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Death at a Funeral - 8/10

Maybe not as polished as some british comedies but very good, considering there's no big name stars.

Special mention though for "The Toilet Scene" that had me physically hurting from laughter. It gets a 10/10 just for that 60 secs or so.

Halx

Nightwatch - 5/10
This had a lot of promise, but was ultimately too confusing and unsatisfying. They show you glimpses of cool shit in the beginning that you look forward to seeing more of, but as if they ran out of CG budget, they never show any of it again. I mean, one of the recurring characters is a guy named Bear, who is supposed to be able to change into a BEAR. But that's all talk. He never does. WTF. And they show the girl Tiger Cub turn into a tiger once, for like half a second. It's real cool. Then she never does it again. Sigh.

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I am Lengend - 8/10

2012 Doomsday - -1/10 (dont make the mistake)

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Wait wait? 12 December 2012? That end of the world prediction? Damn I hope those Mayans were right! They had some really crazy ideas that I happen to muse and ponder myself.

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The subject had / has potential, but this movie didnt rate in the same catagory as a bad SCIFI channel original. Believe me you would be better off watching "The Day After" one more time.

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"Tasty Teen Sluts in Heat"-

8/10 but a very well done film nonetheless

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Raumpatrouille Orion - 10/10 - classic German scifi which honestly is more respectable than classic Star Trek.

Death Proof - 8/10 - Still shocked at this one. I would give it a 10/10 but I don't know how well the film actually is. It is just another QT flick that blew my mind.

Shoot'em Up - 5/10 - Good for action and that is it. I love the forced scenes where they tried to give the characters personality and depth and history. They should have just kept it to a mind numbing action flick.

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I'm surprised you gave it such a high rating, I mean, the ending was too predictable.

Meet the Spartans - 1/10
I'm glad I didn't pay to see that one... What a pile of garbage. It was like a 90 minute long commercial. At one point, they went into a 5 minute budweiser ad...

Charlie Bartlett - 8/10
I highly recommend watching this movie. I didn't think I would enjoy it anywhere near as much as I did.

The Bucket List - 7/10
Good actors, good story. It was a bit slow at times, but I'm glad I saw it.

The Eye - 5/10

Cloverfield - 4/10
It was like Blair Witch in the city... I didn't even finish watching it...

Juno - 8/10

Rambo 7/10
How can you not enjoy people's limbs flying off for 2 hours straight?

blahblah454

Saw 3 - 4/10

This whole series just keeps getting worse.

MexicanOnABike

True.

SAW 4

Saw 1 was good and original. saw 2 was different but still good with everyone in the house. saw 3 reallllly made me want to leave. there was too much crap in that one and now finally saw 4: such a stupid movie!
bad acting, bad directing and everything else is just people getting killed with no points to it.

I rate it 3/10

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27 dresses

My gf dragged me to see this one last week. It wasn't overly bad or good but at least there was some cute girls in the movie.

It's a simple story and very predictable as far as what will happen in the end.
there was some funny scenes and most of it didn't have any slow or boring moments.

If you must see a chick flick, then I would recommend this one right now.
I give it a rating of 7/10

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Serenity:

OK, so I've seen it at least ten times already. But today was the first time with the cast/director commentary on the Special Edition DVD. Whaddaya know, still good.

10/10, but then again, I'm a long-time Browncoat with massive bias issues. Probably not the best judge of the movie.

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Jumper: ugh/10

Weak story, acting, etc. Weak.

m0rpheus

Casablanca - 10/10
One of my favorite movies ever. The gf and I always head down on Valentine's Day to a little theatre that plays it every year.
I love a movie where you can laugh in anticipation of a line or exchange you know is coming because it's still as good, if not better, than the first time you saw it.

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The Worlds Fastest Indian - 8/10

I had no interest at all in seeing this movie. Couldn't even tell what it was about based on the previews. The GF bought the DVD as she is an Anthony Hopkins fan.

It was a really good story with a very likeable main character.
Hopkins plays an elderly New Zealand gear-head who takes his 1920's era Indian motorcycle to the Bonneville salt flats in '67 and sets a land speed record with it. Based on a true story.

allaboutmusic

The Notebook. I shouldn't have watched it on Valentine's Day... but I love it. 10/10

Reese

Before the Music Dies 9/10. It's a critical view at the music industry and radio. It has interviews with Eric Clapton, Dave Mathews, and others. It also gives good insight on how the industry is run.

