thought I'd start a thread for movie recommendations
it'd be best if you've actually seen them

these movies can be Home DVD titles or movies currently in theaters

include a smiley if you wish
if you liked it, try a :thumb:
if you didn't , try a :shake:
scary ? try :scared:
funny ? try :ha:
etc,......

thanks for watching

for info on Box Office Releases and Gross, etc.. go here :
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/20/1009920.jpg

My wife and I watched this movie
we had intended for our 6 year old daughter to watch it with us, we're glad she didn't. There's very little inclusion of the fantastic fantasy realm the trailers lure you with.

WARNING : this is not a good movie for young kids
it is very slow to get going
and just as it starts to get engaging, it crushes you with sadness
my wife was so upset she almost thre the remote at my TV

My Suggestion : :shake:

I wish I had read some reviews first before I watched this
It had promise, but it ended up being a HUGE disappointment
this movie would have scarred my child for years

look at these reviews on Amazon
I searched the lowest rating first reviews and mostly agreed
a good conclusion is the reveiw titled "Things I learned From This Movie"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B00005JPL5/ref=cm_rev_sort/102-3839680-9543349?customer-reviews.sort_by=%2BOverallRating&x=11&y=9&s=dvd

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QP5NK8E6L._AA240_.jpg

Recommendation : :yes: :ha:

watched this on Blu-Ray a few days ago
watched it twice
loved the pace
loved the little quirks
did not like his ringtone
Dwight Yoakham was great
Jason Statham was great
editing was great
concept was great
it was a little over-the-top at times, but that may be one of it's strengths as opposed to one of its faults

http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Blu-ray-Francis-Capra/dp/B000KHX73U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/102-3839680-9543349?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1185065058&sr=1-3

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My Recommendation : :geek: :eh?: :thumb:
when watched : a month ago

this movie reminded me of Memento in ways
Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz play varied / mutliple roles and they both played them well

It was weird at times
Spectacular at others
and every once in awhile it just loses you
but, this movie is Art

it' not for everyone, but if you like a little esoteric substance in your entertainment ,then you'd probably get into

Good thread idea, and just what I need since I just started the Blockbuster Total Access dealie. Taribithia is on my list....I think I'll still give it a go anyway. Gotta cure my curiosity I guess.

Here's a few I've rented lately.

Night at the Museum = good
I guess I'd call this movie "cute". It's a good for all ages comedy. I thought the idea behind the movie was neat, and they pulled it off pretty well. Maybe not something I'd buy on dvd, but a good one night stand.

Hannibal Rising = very good
I didn't think the movie about the story of Hannibal Lecture would be like this. Different than I thought, and better than I'd guessed it'd be....and of course, disturbing. If you liked Silence of the Lambs, I think you'll find this one a winner.

Ghost Rider = so so
I like Nic Cage and Sam Elliot, and even though I didn't know much of Ghost Rider, I thought it could be a good story. Well, it was a bit of a let down, though this type of movie often can be. Some of the characters and/or acting just sucked, and lots of the action did too. Some of the story was just lame. Maybe worth one watch if you're bored and there's nothing else on.

Oh yeah, smilies.....

:yes: for Night at the Museum....duh

:thumb: for Hannibal Rising

:suspect: for Ghost Rider

Didn't we have one of these threads awhile ago?

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great movie :yes:

my 4th favorite all time......

its confusing so pay attention tho...

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When watched : Just finished it

My Recommendation : :scared: :eh?: :doh:

well ....... it has some pretty cool moments .... but apparently, it's nothing really new by horror film standards.
I don't really watch alot of horror films, because I find them a bit cheesy
and this one isn't all that much different
I found it a bit predictable ,especially scriptwise, which at times was pretty darn lousy

we loved the first half, but by the second half I was almost calling the shots before they happened

if your horror tastes lie with Saw and the Grudge or the Ring, then this might not do much for you .... if you rarely view horror flicks, then you might enjoy it ...while it lasts

I like the Pang Brothers approach to film making
they have a flair for visual composition
this could have been a much better film, if noone spoke

FINAL WORD : I didn't find it as bad as Rotten Tomatoes thought

Didn't we have one of these threads awhile ago?

i did a search .... didn't see it
there was a "what summer movie you wanna see" thread
and this is not that

but thanks for trying to derail it before it even starts

how bout posting a movie ?

thanks .....
haven't seen it
(actually hadn't heard of it)
lots of fanfare
lots of people saying it's their favorite or in top 5 of all time
if that's the case, shouldn't i have heard of it ?
it's "widest release" was a mere 1300 screens ... maybe that's why

I'll look into it

i did a search .... didn't see it
there was a "what summer movie you wanna see" thread
and this is not that

but thanks for trying to derail it before it even starts

how bout posting a movie ?

get off your high horse. I remember Kami starting a thread similar.

http://www.gotitans.com/goForum/showthread.php?t=15940&highlight=movie

there we go.

got it
it didn't show up in a search
must you always be so cranky ?

I asked a simple question and you attacked me.

everyone on this site is, i dont even know the right word for it, i would say "jerk" but people will probably make another mean comment or something. :suspect:

as far as the movies go, these are the only other 3 you need to worry about....

http://www.brucegreenwood.com/videos/irobot_dvd.jpg

http://www.mfiles.co.uk/reviews/crash-from-and-inspired-by.jpg

http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/userpics/Pirates2FinalPoster.JPG

PIRATES 2, NOT 1 or 3, 2!!!!!

all of them ^^

:thumb:

You liked Pirates 2 above the others?

Those three are pretty good movies, but they wouldn't exactly be my three choices if I was told I could only choose three movies for the rest of my life.

Puck and Gunny, the new Yin and Yang? :ha:

The Illusionist = good :yes:

Good acting and story, but there's one thing I would have changed. Don't really want to get into it, may be a bit of a spoiler.

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/46/MPW-23297

^ The Illusionist was fantastic.

Well since it's obviously the thing to do, here's movie posters.

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/46/MPW-23406

http://-downloads.trailerdownload.net/getimage.php?url=posters/Hannibal%20Rising/hannibalrising1.jpg&width=500

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/43/MPW-21986

http://www.free-codecs.com/posters/departed.jpg

http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/The-Godfather-Poster-C12172258.jpeg

http://www.dunkirkma.net/inreview/images/goodfellas.jpg


Sense a trend here?

I asked a simple question and you attacked me.
that was not an attack
don't be so sensitive

good work everybody

My cousin the college boy said I had to see this....

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/posters/beerfest/beerfest1_large.gif

Beerfest = good :yes:

Of course it's a mindless, crazy, idiotic movie....with good taste.... :beerbang: :beer2: So if you like the occasional completely unserious raunchy comedy, maybe you should take a chug.

ooooh..... beeeer

Night at the Theater = good
I guess I'd call this movie "cute". It's a good for all ages comedy. I thought the idea behind the movie was neat, and they pulled it off pretty well. Maybe not something I'd buy on dvd, but a good one night stand.

Hannibal Rising = very good
I didn't think the movie about the story of Hannibal Lecture would be like this. Different than I thought, and better than I'd guessed it'd be....and of course, disturbing. If you liked Silence of the Lambs, I think you'll find this one a winner.

Ghost Rider = so so
I like Nic Cage and Sam Elliot, and even though I didn't know much of Ghost Rider, I thought it could be a good story. Well, it was a bit of a let down, though this type of movie often can be. Some of the characters and/or acting just sucked, and lots of the action did too. Some of the story was just lame. Maybe worth one watch if you're bored and there's nothing else on.

Night at the Theater? Is that Night at the Museum or something I haven't heard of.

