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heywatsup · 01-06-2006, 10:14 PM

garden state - 10/10

top notch film, really enjoyed it alot, a must see imo!

SecretMethod70 · 01-07-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hambone

I thought it was funny the big deal I had heard about Halle Berry's breasts in this movie. Yeah, you see them, but I thought it was done in a way as not to see overtly sexual nor distasteful.

See, I completely disagree with this actually. To me, it was just tacked on for the sake of it being there. It reminded me of a bad 80's teen movie with breasts being thrown in randomly for no apparent reason other than to have breasts visible. A gimmick, and a bad one.

Anyway,

Session 9
8/10
Made by the same guy that did The Machinist, this movie is definitely interesting and entertaining. Overall, I would say it is very good. It is aesthetically and thematically similar to The Machinist, but it has more of an ensemble cast and a less open ending.

snowy · 01-07-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kadath

Narnia:LWW 10/10

Holy shit, that was a good movie. When Lucy's in the wardrobe and you first see the pine needles I was made happy. I have some minor complaints, like the almost complete absence of blood (but it's a children's story, so that's fine) and Aslan's voice (but no one was going to satisfy me, I have no idea what he sounds like in my head) and clearly those aren't significant. Brilliant translation of the book. I look forward to Prince Caspian and especially Dawn Treader.

I liked that it did stick so closely to the book. SO and I also noted the complete lack of blood. The battle scenes were really well done. I seriously enjoyed this movie and look forward to the others as well.

Dragonknight · 01-07-2006, 04:25 PM

Doom. I'll give it a 5/10. I was expecting more out of a movie that had so much potential. Not enough action at all.

Martian · 01-07-2006, 04:33 PM

Just saw King Kong this afternoon.

A solid remake all around. Jackson doubled the length of the film from the original 90 minutes to 180, but the best thing I can say for it is it doesn't feel like a three hour film. I walked into the theatre wondering how he could possibly stretch the plot into three hours and I walked out wondering the same thing; as in, it didn't feel like three hours had passed, because the film was quite engrossing.

It was predictably action intensive, but the Hollywood Hobbit put the extra time to good use by developing the characters a good deal more than they were in the original, causing the end result to resonate quite a bit more on an emotional level.

Having said that, there were a few moments that provoked a raised eyebrow on my part...

Spoiler: For one, there was the fight with the three Tyrannosaurus Rex's on Skull Island, where we saw what I can only describe as 'Kung Fu Kong'. Seriously, I didn't think gorillas could pull off a shoulder throw so effectively. Also, the slow-motion/blur effects seemed a bit overused - at points I think it would have been wiser on Pete's part to simply trust the skill of his actors to convey the necessary emotion. This was also a quibble I had with Lord of the Rings, in that he used CG effects where none were really necessary; most notably in Bag End, where a CG shadow filled the room behind Gandalf. I should think Sir Ian McKellan could pull off the necessary presence without the special effects; after all, he was knighted for a reason.

So all in all, a few minor quibbles with an otherwise great film. I was pleasantly surprised by Jack Black's performance; I was a bit ambivalent about him in a semi-serious role, but he managed to pull it off quite effectively. Early in the film, I actually thought he might steal the whole show, but I ended up being wrong on that count; Kong definitely commanded the attention for the greater part of the picture. At no time did I lose my suspension of disbelief; the acting and CG work were both good enough to actually convince me that the characters really were interacting with a 30 ft gorilla. I can think of no higher praise.

I give it a 9/10.

Daoust · 01-07-2006, 04:38 PM

November - starring Courtney Cox

This little gem of a film was given some attention at Sundance, but appears to have slipped off most peoples radar, and I don't know why. Well, I do, sort of... because it's actually good film.

It's dark, it's mysterious, it messes with your head... The film follows Cox's character through one day, November 7, a day in which the main characters boyfriend is killed in a botched convenience store robbery... Cox's character tries to find understanding and deal with the grief of losing her loved one. The film seems to not be linear, not following any real connected stream, it seems to bounce back and forth, but over the same day.

The viewer is left asking a lot of questions as the film progresses: Is all this real or imagined? Is all this happening on the same day? Is there a mysterious murderer? Is Cox the murderer?

