The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Well the water thing was obvious, that's not what I was talking about. The other stuff was, imo, poor film making. Maybe it was on purpose, but it didn't have the desired effect on me

+1

Practically everything about the film ranged from poor to mediocre.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Well the water thing was obvious, that's not what I was talking about. The other stuff was, imo, poor film making. Maybe it was on purpose, but it didn't have the desired effect on me

Not if it works on others, not saying your wrong for not liking it, but it's not terrible filmaking.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Ah, I'm not worried. I'll watch it this weekend and make up my own mind.

Had a full stamp card for the store, so it's a free rental!!!

If it helps you but probably doesn't, I liked it and am considering buying it now. Not a bad move renting it like I did though since you had a free rental.

[lDlisturb3d]

Austin Powers "Gold Member"


This one was actually funnier than the first 2 IMO. Very good movie to pass time and get a couple of hard laughs. Especially the fight scene between Austin and Mini Me, i almost died of laughter

4/5

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Not if it works on others, not saying your wrong for not liking it, but it's not terrible filmaking.

*sigh* That's why I stated that it was my opinion. And in my opinion, it was "poor", not terrible.

Scorcese is capable of much more than his work on this film, and I felt that he dropped the ball. I'm excited about whatever comes next for him though

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

+1

Practically everything about the film ranged from poor to mediocre.

Agreed, though Leo was very good when he didn't have a poor script to go on. And I really liked Jackie in this one, I'm excited to see what films he does in the future. I'd like to see the new Nightmare on Elm Street. I'm not expecting much from the film, but I wanna see him as Freddy

[Romulus]

The Girl Who Played With Fire

I definitely like first film better. That's not to say this is a bad film by any means. I found the story in the Tattoo to be much more interesting. I thought that this film got off to a slow start but the latter half of the film definitely picked up. I'm definitely anxious for the third film to come out.

Film: 3.5/5

[BladeRunner2007]

Alice in Wonderland 3.5/5

It was a blind buy and luckily a good one. The movie isn't perfect and it has its flaws, but the visuals are stunning, Johnny Depp is great, Helena is hilarious, the pacing is nice and it has some very funny scenes. Overall a good enjoyable movie, and nothing more. I liked it.

Shutter Island 4.5/5

Great story, great atmosphere, great acting and an amazing score. Very good movie.

[jhiggy23]

I'm gonna go ahead and recommend a movie: The Peaceful Warrior. It's about a college gymnastics star who gets in a massive accident and is forced to re-examine his life. His mentor is a gas station clerk, played by Nick Nolte. It's semi-autobiographical and based on the novel "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," which I read and thought was very good. The film is good as well, I gave it 3 stars (out of 4). It's not a great movie, but in terms of movies that were practically not released in theaters, it's worth seeing. I have a great interest in Buddhism and inspiration, and this film/book focuses on both. I saw the film 2-3 years ago but was just reminded of it today. The trailer is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsS3cXGs2GQ

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I'm gonna go ahead and recommend a movie: The Peaceful Warrior. It's about a college gymnastics star who gets in a massive accident and is forced to re-examine his life. His mentor is a gas station clerk, played by Nick Nolte. It's semi-autobiographical and based on the novel "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," which I read and thought was very good. The film is good as well, I gave it 3 stars (out of 4). It's not a great movie, but in terms of movies that were practically not released in theaters, it's worth seeing. I have a great interest in Buddhism and inspiration, and this film/book focuses on both. I saw the film 2-3 years ago but was just reminded of it today. The trailer is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsS3cXGs2GQ

Saw that a few years ago and I liked it. I don't remember too much of it, but was

[Show spoiler]Nick Nolte real?

[Fight Club]

Clash of the Titans

It was an okay movie it had its moments

[Show spoiler]but I didn't like how the Kraken was so quickly and easily killed they acted as if he was the strongest most powerful thing to ever walk the face of the earth

6.5/10

[Denoku]

Originally Posted by Fight Club

Clash of the Titans

It was an okay movie had its moments

[Show spoiler]but I didn't like how the Kraken was so quickly and easily killed they acted as if he was the strongest thing to ever walk the face of the earth

6.5/10

Yeah I agree.

[Show spoiler]But's just how the story is. There wasn't much else he could to do to kill it or even hurt it. But I agree it was pretty lame.

I just watched 28 weeks later. I would say 8/10

A good movie but it felt pretty short and not enough zombies. I forgot about the part at the end

[Show spoiler]when it shows the zombie running across Paris. Maybe they will make another movie

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Saw that a few years ago and I liked it. I don't remember too much of it, but was

[Show spoiler]Nick Nolte real?

Depends on your interpretation. In the movie, yes. In the book, yes. In real life, Dan Millman, the author, met a gas station clerk like that but he fictionalized him in many respects and then continued with stories about Socrates' backstory.

[Diesel]

Seven Pounds

This was one of the couple Will Smith movies that I haven't seen and I saw it on the Directv guide a few days ago and set it to DVR.

I thought it was ok.

I would much rather have had them

[Show spoiler]spend more time with the other people helped instead of Dawson's character being such a central figure. I didn't care for the love story between the two characters. I like the premise of him helping 7 people after killing 7 people, but I don't think it was executed all that well.

I thought Smith did a solid job in his role though (not as good as Pursuit of Happyness).


Rating - 2.75/5

[Denoku]

It's been a while Seven Pounds but I remember it being pretty deep. That conversation he has with some guy on the phone was messed up. Like I said it's been a while since I've seen it but I just remember one part leaving me like "Wow that was screwed up."

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Dark Moses

It's been a while Seven Pounds but I remember it being pretty deep. That conversation he has with some guy on the phone was messed up. Like I said it's been a while since I've seen it but I just remember one part leaving me like "Wow that was screwed up."

Yea that was the conversation with the

[Show spoiler]blind guy who he gives his corneas to after he dies.

I actually felt bad for the guy when that conversation was going on, rough stuff.

[Marcus Wright]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Seven Pounds

This was one of the couple Will Smith movies that I haven't seen and I saw it on the Directv guide a few days ago and set it to DVR.

I thought it was ok.

I would much rather have had them

[Show spoiler]spend more time with the other people helped instead of Dawson's character being such a central figure. I didn't care for the love story between the two characters. I like the premise of him helping 7 people after killing 7 people, but I don't think it was executed all that well.

I thought Smith did a solid job in his role though (not as good as Pursuit of Happyness).


Rating - 2.75/5

The idea for that movie was very good, but the execution not so, as you have already said.

Die hard 4 (last one)

Pretty good old style movie.
If you liked Die hard series, you will definitely like this one as well. A worty movie.

My rating 4.4/5

[Denoku]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Yea that was the conversation with the

[Show spoiler]blind guy who he gives his corneas to after he dies.

I actually felt bad for the guy when that conversation was going on, rough stuff.

Yeah real rough stuff. I like movies like that though, that push the envelope and leave you like " Did he really just do that?" But I won't comment as to the rating since it's been a while since I've seen it.

MARCUS! I just got 28 weeks later on Blu!
Pure awesomeness!!

[Marcus Wright]

Originally Posted by Dark Moses

Yeah real rough stuff. I like movies like that though, that push the envelope and leave you like " Did he really just do that?" But I won't comment as to the rating since it's been a while since I've seen it.

MARCUS! I just got 28 weeks later on Blu!
Pure awesomeness!!

Are you happy now.
Now I will have to get 28 weeks later as well after you said how good it was, and I have spend 200+ on blu rays this month already.

[Denoku]

Lol I will be spending that much at least when I get home. I might have to get 28 Days Later as well.