The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[Al_The_Strange]

Next greatest random selection:

“A Knight’s Tale.”

Here we have a wonderfully lighthearted and upbeat tale of a commoner, so full of spirit, ambition, and love, who goes on to win a bunch of jousting tournaments and butt heads with nobles. All while sporting distinctively un-medieval duds, speaking fairly modern-style English, and with good ol’ fashioned rock music playing in the background. The mix of classic medieval settings with contemporary elements makes the film novel, stylish, and entertaining.

The jousting scenes, the lighthearted comedy, and the overall pacing keeps the movie fairly entertaining. I think it started to drag a bit towards the end, and the film does feel a bit long overall. But overall, it is a fun flick.

The film is pretty solidly made with quality photography, decent acting, interesting writing, and a high production value. The music stands out; some people will love it and others will hate it. I think it’s pretty cool seeing all these knights and peasants clapping their hands and chanting “we will rock you!” At the very least, it’s something unique.



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

This Blu-Ray looks decently sharp with plenty of detail. It can be rather grainy, colors are a little dulled, and there might be one or two specks here and there. Sound quality is uncompressed, but I felt it lacked a certain impact.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4/5

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I rented this a few years ago and thought it was okay. But for $7, I figure it's worth seeing McLuvin again.

this is actually my mentality now buying blu-rays. essentially, if it's under $8, chances are i will buy it (unless it's something i absolutely loathe) because it will be worth it even if i just watch it once every year or so.

my collection used to be around 170 but i sold off a whole bunch that i didn't watch much because i only wanted absolute favorites - until i had the urge to watch something i had sold

so for $7, that's well worth it for McLovin and some great dialogue

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Snagged it when Amazon was blowing things out before Christmas for $3.99

that's a damn good deal!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Gah! You got me beat!

You know, every other word is d!ck, or fack, or sh!t. But I remember that was how we (my friends and I) talked when we were teens, so it feels very realistic to me. Funny kids doing lame ass things. Totally real.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Next greatest random selection:

“A Knight’s Tale.”

[Show spoiler]Here we have a wonderfully lighthearted and upbeat tale of a commoner, so full of spirit, ambition, and love, who goes on to win a bunch of jousting tournaments and butt heads with nobles. All while sporting distinctively un-medieval duds, speaking fairly modern-style English, and with good ol’ fashioned rock music playing in the background. The mix of classic medieval settings with contemporary elements makes the film novel, stylish, and entertaining.

The jousting scenes, the lighthearted comedy, and the overall pacing keeps the movie fairly entertaining. I think it started to drag a bit towards the end, and the film does feel a bit long overall. But overall, it is a fun flick.

The film is pretty solidly made with quality photography, decent acting, interesting writing, and a high production value. The music stands out; some people will love it and others will hate it. I think it’s pretty cool seeing all these knights and peasants clapping their hands and chanting “we will rock you!” At the very least, it’s something unique.



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

This Blu-Ray looks decently sharp with plenty of detail. It can be rather grainy, colors are a little dulled, and there might be one or two specks here and there. Sound quality is uncompressed, but I felt it lacked a certain impact.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4/5

I recently rewatched this and was surprised by how much Jousting actually takes place in the film. A LOT.

Plus I love the intentionally ridiculous product placement.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Next greatest random selection:

“A Knight’s Tale.”

Here we have a wonderfully lighthearted and upbeat tale of a commoner, so full of spirit, ambition, and love, who goes on to win a bunch of jousting tournaments and butt heads with nobles. All while sporting distinctively un-medieval duds, speaking fairly modern-style English, and with good ol’ fashioned rock music playing in the background. The mix of classic medieval settings with contemporary elements makes the film novel, stylish, and entertaining.

The jousting scenes, the lighthearted comedy, and the overall pacing keeps the movie fairly entertaining. I think it started to drag a bit towards the end, and the film does feel a bit long overall. But overall, it is a fun flick.

The film is pretty solidly made with quality photography, decent acting, interesting writing, and a high production value. The music stands out; some people will love it and others will hate it. I think it’s pretty cool seeing all these knights and peasants clapping their hands and chanting “we will rock you!” At the very least, it’s something unique.



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

This Blu-Ray looks decently sharp with plenty of detail. It can be rather grainy, colors are a little dulled, and there might be one or two specks here and there. Sound quality is uncompressed, but I felt it lacked a certain impact.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4/5

Approved.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Approved.

You guys are really pushing it. Costing me a bloody fortune in attorney fees.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

You guys are really pushing it. Costing me a bloody fortune in attorney fees.

Correct.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

Correct.

Agreed.

[Show spoiler]

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I'm unsure of what it will be for, but I will have at least one review up at some point today.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Approved.

What'd you like about it? The rags to riches element? The comedy element? The romance element? The "damn Shannon Sossamon is fine" element? The gambling element?

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Agreed.

