What's the latest movie you've seen? - Page 2

*ToTheNines* · 02-10-2008, 09:19 AM

I saw the bucket list with my grandpa yesterday, it's a really great film and I highly recommend it.

*raphael_is_cool* · 02-10-2008, 02:55 PM

Juno
Way overrated. I don't remember finding anything funny and I couldn't relate to any of the characters. They were all a bunch of kooky smartasses, and Juno is the most annoying character ever. This really does not deserve so much recognition.

Eastern Promises
Great performances from Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassell. It's refreshing to see the non-tourist approach to a story set in London and a difficult subject matter (human trafficking). While the script is very good and contains many layers (a second-viewing will bring new things to light) I felt some of it was too obvious. Maybe it's just because I have a lot of experience of writing that I can spot foreshadowing a mile away but it made the film less enjoyable and seemed very standard fare. Still a very good film though and I now want to see A History of Violence.

*cowabunga14* · 02-10-2008, 04:06 PM

Watched Vertigo yesterday and I was pleased with it. Jimmy Stewart was great in the movie and Hitchcock didn't disappoint.

Later, I watched A Boy and His Dog and it was pretty good.

Swany · 02-12-2008, 07:56 AM

saw Juno last night. Really enjoyed it except there was a group of girls with the highest pitched giggles ever in the front row which was pretty irritating.

*raphael_is_cool* · 02-12-2008, 08:52 AM

I Am Legend
Better than I expected. Also slightly different 'plot' to what I expected. Will Smith gave a good performance; I'd never seen him do anything 'serious' since Enemy of the State. I think the CGI was pretty poor though, and not a great decision by the director.

Anyone else notice there seemed to be some alpha male dark seeker element in there?

Spoiler:

I imagine that'll be explored more on the DVD release.

CudleyCowlick · 02-23-2008, 12:38 AM

Just caught "Juno" on my birthday, and I was floored. This was absolutely the most off-beat high-larious movie I have seen in a long line of off-beat high-larious movies. From the guest appearances of Rainin Wilson and Cut Chemist right off I was sold, and then they just kept dropping The Melvins references and that line Juno had about how "after experiencing the raw power of Iggy & the Stooges, everything else just seems kind of... cute."

This movie was tailor made to make me laugh. It's good to see something fresh on the big screen in this era of preconceived, already-done BS.

*cowabunga14* · 02-23-2008, 01:16 PM

Last night, I watched Blood of Dracula and it was alright. The make-up effects were neat.

Later, I watched the 1977 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau. I thought it was pretty good.

*Mecha Cow* · 02-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Rambo, or 'John Rambo' as it's still called here for some reason. Not as good as the first two Rambos, but definitely better than the third.

Appropriately violent, though I thought the content was a bit heavy at times. I have no problem with bad guys getting blown to bits, but I don't particularly enjoy watching women and children get violated, mutilated and murdered. Of course, this made the being blown to bits of the aforementioned bad guys all the more appreciated.

*raphael_is_cool* · 02-23-2008, 05:15 PM

Jumper
A bit of a mess. It takes ages for things to get going (over twenty minutes), then starts and stalls before cramming all the action and conflict into the last twenty minutes. And it's never a good sign when your supporting character is a hell of a lot more interesting than the lead.
With a trite story, poor dialogue and nothing much beyond the action scenes going for it, this really feels like a wasted concept and is obviously meant as part of a trilogy. From what I understand, the follow-up to the novel of Jumper would've provided a far better story or at least some inspiration; although I guess they're maybe saving that for sequels.

Also, how the hell do you fool people into thinking you work for the NSA or IRS, looking like this?: http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...inTorontoi.jpg

*Cure* · 02-23-2008, 06:19 PM

I just saw Vantage Point since Snacky was singing its praises, so to speak. All I can say is, thanks for the lolz, man.

*cowabunga14* · 02-24-2008, 05:07 PM

Watched The Prophecy yesterday and I liked it. Christopher Walken and Elias Koteas were great in it.

Then I watched the horror masterpiece Psycho. Hitchcock took some risks with this movie, I could tell, and it kept me on my toes. I haven't experienced such Hitchcockian quality and suspense since The Birds.