It turns out all the questions are answered in the last 30 seconds of the film. Everything makes sense to Cox, and everything makes sense to the viewer now.

All in all, I realized I liked this film a lot. I liked that I watched this movie and didn't think of "Monica" once. Cox shows some real depth and acting ability.

I give this movie 8/10 which from me is a glowing endorsement.

shesus · 01-08-2006, 03:46 PM

All About My Mother: directed by Almadovar

8/10

This movie was good and followed the typical Almodovar formula. It involves tragedy after tragedy, but is interesting to watch the lives of people fall apart. Penelope Cruz is one of the big names in the movie and is very good in it. There are a few places where it doesn't quite make sense and has some gaps, but it gets filled in toward the end. Anyone that like this director should check it out.

-Ever- · 01-08-2006, 10:19 PM

Fun with Dick and Jane-

7.5/10

There's not one Jim Carrey movie I haven't enjoyed. I was weary when going to see this because I feel it was hardly advertised and was worried it might be the first JC letdown for me. Once again, however, he delivered and I liked the film. It's definitely not one of his best and actually is more suited for the lower tiers of his work, but still worth seeing IMO. I'd put it in line with Liar Liar, Me Myself and Irene, and Bruce Almighty (which is probably my least favorite of all). I'd recommend checking it out, in theater or not, if you're a true JC fan.

Pip · 01-19-2006, 02:18 PM

The Fog 1/10

I've seen Solid Mechanics exams that were scarier by far. It wasn't that it was cheesy or anything (that would've made it better!), it was the pacing and everything that was just bland and off. I found myself doing decorative knotwork with my candy strings in the middle of the movie.

Kadath · 01-19-2006, 07:41 PM

Land of the Dead 6/10

It was a solid outing by Romero, and the main characters turned in good performances, but it lacked punch, somehow. There was plenty of gore, but it wasn't horrifying or disheartening like the other ones were. Still fun, though.

Kostya · 01-19-2006, 09:38 PM

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Never fails to bring a childlike smile to my face!

Kostya · 01-21-2006, 08:27 PM

Hud

Paul Newman is the greatest. This is downright grim pessimism at its most enjoyable.

heywatsup · 01-22-2006, 08:03 AM

watched the movie "waiting"

its got Ryan Reynolds as main star, i only watched it coz i thought van wilder was hillarious and he made that movie

this wasnt too bad, alot of 1 liners, and i think most of the jokes were very similar

watch this movie if u dont want to think hehe

Kadath · 01-22-2006, 08:13 AM

King Arthur(Director's Cut) 3/10

It was honestly better than I expected, but I expected it to be pretty bad. The historical inaccuracy is about the laziest thing I've ever seen (trebuchets and crossbows in the 5th century?) and the story was dull, although the take on the character of Merlin was sort of interesting and the Keira Knightly "blue and leather" getup might even have replaced Princess Leia in the gold bikini for hot and ridiculous outfits.

meembo · 01-22-2006, 09:10 AM

I saw Brokeback Mountain. I like it very much -- 8/10

I'm from South Dakota, and the scenes from the open prairies made me miss the Great Plains area very much -- the big sky, lots of solitude, etc.

Heath Ledger was fantastic. In this movie he stands shoulder to shoulder with young Marlon Brando. Great example of acting without much dialogue.

I had a gay cousin in South Dakota, my age, and I thought of him all through the movie. He died in Nevada a few years ago of a heart condition, but he left South Dakota to hide his sexual orientation from his family. The story of these guys reverberated with me.

blahblah454 · 01-22-2006, 01:54 PM

I saw Underworld Evolution

I give it a 8/10

The only real problem I had with the movie were all the flashbacks back to the first movie. I imagine most people would not like this movie as it doesn't have a whole of anything special going on, but I really enjoy it for some reason.

If you liked the first one then defanitly go see this one. If you didn't really like the first one then stay away from this one because you will not like it either.

