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[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Apocalypse Now

I wish I didn't get interrupted as much as I did while watching this, every 5 mins at the start a Friend kept bothering me, and then the last 1 hour I couldn't hear Marlon Brando speak because my Parents kept talking. So I missed a lot of the important dialogue from Marlon Brando, other than that though, I really loved this film. It's atmosphere is very haunting, the battle scenes are at an epic level, and there is a lot of mystery and suspense though out it. I may need someone to explain the meaning of the movie to me, but the story had me hooked though out.

10/10

This needs a Blu-Ray release now!

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Apocalypse Now

I wish I didn't get interrupted as much as I did while watching this, every 5 mins at the start a Friend kept bothering me, and then the last 1 hour I couldn't hear Marlon Brando speak because my Parents kept talking. So I missed a lot of the important dialogue from Marlon Brando, other than that though, I really loved this film. It's atmosphere is very haunting, the battle scenes are at an epic level, and there is a lot of mystery and suspense though out it. I may need someone to explain the meaning of the movie to me, but the story had me hooked though out.

10/10

This needs a Blu-Ray release now!

I really need to see this movie, when it get released on blu this is a definite buy

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

They were bad adaptations. Being childish has nothing to do with it.

Are you kidding me? They're far from bad adaptations. In fact, they're both among the better adaptations I've seen in terms of following the look and feel of the book. Imagine how difficult it would be to get all of the magic off the pages of those two books.

It's one thing to not like those films, that's fine. It's another to say they're bad adaptations, which they're absolutely not.

[RampageIceman]

A Series of Unfortunate Events... simply amazing film that had me laughing, cringing and loving every minute... visually striking and i cant wait for a BD release

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by RampageIceman

A Series of Unfortunate Events... simply amazing film that had me laughing, cringing and loving every minute... visually striking and i cant wait for a BD release

Very underrated movie

[lDlisturb3d]

Predator UHE

Movie 5/5

Wow after watching the original im starting to appreciate the newly released PREDATORS. This was a great and original horror thriller. I can say that the acting is way better in the original even though Arnold cant act for shit lol. But this is a treat, i cant compare it to the regular blu, (as i havent seen it) but the special features are great IMO. I loved every bit of the movie, being that im a fan boy in all.

[Show spoiler]except the cheezy predator laugh at the end when he self terminates ( very cheezy)

Very Proud to Own this Edition, Highly Recommended for new comers and MUST OWN for fans.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Well we need to get on this brothers!

Indeed. Pi has a tiny bit of a Lynch flavor to it. Kinda, sorta.

[Q?]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Which one do you prefer? the redux or theatrical?

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I rank it among the top 10 worst films I've ever seen. With that cast, there's no excuse. The dialogue is some of the worst I've seen in recent film, with an example being "she chew her food real good." Enough said.

What else didnt you like?

[JLant19]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Cars (blu)


PQ: 5 stars (out of 5)

If this isn't the best looking blu, it's top 3.

AQ: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

I thought it'd be better, even though it's quite good. It's not reference quality like the PQ, though. Other Pixar films, like Up and Monsters Inc. have better AQ.

Film: 3 1/2 stars (out of 4)


I'm not sure if I understand the criticism for this film. I found it to be entertaining and to have good themes. No long review needed; it's a solid film.

Here's how I'd rank the Pixar films:

1) Ratatouille (the concluding monologue is one of the two greatest Pixar moments, along with the Up montage)

2) Up

3) Cars

4) Monster's Inc.

5) Finding Nemo

6) Toy Story

7) Toy Story 2

MAJOR DROP

8) Wall-E

Note: I haven't seen A Bug's Life, Toy Story 3, or The Incredibles.

nice. just switch cars w/ monsters inc. and thats my list... of the 8 listed. Ratatouille is def and by far imo the best pixar film.

[rkolinski]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I rank it among the top 10 worst films I've ever seen. With that cast, there's no excuse. The dialogue is some of the worst I've seen in recent film, with an example being "she chew her food real good." Enough said.

