The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by tiger roach

That's about where I am with BHD. I guess I had heard so many good things about it that I was expecting it to be something more than just a war movie, but that is pretty much what it is. Just a war movie.

I've seen it twice (dvd and again on blu) and I thought it lived up to the hype-- very intense and involving. It rates 5 stars for me and it's among the best war movies

[AKORIS]

[QUOTE=jhiggy23;2905838]District 9.

Film: 3 stars (out of 4)

PQ: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

AQ: 5 stars (out of 5)


Good film that's really only good because of its obvious allegory. If it were not for that, it wouldn't be a good film. But then again, that was the entire intention of the film.

I really didn't care about any characters or what happened. The first hour was very mediocre, but the last hour was entertaining enough. I particularly like the last shot of the film. So, a good movie but nothing more. Certainly not of best picture nominee quality, ten films or not. Avatar, while also not a best picture quality film, was a much better film.

I agree as well-- this was something of a disappointment for me-- there were some very good scenes in the 2nd half but overall it was no more than a good movie-- I need to watch it again sometime down the road and see if I was missing something!

[Duffy12]

Constantine


Film: 4 stars (out of 5)

PQ: 4 stars (out of 5)

AQ: 4 1/2 stars (out of 5)

[jhiggy23]

[QUOTE=AKORIS;2906855]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

District 9.

Film: 3 stars (out of 4)

PQ: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

AQ: 5 stars (out of 5)


Good film that's really only good because of its obvious allegory. If it were not for that, it wouldn't be a good film. But then again, that was the entire intention of the film.

I really didn't care about any characters or what happened. The first hour was very mediocre, but the last hour was entertaining enough. I particularly like the last shot of the film. So, a good movie but nothing more. Certainly not of best picture nominee quality, ten films or not. Avatar, while also not a best picture quality film, was a much better film.

I agree as well-- this was something of a disappointment for me-- there were some very good scenes in the 2nd half but overall it was no more than a good movie-- I need to watch it again sometime down the road and see if I was missing something!

I agree. I mean, I enjoyed the way it was filmed and I thought the last hour was entertaining, but come one--best picture nominee???? There are innumerable films each year that have action like that. It was a good film but it's attention and acclaim is 100% due to its blatant allegory.

I think documentaries are the one category of film that will never win best picture, but you mean to tell me, Academy, that District 9 is better than The Cove? Or any of the foreign films?

This is one of the reasons why 10 nominees is so frustrating. You have a film like District 9 going down in history as a best picture nominee, but a film like Hotel Rwanda, just to name one example, not being a nominee. That to me is embarassing and is just one of the many reasons why I personally think 10 nominees is shameful. Marginal films are not deserving of that accolade.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Constantine


Film: 4 stars (out of 5)

PQ: 4 stars (out of 5)

AQ: 4 1/2 stars (out of 5)

I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Constantine a couple years back. I thought it would be terrible, but it was actually pretty entertaining. Certainly not a great film, but good enough.

[Chaotic]

The Wolfman 8/10

very fun flick. Cant wait for the blu-ray

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by CZAR

10,000 BC - Heard terrible things about this film. Finally watched and it was hard tryin to stay awake. I managed to get through the whole film and it was ok at best but I can see why people dont like this film. 2.5/5 Got Em!!

Originally Posted by Diesel

10,000 BC eh? that's Squidpuppet's favorite movie

Czar! How on Earth can you disrespect the greatest historical epic ever captured on film? It's realism is beyond question.

Just the acting alone puts it far beyond perceived "classics" such as Citizen Kane and Gone With the Wind. Nevermind the brilliant sets, costumes, make-up and hair.

The histoical accuracy and relevance to todays sociatal and economic troubles are mindboggling and visionary.

It will be another 40 to 60 years before someone makes a film as important as 10,000 BC.

[Q?]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Czar! How on Earth can you disrespect the greatest historical epic ever captured on film? It's realism is beyond question.

Just the acting alone puts it far beyond perceived "classics" such as Citizen Kane and Gone With the Wind. Nevermind the brilliant sets, costumes, make-up and hair.

The histoical accuracy and relevance to todays sociatal and economic troubles are mindboggling and visionary.

It will be another 40 to 60 years before someone makes a film as important as 10,000 BC.

CZAR I whole heartedly agree on this!
FANTASTIC POST!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Notice how Cameron lifted his Thanator chase right from it(those ostridge bird thingies chasing them through the jungle)?






That hack!

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See....? That guy cant do ANYTHING original.