Derwood · 01-23-2006, 08:44 PM

"The Forty Year Old Virgin" - 7/10

Pretty funny stuff, but a really funny comedy isn't exactly the thing of legendary film making. Still, I laughed a lot. It was way funnier than Old School or some of the other films produced by the same guy (Anchorman, etc.)

"Saw" - 8/10

Despite the highly unplausible story (which shouldn't matter considering the genre) it was definitely a wild ride. Why did I watch this by myself at night? Some great twists that you'd never in a million years see coming. Is Saw 2 worth a viewing?

rlbond86 · 01-23-2006, 11:51 PM

Pulp Fiction
10/10

probably my 50th time seeing it. It's my favorite movie.
I wish I could drink a sprite and look as tough as Samuel L Jackson.

Kostya · 01-24-2006, 02:49 AM

Hud

Holy shit Paul Newman is underrated! A lost classic.

heywatsup · 01-24-2006, 08:36 AM

just friends 8/10

i actually really enjoyed this movie, although there were a few stupid parts in it, alot of funny times tho which made me laugh alot

seemed to go in circles tho

nitelyfe · 01-25-2006, 07:49 PM

"Fun With Dick And Jane" 8/10

While I'm not a big Jim Carrey fan, I did enjoy this film and found myself laughing out loud with the rest of the half-filled theatre. But I was laughing more at Tea Leoni's character as she tried unsuccessfully to play the "straight-man" to Carrey. The comedic timing was very good, too.

I got a kick out of the mud handprint on Jane's pajama top.

blahblah454 · 01-25-2006, 08:37 PM

"Terror Firmer" 1/10

Okay, I like my Troma, I will admit it. Troma makes some great B movies. But this has to be one of the worst pieces of garbage I have ever seen. They should have named it "Random scenes stuck together to make a movie". I like my random, but not THAT random. All it was was dick and fart jokes, shit and puke onscreen, and boobs.

If you want to see a good Troma flick then check out "Citizen Toxie". That is The Toxic Avenger Part 4.

jth · 01-25-2006, 11:00 PM

Wedding Crashers 7.183765 out of 11.9337

Funny moments. Vince Vaughan was fantastic in his role. I felt it was a good comedy, I laughed.

Master_Shake · 01-26-2006, 11:58 AM

Hostel

4 out of 10.

Although there were a few inspired moments most of it was unengaging nonsense. If you're going to make a torture film don't torture us with meaningless backstory that just draws out the runtime.

Grasshopper Green · 01-28-2006, 06:11 PM

The Cave.

Masterful dialogue. Brilliant acting. Exciting, totally non-formulaic thriller with no chance of guessing what was going to happen next. Clever plot twist at the end.

Geh...is my nose as long as Pinocchio's yet?
1/5

noodle · 01-28-2006, 07:29 PM

Ichi the Killer. 9/10

And here I thought my life was nuts.

noodle · 01-28-2006, 07:39 PM

from the last few days

Better Luck Tomorrow.... 6/10. A little too MTV, but pretty entertaining.
The War Within... 9/10. Fantastic look inside a terrorist's mind.
Match Point... 4/10. And it only got that many because I got to stare at Jonathan Rhys-Myers' lips. Too predictable.
Underworld: Evolution...8/10. For entertainment value.
Revolver...9/10. I've seen it four times in as many weeks. I'm still trying to get all of the nuances. Amazing.
The Punisher... 5/10. John Travolta at almost his most annoyingest.

Kadath · 01-30-2006, 08:39 AM

The Jerk 3/10

After hearing for so many years how funny the movie was, I could not have been more disappointed. I don't think I laughed once. I've seen Steve Martin be much funnier.

noodle · 01-30-2006, 03:41 PM

The Matador... effin' awesome. a 10. I hate Pierce Brosnan with a passion but he was so smarmy in this movie that I couldn't help but love him. I thought I had it all figured out and it kept tripping me up. Fantastic.

Daoust · 02-01-2006, 08:17 AM

A Streetcar Named Desire

It's probably not fair that I watched this movie now, at the age of 26, having grown up on Karate Kid, Young Guns, and the like; pure shit movies that have no artistic or creative qualities, but were made for a huge profit.