I agree with you on this one. I think even Quick and the Dead is better. I own Appaloosa on BD but have only watched it once because it just didn't capture my attention like Lonesome Dove or some of the other westerns, which I happen to own on BD.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Cars (blu)


PQ: 5 stars (out of 5)

If this isn't the best looking blu, it's top 3.

AQ: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

I thought it'd be better, even though it's quite good. It's not reference quality like the PQ, though. Other Pixar films, like Up and Monsters Inc. have better AQ.

Film: 3 1/2 stars (out of 4)


I'm not sure if I understand the criticism for this film. I found it to be entertaining and to have good themes. No long review needed; it's a solid film.

Here's how I'd rank the Pixar films:

1) Ratatouille (the concluding monologue is one of the two greatest Pixar moments, along with the Up montage)

2) Up

3) Cars

4) Monster's Inc.

5) Finding Nemo

6) Toy Story

7) Toy Story 2

MAJOR DROP

8) Wall-E

Note: I haven't seen A Bug's Life, Toy Story 3, or The Incredibles.

Toy Story 3 will likely disrupt your current top 3.

[rkolinski]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Here's how I'd rank the Pixar films:

1) Ratatouille (the concluding monologue is one of the two greatest Pixar moments, along with the Up montage)

2) Up

3) Cars

4) Monster's Inc.

5) Finding Nemo

6) Toy Story

7) Toy Story 2

MAJOR DROP

8) Wall-E

Note: I haven't seen A Bug's Life, Toy Story 3, or The Incredibles.

You should definitely check out A Bug's Life on BD; I think (my opinion) it is much better than Wall-E.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by rkolinski

You should definitely check out A Bug's Life on BD; I think (my opinion) it is much better than Wall-E.

I had a deal for it on here fall through! I def want to see it--I'm sure I'll own it before the end of the year.


Btw, the reason the Toy Story movies are listed so low is that they're just not strong thematically, like the other films are.

Here's my star ratings for them:

1) Ratatouille-4 stars
2) Up-4 stars
3) Cars-3 1/2
4) Monster's Inc-3 1/2
5) Finding Nemo-3 1/2
6) Toy Story-3
7) Toy Story 2-3
8) Wall-E-2 or 2 1/2

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Toy Story 3 will likely disrupt your current top 3.

I have free tickets so there's no reason I shouldn't see it soon! I plan on seeing it next Friday. My issue with the first two films, which were very creative, is that they just didn't have strong themes like the rest of the Pixar films. Does 3 rectify what I perceive to be a problem?

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by JLant19

nice. just switch cars w/ monsters inc. and thats my list... of the 8 listed. Ratatouille is def and by far imo the best pixar film.

Cars and Monster's Inc really are on par with each other. I call it even, although I very easily could switch the two.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Q!

Which one do you prefer? the redux or theatrical?

I'm in the minority in preferring redux. I absolutely understand the ppl who dislike it, especially since it does alter the flow and pace of the film significantly. I also agree that the Playboy scene is odd and unneeded. However, I think the plantation scene is pretty important, which is why I like it better. I don't care which one they release on blu (I have an inkling that you'll get both versions, like Blade Runner), I just want it released!

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

What else didnt you like?

Do you mean in regards to dialogue? I'd have to look at my old post, when it was fresher in my mind. Did you like the film?

[JLant19]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Cars and Monster's Inc really are on par with each other. I call it even, although I very easily could switch the two.

Yea they are both really good. Def check out A Bug's Life you should enjoy it.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I have free tickets so there's no reason I shouldn't see it soon! I plan on seeing it next Friday. My issue with the first two films, which were very creative, is that they just didn't have strong themes like the rest of the Pixar films. Does 3 rectify what I perceive to be a problem?

The themes in 3 will punch you in the gut. Then, when you are doubled over, the other themes drive a knee upward into your face, launching you through the air and landing violently on your back. The themes of "moving on" and "letting go can be difficult" and "kindness and sacrifice" and "accepting and embracing

[Show spoiler]DEATH

" are powerfully on parade. Its a three-hankerchief film.

So, yeah, it does.