.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Devil-good suspense film
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S:
Haha oh no you don't!!! i waited 2 months! 2 months for you to see Basterds!!
By the way, I have the box set in my hands right now , so I'm almost there. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
LMAO Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Big Momma's House: Like Father, Like Son
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Horrible Bosses....pretty funny.
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Drive Angry
Totally bonkers movie. LOVED IT!!!
Drive Nomsy Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"Horrible Bosses," though not nearly as funny as "Bridesmaids," is pretty funny, especially a foul Jennifer Aniston.
"Drive Angry" is bonkers--and a lot of fun. It had pretty good 3-D in theatres too.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Chico and Rita - Lovely, yet bittersweet animated film with lots of nice jazz music Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crash: "Horrible Bosses," though not nearly as funny as "Bridesmaids," is pretty funny, especially a foul Jennifer Aniston.
"Drive Angry" is bonkers--and a lot of fun. It had pretty good 3-D in theatres too.
Yeah the 3D was some of the best Ive seen on my TV. Stuff really leapt out of the screen and the depth was amazing.
Noms the tyres Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Finally...I will admit....I'm a closet Harry Potter lover. Went to see the conclusion last night and really enjoyed it. I've read all the books as well....
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Cars 3D it was ok but i spent most of the time chasing my 2yr old up and down she did not like it lol
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
I watched Dark Water (2005) with the lovely Jennifer Connelly.........and many other stars...John C. Reilly, Tim Roth, Dougray Scott......it was beautiful and atmospheric. A great ghost story just like I like them........if anyone knows any movies like this I might enjoy? suggest away.
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
You could try the roughly twenty other J-horror movies that Hollywood remade Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
oh Jay........how many times can I call you a brat??........lots more!! Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
You can call me anything you want..... you earned that right Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Badge http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286493/ Starring Billy Bob Thornton and Patricia Arquette. It was a good movie. I am not sure if it was ever distributed to theaters in the U.S. though.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
A cool little road movie with a nice cast but i don´t understand how come this had an international box office gross of $100.5 million!
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
I thought Little Miss Sunshine was a charming little flick. What I loved most, was the music, all by an incredible band..DeVotchka, who I had the pleasure of seeing live...amazing!
Watched Shaun Of The Dead this morning. One of my faves!
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Watched Pieces Of April...a nice little indy flick with Kati Holmes. Not sure if it's because I was in a good mood when I first watched this movie, but...I freaking love it. I re-visit it often...if you haven't seen it, I highly recommend.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I love that one too Kev, one I have to watch whenever it comes on TV Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
We watched Just Go With It last night. Omg, I haven't laughed so hard in ages. It was classic Adam Sandler comedy again!
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
I agree "Just Go With It" was very cute and far better than I expected from the previews.
Watched "Unknown" earlier today .. I enjoyed it, but unfortunately figured it out from the start. Plus, it was just a little bit too drawn out.. still not bad though.
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Super 8
Words cannot describe how much I loved this movie. Definitely one that all rewinders should check out if they haven't already done so!
Super N8ms Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Having recently watched Faster and Fast 5, I'm glad to see The Rock back doing the kind of movie that fans want to see him doing rather than that kiddy crap he's been doing recently...
Dwayne Nomston Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Skeleton Key - Why did I sit through that, what a huge waste of time Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Invasion - I was really enjoying this until that terrible ending Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Loved Super 8 too Noms....may very well be one of the very few non 80's movies I'll buy for my collection.
Just got back from Captain America. A bit slow paced in parts, but liked it over all. I collected comics as a kid, so I love seeing all these superheros come to life....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I agree, Noms, on the Rock and Super 8! Helen, I loved Skeleton Key...I've seen it like 5 times lol.
I watched The Task, an After Dark film. It was pretty good. I've also watched the Lincoln Lawyer, Hall Pass and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules. I don't know if I've mentioned those or not. Anyway, I really liked Lincoln Lawyer and Diary...I didn't care for Hall Pass at all.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
freeway killer - based on the true story of serial killer william bonin who cruised the freeways of california killing 14 young men and suspected of killing dozens more.
really gruesome stuff with a very convincing performance from scott anthony leet as the sadistic killer bonin, also stars michael rooker(days of thunder)in a small part as the pursuing detective.
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
5 times Petty lol
Just watched Species 3. I liked it, much better than part 2.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Hangover 2. Very funny- not quite as good as the first one, but we had a lot of laughs.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The Lost Future (2010) enjoyable post-apocolyptic movie with zombies starring Sean Bean worth a watch
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
The Happening (2008) with Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel. Really horrible due to its ridiculous plot.
Posted by John Kreese (Member # 9369) on :
Captain America - thought it was one of the worst comic movies i've seen in a while. horrible script that they rushed out, as the movie had begun shooting before the script was finished. complete waste of a movie that could have been cool.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by Leo Logan: The Happening (2008) with Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel. Really horrible due to its ridiculous plot.
Hahaha. I thought that "The Happening" was one of the worst films from a major studio in the past 10 years. Leo, didn't you just despise Mark Wahlberg's amazingly awful performance? That "little," soft, wimpy voice of his and the wide-eyed stares of stupidity just got to me. The move didn't serve the usually dependable Zooey Deschanel well either. I saw an interview with director M. Night who was bragging, comparing it to "The Godfather," and saying that audiences were shaking afterward. Shaking with laughter, most likely... I want a pipe of whatever that egomaniac was smoking.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Watched Your Highness...with the guys from Pineapple Express, Zooey Deschanel and Natalie Portman...silly, fun movie! You could see the influences of movies like Willow, Time Bandits, Labyrinth and a bunch of other fantasy films. speaking of Zooey... I actually didn't mind The Happening. It had a few creepy moments. But I thought it was Zooey who was hard to watch in it.
