The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I dont understand where meh comes from.

Its non-stop danger and action.

It's danger without reason, without chracter. It's hard to feel threatened for something you care little about.

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

understandable. you're right: whenever I'm watching a film, I have to care somewhat about some of the characters for the film to be great in my eyes. The Prince seemed to be going through

[Show spoiler]an incredible change. His entire family was getting uprooted. He was going from King of the Pallace where people literally kissed his feet, to a mere wanderer in a dance ball at the end...a mere one among many...no longer royalty, no longer special and no longer anything but a grain of sand on the beach like everyone else. An incredible demonstration of humility in the face of life giving you a big kick in the a@s, and learning to accept the curveballs life throws at you. I can defintely relate! I think anyone can without being royalty, which is why I love the film.

. can't wait to watch this a second time! those screenshots were quite possibly the most gorgeous I've seen on Blu (along with Days of Heaven and the Fall)

Great breakdown! The way you describe it sounds great, but the film's way of telling that story wasn't very interesting to me

Thanks for the insight though, that helped me understand it a little better.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Last greatest rentals:

“Harlem Nights.”

Another fine dramedy with top-notch period reproduction and quality acting. I was quite intrigued and impressed by the settings and production value. It is well-filmed and visually interesting overall.

The film has an okay story with a decent cast of characters. I can’t say it caught my interest the whole time, but it wasn’t totally dull either, and actually had many awesome scenes here and there (I love the shoot-out toward the middle; that one dude was crazy!). The story did have many twists and turns, some surprising and others humorous.

And the music was snazzy too.

4/5 (entertainment: 3.5/5, story: 3.5/5, film: 4.5/5)

Good job Al. I pretty much agree with u here. A pretty good dramedy with a great cast actually. I loved Eddie in this one. Dont remember if this one was on my list and if so it was a bit lower but a good watch regardless. Keep em comin. Got Em!!

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Matrix 5/5
PQ 4/5
AQ 4/5
One of the best action movies of all time, will probably never get tired of watching it, Moss looked incredible in it too.

I'd rate the Matrix somewhere around a 4.5, but it is indeed one of the best sci-fi action flicks around.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Alright here you go. DON'T READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO SEE CATFISH FOR YOURSELF!!!

[Show spoiler]So the whole story is the guy makes friends with a little 9 year old girl on the internet after she sends him a painting of one of his photographs and then he gets to know the mother, and her older sister, and even begins a long-distance relationship with the older sister. The sister says she's also a singer, and sends him a song that she recorded, yet he knows he heard it before and looks it up on Youtube and sure enough, he finds the exact same recording. So then he starts to think something fishy is going on here. His documentarian buddies help him investigate and they ultimately go for a visit.
When they get there, they soon learn that while there IS a family with the mother, father, and two daughters, he had been talking with the mother the entire time. She's a crazy delusional who put on this facade and lied about all her family members and what they do. And that's it. Seems like an after school special about internet safety and do you really know who you're talking to on the internet?

Thank you. Its an M. Night twist....LOL

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

+1

All of my favorite animations seem to be (1) stop motion and (2) dark, semi-scary (Coraline, 9, Corpse Bride). Something about the stop-motion is just hynotizing to me

Coraline was CREEEEEEEEPY. It succeeded!

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Last greatest rentals:

“Harlem Nights.”

Another fine dramedy with top-notch period reproduction and quality acting. I was quite intrigued and impressed by the settings and production value. It is well-filmed and visually interesting overall.

The film has an okay story with a decent cast of characters. I can’t say it caught my interest the whole time, but it wasn’t totally dull either, and actually had many awesome scenes here and there (I love the shoot-out toward the middle; that one dude was crazy!). The story did have many twists and turns, some surprising and others humorous.

And the music was snazzy too.

4/5 (entertainment: 3.5/5, story: 3.5/5, film: 4.5/5)



“Los Cronocrímenes.,” aka “Time Crimes.”

As Squiddy previously remarked, this film is a bit like “Triangle.” As such, unfortunately, I found most of this film predictable. Right from the start. All these highly intellectual open-to-interpretation films must be spoiling me.

But this film handled the theme of time travel very well; it is a very well-crafted story with extreme attention to detail. I was very happy with the way it played out, for I felt it was very logical. Wouldn’t say the same for the main character though; I felt he was a total dope. But, he was believable and well-acted.

The film had my attention the whole way through. It is pretty well-filmed. It doesn’t look like it has (or even needs) a high production value, but the film still looks well-made.

4/5 (entertainment: 4/5, story: 4.5/5, film: 4/5)

Harlem Nights is a Classic!!!

Imma have to check out this Time Crimes.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

+1

This movie would be near the top of a "Biggest plot nosedive of all time" list.

Which is a tragedy, because it was good stuff until it went silly.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Vivre Sa Vie - 3.25/5

Not bad, but not my cup of tea. Didn't mind watching Anna Karina though Godard's camera work in this one was interesting.