Michael Clayton 5/10
I just didn't like it. I liked the actual plot, I just didn't like how it was delivered. Acting was good, but it was edited in such a way that always made me feel like I missed something. It was bloated with dialog that just didn't make any sense. It was like overhearing a conversation between two people you don't know. They talk and talk and know exactly what each other is saying but to the guy not knowing what the conversation is referring to they're just words.. I dunno.. I go back to my first sentence.. I just didn't like it.

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I can never keep up with my film reviews.

So I keep doing them in these batches.

So, in reverse order:

The Croupier 9/10
Just watched this film this morning and it's the best movie I've watched in a long while. Made in 1998, it is a British film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Clive Owen (who I've grown to like very much, even though I wasn't fond of Children of Men). It's the story of a rather reflective and imperturbable casino dealer (aka, a croupier) and fledgling novelist and his struggles with women, temptation and betrayal. It is a crime drama of sorts, but mostly it is a movie about odds, chance and the absurdity of the human condition when viewed through the eyes of a dislocated soul. I guess I related to it because that's how I feel so much of the time, lol. But I loved the film.

Gosford Park 10/10
I've watched this film many, many times, but I love it so much. My favorite Robert Altman film, by far. An exquisitely crafted film about the intimately connected, yet compulsively estranged worlds of British class society as illustrated by the subtle politics of the upper crust and the regiments of servants, cooks and attendants who care for them. Ostensibly an old-fashioned Agatha Christie-type murder mystery, it is more about the hypocrisy of class discrimination and the prohibitive nature that keeps all of them 'pressed into service.' At least, that's what I take from it. Similar to books by Henry James and Edith Wharton, observers in their time of the 'oppression of proprieties.' The hushed tones and elegant choreography of this film enthrall me. It's like meditation.
Suggestion: watch it with the subtitles on...Robert Altman had a tendency to use naturalistic, overlapping dialogue in his films...you can miss a lot.

Wonder Boys 10/10
Another one of my all-time favorites. It's a comfort film, much like Gosford Park, I watch it when I'm feeling fragile. If you haven't seen it, you must. Immediately.

About Schmidt 10/10
Third in my list of comfort films. I think I reviewed it here before, though. That last scene when Warren is looking at the drawing sent to him by Ndugu and he starts crying is one of my favorite movie moments ever.

The Believer 5/10
Weird movie starring Ryan Gosling as a Jew who becomes a neo-Nazi. Don't really have much opinion on it. It wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't say it was good, either.

The Assassination of Richard Nixon 8/10
Sean Penn was beyond genius in this film, of course, but I didn't manage to get wrapped up in it. He is absolutely, hands down the only true genius acting in American cinema today. It was very good, but ultimately not impactful.

The Woodsman 7/10
I liked it. But that's about it. Kevin Bacon was great. Mos Def - I've never seen him act before. He's very impressive.

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers 6/10
Can't really say much about this film. Mediocre all around, in my opinion. Although, Geoffrey Rush does a great Peter Sellers impersonation, most especially a great Peter Sellers as Dr. Strangelove impersonation. But I was hoping for more...and I really didn't enjoy finding out that Peter Sellers was, well, fucking insane, lol.

Far From Heaven 4/10
Meh. Too message-y.

The Libertine 5/10
Uh, yeah, meh. Not nearly enough sex.

Fay Grim 8/10
I loved this follow-up to Henry Fool, which was my favorite Hal Hartley movie even though it was little noticed and quickly forgotten. And Parker Posey is such a fox.

The Magdalene Sisters 6/10
I'm certain that I was supposed to think this a great, important film, but I didn't find it all that engaging. The only thing that sticks out in my head is reading at the end that the last of these Irish-Catholic slave laundries was closed in 1998. Fucking 1998!!! Jesus Christ...people suck.

Vera Drake 9/10
Very sad, but very good. I love Mike Leigh films and this one was a bit of a departure for him. Much more respectful and sentimental of it's subject than most of his other films. The story of a British cleaning woman in 1950's London who 'helps' poor women by performing home-style, non-surgical abortions. A subplot also involves the daughter of one her employers who is date-raped and becomes pregnant, but is able to procure a legal abortion for 'therapeutic' reasons. Imelda Staunton is heartbreakingly good and authentic in the title role. I highly recommend it.

