Ye Big Movie thread
#1861
Posted 28 January 2008 - 03:03 AM
Speaking of Bucket List: Trite garbage designed to jerk a tear or two out of sentimental folks. Alas, I didn't cry.
The Golden Compass: It was pretty nifty...until it ended on such an anti-climactic note. If only I had some dust...
Sweeney Todd: For some reason, I just can't abide musicals in movie format. Sweet scenery though.
Hitman: Umm...was this directed by Uwe Boll? Eg: garbage...
The Golden Compass: It was pretty nifty...until it ended on such an anti-climactic note. If only I had some dust...
Sweeney Todd: For some reason, I just can't abide musicals in movie format. Sweet scenery though.
Hitman: Umm...was this directed by Uwe Boll? Eg: garbage...
#1862
Posted 28 January 2008 - 03:08 AM
So I saw Rambo today - lots of nostalgia because I remember the first two movies (if not the third) fondly. WHAT A RIDE! It is gory as hell, very formulaic (Rambo go in jungle. Rambo rescue prisoner. Rambo cynical.) but still a LOT of fun. All the evisceration (really) had the wife wanting to throw up, but I enjoyed it.
Oh and Rambo gets a nice 'into the sunset' kinda moment at the end that mirrors the opening frames of the first movie. Nice touch.
Oh and Rambo gets a nice 'into the sunset' kinda moment at the end that mirrors the opening frames of the first movie. Nice touch.
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#1863
Posted 28 January 2008 - 03:18 AM
wait-wait-wait!!!
rAMBO CAN BE cYNICAL?
(damn caps)
hmm, I might have to go see this now...
rAMBO CAN BE cYNICAL?
(damn caps)
hmm, I might have to go see this now...
#1864
Posted 28 January 2008 - 03:35 AM
I loved First Blood because it is a classic...after that...blarf...
maybe I'll download it....lol.
I'm currently watching The Whole Nine Yards...I love this movie
maybe I'll download it....lol.
I'm currently watching The Whole Nine Yards...I love this movie
#1865
Posted 28 January 2008 - 04:36 AM
So I watched Cloverfield after all the praise for it, and what the fuck?
The movie blew chunks. The shaky cam formula of directing is lazy and lame. just sucked. I couldn't believe people like that kind of imagery. The story was stupid. The ending was stupid. And the acting was horrid. The guy that holds the camera, I havn't been so annoyed by an actor for years.
0/10 . That movie was a piece of shit.
The movie blew chunks. The shaky cam formula of directing is lazy and lame. just sucked. I couldn't believe people like that kind of imagery. The story was stupid. The ending was stupid. And the acting was horrid. The guy that holds the camera, I havn't been so annoyed by an actor for years.
0/10 . That movie was a piece of shit.
#1866
Posted 28 January 2008 - 04:44 AM
Trouble;249001 said:
So I watched Cloverfield after all the praise for it, and what the fuck?
The movie blew chunks. The shaky cam formula of directing is lazy and lame. just sucked. I couldn't believe people like that kind of imagery. The story was stupid. The ending was stupid. And the acting was horrid. The guy that holds the camera, I havn't been so annoyed by an actor for years.
0/10 . That movie was a piece of shit.
The movie blew chunks. The shaky cam formula of directing is lazy and lame. just sucked. I couldn't believe people like that kind of imagery. The story was stupid. The ending was stupid. And the acting was horrid. The guy that holds the camera, I havn't been so annoyed by an actor for years.
0/10 . That movie was a piece of shit.
Way to rip into a movie without explaining your reasons.
I didn't like it all that much either, but I respect what they were trying to do, they just failed miserably doing it.
They hand held camera angle was interesting, for one, it keeps us in suspense about what the heck is actually happened, and I enjoy it, but spoilers kinda..
Spoiler
Cool monster, great destruction shots, bad movie.
But a question, the movie was always marketed as a hand held shaky cam, ala blair witch flick, why kind of ending were you expecting, a short monologue explaining everything with a nice little boy?
"HAIL THE MARINES!"
#1867
Posted 28 January 2008 - 05:10 AM
I was expecting an ending that had a coolness factor. Not the Sudden ending with those annoying characters.
And I did explain my reasons. The directing, acting, and story sucked. What more do you need?
And I did explain my reasons. The directing, acting, and story sucked. What more do you need?
#1868
Posted 28 January 2008 - 05:44 AM
Trouble;249009 said:
I was expecting an ending that had a coolness factor. Not the Sudden ending with those annoying characters.
And I did explain my reasons. The directing, acting, and story sucked. What more do you need?
And I did explain my reasons. The directing, acting, and story sucked. What more do you need?
Not really, saying something is horrid isn't explaining it.
Why did the ending suck, what did you expect? What is a coolness factor for an ending? Were you hoping to see the aftermath of the entire thing?
Why was the acting so bad? Was it the dialogue, were they stiff and unbelievable, no chemistry between the cast?