Also watched Soul Surfer. Good family movie, and a great story. I adore Annasofia Robb. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I thought The Happening did have some creepy moments but my god, Wahlberg was truly horrendous. He acted like it was a spoof or something.
"What? No!" Everyone I've shown that youtube clip to, Helen, has laughed hysterically. Thanks agin. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Haha, you're welcome I just had to watch it again Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Omg, that was hilarious! I haven't seen the Happening- looks like I'll be skipping that one after hearing the horrendous reviews. I don't think M. Night has had a good movie since the Sixth Sense. And Zooey gets on my nerves- that weird voice and the bug eyes bug me!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
We watched Little Fockers last night. It was okay, but I could have done without the whole Dustin Hoffman trying to be funny routine, wandering around doing the Flamenco. He ruined it for me. Oh, well, what do ya want for free. My husband's friend gave him some movies to borrow- we watched The Hangover 2 already, and now we have Battle Los Angeles, The Dilemma and True Grit left to watch.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Oh I'll have to see Little Fockers, really liked the first 2 films Dustin doing the flamenco lol
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Species 4 - Ben Cross was pretty much the only good thing about this one. Pretty boring and didn't even really feel like a Species film.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Twilight - I haven't laughed so hard in a bit, I literally have face ache
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Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Identity (2003)
This was a very good, atmospheric thriller directed by James Mangold. Starring John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes, Alfed Molina and Clea DuVall.
Interesting screenplay and great cast. Rebecca De Mornay looked stunning, so sad that her role was so small.
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Cowboys and Aliens
Hasn't performed well at the box office and whilst I thought it was a great film, it's not hard to understand why. I think most people will go expecting a lighthearted movie when really it tries to keep it serious throughout.
I really enjoyed it though and would definitely recommend it to western fans.
Cownoms and aliens Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
I caught this film late the other night.....omg! it's crazy but something sucked me into watching it's graphic weirdness and almost unwatchable scenes!..........permission to speak freely?
It's about a girl that learns she has teeth on a certain female body part.......but what I find interesting I was looking it up just now and the director/writer is Roy lichtenstein's son.......one of ultimate favorite artists??? weirrrrrrrrrrrd????
totally weird movie! almost embarrassed to say I watched it, then again I love John Waters movies? haha
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Hahaa, sounds cool Muffy, you gonna check out Chatterbox! (1977) next? Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Atomik well I just looked that up lol......Rip Taylor??? is it good? I'm gonna have a "v" watching movie night! mauahahaha Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
I haven´t seen it Muffy. Only heard about it from the "big boys" Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Just watched Fun with D!ck and Jane (2005)
Jim Carrey is always cool and i liked Téa Leoni too. All in all it was an entertaining friday night flick. Never seen the 1977 original.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
i watched 3 incredibly good movies today and highly recommend 2 of them. The stoning of Soraya - A true story. A muslim woman is accused of having an affair in her village which has grave consequences. I dont want to say anything to spoil it. It left me completely NUMB.
The disapperance of Alice Creed
this movie was freaking awsome.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Eden Lake - Blah. If you've seen the trailer you've seen the film.
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Eden Lake - Blah. If you've seen the trailer you've seen the film.
i didnt like it either
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The Chaperone with WWE s HHH - actually quite enjoyable Winters Bone - Hmmmm borinnnnng! Orphan (again)-oh its so fantastic that creepy wee girl
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Tron- the legacy= OMG loved this so much its fantastic i actually liked it better than the first
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The Dilemma- meh. Only a couple of funny parts, although I think it was pushed as a comedy. It was more of a dramedy for me.
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"One Missed Call" with Shannyn Sossamon and Edward Burns. Horrendously bad, no wonder it has a zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Meet the Robinsons - perfect Disney film
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Amer - Ooh I loved this. It was like an homage to the 60's/70's giallos. Beautifully shot and great suspense. It did start to lose a little bit of its steam around 2/3's of the way through but picked up again for a disturbing ending Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Saw Don't Be Afraid of the Dark yesterday. I thought it was very good, very creepy. That little Bailee Madison is a good little actress...hope she doesn't burn out when she gets older.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Tell No One - Fantastic film. 8 years after a man thought his wife had been murdered he gets an email with a video of an older looking her. It's so gripping how it all unravels from there with some outstanding performances.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I have had "Tell No One" in my Netflix streaming queue for a while. I almost watched it last week. I shall do so now. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Great I'll be surprised if you don't like it.
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
The Zack Snyder flop that is "Sucker Punch". It is stupifyingly horrible and really degrating to women. No wonder audiences chose to stay away.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Monsturd. What is wrong with me watching this
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
And you gave me crap--pun intended--about "The Resident." ROFL
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
They wait (2007) good movie with a few scares, a couple come back to the US for a funeral with their son and he starts to see ghosts
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
buried with ryan reynolds
i DO NOT recommend it
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Oh I liked that one. Took a bit to get used to, really felt like it was me in the box for a bit haha
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
i stayed till the end, and found out i got nothing
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I loved the ending Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
Watched Iron Man for the first time last week - really enjoyed it, but in a lot of ways it was not what I was expecting.
Also watched Scooby Doo with the kids - they loved it, I was kind of.... meh.... however SMG and Isla Fisher in a movie can't be all that bad!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Mask Maker--surprisingly good horror flick
Dark Fields--again, surprisingly good (this was the Dark Fields with the Carradine guy---there's another one called Dark Fields that's horrid)
Never Cry Werewolf--liked this one a lot, and I haven't liked a werewolf movie since Silver Bullet
May--oh Mylanta!! I couldn't get thru it all---sooooo stupid!
