The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

Dude seriously, SS is only $18 with the $5 coupon. Its honestly worth $50. FOr $18???? everyone should own it.

AND the 25% coupon brings it down to $13.50+tax

edit: nm, that coupon expires today!

[iam1bearcat]

True Lies (netflix instant)

year: 1994
director: james cameron
starring: arnold schwarzenegger (harry tasker), jamie lee curtis (helen tasker), tom arnold )albert gibson), bill paxton (simon)

why do i watch action movies?

they really just don't seem to be my cup of tea all that much. die hard, avaturd, predator, star trek, star wars, true lies, the terminator's... all enjoyable to varying degrees, but nothing i really, completely enjoy or like all that much.

true lies has moments - quite a few - there are very fun, action packed and hilarious ("hurry, my horse is getting tired" ) but the film is way to fudging long at 2 hours and 20 minutes. and about half of that has nothing to do with the actual plot.

i don't mind arnold here. honestly, i don't think they could have anyone else do this role, much like his role in predator. if they would have someone else playing this character, it would be awful.

it's just... not all that entertaining at times and left me very and after dinner with friends and numerous (numerous, numerous, numerous) drinks i was in the mood for something fun, fast and action packed. true lies pretty much let down in every regard. and now that makes me a bit so i have to maybe watch something else to get this disappointing taste out of my mouth. worth watching on netflix instant, but once was more than enough for me.

2.5/5

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

What does Fast and the Furious have to do with rap?

that's all the soundtrack is!

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Departures

I just finished watching Departures moments ago.

I am unable to construct a sentence beautiful enough to honor this Masterpiece.

I am ruined for a few hours.

Assigning a number rating feels dishonorable.

My highest, strongest recommendation.

hmm, interest piqued. added to the queue

Originally Posted by Diesel

It looks so bad that I have to see it to be able to say I've watched it. I don't know why....I just do....

YEP. i'm the exact same way. how did such a film get made?

[Trogdor2010]

Originally Posted by two40

Hmm, I see. It is a pretty good scene although my favourite by far is the Ménage à trois as pictured on my blog. Here's the pic:

[Show spoiler]

It's such a twisted scene with huge impact that visually shows off Woo-jin.

[Show spoiler]Love the heavy breathing as if he's having sex by just being there with them on the bed.

I could frame this screen grab 6 feet wide and hang it in my theatre with pride.

Dude, the guy laying by them isn't creepy.

[Show spoiler]It's the fact that you realize in the end that it's his daughter is really f*cked up in retrospective

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[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

that's all the soundtrack is!

Well that's different when you get to the fourth film

YEP. i'm the exact same way. how did such a film get made?

I have no idea, but I'm thankful that it was, I mean, its rare that you get to stumble upon something so unbelievably and hilariously stupid

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I have no idea, but I'm thankful that it was, I mean, its rare that you get to stumble upon something so unbelievably and hilariously stupid

and i thought "Meet the Deedles" was already as stupid as Paul Walker could get! i'm never doubting his unbelievable skills and talent at starring in horrid films ever again

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

and i thought "Meet the Deedles" was already as stupid as Paul Walker could get! i'm never doubting his unbelievable skills and talent at starring in horrid films ever again

You have to admit, the guy has huge range.

A undercover cop/street racer dude, a time traveler dude, a sea diving dude and a T-rex dude.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

You have to admit, the guy has huge range.

A undercover cop/street racer dude, a time traveler dude, a sea diving dude and a T-rex dude.

it's simple facts like this that make me wonder: why he doesn't have like 9 Best Actor awards?

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

it's simple facts like this that make me wonder: why he doesn't have like 9 Best Actor awards?

The Academy refuses to acknowledge true talent and instead gives awards to horrible actors like Tom Hanks

[Show spoiler]

[lDlisturb3d]

i slipped hard this weekend. I'll make it up on the weekdays. SMH. all i saw was Megamind but its all good. Im watching films this week!!!!!!!