If the shaky cam was so bad, why bother seeing it? All the trailers were done that way.
(The main complaint I've heard about the movie was the way it was filmed, which I did kind of like.)
I do agree, it wasn't a very good movie, but it was pretty much exaclty as they marketed it.
"HAIL THE MARINES!"
#1869
Posted 28 January 2008 - 05:46 AM
I've heard Cloverfield ruled
I've heard Cloverfield sucked
Damnit!
I've heard Cloverfield sucked
Damnit!
#1870
Posted 28 January 2008 - 09:24 AM
Slumgullion Spitteler;248975 said:
Speaking of Bucket List: Trite garbage designed to jerk a tear or two out of sentimental folks. Alas, I didn't cry.
Whoa there, I thoroughly enjoyed the Bucket-list. I found it on a site and had nothing better to do but watch it. I also have a habit of looking up films on IMDB before I watch them.
I hate drama, but when you have Jack Nickelson and Morgan Freeman playing opposite each other, there shouldn't be much to complain about. I liked the two characters world views and background playing off each other. I liked the idea of travelling the world and doing all the things you always wanted to do before you die.
I thought it was a very romantic view at old age and death and the ending, climb up the mountain, had me all teary. (I think it must have been all the estrogen they sprinkle on the pizza or something)
#1871
Posted 28 January 2008 - 09:47 AM
Aptorian;249058 said:
Whoa there, I thoroughly enjoyed the Bucket-list. I found it on a site and had nothing better to do but watch it. I also have a habit of looking up films on IMDB before I watch them.
I hate drama, but when you have Jack Nickelson and Morgan Freeman playing opposite each other, there shouldn't be much to complain about. I liked the two characters world views and background playing off each other. I liked the idea of travelling the world and doing all the things you always wanted to do before you die.
I thought it was a very romantic view at old age and death and the ending, climb up the mountain, had me all teary. (I think it must have been all the estrogen they sprinkle on the pizza or something)
I hate drama, but when you have Jack Nickelson and Morgan Freeman playing opposite each other, there shouldn't be much to complain about. I liked the two characters world views and background playing off each other. I liked the idea of travelling the world and doing all the things you always wanted to do before you die.
I thought it was a very romantic view at old age and death and the ending, climb up the mountain, had me all teary. (I think it must have been all the estrogen they sprinkle on the pizza or something)
Awww...Apt...that sweet recollection of the movie makes me want to see The Bucket List.
I'll catch the movie after I pick up my Viagra and eat dinner at 4 pm.
BWHAHAHAHAH.
Sissy.
#1872
Posted 28 January 2008 - 10:10 AM
wolf_2099;249014 said:
Not really, saying something is horrid isn't explaining it.
Why did the ending suck, what did you expect? What is a coolness factor for an ending? Were you hoping to see the aftermath of the entire thing?
Why was the acting so bad? Was it the dialogue, were they stiff and unbelievable, no chemistry between the cast?
If the shaky cam was so bad, why bother seeing it? All the trailers were done that way.
(The main complaint I've heard about the movie was the way it was filmed, which I did kind of like.)
I do agree, it wasn't a very good movie, but it was pretty much exaclty as they marketed it.
Why did the ending suck, what did you expect? What is a coolness factor for an ending? Were you hoping to see the aftermath of the entire thing?
Why was the acting so bad? Was it the dialogue, were they stiff and unbelievable, no chemistry between the cast?
If the shaky cam was so bad, why bother seeing it? All the trailers were done that way.
(The main complaint I've heard about the movie was the way it was filmed, which I did kind of like.)
I do agree, it wasn't a very good movie, but it was pretty much exaclty as they marketed it.
Wtf? Whats your deal, you agree with me but you continue to rag my post? Straight from the hip, I'll cut to the chase.
Spoiler
Good enough?
#1873
Posted 28 January 2008 - 11:57 AM
I just saw Rob Zombies interpretation of Halloween. I must say I was impressed. Mostly with the first half but still.
My first impression watching it was damn that is one scary kid.
Second impression, I'm glad I don't have any siblings
Third impression, don't ever run upstairs unless you have a ramp on the side of your house in case mad killers break in.
Fourth impression, don't bother locking your doors and windows, the killer will get in anyway and then you cant get out.
Fifth impression, american teens are really skanky and I'm very jealous
I liked how you get an extended view of meyers background, the kid that plays meyers is scaaary. The whole psycological degradation of the kid and dr loomis attempts at understanding him was cool. The enitial escape was cool too.
It didn't really have the psycological impact that the first version had though. There wasn't enough creepy scenes of meyers just standing there with the score running in the background.
Meyers was much more terryfying in this one though. He was bigger, a lot stronger and aggressive and the mask looked like it was alive.
My first impression watching it was damn that is one scary kid.
Second impression, I'm glad I don't have any siblings
Third impression, don't ever run upstairs unless you have a ramp on the side of your house in case mad killers break in.
Fourth impression, don't bother locking your doors and windows, the killer will get in anyway and then you cant get out.
