The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[Riff Magnum]

I see multiple viewings in my future.

[Marcus Wright]

I need to plant the idea that Inception is not that good into everyones head.
How can I do that as it was so diffifclt to do it for just one person?

I have the briefcase but I think I need some equipment working on nation-wide scale.

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

I need to plant the idea that Inception is not that good into everyones head.
How can I do that as it was so diffifclt to do it for just one person?

I have the briefcase but I think I need some equipment working on nation-wide scale.

I guess it's on your wishlist because it's a steelbook? Kinda hard to convince me it sucks, in that case.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I guess it's on your wishlist because it's a steelbook? Kinda hard to convince me it sucks, in that case.

He posts a lot in the Inception blu-ray thread so he doesn't think it sucks so he's just messing with you. Hope I still have enough time before work to watch all of Revolutions, won't get a chance once I get off.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Lol!! Well, I have no idea what "spun me around." I think i was just in a better movie watching mood last night. When i saw it in the theater i had just returned home from a weekend of camping and was very tired.
I know i connected to Leo's character more this time. Having just seen Solaris (2002) i thought there were many similar themes: Love, loss, guilt, letting go being just a few.
I think the mind bending stuff hit me harder too. In the theater i was like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah it's a dream within a dream within a dream. I get it. It's totally trippy." Thing was, i don't think i did get it. I must've missed alot of the expository dialogue the first time around, because the timing of the last 30 minutes of the movie made sense this time. I think that's what impressed me the most. It's a mind-trip-twist type movie, but there's no twist. Everything is explained as you go. I think i wanted more mystery the first time and it would be real easy for Nolan to make this movie much more complicated without all that exposition. The fact that i know exactly what's going on, but still have to think about it, is quite a testament to Nolan's skill.
The score also impressed me more this time and the bluray can't be beat for sound and picture.


Carrie anne Moss?? She's in INception? Sure you're not mixing up her and Marion Cotilliard? Cotilliard is stunning btw. She couldn't be hotter.

As to questions, i didn't really have any, but my son asked,"Why noone was floating on the third level." He's nine, so i was actually pretty impressed that by the two hour mark he was still on top of things. Anyways, i told him i thought it was because at the third level it was actually Fisher's dream and Fisher wasn't in the van that was initially causing all the weightlessness. But he was floating in the fifth floor hotel room, so that kinda left me puzzled.

So someone explain it to me so i can pretend to be smart to my son.

That was my biggest gripe.

[Batman1980]

Matrix Revolutions 4.5/5
PQ and AQ 5/5
Second best movie in the trilogy, maybe the best, far better than its detractors say and a beautiful wrap-up to one of my favourite trilogies of all-time. Oh and on Inception -

[Show spoiler]I thought it was cute how Arthur tricked Ariadne into kissing him, it didn't really seem to serve any purpose other than getting him a free kiss.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

LOL was only commenting on Squid's hatred of Inception, I'm watching the Matrix trilogy. Cotillard and Moss look nothing alike.

[Show spoiler]Not sure why they weren't floating inside Browning's mind/Eames' dream, that does surprise me a bit too, probably one of those things best not thought about.

I didnt hate it. N

I have no idea where you come up with some of your random shit.

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

7/20/10

I saw Inception yesterday afternoon.

I thought it was OK. I liked it, but thats about as far as I can go.

Technically perfect and the entire cast was fantastic.

It wasnt TOO complicated. However, it felt like it was told in a complicated fashion for the sake of being complcated, not because the story itself was complicated. Some films are interesting because the story complicated. Inception took a simple story and complicated it in an effort to make it interesting. That didnt work for me. I never felt sucked in.

Also, I felt like the teams actions were over explained a little bit, which left me less curious and intrigued. I knew too much, too soon, too easily.

Beautiful to look at, fast paced, well acted, incredible score (Zimmer ), nicely shot and edited action scenes, but just Meh overall.

3/5

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I didnt hate it. N

I have no idea where you come up with some of your random shit.

Most people don't say "meh" unless they really dislike or hate something, my mistake. Wow I see Revolutions was a flop, no wonder it was the last Matrix.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

But probably not right?

I am open minded enough to find out. I learned my lesson years ago that I am capable of misinterpreting a film the first time around. (Fargo )

I am willing to give some films a second chance. Some people wont even give certain films a first chance. *cough*

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I didnt hate it. N

I have no idea where you come up with some of your random shit.

Wow!! Yeah, that's pretty much how i felt in the theater. Man, i can't believe i flipped so hard in just one viewing. That usually only happens with Coen bros. movies.
I can't explain it. It just "felt" better this time.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Thanks for enlightening me!!! My 9 year old sends his warmest regards.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Most people don't say "meh" unless they really dislike or hate something, my mistake.

What in the world are you talking about?

If someone says "meh" (which Squid didn't even say ) then that's what they felt about it...

Meh = Meh

Meh =/= Hate

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I am open minded enough to find out. I learned my lesson years ago that I am capable of misinterpreting a film the first time around. (Fargo )

Are you going to/did you put it on your Netflix queue?

I am willing to give some films a second chance. Some people wont even give certain films a first chance. *cough*

Ballet movies are for sissies!

[Show spoiler]

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Most people don't say "meh" unless they really dislike or hate something, my mistake. Wow I see Revolutions was a flop, no wonder it was the last Matrix.

I think it was the last movie because that's the end of the story.

You might try differentiating your thoughts and ideas using separate paragraphs or even better, completely new posts.

[Riff Magnum]

I always assumed "meh" meant lukewarm. Take it or leave it. Indifferent.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

What in the world are you talking about?

If someone says "meh" (which Squid didn't even say ) then that's what they felt about it...

Meh = Meh

Meh =/= Hate

Actually I did say meh in my final sentence. But yeah, meh = so-so

Are you going to/did you put it on your Netflix queue?

In there

Ballet movies are for sissies!

That was hilarious.

Actually, ballet movies are for the Sufficiently Evolved, not the NASCAR crowd, so I understand your lack of interest.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Actually I did say meh in my final sentence. But yeah, meh = so-so




In there



That was hilarious.

Actually, ballet movies are for the Sufficiently Evolved, not the NASCAR crowd, so I understand your lack of interest.

I'll be seeing it just because two really hot chicks have sexual encounters in it. I doubt that's a highly evolved reason.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Actually I did say meh in my final sentence. But yeah, meh = so-so

I didn't see that at all.

...but the rest of my post still stands

In there

We're going to need an in depth review this time...good or bad

That was hilarious.

Actually, ballet movies are for the Sufficiently Evolved, not the NASCAR crowd, so I understand your lack of interest.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I always assumed "meh" meant lukewarm. Take it or leave it. Indifferent.

Correct.

I bought a Toyota.

Pepsi is cold over ice.

Gladiator is long.

Dallas will be fun.

My laptop is fast.

Gunna go watch Transporter now, I hope its better than The Sound of Music, because Kate Beckinsale is hot, but Michael Jordan is really good too.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Correct.

I bought a Toyota.

Pepsi is cold over ice.

Gladiator is long.

Dallas will be fun.

My laptop is fast.

Gunna go watch Transporter now, I hope its better than The Sound of Music, because Kate Beckinsale is hot, but Michael Jordan is really good too.

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Correct.

I bought a Toyota.

Pepsi is cold over ice.

Gladiator is long.

Dallas will be fun.

My laptop is fast.

Gunna go watch Transporter now, I hope its better than The Sound of Music, because Kate Beckinsale is hot, but Michael Jordan is really good too.

I....I....I see what you did there. I seent it!!!