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[Foggy]

It sounds like the new one to me

[iam1bearcat]

THE LOVELY BONES (122 minutes)

Film #13

Year: 2010
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg,
Genre: Drama, Fantasy & Thriller

What Made Me Want to See This? Nothing, for the longest time. But heard great things about it.

What a weird little film this is!

I don’t really feel like writing a huge review, so here are some thoughts I had on the film.

POSITIVES
+ the score. It was awesome and amazing. It fit perfectly. There were two odd moments near the end that I was a bit puzzled by, but overall it fit the film incredibly well

+ the directing. Even though I may not be a big fan of Jackson’s films, his directing has always been terrific. And The Lovely Bones is no different. The man knows how to direct and make - on a technical level - great films.

+ the atmosphere. Incredible! I love it.

+ the imagination! I don’t know if this is based off of a book or what, but Jackson always has a quirky, visual flare for what we see. And the imagination in The Lovely Bones is just oozing off the screen. Have to respect and appreciate that since it seems no one else does and few directors have the imagination that Jackson seems to have.

+ the visuals. These go hand in hand with the atmosphere and really make the film feel special. Same goes with the color palette that Jackson shows us. In particular of course, is

[Show spoiler]the “waiting area” where Susie is

for most of the film.

NEGATIVES
- way too bloated. At 122 minutes it felt like Jackson adds way too much, way too much unnecessary scenes just for the sake of it. He may feel they’re necessary, I however, did not. Whereas Jackson is a great director that is shown in all his films, all his films also feel a bit bloated and longer than need be. He certainly likes taking his time…

- what am I supposed to take away from the film? is it teaching you how to move on and let things go? Is it showing us what Jackson believes happens after we die? Overall I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to feel or take away from the film. Didn’t hurt the enjoyment of the film, but seemed to be missing something that was suppose to strike a chord in me. Or maybe I missed it. Who knows. But it did seem like something was just a tad “off” or missing.

- wasn’t real happy with the ending of the film for one character’s story. Felt very cheap, clichéd, obvious, boring and just wrong because of what we’d gone through the last two hours. Very disappointed by it.

ODDS AND ENDS
Much darker and creepier than I ever anticipated. This of course, I think, is awesome and loved it. A few cringe worthy moments where we don’t see what happens, but if anyone knows the way the world works these days, when you put two certain individuals together in a isolated area, squirming is gonna happen because most are gonna assume the worst. Of course the character, score and mood also tell us something bad is around the corner.

The PQ on this BD are phenomenal!

It’s not a film I would watch very often, I know that. But I will probably be a purchase from me once I can pick it up around $10 or less. Jackson is a great director, just wish he could get over his knack for making overly long films, but his imagination and attention to detail is great.

Recommendation: Medium. Worth a rental if the story interests you.

PQ: 5/5
AQ: 4.5/5

Technical Score: 4/5
Enjoyment Level Score: 3.75/5 “really liked it”

Final Verdict: 4/5

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Is this the original? Also have u seen the remake? Got Em!!

Originally Posted by menaceuk

Is this the new one or the old one

Originally Posted by Foggy

It sounds like the new one to me

The original; if it were the remake I would put The Karate Kid (2010)


No, I haven't seen the new one yet.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The original; if it were the remake I would put The Karate Kid (2010)


No, I haven't seen the new one yet.

Ah right, well then ending abrupt in both

[Diesel]

Blood Diamond is on my schedule for tonight....anyone have good things to say about it?

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

We need you avatar on Blu-ray. Soon.

You know...I haven't seen that movie in quite a while.

Originally Posted by Foggy

Ah right, well then ending abrupt in both

Spoiler tags dude!!!!

[Show spoiler]

I'm going to get to the new one sooner or later.

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

THE LOVELY BONES (122 minutes)

Film #13

[Show spoiler]Year: 2010
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg,
Genre: Drama, Fantasy & Thriller

What Made Me Want to See This? Nothing, for the longest time. But heard great things about it.

What a weird little film this is!

I don’t really feel like writing a huge review, so here are some thoughts I had on the film.

POSITIVES
+ the score. It was awesome and amazing. It fit perfectly. There were two odd moments near the end that I was a bit puzzled by, but overall it fit the film incredibly well

+ the directing. Even though I may not be a big fan of Jackson’s films, his directing has always been terrific. And The Lovely Bones is no different. The man knows how to direct and make - on a technical level - great films.

