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ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-19-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i was JUST about to say, "that's really true, but Don Cheadle was in an episode of The Office, and that's comedy"

and then i looked!

....

AND IT'S FREAKIN' MEADOWS AGAIN!

i've watched that episode about 600 times and again, thought it was Cheadle. my god that guy could rob a bank with a serious attitude and everyone would be going after Cheadle!

Deadset · 10-19-2010, 03:27 PM

Poltergeist - 1982

For a PG rated movie about ghosts in a house, this movie really surprised me. Maybe it's been many years, but I don't recall many of the scenes in this movie. Or maybe I've just seen bits and pieces over the years. Whatever the case...I wanted to sit down and watch the movie I recorded from HDNet from start to finish.

What I got was a experted pinned movie by Steven Spielberg, superbly directed by Tobe Hooper - with nicely added gore bits sprinkled here and there. Parts of this movie I remember. I loved seeing all the old toys in the kids room

[Show spoiler]

This movie nailed what it was trying to do...tell a story about one families struggle with a poltergeist. Not too gory or scary, but man was it fun to watch.

5/5

CZAR · 10-19-2010, 03:45 PM

The Girl Next Door (2007) - So I watched An American Crime a few months back and I heard this film was even more gruesome and made An American Crime look like a tame version. I have to say that is true however I still prefer An American Crime over this film. Not because this one was more graphic but I just thought AAC had a better cast with better actors and it was put together better in my eyes. The biggest thing to me and difference was the mother's of each film. Catherine Keener was excellent and much better than the mother in this film. Keener seemed more genuine and she was more believable and freaked me out more. Obviously she is the better actress of the two so that makes sense. Anyway back to this film I thought it was still ok but nuthin I would care to watch again. I just may add AAC to my collection now that I have seen both and much prefer it and could even see myself watching that one again as opposed to this one.

Film Rating - 2 1/2 stars (out of 5)

PQ - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5)

AQ - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5)

Got Em!!

Diesel · 10-19-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

haha, ohhhhhh yeah there is

wow. holy fudge. i ALWAYS thought that was Don Cheadle. holy moly they could both be in a movie about twins or something. but now that i think about it Meadows doesn't really sound like Cheadle, but he certainly resembles him. boy am i dumb

I totally thought you were referring to the joke that Cheadle and Meadows look alike

I had no idea you were serious!

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

[Show spoiler]

SquidPuppet · 10-19-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

The Thin Red Line

Film: 5/5
-PQ: 5/5 (gorgeous!)

AQ: 4.5/5 (dialogue a little faint at times)

I'll be curious to see what you think of The New World.

Diesel · 10-19-2010, 04:55 PM

I got notice I'll have several pay channels later this week for free for a few days.

I set The Aviator and Laurence of Arabia to record.

Haven't seen either.

SquidPuppet · 10-19-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

I totally thought you were referring to the joke that Cheadle and Meadows look alike

I had no idea you were serious!

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

[Show spoiler]

It must be me, but they dont look anything alike. Not even close to me.

Batman1980 · 10-19-2010, 05:04 PM

How to Train Your Dragon
5/5 across the board, still think it's 4-5 times the movie everyone seems to think Toy Story 3 is.

Diesel · 10-19-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

It must be me, but they dont look anything alike. Not even close to me.

Nope, its not just you. I don't see it either. They're very recognizable from one another.

SquidPuppet · 10-19-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

Nope, its not just you. I don't see it either. They're very recognizable from one another.

Their voice are miles apart too. Very distinct.

Batman1980 · 10-19-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Their voice are miles apart too. Very distinct.

Tim Meadows and Don Cheadle look a lot alike but yes their voices are very different. Can't wait to see the dragon flight scenes in this again, they are insanely good!

SquidPuppet · 10-19-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Tim Meadows and Don Cheadle look a lot alike but yes their voices are very different. Can't wait to see the dragon flight scenes in this again, they are insanely good!

Nope.

Deadset · 10-19-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Nope.

[Show spoiler]

Why post the same picture twice?

[Show spoiler]

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-19-2010, 06:00 PM

I can tell them apart but really they do share some resebleance. Even Don himself has talked about being mistaken for Tim.

lDlisturb3d · 10-19-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyOfDarknessAW

I can tell them apart but really they do share some resebleance. Even Don himself has talked about being mistaken for Tim.

yeah they do look alike.