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Red State. I like Kevin Smith. I really do, and I keep thinking that someday he will do a film that will be a masterpiece and win lots of awards. This is not that film. There are some brilliant ideas and dialogue, Michael Parks gives an Oscar-worthy performance, and it is a really well-made film, not the typically static Smith thing. Yet, like just about every Kevin Smith film, it is directionless and runs out of steam in the last 20 minutes. It has no discernible focus. Is it supposed to be a satirical horror film? A condemnation of fundamentalists? A Ruby Ridge metaphor? I don't really know, nor do I really care. It's interesting enough, his most serious film yet, but I was left scratching my head. Pity...
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
The Smurfs (2011) The kids loved it i felt my mind wander a lot during the film i thought i would really like it cos i loved the Smurfs when i was a kid
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crash: Red State. I like Kevin Smith. I really do, and I keep thinking that someday he will do a film that will be a masterpiece
Dogma is for me Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Kevin Smith movies i´ve seen are Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma and the brilliant Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"Dogma" is a favorite, HS, and I do like "Chasing Amy" and "Jay and Silent Bob, aT. Still, he's not in the top echelon of filmmakers for me--likeable "yes," genius "no." But I do think that Smith writes some of the best, funniest dialogue around. He's like David Mamet or Quentin Tarantino. Sure, his dialogue is not "realistic" in that you hear people in life talking like that, but within the world of his movies, it's completely believable and very entertaining. That said, until this new one, "Red State," came along, Smith--even by his own admission--was a pretty terrible director. (In one of his stand-up routines, he even joked about how had he directed "The Green Hornet," he would have had the action scenes occur off-screen because he didn't know how to direct action scenes. Take a look at the car chase in his work-for-hire "Cop Out," for example. It's terribly filmed and edited.) Here, he's progressed by leaps and bounds into a truly mature director, at the expense of a clear focus in his screenplay, which, while making serious points, still has a heart of juvenalia. He just didn't add the chimp this time. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I haven't seen anything but Dogma. I did wanna see Red State. Will probably rent when available.
Simon Says - I really enjoy this tongue in cheek woods slasher with Crispin Glover playing evil twins Posted by Burnett (Member # 9924) on :
Scream 4, kind of needless movie without any original ideas. Entertaining at some moments though.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Attack The Block
Fed up of seeing aliens fighting the military might of the good ole US of A? Then this is the movie for you! Inner city London is host to the invasion and its up to hoody's and drug dealers to fight off the menace using whatever 'tools' they can get their hands on.
Unfortunately comparisons to Shaun Of The Dead are inevitable but totally unfounded (Nick Frost and the British-ness of it are the only comparisons really!)
This is a fantastic movie and a unique experience. Only problem for my american friends is that they may struggle with some of the street language but don't let it put you off, this movie is definitely worth a watch!
Attack The Noms Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
watched blitz with jason statham,i remember a lot of the critics saying they found the plot to be very cliched which i must admit it probably was , but trying to make a cop drama nowadays it's got to be near on imposible to come up with a fresh new take on things!
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Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Insiduous (finally!) and the Thaw...both good.
Posted by Burnett (Member # 9924) on :
Source Code. Very simple in one way, very complex in another... I Liked it.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Just finished watching this:
I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this. I'm not the biggest fan of Jake Gyllenhaal, but I thought he was excellent. Michelle Monaghan was great as well -- not to mention stunning...
It's also well worth picking up on Blu-ray -- it looks & sounds fantastic. Although the extras are on the slim side:
* Audio commentary with Jake Gyllenhaal, director Duncan Jones and writer Ben Ripley * Cast and crew insights * Focal points * Expert Intel – The Science Behind Source Code * Access Source Code: Trivia track
8/10
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Unknown starring Liam Neeson. Pretty good flick.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Pitts, I thought Unknown was ok...not bad.
I watched A Simple Plan the other night. I wouldn't watch it again. I thought it was ok to see once.
Another movie I saw, that I can't shut up about....Let Me In. Loved it!
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Thor Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
He's Just Not That Into You - Took me a bit to warm up to but then I really enjoyed the rest.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
The Lincoln Lawyer
Great movie!
Maybe I'm biased because courtroom drama movies are among my favourite genre and I love most movies like this. The cast were outstanding and the plot moved along nicely.
Highly recommended.
Noms Guilty Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
i seen you again, i was thinking i was going to have alot of laughs, considering the cast, it just ended up being another contemporary piece.
cloris leachman doesnt show up till the end of the movie, so dont rent it expecting her to have a major role
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Noms, I agree--the Lincoln Lawyer was a great movie!
Posted by Dexter Motley Morgan (Member # 3598) on :
Drive. Great movie, great story, great cast. Bryan Cranston rulz.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Grr, I wanted to see that but they're not showing it in my local pit.
Just watched The Reef (2010). Decent enough shark flick, some nice tense moments.
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Saw "Straw Dogs" (2011) last night. I thought it was a thought provoking movie but also extremely violent. I've never seen the original so I don't know how it compares to that.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
I want to see Drive and Straw Dogs.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Drive is terrific. It looks like an 80s film directed by either Michael Mann or Walter Hill. It even has a retro-style soundtrack with original songs and synthesizers.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Well why don't you rub it in
City By The Sea
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Arthur - Very funny (although Russell Brand is no Dudley Moore)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 - Meh.
Water for Elephants - Somebody kill me now!!