Hannibal Rising- eh.. OK maybe. Still prefer Lambs or both versions of Red Dragon to this..

Ghost Rider- SUCK with a capitol S. Shameless Hollywood fodder. This movie was a total piece of crapola ripoff. I want my money back right now.
The people that made this movie should be ashamed of themselves.

My cousin the college boy said I had to see this....


Beerfest = good :yes:

Of course it's a mindless, crazy, idiotic movie....with good taste.... :beerbang: :beer2: So if you like the occasional completely unserious raunchy comedy, maybe you should take a chug.

The Broken Lizard guys are great. Even though Beerfest was a nice comeback for them SUPERTROOPERS is still their masterpiece..
"Littering and... littering and... littering and.... smokin g the reefer!"

http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/z/Q/supertroopers.jpg

Puck and Gunny, the new Yin and Yang? :ha:

The Illusionist = good :yes:

Good acting and story, but there's one thing I would have changed. Don't really want to get into it, may be a bit of a spoiler.

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/46/MPW-23297

Illusionist was good. The twist was a bit too obvious though.. I think I liked the Hugh Jackman/Christian Bale thing that came out at the same time a little better...

as far as the movies go, these are the only other 3 you need to worry about....

http://www.brucegreenwood.com/videos/irobot_dvd.jpg

http://www.mfiles.co.uk/reviews/crash-from-and-inspired-by.jpg

http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/userpics/Pirates2FinalPoster.JPG

PIRATES 2, NOT 1 or 3, 2!!!!!

all of them ^^

:thumb:

Are we talking "all time"? if so you must be off your dam rocker

everyone on this site is, i dont even know the right word for it, i would say "jerk" but people will probably make another mean comment or something. :suspect:

What'd i do? What'd I DO??

What'd i do? What'd I DO??

Exactly...

Puck and Gunny, the new Yin and Yang? :ha:



"...IN A STEEL CAGE!!!..."

CC, yes, that should be Museum, lay off the beer Bob.

Red Dragon is on my list to see. I wouldn't say HR was as good as Lambs, but that's a tall order.

I forgot about Supertroopers, always heard it was good. Another one for the queue.

Illusionist was good. The twist was a bit too obvious though

Exactly my complaint....hope that doesn't ruin it for someone.

"...IN A STEEL CAGE!!!..."

i'm not sure what the big problem is
saying " thanks for trying to derail the thread" is in no means an attack
nothing near what the accuser and his assistant have done in recent past

if he doesn't like the content of the thread or has no desire to post thread related comments, then why post at all ?

the people participating in the thread want to see comments and ideas relating to the subject matter, not trivial banter

I apologize to Kami for starting a similar thread
before starting this thread, I did a search in the forums for "Movie" and there were no matches on the first run of responses; therefore, I began this thread

if Gunny and DC have issues with me, that's their problem - they should voice their transgressions in PM's .... not threads

I have no desire to engage in pissing contests with any members
I'm very easy to get along with
I think I come up with some good ideas for discussion

I welcome any and all comments and I'm appreciative to members who contribute to the betterment of the forum, but members who insist on mudslinging and passing judgement on other members and their opinions is just wrong .... I'm surprised moderators tolerate it to the extent that they do

Thank You .... Have a Nice Day

Did I miss something? I thought you and Gunny were buds? I would have taken this as shtick.

Good God almighty.

I asked a question with no intent. Just fact finding.

sheesh, have a cry.

*Considering a dedicated movie forum*

*Considering a dedicated movie forum*

I reckon you'd do well with a third person persona.

TitanJeff is recommending a dedicated movie forum.

Just rolls off the tongue.

I'm not good the cut/paste thing so no poster, but the movie Shooter with Mark Walburg is a good watch.

hanibal rising sucked, it was more painful watching that then actually getting eaten alive.....

iRobot was a classic, Crash can make you cry, and PoTc2 was simply amazing..

TJ, I'd totally support the movie forum idea, maybe one for books too, since those threads come up relatively often... It could be a great new feature, since we'd start to recognize people's taste in movies or books, and would know who we shared opinions with and wanted to listen to for recommendations...

Can't forget music either.

Did I miss something? I thought you and Gunny were buds? I would have taken this as shtick.

it's a love / hate relationship :grrhee:

I'm not good the cut/paste thing so no poster, but the movie Shooter with Mark Walburg is a good watch.

pretty simple actually
here's the process (for certain browsers anyway)
I'm using Safari, which will soon be available for PC's
http://www.apple.com/safari/

anyway, when you see the pic you want to post in the thread, RIGHT CLICK - copy image address - on the GoAdvanced reply, you'll see an icon that looks like a picture of a mountain = that is Insert Image - click that, when the box pops-up = paste the address in

voila

pretty simple actually
here's the process (for certain browsers anyway)
I'm using Safari, which will soon be available for PC's
http://www.apple.com/safari/

anyway, when you see the pic you want to post in the thread, RIGHT CLICK - copy image address - on the GoAdvanced reply, you'll see an icon that looks like a picture of a mountain = that is Insert Image - click that, when the box pops-up = paste the address in

voila

or you can just go to google images, type in the movie like this

[movie title] cover, then right click, properties, where it says address URL, copy that, then go to gotitans.com, in your text box, paste it there, with on the front of it, and at the end of it.....

so it should look something like this....

your picture's URL address

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/44/235744_thumb.jpg

If you can find this one- it is a sleeper classic. You'll enjoy it- guaranteed.

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/Images/dvds/f/fargo.jpg

Hannibal Rising was good. Fact. :yes:

when watched : just finifhed
recommendation : :ha: :crazy: :thumb:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YYE2C78TL._AA240_.jpg
I liked it
I guess it's the best Scary Movie to date
surprised at some of the talent they got to do cameos

To me, The Scary Movie franchise went to crap when the Wayans Bros. left. Scary Movie 3 was just unbearable to me.

To me, The Scary Movie franchise went to crap when the Wayans Bros. left. Scary Movie 3 was just unbearable to me.
:werd:

they decided to make a quick buck and make the movies pg-13 so all the middle school kids could get in without their parents.

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/Images/dvds/f/fargo.jpg

That's what I'm talking about.. Coen Bros made some great flicks.. Lebowski is almost cult status at this point..

Lebowski is almost cult status at this point..
another great that i forgot about.

iRobot was a classic, Crash can make you cry, and PoTc2 was simply amazing..

DC man I'm not trying to be confrontational at all but I really don't get the iRobot love. I found that movie barely watchable.
Crash was better when it was called Magnolia (and worse when it was called Babel). Pirates 2 was an Ok popcorn flick but nuthin to write home about..

pretty simple actually
here's the process (for certain browsers anyway)
I'm using Safari, which will soon be available for PC's
http://www.apple.com/safari/

anyway, when you see the pic you want to post in the thread, RIGHT CLICK - copy image address - on the GoAdvanced reply, you'll see an icon that looks like a picture of a mountain = that is Insert Image - click that, when the box pops-up = paste the address in

voila

Add your shortcuts (CtrlC for copy and CtrlV for paste or CommandC & CommandV for Mac) and you'll be flyin' on those cut/pastes..

DC man I'm not trying to be confrontational at all but I really don't get the iRobot love. I found that movie barely watchable.
Crash was better when it was called Magnolia (and worse when it was called Babel). Pirates 2 was an Ok popcorn flick but nuthin to write home about..

Yeah, I never got into iRobot. As for Crash, I thought it was alright but not as good as the hype. Pirates 2 was a pretty good movie in theatres but the experience just wasn't the same when watching it at home.