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

True Lies (netflix instant)

[Show spoiler]
year: 1994
director: james cameron
starring: arnold schwarzenegger (henry tasker), jamie lee curtis (helen tasker), tom arnold )albert gibson), bill paxton (simon)

why do i watch action movies?

they really just don't seem to be my cup of tea all that much. die hard, avaturd, predator, star trek, star wars, true lies, the terminator's... all enjoyable to varying degrees, but nothing i really, completely enjoy or like all that much.

true lies has moments - quite a few - there are very fun, action packed and hilarious ("hurry, my horse is getting tired" ) but the film is way to fudging long at 2 hours and 20 minutes. and about half of that has nothing to do with the actual plot.

i don't mind arnold here. honestly, i don't think they could have anyone else do this role, much like his role in predator. if they would have someone else playing this character, it would be awful.

it's just... not all that entertaining at times and left me very and after dinner with friends and numerous (numerous, numerous, numerous) drinks i was in the mood for something fun, fast and action packed. true lies pretty much let down in every regard. and now that makes me a bit so i have to maybe watch something else to get this disappointing taste out of my mouth. worth watching on netflix instant, but once was more than enough for me.

2.5/5

[Show spoiler]

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The Academy refuses to acknowledge true talent and instead gives awards to horrible actors like Tom Hanks

[Show spoiler]

agreed. tom hanks is all, "eh, looks at me, i'm on a beach with a beard and a volleyball. oh throw some more awards and money at me" blah blah blah. it's been done to death.

pretty sure walker is just gonna have to turn into a t-rex again who races cars as an undercover cop while underwater treasure hunting while coaching high school varsity football while deedling around town joy riding.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by killowertz

[Show spoiler]

i think i'm just gonna stop watching action movies in general so i stop raising your blood pressure

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i think i'm just gonna stop watching action movies in general so i stop raising your blood pressure

Lol. It's a wonder that we even get along. Oh, wait, no we don't.

And yes, I will run out of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World pics eventually.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

agreed. tom hanks is all, "eh, looks at me, i'm on a beach with a beard and a volleyball. oh throw some more awards and money at me" blah blah blah. it's been done to death.

pretty sure walker is just gonna have to turn into a t-rex again who races cars as an undercover cop while underwater treasure hunting while coaching high school varsity football while deedling around town joy riding.

I know right? Big deal, so he got to sit outside and tan for a few months and suffer by spending months on a beach "working". Big stinking deal.

Walker had to have his FREAKING BRAIN REMOVED and placed into a T-rex. You want to talk about dedication? THAT is dedication my friend.

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i think i'm just gonna stop watching action movies in general so i stop raising your blood pressure

Do you like Underworld?

If you don't...well, I can't save you

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

True Lies (netflix instant)

year: 1994
director: james cameron
starring: arnold schwarzenegger (henry tasker), jamie lee curtis (helen tasker), tom arnold )albert gibson), bill paxton (simon)

why do i watch action movies?

they really just don't seem to be my cup of tea all that much. die hard, avaturd, predator, star trek, star wars, true lies, the terminator's... all enjoyable to varying degrees, but nothing i really, completely enjoy or like all that much.

true lies has moments - quite a few - there are very fun, action packed and hilarious ("hurry, my horse is getting tired" ) but the film is way to fudging long at 2 hours and 20 minutes. and about half of that has nothing to do with the actual plot.

i don't mind arnold here. honestly, i don't think they could have anyone else do this role, much like his role in predator. if they would have someone else playing this character, it would be awful.

it's just... not all that entertaining at times and left me very and after dinner with friends and numerous (numerous, numerous, numerous) drinks i was in the mood for something fun, fast and action packed. true lies pretty much let down in every regard. and now that makes me a bit so i have to maybe watch something else to get this disappointing taste out of my mouth. worth watching on netflix instant, but once was more than enough for me.

2.5/5

One of my favorite action films. Would love to have the blu.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by killowertz

Lol. It's a wonder that we even get along. Oh, wait, no we don't.