I Agree i liked the movie but it wasnt great IMO. I did like the camera work and the theme. Imma watch it again, something is telling me i will enjoy it more the 2nd time around

Originally Posted by tbizzle

The Town - 4.5/5

Awesome! I was disappointed with Gone Baby Gone, but Ben really delivered with this one.

I loved it!!! I seriously cant make up my mind about which is better "Heat" or "The Town".

I know "Heat" is a classic and has lived up to its name, in addition you can see how "Heat" had a big influence on "The Town" but i thought it was amazing. Heat still has the best shootout IMO.

Originally Posted by Foggy

I think 9 is very meh, very dull movie with nothing going for it!

Yeah 9 was kinda dull.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Last greatest rentals:

“Los Cronocrímenes.,” aka “Time Crimes.”

As Squiddy previously remarked, this film is a bit like “Triangle.” As such, unfortunately, I found most of this film predictable. Right from the start. All these highly intellectual open-to-interpretation films must be spoiling me.

But this film handled the theme of time travel very well; it is a very well-crafted story with extreme attention to detail. I was very happy with the way it played out, for I felt it was very logical. Wouldn’t say the same for the main character though; I felt he was a total dope. But, he was believable and well-acted.

The film had my attention the whole way through. It is pretty well-filmed. It doesn’t look like it has (or even needs) a high production value, but the film still looks well-made.

4/5 (entertainment: 4/5, story: 4.5/5, film: 4/5)

I found a particular aspect of the film to be hilarious. Its not the films fault at all though. We spent SO much time in the Triangle thread referring to Jess as

[Show spoiler]Good Jess, or Jess#1 etc

that I was cracking up when Hector was referring to the other versions of

[Show spoiler]himself and would call them Hector #2 and Hector # 3.

I couldnt help but giggle.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by nathanp

The Town - **** out of 4.

One of the top 3 best movies I've seen so far in 2010, and a 100% guaranteed Best Picture nominee, I can't remember the last time I saw a movie that was so perfectly cast from head to toe, a perfect blend of action too. Gone Baby Gone was a very good movie, but The Town is Ben Affleck's first great film as a director, hopefully many more to come.

Seriously this year has been Amazing for entertaining movies. Inception, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, The Town, Machete!!

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Which is a tragedy, because it was good stuff until it went silly.

For a second i thought you guys were applauding the horrible ending

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

I Agree i liked the movie but it wasnt great IMO. I did like the camera work and the theme. Imma watch it again, something is telling me i will enjoy it more the 2nd time around

Heh, I won't be watching this one again. Just not very interesting to me (except Anna )

I loved it!!! I seriously cant make up my mind about which is better "Heat" or "The Town".

I know "Heat" is a classic and has lived up to its name, in addition you can see how "Heat" had a big influence on "The Town" but i thought it was amazing. Heat still has the best shootout IMO.

Imo, Heat is by far the better film, but The Town is definitely awesome. Can't wait for this to come out on blu!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Foggy

It's danger without reason, without chracter. It's hard to feel threatened for something you care little about.

This is what I dont understand Foggmiester. I totally cared about those little dudes right from the start. They had very real personalities and good development as the movie advanced. I'd even say a couple of the characters were complex. And I thought there was a good reason to feel afraid of the danger.....those beasts were hard core and relentless.

Who knows.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Yeah 9 was kinda dull.

Why dont you guys like this? Are you not sufficiently enough evolved? Are you knuckle dragging, mouth breathing neanderthals? C'Mon!!!

9 is high art dudes.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Why dont you guys like this? Are you not sufficiently enough evolved? Are you knuckle dragging, mouth breathing neanderthals? C'Mon!!!

9 is high art dudes.

I wanted to like it, it had its moments but at the end it failed me. I still own it so i'll give it a 2nd shot just for you squid.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Why dont you guys like this? Are you not sufficiently enough evolved? Are you knuckle dragging, mouth breathing neanderthals? C'Mon!!!

9 is high art dudes.

9 is one of the best animated movies I've ever seen not by Pixar, I would almost put it at the same level as How to Train Your Dragon. Excellent characters each with their own unique traits and personalities, a somber post-apocalyptic world, nice color levels, etc. Also the creators had the guts to wipe out humanity and did a good job of it, very few film-makers will do something like that. Still shocked it got as little recognition award wise as it did, seems like critics liked it though.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

I wanted to like it, it had its moments but at the end it failed me. I still own it so i'll give it a 2nd shot just for you squid.

Read below for a detailed edjamakashun!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

9 is one of the best animated movies I've ever seen not by Pixar, I would almost put it at the same level as How to Train Your Dragon. Excellent characters each with their own unique traits and personalities, a somber post-apocalyptic world, nice color levels, etc. Also the creators had the guts to wipe out humanity and did a good job of it, very few film-makers will do something like that. Still shocked it got as little recognition award wise as it did, seems like critics liked it though.

Apparently, you breath through your nostrils and walk upright.

[Batman1980]

Matrix Reloaded 4.5/5
PQ 4/5
AQ 4.5/5
Never understood why this sequel is so hated, always thought it surpassed the original as we gained more characters and also expanded both the Matrix and the real world.

[Propellarhead9]

Our Family Wedding - 5/10