You see, I didn't grow up watching the classics. I grew up watching movies whose goal was immediate gratification. Lots of action, very little dialogue. It's the way that most movies are made today. Long scenes of pure dialogue tire the viewer. Generally they need more kiss-kiss-bang-bang...

Streetcar was and is a classic film. I enjoyed Brando's performance even more than Leigh's although I thought they both did great jobs. I thought all the themes and morals of the film were excellent and very neatly packaged.

But I just couldn't help but feel drained 3/4 of the way through the movie...so much dialogue...such looooong drawn out scenes... OKAY WE GET IT! She's going insane...That guys gonna take her to the mental hospital!!!! The scene with Blanche and Karl Malden's character on the deck outside the dance....enough!!! We get it!

Please! Don't stone me yet.

It's not my fault. I grew up on films and I learned to love films who brought about a solid message, with excellent acting and superb scripts in a LOT LESS TIME. I learned on speed movies... I guess I'm an ADHD film watcher.

Trust me, I've seen my fair share of 'dialogue' movies...(the have made some since colour film came out) and there's nothing I appreciate more than a script that sucks you in and leaves you hanging on every word... I guess I just found that Streetcar had too much to say and it took too long to do it...

Okay, you can start throwing......

Streetcar Named Desire 6/10

...now!

Grancey · 02-01-2006, 12:05 PM

The Constant Gardener

Some of this was very good. But something about the film missed for me.
And I think it's that it just wasn't believable.

Daoust · 02-01-2006, 12:38 PM

It's a snow day, so I rented another one...

The Dreamers -
An NC-17 movie that I rented specifically because it was NC-17. About this film, the IMDB says this:

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Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the subject matter, Bertolucci often seems more interested in shocking than enlightening us. Isabelle, Theo and Matthew are so insulated and cut off from the outside world that the points Bertolucci seemingly wants to make about the times - as reflected in protesters marching in the streets, the references to Vietnam, Mao and Jimmy Hendrix - feel tacked on and superfluous, not particularly integral to the film as a whole. He is never quite able to bring these background elements and the foreground story together in any meaningful way

I couldn't agree more...

2/10 (and thats for the full frontal male and female nudity)

biznatch · 02-01-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Daoust

A Streetcar Named Desire

It's probably not fair that I watched this movie now, at the age of 26, having grown up on Karate Kid, Young Guns, and the like; pure shit movies that have no artistic or creative qualities, but were made for a huge profit.

You see, I didn't grow up watching the classics. I grew up watching movies whose goal was immediate gratification. Lots of action, very little dialogue. It's the way that most movies are made today. Long scenes of pure dialogue tire the viewer. Generally they need more kiss-kiss-bang-bang...

Streetcar was and is a classic film. I enjoyed Brando's performance even more than Leigh's although I thought they both did great jobs. I thought all the themes and morals of the film were excellent and very neatly packaged.

But I just couldn't help but feel drained 3/4 of the way through the movie...so much dialogue...such looooong drawn out scenes... OKAY WE GET IT! She's going insane...That guys gonna take her to the mental hospital!!!! The scene with Blanche and Karl Malden's character on the deck outside the dance....enough!!! We get it!

Please! Don't stone me yet.

It's not my fault. I grew up on films and I learned to love films who brought about a solid message, with excellent acting and superb scripts in a LOT LESS TIME. I learned on speed movies... I guess I'm an ADHD film watcher.

Trust me, I've seen my fair share of 'dialogue' movies...(the have made some since colour film came out) and there's nothing I appreciate more than a script that sucks you in and leaves you hanging on every word... I guess I just found that Streetcar had too much to say and it took too long to do it...

Okay, you can start throwing......

Streetcar Named Desire 6/10

...now!

Don't worry, I'm not gonna "fl4m3" you..
However, I do recommend you read the play, by Tennessee Williams. Excellent piece of literature.
You really have to pay attention on the stage directions, the music that accompanies the play and why, and how Blanche seems to react in function of these.
The dialogue, you'll see, is much more free flowing and interesting once you've read it and are familiar with the book.

Kostya · 02-01-2006, 05:09 PM

Predator...

Fantastic 80's gun porn!

I can't help but love this freakin movie.

