The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by killowertz

I get what you are saying. It wasn't really my intention to lump Shoot 'Em Up and From Paris With Love into the same group since Shoot 'Em Up is a spoof and From Paris With Love is just an action movie. Both are still over the top in my opinion though, but I mean that as a movie having a large amount of crazy action. That doesn't mean I think all movies that have that are all the same though. I love Shoot 'Em Up and it wouldn't have worked if it took itself seriously, but to each their own of course.

Shoot 'em Up is not over the top, its a very realistic film. It is completely conceivable that a single man, armed with a carrot, can defeat 100's of machine gun toting assasins. Its pretty common actually.

[Show spoiler]I loved Shoot 'em Up. Ridiculous and fantastic.

[Al_The_Strange]

Next greatest rental: “Inland Empire.”

Umm….yeah…okay…it’s interesting as a film (interesting cameramanship, and some scenes scared the crap out of me), but it’s pretty darn long and slow, and jam-loaded with scenes that make absolutely no sense. I don’t think I can ever interpret this film’s plot, much less articulate it.

The following smilie shall represent my overall feelings about this film:



3/5 (entertainment: 3/5, story: NA, film: 3.5/5)

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Next greatest rental: “Inland Empire.”

Umm….yeah…okay…it’s interesting as a film (interesting cameramanship, and some scenes scared the crap out of me), but it’s pretty darn long and slow, and jam-loaded with scenes that make absolutely no sense. I don’t think I can ever interpret this film’s plot, much less articulate it.

The following smilie shall represent my overall feelings about this film:



3/5 (entertainment: 3/5, story: NA, film: 3.5/5)

Al, you didnt get it? C'mon man, its right there if you look at it from the rabbits perspective you can see how the deep an intertwining themes pull it all together. I mean, its a powerful message that makes complete sense if you just embrace the rabbits side.

Here....

[Show spoiler] Just kidding. The entire thing is a series of WTF sights and sounds that means nothing. $100.00 says Lynch has no idea what it means and made it all up as he went along.

Trippy, exhausting, but impossible to turn off.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

If someone else typed that, you'd kill 'em.

I would say they subliminally love great films

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by DjMethod

I haven't read the book yet and I'm sure it's great (the movie was fantastic), but Larsson's novel is probably ranked so high because it's fresh in the audience's mind and still enjoying international success. For example, whenever I ask an unsuspecting friend what his or her favorite movies are, 9 times out of 10 their list will be dominated by movies they've really enjoyed recently.

Yes and no. The list has a mixture of new and old. Of course it's the hot novel of the moment, but anyone that's read it can attest to it being among the very best popular fiction novels of all-time. Even critics rate it that high.

[BladeRunner2007]

Planet Terror 4.5/5

Must have seen it about 15 times, but it's still one hell of a movie!

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Al, you didnt get it? C'mon man, its right there if you look at it from the rabbits perspective you can see how the deep an intertwining themes pull it all together. I mean, its a powerful message that makes complete sense if you just embrace the rabbits side.

Here....

[Show spoiler] Just kidding. The entire thing is a series of WTF sights and sounds that means nothing. $100.00 says Lynch has no idea what it means and made it all up as he went along.

Trippy, exhausting, but impossible to turn off.

Yes!!! That makes total sense! It's ingenious!!!

[Show spoiler]


I could (almost) make out certain ideas and themes. I'm guessing that the characters were being manipulated in some kind of alternate reality by the weird Polish gypsy black magic or whatever it was, and the lines between reality and fantasy became blurred (kinda like "Perfect Blue"). This also paralells the interplay between reality and fantasy in Hollywood films and possibly Hollywood lifestyles in general.

But yeah, it's all cobbled together in a rather convoluted and plotless fashion. I don't know if I like it or hate it!

It's an experience, that's for sure.

Also, I'm starting to wonder if Frank the bunny from "Donnie Darko" came from the family of bunnies from this film...

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

Planet Terror 4.5/5

Must have seen it about 15 times, but it's still one hell of a movie!

Best zombie movie ever!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Yes!!! That makes total sense! It's ingenious!!!

[Show spoiler]


I could (almost) make out certain ideas and themes. I'm guessing that the characters were being manipulated in some kind of alternate reality by the weird Polish gypsy black magic or whatever it was, and the lines between reality and fantasy became blurred (kinda like "Perfect Blue"). This also paralells the interplay between reality and fantasy in Hollywood films and possibly Hollywood lifestyles in general.

