The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

^^^
Had a really good time with WWZ. the sequence where Bamrad and two others have to get past a room of zombies was delightful...and the Pepsi gag

(I was okay with the ending)

Man, that scene with with the zombie that kept turning around really got me. The video game influence hit paramount in that scene, time you're jump between cover to ensure the Zombie doesn't catch you.

The Pepsi thing was ridiculous to me as well.

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Wait, what? Who's Zed? Why are we having a world war around him?



Sounds like another testament to how far video games have come, while films have regressed.



Sounds like pretty much what I'm expect: all action, little substance. I was hopeful that it would be great, given the good reviews, but after reading this my enthusiasm has waned a bit. I'll probably still try and catch it in theaters though; I'm especially intrigued to see how those last 40 minutes or so of reshooting turned out.

Trust me, the last 40 minutes are so notably different to the rest of the film.

From the suspenseful and terrifying fall of New York to pulsating thrilling city siege of Jerusalem to the conclusion set in the exciting exotic location of

[Show spoiler]Wales.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Sounds like pretty much what I'm expect: all action, little substance. I was hopeful that it would be great, given the good reviews, but after reading this my enthusiasm has waned a bit. I'll probably still try and catch it in theaters though; I'm especially intrigued to see how those last 40 minutes or so of reshooting turned out.

I thought the last 40 minutes were pretty effective

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I thought the last 40 minutes were pretty effective

I don't disagree, they're good, but it's a total change of pace and scheme.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Foggy

I don't disagree, they're good, but it's a total change of pace and scheme.

I see what you mean, there's a point halfway through where a discernable shift happens.

I can overlook the flaws and plot holes because it has just the right tone and enough effective action sequences (there are STAKES!). Best action film of the year so far for me (that is, until Pacific Rim)

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Best action film of the year so far for me (that is, until Pacific Rim)

Ah man, I can't wait until Pacific Rim. Comes out close to my Birthday!

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I see what you mean, there's a point halfway through where a discernable shift happens.

I can overlook the flaws and plot holes because it has just the right tone and enough effective action sequences (there are STAKES!). Best action film of the year so far for me (that is, until Pacific Rim)

Pacific Rim is the film I'm banking all my chips on, giant robots fighting giant monsters what could go wrong, I'm really hoping it doesn't suck.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Ah man, I can't wait until Pacific Rim. Comes out close to my Birthday!

Sweet. It comes out about a week and a half before mine (Wolverine comes out the weekend of my Bday)

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Pacific Rim is the film I'm banking all my chips on, giant robots fighting giant monsters what could go wrong, I'm really hoping it doesn't suck.

Guillermo del Toro has not stepped wrong yet

[Foggy]

I got After Earth and The Purge for my Birthday this year, considering I avoided both I'd say that's rather weak.

EDIT: Oh yeah, got Before Sunrise set up for tomorrow morning

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Pacific Rim is the film I'm banking all my chips on, giant robots fighting giant monsters what could go wrong, I'm really hoping it doesn't suck.

My only concern is that it looks sooooo much like an Evangelion live-action film. Still wouldn't be a bad thing imo, especially since a proper Eva film has always been rumored, but has never actually surfaced.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Guillermo del Toro has not stepped wrong yet

Same here. Although I didn't like Hellboy at first, it really grew on me, especially with its sequel. Everything else has been decent.

Originally Posted by Foggy

I got After Earth and The Purge for my Birthday this year, considering I avoided both I'd say that's rather weak.

Bummer.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Sweet. It comes out about a week and a half before mine (Wolverine comes out the weekend of my Bday)

Oooh, we're pretty close though.

[Al_The_Strange]

Watching Cloud Atlas again. Old review still applies, but I'm deeply considering pumping the score up to 5/5.

The Blu-Ray looks and sounds great.

PQ: 4.5/5, AQ: 4.5/5

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Watching Cloud Atlas again. Old review still applies, but I'm deeply considering pumping the score up to 5/5.

The Blu-Ray looks and sounds great.

PQ: 4.5/5, AQ: 4.5/5

Ah... I know, my mind tells me it's not perfect, but my senses on the other hand tell me it is.

Did you jump on that sweet $14.99 deal?

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Ah... I know, my mind tells me it's not perfect, but my senses on the other hand tell me it is.

I know the feeling.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Did you jump on that sweet $14.99 deal?

Unfortunately, no, I was too impatient. The price drop occurred after I got it in the mail.

Still well worth $25.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I know the feeling.



Unfortunately, no, I was too impatient. The price drop occurred after I got it in the mail.

Still well worth $25.

Lickily I bought mine at target. I'm gonna return the new gopy and get $10 back

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Pacific Rim is the film I'm banking all my chips on, giant robots fighting giant monsters what could go wrong, I'm really hoping it doesn't suck.

What!? No chips for Kick-Ass 2!?



Seriously, other than Kick-Ass 2, I think Pacific Rim might be my most anticipated of the unreleased summer movies.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Cathe7rine

Turned it off at about the eight minute mark.

What did you turn off at the eight minute mark?

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by KilloWertz

What did you turn off at the eight minute mark?

It's not very good of course

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by KilloWertz

What!? No chips for Kick-Ass 2!?



Seriously, other than Kick-Ass 2, I think Pacific Rim might be my most anticipated of the unreleased summer movies.

I'm cautiously optimistic towards Kick-Ass 2, everything I've seen so far is so-so but hopefully I'm wrong on this account. I've knocked back so much this Summer that I can't even get rallied up for The World's End.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Foggy

I'm cautiously optimistic towards Kick-Ass 2, everything I've seen so far is so-so but hopefully I'm wrong on this account. I've knocked back so much this Summer that I can't even get rallied up for The World's End.

Fair enough I guess. Hopefully it's like the first one where it's just difficult to properly promote and not what the trailers seem like. I actually haven't watched anything since the first trailer and I'll probably keep it that way.

Kind of odd that I'm more psyched about a sequel to a movie I basically ignored until it came out on Blu-ray, but it happens I guess.

I'd be surprised if The World's End didn't deliver for you whenever you see it. I'm nowhere near the Edgar Wright fan you are and I think it looks much better than This is the End.

[jvince]

The Land Before Time (1988)
dir. Don Bluth

The Good: Gorgeous animation. Deeply moving, goosebump-inducing score by master composer James Horner. And that theme song, 'If We Hold On Together' sung by the great Diana Ross... my god, who in the world doesn't love that song. Endearing characters; perhaps one of my most favorite cinematic band of friends ever. I especially love Ducky; she's so adorable and has got a great attitude. (I was devastated to find out the little girl who voiced the character was murdered by her father shortly before the theatrical release. She was only 10. That's f*cked up.)

The Bad: Oversentimental. Manipulative. Contrived. Childish dialogue. That Cera's such a stuck-up b*tch.

The Bottom Line: I tried to hate this. I really did. I tried to knock a few stars off for its flaws, but I just can't do it. I can't. This childhood favorite is simply impossible to hate. Land Before Time, once again, you have raped my heartstrings. You own me. You still own me.