Originally Posted by Diesel

Also...the proper term is Tyrannosaurs Man-Eating Chickens*


















Tyrannosaurs Man-Eating Chickens is a Diesel trademark. All rights reserved.

Better talk to Roland first.

[kurtis21]

[QUOTE=jhiggy23;2906949]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

I agree. I mean, I enjoyed the way it was filmed and I thought the last hour was entertaining, but come one--best picture nominee???? There are innumerable films each year that have action like that. It was a good film but it's attention and acclaim is 100% due to its blatant allegory.

I think documentaries are the one category of film that will never win best picture, but you mean to tell me, Academy, that District 9 is better than The Cove? Or any of the foreign films?

This is one of the reasons why 10 nominees is so frustrating. You have a film like District 9 going down in history as a best picture nominee, but a film like Hotel Rwanda, just to name one example, not being a nominee. That to me is embarassing and is just one of the many reasons why I personally think 10 nominees is shameful. Marginal films are not deserving of that accolade.

I personally LIKE that there are 10 nominee's! Look at the last couple of years of the Academy Awards....USUALLY the best picture nominee's are films that made under $30 million at the box office! Meaning not many people even saw them!!! Now at least they added some movies that people actually went to SEE!!!! I mean you & I both know that District 9 has LITTLE chance to win for best picture...but it's nice to see movies like District 9, Up,
Inglourious Basterds, etc. to get nominated instead of the usual "Artsy" films.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

District 9.

Film: 3 stars (out of 4)

PQ: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

AQ: 5 stars (out of 5)


Good film that's really only good because of its obvious allegory. If it were not for that, it wouldn't be a good film. But then again, that was the entire intention of the film.

I really didn't care about any characters or what happened. The first hour was very mediocre, but the last hour was entertaining enough. I particularly like the last shot of the film. So, a good movie but nothing more. Certainly not of best picture nominee quality, ten films or not. Avatar, while also not a best picture quality film, was a much better film.

So far of the films I've seen from last year (mind you I haven't seen many so my opinion means very little), The Cove is far and away the best. I still have many to see, with Moon, The Hurt Locker, and A Single Man (not a Serious Man--dislike the Coen brothers) being my top three to see. I find it hard to believe that any film will exceed The Cove, which is a lock for best documentary, and is arguably the best documentary ever made.

Another HUGE Those guys make magic most of the time? Really? They have a couple of weakies, but... but... REALLY?

[jhiggy23]

[QUOTE=kurtis21;2907036]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I personally LIKE that there are 10 nominee's! Look at the last couple of years of the Academy Awards....USUALLY the best picture nominee's are films that made under $30 million at the box office! Meaning not many people even saw them!!! Now at least they added some movies that people actually went to SEE!!!! I mean you & I both know that District 9 has LITTLE chance to win for best picture...but it's nice to see movies like District 9, Up,
Inglourious Basterds, etc. to get nominated instead of the usual "Artsy" films.

We'll just have to disagree on this one

[carpaltonnel]

500 Days of Summer, for the third time driving to work on Friday. I love this movie and give it a super high 9.5 because of the replay factor. I love the story, characters, and I do love me some Zooey!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Q!

CZAR I whole heartedly agree on this!
FANTASTIC POST!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Czar! How on Earth can you disrespect the greatest historical epic ever captured on film? It's realism is beyond question.

Just the acting alone puts it far beyond perceived "classics" such as Citizen Kane and Gone With the Wind. Nevermind the brilliant sets, costumes, make-up and hair.

The histoical accuracy and relevance to todays sociatal and economic troubles are mindboggling and visionary.

It will be another 40 to 60 years before someone makes a film as important as 10,000 BC.

Got Em!!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Got Em!!

I see that you understand my post.

[Q?]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I see that you understand my post.

Or not

[azdw]

Surrogates.

A little less entertaining than I had hoped, but all in all, ok.

5/10 (barely)

[blu_sharpy]

Rob Zombie's Halloween 2

2/10

Absolutely awful film. Really silly film that is ruined by Michael's grunting and talking. Also, the beard?? WTF!!!!!!!!! What were they thinking when they decided that not only would Michael become a travelling tramp but also hardly wear the bloody mask. A stupid amount of violence that is completey unnecessary and just over the top.
Saving grace was the film-like transfer that was a joy to look at.

[Good Intentions]

Couples Retreat.

Don't even bother with this one! It was boring, and all the therapy talk killed the pace of the movie. It had a few moments that were funny, but it was still disappointing with this great cast.