If it bleeds, we can kill it.

hunnychile · 02-01-2006, 05:22 PM

"The Island."

Interesting sci-fi plot and the film technique is watchable, esp. Ms. Scarlet Johansson. Better than I expected so I'd give it a 6 outta 10.

(I'm in a generous mood these days!

Kostya · 02-02-2006, 06:56 AM

Brokeback Mountain.

Incredible!

Grancey · 02-02-2006, 01:32 PM

I had to drive two hours to catch Brokeback because it wasn't playing in my town. It was well-worth the trip, and it was a very interesting experience.

noodle · 02-02-2006, 02:59 PM

memoirs of a geisha... not as good as the book. wtf happened to the sister? but the cinematography and acting were exceptional given the amazingly intricate material from the book. 9/10

Daoust · 02-02-2006, 07:12 PM

My movie watching week continues...

Tuck Everlasting
We read the book in my Gr.5 class and so today we watched the movie. This was the book on fast forward, catching none of the beauty, the tone or the message of the book. Instead they turned it into a cheesy romance. Bledell's acting was unconvincing, and for such a stellar cast of supporters, very little was done with them.
The book, which I actually found ended poorly, is still better than the movie by far.

3/10

Broken Flowers

My first Jim Jarmush film. I've already seen Bill Murray play that character...in Lost In Translation, which was a better film. I liked this film as a character study, but it was draggy in many many parts. I also found the end sagged and disappointed.

5/10

Locke7 · 02-03-2006, 02:10 PM

Bride and Prejudice (wife's blockbuster online pick that she did no research on). It was an Indian musical that was very vibrant and colorful. Music was good too. Pretty decent if you're in to that type of thing.

Watching Lord of War tonight, I can't wait.

01-07-2006, 04:25 PM	#1364 (permalink)
Dragonknight Insane Location: Hawaii	Doom. I'll give it a 5/10. I was expecting more out of a movie that had so much potential. Not enough action at all. __________________ Freedom is NOT Free.

01-07-2006, 04:33 PM	#1365 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Just saw King Kong this afternoon. A solid remake all around. Jackson doubled the length of the film from the original 90 minutes to 180, but the best thing I can say for it is it doesn't feel like a three hour film. I walked into the theatre wondering how he could possibly stretch the plot into three hours and I walked out wondering the same thing; as in, it didn't feel like three hours had passed, because the film was quite engrossing. It was predictably action intensive, but the Hollywood Hobbit put the extra time to good use by developing the characters a good deal more than they were in the original, causing the end result to resonate quite a bit more on an emotional level. Having said that, there were a few moments that provoked a raised eyebrow on my part... Spoiler: For one, there was the fight with the three Tyrannosaurus Rex's on Skull Island, where we saw what I can only describe as 'Kung Fu Kong'. Seriously, I didn't think gorillas could pull off a shoulder throw so effectively. Also, the slow-motion/blur effects seemed a bit overused - at points I think it would have been wiser on Pete's part to simply trust the skill of his actors to convey the necessary emotion. This was also a quibble I had with Lord of the Rings, in that he used CG effects where none were really necessary; most notably in Bag End, where a CG shadow filled the room behind Gandalf. I should think Sir Ian McKellan could pull off the necessary presence without the special effects; after all, he was knighted for a reason. So all in all, a few minor quibbles with an otherwise great film. I was pleasantly surprised by Jack Black's performance; I was a bit ambivalent about him in a semi-serious role, but he managed to pull it off quite effectively. Early in the film, I actually thought he might steal the whole show, but I ended up being wrong on that count; Kong definitely commanded the attention for the greater part of the picture. At no time did I lose my suspension of disbelief; the acting and CG work were both good enough to actually convince me that the characters really were interacting with a 30 ft gorilla. I can think of no higher praise. I give it a 9/10. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