To me, The Scary Movie franchise went to crap when the Wayans Bros. left. Scary Movie 3 was just unbearable to me.

whichever was the one with the haunted house and the dude in the wheelchair was horrible ... and I guess I skipped 3, but I found 4 to be pretty watchable

whichever was the one with the haunted house and the dude in the wheelchair was horrible
the second one. that was easily the worst one(havent seen the fourth). the original was far and away the best in the series though.

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when watched : just finished
recomendation: :eh?: :crazy: :))
meh ... i didn't really have many chuckles
I like Jack Black, but I just didn't find this all that funny
it had more of an inspiration feel to it, and not much of one

I say : overhyped

the second one. that was easily the worst one(havent seen the fourth). the original was far and away the best in the series though.

It's definitely one of those series that have hung on entirely too long. They should have stopped after two (apparently, that's what the Wayans Bros. wanted), but they kept going.

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my recommendation : :thumb: :pop: :flamegun:

I liked Underworld ... I liked Evolution slightly better
I guess you gotta be a sci-fi / undead fan
i'd prefer it over ,say, Bram Stoker's Dracula

the second one. that was easily the worst one(havent seen the fourth). the original was far and away the best in the series though.

how would you know that if you'd never seen the 4th ?

:bighomer:

how would you know that if you'd never seen the 4th ?

:bighomer:
assuming the fourth was like the third(which is what i heard) it wont measure up to the first one. especially when you take into account that the first one was rated R and they could do more in it.

well, the 4th was far better than the 2nd ... for what it's worth

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when watched : years ago - probably seen it 1/2 dozen times
recommendation : :thumb: :lol2:

another thread has a topic of classic and hip-hop .. I believe this might apply

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/513WXM1BA7L._AA240_.jpg
my recommendation : :thumb: :pop: :flamegun:

I liked Underworld ... I liked Evolution slightly better
I guess you gotta be a sci-fi / undead fan
i'd prefer it over ,say, Bram Stoker's Dracula

I liked Underworld as a "guilty pleasure" flick.. You gotta admit though that vampires and werewolves battling it out with machineguns is simply preposterous...
Fair enough that you liked it, but Evolution to me was a total turdlet. Any redeeming value of the first one was lost here - though neither were as utterly stupid as Van Helsing (shame on Universal for selling out their entire legendary horror franchise in one movie)

Take away Keanu's pathetic acting as Johnathan Harker and Bram Stoker's Dracula was infinitely better than the Underworld franchise. Gary Oldman was outstanding and the story is obviously the real deal. Coppola is a pretty OK director y'know..

The best vampire movie of recent times is Interview With the Vampire hands down. I'll still take Lugosi or Chris Lee oldies as all time bests..

well, the 4th was far better than the 2nd ... for what it's worth

Don't even know what movies you're on about, but if it's a 4th it can't be good (James Bond maybe).
PS I'm not singling Puck out :)) - just responding to the individual posts..

yeah, I might've been caught up in the production value of the blu-ray transfer. it kept my attention throughout regardless
for what its worth, I did like Interview-Vampire

Hey! If anyone is looking for more reasons to hate white Europeans, I'd suggest the Golden Globe nominee Rabbit-Proof Fence, starring Kenneth Branagh as an Australian official who takes aboriginal kids away from their families just because that's the kind of stupid crap my ancestors liked to do. :irked:

Hey! If anyone is looking for more reasons to hate white Europeans, I'd suggest the Golden Globe nominee Rabbit-Proof Fence, starring Kenneth Branagh as an Australian official who takes aboriginal kids away from their families just because that's the kind of stupid crap my ancestors liked to do. :irked:

:baghead:

The Simpsons Movie.

:ha: :applause:

The best movie this year.

The Simpsons Movie.

:ha: :applause:

The best movie this year.

http://www.simpsonstrivia.com.ar/simpsons-photos/the-simpsons-movie.jpg

Is it even out yet ?

Come on, Puck, he's been all over saying he won tickets to the aussie premier, or a sneak preview or something.

Come on, Puck, he's been all over saying he won tickets to the aussie premier, or a sneak preview or something.


http://my.opera.com/angel292005/homes/blog/myspace-graphic-funny044.gif


:ha:

Then don't ask.

Good graphic though.

Then don't ask.


why not ?
if the film isn't set to release until the 27th why shouldn't I
seems like the thing to do

Good God almighty.

I asked a question with no intent. Just fact finding.

sheesh, have a cry.

Why are you always so negative? Every thread you don't personally agree with you have some snide remark for the people interested in the thread.

Seriously, if you don't like a thread - stay out of it. :suspect:

Please take the personal stuff to PM.

Why are you always so negative? Every thread you don't personally agree with you have some snide remark for the people interested in the thread.

Seriously, if you don't like a thread - stay out of it. :suspect:

again, all i asked is if we already had a thread on this.

how is that negative?

why not ?
if the film isn't set to release until the 27th why shouldn't I
seems like the thing to do

I think he is more referring to asking and then posting the graphic saying you don't give a damn.

Bit of a contradiction.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51138XWN6BL._AA240_.jpg
when watched : just finished
recomendation: :eh?: :crazy: :))
meh ... i didn't really have many chuckles
I like Jack Black, but I just didn't find this all that funny
it had more of an inspiration feel to it, and not much of one

I say : overhyped

Yeah it was a little disapointing. Had it's moments though.

I liked both Underworlds, but thought the 2nd didn't live up to the 1st one.

Speaking of Vampires, I gotta rewatch Interview With a Vampire again. Been years.

Why are you always so negative? Every thread you don't personally agree with you have some snide remark for the people interested in the thread.

Seriously, if you don't like a thread - stay out of it. :suspect:

:thumb:

Hey Jeff,
is there a way to "clean up" threads ?
I had a good feeling about this one
is there anyway to remove the posts in a thread that aren't thread related ?

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NWXCWG26L._SS500_.jpg
just bought it ... again (i have the original replacing with BluRay)
Newly remastered on Blu-Ray
if you have a BR and plan on adding this to your collection, make sure you get the 2007 version

anyway.. ....I'm sure most people have seen this ... if not :p

imo, one of Milla's better roles
Bruce Willis and Chris Tucker are also excellent
Gary Oldham is outstanding as always ..... I wish he had had a larger part

Recommendation : :)) :ha:
I give it a Puck's Pick

Watched these three over the weekend:
http://www.barrettchase.com/the-wanderers-dir.jpg
The Wanderers.. Cool late 70's cult flick. Gotta love when all the gangs get together to fight The Ducky Boys. They just don't make em like this anymore..

http://thisdistractedglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Warriors.jpg
The Wanderers made me wanna pull out the perfect double-feature companion The Warriors. Everyone's seen this right? Crazy Midnight-Movie gang action - I've seen this no less than 50 times. CAN YOU DIG IT!

http://www.free-codecs.com/posters/descent.jpg
I really like The Descent becuase it's a rare current horror flick that delivers the scary goods. Great claustrophobic tension, believable story, freaky-as-heck cave dwellers, all-female cast is unique for horror.. Warning: It's not a CGI-fest. If you need your horror totally fake don't rent this one..

I enjoyed the descent.

If you like that I recommend Dog Soldiers.:yes:

why not ?
if the film isn't set to release until the 27th why shouldn't I
seems like the thing to do

I just meant, if you don't give a damn, don't ask. I told you why you should have known already (it's posted in at least 2-3 other threads), you said you don't give a d@mn. If you don't, don't ask.


On the actual thread topic...

The warriors is a great classic...

So is the 5th Element, I've loved that movie, would love to see it on blu ray.

I enjoyed the descent.

