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Couples Retreat: Good lord. Pretty ladies. Usually funny comedians. Awful movie. It has it's chuckles, but I'm not sure it's worth watching to get to them. 3.5 out of 10.
Law Abiding Citizen: Very good until the end. Pretty dramatic drop off from quality to shitdom at the end. Still, entertaining. And as somebody trained in the biz, very interesting legally speaking. 7 out of 10. Better ending would've kicked it up to an 8.
Pandorum: Dug it. Fun flick, nice twist. Gruesome at times. Sci Fi-Horror that's pretty well done. 7 out of 10.
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Posted 21 February 2010 - 08:17 PM
Trouble arrives when the opponents to such a system institute its extreme opposite, where individualism becomes godlike and sacrosanct, and no greater service to any other ideal (including community) is possible. In such a system rapacious greed thrives behind the guise of freedom, and the worst aspects of human nature come to the fore....
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Posted 21 February 2010 - 10:47 PM
I wouldn't see Avatar again even if it came with a free blow job.
Anyway went to see Wolfman, good acting, unbelievably predicatable plot, good atmoshpere, but really rather dissappointing in the end I thought.
Anyway went to see Wolfman, good acting, unbelievably predicatable plot, good atmoshpere, but really rather dissappointing in the end I thought.
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Posted 21 February 2010 - 11:00 PM
I want to see avatar again, only because i didnt get the 3d first time, if it makes no difference within the first ten minutes, i'd be walking out
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 03:06 AM
Accidentally went on a mini-Sam Rockwell kick.
Moon should have been nominated for - and won - the Oscar this year. It's the best 2009 movie I've seen. It's tough to pull off a SF, isolated station movie that relies so heavily upon the performance of its lead, but Moon did it with style. The overall theme is of uncovering a conspiracy and the atmosphere is perfectly regulated. Very, very, very well done.
Choke is pretty good too. I read the book a while ago, as a friend passed it onto me. The movie is actually better than the book, and much of that comes from its perfect casting. Anjelica Huston was a perfect choice to play the mother, and Rockwell does a great job of being a douchebag without actually being unlikable. It consistently delivers chuckles and works as a story better than the book.
Moon should have been nominated for - and won - the Oscar this year. It's the best 2009 movie I've seen. It's tough to pull off a SF, isolated station movie that relies so heavily upon the performance of its lead, but Moon did it with style. The overall theme is of uncovering a conspiracy and the atmosphere is perfectly regulated. Very, very, very well done.
Choke is pretty good too. I read the book a while ago, as a friend passed it onto me. The movie is actually better than the book, and much of that comes from its perfect casting. Anjelica Huston was a perfect choice to play the mother, and Rockwell does a great job of being a douchebag without actually being unlikable. It consistently delivers chuckles and works as a story better than the book.
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 10:14 AM
Seems I'll have to give Moon a go. Seems to me like it could be a newer, better Event Horizon type of film. Is it anything like it?
It looks like the film won't be in cinemas over here in this backwater country AT ALL. I'll have to use teh internets again? :/
It looks like the film won't be in cinemas over here in this backwater country AT ALL. I'll have to use teh internets again? :/
This post has been edited by Gothos: 22 February 2010 - 10:19 AM
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 11:38 AM
Gothos, on 22 February 2010 - 10:14 AM, said:
Seems I'll have to give Moon a go. Seems to me like it could be a newer, better Event Horizon type of film. Is it anything like it?
It looks like the film won't be in cinemas over here in this backwater country AT ALL. I'll have to use teh internets again? :/
It looks like the film won't be in cinemas over here in this backwater country AT ALL. I'll have to use teh internets again? :/
Its nothing like event horizon... it is very good though.
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Why dont they make the whole plane out of that black box stuff?
Why dont they make the whole plane out of that black box stuff?
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 11:46 AM
Bummer. Not enough modern sci-fi thrillers worth the name tbh! But it does sound appealing as hell, maybe indeed my type of movie - atmosphere, suspense, no stupid shocker scenes, and keeping you alert else you'll miss the important stuff.
Can't wait to get home!
Can't wait to get home!
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 12:37 PM
do not watch any trailers for moon if you can help it, they give too much away.
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Why dont they make the whole plane out of that black box stuff?
Why dont they make the whole plane out of that black box stuff?
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 12:43 PM
I'm safe from that since I can't really use sound at work, thus making any videos really a do-not-watch...
it better be as good as you say. Anyways, should I wait until after dark to watch it?
it better be as good as you say. Anyways, should I wait until after dark to watch it?
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 12:55 PM
No, it isn't a scary film. It is a slow burning thoughtful movie.
Burn rubber =/= warp speed
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 06:51 PM
Holy SHIT! shit shit shit shit. Awesome film indeed. Couldn't get my eyes off it. I'd love to say more really, but can't really talk about it without revealing too much. However, see spoiler.
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This post has been edited by Gothos: 22 February 2010 - 06:56 PM
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 04:08 AM
Rented Moon tonight after reading this and DAMN it was good. Never even saw it at the store before, they only had one copy on the top shelf.
So, thank you all.
Almost made me forget sitting through The Invention of Lying and Couples Retreat.
So, thank you all.
Almost made me forget sitting through The Invention of Lying and Couples Retreat.
I've always been crazy but its kept me from going insane.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 04:51 AM
If you like Moon, watch Sunshine. It's about a crew of people sent to reignite the dying sun. More of that isolated no-one-can-hear-you-scream space suspense.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 04:58 AM
Sunshine is indeed very good, but I feel it is more comparable to say Star Trek or 2010 than say 2001 or Solaris which are much more Moon's flavor. In my own opinion, of course.
Trouble arrives when the opponents to such a system institute its extreme opposite, where individualism becomes godlike and sacrosanct, and no greater service to any other ideal (including community) is possible. In such a system rapacious greed thrives behind the guise of freedom, and the worst aspects of human nature come to the fore....
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 10:40 AM
Speaking of which: is Solaris any good? I know it's based on a really good book that I should've already read years ago (having the priviledge of being able to read it in the original language), I'm not very convinced about the screen adaptation.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:34 AM
I found Sunshine a bit generic. It is fine for a watch but I thought it was like "the best bits from claustrophobic space mission movies" for Sci Fi virgins. It nicked all the good bits and atmosphere from other films. Also, a really annoying couple were talking through the whole movie in the cinema and when I think about Sunshine, all I can remember is the rage! Talking at the cinema should be the only capital offence.
Burn rubber =/= warp speed
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:35 AM
Unless it was Return of the King and you're laughing your ass off from the immense amount of Narm.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:44 AM
Solaris is one of those films that polarizes different film fans, you will get people that call this film boring shit. You will will hear people call it brilliant!
I sorta digged it...But it was slow at times.
I sorta digged it...But it was slow at times.
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Why dont they make the whole plane out of that black box stuff?
Why dont they make the whole plane out of that black box stuff?