The only two movies I've seen in the theater lately:

Cloverfield 7/10
It was good, but now, a couple of weeks later, I can barely remember it.

National Treasure II 5/10
I know, I know. But we saw this while we were in Naples and Phillip and I couldn't think of anything else we could see with the Boo that wasn't unbearable to think about. It wasn't horrible. Two things stick out in my mind:
1. It was better than the Tomb Raider movies.
2. What the fuck is up with Nicolas Cage's hair??

The Water Horse 8/10
Nope, writing that last 'review' I remembered that we also took the Boo to see this film and it was pretty good. We enjoyed it.

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Cloverfield - 10/10.... 20/10!! 100/10!!

Saw it last night. Talk about an amazing movie!! I think this was honestly one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life.

This is not for the weak of stomach, or people who don't like fast motions on the screen. I went in thinking that the camera work would bother me but it did not at all. The only complaint was that I was moving my head to "see around" all the people in the way of the camera, thats how into this movie you get.

I loved it!! I am going back to see it later this week as well.

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King Kong 8/10

I'm writing this as it is still on in here. I have to say, I can't really get into it tonight - too distracted - but it's obviously a very affectionate remake of the original and has some of the most effective CGI I have ever seen. I'm glad they've kept Kong very gorilla-like, rather than the upright man-ape sort of creature they've portrayed him as in the past.

And the Boo is absolutely loving it.

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Hard Candy 9/10

Summary: A 14-year old girl meets a charming 32-year old photographer on the Internet.

Comment: Ellen Page is one of the two main characters in this film. The same Ellen Page who was the main character in Juno, so if you liked her acting in Juno, then you might be a bit shocked to see what she does in Hard Candy. Patrick Wilson plays the photographer who likes the young girls, but soon realizes he just hung out with the wrong one.

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Just wanted to say - well done MonomAnny on getting post #2500 in this thread.

I'll settle for reply #2500.

jewels

Body Double 7/10

I hadn't seen it uncut since it was released. Imperfect and kitschy, but a fun and sometimes suspenseful ride with Deborah Shelton and Melanie Griffith in a sexy scene or two.

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The Exorcist - 9/10

This is such a good movie. The makeup in it is insane, even today its still very frightening. I couldn't imagine seeing this when it came out, that must have been truly frightening


Poltergeist - 6/10

As far as old horror movies go its still not too bad. Some pretty cheesy effects in it. But nothing will ever take away from the sheer awesomeness of building a community on top of an old Indian burial ground.

allaboutmusic

Closer. Excellent movie, very well directed and some incredible acting. A nice contrast to the usual saccharine Hollywood crap. 9/10

Reese

American Gangster - 8/10

Expected outcome, but another good role for Denzel Washington. Still not to fond of Russel Crowe though.. Seen the movie done a few years ago, I think it starred Johnny Depp and was called Blow.. Both are worth worthing imo

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Little Children 7/10

Interesting movie, I found it reminiscent of Todd Soldenz's Happiness even commented on how it could be Happiness 2: Electric Boogaloo. Slice of life of mother/daughter & father/son, and how they meet on the playground and are bored of their respective relationships.

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There Will Be Blood 9/10

Goes to show that Daniel Day Lewis is still reaching the height of his powers. An overall good story that reminds me of turn-of-the-century novels. A good character study on greed and morality.

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Nothing new, but I bought a Alejandro Jodorowsky box set because a friend of mine loaned me The Holy Mountain. So, that and El Topo are the most recent movies I've seen and I love them both immensely. Highly, highly recommended if you're into the weird artsy 70's cinema. I absolutely LOVE The Holy Mountain!!

I've still yet to watch Fando Y Lis and La Cravate. They both came in the set, but I haven't got around to those two yet.

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Tully Mars

Kick ass movie. Saw it on a plane, never heard of it. Great characters great story line.

I just caught "The Bucket List"
8/10

Good, real good. Can't remember the last time I saw Freeman in something I didn't like.

Side note- Does he narrate every movie he's in?

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LOL. I'm almost convinced that his voice is one of the glues holding this crazy old world together.

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Thanks for the recommendation.. I picked this up and watched it tonight. What a great movie....