+ the atmosphere. Incredible! I love it.

+ the imagination! I don’t know if this is based off of a book or what, but Jackson always has a quirky, visual flare for what we see. And the imagination in The Lovely Bones is just oozing off the screen. Have to respect and appreciate that since it seems no one else does and few directors have the imagination that Jackson seems to have.

+ the visuals. These go hand in hand with the atmosphere and really make the film feel special. Same goes with the color palette that Jackson shows us. In particular of course, is

[Show spoiler]the “waiting area” where Susie is

for most of the film.

NEGATIVES
- way too bloated. At 122 minutes it felt like Jackson adds way too much, way too much unnecessary scenes just for the sake of it. He may feel they’re necessary, I however, did not. Whereas Jackson is a great director that is shown in all his films, all his films also feel a bit bloated and longer than need be. He certainly likes taking his time…

- what am I supposed to take away from the film? is it teaching you how to move on and let things go? Is it showing us what Jackson believes happens after we die? Overall I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to feel or take away from the film. Didn’t hurt the enjoyment of the film, but seemed to be missing something that was suppose to strike a chord in me. Or maybe I missed it. Who knows. But it did seem like something was just a tad “off” or missing.

- wasn’t real happy with the ending of the film for one character’s story. Felt very cheap, clichéd, obvious, boring and just wrong because of what we’d gone through the last two hours. Very disappointed by it.

ODDS AND ENDS
Much darker and creepier than I ever anticipated. This of course, I think, is awesome and loved it. A few cringe worthy moments where we don’t see what happens, but if anyone knows the way the world works these days, when you put two certain individuals together in a isolated area, squirming is gonna happen because most are gonna assume the worst. Of course the character, score and mood also tell us something bad is around the corner.

The PQ on this BD are phenomenal!

It’s not a film I would watch very often, I know that. But I will probably be a purchase from me once I can pick it up around $10 or less. Jackson is a great director, just wish he could get over his knack for making overly long films, but his imagination and attention to detail is great.

Recommendation: Medium. Worth a rental if the story interests you.

PQ: 5/5
AQ: 4.5/5

Technical Score: 4/5
Enjoyment Level Score: 3.75/5 “really liked it”

Final Verdict: 4/5

How do you find time to watch all of these movies in between Big Bang Theory episodes?

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

THE LOVELY BONES (122 minutes)

[Show spoiler]
Film #13

Year: 2010
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg,
Genre: Drama, Fantasy & Thriller

What Made Me Want to See This? Nothing, for the longest time. But heard great things about it.

What a weird little film this is!

I don’t really feel like writing a huge review, so here are some thoughts I had on the film.

POSITIVES
+ the score. It was awesome and amazing. It fit perfectly. There were two odd moments near the end that I was a bit puzzled by, but overall it fit the film incredibly well

+ the directing. Even though I may not be a big fan of Jackson’s films, his directing has always been terrific. And The Lovely Bones is no different. The man knows how to direct and make - on a technical level - great films.

+ the atmosphere. Incredible! I love it.

+ the imagination! I don’t know if this is based off of a book or what, but Jackson always has a quirky, visual flare for what we see. And the imagination in The Lovely Bones is just oozing off the screen. Have to respect and appreciate that since it seems no one else does and few directors have the imagination that Jackson seems to have.

+ the visuals. These go hand in hand with the atmosphere and really make the film feel special. Same goes with the color palette that Jackson shows us. In particular of course, is

[Show spoiler]the “waiting area” where Susie is

for most of the film.

NEGATIVES
- way too bloated. At 122 minutes it felt like Jackson adds way too much, way too much unnecessary scenes just for the sake of it. He may feel they’re necessary, I however, did not. Whereas Jackson is a great director that is shown in all his films, all his films also feel a bit bloated and longer than need be. He certainly likes taking his time…

- what am I supposed to take away from the film? is it teaching you how to move on and let things go? Is it showing us what Jackson believes happens after we die? Overall I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to feel or take away from the film. Didn’t hurt the enjoyment of the film, but seemed to be missing something that was suppose to strike a chord in me. Or maybe I missed it. Who knows. But it did seem like something was just a tad “off” or missing.

- wasn’t real happy with the ending of the film for one character’s story. Felt very cheap, clichéd, obvious, boring and just wrong because of what we’d gone through the last two hours. Very disappointed by it.