01-07-2006, 04:38 PM	#1366 (permalink)
Daoust "I'm sorry. What was the question?" Location: Paradise Regained	November - starring Courtney Cox This little gem of a film was given some attention at Sundance, but appears to have slipped off most peoples radar, and I don't know why. Well, I do, sort of... because it's actually good film. It's dark, it's mysterious, it messes with your head... The film follows Cox's character through one day, November 7, a day in which the main characters boyfriend is killed in a botched convenience store robbery... Cox's character tries to find understanding and deal with the grief of losing her loved one. The film seems to not be linear, not following any real connected stream, it seems to bounce back and forth, but over the same day. The viewer is left asking a lot of questions as the film progresses: Is all this real or imagined? Is all this happening on the same day? Is there a mysterious murderer? Is Cox the murderer? It turns out all the questions are answered in the last 30 seconds of the film. Everything makes sense to Cox, and everything makes sense to the viewer now. All in all, I realized I liked this film a lot. I liked that I watched this movie and didn't think of "Monica" once. Cox shows some real depth and acting ability. I give this movie 8/10 which from me is a glowing endorsement. __________________ I have faith in a few things - divinity and grace But even when I'm on my knees I know the devil preys

01-08-2006, 03:46 PM	#1367 (permalink)
shesus Fancy Location: Chicago	All About My Mother: directed by Almadovar 8/10 This movie was good and followed the typical Almodovar formula. It involves tragedy after tragedy, but is interesting to watch the lives of people fall apart. Penelope Cruz is one of the big names in the movie and is very good in it. There are a few places where it doesn't quite make sense and has some gaps, but it gets filled in toward the end. Anyone that like this director should check it out. __________________ Whatever did happen to your soul? I heard you sold it Choose Heaven for the weather and Hell for the company

01-08-2006, 10:19 PM	#1368 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Fun with Dick and Jane- 7.5/10 There's not one Jim Carrey movie I haven't enjoyed. I was weary when going to see this because I feel it was hardly advertised and was worried it might be the first JC letdown for me. Once again, however, he delivered and I liked the film. It's definitely not one of his best and actually is more suited for the lower tiers of his work, but still worth seeing IMO. I'd put it in line with Liar Liar, Me Myself and Irene, and Bruce Almighty (which is probably my least favorite of all). I'd recommend checking it out, in theater or not, if you're a true JC fan. __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--

01-06-2006, 10:14 PM	#1361 (permalink)
heywatsup Upright	garden state - 10/10 top notch film, really enjoyed it alot, a must see imo!

01-19-2006, 02:18 PM	#1369 (permalink)
Pip Likes Hats Location: Stockholm, Sweden	The Fog 1/10 I've seen Solid Mechanics exams that were scarier by far. It wasn't that it was cheesy or anything (that would've made it better!), it was the pacing and everything that was just bland and off. I found myself doing decorative knotwork with my candy strings in the middle of the movie.

01-19-2006, 07:41 PM	#1370 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	Land of the Dead 6/10 It was a solid outing by Romero, and the main characters turned in good performances, but it lacked punch, somehow. There was plenty of gore, but it wasn't horrifying or disheartening like the other ones were. Still fun, though. __________________ it's quiet in here

01-19-2006, 09:38 PM	#1371 (permalink)
Kostya Little known... Location: Brisbane, Australia	Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Never fails to bring a childlike smile to my face!

01-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#1372 (permalink)
Kostya Little known... Location: Brisbane, Australia	Hud Paul Newman is the greatest. This is downright grim pessimism at its most enjoyable.

01-22-2006, 08:03 AM	#1373 (permalink)
heywatsup Upright	watched the movie "waiting" its got Ryan Reynolds as main star, i only watched it coz i thought van wilder was hillarious and he made that movie this wasnt too bad, alot of 1 liners, and i think most of the jokes were very similar watch this movie if u dont want to think hehe

01-22-2006, 08:13 AM	#1374 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	King Arthur(Director's Cut) 3/10 It was honestly better than I expected, but I expected it to be pretty bad. The historical inaccuracy is about the laziest thing I've ever seen (trebuchets and crossbows in the 5th century?) and the story was dull, although the take on the character of Merlin was sort of interesting and the Keira Knightly "blue and leather" getup might even have replaced Princess Leia in the gold bikini for hot and ridiculous outfits. __________________ it's quiet in here