If you like that I recommend Dog Soldiers.:yes:


Cool, I own Dog Soldiers too - made by the same dude right? That main dude Kevin what'shisname (dude that played Lucius Vorenus in Rome) he's a great actor..

http://thisdistractedglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Warriors.jpg
The Wanderers made me wanna pull out the perfect double-feature companion The Warriors. Everyone's seen this right? Crazy Midnight-Movie gang action - I've seen this no less than 50 times. CAN YOU DIG IT!


I love that movie. RIP Rembrandt.

I live 20 minutes away from Coney island where most of the movie was filmed. great movie though.

I live 20 minutes away from Coney island where most of the movie was filmed. great movie though.

20 minutes walking or 20 minutes driving? wait, it's the same...:))

Lol 10 min by driving, but I take the train.

http://thecia.com.au/reviews/m/images/mr-brooks-poster-1.jpg

A great movie. A little uncomfortable at times liking a serial killer but that's what it aims for. Great acting.

Just recently saw Hannibal Rising, and had to have some more. So bon appetit, here's Red Dragon. Yeah, I'm a little late, better late than never. I thought it was excellent. Voldemort, I mean Fiennes, was great. He has no problems pulling off a disturbed character. Same can be said for Anthony Hopkins.....did he ever blink the whole movie?

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/3/MPW-1738

here's Red Dragon. Yeah, I'm a little late, better late than never. I thought it was excellent. Voldemort, I mean Fiennes, was great. He has no problems pulling off a disturbed character. Same can be said for Anthony Hopkins.....did he ever blink the whole movie?

http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/3/MPW-1738

Have you seen the original version of this movie, Manhunter..
Bryan Cox played Lector. Michael Mann made the movie so it obviously had a complete different feel from all the rest of the Lector films..

Here's what showed up from Blockbuster.com this week:

Cool Hand Luke:
It's Cool Hand Luke, what else needs to be said (except maybe "I can eat 50 eggs!). Legendary movie...

Zodiac:
I already read the Graysmith book about 5 times and knew the story inside and out but the movie was still pretty nice. 2 big thumbs up - unless of course you can't sit thru a movie that doesn't have Matrix-style fighting and 20 tons of CGI explosions..


Cheech and Chong's Next Movie:
Good, fun, stupid, dopehead humor. So many famous lines in this movie.. "I got burning baby all over me"... Pee Wee Herman getting beat up by an Amazon woman.. I likes it.

Have you seen the original version of this movie, Manhunter..
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Um, wasn't that Maneater?

Well whatever it is, I guess I'm going to have to check it out too.

Um, wasn't that Maneater?

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Um, wasn't that Maneater?

Whoah whoah here she comes. Look out boy she'll chew you up...

There was a movie called Maneater about a giant alligator or sumthin..

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I don't normally care for movies with music artists
or cop movies

but this was one of the better movies I've seen in a long time
I thought it was gonna suck at the beginning
until the plot started to unfold .... then it had me til the very end

never heard of this til i ran across it looking for something to DVR on HBOHD. decided to REC it due to rating and Bruce Willis, but thought Mos Def did a great job and probably had the better role in the film

great movie

recommendation : :thumb: :thumb:

Mos Def isn't all that bad of an actor actually

Mos Def was outstanding in Something The Lord Made playing the first doctor to ever perform open heart surgery, Dr. Vivien Thomas..

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I have yet to see this
someone tell me no or no-go
is it more art than substance ?

300 was a great movie, you should def watch it.

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I have yet to see this
someone tell me no or no-go
is it more art than substance ?

All art - zero substance
that said, it's so outrageously over the top it's worth adding to the collection..

http://www.impawards.com/2006/posters/invincible.jpg

Maybe could have had a little more on field action, but I liked it alot. But maybe I have a soft spot for football movies. It has my vote of approval :yes:

Maybe could have had a little more on field action, but I liked it alot. But maybe I have a soft spot for football movies. It has my vote of approval :yes:

I agree! now what movie are we talking about?

Only purchase 300 on Blu-Ray, Puck. It's all style over substance, and IMO, isn't all that entertaining at all; there are PLENTY (and I mean plenty) of better action movies out there. However, some people really love it, so you migh tas well check it out...

Or, you could spend $30 instead on the highly underrated Apocalypto on Blu-Ray. Great movie and much more intense IMO, without all the style.

I agree! now what movie are we talking about?

Don't see the pic? Invincible.

300 and apocolypto are both great movies.

I've wanted to see Apocolypto for quite some time
I'm somewhat of a Mayan civilization fan ..... 2012, anyone?

anyway, I had a free movie voucher and was going to use it on Apocolypto or Pan's Labyrinth ... I chose Pan's .... good movie, but was a little put off by the all spanish dub .... then I find out that Apocolypto is the same way...so i'm skipping it for now
I hear it's beautiful, and I like beautiful
maybe, we'll get it next in our BlockbusterOnline program
blu-ray in the mail ... sweet

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Excellent movie, but not for everyone
It is a dark and sometimes brutal fairy tale for adults
I was originally disappointed in the Spanish dub, but the language proved more theatrical than if it'd been spoken in English
the direction and editing were some of the best I've seen in years

a truly unique movie with elements rarely experienced in film. if you engage this movie without expectations, you're bound to be treated to an entertainment experience that you may never forget

:thumb: :thumb:
just don't watch it with the kids

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Excellent movie, but not for everyone
It is a dark and sometimes brutal fairy tale for adults
I was originally disappointed in the Spanish dub, but the language proved more theatrical than if it'd been spoken in English
the direction and editing were some of the best I've seen in years

a truly unique movie with elements rarely experienced in film. if you engage this movie without expectations, you're bound to be treated to an entertainment experience that you may never forget


BOOH-YAA! Puck and I finally agree..
Pan's was EXCELLENTE!
Have you seen The Devil's Backbone? <-- Del Toro's companion piece to Pan's. A must see for Pan's fans...

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I've wanted to see Apocolypto for quite some time
I'm somewhat of a Mayan civilization fan ..... 2012, anyone?

Yeah just like every other prediction that has come true.

I've wanted to see Apocolypto for quite some time
I'm somewhat of a Mayan civilization fan ..... 2012, anyone?

anyway, I had a free movie voucher and was going to use it on Apocolypto or Pan's Labyrinth ... I chose Pan's .... good movie, but was a little put off by the all spanish dub .... then I find out that Apocolypto is the same way...so i'm skipping it for now
I hear it's beautiful, and I like beautiful
maybe, we'll get it next in our BlockbusterOnline program
blu-ray in the mail ... sweet


Apocalypto is great. It's a little bit popcorn but it's on a massive scale and it's definitely "edge of your seat" from start to finish..
I prefer subtitles to dub or "phoney english" for a movie like this.

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I have yet to see this
someone tell me no or no-go
is it more art than substance ?

I found it to be a very over-rated movie. I just didn't see what all the fuss was about. It's good, don't get me wrong. It's just not up there with the best in my opinion.

But it is Artsy, I will agree to that.

I found it to be a very over-rated movie. I just didn't see what all the fuss was about. It's good, don't get me wrong. It's just not up there with the best in my opinion.

But it is Artsy, I will agree to that.


I really liked it on first viewing but it isn't a movie I'm going to watch over & over. Plenty of six pack action to entertain ladies while the men enjoy the action. It did have the odd great line though.

'Then we will fight in the shade'

Tell me Joey, Do you like movies about gladiators?

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I found it to be a very over-rated movie. I just didn't see what all the fuss was about. It's good, don't get me wrong. It's just not up there with the best in my opinion.

But it is Artsy, I will agree to that.