[Show spoiler]

*handshake*

[Show spoiler]

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

The "damn Shannon Sossamon is fine" element?

that's very rarely an element.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

What'd you like about it? The rags to riches element? The comedy element? The romance element? The "damn Shannon Sossamon is fine" element? The gambling element?

Comedy/the story/the chemistry between the group

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

*handshake*

[Show spoiler]

*nods*

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

that's very rarely an element.

Only one women's attractiveness gets factored into my scores:

[Show spoiler]

[Show spoiler]Okay, not really

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

Correct.

Originally Posted by Diesel

Agreed.

[Show spoiler]

.

We'll see how this works out for you smart asses

[Show spoiler]

[Show spoiler]

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Comedy/the story/the chemistry between the group




*nods*

[Show spoiler]

Only one women's attractiveness gets factored into my scores:

[Show spoiler]

[Show spoiler]Okay, not really

She's pretty much the only reason Vacancy is worth watching, or Van Helsing for that matter.
Today
Inception 5/5 all around
HttYD 5/5 all around
Beauty and the Beast 5/5 all around

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Only one women's attractiveness gets factored into my scores:

[Show spoiler]

Agree.

[Show spoiler]Okay, not really

Disappointed.

[Show spoiler]

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

We'll see how this works out for you smart asses

[Show spoiler]

[Show spoiler]

unintimidated.

[Show spoiler] my word now! "unintimidated" is now property of iam1bearcat

[Hep]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

unintimidated.

[Show spoiler] my word now! "unintimidated" is now property of iam1bearcat

Concur.

[Al_The_Strange]

This whole conversation suddenly makes me go .

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

this is actually my mentality now buying blu-rays. essentially, if it's under $8, chances are i will buy it (unless it's something i absolutely loathe) because it will be worth it even if i just watch it once every year or so.

my collection used to be around 170 but i sold off a whole bunch that i didn't watch much because i only wanted absolute favorites - until i had the urge to watch something i had sold

so for $7, that's well worth it for McLovin and some great dialogue

Right on! *

* "Right on" is a registered trademark of the Maetherion Corporation, circa 4023 AD. All right reserved. Persons caught using this phrase will be stunned and sent to the labor camp on Planet Corjo.

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

You know, every other word is d!ck, or fack, or sh!t. But I remember that was how we (my friends and I) talked when we were teens, so it feels very realistic to me. Funny kids doing lame ass things. Totally real.

It was the opposite for me, purely because I've never grown up with that language, so it felt out of place in a high-school comedy. In this light though, maybe not.

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

[/SPOILER]

I recently rewatched this and was surprised by how much Jousting actually takes place in the film. A LOT.

Plus I love the intentionally ridiculous product placement.

I wish I could get some Nike-grade armor.

[Riff Magnum]

New member here!! Just wanted to say hi to all you fine fellows and wish you a happy new year.

[Al_The_Strange]

Happy new year! Time to face harsh cruel reality!

Next greatest random selection:

“Requiem for a Dream.”

Excessive drug use inherently destroys human bodies, destroys human lives, destroys human minds, and kills human dreams. We all know it. But people habitually do it anyway. What follows is a bleak downward spiral of decay and despair.

That’s exactly what this film entails: four characters who suffer from their habitual addictions. By the end of the movie, it seeps nothing but bleakness and sorrow off the screen and really pounds it into the viewer. Combined with an extremely stylish visual style, the film has the power to grab you and stay with you long after the credits roll. It is that powerful (…at least to me).

The story is pretty simple and is populated by acceptably well-developed characters (ones who seem fairly realistic though). What makes it stand out is the presentation; the photography is vivid and always interesting to look at. Editing techniques are just as varied and wild, especially in seeing rapid-fire successions of close-up shots. The use of sound accentuates the wild visuals very well. The music is freaking epic.

By the end of this film, I was thoroughly saddened. It is definitely a bleak and sobering look at addiction and obsession, and it has affirmed my resolution to never pollute myself with drugs or meds.

5/5 (entertainment: 4.5/5, story: 4.5/5, film: 5/5, emotional/intellectual impact: 4.5/5)

Recommendation: Everybody should see this at least once in their lifetime (though it might be too graphic or harrowing for some folks). Rent it.

Dude, I scored a totally pure Blu-Ray here. It looks pretty darn sharp and detailed. Grain is a little heavy, and there might have been a few specks, but most of it looks clean. Colors and contrast might be a bit iffy given the film’s dark settings and style, but I hardly consider it a problem. Some scenes toward the end looked very noisy. Sound quality is pretty good, but some dialogue seemed a little subdued.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 4/5

Extras are fairly interesting. The behind-the-scenes stuff has some amusing parts, but it looks like the actors went through a lot of work in this film. The interview with Hubert Selby is cool; the guy looks pretty interesting and smart. Deleted scenes are short, but interesting.

Extras: 3/5