ODDS AND ENDS
Much darker and creepier than I ever anticipated. This of course, I think, is awesome and loved it. A few cringe worthy moments where we don’t see what happens, but if anyone knows the way the world works these days, when you put two certain individuals together in a isolated area, squirming is gonna happen because most are gonna assume the worst. Of course the character, score and mood also tell us something bad is around the corner.

The PQ on this BD are phenomenal!

It’s not a film I would watch very often, I know that. But I will probably be a purchase from me once I can pick it up around $10 or less. Jackson is a great director, just wish he could get over his knack for making overly long films, but his imagination and attention to detail is great.

Recommendation: Medium. Worth a rental if the story interests you.

PQ: 5/5
AQ: 4.5/5

Technical Score: 4/5
Enjoyment Level Score: 3.75/5 “really liked it”

Final Verdict: 4/5

Accura...no, I mean, accepta...no, wait! I mean...

Ah heck, good review. I agree; the visuals and photography are the highlights here.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The original; if it were the remake I would put The Karate Kid (2010)

that's not how it works if there are more than 1 version of a film, the year is a requirement.

[Show spoiler]maybe, i guess the choice is yours

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

that's not how it works if there are more than 1 version of a film, the year is a requirement.

[Show spoiler]maybe, i guess the choice is yours

Well, also, as far as I'm concerned the new film should be called The KUNG FU Kid, not The KARATE Kid since Jackie portrays a Kung Fu master as I understand it

It was supposed to be The Kung Fu Kid but they changed it for...well whatever reason they had. But I don't like it

/

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The original; if it were the remake I would put The Karate Kid (2010)


No, I haven't seen the new one yet.

Oh ok just checkin. Hurry up and watch the new one also. Got Em!!

Originally Posted by Diesel

Blood Diamond is on my schedule for tonight....anyone have good things to say about it?

Its a very good film with a great performance from Leonardo & an even greater performance from Djimon Hounsou. Got Em!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Oh ok just checkin. Hurry up and watch the new one also. Got Em!!

I'll rent it by the end of next month. I don't want you going all SquidPuppet on me like with the whole Troy debacle

[Show spoiler]

Its a very good film with a great performance from Leonardo & an even greater performance from Djimon Hounsou. Got Em!!

I didn't know he was in it. Like I said in my review of The Island, I've only seen him in like 3 movies, but he's pretty awesome each time

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Blood Diamond is on my schedule for tonight....anyone have good things to say about it? [/SPOILER]

great film. watching the BD or did you DVR it? if you have the BD, there's a documentary on there that i hear is great (covers the actual places where diamond smugglers are from and what they they do and how it effects lives and regions from what i hear) so if you enjoy the film you may enjoy that as well

i've only seen it once or twice, but i really enjoyed it. i don't think it's something that would be high on a lot of people's favorites lists, but overall it's a well made and enjoyable film about real issues.


How do you find time to watch all of these movies in between Big Bang Theory episodes?

i have Big Bang Theory playing on other tv's in the apartment while i watch BD's on the main tv

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Accura...no, I mean, accepta...no, wait! I mean...

Ah heck, good review. I agree; the visuals and photography are the highlights here.

thanks Al some of those scenes look just amazing.

i wish there was a way you could take a snapshot of a film and instead of making it your background on your laptop you could go to like, Office Max and print off huge copies of it and make it a wallpaper like print out. that would be awesome! (and probably expensive lol) i can think of about 4 or 5 scenes in particular that would be a joy to wake up to in the morning and see. just the bright colors alone would be a great first sight in the morning

hmm... maybe that would be a good idea for a thread...

[Riff Magnum]

Anyone of the regulars here seen "Winter's Bone" yet? I've had it on my counter for two weeks, but damned if "Big Love" isn't getting all the play at my house lately. I'll get to it soon, but just wondered if anyone would even care?

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Well, also, as far as I'm concerned the new film should be called The KUNG FU Kid, not The KARATE Kid since Jackie portrays a Kung Fu master as I understand it

It was supposed to be The Kung Fu Kid but they changed it for...well whatever reason they had. But I don't like it

/

probably to make money...

IF CALLED 'THE KUNG FU KID'...
"what's playing? 'The Kung Fu Kid'? haha, what is that? some crappy made-for-tv ripoff of 'The Karate Kid'? wow. Jackie Chan's career has really gone down hill..."