Over rated? definitely.
But I think they nailed exactly what they were trying to do which was simply to turn the Frank Miller graphic novel into a movie that did his work justice. Better than 80% of the rest of the stupid Hollywood action CGI-fests released of late. But that ain't saying much..

BOOH-YAA! Puck and I finally agree..


what ... you've been disagreeing with me the whole time ?

:doh:

oh yeah, you didn't like Underworld
hey .... did you think iRobot was your favorite movie of all time ?
no, then we agreed there too :))

Yeah just like every other prediction that has come true.

predictions in general or mayan predictions ?
and are you being sarcastic or do you believe something happens ?

predictions in general or mayan predictions ?
and are you being sarcastic or do you believe something happens ?

Predictions in general.

I was being sarcastic, I learned after the 3rd or 4th end of world prediction nobody can predict anything and it is just scaremongering at best.

Examples -

All the planets aligning = end of world.
Y2K = end of world.
2001 = end of world because Earth didn't begin at year naught so 2000 was a mistake, of course the massive flaw in that is the fact Earth began a lot longer than 2000 years ago.

Predictions in general.

I was being sarcastic, I learned after the 3rd or 4th end of world prediction nobody can predict anything and it is just scaremongering at best.

Examples -

All the planets aligning = end of world.
Y2K = end of world.
2001 = end of world because Earth didn't begin at year naught so 2000 was a mistake, of course the massive flaw in that is the fact Earth began a lot longer than 2000 years ago.

Don't get ..
LEFT BELOW
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just so we're clear .....

there are several 'ideas' as to what will happen in 2012
only a few of them entertain 'the end of the world' notion

just so we're clear .....

there are several 'ideas' as to what will happen in 2012
only a few of them entertain 'the end of the world' notion

My point still remains. Nobody has the ability to predict anything.

And to further make a point we are smarter, more well equipped and understand Earth and the world better then we ever have.

Nobody has the ability to predict anything.


didn't Nostradamus get a few of them right ?
(apparently)
-- he predicted the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte
Adolf Hitler
both world wars
the nuclear destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
the Apollo moon landings
the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997,
the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986
and the World Trade Center disaster of 9/11--

didn't Nostradamus get a few of them right ?
(apparently)
-- he predicted the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte
Adolf Hitler
both world wars
the nuclear destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
the Apollo moon landings
the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997,
the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986
and the World Trade Center disaster of 9/11--

He was very vague and they could be interpreted in many ways (much like horoscopes).

The WTC disaster prediction I know is a complete fabrication. Not sure about the others.

but in essence, it IS possible to predict future events

in re: to the Mayan calendar .. they really didn't predict anything
that's just when there calendar stops
however, that's the year when the solar system aligns with the galactic core

but in essence, it IS possible to predict future events

in re: to the Mayan calendar .. they really didn't predict anything
that's just when there calendar stops
however, that's the year when the solar system aligns with the galactic core

The Mayan calandar is scary accurate. Some feel that because it does stop that this means End of Days...others interpret it different. For those keeping track, it ends December 23, 2012.

The Mayan calandar is scary accurate.

How so?

Back on Topic.

Goodfellas

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8/10

Good gangsta/wiseguy movie. Joe Pesci plays a real good role as a total nut ball (as do DeNiro and Liotta play good roles).

^ it's about time you posted about a movie

:ha:

The Mayan calandar is scary accurate. Some feel that because it does stop that this means End of Days...others interpret it different. For those keeping track, it ends December 23, 2012.
I've only seen that date once
it's actually the 21st, I predict the 'beginning' starts the 12th (12/12/12)

-- According to the calendar, the start of the Great Cycle begins ( day 0.0.0.0.0) on 11th August 3114 BC, and the end-date (known as 13.0.0.0.0.) as 21st December 2012 --
^ looking at that, if you formatted your timebase as DD/MM, the date would read as 2112

Part of the 2012 mystique stems from the stars. On the winter solstice in 2012, the sun will be aligned with the center of the Milky Way for the first time in about 26,000 years. This means that "whatever energy typically streams to Earth from the center of the Milky Way will indeed be disrupted on 12/21/12 at 11:11 p.m. Universal Time," Joseph writes.

But scholars doubt the ancient Maya extrapolated great meaning from anticipating the alignment — if they were even aware of what the configuration would be.

Astronomers generally agree that "it would be impossible the Maya themselves would have known that,"

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-03-27-maya-2012_n.htm

here's what happens .....

The Earth spins on an axis. Like everything else that spins, it wobbles. That wobble is technically called precession, and it explains why Earthlings have seen the sun rise against different constellations over the centuries.

Each "wobble" (or precessional cycle) lasts 25,800 years. Researchers believe that the current precessional cycle will end in the year 2012. This date is known as the "End-Date" in Maya calendrics. At that time, the Earth will begin a new cycle in the opposite direction.

At that time, the Earth will begin a new cycle in the opposite direction.

maybe we will go back in time...ooo so many wrongs I can right. :))

one theory is that the poles reverse ....
I can't begin to tell you how catastrophic that 'could' be

let's get back to movies .....
if anyone's actually interested in Mayan 2012 hypothesis', then we can certainly start a new thread on the topic

Watched Pathfinder tonight. Total turd - save your money and watch Hott Fuzz twice..

let's get back to movies .....
if anyone's actually interested in Mayan 2012 hypothesis', then we can certainly start a new thread on the topic


Maybe you could call it 'Stoner Central' or 'Gullible's Travels'.:ha:

OK..best comedies ever made (for the older generation).

Caddy Shack
Weekend at Bernies
Animal House (note state flag of TN in courtroom scene)
Strange Brew
The Holy Grail
Young Frankenstein
Spaceballs
Blazing Saddles

nice list

forgot Vacation and Office Space


the moose out front should have told you the park was closed

Swingline

Hot Shots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRty9axc2Nc

Who's Harry Crumb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDl4NMo6EA

My thoughts on 300....it was like finally dating this hot chick you've been dreaming about, and then finding out she's a bit dull.

It was a good movie, entertaining, crazy visuals. Maybe another 30-45 minutes to build the plot more would have made it on the level of Troy or Gladiator for me.

Watched Pathfinder tonight. Total turd - save your money and watch Hott Fuzz twice..


worst movie ever

Zodiac is a good movie

Shooter is good if your in the mood for action and little thinking

Repo Man!

My thoughts on 300....it was like finally dating this hot chick you've been dreaming about, and then finding out she's a bit dull.


sounds like Harry Potter / Order of the Phoenix

sounds like Harry Potter / Order of the Phoenix

Bummer. Still haven't seen that, but hoped it would be good. Almost finished with the last book though :yes:

Since 300 is based on Frank Miller's graphic novel I think they did an outstanding job perfectly capturing the look, feel and story of the GN. Ultimately It's a cartoon with real actors instead of illustrations- like Sin City.. It's not trying to be anything but that so it's hard to compare it to stuff like Troy and Gladiator

Has anyone seen Syriana? What do they think of it?

Since 300 is based on Frank Miller's graphic novel I think they did an outstanding job perfectly capturing the look, feel and story of the GN. Ultimately It's a cartoon with real actors instead of illustrations- like Sin City.. It's not trying to be anything but that so it's hard to compare it to stuff like Troy and Gladiator

I didn't know it was based off a novel, but I'd still like more plot and character development. Maybe the book was better.

Maybe the book was better.

aren't they always ?

aren't they always ?

I'm trying to think of movies I liked better.....that's tough.

I give up :ha:

aren't they always ?

Every single time in my experience.

Apart from the 2nd movie the Bourne films don't really have anything in common with the books other than Bourne's quest to find out who he is & what/who is treadstone.