Al_The_Strange · 10-19-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

I got notice I'll have several pay channels later this week for free for a few days.

I set The Aviator and Laurence of Arabia to record.

Haven't seen either.

It's my favorite old movie. Hope you like it!

Windwalker1950 · 10-19-2010, 07:10 PM

Very well done
Good story. Good character development. Great sound and CGI
Door open for a sequel

Al_The_Strange · 10-19-2010, 09:35 PM

I started a manuscript recently that involves a lot of content regarding genetic and bio-engineering. For some reason, this field fascinates (and sometimes terrifies) me. Thus, this film looked very interesting, and I just had to give it a blind-buy…

“Splice.”

It’s not quite as shocking, horrorific, or action-packed as I expected. Let’s face it, it’s not “Species” or “Alien: Resurrection” or anything. “Splice” is more of a drama, and plays out like a modern-day “Frankenstein,” or perhaps a dumbed-down version of “Eraserhead.”

I think it’s pretty decent that way, as it definitely has enough substance to rise above most other creature horror flicks. I think the film does a great job of exploring the morality of artificial creation, and by the end of it I got the feeling that these characters have invited a literal demon into the world and plunged themselves into a figurative Hell. It’s also interesting seeing parallels between the human characters and the monsters.

But even though this film has so much character-driven drama and thematic material, it still entertains with its slick SFX, and a few gnarly scenes. Personally, I think it’s interesting enough to be entertaining, even without blood, guts, sex, action, etc.

I thought the acting was decent. Adrien Brody’s character is a bit of a jerk, but I think Delphine Chanéac is perfect. Writing seems okay. The film has pretty good photography and a solid production value.

4/5 (entertainment: 3.5/5, story: 4/5, film: 4/5)

I see that this Blu-Ray has been described as dull. It does have many dark scenes throughout, and a lot of scenes with weird blue lighting and stuff. But as near as I could tell, it is still a sharp and clean presentation. Sound quality seemed pretty good.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4/5

iam1bearcat · 10-19-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

I totally thought you were referring to the joke that Cheadle and Meadows look alike

I had no idea you were serious!

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

[Show spoiler]

no, no, not broken

i totally thought Cheadle was in The Office and Mean Girls

guess i'm a bit slow

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

It must be me, but they dont look anything alike. Not even close to me.

they do too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

Nope, its not just you. I don't see it either. They're very recognizable from one another.

they look alike!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Their voice are miles apart too. Very distinct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadset

Why post the same picture twice?

[Show spoiler]

x2

alright, alright, alright, alright, alright already!

i am a fool and yes, i thought Cheadle and Meadows looked and sounded alike.
kill me now

...and one would think after watching Mean Girls 15-20 times i would have figured that out myself

Al_The_Strange · 10-19-2010, 09:53 PM

Next greatest rental: the original “Day of the Dead.”

Pretty interesting from the start; the opening scene was itself interesting, and I rather liked the main character in this one. As the film went on, it started to have a lot of interesting scenes (I thought it was cool seeing all the different zombie experiments). Then the gross stuff came, and it was wicked!

As far as the story goes, I don’t think it was a whole lot to scream about, as it remained uneventful at times. But it does have its moments, and the characters are pretty good.

Photography is good, production value is about equal to the “Dawn of the Dead,” if not better. Gore and creature effects did not disappoint.

4/5 (entertainment: 3.5/5, story: 3.5/5, film: 4/5)

This British Blu-Ray looked really decent at times; it is a clean and clear image. But it is soft in many parts; softer than I remember “Dawn of the Dead” being. Sound quality is okay.