And finally, I watched the Sci-Fi Channel movie Bone Eater, which wasn't that good. The only good thing about it was probably the female who looked kinda like Felicity Mason.

*jeff the cheff* · 02-24-2008, 10:29 PM

I saw El Mariachi and Desperado. They were both good, I'd watch Desperado over Mariachi again, but it was cool to see the prequel and a movie that was as good as it was for how much it costed ($7000)

*cqb101* · 02-25-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff the cheff

I saw El Mariachi and Desperado. They were both good, I'd watch Desperado over Mariachi again, but it was cool to see the prequel and a movie that was as good as it was for how much it costed ($7000)

You should read Rodriguez's book on making El Mariachi. It's a quick read, but very informative and interesting.

Just saw 30 Days of Night. Meh. Didn't really care for it. Very cheesy, very forgettable.

*ToTheNines* · 03-02-2008, 01:23 PM

My mom made me watch Napoleon Dynamite with her yesterday because some dumb ass 20 year old she works with at the bank told her it was hilarious....

OA · 03-02-2008, 01:52 PM

Saw Spiderwick Chronicles...must say, it was better that I thought it would be..cool movie

*raphael_is_cool* · 03-02-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

My mom made me watch Napoleon Dynamite with her yesterday because some dumb ass 20 year old she works with at the bank told her it was hilarious....

It's a film that definitely divides people. I actually started out not really 'getting it' and not finding it that funny, but on second viewing I thought it was hilarious. I like how it's a 'high school comedy' but isn't like those crappy ones everyone normally goes to see and how it doesn't really have much of a narrative drive to it either.

*ToTheNines* · 03-02-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

It's a film that definitely divides people. I actually started out not really 'getting it' and not finding it that funny, but on second viewing I thought it was hilarious. I like how it's a 'high school comedy' but isn't like those crappy ones everyone normally goes to see and how it doesn't really have much of a narrative drive to it either.

The only part I find really funny is when he hits Uncle Rico's van, then him.

It's not that bad, it's just a boring movie.

*cowabunga14* · 03-02-2008, 03:47 PM

Watched 12 Angry Men yesterday, which was great. It had some funny moments and I liked how each character had their own personality.

Later, I watched the director's cut of Beowulf with my dad and I enjoyed it. There was lots of action and I didn't seem to mind the CGI.

*shuriken* · 02-23-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

Just caught "Juno" on my birthday, and I was floored. This was absolutely the most off-beat high-larious movie I have seen in a long line of off-beat high-larious movies. From the guest appearances of Rainin Wilson and Cut Chemist right off I was sold, and then they just kept dropping The Melvins references and that line Juno had about how "after experiencing the raw power of Iggy & the Stooges, everything else just seems kind of... cute."

This movie was tailor made to make me laugh. It's good to see something fresh on the big screen in this era of preconceived, already-done BS.

I agree. I just watched Juno a few week ago as well as American Beauty. I enjoyed them both for completely different reasons. Juno was not only funny but it kinda made me feel for her ya know( I know it's a movie but hey good movies take you away to places right?). American Beauty was F**king amazing. The characters the plot and the acting was top notch. I don't think anyone else could pull off such a complex chararcter like Kevin Spacey.

thebrownranger · 02-23-2008, 11:13 PM

I saw Harold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle. I love that movie, I guess its just because I'm indian

Hope the 2nd one is as good as the first.

02-10-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Watched Vertigo yesterday and I was pleased with it. Jimmy Stewart was great in the movie and Hitchcock didn't disappoint. Later, I watched A Boy and His Dog and it was pretty good. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

02-12-2008, 07:56 AM	#4
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	saw Juno last night. Really enjoyed it except there was a group of girls with the highest pitched giggles ever in the front row which was pretty irritating. __________________

02-12-2008, 08:52 AM	#5
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	I Am Legend Better than I expected. Also slightly different 'plot' to what I expected. Will Smith gave a good performance; I'd never seen him do anything 'serious' since Enemy of the State. I think the CGI was pretty poor though, and not a great decision by the director. Anyone else notice there seemed to be some alpha male dark seeker element in there? Spoiler: The one that exposed himself to sunlight to yell at Robert then later pushed his way to the front to smash the glass at the end? I imagine that'll be explored more on the DVD release.