IF CALLED 'THE KARATE KID' (2010)...
"ooooh, i loved the original as a kid. and even though remakes tend to suck, this has Will Smith's kid in it and Jackie Chan! we should probably check it out..."

just my first impression

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Anyone of the regulars here seen "Winter's Bone" yet? I've had it on my counter for two weeks, but damned if "Big Love" isn't getting all the play at my house lately. I'll get to it soon, but just wondered if anyone would even care?

i know Squidster has seen it and gave it some praise.

i saw it at my rental store the other day and contemplated getting it, but passed for now. i think jhiggy also saw it recently and also enjoyed it and thought it was good.

it's on my list, somewhere around 100-150 though...

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I'll rent it by the end of next month. I don't want you going all SquidPuppet on me like with the whole Troy debacle

[Show spoiler]

I didn't know he was in it. Like I said in my review of The Island, I've only seen him in like 3 movies, but he's pretty awesome each time

Haha naw man but I know u will go into the film with an open mind and in that case I would presume u will like the film a lot.

Also yea I think its his best film and performance to date actually. Got Em!!

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Anyone of the regulars here seen "Winter's Bone" yet? I've had it on my counter for two weeks, but damned if "Big Love" isn't getting all the play at my house lately. I'll get to it soon, but just wondered if anyone would even care?

I have it also but havnt watched yet. Some folks on here have seen it and from what i gather it has gotten pretty good reviews. Got Em!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Anyone of the regulars here seen "Winter's Bone" yet? I've had it on my counter for two weeks, but damned if "Big Love" isn't getting all the play at my house lately. I'll get to it soon, but just wondered if anyone would even care?

Haven't seen it.

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

probably to make money...

IF CALLED 'THE KUNG FU KID'...
"what's playing? 'The Kung Fu Kid'? haha, what is that? some crappy made-for-tv ripoff of 'The Karate Kid'? wow. Jackie Chan's career has really gone down hill..."

IF CALLED 'THE KARATE KID' (2010)...
"ooooh, i loved the original as a kid. and even though remakes tend to suck, this has Will Smith's kid in it and Jackie Chan! we should probably check it out..."

just my first impression

That's most likely the true reason for the change

Jackie Chan and the cast call it the Kung Fu kid and things most people will in Asia...and so will I
...ok maybe not, but that's what it SHOULD be called.

Originally Posted by CZAR

Haha naw man but I know u will go into the film with an open mind and in that case I would presume u will like the film a lot.

Also yea I think its his best film and performance to date actually. Got Em!!

I'll just blame you if I don't like it


Good to hear...hopefully I enjoy it later then

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

probably to make money...

IF CALLED 'THE KUNG FU KID'...
"what's playing? 'The Kung Fu Kid'? haha, what is that? some crappy made-for-tv ripoff of 'The Karate Kid'? wow. Jackie Chan's career has really gone down hill..."

IF CALLED 'THE KARATE KID' (2010)...
"ooooh, i loved the original as a kid. and even though remakes tend to suck, this has Will Smith's kid in it and Jackie Chan! we should probably check it out..."

just my first impression

Naw I just think its called The Karate Kid because that is the film that Will wanted to remake. He is paying homage to the original. It just so happens that the guy he wanted to portray Miyagi's character was chineses instead and does kung fu. Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I'll just blame you if I don't like it


Good to hear...hopefully I enjoy it later then

Oh no worries man if u dont like it then u dont like it but for the most part the only people I have noticed that didnt like it are the people that hated from the jump and wouldnt let themselves like it anyway. I mean I know every single person wont like it as thats just how it is but I actually think u will like it but I could be wrong. Got Em!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Oh no worries man if u dont like it then u dont like it but for the most part the only people I have noticed that didnt like it are the people that hated from the jump and wouldnt let themselves like it anyway. I mean I know every single person wont like it as thats just how it is but I actually think u will like it but I could be wrong. Got Em!!

I like Jackie Chan, so there's going to be at least some good to it even if I hate the rest of the film.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I like Jackie Chan, so there's going to be at least some good to it even if I hate the rest of the film.

To me Jackie's best performance but then again he mostly does comedy so we havnt really gotten to see what he can really do. The chemistry between him & Jada is excellent and genuine. Cant wait to see what u think. Got Em!!