Fifth impression, american teens are really skanky and I'm very jealous
I liked how you get an extended view of meyers background, the kid that plays meyers is scaaary. The whole psycological degradation of the kid and dr loomis attempts at understanding him was cool. The enitial escape was cool too.
It didn't really have the psycological impact that the first version had though. There wasn't enough creepy scenes of meyers just standing there with the score running in the background.
Meyers was much more terryfying in this one though. He was bigger, a lot stronger and aggressive and the mask looked like it was alive.
#1874
Posted 28 January 2008 - 12:58 PM
Aptorian;249096 said:
I just saw Rob Zombies interpretation of Halloween. I must say I was impressed. Mostly with the first half but still.
My first impression watching it was damn that is one scary kid.
Second impression, I'm glad I don't have any siblings
Third impression, don't ever run upstairs unless you have a ramp on the side of your house in case mad killers break in.
Fourth impression, don't bother locking your doors and windows, the killer will get in anyway and then you cant get out.
Fifth impression, american teens are really skanky and I'm very jealous
I liked how you get an extended view of meyers background, the kid that plays meyers is scaaary. The whole psycological degradation of the kid and dr loomis attempts at understanding him was cool. The enitial escape was cool too.
It didn't really have the psycological impact that the first version had though. There wasn't enough creepy scenes of meyers just standing there with the score running in the background.
Meyers was much more terryfying in this one though. He was bigger, a lot stronger and aggressive and the mask looked like it was alive.
My first impression watching it was damn that is one scary kid.
Second impression, I'm glad I don't have any siblings
Third impression, don't ever run upstairs unless you have a ramp on the side of your house in case mad killers break in.
Fourth impression, don't bother locking your doors and windows, the killer will get in anyway and then you cant get out.
Fifth impression, american teens are really skanky and I'm very jealous
I liked how you get an extended view of meyers background, the kid that plays meyers is scaaary. The whole psycological degradation of the kid and dr loomis attempts at understanding him was cool. The enitial escape was cool too.
It didn't really have the psycological impact that the first version had though. There wasn't enough creepy scenes of meyers just standing there with the score running in the background.
Meyers was much more terryfying in this one though. He was bigger, a lot stronger and aggressive and the mask looked like it was alive.
I agree, movie was well done and I enjoyed it....
and yes american teens our very bad, wish I would have enjoyed it more when it was legal
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#1875
Posted 28 January 2008 - 06:14 PM
Trouble;249072 said:
Wtf? Whats your deal, you agree with me but you continue to rag my post? Straight from the hip, I'll cut to the chase.
Good enough?
Spoiler
Good enough?
Spoiler
I probably abused the word annoying in this post, but I don't really care.
I just don't think it was as bad as you, though.
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#1876
Posted 28 January 2008 - 07:43 PM
Meet the Spartans.
Enjoyable if you enjoyed Date Movies 2-4.
Better than Epic movie for sure.
Enjoyable if you enjoyed Date Movies 2-4.
Better than Epic movie for sure.
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#1877
Posted 01 February 2008 - 12:50 PM
Recent (but old) watches that I'd like to recommend:
Little Miss Sunshine ~ I put off watching it for ages after I rented it because I wasn't in the mood for any kind of meaningful movie. It turned out to be really quite funny. Although I was drunk by the end and can't remember how it ended, the journey to the ending was fun
Walk The Line ~ Bloody brilliant (and great soundtrack, of course)! I can't believe it was Joaquin Phoenix' real voice singing the songs.
Little Miss Sunshine ~ I put off watching it for ages after I rented it because I wasn't in the mood for any kind of meaningful movie. It turned out to be really quite funny. Although I was drunk by the end and can't remember how it ended, the journey to the ending was fun
Walk The Line ~ Bloody brilliant (and great soundtrack, of course)! I can't believe it was Joaquin Phoenix' real voice singing the songs.
Burn rubber =/= warp speed
#1878
Posted 02 February 2008 - 06:11 PM
Just watched John Rambo. Pretty cool. You know an actionfilm is good when it has scenes that makes you go: "WOOAHAAAHHAOOO!!!" and other remarks of surprise. The film doesn't pull any punches in the violence and gore department. It was fucking mean in some places, people getting eviscerated, decapitated, blown apart, etc.
All in all, a good action film, just too bad they didn't focus more on John Rambo the person instead of the action. The ending was very romantic though.
EDIT: You know you're getting old, when you want more drama and less killing... is ashamed of one self.
All in all, a good action film, just too bad they didn't focus more on John Rambo the person instead of the action. The ending was very romantic though.
EDIT: You know you're getting old, when you want more drama and less killing... is ashamed of one self.
#1879
Posted 02 February 2008 - 08:08 PM
saw Cloverfield last night. I'd give it a solid 8/10. Maybe even a 9.
meh. Link was dead :(
#1880
Posted 02 February 2008 - 08:14 PM
Ditto exactly what coco said
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