02-23-2008, 12:38 AM	#6
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	Just caught "Juno" on my birthday, and I was floored. This was absolutely the most off-beat high-larious movie I have seen in a long line of off-beat high-larious movies. From the guest appearances of Rainin Wilson and Cut Chemist right off I was sold, and then they just kept dropping The Melvins references and that line Juno had about how "after experiencing the raw power of Iggy & the Stooges, everything else just seems kind of... cute." This movie was tailor made to make me laugh. It's good to see something fresh on the big screen in this era of preconceived, already-done BS. __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

02-23-2008, 01:16 PM	#7
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Last night, I watched Blood of Dracula and it was alright. The make-up effects were neat. Later, I watched the 1977 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau. I thought it was pretty good. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

02-10-2008, 09:19 AM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,398	I saw the bucket list with my grandpa yesterday, it's a really great film and I highly recommend it.

02-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	Juno Way overrated. I don't remember finding anything funny and I couldn't relate to any of the characters. They were all a bunch of kooky smartasses, and Juno is the most annoying character ever. This really does not deserve so much recognition. Eastern Promises Great performances from Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassell. It's refreshing to see the non-tourist approach to a story set in London and a difficult subject matter (human trafficking). While the script is very good and contains many layers (a second-viewing will bring new things to light) I felt some of it was too obvious. Maybe it's just because I have a lot of experience of writing that I can spot foreshadowing a mile away but it made the film less enjoyable and seemed very standard fare. Still a very good film though and I now want to see A History of Violence.

02-23-2008, 04:51 PM	#8
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Rambo, or 'John Rambo' as it's still called here for some reason. Not as good as the first two Rambos, but definitely better than the third. Appropriately violent, though I thought the content was a bit heavy at times. I have no problem with bad guys getting blown to bits, but I don't particularly enjoy watching women and children get violated, mutilated and murdered. Of course, this made the being blown to bits of the aforementioned bad guys all the more appreciated. __________________

02-23-2008, 05:15 PM	#9
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	Jumper A bit of a mess. It takes ages for things to get going (over twenty minutes), then starts and stalls before cramming all the action and conflict into the last twenty minutes. And it's never a good sign when your supporting character is a hell of a lot more interesting than the lead. With a trite story, poor dialogue and nothing much beyond the action scenes going for it, this really feels like a wasted concept and is obviously meant as part of a trilogy. From what I understand, the follow-up to the novel of Jumper would've provided a far better story or at least some inspiration; although I guess they're maybe saving that for sequels. Also, how the hell do you fool people into thinking you work for the NSA or IRS, looking like this?: http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...inTorontoi.jpg

02-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#10
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I just saw Vantage Point since Snacky was singing its praises, so to speak. All I can say is, thanks for the lolz, man. __________________

02-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#11
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Watched The Prophecy yesterday and I liked it. Christopher Walken and Elias Koteas were great in it. Then I watched the horror masterpiece Psycho. Hitchcock took some risks with this movie, I could tell, and it kept me on my toes. I haven't experienced such Hitchcockian quality and suspense since The Birds. And finally, I watched the Sci-Fi Channel movie Bone Eater, which wasn't that good. The only good thing about it was probably the female who looked kinda like Felicity Mason. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

02-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#12
jeff the cheff Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 122 and an eighth Posts: 2,129	I saw El Mariachi and Desperado. They were both good, I'd watch Desperado over Mariachi again, but it was cool to see the prequel and a movie that was as good as it was for how much it costed ($7000)

03-02-2008, 01:23 PM	#14
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,398	My mom made me watch Napoleon Dynamite with her yesterday because some dumb ass 20 year old she works with at the bank told her it was hilarious....

03-02-2008, 01:52 PM	#15
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Saw Spiderwick Chronicles...must say, it was better that I thought it would be..cool movie __________________

03-02-2008, 03:47 PM	#18
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Watched 12 Angry Men yesterday, which was great. It had some funny moments and I liked how each character had their own personality. Later, I watched the director's cut of Beowulf with my dad and I enjoyed it. There was lots of action and I didn't seem to mind the CGI. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

02-23-2008, 11:13 PM	#20
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	I saw Harold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle. I love that movie, I guess its just because I'm indian Hope the 2nd one is as good as the first. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo