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SquidPuppet · 02-01-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamma626

My list:

127 Hours: Fantastic film. It's got the editing Oscar in the bag.

Black Swan: a neat dance movie. [spoiler] 10/10 [ /spoiler]

The Fighter: great flick. One of the more enjoyable on the list. 8.5/10

Inception: the best popcorn flick in years. 9.5/10

the Kids are Alright: havent seen it.

The Kings Speech: Brilliant performances/film. 10/10

The Social Network: My favorite Fincher film. 10/10

Toy Story 3: incredible, but I thought Tangled was better. 9.5/10

True Grit: good, but over hyped. 8/10

Winters Bone: haven't seen it.

Your post is unsatisfactory. You must provide your intentions with regard to the films you have not seen. That way we can give you a hard time if we dont like your response.

CZAR · 02-01-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Q: Why are you not interested?

A: Because you dont think you'll like them.

Q + A = Prejudger

Thats not the case for me though.

True Grit - I dont like Westerns.

The Kids Are Alright - Story and plot doesnt interest me.

The King's Speech - See Kids comments.

That doesnt mean any of these films wont be good though. Got Em!!

Al_The_Strange · 02-01-2011, 07:01 PM

Next greatest blind-buy: “Bad Boys.” The first one.

Coming from Michael Bay, you know it’s going to have ‘splosions, fights, chases, hot women, fast cars, bad jokes, etc. There is certainly quite a bit of all that in this movie. Compared to every other Bay movie though, “Bad Boys” is relatively mild. Just a couple of car chases, some modest explosions, plenty of gunfights…not quite as big-scale or visually vivid as “Bad Boys II,” or “Transformers,” or “The Island,” or even “The Rock.” Watching “Bad Boys” feels a lot like an early Tony Scott movie, or a hyped-up “Lethal Weapon,” or any number of other action-packed cop movies. As such it would fit very well among them; I just expected a little stronger punch.

Whether on its own merits or not, “Bad Boys” certainly entertains. The action is decent. The comedy is not bad. The whole story moves at a brisk pace and packs a whole lot into two hours, smoothly rolling from one fun scene to the next.

The story is not too bad either. It’s pretty original and provides a substantial excuse to push the two main characters to their limits, throwing their personal lives into jeopardy with everything else. As such, the characters are pretty likable and adequately developed.

As a film, the movie has solid photography with a few bright spots and quite a few interesting camera angles (just not as many as in other Bay films). Editing can be a bit nutty and confusing in some scenes (…but what else is new?

). Acting is not too bad for this kind of film. Production value is modest. Music is alright.

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

Recommendation: Sure.

Compared to the sequel, it is indeed as all of ya’ll have said: this first film has the better story, but #2 has the better action and visuals. I believe both “Bad Boys” films can be judged the same way both “Transformers” films are: the first film in both franchises have the better story, better comedy, etc, while the second one have the bigger action, bigger budgets, but worse substance.

This Blu-Ray looks slick. It is definitely sharp and detailed. Some colors are a bit dulled, especially in some scenes (dank indoor settings, dark outdoor settings) which are super-hazy and gray, and contrast probably could have been kicked up a notch. Sound quality seemed average.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 3.5/5

Al_The_Strange · 02-01-2011, 07:04 PM

That's it, everybody else is doing it so I will too...

127 Hours: Will rent.
Black Swan: Will blind-buy.
The Fighter: Might rent.
Inception: Owned! 4.5/5
the Kids are Alright: Low interest.
The Kings Speech: Low interest.
The Social Network: Owned! 4/5
Toy Story 3: Owned! 4.5/5
True Grit: Will rent.
Winters Bone: Probably will rent.

SquidPuppet · 02-01-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

That's it, everybody else is doing it so I will too...

127 Hours: Will rent.
Black Swan: Will blind-buy.
The Fighter: Might rent.
Inception: Owned! 4.5/5
the Kids are Alright: Low interest.
The Kings Speech: Low interest.
The Social Network: Owned! 4/5
Toy Story 3: Owned! 4.5/5
True Grit: Will rent.
Winters Bone: Probably will rent.

Whaaaaaaat?

CZAR · 02-01-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Next greatest blind-buy: “Bad Boys.” The first one.

[Show spoiler]Coming from Michael Bay, you know it’s going to have ‘splosions, fights, chases, hot women, fast cars, bad jokes, etc. There is certainly quite a bit of all that in this movie. Compared to every other Bay movie though, “Bad Boys” is relatively mild. Just a couple of car chases, some modest explosions, plenty of gunfights…not quite as big-scale or visually vivid as “Bad Boys II,” or “Transformers,” or “The Island,” or even “The Rock.” Watching “Bad Boys” feels a lot like an early Tony Scott movie, or a hyped-up “Lethal Weapon,” or any number of other action-packed cop movies. As such it would fit very well among them; I just expected a little stronger punch.

Whether on its own merits or not, “Bad Boys” certainly entertains. The action is decent. The comedy is not bad. The whole story moves at a brisk pace and packs a whole lot into two hours, smoothly rolling from one fun scene to the next.

The story is not too bad either. It’s pretty original and provides a substantial excuse to push the two main characters to their limits, throwing their personal lives into jeopardy with everything else. As such, the characters are pretty likable and adequately developed.

As a film, the movie has solid photography with a few bright spots and quite a few interesting camera angles (just not as many as in other Bay films). Editing can be a bit nutty and confusing in some scenes (…but what else is new?

). Acting is not too bad for this kind of film. Production value is modest. Music is alright.

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

Recommendation: Sure.

Compared to the sequel, it is indeed as all of ya’ll have said: this first film has the better story, but #2 has the better action and visuals. I believe both “Bad Boys” films can be judged the same way both “Transformers” films are: the first film in both franchises have the better story, better comedy, etc, while the second one have the bigger action, bigger budgets, but worse substance.

This Blu-Ray looks slick. It is definitely sharp and detailed. Some colors are a bit dulled, especially in some scenes (dank indoor settings, dark outdoor settings) which are super-hazy and gray, and contrast probably could have been kicked up a notch. Sound quality seemed average.

PQ: 4/5, AQ: 3.5/5

U need to get back to that list I gave u to man. Got Em!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

That's it, everybody else is doing it so I will too...

127 Hours: Will rent.
Black Swan: Will blind-buy.
The Fighter: Might rent.
Inception: Owned! 4.5/5
the Kids are Alright: Low interest.
The Kings Speech: Low interest.
The Social Network: Owned! 4/5
Toy Story 3: Owned! 4.5/5
True Grit: Will rent.
Winters Bone: Probably will rent.

Thank you. Got Em!!

Foggy · 02-01-2011, 07:10 PM

It's decided that I'm watching The Fighter tomorrow

Batman1980 · 02-01-2011, 07:22 PM

Alice in Wonderland - 4.5/5
PQ and AQ 5/5
Excellent little feature, definitely a fantastic transfer as well, just prefer the Burton movie since I think it's a bit more fun. Will be showing it to the nieces tonight as a "surprise" movie.

Al_The_Strange · 02-01-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

U need to get back to that list I gave u to man. Got Em!!

I was thinking that earlier. Took a look at my queue and saw only one on there.

So I took the time to add some more.

Some crazy movie called "Hudsucker Proxy" should be my next rental.

My mom wants me to get "Despicable Me" and "Eat Pray Love" for her. Otherwise, my next greatest rental could be any one of these cinematic masterpieces (none of which I've ever seen):

[Show spoiler]

Still gotta add the big award-winners, recent Hollywood hits, other fine classics...ugh...

Al_The_Strange · 02-01-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Whaaaaaaat?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Thank you. Got Em!!

The sad truth is, if it wasn't for you guys, the real film fanatics, I would have never heard of them. I just don't physically see the hype, the trailers, the advertising, or anything else about them.

CZAR · 02-01-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I was thinking that earlier. Took a look at my queue and saw only one on there.

So I took the time to add some more.

[Show spoiler]

Still gotta add the big award-winners, recent Hollywood hits, other fine classics...ugh...

Boys n the Hood & Menace II Society are easily the best urban hood dramas of all time. Great films man and very realistic. Pirahna 3D is great fun. Friday is very funny and Chris Tucker is hilarious. Dont be Menace is a very funny spoof of all the urban hood type films but very funny if u are down with spoofs. U must watch films like Boyz n the Hood, Menace II Society before u watch Dont be a Menace anyway so that u get the jokes and what they are trying to portray. Got Em!!

SquidPuppet · 02-01-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

The sad truth is, if it wasn't for you guys, the real film fanatics, I would have never heard of them. I just don't physically see the hype, the trailers, the advertising, or anything else about them.

I was asking about The Fighter specifically. Its only a "Might rent" for you?

Al_The_Strange · 02-01-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Boys n the Hood & Menace II Society are easily the best urban hood dramas of all time. Great films man and very realistic. Pirahna 3D is great fun. Friday is very funny and Chris Tucker is hilarious. Dont be Menace is a very funny spoof of all the urban hood type films but very funny if u are down with spoofs. U must watch films like Boyz n the Hood, Menace II Society before u watch Dont be a Menace anyway so that u get the jokes and what they are trying to portray. Got Em!!

Right on! I'll put the priority on those first.

Batman1980 · 02-01-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I was thinking that earlier. Took a look at my queue and saw only one on there.

So I took the time to add some more.

Some crazy movie called "Hudsucker Proxy" should be my next rental.

My mom wants me to get "Despicable Me" and "Eat Pray Love" for her. Otherwise, my next greatest rental could be any one of these cinematic masterpieces (none of which I've ever seen):

[Show spoiler]

Still gotta add the big award-winners, recent Hollywood hits, other fine classics...ugh...

Despicable Me is awesome, one of the top 5 animated films of the year, get it now.

CZAR · 02-01-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

The sad truth is, if it wasn't for you guys, the real film fanatics, I would have never heard of them. I just don't physically see the hype, the trailers, the advertising, or anything else about them.

Yea man I always hear about them but I dont care what kind of hype or nominations a certain film gets, if it doesnt appeal to me at all then I wont see it. I have actually opened my viewing more an more to watching a great variety of films but there will always be certain films I just wont waste my time on. Just how it is. Not prejudging but I will need some interest level to view it. Got Em!!

Al_The_Strange · 02-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I was asking about The Fighter specifically. Its only a "Might rent" for you?

Yeah... I heard it was kinda good.

Like I said, I haven't seen anything about it (previews or anything), so I have no expectations and hardly any immediate interest. Everyone's reviews on this thread (and your insistence) will likely spur me to check it out.

Might have to change it to a "will rent." Just maybe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZAR

Yea man I always hear about them but I dont care what kind of hype or nominations a certain film gets, if it doesnt appeal to me at all then I wont see it. I have actually opened my viewing more an more to watching a great variety of films but there will always be certain films I just wont waste my time on. Just how it is. Not prejudging but I will need some interest level to view it. Got Em!!

Exactly. It's hard to get enthusiastic and say "YES! I WILL SEE THIS!!!11!1" over a movie I haven't heard about or have little interest in.

I can give anything a try. It's just not as high of a priority right now.

CZAR · 02-01-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Right on! I'll put the priority on those first.

Nice man. Cant wait to read your review on those. Also very curious as to which one u will like better. Got Em!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

Despicable Me is awesome, one of the top 5 animated films of the year, get it now.

It was a solid film. I easily prefer Toy Story 3, HTTYD, & LOTG over it but I still enjoyed it. Got Em!!

iam1bearcat · 02-01-2011, 07:57 PM

Alice in Wonderland (1951) [74 minutes]

Year: 1951
Directors: Clyde Geronimi & Wilfred Jackson

what a weird effin' film

another blind buy today. only reason i bought it was because i could get it for $10 otherwise i never would have even considered or been interested in Alice in Wonderland, so way to go Disney, you suckered me in and you succeeded with your sneaky awesome sales tactics. and i'm pretty damn glad i picked it up

i think, but not sure, that this is the first film i have ever watched that contained absolutely no story whatsoever

i mean seriously, there is NOTHING here as far as a story is concerned. Alice chases a white rabbit into Wonderland and while looking for it meets a bunch of really odd characters. that's it. every scene is just her finding something / someone new until she decides she wants to go home. then she meets the Queen. then she goes home. lol that's it.

but is that bad? no. the visuals and bright colors are very hypnotizing and understand now why some of my more "shady" friends would spend hours on end "preparing" for Alice in Wonderland and then just "zone out" for hours and days while watching it on repeat. but even with a very clear mind, this was trippy, exotic, original and vastly entertaining.

some may find a few characters irritatingly basic and simple (almost all of them have one feature and that's it: in a panic, hyper off tea, mean, worrisome) but who cares? i sure didn't. i wasn't expecting deep philosophical magic or anything. and i wasn't expecting a heartfelt journey through a Pixar film.

+500,000,000 for just oozing with originality

i really liked it and i can see myself watching this quite a bit as time goes on. it's a fun way to spend 74 minutes and really doesn't feel or look like it was made in 1951. sure, some characters sing songs, and i hate that

but it ends pretty quickly. i was first worried because the film starts just as i was afraid of - people in nature singing and looking very out of 1951, but once Alice enters Wonderland, it loses that feel entirely. thank god

an excellent addition to my collection

PQ: 5/5 looks amazing. even though it isn't widescreen or whatever (shown here in original aspect ratio which i respect)
AQ: 4/5 lots going on, but all dialogue is well heard and sound is greatly all over the place

4/5

Gamma_Winstead · 02-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Your post is unsatisfactory. You must provide your intentions with regard to the films you have not seen. That way we can give you a hard time if we dont like your response.

I'll definitely see them.

CZAR · 02-01-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Exactly. It's hard to get enthusiastic and say "YES! I WILL SEE THIS!!!11!1" over a movie I haven't heard about or have little interest in.

I can give anything a try. It's just not as high of a priority right now.

Make sense to me lol. Got Em!!

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02-01-2011, 07:01 PM	#19023
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 blind-buy: “Bad Boys.” The first one. Coming from Michael Bay, you know it’s going to have ‘splosions, fights, chases, hot women, fast cars, bad jokes, etc. There is certainly quite a bit of all that in this movie. Compared to every other Bay movie though, “Bad Boys” is relatively mild. Just a couple of car chases, some modest explosions, plenty of gunfights…not quite as big-scale or visually vivid as “Bad Boys II,” or “Transformers,” or “The Island,” or even “The Rock.” Watching “Bad Boys” feels a lot like an early Tony Scott movie, or a hyped-up “Lethal Weapon,” or any number of other action-packed cop movies. As such it would fit very well among them; I just expected a little stronger punch. Whether on its own merits or not, “Bad Boys” certainly entertains. The action is decent. The comedy is not bad. The whole story moves at a brisk pace and packs a whole lot into two hours, smoothly rolling from one fun scene to the next. The story is not too bad either. It’s pretty original and provides a substantial excuse to push the two main characters to their limits, throwing their personal lives into jeopardy with everything else. As such, the characters are pretty likable and adequately developed. As a film, the movie has solid photography with a few bright spots and quite a few interesting camera angles (just not as many as in other Bay films). Editing can be a bit nutty and confusing in some scenes (…but what else is new? ). Acting is not too bad for this kind of film. Production value is modest. Music is alright. 4/5 (entertainment: 4/5, story: 3.5/5, film: 4/5) Recommendation: Sure. Compared to the sequel, it is indeed as all of ya’ll have said: this first film has the better story, but #2 has the better action and visuals. I believe both “Bad Boys” films can be judged the same way both “Transformers” films are: the first film in both franchises have the better story, better comedy, etc, while the second one have the bigger action, bigger budgets, but worse substance. This Blu-Ray looks slick. It is definitely sharp and detailed. Some colors are a bit dulled, especially in some scenes (dank indoor settings, dark outdoor settings) which are super-hazy and gray, and contrast probably could have been kicked up a notch. Sound quality seemed average. PQ: 4/5, AQ: 3.5/5

02-01-2011, 07:04 PM	#19024
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	That's it, everybody else is doing it so I will too... 127 Hours: Will rent. Black Swan: Will blind-buy. The Fighter: Might rent. Inception: Owned! 4.5/5 the Kids are Alright: Low interest. The Kings Speech: Low interest. The Social Network: Owned! 4/5 Toy Story 3: Owned! 4.5/5 True Grit: Will rent. Winters Bone: Probably will rent.

02-01-2011, 07:10 PM	#19027
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	It's decided that I'm watching The Fighter tomorrow

02-01-2011, 07:22 PM	#19028
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	Alice in Wonderland - 4.5/5 PQ and AQ 5/5 Excellent little feature, definitely a fantastic transfer as well, just prefer the Burton movie since I think it's a bit more fun. Will be showing it to the nieces tonight as a "surprise" movie.

02-01-2011, 07:57 PM	#19038
iam1bearcat Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Club Loop Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:29	Alice in Wonderland (1951) [74 minutes] Year: 1951 Directors: Clyde Geronimi & Wilfred Jackson what a weird effin' film another blind buy today. only reason i bought it was because i could get it for $10 otherwise i never would have even considered or been interested in Alice in Wonderland, so way to go Disney, you suckered me in and you succeeded with your sneaky awesome sales tactics. and i'm pretty damn glad i picked it up i think, but not sure, that this is the first film i have ever watched that contained absolutely no story whatsoever i mean seriously, there is NOTHING here as far as a story is concerned. Alice chases a white rabbit into Wonderland and while looking for it meets a bunch of really odd characters. that's it. every scene is just her finding something / someone new until she decides she wants to go home. then she meets the Queen. then she goes home. lol that's it. but is that bad? no. the visuals and bright colors are very hypnotizing and understand now why some of my more "shady" friends would spend hours on end "preparing" for Alice in Wonderland and then just "zone out" for hours and days while watching it on repeat. but even with a very clear mind, this was trippy, exotic, original and vastly entertaining. some may find a few characters irritatingly basic and simple (almost all of them have one feature and that's it: in a panic, hyper off tea, mean, worrisome) but who cares? i sure didn't. i wasn't expecting deep philosophical magic or anything. and i wasn't expecting a heartfelt journey through a Pixar film. +500,000,000 for just oozing with originality i really liked it and i can see myself watching this quite a bit as time goes on. it's a fun way to spend 74 minutes and really doesn't feel or look like it was made in 1951. sure, some characters sing songs, and i hate that but it ends pretty quickly. i was first worried because the film starts just as i was afraid of - people in nature singing and looking very out of 1951, but once Alice enters Wonderland, it loses that feel entirely. thank god an excellent addition to my collection PQ: 5/5 looks amazing. even though it isn't widescreen or whatever (shown here in original aspect ratio which i respect) AQ: 4/5 lots going on, but all dialogue is well heard and sound is greatly all over the place 4/5

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