Sunday Noms is Movie Noms Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I asked the hubby if he wanted to go see Drive, and he said NO! So it will be either Killer Elite or Abduction. I have free movie passes that I have to use by Oct. 31st.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Warrior
This movie is performing badly at the US Box Office which only goes to show that our American friends in general don't have a clue when it comes to movies.
This is an outstanding movie that critics worldwide adore yet more people chose to watch Conan instead...WTF?
Fine acting and superb direction put this high up on my must watch list and if you haven't seen it yet, go...Now!!!
Mixed Martial Noms Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I didn't know it was released yet. Maybe I can get the hubby to go see it, since we are both MMA fans, and I love Nick Nolte too.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
You must go pitts. Then tell me what you thought of it...
Opinionomsated Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Saw 50/50 today, with Joseph Gordon Levitt & Seth Rogan. Touching film! Loved it.
And I also watched -
127 Hours... awesome
Prom ... Disney movie, done well, very cute!
Something Borrowed... darling movie, I loved it. Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
Nice Ronnie.....I've wanted to see 127 Hours just to see about all the hype it got........and even for how much I dislike Seth Rogan I really like Levitt so I know I will end up seeing 50/50....it does look good!
Posted by Dexter Motley Morgan (Member # 3598) on :
50/50 was great Ronnie! I predict an Oscar nod for Gordon-Levitt. Like Seth Rogen but think he overdoes it sometimes.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Bloodworth Drillbit Taylor (not as horrible as some make it out to be) Pumpkin Karver
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dexter Motley Morgan: 50/50 was great Ronnie! I predict an Oscar nod for Gordon-Levitt.
I sure hope so!! He was great. Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
I bought Jumper (2008) on DVD early today. Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Samuel L. Jackson. Watched it and I must say, it sucks!
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
The alien invasion flick "Skyline" from 2010. The effects looked cool, but the story and acting is a load of crap.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Johnny English Reborn
Rowan Atkinson is funny in just about anything and he carries on with the tradition in JE:R. The way he carries his confidence when clearly he's a ****-up just makes me laugh!
Pega-Noms Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Stake Land - It was alright but probably would have enjoyed it more if I'd never seen The Road, Zombieland and 28 Days later. Felt like those films edited together.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Three Musketeers in 3D
Oh dear, oh dear...
The shame of it all was that for the most part it actually managed to follow the plot of the book. The inclusion of the airships and stupid Resi Evil style stunts WERE both stupid and pointless (The airship could easily have been replaced by a real ship and the story would have lost nothing and the film better for it!) Now I liked the RE films for what they were but this was a mess and yes Milla was totally miscast in it. 3 or 4/10 because there were some (admittedly not many) good things about the film oncluding various cast members and sword choreography
Nomstagnan Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The Last King of Scotland (2006)
What a great and powerful movie. This really grabs you, it was way past midnight and i didn´t feel tired at all. Forest Whitaker was amazing as Idi Amin, i´m glad that he won the Oscar. Highly Recommended!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Drive Angry - That was some entertaining junk The Terminator p***takes had me crying Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Stolen starring Jon Hamm and Josh Lucas. This was a good murder mystery/thriller set in two time periods- 1958 and 2008.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
American Virgin (2009)
This was a typical modern day college comedy. First they introduce the characters, put them in silly situations and in the end the lessons are learned and everythings all right. I guess that it was ok but nothing special.
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
The first "Resident Evil" (2002) starring Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
The Watcher (2000)
A detective tracking a serial killer gives up all hope of solving the crimes and moves to another city. The serial killer tracks him down, and continues his murder spree. -- IMDb
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Wrong Turn 4---I'm all for horror but this one had scenes that actually turned my stomach!
Bad Teacher---this one was wrong on so many levels lol but I still liked it.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Watched "Killer Movie" on Netflix instant watch this morning.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, the hit of film festivals for the past year and widely praised as the next big cult film. And everything that I read is true: It is affectionate, gory, and hilarious, a truly original work, right up there with Shaun of the Dead. The concept is brilliant, the leads are fantastic, it is very well made, and you will laugh a lot. You can't beat that. It's in theaters and on demand now.
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Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Killer Elite starring Jason Statham and Robert DeNiro. I'd give it 2 1/2 out of 5 stars. It was nonstop action. It is based on a novel written in the early 1980's. I really wanted to see Warrior, but it was not playing at the nearby cineplex, and I don't like to go to the other closest one after dark.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
"the other closest one after dark"... not as bad as the good ole days at the "Dependable Drive-In," right, PG? Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
The other movieplex is at the Waterfront, which was supposed to be an improvement to Homestead, or should I call it Homeghetto. It is a nice place to shop, eat and go to movies during the daytime, but I won't go there after dark anymore. Too many shootings and stabbings and too many stray bullets.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
i agree tucker and dale was surprisingly good.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Homestead is scary after dark, PG. I hate getting out of there after dark with that steep ramp onto the bridge, usually into construction... Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I am hanging out at Homestead at the moment on my IPhone. Where are some victims?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Fast Five...I got six words for ya...The Rock. Paul Walker. Vin Diesel. 'Nuff said. Seriously though it was a good movie...lots of action and a few comedic parts.
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn.
Very cleverly shot, and for me (a big fan of the Tintin books from my childhood) a good transition to the big screen. Helps to be a bloke watching it though - my wife was unimpressed and my daughters could take it or leave it.
My mark? 8/10
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I liked the cartoon TV show when I was a kid so will watch at some point.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Fast Five...I got six words for ya...The Rock. Paul Walker. Vin Diesel. 'Nuff said. Seriously though it was a good movie...lots of action and a few comedic parts.
petty, I loved Fast Five! When is the next one coming out? OMG, and I LOVE me some Paul Walker.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I watched Running Scared (2006) starring Paul Walker on Sat. evening. This movie is great, and I know I've said it before, but it is one of the most overlooked movies of the 2000's.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Not sure, Pitt. I hope there's another one! Running Scared is one of those movies I wanted to see but for some reason I never did. I'll have to check Netflix for it.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Running Scared was actually not too bad I reckon.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Watched Highway (2002) last night.