01-22-2006, 09:10 AM	#1375 (permalink)
meembo Junkie Location: Connecticut	I saw Brokeback Mountain. I like it very much -- 8/10 I'm from South Dakota, and the scenes from the open prairies made me miss the Great Plains area very much -- the big sky, lots of solitude, etc. Heath Ledger was fantastic. In this movie he stands shoulder to shoulder with young Marlon Brando. Great example of acting without much dialogue. I had a gay cousin in South Dakota, my age, and I thought of him all through the movie. He died in Nevada a few years ago of a heart condition, but he left South Dakota to hide his sexual orientation from his family. The story of these guys reverberated with me. __________________ less I say, smarter I am

01-22-2006, 01:54 PM	#1376 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	I saw Underworld Evolution I give it a 8/10 The only real problem I had with the movie were all the flashbacks back to the first movie. I imagine most people would not like this movie as it doesn't have a whole of anything special going on, but I really enjoy it for some reason. If you liked the first one then defanitly go see this one. If you didn't really like the first one then stay away from this one because you will not like it either.

01-23-2006, 08:44 PM	#1377 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	"The Forty Year Old Virgin" - 7/10 Pretty funny stuff, but a really funny comedy isn't exactly the thing of legendary film making. Still, I laughed a lot. It was way funnier than Old School or some of the other films produced by the same guy (Anchorman, etc.) "Saw" - 8/10 Despite the highly unplausible story (which shouldn't matter considering the genre) it was definitely a wild ride. Why did I watch this by myself at night? Some great twists that you'd never in a million years see coming. Is Saw 2 worth a viewing? __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

01-23-2006, 11:51 PM	#1378 (permalink)
rlbond86 Insane	Pulp Fiction 10/10 probably my 50th time seeing it. It's my favorite movie. I wish I could drink a sprite and look as tough as Samuel L Jackson.

01-24-2006, 02:49 AM	#1379 (permalink)
Kostya Little known... Location: Brisbane, Australia	Hud Holy shit Paul Newman is underrated! A lost classic.

01-24-2006, 08:36 AM	#1380 (permalink)
heywatsup Upright	just friends 8/10 i actually really enjoyed this movie, although there were a few stupid parts in it, alot of funny times tho which made me laugh alot seemed to go in circles tho

01-25-2006, 07:49 PM	#1381 (permalink)
nitelyfe Upright Location: Long Beach, CA	"Fun With Dick And Jane" 8/10 While I'm not a big Jim Carrey fan, I did enjoy this film and found myself laughing out loud with the rest of the half-filled theatre. But I was laughing more at Tea Leoni's character as she tried unsuccessfully to play the "straight-man" to Carrey. The comedic timing was very good, too. I got a kick out of the mud handprint on Jane's pajama top.

01-25-2006, 08:37 PM	#1382 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	"Terror Firmer" 1/10 Okay, I like my Troma, I will admit it. Troma makes some great B movies. But this has to be one of the worst pieces of garbage I have ever seen. They should have named it "Random scenes stuck together to make a movie". I like my random, but not THAT random. All it was was dick and fart jokes, shit and puke onscreen, and boobs. If you want to see a good Troma flick then check out "Citizen Toxie". That is The Toxic Avenger Part 4.

01-25-2006, 11:00 PM	#1383 (permalink)
jth Insane Location: HRM	Wedding Crashers 7.183765 out of 11.9337 Funny moments. Vince Vaughan was fantastic in his role. I felt it was a good comedy, I laughed.

01-26-2006, 11:58 AM	#1384 (permalink)
Master_Shake Addict Location: Pennsylvania, USA	Hostel 4 out of 10. Although there were a few inspired moments most of it was unengaging nonsense. If you're going to make a torture film don't torture us with meaningless backstory that just draws out the runtime. __________________ ------------- You know something, I don't think the sun even... exists... in this place. 'Cause I've been up for hours, and hours, and hours, and the night never ends here.