His back story was much more invloved than simply treadstone & the biggest character in the books was the terrorist known as Carlos the Jackal. Bourne's story revolved around him in Indentity & Ultimatum.

While the I love the books the fact that the movies aren't true to them doesn't take anything away from them for me. They're true to Bourne as a character & are some of the best intelligent action movies ever made.


I also think that the Prestige is a better movie than the book.They differ slightly but the movie has a more satisfying ending.

I didn't think the 2nd book has anything relating to the movie...especially since Marie dies in the movie. There's also no reference to Medusa either.

The books were good though.

But I don't claim the movies and books based off one another, just a very basic background on Bourne and Webb and thats all.

Normally books are better than movies when they try and base it pretty much on the same storyline. Bourne never did that.

Normally books are better than movies when they try and base it pretty much on the same storyline. Bourne never did that.

Oh I'm definitely with you on that one. There's so much that you can put into a book that can't be fleshed out in a two hour movie.

The Da Vinci Code is a great example. They tried to cram a lot of it into Tom Hanks narrative. It doesn't work,the movie feels rushed. It did good numbers at the box office because of the hype surrounding the book even though it was crap.

Good enough to green light the prequel Angels & Demons which again I can't see being any good for the same reasons.

I didn't think the DVC was that great of a book in general.It was ok but the hype was bigger than the book. I did enjoy looking up the works of DaVinci to see Brown's implications rang true. It was interesting stuff but the churches indignation at Brown's plot felt like a bit of crying over spilt milk. Made him a lot of money though.:yes:

I enjoyed Angels & Demons more but I can't see the movie having the supernatural ending that the book had.

Da Vinci is definitely over-rated as a book. Movie was ok.

Angels and Demons was good, I also liked his other one, Digital Fortress.

I didn't know Angels and Demons was going to be a movie. Is Tom Hanks playing Langdon again?

Yes for record mula.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060523b.php

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070426g.php

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070801c.php

http://www.allocine.co.uk/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=124371.html

Should also bring in money, many consider it to be the better of the two Langdon books and will go see it.

He has another book which I think you'd like 'Deception Point'.

I always thought he had another, but was never certain of it.

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watched this the other night
something tells me that this could have been done in 30 minutes shorter of time with a lot more DaVinci and alot less code
I honestly can't figure out why there was so much emphasis on the flashbacks of the "Princess" and such little emphasis on the details of MM and what/why the HG had to do with it all

good book
mediocre movie

My recommendation : Read Dan Brown's book instead :shakehead:

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:barf:

did not enjoy (except for fast forwarding)

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:barf:

did not enjoy (except for fast forwarding)

Why the decided to remake a movie that was a borefest the 1st time around is beyond me.:grrhee:

Because the idea pool in Hollywood has been dry for years. Original ideas are wearing thin for so many studios.

Poseidon is a perfect example of where things are going in Hollywood. Don't count on seeing too many grand scale movies that aren't completely CGI in the future. Sad.

I'm trying to think of movies I liked better.....that's tough.

I give up :ha:

The old saying don't judge a book by it's movie usually applies..
Can't wait to see how dumbed down Matheson's I Am Legend ends up being...

Because the idea pool in Hollywood has been dry for years. Original ideas are wearing thin for so many studios.

The last original idea I've seen in a movie is "Being John Malkovich", which I seriously doubt was a Hollywood flick.

Last 3 movies I watched.

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Good movie that seems to get lost in Damon's other, more recent success.

8/10

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One of the more interesting films to come out recently. To do with oil mostly. One of those movies you will watch twice and the 2nd time will catch on with what it was about.

8/10

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One of my most favourite movies because it combines my favourite game ever with stunning CG, great fight scenes and basically an eye candy movie that really pulls it off.

10/10

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One of the more interesting films to come out recently. To do with oil mostly. One of those movies you will watch twice and the 2nd time will catch on with what it was about.

8/10



Clooney is making some poignant films outside of his mainstream work. He's a good guy.

Clooney is making some poignant films outside of his mainstream work. He's a good guy.

Too true. I think the guy is marginally talented as an actor; not bad, but not fantastic. He does however have a great eye for quality scripts. He still makes some big budget cheese to facilitate his making of films such as Syriana, but I think when all is said and done Clooney will have left behind a really impressive body of work.

Dang that reminds me. I've yet to see Welcome to Collinwood.Wanted to see that for ages.

Matt Damon's one good role...
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Saw 2 flicks over the weekend..

The Number 23 What happened Jim? You used to be in good movies...
This flick was a total turd. If you need twenty minutes to explain the twist in a horror flick, you're watchin a dud.
Best part was getting to hear She Wants Revenge's excellent tune "Tear You Apart" during the sex parts...

Disturbia If you've seen Fright Night you've seen this, minus the vampires.. Actually had some fun tension and cool atmosphere but it was the same ol same ol beyond that...

Dukes of Hazzard

one of the worst uses of a license ever
they did get Daisy right ... that's about it

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best part was the "I'm just smokin up some meat for the BBQ" line Willie had

Dukes of Hazzard

one of the worst uses of a license ever
they did get Daisy right ... that's about it

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best part was the "I'm just smokin up some meat for the BBQ" line Willie had

Jay Chandrasekhar is awesome but he should stick to Broken Lizard flicks for a while... Rule of thumb - don't bother with modern movie remakes of old TV shows...

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Not a great movie IMO but it was fun to watch

The last original idea I've seen in a movie is "Being John Malkovich", which I seriously doubt was a Hollywood flick.

I thought Pan's was fairly original in scope
Memento was another movie I couldn't say I'd seen the likes of

I thought Pan's was fairly original in scope
Memento was another movie I couldn't say I'd seen the likes of

Haven't seen Pans, but I'm with you on Memento. That flick was so trippy that I developed a short-term memory loss by the time it was over.

^ just so you know what I was talking about, I was referring to Pan's Labyrinth

Yep, i know...I remember it being discussed before. I've checked out the cover a few times, but haven't deemed it worth filling out a Blockbuster application yet. :ha:

I do want to see it though...looks interesting.

i just saw it in Hollywood Video's 4 for $20 bin .... well worth it at that price, though you may not find yourself watching it more than once

so, I finally saw
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not sure that I got that it "portrays the demise of the Maya"
hell, it didn't portray that at all
last I saw them they were a bustling metropolis - human bowling and all

I still didn't get who the original forest tribes were - they were not Maya
wtf ?

and is it just me, or did the end of the film hint at a sequel ?

I don't think it would be a sequel. I think that was the end. But I'm still wondering how they cast Rohnaldino.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Anybody seen the trailer? Oh my god. I cannot believe they released that. That ending to the trailer is just a jaw dropping silencer.

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Excellent movie, but not for everyone
It is a dark and sometimes brutal fairy tale for adults
I was originally disappointed in the Spanish dub, but the language proved more theatrical than if it'd been spoken in English
the direction and editing were some of the best I've seen in years

a truly unique movie with elements rarely experienced in film. if you engage this movie without expectations, you're bound to be treated to an entertainment experience that you may never forget

:thumb: :thumb:
just don't watch it with the kids

Just saw it. I was :applause: Gonna have to see it a few more times. It did seem like it could have been a little longer, with some more emphasis on the fictional world.

Children of Men

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I believe SK recomended this movie awhile back, and I'd have to second that. It's a fantastic story that hits on some very important themes. It's one of the grimmest movies I've seen lately, and one of the best. :thumb: :thumb:

I thought Children of Men was fairly average. Though I did hear good things about it (from Starkiller and Childress I believe) I just didn't think it was all that good.

I guess it is one of those love/hate movies.

I thought Children of Men was fairly average. Though I did hear good things about it (from Starkiller and Childress I believe) I just didn't think it was all that good.