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PS I love you 7-10.

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Untraceable 7/10

I'm a sucker for good suspense (not scary, though) and this movie packs it in with Diane Lane as a bonus. I would have rated it an 8 but for a couple of scenes of somewhat graphic torture that I had to turn away from.

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Michael Clayton 7/10

This movie attempted to be like Russel Crowe's movie "The Insider", but fell a bit short. Still a decent movie but I think Clooney fans will like it more than non-Clooney people.

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War 3/10

I don't know what it is about Jason Statham movies. I just can't seem to stay awake during them.

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We Own The Night 7/10

I found the story to be a bit choppy and disjointed. None of the characters were a big stretch for the actors (Phoenix,Wahlberg, Duvall and Mendes).
Gave it a couple extra points just because Eva Mendes was in it.

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The Brave One 7/10

This was better than I thought it would be. Jodie Foster did a decent job as the assault victim turned vigilante.

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Definately, Maybe 6/10

The reviews say its a rip-off of "How I Met Your Mother". I wouldn't know because I've never seen the TV show.
Its a "chick flick" but it was watchable.

allaboutmusic

Watched Bruce Almighty again. Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Aniston all on decent form. 7/10

The_Jazz

You should give it a couple more because she was naked.

I watched the Martian Child on the plane back from Vegas yesterday. I can't say when I've enjoyed John Cussack in a dramatic role more. The kid was good without being annoying, and Amanda Peet and Joan Cussack were good too. 7/10.

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I love coming through here and finding new movies to watch or not watch. I'm like MixedMedia, I've seen a lot, but not kept up with rating.

I've had quite a mixed-bag of movies lately.

Wickerman - 4/10 Entertaining, but stupid....really stupid. It's one of those movies that you watch and think, "Hmmm, this is pretty lame." Then you think about it and think, "Wow! That was a really stupid movie."

For Your Consideration - I fell asleep. Very disappointed. It was either brilliant because the characters were so shallow and it was a true portrayal of Hollywood. Or it was horrid because I didn't give a shit about any of them or what happened. I'm bummed because I generally love Guest and crowd.

There Will Be Blood - 9/10 Brilliant movie. There was no dialogue in the first 10 minutes or so, but the acting is so good, you are engrossed at once. The main character has no soul and this makes the movie even more entertaining. I was a bit confused about the whole preacher brother scenario. After some digging around, we found that the actor bailed or something, so it makes sense now. The comparison to Citizen Kane is well earned. One of the best and definitely a No Country for Old Men competitor.

The Death of the Electric Car - 7/10 Great documentary, especially with the price of oil rising.

The End of Suburbia - 8/10 Quite an eye-opener and another motivation (like we need any) to get the hell out of suburbia and back to the city.

Word Wars - 8/10 I'm a sucker for documentaries about dorky people. It was a good look into the NY Times crossword puzzles, those who do them, and the annual competition of the dorks.

The Lodger - 8/10 Wasn't expecting the movie to be silent, but it was very good. One of Hitchcock's earlier films that lives up to his signature twist. It's a definite classic.

Paris, Je t'aime - 8/10 A perfect movie for ADD people. Twenty 5-minute shorts focusing on Paris. There was something for everyone in it. This project had many big names involved (Coen brothers, Maggie Gyllenhall, Wes Craven, Natalie Portman, Elijah Wood to name a few). It is a movie that can be seen multiple times because I'm sure you'd see new things each time. I particularly enjoyed the visuals in the vampire short, the story line of the short with Ludivine Sagnier and Nick Nolte, and the Coen brothers' short was great using one of their stand-by actors, Steve Buscemi. I found it to be better than Coffee and Cigarettes which was a similar film.

The Life of Birds - 9/10 I rented this to show my class since we are studying birds this quarter. I sat down to watch it before I took it into the school because first graders are not going to sit through a 4-hour documentary. However, I did and I loved every minute of it. Nature interests me and this was filmed very well. The kids also loved it and even got a bit upset when I fast forwarded through most of it. They were captivated by it. I can't even get them to be quiet during a 30-minute Dr Seuss cartoon, but we sat and watched this for over an hour.

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Wedding Crashers. Utterly hilarious. 8/10

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OMG you had to ruin it didn't you. I'll still imagine it... it's my fantasy...

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