Great and crazy stuff, i liked it a lot. Cool cast includes Jared Leto, Jake Gyllenhaal, Selma Blair, John C. McGinley and Jeremy Piven. It was written by Scott Rosenberg (Beautiful Girls, Con Air etc.) and directed by James Cox (Wonderland Murders). SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK´N ROLL! In caps
Thirst (2009) Oh this was weirdly great and a bit depressing. It was about a priest turning into a vampire after some medical experiments lol. Some really twisted dark humour along the way.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Horrible Bosses...oh Mylanta it was funny!
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Immortals
Should have been a lot better than it was but enjoyable romp nontheless. Convinced me that Henry Cavill will make a good superman also...
No Noms shall interfere in the ways of man... Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Is Mickey in much of it? Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Horrible Bosses...oh Mylanta it was funny!
I totally agree. Other than "Bridesmaids," "Horrible Bosses" was the funniest movie this past summer. The three guys were charming, the three bad bosses great (Jennifer Aniston, you little minx, you! Who'd have thought that you could play a foul-mouthed nympho? New career path for you...), and Jamie Foxx steals every scene he's in. Posted by Dexter Motley Morgan (Member # 3598) on :
Jamie Foxx aka Mother****** Jones lmao.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I love how the dialogue is like, "Hello, Motherf*****." ROFL
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crash:
quote:Originally posted by pettyfan: Horrible Bosses...oh Mylanta it was funny!
I totally agree. Other than "Bridesmaids," "Horrible Bosses" was the funniest movie this past summer. The three guys were charming, the three bad bosses great (Jennifer Aniston, you little minx, you! Who'd have thought that you could play a foul-mouthed nympho? New career path for you...), and Jamie Foxx steals every scene he's in.
Crash, I didn't like Bridesmaids AT ALL. I just didn't think it was funny.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Watched "Up In The Air" with George Clooney. Good stuff, and "Shrek Forever After".. loved it! I thought it was the best Shrek movie of all. Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
Loved Bridesmaids!!
Just watched Bad Teacher w Cameron Diaz...I think I liked it. Might need a revisit for confirmation.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Saw Bridesmaids in theaters and I cracked up all the way. I also watched Bad Teacher and it was funny in a crude way hahaha. Same goes for Horrible Bosses. I hope to see No Strings Attached, next. Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
I have Horrible Bosses at my house to watch tonight. Heard it's pretty good.
Ronnie, No Strings Attached was okay. I really don't like Ashton Kutcher but Natalie Portman was decent. Did you see Friends With Benefits w Mila Kunis & Justin Timberlake? I liked that movie much better. The characters were more likable & the chemistry was stronger. It comes out December 2nd on DVD/Blu-Ray.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Awake (2007) - Ugh, this started off alright, then went into like 45 minutes of real groanworthy twists and turns Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Cindy, I would take Mila Kunis over Natalie Portman any day! I wondered about Friends With Benefits.. I want to see that one more, I think? Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead - Love this film. Following the results of 2 scummy brothers plans to rob their parents jewellery store. I love how it bounces back and forth between the robbery day, and the days before and afterwards. Some wonderful performances from Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke and Albert Finney.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Helen, I own that movie and have never watched it! I have to make time for it, of course, but hope to watch it soon.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Ooh good, let us know what you think then Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
Cowboys & Aliens. Better than I thought it would be.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Never Been Kissed.. via netflix instant watch.
Totally Rufus! Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
That's the only Drew Barrymore film I hate. Horrible Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Funny, it's one of the only Drew movies I like...Wedding Singer is one of them too. Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Horrible Bosses. It had a few laugh out loud moments. It was pretty good.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Saw The Expendables last night. I enjoyed it! Will definitely check out the sequel. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Werckmeister Harmonies, well, that was cheery.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Got to see Smurfs - Very cute.
Captain America: The First Avenger - Loved it.
Crazy Stupid Love - It was ok... Ryan Gosling made it worth while though. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I'm sure he did Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Pineapple Express - Had me laughing like a loon.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
This past weekend we watched Bridesmaids and Bad Teacher. Both were funny- I liked Bridesmaids the best. I honestly could totally relate to the Kristen Wiig character.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Just watched Bridesmaids. Love it A very slight negative I have is I didn't really think the brother/sister thing worked, but everything else was great. The scenes that had both Rose Byrne and Kristen Wiig in them were the best, friggin' hilarious!
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Yeah, it's very, very funny in a lot of different ways, something for everyone--slapstick, gross-out, funny dialogue... My favorite line, simply because I love the way Kristen Wiig uses her little passive-agressive voice is when she's getting thrown out of first class on the plane and says so pathetically, "Help me. I'm poor." Under the circumstances, everybody can relate to that. LOL
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Mmm hmm lol
So many fab lines. Some really caught me off guard. Great stuff Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Kristen Wiig's character was me 18 years ago. Poor, driving a smoking (literally) beat-up Plymouth Colt, and drinking like a fish. Oh, yeah, and all of my friends were either engaged, married or at least had a boyfriend except for me, lol!