And yes, I will run out of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World pics eventually.

Originally Posted by Diesel

I know right? Big deal, so he got to sit outside and tan for a few months and suffer by spending months on a beach "working". Big stinking deal.

Walker had to have his FREAKING BRAIN REMOVED and placed into a T-rex. You want to talk about dedication? THAT is dedication my friend.



Do you like Underworld?

If you don't...well, I can't save you

i actually haven't seen Underworld yet. i've been meaning to get to it for quite awhile now so we'll see how that goes once i get to it. it seems interesting, but i'm worried that might be the breaking point for some of you guys

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

One of my favorite action films. Would love to have the blu.

to me it felt like 1/4 action film 1/4 comedy 2/4 boringness. i was expecting... a lot more

[two40]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i actually haven't seen Underworld yet.

it's the best worst action flick next to Resident Evil.

[Lepidopterous]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

Seven Samurai

Film: 5/5
-second viewing, first on blu
-great premise: village repeatedly attacked by bandits realizes they need help against another attack, so recruit Samurai to help them defend the village against any more attacks.
-the film seems to be divided into 3 parts, 1 hour each: (1) recruiting samurai, (2) establish a defense strategy of the village, and (3) try to defend the village.
-in part (1), we learn what defines a samurai (so you don't accidentally recruit some fake samurai dude), and what personality defines a samurai who would be willing to volunteer (without pay) to risk his life for a village he doesn't even know
-in part (2), we learn a ton about 101 war/defense strategy, unlike any other action-war film I've seen. We also see themes of fear, and leadership challenges anyone in charge of a large group will have. THe lead Samurai's speech at 1:46 that "You must protect others if you hope to save yourself. If you only try to save yourself, you will die" was gut-wrenching.
-one of the best "don't judge a book by its cover" characters ever in any film:

[Show spoiler]the guy who asks to be recruited by the samurai, but isn't a samurai, but turns out to be a HUGE asset: sets of false alarm to get everyone out of their house and breaks the ice, flys the flag at a crucial low moment, etc

-the lead samurai actor has an incredible screen presence: his face was able to convey HUGE emotion to me without any dialogue. his smile was incredibly genuine (the film has great humor), while his sad/concerned looks were also just as genuine. towards the end

[Show spoiler]his expression when he said "we also lost. only the villagers won this battle" and then looks up at the 4 fallen samurai who freely gave their lives was a huge emotional moment!!

-while this is an action-war film, its just as much about honor/ethics and sacrifice (more about how the fights are fought, than the fight itself)
-can't recommend this enough. I ranked it top 50 on my first viewing, but now I'd say top 30.

PQ: 4.5/5 (great! however, there was some obvious flashing for about 30 mins of the film. during the scene when

[Show spoiler]one of the samurai went out at night, stole one of the guns, and then came back the next morning with teh gun,

the flashing was SEVERE. however, it seems to be a source issue, not a transfer issue. Criterion did their best it seems)

AQ: 5/5

Originally Posted by surfdude12

Dude seriously, SS is only $18 with the $5 coupon. Its honestly worth $50. FOr $18???? everyone should own it.

Surfdude I think I just

[Show spoiler]

Cannot wait to see my blu!

[Lepidopterous]

Originally Posted by two40

Hmm, I see. It is a pretty good scene although my favourite by far is the Ménage à trois as pictured on my blog. Here's the pic:

[Show spoiler]

It's such a twisted scene with huge impact that visually shows off Woo-jin.

[Show spoiler]Love the heavy breathing as if he's having sex by just being there with them on the bed.

I could frame this screen grab 6 feet wide and hang it in my theatre with pride.

Agree on the plunge into insanity. I think the director handled it particularly well. It was kind of hard to watch there near the end but at the same time nothing would make you turn away from the raw emotion. Hmm, can't wait to re-watch it soon. ^.^

Fantastic. This movie is crazy good. Just nuts.