I guess it is one of those love/hate movies.

Almost. I think SK loved it,I fell into the wtf give me back two hours of my life category.:ha:

Well I knew you had something to do with it. :brow:

Well at least give a round of applause for some originality.

I'll miss the groundhog av. :yes:

I'll miss the groundhog av. :yes:

He'll surely make an appearance again ;)

My internet has been down the past couple weeks, so I rented Pan's Labyrinth, or "labyrinte de fauno" ;)
Definately enjoyed it, and I really wanted to kill the captain myself. I'm not sure what that says about me. One of the greatest lines in the world: "Obedience for obedience's sake is only for men such as yourself, Captain."

My internet has been down the past couple weeks, so I rented Pan's Labyrinth, or "labyrinte de fauno" ;)
Definately enjoyed it, and I really wanted to kill the captain myself. I'm not sure what that says about me. One of the greatest lines in the world: "Obedience for obedience's sake is only for men such as yourself, Captain."

If you liked Pan's then check out The Devil's Backbone...

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caught this in my hotel room while in LV
it was late (midnight) and my flight wa @ 6:30 the next morning (meaning I needed to be up around 4:30 to catch a 5am taxi to get to McCarran by 5:30), I was buzzed and distraught over the UT / Cal game, so I wasn't really into watching a movie

but I seemed to be drawn to this film the moment i skipped onto HBO. there were moments where I laughed out loud uncontrollably and others were I was just trodding along with the plot. all in all a de3cent comedy.

:thumb: :ha:

not overly hilarious, but just enough to keep you interested

I really wanted to kill the captain myself

Good call :yes: And the whole cut to his mouth looked very real :eek:

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Blood Diamond. I'm lazy today, so I'll just keep this short and say I liked it a lot :thumb:

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Blood Diamond. I'm lazy today, so I'll just keep this short and say I liked it a lot :thumb:

:werd:

great movie

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Blood Diamond. I'm lazy today, so I'll just keep this short and say I liked it a lot :thumb:

Yeah I'd recommend it too. Very gritty drama/actioner,not light entertainment bu a great movie all the same.

Tarantino's half of 'Grindhouse'.

Great movie.

A film of two halves.The 1st hour is typical Tarantino,soundtrack driven scenes built around clever dialog. A little long winded & it doesn't really fire on all cylinders.

2nd half rocks & really shifts it into overdrive in a good way. The movie finishes with a punch or rather an ax kick.Very satisfying ending,even the soundtrack closes out with it's best tune.

9/10 :thumb: :thumb:

Tarantino's half of 'Grindhouse'.

Great movie.

A film of two halves.The 1st hour is typical Tarantino,soundtrack driven scenes built around clever dialog. A little long winded & it doesn't really fire on all cylinders.

2nd half rocks & really shifts it into overdrive in a good way. The movie finishes with a punch or rather an ax kick.Very satisfying ending,even the soundtrack closes out with it's best tune.

9/10 :thumb: :thumb:


I thought Death Proof was too self-indulgent with the dialogue for an action movie. If Tarantino loves Vanishing Point so much he should take note from it's pacing. Cut an hour of pointless blather out of DP and you have a pretty fun movie..

I agree but the second half saved it for me.

That said the 1st half was a complete self indulgent waste of film.Better than Jackie Brown though. The only scene I liked in the whole flick was where Hoffa offs Bridget Fonda in the car park.:))

I agree but the second half saved it for me.

That said the 1st half was a complete self indulgent waste of film.Better than Jackie Brown though. The only scene I liked in the whole flick was where Hoffa offs Bridget Fonda in the car park.:))

Yeah that one was pretty forgettable.. What do you think about those Guy Ritchie films? Snatch, LS&2SB etc. I see he's doing a new called RocknRolla will the dude that played Leonitas in 300.. Sounds interesting..

Yeah that one was pretty forgettable.. What do you think about those Guy Ritchie films? Snatch, LS&2SB etc. I see he's doing a new called RocknRolla will the dude that played Leonitas in 300.. Sounds interesting..

Sounds too close to RickRolla.:ha:

Snatch & Lock Stock are great movies.Brad Pitt steals the show in Snatch. If you like those check out Layer Cake. A great movie in the same mold.

His last one 'Revolver' was a dud.

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love Kevin Spacey
Brandon Routh is a fitting Kent/Superman - thought he did a good job
not overly impressed with Kate Bosworth here

and what is it with these movies that just have everyone staring at each other all the time ... wait a minute, i'm reminded of how bad the dialogue was in this flick (except for Spacey and Routh)

some good scenes trampled by some very average scenes

catch it on cable

only superman :geek: need apply
for everyone else it make make you :drool: :sleepy:

I just watched this on the spur of the moment when I saw it listed… The Science of Sleep seemed like an interesting title (I’m a big fan of sleeping).

I had no idea this film starred Gael Garcia Bernal (Amores Perros, The Motorcycle Diaries, Babel etc), he’s one of those guys that I’ve yet to see in a bad film. As the credits continued to roll I see the film is directed by Michael Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind… and those crazy Bjork videos); so I know I’m in for a wild ride.

Funny, whimsical, original and heart felt are all apt descriptions of this cool little flick. This is a French production so much of the film is in subtitles, but three languages are spoken, Spanish, French and English. Bernal is the only actor I really recognized, but everyone gives great, fully developed performances (female lead Charlotte Gainsbourg was also in the film 21 Grams but I don’t remember her).

Unlike “Eternal Sunshine”, where he was interpreting Charlie Kaufman’s words, here Gondry has penned the script. It’s a wonderfully goofy and intricate storyline realized beautifully on screen by its own author.

If you like off-beat comedies I can’t recommend indi gem this enough.

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Titanbuoy, the bugs on your signature is bothering me...

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love Kevin Spacey
Brandon Routh is a fitting Kent/Superman - thought he did a good job
not overly impressed with Kate Bosworth here

and what is it with these movies that just have everyone staring at each other all the time ... wait a minute, i'm reminded of how bad the dialogue was in this flick (except for Spacey and Routh)

some good scenes trampled by some very average scenes

catch it on cable

only superman :geek: need apply
for everyone else it make make you :drool: :sleepy:

I thought this was a terrible movie.

I thought this was a terrible movie.

Better than utterly mindless CGI-fests ala Fantastic 4 but not better than the 70's version.. Gene Hackman, nuff said..

Titanbuoy, the bugs on your signature is bothering me...

What bugs?

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love Kevin Spacey
Brandon Routh is a fitting Kent/Superman - thought he did a good job
not overly impressed with Kate Bosworth here

and what is it with these movies that just have everyone staring at each other all the time ... wait a minute, i'm reminded of how bad the dialogue was in this flick (except for Spacey and Routh)

some good scenes trampled by some very average scenes

catch it on cable

only superman :geek: need apply
for everyone else it make make you :drool: :sleepy:

I have tried three times to finish this movie and never could. With about an hour left in it I always find myself looking for the remote to change it.

Superman did lack something, can't really put my finger on it. Didn't think it was horrible though, just didn't live up to the name.

Better than utterly mindless CGI-fests ala Fantastic 4 but not better than the 70's version.. Gene Hackman, nuff said..

I can't stand watching Gene Hackman movies anymore
I like Spacey here, I thought he was the best actor in this flick

Superman Returns could have been better in many ways
like using someone other than Kate Bosworth as Louis
maybe writing a script would help too
and somehow making it somewhat believable what Superman is doing

i thought the TV airings that said he was all over the world saving people was a bad move, it'd be more believable if his focus was just Metropolis

and the whole little shaving off a crystal makes an entire city blackout while simultaneously interfering with a shuttle launch off a jet scenario was just ridiculous ... especially since Luther wasn't aware that was happening iirc

The lazy/simple way of reviewing is the ole _____ out of 10 scale.