Posted by Pyro (Member # 7658) on :
High Fidelity (2000)
I think this still might have to rank as my favorite John Cusack film. Or at least the one movie I've seen more times than any others of his. I'm not much of a John Cusack fan, but I just think his subtle humour and melodramatic persona works best in this film. And a big nod goes to some nice funny peformances by the supporting cast in this one. Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sara Gilbert, Todd Louiso, they all are funny in their own individual ways in this movie. Even though it's a 2000 flick, this movie serves as a pretty good definitive movie for the 90's grunge era. From the pre-recordable CD/Cassette Tape Dubbing references to the grungy, dirty fashion. It's a nice trip back to the era I'm sure many would like to forget..lol.
So yeah, I can highly recommend this movie for any Cusack fan. And also for anybody who's just been mowed down in a failed relationship, this movie serves as a good break-up flick to watch and get a few chuckles out of.
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Apartment 1303, give me back my 90 minutes Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
2007's "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" with Adam Sandler, Kevin James & Jessica Biel.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Cowboys & Aliens - loved it!!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Watched Piranha (2010) last night and damn it was a crazy movie Teens, bikinis and half-eaten bodies everywhere.
Of course this won´t beat the original Piranha but it´s a fun flick. Some very gritty special effects and some pretty bad cgi, especially in the beginning during the Richard Dreyfuss´ Jaws homage.
It was very nice to see Elisabeth Shue and Christopher Lloyd in this one.
Posted by amaranth (Member # 8882) on :
Chipmunks- Chipwrecked (2011) quite liked apart from the feeling my ears were bleeding when I left the cinema lol!
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Super 8 (2011)
Terrific first hour or so, but a bit disappointing final act. Good acting from the young cast, especially Elle Fanning.
Feels somewhat like a cross between E.T. and The Goonies.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
After a brutal breakup, a young man vows to stay celibate during the 40 days of Lent, but finds the girl of his dreams and is unable to do anything about it. -- IMDb
"Ha ha! As soon as you don't want it, they can smell it."
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
The Help.. saw it in theaters and again on dvd, great movie. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies - That was so much fun Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"The Butterfly Effect" (2004) - Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked...cute movie...not as good as the first two though. Jason Lee's still nice to look at though. Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" (2003) - Sean Connery, Shane West, Peta Wilson, Stuart Townsend, Jason Flemyng, Nasserudin Shah, Tony Curran & Richard Roxburgh. Really incoherent mess based on the graphic comic.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Brick - Pretty great modern noir. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was super.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Got a great three days at the cinema coming up:
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Cant decide which order to watch them in!!!
Noms Protocol Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Apocalypto (2006)
As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, the rulers insist the key to prosperity is to build more temples and offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw, a young man captured for sacrifice, flees to avoid his fate. -- IMDb
Awesome.
8/10
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"Basic Instinct 2" (2006) - Sharon Stone and David Morrissey. Godawful sequel to a very entertaining erotic thriller that came 14 years too late.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Who knew Brad Bird could direct live action? This is easily the best of the series and is a welcome return to form for Tom Cruise. Excellent performances by Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner in supporting roles should ensure a return for the team in the future...
IMF Disanoms'd Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
If you liked the first Sherlock Holmes you'll love this. Outstanding performances, great action set pieces and a compelling storyline.
Moriarty was a highlight and everytime he shared the screen with Holmes it brought back that same tension that De Niro and Pacino shared on screen in Heat.
Top Class.
Sherlock Noms Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Elf
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Noms, great to hear that the Holmes sequel rocked! I loved the first one. This is a really strange feeling, i´m dying to see a NEW movie Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by The Noms with no name...: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Who knew Brad Bird could direct live action? This is easily the best of the series and is a welcome return to form for Tom Cruise. Excellent performances by Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner in supporting roles should ensure a return for the team in the future...
IMF Disanoms'd
Agree with all of this! Just caught it last night, at the IMAX theater. You were right Noms, excellent movie, .. not a dull moment. Love Renner and Pegg and they were both awesome. I was taken by Cruise in this as well..loved the action!
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Elf
Now make work your favourite...
SANTA! I Noms Him Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Been waiting for this one! I loved the books and watched the original Swedish trilogy so was keen to see what Fincher would do with it.
I know its the done thing to slate american remakes over their foreign language originals but I just cant do it, almost everything about this movie worked.
The one thing the original did get better was the casting of Lisbeth. I'm sorry Rooney but you were outdone by Noomi Rapace on this one. I read a story that she was considered to reprise her role but turned it down as she didn't want to tell the same story twice. It was a shame because as good as Rooney was I felt that she was next best thing.
Other than that a great (if somewhat disturbing) movie.
The Girl with a Noms Tattoo
SPOILER BELOW...
**I didn't know whether to keep quiet or inform the sweet gray haired old lady sitting in fromt of me that there would be a graphic anal rape scene in the movie**
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
Series of penguin-related movies for me....
Last week watched Happy Feet 2 in 3D. it was OK, not as good as the original, which was.... original. This one lacked some of the charm for me.
Mr Popper's Penguins. Jim Carrey's funniest for a good few years, maybe even his funniest since Liar Liar. I was pleasantly surprised at this - I was expecting not very much....
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Straw Dogs
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Watched 8 Mile. Hadn't seen it since it first came, 10 years ago. Reminded me of all the 90s rap songs I loved. Posted by Dexter Motley Morgan (Member # 3598) on :
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Great movie with some disturbing scenes. Bravo Reznor and Ross on the soundtrack too.
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Warrior
Not a big fan of MMA but excellent movie!
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
Warrior was my fave movie of last year and I'm annoyed it never did better at the box office...
Angry Noms Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
Not sure about anywhere else, but where I live, Warrior was never even advertised? But I saw the Footloose preview on all channels, every commercial break. HA.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
My Little Eye - Kind of like Kolobos, only Kolobos was good.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Baby's Room (2006) - Starts off with a couple with a baby moving into a new house and first they hear voices on the baby monitor, then the guy sees a person sitting next to the cot on a video monitor. Genuinely creepy at times. It all gets a bit nuts in the last half hour or so but works. Love all the flicks off of this Spanish '6 films to keep you awake' set Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Children (2008) - I love this jolly New Year film, little kids getting sick and attacking their family in the snow Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Highwaymen - Yikes. I watched this just cos Colm Feore was in it and Robert Harmon directed. It was truly horrible and Jim Caviezel, what a joke of an actor he is Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
I thought that Highwaymen was a decent little thriller but the Hitcher it is not. Rhona Mitra, aaaaah. So beautiful
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Decent Howard The Duck is superior Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Decent Howard The Duck is superior
I hope your not besmirching the good name of Howard the Duck? You're walking a fine line Helen... people get snuffed out sometimes... not saying there's a connection... but people get snuffed out...
Hand over your bag of smileys.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
No, no, I would never That's Atomik. He's so mean Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Yeah, i can be mean when it comes to Howard the D. He (it?) is not a very good friend of mine. BTW, the D in Howard the D. is for dull... Ok that was mean. Time to put on my happy face Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Black comedy at its best, IMO. Definitely not for everyone though.
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"House of the Dead" (2003) from director Uwe Boll. Very horrible film based on a video game which is why Boll needs to stop making movies.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I've only seen his Alone in the dark, that was by far enough Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Blood Rayne--horrible. Sequels--horrible.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
The Hours - What a draining, wonderful film. Everybody was so good. I sobbed.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Veronica .. I'm interested in "Young Adult", the previews look darkly entertaining. I think Ronnie saw it too, I wanna hear what she thought about it.
I've watched:
Hanna (2011) - I just couldn't get into it. I really liked the premise, but the movie felt poorly executed.
The Fighter (2010) - it wasn't what I was expecting, but I still thought it was quite good. Of course I must warn you that I'm a Mark Wahlberg fan. It all started with the 90' s movie "Fear" with Reese Witherspoon where he played a charming psycho.
A Christmas Carol (2009) - amazing animation.. really popped on my tv screen.
Posted by thenodfather (Member # 8732) on :
It is a story of a young girl who goes for a holiday with her friend and wind up getting kidnapped and forced into sex slavery and the father's, played by Liam Neeson, fight to get her back.
It was a dark brutal film that gave an insight into a work that is very prevalent, very lucrative, but also very clandestine. A world that consumes so many innocent people. It was fast paced, action packed and Liam Neeson brilliantly portrayed the one man army who said "No" to the evil who slithered through a very callous world in a fight to save his daughter's life.
If you're a fan of gritty action thriller's Taken is well worth watching.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley:
I've watched:
Hanna (2011) - I just couldn't get into it. I really liked the premise, but the movie felt poorly executed.
Valley, i´m interested to see Hanna because the first part of the film was shot here in northern Finland.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Our Idiot Brother. It was pretty funny- humorous. Stars Paul Rudd, Zooey Deschanel, Elizabeth Banks.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Fright Night--pretty good!
No One Can Hear You (2001)--Very creepy movie that left me guessing who the killer was.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
127 Hours - I thought it was alright but not all that moving until it got to the last half an hour, then I bawled. That part was done so well.
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Ondine starring Collin Farrell. It was different.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I love that film Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I really liked Ondine, HelenS. The only problem was the sound quality was poor and there was no English closed- captioning. I read alot of complaints over at imdb about the same thing. I just thought I got a bad disc. I am borderline for a hearing aid and had a hard time hearing even though I had the volume on the tv up to 70.
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"Killers" (2010) with Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. A very dull romantic action comedy where the two leads fail to generate sparks.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
That sucks Pittsburghgirl. Got a few crappy dvds like that.
I just watched a pretty good flick, Criminal (2004) I like John C Reilly in his comedies but I love him in his straight roles a ton more. Didn't realise it was a remake till I just checked imdb, will have to check out the original Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Eastern Promises (2007)
I kinda lost track of Cronenberg after eXistenZ, only seeing his more recent films when they happen to be on television. Eastern Promises was on Belgian television friday night. Good crime saga about the Russian mob in London, great acting all-round.. still it would be great to see Cronenberg return to his own style of warped horror for which he is known and loved.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Final Destination 5....they need to stop. Really. The cast was horrible and I didn't like the movie. The only good part was the ending.
Circle---pretty decent serial killer movie.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Enter the Void (2010)
What a load of crap !
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"Trespass" (2011) starring Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman. A wealthy family being held hostage by a group of theives at their home. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
This movie is nasty and aggressive, more unpleasant than entertaining.
Posted by Spreadking (Member # 7280) on :
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
I enjoyed all three of these Swedish films. I could see myself spending seven full hours watching all three as they run together as if one movie.
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2005)
Very enjoyable, very typically Tim Burton, and well made.
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Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
quote:Originally posted by Spreadking: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
I enjoyed all three of these Swedish films. I could see myself spending seven full hours watching all three as they run together as if one movie.
The Swedish films are great! The American version of "Tattoo," while well done, was an unecessary remake which brought nothing really new--except keeping stupid Americans from having to read subtitles--to the material.
My understanding is that the three films were actually longer and did run together as one mini-series in Sweden. (I think that it was called "Millenium.") The unedited series has not, as of yet, turned up anywhere with English subtitles, which is too bad because I would watch it too. Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by P_a_u_l: Wery enjoyable, very tupically Tim Burton, and well made.
You been drinking Paul? Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I just watched The Girl Who Played With Fire. I liked it even more than the first Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S:
quote:Originally posted by P_a_u_l: Wery enjoyable, very tupically Tim Burton, and well made.
You been drinking Paul?
Think you'll find he sounds more crazy when he hasn't been drinking.
You stopped drinking Paul?!
quote:I just watched The Girl Who Played With Fire. I liked it even more than the first
The first? 'The Girl Who Played With Water'?
'Take Me Home Tonight': Odd movie. The timeline was really hard to keep track of, and there was no reason for it to be a period piece (ditto 50% of movies set in the 80's). It was intermittently funny though.
Posted by Logan 5 (Member # 1467) on :
'Tron: Legacy': Parts of it were good, but overall the film felt too serious, too portentous, and just a bit dull. All the characters were flat. The best thing I can say is that it looked good (barring the bad CG of Jeff Bridge's face).
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"Twisted" from 2004 starring Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia. This movie sucks so bad. It is implausible, it is overheated and how could a good director like Philip Kaufman along the three main cast members find themselves attached to this mess?
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
Mariah Carey's "Glitter" (2001). A so-bad-its-good vanity project from Miss Carey, no wonder that movie bombed!
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
In A Dark Place (2006) - Laughably bad adaptation of The Turn Of The Screw.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
the illusionist
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Bereavement Voices Terror Trap Night of the Demons
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Your Highness, a completely amazing movie experience. I watched the first 10 minutes without laughing once and asked myself whether it was possible that I would not laugh at all for the remaining 90 minutes. And I didn't! Just terrible, and what happens when you give Danny McBride and his buddies about $50 million to make a movie. Every joke is an unfunny variant on bad language, smoking dope, or juvenile sex concepts. James Franco, Zooey Deschanel, and Natalie Portman should all be ashamed. There is no way that this looked good on paper. It is one of the worst major studio films that I have seen in a long time.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Hahaha! I could imagine it being that bad from the clips.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
i seen the trailer to the upcoming three stooges movie, when i heard there was to be one i thought, its going to be terrible, after seeing the trailer, it might not be as bad as all that, with that being said this movie will probably be the only one i go see at the movie house for the entire year
crash, i seen the trailer for that movie you posted about and figured that was what it was going to be.
contemporary comedies are lacking in a big way, i blame over sensitiviy to political correctness as one of the causes, writers are afraid of stepping on someones toes, so they defer to making cutesy jokes about kim kardashian, i am supposed to know who she is to get the joke and its not that humerous even if i did know who she is and what she do.
or we get the over hammed up raunchy joke from seth rogen for the umpteenth time, and that wasnt funny either
we need quality writing back badly
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
quote:Originally posted by The Good Package: i (I) seen (saw) the trailer to the upcoming three stooges (Three Stooges) movie, (period) when (When) i (I) heard there was (was going) to be one i (I)thought, ( " )its going to be terrible ("), (but) after seeing the trailer, it might not be as bad as all that,(period) with (With) that being said this movie will probably be the only one i (I) go (go and) see at the movie house for the entire year (period)
crash (Crash), i (I)seen (saw) the trailer for that movie you posted about (about which you posted) and (I) figured that was what it was going to be.
contemporary (Contemporary) comedies are lacking in a big way, i (I) blame over sensitivity to political correctness as one of the causes, ( : ) writers are afraid of stepping on someones toes, so they defer to making cutesy jokes about kim kardashian (Kim Kardashian), (-) i (I) am supposed to know who she is to get the joke and its (it's) not that humerous (humorous) even if i (I) did know who she is and what she do (does).
or (Or) we get the over hammed up raunchy joke from seth rogen (Seth Rogen)for the umpteenth time, and that wasnt (wasn't) funny either (period)
we (We) need quality writing back badly
Quality writing is sure lacking....
Sorry - couldn't help it.
As for my last movie, it was The Day The Earth Stood Still, with Keanu Reeves. Dire doesn't even come close....
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
hey i spelled kardashian right though!
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
gotta give me points for that, didnt even look up the proper spelling either, just winged it.
Posted by All for Noms and Noms for all... (Member # 2688) on :
Mother's Day
Extremely well made remake horror with enough suspense, scres and an appropriate amount of gore to satisfy most hoor fans.
Rebecca De Mornay was excellent in this and without giving too much away, the ending stayed away from typical horror cliche.
Noms' Day (why isn't there a Noms' Day, that would rock!!!)
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
the noms that rocks the cradle
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
The Nomster from the Black Lagoon
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
transylvania noms 5000
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Last Breath (2010) Made me wish I was on my last breath.
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Woman in Black (very, very creepy) Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Frostbite (2006) - Pretty cool Swedish vampire flick with some really odd humour. Gorgeous looking film.
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
Rio (2011). Above average animated offering about how the life of the only surviving male Blue Macaw, used to life in a Minnesota bookshop, is taken to South America to mate with the only female Blue Macaw. That is, until they get stolen by a gang of tropical bird smugglers.
This actually isn't that bad. I've certainly seen many worse animated movies recently. And suprisingly (given the win at last night's Academy Awards), I would certainly rate this movie above Rango...
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
anybody see the artist? think it would be worth a go?
Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :
Dream House...not what I was expecting (I was expecting a ghost-story haunted-house movie) but I liked it.
Posted by Leo Logan (Member # 9206) on :
"Stealth" starring Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel and Jamie Foxx from 2005. A loud and preposterous sci-fi action flick, it even ended up as one of the biggest financial flops in movie history.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
anybody besides me dislike jamie foxx outside of comedy, with the exception of the ray charles movie?
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I like him in Collateral.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
yeah i liked that one too. i still think he is getting more annoying.
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Black comedy at its best, IMO. Definitely not for everyone though.
You been drinking Paul? 