But yeah, it's all cobbled together in a rather convoluted and plotless fashion. I don't know if I like it or hate it!

It's an experience, that's for sure.

Also, I'm starting to wonder if Frank the bunny from "Donnie Darko" came from the family of bunnies from this film...

See, in Hollywood, you gotta know someone, or have family connections to get work, even if you are a 7' tall bunny.

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

See, in Hollywood, you gotta know someone, or have family connections to get work, even if you are a 7' tall bunny.

Right on!

[Freekman]

Didn't know where else to put this, but I just finished the last 3 parts of Band of Brothers for the first time.
Entire Show - 5/5
PQ - 5/5
AQ - 5/5

[Al_The_Strange]

Gotta give the brain a rest…so I watched “Death Race 2000.”

Not quite as gnarly and gritty as the newer Jason Statham film, but the original film has a nice cheesy 70’s exploitation flavor that I know Tarantino is drying to adopt some day (then again, I guess that’s what “Death Proof” was for). Parts of this are silly and the production value is a bit cheap. Dialogue is pretty lame; acting is a mixed bag. But the action scenes and violence do not disappoint and the satire is interesting. It’s also interesting to see a very young David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone.

Its B-rated drivel, but I liked it!

4/5 (entertainment: 5/5, story: 3/5, film: 3/5)

This Blu-Ray looks pretty good all things considering. Sharpness and detail are excellent. There are a few specks and blemishes, but the image is still mostly clean (in fact, for this type of movie print damage would be welcome). Colors are decently vibrant, and contrast seems alright. Sound quality is okay. The overall package is awesome; lots of extras, the cover is reversible (and classy), and a nice little booklet is included.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 3.5/5

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Yeah, Everlasting Moments is an absolute gem. Absolutely should've gotten the Oscar nod that year, even if that meant Revanche not being nominated.

You fell asleep during a good portion of For All Mankind??? The film is 80 minutes long!

Haha I know! It was late and I think I missed the last 25 minutes or so

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Tarsem needs to make more movies damnit. The Fall is fabulous storytelling within storytelling. Not to mention it is breathtakingly beautiful to look at.

Totally agree, I'll see anything this guy makes. Can't wait for Immortals!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by killowertz

I get what you are saying. It wasn't really my intention to lump Shoot 'Em Up and From Paris With Love into the same group since Shoot 'Em Up is a spoof and From Paris With Love is just an action movie. Both are still over the top in my opinion though, but I mean that as a movie having a large amount of crazy action. That doesn't mean I think all movies that have that are all the same though. I love Shoot 'Em Up and it wouldn't have worked if it took itself seriously, but to each their own of course.

I hear ya and I wasnt just referring to u, I was talkin in general. I just didnt want to put all action films in one basket. Got Em!!

[Foggy]

I'm going to watch the family friendly classic of OldBoy

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by Foggy

I'm going to watch the family friendly classic of OldBoy

Haha, family friendly

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Shoot 'em Up is not over the top, its a very realistic film. It is completely conceivable that a single man, armed with a carrot, can defeat 100's of machine gun toting assasins. Its pretty common actually.

[Show spoiler]I loved Shoot 'em Up. Ridiculous and fantastic.

This is such a kickass movie!

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Added to queue. Thanks.

Added as well, sounds good and I love Rose Byrne

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Haha, family friendly

Actually, it is too family friendly.

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

But do you have any idea what their presence in the film meant? How the themes are connected to the kids? I sure cant put it together.

[Show spoiler] If we see, and are explained to, the nature of sexual curiosity with the children, why do we need more symbolism with the weather scientists? Were they trying to say that among youth, it is innocent and pure, and among adults it is pervy? The weather guys certainly were pervy, for sure. I could never figure that whole scene out, or how it fits, or what its trying to say.

Their presence in the film definitely is random, but that's one of the things I like about it. The director does come cooky things in this one and he's got a real unique style. I really think it's part of his effort to show how much sex and nudity is built up in society, though his portrayal of that isn't related to the children storywise. It's more of a support to his earlier filming of the girl and his play on our anticipation.... which occurs both firsthand for us, the viewers, as well as in the film as well with the adults. I feel the weather people are also tied to the story (weakly, but there's a purpose) because the children find the balloon and I think he makes a few points in that scene.

Anyways, there's some random cooky stuff in this one but I'm kinda diggin that aspect of the film. I think I'll like it a lot more when I watch it again

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I think we arrived where you have.... we are not sure.

ok we're on the same page.