I hearby award Casino Royale a score of 8 out of 10. :thumb:

I can't stand watching Gene Hackman movies anymore


That's a pretty broad array of movies, mostly far superior to stuff like Superman Returns..

Better than utterly mindless CGI-fests ala Fantastic 4 but not better than the 70's version.. Gene Hackman, nuff said..


Oh c'mon!! That's ridiculous! This modern one was crap, but gene hackman's absurdly campy and impotent Lex Luthor was just downright silly. Calling himself the greatest criminal mastermind in the world over and over ad nauseum....a fat bald guy to boot! He delivered the line as if he was thinking "I can't believe these dopes are actually paying me for this!".

But the biggest problem with Superman movies is....Superman. He has more power, strength and ability than any other superhero, but he can't vanquish a plain old bald human who's greatest supervillianous power is being greedy? On that alone, he couldn't even carry Spidey's or batman's jockstrap.

Oh, and poor Clark has girl trouble...GET OVER IT YOU WUSS! :irked: Guess who gets more poon: Superman or Tom Brady? I'll bet half of this forum scores more than Superman does. Sorry, but I got no time for a "superhero" who can pick up a train, a building, or an entire island made of kryptonite, but can't pick up a little action even if he showed up in the women's prison courtyard with a trunkload of governor's pardons.

:biglaugh: @ avvie

That's a pretty broad array of movies, mostly far superior to stuff like Superman Returns..

what does this mean ?
except for there's a broad range of movies I can no longer stand to watch ?

But the biggest problem with Superman movies is....Superman. He has more power, strength and ability than any other superhero

and why does he not have a Kryptonite detector ?
he can sense a cat stuck in a tree in Malaysia, but doesn't have enough sense to avoid a huge island made of Kryptonite ?

hopefully someone, someday will come along and do for Superman what was done for Batman and Spiderman ..... or maybe the whole Superman concept is to cheesy to save

I have tried three times to finish this movie and never could. With about an hour left in it I always find myself looking for the remote to change it.

actually, the last hour is probably the better half .. if there is such a thing

hopefully someone, someday will come along and do for Superman what was done for Batman and Spiderman ..... or maybe the whole Superman concept is to cheesy to save

Batman and Spiderman are probably more identifiable to the average joe, they are just humans with many weaknesses. Not Aliens with one weakness.

Makes for better storylines.

I thought that Superman Returns was a decent film. It certainly was not perfect, but I like the attempt it made. I thought that all the actors were pretty good. Including Superman. And the theme was decent, as he was fighting the one thing he couldn't control, time and change. So I liked the attempt at bringing the emotional element to it.

I also heard the Superman actor said that he'd be willing to make a movie with both he and batman. And I thought that would be interesting as Christian Bale's latest version of Batman and this Superman would be an interesting combination should it happen. He made it sound as if they were in discussion phase.

I thought it would have been interesting too if they had introduced aquaman in this series when Superman was drowining. Just resurface him and swim away when the girl gets there. Too bad. That could have been a cool moment.

IMO the way hollywood thinks that they have to dumb a story down each time they reinvent it is a major handicap. Batman was a great redux & Raimi has by & large done an excellent job on Spiderman.

Superman is a bigger storyline than Lois Lane & Lex Luthor. The Death of Superman storyline would make for a kick@ss 3 film story arc but no they have to churn out the same old crud.:grrhee: (no offense CC).

titanbuoy I know your looking, empty your PM box :))

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Shoot'em Up was a fun movie. nothing special, but if you like clive owen and sin city you'll probably enjoy this one.

titanbuoy I know your looking, empty your PM box :))

ooops. :clown:

I agree, when superman died. They should have ended it with the newspaper headline right there. Good ending. Done deal.

. or maybe the whole Superman concept is to cheesy to save


it is.

what does this mean ?
except for there's a broad range of movies I can no longer stand to watch ?

Without adjectives..
You tend to boast alot of newer Hollywood releases. I'm saying Hackman has been quite a few movies over the years that I personally prefer over that stuff.
Just to name a few..
The Unforgiven
Mississippi Burning
Hoosiers
The Conversation
French Connection
Young Frankenstein
No Way Out
etc..

And for Avvie.. Yeah I'm on board with what you're saying about the Superman flicks.. I prefer the earlier one but wouldn't bother buying any of them...

I agree, when superman died. They should have ended it with the newspaper headline right there. Good ending. Done deal.

Superman dies ?

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Without adjectives..
You tend to boast alot of newer Hollywood releases

:eh?: i have no idea what you're talking about
I've posted on a few Hollywood movies - yes, but I wouldn't say I boast on them ... I think Hollywood ruins good movie ideas ..... but I'm not going to go watch a whole mess of Gene Hackman re-runs because of it

Just to name a few..
The Unforgiven
Mississippi Burning
Hoosiers
The Conversation
French Connection
Young Frankenstein
No Way Out
etc..


ok,.......a nice list of movies I can't watch because Hackman's in them
don't forget Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Behind Enemy Lines
can't do it

It just goes to show you how diverse tastes are. I love Hackman, anything he's in I'm almost guaranteed to enjoy. Even if the movie blows I'll love Mean Gene's performance (I can't think of a single exception to that... I'm sure there has to be, I just can't think of one).

I was going to start rhyming off my fave Hackman performances, but I realized I'd probably just end up listing virtually every film he's been in. I'll cite Get Shorty because it hasn't been mentioned and he's just so damn funny in it.

Hackman is good. But he isn't a draw for me.

just to clarify, I don't think Hackman is a bad actor
it's his pompous presentation that rubs me wrong
much like David Caruso does on CSI-Miami

just to clarify, I don't think Hackman is a bad actor
it's his pompous presentation that rubs me wrong
much like David Caruso does on CSI-Miami

It sounds to me................................................ ...

That you have point there.

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I do like Horatio though I can no longer take the opening sequences seriously.

Hackman is class but his abrasive sometimes over the top style doesn't always suit the role he's playing.

The Number 23 - Well I thought it was better than most, who seem to hate it. It leaves questions about the plot, but I guess I was just able to overlook them for the most part. I may have been suckered in by Jim Carrey, who's always a good actor. The dog has an acting future.

Fight Club - Interesting movie, only saw it for the first time today. I liked it, don't see many bad Brad Pitt movies, nor with Edward Norton.
One of those movies you might have to watch again to fully get it.

8/10

I saw The Brave One last night. It was much better than it's title.

I've always liked Jody Foster, and she did her usual stellar job of looking anxious, scared and/or determined.

She smoked a lot in this film. That was strange for me. I quit last April.

No oscar-winner here, and still in the Flightplan/Panic Room genre.

7/10

3 days down AVVIE.....I will go see something this weekend, not sure what...but I normally go to the movies like once every 2 weeks...

Fight Club - Interesting movie, only saw it for the first time today. I liked it, don't see many bad Brad Pitt movies, nor with Edward Norton.
One of those movies you might have to watch again to fully get it.

8/10

I liked Fight Club alot.. Ed Norton is great as usual. How bout American History X? Brutal...

Can't wait for the 'The Kingdom' to come out Friday. I've been looking foward to it for a while.

I liked Fight Club alot.. Ed Norton is great as usual. How bout American History X? Brutal...

I like Norton a lot. I think he's kinda odd. Cool odd ;)

3 days down AVVIE.....

Right on, brah! :yes: (that's Hawaiian for "excellent, dude!" :)) )