01-28-2006, 06:11 PM	#1385 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	The Cave. Masterful dialogue. Brilliant acting. Exciting, totally non-formulaic thriller with no chance of guessing what was going to happen next. Clever plot twist at the end. Geh...is my nose as long as Pinocchio's yet? 1/5 __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

01-30-2006, 08:39 AM	#1388 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	The Jerk 3/10 After hearing for so many years how funny the movie was, I could not have been more disappointed. I don't think I laughed once. I've seen Steve Martin be much funnier. __________________ it's quiet in here

02-01-2006, 08:17 AM	#1390 (permalink)
Daoust "I'm sorry. What was the question?" Location: Paradise Regained	A Streetcar Named Desire It's probably not fair that I watched this movie now, at the age of 26, having grown up on Karate Kid, Young Guns, and the like; pure shit movies that have no artistic or creative qualities, but were made for a huge profit. You see, I didn't grow up watching the classics. I grew up watching movies whose goal was immediate gratification. Lots of action, very little dialogue. It's the way that most movies are made today. Long scenes of pure dialogue tire the viewer. Generally they need more kiss-kiss-bang-bang... Streetcar was and is a classic film. I enjoyed Brando's performance even more than Leigh's although I thought they both did great jobs. I thought all the themes and morals of the film were excellent and very neatly packaged. But I just couldn't help but feel drained 3/4 of the way through the movie...so much dialogue...such looooong drawn out scenes... OKAY WE GET IT! She's going insane...That guys gonna take her to the mental hospital!!!! The scene with Blanche and Karl Malden's character on the deck outside the dance....enough!!! We get it! Please! Don't stone me yet. It's not my fault. I grew up on films and I learned to love films who brought about a solid message, with excellent acting and superb scripts in a LOT LESS TIME. I learned on speed movies... I guess I'm an ADHD film watcher. Trust me, I've seen my fair share of 'dialogue' movies...(the have made some since colour film came out) and there's nothing I appreciate more than a script that sucks you in and leaves you hanging on every word... I guess I just found that Streetcar had too much to say and it took too long to do it... Okay, you can start throwing...... Streetcar Named Desire 6/10 ...now! __________________ I have faith in a few things - divinity and grace But even when I'm on my knees I know the devil preys

02-01-2006, 12:05 PM	#1391 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	The Constant Gardener Some of this was very good. But something about the film missed for me. And I think it's that it just wasn't believable. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

02-01-2006, 05:09 PM	#1394 (permalink)
Kostya Little known... Location: Brisbane, Australia	Predator... Fantastic 80's gun porn! I can't help but love this freakin movie. If it bleeds, we can kill it.

02-01-2006, 05:22 PM	#1395 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	"The Island." Interesting sci-fi plot and the film technique is watchable, esp. Ms. Scarlet Johansson. Better than I expected so I'd give it a 6 outta 10. (I'm in a generous mood these days! __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

02-02-2006, 06:56 AM	#1396 (permalink)
Kostya Little known... Location: Brisbane, Australia	Brokeback Mountain. Incredible!

02-02-2006, 01:32 PM	#1397 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	I had to drive two hours to catch Brokeback because it wasn't playing in my town. It was well-worth the trip, and it was a very interesting experience. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

02-02-2006, 07:12 PM	#1399 (permalink)
Daoust "I'm sorry. What was the question?" Location: Paradise Regained	My movie watching week continues... Tuck Everlasting We read the book in my Gr.5 class and so today we watched the movie. This was the book on fast forward, catching none of the beauty, the tone or the message of the book. Instead they turned it into a cheesy romance. Bledell's acting was unconvincing, and for such a stellar cast of supporters, very little was done with them. The book, which I actually found ended poorly, is still better than the movie by far. 3/10 Broken Flowers My first Jim Jarmush film. I've already seen Bill Murray play that character...in Lost In Translation, which was a better film. I liked this film as a character study, but it was draggy in many many parts. I also found the end sagged and disappointed. 5/10 __________________ I have faith in a few things - divinity and grace But even when I'm on my knees I know the devil preys

02-03-2006, 02:10 PM	#1400 (permalink)
Locke7 Insane	Bride and Prejudice (wife's blockbuster online pick that she did no research on). It was an Indian musical that was very vibrant and colorful. Music was good too. Pretty decent if you're in to that type of thing. Watching Lord of War tonight, I can't wait.