PQ: 3.5/5, AQ: 3.5/5

10-19-2010, 07:10 PM	#11117
Windwalker1950 Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 11	District 9 Very well done Good story. Good character development. Great sound and CGI Door open for a sequel

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10-19-2010, 03:27 PM	#11102
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:2483 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Poltergeist - 1982 For a PG rated movie about ghosts in a house, this movie really surprised me. Maybe it's been many years, but I don't recall many of the scenes in this movie. Or maybe I've just seen bits and pieces over the years. Whatever the case...I wanted to sit down and watch the movie I recorded from HDNet from start to finish. What I got was a experted pinned movie by Steven Spielberg, superbly directed by Tobe Hooper - with nicely added gore bits sprinkled here and there. Parts of this movie I remember. I loved seeing all the old toys in the kids room [Show spoiler] This movie nailed what it was trying to do...tell a story about one families struggle with a poltergeist. Not too gory or scary, but man was it fun to watch. 5/5

10-19-2010, 03:45 PM	#11103
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	The Girl Next Door (2007) - So I watched An American Crime a few months back and I heard this film was even more gruesome and made An American Crime look like a tame version. I have to say that is true however I still prefer An American Crime over this film. Not because this one was more graphic but I just thought AAC had a better cast with better actors and it was put together better in my eyes. The biggest thing to me and difference was the mother's of each film. Catherine Keener was excellent and much better than the mother in this film. Keener seemed more genuine and she was more believable and freaked me out more. Obviously she is the better actress of the two so that makes sense. Anyway back to this film I thought it was still ok but nuthin I would care to watch again. I just may add AAC to my collection now that I have seen both and much prefer it and could even see myself watching that one again as opposed to this one. Film Rating - 2 1/2 stars (out of 5) PQ - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) AQ - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) Got Em!!

10-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#11106
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	I got notice I'll have several pay channels later this week for free for a few days. I set The Aviator and Laurence of Arabia to record. Haven't seen either.

10-19-2010, 05:04 PM	#11108
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	How to Train Your Dragon 5/5 across the board, still think it's 4-5 times the movie everyone seems to think Toy Story 3 is.

10-19-2010, 06:00 PM	#11114
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	I can tell them apart but really they do share some resebleance. Even Don himself has talked about being mistaken for Tim.

10-19-2010, 09:35 PM	#11118
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1143 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I started a manuscript recently that involves a lot of content regarding genetic and bio-engineering. For some reason, this field fascinates (and sometimes terrifies) me. Thus, this film looked very interesting, and I just had to give it a blind-buy… “Splice.” It’s not quite as shocking, horrorific, or action-packed as I expected. Let’s face it, it’s not “Species” or “Alien: Resurrection” or anything. “Splice” is more of a drama, and plays out like a modern-day “Frankenstein,” or perhaps a dumbed-down version of “Eraserhead.” I think it’s pretty decent that way, as it definitely has enough substance to rise above most other creature horror flicks. I think the film does a great job of exploring the morality of artificial creation, and by the end of it I got the feeling that these characters have invited a literal demon into the world and plunged themselves into a figurative Hell. It’s also interesting seeing parallels between the human characters and the monsters. But even though this film has so much character-driven drama and thematic material, it still entertains with its slick SFX, and a few gnarly scenes. Personally, I think it’s interesting enough to be entertaining, even without blood, guts, sex, action, etc. I thought the acting was decent. Adrien Brody’s character is a bit of a jerk, but I think Delphine Chanéac is perfect. Writing seems okay. The film has pretty good photography and a solid production value. 4/5 (entertainment: 3.5/5, story: 4/5, film: 4/5) I see that this Blu-Ray has been described as dull. It does have many dark scenes throughout, and a lot of scenes with weird blue lighting and stuff. But as near as I could tell, it is still a sharp and clean presentation. Sound quality seemed pretty good. PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4/5

10-19-2010, 09:53 PM	#11120
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1143 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Next greatest rental: the original “Day of the Dead.” Pretty interesting from the start; the opening scene was itself interesting, and I rather liked the main character in this one. As the film went on, it started to have a lot of interesting scenes (I thought it was cool seeing all the different zombie experiments). Then the gross stuff came, and it was wicked! As far as the story goes, I don’t think it was a whole lot to scream about, as it remained uneventful at times. But it does have its moments, and the characters are pretty good. Photography is good, production value is about equal to the “Dawn of the Dead,” if not better. Gore and creature effects did not disappoint. 4/5 (entertainment: 3.5/5, story: 3.5/5, film: 4/5) This British Blu-Ray looked really decent at times; it is a clean and clear image. But it is soft in many parts; softer than I remember “Dawn of the Dead” being. Sound quality is okay. PQ: 3.5/5, AQ: 3.5/5

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