The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[lDlisturb3d]

Hey Al, i bought A Clocktower Orange. It took allot out of me because 2001 ASO was one of the most boring movies i've ever seen. Imma give Kubrick another chance lol.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CrazyRatingGuy12

(3) OFOTCN 4.979

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Hey....didnt you order Triangle? Wassup wit dat?

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

But it's uneven, and we have been through this already. The RULES say "even ratings ony"!!!

The rules really need to learn how to speak correctly

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Hey Al, i bought A Clocktower Orange. It took allot out of me because 2001 ASO was one of the most boring movies i've ever seen. Imma give Kubrick another chance lol.

Great bolshy yarbles!

"A Clockwork Orange" is probably my favorite Kubrick film (would probably be well within my personal top 20 favorites). I think it is way more engaging than "2001," and the artistic quality is through the roof.

Do be warned though: it is pretty darn weird with lots of violence and brutality...

[Al_The_Strange]

"Apollo 13."

Most films directed by Ron Howard don't usually stick with me, and I forget about them. "Apollo 13" is the exception, and would probably be my favorite among his work.

The story's incredible, very tense, and believable (I'm not sure how historically accurate it is, but the production value looks very detailed, and the events are recreated very precisely, so I wouldn't be surprised one way or another). Characters are strong and have a great sense of realism. Photography is solid, production value is high, and a lot of the SFX hold up to this day. Music is good (though parts of it reminded me of the score for "Sneakers").

4.1666666666666667/5

Or rather, 4/5 (entertainment: 4/5, story: 4.5/5, film: 4/5)

The Blu-Ray is great. PQ looks very sharp and detailed. Some noise reduction may have been applied, but if so it's light and doesn't really take away the details. Colors are mostly good; some faces looked a little flushed, but that might have been the way it was filmed. Sound quality seemed decent.

PQ: 4.5/5, AQ: 4/5

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Great bolshy yarbles!

"A Clockwork Orange" is probably my favorite Kubrick film (would probably be well within my personal top 20 favorites). I think it is way more engaging than "2001," and the artistic quality is through the roof.

Do be warned though: it is pretty darn weird with lots of violence and brutality...

Nice i might like that.

[J.Cornelius]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Nice i might like that.

Obviously I am also a huge Clockwork Orange fan. The score is near perfection, haunting and furturistic just very original. If you do pick this blu up and you should by the way. I think it can be had for a mere 10 piece. The language in the film takes some time to get accosumed to but Kubrick plays this perfectly, in that he uses visuals to define the language, genius and I say without hesitation purely EPIC!

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by J.Cornelius

Obviously I am also a huge Clockwork Orange fan. The score is near perfection, haunting and furturistic just very original. If you do pick this blu up and you should by the way. I think it can be had for a mere 10 piece. The language in the film takes some time to get accosumed to but Kubrick plays this perfectly, in that he uses visuals to define the language, genius and I say without hesitation purely EPIC!

i hope i enjoy it as much as you do bro.

[lDlisturb3d]

Just finished the Die Hard Collection
Die Hard 4/5
Die Hard 2 (Die Harder) 3/5
Die Hard 3 (With a Vengeance) 4/5
Live Free or Die Hard 4.5/5

The last one is simply the best! Well it has the best overall entertainment. And of course it sticks to the originals especially with the dialogue.

[Diesel]

Master and Commander

First time viewing, it was $10 on Amazon and it got some recommendations from a couple of my pals on the site so I gave it a shot.

It wasn't great imo, but it was definitely good.

I'm not in a "reviewy" mood , so I'll just leave it at that: Good

Rating - 3.75/5


Sparrow is champion among the battle of the 2003 Capt. Jacks

[lDlisturb3d]

8 1/2 really did something to me. I really want to watch it again! What a cool movie and acted with perfection. This movie might end up on my all time list. Gotta watch it again before i make that decision though.

[Freekman]

Just saw in theaters again: Inception - 5/5
It really is better the second time. I think I've got it all figured out now, but may have to see it a third time to be sure.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Bad news bro. I received it today but it didnt have any artwork so im sending it back for a replacement. I know im picky as hell but i cant stand looking at it with artwork. I am tempted to break the seal and watch it though lol.

No artwork on the blue plastic case, or no slipcover? I dont think Triangle comes with a slipcover, at least mine from Amazon didnt.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The rules really need to learn how to speak correctly

I know there is a joke in there, but I am completely missing it.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

"Apollo 13."



4.1666666666666667/5

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I have reported your post to the Moderators and asked that you be banned.

Forever.

No Parole.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I know there is a joke in there, but I am completely missing it.

ony

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

ony

I looked at my spelling 20 times and never saw that. and :blind:

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I looked at my spelling 20 times and never saw that. and :blind:

That's priceless

[Lepidopterous]

Departures (2008)

This is one of those movies I am truly glad I watched. I thought it was going to be depressing, which it sort of was, but it offers so much more. It demonstrates the beauty and peace one can find in death and music. At first, no one understands the main character or the struggles he overcomes, including the viewer. In plain sight, the job he takes up is socially unacceptable and disgraceful, but as the film unfolds, it is grace and respect that the viewer and other characters gain and understand about his particular job as well as a sense of maturity, meaning, and peace about the death of loved ones. The skepticism dissolves into admiration. I watched this with my gf, who was completely unwilling to watch it, but gave it a shot anyway. She found it morbid and depressing at first, threatening to leave and watch something else, but by the end she cried with a sense of guilt, comprehension, and awe because the film unveiled its lesson to the viewer and sub-characters alike. The important thing is what it will mean to you.

4.5/5

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

No artwork on the blue plastic case, or no slipcover? I dont think Triangle comes with a slipcover, at least mine from Amazon didnt.

no artwork as in a clear blu ray case lol.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by DjMethod

Departures (2008)

This is one of those movies I am truly glad I watched. I thought it was going to be depressing, which it sort of was, but it offers so much more. It demonstrates the beauty and peace one can find in death and music. At first, no one understands the main character or the struggles he overcomes, including the viewer. In plain sight, the job he takes up is socially unacceptable and disgraceful, but as the film unfolds, it is grace and respect that the viewer and other characters gain and understand about his particular job as well as a sense of maturity, meaning, and peace about the death of loved ones. The skepticism dissolves into admiration. I watched this with my gf, who was completely unwilling to watch it, but gave it a shot anyway. She found it morbid and depressing at first, threatening to leave and watch something else, but by the end she cried with a sense of guilt, comprehension, and awe because the film unveiled its lesson to the viewer and sub-characters alike. The important thing is what it will mean to you.

4.5/5

Going to check this out. Thanks.